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

    Chemical-Resistant Ultra-Low-Friction Film Made from Teflon® PTFE

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Chemical-Resistant Ultra-Low-Friction Film Made from Teflon® PTFE.
    This film is made with virgin Teflon® PTFE resins. It can handle extreme temperatures and resists most solvents. It’s also an excellent electrical insulator. PTFE has a naturally slippery surface that allows objects to easily slide across it. This film is skived, so the edges may curl.
    Skived—Skived products are more likely to curl than extruded and molded products.
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    0.003"-0.0003" to 0.0003"6"Skived-350 to 500WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 208569K1400000
    0.003"-0.0003" to 0.0003"12"Skived-350 to 500WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 208569K360000
    0.003"-0.0003" to 0.0003"24"Skived-350 to 500WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 208569K580000
    0.003"-0.0003" to 0.0003"36"Skived-350 to 500WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 208569K7500000
    0.003"-0.0003" to 0.0003"48"Skived-350 to 500WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 208569K8500000
     

    Electrical-Grade Kapton® Polyimide Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Electrical-Grade Kapton® Polyimide Film.
    This Kapton® polyimide film maintains outstanding strength and electrical insulating properties across a broad temperature range.
    Amber—Amber plain-back film is also known as Type HN.
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    Semi-Clear Amber
    0.003"-0.0003" to 0.0003"12"1Extruded-450 to 7502271K7000000
    0.003"-0.0003" to 0.0003"24"1Extruded-450 to 7502271K8100000
    0.003"-0.0003" to 0.0003"24"2Extruded-450 to 7502271K8200000
    0.003"-0.0003" to 0.0003"24"5Extruded-450 to 7502271K83000000
    0.003"-0.0003" to 0.0003"24"10Extruded-450 to 7502271K84000000
     

    Ultra-Machinable Acetal Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Machinable Acetal Film.
    Protect surfaces from wear with this thin and conformable acetal copolymer film. It has a naturally slippery surface and is wear resistant. This film is matte on one side and glossy on the other.
    Matte/Glossy—Sheets have a nonglare finish on one side; the other side is glossy.
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    0.003"-0.0003" to 0.0003"12"1Extruded-20180Semi-Clear WhiteMatte/GlossyFDA Standard
    		5742T11000000
    0.003"-0.0003" to 0.0003"12"2Extruded-20180Semi-Clear WhiteMatte/GlossyFDA Standard
    		5742T21700000
    0.003"-0.0003" to 0.0003"24"2Extruded-20180Semi-Clear WhiteMatte/GlossyFDA Standard
    		5742T21100000
    0.003"-0.0003" to 0.0003"24"4Extruded-20180Semi-Clear WhiteMatte/GlossyFDA Standard
    		5742T212000000
     

    Shim Stock

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shim Stock. Sold Individually.
    Cut into custom shapes to create shims that suit your needs. With thickness tolerances as fine as a strand of hair, the shims will precisely align, space, and level components on dies, presses, and machinery.
    You can stack multiple shims to achieve your exact thickness, but stacking more than four may cause them to shift. Remember, fewer shims are better, so a couple of thicker shims are more stable than a bunch of thin shims.
    Ultra-Chemical-Resistant PTFE—The most chemical-resistant shim stock we offer, it stands up to the widest range of harsh acids, bases, solvents, and corrosive cleaners, even at temperatures up to 500° F. It also won't mar delicate surfaces.
    Plastic—Softer than metal, it won't mar delicate surfaces and it will never rust.
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    Ultra-Chemical-Resistant PTFE
     
    6" Wide × 50" Long
    0.003"-0.0003" to 0.0003"WhiteASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241Roll1192N503000000
     
    6" Wide × 100" Long
    0.003"-0.0003" to 0.0003"WhiteASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241Roll1192N52600000
     
    8" Wide × 12" Long
    0.003"-0.0003" to 0.0003"WhiteASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241Sheet1192N130000
     
    12" Wide × 24" Long
    0.003"-0.0003" to 0.0003"WhiteASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241Roll1192N2500000
     
    20" Wide × 50" Long
    0.003"-0.0003" to 0.0003"WhiteASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241Roll1192N3700000
     
