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

    Moisture-Resistant Polyester Sheets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Moisture-Resistant Polyester Sheets.
    Strong and stiff, these polyester sheets won’t swell in moist environments, so they’re often made into pump components, valves, and spacers. They are easy to machine and wear resistant. This material is also called PET and PETE.
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    Impact Strength,
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    Color
    Food Industry
    Std.
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    1/4" Thick (0" to 0.025" Tolerance)
    6"6"Extruded-4023011,6000.65Off-WhiteFDA Standard
    8597K92000000
    12"12"Extruded-4023011,6000.65Off-WhiteFDA Standard
    8597K5200000
    12"24"Extruded-4023011,6000.65Off-WhiteFDA Standard
    8597K72000000
    24"24"Extruded-4023011,6000.65Off-WhiteFDA Standard
    8597K12000000
    24"48"Extruded-4023011,6000.65Off-WhiteFDA Standard
    8597K32000000
     
    1/2" Thick (0" to 0.025" Tolerance)
    6"6"Extruded-4023011,6000.65Off-WhiteFDA Standard
    8597K9300000
    12"12"Extruded-4023011,6000.65Off-WhiteFDA Standard
    8597K5300000
    12"24"Extruded-4023011,6000.65Off-WhiteFDA Standard
    8597K73000000
    24"24"Extruded-4023011,6000.65Off-WhiteFDA Standard
    8597K13000000
    24"48"Extruded-4023011,6000.65Off-WhiteFDA Standard
    8597K33000000
     
    3/4" Thick (0" to 0.025" Tolerance)
    6"6"Extruded-4023011,6000.65Off-WhiteFDA Standard
    8597K9500000
    12"12"Extruded-4023011,6000.65Off-WhiteFDA Standard
    8597K55000000
    12"24"Extruded-4023011,6000.65Off-WhiteFDA Standard
    8597K75000000
    24"24"Extruded-4023011,6000.65Off-WhiteFDA Standard
    8597K15000000
    24"48"Extruded-4023011,6000.65Off-WhiteFDA Standard
    8597K35000000
     
    1" Thick (0" to 0.025" Tolerance)
    6"6"Extruded-4023011,6000.65Off-WhiteFDA Standard
    8597K9600000
    12"12"Extruded-4023011,6000.65Off-WhiteFDA Standard
    8597K56000000
    12"24"Extruded-4023011,6000.65Off-WhiteFDA Standard
    8597K76000000
    24"24"Extruded-4023011,6000.65Off-WhiteFDA Standard
    8597K16000000
    24"48"Extruded-4023011,6000.65Off-WhiteFDA Standard
    8597K36000000
     
    1 1/4" Thick (0" to 0.025" Tolerance)
    6"6"Extruded-4023011,6000.65Off-WhiteFDA Standard
    8597K9700000
    12"12"Extruded-4023011,6000.65Off-WhiteFDA Standard
    8597K57000000
    12"24"Extruded-4023011,6000.65Off-WhiteFDA Standard
    8597K77000000
    24"24"Extruded-4023011,6000.65Off-WhiteFDA Standard
    8597K17000000
    24"48"Extruded-4023011,6000.65Off-WhiteFDA Standard
    8597K3700000000
     
    1 1/2" Thick (0" to 0.025" Tolerance)
    6"6"Extruded-4023011,6000.65Off-WhiteFDA Standard
    8597K9800000
    12"12"Extruded-4023011,6000.65Off-WhiteFDA Standard
    8597K58000000
    12"24"Extruded-4023011,6000.65Off-WhiteFDA Standard
    8597K78000000
    24"24"Extruded-4023011,6000.65Off-WhiteFDA Standard
    8597K18000000
    24"48"Extruded-4023011,6000.65Off-WhiteFDA Standard
    8597K3900000000
     

    Moisture-Resistant Polyester Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Moisture-Resistant Polyester Rods.
    Also called PET and PETE, this strong, stiff plastic resists swelling when exposed to moisture, plus it’s wear resistant and easy to machine. These rods are often made into pump components, valves, and spacers.
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    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    Off-White
    1/2"0.000" to 0.002"Extruded-4023011,6000.65FDA Standard
    58598K12500000
    5/8"0.000" to 0.002"Extruded-4023011,6000.65FDA Standard
    58598K1110000
    3/4"0.000" to 0.002"Extruded-4023011,6000.65FDA Standard
    58598K1910000
    1"0.000" to 0.002"Extruded-4023011,6000.65FDA Standard
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    8598K140000
    1 1/4"0.000" to 0.005"Extruded-4023011,6000.65FDA Standard
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    8598K1500000
    1 1/2"0.000" to 0.005"Extruded-4023011,6000.65FDA Standard
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    8598K1600000
    1 3/4"0.000" to 0.005"Extruded-4023011,6000.65FDA Standard
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    8598K1700000
    2"0.000" to 0.005"Extruded-4023011,6000.65FDA Standard
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    8598K1800000
    2 1/2"0.000" to 0.030"Extruded-4023011,6000.65FDA Standard
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    8598K2100000
    3"0.000" to 0.250"Extruded-4023011,6000.65FDA Standard
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    8598K2200000
    3 1/2"0.000" to 0.250"Extruded-4023011,6000.65FDA Standard
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    8598K2300000
    4"0.000" to 0.250"Extruded-4023011,6000.65FDA Standard
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    8598K2400000
     

