MetaPET®
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Surlon offers MetaPET® a high performing material amongst General Engineering Plastic Products catering to medium temperature range, MetaPET® stock shapes are made of crystalline thermoplastic polyester, are marketed under the trade names MetaPET® (virgin grade) and MetaPET® XL (PET + Solid Lubricant grade).
• Material MetaPET® XL PET+Solid Lubricant
• Density ~1.38 g/cm³
• Tensile Strength High; excellent load-bearing strength
• Flexural Modulus High; very rigid & dimensionally stable
• Impact Resistance Moderate toughness
• Thermal Resistance Stable at elevated temperatures; high PV resistance
• Creep Resistance Very good under continuous load
• Chemical Resistance Resistant to solvents; FDA-compliant
• Moisture Absorption Very low; consistent performance in humid conditions
• Coefficient of Friction Very low; self-lubricating
• Special Properties Superior wear resistance; food-safe; reliable under high pressure × velocity
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
• Bearings, bushings, washers, guides
• Slideways, gears, rollers, pump parts
• Food processing wear components
• Electrical insulating parts
