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Polypropylene Rods
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- Color: White
- Temperature Range: 45° to 180° F
- Tensile Strength: 4,060-4,930 psi (Poor)
- Impact Strength 0.9-1.9 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell R80-R90 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
A good all-around choice, these rods have a hard, slippery surface that won’t bind or stick to cutting tools. They’re often used to make parts for laboratory equipment because they resist swelling when exposed to water. Polypropylene has good electrical insulation properties.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Lengths, ft. | Specifications Met | Each | |
1/8" | -0.012" to 0.000" | 4 | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB, USP Class VI | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/16" | -0.012" to 0.000" | 4 | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB, USP Class VI | 0000000 | 0000 |
1/4" | 0.000" to 0.010" | 8 | ASTM D4101, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB, USP Class VI | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/8" | 0.000" to 0.015" | 8 | ASTM D4101, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB, USP Class VI | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 0.000" to 0.020" | 8 | ASTM D4101, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB, USP Class VI | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 0.000" to 0.030" | 8 | ASTM D4101, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB, USP Class VI | 0000000 | 00000 |
Per Ft. | |||||
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1" | 0.000" to 0.040" | ASTM D4101, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB, USP Class VI | 0000000 | 0000 | |
1 1/4" | 0.000" to 0.050" | ASTM D4101, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB, USP Class VI | 0000000 | 0000 | |
1 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.060" | ASTM D4101, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB, USP Class VI | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1 3/4" | 0.000" to 0.070" | ASTM D4101, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB, USP Class VI | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2" | 0.000" to 0.080" | ASTM D4101, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB, USP Class VI | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2 1/4" | 0.000" to 0.090" | ASTM D4101, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB, USP Class VI | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.100" | ASTM D4101, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB, USP Class VI | 0000000 | 00000 | |
3" | 0.000" to 0.120" | ASTM D4101, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB, USP Class VI | 0000000 | 00000 | |
3 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.140" | ASTM D4101, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB, USP Class VI | 0000000 | 00000 | |
4" | 0.000" to 0.160" | ASTM D4101, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB, USP Class VI | 0000000 | 00000 | |
5" | 0.000" to 0.200" | ASTM D4101, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB, USP Class VI | 0000000 | 00000 | |
6" | 0.000" to 0.240" | ASTM D4101, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB, USP Class VI | 0000000 | 000000 |
Polypropylene Balls
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- Color: Semi-Clear White
- Max. Temperature:
Solid Balls: 180° F
Hollow Balls: 220° F - Tensile Strength: 2,900-5,070 psi (Poor)
- Impact Strength: 0.9 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell R99 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met: See table
Resistant to swelling when exposed to water, these balls are often used in laboratory applications.
Hollow balls float. Use them in tanks to slow evaporation and reduce heat loss.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Specifications Met | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Solid | |||||
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1/8" | -0.002" to 0.002" | ASTM D4101 | 500 | 000000 | 00000 |
5/32" | -0.002" to 0.002" | ASTM D4101 | 500 | 000000 | 00000 |
3/16" | -0.002" to 0.002" | ASTM D4101 | 500 | 000000 | 00000 |
7/32" | -0.002" to 0.002" | ASTM D4101 | 250 | 000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | -0.002" to 0.002" | ASTM D4101 | 250 | 0000000 | 00000 |
9/32" | -0.002" to 0.002" | ASTM D4101 | 100 | 000000 | 00000 |
5/16" | -0.002" to 0.002" | ASTM D4101 | 250 | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/8" | -0.002" to 0.002" | ASTM D4101 | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 |
0.4" | -0.002" to 0.002" | __ | 15 | 0000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | -0.002" to 0.002" | ASTM D4101 | 100 | 0000000 | 00000 |
5/8" | -0.002" to 0.002" | ASTM D4101 | 50 | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | -0.002" to 0.002" | ASTM D4101 | 25 | 0000000 | 0000 |
7/8" | -0.002" to 0.002" | ASTM D4101 | 1 | 0000000 | 0000 |
1" | -0.002" to 0.002" | ASTM D4101 | 10 | 0000000 | 0000 |
1.479" | -0.002" to 0.002" | __ | 3 | 0000000 | 0000 |
Hollow | |||||
0.787" | -0.010" to 0.010" | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 150 | 0000000 | 00000 |
1" | -0.015" to 0.015" | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 25 | 0000000 | 0000 |
1.4" | -0.015" to 0.015" | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 25 | 0000000 | 0000 |
1.496" | -0.010" to 0.010" | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 50 | 0000000 | 00000 |
1.969" | -0.020" to 0.020" | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 40 | 0000000 | 00000 |
3.15" | -0.030" to 0.030" | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 10 | 0000000 | 00000 |
3.937" | -0.050" to 0.050" | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 1 | 0000000 | 0000 |
Polypropylene Tubes
- Color: Black
- Temperature Range: Not Rated
- Tensile Strength: 4,060-4,930 psi (Poor)
- Impact Strength: 0.9-1.9 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell R80-R90 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM D4101
With a hard, slippery surface that ensures smooth cutting, these polypropylene tubes are often fabricated into parts for laboratory equipment. They resist swelling when exposed to water, plus they’re good electrical insulators. The OD is oversized and the ID is undersized for finishing to the sizes listed.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Hard Plastic Tubing for Air and Water
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This general purpose tubing has hard walls, yet is flexible enough for gradual bends. It has excellent strength and durability.
