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    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.
    Bar
    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.
    Wd.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Hardness
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Mil. Spec.
    Flammability
    Rating
    2 ft.
    Long
    4 ft.
    Long
    Yellow
     
    1 3/4" Thick (-0.067" to 0.067")
    1 1/2"26535,000 to 50,0005.5 to 12Rockwell M100
    (Extra Hard)
    NoMIL-I-24768/27UL 94 V-0
    8557K920000000000000
    2"26535,000 to 50,0005.5 to 12Rockwell M100
    (Extra Hard)
    NoMIL-I-24768/27UL 94 V-0
    8557K93000000000000
    3"26535,000 to 50,0005.5 to 12Rockwell M100
    (Extra Hard)
    NoMIL-I-24768/27UL 94 V-0
    8557K95000000000000
     
    Additional Bar Lengths
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Garolite. Multipurpose Flame-Retardant Garolite G-10/FR4 Sheets and Bars.
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    Wd.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Hardness
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Mil. Spec.
    Flammability
    Rating
    Choose a Length
    Per
    Inch
    Green
     
    1 3/4" Thick (-0.067" to 0.067")
    1"28032,000 to 40,0005.5 to 9.5Rockwell M115
    (Extra Hard)
    YesMIL-I-24768/27UL 94 V-0
    3.000" to 95.000"6275N36100000
    1 1/2"28032,000 to 40,0005.5 to 9.5Rockwell M115
    (Extra Hard)
    YesMIL-I-24768/27UL 94 V-0
    3.000" to 95.000"6275N36200000
    2"28032,000 to 40,0005.5 to 9.5Rockwell M115
    (Extra Hard)
    YesMIL-I-24768/27UL 94 V-0
    3.000" to 95.000"6275N36300000
    2 1/2"28032,000 to 40,0005.5 to 9.5Rockwell M115
    (Extra Hard)
    YesMIL-I-24768/27UL 94 V-0
    3.000" to 95.000"6275N36400000
    3"28032,000 to 40,0005.5 to 9.5Rockwell M115
    (Extra Hard)
    YesMIL-I-24768/27UL 94 V-0
    3.000" to 95.000"6275N36500000
    3 1/2"28032,000 to 40,0005.5 to 9.5Rockwell M115
    (Extra Hard)
    YesMIL-I-24768/27UL 94 V-0
    3.000" to 95.000"6275N36600000
    4"28032,000 to 40,0005.5 to 9.5Rockwell M115
    (Extra Hard)
    YesMIL-I-24768/27UL 94 V-0
    3.000" to 95.000"6275N36700000
    4 1/2"28032,000 to 40,0005.5 to 9.5Rockwell M115
    (Extra Hard)
    YesMIL-I-24768/27UL 94 V-0
    3.000" to 95.000"6275N36800000
    5"28032,000 to 40,0005.5 to 9.5Rockwell M115
    (Extra Hard)
    YesMIL-I-24768/27UL 94 V-0
    3.000" to 95.000"6275N36900000
    5 1/2"28032,000 to 40,0005.5 to 9.5Rockwell M115
    (Extra Hard)
    YesMIL-I-24768/27UL 94 V-0
    3.000" to 95.000"6275N37100000
    6"28032,000 to 40,0005.5 to 9.5Rockwell M115
    (Extra Hard)
    YesMIL-I-24768/27UL 94 V-0
    3.000" to 95.000"6275N37200000
    6 1/2"28032,000 to 40,0005.5 to 9.5Rockwell M115
    (Extra Hard)
    YesMIL-I-24768/27UL 94 V-0
    3.000" to 95.000"6275N37300000
    7"28032,000 to 40,0005.5 to 9.5Rockwell M115
    (Extra Hard)
    YesMIL-I-24768/27UL 94 V-0
    3.000" to 95.000"6275N37400000
    7 1/2"28032,000 to 40,0005.5 to 9.5Rockwell M115
    (Extra Hard)
    YesMIL-I-24768/27UL 94 V-0
    3.000" to 95.000"6275N37500000
    8"28032,000 to 40,0005.5 to 9.5Rockwell M115
    (Extra Hard)
    YesMIL-I-24768/27UL 94 V-0
    3.000" to 95.000"6275N37600000
    8 1/2"28032,000 to 40,0005.5 to 9.5Rockwell M115
    (Extra Hard)
    YesMIL-I-24768/27UL 94 V-0
    3.000" to 95.000"6275N37700000
    9"28032,000 to 40,0005.5 to 9.5Rockwell M115
    (Extra Hard)
    YesMIL-I-24768/27UL 94 V-0
    3.000" to 95.000"6275N37800000
    9 1/2"28032,000 to 40,0005.5 to 9.5Rockwell M115
    (Extra Hard)
    YesMIL-I-24768/27UL 94 V-0
    3.000" to 95.000"6275N37900000
    10"28032,000 to 40,0005.5 to 9.5Rockwell M115
    (Extra Hard)
    YesMIL-I-24768/27UL 94 V-0
    3.000" to 95.000"6275N38100000
    10 1/2"28032,000 to 40,0005.5 to 9.5Rockwell M115
    (Extra Hard)
    YesMIL-I-24768/27UL 94 V-0
    3.000" to 95.000"6275N38200000
    11"28032,000 to 40,0005.5 to 9.5Rockwell M115
    (Extra Hard)
    YesMIL-I-24768/27UL 94 V-0
    3.000" to 95.000"6275N38300000
    11 1/2"28032,000 to 40,0005.5 to 9.5Rockwell M115
    (Extra Hard)
    YesMIL-I-24768/27UL 94 V-0
    3.000" to 95.000"6275N38400000
    12"28032,000 to 40,0005.5 to 9.5Rockwell M115
    (Extra Hard)
    YesMIL-I-24768/27UL 94 V-0
    3.000" to 95.000"6275N38500000
     

