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ABS Plastic

	Shape Shape


Film	Rod and Disc

Round Tube	Sheet and Bar

	Color Color

	White		Black
	Off-White		Beige

	Flexibility Flexibility

	Semi-Rigid

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

	Diameter Diameter

	Thickness Thickness

	Length Length

	Width Width

	Performance Properties Performance Properties

Low Thermal Expansion

	Texture Texture


Smooth	Coarse

	Clarity Clarity

Semi-Clear

Opaque

	Comparable To Comparable To

	Hardness Rating Hardness Rating

Hard

Rockwell R87

Rockwell R101-R109

	Impact Strength Rating Impact Strength Rating

Excellent

Good

	Impact Strength Impact Strength

2.06 ft.-lbs./in.

6.3-7.7 ft.-lbs./in.

	Friction Rating Friction Rating

Very Slippery

Slippery

	Tolerance Rating Tolerance Rating

Standard

Undersized

Oversized

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

ASTM

FDA Compliant

	Fabrication Fabrication

Extruded

Molded

	For Use With For Use With

	Thermal Stability Thermal Stability

Good

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About Plastic

Color: Beige or Black
Max. Temperature: 160° F
Tensile Strength: 4,200-5,100 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength 6.3-7.7 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)
Hardness: Rockwell R101-R109 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: UL 94HB

Form these rods into parts that require protection from shock, such as rollers and bumpers. Made of ABS, they are easy to form, plus they’re more impact resistant than polycarbonate.

					Per Ft.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Lengths, ft.	Choose a Color		Each
1/8"	-0.010" to 0.000"	5	Beige, Black	0000000	00000
3/16"	-0.010" to 0.000"	5	Beige, Black	0000000	0000
1/4"	0.000" to 0.002"	5	Beige, Black	000000	0000
3/8"	0.000" to 0.002"	5	Beige, Black	000000	0000
1/2"	0.000" to 0.002"	5	Beige, Black	000000	00000
5/8"	0.000" to 0.002"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	Beige, Black	000000	0000
3/4"	0.000" to 0.002"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	Beige, Black	000000	0000
7/8"	0.000" to 0.002"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	Beige, Black	0000000	0000
1"	0.000" to 0.002"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	Beige, Black	000000	0000
1 1/4"	0.000" to 0.005"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	Beige, Black	0000000	00000
1 1/2"	0.000" to 0.005"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	Beige, Black	000000	00000
1 3/4"	0.000" to 0.005"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	Beige, Black	000000	00000
2"	0.000" to 0.005"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	Beige, Black	000000	00000
2 1/2"	0.000" to 0.030"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	Beige, Black	0000000	00000
3"	0.000" to 0.250"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	Beige, Black	0000000	00000
3 1/2"	0.000" to 0.250"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	Beige, Black	0000000	00000
4"	0.000" to 0.250"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	Beige, Black	0000000	000000
5"	0.000" to 0.250"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	Beige, Black	0000000	000000

Impact-Resistant Easy-to-Form ABS Tubes

Color: Black
Max. Temperature: 140° F
Tensile Strength: 4,200-5,100 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: 6.3-7.7 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)
Hardness: Rockwell R101-R109 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: UL 94HB

Slide wires and cords through these tubes for 360° protection from impact. ABS is easily thermoformed and provides more resistance to impact than polycarbonate. These tubes have an oversized OD and undersized ID to allow for finishing to the sizes listed.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Oversized Tubes

1/16" Wall Thick.
OD	ID	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
1/4"	1/8"	3, 5	00000000	00000
5/8"	1/2"	3, 5	00000000	0000
1/8" Wall Thick.
1/2"	1/4"	3, 5	00000000	0000
3/4"	1/2"	3, 5	00000000	0000
1 1/4"	1"	1, 3, 5	00000000	0000
3/16" Wall Thick.
5/8"	1/4"	3, 5	00000000	0000
1/4" Wall Thick.
3/4"	1/4"	3, 5	00000000	0000
1"	1/2"	1, 3, 5	00000000	0000
1 1/2"	1"	1, 3, 5	00000000	00000
2"	1 1/2"	1, 3, 5	00000000	00000

Impact-Resistant Easy-to-Form
ABS Sheets, Bars, and Strips

ABS maintains its toughness even after thermoforming. More impact resistant than polycarbonate, it’s often made into storage cases, tote trays, equipment housings, and protective gear.

