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

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    Plastic Balls

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Plastic Balls.
    Delrin® Acetal—Able to hold tight tolerances, these balls resist expanding when exposed to heat and moisture. They have a naturally slippery, wear-resistant surface. Use them for bearings and low-load rolling applications. Delrin® acetal resin is also known as acetal homopolymer.
    Polypropylene—Resistant to swelling when exposed to water, these balls are often used in laboratory applications.
    HDPE—Often used in check valves, relief valves, and float valves, these balls won’t swell when exposed to water. HDPE offers good chemical resistance.
    Nylon—Use these nylon 6/6 balls as bearings and in sealing applications. They have a slippery surface that reduces wear caused by friction.
    Acrylic Plastic—A lightweight alternative to glass balls, acrylic balls maintain clarity over time. They are scratch and UV resistant, so they stand up to outdoor use better than polycarbonate.
    Polycarbonate—Offering excellent impact resistance across a wide temperature range, these polycarbonate balls are only half the weight of glass. This material is comparable to Lexan, Hyzod, Tuffak, and Makrolon.
    PTFE—Offering a nonstick, slippery surface, these PTFE balls are often used as bearings and in ball valves. They offer superior chemical resistance and perform well in extreme temperatures. These balls are also excellent electrical insulators.
    Torlon PAI—Dimensionally stable and slippery, these balls are often used in high-friction applications, such as nonlubricated rollers and ball bearings.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Color
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Multipurpose
     
    Delrin® Acetal
    1/16"-0.001" to 0.001"-2018010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5White—FDA Standard
    		1009614K500000
    3/32"-0.001" to 0.001"-2018010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5White—FDA Standard
    		1009614K510000
    1/8"-0.001" to 0.001"-2018010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5White—FDA Standard
    		1009614K520000
    9/64"-0.001" to 0.001"-2018010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5White—FDA Standard
    		1009614K610000
    5/32"-0.001" to 0.001"-2018010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5White—FDA Standard
    		1009614K530000
    3/16"-0.001" to 0.001"-2018010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5White—FDA Standard
    		1009614K540000
    7/32"-0.001" to 0.001"-2018010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5White—FDA Standard
    		1009614K220000
    1/4"-0.001" to 0.001"-2018010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5White—FDA Standard
    		1009614K240000
    9/32"-0.001" to 0.001"-2018010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5White—FDA Standard
    		259614K920000
    5/16"-0.001" to 0.001"-2018010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5White—FDA Standard
    		1009614K570000
    3/8"-0.001" to 0.001"-2018010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5White—FDA Standard
    		1009614K5800000
    7/16"-0.001" to 0.001"-2018010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5White—FDA Standard
    		509614K9300000
    1/2"-0.001" to 0.001"-2018010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5White—FDA Standard
    		509614K5900000
    9/16"-0.001" to 0.001"-2018010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5White—FDA Standard
    		259614K940000
    5/8"-0.001" to 0.001"-2018010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5White—FDA Standard
    		259614K600000
    3/4"-0.001" to 0.001"-2018010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5White—FDA Standard
    		109614K250000
    13/16"-0.001" to 0.001"-2018010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5White—FDA Standard
    		19614K620000
    7/8"-0.001" to 0.001"-2018010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5White—FDA Standard
    		109614K9500000
    15/16"-0.001" to 0.001"-2018010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5White—FDA Standard
    		19614K630000
    1"-0.001" to 0.001"-2018010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5White—FDA Standard
    		109614K2700000
    1 1/8"-0.002" to 0.002"-2018010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5White—FDA Standard
    		19614K640000
    1 1/4"-0.002" to 0.002"-2018010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5White—FDA Standard
    		19614K650000
    1 1/2"-0.002" to 0.002"-2018010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5White—FDA Standard
    		19614K390000
    2"-0.002" to 0.002"-2018010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5White—FDA Standard
    		19614K6600000
    2 mm-0.0254 mm to 0.0254 mm-2018010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5White—FDA Standard
    		1009614K710000
    3.5 mm-0.0254 mm to 0.0254 mm-2018010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5White—FDA Standard
    		1009614K670000
    4 mm-0.0254 mm to 0.0254 mm-2018010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5White—FDA Standard
    		1009614K730000
    5 mm-0.0254 mm to 0.0254 mm-2018010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5White—FDA Standard
    		1009614K740000
    8 mm-0.0254 mm to 0.0254 mm-2018010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5White—FDA Standard
    		509614K680000
     
