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Thermoformable material

Plastic PET : a solid material with optimum mechanical strength for industry

The Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is a rigid, transparent, high-performance plastic, widely used in the thermoforming industry.

Thanks to its impact resistance, dimensional stability and its glossy surface quality, PET is preferred for the manufacture of industrial packaging, and made-to-measure parts (link to the Plastic parts page).

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Key properties of PET

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Transparency and visual clarity

Transparent PET offers excellent product visibility, allowing precise visual control and immediate highlighting of contents. This material is ideal for food packaging and high-end presentations...

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Rigidity and impact resistance

Thanks to its stable molecular structure, PET guarantees reliable mechanical strength, even under stress. Its robustness, combined with its lightness, makes it a benchmark choice for industrial plastic parts and protective shells.

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Smooth, glossy surface

Glossy PET provides a homogenous finish that is highly sought after for product presentation applications, particularly in the cosmetics and communication sectors.

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Recyclability and a responsible approach

PET is a recyclable polymer that is well known for its use in recycling processes. RBL Plastiques is committed to a circular economy via the RBL Recycle programme, which promotes the use of regenerated materials.

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Hygiene and chemical resistance

Food-grade PET is resistant to most cleaning and disinfecting agents, making it suitable for use in medical and agri-food environments.

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Applications for thermoformed PET in every industrial sector

Car

Lightweight engine covers | Transparent protective covers | Electronic enclosures | Technical partitions | Sensor supports

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Food and drink industry

Transparent trays | Handling trays | Protective covers | Food calages

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Agriculture

Heavy-duty bins and trays | Protective covers for equipment | Seed containers | Lightweight separators

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Communication

POS | Transparent signage | Promotional boxes| Window displays

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Cosmetics

Rigid displays | Translucent packaging | Enclosure inserts | Product shells

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Health

Medical facilities | Sterile packaging | Protective covers | Translucent lids

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Transport

Technical covers | Interior protection | Lightweight partitions | Transparent cases

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Technical characteristics

Why choose PET for your industrial projects?

The Industrial PET combines transparency, rigidity and ease of transformation, while offering an ecological and economical solution. Sa compatibility with thermoforming enables the production of precise, reproducible parts, from prototype to mass production. Lightweight and recyclable, PET helps to reduce logistics costs and improve environmental performance.

Notre gamme de matières thermoformables

Abs

Rigid, impact-resistant, and easy to thermoform, ABS is ideal for technical parts and industrial packaging solutions.

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Pet

Transparent plastic, highly valued for its rigidity, gloss, and excellent impact resistance. Ideal for packaging, it offers an effective moisture barrier.

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Peek High Performance

A material highly resistant to heat, chemicals, and mechanical stress, PEEK is perfect for demanding industrial applications.

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Pet

Transparent, lightweight and recyclable, PET is used for thermoformed packaging and parts requiring excellent optical clarity.

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Bio-based Material (PLA)

Matériau 100 % bio-sourcé, fabriqué à partir de ressources renouvelables comme l’amidon de maïs. Compostable, léger et rigide, il constitue une alternative écologique idéale

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PMMA

Offering glass-like transparency and good rigidity, PMMA is favoured for aesthetic applications and visual protection.

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Polyethylene – PE

Flexible, lightweight and resistant to chemical agents, PE is commonly used for food bins, trays and packaging.

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Polystyrene – PS

Economical and easy to shape, PS is ideal for single-use thermoformed parts or technical packaging.

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Polypropylene – PP

Heat, shock, and chemically resistant, PP is a versatile material suitable for demanding industrial environments.

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PVC

Robust, insulating, and easily thermoformable, PVC is used for durable parts and packaging requiring excellent mechanical strength.

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Thermoformage et mise en forme du PET

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PET, combined with plastic thermoforming, makes it possible to manufacture custom technical packaging, logistics trays and transparent parts for different sectors.
In this context, RBL Plastiques has complete control over the production process from the study of your project, design, tooling and production to guarantee overall control of the project. thermoforming quality during industrialisation and series production.

The various PET versions

The PET exists in several variants each with specific technical properties. These versions make it possible to’adapt the material to the specific requirements of different sectors, whether in terms of performance, shaping or health constraints.

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PETG

More flexible and easier to thermoform, ideal for parts with complex geometry or requiring secondary machining.

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PETG Medical

Suitable for use in medical and hospital environments, resists hygienisation procedures without loss of transparency.

Make the right choice of plastic material

Enjoy a free exchange with RBL Plastics experts. We guide you in selecting the material the most efficient for your industrial need.

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