Polyethylene Terephthalate – known as PET or polyester — is a thermoplastic polyester that can be amorphous, crystalline, or a mixture of both, depending on how it is processed. All forms provide good chemical resistance and durability.
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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
Dimensions: 24″ x 36″, 24″ x 48″
Thickness: 0.001″ – 0.015″
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Bearings and Bushings 
Chemical Processing 
Die Cutters 
Food and Beverage Preparation and Processing 
Gears 
Machine Shops 
Membrane Switches 
Milling and Mining 
Wear Strips Physical Properties
| UNITS | ASTM TEST | PET | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength @ break @ 73°F | psi | ISO 527-2 | 3,480 – 11,200 |
| Flexural modulus @ 73°F | psi | D790 | 270,000 – 1.42E 6 |
| Izod impact (notched) | ft-lbs/in of notch | D256 | 0.26 – 1.9 |
| Deflection Temperature Under Load @ 264 psi | °F | D648 | 136 – 446 |
| Water absorption @ 73°F – 24 hours | % | D570 | 0.098 – 0.10 |
| Coefficient of friction | D1894 | 0.30 – 0.50 | |
| Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (CLTE) | (in/in°F) | D696 | 1.70E-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.
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