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PET Film Properties and Uses

PET film (Polyethylene terephthalate, often abbreviated PET) is the work horse of the polyester film family. It is the most common thermoplastic polymer that is used in fibers for clothing, containers for liquids and foods as well as thermoforming in manufacturing. In textile applications, PET is referred to by its common name, Polyester, but in packaging applications it is almost always referred to as PET. 

PET film is used in just about very market segment from Aerospace to Window Treatments. With its popularity it can be sometimes labeled as a "commodity", but do not be fooled. There is technology and chemistry required to produce this "high performance commodity", the more you are educated the more you will realize the cost savings and universal use of this Film, either PET Film rolls or PET film sheets.

We thrive at the challenge of finding the &#;right&#; combination of materials for your next project. With so many PET film roll combinations, we have an array of different choices to help you define these decisions, all while giving you the option of having us hold Inventory for you. Below are some of our offerings and where they are commonly used. Please 

PET Film Grades, Options, and Benefits

Film Grades
Biaxially Oriented
Bubble Extruded
Super-smooth
Heat-sealable
High-clarity
Low-gloss
Low-haze matte
Metalized

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Options In Choosing a PET Film
Gauge
Width
Core size
Roll size
Clarity level (haze)
Coefficient of Friction (COF)
Elongation
Tensile strength
Shrinkage
MD (machine direction)
TD (traverse direction)
Surface treatment and Coating type
Operating Temperature
Coating system and dryer capacity
Printing or non printing
Color (White, Blue etc.)

Benefits of PET Film
Dimensional stability
Optical clarity
Service temperature range
Dielectric constant
Insulation breakdown
Water vapor transmission rate
Oxygen permeability
Tear strength
Tensile strength
Specific gravity
Melting point
Elongation

Application/Industry Area for Polyethylene Terephthalate Film 

Surface Protection Films

Used for scratch resistance in appliances, membrane switch overlays, touch screen over laminates/overlay film, labels , and merchandizing and product displays. Will also be used for a UV protective film and adhesive protective film , and as a LCD protective film.

Properties of Surface Protection Film:

Custom colors - (White PET film and Blue PET film are fairly standard)
UV resistant
Scratch resistant
Abrasion resistant
Chemical Resistant
Antimicrobial - film is treated to prevent a wide range of mold, fungus and bacteria

Printable Films (Label Stock & Facestock)

Properties of Printable Film:

Inkjet printing
Offset printing
Flexographic printing
Thermal Transfer
Digital printing

Every day you step into your car you are surrounded by nonwoven fabric. From seat trim, floor mats, truck bed liners or the cabin air filter, all are made from a nonwoven fabric. The largest use is in the carpeting of automobiles, trucks and planes. Another use in the trunks of vehicles. Where the material can form perfectly to the contour of the truck, providing moisture and sound deadening benefits. Often White PET film is used as a barrier to block out the contents of what is inside a package, as well as providing a UV block from sunlight.

Barrier Films (Beverage & Food)

Properties of Barrier Film:

Moisture blocking
Distinct look and presentation

When you had your Tea this morning, the tea bag you threw away was made from a nonwoven. The benefit here is, the tea bag is very strong when wet. The same for coffee filters . When these nonwovens are layered upon themselves, a precise tensile strength can be produced. Other common uses: Baby bibs, cosmetic applicators, vacuum cleaner bags, laundry dryer sheets, floor dusting cloths, cheese wrap.

Antimicrobial

Properties of an Antimicrobial Coating Film:

Less irritating than talcum powder, less toxic than table salt
Prevents cell multiplication
No instances of resistant bacteria
Non volatile

Photovoltaic Backsheets (Solar)

Just about every small battery that is made, has a nonwoven separator that is needed in-between the anode and cathode. In this case, the separator is lightweight and thin enough to allow ions to move freely from one electrode to another. The same can be found in circuit board. Other common uses: heat and sound insulation, fuel cells, cable wraps.

