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

    Performance

    Performance

    Chemical-Resistant PVC Rods

    Often used to make valve and tank parts for chemical-processing applications, these rods and discs have excellent resistance to acids and alkalies. They’re PVC Type 1, which is easy to thermoform. These rods are also excellent electrical insulators.
    Long Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Chemical-Resistant PVC Rods.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Flammability
    Rating
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    Gray
    1/8"-0.005" to 0.005"Extruded51407,000 to 7,8000.7 to 3UL 94 V-0
    		48745K14100000
    5/32"-0.005" to 0.005"Extruded51407,000 to 7,8000.7 to 3UL 94 V-0
    		48745K1510000
    3/16"-0.005" to 0.005"Extruded51407,000 to 7,8000.7 to 3UL 94 V-0
    		48745K1610000
    1/4"0.000" to 0.008"Extruded51407,000 to 7,8000.7 to 3UL 94 V-0
    		58745K4120000
    5/16"0.000" to 0.009"Extruded51407,000 to 7,8000.7 to 3UL 94 V-0
    		58745K3210000
    3/8"0.000" to 0.011"Extruded51407,000 to 7,8000.7 to 3UL 94 V-0
    		58745K4210000
    1/2"0.000" to 0.015"Extruded51407,000 to 7,8000.7 to 3UL 94 V-0
    		58745K4330000
    5/8"0.000" to 0.019"Extruded51407,000 to 7,8000.7 to 3UL 94 V-0
    		58745K4430000
    3/4"0.000" to 0.022"Extruded51407,000 to 7,8000.7 to 3UL 94 V-0
    		58745K4510000
    7/8"0.000" to 0.026"Extruded51407,000 to 7,8000.7 to 3UL 94 V-0
    		58745K4630000
    1"0.000" to 0.030"Extruded51407,000 to 7,8000.7 to 3UL 94 V-0
    		58745K4730000
    1 1/8"0.000" to 0.034"Extruded51407,000 to 7,8000.7 to 3UL 94 V-0
    		58745K1830000
     

    Chemical-Resistant Ultra-Low-Friction PTFE Rods

    These rods and discs are made of PTFE, a material that surpasses most plastic when it comes to chemical resistance and performance in extreme temperatures. In addition to resisting most solvents, they are an excellent electrical insulator. They are easy to machine and have a naturally slippery surface that makes them a good choice for bearings, gears, and parts that slide and roll.
    Long Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Chemical-Resistant Ultra-Low-Friction PTFE Rods.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Flammability
    Rating
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    White
    0.028"-0.002" to 0.002"Extruded-3005002,000 to 3,4803.5UL 94 V-0
    		5084935K73100000
    0.028"-0.002" to 0.002"Extruded-3005002,000 to 3,4803.5UL 94 V-0
    		10084935K3210000
    0.031"-0.002" to 0.002"Extruded-3005002,000 to 3,4803.5UL 94 V-0
    		5084935K7410000
    0.031"-0.002" to 0.002"Extruded-3005002,000 to 3,4803.5UL 94 V-0
    		10084935K3410000
    0.035"-0.002" to 0.002"Extruded-3005002,000 to 3,4803.5UL 94 V-0
    		2584935K7510000
    0.035"-0.002" to 0.002"Extruded-3005002,000 to 3,4803.5UL 94 V-0
    		10084935K3610000
    0.039"-0.002" to 0.002"Extruded-3005002,000 to 3,4803.5UL 94 V-0
    		2584935K7610000
    0.039"-0.002" to 0.002"Extruded-3005002,000 to 3,4803.5UL 94 V-0
    		10084935K3810000
    0.047"-0.002" to 0.002"Extruded-3005002,000 to 3,4803.5UL 94 V-0
    		2584935K7710000
    0.047"-0.002" to 0.002"Extruded-3005002,000 to 3,4803.5UL 94 V-0
    		10084935K4210000
    0.050"-0.002" to 0.002"Extruded-3005002,000 to 3,4803.5UL 94 V-0
    		2584935K7810000
    0.050"-0.002" to 0.002"Extruded-3005002,000 to 3,4803.5UL 94 V-0
    		10084935K4410000
    0.055"-0.002" to 0.002"Extruded-3005002,000 to 3,4803.5UL 94 V-0
    		1084935K7910000
    0.055"-0.002" to 0.002"Extruded-3005002,000 to 3,4803.5UL 94 V-0
    		10084935K4610000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.002"Extruded-3005002,000 to 3,4803.5UL 94 V-0
    		1084935K8110000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.002"Extruded-3005002,000 to 3,4803.5UL 94 V-0
    		10084935K4810000
    0.070"-0.002" to 0.002"Extruded-3005002,000 to 3,4803.5UL 94 V-0
    		1084935K8210000
    0.070"-0.002" to 0.002"Extruded-3005002,000 to 3,4803.5UL 94 V-0
    		10084935K5210000
    0.078"-0.003" to 0.003"Extruded-3005002,000 to 3,4803.5UL 94 V-0
    		1084935K8310000
    0.078"-0.003" to 0.003"Extruded-3005002,000 to 3,4803.5UL 94 V-0
    		10084935K5410000
    0.094"-0.003" to 0.003"Extruded-3005002,000 to 3,4803.5UL 94 V-0
    		584935K8410000
    0.094"-0.003" to 0.003"Extruded-3005002,000 to 3,4803.5UL 94 V-0
    		10084935K5610000
    0.100"-0.003" to 0.003"Extruded-3005002,000 to 3,4803.5UL 94 V-0
    		584935K8510000
    0.100"-0.003" to 0.003"Extruded-3005002,000 to 3,4803.5UL 94 V-0
    		2584935K5810000
    0.109"-0.003" to 0.003"Extruded-3005002,000 to 3,4803.5UL 94 V-0
    		284935K8610000
    0.109"-0.003" to 0.003"Extruded-3005002,000 to 3,4803.5UL 94 V-0
    		2584935K6210000
    1/8"-0.003" to 0.003"Extruded-3005002,000 to 3,4803.5UL 94 V-0
    		284935K87100000
    1/8"-0.003" to 0.003"Extruded-3005002,000 to 3,4803.5UL 94 V-0
    		2584935K6410000
    0.150"-0.003" to 0.003"Extruded-3005002,000 to 3,4803.5UL 94 V-0
    		284935K88100000
    0.150"-0.003" to 0.003"Extruded-3005002,000 to 3,4803.5UL 94 V-0
    		2584935K6610000
    0.188"-0.003" to 0.003"Extruded-3005002,000 to 3,4803.5UL 94 V-0
    		184935K89100000
    0.188"-0.003" to 0.003"Extruded-3005002,000 to 3,4803.5UL 94 V-0
    		1084935K71100000
     

