Skyrol® SR53 (500ga) Polyester

Chemical Family: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

Skyrol® SR53 (500ga) Polyester is an untreated, rough-surface, milky white and hazy polyester film. SR53 has excellent mechanical and dielectric strength, durability, dimensional stability, low water absorption, and good resistance to most chemicals. SR53 retains these properties over a wide range of temperature and humidity. SR53 film is UL Flammability Rated at VTM-2.

Properties

Physical Form: Film

Product families

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Cooling & Climate

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Equipment & Parts

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Industrial & Transport Packaging
Other Packaging Materials

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components

Housings & Enclosures
Switches & Relays

Other characteristics

Brand: Skyrol
Features: Chemical Resistant, Dimensional Stability, High Dielectric Strength, High Durability, Low Water Absorption
Polymer Name: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Markets: Automotive & Transportation
Electrical & Electronics
Industrial
Printing & Packaging
Flame Rating: UL 94 VTM-2
Technology: Plastics
Product Families: Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films
Material Features: Chemical Resistant
Dimensional Stability
High Dielectric Strength
High Durability
Low Water Absorption
Certifications and Compliance: UL 94
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses: Electrical Housing
Film
Flexible Packaging
Gaskets
Labels
Membrane Touch Switches
Water Jacket Spacer

Technical data

Table 1 of 5

6 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Tensile Strength (MD)	26,000 (18)	psi	ASTM D 882
Tensile Strength (TD)	29,000 (20)	Kg/mm2	ASTM D 882
Elongation At Break (MD)	190	%	ASTM D 882
Elongation At Break (TD)	150	%	ASTM D 882
Young's Modulus (MD)	475 (335)	psi	ASTM D 882
Young's Modulus (TD)	525 (370)	Kg/mm2	ASTM D 882

Table 2 of 5

2 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Heat Shrinkage (MD) (150°C × 30 min)	1.2	%	SKC Method
Heat Shrinkage (TD) (150°C × 30 min)	1	%	SKC Method

Table 3 of 5

1 row

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Nominal Thickness	500 (125)	Gauge (μm)	SKC Method

Table 4 of 5