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Wear-Resistant Nylon Film
- Color: Semi-Clear Off-White
- Max. Temperature: 450° F
- Tensile Strength: 11,200-12,300 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: 0.6-1.4 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell R108-R121 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met: UL 94 V-2
Use this nylon 6/6 film as a protective barrier against wear. It has a slippery surface that reduces friction.
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High-Temperature Moisture-Resistant 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.
Film with a smooth texture releases cleanly from rubber and most synthetic resins. This film is skived, so the edges may curl.
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- Color: Semi-Clear White
- Max. Temperature: 400° F
- Tensile Strength: 25,000 psi (Excellent)
- Impact Strength: 0.24 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell M94-M101 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
20" × 50 ft. | |||
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| Thick. | Tolerance Rating | Each | |
| 0.001" | Standard | 0000000 | 000000 |
Chemical-Resistant Slippery 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.
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- Color: White
- Temperature Range: -350° to 500° F
- Tensile Strength: 2,170-2,800 psi (Poor)
- Impact Strength: 3.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Good)
- Hardness: Durometer 52D-55D (Medium Soft)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Specifications Met:
0.001" Thick.: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550
0.002" Thick. and larger: ASTM D3308, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, UL 94-V0
Electrical-Grade Kapton® Polyimide Film
This Kapton® polyimide film maintains outstanding strength and electrical insulating properties across a broad temperature range.
Amber plain-back film is also known as Type HN.
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- Temperature Range: -450° to 750° F
- Tensile Strength: 33,500 psi (Excellent)
- Impact Strength: 0.58 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Not Rated
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Specifications Met:
.001", .002", and .005" Thick.: ASTM D5213, UL 94 V-0
.003" Thick.: ASTM D5213
- Temperature Range: -40° to 500° F
- Tensile Strength: 33,500 psi (Excellent)
- Impact Strength: 0.58 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Not Rated
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM D5213, UL 94 V-0
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| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Adhesive Type | Each | |
| 0.001" | -0.0001" to 0.0001" | Silicone | 0000000 | 000000 |
Electrically Conductive Kapton® Polyimide Film
- Color: Semi-Clear Black
- Temperature Range: -450° to 460° F
- Tensile Strength: 33,500 psi (Excellent)
- Impact Strength: 0.58 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Not Rated
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met: UL 94 V-0
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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| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Surface Resistivity | Each | |
| 0.001" | -0.0001" to 0.0001" | 5 x 106 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 000000 |
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.
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- Color: Amber
- Temperature Range: -450° to 750° F
- Tensile Strength: 20,000 psi (Excellent)
- Impact Strength: 0.58 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Not Rated
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met: UL 94 V-0
- Color: Amber
- Temperature Range: -40° to 300° F
- Tensile Strength: 20,000 psi (Excellent)
- Impact Strength: 0.58 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Not Rated
- For Use Outdoors: No
Electrical-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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- Color: Semi-Clear Amber
- Temperature Range: -20° to 335° F
- Tensile Strength: 14,200 psi (Excellent)
- Impact Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Rockwell M109 (Extra Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Specifications Met: UL 94 VTM-0
- Color: Semi-Clear Amber
- Temperature Range: -20° to 335° F
- Tensile Strength: 14,200 psi (Excellent)
- Impact Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Rockwell M109 (Extra Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
Clear Slippery High-Temperature 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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- Color: Clear
- Temperature Range: -320° to 400° F
- Tensile Strength: 3,000-3,500 psi (Poor)
- Impact Strength: No Break (Excellent)
- Hardness: Rockwell R25 (Medium Soft)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Specifications Met: UL 94 V-0
Clear Durable High-Temperature PFA Film
- Color: Clear
- Temperature Range: -320° to 500° F
- Tensile Strength: Not Rated
- Impact Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Durometer 60D (Medium)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
PFA film retains its performance properties through a wide range of temperatures. It is often used to insulate cables.
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Clear High-Strength High-Temperature ETFE Film
- Color: Clear
- Temperature Range: -100° to 390° F
- Tensile Strength: 6,000 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: No break (Excellent)
- Hardness: Durometer 67D (Medium)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
Stronger and more chemical resistant than FEP and PFA film, ETFE film resists cracking over time.
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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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Color-Coded Shim Stock
This shim stock is color-coded by thickness for easy identification. Cut it into custom shapes to fit your application. Shim stock is corrosion resistant. Sheets come flat packed.
Plastic shim stock works well in light duty applications. It's easier to cut than aluminum stock.
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| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Color | Material | Max. Temperature, °F | Each | |
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| 0.001" | -0.0002" to 0.0002" | Amber | Polyester Plastic | 200° | 0000000 | 000000 |
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| 0.001" | -0.0002" to 0.0002" | Amber | Polyester Plastic | 200° | 0000000 | 0000 |
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| 0.001" | -0.0002" to 0.0002" | Amber | Polyester Plastic | 200° | 0000000 | 0000 |
12" Wd. × 24" Lg. | ||||||
| 0.001" | -0.0002" to 0.0002" | Amber | Polyester Plastic | 200° | 00000000 | 00000 |
20" Wd. × 20" Lg. | ||||||
| 0.001" | -0.0002" to 0.0002" | Amber | Polyester Plastic | 200° | 0000000 | 00000 |
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| 0.001" | -0.0002" to 0.0002" | Amber | Polyester Plastic | 200° | 00000000 | 00000 |
Shim Stock
Cut it into custom shapes to fit your application. Sheets come flat packed.
For accurate leveling, choose materials such as steel or stainless steel, which are hard enough to resist scratching and deforming. Softer shims, like copper or aluminum, can be used as wear plates between components that rub together, preventing damage to equipment. Metal shims include a material certificate with traceable lot number. Most shims include a test report.
PTFE plastic shim stock is slippery, so it can be used to reduce friction between parts. It also has excellent chemical resistance.
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| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Color | Min. Hardness | Temperature Range, °F | Specifications Met | Each | |
8" Wd. × 12" Lg. | |||||||
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| 0.001" | -0.0001" to 0.0001" | White | Rockwell R58 | -110° to 500° | ASTM D3308, MIL-T-22241 | 0000000 | 00000 |