The Plastics Compendium Volume 2 Comparative Materials Selection Data
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The Plastics Compendium Volume 2 Comparative Materials Selection Data
M.C. Hough, S.J. Allan and R. Dolbey
The Plastics Compendium Volume 2 Comparative Materials Selection Data
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The Plastics Compendium Volume 2 Comparative Materials Selection Data
Michael Hough, Plastics Technology Team Leader Stephen Allan and Rebecca Dolbey, Editors
Rapra Technology Limited Shawbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 4NR, United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0)1939 250383 Fax: +44 (0)1939 251118 http://www.rapra.net
First Published 1998 by
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ISBN: 1-85957-443-2
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Contents Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... xix
Property Based Listings: General and Electrical Properties ......................................................................................................... 1 Arc Resistance ............................................................................................................................................................. 1 Detergent Resistance ................................................................................................................................................... 3 Dielectric Constant ....................................................................................................................................................... 7 Dielectric Strength ...................................................................................................................................................... 10 Dissipation Factor (1MHz) ......................................................................................................................................... 12 Dissipation Factor (50Hz) .......................................................................................................................................... 14 Ease of Flow ............................................................................................................................................................... 16 Expansion Coefficient ................................................................................................................................................ 19 Flame Spread ............................................................................................................................................................. 22 Flammability ............................................................................................................................................................... 24 Gamma Radiation ....................................................................................................................................................... 25 Heat Distortion Temperature (0.455MPa/66psi) ........................................................................................................ 28 Heat Distortion Temperature (1.82MPa/264psi) ........................................................................................................ 31 Hydrolytic Stability ...................................................................................................................................................... 33 Material Cost .............................................................................................................................................................. 36 Maximum Operating Temperature ............................................................................................................................. 39 Oxygen Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 41 Shrinkage .................................................................................................................................................................... 43 Specific Gravity .......................................................................................................................................................... 46 Surface Finish ............................................................................................................................................................. 48 Tracking Resistance ................................................................................................................................................... 51 Transparency .............................................................................................................................................................. 53 UV Radiation (Weathering) ........................................................................................................................................ 55 Volume Resistivity ....................................................................................................................................................... 58 Warpage ..................................................................................................................................................................... 61
Mechanical Properties ................................................................................................................................ 64 Brittle Temperature ..................................................................................................................................................... 64 Dimensional Stability .................................................................................................................................................. 66 Elongation at Break .................................................................................................................................................... 69 Fatigue Index .............................................................................................................................................................. 71 Flexural Modulus ........................................................................................................................................................ 74 Friction ........................................................................................................................................................................ 76 Strain at Yield ............................................................................................................................................................. 78 Surface Hardness ....................................................................................................................................................... 80
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The Plastics Compendium - Volume 2, Comparative Materials Selection Data Tensile Strength .......................................................................................................................................................... 82 Toughness (-40°C/-40°F) ............................................................................................................................................ 84 Toughness (20°C/68°F) .............................................................................................................................................. 87 Water Absorption ........................................................................................................................................................ 89 Wear ............................................................................................................................................................................ 92
Processing ......................................................................................................................................................... 95 Blow Moulding ............................................................................................................................................................ 95 Casting ....................................................................................................................................................................... 96 Cold Press Moulding .................................................................................................................................................. 97 Compression Moulding .............................................................................................................................................. 98 Contact Moulding ....................................................................................................................................................... 99 Extrusion ..................................................................................................................................................................... 99 Injection Moulding .................................................................................................................................................... 101 Pultrusion .................................................................................................................................................................. 104 R.I.M. ......................................................................................................................................................................... 104 Resin Injection .......................................................................................................................................................... 105 Rotational Moulding ................................................................................................................................................. 106 Structural Foam Moulding ........................................................................................................................................ 107 Transfer Moulding ..................................................................................................................................................... 108 Vacuum Forming ...................................................................................................................................................... 109
Post-Processing ........................................................................................................................................... 111 Bonding .................................................................................................................................................................... 111 Machining ................................................................................................................................................................. 113 Painting ..................................................................................................................................................................... 116 Plating ....................................................................................................................................................................... 119 Welding (Friction - Spin/Orbital) .............................................................................................................................. 120 Welding (Friction - Vibration) ................................................................................................................................... 123 Welding (Hot Gas) .................................................................................................................................................... 126 Welding (Hot plate) .................................................................................................................................................. 129 Welding (Radio Frequency) ..................................................................................................................................... 132 Welding (Ultrasonic) ................................................................................................................................................. 133
Comparative Materials Data Sheets: ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) ........................................................................................... 137 ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): Fire retardant ............................................................................................. 137 ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): 30% Glass fibre reinforced ....................................................................... 138 ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): High heat ................................................................................................... 139 ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): High heat; UV stabilised ........................................................................... 140 ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): High impact ............................................................................................... 141 ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): High impact; UV stabilised ....................................................................... 142
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Contents ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): Low gloss .................................................................................................. 143 ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): Medium impact ......................................................................................... 144 ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): Plating ........................................................................................................ 145 ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): Structural foam .......................................................................................... 146 ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): Transparent ............................................................................................... 147
ABS/PC Alloy (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene/Polycarbonate Alloy) ......................... 148
ABS/PSul Alloy (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene/Polysulphone Alloy) ....................... 149
ABS/PVC Alloy (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene/Polyvinyl Chloride Alloy) .............. 150
Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Copolymer ......................................................................... 151 Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Copolymer ....................................................................................................... 151 Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced ....................................................... 152 Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled ............................................................. 153 Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated ................................................................ 154 Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Copolymer; UV stabilised ............................................................................... 155 Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough ....................................................................................................................... 156 Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Homopolymer .................................................................................................. 157 Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Homopolymer; glass fibre reinforced ............................................................. 158 Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated ...................................................................... 159 Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Homopolymer; UV stabilised .......................................................................... 160
Acrylic (PMMA) (Polymethylmethacrylate) ................................................................................. 161 Acrylic (PMMA) (Polymethylmethacrylate): Casting ............................................................................................... 161 Acrylic (PMMA) (Polymethylmethacrylate): Cast sheet .......................................................................................... 162 Acrylic (PMMA) (Polymethylmethacrylate): General purpose ................................................................................ 163 Acrylic (PMMA) (Polymethylmethacrylate): High impact ........................................................................................ 164
Alkyd ................................................................................................................................................................... 165 Alkyd: Long glass fibre reinforced; high impact ..................................................................................................... 165 Alkyd: Mineral filled .................................................................................................................................................. 166 Alkyd: Mineral and glass fibre reinforced ................................................................................................................ 167 Alkyd: Mineral and glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant ......................................................................................... 168 Alkyd: Short glass fibre reinforced .......................................................................................................................... 169 Alkyd: Short glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant ................................................................................................... 170
ASA (Acrylate Styrene Acrylonitrile) .............................................................................................. 171
CA (Cellulose Acetate) ............................................................................................................................ 172
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The Plastics Compendium - Volume 2, Comparative Materials Selection Data CAB (Cellulose Acetate Butyrate) .................................................................................................... 173
CEE TPE (Coether Ester based Thermoplastic Elastomer) .............................................. 174 CEE TPE (Coether Ester based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 40D ................................................................... 174 CEE TPE (Coether Ester based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 55D ................................................................... 175 CEE TPE (Coether Ester based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 72D ................................................................... 176
CP (Cellulose Propionate) ...................................................................................................................... 177
CPE (Chlorinated Polyethylene) ......................................................................................................... 178
CPVC (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) (Chlorinated PVC) ................................................. 179
CTFE (Chlorotrifluoroethylene) ........................................................................................................... 180
DAIP (Diallyl Isophthalate) .................................................................................................................... 181 DAIP (Diallyl Isophthalate): Long glass fibre reinforced ......................................................................................... 181 DAIP (Diallyl Isophthalate): Mineral filled ................................................................................................................ 182 DAIP (Diallyl Isophthalate): Short glass fibre reinforced ........................................................................................ 183
DAP (Diallyl Phthalate) ............................................................................................................................ 184 DAP (Diallyl Phthalate): Long glass fibre reinforced ............................................................................................... 184 DAP (Diallyl Phthalate): Long glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant ........................................................................ 185 DAP (Diallyl Phthalate): Mineral filled ...................................................................................................................... 186 DAP (Diallyl Phthalate): Mineral and synthetic fibre filled ....................................................................................... 187 DAP (Diallyl Phthalate): Short glass fibre reinforced .............................................................................................. 188 DAP (Diallyl Phthalate): Short glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant ....................................................................... 189
ECTFE (Ethylene-Chlorotrifluoroethylene) ................................................................................... 190 ECTFE (Ethylene-Chlorotrifluoroethylene): Glass fibre filled .................................................................................. 191
EEA TPE (Etherester Amide based Thermoplastic Elastomer) ....................................... 192 EEA TPE (Etherester Amide based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 70A .............................................................. 192 EEA TPE (Etherester Amide based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 40D .............................................................. 193 EEA TPE (Etherester Amide based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 63D .............................................................. 194
Epoxies ............................................................................................................................................................. 195 Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg ................................................................................................................ 195 Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric ............................................................................................................................... 196 Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg ........................................................................................................................... 197 Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg ......................................................................................................................... 198
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Contents Epoxies: MC; glass fibre reinforced ........................................................................................................................ 199 Epoxies: MC; high heat; glass fibre reinforced ....................................................................................................... 200 Epoxies: MC; mineral filled ...................................................................................................................................... 201 Epoxies: MC; mineral and glass fibre reinforced .................................................................................................... 202 Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and glass fibre reinforced ............................................................................. 203 Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled ........................................................................................................................... 204 Epoxies: Casting; glass filled ................................................................................................................................... 205 Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled ............................................................................................................................... 206 Epoxies: Casting; silica filled ................................................................................................................................... 207 Epoxies: Resin; flexible ............................................................................................................................................ 208 Epoxies: Resin; general purpose ............................................................................................................................. 209 Epoxies: Resin; high heat ........................................................................................................................................ 210
ETFE (Ethylene-Tetrafluoroethylene) .............................................................................................. 211 ETFE (Ethylene-Tetrafluoroethylene): 10% Glass fibre filled ................................................................................... 212 ETFE (Ethylene-Tetrafluoroethylene): 30% Glass fibre filled ................................................................................... 213 ETFE (Ethylene-Tetrafluoroethylene): 30% Carbon fibre filled ................................................................................ 214
Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer (Polyallomer) ............................................................................ 215
EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate) .............................................................................................................. 216 EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate): 12% VA .................................................................................................................... 216 EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate): 25% VA .................................................................................................................... 217 EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate): 33% VA .................................................................................................................... 218
FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene-Propylene) ............................................................................................ 219 FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene-Propylene): 20% Glass fibre coupled .......................................................................... 220
Furane ................................................................................................................................................................ 221
HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) ................................................................................................... 222 HDPE (High Density Polyethylene): UV stabilised .................................................................................................. 223 HDPE (High Density Polyethylene): MDPE .............................................................................................................. 224
HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) ........................................................................................................ 225 HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene): Fire retardant ...................................................................................................... 226 HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene): UV stabilised ...................................................................................................... 227
Ionomer ............................................................................................................................................................. 228
LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene) ..................................................................................................... 229 LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene): UV stabilised .................................................................................................... 230
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The Plastics Compendium - Volume 2, Comparative Materials Selection Data LLDPE (Linear Low Density Polyethylene) ................................................................................... 231
MF (Melamine Formaldehyde) (Melamine): Cellulose filled ............................................... 232
Ol TPE (Olefinic TPE) (Olefinic based Thermoplastic Elastomer) ................................. 233 Ol TPE (Olefinic TPE) (Olefinic based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 65A .......................................................... 233 Ol TPE (Olefinic TPE) (Olefinic based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 85A .......................................................... 234 Ol TPE (Olefinic TPE) (Olefinic based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 93A .......................................................... 235
PA 4/6 (Polyamide 4/6) (Nylon 4/6) .................................................................................................... 236
PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6) ................................................................................................................ 237 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced .................................................................................. 238 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): Casting .................................................................................................................... 239 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): Elastomer copolymer .............................................................................................. 240 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): Fire retardant ........................................................................................................... 241 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 25% Glass bead filled ............................................................................................. 242 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 50% Glass bead filled ............................................................................................. 243 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): Glass fibre and bead reinforced ............................................................................ 244 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 10% Glass fibre reinforced ..................................................................................... 245 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 30% Glass fibre reinforced ..................................................................................... 246 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant .............................................................. 247 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 60% Glass fibre reinforced ..................................................................................... 248 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): High impact ............................................................................................................. 249 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): Mineral filled ............................................................................................................ 250 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): Molybdenum disulphide lubricated ........................................................................ 251 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 20% PTFE lubricated .............................................................................................. 252 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 2% Silicone lubricated ............................................................................................ 253 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): Stampable sheet; glass fibre reinforced ................................................................ 254 PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): UV stabilised ........................................................................................................... 255
PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6) .................................................................................................... 256 PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): 10% Carbon fibre reinforced ......................................................................... 257 PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced ......................................................................... 258 PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): Fire retardant .................................................................................................. 259 PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): 40% Glass bead filled ................................................................................... 260 PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): 10% Glass fibre reinforced ............................................................................ 261 PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): 33% Glass fibre reinforced ............................................................................ 262 PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): 60% Glass fibre reinforced ............................................................................ 263 PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): Glass fibre and bead reinforced ................................................................... 264 PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): High impact .................................................................................................... 265 PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): 40% Mineral filled .......................................................................................... 266 PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): Molybdenum disulphide lubricated .............................................................. 267
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Contents PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): 20% PTFE lubricated ..................................................................................... 268 PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): Super tough ................................................................................................... 269 PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): Super tough; fire retardant ............................................................................ 270 PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): Super tough; 33% glass fibre reinforced ...................................................... 271 PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): UV stabilised .................................................................................................. 272
PA 6/6-6 (Polyamide 6/6-6) (Nylon 6/6-6) ........................................................................................ 273
PA 6/9 (Polyamide 6/9) (Nylon 6/9) .................................................................................................... 274
PA 6/10 (Polyamide 6/10) (Nylon 6/10) ............................................................................................ 275 PA 6/10 (Polyamide 6/10) (Nylon 6/10): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced ................................................................... 276 PA 6/10 (Polyamide 6/10) (Nylon 6/10): Fire retardant ............................................................................................ 277 PA 6/10 (Polyamide 6/10) (Nylon 6/10): 10% Glass fibre reinforced ...................................................................... 278 PA 6/10 (Polyamide 6/10) (Nylon 6/10): 30% Glass fibre reinforced ...................................................................... 279 PA 6/10 (Polyamide 6/10) (Nylon 6/10): 20% PTFE lubricated ............................................................................... 280 PA 6/10 (Polyamide 6/10) (Nylon 6/10): 2% Silicone lubricated ............................................................................. 281
PA 6/12 (Polyamide 6/12) (Nylon 6/12) ............................................................................................ 282 PA 6/12 (Polyamide 6/12) (Nylon 6/12): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced ................................................................... 283 PA 6/12 (Polyamide 6/12) (Nylon 6/12): Fire retardant ............................................................................................ 284 PA 6/12 (Polyamide 6/12) (Nylon 6/12): 10% Glass fibre reinforced ...................................................................... 285 PA 6/12 (Polyamide 6/12) (Nylon 6/12): 30% Glass fibre reinforced ...................................................................... 286 PA 6/12 (Polyamide 6/12) (Nylon 6/12): 20% PTFE lubricated ............................................................................... 287 PA 6/12 (Polyamide 6/12) (Nylon 6/12): 2% Silicone lubricated ............................................................................. 288
PA 11 (Polyamide 11) (Nylon 11) ........................................................................................................ 289 PA 11 (Polyamide 11) (Nylon 11): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced ............................................................................ 290 PA 11 (Polyamide 11) (Nylon 11): Fire retardant ..................................................................................................... 291 PA 11 (Polyamide 11) (Nylon 11): Flexible .............................................................................................................. 292 PA 11 (Polyamide 11) (Nylon 11): 30% Glass fibre reinforced ............................................................................... 293 PA 11 (Polyamide 11) (Nylon 11): Semi flexible ...................................................................................................... 294 PA 11 (Polyamide 11) (Nylon 11): UV stabilised ..................................................................................................... 295
PA 12 (Polyamide 12) (Nylon 12) ........................................................................................................ 296 PA 12 (Polyamide 12) (Nylon 12): Fire retardant ..................................................................................................... 297 PA 12 (Polyamide 12) (Nylon 12): Flexible .............................................................................................................. 298 PA 12 (Polyamide 12) (Nylon 12): 50% Glass bead filled ....................................................................................... 299 PA 12 (Polyamide 12) (Nylon 12): 30% Glass fibre reinforced ............................................................................... 300 PA 12 (Polyamide 12) (Nylon 12): Semi flexible ...................................................................................................... 301 PA 12 (Polyamide 12) (Nylon 12): UV stabilised ..................................................................................................... 302
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The Plastics Compendium - Volume 2, Comparative Materials Selection Data PA RIM (Polyamide RIM) (Nyrim) (RIM Nylon) ............................................................................. 303
PA Transparent (Transparent Polyamide) (Transparent Nylon) ....................................... 304 PA Transparent (Transparent Polyamide) (Transparent Nylon): Amorphous; 30% glass fibre reinforced ............ 305
PA/ABS Alloy (Nylon/ABS Alloy) (Polyamide/ABS Alloy) ....................................................... 306
PAI (Polyamideimide) ............................................................................................................................... 307 PAI (Polyamideimide): Glass fibre reinforced .......................................................................................................... 308 PAI (Polyamideimide): Graphite filled ...................................................................................................................... 309
PAr (Polyarylate) ......................................................................................................................................... 310
PB (Polybutylene) ....................................................................................................................................... 311
PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate) .................................................................................................... 312 PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced ........................................................................... 313 PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): Fire retardant .................................................................................................... 314 PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 30% Glass bead filled ..................................................................................... 315 PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 10% Glass fibre reinforced .............................................................................. 316 PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 20% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant ....................................................... 317 PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 30% Glass fibre reinforced .............................................................................. 318 PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant ....................................................... 319 PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 45% Mineral and glass filled ........................................................................... 320 PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 15% PTFE lubricated ....................................................................................... 321 PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 2% Silicone lubricated ..................................................................................... 322 PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): Structural foam ................................................................................................ 323 PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): UV stabilised .................................................................................................... 324
PC (Polycarbonate) .................................................................................................................................... 325 PC (Polycarbonate): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced ................................................................................................. 326 PC (Polycarbonate): Fire retardant .......................................................................................................................... 327 PC (Polycarbonate): 20% Glass fibre reinforced .................................................................................................... 328 PC (Polycarbonate): 30% Glass fibre reinforced .................................................................................................... 329 PC (Polycarbonate): High flow ................................................................................................................................. 330 PC (Polycarbonate): 15% PTFE lubricated ............................................................................................................. 331 PC (Polycarbonate): Structural foam ....................................................................................................................... 332 PC (Polycarbonate): UV stabilised .......................................................................................................................... 333
PC/PBT Alloy (Polycarbonate/Polybutylene Terephthalate Alloy) .................................. 334
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Contents PE Foam (Polyethylene Foam) ............................................................................................................ 335
PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) .......................................................................................................... 336 PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced ............................................................................... 337 PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone): 10% Glass fibre reinforced .................................................................................. 338 PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone): 20% Glass fibre reinforced .................................................................................. 339 PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone): 30% Glass fibre reinforced .................................................................................. 340
PEI (Polyetherimide) ...................................................................................................................................... 341 PEI (Polyetherimide): 10% Glass fibre reinforced ................................................................................................... 342 PEI (Polyetherimide): 20% Glass fibre reinforced ................................................................................................... 343 PEI (Polyetherimide): 30% Glass fibre reinforced ................................................................................................... 344
PES (Polyethersulphone) ........................................................................................................................ 345 PES (Polyethersulphone): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced ......................................................................................... 346 PES (Polyethersulphone): 20% Glass fibre reinforced ............................................................................................ 347 PES (Polyethersulphone): 30% Glass fibre reinforced ............................................................................................ 348
PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) .................................................................................................... 349 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): Amorphous ....................................................................................................... 349 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): Crystalline ......................................................................................................... 350 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): Fire retardant .................................................................................................... 351 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 15% Glass fibre reinforced; high impact ......................................................... 352 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant ....................................................... 353 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 30% Glass fibre reinforced; high impact ......................................................... 354 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 35% Glass fibre reinforced; super tough ........................................................ 355 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 36% Glass fibre reinforced .............................................................................. 356 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 45% Glass fibre reinforced .............................................................................. 357 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 55% Glass fibre reinforced .............................................................................. 358 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 35% Mica and glass fibre reinforced .............................................................. 359 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): Mineral filled ..................................................................................................... 360 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 45% Mineral and glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant ................................... 361 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): UV stabilised .................................................................................................... 362
PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic) ............................................................................................ 363 PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Cellulose filled; shock resistant ................................................................ 363 PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Chopped fabric filled; medium impact .................................................... 364 PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Cotton filled; medium shock ..................................................................... 365 PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Foam ......................................................................................................... 366 PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Glass fibre reinforced; high impact .......................................................... 367 PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Laminate; cotton fabric ............................................................................. 368 PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Laminate; glass fabric .............................................................................. 369 PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Laminate; paper ........................................................................................ 370 PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Mica filled; electrical ................................................................................. 371
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The Plastics Compendium - Volume 2, Comparative Materials Selection Data PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Mica and glass fibre reinforced; electrical .............................................. 372 PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Mineral filled; high heat ............................................................................ 373 PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Natural fibre filled; general purpose ........................................................ 374 PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Wood filled; general purpose ................................................................... 375
PFA (Perfluoroalkoxyethylene) ........................................................................................................... 376 PFA (Perfluoroalkoxyethylene): 20% Glass fibre reinforced ................................................................................... 377
PI (Polyimide) ................................................................................................................................................ 378 PI (Polyimide): 40% Glass fibre reinforced .............................................................................................................. 379 PI (Polyimide): 25% Graphite lubricated ................................................................................................................. 380 PI (Polyimide): Molybdenum disulphide lubricated ................................................................................................ 381 PI (Polyimide): PTFE lubricated ............................................................................................................................... 382
Polyarylamide: 30% Glass fibre reinforced ................................................................................. 383
Polyester .......................................................................................................................................................... 384 Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass filled) ............................................................................................ 384 Polyester: Casting; flexible ...................................................................................................................................... 385 Polyester: Casting; rigid ........................................................................................................................................... 386 Polyester: DMC ......................................................................................................................................................... 387 Polyester: DMC; electrical ........................................................................................................................................ 388 Polyester: DMC; fire retardant .................................................................................................................................. 389 Polyester: DMC; high heat ....................................................................................................................................... 390 Polyester: DMC; low profile ...................................................................................................................................... 391 Polyester: GMC ........................................................................................................................................................ 392 Polyester: GMC; fire retardant ................................................................................................................................. 393 Polyester: GMC; high impact ................................................................................................................................... 394 Polyester: GMC; mineral filled ................................................................................................................................. 395 Polyester: Laminate; chopped glass filled .............................................................................................................. 396 Polyester: Laminate; woven glass roving ................................................................................................................ 397 Polyester: SMC ......................................................................................................................................................... 398 Polyester: SMC; fire retardant .................................................................................................................................. 399 Polyester: SMC; high impact .................................................................................................................................... 400 Polyester: SMC; low profile ...................................................................................................................................... 401 Polyester: Vinyl ester ................................................................................................................................................ 402
PP (Polypropylene) ..................................................................................................................................... 403 PP (Polypropylene): 20% Calcium carbonate filled ................................................................................................ 403 PP (Polypropylene): 40% Calcium carbonate filled ................................................................................................ 404 PP (Polypropylene): Copolymer ............................................................................................................................... 405 PP (Polypropylene): Copolymer; UV stabilised ....................................................................................................... 406 PP (Polypropylene): Elastomer modified ................................................................................................................. 407
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Contents PP (Polypropylene): Elastomer modified; UV stabilised ......................................................................................... 408 PP (Polypropylene): Fire retardant ........................................................................................................................... 409 PP (Polypropylene): 30% Glass fibre coupled ........................................................................................................ 410 PP (Polypropylene): 20% Glass fibre reinforced ..................................................................................................... 411 PP (Polypropylene): Homopolymer .......................................................................................................................... 412 PP (Polypropylene): Homopolymer; UV stabilised .................................................................................................. 413 PP (Polypropylene): Structural foam ........................................................................................................................ 414 PP (Polypropylene): 20% Talc filled ......................................................................................................................... 415 PP (Polypropylene): 40% Talc filled ......................................................................................................................... 416
PPO (Polyphenylene Oxide - modified) ........................................................................................... 417 PPO (Polyphenylene Oxide - modified): Fire retardant ........................................................................................... 418 PPO (Polyphenylene Oxide - modified): 10% Glass fibre reinforced ..................................................................... 419 PPO (Polyphenylene Oxide - modified): 10% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant .............................................. 420 PPO (Polyphenylene Oxide - modified): 30% Glass fibre reinforced ..................................................................... 421 PPO (Polyphenylene Oxide - modified): 30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant .............................................. 422 PPO (Polyphenylene Oxide - modified): Structural foam ........................................................................................ 423
PPO/PA Alloy (PPO/Nylon Alloy) (Polyphenylene Oxide/Polyamide Alloy) ................. 424
PPS (Polyphenylene Sulphide) ............................................................................................................ 425 PPS (Polyphenylene Sulphide): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced ................................................................................ 425 PPS (Polyphenylene Sulphide): 40% Glass fibre reinforced .................................................................................. 426 PPS (Polyphenylene Sulphide): Glass fibre and bead reinforced .......................................................................... 427 PPS (Polyphenylene Sulphide): 20% PTFE lubricated ............................................................................................ 428
PPVC (Plasticised Polyvinyl Chloride) (Plasticised PVC) .................................................... 429 PPVC (Plasticised Polyvinyl Chloride) (Plasticised PVC): 0 - 100% Elongation .................................................... 429 PPVC (Plasticised Polyvinyl Chloride) (Plasticised PVC): 100 - 300% Elongation ................................................ 430 PPVC (Plasticised Polyvinyl Chloride) (Plasticised PVC): >300% Elongation ....................................................... 431
PS (Polystyrene) .......................................................................................................................................... 432 PS (Polystyrene): 30% Glass fibre reinforced ......................................................................................................... 433 PS (Polystyrene): Medium impact ............................................................................................................................ 434 PS (Polystyrene): 2% Silicone lubricated ................................................................................................................ 435 PS (Polystyrene): Structural foam ............................................................................................................................ 436 PS (Polystyrene): UV stabilised ............................................................................................................................... 437
PSul (Polysulphone) ................................................................................................................................... 438 PSul (Polysulphone): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced ................................................................................................ 439 PSul (Polysulphone): 10% Glass fibre reinforced ................................................................................................... 440 PSul (Polysulphone): 30% Glass fibre reinforced ................................................................................................... 441 PSul (Polysulphone): 15% PTFE lubricated ............................................................................................................. 442
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PU (Polyurethane - thermoset) ........................................................................................................... 448 PU (Polyurethane - thermoset): Hard cast elastomer ............................................................................................. 448 PU (Polyurethane - thermoset): Hard microcellular elastomer ............................................................................... 449 PU (Polyurethane - thermoset): Reinforced microcellular elastomer ..................................................................... 450 PU (Polyurethane - thermoset): Semi-rigid foam ..................................................................................................... 451 PU (Polyurethane - thermoset): Soft microcellular elastomer ................................................................................. 452 PU (Polyurethane - thermoset): Structural foam ...................................................................................................... 453
PU TPE (Polyurethane Thermoplastic Elastomer) .................................................................. 454 PU TPE (Polyurethane Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 70A ................................................................................... 454 PU TPE (Polyurethane Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 80A ................................................................................... 455 PU TPE (Polyurethane Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 95A ................................................................................... 456
PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) .......................................................................................................... 457 PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride): 20% Carbon fibre reinforced ............................................................................... 458
PVF (Polyvinyl Fluoride) .......................................................................................................................... 459
SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile) ................................................................................................................... 460 SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile): Fire retardant .............................................................................................................. 461 SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile): 30% Glass fibre reinforced ......................................................................................... 462 SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile): High heat .................................................................................................................... 463 SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile): High impact ................................................................................................................ 464 SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile): UV stabilised ............................................................................................................... 465
SB (Styrene Butadiene) ........................................................................................................................... 466
SBS TPE (Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene based Thermoplastic Elastomer) .................. 467 SBS TPE (Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 35A ............................................... 467 SBS TPE (Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 80A ............................................... 468 SBS TPE (Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 35D ............................................... 469
SEBS TPE (Styrene-Ethylene-Butylene-Styrene based Thermoplastic Elastomer) ... 470 SEBS TPE (Styrene-Ethylene-Butylene-Styrene based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 45A ................................ 470 SEBS TPE (Styrene-Ethylene-Butylene-Styrene based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 55A ................................ 471 SEBS TPE (Styrene-Ethylene-Butylene-Styrene based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 95A ................................ 472
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SMAc (Styrene Maleic Anhydride copolymer) ............................................................................ 475 SMAc (Styrene Maleic Anhydride copolymer): 30% Glass fibre reinforced .......................................................... 476
SMAt (Styrene Maleic Anhydride terpolymer) ............................................................................ 477
TPX (Polymethylpentene) ....................................................................................................................... 478
UF (Urea Formaldehyde) (Urea) ......................................................................................................... 479 UF (Urea Formaldehyde) (Urea): Cellulose filled .................................................................................................... 479 UF (Urea Formaldehyde) (Urea): Foam ................................................................................................................... 480
UHMWPE (Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) ........................................................ 481
UPVC (Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride) (Unplasticised PVC) ....................................... 482 UPVC (Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride) (Unplasticised PVC): Crosslinked ........................................................ 483 UPVC (Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride) (Unplasticised PVC): Structural foam ................................................... 484 UPVC (Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride) (Unplasticised PVC): UV stabilised ...................................................... 485 UPVC (Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride) (Unplasticised PVC): High impact ........................................................ 486
XLPE (Crosslinked Polyethylene) ...................................................................................................... 487
Properties Index .......................................................................................................................................... 489
Materials Index ............................................................................................................................................ 491
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The Plastics Compendium Volume 2, Comparative Materials Selection Data INTRODUCTION This volume of The Plastics Compendium contains essential information for designers, engineers and material specifiers working with plastics. It provides comparative data in a format designed to facilitate the selection of materials for given applications, on the basis of processability and performance. The information is based upon value judgements (rankings) which have been assigned to 62 of the principal qualities of 351 generic and modified plastics material types. These materials encompass thermoplastics, thermosets and thermoplastic elastomers, and are representative of 30,000 or more commercially available trade named materials.
BACKGROUND The judgements which form the basis of this volume were made by a panel of independent experts in plastics technology, and were compiled originally for use in PLASCAMS, Rapra Technology’s Plastics Computer Aided Materials Selection software. The judgements were based upon information from a variety of sources, including published data (research reports, company literature, etc.) and the knowledge and experience of the panel. The information has now been published in hard copy format as The Plastics Compendium, in response to requests from many of the 1,000 clients who have rented the software over the last 13 years. Within PLASCAMS, 10 ranking values are used, between 0 and 9. These have been simplified in this volume of The Plastics Compendium, so that each material/property combination has been assigned one of 6 descriptions, ranging from not applicable (where a material does not possess that property) to excellent. The descriptions assigned in The Plastics Compendium and their equivalents in PLASCAMS are as follows: The Plastics Compendium
PLASCAMS
Not Applicable Very Poor Poor Good Very Good Excellent
0 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9
CONTENT AND FORMAT This volume contains two main sections: ●
Property based listings,
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Comparative materials data sheets.
The 62 property based listings, in the front portion of the book, each contain a textual description of the property, followed by lists of all those materials categorised as excellent, very good or good. The property texts outline the principles underlying the assignment of the comparative descriptions. In
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MATERIALS SELECTION METHODOLOGY The selection of a suitable plastic material for a particular application must take account of a number of factors. These are likely to include the following: ●
The operating environment experienced by the component, e.g. exposure to extremes of temperature, mechanical forces, fire, radiation or electrical charge.
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The primary production method, e.g. moulding, extrusion, pultrusion, forming, etc.
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Assembly technique - Must the component be bonded, welded or fastened mechanically?
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The cost of the material.
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Aesthetic and decorative features - Is surface finish important? Must the component be transparent? Will it be painted or plated?
Generally, all of these factors needs to be considered simultaneously in order to obtain a material that satisfies each of the requirements to some degree. However, in some cases a material may be selected which has exceptionally good properties in just one or two areas. One such example is provided by PTFE, where its difficulty in processing and low strength and stiffness are tolerated or designed against, in order to utilise its exceptional chemical resistance.
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Introduction When making a materials selection there are usually a number of material requirements that are essential and a further group that are desirable. Essential requirements are likely to be defined by the operating environment, or by the availability of primary production methods, or perhaps by specific end-uses, such as a need for transparency. Desirable properties may be selected on the basis of preference or compromise. A factor such as low material cost may be essential for a bulky, mass produced item, but inconsequential for a small, specialist component. A rational materials selection procedure must accommodate both the essential and the desirable criteria. The first stage must be to identify those materials which demonstrate the essential qualities to the required level. All materials which fail to meet these requirements may be eliminated from further consideration. The second stage is then to order or rank the selected materials with respect to certain other desirable qualities, and thus obtain a short list of candidate materials which is suitable for detailed scrutiny. Volume 2 of The Plastics Compendium has been arranged in a fashion which facilitates this two stage approach to materials selection. The property based data in Section 1 allows materials to be selected or eliminated on the basis of 62 primary material properties. These are grouped under 4 general headings: ●
General and Electrical.
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Processing.
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Post-processing.
An alphabetical index to these properties is provided on page 489. For each property up to 3 lists of materials are provided, containing all those materials which have been categorised as excellent, very good or good, as defined above. By consulting these lists it may be possible to identify a set of materials which meet all the essential requirements. An ideal set of materials would all be rated as excellent for all the essential properties. Common sense and experience will assist in the definition of those properties for which excellence is essential, as against those for which a very good performance might be adequate. The property descriptions provided on these pages will also provide guidance. The set of materials identified using Section 1 may then be refined or ordered using the materials based information contained in Section 2. A comparative data sheet is provided for each of the 351 materials. This rates the material’s performance against all 62 property criteria, and highlights the extremes of behaviour. Thus desirable qualities or preferences may be compared for all the materials identified by the initial selection procedure. The final short list may be ranked according to how many of the desirable property requirements have been met. A brief list of common applications is also provided for each material, giving a further indication of suitability. Additional information about the short-listed materials can be obtained by referring to The Plastics Compendium - Volume 1, Key Properties and Sources. This provides descriptive text on the strengths and, in particular, the weaknesses of the same 351 generic and modified materials, together with numerical datasheets.
Please note: Prior to the final selection and use of any material, it is strongly recommended that the material’s suppliers are contacted for advice as to the suitability of their specific grades for the given application.
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ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THE PLASTICS COMPENDIUM - VOLUME 2, COMPARATIVE MATERIALS SELECTION DATA Abbreviation
Full Name
ABS ASA CA CAB CEE TPE CP CPE CPVC CTFE DAIP DAP DMC ECTFE EEA TPE ETFE EVA FEP Gfr GMC HDPE HIPS LDPE LLDPE MC MDPE MF Ol TPE PA PAI PAr PB PBT PC PE PEEK PEI PES PET PF PFA PI
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene Acrylate styrene acrylonitrile Cellulose acetate Cellulose acetate butyrate Coether ester based TPE Cellulose propionate Chlorinated polyethylene Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride Chlorotrifluoroethylene Diallyl isophthalate Diallyl phthalate Dough moulding compound Ethylene-chlorotrifluoroethylene Etherester amide based TPE Ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene Ethylene-vinyl acetate Fluorinated ethylene-propylene Glass fibre reinforced General-purpose moulding compound High density polyethylene High impact polystyrene Low density polyethylene Linear low density polyethylene Moulding compound Medium density polyethylene Melamine formaldehyde Olefinic based TPE Polyamide Polyamideimide Polyarylate Polybutylene Polybutylene terephthalate Polycarbonate Polyethylene foam Polyether ether ketone Polyetherimide Polyethersulphone Polyethylene terephthalate Phenol formaldehyde Perfluoroalkoxyethylene Polyimide
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Polymethylmethacrylate Polyoxymethylene Polypropylene Polyphenylene oxide Polyphenylene sulphide Plasticised polyvinyl chloride Polystyrene Polysulphone Polytetrafluoroethylene Polyurethane Polyurethane based TPE Polyvinyl chloride Polyvinylidene fluoride Polyvinyl fluoride Reaction injection moulding Styrene acrylonitrile Styrene butadiene Styrene-butadiene-styrene based TPE Styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene based TPE Styrene maleic anhydride copolymer Styrene maleic anhydride terpolymer Sheet moulding compound Thermoplastic elastomer Polymethylpentene Urea formaldehyde Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride Ultraviolet Vinyl acetate Crosslinked polyethylene
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SOURCES The Plastics Compendium - Volume 1, Key Properties and Sources (1995) Numerical property data and details of suppliers of all the materials listed in this volume can be found in The Plastics Compendium - Volume 1, Key Properties and Sources. The volume contains several main sections: ●
Property and commercial datasheets, containing descriptive text, numerical values for 23 key properties, and a list of trade names and their suppliers.
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An alphabetical trade name index.
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A listing of suppliers’ (or their agents’) addresses, together with telephone, telex and fax numbers, in up to 15 European countries and the USA.
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The Plastics Compendium - Volume 3, Time and Temperature Dependency Volume 3 will contain information regarding the long term performance characteristics of plastic materials. In particular it will cover modulus as a function of time and temperature, and long term failure characterisation. This will provide basic long term design data essential in the primary selection of plastic materials for engineering applications.
Chemical Resistance Data Sheets - Volume 1, Plastics (Second Edition, 1993) Volume 2 of The Plastics Compendium provides comparative data for detergent resistance and hydrolytic stability. However detailed information on resistance to a wide range of chemicals is clearly beyond its scope. This information is provided by the Chemical Resistance Data Sheets - Volume 1, Plastics, also published by Rapra Technology Limited. This edition provides qualitative assessments of the resistance of 44 plastics to 190 chemicals, as well as quantitative data for a smaller set of materials and environments.
PLASCAMS Computer Aided Materials Selector PLASCAMS is the leading independent PC-based materials selection package covering thermoplastics, thermosets, composites and thermoplastic elastomers. It is available on a rental basis from Rapra Technology Limited. PLASCAMS 6.26 (the latest version at the time of publication in autumn 1998) operates within the Windows environment, and includes flexural modulus vs. temperature data presented in graphical form. Detailed chemical resistance data is also included. A User Text function enables users to incorporate their own information.
The information provided in The Plastics Compendium is based upon material obtained from a variety of sources. It is the product of many years work in accumulation and validation of data, and every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. However it should be appreciated that there are many variables which affect the characterisation and performance of materials. Whilst the information contained in this book is supplied in good faith it is published on the basis that no responsibility or liability of any nature shall attach to Rapra Technology Limited arising out of or in connection with any utilisation in any form of any material contained herein.
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General and Electrical Properties Arc Resistance The arc resistance of a material is the time taken for a conductive path to develop on the surface as the result of an arc passing between electrodes placed near the surface. Good arc resistance is necessary in conditions where high voltage discharges are unavoidable. Arc resistance is reduced by fire retardants. Arc resistance is highly dependent on the particular grade of material and this volume therefore ranks those materials that are inherently good or inherently poor. Therefore the advice of the raw material supplier should be sought to determine the optimum grade of any material. An excellent rating indicates excellent resistance to arcing. A very poor rating indicates poor resistance to arcing. Not applicable indicates that the material is conductive. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for arc resistance, which may be appropriate for use in high voltage applications. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact CA CTFE DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE PET: Amorphous PET: Crystalline PET: UV stabilised PF: Gfr; high impact PFA
Very Good ABS: High heat Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant CAB CP
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Very Good Furane LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised LLDPE PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: 30% Gfr PB PBT PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 15% PTFE lubricated PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PBT: UV stabilised PE Foam PEI PET: Fire retardant PF: Laminate; glass fabric PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mica and gfr; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat PI: PTFE lubricated Polyester: DMC Polyester: DMC; fire retardant
Good ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: Transparent ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised CPE CPVC DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer MF: Cellulose filled Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PA 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled PA 6/6: 60% Gfr PA 6/6: 40% Mineral filled
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Very Good Polyester: DMC; high heat Polyester: DMC; low profile Polyester: GMC; mineral filled Polyester: Laminate; chopped glass filled Polyester: Laminate; woven glass roving Polyester: SMC Polyester: SMC; fire retardant Polyester: SMC; high impact Polyester: SMC; low profile PP: 20% Calcium carbonate filled PP: 40% Calcium carbonate filled PP: Copolymer PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised PP: Elastomer modified PP: Elastomer modified; UV stabilised PP: Fire retardant PP: 20% Gfr PP: 20% Talc filled PP: 40% Talc filled PPS: 40% Gfr PPS: Glass fibre and bead reinforced Silicones TPX UHMWPE XLPE
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Good PEI: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: 35% Gfr; super tough PET: 36% Gfr PET: 45% Gfr PET: 55% Gfr PET: 35% Mica and gfr PET: Mineral filled Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass) Polyester: Casting; flexible Polyester: Casting; rigid Polyester: Vinyl ester PP: Structural foam PPO: 30% Gfr PSul: 10% Gfr PSul: 30% Gfr PSul: 15% PTFE lubricated PU: Hard cast elastomer
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Detergent Resistance This quality is an assessment of the resistance of the material to industrial and domestic detergents at room temperature. An excellent rating indicates excellent resistance to detergents. A very poor rating indicates poor resistance to detergents. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for detergent resistance. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised CPE CPVC CTFE DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Mineral filled
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Excellent Furane PA 6/9 PA 6/10 PA 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/10: Fire retardant PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/12 PA 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/12: Fire retardant PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 30% Gfr PA 6/12: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated PEEK PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 10% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PEI PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PET: Amorphous PET: Crystalline PET: Fire retardant PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: 35% Gfr; super tough PET: 36% Gfr PET: 45% Gfr PET: 55% Gfr PET: 35% Mica and gfr PET: Mineral filled PET: 45% Mineral and gfr; fire retardant PET: UV stabilised PFA PFA: 20% Gfr
Very Good ABS/PSul Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact
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Page Polyester: Casting; flexible Polyester: Casting; rigid Polyester: DMC Polyester: DMC; electrical Polyester: DMC; fire retardant Polyester: DMC; high heat Polyester: DMC; low profile Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC; high impact Polyester: GMC; mineral filled Polyester: Laminate; chopped glass filled Polyester: Laminate; woven glass roving Polyester: SMC Polyester: SMC: fire retardant Polyester: SMC; high impact Polyester: SMC; low profile Polyester: Vinyl ester PPS: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PPS: 40% Gfr PPS: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PPS: 20% PTFE lubricated PPVC: 0 - 100% Elongation PSul PSul: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PSul: 10% Gfr PSul: 30% Gfr PSul: 15% PTFE lubricated PTFE PTFE: 60% Bronze filled PTFE: 15% Glass fibre filled PTFE: 25% Glass fibre filled PTFE: 15% Graphite filled PVDF PVDF: 20% Carbon fibre reinforced PVF SMAc SMAc: 30% Gfr UHMWPE UPVC UPVC: Crosslinked UPVC: Structural foam UPVC: UV stabilised UPVC: High impact XLPE
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Very Good ASA CA CAB CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D CP Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled Epoxies: Casting; glass filled Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled Epoxies: Casting; silica filled Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; general purpose Epoxies: Resin; high heat EVA: 12% VA HIPS HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised Ionomer MF: Cellulose filled PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: Casting PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: Fire retardant PA 6: 25% Glass bead filled PA 6: 50% Glass bead filled PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6: 60% Gfr PA 6: High impact PA 6: Mineral filled PA 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6: Stampable sheet; gfr PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6 PA 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: Fire retardant PA 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: 33% Gfr PA 6/6: 60% Gfr
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Very Good PI PI: 40% Gfr PI: 25% Graphite lubricated PI: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PI: PTFE lubricated Polyarylamide: 30% Gfr Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass) PP: 20% Calcium carbonate filled PP: 40% Calcium carbonate filled PP: Copolymer PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised PP: Elastomer modified PP: Elastomer modified; UV stabilised PP: Fire retardant PP: 30% Glass fibre coupled PP: 20% Gfr PP: Homopolymer PP: Homopolymer; UV stabilised PP: Structural foam PP: 20% Talc filled PP: 40% Talc filled PPO: 30% Gfr PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PPO/PA Alloy PPVC: 100 - 300% Elongation PPVC: >300% Elongation PS PS: 30% Gfr PS: Medium impact PS: 2% Silicone lubricated
Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: 30% Gfr ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Structural foam ABS: Transparent ABS/PC Alloy EEA TPE: TPE 70A EEA TPE: TPE 40D EEA TPE: TPE 63D Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA LLDPE Ol TPE: TPE 65A
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Dielectric Constant
Dielectric Constant The dielectric constant of a material is defined as the ratio of the capacitance of a particular capacitor containing the material to that of the same capacitor when the material is removed and replaced by air. When designing a capacitor it is desirable to include a material with a high dielectric constant as more power can be stored in a given volume. Conversely, materials with low dielectric constants are preferred for applications involving high frequencies to minimise electric losses. The dielectric constant varies with frequency and generally increases with temperature. The ratings are based on room temperature values. An excellent rating indicates a low dielectric constant. A very poor rating indicates a high dielectric constant. Not applicable indicates that the material is conductive. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for dielectric constant, which may be appropriate for use in high frequency applications. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent CTFE Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer FEP FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE Ionomer LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised LLDPE Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PB PE Foam PFA PP: Copolymer PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised
Very Good ABS: ABS: ABS: ABS: ABS: ABS: ABS: ABS: ABS: ABS: ABS:
Fire retardant 30% Gfr High heat High heat; UV stabilised High impact High impact; UV stabilised Low gloss Medium impact Plating Structural foam Transparent
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Very Good ECTFE: Glass fibre filled ETFE ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA HIPS HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised PA 6/9 PA 6/12: 20% PTFE lubricated PAr PBT PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 15% PTFE lubricated PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PBT: Structural foam PBT: UV stabilised PC PC: Fire retardant PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PC: High flow PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: Structural foam PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy PEEK PEEK: 10% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PEI PET: Crystalline PET: Fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: 35% Gfr; super tough PF: Foam
Good Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D
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Good Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled Epoxies: Casting; silica filled Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; general purpose Epoxies: Resin; high heat PA 6/6: Super tough PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant PA 6/6: Super tough; 33% gfr PA 6/6-6 PA 6/10 PA 6/10: Fire retardant PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/12 PA 6/12: Fire retardant PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 30% Gfr PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 11 PA 11: Fire retardant PA 11: Flexible PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 11: Semi flexible PA 11: UV stabilised PA 12 PA 12: Fire retardant PA 12: Flexible PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: 30% Gfr PA 12: Semi flexible PA 12: UV stabilised PA Transparent PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PA/ABS Alloy PAI PAI: Gfr PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant
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Dielectric Strength The dielectric strength is the voltage that an insulating material can withstand before dielectric breakdown occurs. The value of dielectric strength varies with specimen thickness, generally the thinner the specimen the higher the dielectric strength. When assigning rankings for The Plastics Compendium, values were based on a specimen of around 3mm thickness, at room temperature. An excellent rating indicates a high dielectric strength. A very poor rating indicates a low dielectric strength. Not applicable indicates that the material is conductive. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for dielectric strength. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent CTFE ECTFE FEP PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 12 PA 12: Fire retardant PA 12: Flexible PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: 30% Gfr
Very Good ABS: High impact Acrylic: General purpose ECTFE: Glass fibre filled ETFE Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA HDPE: MDPE Ionomer LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised LLDPE PA 6 PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: 30% Gfr PA 6: Mineral filled PA 6: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6: Stampable sheet; gfr PA 6/6 PA 11: Flexible PA 11: UV stabilised PA Transparent PB
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Good ABS: 30% Gfr ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet ASA Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: Casting; silica filled ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PA 4/6 PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: Fire retardant PA 6: 25% Glass bead filled PA 6: 50% Glass bead filled PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6: 60% Gfr PA 6: High impact PA 6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6: High impact PA 6/6: UV stabilised PA 6/6-6 PA 6/9 PA 6/10 PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/12 PA 6/12: Fire retardant PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 11 PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PAI PAI:Gfr
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Dissipation Factor (1MHz) The dissipation factor is also known as the dielectric loss. It is defined as the ratio of in-phase power to out-of-phase power. It may also be defined as the tangent of the loss angle. It is frequency dependent. The lower the dissipation factor the more efficient the insulator system. An excellent rating indicates a low dissipation factor. A very poor rating indicates a high dissipation factor. Not applicable indicates that the material is conductive. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for dissipation factor at 1MHz. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent CPE Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer FEP FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled HDPE HDPE: MDPE HIPS HIPS: UV stabilised LDPE LLDPE PP: Copolymer PP: Elastomer modified
Very Good CTFE HDPE: UV stabilised Ionomer LDPE: UV stabilised Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PAI
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Very Good PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised PP: Elastomer modified; UV stabilised PP: Homopolymer; UV stabilised PP: 20% Talc filled PP: 40% Talc filled PPO PPO: 10% Gfr PPO: 30% Gfr
Good ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: Cast sheet CA ETFE ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled HIPS: Fire retardant PA 6/6: 60% Gfr PAI: Graphite filled PB PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PC: High flow PEEK: 10% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr
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Dissipation Factor (50Hz) The dissipation factor is also known as the dielectric loss. It is defined as the ratio of in-phase power to out-of-phase power. It may also be defined as the tangent of the loss angle. It is frequency dependent. The lower the dissipation factor the more efficient the insulator system. An excellent rating indicates a low dissipation factor. A very poor rating indicates a high dissipation factor. Not applicable indicates that the material is conductive. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for dissipation factor at 50Hz. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent FEP LDPE LLDPE PFA PP: Homopolymer PP: Homopolymer; UV stabilised PPO PS
Very Good Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised ETFE Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE HIPS HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised LDPE: UV stabilised Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PAI PB PC PC: Fire retardant PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PC: High flow PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: UV stabilised PEEK
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Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: 30% Gfr ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Structural foam ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant ECTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled Ionomer PAI: Gfr PAI: Graphite filled PAr PBT PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PBT: 15% PTFE lubricated PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PBT: Structural foam PBT: UV stabilised PC: Structural foam PC/PBT Alloy PEEK: 10% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PES
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Ease of Flow This indicates the ability of a material to flow into a cavity or through an extrusion die. It is broadly based on spiral flow and similar tests. An excellent rating indicates easy (soft) flow. A very poor rating indicates difficult (stiff) flow. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for ease of flow. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent CAB CP Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; general purpose Epoxies: Resin; high heat ETFE Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer EVA: 12% VA Furane LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised MF: Cellulose filled PBT PBT: UV stabilised PE Foam PET: Amorphous
Very Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Structural foam ABS: Transparent ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced CA CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D CPE CPVC CTFE
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Very Good EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA FEP HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE HIPS HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised Ionomer LLDPE Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PA/ABS Alloy PB PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 15% PTFE lubricated PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PC: High flow PEEK PEEK: 10% Gfr PEI PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: 35% Gfr; super tough PET: 36% Gfr PET: 45% Gfr PET: 35% Mica and gfr PET: Mineral filled PF: Cellulose filled; shock resistant PF: Gfr; high impact PF: Mineral filled; high heat PF: Natural fibre filled; general purpose PFA PFA: 20% Gfr Polyester: Casting; flexible Polyester: Casting; rigid Polyester: DMC Polyester: DMC; electrical Polyester: DMC; fire retardant Polyester: DMC; high heat Polyester: DMC; low profile
Good ABS: 30% Gfr ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer
Ease of Flow
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Page Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC; high impact Polyester: GMC; mineral filled Polyester: Vinyl ester PP: 20% Calcium carbonate filled PP: 40% Calcium carbonate filled PP: 20% Talc filled PP: 40% Talc filled PPO PPO: Fire retardant PPO: 10% Gfr PPO: Structural foam PPO/PA Alloy PPS: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PPS: 40% Gfr PPS: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PPS: 20% PTFE lubricated PPVC: 0 - 100% Elongation PPVC: 100 - 300% Elongation PS PS: Medium impact PS: 2% Silicone lubricated PS: Structural foam PS: UV stabilised PU: Reinforced microcellular elastomer PU: Structural foam PU TPE: TPE 70A PU TPE: TPE 80A PU TPE: TPE 95A PVDF SAN SAN: Fire retardant SAN: High heat SAN: High impact SAN: UV stabilised SB SBS TPE: TPE 35A SBS TPE: TPE 80A SBS TPE: TPE 35D SEBS TPE: TPE 45A SEBS TPE: TPE 55A SEBS TPE: TPE 95A Silicones SMAt XLPE
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Good Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant ASA DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: Fire retardant PA 6: 25% Glass bead filled PA 6: 50% Glass bead filled PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: High impact PA 6: Mineral filled PA 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6 PA 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: Fire retardant PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: High impact PA 6/6: 40% Mineral filled PA 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6/6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/6: Super tough PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant PA 6/6: UV stabilised PA 6/6-6 PA 6/9 PA 6/10 PA 6/10: Fire retardant PA 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/12 PA 6/12: Fire retardant PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 11
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Page PA 11: Fire retardant PA 11: Flexible PA 11: Semi flexible PA 11: UV stabilised PA 12 PA 12: Fire retardant PA 12: Flexible PA 12: Semi flexible PA 12: UV stabilised PA RIM PA Transparent PAr PBT: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PBT: Structural foam PC PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PC: Fire retardant PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: Structural foam PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES PES: 20% Gfr PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 55% Gfr PET: 45% Mineral and gfr; fire retardant PF: Chopped fabric filled; medium impact PF: Cotton filled; medium shock PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mica and gfr; electrical Polyarylamide: 30% Gfr PP: 30% Glass fibre coupled PP: 20% Gfr PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: 30% Gfr PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PS: 30% Gfr PSul PSul: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PSul: 10% Gfr PSul: 30% Gfr PSul: 15% PTFE lubricated PU: Hard microcellular elastomer PU: Semi-rigid foam PU: Soft microcellular elastomer PVDF: 20% Carbon fibre reinforced SAN: 30% Gfr
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Good
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Expansion Coefficient This is the coefficient of linear thermal expansion at around room temperature. An excellent rating indicates a low expansion coefficient. A very poor rating indicates a high expansion coefficient. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for the coefficient of linear thermal expansion. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled PA 6: 60% Gfr PA 6/6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PAI: Gfr PBT: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced
Very Good ABS: 30% Gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled DAP: Short gfr DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant ECTFE: Glass fibre filled Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled
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Page PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PET: 55% Gfr PF: Foam PF: Laminate; glass fabric Polyarylamide: 30% Gfr PPS: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PSul: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced UPVC: Structural foam
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Page Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr Epoxies: Casting; glass filled Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: Stampable sheet; gfr PA 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled PA 6/6: 33% Gfr PA 6/6: 60% Gfr PA 6/6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 6/12: 30% Gfr PA 11: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 11: 30% Gfr
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Very Good PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PAI PAI: Graphite filled PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PEEK: 10% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: 35% Gfr; super tough PET: 36% Gfr PET: 45% Gfr PET: 35% Mica and gfr PET: Mineral filled PET: 45% Mineral and gfr; fire retardant PF: Cellulose filled; shock resistant PF: Chopped fabric filled; medium impact PF: Cotton filled; medium shock PF: Gfr; high impact PF: Laminate; cotton fabric PF: Laminate; paper PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mica and gfr; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat PF: Natural fibre filled; general purpose PF: Wood filled; general purpose
Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet Acrylic: General purpose Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant
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Page PI: 40% Gfr PI: 25% Graphite lubricated PI: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass) Polyester: DMC Polyester: DMC; electrical Polyester: DMC; fire retardant Polyester: DMC; high heat Polyester: DMC; low profile Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC; high impact Polyester: GMC; mineral filled Polyester: Laminate; chopped glass filled Polyester: Laminate; woven glass roving Polyester: SMC Polyester: SMC: fire retardant Polyester: SMC; high impact Polyester: SMC; low profile PPO: 10% Gfr PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: 30% Gfr PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PPS: 40% Gfr PPS: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PS: 30% Gfr PSul: 10% Gfr PSul: 30% Gfr SAN: 30% Gfr SMAc: 30% Gfr UF: Cellulose filled UF: Foam
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Page CPVC CTFE Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled Epoxies: Casting; silica filled Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; general purpose Epoxies: Resin; high heat ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled FEP FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled Furane HIPS HIPS: UV stabilised MF: Cellulose filled PA 4/6 PA 6: Casting PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: 25% Glass bead filled
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Good PA 6: 50% Glass bead filled PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6: Mineral filled PA 6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/6 PA 6/6: Fire retardant PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: 40% Mineral filled PA 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6/6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/6: Super tough; 33% gfr PA 6/6: UV stabilised PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: 30% Gfr PA Transparent PAr PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PC PC: Fire retardant PC: High flow PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: Structural foam PC: UV stabilised PEEK PEI PES PET: Amorphous
Expansion Coefficient
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Page PET: Crystalline PET: Fire retardant PET: UV stabilised PI PI: PTFE lubricated Polyester: Casting; rigid Polyester: Vinyl ester PP: 20% Calcium carbonate filled PP: 40% Calcium carbonate filled PP: 30% Glass fibre coupled PP: 20% Gfr PP: 20% Talc filled PP: 40% Talc filled PPO PPO: Fire retardant PPO: Structural foam PPS: 20% PTFE lubricated PS PS: Medium impact PS: 2% Silicone lubricated PS: UV stabilised PSul PSul: 15% PTFE lubricated PU: Reinforced microcellular elastomer PVDF: 20% Carbon fibre reinforced SAN SAN: Fire retardant SAN: High heat SAN: UV stabilised Silicones Silicones: Glass fibre and mineral filled SMAc SMAt UPVC UPVC: Crosslinked UPVC: UV stabilised UPVC: High impact
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Flame Spread This is an assessment of the rate at which a flame travels along the length of a horizontal rectangular specimen. The assessment is not intended to be a measure of the performance of a material in actual fire conditions. An excellent rating indicates low flame spread. A very poor rating indicates considerable flame spread. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for flame spread. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent CTFE FEP FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled PFA PFA: 20% Gfr PI: 40% Gfr
Very Good ABS: Fire retardant Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant CPVC DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant ECTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr ETFE ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled Furane MF: Cellulose filled PA 6: Fire retardant PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6/6: Fire retardant PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant PA 6/12: Fire retardant PAI PAI: Gfr PAI: Graphite filled PAr PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PC: Fire retardant
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Page PEEK PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 10% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PEI PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PET: Fire retardant PF: Foam PF: Gfr; high impact PF: Laminate; glass fabric PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat PI PI: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PI: PTFE lubricated Polyester: DMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC; fire retardant Polyester: SMC; fire retardant PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PPS: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PPS: 40% Gfr PPS: Glass fibre and bead reinforced
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Very Good PPS: 20% PTFE lubricated PSul: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PSul: 30% Gfr PSul: 15% PTFE lubricated PVDF PVDF: 20% Carbon fibre reinforced PVF Silicones
Good ABS/PVC Alloy Alkyd: Short gfr Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr HIPS: Fire retardant PA 6/10: Fire retardant PA 11: Fire retardant PA 12: Fire retardant PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PC PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr
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Page PC: High flow PC: Structural foam PC: UV stabilised PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 45% Mineral and gfr; fire retardant PF: Mica and gfr; electrical Polyester: DMC; electrical Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; high impact Polyester: GMC; mineral filled PP: Fire retardant PPO: Fire retardant PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: Structural foam PPVC: 0 - 100% Elongation PSul PSul: 10% Gfr SAN: Fire retardant UPVC: Crosslinked
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Flammability This is an assessment of the flammability of materials based upon their oxygen index, flame spread and the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) flammability ratings. An excellent rating indicates low flammability. A very poor rating indicates high flammability. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for flammability. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent CTFE FEP FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled PFA PFA: 20% Gfr
Very Good Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant CPVC DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant ECTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr MF: Cellulose filled PAI PAI: Gfr PAI: Graphite filled PAr PC: Fire retardant PEEK PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 10% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PEI PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PF: Foam PF: Laminate; glass fabric
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60% 15% 25% 15%
Bronze filled Glass fibre filled Glass fibre filled Graphite filled
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Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS/PVC Alloy Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr ETFE ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled Furane HIPS: Fire retardant PA 6: Fire retardant PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6/6: Fire retardant PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant PA 6/10: Fire retardant PA 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/12: Fire retardant PA 11: Fire retardant PA 12: Fire retardant PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant
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Page PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PC: Structural foam PET: Fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 45% Mineral and gfr; fire retardant PF: Gfr; high impact PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mica and gfr; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat Polyester: DMC; electrical Polyester: DMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; mineral filled Polyester: SMC; fire retardant PP: Fire retardant PPO: Fire retardant PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: Structural foam PSul PSul: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PSul: 10% Gfr PSul: 15% PTFE lubricated SAN: Fire retardant UF: Cellulose filled UF: Foam UPVC: Crosslinked
