TECAPET black
TECAPET black PET is the black pigmented version of our standard PET polyester. Among other excellent product features, Ensinger's TECAPET PET is also designed for improved machining properties. In addition, as a result of the black coloration, PET black also offers improved UV protection for external use applications.
Facts
Chemical Designation
PET (Polyethylene terephthalate)
Color
black
Density
1.38 g/cm3
PET (Polyethylene terephthalate)
Color
black
Density
1.38 g/cm3
Features
- very good chemical resistance
- resistent to cleaning agents
- excellent wear properties
- excellent strength and stiffness
- low moisture absorption
- improved surface hardness
- resistance against high energy radiation
Industries
packaging and paper machinery
semiconductor technology
printing machines
mechanical engineering
semiconductor technology
printing machines
mechanical engineering
Show/Hide Mechanical Properties
| Description | value | unit | condition | test method |
| Modulus of elasticity (tensile test) | 485,000 | psi | ASTM D 638 | |
| Tensile strength at yield | 10,000 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 638 |
| Elongation at yield (tensile test) | 4 | % | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 638 |
| Elongation at break (tensile test) | 50 | % | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 638 |
| Flexural strength | 16,000 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 790 |
| Modulus of elasticity (flexural test) | 470,000 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 790 |
| Compression strength | 3,600 | psi | @ 73 °F 1% strain |
ASTM D 695 |
| Compression strength | 14,000 | psi | @ 73 °F 10% strain |
ASTM D 695 |
| Compression modulus | 360,000 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 695 |
| Impact strength (Izod) | 0.53 | ft-lbs/in | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 256 |
| Shore hardness | 85 | D scale | ASTM D 2240 | |
| Rockwell hardness | 93 | @ 73 °F, M scale | ASTM D 785 | |
| Rockwell hardness | 125 | @ 73 °F, R scale | ASTM D 785 | |
| Coefficient of friction | 0.25 | % | Dynamic, 40 psi, 50 fpm | ASTM D 3702 |
| Coefficient of friction | 0.19 | % | Static | ASTM D 3702 |
| Wear rate | 210*10-10 | in³-min/ft-lbs-hr | Against Steel, 40 psi, 50 fpm | ASTM D 3702 |
Show/Hide Thermal Properties
| Description | value | unit | condition | test method |
| Melting temperature | 490 | °F | ||
| Heat distortion temperature | 175 | °F | @ 264 psi | ASTM D 648 |
| Heat distortion temperature | 240 | °F | @ 66 psi | ASTM D 648 |
| Service temperature | 230 | °F | Long Term | |
| Service temperature | 320 | °F | Intermittent | |
| Thermal expansion (CLTE) | 3.9 | *10-5 in/in/°F | ASTM D 696 | |
| Specific heat | 0.28 | BTU/lb-°F | ||
| Thermal conductivity | 2.01 | BTU-in/hr-ft2 -°F |
Show/Hide Electrical Properties
| Description | value | unit | condition | test method |
| Volume resistance | 1015 | Ω*cm | ASTM D 257 | |
| Dielectric strength | 400 | V/mil | ASTM D 149 | |
| Dissipation factor | 0.02 | % | @ 60 Hz, 73 °F | ASTM D 150 |
| Dielectric constant | 3.4 | % | @ 60 Hz, 73 °F, 50% RH | ASTM D 150 |
Show/Hide Other Properties
| Description | value | unit | condition | test method |
| Moisture absorption | 0.04 | % | @ 24 hrs, 73 °F | ASTM D 570 |
| Moisture absorption | 0.50 | % | @ saturation, 73 °F | ASTM D 570 |
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