Polyester Film is a strong, transparent, and dimensionally stable plastic film with outstanding chemical resistance. It has low water absorption and is very difficult to tear. Polyester film is widely used for control panels, touch pads, membrane switch overlays, shims, spacers, gaskets, industrial laminates, face shields, and more.
Polyester Film is available in several grades including print treated, slip treated, and hard coated. Conversion capabilities include: die cutting, guillotining, interleaving, rewinding, sheeting, slitting, spooling, and tipping. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information.
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For a glossary of terms, see our Plastic Properties Descriptions.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
|
| Tensile Strength |
psi |
D638 |
* |
| Flexural Modulus of Elasticity |
psi |
D790 |
- |
| Izod Impact (notched) |
ft-lbs/in of notch |
D256 |
- |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (66psi / 264psi) |
°F |
D648 |
- |
Water Absorption
(Immersion 24 hours) |
% |
D570 |
0.40 |
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
|
| Specific Gravity |
- |
D792 |
1.39 |
Water Absorption
(Immersion 24 hours) |
% |
D570 |
0.40 |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
|
| Tensile Strength |
psi |
D638 |
* |
| Tensile Modulus of Elasticity |
psi |
D638 |
* |
| Tensile Elongation |
% |
D638 |
* |
| Flexural Strength |
psi |
D790 |
- |
| Flexural Modulus of Elasticity |
psi |
D790 |
- |
| Compressive Strength |
psi |
D695 |
- |
| Hardness |
scale as noted |
D785, D2240 |
1.5 |
| Izod Impact |
ft-lbs/in |
D256 |
- |
THERMAL PROPERTIES
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
|
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion |
in/in/°F x 10-5 |
D696 |
0.9 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (66psi / 264psi) |
°F |
D648 |
- |
| Max Continuous Service Temperature In Air |
°F |
- |
- |
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
|
| Dielectric Strength |
V/mil |
D149 |
- |
OPTICAL PROPERTIES
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
|
| Light Transmittance |
% |
D1003 |
93 |
| Haze |
% |
D1003 |
1.5 |
OTHER
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
|
| Coefficient of Friction |
- |
Dynamic |
0.43 |
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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