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Moisture-Resistant Polyethylene (HDPE) Sheets, Bars, and Strips

Practically nonabsorbent, these sheets, bars, and strips won't swell when exposed to water. They’re harder and denser than LDPE, plus they’re more chemical resistant. They are often machined into plugs, seals, and containers.

If you don't see the size you're looking for, please specify length and width under additional sheet sizes.

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Strips

Color: White
Temperature Range: -40° to 150° F
Tensile Strength: 3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: 1.1-1.94 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: ASTM D4976, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 176.170, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520

1" Wd.
Thick.	Thickness Tolerance	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
0.04"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 25, 100	00000000	00000
2" Wd.
0.04"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 25, 100	00000000	0000
3" Wd.
0.04"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 25, 100	00000000	0000
4" Wd.
0.04"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 25, 100	00000000	0000
6" Wd.
0.04"	-0.003" to 0.003"	1, 5, 10, 25, 100	00000000	0000

Wear-Resistant Easy-to-Machine Delrin® Acetal Resin Sheets, Bars, and Strips

These sheets, bars, and strips resist expanding when exposed to heat and moisture, so they can be easily machined to close tolerances. They also have a naturally slippery, wear-resistant surface. Use them to make precision gears, bushings, and bearings. Delrin® acetal resin, also known as acetal homopolymer, is stronger and stiffer than acetal copolymer.

White sheets, bars, and strips are FDA compliant for contact with food.

Adhesive-back strips are made of Delrin® that is FDA compliant and meets UL 94 HB; however, their adhesive does not meet these specifications.

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Strips

Color: White or Black
Temperature Range: -20° to 180° F
Tensile Strength: 10,000-11,000 psi (Good)
Impact Strength: 1-1.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Rockwell R120-R122 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met:
White Strips 0.01" thick. to 0.04" thick: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2480, NSF/ANSI 51, NSF/ANSI 61
White Strips 0.062" thick. and thicker: ASTM D6100, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2480, NSF/ANSI 51, NSF/ANSI 61

			White		Black
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.		Per Ft.
1" Wd.
0.04"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
2" Wd.
0.04"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000000	0000
3" Wd.
0.04"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000000	0000
4" Wd.
0.04"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000000	0000
6" Wd.
0.04"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000000	0000
12" Wd.
0.04"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000000	00000

Adhesive-Back Strips

Color: White
Temperature Range: -20° to 180° F
Tensile Strength: 10,000-11,000 psi (Good)
Impact Strength: 1-1.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Rockwell R120-R122 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2480, UL 94 HB

			White
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Adhesive Type		Each
4" × 36"
0.04"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Acrylic	0000000	0000000

Flame-Retardant Polypropylene Film

Color: Black
Temperature Range: -40° to 200° F
Tensile Strength: 2,500-4,400 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: 0.74 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Rockwell R80 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: Yes
Specifications Met: See table

In addition to meeting UL standards for flame retardance, this film is an excellent electrical insulator, so it’s widely used in semiconductor applications.

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			12" × 12"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Specifications Met		Each
0.04"	-0.004" to 0.004"	UL 94 V-0	0000000	000000

Wear-Resistant Nylon Sheets, Bars, and Strips

With a slippery surface that reduces friction, these wear-resistant nylon 6/6 sheets, bars, and strips are often machined into bearings, gears, and valve seats.

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Strips

Color: Off-White
Temperature Range: -40° to 185° F
Tensile Strength: 11,200-12,300 psi (Good)
Impact Strength: 0.6-1.4 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Rockwell R108-R121 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met:
0.01" to 0.02" Thick.: ASTM D6779, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500, NSF/ANSI 51, NSF/ANSI 61
0.031" to 0.062" Thick.: ASTM D6779, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500, NSF/ANSI 51, NSF/ANSI 61, UL 94 HB
1/8" Thick.: ASTM D6779, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500, NSF/ANSI 51, NSF/ANSI 61, UL 94 V-2

1/2" Wd.
Thick.	Thick.Tolerance	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
0.04"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 20, 25, 50	0000000	00000
1" Wd.
0.04"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 20, 25, 50	0000000	000
2" Wd.
0.04"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 20, 25, 50	0000000	0000
4" Wd.
0.04"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 20, 25, 50	0000000	0000
6" Wd.
0.04"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 20, 25, 50	0000000	0000
12" Wd.
0.04"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 20, 25, 50	00000000	0000

Slippery MDS-Filled Wear-Resistant Nylon Sheets and Strips

These wear-resistant nylon 6/6 sheets and strips are modified with MDS for a self-lubricating surface that’s more slippery than standard nylon. Use them to machine high-friction parts, such as gears, wear strips, and bearings.

