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

    Hollow Plastic Balls

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Hollow Plastic Balls.
    Hollow balls float. Use them in tanks to slow evaporation and reduce heat loss.
    Polypropylene—Resistant to swelling when exposed to water, these balls are often used in laboratory applications.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Wt.,
    g
    Min.
    Temp.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Color
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Multipurpose
     
    Polypropylene
    0.787"-0.010" to 0.010"1Not Rated2202,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear WhiteFDA Standard
    1503748K31000000
    1"-0.015" to 0.015"1.5Not Rated2202,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear WhiteFDA Standard
    259338K110000
    1.4"-0.015" to 0.015"5Not Rated2202,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear WhiteFDA Standard
    259338K130000
    1.496"-0.010" to 0.010"5.5Not Rated2202,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear WhiteFDA Standard
    503748K3300000
    1.969"-0.020" to 0.020"8Not Rated2202,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear WhiteFDA Standard
    403748K3400000
    3.15"-0.030" to 0.030"13Not Rated2202,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear WhiteFDA Standard
    103748K3600000
    3.937"-0.050" to 0.050"40Not Rated2202,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear WhiteFDA Standard
    13748K180000
     

    Plastic Balls

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Plastic Balls.
    Polypropylene—Resistant to swelling when exposed to water, these balls are often used in laboratory applications.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Min.
    Temp.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Multipurpose
     
    Polypropylene
    1/8"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated1802,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear White5001974K200000
    5/32"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated1802,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear White5001974K40000
    3/16"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated1802,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear White5001974K50000
    7/32"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated1802,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear White2501974K80000
    1/4"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated1802,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear White2501974K130000
    9/32"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated1802,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear White1001974K70000
    5/16"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated1802,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear White2501974K1600000
    3/8"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated1802,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear White1001974K170000
    0.4"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated1802,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear White151974K310000
    1/2"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated1802,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear White1001974K1900000
    5/8"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated1802,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear White501974K210000
    3/4"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated1802,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear White251974K220000
    7/8"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated1802,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear White11974K230000
    1"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated1802,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear White101974K240000
    1.497"-0.002" to 0.002"Not Rated1802,900 to 5,0700.9Semi-Clear White31974K330000
     

    Threaded-Hole-Mount Ball Knobs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ball Knobs. Threaded-Hole-Mount Ball Knobs, Style 1.

    Style 1

    Install these traditional, easy-to-grip ball knobs on a threaded stud. They're good for control levers and push-pull rods.
    Polypropylene—Polypropylene knobs are a lightweight alternative to metal. They resist oil, grease, and solvents. Polypropylene has good impact resistance.
    Thread
    Each
    Size
    Dp.
    Head
    Dia.
    Insert Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    1-9
    10-Up
    Style 1
     
