About Plastic
More
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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
- 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 | ||
12" × 12" | |||||
7/64" | -0.004" to 0.006" | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
12" × 24" | |||||
7/64" | -0.004" to 0.006" | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
12" × 48" | |||||
7/64" | -0.004" to 0.006" | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
24" × 24" | |||||
7/64" | -0.004" to 0.006" | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
24" × 48" | |||||
7/64" | -0.004" to 0.006" | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
White | Black | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Each | Each | ||
12" × 12" | |||||
7/64" | -0.016" to 0.025" | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
12" × 24" | |||||
7/64" | -0.016" to 0.025" | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
12" × 48" | |||||
7/64" | -0.016" to 0.025" | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
24" × 24" | |||||
7/64" | -0.016" to 0.025" | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
24" × 48" | |||||
7/64" | -0.016" to 0.025" | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
- 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
Off-White | Black | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Each | Each | ||
6" × 6" | |||||
7/64" | -0.016" to 0" | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
12" × 12" | |||||
7/64" | -0.016" to 0" | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
12" × 24" | |||||
7/64" | -0.016" to 0" | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
12" × 48" | |||||
7/64" | -0.016" to 0" | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
24" × 24" | |||||
7/64" | -0.016" to 0" | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
24" × 48" | |||||
7/64" | -0.016" to 0" | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
- 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
Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Color | Each | |
6" × 12" | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
7/64" | -0.014" to 0.023" | Clear | 00000000 | 00000 |
12" × 12" | ||||
7/64" | -0.014" to 0.023" | Clear | 00000000 | 0000 |
12" × 36" | ||||
7/64" | -0.014" to 0.023" | Clear | 00000000 | 00000 |
24" × 24" | ||||
7/64" | -0.014" to 0.023" | Clear | 00000000 | 00000 |
24" × 36" | ||||
7/64" | -0.014" to 0.023" | Clear | 00000000 | 00000 |
24" × 48" | ||||
7/64" | -0.014" to 0.023" | Clear | 00000000 | 00000 |
48" × 48" | ||||
7/64" | -0.014" to 0.023" | Clear | 00000000 | 00000 |
48" × 96" | ||||
7/64" | -0.014" to 0.023" | 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 94 HB
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.
Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Each | |
6" × 6" | |||
---|---|---|---|
7/64" | -0.003" to 0.021" | 0000000 | 00000 |
12" × 6" | |||
7/64" | -0.003" to 0.021" | 0000000 | 0000 |
12" × 12" | |||
7/64" | -0.003" to 0.021" | 0000000 | 0000 |
24" × 24" | |||
7/64" | -0.003" to 0.021" | 0000000 | 00000 |
48" × 24" | |||
7/64" | -0.003" to 0.021" | 0000000 | 00000 |
48" × 48" | |||
7/64" | -0.003" to 0.021" | 00000000 | 00000 |
60" × 48" | |||
7/64" | -0.003" to 0.021" | 00000000 | 000000 |
96" × 48" | |||
7/64" | -0.003" to 0.021" | 0000000 | 000000 |
Lenses for Ceiling Lights
Lenses disperse light to reduce glare and protect bulbs from damage. Cut to size using a band saw or shears.
Solid lenses keep bulbs hidden and distribute light evenly. Lenses with a prismatic or cracked ice pattern distribute light better than smooth lenses. Acrylic lenses won't turn yellow over time.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.