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    Compare over 25 types of plastic to find the right material for you.

    Rigid Aluminum-Covered LDPE Sheets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Rigid Aluminum-Covered LDPE Sheets.
    A layer of soft LDPE is sandwiched between two thin layers of aluminum for strength and rigidity. Use these sheets outdoors as signs, wall panels, canopies, and building cladding. One side is painted black; the painted side is normally exposed.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Color
    Flammability Rating
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Each
    1/8" Thick (-0.015" to 0.001" Tolerance)
    12"24"Laminated01708,740OpaqueASTM E84 5/15 for Flame and Smoke, UL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		2888K11000000
    24"24"Laminated01708,740OpaqueASTM E84 5/15 for Flame and Smoke, UL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		2888K1200000
    24"48"Laminated01708,740OpaqueASTM E84 5/15 for Flame and Smoke, UL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		2888K13000000
    48"48"Laminated01708,740OpaqueASTM E84 5/15 for Flame and Smoke, UL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		2888K14000000
     

    Aluminum Honeycomb

    With a better strength-to-weight ratio, this aluminum honeycomb is a lightweight alternative to solid sheets. It absorbs sound, so it’s often installed near compressors and loud equipment to dampen noise.
    3000 Series Panels—Ready to install, this honeycomb comes with panels already attached.
    5052 Panels with Carbon Fiber Face—Our premium option with the best strength-to-weight ratio. Choose this honeycomb when saving weight is critical, such as in automotive and aerospace applications.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Honeycomb
    Cell Size
    Cell Wall
    Thk.
    Face
    Thk.
    Max. Load
    Cap., lb.
    Deflection
    @ lb. Load
    Each
    3000 Series Panels
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Aluminum Honeycomb, 3000 Series Panels.
     
    1/8" Thick (-0.020" to 0.020" Tolerance)
    12"12"3/8"0.003"0.032"2500.1" @ 100 lb.8458K111000000
    24"24"3/8"0.003"0.032"2500.4" @ 100 lb.8458K113000000
    24"48"3/8"0.003"0.032"1252.8" @ 100 lb.8458K115000000
     
    1/4" Thick (-0.020" to 0.020" Tolerance)
    12"12"3/8"0.003"0.032"5250.02" @ 100 lb.8458K11200000
    24"24"3/8"0.003"0.032"5250.1" @ 100 lb.8458K114000000
    24"48"3/8"0.003"0.032"2500.7" @ 100 lb.8458K116000000
     
    3/8" Thick (-0.020" to 0.020" Tolerance)
    12"12"1/4"0.003"0.032"8250.01" @ 100 lb.8458K6300000
    24"24"1/4"0.003"0.032"8250.04" @ 100 lb.8458K73000000
    24"48"1/4"0.003"0.032"4000.3" @ 100 lb.8458K83000000
     
    1/2" Thick (-0.020" to 0.020" Tolerance)
    12"12"1/4"0.003"0.032"1,1250.01" @ 100 lb.8458K6400000
    24"24"1/4"0.003"0.032"1,1250.02" @ 100 lb.8458K74000000
    24"48"1/4"0.003"0.032"5500.2" @ 100 lb.8458K84000000
     
    3/4" Thick (-0.020" to 0.020" Tolerance)
    12"12"1/4"0.003"0.032"1,7250.005" @ 100 lb.8458K6500000
    24"24"1/4"0.003"0.032"1,7250.01" @ 100 lb.8458K75000000
    24"48"1/4"0.003"0.032"8500.1" @ 100 lb.8458K85000000
     
    1" Thick (-0.020" to 0.020" Tolerance)
    12"12"3/4"0.003"0.032"2,1250.005" @ 100 lb.8458K6600000
    24"24"3/4"0.003"0.032"2,1250.01" @ 100 lb.8458K76000000
    24"48"3/4"0.003"0.032"1,1250.04" @ 100 lb.8458K86000000
     
    5052 Panels with Carbon Fiber Face
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Aluminum Honeycomb, 5052 Panels with Carbon Fiber Face.
     
    1/4" Thick (-0.005" to 0.005" Tolerance)
    12"12"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated5689N11000000
    24"24"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated5689N12000000
    24"48"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated5689N1300000000
     
    1/2" Thick (-0.005" to 0.005" Tolerance)
    12"12"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated5689N15000000
    24"24"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated5689N16000000
    24"48"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated5689N1700000000
     
    3/4" Thick (-0.005" to 0.005" Tolerance)
    12"12"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated5689N19000000
    24"24"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated5689N21000000
    24"48"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated5689N2200000000
     
    1" Thick (-0.005" to 0.005" Tolerance)
    12"12"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated5689N24000000
    24"24"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated5689N25000000
    24"48"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated5689N2600000000
     