    Ultra-Machinable Delrin® Acetal Sheets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Machinable Delrin® Acetal Sheets.
    These sheets 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.
    Black
    White
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Fabrication
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Each
    Food Industry Std.
    Each
    1 3/4" Thick (-0.125" to 0.25" Tolerance)
    6"6"Extruded-20 to 1808575K149000000FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    8573K129000000
     
    1 3/4" Thick (0" to 0.05" Tolerance)
    12"12"Extruded-20 to 1808575K161000000FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    8573K25000000
    12"24"Extruded-20 to 1808575K165000000FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    8573K45000000
    12"48"Extruded-20 to 1808575K173000000FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    8573K97000000
    24"24"Extruded-20 to 1808575K184000000FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    8573K85000000
    24"48"Extruded-20 to 1808575K19300000000FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    8573K18100000000
     

    Ultra-Low-Friction UHMW Polyethylene Bars

    In addition to having a low-friction surface that prevents sticking and binding, this tough, impact- and wear-resistant material handles the scuffs, scrapes, and strikes that other plastic can’t. These bars are often used to make machine guards and chute liners. They are all FDA compliant for direct food contact.
    Black
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Low-Friction UHMW Polyethylene Bars.
    Wd.
    Fabrication
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    1 3/4" Thick (-0.125" to 0.125" Tolerance)
    1 3/4"Extruded-20 to 180UL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 4, 58702K615000000
    2"Extruded-20 to 180UL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 4, 58702K61600000
    2 1/4"Extruded-20 to 180UL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 4, 58702K61700000
    2 1/2"Extruded-20 to 180UL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 4, 58702K61800000
    3"Extruded-20 to 180UL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 4, 58702K61900000
    4"Extruded-20 to 180UL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 4, 58702K62100000
    5"Extruded-20 to 180UL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 4, 58702K62200000
    6"Extruded-20 to 180UL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 4, 58702K62300000
     
