PET (Polyethylene terephthalate)

PET is a semi-crystalline engineering thermoplastic polyester which offer high wear resistance, low coefficient of friction, high stiffness, strength and superb sliding properties. These attributes combined with low moisture absorption make it an excellent material choice for complex parts requiring excellent dimensional stability and surface quality. PET exhibits excellent resistance to acid, staining and has an overall good chemical resistance. PET is a durable and tough plastic as compared with other commodity resins in a similar performance and price range.

Types
  • Extruded
  • Molded
Material Form:
  • Sheet
  • Rod
Specialty Grades:
  • Glass Filled
  • Metal detectable
  • Internally lubricated/Bearing grade
Colors:
  • Natural
  • Black
Sizing:
  • Rod Diameters: .187” to 6.00”
  • Sheet Thickness: .250” to 4.00”
In house fab services:
  • Cut to size
  • Screw machine parts
  • CNC Lathe
  • CNC Mill
  • CNC router
Applications:
  • Processed foods and meat molds
  • Conveyor pallets
  • Valve bodies
  • Timing screws
  • Can and bottle inverters

Features and Benefits of PET

PET has very good chemical resistance to cleaning agents, excellent wear properties, excellent strength and stiffness, low moisture absorption, improved surface hardness and resistance against high energy radiation.

PET is FDA compliant, has no centerline porosity, offers great dimensional stability and is used in many critical food applications.

Learn More

To learn more about polycarbonate and how it can benefit your plastic needs, reach out to the expert team at National Plastics and Seals Inc today. We’re available to answer any questions you may have.