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    Compare over 25 types of plastic to find the right material for you.

    Ultra-Low-Friction Delrin® Acetal Round Tubes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Low-Friction Delrin® Acetal Round Tubes.
    PTFE is added to these Delrin® acetal resin tubes to make the surface even more slippery and wear resistant. They resist expanding when exposed to heat and moisture, so they can be machined to close tolerances. Fabricate them into pump components, gears, and bearings. Delrin® acetal resin is also known as acetal homopolymer.
    Oversized Tolerance—Oversized tubes have an oversized OD and an undersized ID for finishing to the sizes listed.
    Brown
    OD
    ID
    Fabrication
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Flammability
    Rating
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    Oversized Tolerance
     
    1/16" Thick Wall
    1/4"1/8"Extruded-40 to 1857,690 to 8,1000.7 to 1UL 94 HB
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 51817T1100000
    5/8"1/2"Extruded-40 to 1857,690 to 8,1000.7 to 1UL 94 HB
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 51817T1400000
     
    1/8" Thick Wall
    1/2"1/4"Extruded-40 to 1857,690 to 8,1000.7 to 1UL 94 HB
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 51817T1200000
    3/4"1/2"Extruded-40 to 1857,690 to 8,1000.7 to 1UL 94 HB
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 51817T1500000
    1 1/4"1"Extruded-40 to 1857,690 to 8,1000.7 to 1UL 94 HB
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 51817T2200000
     
    3/16" Thick Wall
    5/8"1/4"Extruded-40 to 1857,690 to 8,1000.7 to 1UL 94 HB
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 51817T1300000
     
    1/4" Thick Wall
    3/4"1/4"Extruded-40 to 1857,690 to 8,1000.7 to 1UL 94 HB
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 51817T1600000
    1"1/2"Extruded-40 to 1857,690 to 8,1000.7 to 1UL 94 HB
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 51817T1700000
    1 1/4"3/4"Extruded-40 to 1857,690 to 8,1000.7 to 1UL 94 HB
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 51817T2100000
    1 1/2"1"Extruded-40 to 1857,690 to 8,1000.7 to 1UL 94 HB
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 51817T2300000
    2"1 1/2"Extruded-40 to 1857,690 to 8,1000.7 to 1UL 94 HB
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 51817T2400000
     

    Ultra-Low-Friction Delrin® Acetal Rods

    While just as dimensionally stable and machinable as standard Delrin® acetal resin rods and discs, these have a PTFE filler to make them more slippery and wear resistant. Fabricate them into pump components, gears, and bearings. Delrin® acetal resin is also known as acetal homopolymer.
    Short Rods and Discs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Low-Friction Delrin® Acetal Rods.
    1/2" Long
    1" Long
    3" Long
    6" Long
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Flammability
    Rating
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Brown
    3"0.000" to 0.250"Extruded-40 to 1857,690 to 8,1000.7 to 1UL 94 HB
    		9969K110000009969K120000009969K14000000———0
    4"0.000" to 0.250"Extruded-40 to 1857,690 to 8,1000.7 to 1UL 94 HB
    		9969K21000009969K220000009969K24000000———0
    6"0.000" to 0.250"Extruded-40 to 1857,690 to 8,1000.7 to 1UL 94 HB
    		———0———09969K340000009969K360000000
     

    Ultra-Strength High-Temperature PAEK 3D Printer Filaments

    Image of Product. Front orientation. 3D Printer Filaments. Ultra-Strength High-Temperature PAEK 3D Printer Filaments.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Border. Beige. Ultra-Strength High-Temperature PAEK 3D Printer Filaments.

    Beige

    Parts made from these PAEK filaments, a family of materials that includes PEEK and PEKK, remain strong in high temperatures and hold up to wear from repeated use. They don’t degrade when exposed to most chemicals, so they’re often used to print parts for demanding chemical processing applications. Print these filaments on a fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer. Because of their high melting point, you'll need an all-metal extruder and heated printer bed to reach their minimum printing temperature. Without the heated printer bed, parts will cool too quickly and warp.
    Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your printed parts will start to lose structural integrity.
    Annealing is the process of heating prints to a specific annealing temperature and then slowly allowing them to cool. This makes the finished print harder, stronger, and better at resisting heat. Maximum temperature after annealing replaces the maximum exposure temperature once this process has been completed.
    Fiberglass Filled—Fiberglass-filled PEEK filaments make stronger parts that are less likely to warp and shrink than unfilled PEEK filaments. Since they’re abrasive, you should only use them with an abrasion-resistant nozzle.
    Tensile Strength—Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament's overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it's the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.
    Spool
    Dia.,
    mm
    Printing Temp.
    For Printer
    Bed Temp.
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    Max. Exposure
    Temp.
    Max. Annealing
    Temp.
    Max. Temp. After
    Annealing
    For Min. Nozzle
    Opening Dia., mm
    Dia.,
    mm
    Dp.,
    mm
    Material
    Wt.,
    g
    Each
    Fiberglass-Filled PEEK—Extreme Strength, High Strength, High Temperature, Ultra Strength, Warp Resistant, Wear Resistant
     
