PETG
Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol, or PETG, is a clear thermoplastic that can be formed into a number of shapes, making it suitable for use in a broad range of applications.
Description
Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol, or PETG, is a clear thermoplastic that can be formed into a number of shapes, making it suitable for use in a broad range of applications. PETG is easy to fabricate, heat-bend, and thermoform, making it well-suited to retail display applications. Primarily used in indoor applications, it can also be printed or painted for graphics applications.
PETG falls between acrylic and polycarbonate on the scale of impact resistance, with higher impact resistance than acrylic, but lower resistance than polycarbonate. It also meets FDA requirements for food contact and is available in thin semi-rigid gauges, as well as thicker gauge rigid sheets.
Polymershapes can meet your needs with a full range of PETG offerings from the world’s leading producers, including Vivak® from Plaskolite and Prime PETG from Primex. Our knowledgeable team can help you choose the right material from a variety of sizes and thicknesses, and custom sizes and colors are also available.
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Features & Benefits
- Formable, easy to fabricate, form bond or decorate
- Capable of deep thermoforming draws
- More impact resistant than acrylic
- Excellent clarity
- Excellent printability
- Recyclable
Applications
- Building & Construction
- Chemical Processing
- Die Cutters
- Electric and Non-Printed Sign
- Enclosures
- Food and Beverage Preparation and Processing
- Machine Guards
- Packaging and Conveying Equipment
- POP/Display
- Printing/Graphics
- Thermoformers
Physical Properties
| UNITS | ASTM TEST | General Purpose PETG | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength @ break @ 73°F | psi | D638 | 4,000 |
| Flexural modulus @ 73°F | psi | D790 | 10,000 |
| Izod impact (notched) | ft-lbs/in of notch | D256 | 1.7 |
| Deflection Temperature Under Load @ 264 psi | °F | D648 | 145 |
| Maximum Continuous Service Temperature in Air | °F | D794 | 149 |
| Water absorption @ 73°F – 24 hours | % | D570 | 0.4 |
| Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (CLTE) | (in/in°F) | D696 | 5.10E-05 |
*Technical Data is provided courtesy of UL Prospector (www.ulprospector.com) and IAPD (www.IAPD.org).
Data is to be considered representative and is provided for guidance only. All product performance must be verified by the user under actual application conditions.
Standard Sizes
| Sheet | Dimensions: 48″ x 96″, 51″ x 100″ Thickness: 0.020″ – 0.236″ |
*The sizes above are standard stocking sizes. Other custom sizes are available upon request. Please contact your local branch for information and a quote.
Suppliers / Brands
| Supplier | Brands |
|---|---|
 | VIVAK® |
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| Spartech |