Clear plastic tube

[EngineerPhil]

I want to know if there is a clear plastic tube that is suitable for exposure to 160degsC. The ID needs to be 4" but the wall thickness is not important.

It forms part of a test rig but will be backed up with a steel casing with slots so that we can see in.

Would glass be an option - just thinking about it (and looking out of the window!)

Cheers

Phil.

 

[patprimmer]

How clear, any load or chemicals in the environment.

Off the top of my head, TPX might take 160, polycarbonate probably won't, Polysulphone will. Amorphous nylons probably will.

I don't expect any except the polycarbonate are available ex stock, but if the requirement was sufficient, they could all be made.

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[gambro]

One big supplier of ex stock tubes and profiles made of various engineering and high-temperature plastics is a company called Ensinger. Check them out at

http://www.ensinger-online.com.

I'm sure they have what you need.

 

[SMF1964]

The temperature is going to be the tough one. I would suggest tempered glass as the material.