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PET Natural Rod 16mm dia x 500mm
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PET Natural Rod 20mm dia x 500mm
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PET Natural Rod 16mm dia x 1000mm
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PET Natural Rod 25mm dia x 500mm
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PET Natural Rod 20mm dia x 1000mm
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PET Natural Rod 16mm dia x 1500mm
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PET Natural Rod 30mm dia x 500mm
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PET Natural Rod 20mm dia x 1500mm
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PET Natural Rod 25mm dia x 1000mm
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PET Natural Rod 50mm dia x 250mm
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PET Natural Rod 16mm dia x 3000mm
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PET Natural Rod 40mm dia x 500mm
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PET Natural Rod 25mm dia x 1500mm
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PET Natural Rod 30mm dia x 1000mm
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PET Natural Rod 60mm dia x 250mm
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PET Natural Rod 20mm dia x 3000mm
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PET Natural Rod 30mm dia x 1500mm
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PET Natural Rod 50mm dia x 500mm
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PET Natural Rod 40mm dia x 1000mm
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PET Natural Rod 25mm dia x 3000mm
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PET Natural Rod 60mm dia x 500mm
Our Price: £31.85 (£38.22 inc VAT)
PET Natural Rod 40mm dia x 1500mm
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PET Natural Rod 30mm dia x 3000mm
Our Price: £41.78 (£50.14 inc VAT)
PET Natural Rod 50mm dia x 1000mm
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PET Natural Rod 50mm dia x 1500mm
Our Price: £60.26 (£72.31 inc VAT)
PET Natural Rod 60mm dia x 1000mm
Our Price: £60.66 (£72.79 inc VAT)
PET Natural Rod 40mm dia x 3000mm
Our Price: £73.52 (£88.22 inc VAT)
PET Natural Rod 60mm dia x 1500mm
Our Price: £86.66 (£103.99 inc VAT)
PET Natural Rod 50mm dia x 3000mm
Our Price: £114.77 (£137.72 inc VAT)
PET Natural Rod 60mm dia x 3000mm
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PET Rod
Product Information
Product Full Identity:
Polyethylene terephthalate
PET has a high tensile and mechanical strength, which makes it a very tough material with a low coefficient of friction and high dimensional stability when compared to material alternatives. PET can be used at temperatures from -20°C to +115°C and is food compliant.
Properties
- Better resistance to acids than nylon and acetal
- High mechanical strength
- Very good creep resistance and dimensional stability
- Good resistance to radiation (Gamma & X-Ray)
- More dimensionally stable than Acetal
- Food compliant
Applications
- Mechanical Engineering
- Rollers
- Medical Industry
- Conveyor industry
- Gears
- Heavy loaded bearings
- Cams
The data sheet tells us its around 30% stronger than acetal, its also around 25% more rigid. It not also has a better working temperature but its expansion rate is much lower. Expansion due to moisture absorption is also incredibly low, some 60% better than even Acetal.
We’re told it machines much better than the Nylons and apparently comparable with Acetal, which we know is a big reason why Acetal is very popular.
Yes this material has an FDA approval so its compatible with food contact applications
PET rod will certainly outlast acetal in abrasive conditions and it’s at least as good if not better than nylon in some environments
PET rod typically has a low friction and because it is a very hard engineering plastic, its is classed as being very slippery
Firstly the size range is a bit limited for the time being with only 10, 16, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50 & 60mm diameters available and although black can be ordered from the factory on a special order, its white only for the moment. The other one is price, it’s around +40% more than acetal, its also not suitable for hot water applications which reach over sixty degrees centigrade
It machines almost as well
It’s over 30% stronger
It’s around 25% more rigid
10 degrees better short term working temperature and 30 degrees better long term
Has a 25% lower thermal expansion rate
60% less moisture absorption
Has a similar coefficient of friction
Has a much better wear resistance
Is approx 40% more expensive
It’s over 30% stronger
It’s around 25% more rigid
10 degrees better short term working temperature and 30 degrees better long term
Has a 25% lower thermal expansion rate
60% less moisture absorption
Has a similar coefficient of friction
Has a much better wear resistance
Is approx 40% more expensive
PET machines much better than nylon
A similar or better surface finish
It’s 8% stronger
Also 10% more rigid
Has a 10 degree advantage for the short term working temperature
With 50% lower thermal expansion rate
Massive 10x (ten times) less moisture absorption
Has a similar coefficient of friction
As good if not better wear resistance
Is approx 50% more expensive
A similar or better surface finish
It’s 8% stronger
Also 10% more rigid
Has a 10 degree advantage for the short term working temperature
With 50% lower thermal expansion rate
Massive 10x (ten times) less moisture absorption
Has a similar coefficient of friction
As good if not better wear resistance
Is approx 50% more expensive
PET rod is widely used in the mechanical engineering, food processing, medical, conveyor, and packaging industries. Its combination of strength, dimensional stability, and low moisture absorption makes it suitable for demanding industrial applications.
