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)

Download Specs

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.

PET Properties

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.