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Gamma Radiation This quality is an assessment of the resistance to gamma radiation. In assigning a rating greater emphasis has been placed on changes in physical and mechanical properties than changes in colour, as in many cases for low dosage (e.g. sterilisation) any colour changes are reversible. An excellent rating indicates excellent resistance to radiation. A very poor rating indicates poor resistance to radiation. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for resistance to gamma radiation. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Mineral filled
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Excellent Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled Furane PEEK PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 10% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PEI PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PI PI: 40% Gfr
Very Good ABS: 30% Gfr ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant CPVC DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: Casting; glass filled Epoxies: Casting; silica filled Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; general purpose Epoxies: Resin; high heat HIPS HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised PAI PAI: Gfr PAI: Graphite filled PAr PBT PBT: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced
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Page PI: 25% Graphite lubricated Polyester: Casting; rigid Polyester: DMC Polyester: DMC; electrical Polyester: DMC; fire retardant Polyester: DMC; high heat Polyester: DMC; low profile Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC; high impact Polyester: GMC; mineral filled Polyester: Laminate; chopped glass filled Polyester: Laminate; woven glass roving Polyester: SMC Polyester: SMC: fire retardant Polyester: SMC; high impact Polyester: SMC; low profile PS PS: 30% Gfr PS: 2% Silicone lubricated PS: UV stabilised
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Page PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PBT: Structural foam PBT: UV stabilised PC PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PC: High flow PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: Structural foam PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy PES PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PET: Amorphous PET: Crystalline PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: 35% Gfr; super tough PET: 36% Gfr
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Very Good PET: 45% Gfr PET: 55% Gfr PET: 35% Mica and gfr PET: Mineral filled PET: 45% Mineral and gfr; fire retardant PET: UV stabilised PI: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass) PPO: 30% Gfr PPS: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PPS: 40% Gfr PPS: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PPVC: 0 - 100% Elongation PPVC: 100 - 300% Elongation PPVC: >300% Elongation PS: Medium impact PS: Structural foam PSul PSul: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PSul: 10% Gfr
Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Structural foam ABS: Transparent ASA CA CAB CPE ECTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled ETFE ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled HDPE: MDPE Ionomer LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised LLDPE MF: Cellulose filled PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: Casting
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Page PSul: 30% Gfr PVDF: 20% Carbon fibre reinforced PVF SAN SAN: Fire retardant SAN: 30% Gfr SAN: High heat SAN: High impact SAN: UV stabilised Silicones Silicones: Glass fibre and mineral filled SMAc SMAc: 30% Gfr SMAt UPVC UPVC: Crosslinked UPVC: Structural foam UPVC: UV stabilised UPVC: High impact XLPE
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6: Elastomer copolymer 6: Fire retardant 6: 25% Glass bead filled 6: 50% Glass bead filled 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced 6: 10% Gfr 6: 30% Gfr 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant 6: 60% Gfr 6: High impact 6: Mineral filled 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated 6: 2% Silicone lubricated 6: Stampable sheet; gfr 6: UV stabilised 6/6 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced 6/6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 6/6: Fire retardant 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled 6/6: 10% Gfr 6/6: 33% Gfr 6/6: 60% Gfr 6/6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced 6/6: High impact 6/6: 40% Mineral filled 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated 6/6: Super tough 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant 6/6: Super tough; 33% gfr 6/6: UV stabilised
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Good PA 6/6-6 PA 6/9 PA 6/10 PA 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/10: Fire retardant PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/12 PA 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/12: Fire retardant PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 30% Gfr PA 11 PA 11: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 11: Fire retardant PA 11: Flexible PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 11: Semi flexible PA 11: UV stabilised PA 12 PA 12: Fire retardant PA 12: Flexible PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: 30% Gfr PA 12: Semi flexible PA 12: UV stabilised PA RIM PA Transparent PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PA/ABS Alloy PB
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Page PET: Fire retardant PF: Cellulose filled; shock resistant PF: Chopped fabric filled; medium impact PF: Cotton filled; medium shock PF: Foam PF: Gfr; high impact PF: Laminate; cotton fabric PF: Laminate; glass fabric PF: Laminate; paper PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mica and gfr; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat PF: Natural fibre filled; general purpose PF: Wood filled; general purpose PI: PTFE lubricated Polyarylamide: 30% Gfr Polyester: Casting; flexible Polyester: Vinyl ester PPO PPO: 10% Gfr PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: Structural foam PPO/PA Alloy PPS: 20% PTFE lubricated PSul: 15% PTFE lubricated PU TPE: TPE 70A PU TPE: TPE 80A PU TPE: TPE 95A PVDF SB UHMWPE
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Heat Distortion Temperature (0.455MPa/66psi) The heat distortion temperature, or HDT, at 0.455MPa (66psi) is the temperature which causes a beam loaded to 0.455MPa to deflect by 0.3mm. An excellent rating indicates a high heat distortion temperature. A very poor rating indicates a low heat distortion temperature. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for heat distortion temperature at a loading of 0.455MPa. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent Alkyd: Alkyd: Alkyd: Alkyd:
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Excellent DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled DAP: Short gfr DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant ECTFE: Glass fibre filled Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled Epoxies: Casting; glass filled Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled Epoxies: Casting; silica filled Epoxies: Resin; general purpose Epoxies: Resin; high heat ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled Furane MF: Cellulose filled PA 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: 60% Gfr PAI PAI: Gfr PAI: Graphite filled PEEK PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 10% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PES PES: 20% Gfr
Very Good Epoxies: Resin; flexible PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: Casting PA 6: Fire retardant PA 6: 25% Glass bead filled PA 6: 50% Glass bead filled
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Page PF: Cellulose filled; shock resistant PF: Chopped fabric filled; medium impact PF: Cotton filled; medium shock PF: Gfr; high impact PF: Laminate; cotton fabric PF: Laminate; glass fabric PF: Laminate; paper PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mica and gfr; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat PF: Natural fibre filled; general purpose PF: Wood filled; general purpose PI PI: 40% Gfr PI: 25% Graphite lubricated PI: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PI: PTFE lubricated Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass) Polyester: Casting; rigid Polyester: DMC Polyester: DMC; electrical Polyester: DMC; fire retardant Polyester: DMC; high heat Polyester: DMC; low profile Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC; high impact Polyester: GMC; mineral filled Polyester: Laminate; chopped glass filled Polyester: Laminate; woven glass roving Polyester: SMC Polyester: SMC: fire retardant Polyester: SMC; high impact Polyester: SMC; low profile PPS: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PPS: 40% Gfr PPS: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PPS: 20% PTFE lubricated PSul: 15% PTFE lubricated Silicones Silicones: Glass fibre and mineral filled UF: Cellulose filled
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Very Good PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6 PA 6/6: Fire retardant PA 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled PA 6/6: 33% Gfr PA 6/6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6/6: High impact PA 6/6: 40% Mineral filled PA 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6/6: Super tough PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant PA 6/6: Super tough; 33% gfr PA 6/6: UV stabilised PA 6/6-6 PA 6/9 PA 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 30% Gfr PA 11: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 11: 30% Gfr PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PBT: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 10% Gfr
Good ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D EEA TPE: TPE 63D PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: High impact PA 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/10 PA 6/10: Fire retardant PA 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/12
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Good PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: UV stabilised PET: Fire retardant PET: UV stabilised PFA: 20% Gfr PP: 30% Glass fibre coupled
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Heat Distortion Temperature (1.82MPa/264psi) The heat distortion temperature, or HDT, at 1.82MPa (264psi) is the temperature which causes a beam loaded to 1.82MPa to deflect by 0.3mm. An excellent rating indicates a high heat distortion temperature. A very poor rating indicates a low heat distortion temperature. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for the heat distortion temperature at a loading of 1.82MPa. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Short gfr PA 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: 33% Gfr PA 6/6: 60% Gfr PAI PAI: Gfr PAI: Graphite filled PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced
Very Good Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant DAIP: Mineral filled DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Short gfr
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Very Good Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled Furane PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: 30% Gfr PA 6: 60% Gfr PA 6: Stampable sheet; gfr PA 6/6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6/6: 40% Mineral filled PA 6/6: Super tough; 33% gfr PA 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 30% Gfr PBT: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PEEK: 10% Gfr PEI PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES
Good ABS: 30% Gfr ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised CPVC DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled Epoxies: Casting; glass filled Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled
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Page PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: 35% Gfr; super tough PET: 36% Gfr PET: 45% Gfr PET: 55% Gfr PET: 35% Mica and gfr PET: Mineral filled PET: 45% Mineral and gfr; fire retardant PF: Gfr; high impact PF: Laminate; glass fabric Polyarylamide: 30% Gfr Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass) Polyester: DMC Polyester: DMC; electrical Polyester: DMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC; mineral filled Polyester: Laminate; chopped glass filled Polyester: Laminate; woven glass roving Polyester: SMC Polyester: SMC; fire retardant PPS: 40% Gfr PPS: Glass fibre and bead reinforced
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Page Epoxies: Casting; silica filled Epoxies: Resin; general purpose Epoxies: Resin; high heat ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled MF: Cellulose filled PA 4/6 PA 6: 50% Glass bead filled PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6: Mineral filled PA 6/6 PA 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled PA 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6/6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/6: UV stabilised PA 11: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: 30% Gfr PA Transparent PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr
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Good PAr PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PC PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PC: Fire retardant PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PC: High flow PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: Structural foam PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy PEEK PF: Cellulose filled; shock resistant PF: Chopped fabric filled; medium impact PF: Cotton filled; medium shock PF: Laminate; cotton fabric PF: Laminate; paper PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mica and gfr; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat PF: Natural fibre filled; general purpose PF: Wood filled; general purpose PFA: 20% Gfr Polyester: Casting; flexible Polyester: Casting; rigid Polyester: DMC; low profile
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Page Polyester: GMC; high impact Polyester: SMC: high impact Polyester: SMC; low profile PP: 30% Glass fibre coupled PPO PPO: Fire retardant PPO: 10% Gfr PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: 30% Gfr PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PPO/PA Alloy PPS: 20% PTFE lubricated PSul PSul: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PSul: 10% Gfr PSul: 30% Gfr PSul: 15% PTFE lubricated PTFE: 15% Glass fibre filled PTFE: 25% Glass fibre filled PVDF: 20% Carbon fibre reinforced SAN: 30% Gfr SAN: High heat SMAc SMAc: 30% Gfr SMAt UF: Cellulose filled UPVC: Crosslinked
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Hydrolytic Stability This quality assesses the ability of the material to resist degradation by hydrolysis i.e. attack by the hydroxyl ion (OH-) in water and alkalis. An excellent rating indicates high hydrolytic stability. A very poor rating indicates low hydrolytic stability. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for hydrolytic stability. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent CPE CTFE ECTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled ETFE ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled
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Excellent HDPE: MDPE Ionomer LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised LLDPE PB PE Foam PFA PFA: 20% Gfr PS: 30% Gfr
Very Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: 30% Gfr ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Structural foam ABS: Transparent ABS/PSul Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated ASA CPVC EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA HIPS HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised MF: Cellulose filled Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PA 12 PA 12: Fire retardant PA 12: Flexible PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: 30% Gfr PA 12: Semi flexible PA 12: UV stabilised PA Transparent PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PEEK
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Page PTFE PTFE: 60% Bronze filled PTFE: 15% Glass fibre filled PTFE: 25% Glass fibre filled PTFE: 15% Graphite filled PVDF PVDF: 20% Carbon fibre reinforced PVF UHMWPE XLPE
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Very Good PPVC: >300% Elongation PS PS: Medium impact PS: 2% Silicone lubricated PS: Structural foam PS: UV stabilised PSul PSul: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PSul: 10% Gfr PSul: 30% Gfr PSul: 15% PTFE lubricated SAN SAN: Fire retardant SAN: 30% Gfr
Good ABS/PC Alloy Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled DAP: Short gfr DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled Epoxies: Casting; glass filled Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled Epoxies: Casting; silica filled Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; general purpose Epoxies: Resin; high heat PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: Casting PA 6: Elastomer copolymer
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6: Fire retardant 6: 25% Glass bead filled 6: 50% Glass bead filled 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced 6: 10% Gfr 6: 30% Gfr 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant 6: 60% Gfr 6: High impact 6: Mineral filled 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated 6: 20% PTFE lubricated 6: 2% Silicone lubricated 6: Stampable sheet; gfr 6/9 6/10 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 6/10: Fire retardant 6/10: 10% Gfr 6/10: 30% Gfr 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated 6/12 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 6/12: Fire retardant 6/12: 10% Gfr 6/12: 30% Gfr 6/12: 20% PTFE lubricated 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated 11 11: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 11: Fire retardant 11: Flexible 11: 30% Gfr 11: Semi flexible 11: UV stabilised RIM
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Good PA/ABS Alloy PEI PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PET: Amorphous PET: Crystalline PET: Fire retardant PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: 35% Gfr; super tough
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Page PET: 36% Gfr PET: 45% Gfr PET: 55% Gfr PET: 35% Mica and gfr PET: 45% Mineral and gfr; fire retardant PET: UV stabilised PPO/PA Alloy SBS TPE: TPE 35A SBS TPE: TPE 80A SBS TPE: TPE 35D SEBS TPE: TPE 45A SEBS TPE: TPE 55A SEBS TPE: TPE 95A UF: Cellulose filled UF: Foam
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Material Cost This is the relative cost of materials per unit weight. The price for similar grades of material from different suppliers will obviously vary, as will the price quoted to any one particular customer depending on annual quantities etc. This quality reflects typical prices for the material. An excellent rating indicates low cost per unit weight. A very poor rating indicates high cost per unit weight. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for material cost. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE HIPS HIPS: UV stabilised Ionomer LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised LLDPE PF: Cellulose filled; shock resistant PF: Chopped fabric filled; medium impact PF: Natural fibre filled; general purpose PF: Wood filled; general purpose Polyester: Casting; rigid PP: 20% Calcium carbonate filled PP: 40% Calcium carbonate filled PP: Copolymer PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised
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Page PP: Homopolymer PP: Homopolymer; UV stabilised PP: Structural foam PP: 20% Talc filled PP: 40% Talc filled PS PS: Medium impact PS: 2% Silicone lubricated PS: Structural foam PS: UV stabilised SBS TPE: TPE 35A SBS TPE: TPE 80A SBS TPE: TPE 35D UF: Cellulose filled UF: Foam UPVC UPVC: Crosslinked UPVC: Structural foam UPVC: UV stabilised UPVC: High impact
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Very Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Structural foam ABS: Transparent ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Homopolymer Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact ASA CPE CPVC Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer EVA: 33% VA HIPS: Fire retardant MF: Cellulose filled Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PE Foam PET: Amorphous PET: Crystalline PET: Fire retardant PET: 36% Gfr PET: 45% Gfr PET: 35% Mica and gfr PET: Mineral filled PET: UV stabilised PF: Cotton filled; medium shock PF: Gfr; high impact PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat Polyester: Casting; flexible
Good ABS: 30% Gfr ABS/PC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: Cast sheet Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant
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Page Polyester: DMC Polyester: DMC; electrical Polyester: DMC; fire retardant Polyester: DMC; high heat Polyester: DMC; low profile Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC; high impact Polyester: GMC; mineral filled Polyester: SMC Polyester: SMC: fire retardant Polyester: SMC; high impact Polyester: SMC; low profile PP: Elastomer modified PP: Elastomer modified; UV stabilised PP: Fire retardant PP: 30% Glass fibre coupled PP: 20% Gfr PPO: Structural foam PPVC: 0 - 100% Elongation PPVC: 100 - 300% Elongation PPVC: >300% Elongation PS: 30% Gfr PU: Hard cast elastomer PU: Hard microcellular elastomer PU: Structural foam SAN SAN: Fire retardant SAN: 30% Gfr SAN: High heat SAN: High impact SAN: UV stabilised SB SMAc SMAc: 30% Gfr SMAt UHMWPE XLPE
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Good PA 6 PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: Fire retardant PA 6: 25% Glass bead filled PA 6: 50% Glass bead filled PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6: 60% Gfr PA 6: High impact PA 6: Mineral filled PA 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6: Stampable sheet; gfr PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6 PA 6/6: Fire retardant PA 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: 33% Gfr PA 6/6: 60% Gfr PA 6/6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6/6: High impact PA 6/6: 40% Mineral filled PA 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6/6: Super tough PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant PA 6/6: UV stabilised PA 6/6-6 PA 6/9 PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated PA RIM PA/ABS Alloy PBT PBT: Fire retardant
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Page PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PBT: Structural foam PBT: UV stabilised PC PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PC: High flow PC: Structural foam PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: 35% Gfr; super tough PET: 55% Gfr PET: 45% Mineral and gfr; fire retardant PF: Foam PF: Laminate; paper PF: Mica and gfr; electrical Polyarylamide: 30% Gfr Polyester: Vinyl ester PPO PPO: Fire retardant PPO: 10% Gfr PPO: 30% Gfr PPO/PA Alloy PU: Reinforced microcellular elastomer PU: Semi-rigid foam PU TPE: TPE 80A PU TPE: TPE 95A
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Maximum Operating Temperature
Maximum Operating Temperature Maximum operating temperatures are based on the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) rating for the long-term (100,000 hours) ability for a material to sustain mechanical, electrical and impact loads. Specifically the UL temperature is defined as that temperature which causes the tensile strength of the material to fall to half its initial value after exposure of 100,000 hours. In cases of short term exposure, say up to a few hours, which would include sterilisation by autoclaving (typically 30 minutes at 134°C / 270°F), or paint drying (say 20 minutes at 140°C / 285°F), then decisions taken on the basis of maximum operating temperature may not be the most appropriate means of selecting candidate materials. For short exposure times there may not be any significant level of oxidation or other chemical change in the material that would lead to a loss in mechanical or physical properties. However even short exposure to high temperatures can lead to loss of dimensional stability. In some cases therefore where the dimensional stability or the stiffness of the material at the maximum use temperature is more important, then it may be better to select materials on the basis of their heat distortion temperature (HDT). An excellent rating indicates a high maximum operating temperature. A very poor rating indicates a low maximum operating temperature. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for the maximum operating temperature. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent PEEK PEEK: PEEK: PEEK: PEEK: PI
30% 10% 20% 30%
Carbon fibre reinforced Gfr Gfr Gfr
Very Good CTFE DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled DAP: Short gfr DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant Epoxies: Resin; high heat ETFE ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled FEP FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled Furane PAI PAI: Gfr PAI: Graphite filled PEI
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Page PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PF: Cellulose filled; shock resistant PF: Chopped fabric filled; medium impact PF: Cotton filled; medium shock PF: Gfr; high impact PF: Laminate; glass fabric PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mica and gfr; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat PF: Natural fibre filled; general purpose PF: Wood filled; general purpose PFA PFA: 20% Gfr PPS: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PPS: 40% Gfr
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Very Good PPS: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PPS: 20% PTFE lubricated PSul PSul: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PSul: 10% Gfr PSul: 30% Gfr PSul: 15% PTFE lubricated
Good ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant ECTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled Epoxies: Casting; glass filled Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled Epoxies: Casting; silica filled Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; general purpose MF: Cellulose filled PA 4/6 PAr PBT PBT: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PBT: 15% PTFE lubricated PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PBT: Structural foam PBT: UV stabilised PC PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced
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Page PTFE PTFE: PTFE: PTFE: PTFE: PVDF PVF
60% 15% 25% 15%
Bronze filled Glass fibre filled Glass fibre filled Graphite filled
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Good PP: PP: PP: PP: PP:
Maximum Operating Temperature
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Oxygen Index The oxygen index is the percentage of atmospheric oxygen that will just support material combustion under equilibrium conditions and therefore the higher the oxygen index the more difficult it is for the material to burn. The normal atmospheric oxygen content is 21%. As a very rough guideline: if the oxygen index of a material is less than 22% then the material will be ignited by a small flame and will continue to burn at any angle. If the oxygen index is in the range 2228% then it will burn when held vertically but it will extinguish if the specimen is held horizontally. If the oxygen index is greater than 28% then it will generally extinguish unless an external flame is applied. A rough correlation is obtained with the the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) flammability ratings: < 22% 22 - 28% > 28%
HB V1, V2 V0
The level of oxygen required to sustain combustion decreases with increase in temperature. Some materials are inherently flame retardant others can be made to be so by inclusion of chemical modifiers. The room temperature oxygen index was used to apply the ratings. An excellent rating indicates a high oxygen index. A very poor rating indicates a low oxygen index. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for oxygen index. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent CTFE ECTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled FEP FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled PFA
Very Good Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant CPVC Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr MF: Cellulose filled
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Very Good PC: Structural foam PEEK PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 10% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PEI PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PF: Foam PF: Laminate; glass fabric PI PI: 40% Gfr
Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS/PVC Alloy Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled Epoxies: Casting; silica filled Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; high heat ETFE ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled Furane HIPS: Fire retardant PA 6: Fire retardant PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6/6: Fire retardant PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant
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Page PA 6/10: Fire retardant PA 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/12: Fire retardant PA 11: Fire retardant PA 12: Fire retardant PA Transparent PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PET: Fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 45% Mineral and gfr; fire retardant PF: Gfr; high impact PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mica and gfr; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat Polyester: DMC; electrical Polyester: DMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; mineral filled Polyester: SMC; fire retardant PP: Fire retardant PPO: Fire retardant PPO: 10% Gfr PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: 30% Gfr PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: Structural foam PSul
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Good PSul: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PSul: 10% Gfr PSul: 15% PTFE lubricated SAN: Fire retardant
Oxygen Index
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Shrinkage This indicates the inherent shrinkage of a material during injection moulding. Moulding conditions, orientation of fillers, orientation of flow and other factors can all influence the specific level of shrinkage but the inherent quality is material dependent. This is the immediate level of shrinkage. Post moulding crystallisation is accounted for by the quality ‘dimensional stability’ in the Mechanical Properties group. An excellent rating indicates a low level of mould shrinkage. A very poor rating indicates high mould shrinkage. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for shrinkage. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent ABS: 30% Gfr Acrylic: Cast sheet Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled PBT: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PI: 40% Gfr PI: 25% Graphite lubricated Polyester: DMC; low profile
Very Good ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant
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Page Polyester: SMC Polyester: SMC: fire retardant Polyester: SMC; low profile PPS: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PS: 30% Gfr PSul: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced SAN: 30% Gfr
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Page ECTFE: Glass fibre filled Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: 30% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6: 60% Gfr PA 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced
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Very Good PA 6/6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 60% Gfr PA 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 30% Gfr PA 11: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PAI: Gfr PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PET: Amorphous PET: 55% Gfr PF: Gfr; high impact PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mica and gfr; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat PI PI: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated
Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Structural foam ABS: Transparent ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact Alkyd: Mineral filled ASA CA CAB CP CPVC DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled
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Page PI: PTFE lubricated Polyester: DMC Polyester: DMC; electrical Polyester: DMC; fire retardant Polyester: DMC; high heat Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC; high impact Polyester: GMC; mineral filled Polyester: SMC; high impact Polyester: Vinyl ester PPO: 10% Gfr PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: 30% Gfr PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PPS: 40% Gfr PPS: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PPS: 20% PTFE lubricated PSul: 10% Gfr PSul: 30% Gfr Silicones: Glass fibre and mineral filled SMAc SMAc: 30% Gfr UPVC UPVC: Crosslinked UPVC: UV stabilised UPVC: High impact
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Page DAP: Short gfr DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: Casting; glass filled Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled Epoxies: Casting; silica filled Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; general purpose Epoxies: Resin; high heat ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled HIPS HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised MF: Cellulose filled PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: Mineral filled PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: 33% Gfr PA 6/6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6/6: 40% Mineral filled PA 6/6: Super tough; 33% gfr PA 6/10: 10% Gfr
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Good PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: 30% Gfr PA Transparent PAI PAI: Graphite filled PAr PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PC PC: Fire retardant PC: High flow PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: Structural foam PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy PEEK: 10% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PEI PES PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: 35% Gfr; super tough PET: 36% Gfr PET: 45% Gfr PET: 35% Mica and gfr PET: Mineral filled
Shrinkage
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Page PET: 45% Mineral and gfr; fire retardant PF: Cellulose filled; shock resistant PF: Chopped fabric filled; medium impact PF: Cotton filled; medium shock PF: Natural fibre filled; general purpose PF: Wood filled; general purpose PFA: 20% Gfr Polyarylamide: 30% Gfr PP: 30% Glass fibre coupled PP: 20% Gfr PP: 40% Talc filled PPO PPO: Fire retardant PPO: Structural foam PS PS: Medium impact PS: 2% Silicone lubricated PS: Structural foam PS: UV stabilised PSul PSul: 15% PTFE lubricated PU: Reinforced microcellular elastomer PU: Structural foam PVDF: 20% Carbon fibre reinforced SAN SAN: Fire retardant SAN: High heat SAN: High impact SAN: UV stabilised SB SMAt UF: Cellulose filled
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Specific Gravity Specific gravity is the ratio of the weight of unit volume of the material weighed in air to the weight of an equal volume of distilled water measured at the same temperature. Specific gravity is dimensionless and provides a relative indication of density. An excellent rating indicates a low value of specific gravity. A very poor rating indicates a high value of specific gravity. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for specific gravity. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent ABS: Structural foam Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PC: Structural foam PE Foam PF: Foam PP: Structural foam
Very Good ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Transparent ASA EEA TPE: TPE 70A EEA TPE: TPE 40D Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE HIPS Ionomer LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised LLDPE PA 6/6: Super tough PA 6/9 PA 6/10
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Very Good PS: Medium impact PS: 2% Silicone lubricated PU: Hard microcellular elastomer PU TPE: TPE 70A SAN SAN: High heat SAN: High impact SAN: UV stabilised SB
Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: 30% Gfr ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact CA CAB CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D CP CPE EEA TPE: TPE 63D Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; general purpose Epoxies: Resin; high heat Furane HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: Casting PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: High impact PA 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6 PA 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: High impact PA 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6/6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant PA 6/6: UV stabilised
Specific Gravity
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Page PA 6/6-6 PA 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/12: Fire retardant PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 11: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 11: Fire retardant PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 12: Fire retardant PA 12: 30% Gfr PA RIM PA Transparent PAr PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PBT: Structural foam PC PC: Fire retardant PC: High flow PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy PEI Polyester: Casting; flexible PP: 40% Calcium carbonate filled PP: Fire retardant PP: 30% Glass fibre coupled PP: 40% Talc filled PPO: 10% Gfr PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: 30% Gfr PPO/PA Alloy PPVC: >300% Elongation PS: UV stabilised PSul PU: Hard cast elastomer PU TPE: TPE 80A PU TPE: TPE 95A SAN: Fire retardant SEBS TPE: TPE 95A SMAc: 30% Gfr
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Surface Finish This is a gauge of the appearance of a surface and includes gloss and smoothness. An excellent rating indicates inherently good surface finish. A very poor rating indicates inherently poor surface finish. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for surface finish. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact ASA Epoxies: Resin; flexible Furane
Very Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Medium impact ABS: Transparent ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised CA CAB CP CTFE ECTFE ETFE Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA FEP HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE HIPS
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Page HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised Ionomer LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised LLDPE MF: Cellulose filled PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: 25% Glass bead filled PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: High impact PA 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6 PA 6/6: High impact PA 6/6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/6: Super tough PA 6/6: UV stabilised PA 6/6-6 PA 6/10 PA 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated
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Very Good PA 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/12 PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 11 PA 11: Flexible PA 11: Semi flexible PA 11: UV stabilised PA 12 PA 12: Flexible PA 12: Semi flexible PA 12: UV stabilised PA Transparent PA/ABS Alloy PAr PB PBT PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PBT: 15% PTFE lubricated PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PBT: UV stabilised PC PC: High flow PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy PEEK PEEK: 10% Gfr PEI PES PET: Amorphous PET: Crystalline PET: Fire retardant PET: UV stabilised
Good ABS: Low gloss ABS: Plating ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D
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Page PF: Cellulose filled; shock resistant PF: Cotton filled; medium shock PF: Natural fibre filled; general purpose PF: Wood filled; general purpose PFA Polyarylamide: 30% Gfr Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass) Polyester: Casting; rigid Polyester: DMC; low profile Polyester: GMC; high impact Polyester: Laminate; chopped glass filled Polyester: Laminate; woven glass roving Polyester: SMC: low profile PP: Copolymer PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised PP: Fire retardant PP: Homopolymer PP: Homopolymer; UV stabilised PPO PPO: 10% Gfr PPO/PA Alloy PPS: 20% PTFE lubricated PPVC: 0 - 100% Elongation PPVC: 100 - 300% Elongation PPVC: >300% Elongation PS: 2% Silicone lubricated PSul PSul: 15% PTFE lubricated PTFE PTFE: 15% Graphite filled PU: Reinforced microcellular elastomer PVDF SB Silicones SMAc SMAt UF: Cellulose filled UHMWPE
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Page ECTFE: Glass fibre filled EEA TPE: TPE 70A EEA TPE: TPE 40D EEA TPE: TPE 63D Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled Epoxies: Casting; silica filled Epoxies: Resin; general purpose
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Good Epoxies: Resin; high heat ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled EVA: 33% VA FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: Fire retardant PA 6: 50% Glass bead filled PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6: Mineral filled PA 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: Fire retardant PA 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: 33% Gfr PA 6/6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6/6: 40% Mineral filled PA 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant PA 6/6: Super tough; 33% gfr PA 6/9 PA 6/10: Fire retardant PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 6/12: Fire retardant PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 30% Gfr PA 11: Fire retardant PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 12: Fire retardant PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: 30% Gfr PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PBT: Fire retardant PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PC: Fire retardant PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PES: 20% Gfr PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: Mineral filled PF: Chopped fabric filled; medium impact
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Page PF: Gfr; high impact PF: Laminate; cotton fabric PF: Laminate; paper PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mica and gfr; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat PI Polyester: Casting; flexible Polyester: DMC Polyester: DMC; electrical Polyester: DMC; fire retardant Polyester: DMC; high heat Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC; mineral filled Polyester: SMC Polyester: SMC; fire retardant Polyester: SMC; high impact PP: 20% Calcium carbonate filled PP: 40% Calcium carbonate filled PP: Elastomer modified PP: Elastomer modified; UV stabilised PP: 30% Glass fibre coupled PP: 20% Gfr PP: 20% Talc filled PP: 40% Talc filled PPO: Fire retardant PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPS: 40% Gfr PPS: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PS: 30% Gfr PSul: 10% Gfr PTFE: 15% Glass fibre filled PU: Hard cast elastomer PU: Hard microcellular elastomer PU: Soft microcellular elastomer PU: Structural foam PU TPE: TPE 70A PU TPE: TPE 80A PU TPE: TPE 95A PVF SBS TPE: TPE 35A SBS TPE: TPE 80A SBS TPE: TPE 35D SEBS TPE: TPE 45A SEBS TPE: TPE 55A SEBS TPE: TPE 95A Silicones: Glass fibre and mineral filled SMAc: 30% Gfr
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Tracking Resistance
Tracking Resistance The ability of an insulator to withstand surface discharge of electricity, tracking resistance (based on the KB procedure) is the electrical potential applied between two electrodes placed in contact with the surface that causes a conductive path to develop between them. Good tracking resistance is necessary in applications where surface contamination and degradation are unavoidable, for example in marine environments. Tracking resistance is highly dependent on the particular grade of material, so this volume ranks these materials with inherently good or inherently poor tracking resistance. Therefore the advice of the raw materials supplier should be sought to determine the optimum grade of any material. The presence of fire retardants can severely reduce the tracking resistance of a material. An excellent rating indicates excellent resistance to tracking. A very poor rating indicates poor resistance to tracking. Not applicable indicates that the material is conductive. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for tracking resistance. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Short gfr CA CAB CP CTFE DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Short gfr HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised
Very Good ABS: 30% Gfr ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr
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Very Good ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer Furane MF: Cellulose filled PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: Casting PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: 30% Gfr PA 6: High impact PA 6: Mineral filled PA 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6: Stampable sheet; gfr PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 11 PA 11: Flexible PA 11: Semi flexible PA 11: UV stabilised PA RIM
Good ABS: Transparent ABS/PSul Alloy Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D CPE ECTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr EVA: 12% VA FEP FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled Ionomer Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PA 6: Fire retardant PA 6: 25% Glass bead filled PA 6: 50% Glass bead filled PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6: 60% Gfr PA 6/6 PA 6/6: High impact PA 6/6: 40% Mineral filled PA 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated
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Page PA Transparent PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PB PBT: 15% PTFE lubricated PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PE Foam PFA PFA: 20% Gfr Polyarylamide: 30% Gfr Polyester: GMC; mineral filled PP: 20% Calcium carbonate filled PP: 40% Calcium carbonate filled PP: Copolymer PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised PP: Elastomer modified PP: Elastomer modified; UV stabilised PP: Fire retardant PP: Structural foam PP: 20% Talc filled PP: 40% Talc filled SB Silicones: Glass fibre and mineral filled TPX
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Transparency An excellent rating indicates excellent transparency to optical radiation. A very good rating indicates good transparency to optical radiation but the materials may be inherently tinted. A good rating indicates that the material may be transparent or translucent or opaque, depending on the thickness and conditions of manufacture. Not applicable indicates that the material is inherently opaque. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for transparency. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet Acrylic: General purpose PC
Very Good ABS: Transparent Acrylic: High impact CA CAB CP Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; general purpose Epoxies: Resin; high heat Ionomer PA Transparent PAr PC: Fire retardant PC: UV stabilised PEI PES Polyester: Casting; rigid Polyester: Vinyl ester
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Good CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D CTFE EEA TPE: TPE 70A EEA TPE: TPE 40D EEA TPE: TPE 63D Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr ETFE ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA FEP HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE HIPS HIPS: UV stabilised LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised LLDPE PA 6 PA 6: Casting PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: High impact PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6 PA 6/6: High impact
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UV Radiation (Weathering)
UV Radiation (Weathering) This quality is an assessment of the resistance to solar ultraviolet radiation at ambient temperatures. This is an overall assessment of changes in physical and mechanical properties and colour. An excellent rating indicates excellent resistance to weathering. A very poor rating indicates poor resistance to weathering. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for resistance to UV radiation. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Short gfr DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant ECTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled FEP FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled Furane PC: UV stabilised
Very Good ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact; UV stabilised Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant ASA CPE CPVC CTFE DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled
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Very Good PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 11: UV stabilised PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: 30% Gfr PA 12: UV stabilised PAr PBT: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PBT: Structural foam PBT: UV stabilised PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PC/PBT Alloy PET: Mineral filled PET: UV stabilised PF: Cellulose filled; shock resistant PF: Chopped fabric filled; medium impact PF: Cotton filled; medium shock PF: Foam PF: Gfr; high impact PF: Laminate; cotton fabric PF: Laminate; paper PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mica and gfr; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat PF: Natural fibre filled; general purpose PF: Wood filled; general purpose Polyarylamide: 30% Gfr Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass) Polyester: Casting; flexible Polyester: Casting; rigid
Good ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced CAB CP EEA TPE: TPE 70A EEA TPE: TPE 40D EEA TPE: TPE 63D Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr Epoxies: Casting; glass filled
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6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced 6: 10% Gfr 6: 30% Gfr 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant 6: 60% Gfr 6: High impact 6: Mineral filled 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated 6: 20% PTFE lubricated 6: 2% Silicone lubricated 6: Stampable sheet; gfr 6/6 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled 6/6: 10% Gfr 6/6: 33% Gfr 6/6: 60% Gfr 6/6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced 6/6: High impact 6/6: 40% Mineral filled 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated 6/6: 20% PTFE lubricated 6/6: Super tough 6/6-6 6/9 6/10 6/10: 10% Gfr 6/10: 30% Gfr 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated 6/12 6/12: 20% PTFE lubricated 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated 11 11: Flexible 11: Semi flexible 12 12: Flexible 12: Semi flexible RIM Transparent Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr
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Volume Resistivity The volume resistivity of a material is its resistance to leakage of current through itself. Specifically it is the ratio of the potential gradient in the direction of the current to the current density. It is dependent on, for example, moisture in the material and temperature. Typical values of volume resistivity at room temperature were used to assign rankings in this volume. An excellent rating indicates high volume resistivity. A very poor rating indicates low volume resistivity. Not applicable indicates that the material is conductive. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for volume resistivity. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough CTFE FEP PFA
Very Good ABS: High heat ABS: High impact ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Structural foam ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet Acrylic: High impact Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact ETFE ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE HIPS Ionomer LDPE LLDPE Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PAI PAI: Gfr
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Very Good PP: Structural foam PP: 20% Talc filled PP: 40% Talc filled PPO PPO: Fire retardant PPO: 30% Gfr PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: Structural foam PPS: 40% Gfr PS PS: 30% Gfr PS: Medium impact PS: Structural foam PSul
Good ABS: 30% Gfr ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Transparent ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: General purpose Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant ASA CPVC DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled DAP: Short gfr DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant ECTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr Epoxies: Casting; glass filled
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Good PA 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6/6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/6: Super tough; 33% gfr PA 6/6: UV stabilised PA 6/6-6 PA 6/9 PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/12 PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 30% Gfr PA 6/12: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 11 PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 11: Semi flexible PA 12 PA 12: 30% Gfr PA RIM PA Transparent PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PA/ABS Alloy PBT PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: Structural foam PBT: UV stabilised PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PC: Structural foam PC/PBT Alloy PEI PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PET: Crystalline PI: 40% Gfr PI: PTFE lubricated Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass) Polyester: DMC Polyester: DMC; electrical
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Page Polyester: DMC; high heat Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC; high impact Polyester: GMC; mineral filled Polyester: Laminate; chopped glass filled Polyester: Laminate; woven glass roving Polyester: SMC Polyester: Vinyl ester PP: 20% Calcium carbonate filled PP: 40% Calcium carbonate filled PP: Elastomer modified PP: Elastomer modified; UV stabilised PP: Fire retardant PPO: 10% Gfr PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPO/PA Alloy PPS: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PPS: 20% PTFE lubricated PS: 2% Silicone lubricated PS: UV stabilised PSul: 10% Gfr PTFE: 25% Glass fibre filled PVDF SAN: Fire retardant SAN: High impact SAN: UV stabilised SB SBS TPE: TPE 35A SBS TPE: TPE 80A SBS TPE: TPE 35D Silicones Silicones: Glass fibre and mineral filled SMAc SMAc: 30% Gfr SMAt UPVC UPVC: Crosslinked UPVC: Structural foam UPVC: UV stabilised UPVC: High impact
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Warpage
Warpage An assessment of post moulding distortion. Part design, tool design, moulding conditions and post moulding operations can affect warpage. This quality indicates the inherent tendency of a material to warp. An excellent rating indicates low tendency to warp. A very poor rating indicates high tendency to warp. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for warpage. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent ABS: Structural foam Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: High impact Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: Resin; flexible PC: Structural foam PE Foam PF: Foam Polyester: DMC; low profile Polyester: SMC: low profile PP: Structural foam
Very Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Transparent ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acrylic: General purpose Alkyd: Mineral filled ASA CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D CPVC DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled DAP: Short gfr
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Very Good PA 12: Flexible PA 12: Semi flexible PA Transparent PAr PBT: Structural foam PC PC: Fire retardant PC: High flow PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy PEI PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PES PES: 20% Gfr PET: Amorphous PF: Cellulose filled; shock resistant PF: Chopped fabric filled; medium impact PF: Cotton filled; medium shock PF: Gfr; high impact PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat PF: Natural fibre filled; general purpose PF: Wood filled; general purpose PI PI: 25% Graphite lubricated PI: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PI: PTFE lubricated Polyester: Casting; rigid Polyester: DMC Polyester: DMC; electrical Polyester: DMC; fire retardant Polyester: DMC; high heat Polyester: GMC; high impact Polyester: Vinyl ester PPO PPO: Fire retardant
Good ABS: 30% Gfr Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant CA
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Page PPO: 10% Gfr PPO/PA Alloy PS: Medium impact PS: 2% Silicone lubricated PSul PSul: 15% PTFE lubricated PTFE PTFE: 60% Bronze filled PTFE: 15% Graphite filled PU: Hard microcellular elastomer PU: Reinforced microcellular elastomer PU: Semi-rigid foam PU: Soft microcellular elastomer PU: Structural foam PU TPE: TPE 70A PU TPE: TPE 80A PU TPE: TPE 95A SAN SAN: Fire retardant SAN: High heat SAN: UV stabilised SB SBS TPE: TPE 35A SBS TPE: TPE 80A SBS TPE: TPE 35D SEBS TPE: TPE 45A SEBS TPE: TPE 55A SEBS TPE: TPE 95A Silicones Silicones: Glass fibre and mineral filled SMAc SMAt UF: Cellulose filled UPVC UPVC: Crosslinked UPVC: Structural foam UPVC: UV stabilised UPVC: High impact
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Good ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer EVA: 12% VA FEP HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE Ionomer LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised LLDPE Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: Casting PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: Fire retardant PA 6: 25% Glass bead filled PA 6: 50% Glass bead filled PA 6: High impact PA 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6 PA 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: Fire retardant PA 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: 60% Gfr PA 6/6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6/6: 40% Mineral filled PA 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6/6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/6: Super tough PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant PA 6/6: UV stabilised PA 6/6-6 PA 6/9 PA 6/10 PA 6/10: Fire retardant PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/12 PA 6/12: Fire retardant PA 6/12: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 11 PA 11: Fire retardant PA 11: UV stabilised PA 12 PA 12: Fire retardant PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: UV stabilised PA RIM
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Page PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PA/ABS Alloy PAI PAI: Graphite filled PB PBT: Fire retardant PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PEEK PEEK: 10% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PES: 30% Gfr PET: Crystalline PET: Fire retardant PET: Mineral filled PET: UV stabilised PF: Mica and gfr; electrical PFA PI: 40% Gfr Polyarylamide: 30% Gfr Polyester: Casting; flexible Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC; mineral filled Polyester: SMC Polyester: SMC; fire retardant Polyester: SMC; high impact PP: 20% Calcium carbonate filled PP: 40% Calcium carbonate filled PP: Elastomer modified PP: Elastomer modified; UV stabilised PP: Homopolymer PP: Homopolymer; UV stabilised PP: 20% Talc filled PP: 40% Talc filled PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: 30% Gfr PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PPS: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PPS: 40% Gfr PPS: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PPS: 20% PTFE lubricated PS: 30% Gfr PSul: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PSul: 10% Gfr PSul: 30% Gfr PTFE: 15% Glass fibre filled PTFE: 25% Glass fibre filled PVDF SAN: 30% Gfr SMAc: 30% Gfr TPX UHMWPE XLPE
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Mechanical Properties Brittle Temperature This is an assessment of the sub-zero (Celsius) temperature at which the material becomes brittle. An excellent rating indicates a low brittle temperature, i.e. it is serviceable to low temperatures. A very poor rating indicates a high brittle temperature i.e. it only has a limited sub-zero range of usefulness. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for brittle temperature, which may be appropriate for use in sub-zero environments. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
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ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CTFE EEA TPE: TPE 40D EEA TPE: TPE 63D Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA FEP FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 93A
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Very Good PTFE: 15% Graphite filled PU: Hard cast elastomer PU: Hard microcellular elastomer PU: Soft microcellular elastomer PU TPE: TPE 70A PU TPE: TPE 80A PU TPE: TPE 95A SBS TPE: TPE 35A
Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Structural foam ABS: Transparent Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: High impact CP CPE DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled DAP: Short gfr DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant ECTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled EVA: 12% VA Ionomer LLDPE Ol TPE: TPE 85A PA 4/6 PA 6/6: Fire retardant PA 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: 33% Gfr PA 6/6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6/6: 40% Mineral filled PA 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6/6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/10: Fire retardant
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Good PI: 25% Graphite lubricated PI: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PI: PTFE lubricated Polyarylamide: 30% Gfr Polyester: Casting; flexible Polyester: Laminate; woven glass roving Polyester: SMC: high impact Polyester: SMC; low profile PPO: 30% Gfr PPO/PA Alloy PPS: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PPS: 40% Gfr
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Dimensional Stability This is a combination of post moulding dimensional instability due, for example, to continued crystallisation, and the effect of the environment, for example, moisture absorption. An excellent rating indicates a high level of dimensional stability. A very poor rating indicates a low level of dimensional stability. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for dimensional stability. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent ABS: Fire retardant ABS: 30% Gfr ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Transparent ABS/PC Alloy Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Short gfr Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg
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Page Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled Epoxies: Casting; glass filled Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled Epoxies: Casting; silica filled Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; general purpose Epoxies: Resin; high heat Furane PAI PAI: Gfr PAI: Graphite filled PBT: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PC: 30% Gfr
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Excellent PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PF: Gfr; high impact PI PI: 40% Gfr PI: 25% Graphite lubricated PI: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PI: PTFE lubricated Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass) Polyester: Casting; flexible Polyester: Laminate; chopped glass filled Polyester: Laminate; woven glass roving
Very Good ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant CAB DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant ECTFE: Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled HIPS PAr PC PC: Fire retardant PC: 20% Gfr PC: High flow PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: Structural foam PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy PEEK PEI PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PF: Laminate; cotton fabric PF: Laminate; glass fabric PF: Mica filled; electrical