    Weather-Resistant Polyester Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Weather-Resistant Polyester Rods.
    These black polyester rods protect from UV rays better than off-white polyester. Strong and semi-rigid, they won't swell in moist environments, so they're often made into valves, pump components, and spacers. They’re wear resistant and easy to machine. This material is also called PET and PETE.
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Each
    Black
    1/2"0" to 0.002"Extruded-4023010,0000.53
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    7402N1100000
    5/8"0" to 0.002"Extruded-4023010,0000.53
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    7402N120000
    5/8"0" to 0.002"Extruded-4023010,0000.5357402N12500000
    3/4"0" to 0.002"Extruded-4023010,0000.53
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    7402N130000
    3/4"0" to 0.002"Extruded-4023010,0000.5337402N13300000
    3/4"0" to 0.002"Extruded-4023010,0000.5357402N13500000
    1"0" to 0.002"Extruded-4023010,0000.53
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    7402N140000
    1 1/2"0" to 0.005"Extruded-4023010,0000.53
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    7402N150000
    1 1/2"0" to 0.005"Extruded-4023010,0000.5357402N155000000
    1 3/4"0" to 0.005"Extruded-4023010,0000.53
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    7402N160000
    1 3/4"0" to 0.005"Extruded-4023010,0000.5317402N16100000
    1 3/4"0" to 0.005"Extruded-4023010,0000.5327402N16200000
    1 3/4"0" to 0.005"Extruded-4023010,0000.5337402N16300000
    1 3/4"0" to 0.005"Extruded-4023010,0000.5347402N164000000
    1 3/4"0" to 0.005"Extruded-4023010,0000.5357402N165000000
    2"0" to 0.005"Extruded-4023010,0000.53
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    7402N170000
    2"0" to 0.005"Extruded-4023010,0000.5327402N17200000
    2"0" to 0.005"Extruded-4023010,0000.5347402N174000000
    2"0" to 0.005"Extruded-4023010,0000.5357402N175000000
     

    Ultra-Low-Friction Polyester Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Low-Friction Polyester Rods.
    Moisture-resistant polyester is combined with PTFE for rods that are self-lubricating and easy to machine. Also called Hydex and PBT, these rods are often used for bearings, gears, pistons, and other high-friction parts.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    Off-White
    1/4"0.000" to 0.002"Extruded-402206,6000.9FDA Standard
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    7593T1100000
    3/8"0.000" to 0.002"Extruded-402206,6000.9FDA Standard
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    7593T120000
    1/2"0.000" to 0.002"Extruded-402206,6000.9FDA Standard
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    7593T1300000
    5/8"0.000" to 0.002"Extruded-402206,6000.9FDA Standard
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    7593T1400000
    3/4"0.000" to 0.002"Extruded-402206,6000.9FDA Standard
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    7593T1500000
    1"0.000" to 0.002"Extruded-402206,6000.9FDA Standard
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    7593T1600000
    1 1/4"0.000" to 0.005"Extruded-402206,6000.9FDA Standard
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    7593T1700000
    1 3/8"0.000" to 0.005"Extruded-402206,6000.9FDA Standard
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    7593T1800000
    1 1/2"0.000" to 0.005"Extruded-402206,6000.9FDA Standard
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    7593T1900000
    1 3/4"0.000" to 0.005"Extruded-402206,6000.9FDA Standard
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    7593T21000000
    2"0.000" to 0.005"Extruded-402206,6000.9FDA Standard
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    7593T22000000
    2 1/2"0.000" to 0.030"Extruded-402206,6000.9FDA Standard
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    7593T23000000
    3"0.000" to 0.250"Extruded-402206,6000.9FDA Standard
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    7593T24000000
     

    Weather-Resistant Polyester Sheets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Weather-Resistant Polyester Sheets.
    These black polyester sheets protect from UV rays better than off-white polyester. Strong and semi-rigid, they won't swell in moist environments, so they're often made into pump components and spacers. They’re wear resistant and easy to machine. This material is also called PET and PETE.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Color
    Each
    1/2" Thick (0" to 0.025" Tolerance)
    12"12"Extruded-4023010,0000.53Black7418N1110000000
    12"24"Extruded-4023010,0000.53Black7418N112000000
     
    3/4" Thick (0" to 0.025" Tolerance)
    12"24"Extruded-4023010,0000.53Black7418N115000000
     
    1" Thick (0" to 0.025" Tolerance)
    12"12"Extruded-4023010,0000.53Black7418N118000000
    12"24"Extruded-4023010,0000.53Black7418N119000000
     
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