Polyethylene terephthalate shows high tensile and mechanical strength, hardness and toughness, low friction and a high dimensional stability. PET may be used at temperatures ranging from -20 °C to approx. +100 °C.

Properties

 high mechanical resistance and tensile strength
 high surface strength
 easy to varnish and polish
 high dimensional stability
 high toughness
 good electrical insulating properties
 high chemical resistance
 limited dielectric properties
 sensitive to hydrolysis

Applications

Bearings, pumps and parts for housings, frame components, tank lids, cogwheels, insulators for the electrical engineering, deflection rollers for the filament industry, levers, handles, control discs.