    White
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Low-Friction UHMW Polyethylene Bars.
    Skived—Skived products are more likely to curl than extruded and molded products.
    Wd.
    Fabrication
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Specs. Met
    Flammability
    Rating
    Mil. Spec.
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    1 3/4" Thick (-0.125" to 0.125" Tolerance)
    1 3/4"Skived-20 to 180ISO 11542-1, ISO 11542-2MIL-P-21922, MIL-P-23536FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 4, 56509A13000000
    2"Extruded-20 to 180UL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 4, 58702K45100000
    2 1/4"Extruded-20 to 180UL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 4, 58702K45200000
    2 1/2"Extruded-20 to 180UL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 4, 58702K45300000
    3"Extruded-20 to 180UL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 4, 58702K45400000
    4"Extruded-20 to 180UL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 4, 58702K45600000
    5"Extruded-20 to 180UL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 4, 58702K45700000
    6"Extruded-20 to 180UL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 4, 58702K45800000
     

    Ultra-Machinable Acetal Sheets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Machinable Acetal Sheets.
    An economical alternative to Delrin® acetal resin, these acetal copolymer sheets offer the same naturally slippery surface and similar wear resistance. They resist expanding when exposed to heat and moisture, so they can be machined to close tolerances. Use them for parts that require precision, such as gears, bearings, and bushings.
    Black
    White
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Fabrication
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Each
    Each
    1 3/4" Thick (-0.016" to 0.025" Tolerance)
    6"6"Extruded-20 to 180FDA Standard
    8492K9190000008492K917000000
    12"12"Extruded-20 to 180FDA Standard
    8492K1940000008492K192000000
    12"24"Extruded-20 to 180FDA Standard
    8492K2940000008492K292000000
    12"48"Extruded-20 to 180FDA Standard
    8492K3940000008492K392000000
    24"24"Extruded-20 to 180FDA Standard
    8492K4940000008492K492000000
    24"48"Extruded-20 to 180FDA Standard
    8492K594000000008492K59200000000
     

    Rigid PVC Foam Cores

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Rigid PVC Foam Cores, Plain.

    Plain

    Add stiffness to composite sandwiches without adding a lot of weight. These cores are lighter in weight than balsa wood and aluminum honeycomb cores, but not as strong. Their cross-linked foam polymers, however, make them stronger and more durable than PET foam cores. All of these cores are moisture resistant and offer good sound insulation. Use them in composite layups, structural panels, partitions, and industrial tanks.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Color
    Each
    Plain
     
    1 3/4" Thick (-0.02" to 0.02" Tolerance)
    40"86"170Green5911N380000000
     

    Ultra-Machinable Delrin® Acetal Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Machinable Delrin® Acetal Bars.
    These bars 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.
    Black
    White
    Wd.
    Fabrication
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Per
    Ft.
    1 3/4" Thick (0" to 0.025" Tolerance)
    1"Extruded-20 to 1801, 2, 3, 48662K91000000FDA Standard
    8739K72000000
    1 1/2"Extruded-20 to 1801, 2, 3, 48662K9200000FDA Standard
    8739K7300000
    1 3/4"Extruded-20 to 1801, 2, 3, 48663K2500000FDA Standard
    8741K4800000
    2"Extruded-20 to 1801, 2, 3, 48662K9300000FDA Standard
    8739K7400000
    2 1/2"Extruded-20 to 1801, 2, 3, 48662K9400000FDA Standard
    8739K7500000
    3"Extruded-20 to 1801, 2, 3, 48662K9500000FDA Standard
    8739K7600000
    4"Extruded-20 to 1801, 2, 3, 48662K9600000FDA Standard
    8739K7700000
    5"Extruded-20 to 1801, 2, 3, 48662K288000000FDA Standard
    8739K78000000
    6"Extruded-20 to 1801, 2, 3, 48662K289000000FDA Standard
    8739K79000000
     

