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Plastic

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	For Joining For Joining

HDPE Plastic

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

	Diameter Diameter

	Length Length

	Width Width

	Shape Shape


Film	Rod and Disc

Sheet and Bar

	Color Color

	Black		Brown
	Gray		Light Gray
	Off-White		White

	Performance Properties Performance Properties

Chemical Resistant

Electrical Insulator

Low Thermal Expansion

	Clarity Clarity

Semi-Clear

Opaque

	Backing Type Backing Type

	Plain

	Flexibility Flexibility

	Flexible

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Texture Texture


Smooth	Coarse

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

Less than 1,000° F

Not Rated

	For Use With For Use With

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

	Hardness Rating Hardness Rating

Medium

	Hardness Hardness

Durometer 68D

Rockwell R40-R80

Rockwell R50

	Friction Rating Friction Rating

Slippery

Not Rated

	For Use Outdoors For Use Outdoors

Yes

	Water Absorption Rating Water Absorption Rating

Excellent

	Tolerance Rating Tolerance Rating

Standard

Oversized

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About Plastic

Color: White
Temperature Range: -40° to 200° F
Tensile Strength: 3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: 1.1-1.94 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: ASTM D4976, UL 94 HB

Machine these rods and discs into plugs, seals, and low-load rollers. They’re denser and more rigid than LDPE rods, and they offer better resistance to water and chemicals.

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

Rods

				Per Ft.
Dia.	Tolerance Rating	Lengths, ft.		Each
1/4"	Oversized	8	0000000	000000
3/8"	Oversized	8	0000000	00000
1/2"	Oversized	8	0000000	00000
5/8"	Oversized	8	0000000	00000
3/4"	Oversized	8	0000000	00000
1"	Oversized	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	0000
1 1/4"	Oversized	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	0000
1 1/2"	Oversized	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	00000
1 3/4"	Oversized	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	00000
2"	Oversized	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	00000
2 1/4"	Oversized	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	00000
2 1/2"	Oversized	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	00000
3"	Oversized	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	00000
3 1/2"	Oversized	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	00000
4"	Oversized	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	00000
5"	Oversized	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	00000
6"	Oversized	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	000000

Discs

		1" Lg.		3" Lg.		6" Lg.
Dia.	Tolerance Rating		Each		Each		Each
4"	Oversized	00000000	000000	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
5"	Oversized	00000000	00000	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
6"	Oversized	00000000	00000	00000000	00000	00000000	000000

Moisture-Resistant Polyethylene (HDPE) Film

Color: See Table
Temperature Range: See Table
Tensile Strength: See Table
Impact Strength: 1.1-1.94 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: See Table
For Use Outdoors: 0.005" Thick.: No; All other sizes: Yes
Specifications Met:
0.005" Thick.: ASTM E84 10/40 for Flame and Smoke, Cal. No. 294-40, Canvas Products Association International Specification 84, Sections 6 and 7
0.016", 0.023", and 0.055" Thick.: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
All other sizes: Not Rated

The high-density construction translates into a durable film that’s more chemical and water resistant than LDPE film. This woven film is also tear and puncture resistant, so it’s often used for tarps and machine covers.

The 0.005” thick film is flame retardant; it meets ASTM E8410/40 for flame and smoke.

Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Wd.	Lg.	Hardness	Temperature Range, °F	Tensile Strength	Color		Each
0.005"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	6ft.	100ft.	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-40° to 180°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	Semi-Clear White	00000000	0000000
0.005"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	8ft.	100ft.	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-40° to 180°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	Semi-Clear White	00000000	000000
0.005"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	12ft.	100ft.	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-40° to 180°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	Semi-Clear White	00000000	000000
0.005"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	20ft.	100ft.	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-40° to 180°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	Semi-Clear White	00000000	000000
0.016"	-0.0016" to 0.0016"	20"	2ft.	Rockwell R50 (Medium)	-70° to 120°	4,000 psi (Poor)	Opaque White	00000000	0000
0.023"	-0.0023" to 0.0023"	2ft.	45"	Rockwell R50 (Medium)	-70° to 120°	4,000 psi (Poor)	Opaque White	00000000	0000
0.055"	-0.0055" to 0.0055"	2ft.	50"	Rockwell R50 (Medium)	-70° to 120°	4,000 psi (Poor)	Opaque White	00000000	00000

							47" Wd.
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Color	Hardness	Temperature Range	Tensile Strength	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
0.015"	-0.005" to 0.005"	Opaque Black	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	Not Rated	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	1, 3, 5, 10, 20	00000000	00000
0.030"	-0.005" to 0.005"	Opaque Black	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	Not Rated	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	1, 3, 5, 10, 20	00000000	0000

Blue Adhesive-Back Plastic 7 ft. Long Zipper

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Semi-Clear White
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Wd., ft.	Lg., ft.	Hardness	Temperature Range, °F	Tensile Strength		Each
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	8	25	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	000000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	8	100	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	00000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	16	25	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	00000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	16	100	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	000000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	24	25	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	00000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	24	100	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	000000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	40	25	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	000000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	40	100	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	000000
Opaque Black/Gray
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	8	25	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	00000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	8	100	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	00000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	16	25	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	00000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	16	100	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	000000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	24	25	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	00000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	24	100	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	000000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	40	25	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	000000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	40	100	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	000000

Marine-Grade Moisture-Resistant Polyethylene (HDPE) Sheets and Bars

Color: See Table
Maximum Temperature: 180° F
Tensile Strength: 4,100 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: 1.1 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Durometer 68D (Medium)
For Use Outdoors: Yes
Specifications Met: ASTM D4976, UL 94 HB

Also known as starboard, these sheets and bars won’t degrade when exposed to salt water, humidity, and UV light. They’re more rigid than standard HDPE sheets and bars, and have a coarse texture that masks scuffs and scratches.

