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Products > Shims

Plastic Sheet Stock

Plastic sheet stock is often used to make plastic shims, but also has other functional uses, including use in signs and banners. For your convenience, we also offer a variety of colors of plastic sheet stock.

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Shim Kits Tolerance & Specs

Thickness Tolerance
.001" +/- 5%
.002" +/- 5%
.003" +/- 5%
.004" +/- 5%
.005" +/- 5%
.006"-.020" +/- 5%
.025"-.035" +/- 10%
.050" +/- 10%
.060" +/- 10%
Material Spec .0005" - .020" Thick .025" - .060" Thick
Tensile @ Yield 170 Mpa 600 kg/cm
Ultimate Elongation 120% 110%
Moisture Absorption .80% .20%
Thickness @ Tolerance +/- 7.5% +/- 10%
Compression @ 500 PSI .11% 1.00%
Upper Service Temp 302° F (150° C) 212° F (100° C)
Lower Service Temp -94° F (-70° C) -76° F (-60° C)
Melt Temp 491° F (225° C) 302° F (150° C)
Density .050 lbs/in³ (1.39 g/cm) .033 lbs/in³ (1.39 g/cm)
Ignition Temp 752° F (400° C) 572° F (300° C)
Creep 0.90% 4.00%
Material PETP, MYLAR Polypropolene
Chemical Resistance .0005" - .020" Thick .025" - .060" Thick
Acetic Acid Suitable Suitable
Hydrochloric Acid 10% Suitable Suitable
Sodium Hydroxide 10% Suitable Suitable
Water Suitable Suitable
Tricoethlene Suitable Non Suitable
Detergent Oils 50° F (10° C) Suitable Suitable
Detergent Oils 194° F (90° C) Non Suitable Suitable
Other Hydrocarbon Oils Suitable Non Suitable
Ammonium Hydroxide Non Suitable Non Suitable

Plastic Sheet Manufacturing

Our plastic sheet stock comes in a variety of colors and thicknesses for use in multiple industries and applications. Additionally, we offer a variety of technologically advanced cutting services which permit us to cut complex shapes and tight angles, allowing for the production of products in a variety of shapes.

Related Manufacturing Services

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