Semi-clear tubing gives you a limited view inside the line.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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- Semi-Flexible
- Compatible with Compression and Push to Connect Tube Fittings
- Hard (Rockwell R93)
- Temperature Range: 40° to 200° F
ID | OD | Wall Thick. | Bend Radius | Max. Pressure | Color | Lengths, ft. | Per Ft. | |
Inch | ||||||||
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1/32" | 1/16" | 1/64" | 2" | 135 psi @ 72° F | White | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
1/16" | 1/8" | 1/32" | 2" | 135 psi @ 72° F | White | 0000000 | 000 | |
1/8" | 3/16" | 1/32" | 2" | 115 psi @ 72° F | White | 0000000 | 000 | |
1/8" | 1/4" | 1/16" | 1 1/2" | 250 psi @ 72° F | White | 0000000 | 0000 | |
11/64" | 1/4" | 3/64" | 2" | 170 psi @ 72° F | White | 0000000 | 000 | |
3/16" | 1/4" | 1/32" | 1 1/2" | 115 psi @ 72° F | White | 00000000 | 0000 | |
3/16" | 5/16" | 1/16" | 1 1/2" | 200 psi @ 72° F | White | 0000000 | 0000 | |
1/4" | 5/16" | 1/32" | 2" | 110 psi @ 72° F | White | 00000000 | 0000 | |
1/4" | 3/8" | 1/16" | 1 3/4" | 170 psi @ 72° F | White | 0000000 | 0000 | |
3/8" | 1/2" | 1/16" | 2 1/2" | 120 psi @ 72° F | White | 0000000 | 0000 | |
1/2" | 5/8" | 1/16" | 3 1/2" | 90 psi @ 72° F | White | 0000000 | 0000 | |
5/8" | 3/4" | 1/16" | 3 1/2" | 80 psi @ 72° F | White | 0000000 | 0000 | |
3/4" | 1" | 1/8" | 6 1/2" | 140 psi @ 72° F | White | 0000000 | 0000 | |
1" | 1 1/4" | 1/8" | 8 1/2" | 100 psi @ 72° F | White | 0000000 | 0000 | |
Metric | ||||||||
2.4mm | 4mm | 0.8mm | 50mm | 125 psi @ 72° F | White | 00000000 | 000 | |
4mm | 6mm | 1mm | 60mm | 145 psi @ 72° F | White | 0000000 | 0000 | |
5mm | 8mm | 1.5mm | 50mm | 115 psi @ 72° F | White | 00000000 | 0000 | |
6mm | 8mm | 1mm | 70mm | 100 psi @ 72° F | White | 0000000 | 0000 | |
6.5mm | 10mm | 1.75mm | 45mm | 170 psi @ 72° F | White | 00000000 | 0000 | |
8mm | 10mm | 1mm | 75mm | 80 psi @ 72° F | White | 0000000 | 0000 | |
8mm | 12mm | 2mm | 65mm | 125 psi @ 72° F | White | 00000000 | 0000 | |
10mm | 12mm | 1mm | 85mm | 60 psi @ 72° F | White | 0000000 | 0000 | |
12mm | 14mm | 1mm | 90mm | 50 psi @ 72° F | White | 0000000 | 0000 |
Crack-Resistant Hard Plastic Tubing for Air and Water
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- Semi-Flexible
- Compatible with Compression Tube Fittings
- Hard (Durometer 65D)
Made of resilient polypropylene, this tubing won’t crack due to stress or impact. Tubing is semi-clear, so you get a limited view inside the line. It is semi-flexible, so it is good for gradual bends.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
ID | OD | Wall Thick. | Max. Pressure | Color | Lengths, ft. | Per Ft. | |
Semi-Clear Polypropylene Plastic | |||||||
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1/8" | 1/4" | 1/16" | 270 psi @ 72° F | White | 000000 | 00000 | |
11/64" | 1/4" | 3/64" | 300 psi @ 72° F | White | 000000 | 000 | |
3/16" | 5/16" | 1/16" | 190 psi @ 72° F | White | 000000 | 000 | |
1/4" | 3/8" | 1/16" | 310 psi @ 72° F | White | 000000 | 000 | |
3/8" | 1/2" | 1/16" | 230 psi @ 72° F | White | 000000 | 0000 | |
1/2" | 5/8" | 1/16" | 80 psi @ 72° F | White | 000000 | 000 | |
5/8" | 3/4" | 1/16" | 70 psi @ 72° F | White | 000000 | 0000 | |
3/4" | 1" | 1/8" | 110 psi @ 72° F | White | 000000 | 0000 | |
13/16" | 1" | 3/32" | 80 psi @ 72° F | White | 000000 | 0000 | |
1" | 1 1/4" | 1/8" | 80 psi @ 72° F | White | 0000000 | 0000 | |
1 1/4" | 1 1/2" | 1/8" | 70 psi @ 72° F | White | 0000000 | 0000 |
Crack-Resistant Hard Plastic Tubing for Food and Beverage
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- Semi-Flexible
- Compatible with Compression Tube Fittings
- Hardness:
Opaque: Hard (Durometer 65D)
Semi-Clear: Hard (Rockwell R76) - Temperature Range: 25° to 180° F
Made of durable polypropylene, this tubing won’t crack under stress—even when temperatures drop below freezing. All tubing meets strict standards for direct contact with food and beverage. It doesn’t contain plasticizers, such as DEHP, so it won’t impart taste or odors to the fluid passing through it. Semi-flexible, it’s good for gradual bends.
