PETG
Transparent plastic sheet with good impact resistance and outstanding thermoforming characteristics
PETG has outstanding thermoforming characteristics for applications that require deep draws, complex die cuts and precise molded in details, without sacrificing structural integrity. Due to its low forming temperature, PETG is readily vacuum and pressure-formed, heat bent, and it bonds easily using solvents or adhesives. PETG fabricates well using processes like die cutting, drilling, routing, bending and polishing without chipping or burs. It is used often in the O&P market for fabricating face masks, burn management devices, and check sockets. PETG is FDA compliant.
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STANDARD SIZES
SHEET |
Dimensions:
12 in x 12 in – 60 in x 96 in |
Thickness:
0.020 in – 0.787 in |
OPTIONS AVAILABLE
COLOR |
Clear |
TEXTURE, SURFACE, PATTERN |
Mirror |
GRADES |
FDA Compliant, Orthotic |
Length, width, thickness, and diameter tolerances vary by size, by manufacturer, brand, and grade. Custom sizes and thicknesses available upon request.
PETG Properties and Material Options
Thermoforming– PETG does not require drying prior to forming and has rapid thermoforming cycle times. It is brake formable up to 0.080" thickness.
Impact Resistance– PETG is less brittle than acrylic, and is a lower cost alternative to polycarbonate.
Chemical Resistance– PETG offers superior chemical resistance when compared with many other transparent plastics.
PETG Sheet for O&P– is used where transparency is important for evaluation interfaces.
Tech Tip– PETG sheet is a lower cost alternative to polycarbonate.
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Typical properties OF PETG
|
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
PETG |
Tensile strength |
psi |
D638 |
7,700 |
Flexural modulus |
psi |
D790 |
310,000 |
Izod impact (notched) |
ft-lbs/in of notch |
D256 |
1.7 |
Heat deflection temperature @ 264 psi |
°F |
D648 |
157 |
Maximum continuous service temperature in air |
°F |
|
- |
Water absorption (immersion 24 hours) |
% |
D570 |
0.20 |
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion |
in/in/°Fx10-5 |
D696 |
3.8 |
Values may vary according to brand name. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information about an individual brand.
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