Polymer Type

Thermoplastic
Advantages

Higher modulus and surface hardness than PTFE. Improved creep resistance, dimensional stability and wear compared with PTFE.
Disadvantages

Lower impact strength, lower tensile strength and more expensive than unmodified PTFE.
Typical Properties

Property


Value

Density (g/cm3)


2.25

Surface Hardness


SD72

Tensile Strength (MPa)


17

Flexural Modulus (GPa)


1.00

Notched Izod (kJ/m)


0.12

Linear Expansion (/°C x 10-5)


12

Elongation at Break (%)


250

Strain at Yield (%)


N/Y

Max. Operating Temp. (°C)


180

Water Absorption (%)


0.01

Oxygen Index (%)


95

Flammability UL94


V0

Volume Resistivity (log ohm.cm)


15

Dielectric Strength (MV/m)


40

Dissipation Factor 1kHz


0.003

Dielectric Constant 1kHz


2.8

HDT @ 0.45 MPa (°C)


125

HDT @ 1.80 MPa (°C)


110

Material. Drying hrs @ (°C)


NA

Melting Temp. Range (°C)


NA

Mould Shrinkage (%)


NA

Mould Temp. Range (°C)


NA

Applications

Wear pads, piston rings, and microwave oven rotating platforms.