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Strips

Color: Black
Temperature Range: -20° to 220° F
Tensile Strength: 12,200 psi (Excellent)
Impact Strength: 1.1 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Rockwell M84-M87 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met:
0.015" to 0.02" Thick.: ASTM D6779
0.031" to 0.093" Thick.: ASTM D6779, UL 94 HB
1/8" Thick.: ASTM D6779, UL 94 V-2

1" Wd.
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
0.04"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 400	0000000	00000
2" Wd.
0.04"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 400	0000000	0000
4" Wd.
0.04"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 400	0000000	0000
6" Wd.
0.04"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 400	0000000	0000

Scratch-Resistant Easy-to-Form PETG

Color: White
Clarity: Semi Clear
Temperature Range: -4° to 140° F
Tensile Strength: 7,700 psi (Good)
Impact Strength: 1.2 ft-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Rockwell R115 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1315, NSF/ANSI 51, UL 94 HB

A satin texture on one side of these PETG sheets makes them semiclear. The satin side is more resistant to scratching and glare than standard PETG. The other side is smooth. You can see light from the other side, but not detailed shapes. They’re often formed into complex shapes such as displays, signs, and trays, and are easy to cut with sheet metal shears. These sheets have better impact strength than Plexiglas® Acrylic and can be used in similar applications.

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12" × 12"
Thickness	Thickness Tolerance	Temperature Range, °F		Each
0.04"	-0.002" to 0.002"	-4° to 140°	00000000	00000
24" × 24"
0.04"	-0.002" to 0.002"	-4° to 140°	00000000	00000
24" × 48"
0.04"	-0.002" to 0.002"	-4° to 140°	00000000	00000

Chemical-Resistant Slippery Film Made from Teflon® PTFE

This film is made with virgin Teflon® PTFE resins. It can handle extreme temperatures and resists most solvents. It’s also an excellent electrical insulator. PTFE has a naturally slippery surface that allows objects to easily slide across it. This film is skived, so the edges may curl.

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Film

Color: White
Temperature Range: -350° to 500° F
Tensile Strength: 2,170-2,800 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: 3.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Good)
Hardness: Durometer 52D-55D (Medium Soft)
For Use Outdoors: Yes
Specifications Met:
0.001" Thick.: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550
0.002" Thick. and larger: ASTM D3308, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, UL 94-V0

6" Wd.
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
0.04"	-0.0015" to 0.0015"	1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 20	0000000	000000
12" Wd.
0.04"	-0.0015" to 0.0015"	1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 20	0000000	00000
24" Wd.
0.04"	-0.0015" to 0.0015"	1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 20	0000000	00000
36" Wd.
0.04"	-0.0015" to 0.0015"	1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 20	0000000	00000
48" Wd.
0.04"	-0.0015" to 0.0015"	1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 20	0000000	000000

Metal-Backed Slippery PTFE

Color: Black
Temperature Range: -330° to 480° F
For Use Outdoors: No

A layer of tin-plated steel adds structural support and makes this PTFE easy to form. Bend it to fit inside V-blocks and other channels, or cut it to form wear strips and thrust bearings. PTFE is naturally slippery, so it works well in parts that slide and roll.

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		Load Cap., lbs./sq. in.		Backing		4" × 20"
Thickness	Thickness Tolerance	Static	Dynamic	Material	Thickness		Each
0.04"	-0.002" to 0"	36,250	11,600	Tin-Plated Steel	0.024"	0000000	0000000

Electrical-Insulating Ultem PEI Sheets and Bars

Often used for circuit-breaker housings, manifolds, and semiconductor components, these sheets and bars offer excellent electrical-insulating properties.

