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	Backing Type Backing Type


Plain	Adhesive

	Thickness Thickness

	Width Width

	Length Length

	Shape Shape


Film	Sheet and Bar

	Performance Properties Performance Properties

Low Thermal Expansion

	Flexibility Flexibility

	Flexible
	Semi-Rigid

	Color Color

	Off-White		White
	Black		Clear
	Gray

	Material Material

UHMW Plastic

LDPE Plastic

HDPE Plastic

Polypropylene Plastic

Polystyrene Plastic

	Clarity Clarity

Clear

Semi-Clear

Opaque

	Texture Texture


Smooth	Etched

	Friction Rating Friction Rating

Very Slippery

Slippery

Not Rated

	For Use Outdoors For Use Outdoors

Yes

	Hardness Hardness

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

ASTM

FDA Compliant

Mil. Spec.

Cal. No. 294-40

CPAI

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

	Water Absorption Rating Water Absorption Rating

Excellent

Good

Not Rated

	Dielectric Strength Dielectric Strength

	Tensile Strength Rating Tensile Strength Rating

Good

Poor

Not Rated

	Electrical Insulation Rating Electrical Insulation Rating

Excellent

Good

Not Rated

	For Use With For Use With

	Impact Strength Rating Impact Strength Rating

Excellent

Poor

Not Rated

	Density Density

0.033-0.050 lbs./cu. in.

Not Rated

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Color: Off-White
Temperature Range: See Table
Tensile Strength: 5,500-6,000 psi (Good)
Impact Strength: Not Rated
Hardness: Durometer 65D (Medium)
For Use Outdoors: See Table
Specifications Met: See Table

Widely used as a protective barrier against abrasion and wear, this UHMW film has a slippery surface that prevents sticking. This film is skived, so the edges may curl.

12" Wd.
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	For Use Outdoors	Temp. Range, °F	Specifications Met	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Semi-Clear Plain-Back Film
0.004"	-0.0004" to 0.0004"	No	-40° to 150°	Made of FDA Listed Material	1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 20	00000000	00000
24" Wd.
Semi-Clear Plain-Back Film
0.005"	0" to 0.002"	No	-40° to 150°	Made of FDA Listed Material	1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 20	00000000	0000
0.010"	0" to 0.003"	No	-40° to 150°	Made of FDA Listed Material	1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 20	00000000	0000
0.020"	0" to 0.003"	No	-40° to 150°	Made of FDA Listed Material	1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 20	00000000	00000

12" Wd.
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	For Use Outdoors	Max. Temp., °F	Adhesive Type	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Opaque Adhesive-Back Film
0.005"	-0.0006" to 0.0006"	No	200°	Acrylic	2, 3, 6, 10, 20	0000000	00000
0.007"	-0.0008" to 0.0008"	No	200°	Acrylic	2, 3, 6, 10, 20	0000000	0000
0.022"	-0.0023" to 0.0023"	No	200°	Acrylic	2, 3, 6, 10, 20	0000000	0000
Semi-Clear Adhesive-Back Film
0.012"	-0.0012" to 0.0012"	No	200°	Acrylic	2, 3, 6, 10, 20	0000000	0000
18" Wd.
Opaque Adhesive-Back Film
0.005"	-0.0006" to 0.0006"	No	200°	Acrylic	2, 3, 6, 10, 20	0000000	0000
0.007"	-0.0008" to 0.0008"	No	200°	Acrylic	2, 3, 6, 10, 20	0000000	0000
0.022"	-0.0023" to 0.0023"	No	200°	Acrylic	2, 3, 6, 10, 20	0000000	00000
Semi-Clear Adhesive-Back Film
0.012"	-0.0012" to 0.0012"	No	200°	Acrylic	2, 3, 6, 10, 20	0000000	0000
24" Wd.
Opaque Adhesive-Back Film
0.005"	-0.0006" to 0.0006"	No	200°	Acrylic	2, 3, 6, 10, 20	0000000	0000
0.007"	-0.0008" to 0.0008"	No	200°	Acrylic	2, 3, 6, 10, 20	0000000	0000
0.022"	-0.0023" to 0.0023"	No	200°	Acrylic	2, 3, 6, 10, 20	0000000	00000
Semi-Clear Adhesive-Back Film
0.012"	-0.0012" to 0.0012"	No	200°	Acrylic	2, 3, 6, 10, 20	0000000	00000