Yes. PET rod offers excellent dimensional stability and very low moisture absorption, helping machined parts maintain tight tolerances over time. This makes it an excellent choice for precision engineering applications.
Yes. PET rod is commonly used to manufacture gears, bearings, cams, rollers, and other moving components due to its high mechanical strength, low friction, and wear resistance.
PET rod has very low moisture absorption compared to many engineering plastics. This helps minimise swelling and dimensional changes, particularly in humid environments.
Yes. PET offers good electrical insulating properties and is often used for insulators, control discs, and electrical engineering components.
Yes. PET exhibits excellent creep resistance, meaning it can withstand long-term mechanical loads with minimal deformation. This makes it suitable for heavily loaded engineering components.
PET offers good resistance to gamma and X-ray radiation, making it suitable for certain medical, laboratory, and specialist industrial applications.
PET generally offers higher tensile strength and greater rigidity than Acetal, making it a popular choice where increased strength and dimensional stability are required.
PET rod is typically supplied in a natural white colour. Additional colours may be available as special-order items depending on the manufacturer and quantity required.
Yes. PET rod is commonly used in conveyor equipment for rollers, guides, and wear components because of its low friction, wear resistance, and dimensional stability.
PET rod combines food compliance, low moisture absorption, chemical resistance, and excellent wear properties. These characteristics make it ideal for components used in food handling and processing equipment.
PET rod offers high mechanical strength, excellent dimensional stability, low friction, good chemical resistance, low moisture absorption, and food compliance. This balanced combination of properties makes it one of the most versatile engineering plastics available.
Yes. PET's high strength, rigidity, and creep resistance make it suitable for heavily loaded bearings, support components, and structural engineering parts.
In many applications, yes. PET rod can provide excellent strength, wear resistance, and dimensional stability while offering advantages such as lower weight, corrosion resistance, and easier machining.
PET combines many of the best characteristics of Nylon and Acetal, including strength, machinability, wear resistance, dimensional stability, and food compliance. This makes it an excellent choice for demanding engineering and manufacturing applications.
Availability Guide
| Diameter | Length | PET |
|---|---|---|
| 16mm | 250mm | |
| 16mm | 500mm | |
| 16mm | 1000mm | |
| 16mm | 1500mm | |
| 16mm | 3000mm | |
| 20mm | 250mm | |
| 20mm | 500mm | |
| 20mm | 1000mm | |
| 20mm | 1500mm | |
| 20mm | 3000mm | |
| 25mm | 250mm | |
| 25mm | 500mm | |
| 25mm | 1000mm | |
| 25mm | 1500mm | |
| 25mm | 3000mm | |
| 30mm | 250mm | |
| 30mm | 500mm | |
| 30mm | 1000mm | |
| 30mm | 1500mm | |
| 30mm | 3000mm | |
| 40mm | 250mm | |
| 40mm | 500mm | |
| 40mm | 1000mm | |
| 40mm | 1500mm | |
| 40mm | 3000mm | |
| 50mm | 250mm | |
| 50mm | 500mm | |
| 50mm | 1000mm | |
| 50mm | 1500mm | |
| 50mm | 3000mm | |
| 60mm | 250mm | |
| 60mm | 500mm | |
| 60mm | 1000mm | |
| 60mm | 1500mm | |
| 60mm | 3000mm |