PET film (Polyethylene terephthalate, often abbreviated PET) is the work horse of the polyester film family. It is the most common thermoplastic polymer that is used in fibers for clothing, containers for liquids and foods as well as thermoforming in manufacturing. In textile applications, PET is referred to by its common name, Polyester, but in packaging applications it is almost always referred to as PET.PET film is used in just about very market segment from Aerospace to Window Treatments. With its popularity it can be sometimes labeled as a "commodity", but do not be fooled. There is technology and chemistry required to produce this "high performance commodity", the more you are educated the more you will realize the cost savings and universal use of this Film, either PET Film rolls or PET film sheets.We thrive at the challenge of finding the &#;right&#; combination of materials for your next project. With so many PET film roll combinations, we have an array of different choices to help you define these decisions, all while giving you the option of having us hold Inventory for you. Below are some of our offerings and where they are commonly used. Please contact us for just a quick question or to discuss your new project - we are listening!! Click here and we can provide a customized quote for you on this material for your project as well. We can provide PET Film Rolls or PET Sheets.

One of the most cost effective uses of a nonwoven shows up by using the many different variations of wipes. Used in machine shops for oil and grease, as well as baby wipes that come in contact with skin. It is the most cost effective use of a nonwoven due to not having to launder or wash the material. Other uses: medical, industrial, clean-room, bath room.

Properties of an Antimicrobial Coating Film:

Ultimate UV protection
Stability under freeze-thaw-conditions and damp heat
Superior bond strength
Can be Fluorinated or Non-fluorinated

 

TECHNICAL DATA FOR PET FILM

GAUGE/THICKNESS

.25MIL - 15MIL

TYPE

PET, PE

WIDTHS

UP TO 82" AND CUSTOM

WHAT IS POLYESTER FILM

Polyester (PET) film is a versatile plastic widely used in many applications. PET materials exhibit good chemical resistance and are tough and durable when compared to other commodity resins with similar performances and price ranges. This material can also be die cut or laser cut to efficiently create products with consistent designs.

 

The dimensional stability of polyester film allows it to be used in numerous applications, including face shields, laminates, membrane circuitry, electronic insulation, carrier films, and a variety of graphic arts applications.

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Specific polyester films can be made to be FDA approved. This characteristic provides a tremendous benefit for applications such as face shields that are used in areas where sterilization and cleanliness is vital.

 

Most readily produced in gauges from 48 (1/2 mil) to .014, PET film is available as print treated on one or two sides for easy printability, slip treated for ease of handling, and in options such as super clear, clear, hazy and white depending on your particular needs.

PROPERTIES

Polyester or polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a high-performance, crystal clear thermoplastic made from ethylene glycol and dimethyl terephthalate (DMT). In comparison with other common plastic films, PET film has higher tensile strength, excellent dimensional stability, low moisture absorption, and good retention of physical properties over a fairly wide temperature range. It also has superior UV resistance, excellent electrical properties, good optical clarity, high gloss, and good gas barrier but only moderate moisture barrier properties. It is the ideal film for quality printing and lamination and a good choice for a high performance plastic films and sheets. It has a relative high melting point, which makes it suitable for applications that require sterilization at high temperatures.

 

Because of its higher price relative to PVC, PE, and PP film, it is generally considered a specialty film.

 

PET can be metallized which results in improved gas barrier properties for demanding applications where long product shelf life is important. PET film is well suited for a broad range of industrial, electronic, and automotive applications. It is fully recyclable and can be easily reprocessed into many other products for many different applications. However, unlike paper and other cellulose products, PET does not readily decompose. However, biodegradable additives are available that enhance the biodegradation of this plastic without affecting the physical properties.

 

The most important polyester film is biaxially oriented PET or BOPET.1 In comparison to other common plastic films, it has better retention of physical properties over a fairly wide temperature range of about -70°C to 100°C.

 

Despite its higher price, BOPET has found many high volume applications that require this stronger and dimensionally stable film. A major drawback of BOPET is the higher manufacturing costs and higher capital investment in equipment.

APPLICATIONS

PET film is often an excellent choice for more demanding applications in food and nonfood-film applications. Major uses include microwave, and medical packaging, plastic wrap, tape backing, printed films, plastic cards, protective coatings such as solar and safety window films, release films, transformer insulation films and flexible printed circuits. PET is also used as an aroma barrier film (e.g. coffee and tobacco packaging). This type of film is sometimes metallized by vapor deposition of metals, which further improves the barrier against oxygen, water vapor and aroma loss.

 

Due to the low odor, high chemical resistance and inertness, many PET grades are suitable for packaging applications under FDA regulations.

 

Polyester film is sold in various types, thicknesses, widths with properties tailored to meet specific requirements of particular end uses.

 

Firsta carries a variety of film products in varying grades, textures, and transparencies. Contact us today to discuss your polyester film needs and our dedicated film specialists will help you select the right solution for your application.

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