ZL ® 1400 HI High-Impact PET-P

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General Info

ZL® 1400 HI is an impact modified PET. ZL® 1400 HI exhibits increased impact and abrasion resistance compared to standard PET products. This product exhibits the high impact strength and good abrasion resistance when compared to other thermoplastic polyester stock shapes. ZL® 1400 HI is available in natural color and stocked in rod and plate. Tubing is available on special request.

Key Properties

Good Overall Dimensional Stability (Low Moisture Absorption & Low CLTE)
Higher Impact Strength vs. Other Thermoplastic Polyesters
FDA Compliant

Limitations

Low Resistance to Continuous Hot Water or Steam
Low Resistance to Strong Alkalies

Applications

Bushings & Bearings
Food & Beverage Processing Equipment Components
Manifolds
Pharmaceutical Test Equipment - Carousel, Filter Track, Locating Disk & Ring
Piston & Fill Valves for Food Processing
Process and Test Equipment Manifolds
Pump & Valve Components
Rollers

Resin Trade Names

Manufacturer Trade Names

ZL® 1400 HI

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

Sheet Natural | Thickness .250” to 4.000” Standard sheet size is 24.000” x 48.000”, 39.000” x 78.000” & 39” x 120” Black | Thickness .375” to 2.375” Standard sheet size is 24.000” x 48.000” Rod Natural | Diameter .250” to 8.000” Black | Diameter .250” to 6.000” Standard Lengths 4’ & 10’ <p>| *Tube is available on a custom run basis for ZL® 1400 (PET) | Some sizes may have minimum order quantities. Boedeker offers cut to size service on all in-stock items and same day shipping. If you don’t see the size your looking for contact us for alternative options. </p>

Available Colors

Natural

Safety Data Sheet

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Typical Properties of ZL ® 1400 HI High-Impact PET-P

DETAIL
Description			Value
Material Type			Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastic
Chemical Name			PET-P Polyethylene Terephthalate Polyester
Trade Name			ZL® 1400 HI
Additives			Unfilled
Color			Natural
Manufacturer			ZL Plastics
PHYSICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Density	ASTM D792	g/cm³	1.4
	ASTM D792	lb/in³	0.051
Water Absorption, 24 hrs, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	0.1
Water Absorption, Saturation, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	0.9
MECHANICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Tensile Strength	ASTM D638	psi	12,330
Tensile Modulus	ASTM D638	psi	471,000
Tensile Elongation at Break	ASTM D638	%	23
Hardness	ASTM D785	NA	Shore D84
Static Coefficient of Friction	Against Steel	NA	0.15
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
Flammability Rating	UL94	NA	HB
ELECTRICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Dielectric Strength	ASTM D149	V/mil	400
Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz	ASTM D150	NA	0.002
COMPLIANCE
Description			Value
FDA			Yes
USDA			Yes
NSF			No
3-A Dairy			Yes
Canadian Food Inspection Agency			No
USP Class VI			No
OTHER
Description			Value
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.

ZL® is a registered trademark of ZL Engineering Plastics, Inc.

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