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CLEAR
THERMOPLASTIC POLYESTER (PET) SHEET
Engineering &
Design Plastics Ltd supply two types of thermoplastic polyester
(PET) sheet based on polyethylene terephatalate. PETG (polyethylene terephtalate
glycol modified) and APET
(amorphous polyethylene terephatalate). Both types offer
excellent impact resistance (approaching that of polycarbonate),
high transparency, good chemical resistance and cost effective
processing. Depending on the application, Polyester sheets are used as an alternative to solid
acrylic, polycarbonate and PVC sheets. Engineering & Design
Plastics Ltd mainly supply Polyester sheet from two different
European manufacturers.
   
We supply a
Belgian (IPB nv) sheet branded VERALITE 200 (PETG) /
VERALITE 100 (APET) and an Irish (Foamalite) sheet branded
PETGlite (PETG) and APETlite (APET), however we are not limited
to these brands, so if you have a requirement for another brand
please enquire with our sales office.
APET sheet -
Veralite® 100 / APETlite
Solid APET sheets are used for machine guards,
displays, signage and safety glazing.
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Excellent impact resistance
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High stiffness
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High transparency and gloss
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Very good chemical resistance
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More economical than conventional impact resistant materials
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Good fire behaviour (Y1/B1/M2)
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Food approved (FDA/BGA)
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100% recyclable = "ecological"
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Cost-effective processing
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Easy sizing (shearing/cutting/sawing)
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No
predrying required prior to processing
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Can be cold and hot bent
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Can be bent faster than conventional materials
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Can be printed and bonded
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Vinyl films can be applied
Veralite 100 AR and APETlite anti-reflective, is are extruded transparent sheet with an
anti-reflective side (one side is matted through calendering a
texture in the sheet) and offers following properties:
Same
characteristics/benefits as standard clear Veralite 100 /
APETlite plus:
Applications
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Poster covering
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Pavement signs
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Picture framing
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Displays
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Kiosks
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Public signage
PETG (polyethylene terephtalate glycol modified)
- Veralite 200 / PETGlite
Please note
VERALITE 200 / PETGlite are not suitable for outdoor use, for outdoor
applications, use VERALITE 202 UV or PETGlite UV
Veralite 200 /
PETGlite is used for
Veralite
200 / PETGlite are extruded transparent sheet based upon PETG
resin, offering following benefits
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Superior light transmission
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High gloss
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Excellent impact resistance
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Food approved (BGA/FDA)
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Good chemical resistance
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Good fire resistance (B1/Y1)
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Cost-effective processing
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No
predrying required
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Cold and hot bendable
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Easily thermoformable (fast cycletimes)
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Formable at low temperatures (shorter cycle times)
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Offers high definition on your formed part
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Low shrinkage after thermoforming
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It
is easily printable
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Can be thermoformed with vinyl films applied
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It
can be screwed or riveted
VERALITE 202 UV
VERALITE 202 UV and PETGlite UV, have a 2-sided co-extrusion layer
with UV-protection, which makes them suitable for outdoor use.
They offer the following benefits :
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Excellent impact resistance
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Excellent fire ratings (B1/Y1)
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Can be punched, drilled easily
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Good chemical resistance
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"Ecological" product (100% recyclable)
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High gloss
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Excellent UV-resistance
VERALITE UV, due to its outstanding characteristics is suitable
for :
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Outdoor displays
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Outdoor signs
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Outdoor glazing
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Roof domes
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Safety glazing
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Bus shelters
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