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Polycarbonate LED Tubes

Polycarbonate LED tubes are built for high-impact environments where strength, clarity, and reliability matter. Favored in commercial, retail, and industrial applications, these tubes provide excellent diffusion while adding a tough, protective barrier around your LED strips.

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Why Choose Polycarbonate LED Tubes for Demanding Installations?

Polycarbonate LED Tubes Built for Strength

If your lighting project faces daily wear and tear, polycarbonate LED tubes are the smart, rugged choice. Known for their high impact resistance, they’re often used in commercial fit-outs, transport hubs, workshops, and school settings, anywhere that demands durability and safety. They’re less prone to cracking or shattering under pressure, reducing maintenance risks in high-traffic areas.

However, it's important to note: polycarbonate is not ideal for outdoor use under direct sunlight. Over time, UV exposure can cause yellowing. If your installation requires outdoor durability or crystal-clear clarity in UV-prone areas, our Acrylic LED Tubes are a better fit thanks to their UV-resistant properties.

Reliable Performance Across Harsh Indoor Conditions

In climate-sensitive or high-humidity environments, polycarbonate LED tubes stand their ground. From garages and food facilities to transit platforms and factory floors, these tubes handle fluctuating temperatures, steam, and physical contact without compromising performance. You’ll often see them in cold storage units, commercial kitchens, and parking areas.

Need to route light around corners or irregular layouts? Our Flexible LED Diffuser Tubes bend where rigid profiles can’t, offering the same quality finish with added adaptability.

System Compatibility and Visual Consistency

Polycarbonate LED tubes fit snugly into standard LED channels and extrusion profiles. Whether you’re working with surface-mount fixtures, recessed ceilings, or wall-edge accents, these tubes make installation clean and straightforward. Their rigidity also gives LED strips an extra layer of physical protection, ideal for busy public areas or retail environments where tampering is a concern.

Want a softer, ambient lighting effect instead? Try our Frosted Tubes For LED Strips, which smooth out harsh brightness and bring a relaxed glow to hospitality and residential spaces.

For projects prioritising brightness over diffusion, Clear Plastic Tubes for LED Strips offer unmatched visibility, great for signage, counters, or display frames. And if you're building a standard straight-run setup, our LED Diffuser Tubes offer consistent light and easy compatibility with most builds.

Polycarbonate LED tubes deliver when your lighting demands durability, security, and clear diffusion under pressure. Just remember: keep them indoors or shaded for optimal long-term performance. For UV-heavy environments, switch to acrylic for lasting clarity that won't yellow with age.