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

Bars

3/16" Thick. (-0.009" to 0.009")
Wd.	Lg., ft.	Color		Each
1"	4	Black, White	0000000	00000
2"	4	Black, White	0000000	0000
3"	4	Black, White	0000000	0000
4"	4	Black, White	0000000	0000
1/4" Thick. (-0.013" to 0.013")
1"	4	Black, White	0000000	0000
2"	4	Black, White	0000000	0000
3"	4	Black, White	0000000	0000
4"	4	Black, White	0000000	00000
1/2" Thick. (-0.025" to 0.025")
1"	4	Black, White	0000000	0000
2"	4	Black, White	0000000	00000
3"	4	Black, White	0000000	00000
4"	4	Black, White	0000000	00000
3/4" Thick. (-0.038" to 0.038")
1"	1	Black, White	0000000	0000
1"	2	Black, White	0000000	0000
1"	4	Black, White	0000000	0000
2"	1	Black, White	0000000	0000
2"	2	Black, White	0000000	0000
2"	4	Black, White	0000000	00000
3"	1	Black, White	0000000	0000
3"	2	Black, White	0000000	00000
3"	4	Black, White	0000000	00000
4"	1	Black, White	0000000	00000
4"	2	Black, White	0000000	00000
4"	4	Black, White	0000000	00000
1" Thick. (-0.05" to 0.05")
1"	1	Black, White	0000000	0000
1"	2	Black, White	0000000	0000
1"	4	Black, White	0000000	00000
2"	1	Black, White	0000000	0000
2"	2	Black, White	0000000	00000
2"	4	Black, White	0000000	00000
3"	1	Black, White	0000000	00000
3"	2	Black, White	0000000	00000
3"	4	Black, White	0000000	00000
4"	1	Black, White	0000000	00000
4"	2	Black, White	0000000	00000
4"	4	Black, White	0000000	00000

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

Plastic Welding Rods for Polyethylene

1 lbs.
Dia.	Color	Lg., ft.		Each
For Joining HDPE Plastic
1/8"	Off-White	210	0000000	000000
5/32"	Off-White	135	0000000	00000
3/16"	Off-White	90	0000000	00000
5 lbs.
For Joining HDPE Plastic
1/8"	Off-White	1,050	00000000	00000
5/32"	Off-White	685	00000000	00000
3/16"	Off-White	460	00000000	00000
10 lbs.
For Joining HDPE Plastic
1/8"	Off-White	2,100	00000000	00000
5/32"	Off-White	1,370	00000000	00000
3/16"	Off-White	920	00000000	00000
15 lbs.
For Joining HDPE Plastic
1/8"	Off-White	3,150	00000000	000000
5/32"	Off-White	2,055	00000000	000000
3/16"	Off-White	1,380	00000000	000000

Synthetic Wood

Get the look of wood without having to worry about splintering or rotting. This UV-resistant synthetic wood can be used in direct sunlight and high-traffic applications, such as marine decking.

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

					6 ft. Lg.		12 ft. Lg.
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Wd.	Color	Max. Temperature, °F		Each		Each
HDPE Synthetic Wood
3/4"	-0.100" to 0.100"	5 1/2"	Brown	120°	000000	00	00000000	000000
3/4"	-0.100" to 0.100"	5 1/2"	White	120°	00000000	000000	000000	00
1"	-0.100" to 0.100"	3 1/2"	Brown	120°	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
1"	-0.100" to 0.100"	3 1/2"	Light Gray	120°	00000000	00000	000000	00
1"	-0.100" to 0.100"	5 1/2"	Black	120°	00000000	00000	000000	00
1"	-0.100" to 0.100"	5 1/2"	Brown	120°	000000	00	00000000	00000
1 1/2"	-0.100" to 0.100"	3 1/2"	Brown	120°	000000	00	00000000	00000
1 1/2"	-0.100" to 0.100"	3 1/2"	White	120°	00000000	00000	000000	00
1 1/2"	-0.100" to 0.100"	5 1/2"	Brown	120°	000000	00	0000000	000000
1 1/2"	-0.100" to 0.100"	5 1/2"	Light Gray	120°	00000000	00000	000000	00
1 1/2"	-0.100" to 0.100"	9 1/2"	Brown	120°	00000000	00000	00000000	000000
1 1/2"	-0.100" to 0.100"	9 1/2"	White	120°	00000000	00000	000000	00

About Plastic

Moisture-Resistant Polyethylene (HDPE) Rods and Discs

Moisture-Resistant Polyethylene (HDPE) Film

Marine-Grade Moisture-Resistant Polyethylene (HDPE) Sheets and Bars

Multipurpose Plastic Selector Packs

Plastic Welding Rods for Polyethylene

Synthetic Wood