Industrial and medical film
Polyester film for industrial, medical and safety applications.
Beyond packaging and print, polyester film does hard work in factories, laboratories and hospitals. We supply industrial PET film and turn it into release liners, visors, shims, spacers and components cut to your drawing.
- Colour-coded polyester shims since
- 1969
Why polyester
Why polyester film works in industrial parts.
Polyester film is stiff, strong and stable for its thickness, so a thin part keeps its shape, holds its tolerance and does not creep under load in the way softer plastics can. It resists oils, greases and most solvents, does not corrode, absorbs very little moisture and insulates electrically, which makes it a lightweight alternative to metal shims, spacers and washers.
The same properties suit medical and laboratory products. Clear PET gives distortion-free visibility in visors and face shields, and its stiffness and clean cutting make it a common base for diagnostic strips and device components.
Polyester film gradesIndustrial applications
Industrial uses of polyester film.
Process films
Release liners and carrier films
Smooth, stable PET as a release or carrier film for adhesive tapes, composites, GRP moulding and coating lines.
- Polymex® shimstock
Precision
Shims and shimstock
Colour-coded Polymex® polyester shims, where each colour identifies a thickness.
- Custom gaskets
Components
Spacers, washers and gaskets
Polyester spacers, washers and gaskets cut to drawing, light, insulating and corrosion free.
- Aerospace
Protection
Masking and protective films
Durable films for masking and protecting components in manufacture, in automotive and aerospace work.
Templates
Stencils and templates
Tough, stable PET for stencils, templates and marking guides that last.
Forensic
Antistatic lifting film
Antistatic-coated polyester sheets for lifting finger and foot prints with minimal contamination.
Medical and safety
Polyester film in medical and safety products.
When the healthcare industry needed PPE quickly in 2020, it turned to PSG. Our medical products are manufactured in a high-hygiene environment.
PPE
Visors and face shields
Clear PET visors and face shields, including anti-fog treated film for comfortable wear.
Devices
Medical device components
Insulators, spacers, windows and parts for electromechanical equipment such as ventilators and imaging machines.
Diagnostics
Diagnostic strips
Stiff, stable PET as a base for test strips and diagnostic sticks.
Industrial safety
Tear-offs and shotblasting visors
Clear protective film for visors and windows in shotblasting and motorsport.
From film to finished part
How we make polyester components.
- 01
Send your drawing
A DXF, DWG, PDF or STEP file, or a description of the part. Everything you send is handled in confidence.
- 02
Material advice
We recommend the grade and thickness, including colour-coded Polymex® where identification matters.
- 03
Cutting method
Die cutting for repeat production, laser cutting for fine detail, and other methods to suit the part and volume.
- 04
Inspection and packing
Parts are checked and packed to your requirements, ready for assembly.
Industrial film FAQs
Industrial and medical polyester film questions, answered.
Can't find what you need? Our technical team is happy to help.
Why use polyester shims instead of metal?
Polyester shims are lighter, will not corrode, do not absorb moisture or swell, resist oils and insulate electrically. Polymex® shims are also colour coded, so the thickness can be identified at a glance without a micrometer.
Is polyester film used for release liners?
Yes. Polyester is a common base for release liners and carrier films because it is smooth, strong and dimensionally stable, giving consistent release across the web and from run to run.
Can polyester film be used for face shields?
Yes. Clear PET is widely used for visors and face shields because it is tough, lightweight and optically clear, and anti-fog treated grades help prevent misting.
Can you cut parts from polyester film to our drawing?
Yes. Send us a DXF, DWG, PDF or STEP file, or describe the part, and we will quote for cutting it in polyester or another suitable material.
What other materials can you cut?
Alongside polyester we cut polypropylene, polyimide, PTFE and many other materials. See the full list on our made-to-order shims page.
Have a drawing ready?
Send it to our technical team for a quote on polyester parts, cut precisely to your tolerances.
Polyester film
More on polyester film
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Overview
Polyester (PET) film
Grades, converting, applications and quality in one place.
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Converting
Slitting and sheeting
Slit reels, sheets, cores, die-cut parts and corona treatment.
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Specifying
Film grades and finishes
Clear, matt, white, metallised, treated and speciality grades.
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Packaging
Packaging and carton windows
Window, lidding, heat-sealable and recycled-content films.
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Conservation
Archival and conservation
Inert polyester for encapsulation, sleeves and storage.
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Electrical
Electrical insulation
Motor, transformer, cable, battery and electronics insulation.
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Print
Graphics, labels and print
Print-receptive, white, matt and display films.
