Plastic Injection Molding
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Injection Molding
Trident Components has extensive knowledge of polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, injection molding. Our investment in the latest equipment allows our production capabilities to meet any of your custom production needs. In addition, we offer blanket ordering and warehousing services to accurately and cost-effectively meet the demands of any sized project.
PET Properties:
Molecular formula |
(C10H8O4)n |
|---|---|
Density amorphous |
1370 kg/m3 |
Density crystalline |
1455 kg/m3 |
Young's modulus(E) |
2800–3100 MPa |
Tensile strength(σt) |
55–75 MPa |
Elastic limit |
50–150% |
notch test |
3.6 kJ/m2 |
Glass temperature |
75 °C |
melting point |
260 °C |
Vicat B |
170 °C |
Thermal conductivity |
0.24 W/(m·K) |
linear expansion coefficient (α) |
7×10−5/K |
Specific heat (c) |
1.0 kJ/(kg·K) |
Water absorption (ASTM) |
0.16 |
Refractive Index |
1.5750 |
Price |
0.5–1.25 €/kg |