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	Thickness Thickness

0.001"

	Width Width

	Length Length

	Backing Type Backing Type


Plain	Adhesive

	Shape Shape


Sheet and Bar	Film

	Performance Properties Performance Properties

Low Thermal Expansion

Slippery

Wear Resistant

Weather Resistant

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

200° to 249° F

250° to 499° F

500° to 999° F

	Color Color	Show

Amber

	Color Color	Hide

	Material Material

Kapton® Polyimide Plastic

	Comparable To Comparable To

	Clarity Clarity

Semi-Clear

Opaque

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

	Texture Texture

	Smooth

	Flexibility Flexibility

Flexible

Semi-Rigid

Not Rated

	Friction Rating Friction Rating

Slippery

Not Slippery

Not Rated

	Tensile Strength Rating Tensile Strength Rating

Good

Excellent

	Tensile Strength Tensile Strength

	Thermal Stability Thermal Stability

Good

Not Rated

	For Use With For Use With

	Tolerance Rating Tolerance Rating

Standard

Oversized

	For Use Outdoors For Use Outdoors

Yes

	Dielectric Strength Dielectric Strength

	Water Absorption Rating Water Absorption Rating

Poor

Not Rated

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Electrical-Grade Kapton® Polyimide Film

This Kapton® polyimide film maintains outstanding strength and electrical insulating properties across a broad temperature range.

Amber plain-back film is also known as Type HN.

Plain-Back Film—Semi-Clear Amber

Temperature Range: -450° to 750° F
Tensile Strength: 33,500 psi (Excellent)
Impact Strength: 0.58 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Not Rated
For Use Outdoors: Yes
Specifications Met:
.001", .002", and .005" Thick.: ASTM D5213, UL 94 V-0
.003" Thick.: ASTM D5213

			12" Wd.		24" Wd.
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Lengths		Each		Per Ft.
0.001"	-0.0001" to 0.0001"	1ft., 2ft., 3ft., 5ft., 10ft.	000000	00	0000000	000000
0.001"	-0.0001" to 0.0001"	12"	000000	000000	000000	00
0.002"	-0.0002" to 0.0002"	1ft., 2ft., 3ft., 5ft., 10ft.	000000	00	0000000	00000
0.002"	-0.0002" to 0.0002"	12"	000000	00000	000000	00
0.005"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	12"	000000	00000	000000	00
0.005"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	1ft., 2ft., 3ft., 5ft., 10ft.	000000	00	0000000	00000

Adhesive-Back Film—Semi-Clear Amber

Temperature Range: -40° to 500° F
Tensile Strength: 33,500 psi (Excellent)
Impact Strength: 0.58 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Not Rated
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: ASTM D5213, UL 94 V-0

			12" × 12"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Adhesive Type		Each
0.001"	-0.0001" to 0.0001"	Silicone	0000000	000000
0.002"	-0.0002" to 0.0002"	Silicone	0000000	00000
0.005"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Silicone	0000000	00000

Thermally Conductive Kapton® Polyimide Film

Because this film dissipates heat, it is often used for printed circuit boards and power supplies. It’s made of Kapton® polyimide, which provides outstanding strength across a broad temperature range.

Plain-Back Film

Color: Amber
Temperature Range: -450° to 750° F
Tensile Strength: 20,000 psi (Excellent)
Impact Strength: 0.58 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Not Rated
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: UL 94 V-0

		12" × 12"		12" × 24"		24" × 24"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance		Each		Each		Each
0.001"	-0.0001" to 0.0001"	00000000	000000	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
0.002"	-0.0002" to 0.0002"	0000000	00000	00000000	00000	000000	00

Adhesive-Back Film

Color: Amber
Temperature Range: -40° to 300° F
Tensile Strength: 20,000 psi (Excellent)
Impact Strength: 0.58 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Not Rated
For Use Outdoors: No

			12" × 12"		12" × 24"		24" × 24"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Adhesive Type		Each		Each		Each
0.001"	-0.0003" to 0.0003"	Acrylic	00000000	000000	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
0.002"	-0.0004" to 0.0004"	Acrylic	00000000	00000	00000000	00000	000000	00

Electrical-Insulating Ultem PEI Sheets and Bars

Often used for circuit-breaker housings, manifolds, and semiconductor components, these sheets and bars offer excellent electrical-insulating properties.