						12" × 12"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	For Use Outdoors	Max. Temp., °F	Specifications Met	Adhesive Type		Each
Semi-Clear Adhesive-Back Film
0.005"	-0.0006" to 0.0006"	Yes	200°	ASTM D4020	Acrylic	0000000	000000
0.007"	-0.0008" to 0.0008"	Yes	200°	ASTM D4020	Acrylic	0000000	00000
0.012"	-0.0012" to 0.0012"	Yes	200°	ASTM D4020	Acrylic	0000000	00000
0.022"	-0.0023" to 0.0023"	Yes	200°	ASTM D4020	Acrylic	0000000	00000
0.031"	-0.004" to 0.004"	No	200°	ASTM D4020	Acrylic	0000000	00000
0.047"	-0.0043" to 0.001"	Yes	200°	ASTM D4020	Acrylic	0000000	00000

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.

Strips with an etched texture have one side that’s scuffed to readily accept an adhesive; the other side is smooth.

Strips

Color: Off-White
Temperature Range: -20° to 180° F
Tensile Strength: 6,373 psi (Good)
Impact Strength: 16.8 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)
Hardness: Durometer 65D (Medium)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: ASTM D4020, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, MIL-B-17901, MIL-P-23536, UL 94HB

1" Wd.
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Fabrication	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
1/32"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Molded	5, 10, 20, 25, 50	0000000	00000
1 1/2" Wd.
1/32"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Molded	5, 10, 20, 25, 50	0000000	000
2" Wd.
1/32"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Molded	5, 10, 20, 25, 50	0000000	0000
3" Wd.
1/32"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Molded	5, 10, 20, 25, 50	0000000	0000
4" Wd.
1/32"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Molded	5, 10, 20, 25, 50	0000000	0000
6" Wd.
1/32"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Molded	5, 10, 20, 25, 50	0000000	0000

Strips with Etched Texture

Color: White
Temperature Range: -20° to 180° F
Tensile Strength: 6,373 psi (Good)
Impact Strength: 16.8 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)
Hardness: Durometer 65D (Medium)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: ASTM D4020, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, MIL-P-23536, MIL-B-17901, UL 94HB

6" Wd.
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Fabrication	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
1/32"	-0.0032" to 0.0032"	Molded	1, 3, 5, 10, 20	0000000	00000
12" Wd.
1/32"	-0.0032" to 0.0032"	Molded	1, 3, 5, 10, 20	0000000	0000

Adhesive-Back Strips

Color: Off-White
Temperature Range: -20° to 180° F
Tensile Strength: 6,373 psi (Good)
Impact Strength: 16.8 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)
Hardness: Durometer 65D (Medium)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: ASTM D4020, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, MIL-P-23536, MIL-B-17901, UL 94HB

1" Wd.
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Adhesive Type	Fabrication	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
1/32"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Rubber	Molded	5, 10, 20, 25, 50	00000000	00000
1 1/2" Wd.
1/32"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Rubber	Molded	5, 10, 20, 25, 50	00000000	0000
2" Wd.
1/32"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Rubber	Molded	5, 10, 20, 25, 50	00000000	0000
3" Wd.
1/32"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Rubber	Molded	5, 10, 20, 25, 50	00000000	0000
4" Wd.
1/32"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Rubber	Molded	5, 10, 20, 25, 50	00000000	0000
6" Wd.
1/32"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Rubber	Molded	5, 10, 20, 25, 50	00000000	0000

Electrically Conductive Carbon-Filled
Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Film

Color: Black
Temperature Range: -20° to 180° F
Tensile Strength: 3,000-5,800 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: No Break (Excellent)
Hardness: Durometer 60D-65D (Medium)
For Use Outdoors: Yes
Specifications Met:
18" Wd.: Not Rated
25" Wd.: ASTM D4020, UL 94V2

This film contains carbon to quickly divert static electricity. Often used as a protective covering on sensitive electronic equipment, it has a self-lubricating, slippery surface that resists wear. This film is skived, so the edges may curl.

