Polyester (PET)
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.
Description
Polyethylene Terephthalate – known as PET or Polyester– is a thermoplastic polymer that can be amorphous, crystalline, or a mixture of both, depending on how it is processed. All forms provide good chemical resistance and durability. Polymershapes offers a wide selection of polyester in sheet, film, rod and tube.
Polyester is known for having high dimensional stability coupled with excellent wear resistance, a low coefficient of friction, high strength, and resistance to moderately acidic solutions. Its low moisture absorption enables mechanical and electrical properties to remain virtually unaffected by moisture. These properties make it especially suitable for the manufacture of precision mechanical parts which must sustain high loads and endure persistent wear. Polyester is available in FDA, UDSA, 3A-Dairy and Canada AG compliant grades for a broad range of applications, making it an excellent candidate for parts used in food processing equipment.
Polymershapes can meet your PET needs with high-quality materials from trusted manufacturers including Quadrant Engineering Plastics, makers of Ertalyte®. And did you know Polymershapes has the capabilities to be your one-stop shop for all your plastics needs? Ask about our precision cutting and fabrication capabilities to deliver on your specific polyester requirements. We can provide you with any of our high-quality plastics and materials in the length, width and thickness you need. With Engineering Plastics from Polymershapes, you can go where your inspiration takes you!
We are also ready to serve your other plastics needs – we offer a vast inventory of material solutions and associated products, and a wide range of exceptional value-added services that will help you exceed your customers’ expectations.
For all your Polyester needs — and much, much more! — Contact your local Polymershapes facility today!
Features & Benefits
- 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
Applications
- 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.
Standard Sizes
| Sheet | Dimensions: 24″ x 36″, 24″ x 48″ Thickness: 0.001″ – 0.015″ |
*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
| Suppliers | Brands |
 | Ertalyte® |
| Ensinger | |
| Polymer Industries | |
| Rochling |