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Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Film
- Color: Off-White
- Temperature Range: See Table
- Tensile Strength: 5,500-6,000 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Durometer 65D (Medium)
- For Use Outdoors: See Table
- Specifications Met: See Table
Widely used as a protective barrier against abrasion and wear, this UHMW film has a slippery surface that prevents sticking. This film is skived, so the edges may curl.
| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | For Use Outdoors | Max. Temp., °F | Adhesive Type | Lengths, ft. | Per Ft. | |
12" Wd. | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Opaque Adhesive-Back Film | |||||||
| 0.005" | -0.0006" to 0.0006" | No | 200° | Acrylic | 0000000 | 00000 | |
18" Wd. | |||||||
Opaque Adhesive-Back Film | |||||||
| 0.005" | -0.0006" to 0.0006" | No | 200° | Acrylic | 0000000 | 0000 | |
24" Wd. | |||||||
Opaque Adhesive-Back Film | |||||||
| 0.005" | -0.0006" to 0.0006" | No | 200° | Acrylic | 0000000 | 0000 | |
12" × 12" | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | For Use Outdoors | Max. Temp., °F | Specifications Met | Adhesive Type | Each | |
Semi-Clear Adhesive-Back Film | |||||||
| 0.005" | -0.0006" to 0.0006" | Yes | 200° | ASTM D4020 | Acrylic | 0000000 | 000000 |
Electrically Conductive Carbon-Filled
Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Film
- Color: Black
- Temperature Range: -20° to 180° F
- Tensile Strength: 3,000-5,800 psi (Poor)
- Impact Strength: No Break (Excellent)
- Hardness: Durometer 60D-65D (Medium)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Specifications Met:
18" Wd.: Not Rated
25" Wd.: ASTM D4020, UL 94V2
This film contains carbon to quickly divert static electricity. Often used as a protective covering on sensitive electronic equipment, it has a self-lubricating, slippery surface that resists wear. This film is skived, so the edges may curl.
Moisture-Resistant Polyethylene (HDPE) Film
- Color: See Table
- Temperature Range:
0.004" Thick.: -10° to 120° F
0.005" Thick.: -40° to 180° F
All other sizes: Not Rated - 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:
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
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 | Color | Each | |
6 ft. × 100 ft. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.005" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | Semi-Clear White | 00000000 | 0000000 |
8 ft. × 100 ft. | ||||
| 0.005" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | Semi-Clear White | 00000000 | 000000 |
12 ft. × 100 ft. | ||||
| 0.005" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | Semi-Clear White | 00000000 | 000000 |
20 ft. × 100 ft. | ||||
| 0.005" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | Semi-Clear White | 00000000 | 000000 |
Impact-Resistant Easy-to-Form ABS Film
- Color: Semi-Clear Beige
- Temperature Range: 40° to 140° F
- Tensile Strength: 4,200-5,100 psi (Poor)
- Impact Strength: 6.3-7.7 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)
- Hardness: Rockwell R101-R109 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2470
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.
12" × 12" | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Each | |
| 0.005" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 0000000 | 000000 |
Wear-Resistant Easy-to-Machine Acetal Film
- Color: Semi-Clear White or Opaque Black
- Temperature Range: -20° to 180° F
- Tensile Strength: 6,280 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: 3.66 ft.-lbs./in. (Good)
- Hardness: Not Rated (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met: See Table
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.
| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Color | Specifications Met | Each | |
12" × 12" | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.005" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | Semi-Clear White | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2470 | 0000000 | 000000 |
12" × 24" | |||||
| 0.005" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | Semi-Clear White | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2470 | 00000000 | 00000 |
24" × 24" | |||||
| 0.005" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | Semi-Clear White | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2470 | 00000000 | 00000 |
24" × 48" | |||||
| 0.005" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | Semi-Clear White | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2470 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Flame-Retardant Polypropylene Film
- Color: Black
- Temperature Range: -40° to 200° F
- Tensile Strength: 2,500-4,400 psi (Poor)
- Impact Strength: 0.74 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell R80 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Specifications Met: See table
In addition to meeting UL standards for flame retardance, this film is an excellent electrical insulator, so it’s widely used in semiconductor applications.
24" × 100 ft. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Specifications Met | Each | |
| 0.005" | -0.001" to 0.001" | UL 94VTM0 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
High-Temperature Moisture-Resistant Polyester Film
Often used as a separator when heating parts in an oven, this wear-resistant film can also protect surfaces when etching or sanding. Also called PET and PETE, polyester resists swelling when exposed to moisture. When used as a separator, film should be cut larger than the piece it is being released from.
Film with a coarse texture masks scuffs, scratches, and fingerprints.
Metalized Moisture-Resistant Polyester Film
- Color: See table
- Temperature Range: -50° to 300° F
- Tensile Strength: 28,000 psi (Excellent)
- Impact Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Not Rated (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
An aluminum coating on one side of this film reflects heat, so it’s widely used as an insulator and in packaging applications. Made of polyester, which is also called PET and PETE, this wear-resistant film is comparable to Mylar.
27" × 12 ft. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thick. | Tolerance Rating | Color | Each | |
| 0.005" | Standard | Silver | 0000000 | 000000 |
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. 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.
