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Low Thermal Expansion

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	For Use Outdoors For Use Outdoors

Yes

	Hardness Rating Hardness Rating

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Very Slippery

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	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

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	Shim Stock Form Shim Stock Form


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RoHS Compliant

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

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COTS-Exempt

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0.033-0.050 lbs./cu. in.

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Moisture-Resistant Polyethylene (HDPE) Film

Color: See Table
Temperature Range: See Table
Tensile Strength: See Table
Impact Strength: 1.1-1.94 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: See Table
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
0.016", 0.023", and 0.055" Thick.: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
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.

							47" Wd.
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Color	Hardness	Temperature Range	Tensile Strength	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
0.030"	-0.005" to 0.005"	Opaque Black	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	Not Rated	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	1, 3, 5, 10, 20	00000000	00000

Blue Adhesive-Back Plastic 7 ft. Long Zipper

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Wear-Resistant Easy-to-Machine Delrin® Acetal Resin Sheets, Bars, and Strips

These sheets, bars, and strips resist expanding when exposed to heat and moisture, so they can be easily machined to close tolerances. They also have a naturally slippery, wear-resistant surface. Use them to make precision gears, bushings, and bearings. Delrin® acetal resin, also known as acetal homopolymer, is stronger and stiffer than acetal copolymer.

White sheets, bars, and strips are FDA compliant for contact with food.

Adhesive-back strips are made of Delrin® that is FDA compliant and meets UL 94 HB; however, their adhesive does not meet these specifications.

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

Adhesive-Back Strips

Color: White
Temperature Range: -20° to 180° F
Tensile Strength: 10,000-11,000 psi (Good)
Impact Strength: 1-1.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Rockwell R120-R122 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2480, UL 94 HB

			White
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Adhesive Type		Each
4" × 36"
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Acrylic	0000000	000000

Polypropylene Film

Color: Natural
Maximum Temperature: 200° F
Tensile Strength: 4,000 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: Not Rated
Hardness: Rockwell R69 (Medium)
For Use Outdoors: Yes
Specifications Met: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB

Package food, textiles, and other products in wet environments. This film won’t absorb or swell from water. It’s also FDA compliant, so it’s safe to directly touch food. This film keeps its shape at room temperature. When heated, it softens evenly and won’t warp, making it a good choice for heat sealing and applications that involve shaping with pressure and heat.

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

24" × 47"
Thickness	Thickness Tolerance		Each
0.03"	-0.0023" to 0.0023"	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.

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

			12" × 12"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Specifications Met		Each
0.03"	-0.004" to 0.004"	UL 94 V-0	0000000	00000

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.

Film with a smooth texture is skived, so the edges may curl.

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

Film with Coarse Texture

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

		6" × 6"		12" × 12"		36" × 36"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance		Each		Each		Each
0.03"	-0.004" to 0.004"	0000000	000000	0000000	000000	0000000	0000000

Adhesive-Back Film with Smooth Texture

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

				12" Wd.
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Adhesive Type	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Acrylic	1, 2, 3, 5, 10	0000000	0000000

Wear- and Chemical-Resistant PEEK Film

In addition to offering excellent chemical resistance, this PEEK film is strong and wear resistant.

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

Film

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
Specifications Met: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2415

		6" × 6"		12" × 12"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance		Each		Each
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	00000000	000000	00000000	0000000

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.

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

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
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	3,050 V/mil	0000000	000000	0000000	000000

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
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	3,050 V/mil	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.

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

		24" × 24"		24" × 48"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance		Each		Each
Glossy × Glossy
0.03"	-0.0015" to 0.0015"	00000000	000000	00000000	000000

Clear Easy-to-Form PETG Sheets

Color: Clear
Temperature Range: See Table
Tensile Strength: See Table (Good)
Impact Strength: See Table
Hardness: See Table (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: See Table

Often fabricated into containers, trays, and packaging, these PETG sheets can be formed into complex shapes without sacrificing durability. This material can be used in similar applications as Plexiglas® Acrylic.

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

		Temp. Range, °F
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Min.	Max.	Tensile Strength, psi	Impact Strength	Hardness	Specifications Met		Each
12" × 12"
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Not Rated	140°	7,700	1.7 ft.-lbs./in (Poor)	Rockwell R115	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1315	000000000	00000
12" × 24"
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Not Rated	140°	7,700	1.7 ft.-lbs./in (Poor)	Rockwell R115	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1315	000000000	0000
12" × 36"
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Not Rated	140°	7,700	1.7 ft.-lbs./in (Poor)	Rockwell R115	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1315	000000000	0000
12" × 48"
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Not Rated	140°	7,700	1.7 ft.-lbs./in (Poor)	Rockwell R115	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1315	000000000	0000
24" × 24"
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Not Rated	140°	7,700	1.7 ft.-lbs./in (Poor)	Rockwell R115	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1315	000000000	0000
24" × 36"
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Not Rated	140°	7,700	1.7 ft.-lbs./in (Poor)	Rockwell R115	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1315	000000000	00000
24" × 48"
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Not Rated	140°	7,700	1.7 ft.-lbs./in (Poor)	Rockwell R115	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1315	000000000	00000
48" × 48"
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Not Rated	140°	7,700	1.7 ft.-lbs./in (Poor)	Rockwell R115	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1315	000000000	00000
48" × 96"
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Not Rated	140°	7,700	1.7 ft.-lbs./in (Poor)	Rockwell R115	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1315	000000000	00000

