PET

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a robust, rigid engineering thermoplastic belonging to the polyester family. Exhibiting exceptional machining capabilities, bearing, and wear properties, PET plastic combines lightness, strength, and impact resistance. Its low moisture absorption, minimal thermal expansion, and chemical resistance make PET suitable for food processing machinery and other applications requiring dimensional stability in varying conditions. In summary, PET's unique blend of characteristics renders it an effective material choice for diverse engineering applications.

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PET IS WIDELY USED FOR

  • Food processing machinery components
  • Valve components
  • Manifolds
  • Filler pistons
  • Bearings and bushings
  • Packaging and machinery parts
  • Wheels and rollers

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Standard Sizes

PET Sheet>>

Dimensions: 12 in x 12 in – 24 in x 48 in
Thickness: 0.250 in – 3 in

PET Film>>

PET film commonly used thickness has the following specifications: 0.012mm, 0.025mm, 0.036mm, 0.05mm, 0.075mm, 0.1mm, 0.125mm, 0.15mm, 0.175mm, 0.188mm, 0.25mm.

Typical Properties Of PET

UNITSASTM TESTPET (SEMICRYSTALLINE)
Specific Gravity-D7921.38
Tensile strengthpsiD63811,500
Flexural moduluspsiD790400,000
Izod impact (notched)ft-lbs/in of notchD2560.7
Heat deflection temperature @ 264 psi°FD648175
Maximum continuous service temperature in air°F230
Water absorption (immersion 24 hours)%D5700.1
Coefficient of linear thermal expansionin/in/°Fx10-5D6963.9

Values may vary according to the brand name. please ask kusla experts for more detailed information

PET Properties and Service Options

FAQs About PET

General

PET is the most common thermoplastic polymer resin of the polyester family and is used in fibres for clothing, containers for liquids and foods, and thermoforming for manufacturing, and in combination with glass fibre for engineering resins. PET consists of repeating (C10H8O4) units. PET is commonly recycled, and has the digit 1 as its resin identification code.

  • Strong and stiff
  • Excellent chemical resistance
  • Low moisture absorption
  • Low thermal expansion
  • Excellent wear characteristics, even in wet environments
  • Stain resistant

Availability

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  • 12 in x 12 in,
  • 12 in x 24 in,
  • 12 in x 48 in,
  • 24 in x 24 in,
  • 24 in x 48 in
  • 0.250 in,
  • 0.375 in,
  • 0.500 in,
  • 0.750 in,
  • 1 in,
  • 1.250 in,
  • 1.500 in,
  • 1.750 in,
  • 2 in,
  • 2.500 in,
  • 3 in