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

    Easy-Thermoform Polystyrene Sheets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Easy-Thermoform Polystyrene Sheets.
    Often fabricated into signs, packaging, and light duty housings, these sheets are easy to thermoform.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Color
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Each
    1/32" Thick (-0.003" to 0.003" Tolerance)
    12"24"Extruded01852,400 to 4,0001.5WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    8734K3100000
    36"36"Extruded01852,400 to 4,0001.5WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    8734K3800000
    40"72"Extruded01852,400 to 4,0001.5WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    8734K2900000
     
    1/16" Thick (-0.005" to 0.005" Tolerance)
    12"24"Extruded01852,400 to 4,0001.5WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    8734K320000
    36"36"Extruded01852,400 to 4,0001.5WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    8734K3900000
    40"72"Extruded01852,400 to 4,0001.5WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    8734K2200000
     
    3/32" Thick (-0.006" to 0.006" Tolerance)
    12"24"Extruded01852,400 to 4,0001.5WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    8734K330000
    36"36"Extruded01852,400 to 4,0001.5WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    8734K4100000
    40"72"Extruded01852,400 to 4,0001.5WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    8734K2400000
     
    1/8" Thick (-0.008" to 0.008" Tolerance)
    12"24"Extruded01852,400 to 4,0001.5WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    8734K340000
    36"36"Extruded01852,400 to 4,0001.5WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    8734K4200000
    40"72"Extruded01852,400 to 4,0001.5WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    8734K2500000
     
    5/32" Thick (-0.01" to 0.01" Tolerance)
    12"24"Extruded01852,400 to 4,0001.5WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    8734K3500000
    36"36"Extruded01852,400 to 4,0001.5WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    8734K4300000
    40"72"Extruded01852,400 to 4,0001.5WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    8734K2600000
     
    3/16" Thick (-0.012" to 0.012" Tolerance)
    12"24"Extruded01852,400 to 4,0001.5WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    8734K3600000
    36"36"Extruded01852,400 to 4,0001.5WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    8734K4400000
    40"72"Extruded01852,400 to 4,0001.5WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    8734K27000000
     
    1/4" Thick (-0.03" to 0.03" Tolerance)
    12"24"Extruded01852,400 to 4,0001.5WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    8734K3700000
    36"36"Extruded01852,400 to 4,0001.5WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    8734K4500000
    40"72"Extruded01852,400 to 4,0001.5WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    8734K28000000
     

    Plastic Selector Packs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Plastic Selector Packs.
    You'll get one piece of each material listed, except the Multipurpose pack, where you'll get two pieces (one piece of nylon 6/6 and one piece of cast nylon).
    Performance
    Material
    Wd.
    Lg.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Each
    MultipurposeDelrin® Acetal, HDPE, ABS, Nylon, LDPE, Noryl PPO, Polyester Plastic, Polystyrene, Rexolite Polystyrene, UHMW Polyethylene2"2"115331K93000000

    Easy-Thermoform Polystyrene Strips

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Easy-Thermoform Polystyrene Strips.
    Often fabricated into signs, packaging, and light duty housings, these strips are easy to thermoform.
    2 ft. Long
    4 ft. Long
    Wd.
    Fabrication
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Color
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Each
    Each
    1/8" Thick (-0.013" to 0.013" Tolerance)
    2"Extruded0 to 1852,400 to 4,0001.5WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1195N22000001195N2100000
    4"Extruded0 to 1852,400 to 4,0001.5WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1195N4200001195N410000
    6"Extruded0 to 1852,400 to 4,0001.5WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1195N6200001195N610000
    8"Extruded0 to 1852,400 to 4,0001.5WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1195N8200001195N8100000
     
    3/16" Thick (-0.019" to 0.019" Tolerance)
    2"Extruded0 to 1852,400 to 4,0001.5WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1195N2400001195N230000
    4"Extruded0 to 1852,400 to 4,0001.5WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1195N4400001195N430000
    6"Extruded0 to 1852,400 to 4,0001.5WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1195N6400001195N6300000
    8"Extruded0 to 1852,400 to 4,0001.5WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1195N8400001195N8300000
     
    1/4" Thick (-0.025" to 0.025" Tolerance)
    2"Extruded0 to 1852,400 to 4,0001.5WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1195N2600001195N250000
    4"Extruded0 to 1852,400 to 4,0001.5WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1195N4600001195N4500000
    6"Extruded0 to 1852,400 to 4,0001.5WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1195N6600001195N6500000
    8"Extruded0 to 1852,400 to 4,0001.5WhiteUL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1195N86000001195N8500000
     

    Large-Adjust Slotted Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Sold Individually, Slot, Round End.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Sold Individually, Slot, Square End.