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Good ABS: Structural foam ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised ASA CA CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CP CPE CPVC CTFE ECTFE ETFE ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled FEP HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised Ionomer LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised MF: Cellulose filled Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/12: 30% Gfr PA 11: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: 30% Gfr PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PA/ABS Alloy PBT PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PBT: 15% PTFE lubricated PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PBT: Structural foam PBT: UV stabilised PE Foam
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Elongation at Break This is the room temperature tensile elongation at specimen break. An excellent rating indicates a high elongation to break. A very poor rating indicates a low elongation to break. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for elongation at break. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D CPE EEA TPE: TPE 70A EEA TPE: TPE 40D EEA TPE: TPE 63D Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA HDPE: MDPE Ionomer LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised LLDPE Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A PA 6/10 PA 6/12 PA 11 PA 11: Flexible PA 11: Semi flexible PA 12: Flexible
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Very Good Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough CAB CP CTFE ECTFE ETFE FEP HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised Ol TPE: TPE 93A PA 6 PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: High impact PA 6: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6 PA 6/6: High impact PA 6/6: UV stabilised PA 6/6-6 PA 6/10: Fire retardant PA 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/12: Fire retardant PA 6/12: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 11: Fire retardant PA 11: UV stabilised PA 12 PA 12: Fire retardant PA 12: UV stabilised PA Transparent PA/ABS Alloy PAr PBT PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated
Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Transparent ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised ASA CA
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Page PBT: UV stabilised PC PC: Fire retardant PC: High flow PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: Structural foam PC: UV stabilised PE Foam PEEK PEI PES PET: Crystalline PET: Fire retardant PET: UV stabilised PP: 20% Calcium carbonate filled PP: 40% Calcium carbonate filled PP: Homopolymer PP: Homopolymer; UV stabilised PPO PPO/PA Alloy PPVC: 0 - 100% Elongation PPVC: 100 - 300% Elongation PSul PTFE: 60% Bronze filled PTFE: 25% Glass fibre filled PTFE: 15% Graphite filled PU: Hard microcellular elastomer PU: Semi-rigid foam PVDF PVF SB UPVC UPVC: Crosslinked UPVC: UV stabilised UPVC: High impact
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Good PA 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6/6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/6: Super tough PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant PA 6/9 PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 11: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: 30% Gfr PA RIM PAI PAI: Gfr PAI: Graphite filled PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 15% PTFE lubricated PC/PBT Alloy PEEK: 10% Gfr PEI: 10% Gfr PET: 15% Gfr; high impact
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Fatigue Index This is an assessment of the ability of the material to resist oscillating (or dynamic), load or deflection controlled, deformation. An excellent rating indicates excellent resistance to fatigue loading. A very poor rating indicates poor resistance to fatigue loading. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for fatigue index. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer Ol TPE: TPE 93A PP: Copolymer PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised PP: Elastomer modified PP: Elastomer modified; UV stabilised PP: Homopolymer
Very Good Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced
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Very Good Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D CPE CTFE ECTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled EEA TPE: TPE 70A EEA TPE: TPE 40D EEA TPE: TPE 63D Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg ETFE ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA FEP HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised LLDPE Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: Casting PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: Fire retardant PA 6: 25% Glass bead filled PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr PA 6: High impact PA 6: Mineral filled PA 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6 PA 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: Fire retardant PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: 33% Gfr
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Very Good PU: Reinforced microcellular elastomer PU: Semi-rigid foam PU: Soft microcellular elastomer PVDF: 20% Carbon fibre reinforced PVF SBS TPE: TPE 35A
Good ABS/PVC Alloy DAIP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: Casting; glass filled EVA: 12% VA FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled Ionomer PA 6: 50% Glass bead filled PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6: 60% Gfr PA 6: Stampable sheet; gfr PA 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled PA 6/6: 60% Gfr PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant PA 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/12: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA/ABS Alloy PAI PAI: Gfr PAI: Graphite filled PBT PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PBT: 15% PTFE lubricated PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PBT: UV stabilised PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PC/PBT Alloy PET: Crystalline
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Flexural Modulus This is the short term modulus of the material at a specified temperature. Ratings for flexural modulus have been assigned at 20°C. An excellent rating indicates a high flexural modulus. A very poor rating indicates a low flexural modulus. Not applicable indicate that the material has a modulus of limited practical use. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for flexural modulus. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg
Very Good Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Short gfr Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled Epoxies: Casting; glass filled Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled Epoxies: Casting; silica filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled MF: Cellulose filled PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: 60% Gfr PA 6: Stampable sheet; gfr PA 6/6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 60% Gfr PA 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced
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Very Good PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PPS: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PPS: 40% Gfr PPS: Glass fibre and bead reinforced
Good ABS: 30% Gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant ECTFE: Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled Furane PA 6: 50% Glass bead filled PA 6: 30% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: 33% Gfr PA 6/6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6/6: Super tough; 33% gfr PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 30% Gfr PA 12: 30% Gfr PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PAI PAI: Graphite filled PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled
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Friction This is an assessment of the coefficient of friction of the material in terms of the dynamic (sliding) friction against steel. It should be remembered that friction is influenced by temperature, surface contamination and, most importantly, by the two material surfaces. An excellent rating indicates a low coefficient of friction. A very poor rating indicates a high coefficient of friction. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for friction. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated PPS: 20% PTFE lubricated
Very Good Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised CTFE ECTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/12: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 11: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced
Good Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised
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Good PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA PA
6: Fire retardant 6: 25% Glass bead filled 6: 50% Glass bead filled 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced 6: 10% Gfr 6: 30% Gfr 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant 6: 60% Gfr 6: High impact 6: Mineral filled 6: Stampable sheet; gfr 6: UV stabilised 6/6 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced 6/6: Fire retardant 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled 6/6: 10% Gfr 6/6: 33% Gfr 6/6: 60% Gfr 6/6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced 6/6: High impact 6/6: 40% Mineral filled 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated 6/6: Super tough 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant 6/6: Super tough; 33% gfr 6/6: UV stabilised 6/6-6 6/9 6/10 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 6/10: Fire retardant 6/10: 10% Gfr 6/10: 30% Gfr 6/12 6/12: Fire retardant 6/12: 10% Gfr 6/12: 30% Gfr 11 11: Fire retardant 11: 30% Gfr 11: UV stabilised 12 12: Fire retardant
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Strain at Yield This is an indication of the degree of strain that a material can accept before yielding. An excellent rating indicates a ductile material with no yield and high elongation to break. Not applicable indicates a brittle material with low elongation to break. Materials rated very good to very poor include all those exhibiting yield, ranked according to their strain at yield, as well as ductile materials with lower elongation to break than those rated as excellent, and brittle materials with higher elongation to break than those rated as not applicable. In general, ductile materials are ranged from excellent to very poor by descending elongation to break, and brittle materials from poor to not applicable, by descending elongation to break. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for the strain at yield. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D CPE EEA TPE: TPE 70A Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A PPVC: >300% Elongation PTFE: 15% Glass fibre filled
Very Good Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough EEA TPE: TPE 40D EEA TPE: TPE 63D LLDPE Ol TPE: TPE 93A PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 11 PA 11: Flexible PA 11: Semi flexible PA 12: Flexible PA 12: Semi flexible PB PE Foam PFA
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Good ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised CPVC CTFE ECTFE Epoxies: Resin; flexible ETFE FEP HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE Ionomer LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised PA 4/6 PA 6: Casting PA 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/6: High impact PA 6/6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/6: Super tough PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant PA 6/6-6 PA 6/9 PA 6/10 PA 6/10: Fire retardant PA 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/12 PA 6/12: Fire retardant PA 6/12: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated
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Surface Hardness This indicates the hardness or softness of a material. An excellent rating indicates a hard material. A very poor rating indicates a soft material. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for surface hardness. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Short gfr DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr
Very Good Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet Acrylic: General purpose DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled Epoxies: Resin; high heat PA 6: 60% Gfr PA 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled PA 6/6: 10% Gfr
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Very Good PAI: Graphite filled PBT: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PEEK PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 10% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PEI PES PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PET: Crystalline PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: 36% Gfr PET: 45% Gfr PET: 55% Gfr PET: 35% Mica and gfr PET: Mineral filled PET: 45% Mineral and gfr; fire retardant PF: Cotton filled; medium shock PF: Laminate; cotton fabric
Good ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: Medium impact ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acrylic: High impact CPVC CTFE HIPS HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised PA 6: Casting PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced
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Good PC: Structural foam PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PET: Amorphous PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: 35% Gfr; super tough Polyester: SMC; high impact PP: 30% Glass fibre coupled PPO PPO: Fire retardant PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: 30% Gfr PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PPS: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PPS: 40% Gfr
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Tensile Strength This is the room temperature tensile strength at yield for ductile materials and at break for brittle materials. An excellent rating indicates high tensile strength. A very poor rating indicates low tensile strength. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for tensile strength. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: 60% Gfr PA 6: Stampable sheet; gfr PA 6/6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 60% Gfr PA 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/12: 30% Gfr PAI PAI: Gfr PBT: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced
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Very Good ABS: 30% Gfr Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled DAIP: Long gfr ECTFE: Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled PA 4/6 PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: 33% Gfr PA 6/6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6/6: Super tough; 33% gfr PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 11: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 11: 30% Gfr PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PAI: Graphite filled PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant
Good ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet Acrylic: General purpose Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant CPVC DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Short gfr DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant
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Good PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: 30% Gfr PA Transparent PAr PBT PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PBT: Structural foam PC PC: Fire retardant PC: High flow PC: UV stabilised PET: Amorphous PET: Crystalline PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PF: Gfr; high impact PF: Laminate; cotton fabric PF: Mica and gfr; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat PI PI: 40% Gfr PI: 25% Graphite lubricated PI: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated
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Toughness (-40°C/-40°F) This quality is related to the notched Izod impact strength measured at -40°C (-40°F). An excellent rating indicates high toughness. A very poor rating indicates low toughness. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for toughness at -40°C. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS/PC Alloy CEE TPE: TPE 72D EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA Ol TPE: TPE 93A PA 11: Flexible PA 12: Flexible PC/PBT Alloy PEEK: 10% Gfr PFA
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Mechanical Properties
Very Good ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: Medium impact Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Short gfr CA CAB CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CP CPE DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Short gfr ECTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled EEA TPE: TPE 70A EEA TPE: TPE 40D EEA TPE: TPE 63D Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg ETFE ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer FEP FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE Ionomer LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised LLDPE Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A PA 6: Casting PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: High impact PA 6/6 PA 6/6: High impact
Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: Low gloss ABS: Plating ABS: Structural foam ABS: Transparent ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised
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Good Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled HIPS HIPS: UV stabilised PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6: Stampable sheet; gfr PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant PA 6/6: Super tough; 33% gfr PA 6/9 PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 6/12 PA 6/12: 30% Gfr PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated PA Transparent PA/ABS Alloy PAI PAI: Gfr PAI: Graphite filled PBT: 30% Gfr PC PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PC: Fire retardant PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PC: High flow PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: Structural foam
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Mechanical Properties
Toughness (20°C/68°F) This quality is related to the notched Izod impact strength at 20°C (68°F) and also includes an assessment of the overall fracture toughness of the material. An excellent rating indicates high toughness. A very poor rating indicates low toughness. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for toughness at 20°C. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CPE ECTFE EEA TPE: TPE 70A EEA TPE: TPE 40D EEA TPE: TPE 63D ETFE EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA FEP LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised LLDPE Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PA 6/6: Super tough PB PE Foam
Very Good ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant CA CAB CEE TPE: TPE 72D
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Very Good Epoxies: Resin; flexible ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled HDPE: MDPE Ionomer PA 6 PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: High impact PA 6: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6: Stampable sheet; gfr PA 6/6: High impact PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant PA 6/6: Super tough; 33% gfr PA 6/6-6 PA RIM PA/ABS Alloy PAr PC PC: Fire retardant PC: High flow PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy
Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: Transparent ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated ASA CP Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HIPS HIPS: UV stabilised PA 4/6 PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: Casting PA 6: Fire retardant PA 6: 25% Glass bead filled PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: 30% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6: 60% Gfr PA 6: Mineral filled PA 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6
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Mechanical Properties
Good PEEK: 30% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: 36% Gfr PET: 45% Gfr PET: 55% Gfr PI Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC; mineral filled PP: Copolymer PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised PP: 30% Glass fibre coupled PP: 20% Gfr
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Water Absorption This represents the tendency of the material to absorb moisture. Absorption of moisture usually results in changes in electrical and mechanical properties and also in physical dimensions. The ratings are based on the weight gain of a sample after immersion in water at room temperature for 24 hours. An excellent rating indicates low water absorption. A very poor rating indicates high water absorption. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for water absorption. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent CPE CTFE ECTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled ETFE ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer FEP FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE LDPE
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Excellent PP: 40% Talc filled PTFE PTFE: 60% Bronze filled PTFE: 15% Glass fibre filled PTFE: 25% Glass fibre filled
Very Good Alkyd: Short gfr CPVC Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: Casting; glass filled Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled Epoxies: Casting; silica filled EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA Furane PA 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 11: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: 30% Gfr PBT PBT: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PBT: 15% PTFE lubricated PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PBT: Structural foam PBT: UV stabilised PC PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PC: Fire retardant PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PC: High flow PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy PEEK PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PET: Crystalline PET: Fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant
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Very Good Silicones Silicones: Glass fibre and mineral filled SMAc SMAc: 30% Gfr SMAt
Good ABS: 30% Gfr ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: Cast sheet Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Short gfr DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled Epoxies: Resin; general purpose HIPS HIPS: UV stabilised PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 6/12 PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 30% Gfr PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 12 PA 12: Fire retardant PA 12: Flexible
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Wear An assessment of the rate at which material is lost from the surface of the specimen when abraded against a steel face. Wear rates are dependent on numerous factors including contact pressure, relative velocity, temperature and initial surface roughness. This rating considers the inherent ability of a material to resist wear. An excellent rating indicates excellent resistance to wear. A very poor rating indicates poor resistance to wear. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for wear. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg PA 6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 20% PTFE lubricated
Very Good Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D CPE EEA TPE: TPE 70A EEA TPE: TPE 40D EEA TPE: TPE 63D Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: Casting PA 6: 25% Glass bead filled PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: 30% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant
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6: 60% Gfr 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated 6: 2% Silicone lubricated 6: Stampable sheet; gfr 6/6 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced 6/6: Fire retardant 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled 6/6: 10% Gfr 6/6: 33% Gfr 6/6: 60% Gfr 6/6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced 6/6: 40% Mineral filled 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated 6/6: Super tough 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant 6/6: Super tough; 33% gfr 6/6: UV stabilised 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 6/10: 30% Gfr 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 6/12: 30% Gfr 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated 11: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 11: 30% Gfr 12: 50% Glass bead filled 12: 30% Gfr
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Very Good PA RIM PAI PAI: Gfr PAI: Graphite filled PB PBT: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: 35% Gfr; super tough PET: 36% Gfr PET: 45% Gfr PET: 55% Gfr PET: 35% Mica and gfr
Good Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled Epoxies: Casting; glass filled Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled Epoxies: Casting; silica filled Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; general purpose Epoxies: Resin; high heat Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer EVA: 12% VA Furane HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: Elastomer copolymer
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6: Fire retardant 6: 50% Glass bead filled 6: 10% Gfr 6: High impact 6: Mineral filled 6: UV stabilised 6/6: High impact 6/6-6 6/9 6/10 6/10: Fire retardant 6/10: 10% Gfr 6/12 6/12: Fire retardant 6/12: 10% Gfr 11 11: Fire retardant 11: Semi flexible 11: UV stabilised 12 12: Fire retardant 12: Semi flexible 12: UV stabilised Transparent
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Good PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PBT PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: Structural foam PBT: UV stabilised PC: 30% Gfr PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC/PBT Alloy PEEK PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES PET: Amorphous PET: Crystalline PET: Fire retardant PET: Mineral filled PET: UV stabilised PF: Cellulose filled; shock resistant PF: Chopped fabric filled; medium impact PF: Cotton filled; medium shock PF: Laminate; paper PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mica and gfr; electrical PF: Natural fibre filled; general purpose PF: Wood filled; general purpose PI
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Blow Moulding
Processing Blow Moulding This quality indicates the ability of the material to be blow moulded. It is a combined assessment of injection and extrusion blow moulding. The factors which increase the inherent difficulty of blow moulding are similar to those for injection moulding (p.101). An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to blow mould. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to blow mould. Not applicable indicates that the material is not blow mouldable. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for blow moulding. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised LLDPE
Very Good ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Medium impact ABS/PVC Alloy EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA HIPS HIPS: UV stabilised PAr PC PC: High flow PC: UV stabilised PET: Amorphous PP: Copolymer PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised PP: Elastomer modified
Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High heat
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Page PP: Elastomer modified; UV stabilised PPVC: >300% Elongation PS PS: Medium impact PS: UV stabilised PU TPE: TPE 70A PU TPE: TPE 80A PU TPE: TPE 95A SAN SAN: High heat SAN: High impact SAN: UV stabilised TPX UPVC UPVC: UV stabilised UPVC: High impact
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Good
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ABS: Plating ABS: Transparent ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised CA CAB CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D CP EEA TPE: TPE 70A EEA TPE: TPE 40D EEA TPE: TPE 63D HIPS: Fire retardant Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A
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Page Ol TPE: TPE 93A PA 12 PA 12: Semi flexible PA 12: UV stabilised PA/ABS Alloy PC: Fire retardant PPO PS: 2% Silicone lubricated PSul SAN: Fire retardant SBS TPE: TPE 35A SBS TPE: TPE 80A SBS TPE: TPE 35D SEBS TPE: TPE 45A SEBS TPE: TPE 55A SEBS TPE: TPE 95A SMAc SMAt
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Casting This quality assesses the ability of a material to be cast. An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to cast. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to cast. Not applicable indicates that either the material is not castable or that it is not currently commercially practised. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for casting. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent Acrylic: Casting Epoxies: Casting; glass filled Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled Epoxies: Casting; silica filled
Very Good Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled Epoxies: Resin; high heat Furane PA RIM Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass)
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Processing
Casting
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Cold Press Moulding This quality is an assessment of the ability of a material to be processed by cold press moulding. An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to process by a cold press moulding technique. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to process by a cold press moulding technique. Not applicable indicates that the material is either not processable by cold press moulding or that it is not commonly commercially practised. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent or very good for cold press moulding. No materials were rated as good for this process. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass) Polyester: Casting; rigid Polyester: Laminate; chopped glass filled
Very Good Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; general purpose
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Compression Moulding This quality indicates the ability of the material to be compression moulded. Although it is technically possible to compression mould a thermoplastic, it is rarely done on a commercial basis for large volumes for economic considerations. For this reason a number of thermoplastics have been assigned a rating of not applicable. Thermosets which are commonly compression moulded are assigned ratings on the basis of the ease or difficulty of moulding. The factors which increase the inherent difficulty of compression moulding are similar to those for injection moulding (p.101). An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to compression mould. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to compression mould. Not applicable indicates that the material is either not compression mouldable or that it is not commonly commercially practised. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for compression moulding. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric MF: Cellulose filled PF: Wood filled; general purpose Polyester: DMC
Very Good Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr
Good Acrylic: General purpose Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant DAIP: Mineral filled DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr PA 6: Stampable sheet; gfr PEEK PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 10% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr
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Processing
Contact Moulding
Contact Moulding This quality is an assessment of the ability of the material to be processed by contact moulding (i.e. hand lay up). An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to process by contact moulding. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to process by contact moulding. Not applicable indicates that either the material is not processable by contact moulding or that it is not commonly commercially practised. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent or very good for contact moulding. No materials were rated as good for this process.To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; general purpose Epoxies: Resin; high heat Furane Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass)
