0.005" Aluminum Plates | McMaster-Carr

3003 aluminum stands up to outdoor use, as well as exposure to chemicals. It offers a good combination of strength, formability, and weldability. It's often used for storage tanks, heat exchangers, garage doors, and general sheet metal work.

Easy-to-Form Pure 1000 Series
Aluminum Sheets and Bars

Made of 1000 series aluminum which is 99% pure, this aluminum offers superior formability, corrosion resistance, and electrical conductivity. It's frequently fabricated into raceways, decorative trim, and other parts where strength and hardness are not required.

Wear-Resistant 1095 Spring Steel Sheets and Strips

Also known as blue-tempered steel.

Electrical Steel

Containing 3% silicon, this electrical steel forms the laminated cores of electromagnetic devices to improve performance. It’s extremely thin, reducing energy loss for better overall efficiency.

Polished Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel

Polished to either a brushed or mirror-like finish, this material is often used to fabricate decorative enclosures and industrial workstations.

Hardened Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel

Harder than our other 304 stainless steel, these thin sheets offer better wear resistance for use as a wrap, liner, or cover.

Fatigue-Resistant 301 Stainless Steel

Able to withstand repeated stress and wear, 301 stainless steel has the strength required for applications such as springs and fasteners.

Hardened Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel

Because these thin sheets are harder than our other 316 stainless steel, they offer better wear resistance. Use them as a wrap, liner, or cover.

High-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel

With a higher chromium content than 15-5 PH stainless steel, this high-strength 17-4 PH offers better corrosion resistance. It is also known as 630 stainless steel.

Multipurpose 110 Copper Sheets and Bars

Offering high electrical conductivity and formability, 110 copper is 99.9% pure. Also known as ETP copper, it's often used in electrical applications, such as for bus bars and wire connectors, as well as for flashing, gaskets, and rivets.

Ultra-Formable 260 Brass Sheets and Strips

The most formable brass we offer, 260 offers better weldability than 300 series brass but it’s not as machinable. Sometimes called cartridge brass, it's commonly used for ammunition casings, radiator components, and decorative door hardware.

Ultra-Strength Easy-to-Form 510 Bronze Sheets

Because 510 bronze is very strong and formable, it is the best choice for applications involving repetitive motion, such as springs and bellows.

High-Temperature Ultra-Dense Tungsten Sheets

Able to withstand greater heat than molybdenum and other high-temperature metal, this chemically pure tungsten is ultra dense for use in high-heat parts in vacuum furnaces, heat shields, and radiation shields.

Gold Foil

Since it’s thin and easy to cut, as well as highly conductive and corrosion resistant, this 99.99% pure gold foil is often used to plate electrical connectors that are exposed to the air.

Ultra High-Temperature Molybdenum Foil

Thin and easy-to-cut, this 99.95% pure molybdenum foil is often used in parts that process molten glass, heat shields in furnaces, and as filament supports in high-intensity light bulbs.

Plastic

Wear-Resistant Easy-to-Machine Acetal Film

An economical alternative to Delrin® acetal resin, this acetal copolymer offers similar wear resistance.

Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Film

In addition to a low-friction surface that prevents sticking and binding, this tough material is impact and wear resistant to handle the scuffs, scrapes, and strikes that other plastics can’t.

Electrically Conductive Carbon-Filled
Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Film

The addition of carbon gives this material the ability to divert static electricity faster than antistatic UHMW.

Moisture-Resistant Polyethylene (HDPE) Film

Practically nonabsorbent, HDPE won't swell when exposed to moisture. It is denser and more rigid than LDPE, plus it's more chemical resistant.

Impact-Resistant Easy-to-Form ABS Film

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

Flame-Retardant Polypropylene Film

Widely used in semiconductor applications, this polypropylene meets UL flame-retardance standards.

Metalized Moisture-Resistant Polyester Film

An aluminum coating on one side of this film reflects heat, so it’s widely used as an insulator and in packaging applications.

High-Temperature Moisture-Resistant Polyester Film

This film is often used as a separator when heating parts in an oven.

Chemical-Resistant Slippery
Film Made from Teflon® PTFE

This film is made with virgin Teflon® PTFE resins. It can handle extreme temperatures and resists most solvents.

Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE Film

Known for its naturally slippery surface, PTFE surpasses most plastics when it comes to chemical resistance and performance in extreme temperatures.

Wear- and Chemical-Resistant PEEK Film

Not only does PEEK provide superior wear resistance in repetitive processes, it is also resists wear caused by abrasion. PEEK can be used as a lightweight substitute for metal parts in chemical-processing applications.

Electrical-Insulating Ultem PEI Film

Often used for circuit-breaker housings, manifolds, and semiconductor components, Ultem PEI offers excellent electrical-insulating properties.

High-Strength PVDF Film

Stronger than PTFE, PVDF offers good chemical resistance. Comparable to Kynar and Solef, it’s widely used for pump parts, tank liners, and seals.

Electrical-Grade Kapton® Polyimide Film

Kapton® polyimide film is an excellent electrical insulator.

Clear Plastic

Clear Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Film

At only half the weight of glass, polycarbonate maintains excellent impact resistance across a wide temperature range. It's comparable to Lexan, Hyzod, Tuffak, and Makrolon.

Clear Chemical-Resistant PVC Film

Because PVC resists acids and alkalies, it is often used in tanks and chemical-processing applications where visibility is essential.

Clear Slippery High-Temperature FEP Film

The slippery surface on this FEP film prevents sticking. Use it as a release film when making molded parts.

Clear Durable High-Temperature PFA Film

PFA film retains its performance properties through a wide range of temperatures. It is often used to insulate cables.

Clear High-Strength High-Temperature ETFE Film

Stronger and more chemical resistant than FEP and PFA film, ETFE film resists cracking over time.

Clear Moisture-Resistant Polyester Film

Polyester absorbs almost no moisture and resists swelling in wet environments. It is also known as PET and PETE.

Clear Cellulose Film

Also called acetate, this is the same clear film that's used in window envelopes.

Composites

Multipurpose Flame-Retardant
Garolite G-10/FR4 Sheets and Bars

A good all-around choice, Garolite G-10/FR4 is strong, machinable, and electrically insulating. It meets UL 94 V-0 for flame retardance.

Electrically Insulating Hard Fiber

Also known as fishpaper.

Shims

Shim Stock

Cut this stock into custom shapes to fit your application.

Adhesive-Back Shim Stock

A durable acrylic adhesive keeps this shim stock from sliding out of place. Cut it into custom shapes to fit your application.

Color-Coded Shim Stock

This shim stock is color coded by thickness for easy identification. Cut it into custom shapes to fit your application.

Made-to-Order Shims

Send us a drawing, and we'll cut your custom shim.

Small-Particle-Filtering Stainless Steel Perforated Sheets

Small-Particle-Filtering Stainless
Steel Perforated Sheets

Trap small particles in low-flow applications—these sheets have tiny holes and small open area.

High-Purity High-Temperature Silicone Rubber Sheets and Strips

High-Purity High-Temperature
Silicone Rubber Sheets and Strips

These platinum-cured silicone rubber sheets and strips meet the strict purity standards of USP Class VI.

Metal

Corrosion-Resistant 3003 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

Easy-to-Form Pure 1000 SeriesAluminum Sheets and Bars