Semi-clear tubing gives you a limited view inside your line.
Opaque tubing blocks your view, so you can’t see inside your line.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
ID | OD | Wall Thick. | Max. Pressure | Color | Specifications Met | Lengths, ft. | Per Ft. | |
Semi-Clear Polypropylene Plastic | ||||||||
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1/2" | 5/8" | 1/16" | 80 psi @ 72° F | White | NSF/ANSI 51 | 00000000 | 00000 | |
5/8" | 3/4" | 1/16" | 70 psi @ 72° F | White | NSF/ANSI 51 | 00000000 | 0000 | |
Opaque Polypropylene Plastic | ||||||||
1/8" | 1/4" | 1/16" | 270 psi @ 72° F | Black | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, NSF/ANSI 51 | 000000 | 000 | |
11/64" | 1/4" | 3/64" | 140 psi @ 72° F | Black | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, NSF/ANSI 51 | 000000 | 000 | |
1/4" | 3/8" | 1/16" | 150 psi @ 72° F | Black | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, NSF/ANSI 51 | 000000 | 000 | |
3/8" | 1/2" | 1/16" | 110 psi @ 72° F | Black | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, NSF/ANSI 51 | 000000 | 0000 |
Cleaned and Bagged High-Purity Hard Plastic Tubing
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Designed for high-purity applications, this hard tubing is cleaned and bagged to prevent dirt and moisture from contaminating the inside. It is free of plasticizers like DEHP, so it won’t impart tastes or odors to the fluid running through it. Tubing is semi-flexible, so it is good for gradual bends. It is FDA compliant for contact with food.
Polypropylene tubing has better chemical resistance than PFA tubing to handle a wide variety of acids and other harsh substances. It is semi-clear, so you get a limited view inside the line.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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- Semi-Flexible
- Compatible with Push to Connect Tube Fittings
- Hard (Rockwell R93)
- Temperature Range: 40° to 200° F
- Specifications Met: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
ID | OD | Wall Thick. | Bend Radius | Max. Pressure | Color | 5 ft. | 10 ft. | 25 ft. | 50 ft. | 100 ft. | |
Inch | |||||||||||
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1/8" | 1/4" | 1/16" | 1 1/2" | 250 psi @ 72° F | White | 0000000 | |||||
1/4" | 3/8" | 1/16" | 1 1/2" | 175 psi @ 72° F | White | 0000000 | |||||
3/8" | 1/2" | 1/16" | 2" | 125 psi @ 72° F | White | 0000000 | |||||
Metric | |||||||||||
4mm | 6mm | 1mm | 60mm | 145 psi @ 72° F | White | 0000000 | |||||
6mm | 8mm | 1mm | 70mm | 105 psi @ 72° F | White | 0000000 | |||||
8mm | 10mm | 1mm | 75mm | 80 psi @ 72° F | White | 0000000 | |||||
10mm | 12mm | 1mm | 85mm | 60 psi @ 72° F | White | 0000000 | |||||
12mm | 14mm | 1mm | 90mm | 50 psi @ 72° F | White | 0000000 |
Calibration Kit for Metal-Detectable Plastics
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Made with metal additives, these balls test the sensitivity of food-processing metal detectors. They’re often used to calibrate metal detectors to find metal-detectable plastic tools that have fallen into a batch. To calibrate your metal detector, run different balls through the line—the smaller the ball, the more sensitive the detector must be to recognize it. Since they’re spheres, their orientation won’t affect a metal detector’s ability to register them. These balls help you comply with Hazard and Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs for food safety. They’re FDA compliant for direct contact with food. Balls are autoclavable, so you can sanitize them with steam.
Material | Color | Max. Temperature, °F | Autoclavable | Includes | Specifications Met | Each | |
Polypropylene Plastic | Blue | 180° | Yes | Sizes 4 mm to 14 mm (1 mm increments) | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 0000000 | 00000 |