Ertalyte® PET TX
- Chemical Family
- Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Ertalyte® TX Polyethylene Terephthalate Polyester PET is an unreinforced, semi-crystalline grade that offers superior dimensional stability, excellent wear resistance, a low coefficient of friction, high strength and rigidity, outstanding stain resistance, and great chemical and abrasion resistance. This grade is designed to withstand high pressure and velocity conditions and environments with soft metal and plastic mating surfaces where noise abatement is critical.Features:Superior dimensional stabilityExcellent wear resistanceLow coefficient of frictionHigh strength and rigidityOutstanding stain resistanceGreat chemical and abrasion resistanceBenefits:Withstands high pressure and velocity conditionsLow moisture absorption rate ensures mechanical and electrical properties are unaffected by moistureLow wear rate compared to unmodified polyestersIdeal for use in environments with soft metal and plastic mating surfaces where noise abatement is criticalApplications:High pressure and velocity applicationsFood processing and packagingPharmaceuticalOil and gas industriesMechanical precision parts that must endure high loads and wear conditions.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Plates, Rods, Tube
- Plates
- Rods
- Tube
Product families
- Powertrain & UTH
- Equipment & Parts
- Consumer Electronics
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Ertalyte® PET
- Features
Dimensional Stability, Food Contact Acceptable, Good Stain Resistance, High Tolerance, Low Coefficient of Friction, Low Moisture Absorption, Lubricated, Odorless, Wear Resistant
- Polymer Name
- Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Electrical & Electronics
- Industrial
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Odor-free
- Details
Ertalyte® TX is an internally lubricated thermoplastic polyester providing enhanced wear and inertness over general purpose nylon(PA) and acetal(POM) products. Containing uniformly dispersed solid lubricant, Ertalyte® TX provides a lower wear rate and coefficient of friction than unmodified polyesters like PET or PBT and even internally lubricated materials like Delrin® AF blend.. Ertalyte® TX excels under both high pressure and velocity conditions. It is also ideally suited for applications involving soft metal and plastic mating surfaces. Ertalyte® TX is also FDA and USDA compliant.
- Product Families
- Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films
- Overview
- Outstanding wear resistance
- Non-staining
- Excellent dimensional stability
- FDA compliant
- Low and constant coefficient of friction
- Low moisture absorption
- Additives Included
- Lubricant (Unspecified)
- Material Features
- Dimensional Stability
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Good Stain Resistance
- High Tolerance
- Low Coefficient of Friction
- Low Moisture Absorption
- Lubricated
- Odorless
- Applications
Linear Bearings, Wear and Slide Pads, Dynamic Seals, Scraper Blades, Thrust Washers, Valve Seats, Rollers and Wheels without Bearings, Journal Bearings. Distribution Valves - Ertalyte® TX excels under both high pressure and velocity conditions. It is also ideally suited for applications involving soft metal and plastic mating surfaces. The distribution valves in this food packing machinery are made of KETRON® PEEK-1000 and ERTALYTE TX. These materials are replacing stainless steel parts which caused too much wear of the housing and consequently unacceptable maintenance costs. The clearance between distribution shaft and housing must be kept as tight as possible to avoid leakage (Prior material: Stainless Steel).
- Certifications and Compliance
- FDA Compliant
- USDA Certified
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Bearings
- Dynamic Seals
- Scraper Blades
- Thrust Washer
- Valve Seats
- Valves
- Wear Pads
