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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.
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    Plain Backing
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"3100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K501000000
    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
     

    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.
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    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
     

    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.
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    Ultra-Chemical-Resistant PTFE
     
    8" Wide × 12" Long
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"WhiteASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241Sheet1192N533000000
     

    Filter Paper Discs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Filter Paper. Filter Paper Discs, Discs.

    Discs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Filter Paper. Filter Paper Discs, Pleated Discs.

    Pleated Discs

    Often used in laboratory testing, these discs are designed to capture tiny particles from fluids.
    Pleated—Pleated discs have a large surface area, which retains more particles than flat discs.
    Cellulose—Cellulose discs are good for general purpose filtering, where exceptional strength or chemical resistance is not needed.
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    Cellulose
    4 15/16"20.006"265White1006205T28000000
     
    Pleated Discs
     
    Cellulose
    4 15/16"20.006"265White1006205T42000000
     

    Adhesive-Back Shim Stock

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shim Stock. Adhesive-Back Shim Stock.
    Stick with confidence—a durable adhesive keeps this shim stock from sliding out of place. Cut the shim stock 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.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor areas because it resists rust. However, it will corrode or pit when exposed to salt water and chemicals.
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—Superior to 18-8 stainless steel, it won't degrade when exposed to harsh weather, salt water, and most chemicals.
    Aluminum—An alternative to stainless steel for rust resistance but less hard so it may not retain its shape. One-third the weight of steel, it's often used in robotics and automation.
    Brass—Picked for its warm, polished look. Similar to 18-8 stainless steel, it resists rusting in wet and outdoor areas.
    Temper Rating—Choose half hard to create shims that you’ll need to bend or shape. Opt for full hard to make stronger shims that will maintain their shape under loads.
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    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    8" Wide × 12" Long
    0.006"-0.0002" to 0.0002"0.004"0.002"Acrylic Plastic
    		Full HardASTM A666SheetMaterial Certificate
    		Digital
    		2951N213000000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
     
    8" Wide × 12" Long
    0.006"-0.0002" to 0.0002"0.004"0.002"Acrylic Plastic
    		—ASTM A666SheetMaterial Certificate
    		Digital
    		2951N34100000
     
    Aluminum
     
    6" Wide × 12" Long
    0.006"-0.0004" to 0.0004"0.004"0.002"Acrylic Plastic
    		—ASTM B479SheetMaterial Certificate
    		Digital
    		2951N24100000
     
    Brass
     
    8" Wide × 12" Long
    0.006"-0.0004" to 0.0004"0.004"0.002"Acrylic Plastic
    		1/2 HardASTM B36SheetMaterial Certificate
    		Digital
    		2951N22800000
     
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