Polymer Type

Thermoplastic
Advantages

High thermal conductivity. Highest modulus of PTFE range. Higher surface hardness than unmodified PTFE.
Disadvantages

Lower tensile strength, impact strength and elongation at break compared with unmodified PTFE, also more expensive than PTFE.
Typical Properties

Property


Value

Density (g/cm3)


3.8

Surface Hardness


SD72

Tensile Strength (MPa)


13

Flexural Modulus (GPa)


2

Notched Izod (kJ/m)


0.12

Linear Expansion (/°C x 10-5)


12

Elongation at Break (%)


120

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)


3

Dielectric Strength (MV/m)


NA

Dissipation Factor 1kHz


NA

Dielectric Constant 1kHz


NA

HDT @ 0.45 MPa (°C)


125

HDT @ 1.80 MPa (°C)


80

Material. Drying hrs @ (°C)


NA

Melting Temp. Range (°C)


NA

Mould Shrinkage (%)


NA

Mould Temp. Range (°C)


NA

Applications

Bearings at high speeds (particularly where unhardened shafts used). Wear pads, piston rings.