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Sheets

Color: Semi-Clear Amber
Temperature Range: -20° to 335° F
Tensile Strength: 17,000-17,500 psi (Excellent)
Impact Strength: 0.5-0.6 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Rockwell R111-R125 (Extra Hard)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met:
0.04": ASTM D5205, ASTM D7293, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1595, NSF/ANSI 51, UL 94 VTM-0
1/16" to 1/8": ASTM D5205, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1595, NSF/ANSI 51, UL 94 V-0
1/4" to 1": ASTM D5205, ASTM D7293, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1595, UL 94 V-0, USP Class VI

			12" × 12"		12" × 24"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Surface Resistivity		Each		Each
0.04"	-0.004" to 0.004"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	000000	0000000	000000

Clear Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Film

Color: Clear
Temperature Range: Not Rated
Tensile Strength: 9,500-10,500 (Good)
Impact Strength: 18 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)
Hardness: Rockwell R118 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: Yes

Protect instrument panels and other surfaces against impact with this polycarbonate film. Polycarbonate is comparable to Lexan, Hyzod, Tuffak, and Makrolon.

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		24" × 24"		24" × 48"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance		Each		Each
Glossy × Glossy
0.04"	-0.004" to 0.004"	0000000	000000	000000	00
0.04"	-0.002" to 0.002"	000000	00	00000000	000000

Clear Chemical-Resistant PVC Film

Color: Clear
Temperature Range: 15° to 140° F
Tensile Strength: 2,680-3,400 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: Not Rated
Hardness: Rockwell R57 (Medium)
For Use Outdoors: No

Use this PVC film to line tanks and in chemical-processing applications where visibility is essential. PVC resists acids and alkalies.

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Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Color	Wd.	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
0.04"	-0.004" to 0"	Clear	48"	1, 3, 5, 10, 20	00000000	00000

Clear Easy-to-Form PETG Sheets

Color: Clear
Temperature Range: See Table
Tensile Strength: See Table (Good)
Impact Strength: See Table
Hardness: See Table (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: See Table

Often fabricated into containers, trays, and packaging, these PETG sheets can be formed into complex shapes without sacrificing durability. This material can be used in similar applications as Plexiglas® Acrylic.

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		Temp. Range, °F
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Min.	Max.	Tensile Strength, psi	Impact Strength	Hardness	Specifications Met		Each
12" × 12"
0.04"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Not Rated	140°	7,700	1.7 ft.-lbs./in (Poor)	Rockwell R115	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1315	000000000	00000
12" × 24"
0.04"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Not Rated	140°	7,700	1.7 ft.-lbs./in (Poor)	Rockwell R115	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1315	000000000	0000
12" × 36"
0.04"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Not Rated	140°	7,700	1.7 ft.-lbs./in (Poor)	Rockwell R115	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1315	000000000	0000
12" × 48"
0.04"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Not Rated	140°	7,700	1.7 ft.-lbs./in (Poor)	Rockwell R115	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1315	000000000	0000
24" × 24"
0.04"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Not Rated	140°	7,700	1.7 ft.-lbs./in (Poor)	Rockwell R115	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1315	000000000	0000
24" × 36"
0.04"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Not Rated	140°	7,700	1.7 ft.-lbs./in (Poor)	Rockwell R115	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1315	000000000	00000
24" × 48"
0.04"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Not Rated	140°	7,700	1.7 ft.-lbs./in (Poor)	Rockwell R115	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1315	000000000	00000
48" × 48"
0.04"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Not Rated	140°	7,700	1.7 ft.-lbs./in (Poor)	Rockwell R115	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1315	000000000	00000
48" × 96"
0.04"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Not Rated	140°	7,700	1.7 ft.-lbs./in (Poor)	Rockwell R115	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1315	000000000	00000

Electrically Insulating Hard Fiber

Color: Gray
Max. Temperature: 235° F
Tensile Strength: See Table
Impact Strength: 2.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Good)
Hardness: Rockwell R70 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: MIL-I-695, UL 94 HB

Widely known as fishpaper and vulcanized fiber, these thin sheets offer better electrical insulation than standard hard fiber sheets. They are constructed from lightweight cotton fabric that's been chemically treated to make it hard and dense.

