General Info
ZL® 1400 T is an internally lubricated Bearing Grade PET containing evenly dispersed solid lubricant. ZL® 1400 T exhibits much higher wear resistance, lower coefficient of friction, and very low “slip-stick”. It is FDA compliant and often used in critical food processing applications. ZL® 1400 T is light gray in color.
Key Properties
- Better Wear Resistance vs. ZL 1400 HI PET
- Good Overall Dimensional Stability (Low Moisture Absorption & Low CLTE)
- Higher Impact Strength vs. Other Thermoplastic Polyesters
- Lower Coefficient of Friction vs. ZL 1400 HI PET
- 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
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 Gray | Thickness .314” to 3.937”
Standard sheet size is 24.000” x 39.000”, 24.000” x 78.000” & 24.000” x 120.000”
Rod
Gray | Diameter .236” to 6.299”
Standard Lengths 10’ | *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.