    Plastic
     
    5" Wide × 20" Long
    0.003"-0.0002" to 0.0002"Green—Sheet9513K150000
     
    10" Wide × 20" Long
    0.003"-0.0002" to 0.0002"Green—Sheet9513K310000
     
    12" Wide × 24" Long
    0.003"-0.0002" to 0.0002"Green—Sheet9513K11500000
     
    20" Wide × 20" Long
    0.003"-0.0002" to 0.0002"Green—Sheet9513K4900000
     
    20" Wide × 50" Long
    0.003"-0.0002" to 0.0002"Green—Sheet9513K14600000
    0.003"-0.0002" to 0.0002"Green—Roll9513K6500000
     

    Clear Moisture-Resistant Polyester Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Clear Moisture-Resistant Polyester Film.
    Widely used as packaging, this polyester film absorbs almost no moisture and resists swelling in wet environments. It is also known as PET and PETE.
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    0.003"-0.0003" to 0.0003"40"10Extruded-50300Clear8567K32000000
    0.003"-0.0003" to 0.0003"40"25Extruded-50300Clear8567K3400000
     

    Ultra-Impact-Resistant ABS Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Impact-Resistant ABS Film.
    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.
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    0.003"-0.0003" to 0.0003"12"1Extruded40140Semi-Clear BeigeFDA Standard
    		5751T1100000
     

    Ultra Electrical Insulating Ultem PEI Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra 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.
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    0.003"-0.0003" to 0.0003"12"Extruded-20 to 335Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    		7576K21000007576K11000000
     
    Adhesive Backing
    0.003"-0.0003" to 0.0003"12"Cast-20 to 335Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    		7576K33000007576K4200000
     

    Wear- and Chemical-Resistant PEEK Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Wear- and Chemical-Resistant PEEK Film.
    In addition to offering excellent chemical resistance, this PEEK film is strong and wear resistant.
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    0.003"-0.0003" to 0.0003"6"6"Extruded460Semi-Clear BeigeFDA Standard
    		8504K1100000
    0.003"-0.0003" to 0.0003"12"1 ft.Extruded460Semi-Clear BeigeFDA Standard
    		8504K1400000
    0.003"-0.0003" to 0.0003"24"2 ft.Extruded460Semi-Clear BeigeFDA Standard
    		8504K1700000
     

    Laminating Rolls

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Laminating Sheets. Laminating Rolls.
    Cut the size you need to protect larger signs. Use the adhesive lining to cover one or both sides of a sign.
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    16"100.003"GlossyPolyester PlasticClearAdhesive Lining1270T49000000

    Extra-High-Strength PVDF Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Extra-High-Strength PVDF Film.
    Comparable to Kynar and Solef, this strong, chemical-resistant film is often used as tank liners and seals.
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    0.003"-0.0003" to 0.0003"24"Extruded-25265Semi-Clear WhiteUL 94 VTM-0
    		1, 2, 58675K21000000
     

    Laminating Sheets

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Laminating Sheets. Laminating Sheets.
    Use the adhesive lining to stick these sheets to one or both sides of your sign.
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    9"12"0.003"GlossyPolyester PlasticClearAdhesive Lining101270T35000000

    Adhesive-Back Shim Stock

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shim Stock. Adhesive-Back Shim Stock.
    Stick with confidence—a durable adhesive keeps this shim stock from sliding out of place. Cut the shim stock into custom shapes to create shims that suit your needs. With thickness tolerances as fine as a strand of hair, the shims will precisely align, space, and level components on dies, presses, and machinery.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor areas because it resists rust. However, it will corrode or pit when exposed to salt water and chemicals.
    Aluminum—An alternative to stainless steel for rust resistance but less hard so it may not retain its shape. One-third the weight of steel, it's often used in robotics and automation.
    Brass—Picked for its warm, polished look. Similar to 18-8 stainless steel, it resists rusting in wet and outdoor areas.
    Temper Rating—Choose half hard to create shims that you’ll need to bend or shape. Opt for full hard to make stronger shims that will maintain their shape under loads.
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    8" Wide × 12" Long
    0.003"-0.0001" to 0.0001"0.001"0.002"Acrylic Plastic
    		Full HardASTM A666SheetMaterial Certificate
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    		2951N21000000
     
    Aluminum
     
    6" Wide × 12" Long
    0.003"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0.001"0.002"Acrylic Plastic
    		—ASTM B479SheetMaterial Certificate
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    		2951N23800000
     
    Brass
     
    8" Wide × 12" Long
    0.003"-0.0001" to 0.0001"0.001"0.002"Acrylic Plastic
    		1/2 HardASTM B36SheetMaterial Certificate
    		Digital
    		2951N22500000
     
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