Description

PET rod (Ertalyte) is a strong, dimensionally stable plastic with high wear resistance and mechanical strength. It is appropriate for applications with high loads and wears. It also has a low water absorption rate, is chemically robust, and can withstand various acids than Nylon. Ertalyte and Ertalyte TX are two brands of PET available (self-lubricated). Both grades are simple to machine and can be used in food contact applications.

Applications

  • High-quality friction strips, smoothly machined components, bearings and rollers.

Key Features

  • Temperature: -20°C to +100ºC (+160ºC short term).
  • Excellently wear resistance 
  • Robust and dimensionally stable 
  • Made using good chemicals 
  • Truly creep resistance 
  • Low moisture absorption 
  • High strength and stiffness
  • Suitable for food contact 

Availability

Also available: PTFE sheet and PTFE rod.
 
Colour Rod Length (mm) Rod Diameter (mm)
10 12 15 16 18 20 22 25 30 32 36 40 45 50 56 60
Natural 3000 * – * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Black 3000 – – – – – * – * * – * * – * – *
Grey† 3000 – * – * – * – * * – * * * * – *
Colour Rod Length (mm) Rod Diameter (mm)
65 70 75 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 180 200 210
Natural 3000 * – * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Black 3000 – – – – – * – * * – * * – * – *
Grey† 3000 – * – * – * – * * – * * * * – *
*Denotes standard rod availability.
Note: If a specific colour of material is required, please state this in writing at the point of enquiry.
†Grey is only available in Ertalyte® TX (self-lubricated).

Related Products

PET (Ertalyte®) Sheet

PET Rod

Plastic Machining