    Round End

    Square End

    Best for filling large gaps, these thick shims are commonly used to align cabinets, doors, and windows. Slip them around existing mounting fasteners without unfastening them. All are made of plastic to resist moisture and prevent rot. To reduce sizing errors, these shims are color coded by thickness to quickly spot and grab the right size every time.
    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.
    Slot
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    For Max.
    Screw Size
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Material
    Color
    End
    Shape
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    1" Lg. × 2" Wd.
    0.063"-0.032" to 0.032"1/2"
    9/16"13/16"PolystyreneBlueRound509731K1700000
    0.125"-0.032" to 0.032"1/2"
    9/16"13/16"PolystyreneRedRound509731K270000
    0.25"-0.032" to 0.032"1/2"
    9/16"13/16"PolystyreneBlackRound509731K370000
     
    3 1/2" Lg. × 1 1/2" Wd.
    0.0313"-0.032" to 0.032"1/2"
    1/2"3"PolystyreneGreenRound259731K44100000
     
    4" Lg. × 3" Wd.
    0.0625"-0.03" to 0.03"7/8"
    29/32"2 15/16"PolystyreneBlueSquare2590513A10200000
    0.063"-0.032" to 0.032"3/4"
    13/16"3"PolystyreneBlueRound109731K160000
    0.125"-0.032" to 0.032"3/4"
    13/16"3"PolystyreneRedRound109731K2600000
    0.125"-0.03" to 0.03"7/8"
    7/8"2 15/16"PolystyreneRedSquare1090513A1030000
    0.1875"-0.03" to 0.03"7/8"
    29/32"2 15/16"PolystyreneOrangeSquare1090513A10400000
    0.25"-0.032" to 0.032"3/4"
    13/16"3"PolystyreneBlackRound109731K3600000
    0.25"-0.03" to 0.03"7/8"
    7/8"2 15/16"PolystyreneBlackSquare1090513A10500000
    0.625"-0.03" to 0.03"7/8"
    31/32"2 13/16"PolystyrenePurpleSquare190513A1080000
    0.75"-0.03" to 0.03"7/8"
    7/8"2 3/4"PolystyreneTealSquare190513A1090000
     
    6" Lg. × 4" Wd.
    0.0625"-0.03" to 0.03"3/4"
    7/8"5 1/8"PolystyreneBlueSquare109303K71100000
    0.125"-0.03" to 0.03"3/4"
    7/8"5 1/8"PolystyreneRedSquare59303K7120000
    0.25"-0.03" to 0.03"3/4"
    29/32"5 5/32"PolystyreneBlackSquare59303K71300000
     

    Easy-Thermoform Polystyrene Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Easy-Thermoform Polystyrene Rods.
    Easy to thermoform, these rods are often molded into parts for displays and shelves.
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    White
    1/4"0.000" to 0.1"Extruded-101702,400 to 4,0001.5UL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    88720K32300000
    3/8"0.000" to 0.1"Extruded-101702,400 to 4,0001.5UL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    88720K3310000
    1/2"0.000" to 0.1"Extruded-101702,400 to 4,0001.5UL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    88720K3410000
    5/8"0.000" to 0.1"Extruded-101702,400 to 4,0001.5UL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1
    ,
    2
    ,
    3
    ,
    4
    ,
    5
    ,
    6
    ,
    7
    ,
    8
    8720K350000
    3/4"0.000" to 0.1"Extruded-101702,400 to 4,0001.5UL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1
    ,
    2
    ,
    3
    ,
    4
    ,
    5
    ,
    6
    ,
    7
    ,
    8
    8720K360000
    1"0.000" to 0.1"Extruded-101702,400 to 4,0001.5UL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1
    ,
    2
    ,
    3
    ,
    4
    ,
    5
    ,
    6
    ,
    7
    ,
    8
    8720K3700000
    1 1/2"0.000" to 0.1"Extruded-101702,400 to 4,0001.5UL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1
    ,
    2
    ,
    3
    ,
    4
    ,
    5
    ,
    6
    ,
    7
    ,
    8
    8720K3800000
    2"0.000" to 0.1"Extruded-101702,400 to 4,0001.5UL 94 HB
    FDA Standard
    1
    ,
    2
    ,
    3
    ,
    4
    ,
    5
    ,
    6
    ,
    7
    ,
    8
    8720K3900000
     

