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Application area: General industry
General facts
Polyethylene terephthalate
Shortening: PET-P
Color: White
Coloring options: Limited
Common uses: Bottles, containers, food packaging, gears, bobbins, hoods, bearings, etc.
Benefits
Restrictions
Technical data
Benefits
The benefits of Wolf ZX ZX-324 PET plastic
- Excellent clarity, making it well-suited for transparent and translucent applications.
- Good toughness and durability, making it resistant to cracking, breaking, and deformation.
- Excellent barrier properties against moisture, gases, and chemicals, helping to preserve the quality of packaged products.
- High thermal stability and low residual stress, making it suitable for high-temperature applications.
- Sustainable and eco-friendly, 100% recyclable and biodegradable, reducing the environmental impact of production and waste.
- Easy to process and manufacture, allowing for cost-effective production and increased efficiency.
- Versatile material, used in various industries such as food and beverage packaging, medical devices, electronics, and automotive parts.
Restrictions
The limitations of Wolf ZX ZX-324 PET plastic
- Limited heat resistance, sensitive to high temperatures over extended periods, which may cause the material to warp or deform.
- Susceptible to UV degradation, thus requiring additional protective measures in outdoor applications.
- Can be more expensive than other commodity plastics, such as polyethylene and polypropylene.
- Prone to stress cracking when exposed to certain chemicals, particularly solvents.
- Less impact-resistant than other materials such as polycarbonate and acrylic, making it unsuitable for certain applications.
- The manufacturing process can generate significant amounts of waste and greenhouse gas emissions, necessitating careful waste management practices.