    Black Polypropylene
    8-32
    3/8"3/4"Plain Brass-15 to 22561095K210000000000
    10-24
    3/8"3/4"Plain Brass-15 to 22561095K2200000000
    10-24
    3/8"1"Plain Brass-15 to 22561095K3100000000
    10-24
    3/8"1 1/4"Plain Brass-15 to 22561095K4100000000
    1/4"-20
    1/2"3/4"Plain Brass-15 to 22561095K2300000000
    1/4"-20
    1/2"1"Plain Brass-15 to 22561095K3200000000
    1/4"-20
    1/2"1 1/4"Plain Brass-15 to 22561095K4200000000
    1/4"-20
    1/2"1 3/8"Plain Brass-15 to 22561095K4600000000
    1/4"-20
    1/2"1 1/2"Plain Brass-15 to 22561095K5100000000
    1/4"-20
    1/2"1 5/8"Plain Brass-15 to 22561095K7100000000
    5/16"-18
    1/2"1"Plain Brass-15 to 22561095K3300000000
    5/16"-18
    1/2"1 1/4"Plain Brass-15 to 22561095K4300000000
    5/16"-18
    1/2"1 3/8"Plain Brass-15 to 22561095K4700000000
    5/16"-18
    1/2"1 1/2"Plain Brass-15 to 22561095K5200000000
    5/16"-18
    1/2"1 5/8"Plain Brass-15 to 22561095K7200000000
    5/16"-18
    1/2"1 7/8"Plain Brass-15 to 22561095K5500000000
    3/8"-16
    1/2"1"Plain Brass-15 to 22561095K3400000000
    3/8"-16
    1/2"1 1/4"Plain Brass-15 to 22561095K4400000000
    3/8"-16
    1/2"1 3/8"Plain Brass-15 to 22561095K4800000000
    3/8"-16
    1/2"1 1/2"Plain Brass-15 to 22561095K5300000000
    3/8"-16
    1/2"1 5/8"Brass-15 to 22561095K7300000000
    3/8"-16
    1/2"1 7/8"Plain Brass-15 to 22561095K5600000000
    1/2"-13
    5/8"1 1/4"Zinc-Plated Steel-15 to 22561095K4500000000
    1/2"-13
    5/8"1 3/8"Zinc-Plated Steel-15 to 22561095K4900000000
    1/2"-13
    5/8"1 1/2"Zinc-Plated Steel-15 to 22561095K5400000000
    1/2"-13
    5/8"1 7/8"Zinc-Plated Steel-15 to 22561095K5700000000
    5/8"-11
    7/8"1 5/8"Zinc-Plated Steel-15 to 22561095K7400000000
    5/8"-11
    7/8"1 7/8"Zinc-Plated Steel-15 to 22561095K5800000000
    M6 × 1 mm13 mm32 mmPlain Brass-15 to 2256630T2100000000
    M6 × 1 mm13 mm35 mmPlain Brass-15 to 2256630T2500000000
    M6 × 1 mm13 mm38 mmPlain Brass-15 to 2256630T3100000000
    M6 × 1 mm13 mm41 mmPlain Brass-15 to 2256630T3500000000
    M6 × 1 mm13 mm48 mmPlain Brass-15 to 2256630T4100000000
    M8 × 1.25 mm13 mm32 mmPlain Brass-15 to 2256630T2200000000
    M8 × 1.25 mm13 mm35 mmPlain Brass-15 to 2256630T2600000000
    M8 × 1.25 mm13 mm38 mmPlain Brass-15 to 2256630T3200000000
    M8 × 1.25 mm13 mm41 mmPlain Brass-15 to 2256630T3600000000
    M8 × 1.25 mm13 mm48 mmPlain Brass-15 to 2256630T4200000000
    M10 × 1.5 mm15 mm32 mmPlain Brass-15 to 2256630T2300000000
    M10 × 1.5 mm15 mm35 mmPlain Brass-15 to 2256630T2700000000
    M10 × 1.5 mm15 mm38 mmPlain Brass-15 to 2256630T3300000000
    M10 × 1.5 mm15 mm41 mmPlain Brass-15 to 2256630T3700000000
    M10 × 1.5 mm15 mm48 mmPlain Brass-15 to 2256630T4300000000
     
    Red Polypropylene
    10-24
    5/16"1 1/4"Brass-15 to 1257386K2100000000
    1/4"-20
    1/2"1 1/4"Brass-15 to 1257386K2200000000
    1/4"-20
    1/2"1 3/8"Brass-15 to 1257386K2600000000
    1/4"-20
    1/2"1 1/2"Brass-15 to 1257386K3100000000
    5/16"-18
    1/2"1 1/4"Brass-15 to 1257386K2300000000
    5/16"-18
    1/2"1 3/8"Brass-15 to 1257386K2700000000
    5/16"-18
    1/2"1 1/2"Brass-15 to 1257386K3200000000
    5/16"-18
    1/2"1 7/8"Brass-15 to 1257386K3500000000
    3/8"-16
    1/2"1 1/4"Brass-15 to 1257386K2400000000
    3/8"-16
    1/2"1 3/8"Brass-15 to 1257386K2800000000
    3/8"-16
    1/2"1 1/2"Brass-15 to 1257386K3300000000
    3/8"-16
    1/2"1 7/8"Brass-15 to 1257386K3600000000
    1/2"-13
    1/2"1 1/4"Brass-15 to 1257386K2500000000
    1/2"-13
    5/8"1 3/8"Brass-15 to 1257386K2900000000
    1/2"-13
    5/8"1 1/2"Brass-15 to 1257386K3400000000
    1/2"-13
    5/8"1 7/8"Brass-15 to 1257386K3700000000
    5/8"-11
    7/8"1 7/8"Brass-15 to 1257386K3800000000
     