    Wear-Resistant Nylon Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Wear-Resistant Nylon Bars.
    With a slippery surface that reduces friction, these wear-resistant nylon 6/6 bars are often machined into bearings, gears, and valve seats.
    Wd.
    Fabrication
    Min.
    Temp.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Color
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    1 3/4" Thick (0" to 0.06" Tolerance)
    1"ExtrudedNot Rated210BlackUL 94 HB
    1, 2, 3, 48674K185000000
    1"ExtrudedNot Rated210Off-WhiteUL 94 V-2
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 48733K84100000
    1 1/2"ExtrudedNot Rated210BlackUL 94 HB
    1, 2, 3, 48674K18600000
    1 1/2"ExtrudedNot Rated210Off-WhiteUL 94 V-2
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 48733K84200000
    2"ExtrudedNot Rated210BlackUL 94 HB
    1, 2, 3, 48674K18700000
    2"ExtrudedNot Rated210Off-WhiteUL 94 V-2
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 48733K84300000
    2 1/2"ExtrudedNot Rated210BlackUL 94 HB
    1, 2, 3, 48674K18800000
    2 1/2"ExtrudedNot Rated210Off-WhiteUL 94 V-2
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 48733K84400000
    3"ExtrudedNot Rated210BlackUL 94 HB
    1, 2, 3, 48674K18900000
    3"ExtrudedNot Rated210Off-WhiteUL 94 V-2
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 48733K84500000
    4"ExtrudedNot Rated210BlackUL 94 HB
    1, 2, 3, 48674K19400000
    4"ExtrudedNot Rated210Off-WhiteUL 94 V-2
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 48733K84600000
    6"ExtrudedNot Rated210BlackUL 94 HB
    1, 2, 3, 48674K803000000
    6"ExtrudedNot Rated210Off-WhiteUL 94 V-2
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 48733K847000000
     

    Multipurpose Polypropylene Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Multipurpose Polypropylene Bars.
    Because these bars resist swelling when exposed to water, they’re often fabricated into containers and parts for laboratory equipment. Polypropylene has a hard, slippery surface that won’t bind or stick to cutting tools, plus it provides good electrical insulation.
    Wd.
    Fabrication
    Min.
    Temp.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Color
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    1 3/4" Thick (-0.175" to 0.175" Tolerance)
    1"MoldedNot Rated225Semi-Clear WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 48782K1800000
    1 1/2"MoldedNot Rated225Semi-Clear WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 48782K290000
    2"MoldedNot Rated225Semi-Clear WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 48782K4100000
    2 1/2"MoldedNot Rated225Semi-Clear WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 48782K5400000
    3"MoldedNot Rated225Semi-Clear WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 48782K6600000
    4"MoldedNot Rated225Semi-Clear WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 48782K7800000
     

    Highly Moisture-Resistant HDPE Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Highly Moisture-Resistant HDPE Bars.
    Practically nonabsorbent, these bars won't swell when exposed to water. They’re harder and denser than LDPE, plus they’re more chemical resistant. They are often machined into plugs, seals, and containers.
    Wd.
    Fabrication
    Min.
    Temp.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Color
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    1 3/4" Thick (-0.175" to 0.175" Tolerance)
    1"MoldedNot Rated180Semi-Clear WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 48671K1800000
    1 1/2"MoldedNot Rated180Semi-Clear WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 48671K2900000
    2"MoldedNot Rated180Semi-Clear WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 48671K4100000
    2 1/2"MoldedNot Rated180Semi-Clear WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 48671K5400000
    3"MoldedNot Rated180Semi-Clear WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 48671K6600000
    4"MoldedNot Rated180Semi-Clear WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 48671K7800000
     

    Machinable Cast Nylon Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Machinable Cast Nylon Bars.
    In addition to being easier to machine than standard nylon 6/6, these cast nylon 6 bars are also better electrical insulators. They have a wear-resistant, slippery surface that reduces friction. Use them to make gears, sprockets, and wear strips. This material is comparable to Nylatron and Nycast.
    Wd.
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Color
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    1 3/4" Thick (0" to 0.025" Tolerance)
    1"Cast-20200Off-WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 48687K18000000
    1 1/2"Cast-20200Off-WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 48687K2800000
    2"Cast-20200Off-WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 48687K3800000
    2 1/2"Cast-20200Off-WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 48687K4900000
    3"Cast-20200Off-WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 48687K6100000
    4"Cast-20200Off-WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 48687K73000000
    6"Cast-20200Off-WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 48687K139000000
     
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