    Polypropylene
    1/8"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated1802,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear White——5001974K20000
    5/32"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated1802,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear White——5001974K40000
    3/16"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated1802,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear White——5001974K50000
    7/32"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated1802,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear White——2501974K80000
    1/4"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated1802,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear White——2501974K130000
    9/32"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated1802,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear White——1001974K70000
    5/16"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated1802,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear White——2501974K1600000
    3/8"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated1802,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear White——1001974K170000
    0.4"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated1802,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear White——151974K310000
    1/2"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated1802,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear White——1001974K1900000
    5/8"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated1802,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear White——501974K210000
    3/4"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated1802,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear White——251974K220000
    7/8"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated1802,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear White——11974K230000
    1"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated1802,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear White——101974K240000
    1.497"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated1802,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear White——31974K330000
     
    HDPE
    1/8"-0.002" to 0.002"Not RatedNot Rated3,920 to 4,2001.1 to 1.94Semi-Clear White——2509587K110000
    1/4"-0.002" to 0.002"Not RatedNot Rated3,920 to 4,2001.1 to 1.94Semi-Clear White——2509587K1300000
    3/8"-0.002" to 0.002"Not RatedNot Rated3,920 to 4,2001.1 to 1.94Semi-Clear White——1009587K1700000
    7/16"-0.002" to 0.002"Not RatedNot Rated3,920 to 4,2001.1 to 1.94Semi-Clear White——1009587K2100000
    1/2"-0.002" to 0.002"Not RatedNot Rated3,920 to 4,2001.1 to 1.94Semi-Clear White——509587K2300000
    9/16"-0.002" to 0.002"Not RatedNot Rated3,920 to 4,2001.1 to 1.94Semi-Clear White——259587K250000
     
    Clear
     
    Acrylic Plastic
    1/16"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated1809,195 to 11,0300.04ClearUL 94 HB
    		—5001383K4100000
    1/8"-0.005" to 0.005"Not Rated1809,195 to 11,0300.04ClearUL 94 HB
    		—2501383K4200000
    3/16"-0.005" to 0.005"Not Rated1809,195 to 11,0300.04ClearUL 94 HB
    		—1001383K4400000
    1/4"-0.005" to 0.005"Not Rated1809,195 to 11,0300.04ClearUL 94 HB
    		—1001383K5200000
    3/8"-0.005" to 0.005"Not Rated1809,195 to 11,0300.04ClearUL 94 HB
    		—501383K5400000
    1/2"-0.005" to 0.005"Not Rated1809,195 to 11,0300.04ClearUL 94 HB
    		—251383K5500000
    5/8"-0.005" to 0.005"Not Rated1809,195 to 11,0300.04ClearUL 94 HB
    		—251383K5600000
    3/4"-0.005" to 0.005"Not Rated1809,195 to 11,0300.04ClearUL 94 HB
    		—101383K5700000
    1"-0.005" to 0.005"Not Rated1809,195 to 11,0300.04ClearUL 94 HB
    		—51383K5800000
    2"-0.01" to 0.01"Not Rated1458,1000.04ClearUL 94 HB
    		—11383K6900000
     
    Polycarbonate
    1/4"-0.001" to 0.001"02408,900 to 9,50012 to 18Clear——259363K3100000
    1/2"-0.001" to 0.001"02408,900 to 9,50012 to 18Clear——29363K3500000
    3/4"-0.001" to 0.001"02408,900 to 9,50012 to 18Clear——19363K3700000
     
    Wear Resistant
     
    Nylon
    1/16"-0.002" to 0.002"Not RatedNot Rated11,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-White——1009613K110000
    3/32"-0.002" to 0.002"Not RatedNot Rated11,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-White——1009613K120000
    1/8"-0.001" to 0.001"Not RatedNot Rated11,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-White——1009613K130000
    5/32"-0.001" to 0.001"Not RatedNot Rated11,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-White——1009613K140000
    3/16"-0.001" to 0.001"Not RatedNot Rated11,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-White——1009613K150000
    7/32"-0.001" to 0.001"Not RatedNot Rated11,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-White——1009613K480000
    1/4"-0.001" to 0.001"Not RatedNot Rated11,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-White——1009613K170000
    9/32"-0.001" to 0.001"Not RatedNot Rated11,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-White——1009613K4100000
    5/16"-0.001" to 0.001"Not RatedNot Rated11,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-White——1009613K1900000
    3/8"-0.001" to 0.001"Not RatedNot Rated11,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-White——1009613K2100000
    7/16"-0.002" to 0.002"Not RatedNot Rated11,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-White——1009613K4200000
    1/2"-0.001" to 0.001"Not RatedNot Rated11,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-White——509613K2400000
    9/16"-0.001" to 0.001"Not RatedNot Rated11,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-White——509613K4300000
    5/8"-0.002" to 0.002"Not RatedNot Rated11,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-White——109613K260000
    3/4"-0.001" to 0.001"Not RatedNot Rated11,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-White——109613K280000
    7/8"-0.001" to 0.001"Not RatedNot Rated11,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-White——109613K4400000
    1"-0.001" to 0.001"Not RatedNot Rated11,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-White——59613K370000
    1 1/2"-0.002" to 0.002"Not RatedNot Rated11,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-White——19613K450000
    1 3/4"-0.002" to 0.002"Not RatedNot Rated11,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-White——19613K4600000
    2"-0.002" to 0.002"Not RatedNot Rated11,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-White——19613K4700000
    2 mm-0.002" to 0.002"Not RatedNot Rated11,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-White——1009613K490000
    5 mm-0.001" to 0.001"Not RatedNot Rated11,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-White——1009613K5100000
    6 mm-0.001" to 0.001"Not RatedNot Rated11,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-White——259613K5200000
     
