Standard PET often struggles with surface vulnerability and light-induced degradation. Our UV Coated series solves this by applying a cross-linked protective resin that hardens the surface while filtering out harmful rays. This makes it an excellent choice for protective face visors, retail dividers, and machine guards that need to stay "glass-clear" over long-term use. The coating provides a noticeable boost in scratch resistance compared to raw PET, and its non-porous nature means it can be wiped down with common disinfectants thousands of times without the surface turning cloudy or developing micro-cracks.
| UV Coated PET Sheet | UNIT | Antistatic Silicon Free | ESD | Conductive |
| Thickness of Film Tested | mm | 0.25~1.8 | 0.25~1.8 | 0.25~1.8 |
| Width | mm | 600~ 1400 | 600~ 1400 | 600~ 1400 |
| Diameter | mm | 300~ 800 | 300~ 800 | 300~ 800 |
| Density | g/cm³ | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.35 |
| Haze | % | 2.0(0.3mm) | 2.0(0.3mm) | 2.0(0.3mm) |
| Crystal Temperature | (℃) | 125 | 125 | 125 |
| Meliting Temperature | 248 | 248 | 248 | 248 |
| Recrystal Temperature | (℃) | 181 | 181 | 181 |
Our Advantages:
Professional UV Coated PET Sheet manufacturer and supplier with wholesale online service and competitive pricing.
OEM & ODM services are fully supported.
Factory-direct prices for cost-effective sourcing.
Over 10 years of export experience serving global markets.
Certified with RoHS, SGS, and ISO for quality and compliance.
Holding multiple patents demonstrates robust innovation and product development capabilities.
In the competitive landscape of industrial surfacing and graphic overlays, raw PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) is often a "victim" of its own chemical success. Its inherent inertness and low surface energy make it a challenge for high-quality printing and long-term durability. UV Coated PET Sheets solve these fundamental material limitations by integrating a specialized acrylate-based resin that is cured instantly via ultra-violet radiation.
The most common pain point for printers is "ink crawling" or delamination. Standard PET often requires a fresh corona treatment to raise its surface energy before it can accept UV inks. Our UV Coated sheets bypass this bottleneck. The coating is engineered to provide a high-energy surface with a consistent dyne level, ensuring that fine-line screen printing and digital UV inks anchor deeply into the substrate. This results in graphics that won't flake, peel, or scratch off, even during aggressive die-cutting or subsequent vacuum forming.
What happens at the molecular level during UV curing is critical to the material’s performance. The UV light triggers a photopolymerization reaction, creating a dense, cross-linked network of polymer chains. This "hard-shell" is significantly more resistant to micro-abrasions than raw PET. In high-traffic environments—such as retail POS displays or protective face visors—this coating prevents the "gray haze" that typically develops from repetitive cleaning. Because the surface is non-porous, it also acts as a barrier against skin oils and common industrial solvents, ensuring that the "glass-clear" optical properties remain stable over years, not months.
Standard PET can become brittle and turn a faint yellow when exposed to constant indoor UV from fluorescent lighting or indirect sunlight. The UV-cured topcoat acts as a sacrificial layer; it contains UV stabilizers and absorbers that filter out the specific wavelengths responsible for polymer degradation. By protecting the PET core from these rays, the sheet maintains its structural integrity and optical "whiteness" far longer than uncoated alternatives. This makes it the preferred choice for architectural signage and long-term protective overlays.
From a manufacturing standpoint, UV Coated PET offers a predictable "yield." The coating provides a uniform surface thickness (measured in microns) that ensures consistent pressure during die-cutting and prevents the "shattering" effect often seen in brittle plastics. Furthermore, the low-friction surface allows for easier denesting in automated production lines, reducing machine downtime and increasing overall factory efficiency.
Superior Surface Hardness (Anti-Microscratch): Unlike standard films that dull within months, our PET coating is engineered with a specialized hard-coat layer. This significantly increases its resistance to "spider-web" micro-scratches caused by daily cleaning or surface friction, ensuring the high-gloss or deep-matte finish remains pristine in high-traffic commercial environments.
Zero-Whitening Ductility: One of the biggest headaches in fabrication is "stress whitening" at the edges. Our PET coated sheets possess high ductility, allowing the material to be bent or profile-wrapped around sharp 90-degree corners without the polymer structure breaking down. This results in a seamless, solid-color appearance that mimics expensive lacquered finishes.
High Chemical & Stain Inertia: The non-porous nature of the PET top-layer acts as a high-performance barrier. It is completely resistant to household stains (like coffee, oils, and wine) and, more importantly, withstands the harsh surfactants and alcohol-based disinfectants used in medical and laboratory settings without surface degradation or clouding.
Thermal Stability & Delamination Resistance: Using advanced cross-linking adhesive technology, the PET layer is fused to the substrate with exceptional bond strength. This prevents "edge creep" or bubbling when exposed to fluctuating temperatures, making it a reliable choice for kitchen cabinetry near ovens or in humid bathroom environments.
VOC-Free & Eco-Friendly Compliance: Our sheets are 100% PVC-free, halogen-free, and contain no volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This makes them an essential material for projects requiring LEED or WELL certification, ensuring that luxury aesthetics do not come at the cost of indoor air quality or environmental safety.
Optical Depth & Color Consistency: By utilizing high-transparency PET resins, our coated sheets provide an "internal depth" to wood grains and solid colors that standard laminates cannot match. Furthermore, our strict batch-control process ensures that the color you order today will perfectly match the color you order six months from now, which is critical for large-scale architectural projects.
