PET-TECAPET
TECAPET®/1400® are both unreinforced, semi-crystalline thermoplastic polyester derived from polyethylene terephthalate. Their excellent wear resistance, low coefficient of friction, high flexural modulus, and superior dimensional stability make it a versatile material for designing mechanical and electro- mechanical parts. Because TECAPET®/1400® has no centerline porosity, the possibility of fluid absorption and leakage is virtually eliminated.
Mechanical Properties | |
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Tensile Stength | 10,000 |
Tensile Elongation | 12 |
Tensile Modulus | 470,000 |
Izod Impact Strength | 0.53 |
Flexural Strength | 15,500 |
Flexural Modulus | 470,000 |
Compressive Strength | 3,600 |
Compressive Modulus | 345,000 |
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction | 0.25 |
Thermal Properties | |
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Heat Deflection Temperature at 66 PSI | 240 |
Heat Deflection Temperature at 264 PSI | 175 |
Maximum Serving Temperature for Short Term | 320 |
Maximum Serving Temperature for Long Term | 230 |
Thermal Conductivity | 2.01 |
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion | 3.90 x 10^5 |
Flammability Rating | HB |
Electric/Physical Properties | |
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Volume Resistivity | 10^15 |
Surface Resistivity | |
Dielectric Strength | 400 |
Specific Gravity | 1.38 |
Toughness | M93, R125 |
Rockwell Hardness Shore D | 83 |
Water Absorption | 0.04 |