    Rectangular Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Rectangle, Sold Individually.
    Sized to fill wide gaps, use these shims straight out of the box or cut to your exact needs with a utility knife to align cabinets, doors, and windows. Each shim is color coded by thickness to quickly spot and grab the right size, saving time and reducing sizing errors. All are made of plastic to resist moisture and prevent rot. Their textured surface keeps them from sliding apart when stacked.
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Color
    Material
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    6" Lg. × 4" Wd.
    0.0625"-0.03" to 0.03"YellowPolystyreneASTM D7851095015K41000000
     

    Slotted Tapered Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Shims. Taper, Sold Individually, Slot.
    Quickly level cabinets, doors, and windows without unfastening existing mounting fasteners or stacking multiple flat shims. Just wedge these shims into gaps until you reach your desired level. All are made of plastic to resist moisture and prevent rot.
    Thk.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    (A)
    (B)
    Material
    Color
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    3 1/4"1 7/16"1/16"1/4"PolystyreneWhiteASTM D7852097203A500000000
    3 1/2"1 1/2"1/16"1/4"PolystyreneBlack2597203A40000000

    Breakaway Rectangular Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Sold Individually, Rectangle, Breakaway.
    Make size adjustments easy with these scored shims—just break off pieces for a custom fit around fasteners or corners. Designed to fill wide gaps, they’re best for aligning cabinets, doors, and windows. All are made of plastic to resist moisture and prevent rot.
    Pkg.
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Score
    Interval
    Color
    Material
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    1-4
    5-Up
    6" Lg. × 6" Wd.
    0.0625"-0.032" to 0.032"2" × 6"BlackPolystyreneASTM D638895015K50000000000
     

    Breakaway Slotted Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Slot, Sold Individually, Breakaway.
    Eliminate swapping out shims of varying lengths—break off the scored sections for the length you need. Best for filling large gaps, these shims are commonly used to align cabinets, doors, and windows. Slip them around existing mounting fasteners without unfastening them. All are made of plastic to resist moisture and prevent rot.
    Slot
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    For Max.
    Screw Size
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Material
    Color
    End
    Shape
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    2" to 3 1/2" Lg. × 2" Wd.
    0.063"-0.032" to 0.032"9/16"
    5/8"2 7/8"PolystyreneBlackTab169731K4100000
     
    2" to 4 1/4" Lg. × 2" Wd.
    0.063"-0.032" to 0.032"9/16"
    5/8"3 9/16"PolystyreneBlackTab169731K420000
     
    2" to 4 3/4" Lg. × 2" Wd.
    0.063"-0.032" to 0.032"9/16"
    5/8"4 1/8"PolystyreneBlackTab169731K430000
     

    Secure-Stack Slotted Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Secure Stack, Slot, Sold Individually.
    Snap these shims together and they’ll stay securely stacked to maintain alignment. Best for filling large gaps, they're commonly used to align cabinets, doors, and windows. Slip them around existing mounting fasteners without unfastening them. To reduce sizing errors, these shims are color coded by thickness to quickly spot and grab the right size every time. All are made of plastic to resist moisture and prevent rot.
    Slot
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    For Max.
    Screw Size
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Material
    Color
    End
    Shape
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    3" Lg. × 1 1/2" Wd.
    0.063"-0.032" to 0.032"1/2"
    1/2"2 1/2"PolystyreneBlueRound2597299A11300000
    0.125"-0.032" to 0.032"1/2"
    1/2"2 1/2"PolystyreneRedRound2597299A1160000
    0.25"-0.032" to 0.032"1/2"
    1/2"2 1/2"PolystyreneBlackRound2597299A1190000
     
    4" Lg. × 3" Wd.
    0.063"-0.032" to 0.032"3/4"
    7/8"3"PolystyreneBlueRound2597299A2210000
    0.125"-0.032" to 0.032"3/4"
    7/8"3"PolystyreneRedRound2597299A22400000
    0.25"-0.032" to 0.032"3/4"
    7/8"3"PolystyreneBlackRound2597299A22800000
     
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