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Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)
Polypropylene Co-polymer
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Amorphous Polyethylene Teraphalate (APET)
Specialty Grades

Flight's APET is one of the best clear plastic materials for rigid thermoformed packaging items. It is widely recognised as being environmentally safe and easily recyclable. It produces no odour or taint with food products.

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Flight APET is available in:

  • Clear
  • Most colours
  • Silicon treated for easy de-nesting
  • Sheet or roll form
  • Max gauge 1.0mm
  • Min gauge 0.12mm

Physical properties of APET

  • Transparen
  • No crazing
  • Good barrier properties
  • Environmentally safe
  • Resistant to Gamma Rays
  • Easily recyclable
  • Printable
  • Low temperature capabilities (-20°C)
  • Good chemical resistance
  • Food contact approval
  • Heat distortion temperature 70°C
  • Good hinge properties

Common Applications

Food Packaging
Excellent food product packaging. Crystal clear and rigid. Excellent for biscuit, chocolates, meat, vegetable, cheese and fish trays.

Blister Packaging
Electrical and houseware items, toys.

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