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Easy-Thermoform Polystyrene Sheets
Wd. | Lg. | Fabrication | Min. Temp., ° F | Max. Temp., ° F | Tensile Strength, psi | Impact Strength, ft·lbf/in | Color | Flammability Rating | Food Industry Std. | Each | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/32" Thick (-0.003" to 0.003" Tolerance) | |||||||||||||
| 12" | 24" | Extruded | 0 | 185 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | White | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 8734K31 | 00000 | ||
| 36" | 36" | Extruded | 0 | 185 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | White | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 8734K38 | 00000 | ||
| 40" | 72" | Extruded | 0 | 185 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | White | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 8734K29 | 00000 | ||
1/16" Thick (-0.005" to 0.005" Tolerance) | |||||||||||||
| 12" | 24" | Extruded | 0 | 185 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | White | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 8734K32 | 0000 | ||
| 36" | 36" | Extruded | 0 | 185 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | White | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 8734K39 | 00000 | ||
| 40" | 72" | Extruded | 0 | 185 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | White | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 8734K22 | 00000 | ||
3/32" Thick (-0.006" to 0.006" Tolerance) | |||||||||||||
| 12" | 24" | Extruded | 0 | 185 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | White | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 8734K33 | 0000 | ||
| 36" | 36" | Extruded | 0 | 185 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | White | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 8734K41 | 00000 | ||
| 40" | 72" | Extruded | 0 | 185 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | White | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 8734K24 | 00000 | ||
1/8" Thick (-0.008" to 0.008" Tolerance) | |||||||||||||
| 12" | 24" | Extruded | 0 | 185 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | White | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 8734K34 | 0000 | ||
| 36" | 36" | Extruded | 0 | 185 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | White | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 8734K42 | 00000 | ||
| 40" | 72" | Extruded | 0 | 185 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | White | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 8734K25 | 00000 | ||
5/32" Thick (-0.01" to 0.01" Tolerance) | |||||||||||||
| 12" | 24" | Extruded | 0 | 185 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | White | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 8734K35 | 00000 | ||
| 36" | 36" | Extruded | 0 | 185 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | White | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 8734K43 | 00000 | ||
| 40" | 72" | Extruded | 0 | 185 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | White | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 8734K26 | 00000 | ||
3/16" Thick (-0.012" to 0.012" Tolerance) | |||||||||||||
| 12" | 24" | Extruded | 0 | 185 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | White | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 8734K36 | 00000 | ||
| 36" | 36" | Extruded | 0 | 185 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | White | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 8734K44 | 00000 | ||
| 40" | 72" | Extruded | 0 | 185 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | White | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 8734K27 | 000000 | ||
1/4" Thick (-0.03" to 0.03" Tolerance) | |||||||||||||
| 12" | 24" | Extruded | 0 | 185 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | White | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 8734K37 | 00000 | ||
| 36" | 36" | Extruded | 0 | 185 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | White | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 8734K45 | 00000 | ||
