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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.
For adhesive-back film that is FDA compliant, the film meets the standard, but the adhesive does not.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | For Use Outdoors | Max. Temp., °F | Adhesive Type | Lengths, ft. | Per Ft. | |
12" Wd. | |||||||
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Semi-Clear Adhesive-Back Film | |||||||
0.012" | -0.0012" to 0.0012" | No | 200° | Acrylic | 0000000 | 00000 | |
18" Wd. | |||||||
Semi-Clear Adhesive-Back Film | |||||||
0.012" | -0.0012" to 0.0012" | No | 200° | Acrylic | 0000000 | 00000 | |
24" Wd. | |||||||
Semi-Clear Adhesive-Back Film | |||||||
0.012" | -0.0012" to 0.0012" | No | 200° | Acrylic | 0000000 | 00000 |
12" × 12" | |||||||
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Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | For Use Outdoors | Max. Temp., °F | Specifications Met | Adhesive Type | Each | |
Semi-Clear Adhesive-Back Film | |||||||
0.012" | -0.0012" to 0.0012" | Yes | 200° | ASTM D4020, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | Acrylic | 0000000 | 000000 |
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 coarse texture masks scratches, scuffs, and fingerprints.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
- Color: Semi-Clear White
- Temperature Range: -350° to 500° 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, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3297, UL 94 V-0
Clear Static-Dissipative Chemical-Resistant PVC Film
- Color: Clear
- Temperature Range: -5° to 140° F
- Tensile Strength: 1,900 psi (Poor)
- Impact Strength: 0.65 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Durometer 80D (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
Carbon mesh is embedded into this clear PVC film to dissipate electrostatic discharge and protect sensitive electronic equipment.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Composite Fabrics
Use these resin-free fabrics to reinforce or repair existing composites as well as create new composites. Mold custom-shaped composite parts by layering your choice of fabric with an epoxy. The epoxy (sold separately) is a two-part resin that begins to harden in 15 hours and reaches full strength in 4 days. Finished composite pieces withstand temperatures up to 250° or 350° F.
Fabrics with a plain, twill, or triaxial weave have fibers that are woven in alternating directions for uniform strength and rigidity in all directions. Easier to machine than fabrics with a unidirectional weave, their woven pattern holds the fibers together to limit splintering. Plain-weave fabrics are more rigid and maintain their shape better than twill-weave fabrics. However, they are not as strong and easy to manipulate as twill- and triaxial-weave fabrics. Twill-weave fabrics are stronger than plain-weave fabrics. They’re also more flexible, making them easier to manipulate into complex shapes. They will not, however, retain their shape as well as plain-weave fabrics.
Carbon-fiber fabrics have the highest strength of all our composite fabrics.
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. Most shims include a test report.
PTFE plastic shim stock is slippery, so it can be used to reduce friction between parts. It also has excellent chemical resistance.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Color | Min. Hardness | Temperature Range, °F | Specifications Met | Each | |
8" Wd. × 12" Lg. | |||||||
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0.012" | -0.0012" to 0.0012" | White | Durometer 50D | -110° to 550° | ASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Reflective Waterproof Tarps
Keep equipment and other objects cool and dry. These tarps are silver on one side to reflect sunlight and black on the other for UV resistance. They have heat-sealed seams to prevent tearing and rope-reinforced hems.
Tarps that are 12 mils thick remain flexible in extremely low temperatures.
Grommet | ||||||||||||
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Wd. | Lg. | Thick., mil | ID | Spacing | Material | Water Resistance | Breathable | UV Resistant | Min. Temperature for Flexibility | Color | Each | |
Sheet | ||||||||||||
Polyethylene Fabric | ||||||||||||
4' | 4' | 12 | 3/8" | 2' | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -60° F | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 000000 |
6' | 6' | 12 | 3/8" | 2' | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -60° F | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 00000 |
6' | 8' | 12 | 3/8" | 2' | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -60° F | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 00000 |
8' | 10' | 12 | 3/8" | 2' | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -60° F | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 00000 |
8' | 16' | 12 | 3/8" | 2' | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -60° F | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 00000 |
10' | 12' | 12 | 3/8" | 2' | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -60° F | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 00000 |
10' | 20' | 12 | 3/8" | 2' | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -60° F | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 00000 |
12' | 15' | 12 | 3/8" | 2' | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -60° F | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 00000 |
12' | 20' | 12 | 3/8" | 2' | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -60° F | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 000000 |
12' | 24' | 12 | 3/8" | 2' | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -60° F | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 000000 |
14' | 14' | 12 | 3/8" | 2' | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -60° F | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 00000 |
16' | 20' | 12 | 3/8" | 2' | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -60° F | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 000000 |
20' | 20' | 12 | 3/8" | 2' | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -60° F | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 000000 |
20' | 30' | 12 | 3/8" | 2' | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -60° F | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 000000 |
20' | 40' | 12 | 3/8" | 2' | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -60° F | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 000000 |
24' | 24' | 12 | 3/8" | 2' | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -60° F | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 000000 |
24' | 30' | 12 | 3/8" | 2' | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -60° F | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 000000 |
30' | 30' | 12 | 3/8" | 2' | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -60° F | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 000000 |
40' | 40' | 12 | 3/8" | 2' | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -60° F | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 000000 |
50' | 50' | 12 | 3/8" | 2' | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -60° F | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 00000000 |
Per Sq. Ft. | ||||||||||||
Other | Other | 12 | 3/8" | 2' | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -60° F | Black/Silver | 0000000 | 000 |
Insulated Waterproof Tarps
Protect against hot and cold temperature changes as well as moisture. These tarps have an insulating foam core covered by a reinforced, tear-resistant outer cover. They are silver on one side to reflect sunlight and black on the other for UV resistance. Tarps remain flexible in extremely low temperatures.
