GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Duratron ® T PAI is the highest performing melt processable plastic. It has superior resistance to elevated temperatures. It is capable of performing under severe stress conditions at continuous temperatures to 500°F (260°C). Parts machined from Duratron ® T PAI stock shapes provide greater compressive strength and higher impact resistance than most advanced engineering plastics. Its extremely low coefficient of linear thermal expansion and high creep resistance deliver excellent dimensional stability over its entire use range. PAI is an amorphous material with a Tg (glass transition temperature) of 537°F (280°C).
Duratron T4203 PAI (Extruded)
Duratron ® T4203 extruded PAI offers excellent compressive strength and the highest elongation of the Duratron ® T grades. It also provides electrical insulation and exceptional impact strength. This grade is commonly used for electrical connectors and insulators due to its high dielectric strength.
Extruded Duratron ® T4203 PAI is typically only available in thin sheets and small diameter rods. Check with us for availability of Duratron T4203 PAI in the size you need.
See also Duratron T4503 Compression Molded PAI specification for comparison, or these two electrical grades side-by-side here.
For a complete overview of Quadrant's Duratron product family, including other high-performance engineering plastics, see this page.
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TYPICAL PROPERTIES of DURATRON® T4203 PAI PolyAmide-Imide | ||
| ASTM or UL test | Property | Duratron® T4203 unfilled |
| PHYSICAL | ||
| D792 | Density (lb/in³) (g/cm³) |
0.051 1.41 |
| D570 | Water Absorption, 24 hrs (%) | 0.4 |
| D570 | Water Absorption, Saturation (%) | 1.7 |
| MECHANICAL | ||
| D638 | Tensile Strength (psi) | 20,000 |
| D638 | Tensile Modulus (psi) | 600,000 |
| D638 | Tensile Elongation at Break (%) | 10 |
| D790 | Flexural Strength (psi) | 24,000 |
| D790 | Flexural Modulus (psi) | 600,000 |
| D732 | Shear Strength (psi) | 24,000 |
| D695 | Compressive Strength (psi) | 24,000 |
| D695 | Compressive Modulus (psi) | 478,000 |
| D785 | Hardness, Rockwell | E80(M120) |
| D256 | IZOD Notched Impact (ft-lb/in) | 2.0 |
| PTM 55007 | Coefficient of Friction (Dry vs. Steel) Dynamic | 0.35 |
| PTM 55007 | Limiting PV (4:1 Safety Factor) (ft-lb-in2-min | 12,500 |
| PTM 55010 | Wear Factor "k" x 10-10(in3-min/ft-lb-hr | 50 |
| THERMAL | ||
| D696 | Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (x 10-5 in./in./°F) |
1.7 |
| D648 | Heat Deflection Temp (°F / °C) at 264 psi |
532 / 278 |
| D3418 | Glass Transition Temp (°F / °C) | 527 / 275 |
| - | Max Operating Temp (°F / °C) | 500 / 260 |
| C177 | Thermal Conductivity (BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F) (x 10-4 cal/cm-sec-°C) |
1.80 6.2 |
| UL94 | Flammability Rating | V-0 |
| ELECTRICAL | ||
| D149 | Dielectric Strength (V/mil) short time, 1/8" thick | 580 |
| D150 | Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz | 4.2 |
| D150 | Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz | 0.026 |
| EOS/ESD S11.11 | Surface Resistivity (ohms/square) | > 1016 |
NOTE: The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. Contact us for manufacturers' complete material property datasheets.DURATRON is a registered trademark of Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products.
All values at 73°F (23°C) unless otherwise noted.
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