    Torlon PAI
    1/8"-0.001" to 0.001"Not Rated45015,0002.7GreenUL 94 V-0
    		—509593K1100000
    3/16"-0.001" to 0.001"Not Rated45015,0002.7GreenUL 94 V-0
    		—259593K1500000
    1/4"-0.001" to 0.001"Not Rated45015,0002.7GreenUL 94 V-0
    		—259593K1700000
    5/16"-0.001" to 0.001"Not Rated45015,0002.7GreenUL 94 V-0
    		—259593K1900000
    3/8"-0.001" to 0.001"Not Rated45015,0002.7GreenUL 94 V-0
    		—159593K2100000
    13/32"-0.001" to 0.001"Not Rated45015,0002.7GreenUL 94 V-0
    		—109593K2700000
    1/2"-0.001" to 0.001"Not Rated45015,0002.7GreenUL 94 V-0
    		—109593K2300000
    6 mm-0.0254 mm to 0.0254 mmNot Rated45015,0002.7GreenUL 94 V-0
    		—109593K260000
     
    Chemical Resistant
     
    PTFE
    1/16"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated5002,000 to 3,4803.5White——1009660K110000
    3/32"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated5002,000 to 3,4803.5White——1009660K120000
    1/8"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated5002,000 to 3,4803.5White——1009660K1300000
    5/32"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated5002,000 to 3,4803.5White——1009660K1400000
    3/16"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated5002,000 to 3,4803.5White——509660K1500000
    1/4"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated5002,000 to 3,4803.5White——509660K3700000
    5/16"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated5002,000 to 3,4803.5White——259660K1900000
    3/8"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated5002,000 to 3,4803.5White——209660K4100000
    1/2"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated5002,000 to 3,4803.5White——109660K240000
    5/8"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated5002,000 to 3,4803.5White——59660K260000
    3/4"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated5002,000 to 3,4803.5White——19660K280000
    1"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated5002,000 to 3,4803.5White——19660K330000
    1 1/8"-0.005" to 0.005"-4505003,000 to 5,0003.5White——19660K7100000
    1 1/4"-0.005" to 0.005"Not Rated5002,000 to 3,4803.5White——19660K5100000
    1 1/2"-0.005" to 0.005"Not Rated5002,000 to 3,4803.5White——19660K6100000
    1 3/4"-0.005" to 0.005"-4505003,000 to 5,0003.5White——19660K73000000
    2"-0.005" to 0.005"-4505003,000 to 5,0003.5White——19660K75000000
    2 1/4"-0.005" to 0.005"-4505003,000 to 5,0003.5White——19660K76000000
    2 1/2"-0.005" to 0.005"-4505003,000 to 5,0003.5White——19660K77000000
    3"-0.005" to 0.005"-4505003,000 to 5,0003.5White——19660K78000000
    4"-0.005" to 0.005"-4505003,000 to 5,0003.5White——19660K79000000
     

    Hollow Plastic Balls

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Hollow Plastic Balls.
    Hollow balls float. Use them in tanks to slow evaporation and reduce heat loss.
    Polypropylene—Resistant to swelling when exposed to water, these balls are often used in laboratory applications.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Min.
    Temp.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Color
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Multipurpose
     
    Polypropylene
    0.787"-0.010" to 0.010"Not Rated2202,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear WhiteFDA Standard
    		1503748K31000000
    1"-0.015" to 0.015"Not Rated2202,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear WhiteFDA Standard
    		259338K110000
    1.4"-0.015" to 0.015"Not Rated2202,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear WhiteFDA Standard
    		259338K130000
    1.496"-0.010" to 0.010"Not Rated2202,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear WhiteFDA Standard
    		503748K3300000
    1.969"-0.020" to 0.020"Not Rated2202,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear WhiteFDA Standard
    		403748K3400000
    3.15"-0.030" to 0.030"Not Rated2202,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear WhiteFDA Standard
    		103748K3600000
    3.937"-0.050" to 0.050"Not Rated2202,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear WhiteFDA Standard
    		13748K180000
     
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