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

    Conductive Kapton® Polyimide Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Conductive Kapton® Polyimide Film.
    This film conducts electricity to prevent the buildup of static charges. Made of Kapton® polyimide, it provides outstanding strength across a broad temperature range.
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    Semi-Clear Black
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"12"1Extruded-450 to 46033,5000.585× 10^6UL 94 V-0
    		2271K69000000
     

    Electrical-Grade Kapton® Polyimide Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Electrical-Grade Kapton® Polyimide Film.
    This Kapton® polyimide film maintains outstanding strength and electrical insulating properties across a broad temperature range.
    Amber—Amber plain-back film is also known as Type HN.
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    Semi-Clear Amber
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"12"1Extruded-450 to 75033,5000.58UL 94 V-0
    		2271K1000000
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"24"1Extruded-450 to 75033,5000.58UL 94 V-0
    		2271K1100000
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"24"2Extruded-450 to 75033,5000.58UL 94 V-0
    		2271K40100000
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"24"3Extruded-450 to 75033,5000.58UL 94 V-0
    		2271K40500000
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"24"5Extruded-450 to 75033,5000.58UL 94 V-0
    		2271K406000000
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"24"10Extruded-450 to 75033,5000.58UL 94 V-0
    		2271K408000000
     
    Semi-Clear Amber with Adhesive Backing
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"12"1Extruded-40 to 50033,5000.58UL 94 V-0
    		2271K7100000
     

    Thermally Conductive Kapton® Polyimide Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Thermally Conductive Kapton® Polyimide Film.
    Because this film dissipates heat, it is often used for printed circuit boards and power supplies. It’s made of Kapton® polyimide, which provides outstanding strength across a broad temperature range.
    Amber—Amber plain-back film is also known as Type HN.
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    Amber
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"12"1Extruded-450 to 75020,0000.58UL 94 V-0
    		2271K912000000
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"12"2Extruded-450 to 75020,0000.58UL 94 V-0
    		2271K91300000
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"24"2Extruded-450 to 75020,0000.58UL 94 V-0
    		2271K91400000
     
    Amber with Adhesive Backing
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"12"1Extruded-40 to 30020,0000.58—2271K91600000
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"12"2Extruded-40 to 30020,0000.58—2271K91700000
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"24"2Extruded-40 to 30020,0000.58—2271K91800000
     

    Shim Stock

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shim Stock. Sold Individually.
    Cut into custom shapes to create shims that suit your needs. With thickness tolerances as fine as a strand of hair, the shims will precisely align, space, and level components on dies, presses, and machinery.
    You can stack multiple shims to achieve your exact thickness, but stacking more than four may cause them to shift. Remember, fewer shims are better, so a couple of thicker shims are more stable than a bunch of thin shims.
    Ultra-Chemical-Resistant PTFE—The most chemical-resistant shim stock we offer, it stands up to the widest range of harsh acids, bases, solvents, and corrosive cleaners, even at temperatures up to 500° F. It also won't mar delicate surfaces.
    Plastic—Softer than metal, it won't mar delicate surfaces and it will never rust.
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    Ultra-Chemical-Resistant PTFE
     
    6" Wide × 50" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"WhiteASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241Roll1192N50100000
     
    6" Wide × 100" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"WhiteASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241Roll1192N52400000
     
    8" Wide × 12" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"WhiteASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241Sheet1192N110000
     
    12" Wide × 24" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"WhiteASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241Roll1192N230000
     
    20" Wide × 50" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"WhiteASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241Roll1192N3500000
     
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    5" Wide × 20" Long
    0.001"-0.0002" to 0.0002"Amber—Sheet9513K120000
     
    10" Wide × 20" Long
    0.001"-0.0002" to 0.0002"Amber—Sheet9513K270000
     
    12" Wide × 24" Long
    0.001"-0.0002" to 0.0002"Amber—Sheet9513K11200000
     
    20" Wide × 20" Long
    0.001"-0.0002" to 0.0002"Amber—Sheet9513K4600000
     
    20" Wide × 50" Long
    0.001"-0.0002" to 0.0002"Amber—Sheet9513K14300000
    0.001"-0.0002" to 0.0002"Amber—Roll9513K6200000
     

