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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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    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"20100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8593K610000000
     

    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
     
    6" Wide × 50" Long
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"WhiteASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241Roll1192N519000000
     
    8" Wide × 12" Long
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"WhiteASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241Sheet1192N53500000
     

    Peel-Away Multilayer Shim Stock

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Shim Stock. Sold Individually, Peel Away, Multilayer.
    Fine-tune thickness without worrying about stacking multiple shims. Cut the shim stock into custom shapes that suit your needs. It's made of layers of material bonded with adhesive—peel off the layers with a utility knife until you reach your desired thickness. To make peeling easier, warm the created shims to soften the adhesive. With thickness tolerances as fine as a strand of hair, the shims will precisely align, space, and level components on dies, presses, and machinery.
    Polyimide—Originally designed for military aircraft, it’s used in everything from aerospace to electronics where weight, electrical insulation, and precision are vital.
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    Polyimide
     
    12" Wide × 12" Long
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.001"20.002"ASTM D5213, SAE AMS-DTL-22499SheetMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		3126N110000000
     

    Filter Paper

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Filter Paper. Filter Paper.
    Cut or fold this paper to the size and shape you need for liquid filtration applications. It’s often used to make pleated filter cartridges. Paper is 100% synthetic and has no binders or adhesives.
    Polypropylene—Polypropylene paper resists solvents and acids.
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    Polypropylene
    400.008"320White9337T3700000000000
    1000.008"210White9337T320000000000
     

    Filter Paper Discs

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

    Discs

    Often used in laboratory testing, these discs are designed to capture tiny particles from fluids.
    Cellulose—Cellulose discs are good for general purpose filtering, where exceptional strength or chemical resistance is not needed.
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    Cellulose
    2 3/16"250.008"265White1006205T52000000
     

    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
    0.008"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0.006"0.002"Acrylic Plastic
    		Full HardASTM A666SheetMaterial Certificate
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    		2951N215000000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
     
    8" Wide × 12" Long
    0.008"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0.006"0.002"Acrylic Plastic
    		—ASTM A666SheetMaterial Certificate
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    		2951N34300000
     
    Aluminum
     
    6" Wide × 12" Long
    0.008"-0.0006" to 0.0006"0.006"0.002"Acrylic Plastic
    		—ASTM B209SheetMaterial Certificate
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    		2951N24300000
     
    Brass
     
    8" Wide × 12" Long
    0.008"-0.0006" to 0.0006"0.006"0.002"Acrylic Plastic
    		1/2 HardASTM B36SheetMaterial Certificate
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    		2951N2300000
     

    Clear Chemical-Resistant PVC Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Clear Chemical-Resistant PVC Film.
    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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    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"36"Calendered151402,680 to 3,400Clear258562K13100000
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"36"Calendered151402,680 to 3,400Clear758562K1410000
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"48"Calendered151402,680 to 3,400Clear258562K1710000
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"48"Calendered151402,680 to 3,400Clear758562K1810000
     
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