    Metal Detector Calibration Kits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Metal Detector Calibration Kits.
    Made with metal additives, these balls test the sensitivity of food-processing metal detectors. They’re often used to calibrate metal detectors to find metal-detectable plastic tools that have fallen into a batch. To calibrate your metal detector, run different balls through the line—the smaller the ball, the more sensitive the detector must be to recognize it. Since they’re spheres, their orientation won’t affect a metal detector’s ability to register them. These balls help you comply with Hazard and Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs for food safety. They’re FDA compliant for direct contact with food. Balls are autoclavable, so you can sanitize them with steam.
    Material
    Color
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Autoclavable
    Includes
    Food Industry Std.
    Each
    Polypropylene
    Blue180YesSizes 4 mm to 14 mm (1 mm increments)FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    3562N1100000

    Floats for Threaded Rods

    Connect these floats to threaded float rods (not included). Use them to replace an existing float or combine with rods and float valve bodies (not included) to build a float valve.
    Polypropylene Cylinder Floats
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Floats. Floats for Threaded Rods, Polypropylene Cylinder Floats.
    Polypropylene floats are lightweight and meet NSF/ANSI 61 standards for safe use with drinking water.
    Cylindrical floats are all self-tapping except those with a 4” diameter, which have a threaded hose connection.
    Slot
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Max.
    Pressure
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Color
    For Container
    Type
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Each
    1 1/2"2 1/2"8-32
    UNC
    FemaleNot Rated35 to 175Off-WhiteOpen TankNSF/ANSI 61
    9775K3400000
    1 1/2"3"6-32, 8-32
    UNC
    FemaleNot Rated35 to 175Off-WhiteOpen TankNSF/ANSI 61
    9775K630000
    1 1/2"3 3/4"6-32, 8-32
    UNC
    FemaleNot Rated35 to 175Off-WhiteOpen TankNSF/ANSI 61
    9775K290000
    1 5/8"5 1/4"8-32
    UNC
    FemaleNot Rated35 to 175Off-WhiteOpen TankNSF/ANSI 61
    9775K250000
    2"3/4"Female1/16"1/4"Not Rated35 to 175Off-WhiteOpen TankNSF/ANSI 61
    9775K350000
    2"3 3/4"8-32
    UNC
    FemaleNot Rated35 to 175Off-WhiteOpen TankNSF/ANSI 61
    9775K380000
    2 3/4"1 3/4"8-32
    UNC
    FemaleNot Rated35 to 175Off-WhiteOpen TankNSF/ANSI 61
    9775K270000
    2 3/4"1 3/4"1/4"-20
    UNC
    FemaleNot Rated35 to 175Off-WhiteOpen TankNSF/ANSI 61
    9775K620000
    4"6"1/4"-20
    UNC
    FemaleNot Rated35 to 175Off-WhiteOpen TankNSF/ANSI 61
    9775K210000
    Polypropylene Rectangle Floats
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Floats. Floats for Threaded Rods, Polypropylene Rectangle Floats.
    Polypropylene floats are lightweight and meet NSF/ANSI 61 standards for safe use with drinking water.
    Rectangular floats are all self-tapping except those with a 4” diameter, which have a threaded hose connection.
    Slot
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Max.
    Pressure
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Color
    For Container
    Type
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Each
    2 1/4"3 3/8"1"8-32
    UNC
    FemaleNot Rated35 to 175Off-WhiteOpen TankNSF/ANSI 61
    9775K6400000
    2 3/4"1 1/4"1 1/4"Female1/16"1/4"Not Rated35 to 175Off-WhiteOpen TankNSF/ANSI 61
    9775K4100000
    3 3/4"2 5/8"2 1/4"8-32
    UNC
    FemaleNot Rated35 to 175Off-WhiteOpen TankNSF/ANSI 61
    9775K230000
    3 3/4"2 5/8"2 1/4"1/4"-20
    UNC
    FemaleNot Rated35 to 175Off-WhiteOpen TankNSF/ANSI 61
    9775K610000
    Polypropylene Ball Floats
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Floats. Floats for Threaded Rods, Polypropylene Ball Floats.
    Polypropylene floats are lightweight and meet NSF/ANSI 61 standards for safe use with drinking water.
    Dia.
    Thread
    Size
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Max.
    Pressure
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Color
    Features
    For Container
    Type
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Each
    5"1/4"-20
    UNC
    FemaleNot Rated35 to 175BlackUV ResistantOpen TankNSF/ANSI 61
    9775K14000000
    6"1/4"-20
    UNC
    FemaleNot Rated35 to 175BlackUV ResistantOpen TankNSF/ANSI 61
    9775K1600000
    6"5/16"-18
    UNC
    FemaleNot Rated35 to 175BlackUV ResistantOpen TankNSF/ANSI 61
    9775K5100000
    8"3/8
    NPT
    FemaleNot Rated35 to 175BlackUV ResistantOpen TankNSF/ANSI 61
    9775K1800000
    8"1/4"-20
    UNC
    FemaleNot Rated35 to 175BlackUV ResistantOpen TankNSF/ANSI 61
    9775K5200000
    8"5/16"-18
    UNC
    FemaleNot Rated35 to 175BlackUV ResistantOpen TankNSF/ANSI 61
    9775K5400000
    8"3/8"-16
    UNC
    FemaleNot Rated35 to 175BlackUV ResistantOpen TankNSF/ANSI 61
    9775K5300000
    Polypropylene Oblong Floats
    Image of Product. Oblong Polypropylene. Front orientation. Floats. Floats for Threaded Rods, Polypropylene Oblong Floats.