Very Good Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric
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Casting; rigid Laminate; chopped glass filled Laminate; woven glass roving Vinyl ester
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Extrusion This quality is an assessment of the ability of the material to be extruded. The factors which increase the inherent difficulty of extrusion are similar to those for injection moulding (p.101). An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to extrude. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to extrude. Not applicable indicates that the material is either impossible to extrude or that it is not commonly commercially practised. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for extrusion. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent ABS: High heat HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE
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Excellent PPVC: 0 - 100% Elongation PPVC: 100 - 300% Elongation PPVC: >300% Elongation
Very Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Transparent ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact ASA EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised PA/ABS Alloy PE Foam PP: Copolymer PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised PP: Elastomer modified PP: Elastomer modified; UV stabilised PP: Fire retardant PP: Homopolymer
Good ABS: Plating Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D CPVC EEA TPE: TPE 70A EEA TPE: TPE 40D EEA TPE: TPE 63D Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer Ionomer Ol TPE: TPE 65A
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Page PP: Homopolymer; UV stabilised PPO PPO/PA Alloy PS: Medium impact PS: 2% Silicone lubricated PU TPE: TPE 70A PU TPE: TPE 80A SAN SAN: Fire retardant SAN: High heat SAN: High impact SAN: UV stabilised SB SBS TPE: TPE 35A SBS TPE: TPE 80A SBS TPE: TPE 35D SMAc SMAc: 30% Gfr SMAt TPX UPVC UPVC: Crosslinked UPVC: Structural foam UPVC: UV stabilised UPVC: High impact XLPE
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Page Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: High impact PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/9 PA 6/10 PA 6/12 PA 11 PA 11: Fire retardant PA 11: Semi flexible PA 11: UV stabilised PA 12
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Good PA 12: Fire retardant PA 12: UV stabilised PAr PC PC: UV stabilised PEEK PES Polyarylamide: 30% Gfr PPO: Fire retardant
Extrusion
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Injection Moulding This quality assesses the inherent ability of a material to be injection moulded. Factors which increases the difficulty of moulding include: Material handling - where particular care needs to be taken in preventing moisture absorption. Processing - if the material has a narrow melt temperature range between acceptable flow and degradation or if the material is prone to degradation. Processing - if a high mould temperature is necessary requiring oil mould heaters. Processing - if the material has a tendency to lead to abrasion or damage to the tool surface. An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to injection mould. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to injection mould. Not applicable indicates that the material is not injection mouldable. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for injection moulding. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA HDPE: MDPE
Very Good ABS: ABS: ABS: ABS: ABS: ABS: ABS: ABS: ABS: ABS:
Fire retardant 30% Gfr High heat High heat; UV stabilised High impact High impact; UV stabilised Low gloss Medium impact Plating Transparent
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Very Good PA 11 PA 11: Flexible PA 11: Semi flexible PA 11: UV stabilised PA 12 PA 12: Flexible PA 12: Semi flexible PA 12: UV stabilised PA/ABS Alloy PC: High flow PP: 20% Calcium carbonate filled PP: Copolymer PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised PP: Elastomer modified PP: Elastomer modified; UV stabilised PP: Fire retardant PP: 30% Glass fibre coupled PP: 20% Gfr PP: Homopolymer PP: Homopolymer; UV stabilised
Good ABS: Structural foam ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact Alkyd: Mineral filled ASA CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Short gfr EEA TPE: TPE 70A EEA TPE: TPE 40D EEA TPE: TPE 63D Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr MF: Cellulose filled
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Good PA 6/9 PA 6/10 PA 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/10: Fire retardant PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/12 PA 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/12: Fire retardant PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 30% Gfr PA 6/12: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 11: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 11: Fire retardant PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 12: Fire retardant PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: 30% Gfr PA Transparent PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PAr PBT PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PBT: UV stabilised PC PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy PE Foam PET: Amorphous PET: Crystalline PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: UV stabilised
Injection Moulding
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Page PF: Cellulose filled; shock resistant PF: Chopped fabric filled; medium impact PF: Cotton filled; medium shock PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mica and gfr; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat PF: Natural fibre filled; general purpose PF: Wood filled; general purpose PFA PFA: 20% Gfr Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; high impact Polyester: GMC; mineral filled PP: 40% Calcium carbonate filled PP: 40% Talc filled PPO: Fire retardant PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: 30% Gfr PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: Structural foam PPVC: 0 - 100% Elongation PPVC: 100 - 300% Elongation PPVC: >300% Elongation PS: Structural foam PU TPE: TPE 70A PU TPE: TPE 80A PU TPE: TPE 95A PVDF SBS TPE: TPE 35A SBS TPE: TPE 80A SBS TPE: TPE 35D SEBS TPE: TPE 45A SEBS TPE: TPE 55A SEBS TPE: TPE 95A Silicones SMAc: 30% Gfr
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Pultrusion This quality is an assessment of the ability of the material to be processed by pultrusion. An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to pultrude. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to pultrude. Not applicable indicates that the material is not pultrudable or that it is not commonly commercially practised. The following tables list only those which have been assigned a rating of excellent or very good for pultrusion. No materials were rated as good for this process. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent
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Very Good Epoxies: Epoxies: Epoxies: Epoxies:
Laminate; Laminate; Laminate; Laminate;
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R.I.M. This quality assessed the ability of a material to be processed by reaction injection moulding. An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to process by R.I.M. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to process by R.I.M. Not applicable indicates that the material is not processable by R.I.M or that it is not commonly commercially practised. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent or very good for reaction injection moulding. No materials were rated as good for this process. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent PU: Hard microcellular elastomer PU: Reinforced microcellular elastomer PU: Semi-rigid foam
Very Good PA RIM
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Resin Injection
Resin Injection This quality is an assessment of the ability of the material to be processed by resin injection. An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to process by a resin injection technique. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to process by a resin injection technique. Not applicable indicates that the material is not processable by resin injection or that it is not commonly commercially practised. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent or very good for resin injection. No materials were rated as good for this process. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; general purpose
Very Good Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass) Polyester: Casting; rigid Polyester: Laminate; chopped glass filled
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Rotational Moulding This quality indicates the ability of the material to be rotationally moulded. The factors which increase the inherent difficulty of rotational moulding are similar to those for injection moulding (p.101). An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to process by rotational moulding. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to process by rotational moulding. Not applicable indicates that either the material is impossible to process by rotational moulding or that it is not commonly commercially practised. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for rotational moulding. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE LDPE
Very Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Medium impact ABS: Transparent ABS/PVC Alloy CA CAB CP Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer HIPS HIPS: UV stabilised
Good ABS: Low gloss ABS: Plating ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised
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Page 137 139 140 141 142 144 147 150 172 173 177 215 225 227
Page Ionomer PC PC: Fire retardant PC: High flow PP: Copolymer PP: Elastomer modified PS PS: UV stabilised SB TPX UPVC: Crosslinked UPVC: UV stabilised UPVC: High impact XLPE
Page 143 145 148 149 151 155 160
230 231 429 430 431 482
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Page Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact CEE TPE: TPE 40D CEE TPE: TPE 55D CEE TPE: TPE 72D EEA TPE: TPE 70A EEA TPE: TPE 40D
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EEA TPE: TPE 63D HIPS: Fire retardant Ol TPE: TPE 65A Ol TPE: TPE 85A Ol TPE: TPE 93A PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: Fire retardant PA 6: High impact PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6-6 PA 11 PA 11: Semi flexible PA 11: UV stabilised PA 12 PA 12: Semi flexible PA 12: UV stabilised PA Transparent PA/ABS Alloy PAr PC: UV stabilised PE Foam
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Structural Foam Moulding This quality assesses the ability of the material to be moulded to a structural foam by injection moulding. The factors which increase the inherent difficulty of moulding are similar to those for injection moulding (p.101). An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to process by structural foam moulding. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to process by structural foam moulding. Not applicable indicates that the material is not processable by structural foam moulding or that it is not commonly commercially practised. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for structural foam moulding. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Structural foam HIPS HIPS: UV stabilised PA RIM PP: Copolymer PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised
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Very Good ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS/PVC Alloy HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE HIPS: Fire retardant LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised PBT PBT: Fire retardant PBT: UV stabilised PC PC: Fire retardant PC: High flow PC: Structural foam
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Transfer Moulding This quality indicates the ability of the material to be transfer moulded. Although it is technically possible to transfer mould a thermoplastic, it is rarely done on a commercial basis with the exception of certain specialised encapsulation techniques for electronic components. For this reason all thermoplastic materials have been rated as not applicable. Thermoset materials have been rated in the range very poor to excellent on the basis of the ease of moulding. An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to transfer mould. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to transfer mould. Not applicable indicates that the material is either not transfer mouldable or that it is not commonly commercially practised. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for transfer moulding. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent Epoxies: Epoxies: Epoxies: Epoxies:
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Processing
Very Good Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; high heat PF: Cellulose filled; shock resistant PF: Cotton filled; medium shock PF: Gfr; high impact PF: Mica filled; electrical
Good Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled DAP: Short gfr
Transfer Moulding
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Page PF: Natural fibre filled; general purpose PF: Wood filled; general purpose Polyester: Casting; rigid Polyester: DMC Polyester: DMC; electrical Polyester: DMC; high heat Polyester: DMC; low profile Polyester: GMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC; mineral filled
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Vacuum Forming This quality is an assessment of the ease or difficulty of vacuum forming a material. It is a combined assessment of vacuum forming and thermoforming. The factors that increase the inherent difficulty of vacuum forming are similar to those for injection moulding (p.101). An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to vacuum form. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to vacuum form. Not applicable indicates that the material is either impossible to vacuum form or that it is not commonly commercially practised. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for vacuum forming. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact; UV stabilised Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: General purpose ASA
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Very Good ABS: High impact ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Transparent ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acrylic: High impact CA CP HIPS: Fire retardant PC PC: Fire retardant PC: High flow PC: UV stabilised
Good ABS: Plating CAB CPVC PA 6: Stampable sheet; gfr PA/ABS Alloy PAr PC/PBT Alloy PEEK
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Post-Processing Bonding This quality is an assessment of the ability of the material to be adhesively bonded by common adhesive systems. Account has been taken of the inherent ease or difficulty of bonding the material. If pre-treatments such as the use of primers, or establishing a particular form of surface e.g. oxidising by corona discharge, are required then that reduces the ratings that have been assigned. However, in the case of polyolefins (polyethylene, polypropylene etc.) which are commonly required to accept an adhesive label, the commercial practises that achieve the required pre-treatment are well established, and thus these materials have been assigned a rating of good, indicating an average ability to be bonded. An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to bond. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to bond. Not applicable indicates that the material is virtually impossible to bond. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for bonding. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High heat ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Plating HIPS HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised PS PS: 30% Gfr PS: Medium impact
Very Good ABS: 30% Gfr ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Structural foam ABS: Transparent ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact ASA CA CAB CP Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr
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Very Good PC: High flow PC: Structural foam PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy PEI PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PF: Wood filled; general purpose Polyester: Casting; rigid Polyester: DMC Polyester: DMC; electrical Polyester: DMC; fire retardant Polyester: DMC; high heat Polyester: DMC; low profile Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC; high impact Polyester: GMC; mineral filled
Good Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet CPE CPVC EEA TPE: TPE 40D EEA TPE: TPE 63D Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA HDPE HDPE: MDPE LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised
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Page Polyester: Laminate; chopped glass filled Polyester: Laminate; woven glass roving Polyester: SMC Polyester: SMC: fire retardant Polyester: SMC; high impact Polyester: SMC; low profile PPO PPO: Fire retardant PPO: 10% Gfr PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPO/PA Alloy PPVC: 0 - 100% Elongation PSul PSul: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PSul: 10% Gfr PSul: 30% Gfr PU: Hard microcellular elastomer PU TPE: TPE 70A PU TPE: TPE 80A SAN: 30% Gfr SMAc SMAc: 30% Gfr SMAt
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Page LLDPE PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: High impact PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6 PA 6/6: High impact PA 6/6: UV stabilised PA 6/6-6 PA 6/9 PA 6/10 PA 6/12 PBT PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: UV stabilised PET: Amorphous PET: Crystalline PET: Fire retardant PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: 35% Gfr; super tough PET: 36% Gfr PET: 45% Gfr PET: 55% Gfr PET: 35% Mica and gfr
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Good PET: Mineral filled PET: 45% Mineral and gfr; fire retardant PET: UV stabilised PF: Cellulose filled; shock resistant PF: Chopped fabric filled; medium impact PF: Cotton filled; medium shock PF: Laminate; cotton fabric PF: Laminate; glass fabric PF: Laminate; paper PF: Mica filled; electrical PF: Mica and gfr; electrical PF: Mineral filled; high heat PF: Natural fibre filled; general purpose Polyarylamide: 30% Gfr Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass) PP: 20% Calcium carbonate filled PP: 40% Calcium carbonate filled PP: Copolymer PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised PP: Fire retardant
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Page PP: 30% Glass fibre coupled PP: 20% Gfr PP: Homopolymer PP: Homopolymer; UV stabilised PP: 20% Talc filled PP: 40% Talc filled PPO: 30% Gfr PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: Structural foam PPVC: 100 - 300% Elongation PU: Reinforced microcellular elastomer PU: Structural foam PU TPE: TPE 95A SBS TPE: TPE 35A SBS TPE: TPE 80A SBS TPE: TPE 35D SEBS TPE: TPE 45A SEBS TPE: TPE 55A SEBS TPE: TPE 95A TPX
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Machining This quality is an assessment of the ability of the material to be machined. Machining includes turning, milling, parting and drilling. Two main factors have been taken into account in assigning rankings: (a) the ability of the material to be easily machined to close tolerances and to a good surface finish, and (b) the level of damage and wear that the material imparts to the cutter. Greater account has been taken of (a) than (b). An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to machine. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to machine. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for machining. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Transparent ABS/PC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised
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Page Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: Cast sheet PC PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PC: High flow PC: UV stabilised PI PI: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PI: PTFE lubricated
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Very Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: 30% Gfr ABS: Plating ABS/PSul Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact CTFE Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised LDPE: UV stabilised PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: Casting PA 6: Elastomer copolymer PA 6: Fire retardant PA 6: 25% Glass bead filled PA 6: 50% Glass bead filled PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6: 60% Gfr PA 6: High impact PA 6: Mineral filled PA 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6 PA 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6/6: UV stabilised PA 6/6-6 PA 6/9 PA 6/10 PA 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/10: Fire retardant PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/12 PA 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/12: Fire retardant PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 30% Gfr PA 6/12: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated
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Page PA 11: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: 30% Gfr PA 12: UV stabilised PA Transparent PA/ABS Alloy PAI PAI: Gfr PAI: Graphite filled PAr PBT PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PBT: UV stabilised PC: Fire retardant PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC/PBT Alloy PEEK PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 10% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PEI PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: 35% Gfr; super tough PET: 45% Gfr PET: 35% Mica and gfr PI: 40% Gfr PI: 25% Graphite lubricated Polyarylamide: 30% Gfr PP: Copolymer PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised PP: Elastomer modified PP: Elastomer modified; UV stabilised PP: 30% Glass fibre coupled PP: 20% Gfr PP: Homopolymer PP: Homopolymer; UV stabilised PPO PPO/PA Alloy PSul PSul: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PSul: 10% Gfr PSul: 30% Gfr PSul: 15% PTFE lubricated
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Very Good PTFE PTFE: 60% Bronze filled PTFE: 15% Glass fibre filled PTFE: 15% Graphite filled
Good ASA CAB CP CPVC DAIP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant ECTFE Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: Resin; flexible ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled HDPE: MDPE LDPE LLDPE PA 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: Fire retardant PA 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: 33% Gfr PA 6/6: 60% Gfr PA 6/6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6/6: High impact PA 6/6: 40% Mineral filled PA 6/6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/6: Super tough PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant PA 6/6: Super tough; 33% gfr PA 11 PA 11: Fire retardant PA 11: UV stabilised PA 12 PA 12: Fire retardant PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PBT: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled
Machining
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Painting This quality is an assessment of the ability of the material to be painted. Materials that need to be primed or receive particular pretreatments prior to painting have been assigned a rating of good or lower. An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to paint. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to paint. Not applicable indicates that the material is impossible to paint or that it is not normally commercially practised. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for painting. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent Alkyd: Long gfr; high impact Alkyd: Mineral filled Alkyd: Mineral and gfr Alkyd: Mineral and gfr; fire retardant Alkyd: Short gfr Alkyd: Short gfr; fire retardant DAIP: Long gfr DAIP: Mineral filled DAIP: Short gfr DAP: Long gfr DAP: Long gfr; fire retardant DAP: Mineral filled DAP: Mineral and synthetic fibre filled DAP: Short gfr DAP: Short gfr; fire retardant Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg Epoxies: MC; gfr Epoxies: MC; high heat; gfr Epoxies: MC; mineral filled Epoxies: MC; mineral and gfr Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and gfr Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled Epoxies: Casting; glass filled
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Page Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled Epoxies: Casting; silica filled Epoxies: Resin; flexible Epoxies: Resin; general purpose Epoxies: Resin; high heat Polyester: Casting; rigid Polyester: DMC Polyester: DMC; electrical Polyester: DMC; fire retardant Polyester: DMC; high heat Polyester: DMC; low profile Polyester: GMC Polyester: GMC; fire retardant Polyester: GMC; high impact Polyester: GMC; mineral filled Polyester: Laminate; chopped glass filled Polyester: Laminate; woven glass roving Polyester: SMC Polyester: SMC: fire retardant Polyester: SMC; high impact Polyester: SMC; low profile PU: Reinforced microcellular elastomer PU: Structural foam PU TPE: TPE 70A PU TPE: TPE 80A
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Very Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: 30% Gfr ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Transparent ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact ASA CA CAB CP CPVC HIPS HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised PA 6/6: 40% Mineral filled PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 12: 50% Glass bead filled PA 12: 30% Gfr PA/ABS Alloy PBT PBT: Fire retardant PBT: 30% Glass bead filled PBT: 10% Gfr PBT: 20% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 30% Gfr PBT: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PBT: UV stabilised PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PEI PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr
Good ABS: Structural foam Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised
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Plating This quality is an assessment of the ability of the material to be electroplated. It does not take into account spray coating or vacuum metallising. An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to plate. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to plate. Not applicable indicates that the material is impossible to plate or that it is not commonly commercially practised. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for plating. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
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Welding (Friction) Welding property data and descriptions supplied to The Plastics Compendium - Volume 2 by TWI, Abington Hall, Abington, Cambridge, CB1 6AL, UK. Tel. +44 (0)1223 891162, Fax +44 (0)1223 892588
The Process Friction welding is a technique in which the heat needed to melt the thermoplastic material is generated by pressing one of the parts to be joined against the other and rapidly oscillating it through a displacement. The heat generated by the resulting friction melts the material at the interface in 2-3 seconds. The oscillation is then stopped and the parts are aligned, and held together under pressure until a solid bond is formed. Such bonds are permanent, and have a strength approaching that of the parent material. The main welding parameters associated with friction welding are speed, friction pressure, forge pressure, displacement and duration. These parameters are generally interdependent and for any application a set of weld property optimisation trials would be undertaken prior to mass production of the welded thermoplastic component. Almost any thermoplastic material can be friction welded, including filled, structural foamed, crystalline, and amorphous materials. There is the possibility of welding dissimilar thermoplastics and alloys, and successful joints can be made with, for instance, PS and ABS, PMMA and PC, PPO/PA and PA, and PP and HDPE. Friction welding encompasses spin and orbital welding and vibration welding. An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to friction weld. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to friction weld. Not applicable indicates that the material is impossible to friction weld.
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orbital) Spin Welding The principle behind spin welding is similar to that of vibration welding. The joint areas are always circular and the motion is direct rotational. Direct rotational friction welding (spin welding) of thermoplastics can involve relatively simple pieces of equipment such as lathes or drilling machines. A lathe would produce a constant speed during the frictional heating stage (continuous drive friction welding) and a drilling machine would produce a reducing speed characteristic during the frictional heating stage (inertia friction welding). In practice, purpose built machines are generally employed for spin welding to provide greater control and they may be of either the continuous drive or inertia type. Spin welding has been exploited for applications as diverse as the manufacture of polyethylene floats, aerosol bottles, transmission shafts and PVC pipes and fittings. Apart from being a fast technique, another particular advantage is that welds can be formed beneath the surface of a liquid.
Orbital Friction Welding Orbital welding is another frictional technique for joining thermoplastic parts, where each point on the surface orbits a different point on the face of the stationary part. The orbit is of constant rotational speed and is identical for all points on the joint surface. This motion is stopped after sufficient material is melted and the thermoplastic then solidifies to form a weld. Orbital welding is a relatively new technique, and the first welding units are being marketed as devices to fill the size gap between benchtop ultrasonic units and linear vibration welders. This means that items such as medium sized automotive components (fluid reservoirs etc.) may be joined using this process. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for spin/orbital friction welding. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
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Excellent Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact CA CAB CP PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6/6 PA 6/6-6 PA 6/9 PA 6/10 PA 6/12
Very Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: 30% Gfr ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Transparent ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr ASA CPE CPVC ECTFE ETFE ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE HIPS HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised Ionomer LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised
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Very Good PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 11: UV stabilised PA 12: Fire retardant PA 12: 30% Gfr PA 12: UV stabilised PA RIM PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PC: Fire retardant PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PC: High flow PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy PEEK PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 10% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PEI PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PET: Amorphous PET: Crystalline PET: Fire retardant PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: Mineral filled
Good ABS: Structural foam Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated CTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA FEP PA 6: Casting PA 6: 50% Glass bead filled PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: 60% Gfr PA 6: Mineral filled
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Welding (Friction - Vibration) Linear Vibration Welding The principle behind linear vibration welding is that the parts to be joined are brought into contact, under pressure, before being moved so that the joint areas rub together with a linear reciprocating motion. The parts are vibrated through a relatively small displacement. The displacement, commonly referred to as the amplitude, is typically between 0.07 and 1.8mm, with a frequency of vibration of 200Hz (high frequency), or 2-4mm at 100Hz (low frequency), in the plane of the joint. Industrial applications tend to be based around linear joints which are sufficiently long so that ultrasonic welding cannot be easily accomplished (approximately 200mm) and hot plate welding would typically take many minutes to perform.
