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TYPICAL PROPERTIES of Torlon® T4503 PAI (PolyAmide-Imide)

ASTM or UL TEST PROPERTY Metric English
PHYSICAL
D792 Specific Gravity 1.40 g/cc 1.40 g/cc
D570 Water Absorption, 24 hrs (%) 0.35% 0.35%
 D570 Water Absorption at Saturation 1.7% 1.7%
MECHANICAL
D638 Tensile Strength (psi) 18,000 12,000
D638 Tensile Modulus (psi) 600,000 800,000
D638 Tensile Elongation at Break (%) 10 3
D790 Flexural Strength (psi) 24,000 23,000
D790 Flexural Modulus (psi) 600,000 800,000
D732 Shear Strength (psi) 24,000 24,000
D695 Compressive Strength (psi) 24,000 22,000
D695 Compressive Modulus (psi) 700,000 950,000
D785 Hardness, Rockwell E E80(M120) E70(M108)
D785 Hardness, Rockwell M E80(M120) E70(M108)
D256 IZOD Notched Impact (ft-lb/in) 2.0 2.0
PTM 55007 Coefficient of Friction (Dry vs. Steel) Dynamic 0.35 0.35
PTM 55007 Limiting PV (4:1 Safety Factor) (ft-lb-in2-min 12,500 12,500
PTM 55010 Wear Factor “k” x 10-10(in3-min/ft-lb-hr 50 50
THERMAL
D696 Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion
(x 10-5 in./in./°F)
1.7 1.4
D648 Heat Deflection Temp (°F / °C)
at 264 psi
532 / 278 534 / 279
D3418 Glass Transition Temp (°F / °C) 527 / 275 527 / 275
Max Operating Temp (°F / °C) 500 / 260 500 / 260
C177 Thermal Conductivity
(BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F)
(x 10-4 cal/cm-sec-°C)
1.80
6.20
3.70
12.8
UL94 Flammability Rating V-0 V-0
ELECTRICAL
D149 Dielectric Strength (V/mil) short time, 1/8″ thick 580
D150 Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz 4.2 6.0
D150 Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz 0.026 0.037
EOS/ESD S11.11 Surface Resistivity (ohms/square) > 1018 > 1013

NOTE: The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. Contact us for manufacturers’ complete material property datasheets.