| 40" | 72" | Extruded | 0 | 185 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | White | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 8734K28 | 000000 | ||
Easy-Thermoform Polystyrene Strips
2 ft. Long | 4 ft. Long | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wd. | Fabrication | Temp., ° F | Tensile Strength, psi | Impact Strength, ft·lbf/in | Color | Flammability Rating | Food Industry Std. | Each | Each | ||||
1/8" Thick (-0.013" to 0.013" Tolerance) | |||||||||||||
| 2" | Extruded | 0 to 185 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | White | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 1195N22 | 00000 | 1195N21 | 00000 | ||
| 4" | Extruded | 0 to 185 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | White | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 1195N42 | 0000 | 1195N41 | 0000 | ||
| 6" | Extruded | 0 to 185 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | White | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 1195N62 | 0000 | 1195N61 | 0000 | ||
| 8" | Extruded | 0 to 185 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | White | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 1195N82 | 0000 | 1195N81 | 00000 | ||
3/16" Thick (-0.019" to 0.019" Tolerance) | |||||||||||||
| 2" | Extruded | 0 to 185 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | White | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 1195N24 | 0000 | 1195N23 | 0000 | ||
| 4" | Extruded | 0 to 185 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | White | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 1195N44 | 0000 | 1195N43 | 0000 | ||
| 6" | Extruded | 0 to 185 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | White | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 1195N64 | 0000 | 1195N63 | 00000 | ||
| 8" | Extruded | 0 to 185 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | White | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 1195N84 | 0000 | 1195N83 | 00000 | ||
1/4" Thick (-0.025" to 0.025" Tolerance) | |||||||||||||
| 2" | Extruded | 0 to 185 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | White | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 1195N26 | 0000 | 1195N25 | 0000 | ||
| 4" | Extruded | 0 to 185 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | White | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 1195N46 | 0000 | 1195N45 | 00000 | ||
| 6" | Extruded | 0 to 185 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | White | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 1195N66 | 0000 | 1195N65 | 00000 | ||
| 8" | Extruded | 0 to 185 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | White | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 1195N86 | 00000 | 1195N85 | 00000 | ||
Plastic Selector Packs
Performance | Material | Wd. | Lg. | No. of Pieces | Each | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multipurpose | Delrin® Acetal, HDPE, ABS, Nylon, LDPE, Noryl PPO, Polyester Plastic, Polystyrene, Rexolite Polystyrene, UHMW Polyethylene | 2" | 2" | 11 | 5331K93 | 000000 |
Large-Adjust Slotted Shims
Slot | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thk. | Thk. Tolerance | For Max. Screw Size | Wd. | Dp. | Material | Color | End Shape | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |||
1" Lg. × 2" Wd. | ||||||||||||
| 0.063" | -0.032" to 0.032" | 1/2" | 9/16" | 13/16" | Polystyrene | Blue | Round | 50 | 9731K17 | 00000 | ||
| 0.125" | -0.032" to 0.032" | 1/2" | 9/16" | 13/16" | Polystyrene | Red | Round | 50 | 9731K27 | 0000 | ||
| 0.25" | -0.032" to 0.032" | 1/2" | 9/16" | 13/16" | Polystyrene | Black | Round | 50 | 9731K37 | 0000 | ||
3 1/2" Lg. × 1 1/2" Wd. | ||||||||||||
| 0.0313" | -0.032" to 0.032" | 1/2" | 1/2" | 3" | Polystyrene | Green | Round | 25 | 9731K441 | 00000 | ||
4" Lg. × 3" Wd. | ||||||||||||
| 0.0625" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 7/8" | 29/32" | 2 15/16" | Polystyrene | Blue | Square | 25 | 90513A102 | 00000 | ||
| 0.063" | -0.032" to 0.032" | 3/4" | 13/16" | 3" | Polystyrene | Blue | Round | 10 | 9731K16 | 0000 | ||
| 0.125" | -0.032" to 0.032" | 3/4" | 13/16" | 3" | Polystyrene | Red | Round | 10 | 9731K26 | 00000 | ||
