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

    Clear Ultra-Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Discs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Clear Ultra-Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Discs.
    A lightweight alternative to glass, these polycarbonate discs are often made into sight windows and display racks. Polycarbonate is comparable to Lexan, Hyzod, Tuffak, and Makrolon. Discs are cut from sheets for a clear, smooth face.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Each
    Clear
    4"1/16"Extruded-40180UL 94 V-2
    		8508K77000000
    4"1/8"Extruded-40180UL 94 V-2
    		8508K7800000
    4"3/16"Extruded-40180UL 94 V-2
    		8508K7900000
    4"1/4"Extruded-40180UL 94 V-0
    		8508K8100000
    4"3/8"Extruded-40180UL 94 V-0
    		8508K8200000
    4"1/2"Extruded-40180UL 94 V-0
    		8508K8300000
    6"1/16"Extruded-40180UL 94 V-2
    		8508K9200000
    6"1/8"Extruded-40180UL 94 V-2
    		8508K9300000
    6"3/16"Extruded-40180UL 94 V-2
    		8508K9400000
    6"1/4"Extruded-40180UL 94 V-0
    		8508K9500000
    6"3/8"Extruded-40180UL 94 V-0
    		8508K9600000
    6"1/2"Extruded-40180UL 94 V-0
    		8508K9700000
     

    Clear Highly Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Rods

    A lightweight alternative to glass, these polycarbonate rods and discs are often made into sight windows and display racks. Polycarbonate is comparable to Lexan, Hyzod, Tuffak, and Makrolon.
    Long Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Clear Highly Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Rods.
    Dia.
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    Clear
    3/16"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		88571K42300000
    1/4"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		88571K1250000
    5/16"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		88571K4460000
    3/8"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		88571K1310000
    7/16"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		88571K4510000
    1/2"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		88571K1430000
    5/8"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 88571K310000
    3/4"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 88571K150000
    1"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 88571K1600000
    1 1/8"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 88571K3300000
    1 1/4"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 88571K1700000
    1 3/8"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 88571K3500000
    1 1/2"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 88571K1800000
    2"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 88571K2200000
     
    Gray
    2 1/4"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 48571K3700000
    2 1/2"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 48571K3900000
    3"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 48571K2300000
    4"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 48571K41000000
    5"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 48571K46000000
    6"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 48571K43000000
     
    Short Rods and Discs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Clear Highly Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Rods.
    1" Long
    2" Long
    3" Long
    4" Long
    6" Long
    Dia.
    Fabrication
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Gray
    3"Extruded-40 to 240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8508K320000008508K330000008508K340000008508K350000008508K370000000
    4"Extruded-40 to 240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8508K42000008508K43000008508K44000008508K450000008508K47000000
    6"Extruded-40 to 240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8508K52000008508K530000008508K540000008508K550000008508K51000000
     

    Sequentially Numbered Plastic Tags

    Assign numbers in sequence to machinery, storage areas, and completed work. Made from plastic, these tags are UV resistant for long-term outdoor use. Numbers are engraved on one side.
    Round
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tags. Sequentially Numbered Plastic Tags, Round.
    Polycarbonate—Polycarbonate tags resist impact and chemicals better than acrylic tags, so you can use them in harsh environments. Nearly indestructible, they are as durable and last as long as metal tags. A reflective coating makes them easy to spot in any setting.
    Dia.
    Thk.
    Material
    Hole
    Dia.
    Choose a
    Character
    Color (Message
    Color)
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    1 1/2"3/16"Polycarbonate3/16"1-25, 26-50Silver (Black)251616T341000000

    Glass-Filled Polycarbonate Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Glass-Filled Polycarbonate Rods.
    Stronger than standard polycarbonate rods, these glass-filled rods will better maintain their physical properties when thermoforming. Use them for structural applications. Polycarbonate is comparable to Lexan, Hyzod, Tuffak, and Makrolon.
    Dia.
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    Black
    1/2"Extruded-40265UL 94 HB
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 585665K83000000
    3/4"Extruded-40265UL 94 HB
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 585665K8400000
    1"Extruded-40265UL 94 HB
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 585665K8500000
    1 1/2"Extruded-40265UL 94 HB
    		1, 2, 3, 485665K9200000
    2"Extruded-40265UL 94 HB
    		1, 2, 3, 485665K93000000
    3"Extruded-40265UL 94 HB
    		1, 2, 3, 485665K94000000
     

    Highly Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Highly Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Rods.
    Use these opaque polycarbonate rods in applications where impact could damage other plastic. Polycarbonate is comparable to Lexan, Hyzod, Tuffak, and Makrolon. It stands up to higher temperatures than ABS, plus it is thermoformable.
    Dia.
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    Black
    1/4"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 585485K4100000
    1/2"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 585485K430000
    3/4"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 585485K450000
    1"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 585485K4700000
    1 1/2"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 585485K4900000
    2"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 585485K5300000
    3"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 585485K55000000
     

