Properties
Properties vary by grade but may include:
- Excellent wear resistance and low coefficient of friction
- Resistant to moderately acidic solutions
- Great strength retention up to 180° F / 85° C
- High mechanical strength, stiffness, and hardness
- Very good creep resistance
- Low and constant coefficient of friction
- FDA 21 CFR § 177.1630 and EU 10/2011 food compliant
- Resistant to moderately acidic solutions
- Great strength retention up to 180° F / 85° C
Typical Uses
- Fixture block for piston assembly
- Food piston valve body
- Positioning blocks
- Conveyor gears
- Filler valve component
- Dispenser nozzle
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PET-P Machinable Plastic
Polyester PET-P is usually used to create precision parts which have to sustain high loads and high wear due to its properties. PET-P is available in several grades and is sold by multiple manufacturers. In general PET-P is capable of sustaining high loads and retains more of its original strength up to 180° F / 85° C than nylons or acetals. Other grades are manufactured with internal lubrication added or recycled material for an economical option. PET-P is also available in FDA compliant for food processing. There is even a PET-P design specifically for the wind turbine industry.
Trade names for PET-P include:
Ertalyte®, TECAPET®, VALOX®, SUSTADUR®
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