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TECAPET ® PET-P

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General Info

TECAPET®PET is an unreinforced, semi crystalline thermoplastic polyester derived from polyethylene terephthalate. Its excellent wear resistance, low coefficient of friction, high flexural modulus, and superior dimensional stability make it a versatile material for designing mechanical parts.

Key Properties

Excellent Wear Resistance
Low Coefficient of Friction
Very Good Chemical Resistance
No Centerline Porosity
Good Electrical Insulator
High Mechanical Strength
Excellent Hardness and Stiffness
Good Weather Resistance
Low Water Absorption
Good Resistance to High-Energy Radiation

Limitations

Moderate Impact Strength (Not Recommended for High Impact)
Low Resistance to Continuous Hot Water or Steam
Low Resistance to Strong Alkalies

Applications

Bushings & Bearings
Food Processing Components
Manifolds
Printing Equipment Components
Pump & Valve Components
Structural Components
Water Purification Components
Wear Strip

Resin Trade Names

Manufacturer Trade Names

TECAPET®

Boedeker Plastics, Inc. stocks & supplies plastic sheet, rod, tube, film and custom profiles and machine parts from these shapes that are produced from plastic resin. In many cases the manufacturer of the shape has their own product trade name. If your specification calls for a specific resin grade or manufacturer trade name, we can supply a shape made from that resin to meet your specification or suggest an equal. If you require a specific resin or brand it must be specified at the time of order.

Available Sizes

Available Colors

Natural

Safety Data Sheet

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Typical Properties of TECAPET ® PET-P

DETAIL
Description			Value
Material Type			Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastic
Chemical Name			PET-P Polyethylene Terephthalate Polyester
Trade Name			TECAPET®
Additives			Unfilled
Color			Natural
Manufacturer			Ensinger
PHYSICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Density	ASTM D792	g/cm³	1.38
	ASTM D792	lb/in³	0.05
Water Absorption, 24 hrs, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	0.1
Water Absorption, Saturation, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	0.5
MECHANICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Tensile Strength	ASTM D638	psi	13,000
Tensile Modulus	ASTM D638	psi	470,000
Tensile Elongation at Break	ASTM D638	%	20
Flexural Strength	ASTM D790	psi	19,000
Flexural Modulus	ASTM D790	psi	500,000
Compressive Modulus	ASTM D695	psi	392,000
Hardness	ASTM D785	NA	Rockwell M101
IZOD Impact-Notched	ASTM D256	ft-lb/in	0.7
Static Coefficient of Friction		NA	0.19
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction	Dynamic, 40 PSI, 50 FPM	NA	0.25
THERMAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion	ASTM D696	x 10-5 in./in./°F	3.9
Heat Deflection Temp	ASTM D648	°C at 264 psi	79
	ASTM D648	°F at 264 psi	175
Melting Point Temp	ASTM D3418	°C	254
	ASTM D3418	°F	490
Max Continuous Operating Temp		°C	110
		°F	230
Minimum Operating Temp		°C	-28
		°F	-20
Thermal Conductivity	ASTM C117	BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F	2.01
Flammability Rating	UL94	NA	HB
ELECTRICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Dielectric Strength	ASTM D149	V/mil	400
Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz	ASTM D150	NA	3.4
Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz	ASTM D150	NA	0.000
COMPLIANCE
Description			Value
FDA			Yes
USDA			Yes
NSF			No
3-A Dairy			No
Canadian Food Inspection Agency			No
USP Class VI			No
OTHER
Description			Value
ASTM Shape Spec			D6261 S-TPES0210
UV Resistant			No
Relative Cost			$$$$
Machinability			2

Relative cost based on a scale of one dollar sign ($) as the lowest to ten dollar signs ($$$$$$$$$$) as the highest. Machinability based on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the easiest and 10 being the most difficult to machine. NOTE: All information contained on www.boedeker.com, downloadable documents and printed literature is intended for technical reference only and considered to be accurate for reference purposes only. Boedeker Plastics, Inc. makes no guarantee and offers no warranty for fitness in use and strongly recommends the user validate any plastic, machined part, or product in a specific application for fitness in use.

TECAPET® is a registered trademark of Ensinger.