PET

Key Properties of PET

Excellent dimensional stability
Good mechanical strength and stiffness
Low moisture absorption
Good wear and abrasion resistance
Low coefficient of friction
Icon
Excellent machinability
Good chemical resistance
Suitable for precision industrial components

These properties make Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) suitable for industrial applications involving precision machining, wear resistance, dimensional accuracy, low moisture exposure, and consistent mechanical performance.

Applications

PET Industrial Applications

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) components are widely used across industries for applications that require dimensional stability, wear resistance, low moisture absorption, good strength, and precision machining.

Precision machine components
Rollers and guide wheels
Bushings and bearings
Wear strips and sliding components
Conveyor and automation parts
Packaging machinery components
Food processing equipment parts
Electrical and mechanical assemblies

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is ideal for applications involving close tolerances, wear resistance, dimensional accuracy, low moisture exposure, and consistent mechanical performance.

PET PRODUCTS OFFERED

PET Stock Shapes

Plastic Engineering Solution supplies Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) in multiple stock shapes and machined forms, including:

Icon

PET Rods

(9.53mm - 200mm diameter)

PET Plates

(2mm - 101.6mm thickness)

PET Tubular bar

(OD - 20mm x ID - 12mm x LT - 1000mm TO
OD - 200mm x ID - 100mm x LT - 2000mm)

All PET products are supplied and machined to support industrial applications requiring dimensional stability, wear resistance, low moisture absorption, mechanical strength, and precision performance.

AVAILABLE GRADES

PET Grades Supported

We support a range of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) material grades, including:

Icon
Natural PET
Black PET
Icon
PET-P — Polyethylene Terephthalate Polyester
Food-grade PET
Wear-optimized PET grades
Industrial-grade PET
Machine-grade PET
Custom PET grades based on application requirements

Our team assists with PET grade selection based on dimensional stability, wear resistance, moisture exposure, machining requirements, food-contact needs, and operating conditions.

magnific_closetolerance-turning-st_KjBdIOAkqp
magnific_closeup-industrial-inspec_IaAZDe0tvE
Machining capability

PET Machining

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is well-suited for precision machining because of its dimensional stability, low moisture absorption, and good mechanical strength. It can be machined into accurate, repeatable components for industrial applications where stability and wear performance are important.

Our PET machining capability includes:

We optimize machining parameters to achieve clean finishes, accurate dimensions, smooth surfaces, and reliable performance for PET components used in precision industrial applications.

Tolerance information

PET Machining Tolerances

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) machining tolerances depend on:

Component geometry

Wall thickness

 Part size and complexity

Operating conditions

Application requirements

Required fit and function

Typical achievable tolerances are maintained as per design feasibility.

Detailed tolerance information can be provided during the RFQ stage.