Polyimideimide
Polyimideimide (PAI) [Tecator®]
Properties
- High-performance non-crystalline engineering thermoplastic
- Available in sheet, rod or tube produced from Torlon® resin
- Heat-stable
- Flexible
- Tough
- Compressive strength and high impact-resistance
- Very low coefficient of linear thermal expansion
- Creep-resistant
- Available in T15013 (electrical grade, T15031 (bearing grade) and GF30-XP142T (glass-reinforced grade
Common uses
- Electrical connectors and insulators
- Non-lubricated bearings
- Bearing cages
- Reciprocating compressor parts
- Burn-in sockets
- Gears
- Valve plates
- Impellers
- Rotors
- Terminal strips
Tecator polyimideimide
Material Specifications
| ASTM or UL test | Property | T15013 |
Physical |
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| D792 | Density (lb/in3)/(g/cm3) | 0.051 (1.41) |
| D570 | Water absorption, 24 hrs (%) | 0.3 |
Mechanical |
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| D638 | Tensile strength (psi) | 21,000 |
| D638 | Tensile modulus (psi) | - |
| D638 | Tensile elongation at break (%) | 15 |
| D790 | Flexural strength (psi) | 33,000 |
| D790 | Flexural modulus (psi) | 711,000 |
| D785 | Hardness, Rockwell | 119 |
| D256 | Izod notched impact (ft-lb/in) | 2.3 |
Thermal |
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| D696 | Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (x 10–5 in./in./°F) |
1.66 x 10–5 |
| D648 | Heat deflection temp (F°) at 264 psi | 532 |
| D3418 | Melting temp (F°/C°) | - |
| - | Max operating temp (F°/C°) | 500/260 |
| C177 | Thermal conductivity (BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F) |
- |
| UL94 | Flammability rating | V-O |
Electrical |
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| D150 | Dielectric constant at 1 MHz | 3.9 |
| D150 | Dissipation factor at 1 MHz | 0.009 |
| D149 | Dielectric strength (V/mil) | - |
| D257 | Volume resistivity (ohm/cm) at 50% RH | >1015 |
These are typical values for reference and comparison only. They should not be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. Contact us for the manufacturers’ complete material property datasheets. All values were taken at 73°F (23°C) unless otherwise noted.
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