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Turcite ® X

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Sheet widths and lengths are cut to nominal dimensions; Rod lengths are also cut to nominal dimensions. Nominal cuts can be undersized by up to .200 inches. Cut-to-size items are non-refundable. See our return policy for more details. Contact us if you need precision cut sizes.

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Sheet widths and lengths are cut to nominal dimensions; Rod lengths are also cut to nominal dimensions. Nominal cuts can be undersized by up to .200 inches. Cut-to-size items are non-refundable. See our return policy for more details. Contact us if you need precision cut sizes.

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General Info

Turcite ® is a self-lubricating Acetal-based thermoplastic bearing material. Turcite ® X excels in low load and high speed applications, and can be easily machined. It has minimal hygroscopic characteristics and possesses low thermal expansion properties, resulting in a structurally stable material. Its maximum continuous service temperature is also 180°F (80°C). It is RED in color.

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Key Properties

  • Turcite® X has lower friction than Turcite® A
  • Self-lubricating
  • Maintenance-free, long-wearing bearings
  • Low cost
  • Good chemical resistance
  • Moisture resistant
  • Always oven annealed for stress-relief

Limitations

Applications

  • Bearings
  • Bushings
  • Cam followers
  • Cams
  • Gears
  • Guides
  • Insulators
  • Liners
  • Rollers
  • Seals
  • Sleeves
  • Thrust washers
  • Valve seats
  • Wear surfaces

Resin Trade Names

Manufacturer Trade Names

  • Turcite® X

Boedeker Plastics, Inc. stocks & supplies plastic sheet, rod, tube, film and custom profiles and machine parts from these shapes that are produced from plastic resin. In many cases the manufacturer of the shape has their own product trade name. If your specification calls for a specific resin grade or manufacturer trade name, we can supply a shape made from that resin to meet your specification or suggest an equal. If you require a specific resin or brand it must be specified at the time of order.

Available Sizes

Rod Diameter .250” to 6.000”

Available Colors

  • Red

Safety Data Sheet

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Typical Properties of Turcite ® X

DETAIL
Description Value
Material Type Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastic
Chemical Name POM Polyoxymethylene Acetal Copolymer
Trade Name Turcite ® X
Additives Proprietary Additives
Color Red
Manufacturer Trelleborg
PHYSICAL
Property Test Unit of Measure Value
Density ASTM D792 g/cm³ 1.46
  ASTM D792 lb/in³ 0.053
Water Absorption, 24 hrs, Immersion ASTM D570 % by wt. 0.2
Water Absorption, Saturation, Immersion ASTM D570 % by wt. 1
MECHANICAL
Property Test Unit of Measure Value
Tensile Strength ASTM D638 psi 5,900
Tensile Elongation at Break ASTM D638 % 19
Flexural Strength ASTM D790 psi 8,000
Flexural Modulus ASTM D790 psi 335,000
Compressive Strength ASTM D695 psi 12,000
Hardness ASTM D785 NA Rockwell M63
IZOD Impact-Notched ASTM D256 ft-lb/in 0.54
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction NA 0.22
Limiting PV 100 fpm (psi-fpm) psi-fpm 16,000
THERMAL
Property Test Unit of Measure Value
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion ASTM D696 x 10-5 in./in./°F 5.2
Heat Deflection Temp ASTM D648 °C at 264 psi 95
  ASTM D648 °F at 264 psi 203
Max Continuous Operating Temp °C 82
  °F 180
Minimum Operating Temp °C -50
  °F -58
COMPLIANCE
Description Value
FDA No
USDA No
NSF No
3-A Dairy No
Canadian Food Inspection Agency No
USP Class VI No
OTHER
Description Value
UV Resistant No
Relative Cost $$$$
Machinability 1

Relative cost based on a scale of one dollar sign ($) as the lowest to ten dollar signs ($$$$$$$$$$) as the highest. Machinability based on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the easiest and 10 being the most difficult to machine. NOTE: All information contained on www.boedeker.com, downloadable documents and printed literature is intended for technical reference only and considered to be accurate for reference purposes only. Boedeker Plastics, Inc. makes no guarantee and offers no warranty for fitness in use and strongly recommends the user validate any plastic, machined part, or product in a specific application for fitness in use.

TURCITE® is a registered trademark of Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. DELRIN® is a registered trademark of Dupont.

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