company tower banner
Licharz Company Logo

Licharz PET

Licharz PET is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic with high Hardness, rigidity and mechanical strength as well good creep resistance. By adding a it has a special, homogeneously distributed solid lubricant, compared to pure PET, improved sliding properties and higher abrasion resistance.

Polymer Name: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

Physical Form: Bars, Plates, Tube

Features: Creep Resistant, Dimensional Stability, Good Sliding Properties, High Hardness, High Rigidity, High Strength, Low Moisture Absorption, Semi Crystalline

Density: 1380.0 - 1380.0 kg/m³

Color: Black, Natural

Technical Data Sheet
  • TypeDocument Name
View All Documents

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Technologies

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Application examples
● Precision bearings
● Ratchets
● cams
● Counter parts
● isolators

Properties

Flame Rating
Physical Form
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.38g / cm³ISO 1183
Yield Stress80MPaISO 527
Elongation at Break40%ISO 527
Modulus of Elasticity (Tensile test)3000MPaISO 527
Modulus of Elasticity (Bending test)2600MPaISO 178
Flexural Strength125MPaISO 178
Impact Strength82KJ/m²ISO 179
Notched Impact Strength14KJ / m²ISO 179
Ball Indentation Hardness (H358/30)140MPaISO 2039-1
Time Elongation Stress (1% elongation)13MPaDIN EN ISO 899-1
Coefficient of Sliding Friction (Against steel)0.25
Sliding Wear (against steel)0.35μm / km
Melting Temperature255°CISO 3146
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Thermal Conductivity0.24W/(K m)DIN EN 12939
Specific Heat Capacity1.1J / (gK)
Coefficient of Linear Expansion7-810^5(K-1)
Temperature Range (long-term)(-20) - +100°C
Operating Temperature Range (short-term)160°C
Fire BehaviorHBUL 94, IEC 60695
Dielectric Constant3.6IEC 60250
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Absorption (Normal climate to saturation)0.25%DIN EN ISO 62
Water Absorption (up to saturation)0.5%DIN EN ISO 62
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dielectric Dissipation Factor0.008IEC 60250
Specific Volume Resistance10^16ΩcmIEC 60093
Surface Resistance10^14ΩIEC 60093
Dielectric Strength50kV/mmIEC 60243
Tracking ResistanceCTI 600-IEC 60112

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance