Plastic Tubes & Plastic Rods

Plastic Tubes, Pipes, Rods & Extrusions for Fabrication, Storage, and Scientific Use

TAP Plastics offers one of the most comprehensive selections of plastic tube and rod products available online, serving customers who need everything from clear tube storage solutions to precision plastic tubing for scientific and laboratory use.

Our catalog includes both solid plastic rods (bars) and hollow plastic tubes (pipes) in materials engineered for strength, clarity, flexibility, chemical resistance, and machinability. Whether you need a clear hard tube, a large plastic tube, or small diameter plastic tubing, you’ll find multiple options designed to perform reliably in real-world applications.

Plastic tubing and rods are preferred over metal or glass because they are lightweight, corrosion-resistant, non-rusting, and easier to fabricate. Many options are available in clear, translucent, frosted, opaque, and colored finishes, making them ideal for functional, decorative, and technical uses alike.

Plastic Tubing for Storage, Scientific, and Industrial Applications

Our plastic tube selection includes clear extruded and cast acrylic tubes, polycarbonate (Lexan®) tubes, fiberglass epoxy tubes, carbon fiber tubes, and flexible vinyl tubing. These products are commonly used for:

• Clear tube storage for posters, documents, blueprints, and instruments
• Scientific and laboratory tubing where clarity and dimensional accuracy matter
• Large diameter plastic tubes for displays, guards, and structural enclosures
• Small diameter plastic tubing for air, fluid, and experimental routing
• Hard plastic tubing for impact protection and rigid assemblies

Choose from round or square tubing, thin-wall or thick-wall construction, and standard lengths or custom cut plastic tubing by the linear foot. Accessories such as caps, clamps, lamp guards, and storage tubes are also available to complete your project.

Plastic Rods, Bars & Solid Extrusions

In addition to tubing, TAP Plastics supplies a broad range of solid plastic rods and bars, often used where stiffness, strength, or machinability is required. These include:

• Clear and colored acrylic rods for displays, lighting, and fabrication
• Cast acrylic rods for machining, polishing, and precision work
• Fiberglass rods for lightweight reinforcement and outdoor use
• Carbon fiber rods for maximum rigidity and strength-to-weight ratio
• Acetal (Delrin®) rods for engineering and wear applications

Plastic rods are frequently used as DIY plastic poles, spacers, standoffs, handles, and structural components. Many can be drilled, routed, turned, bonded, or polished depending on the material.

Extruded Profiles, Connector Bars & Specialty Shapes

This category also includes extruded plastic bars and profiles such as half-round bars, square bars, spiral rods, H-profiles, J-bars, Z-lock bars, and joiner channels. These products are widely used for:

• Sheet joining and panel connections
• Slatwall and display construction
• Edge protection and corner trim
• Framing, signage, and architectural detailing

Cut-to-Size Plastic Tubes & Rods

Most plastic tubes and rods can be ordered in standard lengths or cut to your specified size, reducing waste and ensuring job-ready materials. Custom cutting is ideal for scientific projects, fabrication shops, installers, and DIYers who need precision without additional processing.

If you need help selecting the correct plastic tube, pipe, rod, or extrusion for your application, TAP Plastics’ material experts are available by phone, email, or in-store.