PET preform is generally preforms manufactured from PET (terephthalate) which is amongst the most versatile thermoplastic polymer available in the polyethylene group. PET is resistant to a range of acids and solvents, including solvents used in printing, food preparation, pharmaceuticals, paints, and household cleaning solutions. PET has excellent chemical properties, which makes it ideal for a range of applications. This includes use in packaging and filling, such as for soft drinks, carbonated soft drinks, syrups, chewing gum, margarine, oils, lubricants, and other industrial applications.
PET preforms have excellent dimensional stability, resistivity to heat, alkalinity, and solubilization, which makes it ideal for use as thermal or plastic insulation in various applications. PET is also suitable for use as an insulating material in automobiles, due to the chemical properties that make it highly resistant to compression. PET is also a popular choice for cosmetic products, such as lotions and skin lotions, due to its low cost, non-toxic nature, and long shelf life. PET's resistance to acid and other chemicals makes it suitable as a nontoxic substitute for many other common ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products.
PET bottles are made from several polymeric materials, including polyethylene terephthalate (PET) which is usually derived from recycled bottles; polypropylene (PP) derived from PET bottles that are themselves made from recycled PET bottles, or diatomaceous earth (DET) pellets that are made from tiny natural deposits around the world. PET bottles themselves come in a variety of attractive shapes and colors. PET containers can be made in a variety of sizes and may have various features such as snap-on caps, gravity-fed bottom opening, or lids that can be removed and replaced easily. Recently, in November 2020, Husky Injection Molding Systems launched NexPET System, a mid-volume PET preform molding solution.