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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.
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.
- 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 | ||||
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| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Adhesive Type | Each | |
4" × 36" | ||||
| 0.03" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Acrylic | 0000000 | 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.
12" × 12" | ||||
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| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Specifications Met | Each | |
| 0.03" | -0.004" to 0.004" | UL 94V0 | 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.
- Color: 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 94V0
- 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.
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
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| 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.
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.
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 | |
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20" Wd. × 50" Lg. | ||||||
| 0.03" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Coral | PETG Plastic | 140° | 0000000 | 000000 |
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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 | 0000 |
12" Wd. × 24" Lg. | ||||||
| 0.03" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Coral | PETG Plastic | 140° | 00000000 | 00000 |
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| 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.
| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Color | Min. Hardness | Temperature Range, °F | Specifications Met | Each | |
8" Wd. × 12" Lg. | |||||||
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| 0.03" | -0.003" to 0.003" | White | Rockwell R58 | -110° to 500° | ASTM D3308, MIL-T-22241 | 0000000 | 000000 |
12" Wd. × 24" Lg. | |||||||
| 0.03" | -0.003" to 0.003" | White | Rockwell R58 | -110° to 500° | ASTM D3308, MIL-T-22241 | 000000 | 00000 |
20" Wd. × 50" Lg. | |||||||
| 0.03" | -0.003" to 0.003" | White | Rockwell R58 | -110° to 500° | ASTM D3308, MIL-T-22241 | 0000000 | 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.
Heat-Deflecting Foil-Backed Fiberglass Fabric
Often used to create curtains and screens, this fabric has an aluminum foil backing that deflects radiant heat.
Mildew-Resistant Aramid/Fiberglass Blend Fabric
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).
