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

    Wear-Resistant Nylon Strips

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Wear-Resistant Nylon Strips.
    With a slippery surface that reduces friction, these wear-resistant nylon 6/6 strips are often machined into bearings, gears, and valve seats.
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    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Color
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry Std.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    0.031" Thick (-0.003" to 0.003" Tolerance)
    1/2"Extruded-4018511,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		5, 10, 20, 25, 508730K5500000
    1"Extruded-4018511,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		5, 10, 20, 25, 508730K150000
    2"Extruded-4018511,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		5, 10, 20, 25, 508730K260000
    4"Extruded-4018511,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-White——1, 2, 5, 10, 208730K140000
    4"Extruded-4018511,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		5, 10, 20, 25, 508730K370000
    6"Extruded-4018511,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-White——1, 2, 5, 10, 208730K190000
    6"Extruded-4018511,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		5, 10, 20, 25, 508730K480000
    12"Extruded-4018511,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-White——1, 2, 5, 10, 208730K2500000
    12"Extruded-4018511,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		5, 10, 20, 25, 508730K8340000
     

    Ultra-Machinable Delrin® Acetal Strips

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. 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.
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    Fabrication
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Food Industry Std.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    Black
     
    0.031" Thick (-0.003" to 0.003" Tolerance)
    1"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5—5, 10, 25, 50, 1002638T2100000
    2"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5—5, 10, 25, 50, 1002638T220000
    3"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5—5, 10, 25, 50, 1002638T950000
    4"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5—5, 10, 25, 50, 1002638T230000
    6"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5—5, 10, 25, 50, 1002638T240000
    12"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5—5, 10, 25, 50, 1002638T250000
     
    White
     
    0.031" Thick (-0.003" to 0.003" Tolerance)
    1"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		5, 10, 25, 50, 1008738K150000
    2"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		5, 10, 25, 50, 1008738K250000
    3"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		5, 10, 25, 50, 1008738K750000
    4"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		5, 10, 25, 50, 1008738K350000
    6"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 1008738K450000
    12"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		5, 10, 25, 50, 1008738K550000
     

    Multipurpose Flame-Retardant Garolite G-10/FR4 Sheets and Bars

    A good all-around choice, these Garolite G-10/FR4 sheets and bars are strong, machinable, and electrically insulating. They're made of a flame-retardant epoxy resin with fiberglass fabric reinforcement. Garolite G-10/FR4 is also called epoxy-grade industrial laminate and phenolic.
    If you don't see the size you're looking for, please specify a length under additional bar lengths.
    Sheet
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Garolite. Multipurpose Flame-Retardant Garolite G-10/FR4 Sheets and Bars.
    Yellow—Yellow sheets vary in shade from yellow-brown to light green.
    12" × 12"
    12" × 24"
    24" × 24"
    24" × 36"
    36" × 48"
    Max. Temp.,
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    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Hardness
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Mil. Spec.
    Flammability
    Rating
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Yellow
     
    0.031" Thick (-0.006" to 0.006")
    28035,000 to 50,0005.5 to 12Rockwell M110
    (Extra Hard)    		NoMIL-I-24768/27UL 94 V-0
    		1331T330000001331T5280000001331T5290000001331T670000001331T531000000
     
    Wear-Resistant Sheet
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Garolite. Multipurpose Flame-Retardant Garolite G-10/FR4 Sheets and Bars.
    Wear-resistant sheets are coated to stand up to rubbing and scraping better than uncoated sheets.
    Yellow—Yellow sheets vary in shade from yellow-brown to light green.
    12" × 12"
    24" × 36"
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
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    For Use
    Outdoors
    Mil. Spec.
    Flammability
    Rating
    Each
    Each
    Yellow
     
    0.031" Thick (-0.006" to 0.006")
    26535,000 to 50,0005.5 to 12Rockwell M110
    (Extra Hard)    		NoMIL-I-24768/27UL 94 V-0
    		1331T430000001331T770000000
     

    Ultra-Low-Friction Delrin® Acetal Strips

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Low-Friction Delrin® Acetal Strips.
    The addition of PTFE provides a more slippery, wear-resistant surface than standard Delrin® acetal resin. These strips resist expanding when exposed to heat and moisture, so they can be machined to close tolerances. Fabricate them into pump components, gears, and bearings. Delrin® acetal resin is also known as acetal homopolymer.
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    Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
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    Per
    Ft.
    Brown
     
    0.031" Thick (-0.003" to 0.003" Tolerance)
    1"Extruded-40 to 1857,690 to 8,1000.7 to 15, 10, 25, 50, 1002636T2100000
    2"Extruded-40 to 1857,690 to 8,1000.7 to 15, 10, 25, 50, 1002636T220000
    4"Extruded-40 to 1857,690 to 8,1000.7 to 15, 10, 25, 50, 1002636T2300000
    6"Extruded-40 to 1857,690 to 8,1000.7 to 15, 10, 25, 50, 1002636T2400000
    12"Extruded-40 to 1857,690 to 8,1000.7 to 15, 10, 25, 50, 1002636T2500000
     

    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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    Thk. Tolerance
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    Specs. Met
    Form
    Each
    Ultra-Chemical-Resistant PTFE
     
    8" Wide × 12" Long
    0.031"-0.0031" to 0.0031"WhiteASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241Sheet1192N538000000
     

    Ultra-Low-Friction Nylon Strips

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Low-Friction Nylon Strips.
    These wear-resistant nylon 6/6 strips are modified with MDS for a self-lubricating surface that’s more slippery than standard nylon. Use them to machine high-friction parts, such as gears, wear strips, and bearings.
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    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Color
    Flammability
    Rating
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    0.031" Thick (-0.003" to 0.003" Tolerance)
    1"Extruded-2022012,2001.1BlackUL 94 HB
    		5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 5008751K1500000
    2"Extruded-2022012,2001.1BlackUL 94 HB
    		5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 5008751K260000
    4"Extruded-2022012,2001.1BlackUL 94 HB
    		5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 5008751K370000
    6"Extruded-2022012,2001.1BlackUL 94 HB
    		5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 5008751K480000
     

    Ultra-Low-Friction UHMW Polyethylene Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Low-Friction UHMW Polyethylene Film.
    Widely used as a protective barrier against abrasion and wear, this UHMW film has a slippery surface that prevents sticking.
    Skived—Skived products are more likely to curl than extruded and molded products.
    FDA Standard—For adhesive-back film that is FDA compliant, the film meets the standard, but the adhesive does not.
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    Thk. Tolerance
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    Fabrication
    Min.
    Temp.
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    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Color
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    Adhesive Backing
    0.031"-0.004" to 0.004"12"SkivedNot Rated2005,500 to 6,000Semi-Clear Off-WhiteFDA Standard
    		11441T911000000
     
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