TECAPET black

PET polyester

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TECAPET black PET is the black pigmented version of our standard PET polyester. Among other excellent product features, Ensinger's TECAPET PET is also designed for improved machining properties. In addition, as a result of the black colouration, PET black also offers improved UV protection for external use applications.

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Facts

Chemical designation
PET (Polyethylene terephthalate)
Colour
black
Alternative colours available
white
Density
1.39 g/cm3

Main Features

  • very high strength
  • good chemical resistance
  • good weldable and bondable
  • easy to polish
  • good slide and wear properties
  • high toughness
  • good machinability

Target industries

mechanical engineering
electronics
automotive industry
food technology

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Technical details

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    Mechanical properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Modulus of elasticity
    (tensile test)    		 3400 MPa 1mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Tensile strength 91 MPa 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Tensile strength at yield 91 MPa 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Elongation at yield (tensile test) 4 % 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Elongation at break (tensile test) 15 % 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Flexural strength 134 MPa 2mm/min, 10 N DIN EN ISO 178
    Modulus of elasticity
    (flexural test)    		 3400 MPa 2mm/min, 10 N DIN EN ISO 178
    Compression modulus 2800 MPa 5mm/min, 10 N EN ISO 604
    Compression strength 19/36/86 MPa 1% / 2% / 5% EN ISO 604
    Impact strength (Charpy) 35 kJ/m2 max. 7,5J DIN EN ISO 179-1eU
    Shore hardness 85 D DIN EN ISO 868
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    Thermal properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Glass transition temperature 81 C DIN EN ISO 11357
    Melting temperature 244 C DIN EN ISO 11357
    Service temperature 170 C short term NN
    Service temperature 110 C long term NN
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 8 10-5*1/K 23-60°C, long. DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 10 10-5*1/K 23-100°C, long. DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
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    Electrical properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    surface resistivity 1014 Ω -
    volume resistivity 1014 Ω*cm -
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    Other properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Resistance to hot water/ bases - - -
    Flammability (UL94) HB - corresponding to DIN IEC 60695-11-10;
    Resistance to weathering (+) - -
    Water absorption 0.02 - 0.03 % 24h / 96h (23°C) DIN EN ISO 62

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