Fisher Scientific Clear PVC Tubing 1/4 in. ID x 3/8 in. OD 2 Boxes of 50 Feet Each

Fisherbrand Clear PVC Laboratory Tubing 1/4 in. ID x 3/8 in. OD (AGL00017) – 2 Boxes of 50 Feet

The Fisherbrand AGL00017 (Cross-referenced under Fisher Scientific Part Number 14-169-7C) is a high-purity, general-purpose laboratory transfer tubing engineered for reliable fluidics, gas lines, and low-pressure instrumentation loops. Manufactured from a premium, flexible clear polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin matrix, this tubing features a 1/4-inch Internal Diameter (ID) and a 3/8-inch Outer Diameter (OD), creating a uniform 1/16-inch wall thickness that resists kinking and wall collapse under moderate vacuum. Supplied as a lot of 2 boxes containing 50 feet each (100 total feet), this versatile polymer channel provides high optical clarity for real-time fluid monitoring across research, pilot plant, and industrial manufacturing stations.

Technical Performance & Design

• High Optical Clarity Resin Formula: Extruded from high-grade translucent polyvinyl chloride, allowing laboratory technicians to quickly monitor fluid levels, trace air bubbles, identify internal flow boundaries, or catch early signs of particulate accumulation.
• Kink-Resistant Dimensional Stability: Constructed with a consistent 0.0625-inch (1/16 in.) wall thickness that enables tight routing pathways around dense laboratory setups and bench manifold systems without narrowing the internal bore.
• Excellent Chemical Compatibility Envelope: Naturally inert to a broad array of everyday laboratory reagents, including diluted aqueous acids, bases, chemical salts, and standard cell culture media solutions.
• Smooth Hydrophobic Inner Bore: Features an ultra-smooth, glass-like internal surface finish that lowers mechanical flow resistance, reduces sample adhesion variables, and minimizes downstream biofilm or mineral scaling build-up.

Product Specifications

• Model Number / SKU: AGL00017 (Fisherbrand™ Factory Series)
• Fisher Scientific Catalog Number: 14-169-7C
• Material Composition: Lab-Grade Flexible Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
• Dimensional Inner Diameter (ID): 1/4 in. (6.4 mm)
• Dimensional Outer Diameter (OD): 3/8 in. (9.5 mm)
• Wall Thickness: 1/16 in. (1.6 mm)
• Durometer Hardness: Shore A, 60 (Optimized balance of pliable flexibility and structural grip)
• Thermal Operation Limits: Safe temperature range up to 50°C (122°F); Autoclavable at 121°C under zero-load configuration conditions
• Total Secondary Quantity: Lot of 2 Boxes of 50 Feet each (100 Linear Feet total)

Key Benefits & Applications

• General Laboratory Fluidic Hookups: Serves as an ideal baseline plumbing conduit for cooling water loops, vacuum trap lines, inert gas purge systems (Nitrogen/Argon), and chemical carboy siphon pathways.
• Low-Pressure Diaphragm Pump Discharges: Resilient enough to slide cleanly over standard 1/4-inch serrated plastic or glass hose barbs, gripping firmly to establish airtight compression boundaries without requiring external worm-gear clamps under ambient pressures.
• Flexible Custom Length Splicing: The pliable formulation cuts easily with standard benchtop tubing cutters, allowing custom, burr-free fluidic segments to be tailored on the fly.
• Instrument Drainage Assemblies: Ideal for routing non-hazardous waste discharge from automated high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) units, microplate washers, or environmental chambers directly into floor sinks or accumulation carboys.

Fisherbrand™ is a registered trademark of Fisher Scientific (part of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.). Part number AGL00017 represents the 1/4 in. ID x 3/8 in. OD flexible clear PVC blend. For complex applications requiring prolonged contact with highly aggressive ketones, aromatic hydrocarbons, or chlorinated organic solvents, alternative high-performance fluoropolymer (PTFE/FEP) or specialized Viton™ tubing lines must be specified.