    Opaque Beige
    1.75375° to 410° C
    707° to 770° F    		130° to 145° C
    266° to 293° F    		13,050Durometer 86D
    (Hard)    		260° C
    500° F    		140° C
    284° F    		315° C
    599° F    		0.419540Plastic5003489N210000000
     

    Easy-Print PLA 3D Printer Filaments

    Image of Product. Front orientation. 3D Printer Filaments. Easy-Print PLA 3D Printer Filaments .
    Image of Specification. Black. Front orientation. Contains Border. Black. Easy-Print PLA 3D Printer Filaments .

    Black

    The most commonly used 3D printing material, these PLA filaments make detailed parts at a low melting point, so they won’t warp as they cool, rarely clog nozzles, and don’t require a heated printer bed. They’re also unlikely to drip and produce plastic strings for a clean finished part. In general, they’re best for printing prototypes instead of load-bearing parts since they’re not as strong as ABS or as heat resistant as PEEK. Print them on a fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer.
    Filaments with an annealing temperature can be heat treated to make parts harder, stronger, and better at resisting heat. To anneal, heat your finished part to the listed temperature and then let it cool slowly.
    Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your part will start to lose structural integrity. Filaments that can be annealed are also rated for maximum temperature after annealing, which is the new maximum exposure temperature once that process completes.
    Carbon Fiber Filled—Carbon fiber-filled PLA filaments make rigid parts that are difficult to bend and break. Their parts can also be threaded and machined more easily than the same non-filled filaments. Because these filaments are abrasive, you should only use them with abrasion-resistant nozzles.
    Tensile Strength—Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament's overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it's the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.
    Spool
    Each
    Dia.,
    mm
    Printing Temp.
    For Printer
    Bed Temp.
    Tensile
    Strength
    Hardness
    Max. Exposure
    Temp.
    Annealing Temp.
    Max. Temp. After
    Annealing
    For Min. Nozzle
    Opening Dia., mm
    Dia.,
    mm
    Dp.,
    mm
    Material
    Wt.,
    g
    1-9
    10-Up
    Carbon Fiber-Filled PLA
     
    Opaque Black
    1.75195° to 225° C
    383° to 437° F    		21° to 60° C
    70° to 140° F    		Not RatedNot Rated 60° C
    140° F    		100° C to 120° C
    212° F to 248° F    		138° C
    280° F    		0.420050Cardboard5001317N22000000000000
    1.75195° to 225° C
    383° to 437° F    		21° to 60° C
    70° to 140° F    		Not RatedNot Rated 60° C
    140° F    		100° C to 120° C
    212° F to 248° F    		138° C
    280° F    		0.4300100Plastic3,0001317N19000000000000
    1.75210° to 230° C
    410° to 446° F    		21° to 60° C
    70° to 140° F    		Not RatedNot Rated 60° C
    140° F    		——0.420050Cardboard5001317N130000000000
    1.75210° to 230° C
    410° to 446° F    		21° to 60° C
    70° to 140° F    		Not RatedNot Rated 60° C
    140° F    		——0.4300100Plastic3,0001317N11000000000000
    2.85195° to 225° C
    383° to 437° F    		21° to 60° C
    70° to 140° F    		Not RatedNot Rated 60° C
    140° F    		100° C to 120° C
    212° F to 248° F    		138° C
    280° F    		0.420050Cardboard5001317N230000000000
    2.85210° to 230° C
    410° to 446° F    		21° to 60° C
    70° to 140° F    		Not RatedNot Rated 60° C
    140° F    		——0.420050Cardboard5001317N140000000000
    2.85210° to 230° C
    410° to 446° F    		21° to 60° C
    70° to 140° F    		Not RatedNot Rated 60° C
    140° F    		——0.4300100Plastic3,0001317N12000000000000
     

    Moisture-Resistant Polyester 3D Printer Filaments

    Image of Product. Front orientation. 3D Printer Filaments. Moisture-Resistant Polyester 3D Printer Filaments .
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Border. Black. Moisture-Resistant Polyester 3D Printer Filaments .

