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CLEAR APET-ST SHEET 

APET-ST is produced with advanced technology that has been accumulated following several decades in the field of PET (Polyethylene-Terephthalate).

To develop APET-ST, the manufacturer has enhanced the impact resistance of regular APET to become Super Tough APET-ST, an Impact Modified APET.

This exceptional product has excellent mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties.

APET-ST is the only product on the market with all of the following combined properties:

  • Excellent impact resistance (just shy of polycarbonate)
  • Excellent clarity
  • Excellent chemical resistance
  • FDA compliance
  • Easily cut, drilled, bent, & formed
  • Great U.V. light stability
  • Low flammability
*NOTE: APET-ST is extremely difficult to solvent bond.

In Stock Sizes

The following sizes of clear APET-ST sheet are in stock and available for immediate delivery:

Thickness
Sheet Size
.060
48 x 96
.093
48 x 96
.118
48 x 96
.177
48 x 96
.220
48 x 96
.236
48 x 96
  • Most thicknesses also available in 60 x 96 & 48 x 120
  • Custom grades, sizes, and colors are available

Applications

  • Building Products
    • Sky Lights
    • Covered Walkways
    • Wall Cladding
    • Gas Station
    • Portable Homes and Offices
    • Horticulture Green House
  • Glazing
    • Machine Guards
    • Bus Shelters
    • Telephone Kiosks
    • Heavy Machinery Windows
  • Display & Advertising
    • Advertising Posters
    • Vending Machine Covers
    • Signs
    • Point of Sale Displays
    • Exhibition Stands
  • Miscellaneous Products
    • Handling Trays
    • Light Covers
    • Medical Equipment
    • Refrigerator Linings & Dividers
    • Golf Carts

APET-ST Characteristics

  • High Impact Resistance: APET-ST sheets are extremely tough and are resistant to fracturing and shattering, even at low temperatures. APET-ST sheets are also suitable for applications which require high impact strength or vandal resistance.

  • Low Flammability: APET-ST sheets do not support combustion and have low non-toxic smoke, making them suitable for both internal and external applications.

  • Food Contact: APET-ST sheets are produced with Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) which meets all the major food contact regulations, including FDA. This makes APET-ST sheets suitable for use in food contact applications.

  • Excellent Fabrication & Design Properties: APET-ST sheets can be sawn, die cut, drilled, and laser cut. They can also be cold and heat formed, glued, welded, and decorated by printing, or painting. APET-ST cannot be easily solvent bonded.

  • High Chemical Resistance: APET-ST sheets have excellent resistance to stress and cracking caused by chemicals such as acids, alcohols, and hydrocarbons (e.g. petrol). APET-ST sheets are easy to maintain and a have a high resistance to general environmental erosion.

  • Excellent Thermoforming Characteristics: APET-ST sheets can be thermoformed without drying and at low temperatures which means lower costs and higher productivity for the user.

  • Heat Stability: APET-ST sheets have maximum continuous service temperature of 1500F.

  • Environmental Awareness: APET-ST sheets trimmings and waste products can be recycled which help to protect the environment.

  • UV Light Stability: APET-ST sheets are highly resistant to yellowing and loss of transparency, making them very suitable for external applications.

Property
Test Standard
Units
Value
Specific Gravity
ISO 1183
Kg/m3(g/cm3)
1.34 (1.34)
Flexural Modulus
ISO 178
Mpa (105 psi)
2,400 (3.5)
Flexural Strength
ISO 178
Mpa (psi)
86 (12,500)
Charpy Impact Strength
ISO 179
KJ/m2(ft-lbf/in)
No Break
Vicat Softening Temp
ISO 306
°C
(°F)
75
(167)
Heat Deflection Temp.
ISO 75-1.2
°C
(°F)
74
(165)
Max. Service Temp.
Amorphous
°C
(°F)
65
(150)
Flammability Rating:
Britain
Germany
France

USA

BS 476 Part 7)
DIN 4102-1
NFP 92-501
NFP 16101
.

IY
B1
M2
F1
V2
Light Transmission
1-6mm
%
89-91

APET ST Comparison Chart

Property

ASTM

Units

PETG

APET*

Polycarb.

Acrylic

Acrylic DR
Gardner Impact Resistance[1]
D5420-98 (Mean Failure energy)
ft-lbs (Mean Failure energy)
294
460
464
1.8
NA
Notched Izod Impact
D 256
ft-lbs/in
1.7
.59
12-16
.4
1.1
Tensile Strength
D 638
psi
6,990
9,850
9,500
10,000
5,500
Flexural Modulus
D 790
psi
309,000
373,000
345,000
400,000
270,000
Flexural Strength
D 790
psi
11,240
13,300
13,500
17,000
10,300
Light Transmission
D 1003
Percent
86
89[2]
88
92
90

UV Stability

     Poor Excellent Fair Excellent Very Good
Chemical Resistance     Very Good Excellent Poor Poor Poor
Formability     Very Good Very Good Fair-Poor Very Good Very Good
Flammability     low burn/slightly toxic smoke, UL 94 V-2

low burn[3]/ non-toxic smoke UL94 V-2

 very low burn/highly toxic smoke UL94 V-2, V-0 High UL 94 HB High UL 94 HB

* All ASTM tests (except light transmission) were done in the U. S. by independent lab.

[1] Materials were tested at the same time under same conditions
[2] Measured under test DIN 5036, 4mm thickness; other materials measure 3mm thickness
[3] APET has passed the vehicle flammability test, FMVSS 302; this test showed the APET was self extinguishing.

Call or email an Alro Plastics representative for additional information and/or a free sample of APET-ST.