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About Plastic

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

Clear Easy-Thermoform PETG Sheets

Often fabricated into containers, trays, and packaging, these PETG sheets can be formed into complex shapes without sacrificing durability. This material can be used in similar applications as Plexiglas® acrylic.

	Lg.	Fabrication	Max. Temp., ° F	Tensile Strength, psi	Impact Strength, ft·lbf/in	Color	Food Industry Std.		Each
0.03" Thick (-0.003" to 0.003" Tolerance)



	12"	12"	Extruded	140	7,700	1.7	Clear	FDA Standard	85815K221	00000


	12"	24"	Extruded	140	7,700	1.7	Clear	FDA Standard	85815K222	0000
	12"	36"	Extruded	140	7,700	1.7	Clear	FDA Standard	85815K223	0000
	12"	48"	Extruded	140	7,700	1.7	Clear	FDA Standard	85815K224	0000
	24"	24"	Extruded	140	7,700	1.7	Clear	FDA Standard	85815K225	0000
	24"	36"	Extruded	140	7,700	1.7	Clear	FDA Standard	85815K226	00000
	24"	48"	Extruded	140	7,700	1.7	Clear	FDA Standard	85815K227	00000
	48"	48"	Extruded	140	7,700	1.7	Clear	FDA Standard	85815K228	00000
	48"	96"	Extruded	140	7,700	1.7	Clear	FDA Standard	85815K229	00000

Conductive UHMW Polyethylene Film

This film contains carbon to quickly divert static electricity. Often used as a protective covering on sensitive electronic equipment, it has a self-lubricating, slippery surface that resists wear.

Skived—Skived products are more likely to curl than extruded and molded products.

	Thk. Tolerance	Wd.	Fabrication	Min. Temp., ° F	Max. Temp., ° F	Tensile Strength, psi	Impact Strength	Color	Choose a Length, ft.		Per Ft.
Plain Backing



	0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	18"	Skived	-20	180	3,000 to 5,800	No Break	Black	1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 15	8327K14	000000

Shim Stock

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.

Plastic—Softer than metal, it won't mar delicate surfaces and it will never rust.

	Thk. Tolerance	Color	Specs. Met	Form		Each
Ultra-Chemical-Resistant PTFE







			6" Wide × 50" Long

			0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	White	ASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241	Roll	1192N522	000000




					8" Wide × 12" Long

					0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	White	ASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241	Sheet	1192N18	00000




							12" Wide × 24" Long

							0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	White	ASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241	Roll	1192N3	00000




									20" Wide × 50" Long

									0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	White	ASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241	Roll	1192N42	000000


									Plastic







													5" Wide × 20" Long

													0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Coral	—	Sheet	9513K25	0000




															10" Wide × 20" Long

															0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Coral	—	Sheet	9513K41	00000




																	12" Wide × 24" Long

																	0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Coral	—	Sheet	9513K125	00000




																			20" Wide × 20" Long

0.03"																			-0.003" to 0.003"	Coral	—	Sheet	9513K59	00000




	20" Wide × 50" Long

	0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"																	Coral	—	Sheet	9513K156	00000


	0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"																	Coral	—	Roll	9513K75	00000

Multipurpose Polypropylene Film

Package food, textiles, and other products in wet environments. This film won’t absorb or swell from water. This film keeps its shape at room temperature. When heated, it softens evenly and won’t warp, making it a good choice for heat sealing and applications that involve shaping with pressure and heat.

	Thk. Tolerance	Wd.	Lg.	Fabrication	Min. Temp.	Max. Temp., ° F	Tensile Strength, psi	Color	Flammability Rating	Food Industry Std.		Each
Plain Backing



	0.03"	-0.0023" to 0.0023"	24"	47"	Extruded	Not Rated	200	4,000	Off-White	UL 94 HB	FDA Standard	5895N113	000000

Ultra-Machinable Delrin® Acetal Strips

These strips resist expanding when exposed to heat and moisture, so they can be easily machined to close tolerances. They also have a naturally slippery, wear-resistant surface. Use them to make precision gears, bushings, and bearings. Delrin® acetal resin, also known as acetal homopolymer, is stronger and stiffer than acetal copolymer.

Adhesive Backing—Strips with adhesive backing are made of Delrin® that is FDA compliant and meets UL 94 HB; however, their adhesive does not meet these specifications.

	Tensile Strength, psi	Impact Strength, ft·lbf/in	Flammability Rating	Food Industry Std.	Lg., ft.		Each
White with Adhesive Backing







	0.03" Thick (-0.003" to 0.003" Tolerance)

	4"	Extruded	-20 to 180	10,000 to 11,000	1 to 1.5	UL 94 HB	FDA Standard	3	2556T14	0000000

Highly 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.

	Thk. Tolerance	Wd.	Fabrication	Tensile Strength, psi	Impact Strength, ft·lbf/in	Choose a Length, ft.		Per Ft.
Black



	0.03"	-0.005" to 0.005"	47"	Extruded, Woven	3,920 to 4,200	1.1 to 1.94	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 20, 60	86255K71	00000

Zippers

Lg., ft.	Mount Type	Color		Each
7	Adhesive Back	Blue	84645A58	000000

Clear Ultra-Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Film

Protect instrument panels and other surfaces against impact with this polycarbonate film. Polycarbonate is comparable to Lexan, Hyzod, Tuffak, and Makrolon.

	Thk. Tolerance	Wd.	Lg., ft.	Fabrication	Tensile Strength, psi	Impact Strength, ft·lbf/in		Each
Smooth Texture



	0.03"	-0.0015" to 0.0015"	24"	2	Extruded	9,500 to 10,500	18	85585K17	000000


	0.03"	-0.0015" to 0.0015"	24"	4	Extruded	9,500 to 10,500	18	85585K27	00000

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.

