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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
| Mechanical Information | ||||
| Density | Tensile Strength | Tensile Modulus | Elongation at Break % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial | 0.051-0.052 lb/in3 | 15-20 ksi | 600-900 ksi | 3-10 |
| Metric | 1.41-1.45 g/cc | 103.4-137.9 MPa | 4,137-6,205 MPa | |
| Mechanical Information | ||||
| Flexural Strength | Flexural Modulus | Compressive Strength | Compressive Modulus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial | 23-24 ksi | 600-800 ksi | 22-24 ksi | 478-950 ksi |
| Metric | 159-165 MPa | 4,137-5,516 MPa | 151.7-165.5 MPa | 3,296-6,550 MPa |
| Mechanical Information | |||
| Izod Impact (notched) | Hardness, Rockwell | Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion | Heat Deflection Temp. at 26.4 KSI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8-2 ft-lb/in | M106-120 | 1.4-1.7 x 10^-5 in./in./°F | 532-534 °F / 278-279 °C |
| Mechanical Information | |||
| Water Absorption %, 24hrs | Thermal Conductivity | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 1.8-3.7 BTU-in/ft^2-hr-°F | ||