Polycarbonate Tubes – Clear Lexan Tubing


Clear Polycarbonate Tubes – Lexan Impact-Resistant Tubing for Industrial & DIY Applications

TAP Plastics’ Polycarbonate Tubes are made from FDA-approved Lexan polycarbonate, delivering the clarity of acrylic with superior strength and resilience. These clear, rigid tubes are ideal for demanding applications where visibility, impact resistance, and thermal stability are essential. Whether you're working on engineering prototypes, protective enclosures, aquarium systems, or DIY crafts, these tubes offer the performance and reliability you need.

Available in five outer diameter sizes (from ½" to 3") and two standard lengths (24" and 72"), our polycarbonate tubing is easy to cut, machine, drill, and saw with standard tools, making it an excellent choice for both professionals and hobbyists.

Key Features:

  • Made from Polycarbonate – Trusted material known for strength and optical clarity

  • FDA-Compliant Material – Safe for applications involving food handling and medical uses

  • High Impact Strength – Shatter-resistant even at low temperatures

  • Heat & Flame Resistance – Withstands high temperatures; UL rated and self-extinguishing

  • Crystal-Clear Transparency – Provides excellent visibility for flow monitoring or protective shielding

  • Machinable – Can be easily cut, drilled, routed, and fabricated for custom applications

Available Sizes:

  • ½" OD x ⅜" ID

  • 1" OD x ¾" ID

  • 1½" OD x 1¼" ID

  • 2" OD x 1¾" ID

  • 3" OD x 2¾" ID

  • Lengths: 24 inches or 72 inches

Common Applications:

  • Protective guards and covers for machinery

  • Pneumatic and hydraulic tubing

  • Sight glasses and flow indicators

  • DIY aquariums or filter housings

  • Architectural and display tubing

  • Science fair and STEM projects

  • Custom lighting enclosures and stage effects

  • Food processing and beverage systems (FDA compliant)

With Lexan polycarbonate’s UL rating and self-extinguishing properties, these tubes are especially well-suited for electrical, industrial, and commercial use where safety and durability are critical. From home workshops to laboratory settings, TAP’s polycarbonate tubing is the smart, long-lasting alternative to acrylic or PVC.

Order your polycarbonate tubes online from TAP Plastics today, or stop by one of our retail stores for expert guidance and in-person cutting services!

NOTE: If 6' OVERSIZE is selected, an additional S/H charge will be added to your invoice. If specific lengths are needed, please make a notation in the Comments/Instructions form in the checkout page.

If “other” is selected from drop down for cutting, a labor charge may apply. We will contact you with pricing after we receive your order.

UPS Oversize Fee: UPS applies the fee to any package exceeding 48” however, they require a minimum of 2” around the product to reduce any possible damages.
Did you know polycarbonate is often called lexan?