Easy-to-Machine Hard Fiber Sheets

Color: Gray
Max. Temperature: 235° F
Tensile Strength: 9,000-21,000 psi (Good)
Impact Strength: 1.8-2.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Good)
Hardness: See table
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: See table

Also known as vulcanized fiber, these hard fiber sheets can be readily machined and punched into custom parts. They're constructed from lightweight cotton fabric that's been chemically treated to make them hard and dense. Use hard fiber to make gears and bushings.

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

12" × 12"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Hardness	Specifications Met		Each
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Rockwell R70 (Hard)	MIL-I-695, UL 94 HB	0000000	000000
24" × 39"
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Rockwell R70 (Hard)	MIL-I-695, UL 94 HB	0000000	00000
39" × 48"
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Rockwell R70 (Hard)	MIL-I-695, UL 94 HB	0000000	00000

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-695, UL 94 HB

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.

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

			12" × 12"		24" × 39"		39" × 48"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Tensile Strength		Each		Each		Each
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Not Rated	0000000	000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000

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.

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Plastic

Roll
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Color	Material	Max. Temperature, °F		Each
20" Wd. × 50" Lg.
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Coral	PETG Plastic	140°	0000000	000000
Sheet
5" Wd. × 20" Lg.
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Coral	PETG Plastic	140°	0000000	0000
10" Wd. × 20" Lg.
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Coral	PETG Plastic	140°	0000000	00000
12" Wd. × 24" Lg.
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Coral	PETG Plastic	140°	00000000	00000
20" Wd. × 20" Lg.
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Coral	PETG Plastic	140°	0000000	00000
20" Wd. × 50" Lg.
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Coral	PETG Plastic	140°	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.

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

PTFE Sheets

8" Wd. × 12" Lg.
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Color	Min. Hardness	Temperature Range, °F	Specifications Met		Each
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	White	Rockwell R58	-110° to 500°	ASTM D3308, MIL-T-22241	0000000	000000

PTFE Rolls

12" Wd. × 24" Lg.
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Color	Min. Hardness	Temperature Range, °F	Specifications Met		Each
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	White	Rockwell R58	-110° to 500°	ASTM D3308, MIL-T-22241	000000	000000
20" Wd. × 50" Lg.
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	White	Rockwell R58	-110° to 500°	ASTM D3308, MIL-T-22241	0000000	000000

Mildew-Resistant Aramid/Fiberglass Blend Fabric

A blend of aramid and fiberglass, this fabric resists mildew and abrasion. It is self-extinguishing and won't melt, so it's often used for insulation applications.

Wd.	Thick.	Density, oz./sq. yd.	Max. Temperature, °F	Color	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
40"	0.030"	8	600°	Yellow	1, 2, 3, 6, 15, 30	000000	000000

PTFE-Coated Fiberglass Mesh Fabric Sheets

With larger openings than porous fiberglass fabric, these sheets allow for more air circulation in drying applications. The PTFE coating makes them nonstick and chemical resistant.

			Mesh Opening
Wd.	Thick.	Density, oz./sq. yd.	Wd.	Ht.	Max. Temperature, °F	Color	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
40"	0.030"	14	3/16"	3/16"	500°	Beige	1, 3, 5, 10, 20, 25	00000000	000000

Heat-Deflecting Foil-Backed Fiberglass Fabric

Often used to create curtains and screens, this fabric has an aluminum foil backing that deflects radiant heat.

Wd.	Thick.	Density, oz./sq. yd.	Max. Temperature, °F	Color	Backing Material	Max. Backing Temperature, °F	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
48"	0.030"	19	1000°	Off-White	Aluminum Foil	300°	1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25	0000000	000000

Plastic Pipe Insulation Jacketing

Protect insulation from light impact and moisture with this durable PVC jacketing. When selecting size, use the OD of the insulation you are jacketing. Seal with sealant or tape (not included).

Sheets/Strips

Sheet/Strip

Temperature Range: 0° to 140° F
Color: White
Specifications Met: ASTM E84 25/50 for Flame and Smoke

Thick.	Wd.	Lg., ft.	Flexibility		Each
0.03"	35 1/2"	68	Flexible	000000000	0000000

Tape (2" × 108 ft.)	00000000	Each	000000
Silicone Sealant (10.1-oz. Cartridge)	0000000	Each	00000