Skived—Skived products are more likely to curl than extruded and molded products.

Rough Texture—The rough texture masks scratches, scuffs, and fingerprints.

FDA Standard—For adhesive-back film that is FDA compliant, the film meets the standard, but the adhesive does not.

	Fabrication	Min. Temp., ° F	Max. Temp., ° F	Tensile Strength, psi	Impact Strength, ft·lbf/in	Color	Flammability Rating	Food Industry Std.	Choose a Length		Per Ft.
Smooth Texture







	Adhesive Backing

	0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	12"	Skived	Not Rated	250	4,500	3.5	Semi-Clear White	—	FDA Standard	1 ft., 2 ft., 3 ft., 5 ft., 10 ft.	2208T81	0000000



															Each
	Rough Texture







					Plain Backing

					0.03"	-0.0015" to 0.0075"	6"	Extruded	-350	500	4,500	3.5	Semi-Clear White	UL 94 V-0	FDA Standard	6"	1761T75	00000


					0.03"	-0.0015" to 0.0075"	12"	Extruded	-350	500	4,500	3.5	Semi-Clear White	UL 94 V-0	FDA Standard	1 ft.	1761T25	00000
					0.03"	-0.0015" to 0.0075"	36"	Extruded	-350	500	4,500	3.5	Semi-Clear White	UL 94 V-0	FDA Standard	3 ft.	1761T45	000000

Flame-Retardant Polypropylene Film

In addition to meeting UL standards for flame retardance, this film is an excellent electrical insulator, so it’s widely used in semiconductor applications.

	Thk. Tolerance	Wd.	Lg., ft.	Fabrication	Min. Temp., ° F	Max. Temp., ° F	Tensile Strength, psi	Impact Strength, ft·lbf/in	Color	Flammability Rating		Each
Plain Backing



	0.03"	-0.004" to 0.004"	12"	1	Extruded	-40	200	2,500 to 4,400	0.74	Black	UL 94 V-0	1451T21	00000

Ultra-Electrically-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.

									1 ft. Long		2 ft. Long
	Thk.	Thk. Tolerance	Wd.	Fabrication	Temp., ° F	Tensile Strength, psi	Color	Flammability Rating		Each		Each
Plain Backing



		0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	12"	Extruded	-20 to 335	14,200	Semi-Clear Amber	UL 94 VTM-0	7576K25	000000	7576K17	000000


		Adhesive Backing



				0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	12"	Cast	-20 to 335	14,200	Semi-Clear Amber	UL 94 VTM-0	7576K37	00000	———	0

Wear- and Chemical-Resistant PEEK Film

In addition to offering excellent chemical resistance, this PEEK film is strong and wear resistant.

	Thk. Tolerance	Wd.	Lg.	Fabrication	Max. Temp., ° F	Tensile Strength, psi	Color	Food Industry Std.		Each
Plain Backing



	0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	6"	6"	Extruded	460	17,400	Semi-Clear Beige	FDA Standard	8504K113	000000


	0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	12"	1 ft.	Extruded	460	17,400	Semi-Clear Beige	FDA Standard	8504K116	000000

Electrically Insulating Hard Fiber

Widely known as fishpaper and vulcanized fiber, these thin sheets offer better electrical insulation than standard hard fiber sheets. They are constructed from lightweight cotton fabric that's been chemically treated to make it hard and dense.

										6" Wide × 12" Long		12" Wide × 12" Long		24" Wide × 39" Long		39" Wide × 48" Long
Thk.	Thk. Tolerance	Tensile Strength	Hardness	Mil. Spec.	Flammability Rating	Color	Max. Temp., ° F	Impact Strength, ft·lbf/in	For Use Outdoors		Each		Each		Each		Each
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Not Rated	Rockwell R70 (Hard)	MIL-I-695	UL 94 HB	Gray	235	2.5	No	8490K108	000000	8490K51	000000	8490K52	000000	8490K53	000000

PVC Pipe Insulation Jacketing

Protect insulation from light impact and moisture with this durable PVC jacketing. When selecting size, use the OD of the insulation you are jacketing. Seal with sealant or tape (sold separately).

Sheets

						0.03" Thick
Wd.	Lg., ft.	Flexibility	Temp. Range, ° F	Color	Flammability Rating		Each
35 1/2"	68	Flexible	-20 to 150	White	ASTM E84 25/50 for Flame and Smoke	45325K193	0000000

Accessories for Pipe Insulation Jacketing

		Each
Silicone Sealant (10.1-fl. oz. Cartridge)	7587A33	000000
Tape (2" × 108 ft.)	45325K66	00000

Easy-Machine Hard Fiber Sheets

Also known as vulcanized fiber, these hard fiber sheets can be readily machined and punched into custom parts. They're constructed from lightweight cotton fabric that's been chemically treated to make them hard and dense. Use hard fiber to make gears and bushings.

										12" Wide × 12" Long		24" Wide × 39" Long		39" Wide × 48" Long
Thk.	Thk. Tolerance	Tensile Strength, psi	Hardness	Mil. Spec.	Flammability Rating	Color	Max. Temp., ° F	Impact Strength, ft·lbf/in	For Use Outdoors		Each		Each		Each
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	9,000 to 21,000	Rockwell R70 (Hard)	MIL-I-695	UL 94 HB	Gray	235	1.8 to 2.5	No	8490K14	000000	8490K24	000000	8490K34	000000