Polyester film, commonly known as PET film, is a versatile and robust plastic material used across a wide array of industries. As a leading supplier and converter, Filmquest specializes in providing high-quality PET film solutions tailored to meet diverse customer needs. We convert, coat, and metalize all grades of PET film, offering slit-to-width rolls, cut sheets, and fabricated components with competitive pricing and significantly shorter lead times compared to typical polyester film manufacturers. Our Questar® brand PET film is available in thicknesses ranging from 25 to 1400 gauge and in various clarity levels, ensuring we have the perfect material for your specific application.
Understanding PET Film and Its Benefits
PET film, short for polyethylene terephthalate film, is renowned for its exceptional combination of physical, mechanical, optical, thermal, electrical, and chemical properties. This robust plastic film is available in a spectrum of thicknesses, widths, and transparencies, making it an ideal choice for numerous demanding applications. Its inherent strength, dimensional stability, and resistance to various environmental factors make PET film a superior alternative to other plastic films in many scenarios.
Filmquest: Your Trusted PET Film Supplier and Converter
Filmquest stands out as a premier supplier and converter of PET film due to our commitment to quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Our extensive production and converting capabilities allow us to offer rapid turnaround times without compromising on precision or quality. We understand the critical nature of material availability in your operations, and our streamlined processes are designed to ensure you receive your PET film products promptly and within budget.
Diverse Range of Questar® PET Film Grades
Our Questar® brand PET film encompasses a comprehensive range of clarity grades and surface treatments to cater to the specific requirements of different applications. Whether you need crystal-clear film for visual applications or specialized coatings for enhanced performance, Filmquest has you covered. Our clarity grades include:
- A – Super Clear / Ultra Clear: For applications demanding maximum transparency.
- B – Clear: General-purpose clear film with excellent clarity.
- C – Medium Haze: Offers a balance of clarity and diffusion.
- D – Heavy Haze: Provides significant diffusion and reduced glare.
- E – Translucent White: White translucent film for light diffusion and aesthetic appeal.
- F – Opaque White: Solid white film for opacity and barrier properties.
- H – Matte: Non-glare matte finish for specialized applications.
- I – Black: Black pigmented film for light blocking and aesthetic uses.
- J – Colored: Available in various colors to meet specific branding or functional needs.
In addition to clarity grades, Questar® PET films are available with a variety of surface treatments, applied to one or both sides, including:
- Corona Treatment: Enhances surface adhesion for printing and coating.
- Chemical Treatment: Improves adhesion and chemical resistance.
- Anti-static Treatment: Reduces static build-up for sensitive applications.
- PVdC Coating: Provides excellent barrier properties against moisture and gases.
- UV Stabilization: Protects against UV degradation for outdoor applications.
- And Many More: We offer a wide array of specialized treatments to meet unique requirements.
Furthermore, we offer Questar® PET films with special properties such as:
- Stabilized Film: Maintains dimensional stability under high temperatures.
- Balanced Film: Offers uniform properties in both machine and transverse directions.
- Low Shrink Film: Minimizes shrinkage at elevated temperatures.
- Tensilized Film: Enhanced tensile strength for demanding applications.
Custom Converting and Slitting Services
Filmquest excels in providing custom converting services to deliver PET film in the precise formats you need. We convert PET film to customer roll specifications, including:
- Master Rolls / Mill Rolls: Large rolls for efficient processing.
- Standard Roll Lengths / ODS (Outside Diameter Specification): Standardized rolls for common applications.
- Custom Slit Rolls: Precisely slit to your specified widths.
- Narrow Slit Rolls: Ultra-narrow rolls for specialized applications requiring fine dimensions.
Our clean room environment ensures that your PET film is converted and processed in a contamination-controlled setting, maintaining the highest levels of purity and quality, especially crucial for sensitive applications.
Technical Insights into PET Film Properties
For detailed technical specifications, refer to the tables below outlining the physical, thermal, and electrical properties of our PET film. Questar® PET film exhibits exceptional tensile strength, dimensional stability, and dielectric properties, making it suitable for a wide range of demanding technical applications. These properties can be further tailored through our various surface treatments and specialized formulations.
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Safety, Compliance, and Certifications
Filmquest prioritizes safety and compliance. We provide comprehensive Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for Questar® brand polyester film to ensure safe handling and usage. Our Questar® brand polyester film is ISO compliant and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved, meeting stringent quality and safety standards. Certificates of Analysis are available upon request, providing further assurance of product quality and consistency. Furthermore, our Questar® CP Series polyester film is Certified Kosher by EarthKosher, valid for 2021 and renewable, catering to specific dietary requirements.
Why Choose Filmquest for Your PET Film Needs?
Choosing Filmquest as your PET film supplier offers numerous advantages:
- Complete Range of Questar® Polyester Film Grades: We provide a wide variety of clarity grades, surface treatments, and special properties to meet diverse application needs.
- Custom Fabricated Components: Beyond rolls and sheets, we offer custom fabricated components tailored to your specific designs.
- Comprehensive Slitting Capabilities: Precision slitting to any width and configuration ensures you receive the exact format you require.
- Simple Order Entry: Order placement is easy via telephone, fax, or email, providing flexible and convenient options.
- Competitive Prices: Our efficient operations and high-volume converting capabilities enable us to offer competitive pricing.
- Fast Lead Times: We understand the importance of timely delivery and strive to provide the shortest lead times in the industry.
For reliable, high-quality PET film solutions and exceptional customer service, Filmquest is your ideal partner. Contact us today to discuss your specific PET film requirements and discover how we can help optimize your applications.