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

Sheets

Color: Semi-Clear Amber
Temperature Range: -20° to 335° F
Tensile Strength: 17,000-17,500 psi (Excellent)
Impact Strength: 0.5-0.6 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Rockwell R111-R125 (Extra Hard)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met:
0.04": ASTM D5205, ASTM D7293, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1595, NSF/ANSI 51, UL 94 VTM-0
1/16" to 1/8": ASTM D5205, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1595, NSF/ANSI 51, UL 94 V-0
1/4" to 1": ASTM D5205, ASTM D7293, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1595, UL 94 V-0, USP Class VI

			6" × 6"		12" × 12"		12" × 24"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Surface Resistivity		Each		Each		Each
0.04"	-0.004" to 0.004"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	000000	00	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
1/16"	-0.00625" to 0.00625"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	000000	00	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
3/32"	-0.00938" to 0.00938"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	000000	00	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
1/8"	-0.0125" to 0.0125"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	000000	00	0000000	00000	0000000	000000
1/4"	0" to 0.025"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	000000	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
3/8"	0" to 0.025"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	00000	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
1/2"	0" to 0.025"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	00000	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
3/4"	0" to 0.025"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	00000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
1"	0" to 0.025"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	000000	00000000	000000	00000000	000000

Bars

Color: Semi-Clear Amber
Temperature Range: -20° F to 335° F
Tensile Strength: 17,000-17,500 psi (Excellent)
Impact Strength: 0.5-0.6 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Rockwell R111-R125 (Extra Hard)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: ASTM D5205, ASTM D7293, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1595, UL 94 V-0, USP Class VI

1/4" Thick. (0" to 0.03")
Wd.	Lg.	Surface Resistivity		Each
2"	12"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	000000
2"	24"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	00000
4"	12"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	00000
3/8" Thick. (0" to 0.03")
2"	12"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	00000
2"	24"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	00000
4"	12"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	00000
1/2" Thick. (0" to 0.03")
2"	12"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	00000
2"	24"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	000000
4"	12"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	00000
3/4" Thick. (0" to 0.03")
2"	12"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	00000
2"	24"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	000000
4"	12"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	000000
1" Thick. (0" to 0.03")
2"	12"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	00000
2"	24"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	000000
4"	12"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	000000

Electrical-Insulating Ultem PEI Film

Use this film in 3D printing operations as a build surface. It’s also widely used in semiconductor applications because it has excellent electrical-insulating properties.

Film

Color: Semi-Clear Amber
Temperature Range: -20° to 335° F
Tensile Strength: 14,200 psi (Excellent)
Impact Strength: Not Rated
Hardness: Rockwell M109 (Extra Hard)
For Use Outdoors: Yes
Specifications Met: UL 94 VTM-0

			12" × 12"		12" × 24"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Dielectric Strength		Each		Each
0.001"	-0.0001" to 0.0001"	3,050 V/mil	000000	00	0000000	00000
0.002"	-0.0002" to 0.0002"	3,050 V/mil	000000	00	0000000	00000
0.003"	-0.0003" to 0.0003"	3,050 V/mil	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
0.005"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	3,050 V/mil	0000000	0000	0000000	00000
0.01"	-0.001" to 0.001"	3,050 V/mil	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
0.02"	-0.002" to 0.002"	3,050 V/mil	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	3,050 V/mil	0000000	00000	0000000	00000

Adhesive-Back Film

Color: Semi-Clear Amber
Temperature Range: -20° to 335° F
Tensile Strength: 14,200 psi (Excellent)
Impact Strength: Not Rated
Hardness: Rockwell M109 (Extra Hard)
For Use Outdoors: Yes

			12" × 12"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Dielectric Strength		Each
0.001"	-0.0001" to 0.0001"	3,050 V/mil	0000000	000000
0.002"	-0.0002" to 0.0002"	3,050 V/mil	0000000	00000
0.003"	-0.0003" to 0.0003"	3,050 V/mil	0000000	00000
0.005"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	3,050 V/mil	0000000	00000
0.01"	-0.001" to 0.001"	3,050 V/mil	0000000	00000
0.02"	-0.002" to 0.002"	3,050 V/mil	0000000	00000
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	3,050 V/mil	0000000	00000

Rigid Polysulfone Sheets

Color: Amber
Temperature Range: -40° to 285° F
Tensile Strength: 11,800 psi (Good)
Impact Strength: 1.3 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Rockwell M120 (Extra Hard)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1655, UL 94 V-0

Widely used to make parts that require autoclaving such as trays and handles, these hard, rigid sheets are easy to machine and thermoform. Polysulfone resists expanding and maintains its strength when exposed to heat and steam.

