The specific properties of this virgin crystalline PET make it especially suitable for the manufacture of mechanical precision parts which have to sustain high loads and/or are subject to wear.
Additionally, Ertalyte® stock shapes are also available in our Food Grade programme, which means that they can be supplied with a declaration of compliance, confirming they comply with the requirements mentioned in the European Regulations (EC) No 1935/2004 and (EU) 10/2011. The composition of the raw materials used for the manufacture of Ertalyte® stock shapes also comply with the regulations of the United States of America [FDA] for plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
- High mechanical strength, stiffness and hardness
- Very good creep resistance
- Low and uniform coefficient of friction
- Excellent wear resistance (better than polyamide)
- Very good dimensional stability (better than Ertacetal)
- Physiologically inert
- Excellent stain resistance (consistent white appearance)
- Better acid resistance than polyamides and polyacetals
- Good chemical resistance and robustness at 240ºF
- Very low water absorption
Applications
- Bushings, guides and castors
- Low impact non-impact gears
- Scrapers for food and similar products
- Precision Parts
- Dental prosthetics
- Insulating parts
- Components for pumps in the food industry
- Components for pharmaceutical testing equipment