As per our Shipping and Returns Policy, custom cuts and fabricated parts are non-returnable. If you need an over- or undersized item, note it under "Comments" during Checkout. Cut-to-size orders have an acceptable cut tolerance of 1/8" (0.125"), so clarify if the adjustment is to be made on the (+) or (-) side of the saw blade.Please review our full return and shipping policy here.
Measure Twice, Cut Once
Since custom cuts and fabricated parts are non-refundable, be very careful while measuring your dimensions. As each cut is nominal, even the slightest miscalculation could be costly.
How to Use a Measuring Tape
Extend your tape measure several inches to find the 1 and 2 inch markers. In between the inch markers you’ll find 16 equally spaced tick marks.
Measure by counting the increments beyond the nearest inch. As the increments decrease, so does the length of the mark. For example, 1/2" has a bigger mark than 1/4" which has a bigger mark than 1/8". The smallest mark follows at 1/16". Please be aware that some measuring tapes may have even smaller increments.
Features of a Measuring Tape: Sliding End Hook
The sliding end hook is designed for two different types of measurements. An outside measurement (where the hook of the tape hangs over an edge), requires the hook to slide out a bit to account for the thickness of the material. When making an inside measurement (where the hook will push up against a surface), the clip slides in, again, accounting for its thickness. The measuring tape self-adjusts to guarantee an accurate measurement (as far as the tape is concerned).
Acetal AF blend, supplied as a 2:1 blend of Acetal AF-100 and Acetal 150 resins, has excellent sliding/friction properties. Bearings made of Acetal AF blend can operate at higher speeds while exhibiting reduced wear. These bearings are also essentially free of slip-stick behavior because the static and dynamic coefficient of friction are closer than with most plastics. Acetal AF blend retains 90% of the strength that is inherent in unmodified Acetal. Some properties are changed due to the addition of the softer PTFE fiber. The natural color of Acetal AF blend is dark brown.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Formaldehyde, CAS 50-00-0, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Hexachlorobenzene, CAS 118-74-1, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Warning: This product may have sharp edges and points. Contact may result in injury. Handle with care.
Disclaimer: Interstate Plastics makes no representations about any of its products that are modified in any way after they leave its possession, nor do its representations apply when any of its products are improperly used or stored.
Each customer of Interstate Plastics bears full responsibility for making its own determination as to the suitability of each material, product, recommendation or advice provided by Interstate Plastics. Each customer of Interstate Plastics must identify and perform all tests and analyses necessary to assure that its finished parts incorporating materials from Interstate Plastics will be safe and suitable for use under end-use conditions.
Typical applications include gears, springs, plates, bushings and housings. The Food and Drug Administration has approved Acetal for use in the food industry.
Mechanical: gears, sliding and guiding elements, housing parts, springs, chains, screws, nuts, fan wheels, pump parts,valve bodies
Electrical Engineering: insulators, bobbins, connectors, parts for electronic devices such as televisions & telephones
Vehicle: fuel sender unit, door lock systems, articulated shells
Thanks for all your help in selecting the right material
2014-05-28
Hard to find material at a great price. Very impressed with the service and quality.
2014-04-28
Very stiff material, excellent properties. Super slippery as well I think maybe it's what they call self lubricating. Interstate Plastics was easy to deal with, no hassle salespeople, straight to the point. Friendly too. Shipping took 3 business days longer than expected. If I was in a rush it could have been a problem. But besides that a good experience.
2014-03-05
Good acetal teflon PTFE blend at an honest price. Reasonable shipping cost. Arrived as expected.
2013-10-30
I agree with the other reviewers. Interstate Plastics is the easiest supplier to order from with quick turn around and even good pricing.
2013-07-24
Its very hard to track down af100/150 acetal blend. Interstate Plastics is the easiest seller we have dealt with.
2012-10-23
I bought this to machine out some bushings as a project due to its excellent friction properties - expensive but best price on the internet!
2012-10-04
Quickest turn around and awesome customer service!