| 0.125" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 7/8" | 7/8" | 2 15/16" | Polystyrene | Red | Square | 10 | 90513A103 | 0000 | ||
| 0.1875" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 7/8" | 29/32" | 2 15/16" | Polystyrene | Orange | Square | 10 | 90513A104 | 00000 | ||
| 0.25" | -0.032" to 0.032" | 3/4" | 13/16" | 3" | Polystyrene | Black | Round | 10 | 9731K36 | 00000 | ||
| 0.25" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 7/8" | 7/8" | 2 15/16" | Polystyrene | Black | Square | 10 | 90513A105 | 00000 | ||
| 0.625" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 7/8" | 31/32" | 2 13/16" | Polystyrene | Purple | Square | 1 | 90513A108 | 0000 | ||
| 0.75" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 7/8" | 7/8" | 2 3/4" | Polystyrene | Teal | Square | 1 | 90513A109 | 0000 | ||
6" Lg. × 4" Wd. | ||||||||||||
| 0.0625" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 3/4" | 7/8" | 5 1/8" | Polystyrene | Blue | Square | 10 | 9303K711 | 00000 | ||
| 0.125" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 3/4" | 7/8" | 5 1/8" | Polystyrene | Red | Square | 5 | 9303K712 | 0000 | ||
| 0.25" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 3/4" | 29/32" | 5 5/32" | Polystyrene | Black | Square | 5 | 9303K713 | 00000 | ||
Easy-Thermoform Polystyrene Rods
Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Fabrication | Min. Temp., ° F | Max. Temp., ° F | Tensile Strength, psi | Impact Strength, ft·lbf/in | Flammability Rating | Food Industry Std. | Choose a Length, ft. | Per Ft. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
White | |||||||||||||
| 1/4" | 0.000" to 0.1" | Extruded | -10 | 170 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 8 | 8720K323 | 00000 | ||
| 3/8" | 0.000" to 0.1" | Extruded | -10 | 170 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 8 | 8720K331 | 0000 | ||
| 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.1" | Extruded | -10 | 170 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 8 | 8720K341 | 0000 | ||
| 5/8" | 0.000" to 0.1" | Extruded | -10 | 170 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | 8720K35 | 0000 | ||
| 3/4" | 0.000" to 0.1" | Extruded | -10 | 170 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | 8720K36 | 0000 | ||
| 1" | 0.000" to 0.1" | Extruded | -10 | 170 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | 8720K37 | 00000 | ||
| 1 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.1" | Extruded | -10 | 170 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | 8720K38 | 00000 | ||
| 2" | 0.000" to 0.1" | Extruded | -10 | 170 | 2,400 to 4,000 | 1.5 | UL 94 HB | FDA Standard | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | 8720K39 | 00000 | ||
Breakaway Rectangular Shims
Pkg. | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thk. | Thk. Tolerance | Score Interval | Color | Material | Specs. Met | Pkg. Qty. | 1-4 | 5-Up | |||
6" Lg. × 6" Wd. | |||||||||||
| 0.0625" | -0.032" to 0.032" | 2" × 6" | Black | Polystyrene | ASTM D638 | 8 | 95015K5 | 00000 | 00000 | ||
Ultra-Electrically-Insulating Rexolite Polystyrene Sheets
Wd. | Lg. | Fabrication | Min. Temp., ° F | Max. Temp., ° F | Tensile Strength, psi | Impact Strength, ft·lbf/in | Color | Mil. Spec. | Food Industry Std. | Each | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8" Thick (0" to 0.008" Tolerance) | |||||||||||||
| 6" | 6" | Cast | -75 | 212 | 9,000 | 0.3 | Semi-Clear Off-White | Fed. Spec. L-P-516 | FDA Standard | 1491T11 | 000000 | ||
| 6" | 12" | Cast | -75 | 212 | 9,000 | 0.3 | Semi-Clear Off-White | Fed. Spec. L-P-516 | FDA Standard | 1491T21 | 000000 | ||
| 12" | 12" | Cast | -75 | 212 | 9,000 | 0.3 | Semi-Clear Off-White | Fed. Spec. L-P-516 | FDA Standard | 1491T31 | 000000 | ||
1/4" Thick (0" to 0.008" Tolerance) | |||||||||||||
| 6" | 6" | Cast | -75 | 212 | 9,000 | 0.3 | Semi-Clear Off-White | Fed. Spec. L-P-516 | FDA Standard | 1491T12 | 00000 | ||
| 6" | 12" | Cast | -75 | 212 | 9,000 | 0.3 | Semi-Clear Off-White | Fed. Spec. L-P-516 | FDA Standard | 1491T22 | 000000 | ||
| 12" | 12" | Cast | -75 | 212 | 9,000 | 0.3 | Semi-Clear Off-White | Fed. Spec. L-P-516 | FDA Standard | 1491T32 | 000000 | ||
1/2" Thick (0" to 0.012" Tolerance) | |||||||||||||