    Blank Signs

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Signs. Blank Signs.
    Fill in the blank with your own custom warnings, labels, and messages. You can write on these signs with markers, add color with paint, or stick on adhesive-back characters. Many even work with printers.
    Plain Back
    More than twice as thick as our other blank signs, these are a good option for freestanding signs and displays.
    Painted Aluminum with Corrugated Polypropylene Core—Also known as Alumalite, aluminum signs with a corrugated polypropylene core are lightweight and the most durable signs we offer. Designed for use as permanent signs, they stand up to severe weather without bending or warping. You see them in parking lots and along the side of the road on sign posts identifying buildings and directing visitor traffic. Print on them with a silkscreen or digital printer. They have a polished appearance that lasts for years without cracking or peeling. Customize your sign's shape with a saw, router, or CNC machine. All are UL recognized for use in electrical systems, such as illuminated signs.
    Pkg.
    No. of Usable
    Sides
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    Certification
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    1-5
    6-Up
    Painted Aluminum with Corrugated Polypropylene Core
    212"24"0.236"WhiteUL Recognized Component
    		13722N11000000000000
    224"48"0.236"BlackUL Recognized Component
    		13722N140000000000
    224"48"0.236"WhiteUL Recognized Component
    		13722N120000000000
    248"96"0.236"WhiteUL Recognized Component
    		13722N13000000000000
     

    Easy-Machine Aluminum Nitride Ceramic Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ceramic. Easy-Machine Aluminum Nitride Ceramic Rods.
    Turn and drill intricate components such as heat sinks, fixture parts, and other electronics parts where thermal stability is important. Aluminum nitride both draws heat away from hot spots and blocks electrical currents. Also known as Shapal Hi-M, this blend includes boron nitride, so these rods are easier to machine than standard aluminum nitride. The addition of boron nitride slightly decreases heat transfer and electrically insulating properties; but this material still performs better than other ceramics.
    Aluminum nitride won’t expand or contract as it heats up and cools down—its size and shape remains stable. Braze or solder this material to metal—it won't corrode from molten metal. You can use this material near lithium batteries and other chlorides without it corroding.
    Temp.
    6" Lg.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Color
    Min.
    Max.,
    ° F
    Fabrication
    Performance
    Dielectric Strength,
    V/mil
    Porosity
    Compressive
    Strength, psi
    Hardness
    Each
    3/8"-0.005" to 0.005"BeigeNot Rated3,400Hot Rolled, SinteredEasy Machine, Electrically Insulating1,6500%140,000Rockwell C386149N110000000
    1/2"-0.005" to 0.005"BeigeNot Rated3,400Hot Rolled, SinteredEasy Machine, Electrically Insulating1,6500%140,000Rockwell C386149N12000000
    5/8"-0.005" to 0.005"BeigeNot Rated3,400Hot Rolled, SinteredEasy Machine, Electrically Insulating1,6500%140,000Rockwell C386149N13000000
     

    Easy-Machine Aluminum Nitride Ceramic Sheets and Bars

    Drill and mill precisely shaped heat sinks and other electronic components that require thermal stability. Aluminum nitride is known for both drawing heat away from hot spots and blocking electrical currents. This blend—also known as Shapal Hi-M—includes boron nitride, making these sheets easier to machine than standard aluminum nitride. While the addition of boron nitride slightly decreases its heat transfer and electrically insulating properties, these sheets still perform better than other ceramics.
    As aluminum nitride heats up and cools down, it won't expand or contract, keeping its size and shape stable. It won't corrode from molten metal, so you can braze or solder this material to metal. Use it near lithium batteries and other chlorides without it corroding.
    Sheets
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ceramic. Easy-Machine Aluminum Nitride Ceramic Sheets and Bars.
    Temp.
    2" × 2"
    4" × 4"
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Color
    Min.
    Max.,
    ° F
    Fabrication
    Performance
    Dielectric Strength,
    V/mil
    Porosity
    Compressive
    Strength, psi
    Hardness
    Each
    Each
    1/4"-0.005" to 0.005"BeigeNot Rated3,400Hot Rolled, SinteredEasy Machine, Electrically Insulating1,6500%140,000Rockwell C386150N1100000006150N120000000
    1/2"-0.005" to 0.005"BeigeNot Rated3,400Hot Rolled, SinteredEasy Machine, Electrically Insulating1,6500%140,000Rockwell C386150N130000006150N1400000000
     
    Bars
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ceramic. Easy-Machine Aluminum Nitride Ceramic Sheets and Bars.
    Temp.
    1/4" × 6"
    3/8" × 6"
    1/2" × 6"
    5/8" × 6"
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Color
    Min.
    Max.,
    ° F
    Fabrication
    Performance
    Dielectric Strength,
    V/mil
    Porosity
    Compressive
    Strength, psi
    Hardness
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    1/4"-0.005" to 0.005"BeigeNot Rated3,400Hot Rolled, SinteredEasy Machine, Electrically Insulating1,6500%140,000Rockwell C386151N110000000———0———0———0
    3/8"-0.005" to 0.005"BeigeNot Rated3,400Hot Rolled, SinteredEasy Machine, Electrically Insulating1,6500%140,000Rockwell C38———06151N120000000———0———0
    1/2"-0.005" to 0.005"BeigeNot Rated3,400Hot Rolled, SinteredEasy Machine, Electrically Insulating1,6500%140,000Rockwell C38———0———06151N130000000———0
    5/8"-0.005" to 0.005"BeigeNot Rated3,400Hot Rolled, SinteredEasy Machine, Electrically Insulating1,6500%140,000Rockwell C38———0———0———06151N140000000
     
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