Sheets

Color: Beige or Black
Max. Temperature: 140° F
Tensile Strength: 4,200-5,100 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: 6.3-7.7 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)
Hardness: Rockwell R101-R109 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: UL 94HB

6" × 6"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Choose a Color		Each
3/8"	-0.038" to 0.038"	Beige, Black	0000000	00000
1/2"	-0.05" to 0.05"	Beige, Black	0000000	0000
3/4"	-0.075" to 0.075"	Beige, Black	0000000	00000
1"	-0.1" to 0.1"	Beige, Black	0000000	00000
1 1/2"	-0.15" to 0.15"	Beige, Black	0000000	00000
2"	-0.2" to 0.2"	Beige, Black	0000000	00000
12" × 12"
1/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Beige, Black	00000000	0000
1/8"	-0.013" to 0.013"	Beige, Black	00000000	0000
1/4"	-0.025" to 0.025"	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
3/8"	-0.038" to 0.038"	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
1/2"	-0.05" to 0.05"	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
3/4"	-0.075" to 0.075"	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
1"	-0.1" to 0.1"	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
1 1/2"	-0.15" to 0.15"	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
2"	-0.2" to 0.2"	Beige, Black	0000000	000000
12" × 24"
1/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Beige, Black	00000000	0000
1/8"	-0.013" to 0.013"	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
1/4"	-0.025" to 0.025"	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
3/8"	-0.038" to 0.038"	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
1/2"	-0.05" to 0.05"	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
3/4"	-0.075" to 0.075"	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
1"	-0.1" to 0.1"	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
1 1/2"	-0.15" to 0.15"	Beige, Black	00000000	000000
2"	-0.2" to 0.2"	Beige, Black	0000000	000000
24" × 24"
1/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
1/8"	-0.013" to 0.013"	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
1/4"	-0.025" to 0.025"	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
3/8"	-0.038" to 0.038"	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
1/2"	-0.05" to 0.05"	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
3/4"	-0.075" to 0.075"	Beige, Black	00000000	000000
1"	-0.1" to 0.1"	Beige, Black	00000000	000000
24" × 48"
1/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
1/8"	-0.013" to 0.013"	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
1/4"	-0.025" to 0.025"	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
3/8"	-0.038" to 0.038"	Beige, Black	00000000	000000
1/2"	-0.05" to 0.05"	Beige, Black	00000000	000000
3/4"	-0.075" to 0.075"	Beige, Black	00000000	000000
1"	-0.1" to 0.1"	Beige, Black	00000000	000000
36" × 36"
1/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
1/8"	-0.013" to 0.013"	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
1/4"	-0.025" to 0.025"	Beige, Black	00000000	000000
3/8"	-0.038" to 0.038"	Beige, Black	00000000	000000
1/2"	-0.05" to 0.05"	Beige, Black	00000000	000000
3/4"	-0.075" to 0.075"	Beige, Black	00000000	000000
1"	-0.1" to 0.1"	Beige, Black	00000000	000000
1 1/2"	-0.15" to 0.15"	Beige, Black	00000000	000000

Bars

Color: Beige or Black
Max. Temperature: 160° F
Tensile Strength: 4,200-5,100 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: 6.3-7.7 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)
Hardness: Rockwell R101-R109 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: UL 94HB