18" Wd.
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Surface Resistivity	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	10³ ohms/sq.	1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 15	0000000	000000
25" Wd.
0.005"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	10³ ohms/sq.	1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 15	0000000	0000
0.01"	-0.001" to 0.001"	10³ ohms/sq.	1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 15	0000000	0000
0.02"	-0.002" to 0.002"	10³ ohms/sq.	1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 15	0000000	00000

Flexible Polyethylene (LDPE) Film

Color: Semi-Clear White or Opaque Black
Temperature Range: -60° to 150° F
Tensile Strength: 1,400-3,190 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: No Break (Excellent)
Hardness: Durometer 41D-46D (Medium Soft)
For Use Outdoors: Yes
Specifications Met: ASTM D4397

Often used for packaging and construction applications, this LDPE film is also known as Visqueen. It is softer and more flexible than other types of film and offers superior impact resistance.

		Semi-Clear White		Opaque Black
Wd., ft.	Lg., ft.		Each		Each
0.002" Thick. (-0.0002" to 0.0002")
10	100	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
0.004" Thick. (-0.0004" to 0.0004")
3	50	0000000	0000	0000000	0000
3	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
4	50	0000000	00000	000000	00
4	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
6	50	0000000	00000	000000	00
6	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
8	50	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
8	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
10	25	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
10	50	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
10	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
12	50	0000000	00000	000000	00
12	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
16	50	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
16	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
20	25	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
20	50	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
20	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
24	100	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
32	100	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
40	100	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
0.006" Thick. (-0.0006" to 0.0006")
3	100	00000000	00000	000000	00
4	50	0000000	00000	000000	00
4	100	00000000	00000	000000	00
6	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
8	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
10	25	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
10	50	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
10	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
12	50	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
12	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
16	50	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
16	100	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
20	25	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
20	50	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
20	100	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
24	100	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
32	100	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
40	100	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
0.008" Thick. (-0.0008" to 0.0008")
20	100	000000	00	0000000	000000
0.01" Thick. (-0.001" to 0.001")
20	50	0000000	000000	000000	00
20	100	0000000	000000	0000000	000000

Reinforced Flexible Polyethylene (LDPE) Film

Color: Semi-Clear White or Opaque Black
Temperature Range: Not Rated
Tensile Strength: Not Rated
Impact Strength: Not Rated
Hardness: Not Rated
For Use Outdoors: Yes

A polyester string reinforcement gives this material better tear resistance than standard LDPE film. It is often used as window coverings, construction film, and vapor barriers.

		Semi-Clear White		Opaque Black
Wd., ft.	Lg., ft.		Each		Each
0.006" Thick. (-0.0005" to 0.0005")
6	25	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
6	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
10	25	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
10	100	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
20	25	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
20	100	00000000	000000	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.

Sheets

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 94HB

12" × 12"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance		Each
1/32"	-0.002" to 0.002"	0000000	00000
12" × 24"
1/32"	-0.002" to 0.002"	0000000	0000
12" × 48"
1/32"	-0.002" to 0.002"	0000000	0000
24" × 24"
1/32"	-0.002" to 0.002"	0000000	0000
24" × 36"
1/32"	-0.002" to 0.002"	0000000	00000
24" × 48"
1/32"	-0.002" to 0.002"	0000000	00000
48" × 48"
1/32"	-0.002" to 0.002"	0000000	00000
48" × 96"
1/32"	-0.002" to 0.002"	0000000	00000

Strips

Color: White
Temperature Range: -40° to 150° 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 176.170, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520

1" Wd.
Thick.	Thickness Tolerance	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
0.02"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 25, 100	00000000	00000
1/32"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 25, 100	00000000	000
2" Wd.
0.02"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 25, 100	00000000	000
1/32"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 25, 100	00000000	000
3" Wd.
0.02"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 25, 100	00000000	000
1/32"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 25, 100	00000000	0000
4" Wd.
0.02"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 25, 100	00000000	0000
1/32"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 25, 100	00000000	0000
6" Wd.
0.02"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 25, 100	00000000	0000
1/32"	-0.003" to 0.003"	1, 5, 10, 25, 100	00000000	0000

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.