    Black

    Parts printed with these polyester filaments absorb less moisture than other types of plastic, making them ideal for use in wet or humid environments. They are more durable and flexible than PLA, and easier to print than ABS. Use these filaments with fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printers, and print onto a heated print bed. Printing onto a cool surface causes the molten filament to change temperature rapidly, which can warp your designs. Although finished parts are moisture-resistant, these filaments are sensitive to humidity, and should be stored in a dehumidifying cabinet or a sealed container with desiccant for the best printing quality.
    Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your printed parts will start to lose structural integrity.
    Carbon Fiber Filled—Carbon-fiber-filled PETG is often used to make rigid parts that are difficult to bend and break. Finished parts are easier to thread and machine than unfilled parts. Because these filaments are abrasive, use them only with abrasion-resistant nozzles.
    PETG—PETG contains glycol, so it is less brittle and easier to print than PETT and PCTG.
    Antistatic—Antistatic filaments make parts that prevent the buildup of static electricity. This helps prevent the buildup of dust or fibers on the surface of your finished part. However, they are not as effective at preventing electrostatic discharge as static-dissipative filaments.
    Tensile Strength—Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament's overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it's the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.
    Spool
    Dia.,
    mm
    Printing Temp.
    For Printer
    Bed Temp.
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Surface Resistivity,
    ohm/sq.
    Hardness
    Max. Exposure
    Temp.
    For Min. Nozzle
    Opening Dia., mm
    Dia.,
    mm
    Dp.,
    mm
    Material
    Wt.,
    g
    Each
    Carbon Fiber-Filled PETG—Antistatic, Extra High Strength, High Strength, Moisture Resistant, Spark Resistant
     
    Opaque Black
    1.75230° to 260° C
    446° to 500° F    		60° C
    140° F    		8,1201× 10^9 to 1× 10^12Not Rated 77° C
    170° F    		0.420060Plastic7503462N1000000
    2.85230° to 260° C
    446° to 500° F    		60° C
    140° F    		8,1201× 10^9 to 1× 10^12Not Rated 77° C
    170° F    		0.420060Plastic7503462N1100000
     

    Impact-Resistant ABS 3D Printer Filaments

    Image of Product. Front orientation. 3D Printer Filaments. Impact-Resistant ABS 3D Printer Filaments.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Border. Black. Impact-Resistant ABS 3D Printer Filaments.

    Black

    Bumps, scrapes, and falls won’t damage these tough ABS filaments. Known for their durability, they absorb impact without cracking or breaking, and won’t degrade when heated. Use them to print tool handles, storage cases, and other parts that are handled or dropped frequently. These filaments are a good place to start if you’re experimenting with printing impact-resistant parts.
    Use with a fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer. These filaments have a high melting point and must be printed onto a heated bed. Without it, parts will cool too quickly and warp. These filaments also release fumes as they are printed, so use an enclosed printer or a fume exhauster to ventilate them.
    Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your printed parts will start to lose structural integrity.
    Carbon Fiber Filled—Carbon-fiber-filled ABS filaments make rigid parts that are difficult to bend and break. Their parts can also be threaded and machined more easily than ABS filaments without a filler. Carbon-fiber-filled filaments are abrasive, so you should use them with an abrasion-resistant nozzle. They will wear out other nozzles.
    Fiberglass Filled—Fiberglass-filled ABS filaments make parts that are stronger and less likely to warp or shrink than ABS filaments without a filler. Fiberglass-filled filaments are abrasive, so you should use them with an abrasion-resistant nozzle. They will wear out other nozzles.
    Tensile Strength—Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament's overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it's the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.
    Spool,
    mm
    Dia.,
    mm
    Printing Temp.
    For Printer
    Bed Temp.
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Max. Exposure
    Temp.
    For Min. Nozzle
    Opening Dia., mm
    Dia.
    Dp.
    Wt.,
    g
    Color
    Each
    Carbon Fiber-Filled ABS—Extra High Strength, High Strength, Highly Absorbent, Impact Resistant
    1.75220° to 240° C
    428° to 464° F    		100° to 110° C
    212° to 230° F    		6,67076° C
    169° F    		0.419555750Black1317N311000000
    2.85220° to 240° C
    428° to 464° F    		100° to 110° C
    212° to 230° F    		6,67076° C
    169° F    		0.419555750Black1317N31200000
     
    Fiberglass-Filled ABS—Extra High Strength, Impact Resistant
    1.75230° to 245° C
    446° to 473° F    		95° to 110° C
    203° to 230° F    		9,86289° C
    192° C    		0.419862750Black1317N41500000
     

    Wear-Resistant Nylon 3D Printer Filaments

    Image of Product. Front orientation. 3D Printer Filaments. Wear-Resistant Nylon 3D Printer Filaments .
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Border. Black. Wear-Resistant Nylon 3D Printer Filaments .
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Border. Gray. Wear-Resistant Nylon 3D Printer Filaments .