    Chemical-Resistant Ultra-Low-Friction Film Made from Teflon® PTFE

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Chemical-Resistant Ultra-Low-Friction Film Made from Teflon® PTFE .
    This film is made with virgin Teflon® PTFE resins. It can handle extreme temperatures and resists most solvents. It’s also an excellent electrical insulator. PTFE has a naturally slippery surface that allows objects to easily slide across it. This film is skived, so the edges may curl.
    Skived—Skived products are more likely to curl than extruded and molded products.
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    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"6"Skived-350 to 5002,170 to 2,8003.5WhiteFDA Standard
    		3, 6, 10, 208569K1300000
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"12"Skived-350 to 5002,170 to 2,8003.5WhiteFDA Standard
    		3, 6, 10, 208569K150000
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"24"Skived-350 to 5002,170 to 2,8003.5WhiteFDA Standard
    		3, 6, 10, 208569K170000
     

    Clear Extra-High-Strength Extra-High-Temperature ETFE Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Clear Extra-High-Strength Extra-High-Temperature ETFE Film.
    Stronger and more chemical resistant than FEP and PFA film, ETFE film resists cracking over time.
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    Plain Backing
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"12"1Extruded-1003906,000No BreakClear2539N1100000
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"12"2Extruded-1003906,000No BreakClear2539N1200000
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"12"5Extruded-1003906,000No BreakClear2539N1300000
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"12"10Extruded-1003906,000No BreakClear2539N1400000
     

    Clear Ultra-High-Temperature PFA Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Clear Ultra-High-Temperature PFA Film.
    PFA film retains its performance properties through a wide range of temperatures. It is often used to insulate cables.
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    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"24"Extruded-320500Not RatedClear1, 2, 3, 5, 1084955K2200000
     

    Clear Moisture-Resistant Polyester Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Clear Moisture-Resistant Polyester Film.
    Widely used as packaging, this polyester film absorbs almost no moisture and resists swelling in wet environments. It is also known as PET and PETE.
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    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"40"10Extruded-5030028,0000.7Clear8567K12000000
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"40"25Extruded-5030028,0000.7Clear8567K1400000
     

    Wear-Resistant Nylon Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Wear-Resistant Nylon Film.
    Use this nylon 6/6 film as a protective barrier against wear. It has a slippery surface that reduces friction.
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    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"12"1Not Rated45011,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Semi-Clear Off-WhiteUL 94 V-2
    		8539K19100000
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"12"2Not Rated45011,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Semi-Clear Off-WhiteUL 94 V-2
    		8539K1930000
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"12"4Not Rated45011,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Semi-Clear Off-WhiteUL 94 V-2
    		8539K1950000
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"24"2Not Rated45011,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Semi-Clear Off-WhiteUL 94 V-2
    		8539K1970000
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"24"4Not Rated45011,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Semi-Clear Off-WhiteUL 94 V-2
    		8539K1990000
     

    Clear Ultra-Impact-Resistant FEP Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Clear Ultra-Impact-Resistant FEP Film.
    The slippery surface on this FEP film prevents sticking. Use it as a release film when making molded parts.
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    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"24"Extruded-3204003,000 to 3,500No BreakClearUL 94 V-0
    		1, 2, 3, 5, 1085905K6200000
     

    High-Temperature Polyester Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. High-Temperature Polyester Film.
    Often used as a separator when heating parts in an oven, this wear-resistant film can also protect surfaces when etching or sanding. Also called PET and PETE, polyester resists swelling when exposed to moisture. When used as a separator, film should be cut larger than the piece it is being released from.
    Skived—Skived products are more likely to curl than extruded and molded products.
    Smooth Texture—Film with a smooth texture releases cleanly from rubber and most synthetic resins.
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    0.001"20"50SkivedNot Rated40025,0000.24Semi-Clear White7594T11000000
     

    Ultra-Electrically-Insulating Ultem PEI Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Electrically-Insulating Ultem PEI Film.
    Use this film in 3D printing operations as a build surface. It’s also widely used in semiconductor applications because it has excellent electrical-insulating properties.
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    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"12"Extruded-20 to 33514,200Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    		7576K18000007576K15000000
     
    Adhesive Backing
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"12"Cast-20 to 33514,200Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    		7576K31000007576K4100000
     
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