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

    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.,
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    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
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    Food Industry Std.
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    Black
     
    0.093" Thick (-0.006" to 0.006" Tolerance)
    1"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5—
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    		2638T4100000
    2"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5—
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    		2638T420000
    3"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5—
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    		2638T980000
    4"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5—
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    		2638T430000
    6"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5—
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    		2638T4400000
    12"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5—
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    		2638T4500000
     
    White
     
    0.093" Thick (-0.006" to 0.006" Tolerance)
    1"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5FDA Standard, NSF Standard
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    		8738K190000
    2"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5FDA Standard, NSF Standard
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    		8738K290000
    3"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5FDA Standard, NSF Standard
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    		8738K780000
    4"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5FDA Standard, NSF Standard
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    		8738K390000
    6"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5FDA Standard, NSF Standard
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    		8738K490000
    12"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5FDA Standard, NSF Standard
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    		8738K5900000
     

    Clear Ultra-Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Clear Ultra-Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Bars.
    At only half the weight of glass, these polycarbonate bars are often used for windows, machine guards, instrument gauge covers, and signs. Polycarbonate is comparable to Lexan, Hyzod, Tuffak, and Makrolon. It has greater impact strength than Plexiglas® acrylic and can be used in similar applications.
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    Tensile Strength,
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    Color
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    0.093" Thick (-0.005" to 0.005" Tolerance)
    1"Extruded-401808,900 to 9,50012 to 18Clear
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    		1749K8500000
    1 1/2"Extruded-401808,900 to 9,50012 to 18Clear
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    		1749K860000
    2"Extruded-401808,900 to 9,50012 to 18Clear
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    		1749K870000
    2 1/2"Extruded-401808,900 to 9,50012 to 18Clear
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    		1749K890000
    3"Extruded-401808,900 to 9,50012 to 18Clear
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    		1749K910000
    4"Extruded-401808,900 to 9,50012 to 18Clear
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    		1749K920000
     

    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
    Color
    Specs. Met
    Form
    Each
    Ultra-Chemical-Resistant PTFE
     
    8" Wide × 12" Long
    0.093"-0.009" to 0.009"WhiteASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241Sheet1192N21000000
     
    12" Wide × 24" Long
    0.093"-0.009" to 0.009"WhiteASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241Roll1192N33000000
     
    20" Wide × 50" Long
    0.093"-0.009" to 0.009"WhiteASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241Roll1192N45000000
     

    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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    Flammability
    Rating
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    Per
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    0.093" Thick (-0.006" to 0.006" Tolerance)
    1"Extruded-2022012,2001.1BlackUL 94 HB
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    		8751K1900000
    2"Extruded-2022012,2001.1BlackUL 94 HB
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    		8751K310000
    4"Extruded-2022012,2001.1BlackUL 94 HB
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    		8751K420000
    6"Extruded-2022012,2001.1BlackUL 94 HB
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    		8751K530000
     

    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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    Fabrication
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    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
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    Per
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    Brown
     
    0.093" Thick (-0.006" to 0.006" Tolerance)
    1"Extruded-40 to 1857,690 to 8,1000.7 to 1
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    		2636T4100000
    2"Extruded-40 to 1857,690 to 8,1000.7 to 1
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    		2636T4200000
    4"Extruded-40 to 1857,690 to 8,1000.7 to 1
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    		2636T4300000
    6"Extruded-40 to 1857,690 to 8,1000.7 to 1
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    		2636T4400000
    12"Extruded-40 to 1857,690 to 8,1000.7 to 1
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    		2636T4500000
     
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