    Chemical-Resistant PVC Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Chemical-Resistant PVC Bars.
    In addition to having excellent resistance to acids and alkalies, these 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.
    Wd.
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Color
    Flammability
    Rating
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    1/8" Thick (-0.0125" to 0.0125" Tolerance)
    1"Laminated321407,000 to 7,8000.7 to 3GrayUL 94 V-0
    		48740K11100000
    1 1/2"Laminated321407,000 to 7,8000.7 to 3GrayUL 94 V-0
    		48740K1910000
    2"Laminated321407,000 to 7,8000.7 to 3GrayUL 94 V-0
    		48740K3110000
    2 1/2"Laminated321407,000 to 7,8000.7 to 3GrayUL 94 V-0
    		48740K4410000
    3"Laminated321407,000 to 7,8000.7 to 3GrayUL 94 V-0
    		48740K5610000
    4"Laminated321407,000 to 7,8000.7 to 3GrayUL 94 V-0
    		48740K6810000
     
    1/4" Thick (-0.025" to 0.025" Tolerance)
    1"Laminated321407,000 to 7,8000.7 to 3GrayUL 94 V-0
    		48740K1210000
    1 1/2"Laminated321407,000 to 7,8000.7 to 3GrayUL 94 V-0
    		48740K2110000
    2"Laminated321407,000 to 7,8000.7 to 3GrayUL 94 V-0
    		48740K3310000
    2 1/2"Laminated321407,000 to 7,8000.7 to 3GrayUL 94 V-0
    		48740K4510000
     
    3/8" Thick (-0.0375" to 0.0375" Tolerance)
    3/8"Extruded321407,000 to 7,8000.7 to 3GrayUL 94 V-0
    		58660K3110000
     
    1/2" Thick (-0.05" to 0.05" Tolerance)
    1/2"Extruded321407,000 to 7,8000.7 to 3GrayUL 94 V-0
    		58660K3310000
     

    Chemical-Resistant Ultra-Low-Friction PTFE Round Tubes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Chemical-Resistant Ultra-Low-Friction PTFE Round Tubes.
    Known for their naturally slippery surface, these PTFE tubes are often made into bearings, rollers, and parts that slide and roll. They have exceptional resistance to chemicals and perform better than other plastic tubes in extreme temperatures. These easy-to-machine tubes are also excellent electrical insulators.
    Oversized Tolerance—Oversized tubes have an oversized OD and an undersized ID for finishing to the sizes listed.
    OD
    ID
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Color
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Lg.
    Per Ft.
    Oversized Tolerance
     
    1/4" Thick Wall
    3 1/2"3"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		3"8556K1210000000
    3 1/2"3"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		6"8556K151000000
    3 1/2"3"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		1 ft.8556K181000000
    4"3 1/2"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		3"8556K221000000
    4"3 1/2"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		6"8556K241000000
    4"3 1/2"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		1 ft.8556K251000000
    4 1/2"4"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		3"8556K261000000
    4 1/2"4"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		6"8556K281000000
    4 1/2"4"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		1 ft.8556K291000000
     
    1/2" Thick Wall
    4"3"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		3"8556K161000000
    4"3"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		6"8556K461000000
    4"3"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		1 ft.8556K761000000
    5"4"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		3"8556K271000000
    5"4"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		6"8556K571000000
    5"4"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		1 ft.8556K871000000
    6"5"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		3"8556K331000000
    6"5"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		6"8556K631000000
    6"5"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		1 ft.8556K931000000
     
    3/4" Thick Wall
    4"2 1/2"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		3"8556K111000000
    4"2 1/2"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		6"8556K411000000
    4"2 1/2"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		1 ft.8556K711000000
    7"5 1/2"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		3"8556K381000000
    7"5 1/2"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		6"8556K681000000
    7"5 1/2"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		1 ft.8556K981000000
     
    1" Thick Wall
    4"2"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		3"8556K141000000
    4"2"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		6"8556K171000000
    4"2"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		1 ft.8556K191000000
    6"4"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		3"8556K231000000
    6"4"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		6"8556K531000000
    6"4"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		1 ft.8556K831000000
    7"5"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		3"8556K371000000
    7"5"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		6"8556K671000000
    7"5"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		1 ft.8556K971000000
     
    1 1/4" Thick Wall
    5"2 1/2"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		3"8556K131000000
    5"2 1/2"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		6"8556K431000000
    5"2 1/2"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		1 ft.8556K731000000
     
    1 1/2" Thick Wall
    6"3"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		3"8556K211000000
    6"3"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		6"8556K511000000
    6"3"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		1 ft.8556K811000000
     
    2" Thick Wall
    7"3"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		3"8556K36100000000
    7"3"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		6"8556K66100000000
    7"3"Extruded-3505003,5002WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		1 ft.8556K961000000
     
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