Solvay Specialty Polymers Torlon® 4203L Polyamide-imide (PAI)
| Manufacturer | Solvay Specialty Polymers |
| Trade Name | Torlon® |
| Port | Ningbo port,China |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Payment Terms | L/C, T/T, Western Union |
Description
Material Notes:
Torlon® 4203L is an unreinforced, lubricated, pigmented grade of polyamide-imide (PAI) resin. It has the best impact resistance and greatest elongation of all the Torlon® grades. Torlon® PAI has the highest strength and stiffness of any thermoplastic up to 275°C (525°F). It has outstanding resistance to wear, creep, and chemicals.Features: Ductile; Fatigue Resistant; Flame Retardant; Good Chemical Resistance; Good Creep Resistance; Good Electrical Properties; Good Wear Resistance; High Heat Resistance; High Temperature Strength; Low Temperature Toughness; Ultra High Impact ResistanceUses: Aircraft Applications; Automotive Applications; Bushings; Connectors; Electrical Parts; Electrical/Electronic Applications; Fasteners; Film; Machine/Mechanical Parts; Oil/Gas Applications; Semiconductor Molding Compounds; Thrust WasherAutomotive Specifications ASTM D4000 PAI000 R03 A56316 GA140 Z1Z2Z3Z4Z5Z6, Dwg YC3P-7E195-AA; CHRYSLER MS-DB-405 CPN3373 Color: NaturalInformation provided by Solvay Specialty Polymers.
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.42 g/cc | 0.0513 lb/in³ | ASTM D792 |
| Water Absorption | 0.33 %
@Time 86400 sec
|
0.33 %
@Time 24.0 hour
|
ISO 62 |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Flow | 0.0060 – 0.0085 cm/cm | 0.0060 – 0.0085 in/in |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 152 MPa | 22000 psi | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Stress | 192 MPa | 27800 psi | ASTM D1708 |
| Elongation at Break | 15 % | 15 % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus | 4.48 GPa | 650 ksi | Type I; ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Strength | 118 MPa
@Temperature 232 °C
|
17100 psi
@Temperature 450 °F
|
ASTM D790 |
| 241 MPa
@Temperature 23.0 °C
|
35000 psi
@Temperature 73.4 °F
|
ASTM D790 | |
| Flexural Modulus | 3.59 GPa
@Temperature 232 °C
|
521 ksi
@Temperature 450 °F
|
ASTM D790 |
| 5.03 GPa
@Temperature 23.0 °C
|
730 ksi
@Temperature 73.4 °F
|
ASTM D790 | |
| Compressive Strength | 221 MPa | 32100 psi | ASTM D695 |
| Compressive Modulus | 4.00 GPa | 580 ksi | ASTM D695 |
| Poissons Ratio | 0.45 | 0.45 | ASTM E132 |
| Izod Impact, Notched | 1.40 J/cm | 2.62 ft-lb/in | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact, Unnotched | 11.0 J/cm | 20.6 ft-lb/in | ASTM D256 |
| Thermal Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTE, linear, Parallel to Flow | 31.0 µm/m-°C | 17.2 µin/in-°F | |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.260 W/m-K | 1.80 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F | ASTM C177 |
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 278 °C | 532 °F | Unannealed; ASTM D648 |
| Glass Transition Temp, Tg | 277 °C | 531 °F |
| Electrical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Resistivity | 2.00e+17 ohm-cm | 2.00e+17 ohm-cm | ASTM D257 |
| Surface Resistance | 5.00e+18 ohm | 5.00e+18 ohm | ASTM D257 |
| Dielectric Constant | 3.9
@Frequency 1.00e+6 Hz
|
3.9
@Frequency 1.00e+6 Hz
|
ASTM D150 |
| 4.2
@Frequency 60.0 Hz
|
4.2
@Frequency 60.0 Hz
|
ASTM D150 | |
| Dielectric Strength | 23.0 kV/mm | 584 kV/in | ASTM D149 |
| Dissipation Factor | 0.026
@Frequency 60.0 Hz
|
0.026
@Frequency 60.0 Hz
|
ASTM D150 |
| 0.031
@Frequency 1.00e+6 Hz
|
0.031
@Frequency 1.00e+6 Hz
|
ASTM D150 |
| Processing Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Barrel Temperature | 304 °C | 579 °F | |
| Nozzle Temperature | 371 °C | 700 °F | |
| Mold Temperature | 199 – 216 °C | 390 – 421 °F | |
| Drying Temperature | 177 °C
@Time 10800 sec
|
351 °F
@Time 3.00 hour
|
|
| Moisture Content | <= 0.050 % | <= 0.050 % | |
| Back Pressure | 6.89 MPa | 999 psi | |
| Screw Speed | 50 – 100 rpm | 50 – 100 rpm |
| Descriptive Properties | Value | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Additive | PTFE Lubricant | |
| Availability | Africa & Middle East | |
| Asia Pacific | ||
| Europe | ||
| Latin America | ||
| North America | ||
| Form | Pellets | |
| Processing Technique | Injection Molding; Machining; Profile Extrusion | |
| RoHS Compliance | RoHS Compliant | |
| Screw L/D Ratio | 18.0:1.0 to 24.0:1.0 |