Grommet | |||||||||||||
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Wd. | Lg. | Thick., mil | ID | Spacing | Material | Insulation Material | Water Resistance | Breathable | UV Resistant | Min. Temperature for Flexibility, °F | Color | Each | |
Sheet | |||||||||||||
Polyethylene Fabric | |||||||||||||
3' | 25' | 12 | 7/16" | 2' | Brass | Polyurethane Foam | Waterproof | No | Yes | -60° | Black/Silver | 000000 | 0000000 |
6' | 25' | 12 | 7/16" | 2' | Brass | Polyurethane Foam | Waterproof | No | Yes | -60° | Black/Silver | 000000 | 000000 |
10' | 12' | 12 | 7/16" | 2' | Brass | Polyurethane Foam | Waterproof | No | Yes | -60° | Black/Silver | 000000 | 000000 |
12' | 16' | 12 | 7/16" | 2' | Brass | Polyurethane Foam | Waterproof | No | Yes | -60° | Black/Silver | 000000 | 000000 |
12' | 25' | 12 | 7/16" | 2' | Brass | Polyurethane Foam | Waterproof | No | Yes | -60° | Black/Silver | 000000 | 000000 |
14' | 20' | 12 | 7/16" | 2' | Brass | Polyurethane Foam | Waterproof | No | Yes | -60° | Black/Silver | 000000 | 000000 |
Per Sq. Ft. | |||||||||||||
Other | Other | 12 | 7/16" | 2' | Brass | Polyurethane Foam | Waterproof | No | Yes | -60° | Black/Silver | 000000 | 0000 |
Reflective Waterproof Box-Shaped Tarps
Keep equipment and other objects cool and dry. These tarps are silver on one side to reflect sunlight and black on the other for UV resistance. Their box shape provides a snug fit while protecting machinery and other objects. They resist tears, water, and rot, and remain flexible in extremely low temperatures.
For tarps in other sizes, please specify the width, length, and height you need, as well as the total square ft.: (Lg.×Ht.×2) + (Wd.×Ht.×2) + (Lg.×Wd.).
Grommet | |||||||||||||
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Wd. | Lg. | Ht. | Number of Sides | Thick., mil | ID | Material | Water Resistance | Breathable | UV Resistant | Min. Temperature for Flexibility, °F | Color | Each | |
Box/Sheet | |||||||||||||
Polyethylene Fabric | |||||||||||||
1'3" | 1'8" | 1'4" | 5 | 12 | 3/8" | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 000000 |
1'6" | 1' | 1' | 5 | 12 | 3/8" | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 00000 |
1'6" | 1'6" | 2' | 5 | 12 | 3/8" | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° | Black/Silver | 000000 | 00000 |
2' | 2' | 2' | 5 | 12 | 3/8" | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° | Black/Silver | 0000000 | 00000 |
2' | 2' | 2'6" | 5 | 12 | 3/8" | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 00000 |
2' | 2' | 3' | 5 | 12 | 3/8" | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° | Black/Silver | 000000 | 00000 |
2' | 2' | 4'6" | 5 | 12 | 3/8" | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 00000 |
2' | 3' | 1'6" | 5 | 12 | 3/8" | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 00000 |
2'3" | 2'3" | 2'3" | 5 | 12 | 3/8" | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 00000 |
2'6" | 2'6" | 2' | 5 | 12 | 3/8" | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 00000 |
2'6" | 5'6" | 3'6" | 5 | 12 | 3/8" | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 00000 |
3' | 2' | 3' | 5 | 12 | 3/8" | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° | Black/Silver | 0000000 | 00000 |
3' | 3' | 2'6" | 5 | 12 | 3/8" | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 00000 |
3' | 3' | 3' | 5 | 12 | 3/8" | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° | Black/Silver | 000000 | 00000 |
3' | 8' | 3' | 5 | 12 | 3/8" | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 00000 |
4' | 2' | 2' | 5 | 12 | 3/8" | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° | Black/Silver | 0000000 | 00000 |
4' | 3' | 3' | 5 | 12 | 3/8" | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° | Black/Silver | 0000000 | 00000 |
4' | 3' | 4' | 5 | 12 | 3/8" | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° | Black/Silver | 0000000 | 00000 |
