Trident Plastics inc
1029 Pulinski Rd Ivyland,
PA 18974
Tel:215-672-5225
Fax:215-672-5582
Email: sales@tridentplastics.com
Website: www.tridentplastics.com
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PET is an unreinforced, semi-crystalline thermoplastic polyester based on polyethylene terephthalate (PET). It is characterized as having the best dimensional stability coupled with excellent wear resistance, a low coefficient of friction, high strength, and resistance to moderately acidic solutions. PET's properties make it especially suitable for the manufacture of precision mechanical parts which are capable of sustaining high loads and enduring wear conditions. PET's continuous service temperature is 210° F and its melting point is almost 150° F higher than Acetal. It retains significantly more of its original strength up to 180° F than Nylon or Acetal. In addition, PET offers good chemical and abrasion resistance. Its low moisture absorption enables mechanical and electrical properties to remain virtually unaffected by moisture. PET can be machined to precise detail on standard metal working equipment.
  • ASTM D4507 TPES211B55130.
  • FDA compliant.
  • Custom sizes and colors available on request.
Unit of Measure

Specifications

Tolerance

 N/A + 0.002 in- 0.00 in

Weight

 N/A 0.121 lb/ft

Specific Gravity (ASTM D792)

 N/A 10.41

Hardness - Rockwell (ASTM D785)

 N/A M93/R125

Hardness - Durometer, Shore "D" Scale 73°F (ASTM D2240)

 N/A 87D

Water Absorption - Saturation (ASTM D570)

 N/A 0.90 %

Tensile Strength (ASTM D638)

 N/A 12400 psi

Tensile Modulus (ASTM D638)

 N/A 460000 psi

Compressive Strength at 10 % Deformation - 73°F

 N/A 15000 psi

Compressive Modulus - 73°F

 N/A 420000 psi

Flexural Strength

 N/A 18000 psi

Impact Strength, Notched at 73°F (ASTM D256)

 N/A 0.50 ft·lb/in

Coefficient of Friction, Dry vs Steel, Dynamic (PTM 55007)

 N/A 0.20

Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion at 73°F - 140°F_

 N/A 30.30 x 10-5 in/in/ºF

Heat Deflection Temperature at 264 psi

 N/A 240 ºF

Max. Continuous Service Temperature in Air

 N/A 210 ºF

Dielectric Strength - Short Time (ASTM D149)

 N/A 385 V/m

Volume Resistivity (ASTM D257)

 N/A > 1013 ohm·cm

Flammability at .118" UL94

 N/A HB

Standard Length

 N/A 10 ft8 ft

Characteristics

N/A

  • High strength & stiffness.
  • Low friction.
  • Good dimensional stability.
  • Low moisture absorption.
  • Excellent stain resistance.

Applications

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  • Manifolds.
  • Food equipment components.
  • Pharmaceutical test equipment.
  • Distribution valves.
  • Bushings & Bearings.
  • Wear Parts.