The 0.005” thick film is flame retardant; it meets ASTM E8410/40 for flame and smoke.

6 ft. × 100 ft.
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Color		Each
0.005"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Semi-Clear White	00000000	0000000
8 ft. × 100 ft.
0.005"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Semi-Clear White	00000000	000000
12 ft. × 100 ft.
0.005"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Semi-Clear White	00000000	000000
20 ft. × 100 ft.
0.005"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Semi-Clear White	00000000	000000

				47" Wd.
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Color	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
0.015"	-0.005" to 0.005"	Opaque Black	1, 3, 5, 10, 20	00000000	00000
0.030"	-0.005" to 0.005"	Opaque Black	1, 3, 5, 10, 20	00000000	0000

Blue Adhesive-Back Plastic 7 ft. Long Zipper

00000000

Each

000000

				Semi-Clear White		Opaque Black/Gray
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Wd., ft.	Lg., ft.		Each		Each
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	8	25	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	8	100	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	16	25	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	16	100	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	24	25	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	24	100	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	40	25	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	40	100	0000000	000000	0000000	000000

Easy-to-Form Polystyrene Sheets and Strips

Color: White
Temperature Range: 0° to 155° F
Tensile Strength: 2,400-4,000 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: 1.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Rockwell R70 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1640, UL 94 HB

Often fabricated into signs, packaging, and light duty housings, these sheets and strips are easy to thermoform.

Sheets

		12" × 24"		36" × 36"		40" × 72"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance		Each		Each		Each
1/32"	-0.003" to 0.003"	0000000	00000	0000000	00000	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"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Specifications Met		Each
0.017"	-0.004" to 0.004"	UL 94V0	0000000	00000
0.03"	-0.004" to 0.004"	UL 94V0	0000000	0000
0.04"	-0.004" to 0.004"	UL 94V0	0000000	0000
0.062"	-0.004" to 0.004"	UL 94V0	0000000	00000

			24" × 100 ft.
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Specifications Met		Each
0.005"	-0.001" to 0.001"	UL 94VTM0	0000000	0000000
0.01"	-0.0015" to 0.003"	UL 94VTM0	0000000	000000

Clear Clean-Release Polypropylene

Color: Clear or White
Temperature Range: -40° to 110° F
Tensile Strength: 4,600 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: Not Rated
Hardness: Not rated
For Use Outdoors: No

Also known as frisket film, this polypropylene film has a low-tack adhesive that releases without leaving residue behind.

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

				Clear		White
Wd.	Lg., ft.	Adhesive Type	Adhesive Temperature, °F		Each		Each
0.002" Thick. (-0.0001" to 0.0001" Tolerance)
12"	12	Acrylic	-40° to 140°	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
24"	30	Acrylic	-40° to 140°	0000000	00000	0000000	00000

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Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Film

Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Sheets, Bars, and Strips

Electrically Conductive Carbon-FilledSlippery UHMW Polyethylene Film

Flexible Polyethylene (LDPE) Film

Reinforced Flexible Polyethylene (LDPE) Film

Moisture-Resistant Polyethylene(HDPE) Sheets, Bars, and Strips

Moisture-Resistant Polyethylene (HDPE) Film

Easy-to-Form Polystyrene Sheets and Strips

Flame-Retardant Polypropylene Film

Clear Clean-Release Polypropylene

Electrically Conductive Carbon-Filled
Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Film

Moisture-Resistant Polyethylene
(HDPE) Sheets, Bars, and Strips