Plastic-Craft | Extruded Acrylic Round Tube, Clear, 5" ID x 5-1/2" (5.5") OD x 12" L

COMMON QUESTIONS: Q: Can this acrylic be cut with standard woodworking tools? A: Yes — cuts cleanly with a table saw, band saw, or router using a fine-tooth blade. Score-and-snap works for straight cuts on thinner sheets. Always use a slow feed rate to prevent chipping. Q: Will this acrylic yellow or crack outdoors? A: Cast acrylic resists UV yellowing significantly better than extruded. Both grades maintain clarity for years in typical outdoor applications. For extended direct sun exposure, a UV-protective coating is recommended. Q: How does the clarity of this acrylic compare to glass? A: 92% light transmission — actually clearer than standard glass, with significantly better impact resistance. Ideal for display cases, picture frames, sneeze guards, and anywhere optical clarity matters. Clear acrylic tube is the go-to choice when you need glass-like transparency with the workability and durability plastic offers. At 92% light transmission, this 5" ID x 5-1/2" OD x 12" tube lets light pass through with virtually no distortion — making it ideal for display cases, point-of-sale fixtures, light covers, and scientific apparatus where visibility is everything. With a tensile strength of 8000 PSI and a service range of -40°F to 180°F, it holds up under real working conditions. Fabricators, engineers, and hobbyists rely on acrylic tube for aquarium plumbing, fluid handling systems, and custom enclosures. It bonds cleanly with acrylic cement, machines well on standard equipment, and can be thermoformed with controlled heat. Compliant with ASTM D4802, this tube meets the consistency requirements that professional and industrial applications demand. Stocked and ships from West Nyack, NY. Plastic-Craft Products has been a trusted supplier of quality plastic materials since 1934. We are ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified, ensuring rigorous quality management standards across our entire operation. All dimensions are held to +/- 0.010″ tolerances. Whether you're a

• OPTICAL CLARITY GUARANTEED — Extruded clear acrylic achieves 92% light transmission, the highest of any plastic, delivering crystal-clear visibility for displays and light applications. Tensile strength of 8,000 PSI ensures structural integrity. Rated -40°F to 180°F service temperature. Meets ASTM D4802 compliance. Resists yellowing and UV degradation far better than polystyrene or glass alternatives.
• PRECISE DIMENSIONS — 5.0" Inner Diameter x 5.5" Outer Diameter (0.25" wall thickness) x 12" Length. Tolerances held to +/-0.010" for consistent fit in assemblies and fabrication. Weighs 2.36 lbs. Single tube per order. Wall uniformity maintained throughout extrusion process ensuring reliable performance in fluid handling, structural, and optical applications.
• VERSATILE APPLICATIONS — Ideal for display cases, retail product showcasing, LED and fluorescent light covers, aquarium plumbing, fluid handling systems, scientific apparatus, and laboratory enclosures. Large 5" ID accommodates generous interior volume. Trusted by hobbyists, engineers, and professionals across marine, scientific, industrial, and commercial display industries.
• EASY TO FABRICATE — Cut cleanly with standard woodworking saws, circular saws, or fine-tooth blades at home or in the shop. Machines well on CNC routers and lathes. Compatible with solvent cements and acrylic-specific adhesives for secure bonding. Thermoforms with controlled heat for custom shapes. Accepts laser engraving, drilling, and polishing to achieve optical-grade finished edges.
• PRECISION TOLERANCES & QUALITY — Dimensions held to +/- 0.010" ensuring consistent, precise fit for fabrication and engineering applications. Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management standards for reliable material quality on every order.