    Oblong Polypropylene

    Polypropylene floats are lightweight and meet NSF/ANSI 61 standards for safe use with drinking water.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Max.
    Pressure
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Color
    For Container
    Type
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Each
    4"5"1/4"-20
    UNC
    FemaleNot Rated35 to 175Off-WhiteOpen TankNSF/ANSI 61
    9775K1200000

    Plastic Pellets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Plastic Pellets.
    Use them with injection molders, 3D printers, and other molding equipment.
    Moisture Resistant—These pellets resist swelling when exposed to water, making them suitable for use in wet environments. Melt and mold them into desired shapes.
    HoPP—HoPP pellets are harder than HDPE pellets, so they won't scratch as easily. HoPP has greater tensile strength than CoPP.
    CoPP—CoPP pellets are harder than HDPE pellets, so they won't scratch as easily. CoPP has better impact resistance than HoPP. It resists impact even at low temperatures.
    Container
    Net Wt.,
    lb.
    Type
    Molding Temp.,
    ° F
    Melting Temp.,
    ° F
    Melt Flow Rate
    Shrinkage
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Color
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Each
    Moisture Resistant
     
    HoPP
    5Pail90 to 150375 to 45012 g per 10 min.1.3% to 1.7%5,6001Semi-Clear WhiteFDA Standard
    7202N15000000
     
    CoPP
    5Pail90 to 150375 to 4504 g per 10 min.1.3% to 1.7%3,200No BreakWhiteFDA Standard
    7202N1600000
     

    Stud-Mount Ball Transfers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Transfers. Stud-Mount Ball Transfers, Style B.

    Style B

    Install these ball transfers in a threaded hole or use a nut to secure.
    Weight capacity is given for the ball up orientation. Using these ball transfers in a ball down or angled orientation could reduce the weight capacity stated.
    Polypropylene Ball—Polypropylene balls are nonmarking and resist chemicals better than nylon.
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Style
    Ball
    Dia.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Ht.
    Dia.
    Working
    Orientation
    Thread
    Size
    Stud
    Lg.
    Min.
    Max.
    Each
    Polypropylene Ball
     
    Zinc-Plated Steel Housing
    B1"501 1/2"1 1/2"Ball Up, Ball Down1/4"-20
    7/8"01906460K528000000
     
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