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Polyethylene Terephthalate

Brand: Sustadur® PET — Röchling

Standards: ISO 7792, ASTM D5927

FDA EU 10/2011 RoHS REACH

Overview

PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) combines high mechanical strength with excellent dimensional stability and low moisture absorption. It is ideal for precision parts in food processing, medical and electrical applications. Better creep resistance than POM-C at elevated temperatures.

Technical Properties

Guideline values from manufacturer datasheet. Actual values may vary by grade and dimensions.

Property Value Unit
Density 1.38 g/cm³
Tensile Strength (Yield) 85 MPa
Elongation at Break 15 %
Tensile Modulus (E) 3000 MPa
Shore Hardness 84 Scale D
Service Temp. Long-term -20 … 115 °C
Service Temp. Short-term 180 °C
Melting Temperature 255 °C
Water Absorption 0.25 %
Flammability (UL94) HB

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