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

		6" × 6"		12" × 12"		12" × 24"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance		Each		Each		Each
3/8"	0" to 0.025"	00000000	000000	00000000	0000000	00000000	0000000
1/2"	0" to 0.025"	00000000	00000	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
5/8"	0" to 0.025"	00000000	00000	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
3/4"	0" to 0.025"	00000000	00000	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
1"	0" to 0.025"	00000000	00000	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
1 1/2"	0" to 0.025"	00000000	000000	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
2"	0" to 0.025"	00000000	000000	00000000	000000	00000000	00000000

Color-Coded Shim Stock

This shim stock is color-coded by thickness for easy identification. Cut it into custom shapes to fit your application. Shim stock is corrosion resistant. Sheets come flat packed.

Plastic shim stock works well in light duty applications. It's easier to cut than aluminum stock.

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

Plastic

Roll
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Color	Material	Max. Temperature, °F		Each
20" Wd. × 50" Lg.
0.001"	-0.0002" to 0.0002"	Amber	Polyester Plastic	200°	0000000	000000
Sheet
5" Wd. × 20" Lg.
0.001"	-0.0002" to 0.0002"	Amber	Polyester Plastic	200°	0000000	0000
10" Wd. × 20" Lg.
0.001"	-0.0002" to 0.0002"	Amber	Polyester Plastic	200°	0000000	0000
12" Wd. × 24" Lg.
0.001"	-0.0002" to 0.0002"	Amber	Polyester Plastic	200°	00000000	0000
20" Wd. × 20" Lg.
0.001"	-0.0002" to 0.0002"	Amber	Polyester Plastic	200°	0000000	0000
20" Wd. × 50" Lg.
0.001"	-0.0002" to 0.0002"	Amber	Polyester Plastic	200°	00000000	00000

Print Surfaces for 3D Printers

Also known as build sheets, these print surfaces adhere to the printer beds of fused filament fabrication (FFF) printers to create a build surface for all types of filaments. More durable than masking tape, easier to take off than glue, and better than printing on a bare bed, they grip the first layer of your printed part and firmly hold it in place during the print to prevent warping. Once cooled, you can easily remove the part from the print surface without damaging the part or the surface. You can also remove the print surface from the printer bed without leaving a sticky residue behind, making surface changes quick and easy.

All are heat resistant and durable, so they can be used multiple times. Use them to protect your printer beds from cracking due to rapidly changing temperatures—it’s cheaper and easier to replace a print surface than a printer bed. Cut the print surfaces to size with scissors, peel off the backing, and stick them in place.

PEI print surfaces are the longest lasting print surfaces. They are also the easiest to release, making them good for sticky filaments like PETG. They have a smooth texture, which will leave a smooth finish on the bottom of your part. Use them on both heated and unheated printer beds.

Use the primer and smoothing tools to remove wrinkles and trapped air bubbles that can occur when applying large print surfaces.

PEI Plastic—For Heated and Unheated Printer Beds
Lg.	Wd.	Thick.	For Printer Bed Temp.	Color		Each
6 5/16"	5 1/8"	0.014"	21° to 150°C 70° to 302° F	Amber	0000000	00000
6 1/2"	6 1/2"	0.014"	21° to 150°C 70° to 302° F	Amber	0000000	00000
8"	8"	0.014"	21° to 150°C 70° to 302° F	Amber	0000000	00000
8 7/8"	8 7/8"	0.014"	21° to 150°C 70° to 302° F	Amber	0000000	00000
9 1/4"	6 1/4"	0.014"	21° to 150°C 70° to 302° F	Amber	0000000	00000
10"	6 1/2"	0.014"	21° to 150°C 70° to 302° F	Amber	000000	00000
10"	8"	0.014"	21° to 150°C 70° to 302° F	Amber	0000000	00000
10"	9"	0.014"	21° to 150°C 70° to 302° F	Amber	0000000	00000
10"	9 1/2"	0.014"	21° to 150°C 70° to 302° F	Amber	0000000	00000
10"	10"	0.014"	21° to 150°C 70° to 302° F	Amber	0000000	00000
12"	12"	0.014"	21° to 150°C 70° to 302° F	Amber	0000000	00000
16"	16"	0.014"	21° to 150°C 70° to 302° F	Amber	0000000	00000
19 7/8"	19 7/8"	0.014"	21° to 150°C 70° to 302° F	Amber	0000000	00000

Primer (4 oz. Spray Bottle)	0000000	Each	00000
Smoothing Tool	0000000	Each	0000