| 6" | 6" | Cast | -75 | 212 | 9,000 | 0.3 | Semi-Clear Off-White | Fed. Spec. L-P-516 | FDA Standard | 1491T13 | 00000 | ||
| 6" | 12" | Cast | -75 | 212 | 9,000 | 0.3 | Semi-Clear Off-White | Fed. Spec. L-P-516 | FDA Standard | 1491T23 | 000000 | ||
| 12" | 12" | Cast | -75 | 212 | 9,000 | 0.3 | Semi-Clear Off-White | Fed. Spec. L-P-516 | FDA Standard | 1491T33 | 000000 | ||
Rectangular Shims
Thk. | Thk. Tolerance | Color | Material | Specs. Met | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6" Lg. × 4" Wd. | |||||||||
| 0.0625" | -0.03" to 0.03" | Yellow | Polystyrene | ASTM D785 | 10 | 95015K41 | 000000 | ||
Plastic Pellets
Container | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Net Wt., lb. | Type | Molding Temp., ° F | Melting Temp., ° F | Melt Flow Rate | Shrinkage | Tensile Strength, psi | Impact Strength, ft·lbf/in | Color | Food Industry Std. | Each | |||
Impact Resistant | |||||||||||||
HIPS | |||||||||||||
| 5 | Pail | 100 to 150 | 410 to 480 | 9 g per 10 min. | 0.3% to 0.6% | 3,550 | 2 | Off-White | FDA Standard | 4387N16 | 000000 | ||
| 55 | Cardboard Box | 100 to 150 | 410 to 480 | 9 g per 10 min. | 0.3% to 0.6% | 3,550 | 2 | Off-White | FDA Standard | 4387N13 | 000000 | ||
Ultra-Electrically-Insulating Rexolite Polystyrene Rods
Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Fabrication | Min. Temp., ° F | Max. Temp., ° F | Tensile Strength, psi | Impact Strength, ft·lbf/in | Mil. Spec. | Food Industry Std. | Choose a Length, ft. | Per Ft. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Off-White | |||||||||||||
| 1/8" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Cast | -75 | 212 | 9,000 | 0.3 | Fed. Spec. L-P-516 | FDA Standard | 1, 2, 4 | 1491T61 | 00000 | ||
| 1/4" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Cast | -75 | 212 | 9,000 | 0.3 | Fed. Spec. L-P-516 | FDA Standard | 1, 2, 4 | 1491T62 | 0000 | ||
| 3/8" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Cast | -75 | 212 | 9,000 | 0.3 | Fed. Spec. L-P-516 | FDA Standard | 1, 2, 4 | 1491T63 | 0000 | ||
| 1/2" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Cast | -75 | 212 | 9,000 | 0.3 | Fed. Spec. L-P-516 | FDA Standard | 1, 2, 4 | 1491T64 | 0000 | ||
| 3/4" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Cast | -75 | 212 | 9,000 | 0.3 | Fed. Spec. L-P-516 | FDA Standard | 1, 2, 4 | 1491T65 | 00000 | ||
| 1" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Cast | -75 | 212 | 9,000 | 0.3 | Fed. Spec. L-P-516 | FDA Standard | 1, 2, 4 | 1491T66 | 00000 | ||
Breakaway Slotted Shims
Slot | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thk. | Thk. Tolerance | For Max. Screw Size | Wd. | Dp. | Material | Color | End Shape | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |||
2" to 3 1/2" Lg. × 1 7/8" Wd. | ||||||||||||
| 0.063" | -0.032" to 0.032" | 9/16" | 5/8" | 2 7/8" | Polystyrene | Black | Tab | 16 | 9731K41 | 00000 | ||
2" to 4 1/4" Lg. × 1 7/8" Wd. | ||||||||||||
| 0.063" | -0.032" to 0.032" | 9/16" | 5/8" | 3 9/16" | Polystyrene | Black | Tab | 16 | 9731K42 | 0000 | ||
2" to 4 3/4" Lg. × 1 7/8" Wd. | ||||||||||||
| 0.063" | -0.032" to 0.032" | 9/16" | 5/8" | 4 1/8" | Polystyrene | Black | Tab | 16 | 9731K43 | 0000 | ||
Secure-Stack Slotted Shims
Slot | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thk. | Thk. Tolerance | For Max. Screw Size | Wd. | Dp. | Material | Color | End Shape | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |||
3" Lg. × 1 1/2" Wd. | ||||||||||||
| 0.063" | -0.032" to 0.032" | 1/2" | 1/2" | 2 1/2" | Polystyrene | Blue | Round | 25 | 97299A113 | 00000 | ||
| 0.125" | -0.032" to 0.032" | 1/2" | 1/2" | 2 1/2" | Polystyrene | Red | Round | 25 | 97299A116 | 0000 | ||
| 0.25" | -0.032" to 0.032" | 1/2" | 1/2" | 2 1/2" | Polystyrene | Black | Round | 25 | 97299A119 | 0000 | ||
4" Lg. × 3" Wd. | ||||||||||||
| 0.063" | -0.032" to 0.032" | 3/4" | 7/8" | 3" | Polystyrene | Blue | Round | 25 | 97299A221 | 0000 | ||
| 0.125" | -0.032" to 0.032" | 3/4" | 7/8" | 3" | Polystyrene | Red | Round | 25 | 97299A224 | 00000 | ||
| 0.25" | -0.032" to 0.032" | 3/4" | 7/8" | 3" | Polystyrene | Black | Round | 25 | 97299A228 | 00000 | ||





