- Color: White
- Temperature Range: -350° to 500° F
- Tensile Strength: 2,170-2,800 psi (Poor)
- Impact Strength: 3.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Good)
- Hardness: Durometer 52D-55D (Medium Soft)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Specifications Met:
0.001" Thick.: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550
0.002" Thick. and larger: ASTM D3308; FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550; UL 94V0
Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE Film
PTFE has a naturally slippery surface that allows objects to easily slide across it. It resists most solvents and stands up to extreme temperatures. It’s also an excellent electrical insulator.
Film with a smooth texture is skived, so the edges may curl.
- Color: White
- Max. Temperature: 250° F
- Tensile Strength: 4,500 psi (Poor)
- Impact Strength: 3.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Good)
- Hardness: Durometer 46D-60D (Medium Soft)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Specifications Met: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550
Wear- and Chemical-Resistant PEEK Film
In addition to offering excellent chemical resistance, this PEEK film is strong and wear resistant.
- Color: Semi-Clear Beige
- Max. Temperature: 460° F
- Tensile Strength: 17,400 psi (Excellent)
- Impact Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Not Rated (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Color: Semi-Clear Beige
- Temperature Range: -40° to 350° F
- Tensile Strength: 17,400 psi (Excellent)
- Impact Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Not Rated (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
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.
- 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
- 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 | |
| 0.005" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 3,050 V/mil | 0000000 | 000000 |
High-Strength PVDF Film
- Color: Semi-Clear White
- Temperature Range: -25° to 265° F
- Tensile Strength: 6,100-7,800 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: 1.97-4 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell M79 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Specifications Met: UL 94VTM0
Comparable to Kynar and Solef, this strong, chemical-resistant film is often used as tank liners and seals.
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.
- 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 94V0
.003" Thick.: ASTM D5213
- 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 94V0
12" × 12" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Adhesive Type | Each | |
| 0.005" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | Silicone | 0000000 | 000000 |
Clear Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Film
- Color: Clear
- Temperature Range: Not Rated
- Tensile Strength: 9,500-10,500 (Good)
- Impact Strength: 18 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)
- Hardness: Rockwell R118 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
Protect instrument panels and other surfaces against impact with this polycarbonate film. Polycarbonate is comparable to Lexan, Hyzod, Tuffak, and Makrolon.
Matte sides have a coarse texture that diffuses light and masks scratches, scuffs, and fingerprints.
Clear Chemical-Resistant PVC Film
- Color: See table
- Temperature Range: 15° to 140° F
- Tensile Strength: 2,680-3,400 psi (Poor)
- Impact Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Rockwell R57 (Medium)
- For Use Outdoors: No
Use this PVC film to line tanks and in chemical-processing applications where visibility is essential. PVC resists acids and alkalies.
| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Color | Wd. | Lg., ft. | Roll | |
| 0.005" | -0.0003" to 0.0003" | Clear | 20" | 25 | 00000000 | 000000 |
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.
Clear Cellulose Film
- Color: Clear
- Temperature Range: 0° to 225° F
- Tensile Strength: 3,390-5,520 psi (Poor)
- Impact Strength: 4.3 ft.-lbs./in. (Good)
- Hardness: Rockwell R70 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
Also called acetate, this is the same clear film that's used in window envelopes. Choose cellulose when you need a low-cost plastic with good clarity.
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.
- Color: Clear
- Temperature Range: -320° to 400° F
- Tensile Strength: 3,000-3,500 psi (Poor)
- Impact Strength: No Break (Excellent)
- Hardness: Rockwell R25 (Medium Soft)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Specifications Met: UL 94VO
Clear Durable High-Temperature PFA Film
- Color: Clear
- Temperature Range: -320° to 500° F
- Tensile Strength: Not Rated
- Impact Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Durometer 60D (Medium)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
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
- Color: Clear
- Temperature Range: -100° to 390° F
- Tensile Strength: 6,000 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: No break (Excellent)
- Hardness: Durometer 67D (Medium)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
Stronger and more chemical resistant than FEP and PFA film, ETFE film resists cracking over time.
Multipurpose Flame-Retardant
Garolite G-10/FR4 Sheets and Bars
A good all-around choice, these Garolite G-10/FR4 sheets and bars are strong, machinable, and electrically insulating. They're made of a flame-retardant epoxy resin with fiberglass fabric reinforcement. Garolite G-10/FR4 is also called epoxy-grade industrial laminate and phenolic.
- Color: See Table
- Max. Temperature: 265° F
- Tensile Strength: 35,000-50,000 psi (Excellent)
- Impact Strength: 5.5-12 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)
- Hardness:
Black, Blue, and Brown Sheets: Rockwell M100 (Extra Hard)
Yellow Sheets: Rockwell M110 (Extra Hard) - For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met: MIL-I-24768/27, UL 94V0
Yellow sheets vary in shade from yellow-brown to light green.