1/4" Thick. (-0.025" to 0.025")
Wd.	Lengths, ft.	Choose a Color		Per Ft.
1"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
1 1/2"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	0000
2"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	0000
2 1/2"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	0000
3"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	0000
4"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	0000
3/8" Thick. (-0.038" to 0.038")
1"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	0000
1 1/2"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	0000
2"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	0000
2 1/2"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	0000
3"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	0000
4"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	0000
1/2" Thick. (-0.05" to 0.05")
1"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	0000
1 1/2"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	0000
2"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	0000
2 1/2"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	0000
3"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	0000
4"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	0000
3/4" Thick. (-0.075" to 0.075")
1"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	0000
1 1/2"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	0000
2"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	0000
2 1/2"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	0000
3"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
4"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
1" Thick. (-0.1" to 0.1")
1"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	0000
1 1/2"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	0000
2"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
2 1/2"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
3"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
4"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
1 1/4" Thick. (-0.125" to 0.125")
1"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	0000
1 1/2"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
2"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
2 1/2"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
3"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
4"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
1 1/2" Thick. (-0.15" to 0.15")
1 1/2"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
2"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
2 1/2"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
3"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
4"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
2" Thick. (-0.2" to 0.2")
2"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
2 1/2"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
3"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	00000
4"	1, 2, 4	Beige, Black	00000000	00000

Strips

Color: White or Black
Max. Temperature: 140° F
Tensile Strength: 4,200-5,100 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: 6.3-7.7 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)
Hardness: Rockwell R101-R109 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: UL 94HB

1/2" Wd.
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Lengths, ft.	Choose a Color		Per Ft.
0.01"	0" to 0.003"	5, 10, 20	White, Black	0000000	00000
0.02"	-0.002" to 0.002"	5, 10, 20	White, Black	0000000	000
1/32"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 20	White, Black	00000000	000
3/64"	-0.004" to 0.004"	5, 10, 20	White, Black	0000000	000
1/16"	-0.005" to 0.005"	5, 10, 20	White, Black	0000000	0000
1" Wd.
0.01"	0" to 0.003"	5, 10, 20	White, Black	0000000	000
0.02"	-0.002" to 0.002"	5, 10, 20	White, Black	0000000	000
1/32"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 20	White, Black	0000000	000
3/64"	-0.004" to 0.004"	5, 10, 20	White, Black	0000000	0000
1/16"	-0.005" to 0.005"	5, 10, 20	White, Black	0000000	0000
2" Wd.
0.01"	0" to 0.003"	5, 10, 20	White, Black	0000000	000
0.02"	-0.002" to 0.002"	5, 10, 20	White, Black	0000000	0000
1/32"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 20	White, Black	0000000	0000
3/64"	-0.004" to 0.004"	5, 10, 20	White, Black	0000000	0000
1/16"	-0.005" to 0.005"	5, 10, 20	White, Black	0000000	0000
4" Wd.
0.01"	0" to 0.003"	5, 10, 20	White, Black	00000000	000
0.02"	-0.002" to 0.002"	5, 10, 20	White, Black	00000000	0000
1/32"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 20	White, Black	00000000	0000
3/64"	-0.004" to 0.004"	5, 10, 20	White, Black	0000000	0000
1/16"	-0.005" to 0.005"	5, 10, 20	White, Black	0000000	0000
6" Wd.
0.01"	0" to 0.003"	5, 10, 20	White, Black	0000000	0000
0.02"	-0.002" to 0.002"	5, 10, 20	White, Black	0000000	0000
1/32"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 20	White, Black	0000000	0000
3/64"	-0.004" to 0.004"	5, 10, 20	White, Black	00000000	0000
1/16"	-0.005" to 0.005"	5, 10, 20	White, Black	00000000	0000
11" Wd.
0.01"	0" to 0.003"	5, 10, 20	White, Black	00000000	0000
12" Wd.
0.02"	-0.002" to 0.002"	5, 10, 20	White, Black	00000000	0000
1/32"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 20	White, Black	00000000	0000
3/64"	-0.004" to 0.004"	5, 10, 20	White, Black	00000000	0000
1/16"	-0.005" to 0.005"	5, 10, 20	White, Black	00000000	0000

Impact-Resistant Easy-to-Form ABS Film

Color: Semi-Clear Beige
Temperature Range: 40° to 140° F
Tensile Strength: 4,200-5,100 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: 6.3-7.7 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)
Hardness: Rockwell R101-R109 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2470

Use this semi-rigid film to protect surfaces from damage caused by impact. It is thin and flexible enough to conform to large-radius bends. This film can be thermoformed.

