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The highest performing thermoplastic material that is melt processable.

Torlon® PAI is recognized around the world as being the highest performing thermoplastic material that is melt processable.

Parts manufactured from Torlon plastic will exhibit high levels of tensile and compression strength that ensure good mechanical loading capability. Additionally Torlon material provides elevated levels of toughness and rigidity.

The mechanical rigidity coupled with low thermal expansion characteristics and thermal stability help to provide dimensionally stable finished components. Other favorable Torlon properties include high tensile and compressive strength.

Torlon PAI plastic offers an excellent balance of mechanical, electrical, chemical, thermal and tribological properties and will perform well in demanding applications with severe environments at elevated temperatures.

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Properties

Properties for Torlon 5530 black/green.

PropertyParameterTest MethodValue
Mechanical Properties
Modulus of Elasticity1mm/minDIN EN ISO 527-24100 MPa
Compression Modulus5mm/minEN ISO 6043300 MPa
Ball Indentation HardnessEN 2039-1246 MPa
Tensile Strength at Break5mm/minDIN EN ISO 527-21162 MPa
Flexural Strength2mm/min, 10 NDIN EN ISO 1781741 MPa
Elongation at Break50mm/minDIN EN ISO 527-23.6%
Thermal Properties
Thermal Expansion23-60°C, longitudinalDIN EN ISO 11359-1;23.1 10-5 *1/K
Electrical Properties
Dielectric StrengthISO 60243-132 kV/mm
Dielectric ConstantDIN 53 4813.80@100Hz
Other Properties
Water Absorption24h (23 °C)DIN EN ISO 620.120.28%
Density1.62 g/cm³

Additional Information

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Applications

  • Semiconductor industry: test sockets, electrical connectors and insulators
  • Aerospace: fasteners, insulators and other components
  • Oil and gas: natural gas compressor components, pump components and labyrinth seals
  • General industrial: bearing and wear components and components that require high strength and stiffness

Characteristics

  • Outstanding tribological and wear performance
  • Excellent strength and stiffness at elevated temperature
  • High tensile strength
  • High compression strength
  • Exceptional heat deflection temperature
  • Excellent coefficient of thermal expansion
  • Very good impact strength
  • Superb thermal stability
  • Good machinability
  • Strong chemical resistance

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