Ertalyte® Plastic Machining Services

Ertalyte® is an unreinforced, semi-crystalline thermoplastic. A variation of polyethylene terephthalate (PET-P), Ertalyte® thermoplastic is an ideal material for parts in applications where high loads or extreme wear are common. It is effective in wet and dry environments, with a high continuous service temperature (210°F/100°C) and a melting point nearly 150°F higher than acetal. Ertalyte® poly is used in a broad range of applications, from food processing equipment to fuel pump components to bearings, seals, and washers. Upland Fab has extensive experience in Ertalyte® machining and will deliver high quality, high precision parts that match your designs and exceed your expectations.

 

High-Performance Ertalyte Thermoplastic

 

Ertalyte® exhibits high strength and rigidity, and is easy to machine, making it perfect for tight tolerance parts with complex geometries. With outstanding wear resistance, a low and constant coefficient of friction, and superior dimensional stability in all conditions, this material is ideally suited for continuous motion applications Ertalyte® poly is resistant to mild acid solutions, chemicals, abrasion, and staining, and exhibits low moisture absorption.

Properties of Ertalyte® Thermoplastic

ASTM or UL test Property Ertalyte ®
unfilled
Ertalyte ® TX
lubricated
  PHYSICAL    
D792 Density (lb/in³)
(g/cm³)
0.051
1.41
0.052
1.44
D570 Water Absorption, 24 hrs (%) 0.07 0.06
  MECHANICAL    
D638 Tensile Strength (psi) 12,400 11,000
D638 Tensile Modulus (psi) 460,000 500,000
D638 Tensile Elongation at Break (%) 20 5
D790 Flexural Strength (psi) 18,000 16,000
D790 Flexural Modulus (psi) 490,000 460,000
D695 Compressive Strength (psi) 15,000 15,250
D695 Compressive Modulus (psi) 420,000 400,000
D785 Hardness, Rockwell M93 / R125 M94
D256 IZOD Notched Impact (ft-lb/in) 0.5 0.4
  THERMAL    
D696 Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion
(x 10-5 in./in./°F)
3.30 4.50
D648 Heat Deflection Temp (°F / °C)
at 264 psi
240 / 116 180 / 82
D3418 Melting Temperature (°F / °C) 491 / 255 491 / 255
- Max Operating Temp (°F / °C) 210 / 99 210 / 99
C177 Thermal Conductivity
(BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F)
(x 10-4 cal/cm-sec-°C)
2.0
6.9
1.9
6.6
UL94 Flammability Rating HB HB
  ELECTRICAL    
D149 Dielectric Strength (V/mil) short time, 1/8" thick 385 -
D150 Dielectric Constant at 60 Hz 3.4 -
D150 Dissipation Factor at 60 Hz - -
D257 Volume Resistivity (ohm-cm)at 50% RH > 1013 > 1013

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Precision CNC Ertalyte® Machining

 

Upland Fab utilizes state-of-the-art multi-axis machining when working with Ertalyte® thermoplastic. Our advanced CNC technology ensures superior precision and perfect repeatability from the first piece to the last, with minimal handling and fixturing requirements. In many cases, even the most intricate parts can be completed in a single operation, resulting in fast turnarounds.

 

Using DPD/MBD processes (Digital Product Definition/Model-Based Definition), we can machine complex Ertalyte® poly parts directly from your CAD models. Working directly from your digital design files helps eliminate errors and improve accuracy and efficiency, which in turn helps reduce costs.

 

Upland Fab’s Top-Flight Communication

 

Reliable communication is a top priority on any project. When you work with Upland Fab, you’ll have a single point of contact from the first stage to the last, and you’ll receive consistent updates that will keep you up to date as your project progresses. We give you peace of mind knowing that your project is on track and on schedule.

 

 

Other Materials We Work With

Are you looking for another material? We have the ability to machine many different materials take a look below at some of the other plastics we work with. 

  • ABS
  • Kydex®
  • PET
  • PSU
  • CPVC
  • LDPE
  • PVC
  • Polypropylene (PP)
  • Nylatron®
  • Polystyrene (PS)
  • UHMW
  • HDPE
  • PPSU

 

Contact Upland Fab to Learn More About Ertalyte® Machining

Since 1970, we have been providing top-flight plastics and composite machining in Southern California. Contact Upland Fab to learn more or get a quote for the Ertalyte® thermoplastic parts you need.

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