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Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Sheets, Bars, and Strips
In addition to having a low-friction surface that prevents sticking and binding, this tough, impact- and wear-resistant material handles the scuffs, scrapes, and strikes that other plastics can’t. These sheets, bars, and strips are often used to make machine guards and chute liners. They are all FDA compliant for direct food contact.
If you don't see the size of white sheet you're looking for, please specify length and width under additional white sheet sizes.
Skived sheets and bars are more likely to curl than extruded and molded sheets and bars.
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- Temperature Range: -40° to 180° F
- Tensile Strength: 4,350-5,800 psi (Poor)
- Impact Strength: 16.8 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)
- Hardness: Durometer 65D-67D (Medium)
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met:
White: ASTM D4020, ASTM D6712, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB
Black: ASTM D4020, ASTM D6712, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.2010, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3297, UL 94 HB
White | Black | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thick. | Thickness Tolerance | Fabrication | Each | Each | ||
6" × 6" | ||||||
| 3" | -0.15" to 0.15" | Extruded | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
6" × 12" | ||||||
| 3" | -0.15" to 0.15" | Extruded | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
12" × 12" | ||||||
| 3" | -0.15" to 0.15" | Extruded | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
12" × 24" | ||||||
| 3" | -0.15" to 0.15" | Extruded | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
12" × 36" | ||||||
| 3" | -0.15" to 0.15" | Extruded | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
24" × 24" | ||||||
| 3" | -0.15" to 0.15" | Extruded | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
- Temperature Range: -20° to 180° F
- Tensile Strength: 4,350-5,800 psi (Poor)
- Impact Strength: 16.8 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)
- Hardness: Durometer 65D-67D (Medium)
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met: See Table
| Wd. | Lengths, ft. | Fabrication | Specifications Met | Per Ft. | |
White | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3" Thick. (-0.15" to 0.15") | |||||
| 3" | Extruded | ASTM D4020 ASTM D6712 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 000000 | |
| 4" | Skived | ASTM D4020 ASTM D6712 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 ISO 11542-1 ISO 11542-2 MIL-P-21922 MIL-P-23536 | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 5" | Skived | ASTM D4020 ASTM D6712 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 ISO 11542-1 ISO 11542-2 MIL-P-21922 MIL-P-23536 | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 6" | Skived | ASTM D4020 ASTM D6712 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 ISO 11542-1 ISO 11542-2 MIL-P-21922 MIL-P-23536 | 0000000 | 000000 | |
Black | |||||
3" Thick. (-0.15" to 0.15") | |||||
| 3" | Extruded | ASTM D4020 ASTM D6712 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.2010 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3297 UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
| 4" | Extruded | ASTM D4020 ASTM D6712 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.2010 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3297 UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
| 5" | Extruded | ASTM D4020 ASTM D6712 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.2010 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3297 UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 000000 | |
| 6" | Extruded | ASTM D4020 ASTM D6712 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.2010 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3297 UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 000000 | |
Moisture-Resistant Polyethylene (HDPE) Sheets, Bars, and Strips
Practically nonabsorbent, these sheets, bars, and strips won't swell when exposed to water. They’re harder and denser than LDPE, plus they’re more chemical resistant. They are often machined into plugs, seals, and containers.
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- Color: White
- Maximum Temperature: 180° F
- 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: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM D4976, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB
| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Each | |
6" × 6" | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3" | -0.3" to 0.3" | 00000000 | 000000 |
6" × 12" | |||
| 3" | -0.3" to 0.3" | 00000000 | 000000 |
12" × 12" | |||
| 3" | -0.3" to 0.3" | 00000000 | 000000 |
12" × 24" | |||
| 3" | -0.3" to 0.3" | 00000000 | 000000 |
12" × 48" | |||
| 3" | -0.3" to 0.3" | 00000000 | 000000 |
24" × 24" | |||
| 3" | -0.3" to 0.3" | 00000000 | 000000 |
24" × 36" | |||
| 3" | -0.3" to 0.3" | 00000000 | 000000 |
24" × 48" | |||
| 3" | -0.3" to 0.3" | 00000000 | 000000 |
48" × 48" | |||
| 3" | -0.3" to 0.3" | 00000000 | 00000000 |
48" × 96" | |||
| 3" | -0.3" to 0.3" | 00000000 | 00000000 |
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.
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- Color: White or Black
- 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:
White: ASTM D6100, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2480, NSF/ANSI 51, NSF/ANSI 61
Black: ASTM D6100
White | Black | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Each | Each | ||
6" × 6" | |||||
| 3" | 0" to 0.05" | 00000000 | 0000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 |
12" × 12" | |||||
| 3" | 0" to 0.05" | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
12" × 24" | |||||
| 3" | 0" to 0.05" | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
12" × 48" | |||||
| 3" | 0" to 0.05" | 00000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 |
24" × 24" | |||||
| 3" | 0" to 0.05" | 00000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 |
24" × 48" | |||||
| 3" | 0" to 0.05" | 00000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 |
- Color: White or Black
- 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:
White: ASTM D6100, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2480
Black: ASTM D6100
Wear-Resistant Easy-to-Machine Acetal Sheets and Bars
- Color: White or Black
- Temperature Range: -20° to 180° F
- Tensile Strength: 9,135-9,700 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: 1-1.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell R120 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM D6100, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2470
An economical alternative to Delrin® acetal resin, these acetal copolymer sheets and bars offer the same naturally slippery surface and similar wear resistance. They resist expanding when exposed to heat and moisture, so they can be machined to close tolerances. Use them for parts that require precision, such as gears, bearings, and bushings.
