TECAPET white
TECAPET PET polyester from Ensinger is specially formulated to provide improved toughness, and enhanced machinability. This PET polyester also offers excellent sliding and wear properties, and a low coefficent of friction. TECAPET's superior chemical resistance, non staining characteristics, and distinct lack of centerline porosity, makes it a desirable material for a variety of applications especially in the food industry that might involve solvents, cleaning chemicals, or direct food contact.
Facts
Chemical Designation
PET (Polyethylene terephthalate)
Color
white
Density
1.38 g/cm3
PET (Polyethylene terephthalate)
Color
white
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
food engineering
food processing
engineering for beverage filling systems
packaging and paper machinery
semiconductor technology
printing machines
mechanical engineering
pharmaceutical industry
food processing
engineering for beverage filling systems
packaging and paper machinery
semiconductor technology
printing machines
mechanical engineering
pharmaceutical industry
Show/Hide Mechanical Properties
| Description | value | unit | condition | test method |
| Modulus of elasticity (tensile test) | 470,000 | 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) | 12 | % | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 638 |
| Flexural strength | 15,500 | 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 | 345,000 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 695 |
| Impact strength (Izod) | 0.53 | ft-lbs/in | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 256 |
| 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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