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			6" × 12"		12" × 12"		24" × 39"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Tensile Strength		Each		Each		Each
0.04"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Not Rated	00000000	000000	0000000	000000	0000000	0000000

Color-Coded Shim Stock

This shim stock is color-coded by thickness for easy identification. Cut it into custom shapes to fit your application. Shim stock is corrosion resistant. Sheets come flat packed.

Plastic shim stock works well in light duty applications. It's easier to cut than aluminum stock.

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Plastic

Sheet
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Color	Material	Max. Temperature, °F		Each
5" Wd. × 20" Lg.
0.04"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Clear	PETG Plastic	140°	0000000	00000
10" Wd. × 20" Lg.
0.04"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Clear	PETG Plastic	140°	0000000	00000
12" Wd. × 24" Lg.
0.04"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Clear	PETG Plastic	140°	00000000	00000
20" Wd. × 20" Lg.
0.04"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Clear	PETG Plastic	140°	0000000	00000
20" Wd. × 50" Lg.
0.04"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Clear	PETG Plastic	140°	00000000	00000

Shim Stock

Cut it into custom shapes to fit your application. Sheets come flat packed.

For accurate leveling, choose materials such as steel or stainless steel, which are hard enough to resist scratching and deforming. Softer shims, like copper or aluminum, can be used as wear plates between components that rub together, preventing damage to equipment. Metal shims include a material certificate with traceable lot number. Most shims include a test report.

PTFE plastic shim stock is slippery, so it can be used to reduce friction between parts. It also has excellent chemical resistance.

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PTFE Rolls

6" Wd. × 50" Lg.
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Color	Min. Hardness	Temperature Range, °F	Specifications Met		Each
0.04"	-0.004" to 0.004"	White	Durometer 50D	-110° to 550°	ASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241	00000000	0000000
12" Wd. × 24" Lg.
0.04"	-0.004" to 0.004"	White	Rockwell R58	-110° to 500°	ASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241	0000000	000000
20" Wd. × 50" Lg.
0.04"	-0.004" to 0.004"	White	Rockwell R58	-110° to 500°	ASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241	0000000	000000

PTFE Sheets

8" Wd. × 12" Lg.
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Color	Min. Hardness	Temperature Range, °F	Specifications Met		Each
0.04"	-0.004" to 0.004"	White	Rockwell R58	-110° to 500°	ASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241	0000000	000000

Abrasion- and Heat-Resistant Acrylic-Coated Fiberglass Fabric

This fabric, which resists abrasion, also sheds molten metal spatter when placed at an incline of 15° or greater. Use as a welding curtain.

Wd.	Thick.	Density, oz./sq. yd.	Max. Temperature, °F	Color	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
40"	0.040"	21	1000°	Black	1, 3, 5, 10, 20, 25	000000	000000
60"	0.040"	21	1000°	Black	1, 3, 5, 10, 20, 25	000000	00000

Ultra-Weather-Resistant Nylon Fabric Sheets

The neoprene coating on these nylon sheets resists UV rays as well as solvents and oil, so they are often used as tarps. Suitable for outdoor use.

Wd.	Thick.	Density, oz./sq. yd.	Max. Temperature, °F	Finish	Color	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
60"	0.040"	40	180°	Neoprene Coated	Black	1, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	000000

Debris Collection Tarps

Pile debris on one of these heavy duty tarps for convenient removal. Also called roofers tear-off tarps, they are waterproof and puncture resistant. Sewn-on strips of cargo webbing add support and steel O-rings at the end of each strip allow secure lifting when attached to a clevis hook (not included).

Lg., ft.	Wd., ft.	Thick., mil	Material	Color	Webbing Color	Features		Each
7	7	40	Vinyl-Coated Polyester Fabric	Black	Yellow	Cargo Webbing, Steel Rings	000000	0000000
8	8	40	Vinyl-Coated Polyester Fabric	Black	Yellow	Cargo Webbing, Steel Rings	000000	000000
10	10	40	Vinyl-Coated Polyester Fabric	Black	Yellow	Cargo Webbing, Steel Rings	000000	000000
12	12	40	Vinyl-Coated Polyester Fabric	Black	Yellow	Cargo Webbing, Steel Rings	000000	000000