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White | Black | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Each | Each | ||
6" × 6" | |||||
| 3" | -0.016" to 0.025" | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 |
12" × 12" | |||||
| 3" | -0.016" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
12" × 24" | |||||
| 3" | -0.016" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
12" × 48" | |||||
| 3" | -0.016" to 0.025" | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 |
24" × 24" | |||||
| 3" | -0.016" to 0.025" | 0000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 |
Chemical-Resistant PVC Sheets and Bars
In addition to having excellent resistance to acids and alkalies, these sheets and bars are excellent electrical insulators. They’re made of thermoformable PVC Type 1 and are widely used to fabricate valve parts and tanks for chemical-processing applications.
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- Color: Gray
- Temperature Range: 0° to 150° F
- Tensile Strength: 7,000-7,800 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: 0.7-3 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell R110-R120 (Hard)
- Specifications Met: UL 94 V-0
- For Use Outdoors: No
Polypropylene Sheets and Bars
Because these sheets and bars resist swelling when exposed to water, they’re often fabricated into containers and parts for laboratory equipment. Polypropylene has a hard, slippery surface that won’t bind or stick to cutting tools, plus it provides good electrical insulation.
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- Color: Opaque White
- Temperature Range: 0° to 180° F
- Tensile Strength: 4,060-4,930 psi (Poor)
- Impact Strength: 0.9-1.9 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell R80-R90 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM D4101, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB
Wear-Resistant Nylon Sheets, Bars, and Strips
With a slippery surface that reduces friction, these wear-resistant nylon 6/6 sheets, bars, and strips are often machined into bearings, gears, and valve seats.
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- Color: Off-White or Black
- Temperature Range: -40° to 185° F
- Tensile Strength: 11,200-12,300 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: 0.6-1.4 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell R108-R121 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met:
Off-White:
7/64" Thick. and smaller: ASTM D5989, ASTM D6779, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500, UL 94 HB
1/8" Thick. and larger: ASTM D5989, ASTM D6779, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500, UL 94 V-2
Black: ASTM D5989, ASTM D6779
Easy-to-Machine Wear-Resistant Cast Nylon Sheets and Bars
- Color: Off-White
- Temperature Range: -20° to 200° F
- Tensile Strength: 10,000 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: 1.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell R110-R115 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM D5989, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500, UL 94 HB
In addition to being easier to machine than standard nylon 6/6, these cast nylon 6 sheets and bars are also better electrical insulators. They have a wear-resistant, slippery surface that reduces friction. Use them to make gears, sprockets, and wear strips. This material is comparable to Nylatron and Nycast.
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Heat-Stabilized Easy-to-Machine Wear-Resistant Cast Nylon Sheets and Bars
- Color: Blue
- Maximum Temperature: 250° F
- Tensile Strength: 10,000-13,500 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: 1-2.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell R110-R120 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
Often used to make gears and wear strips, these cast nylon 6 sheets and bars withstand higher temperatures and are easier to machine than standard nylon 6/6 sheets and bars. This material is comparable to Nylatron and Nycast.
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Oil-Filled Easy-to-Machine Wear-Resistant Cast Nylon Sheets and Bars
- Color: Green
- Temperature Range: 32° to 230° F
- Tensile Strength: 9,500-10,000 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: 1.2-1.4 ft-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell R110 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Specifications Met: ASTM D5989
Fabricate gears, sprockets, and wear strips for use in hard-to-reach areas where adding lubricants would be difficult. These sheets and bars are impregnated with an oil lubricant, so they stay slippery over time. Because they are made of cast nylon 6, they are easier to machine than standard nylon sheets, plus they’re better electrical insulators. This material is comparable to Nycast and Nyloil.
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Clear Scratch- and UV-Resistant Cast Acrylic Sheets, Bars, and Cubes
These cast acrylic sheets, bars, and cubes are often fabricated into tanks, see-through barrier panels, and light fixture lenses. Cast acrylic, which is comparable to Lucite and Plexiglas® Acrylic, is easier to machine than extruded acrylic. The material is scratch resistant and stands up to outdoor use better than polycarbonate. It maintains clarity over time and won't weaken from exposure to UV, though the pigment in colored acrylic will fade over time when exposed to direct sunlight.
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- Color: See table
- Temperature Range: -40° to 170° F
- Tensile Strength: 10,000-11,250 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: 0.3-0.4 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell M94-M100 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Color: Clear
- Temperature Range: -40° to 180° F
- Tensile Strength: 9,600 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: 0.3-0.4 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell M94-M100 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
| Thick. | Wd. | Lg. | Each | |
| 3" | 3" | 3" | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Contoured Sound-Absorbing Sheets
Also known as egg crate, these sheets have peaks and valleys that absorb more sound at higher frequencies than flat-surface sheets. Use them to quiet noisy areas and line machine enclosures. Sheets are made of humidity-resistant polyurethane foam.
