High Performance Polymers

Ultrafuse® rPET

PET

General Information

PET is mainly known by the well-known PET bottle material. This recycled has a natural transparent blueish look. It has excellent 3D printing properties and good mechanical characteristics.

 

Benefits at a Glance

  • Sustainable alternative to PET

  • Easy to print

  • Great end results


 

Material Properties

  • Tensile Strength (MPa): 14.7 (ZX), 38.6 (XY)

  • Flexural Modulus (MPa): 829(ZX), 1551 (XZ), 1662 (XY)

  • Elongation at Break: 1.2% (ZX), 4.3 %(XY)

  • Impact Strength Izod notched (kJ/m2): 1.5 (ZX), 3.3 (XZ), 4.4 (XY)

  • Impact Strength Izod unnotched (kJ/m2): 4.4 (ZX), 21.9 (XZ), 48.2 (XY)

  • HDT @ 0.45 MPa: 71°C

Material Properties

Chemical and Environmental Properties