Shapes |
Colours |
Thickness
(mm) |
Max
Sizes (NB: We cut to size from these) |
Price
Guide per Square Metre (Material Cost Only) |
| Sheets |
Clear |
1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 |
3m x 2m |
1.5mm c£14 to 10mm £40 |
Key Properties
Cheaper than Polycarbonate with 80% of impact resistance.
Similarly low wear resistance and toughness as Nylon.
Dimensional stability and minimal creep of ACETAL.
Low friction. Low moisture absorption. Can be used
with foodstuffs.
Strengths
- High mechanical properites (stiffness, hardness
and toughness)
- Broad range of use temperature (from -40 to 130°C)
- High resistance to creep and fatigue
- Low coefficient of friction
- High wear resistance
- Good insulating properties
- Low water absorption
- Good chemical resistance, in particular with oils
and lubricants
- Optical transparency
- Easy to fabricate
- Ability to be sterilized
- FDA compliant
- Easy to form
Limits
- High shrinkage (~2%), due to its high crystallinity
- Attacked by oxidizing or strong acids and strong
bases
- Low resistance to UV and gamma radiation
- Flammable, releases some formaldehyde (highly
odourous)
- Opaque
- Cannot be used above 60 - 66°C
Chemical Name
Thermoplastic Polyester
Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol
Keywords
Good Insulation, High Wear Resistance, FDA Compliant.
PETG & APET - Colours
Colours
PET(G) is current available in clear only.
Some thinner thicknesses of the sister polymer APET
are available in an "Anti-Reflective" finish
which is also called "Anti-Glare".
