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

    Flexible LDPE Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Flexible LDPE Film.
    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.
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
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    Lg.,
    ft.
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact
    Strength
    Color
    Each
    Plain Backing
    0.002"-0.0002" to 0.0002"10100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8651K92000000
    0.002"-0.0002" to 0.0002"10100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8651K9500000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"350Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8593K7100000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"350Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8593K7200000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"3100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K10100000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"3100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K30100000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"450Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8593K7500000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"4100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K10300000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"4100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K30300000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"650Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8593K1900000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"6100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K10500000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"6100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K30500000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"850Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8593K4900000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"850Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8593K5900000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"8100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K10700000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"8100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K30700000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"1025Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K81300000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"1025Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K81400000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"1050Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8593K1200000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"1050Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8593K2200000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"10100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K10900000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"10100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K30900000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"1250Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8593K1400000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"12100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K11100000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"12100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K31100000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"1650Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8593K1600000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"1650Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8593K2600000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"16100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K11300000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"16100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K31300000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"2025Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K81500000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"2025Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K81600000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"2050Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8593K1800000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"2050Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8593K2800000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"20100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K115000000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"20100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K315000000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"24100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K117000000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"24100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K317000000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"32100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K119000000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"32100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K319000000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"40100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K121000000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"40100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K321000000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"3100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K50100000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"450Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8593K8100000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"4100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K50300000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"6100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K50500000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"6100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K70500000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"8100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K50700000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"8100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K70700000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"1025Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K81700000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"1025Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K81800000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"1050Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8593K4200000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"1050Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8593K5200000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"10100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K50900000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"10100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K70900000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"1250Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8593K4400000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"1250Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8593K5400000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"12100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K51100000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"12100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K71100000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"1650Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8593K46000000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"1650Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8593K56000000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"16100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K513000000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"16100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K713000000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"2025Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K81900000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"2025Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K91200000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"2050Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8593K48000000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"2050Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8593K58000000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"20100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K515000000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"20100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K715000000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"24100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K517000000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"24100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K717000000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"32100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K519000000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"32100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K719000000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"40100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K521000000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"40100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K721000000
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"20100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8593K61000000
    0.01"-0.001" to 0.001"2050Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8593K91000000
    0.01"-0.001" to 0.001"20100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8593K63000000
    0.01"-0.001" to 0.001"20100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8593K62000000
     

    Reinforced Flexible LDPE Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Reinforced Flexible LDPE Film.
    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.
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Wd.,
    ft.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Fabrication
    Min.
    Temp.
    Max.
    Temp.
    Tensile
    Strength
    Color
    Each
    Plain Backing
    0.006"-0.0005" to 0.0005"625ExtrudedNot RatedNot RatedNot RatedSemi-Clear White85505K31000000
    0.006"-0.0005" to 0.0005"625ExtrudedNot RatedNot RatedNot RatedBlack85505K4100000
    0.006"-0.0005" to 0.0005"6100ExtrudedNot RatedNot RatedNot RatedSemi-Clear White85505K1100000
    0.006"-0.0005" to 0.0005"6100ExtrudedNot RatedNot RatedNot RatedBlack85505K2100000
    0.006"-0.0005" to 0.0005"1025ExtrudedNot RatedNot RatedNot RatedSemi-Clear White85505K3300000
    0.006"-0.0005" to 0.0005"1025ExtrudedNot RatedNot RatedNot RatedBlack85505K4300000
    0.006"-0.0005" to 0.0005"10100ExtrudedNot RatedNot RatedNot RatedSemi-Clear White85505K13000000
    0.006"-0.0005" to 0.0005"10100ExtrudedNot RatedNot RatedNot RatedBlack85505K23000000
    0.006"-0.0005" to 0.0005"2025ExtrudedNot RatedNot RatedNot RatedSemi-Clear White85505K3600000
    0.006"-0.0005" to 0.0005"2025ExtrudedNot RatedNot RatedNot RatedBlack85505K4600000
    0.006"-0.0005" to 0.0005"20100ExtrudedNot RatedNot RatedNot RatedSemi-Clear White85505K16000000
    0.006"-0.0005" to 0.0005"20100ExtrudedNot RatedNot RatedNot RatedBlack85505K26000000
     

    UV-Resistant Corrosion-Inhibiting Heavy Duty Heat-Shrink Wrap

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Heat-Shrink Wrap. UV-Resistant Corrosion-Inhibiting Heavy Duty Heat-Shrink Wrap, Opaque.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Heat-Shrink Wrap. UV-Resistant Corrosion-Inhibiting Heavy Duty Heat-Shrink Wrap, Clear.

    Opaque

    Clear

    Shield shipments of metal equipment that could be exposed to the outdoors for long periods of time. This wrap is treated to prevent fading and degrading in the sun, while a built-in inhibitor guards the contents underneath from rain, snow, and humidity. It’s often used in place of oils and desiccants that prevent rust, so you don’t need to clean or degrease your equipment before covering it. Shrink the wrap with a heat gun to create a formfitting barrier that keeps out moisture and dirt.
    At least six times thicker than standard heat-shrink wrap, you can drag and shrink this wrap over corners of equipment without it tearing. It’s large enough to cover forklifts, industrial compressors, or even a boat, but it’s easy enough to trim down using a utility knife. This wrap comes folded on a roll for efficient storage.
    Note: One mil equals 0.001”.
    Clear—Clear wrap makes it easy to identify and check on covered equipment. It meets ASTM standards for plastic wrap.
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    Lg.,
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    Roll
    Wd.
    Dia.
    Core
    ID
    Clarity
    Color
    Shrink
    Temp., ° F
    Useful
    Life, yr.
    Specs. Met
    Each
    LDPE
    20710064"9"3"OpaqueWhite27515674N110000000
    201010060"9"3"ClearBlue2602ASTM D1709, ASTM D1922, ASTM D6988, ASTM D8825404N11000000
     

    Flame-Retardant Heavy Duty Heat-Shrink Wrap

    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Heat-Shrink Wrap. Flame-Retardant Heavy Duty Heat-Shrink Wrap.
    Protect equipment exposed to flames and sparks. This wrap is often used on shipments staged in machine shops or construction sites where sparks may fly from welding and grinding. To meet NFPA 701 standards, this wrap self-extinguishes flames. It is also treated to prevent weakening and disintegrating from UV exposure, so your equipment will remain protected outdoors for up to a year. Shrink the wrap with a heat gun to create a formfitting barrier.
    Eight times thicker than standard heat-shrink wrap, you can drag and shrink this wrap over corners of equipment without it tearing. It's large enough to cover forklifts, industrial compressors, or even a boat, but it's easy enough to trim down using a utility knife. This wrap comes folded on a roll for efficient storage.
    Note: One mil equals 0.001".
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    ft.
    Thk.,
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    Lg.,
    ft.
    Roll
    Wd.
    Dia.
    Core
    ID
    Clarity
    Color
    Shrink
    Temp., ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Each
    LDPE
    2696255"11"3"OpaqueWhite275NFPA 701
    5415N110000000
    3297051"11"3"OpaqueWhite275NFPA 701
    5415N12000000
     
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