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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.
- 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/16" Thick. (-0.03" to 0.03") | |||||
| 5/16" | Extruded | ASTM D4020 ASTM D4976 ASTM D6712 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.2010 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3297 | 00000000 | 00000 | |
Black | |||||
5/16" Thick. (-0.03" to 0.03") | |||||
| 5/16" | Extruded | ASTM D4020 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.2010 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3297 | 00000000 | 0000 | |
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.
- 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 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.
- Color: Off-White or Black
- Max. Temperature: 210° 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: See table
Chemical-Resistant Slippery Sheets
and Bars Made from Teflon® PTFE
Made with virgin Teflon® PTFE resins, these sheets and bars surpass most plastics when it comes to chemical resistance and performance in extreme temperatures. In addition to resisting most solvents, they are excellent electrical insulators. They're easy to machine and have a naturally slippery surface that makes them a good choice for bearings, gears, and parts that slide and roll.
- Color: White
- Temperature Range: -350° F 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: See Table
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. This material is scratch and UV resistant; it stands up to outdoor use better than polycarbonate and maintains clarity over time.
- 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
- Specifications Met: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, USP Class VI
| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Color | Each | |
6" × 6" | ||||
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| 5/16" | -0.002" to 0.055" | Clear | 00000000 | 00000 |
6" × 12" | ||||
| 5/16" | -0.002" to 0.055" | Clear | 00000000 | 00000 |
12" × 12" | ||||
| 5/16" | -0.002" to 0.055" | Clear | 00000000 | 00000 |
12" × 24" | ||||
| 5/16" | -0.002" to 0.055" | Clear | 00000000 | 00000 |
12" × 36" | ||||
| 5/16" | -0.002" to 0.055" | Clear | 00000000 | 00000 |
24" × 24" | ||||
| 5/16" | -0.002" to 0.055" | Clear | 00000000 | 00000 |
24" × 36" | ||||
| 5/16" | -0.002" to 0.055" | Clear | 00000000 | 00000 |
24" × 48" | ||||
| 5/16" | -0.002" to 0.055" | Clear | 00000000 | 000000 |
48" × 48" | ||||
| 5/16" | -0.002" to 0.055" | Clear | 00000000 | 000000 |
48" × 96" | ||||
| 5/16" | -0.002" to 0.055" | Clear | 00000000 | 000000 |
Clear High-Strength Scratch- and UV-Resistant Acrylic
- Color: Clear
- Temperature Range: 32° to 170° F
- Tensile Strength: 8,000 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: 0.7 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell M68 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Specifications Met: UL 94HB
Modified for increased impact strength over other types of acrylic, these extruded acrylic sheets are often used for skylights and outdoor signs. This material is a better choice for outdoor use than polycarbonate because it is scratch and UV resistant, and it maintains clarity over time.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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.
| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Each | |
6" × 6" | |||
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Yellow | |||
| 5/16" | -0.026" to 0.026" | 00000000 | 000000 |
12" × 12" | |||
Yellow | |||
| 5/16" | -0.026" to 0.026" | 00000000 | 00000 |
12" × 24" | |||
Yellow | |||
| 5/16" | -0.026" to 0.026" | 00000000 | 00000 |
24" × 24" | |||
Yellow | |||
| 5/16" | -0.026" to 0.026" | 00000000 | 000000 |
24" × 36" | |||
Yellow | |||
| 5/16" | -0.026" to 0.026" | 00000000 | 000000 |
36" × 48" | |||
Yellow | |||
| 5/16" | -0.026" to 0.026" | 00000000 | 000000 |
Economical Electrical-Insulating
Garolite XX Sheets and Strips
Stronger than Garolite CE with better electrical-insulating properties, Garolite XX sheets and strips are often fabricated into low-cost electrical components. Garolite XX is constructed of a phenolic resin with paper reinforcement, which makes it easy to machine. It's also known as paper-grade industrial laminate, phenolic, and Bakelite.
- Color: Brown
- Max. Temperature: 265° F
- Tensile Strength: 8,000-23,900 psi (Excellent)
- Impact Strength: 0.35-0.55 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell M100 (Extra Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met: MIL-I-24768/11, UL 94HB
High-Temperature Garolite G-11 Sheets
- Color: Green
- Max. Temperature: 335° F
- Tensile Strength: 37,000-58,600 psi (Excellent)
- Impact Strength: 7-15.3 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)
- Hardness: Rockwell M100 (Extra Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met: MIL-I-24768/3, UL 94HB
Offering higher strength and better heat resistance than Garolite G-10/FR4 sheets, these Garolite G-11 sheets are suitable for continuous use in elevated temperatures. They retain at least 50% of their structural strength at temperatures above 300° F. Made of an epoxy resin with fiberglass fabric reinforcement, Garolite G-11 is sometimes called epoxy-grade industrial laminate and phenolic.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Easy-to-Machine Garolite LE Sheets and Strips
- Color: Brown
- Max. Temperature: 235° F
- Tensile Strength: 6,000-15,300 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: 0.8-1.25 ft.-lbs/in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell M100 (Extra Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met:
MIL-I-24768/13 and UL94HB, except 1/32" thick sheets only meet MIL-I-24768/13
Using nothing more than standard high-speed steel tooling, these Garolite LE sheets and strips can be machined into intricate parts. Garolite LE is made of a phenolic resin with a fine-weave linen fabric reinforcement. It is sometimes referred to as industrial laminate, phenolic, and Bakelite.
Heat-Reflecting Air Bubble Duct Insulation Sheets
- Temperature Range: -60° to 180° F
- Heat Flow Rate: Not Rated
- Density: Not Rated
- Color: Silver
- Specifications Met: ASTM E84 20/30 for Flame and Smoke
Typically used as duct wrap, these flexible sheets consist of polyethylene bubbles covered with aluminum polyester foil that prevent 96% of heat from radiating into or away from duct. Use on rectangular and round ductwork.
| Wd. | R Value | Flexibility | Each | |
25 ft. Lg. | ||||
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5/16" Thick. | ||||
| 24" | 4.2 | Flexible | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 36" | 4.2 | Flexible | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 48" | 4.2 | Flexible | 0000000 | 00000 |
50 ft. Lg. | ||||
5/16" Thick. | ||||
| 24" | 4.2 | Flexible | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 36" | 4.2 | Flexible | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 48" | 4.2 | Flexible | 0000000 | 000000 |
75 ft. Lg. | ||||
5/16" Thick. | ||||
| 24" | 4.2 | Flexible | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 36" | 4.2 | Flexible | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 48" | 4.2 | Flexible | 0000000 | 000000 |
100 ft. Lg. | ||||
5/16" Thick. | ||||
| 24" | 4.2 | Flexible | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 36" | 4.2 | Flexible | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 48" | 4.2 | Flexible | 0000000 | 000000 |
Spacers installed between the duct and air bubble insulation sheet increase the R-value to 6. One spacer roll covers approximately 10 ft. of 8" duct.
| Thick. | Wd. | Lg., ft. | Each | |
| 5/16" | 2" | 25 | 0000000 | 00000 |