4' | 3'6" | 2' | 5 | 12 | 3/8" | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 00000 |
4' | 4' | 3' | 5 | 12 | 3/8" | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° | Black/Silver | 000000 | 00000 |
4' | 4' | 5' | 5 | 12 | 3/8" | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° | Black/Silver | 0000000 | 000000 |
4' | 6' | 3' | 5 | 12 | 3/8" | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 00000 |
5' | 2'6" | 6'6" | 5 | 12 | 3/8" | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 000000 |
5' | 5' | 3' | 5 | 12 | 3/8" | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° | Black/Silver | 000000 | 00000 |
5' | 5' | 6' | 5 | 12 | 3/8" | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 000000 |
7' | 8'6" | 6' | 5 | 12 | 3/8" | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -20° | Black/Silver | 00000000 | 000000 |
Per Sq. Ft. | |||||||||||||
Other | Other | Other | 5 | 12 | 3/8" | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | -60° | Black/Silver | 000000 | 0000 |
Ceiling Leak Drainage Tarps
Protect work areas and equipment from overhead leaks with these rot- and chemical-resistant tarps. They hang from D-rings sewn into each corner. 12'×12' and larger tarps also have D-rings at the center of each side. To drain, connect the threaded drain spout to any standard garden hose.
Polyester and polyethylene tarps stay flexible in low temperatures.
Polyethylene tarps are silver on the side that faces the ceiling, and the exposed side is black.
D-Ring | ||||||||||||||
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Wd. | Lg. | Thick., mil | Wd. | Ht. | Material | Hose Size | Thread Type | Gender | Breathable | UV Resistant | Min. Temperature for Flexibility, °F | Color | Each | |
Sheet | ||||||||||||||
Polyethylene Fabric | ||||||||||||||
3' | 3' | 12 | 1" | 1" | Steel | 3/4 | GHT | Male | No | No | -20° | Black/Silver | 0000000 | 000000 |
4' | 4' | 12 | 1" | 1" | Steel | 3/4 | GHT | Male | No | No | -20° | Black/Silver | 0000000 | 00000 |
5' | 5' | 12 | 1" | 1" | Steel | 3/4 | GHT | Male | No | No | -20° | Black/Silver | 0000000 | 00000 |
6' | 6' | 12 | 1" | 1" | Steel | 3/4 | GHT | Male | No | No | -20° | Black/Silver | 0000000 | 00000 |
7' | 7' | 12 | 1" | 1" | Steel | 3/4 | GHT | Male | No | No | -20° | Black/Silver | 0000000 | 00000 |
8' | 8' | 12 | 1" | 1" | Steel | 3/4 | GHT | Male | No | No | -20° | Black/Silver | 0000000 | 00000 |
10' | 10' | 12 | 1" | 1" | Steel | 3/4 | GHT | Male | No | No | -20° | Black/Silver | 0000000 | 000000 |
12' | 12' | 12 | 1" | 1" | Steel | 3/4 | GHT | Male | No | No | -20° | Black/Silver | 0000000 | 000000 |
15' | 15' | 12 | 1" | 1" | Steel | 3/4 | GHT | Male | No | No | -20° | Black/Silver | 0000000 | 000000 |
20' | 20' | 12 | 1" | 1" | Steel | 3/4 | GHT | Male | No | No | -20° | Black/Silver | 0000000 | 000000 |
Heavy Duty Heat-Shrink Film
This film is thicker than standard heat-shrink film, so it's ideal for large and irregularly shaped objects. Heat it to create a form-fitting barrier and protect packages from moisture and dirt. Material is folded on the roll for compact storage.
The 10 or 12 mil thick film is best for protecting objects in extreme conditions, such as goods shipped on the deck of an ocean freighter. It’s also good for safeguarding heavy machinery, sections of scaffolding, and other large items while in transport.
White film reflects UV rays to keep its surface cool. It’s good for items in transit or storage.
Tape holds seams together and patches holes.
Note: One mil equals 0.001".
Laminating Pouches
Slide a sign into these laminating pouches to protect both sides. Remove the backing on the adhesive inner lining and seal. They are thicker than sheets and rolls for added durability.
Wd. | Lg. | Thick. | Appearance | Material | Color | Features | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
9 3/8" | 11 1/2" | 0.012" | Glossy | Polypropylene Plastic | Clear | Adhesive Inner Lining | 1 | 0000000 | 00000 |