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GENERAL PROPERTIES
Torlon ® 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 Torlon ® 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. Torlon ® is an amorphous material with a Tg (glass transition temperature) of 537°F (280°C).
Depending upon the method used to produce a stock shape (sheet, rod, or tube), the properties of the resulting material can vary. Generally speaking, the best mechanical properties are exhibited by injection molded material. However, the process used is generally defined by the size and shape of the desired material. For example, small diameter rod and thin sheets are extruded -- larger shapes are compression molded. See the following descriptions and properties table for details.
TORLON ® GLASS-FILLED GRADES Torlon ® 5030 - Injection Molded
Torlon ® 5030 is 30% glass reinforced, injection molded PAI. It is ideal for higher load structural or electronic applications. This grade is similar in composition to Torlon ® 5530 PAI (compression molded). It is selected for smaller shapes or when the greatest degree of dimensional control is required. Applications include burn-in sockets, gears, valve plates, impellers, rotors, terminal strips, and insulators.Torlon ® 5530 - Compression Molded
Injection Molded Torlon ® 5030 is typically only available in thin sheets and small diameter rods. Check with us for availability of 5030 in the size you need.
Torlon ® 5530 is 30% glass reinforced, compression molded PAI. It is ideal for higher load structural or electronic applications. This grade is similar in composition to Torlon ® 5030 PAI (injection molded). It is selected for larger shapes or when the greatest degree of dimensional control is required. Applications include burn-in sockets, gears, valve plates, impellers, rotors, terminal strips, and insulators.
Compression-molded Torlon ® 5530 is typically available only in larger diameter rods (in short lengths), thicker sheets, and large (but short length) tubes. Check with us for availability of 5530 in the size you need.
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TYPICAL PROPERTIES of TORLON® PAI GLASS-FILLED GRADES | |||||
| ASTM or UL test | Property | Torlon® 5030 30% Glass Filled Injection Molded |
Torlon® 5530 30% Glass Filled Compression Molded |
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| PHYSICAL | |||||
| D792 | Density (lb/in³) (g/cm³) |
0.058 1.60 |
0.059 1.61 |
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| D570 | Water Absorption, 24 hrs (%) | 0.30 | 0.30 | ||
| MECHANICAL | |||||
| D638 | Tensile Strength (psi) | 24,000 | 15,000 | ||
| D638 | Tensile Modulus (psi) | 1,200,000 | 900,000 | ||
| D638 | Tensile Elongation at Break (%) | 4 | 3 | ||
| D790 | Flexural Strength (psi) | 36,000 | 20,000 | ||
| D790 | Flexural Modulus (psi) | 1,000,000 | 900,000 | ||
| D695 | Compressive Strength (psi) | 38,000 | 27,000 | ||
| D695 | Compressive Modulus (psi) | 600,000 | 600,000 | ||
| D785 | Hardness, Rockwell | E90(M125) | E85(M125) | ||
| D256 | IZOD Notched Impact (ft-lb/in) | 1.3 | 0.7 | ||
| THERMAL | |||||
| D696 | Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (x 10-5 in./in./°F) |
1.0 | 2.6 | ||
| D648 | Heat Deflection Temp (°F / °C) at 264 psi |
539 / 282 |
520 / 271 |
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| D3418 | Glass Transition Temp (°F / °C) | 527 / 275 | 527 / 275 | ||
| - | Max Operating Temp (°F / °C) | 500 / 260 | 500 / 260 | ||
| C177 | Thermal Conductivity (BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F) (x 10-4 cal/cm-sec-°C) |
2.50 8.61 |
2.50 8.61 |
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| UL94 | Flammability Rating | V-0 | V-0 | ||
| ELECTRICAL | |||||
| D149 | Dielectric Strength (V/mil) short time, 1/8" thick | 750 | 700 | ||
| D150 | Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz | 4.2 | 6.3 | ||
| D150 | Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz | 0.050 | 0.050 | ||
| D257 | Volume Resistivity (ohm-cm)at 50% RH | > 1013 | > 1013 | ||
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.TORLON is a registered trademark of Solvay Advanced Polymers.
All values at 73°F (23°C) unless otherwise noted.
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