		12" × 12"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance		Each
0.003"	-0.0003" to 0.0003"	0000000	00000
0.005"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	0000000	00000
0.01"	-0.001" to 0.001"	0000000	00000
0.02"	-0.002" to 0.002"	0000000	00000

Electrically Conductive Easy-to-Form ABS/PVC

Color: Black
Temperature Range: Not Rated
Tensile Strength: 4,500 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: 2.06 ft.-lbs./in. (Good)
Hardness: Rockwell R87 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: ASTM D4673, UL 94V1

This blended material quickly diverts damaging static charges. Use these sheets around electrical components and anywhere static buildup is a concern. One side is smooth; the other side has a coarse texture to mask scratches, scuffs, and fingerprints.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

6" × 6"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Surface Resistivity		Each
1/16"	-0.005" to 0.005"	10⁵ ohms/sq.	00000000	00000
1/8"	-0.006" to 0.006"	10⁵ ohms/sq.	00000000	0000
3/16"	-0.009" to 0.009"	10⁵ ohms/sq.	00000000	00000
1/4"	-0.013" to 0.013"	10⁵ ohms/sq.	00000000	00000
12" × 12"
1/16"	-0.005" to 0.005"	10⁵ ohms/sq.	00000000	00000
1/8"	-0.006" to 0.006"	10⁵ ohms/sq.	00000000	00000
3/16"	-0.009" to 0.009"	10⁵ ohms/sq.	00000000	00000
1/4"	-0.013" to 0.013"	10⁵ ohms/sq.	00000000	00000
12" × 24"
1/16"	-0.005" to 0.005"	10⁵ ohms/sq.	00000000	00000
1/8"	-0.006" to 0.006"	10⁵ ohms/sq.	00000000	00000
3/16"	-0.009" to 0.009"	10⁵ ohms/sq.	00000000	00000
1/4"	-0.013" to 0.013"	10⁵ ohms/sq.	00000000	00000
24" × 48"
1/16"	-0.005" to 0.005"	10⁵ ohms/sq.	00000000	00000
1/8"	-0.006" to 0.006"	10⁵ ohms/sq.	00000000	000000
3/16"	-0.009" to 0.009"	10⁵ ohms/sq.	00000000	000000
1/4"	-0.013" to 0.013"	10⁵ ohms/sq.	00000000	000000
48" × 54"
1/16"	-0.005" to 0.005"	10⁵ ohms/sq.	00000000	000000
1/8"	-0.006" to 0.006"	10⁵ ohms/sq.	00000000	000000
3/16"	-0.009" to 0.009"	10⁵ ohms/sq.	00000000	000000
1/4"	-0.013" to 0.013"	10⁵ ohms/sq.	00000000	000000
54" × 96"
1/16"	-0.005" to 0.005"	10⁵ ohms/sq.	00000000	000000
1/8"	-0.006" to 0.006"	10⁵ ohms/sq.	00000000	000000
3/16"	-0.009" to 0.009"	10⁵ ohms/sq.	00000000	000000
1/4"	-0.013" to 0.013"	10⁵ ohms/sq.	00000000	000000

Multipurpose Plastic Selector Packs

You'll get one piece of each material listed, except nylon where you'll get two pieces (one piece of nylon 6/6 and one piece of cast nylon).

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Material	Wd.	Lg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
ABS Plastic, Delrin® Acetal Plastic, HDPE Plastic, LDPE Plastic, Noryl PPO Plastic, Nylon Plastic, Polyester Plastic, Polystyrene Plastic, Rexolite Polystyrene Plastic, UHMW Plastic	2"	2"	11	0000000	000000