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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
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.