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Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Film
- Color: Off-White
- Temperature Range: See Table
- Tensile Strength: 5,500-6,000 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Durometer 65D (Medium)
- For Use Outdoors: See Table
- Specifications Met: See Table
Widely used as a protective barrier against abrasion and wear, this UHMW film has a slippery surface that prevents sticking. This film is skived, so the edges may curl.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Moisture-Resistant Polyethylene (HDPE) Film
- Color: See Table
- Temperature Range: See Table
- Tensile Strength: See Table
- Impact Strength: 1.1-1.94 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: See Table
- For Use Outdoors: 0.005" Thick.: No; All other sizes: Yes
- Specifications Met:
0.005" Thick.: ASTM E84 10/40 for Flame and Smoke, Canvas Products Association International Specification 84, Sections 6 and 7
0.016", 0.023", and 0.055" Thick.: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
All other sizes: Not Rated
The high-density construction translates into a durable film that’s more chemical and water resistant than LDPE film. This woven film is also tear and puncture resistant, so it’s often used for tarps and machine covers.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Wd., ft. | Lg., ft. | Hardness | Temperature Range, °F | Tensile Strength | Each | |
Semi-Clear White | ||||||||
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0.004" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 8 | 25 | Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium) | -10° to 120° | 3,920-4,200 psi (Poor) | 0000000 | 000000 |
0.004" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 8 | 100 | Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium) | -10° to 120° | 3,920-4,200 psi (Poor) | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.004" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 16 | 25 | Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium) | -10° to 120° | 3,920-4,200 psi (Poor) | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.004" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 16 | 100 | Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium) | -10° to 120° | 3,920-4,200 psi (Poor) | 0000000 | 000000 |
0.004" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 24 | 25 | Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium) | -10° to 120° | 3,920-4,200 psi (Poor) | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.004" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 24 | 100 | Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium) | -10° to 120° | 3,920-4,200 psi (Poor) | 0000000 | 000000 |
0.004" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 40 | 25 | Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium) | -10° to 120° | 3,920-4,200 psi (Poor) | 0000000 | 000000 |
0.004" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 40 | 100 | Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium) | -10° to 120° | 3,920-4,200 psi (Poor) | 0000000 | 000000 |
Opaque Black/Gray | ||||||||
0.004" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 8 | 25 | Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium) | -10° to 120° | 3,920-4,200 psi (Poor) | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.004" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 8 | 100 | Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium) | -10° to 120° | 3,920-4,200 psi (Poor) | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.004" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 16 | 25 | Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium) | -10° to 120° | 3,920-4,200 psi (Poor) | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.004" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 16 | 100 | Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium) | -10° to 120° | 3,920-4,200 psi (Poor) | 0000000 | 000000 |
0.004" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 24 | 25 | Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium) | -10° to 120° | 3,920-4,200 psi (Poor) | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.004" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 24 | 100 | Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium) | -10° to 120° | 3,920-4,200 psi (Poor) | 0000000 | 000000 |
0.004" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 40 | 25 | Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium) | -10° to 120° | 3,920-4,200 psi (Poor) | 0000000 | 000000 |
0.004" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 40 | 100 | Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium) | -10° to 120° | 3,920-4,200 psi (Poor) | 0000000 | 000000 |
Flexible Polyethylene (LDPE) Film
- Color: Semi-Clear White or Opaque Black
- Temperature Range: -60° to 150° F
- Tensile Strength: 1,400-3,190 psi (Poor)
- Impact Strength: No Break (Excellent)
- Hardness: Durometer 41D-46D (Medium Soft)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Specifications Met: ASTM D4397
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.
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Semi-Clear White | Opaque Black | ||||
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Wd., ft. | Lg., ft. | Each | Each | ||
0.004" Thick. (-0.0004" to 0.0004") | |||||
3 | 50 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
3 | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
4 | 50 | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
4 | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
6 | 50 | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
6 | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
8 | 50 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
8 | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
10 | 25 | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
10 | 50 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
10 | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
12 | 50 | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
12 | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
16 | 50 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
16 | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
20 | 25 | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
20 | 50 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
20 | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
24 | 100 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
32 | 100 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
40 | 100 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Clear Chemical-Resistant PVC Film
- Color: Clear
- Temperature Range: 15° to 140° F
- Tensile Strength: 2,680-3,400 psi (Poor)
- Impact Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Rockwell R57 (Medium)
- For Use Outdoors: No
Use this PVC film to line tanks and in chemical-processing applications where visibility is essential. PVC resists acids and alkalies.
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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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Clear Static-Dissipative Moisture-Resistant Polyester Film
- Color: Clear
- Max. Temperature: 150° F
- Tensile Strength: 25,000 psi (Excellent)
- Impact Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Not rated
- For Use Outdoors: No
A static-dissipative coating on this polyester film prevents electrostatic discharge from damaging sensitive electronic equipment. 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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Color | Material | Max. Temperature, °F | Each | |
Roll | ||||||
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20" Wd. × 50" Lg. | ||||||
0.004" | -0.0002" to 0.0002" | Beige | Polyester Plastic | 200° | 0000000 | 000000 |
Sheet | ||||||
5" Wd. × 20" Lg. | ||||||
0.004" | -0.0002" to 0.0002" | Beige | Polyester Plastic | 200° | 0000000 | 0000 |
10" Wd. × 20" Lg. | ||||||
0.004" | -0.0002" to 0.0002" | Beige | Polyester Plastic | 200° | 0000000 | 0000 |
12" Wd. × 24" Lg. | ||||||
0.004" | -0.0002" to 0.0002" | Beige | Polyester Plastic | 200° | 00000000 | 00000 |
20" Wd. × 20" Lg. | ||||||
0.004" | -0.0002" to 0.0002" | Beige | Polyester Plastic | 200° | 0000000 | 00000 |
20" Wd. × 50" Lg. | ||||||
0.004" | -0.0002" to 0.0002" | Beige | 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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Color | Min. Hardness | Temperature Range, °F | Specifications Met | Each | |
6" Wd. × 50" Lg. | |||||||
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0.004" | -0.0004" to 0.0004" | White | Durometer 50D | -110° to 550° | ASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Color | Min. Hardness | Temperature Range, °F | Specifications Met | Each | |
8" Wd. × 12" Lg. | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0.004" | -0.0004" to 0.0004" | White | Durometer 50D | -110° to 550° | ASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Waterproof Tarps
Keep covered items dry with these UV-resistant tarps.
Grommet | ||||||||||||
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Wd. | Lg. | Thick., mil | ID | Spacing | Material | Water Resistance | Breathable | UV Resistant | Min. Temperature for Flexibility | Color | Each | |
Sheet | ||||||||||||
Polyethylene Fabric | ||||||||||||
6' | 8' | 4 | 3/8" | 2' | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | Not Rated | Clear | 0000000 | 000000 |
9' | 12' | 4 | 3/8" | 2' | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | Not Rated | Clear | 0000000 | 00000 |
10' | 12' | 4 | 3/8" | 2' | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | Not Rated | Clear | 0000000 | 00000 |
12' | 16' | 4 | 3/8" | 2' | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | Not Rated | Clear | 0000000 | 00000 |
16' | 16' | 4 | 3/8" | 2' | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | Not Rated | Clear | 0000000 | 00000 |
16' | 24' | 4 | 3/8" | 2' | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | Not Rated | Clear | 0000000 | 000000 |
24' | 24' | 4 | 3/8" | 2' | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | Not Rated | Clear | 0000000 | 000000 |
28' | 32' | 4 | 3/8" | 2' | Brass | Waterproof | No | Yes | Not Rated | Clear | 0000000 | 000000 |