    Plastic Washers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Washers. Plastic Washers.
    All of these washers are lightweight, nonconductive, and naturally rust resistant. They are commonly used in electronics and automation applications to take the pressure off screws and nuts and protect mounting surfaces.
    Clear Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate—Withstand bumps and vibration without cracking or denting. These washers are also clear to be less noticeable in your assembly.
    Temp.
    Range
    For Screw
    Size
    ID
    OD
    Thk.
    Min.
    Max.,
    ° F
    Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Clear Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate
    No. 0
    		0.078"0.188"0.016" to 0.025"Not Rated212Clear2590940A21000000
    No. 2
    		0.090"0.250"0.027" to 0.037"Not Rated212Clear10090940A00300000
    No. 4
    		0.115"0.250"0.027" to 0.037"Not Rated212Clear10090940A00500000
    No. 4
    		0.125"0.312"0.029" to 0.033"-200° F270Clear2590940A5250000
    No. 5
    		0.140"0.312"0.027" to 0.037"Not Rated212Clear10090940A00700000
    No. 5
    		0.141"0.350"0.036" to 0.045"Not Rated212Clear2590940A22000000
    No. 6
    		0.156"0.312"0.029" to 0.033"-200° F270Clear5090940A52100000
    No. 6
    		0.156"0.375"0.036" to 0.044"-200° F270Clear5090940A52200000
    No. 8
    		0.170"0.375"0.025" to 0.035"Not Rated212Clear2590940A00900000
    No. 8
    		0.188"0.438"0.036" to 0.044"-200° F270Clear2590940A5260000
    No. 10
    		0.194"0.375"0.025" to 0.035"Not Rated212Clear2590940A01100000
    No. 10
    		0.219"0.500"0.036" to 0.044"-200° F270Clear2590940A5270000
    No. 12
    		0.250"0.562"0.051" to 0.080"Not Rated212Clear2590940A23000000
    1/4"
    		0.257"0.500"0.055" to 0.069"Not Rated212Clear2590940A01300000
    1/4"
    		0.281"0.375"0.058" to 0.066"-200° F270Clear2590940A5230000
    1/4"
    		0.281"0.625"0.058" to 0.066"-200° F270Clear2590940A52800000
    5/16"
    		0.317"0.500"0.055" to 0.069"Not Rated212Clear2590940A01500000
    5/16"
    		0.344"0.688"0.058" to 0.066"-200° F270Clear2590940A52900000
    3/8"
    		0.380"0.625"0.055" to 0.069"Not Rated212Clear2590940A01700000
    3/8"
    		0.406"0.734"0.058" to 0.066"-200° F270Clear1090940A52400000
    7/16"
    		0.469"1.250"0.051" to 0.080"Not Rated212Clear1090940A24000000
    1/2"
    		0.505"0.750"0.055" to 0.069"Not Rated212Clear2590940A01900000
    9/16"
    		0.594"1.469"0.074" to 0.121"Not Rated212Clear590940A25000000
    5/8"
    		0.656"1.750"0.074" to 0.121"Not Rated212Clear190940A2600000
    3/4"
    		0.812"2.000"0.108" to 0.160"Not Rated212Clear190940A2700000
    7/8"
    		0.938"2.250"0.108" to 0.160"Not Rated212Clear190940A2800000
    1"
    		1.062"2.500"0.108" to 0.160"Not Rated212Clear190940A2900000
    M2
    		2.1 mm4.0 mm0.4 mm to 0.6 mmNot Rated212Clear5090940A41100000
    M2
    		2.2 mm5.0 mm0.2 mm to 0.4 mmNot Rated220Clear1090940A50500000
    M2.5
    		2.9 mm6.0 mm0.5 mm to 0.6 mmNot Rated220Clear2590940A5010000
    M2.6
    		2.7 mm6.0 mm0.4 mm to 0.6 mmNot Rated212Clear5090940A11600000
    M3
    		3.2 mm6.0 mm0.5 mm to 0.6 mmNot Rated220Clear2590940A5030000
    M3
    		3.2 mm7.0 mm0.4 mm to 0.6 mmNot Rated220Clear2590940A5060000
    M3
    		3.2 mm9.0 mm0.5 mm to 1.1 mmNot Rated212Clear1090940A1110000
    M3
    		3.3 mm8.0 mm0.7 mm to 1.0 mmNot Rated212Clear5090940A41200000
    M3
    		3.3 mm10.0 mm0.7 mm to 1.0 mmNot Rated212Clear5090940A11700000
    M3.5
    		3.7 mm8.0 mm0.5 mm to 1.1 mmNot Rated212Clear1090940A1120000
    M4
    		4.3 mm9.0 mm0.5 mm to 1.1 mmNot Rated212Clear1090940A1130000
    M4
    		4.5 mm10.0 mm0.7 mm to 0.9 mmNot Rated212Clear5090940A41300000
    M5
    		5.5 mm12.0 mm0.7 mm to 0.9 mmNot Rated212Clear5090940A41400000
    M6
    		6.4 mm12.0 mm1.2 mm to 1.8 mmNot Rated212Clear1090940A1140000
    M6
    		6.5 mm13.0 mm0.9 mm to 1.1 mmNot Rated212Clear5090940A41500000
    M6
    		6.8 mm17.0 mm2.7 mm to 3.4 mmNot Rated220Clear2590940A50400000
    M8
    		8.5 mm15.8 mm1.3 mm to 1.9 mmNot Rated212Clear1090940A1150000
    M8
    		8.5 mm18.0 mm1.4 mm to 1.8 mmNot Rated212Clear2590940A41600000
    M10
    		10.5 mm22.0 mm1.4 mm to 1.8 mmNot Rated212Clear1090940A4170000
    M12
    		13.0 mm24.0 mm2.2 mm to 2.8 mmNot Rated212Clear1090940A41800000
     
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