Selecting the appropriate Wankai PET resin depends on the intended application, processing method, and final product requirements. The key is to match resin characteristics such as intrinsic viscosity (IV), acetaldehyde content (AA), thermal stability, transparency, and compliance with the end-use specifications.
- Define end-use clearly: water bottle, carbonated drink, hot-fill, oil bottle, sheet/film, fiber, industrial packaging, etc.
- List key performance requirements: mechanical strength, clarity, heat resistance, chemical stability, processing method, and transparency.
- Consult PET specifications: IV, AA, melting point, transparency, and match them to the desired grade.
- Request technical data sheets (TDS) / certificates of analysis (COA) from the supplier and, if possible, conduct small-batch trials to verify mechanical properties, transparency, gas barrier, and taste migration.
- Ensure proper processing: PET must be thoroughly dried before melt processing to avoid hydrolysis, molecular weight reduction, and haze formation.
- Select grade according to performance requirements: For high-pressure, carbonation, hot-fill, or high-clarity applications, consider higher IV grades or specialty/non-standard PET as needed.