Electrically Insulating Hard Fiber
- Color: Gray
- Max. Temperature: 235° F
- Tensile Strength: See Table
- Impact Strength: 2.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Good)
- Hardness: Rockwell R70 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met: MIL-I-695A, UL 94HB
Widely known as fishpaper and vulcanized fiber, these thin sheets offer better electrical insulation than standard hard fiber sheets. They are constructed from lightweight cotton fabric that's been chemically treated to make it hard and dense.
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.
| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Color | Material | Max. Temperature, °F | Each | |
Roll | ||||||
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20" Wd. × 50" Lg. | ||||||
| 0.005" | -0.0002" to 0.0002" | Blue | Polyester Plastic | 200° | 0000000 | 000000 |
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5" Wd. × 20" Lg. | ||||||
| 0.005" | -0.0002" to 0.0002" | Blue | Polyester Plastic | 200° | 0000000 | 0000 |
10" Wd. × 20" Lg. | ||||||
| 0.005" | -0.0002" to 0.0002" | Blue | Polyester Plastic | 200° | 0000000 | 0000 |
12" Wd. × 24" Lg. | ||||||
| 0.005" | -0.0002" to 0.0002" | Blue | Polyester Plastic | 200° | 00000000 | 0000 |
20" Wd. × 20" Lg. | ||||||
| 0.005" | -0.0002" to 0.0002" | Blue | Polyester Plastic | 200° | 0000000 | 00000 |
20" Wd. × 50" Lg. | ||||||
| 0.005" | -0.0002" to 0.0002" | Blue | Polyester Plastic | 200° | 00000000 | 00000 |
Shim Stock
Cut it into custom shapes to fit your application. Sheets come flat packed.
For accurate leveling, choose materials such as steel or stainless steel, which are hard enough to resist scratching and deforming. Softer shims, like copper or aluminum, can be used as wear plates between components that rub together, preventing damage to equipment. Metal shims include a material certificate with traceable lot number and test report.
PTFE plastic shim stock is slippery, so it can be used to reduce friction between parts. It also has excellent chemical resistance.
| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Color | Min. Hardness | Temperature Range, °F | Specifications Met | Each | |
8" Wd. × 12" Lg. | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.005" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | White | Rockwell R58 | -110° to 500° | ASTM D3308, MIL-T-22241 | 0000000 | 000000 |
12" Wd. × 24" Lg. | |||||||
| 0.005" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | White | Rockwell R58 | -110° to 500° | ASTM D3308, MIL-T-22241 | 0000000 | 00000 |
20" Wd. × 50" Lg. | |||||||
| 0.005" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | White | Rockwell R58 | -110° to 500° | ASTM D3308, MIL-T-22241 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Waterproof Tarps
Keep covered items dry with these UV-resistant tarps.
Tarps with aluminum grommets have heat-sealed seams to prevent tearing, rope-reinforced hems, and will stay flexible in low temperatures.
Grommet | ||||||||||||
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| Wd. | Lg. | Thick., mil | ID | Spacing | Material | Water Resistance | Breathable | UV Resistant | Min. Temperature for Flexibility | Choose a Color | Each | |
Sheet | ||||||||||||
Polyethylene Fabric | ||||||||||||
| 4'4" | 6'6" | 5 | 1/2" | 3' | Aluminum | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° F | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 5'6" | 7'6" | 5 | 1/2" | 3' | Aluminum | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° F | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 7'4" | 9'6" | 5 | 1/2" | 3' | Aluminum | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° F | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 7'6" | 14'6" | 5 | 1/2" | 3' | Aluminum | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° F | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 8'4" | 11'6" | 5 | 1/2" | 3' | Aluminum | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° F | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 9'4" | 11'6" | 5 | 1/2" | 3' | Aluminum | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° F | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 11'4" | 15'6" | 5 | 1/2" | 3' | Aluminum | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° F | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 11'4" | 19'6" | 5 | 1/2" | 3' | Aluminum | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° F | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 11'4" | 24'6" | 5 | 1/2" | 3' | Aluminum | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° F | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 14'2" | 19'8" | 5 | 1/2" | 3' | Aluminum | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° F | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 14'2" | 29'4" | 5 | 1/2" | 3' | Aluminum | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° F | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 15'2" | 19'6" | 5 | 1/2" | 3' | Aluminum | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° F | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 17'2" | 23'6" | 5 | 1/2" | 3' | Aluminum | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° F | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 19' | 19'6" | 5 | 1/2" | 3' | Aluminum | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° F | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 19' | 24'6" | 5 | 1/2" | 3' | Aluminum | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° F | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 19' | 29'6" | 5 | 1/2" | 3' | Aluminum | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° F | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 19' | 39'6" | 5 | 1/2" | 3' | Aluminum | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° F | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 23' | 35'4" | 5 | 1/2" | 3' | Aluminum | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° F | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 28'10" | 39'6" | 5 | 1/2" | 3' | Aluminum | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° F | 0000000 | 000000 | |
| 28'10" | 49'6" | 5 | 1/2" | 3' | Aluminum | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° F | Blue | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 38'6" | 39'4" | 5 | 1/2" | 3' | Aluminum | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° F | 0000000 | 000000 | |
| 38'6" | 59'6" | 5 | 1/2" | 3' | Aluminum | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° F | 0000000 | 000000 | |
