McMaster-Carr logo
    Forward
    Enter e-mail addresses in the fields below
    Message
    Cancel
    Print
    How can we improve?
    Comments
    E-mail address (if you would like a response)
    76 Products
    About Plastic
    industrial info icon

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

    Performance

    Performance

    Ultra-Electrically-Insulating Ultem PEI Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Electrically-Insulating Ultem PEI Rods.
    These rods offer excellent electrical-insulating properties. They’re often used for circuit-breaker housings, manifolds, and semiconductor components.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Dielectric Strength,
    V/mil
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    Amber
    1/4"0.000" to 0.003"Extruded-20 to 33517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.6830UL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58686K7100000
    3/8"0.000" to 0.003"Extruded-20 to 33517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.6830UL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58686K720000
    1/2"0.000" to 0.003"Extruded-20 to 33517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.6830UL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58686K730000
    5/8"0.000" to 0.003"Extruded-20 to 33517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.6830UL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58686K7400000
    3/4"0.000" to 0.003"Extruded-20 to 33517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.6830UL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58686K7500000
    1"0.000" to 0.003"Extruded-20 to 33517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.6830UL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58686K7600000
    1 1/4"0.000" to 0.005"Extruded-20 to 33517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.6830UL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 48686K7700000
    1 1/2"0.000" to 0.005"Extruded-20 to 33517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.6830UL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 48686K7800000
    2"0.000" to 0.005"Extruded-20 to 33517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.6830UL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 48686K81000000
    2 1/2"0.000" to 0.015"Extruded-20 to 33517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.6830UL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 48686K82000000
    3"0.000" to 0.250"Extruded-20 to 33517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.6830UL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 48686K83000000
    3 1/2"0.000" to 0.250"Extruded-20 to 33517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.6830UL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 48686K84000000
     

    Ultra-Electrically-Insulating Ultem PEI Sheets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Electrically-Insulating Ultem PEI Sheets.
    Often used for circuit-breaker housings, manifolds, and semiconductor components, these sheets offer excellent electrical-insulating properties.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Surface Resistivity,
    ohm/sq.
    Color
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry Std.
    Each
    0.04" Thick (-0.004" to 0.004" Tolerance)
    12"12"Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    		FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		8685K41000000
    12"24"Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    		FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		8685K4200000
     
    1/16" Thick (-0.00625" to 0.00625" Tolerance)
    12"12"Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		8685K4300000
    12"24"Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		8685K4400000
     
    3/32" Thick (-0.00938" to 0.00938" Tolerance)
    12"12"Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		8685K4500000
    12"24"Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		8685K46000000
     
    1/8" Thick (-0.0125" to 0.0125" Tolerance)
    12"12"Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		8685K4700000
    12"24"Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		8685K48000000
     
    1/4" Thick (0" to 0.025" Tolerance)
    6"6"Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		7612K5100000
    12"12"Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		8685K511000000
    12"24"Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		8685K512000000
     
    3/8" Thick (0" to 0.025" Tolerance)
    6"6"Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		7612K5200000
    12"12"Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		8685K491000000
    12"24"Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		8685K492000000
     
    1/2" Thick (0" to 0.025" Tolerance)
    6"6"Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		7612K5300000
    12"12"Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		8685K521000000
    12"24"Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		8685K522000000
     
    3/4" Thick (0" to 0.025" Tolerance)
    6"6"Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		7612K54000000
    12"12"Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		8685K61000000
    12"24"Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		8685K62000000
     
    1" Thick (0" to 0.025" Tolerance)
    6"6"Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		7612K55000000
    12"12"Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		8685K531000000
    12"24"Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		8685K532000000
     

    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
    High TemperaturePEEK, PFA, Polyimide, Torlon PAI, Ultem PEI2"2"55331K910000000

    Ultra-Electrically-Insulating Ultem PEI Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Electrically-Insulating Ultem PEI Bars.
    Often used for circuit-breaker housings, manifolds, and semiconductor components, these bars offer excellent electrical-insulating properties.
    Wd.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Surface Resistivity,
    ohm/sq.
    Color
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Each
    1/4" Thick (0" to 0.03" Tolerance)
    2"1Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		7612K11000000
    2"2Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		7612K2100000
    4"1Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		7612K3100000
     
    3/8" Thick (0" to 0.03" Tolerance)
    2"1Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		7612K1200000
    2"2Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		7612K2200000
    4"1Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		7612K3200000
     
    1/2" Thick (0" to 0.03" Tolerance)
    2"1Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		7612K1300000
    2"2Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		7612K23000000
    4"1Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		7612K33000000
     
    3/4" Thick (0" to 0.03" Tolerance)
    2"1Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		7612K1400000
    2"2Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		7612K24000000
    4"1Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		7612K34000000
     
    1" Thick (0" to 0.03" Tolerance)
    2"1Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		7612K15000000
    2"2Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		7612K25000000
    4"1Extruded-2033517,000 to 17,5000.5 to 0.61× 10^13Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 V-0
    		FDA Standard
    		7612K35000000
     

    Ultra-Electrically-Insulating Ultem PEI Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Electrically-Insulating Ultem PEI Film.
    Use this film in 3D printing operations as a build surface. It’s also widely used in semiconductor applications because it has excellent electrical-insulating properties.
    1 ft. Long
    2 ft. Long
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Wd.
    Fabrication
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Color
    Flammability
    Rating
    Each
    Each
    Plain Backing
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"12"Extruded-20 to 33514,200Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    		7576K18000007576K15000000
    0.002"-0.0002" to 0.0002"12"Extruded-20 to 33514,200Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    		7576K1900007576K1600000
    0.003"-0.0003" to 0.0003"12"Extruded-20 to 33514,200Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    		7576K2100007576K1100000
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"12"Extruded-20 to 33514,200Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    		7576K22000007576K1200000
    0.01"-0.001" to 0.001"12"Extruded-20 to 33514,200Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    		7576K23000007576K1300000
    0.02"-0.002" to 0.002"12"Extruded-20 to 33514,200Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    		7576K24000007576K1400000
    0.03"-0.003" to 0.003"12"Extruded-20 to 33514,200Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    		7576K25000007576K1700000
     
    Adhesive Backing
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"12"Cast-20 to 33514,200Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    		7576K31000007576K4100000
    0.002"-0.0002" to 0.0002"12"Cast-20 to 33514,200Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    		7576K3200000———0
    0.003"-0.0003" to 0.0003"12"Cast-20 to 33514,200Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    		7576K33000007576K4200000
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"12"Cast-20 to 33514,200Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    		7576K34000007576K4300000
    0.01"-0.001" to 0.001"12"Cast-20 to 33514,200Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    		7576K35000007576K4400000
    0.02"-0.002" to 0.002"12"Cast-20 to 33514,200Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    		7576K3600000———0
    0.03"-0.003" to 0.003"12"Cast-20 to 33514,200Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    		7576K3700000———0
     
    back to top