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PETG Characteristics
Easily formed, die-cut and punched, PETG is a solid choice for applications in which complex shapes, details, deep draws and compound curves are featured. This thermoplastic material – polyethylene terephthalate glycol – can also be painted, silk screened or hot-stamped.
Exceptionally durable, PETG offers engineers great design freedom and is suitable for many applications. With better impact strength than acrylic and lower cost than polycarbonate, PETG is the superior choice for many complex fabrications. Characteristics include:
- Durable and tough
- Good chemical resistance
- High impact strength
- Good clarity
- Easily formed, die-cut and punched
Applications for PETG Thermoplastic
- Covers
- Guards
- Electronics
- Medical braces
- Point-of-purchase and graphic displays
Contact a Dielectric Manufacturing knowledge expert to discuss the use of PETG thermoplastic material for your application. Call 800-367-9122 or email sales@dielectricmfg.com.
We also are a distributor of PETG material. Contact us to discuss how we can fulfill your material needs.
Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG) Material Properties
Dielectric Manufacturing, Richfield, Wisconsin USA dielectricmfg.com PETG Material Properties Provided By Dielectric Manufacturing, Richfield, Wisconsin
Property Metric units English units
General
Density 1.26e3 - 1.28e3 kg/m^3 0.0455 - 0.0462 lb/in^3
Mechanical
Yield Strength 4.79e7 - 5.29e7 Pa 6.95 - 7.67 ksi
Tensile Strength 6e7 - 6.6e7 Pa 8.7 - 9.57 ksi
Elongation 1.02 - 1.18 % strain 102 - 118 % strain
Hardness (Vickers) 1.41e8 - 1.56e8 Pa 14.4 - 15.9 HV
Impact Strength (un-notched) 1.9e5 - 2e5 J/m^2 90.4 - 95.2 ft.lbf/in^2
Fracture Toughness 2.11e6 - 2.54e6 Pa/m^0.5 1.92 - 2.31 ksi/in^0.5
Young's Modulus 2.01e9 - 2.11e9 Pa 0.292 - 0.306 10^6 psi
Thermal
Max Service Temperature 51 - 64 °C 124 - 147 °F
Melting Temperature 81 - 91 °C 178 - 196 °F
Insulator or Conductor Insulator Insulator
Specific Heat Capability 1.47e3 - 1.53e3 J/kg °C 0.352 - 0.366 BTU/lb. °F
Thermal Expansion Coefficient 1.2e-4 - 1.23e-4 strain/°C 66.8 - 68.1 µstrain/°F
Eco
CO2 Footprint 3.22 - 3.56 kg/kg 3.22 - 3.56 lb/lb
Recyclable Yes Yes
