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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.

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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.

  • Excellent impact resistance

  • High stiffness

  • High transparency and gloss

  • Very good chemical resistance

  • More economical than conventional impact resistant materials

  • Good fire behaviour (Y1/B1/M2)

  • Food approved (FDA/BGA)

  • 100% recyclable = "ecological"

  • Cost-effective processing

  • Easy sizing (shearing/cutting/sawing)

  • No predrying required prior to processing

  • Can be cold and hot bent

  • Can be bent faster than conventional materials

  • Can be printed and bonded

  • 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:

  • Very light textured surface

  • Prevents light reflection

Applications

  • Poster covering

  • Pavement signs

  • Picture framing

  • Displays

  • Kiosks

  • 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

  • Flat signs

  • Formed Signs

  • Thermoforming

  • Machine guards

  • Safety Glazing (interior)

  • Vending Machines

  • Indoor glazing

  • Medical Equipment

  • Chocolate Forms

  • Bicycle Helmets

  • Dispensers

Veralite 200 / PETGlite are extruded transparent sheet based upon PETG resin, offering following benefits

  • Superior light transmission

  • High gloss

  • Excellent impact resistance

  • Food approved (BGA/FDA)

  • Good chemical resistance

  • Good fire resistance (B1/Y1)

  • Cost-effective processing

  • No predrying required

  • Cold and hot bendable

  • Easily thermoformable (fast cycletimes)

  • Formable at low temperatures (shorter cycle times)

  • Offers high definition on your formed part

  • Low shrinkage after thermoforming

  • It is easily printable

  • Can be thermoformed with vinyl films applied

  • 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 :

  • Excellent impact resistance

  • Excellent fire ratings (B1/Y1)

  • Can be punched, drilled easily

  • Good chemical resistance

  • "Ecological" product (100% recyclable)

  • High gloss

  • Excellent UV-resistance

VERALITE UV, due to its outstanding characteristics is suitable for :

  • Outdoor displays

  • Outdoor signs

  • Outdoor glazing

  • Roof domes

  • Safety glazing

  • Bus shelters

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Technical data Technical data Technical Manual Technical Manual
MSDS MSDS MSDS MSDS
Warranty     Warranty PETGlite UV
       
Chemical Resistance    
Flammability    
Use With Food Use With Food
Miscellaneous Certificates    
       
Working with Veralite®    
Bending    
Bonding    
Cleaning    
Crystallizing    
Drilling    
Laser Cutting    
Polishing    
Printing    
Recycling    
Routing    
Sawing    
Shearing    
Sterilising    
Stocking    
Tapping    
Thermoforming    
Welding    
     
     
       

The information given here is believed to be correct, but completeness and accuracy are not guaranteed. The user shall be fully responsible for determining the suitability of products for the intended use.