    Black

    Gray

    Print tough, long-lasting parts that won’t scratch or wear out from constant motion and friction, such as gears and washers. You can even tap or drill the parts without them cracking or shattering.
    Use these filaments with fused filament fabrication (FFF) printers. Because of their relatively high melting point, a heated printer bed is recommended. These filaments also emit fumes when printing, so it’s best to use them in an enclosed printer or to remove the fumes with a fume exhauster. Store them in a sealed container with a desiccant so they don’t absorb moisture in the air, which can make them unusable.
    Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your printed parts will start to lose structural integrity.
    Carbon Fiber Filled—Carbon-fiber-filled nylon filaments make rigid parts that are difficult to bend and break. Their parts can also be threaded and machined more easily than the same filaments without any filler. However, they’re abrasive, so only use them with abrasion-resistant nozzles.
    Fiberglass Filled—Fiberglass-filled nylon filaments make strong parts that are less prone to warping or shrinking than the same filaments without any filler. However, they’re abrasive, so only use them with abrasion-resistant nozzles.
    Tensile Strength—Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament's overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it's the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.
    Spool
    Dia.,
    mm
    Printing Temp.
    For Printer
    Bed Temp.
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    Max. Exposure
    Temp.
    For Min. Nozzle
    Opening Dia., mm
    Dia.,
    mm
    Dp.,
    mm
    Material
    Wt.,
    g
    Each
    Carbon Fiber-Filled Nylon—Extreme Strength, High Strength, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
     
    Opaque Black
    1.75280° to 300° C
    535° to 570° F    		50° C
    122° F    		15,225Not Rated 215° C
    419° F    		0.420065Cardboard5003483N6000000
     
    Fiberglass-Filled Nylon—Extra High Strength, High Strength, Wear Resistant Nylon 6
     
    Opaque Gray
    1.75280° to 300° C
    536° to 572° F    		25° to 50° C
    77° to 122° F    		11,950Not Rated 70° C
    158° F    		0.4250117Cardboard2,0003483N32000000
    2.85280° to 300° C
    536° to 572° F    		25° to 50° C
    77° to 122° F    		11,950Not Rated 70° C
    158° F    		0.4250117Cardboard2,0003483N33000000
     

    High-Strength Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate 3D Printer Filaments

    Image of Product. Front orientation. 3D Printer Filaments. High-Strength Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate 3D Printer Filaments .
    Create strong, durable parts that carry heavy loads and absorb blows and other impact without cracking or breaking. Made of polycarbonate, these filaments are stronger and resist heat better than other impact-resistant filaments, such as those made from ABS or ASA.
    Use with a fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer. These filaments have a high melting point and must be printed onto a heated bed. Without it, parts will cool too quickly and warp. These filaments also release fumes as they are printed, so use an enclosed printer or a fume exhauster to ventilate them.
    Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your printed parts will start to lose structural integrity.
    Carbon Fiber Filled—Carbon-fiber-filled polycarbonate filaments make rigid parts that are difficult to bend and break. Parts made from these filaments can also be threaded and machined more easily than parts made from polycarbonate filaments without a filler. Carbon-fiber-filled filaments are abrasive, so you should use them with an abrasion-resistant nozzle.
    Fiberglass Filled—Fiberglass-filled polycarbonate filaments make parts that are less likely to warp or shrink than parts made from polycarbonate filaments without a filler. Fiberglass-filled filaments are abrasive, so you should use them with an abrasion-resistant nozzle.
    UL 94 V-0—UL 94 V-0 rated filaments meet strict flammability standards. Use them to create holders, guards, housings, and other parts that protect sensitive, flammable equipment and machinery.
    Tensile Strength—Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament's overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it's the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.
    Spool
    Dia.,
    mm
    Printing Temp.
    For Printer
    Bed Temp.
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    Max. Exposure
    Temp.
    For Min. Nozzle
    Opening Dia., mm
    Dia.,
    mm
    Dp.,
    mm
    Material
    Wt.,
    g
    Each
    Carbon Fiber-Filled Polycarbonate—Extra High Strength, High Strength, Highly Absorbent, Impact Resistant
     
    Opaque Black
    1.75260° to 280° C
    500° to 535° F    		80° to 100° C
    175° to 210° F    		10,580Not Rated 115° C
    245° F    		0.419555Plastic7501317N353000000
    2.85260° to 280° C
    500° to 535° F    		80° to 100° C
    175° to 210° F    		10,580Not Rated 115° C
    245° F    		0.419555Plastic7501317N35400000
     
    Fiberglass-Filled Polycarbonate—Extra High Strength, Flame Retardant, High Strength, Impact Resistant UL 94 V-0
     
    Opaque Black
    1.75280° to 330° C
    536° to 626° F    		80° to 100° C
    176° to 212° F    		5,300Not Rated 124° C
    255° F    		0.620055Plastic7004663N1100000
    2.85280° to 330° C
    536° to 626° F    		80° to 100° C
    176° to 212° F    		5,300Not Rated 124° C
    255° F    		0.620055Plastic7004663N1200000
     
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