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Torlon Product Guide
Applications | Mechanical Data
Overview
Torlon® or PAI (polyamide-imide) is a extremely strong and stiff high performance plastic. Torlon combines the exceptional performance of thermoset polyimides with the melt-processing advantage of thermoplastics. PAI offers incredible toughness, superior impact resistance, high creep resistance, superior compressive strength, and can maintain its stiffness up to 525°F. Its commonly used for automotive transmissions, jet engines, heavy-duty equipment, oil recovery, aerospace components, and chip test sockets. Torlon® is a trademark of Savic Specialty Polymers.
Common Brand/Trade Names
Duratron® PAI, Tecator
Other Resources
Products
Torlon Sheet/Plate | Torlon Round Rod
Applications
- Reciprocating Compressor Parts
- Bearing Cages
- Electric Connectors & Insulators
- Can Mandrels
- Seal Rings
Physical Properties Torlon | |||||
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Density | 0.051-0.052 lb/in3 | ||||
Tensile Strength | 15-20 ksi | ||||
Tensile Modulus | 600-900 ksi | ||||
Elongation at Break Percentage | 3-10% | ||||
Flexural Strength | 23-24 ksi | ||||
Flexural Modulus | 600-800 ksi | ||||
Compressive Strength | 22-24 ksi | ||||
Compressive Modulus | 478-950 ksi | ||||
Izod Impact (notched) | 0.8-2 ft-lb/in | ||||
Hardness, Rockwell | M106-120 | ||||
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion | 1.4-1.7 x 10^-5 in./in./°F | ||||
Heat Deflection Temp. at 26.4 ksi | 532-534 °F | ||||
Water Absorption %, 24hrs | 0.04% | ||||
Thermal Conductivity | 1.8-3.7 BTU-in/hr-ft^2-°F |