ROBATEC^® PET

PET | Polyethylene terephthalate

PET is a thermoplast and a construction material. It distinguishes itself through its good dimensional accuracy and high creep strength. Its sliding, wearing, and thermal characteristics are especially advantageous.

Characteristics: Outstanding dimensional stability, high thermostability, extremely low thermal expansion, very low water absorption, outstanding sliding behavior, good wear resistance, outstanding characteristics under long-term stress, strong, hard, and tough, high creep strength and surface hardness, good machinability, good adherence properties, good weldability, good acid resistance, excellent electrical insulation properties (PET natural), reacts to hydrolysis – take care when using with hot water!
Advantage over PA and POM: outstanding dimensional stability (better than any polyamide or polyacetal)

Excellent resistance to hydrocarbons, grease, oil, fuels, esters, ketones, diluted acids
No resistance to hot water above approx. 60° C, halogens, alkalis

Typical applications: Parts that need to retain their dimensions under high mechanical stress.
e.g. gears, levers, handles, control disks, cams, connector strips, connectors

Properties

Suitable for use in temperatures below 0°C
Suitable for contact with food
Suitable for use in temperatures above 100°C
UV and weather resistant
High dimensional stability
Good adherence characteristics
Good weldability
Cost-effective standard plastic

High Shore hardness
Little sliding wear
High wear resistance
High wear resistance
High level of stability
High level of rigidity
High creep strength
Outstanding characteristics under long-term stress

ROBA<strong>TEC</strong><sup>®</sup> PET natural (also known as ROBA<strong>LON</strong><sup>®</sup>-HP)

ROBATEC^® PET natural (also known as ROBALON^®-HP)

Polyethylene terephthalate, natural

Semi-crystalline thermoplast | Technical plastic

A polyethylene terephthalate (PET) that distinguishes itself by its enhanced compression strength and temperature resistance, low coefficient of friction, and good wear resistance. PET reacts to hydrolysis and is therefore unsuitable for continuous use in water-based solutions at temperatures above 60°C.

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