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

    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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    Plain Backing
    0.016"-0.0008" to 0.0008"54"Cast151402,680 to 3,400Clear
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    		87875K7200000
     

    Multipurpose Polypropylene Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Multipurpose Polypropylene Film.
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    0.016"-0.0012" to 0.0012"20"2ExtrudedNot Rated2004,000Off-WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		5895N11100000
     

    Ultra-Moisture-Resistant HDPE Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Moisture-Resistant HDPE Film.
    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.
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    0.016"-0.0016" to 0.0016"20"2Extruded-70 to 1204,0001.1 to 1.94FDA Standard
    		8080N11100000
     
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    7Adhesive BackBlue84645A58000000

    Peel-Away Multilayer Shim Stock

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Shim Stock. Peel Away, Sold Individually, 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
    0.016"-0.001" to 0.0015"80.002"Material Certificate
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    		ASTM D5213, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet3126N130000000
     

    High-Strength Lightweight Carbon Fiber Sheets and Bars

    Known for its use in the aerospace industry, where a balance of weight and strength is critical, carbon fiber is now often machined into panels for structural framing, machinery components, and robotics. Use it in place of aluminum to reduce your application's weight without sacrificing much rigidity. Because these sheets and bars are lightweight, they reduce wear and stress on motorized parts, increasing the life of machinery.
    Plain Bars
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Carbon Fiber. High-Strength Lightweight Carbon Fiber Sheets and Bars.
    Plain bars have fibers that are aligned in a single direction, making them strong in the direction of the fibers. They hold up to bending across the fibers but will splinter and separate like string cheese when bent along the length of the fiber.
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    0.016"-0.005" to 0.005"0.118"39"Black-100 to 180120,000 to 175,00033 msi to 36 msi (Standard)Not RatedNot RatedNo2153T211000000

    Chemical-Resistant Ultra-Low-Friction PTFE Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Chemical-Resistant Ultra-Low-Friction PTFE Film.
    PTFE has a naturally slippery surface that allows objects to easily slide across it. It resists most solvents and stands up to extreme temperatures. It’s also an excellent electrical insulator.
    Rough Texture—The rough texture masks scratches, scuffs, and fingerprints.
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    Plain Backing
    0.016"-0.0008" to 0.0056"6"Extruded-3505004,5003.5Semi-Clear WhiteUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		6"1761T73000000
    0.016"-0.0008" to 0.0056"12"Extruded-3505004,5003.5Semi-Clear WhiteUL 94 V-0
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    		1 ft.1761T2300000
    0.016"-0.0008" to 0.0056"36"Extruded-3505004,5003.5Semi-Clear WhiteUL 94 V-0
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    		3 ft.1761T43000000
     

    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.
    Polyester Plastic—Polyester paper does not ravel or fray.
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    12" ×
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    Polyester Plastic
    500.016"300White9337T35
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