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PET
PET polyethylene terephthalate thermoplastic is a polyester that offers a good combination of hardness, rigidity, strength with exceptional sliding & wear capabilities. Creep resistance & low moisture absorption makes it suitable for complex parts requiring high dimensional stability & surface quality. Long term service temperatures from -20°C to +110°C.
High mechanical strength, hardness & stiffness
Exceptional dimensional stability & surface finish
Very low moisture absorption (when compared to nylon)
Availability
Rod
10mm to 200mm OD
Tube
N/A
Sheet
2mm to 120mm Thick
Colours
White, Black, Grey
Modified Grades
Yes
Cut To Size
Yes
Features
Exceptional Material
TECAPET/TECADUR PET due to having very low levels of moisture absorption, combined with high mechanical strength, stiffness, hardness, resistance to creep makes it highly suitable for components requiring dimensional stability & tight tolerances. The TECAPET/TECADUR range includes grades suitable for food contact. The material is also resistant to many chemicals.
Additives & Modifiers
There are four grades of TECAPET/TECADUR available. The standard TECADUR Natural unfilled grade, TECAPET Black offering UV protection, TECAPET White offering enhanced machinability & lastly TECAPET TF Grey that is PTFE filled for improved wear & sliding properties.
Applications
TECAPET/TECADUR is used in various industries such as: mechanical engineering, food, electronics, automotive & medical. Some components fabricated from PET include: food processing parts, precision finished components, parts in wet environments, heavily loaded bearings, bushings & washers, structural parts, rudder bearings, flow valves, pistons & rollers.
Long Term Service Temp
'-20°C to +110°C
Moisture Absorption
UV Stable
Compressive Strength
Impact Strength
Tensile Strength
Coefficient of Friction
Abrasion Resistance
Cost
PET Range
| Product Type | Industry Usage | Available Products & Notes *Some items are manufactured & imported on request |
|---|---|---|
| TECADUR PET Natural | Mechanical, Food, Electronics, Automotive, Medical Technologies | Rod & Sheet - Natural unfilled & unmodified PET White *Good creep strength, low moisture absorption, outstanding dimensional stability. FDA approved. |
| TECAPET White | Mechanical, Food, Energy, Electronics, Automotive Technologies | Rod & Sheet - White Pigment Filled - Special Formulation White *Improved toughness, excellent sliding & wear properties. Low coefficient of friction FDA & EU10/2011 approved. |
| TECAPET Black | Mechanical, Food, Electronics, Automotive Technologies | Rod & Sheet - Black Pigment Filled Black *Improved machining properties. Improved UV protection. FDA approved. |
| TECAPET TF Grey | Mechanical, Food, Electronics, Automotive Technologies | Rod & Sheet - PTFE Solid Lubricant Filled Grey *Improved wear characteristics. Used widely in food processing. Excellent sliding properties, excellent wear with all other standard PET properties. FDA & EU10/2011 approved. |
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