PET Sheets & Rods
Technical Specification
| Form | Rods, Sheets |
|---|---|
| Standard Sizes | Sheets up to 2000 x 1000mm; Rods 10mm to 300mm diameter |
| Key Properties | High rigidity, low moisture absorption, good dimensional stability, good electrical insulation |
| Typical Uses | Precision machined parts, wear plates, electrical insulating components |
Key Benefits of PET Engineering Plastic
PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) is valued for its rigidity and dimensional consistency in precision-machined parts. Key benefits include:
- High Rigidity: Holds its shape well under load, with minimal flex compared to softer engineering plastics.
- Low Moisture Absorption: Maintains dimensional accuracy in humid environments.
- Good Electrical Insulation: Suitable for electrical and instrumentation components.
- Good Machinability: Machines cleanly to tight tolerances.
Certain PET grades are also available for food-contact applications where low moisture absorption and rigidity are required.
Common Applications of PET Engineering Plastic
PET is used across industrial and precision-machining applications, including:
- Precision machined parts
- Wear plates and guides
- Electrical insulating components
- Food-grade machined parts (select grades)
- Structural spacers and inserts
See our full Engineering Plastics Product range for other polymer grades, or our Technical Engineering Plastic Products page for material selection guidance.
Q1. What Is PET Used For In Industrial Applications?
A. PET is used for precision machined parts, wear plates, electrical insulating components, and select food-grade applications where rigidity and low moisture absorption matter.
Q2. How Does PET Compare To Other Engineering Plastics?
A. PET offers higher rigidity and lower moisture absorption than Nylon, making it a good choice where dimensional accuracy in humid conditions is important.
Q3. Is PET Available In Food-Grade Form?
A. Select PET grades are food-contact suitable; let our team know your application so we can confirm the right grade.
Q4. Do You Offer Custom Cutting For PET Sheets And Rods?
A. Yes, we provide custom cutting to precise dimensions and CNC machining for PET components, in addition to standard stock sheets and rods.
Q5. Do You Deliver PET Products Across Saudi Arabia And The GCC?
A. Yes, Diode Trading EST supplies PET sheets and rods across Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC, with material test certificates (MTC) available on request.
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