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PET - polyethylene terephthalate

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Other material names PET: PETP
Material group: 
PET

PET is an unreinforced, semi-crystalline thermoplastic polyester based on polyethylene terephthalate. It is characterized as having the best dimensional stability coupled with excellent wear resistance, a low coefficient of friction, high strength, and resistance to moderately acidic solutions. PET's properties make it especially suitable for the manufacture of precision mechanical parts which are capable of sustaining high loads and enduring wear conditions. PET's continuous service temperature is 100°C and its melting point is almost higher than acetals.

In addition, PET offers good chemical and abrasion resistance. Its low moisture absorption enables mechanical and electrical properties to remain virtually unaffected by moisture. PET can be machined to precise detail on standard metal working equipment.

PET is an excellent candidate for parts used in the food processing and equipment industries.

Color of material: 
White
Typical applications: 
  • Manifolds machined
  • Food manufacturing and processing equipment
  • Carousel
  • Filter Track
  • Locating Disk
  • Rings

 

The material is used in: 
Beverage industry
Food industry
Features: 
  • Good for both wet and dry environments
  • High strength and rigidity -- ideal for close tolerance parts
  • Excellent stain resistance
  • Good wear resistance and excellent dimensional stability
  • Better resistance to acids than nylon or acetal

 

Material availability: 
Some sizes are in stock

Group of materials PET:

Some trade names of the material
PAS-POT/E
Murylat®
Ertalyte®
Trade names unprotected reg. mark: 
PETP

Engineering plastics and their products can be ordered from TechPlasty. Materials in the same group from different manufacturers are not always directly interchangeable because they may not all have the same technical parameters. Our technical consultants, who have many years of experience in the field of engineering plastics, will be pleased to advise you on the differences in the individual materials, especially in the boundary conditions. Detailed technical data of individual manufacturers' materials can be found in their data sheets.

Some materials trade names are protected trademarks.
PAS-POT/E is a registered trademark of Feigle; Murylat® is a registered trademark of Murtfeldt; Ertalyte® is a registered trademark of Quadrant;

All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.