Monday, 12 October 2020

Polyester Film: How its excellent features are used by different industries

 The world is taken over by the excellent use of polyester products. One such product used for high-quality packaging is called Polyester Film. It is one of the byproducts of petroleum known as polyethylene terephthalate (PET). When compared to common plastics we see every day, PET is far better in quality and physical features.

Features of PET

PRRT comes at a higher price than general plastic and is used for special purposes because of its following features.

       Controllable density to produce films for different purposes

       Excellent tensile strength

       Good thermal stability when compared to the other plastic materials

       Used as a moisture and gas barrier for different products

Where is PET used?

       Packaging

The best utilization of PET is in the packaging industry. Its excellent physical and chemical properties can provide remarkable packaging solutions even for high-end products. For instance, Matte Polyester Film can be produced in different colors. It can also be produced with a metal finish. This plastic is used for packaging boxes of cigarettes, food items, etc.

       Lamination

PET is used for lamination on board/papers to manufacture medical boxes, chocolate boxes, etc.

       Displays

PET can also be used for manufacturing hanging displays and tags of different brands for promotional elements. It can also be used as tags for different items in supermarkets.

       Storage

This high-end plastic film is used for archival storage of various previous materials in the museums. The costly artworks, paintings, etc can be stored in a safe environment using this strong and safe plastic.

       Safety purposes

The strong and tensile Polyester Film is also used for laminating windows and screens of electronic devices. It provides a primary layer of protection. The glass windows get ample support from this film. The glass will break but will not shatter or harm anybody.

       Printable surface

The white thick film is often used as a printable surface for tickets, tags, labels, cards, etc.

Versatile polyester films

PET is even used as labels for hazardous chemical containers. Its exclusive chemical property allows us to use it as strips for medical tests. It has excellent uses in our modern-day world.

 

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