Description
What is the difference between an acrylic tube transparent XT and GS?
Acrylic is optically purer than polycarbonate. Polycarbonate, on the other hand, is much more impact resistant than acrylic. So what is the difference between an acrylic XT tube and acrylic GS tube? Acrylic GS is optically slightly purer than XT tubes, this is due to the extrusion process by which XT tubes are produced.
We have a particularly wide stock of acrylic tubes, also called Acrylic or Perspex® tubes. You can choose from various diameters and wall thicknesses. We can supply these transparent, clear Plexiglas tubes quickly and inexpensively from our own stock. The tubes are optically pure, strong and can be processed by us. Acrylic tubes are used in decor, stand and exhibition building, shop fitting, furniture and interior design, and mostly for technical applications.
Machining transparent acrylic XT tubes
A characteristic of this material is that it is easy to machine, saw, glue or drill. The pipes can be glued watertight. The pipes are only sold in full or half lengths, but we can cut them to size for you. So you will also receive the remaining pieces of the cut-to-size tube at home. Acrylic cast tubes are weatherproof, UV-stable and do not yellow. Plexiglas XT tubes are reasonably UV-stable and weatherproof, but are not designed for long-term outdoor use.
The properties of acrylic tube transparent XT
| Coefficient of expansion | 0.6 mm/m 10°C |
| Specific gravity: | 1.19 g/cm³ |
| Thickness tolerance: | 0.4 mm +/- 10% of nominal thickness |
| Cutting tolerance: | +/- 1mm |
| Deviation squareness | 1.5 mm/1m |
| Emoduul: | 3300 Mpa |
| Fire rating: | E according to EN13501 |
| Bending strength: | 1200 kg/cm |
| User temperature: | -40°C- +80°C |
| Edges: | sawn clean |
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Place an order in the webshop
Would you like to order an acrylic tube transparent XT? Choose the diameter and wall thickness as desired, choose the number of acrylic tubes you want and put the products in the shopping basket. It is also possible to order a tailor-made offer request! Do you have any questions about the products in our range, or do you have a wish for a particular operation? Feel free to contact us. You can contact us by calling +31 (0) 622 340 847 or send an e-mail to info@kunststofforte.nl. It is also possible to leave your contact details in the contact form. Then we will contact you as soon as possible to give you more information about the products.