Typical Applications Automotive: Two-part bumper, fuel tanks, fuel pumps, expansion vessels, instrument panels, air channels, parcel shelves, inner door panels, hermetic sealing of a length of air ducting to the internal surface of a dash-board. Consumer: Spectacle frames, typewriter covers. Industrial:
Filter housings, motor saw housings, heating valves, air ducting.
Angular Vibration Welding The principle behind angular vibration welding is similar to linear vibration except that the motion is angular. In spin welding it is not possible to determine where one half of the component will end up in relation to the other half when welded. In angular welding the components are preassembled and vibrated in an angular motion through a few degrees. When the weld cycle is complete the component parts are returned to the pre-welded position ensuring good alignment. The angular friction welding process is used for circular components where upper and lower component alignment is critical. This quality indicates the ability of the material to form a weld with itself by vibration welding. Welding of dissimilar materials is not covered. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for linear or angular vibration welding. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
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Excellent Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact CA CAB CP PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6/6 PA 6/6-6 PA 6/9 PA 6/10 PA 6/12
Very Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: 30% Gfr ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Transparent ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PSul Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr ASA CPE CPVC ECTFE ETFE ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HDPE: MDPE HIPS HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised Ionomer LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised
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Very Good PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 11: UV stabilised PA 12: Fire retardant PA 12: 30% Gfr PA 12: UV stabilised PA RIM PA Transparent: Amorphous; 30% gfr PC: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PC: Fire retardant PC: 20% Gfr PC: 30% Gfr PC: High flow PC: 15% PTFE lubricated PC: UV stabilised PC/PBT Alloy PEEK PEEK: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK: 10% Gfr PEEK: 20% Gfr PEEK: 30% Gfr PEI PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr PEI: 30% Gfr PES PES: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PES: 20% Gfr PES: 30% Gfr PET: Amorphous PET: Crystalline PET: Fire retardant PET: 15% Gfr; high impact PET: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PET: 30% Gfr; high impact PET: Mineral filled
Good ABS: Structural foam Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated CTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA FEP PA 6: Casting PA 6: 50% Glass bead filled PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: 60% Gfr PA 6: Mineral filled
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Welding (Hot Gas) Welding property data and descriptions supplied to The Plastics Compendium - Volume 2 by TWI, Abington Hall, Abington, Cambridge, CB1 6AL, UK. Tel. +44 (0)1223 891162, Fax +44 (0)1223 892588
The Process Hot gas welding of thermoplastics is a manual welding process. A stream of hot gas, typically air, but it can be nitrogen, is directed towards the joint between the two thermoplastic parts to be joined, where it softens or melts the polymer. A filler rod is also heated in the stream of hot gas and this is fed between the two parts. A weld is formed by the fusing together of the thermoplastic parts and the filler rod. The hot gas welding tool consists of a heater unit to heat the gas and a nozzle to direct the gas onto the workpieces. If air is used, this is provided by either a remote air compressor or an integral blower. If nitrogen is used, suitable connection to a gas supply is made. The temperature of the hot gas stream is governed via the electrical supply to the heater and is typically in the range 200400°C. A range of nozzle shapes is available and selection is based on the type of weld preparation. Thermoplastic consumable filler rods are generally circular in section although rods with triangular section are also available in most thermoplastic materials. It is important that the same base material is used for both the filler rod and two parts to be joined. Hot gas welding is a manual process which is applicable to most thermoplastics and its success depends greatly on the skill of the operator. The adjustable welding parameters are gas type, flow rate and temperature, and the angle of the filler rod to the parts being welded (90° approximately). Typical gas flow rates are in the range 16-60 litre/minute. The main advantage of hot gas welding is that the equipment is easily portable. The main disadvantages of the process are that it is slow and weld quality is operator dependent.
Types of Welding There are three main types of hot gas welding: (a) Hand Welding or Pendulum Welding: Where the welded joint is to be short, around a small radius or difficult to access. The welding gun is moved in pendulum fashion along the joint axis heating both the rod and joint groove. (b) Speed Welding: Where the welded joint is to be a long run, a gentle radius and easy to access. The welding rod is fed through a speed welding nozzle into a prepared groove. The nozzle outlet is designed to give the correct relationship of hot gas onto the rod and weld area. (c) Extrusion Welding: NB - This process is not covered in this volume and is therefore presented here for information purposes only. Where the welded joint is a thick section extrusion welding is similar to hot gas welding, except that the filler material is separately heated in the barrel of a hand-held screw extruder. The molten material is then extruded through a PTFE die into the joint. The joint is pre-heated using a hot gas nozzle mounted on the extruder barrel.
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Typical Applications Applications for the process are based around the fabrication of sheet and tube into vessels and pipework. Industrial sectors which have exploited the technology in these applications include industrial plant, agriculture and building. This quality makes an assessment of the ability of the material to be welded by the hot gas technique. Welding of dissimilar materials is not covered. An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to join using hot gas welding. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to join using hot gas welding. Not applicable indicates that the material is impossible to join using hot gas welding. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for hot gas welding. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent HDPE: MDPE Ionomer PP: Copolymer PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised PP: Fire retardant
Very Good ABS/PVC Alloy Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact CPE CPVC ECTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled ETFE Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer FEP HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HIPS HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised LDPE LDPE: UV stabilised LLDPE PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: Fire retardant PA 6: High impact PA 6: Mineral filled PA 6: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6 PA 6/6: Fire retardant PA 6/6: High impact
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Very Good PS: 2% Silicone lubricated PS: UV stabilised PVDF PVDF: 20% Carbon fibre reinforced PVF SAN SAN: Fire retardant
Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Structural foam ABS: Transparent ASA ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: Casting PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6: Stampable sheet; gfr PA 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/10: 10% Gfr PA 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/12: 10% Gfr PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 11: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 11: Flexible PA 11: 30% Gfr PA 11: Semi flexible PA 12: Flexible PA 12: 30% Gfr
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Welding (Hot plate) Welding property data and descriptions supplied to The Plastics Compendium - Volume 2 by TWI, Abington Hall, Abington, Cambridge, CB1 6AL, UK. Tel. +44 (0)1223 891162, Fax +44 (0)1223 892588
The Process Hot plate welding is probably the simplest yet most versatile plastic joining technique. Its uses vary from welding small components to large pipelines. The technique involves: i)
Pressing the parts to be joined against either side of a heated platen.
ii)
Removing the platen when the parts are sufficiently molten.
iii) Pressing the components together and holding them until they are cooled. The heated plates are usually flat, but more complex shapes can be used to weld a three-dimensional joint profile. Welding equipment may be readily portable for on-site use or fixed for factory use. In either case the heat is usually applied electrically by resistance heaters or sometimes by the use of hot gas or gas burners. The surface of the hot plate is usually coated with PTFE to prevent the adherence of molten plastic. The main welding parameters are the temperature of the hot plate, the heating time, the welding pressure and the welding time. Most thermoplastic materials can be joined using hot plate welding. Problems encountered when welding nylon are attributed to surface oxidation leading to poor joint integrity. If the correct procedures are followed welds with joint tensile strengths equal to the parent material strength can be obtained. Hot plate welding is a relatively slow process with weld times ranging from 10 seconds for small components up to 60 minutes for parts with a large joint area. Hot plate welding is usually fully automatic and used for welding mass-produced injection moulded parts.
Types of Welding There are three other types of heated tool welding, and these are particularly used for joining pipework: (a) Socket: A shaped heated tool is used to heat the outside of the pipe and the inside of the socket. (b) Butt Fusion: Perhaps the single most important application is in the welding of thermoplastic pipes for gas distribution, water distribution, effluent and sea outfalls. (c) Saddle: A shaped heated tool is used to heat the top outside surface of the pipe and the under-side of the saddle fitting.
Typical Applications Automotive: Hydraulic fluid reservoirs and battery cases. Building:
Welding of unplasticised PVC door and window frames.
Pipework:
Welding of thermoplastic pipes for gas, water, effluent and sea outfall distribution.
This quality indicates the ability of the material to form a weld with itself by hot plate welding. Welding of dissimilar materials is not covered. An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to join using hot plate welding. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to join using hot plate welding. Not applicable indicates that the material is impossible to join using hot plate welding. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for hot plate welding. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
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Excellent HDPE: MDPE Ionomer PP: Copolymer PP: Copolymer; UV stabilised PP: Fire retardant PP: Homopolymer PP: Homopolymer; UV stabilised PS PS: Medium impact
Very Good ABS: Fire retardant ABS: 30% Gfr ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Structural foam ABS: Transparent ABS/PC Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised Acrylic: Casting Acrylic: Cast sheet Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact ASA CA CAB CP CPE CPVC ECTFE ETFE ETFE: 10% Glass fibre filled Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer EVA: 12% VA EVA: 25% VA EVA: 33% VA FEP FEP: 20% Glass fibre coupled HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised HIPS HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised LDPE
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Very Good PP: 30% Glass fibre coupled PP: 20% Gfr PP: 20% Talc filled PP: 40% Talc filled PPO PPO: Fire retardant PPO: 10% Gfr PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: 30% Gfr PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: Structural foam PPVC: 0 - 100% Elongation PPVC: 100 - 300% Elongation PPVC: >300% Elongation
Good ABS/PSul Alloy Acetal: Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced Acetal: Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Acetal: Homopolymer; gfr Acetal: Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated CTFE ECTFE: Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Glass fibre filled ETFE: 30% Carbon fibre filled PA/ABS Alloy PAI PAI: Gfr PAI: Graphite filled PAr PBT: 45% Mineral and glass filled PBT: 15% PTFE lubricated PBT: 2% Silicone lubricated PBT: Structural foam PEI PEI: 10% Gfr PEI: 20% Gfr
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The Process Radio frequency (RF) welding, sometimes known as dielectric welding or high frequency (HF) welding, is the process of fusing materials together by applying radio frequency energy to the area to be joined. The resulting weld can be as strong as the original workpiece materials. RF welding relies on certain properties of the material in the parts being welded to cause the generation of heat in a rapidly alternating electric field. This means that only certain materials can be dielectrically welded. The process revolves around subjecting the parts to be joined to a high frequency electric field which is normally applied between two metal bars. These bars also act as pressure applicators during heating and cooling. The dynamic electric field causes the molecules in some thermoplastics to oscillate. Depending on their geometry and dipole moment, these molecules may translate some of this oscillatory motion into thermal energy and cause heating of the material. A measure of this interaction is the loss factor ε'' which is temperature and frequency dependent. The most widely used material in RF welding is polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Other thermoplastics that can be welded are EVA and polyurethanes. Nylon sheeting, although difficult to tear seal, can be welded if preheated electrodes are used. Thermoplastics which cannot be welded by this process include polyethylene, polypropylene and PTFE.
Types of Welding There are two main types of RF welding: (a) Plain Welding: The welding of two or more thicknesses of material, the welding tool can be engraved or profiled to give the welded area a decorative appearance. The welding process can incorporate ‘blind’ embossing which places lettering, logos or decorative effects on the welded items. (b) Tear-Seal Welding: The dual process of simultaneously welding and cutting (cut and seal) a material. This is achieved by incorporating a cutting edge adjacent to the welding edge. This compresses the hot plastic enough to allow the excess scrap material to be torn off. Another technique used is applique welding, where a piece of material is cut out and welded to the surface of another to provide an ornamental effect.
Typical Applications A wide range of products can be manufactured using the RF welding technique. The range of products is increasing as new applications are found. A few examples are listed below: Automotive:
Air bags and dashboard fascia.
Household Items:
Headboards, chair upholstery, quilting and table mats.
Inflatable Items:
Beach balls, toys, air/water beds, rafts and life jackets.
Large Items:
Tarpaulins, tents, marquees, pool liners and lorry covers.
Medical Items:
Blood bags and colostomy bags.
Stationery:
Book covers, stationery wallets, zip bags, binders and office files.
This quality makes an assessment of the ability of the material to be welded by radio frequency (RF) welding. Welding of dissimilar materials is not covered. The material must be in the form of a thin sheet or film. An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to join using RF welding. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to join using RF welding. Not applicable indicates that the material is impossible to join using RF welding. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for radio frequency welding. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
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Excellent CPVC PPVC: 0 - 100% Elongation PPVC: 100 - 300% Elongation
Very Good UPVC UPVC: Structural foam
Good EVA: 33% VA
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The Process Ultrasonic welding involves the use of high frequency sound energy to soften or melt the thermoplastic at the joint. Parts to be joined are held together under pressure and are then subjected to ultrasonic vibrations usually at a frequency of 20 or 40kHz. The ability to weld a component successfully is governed by the design of the equipment, the mechanical properties of the material to be welded and the design of the components. Since ultrasonic welding is very fast (weld times are typically less than 1 second) and easily automated, it is a widely used technique. In order to guarantee the successful welding of any parts, careful design of components and fixtures is required and for this reason the technique is best suited for mass production. An ultrasonic welding machine consists of four main components: a power supply, a converter, an amplitude modifying device (commonly called a booster) and an acoustic tool known as the horn (or sonotrode). The power supply changes mains electricity at a frequency of 50-60Hz, into high frequency electrical supply operating at 20-40kHz. This electrical energy is supplied to the converter. Within the converter, discs of piezoelectric material are sandwiched between two metal sections. These discs are clamped tightly together, and are always held in compression. The converter changes the electrical energy into mechanical vibratory energy at ultrasonic frequencies. Most ultrasonic welding machines operate at 20kHz. This is above the highest frequency generally detected by the human ear. The vibratory energy is then transmitted through the booster. The booster increases the amplitude of the sound wave. The sound waves are then transmitted to the horn. The horn is an acoustic tool that transfers the vibratory energy directly to the parts being assembled, and it also applies a welding pressure. The vibrations are transmitted through the workpiece to the joint area. Here the vibratory energy is converted to heat through friction - this then softens or melts the thermoplastic, and joins the parts together. Benefits of the process include: energy efficiency, high productivity with low costs, ease of automated assembly line production and fast joining times. The main limitation to the process is that the maximum component length which can be welded by a single horn is approximately 250 mm. This is due to limitations in the power output capability of a single transducer, the inability of the horns to transmit very high power, and amplitude control difficulties due to the fact that joints of this length are comparable to the wavelength of the ultrasound in the horn.
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Inserting: Embedding a metal component (such as a threaded insert) in a preformed hole in a thermoplastic part. High strength, reduced moulding cycles and rapid installation with no stress build-up are some of the advantages.
(c) Swaging/Forming: Mechanically capturing another component of an assembly by ultrasonically melting and reforming a ridge of plastic or reforming plastic tubing or other extruded parts. Advantages of this method include speed of processing, less stress build-up, good appearance, and the ability to overcome material memory. (d) Spot Welding: Ultrasonic spot welding is an assembly technique for joining two thermoplastic components at localised points without the necessity for preformed holes or an energy director. Spot welding produces a strong structural weld and is particularly suitable for large parts, sheets of extruded or cast thermoplastic, and parts with complicated geometry and hard-to-reach joining surfaces. (e) Slitting: The use of ultrasonic energy to slit and edge-seal knitted, woven and non-woven thermoplastic materials. Smooth, sealed edges which will not unravel are possible with this method. There is no “bead” or build-up of thickness on the slit edge to add bulk to rolled materials. (f)
Textile/Film Sealing: Fabric and film sealing utilises ultrasonic energy to join thin thermoplastic materials. Clear, pressuretight seals in films, and neat, localised welds in textiles may be accomplished. Simultaneous cutting and sealing is also possible. A variety of patterned anvils are available to provide decorative and functional “stitch” patterns.
Typical Applications Ultrasonic assembly is the method of choice for many applications in the automotive, appliance, medical, textile, packaging, toy and electronics markets, among others. The basic advantages of ultrasonic assembly - fast, strong, clean and reliable welds are common to all markets. However, each market has specialised needs that they rely on ultrasonic assembly to meet. Appliances: In this high-volume market, hermetic sealing and also cosmetic appearance are important. Applications include: steam irons, pump housings, vacuum cleaner wands, and dishwasher spray arms. Automotive: Hermetic seals in applications such as lenses, filters and valves. Other applications include: glove box doors, instrument clusters, air diverters and mass airflow sensors. Business:
“Clean” assemblies with reduce particulate matter are produced on information storage discs. Other applications include the assembly for ribbon cartridges, and audio and video cassettes.
Consumer:
Precision welding, staking and forming operations make the Swatch watch possible.
Electrical:
Multiple staking and inserting applications are often automated for high-volume production requirements with consistent reliability. Applications include: terminal blocks, connectors, switches (e.g. toggle, dip, rotary quick and diaphragm), and bobbin assemblies.
Medical:
Non-contamination and the ability to be operated in a clean room are as important as the strength of the weld. Reliable, repeatable assemblies for critical life-support devices are produced with new capabilities in process control. Applications include: arterial filters, cardiometry reservoirs, blood/gas filters, face masks and IV spike/ filters.
Packaging: From the aseptic packages to toothpaste tubes, the ability of ultrasonic assembly to seal through product contamination in the joint area is a major advantage. In addition to good cosmetic appearance, ultrasonic assembly provides tamper-evident seals for blister packs. Applications include: condiment dispensers, lock blister packages, juice pouches, juice cartons and plastic coated paper cups. Toys:
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Post-Processing
Welding (Ultrasonic)
This quality indicates the ability of the material to form a weld with itself by ultrasonic welding. Welding of dissimilar materials is not covered. An excellent rating indicates that the material is easy to join using ultrasonic welding. A very poor rating indicates that the material is difficult to join using ultrasonic welding. Not applicable indicates that the material is impossible to join using ultrasonic welding. The following tables list only those materials which have been assigned a rating of excellent, very good or good for ultrasonic welding. To further evaluate the processability and performance of any of the listed materials under the desired conditions, refer to the complete comparative data sheets provided on the pages indicated below.
Excellent ABS: Fire retardant ABS: High heat ABS: High heat; UV stabilised ABS: High impact ABS: High impact; UV stabilised ABS: Low gloss ABS: Medium impact ABS: Plating ABS: Transparent ABS/PC Alloy
Very Good ABS: 30% Gfr ABS: Structural foam ABS/PSul Alloy ABS/PVC Alloy Acrylic: General purpose Acrylic: High impact ASA HIPS HIPS: Fire retardant HIPS: UV stabilised PA 4/6 PA 6 PA 6: Fire retardant PA 6: 10% Gfr PA 6: High impact PA 6: UV stabilised PA 6/6 PA 6/6: 10% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: Fire retardant PA 6/6: 10% Gfr PA 6/6: High impact PA 6/6: Super tough PA 6/6: Super tough; fire retardant PA 6/6: UV stabilised PA 6/6-6 PA 6/9 PA 6/10 PA 6/10: Fire retardant PA 6/10: 10% Gfr
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Very Good PPO PPO: Fire retardant PPO: 10% Gfr PPO: 10% Gfr; fire retardant PPO: 30% Gfr PPO: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PPO/PA Alloy
Good Acetal: Copolymer Acetal: Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Acetal: Copolymer; UV stabilised Acetal: Homopolymer Acetal: Homopolymer; UV stabilised HDPE HDPE: UV stabilised PA 6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6: Casting PA 6: 25% Glass bead filled PA 6: 50% Glass bead filled PA 6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6: 30% Gfr PA 6: 30% Gfr; fire retardant PA 6: Mineral filled PA 6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/6: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/6: 40% Glass bead filled PA 6/6: 33% Gfr PA 6/6: Glass fibre and bead reinforced PA 6/6: 40% Mineral filled PA 6/6: Molybdenum disulphide lubricated PA 6/6: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/6: Super tough; 33% gfr PA 6/10: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/10: 30% Gfr PA 6/10: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/10: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 6/12: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced PA 6/12: 30% Gfr PA 6/12: 20% PTFE lubricated PA 6/12: 2% Silicone lubricated PA 11: 30% Carbon fibre reinforced
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ABS
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): Fire retardant General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poo r
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poo r
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Excellent
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Good
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Excellent
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poo r
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poo r
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Excellent
Post-Processing
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.
Elongation at break
Goo d
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Poo r
Transformer housings, switches, personal computer housings, television cabinets, oven doors, electric tool housings, institutional furniture and shelving, air conditioner housings, carpet cleaner housings, smoke detectors.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Very poor
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Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Vacuum forming
Poor
Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Excellent
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Volume resistivity
Good
Warpage
Good
Mechanical
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Goo d
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Dashboard supports for automobiles.
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Poo r
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ABS
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): High heat Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Excellent
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Ease of flow
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Excellent
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Excellent
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Excellent
Surface finish
Excellent
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable Very good
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Excellent
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Elongation at break
Good
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Poo r
Automotive radiator grilles and hot air ducts, handles for electric irons, housings for hair dryers, food serving trays, coffee machine housings.
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Very poor
Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Excellent
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Excellent
Surface finish
Excellent
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Excellent
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Elongation at break
Goo d
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Automotive interiors.
Strain at yield
Poo r
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Goo d
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Very poor
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Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
ABS
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): High impact Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Very good
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Very good
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Excellent
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Excellent
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Good
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Excellent
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Elongation at break
Good
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Poo r
Safety helmets, boat hulls, recreational vehicle bodies and parts, luggage, ski boots, insulated power tools, furniture, agricultural parts and DWV pipe.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Excellent
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Very poor
Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): High impact; UV stabilised Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Very good
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Excellent
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Very poor
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Excellent
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Excellent
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Good
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Excellent
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Elongation at break
Goo d
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Poo r
Recreational vehicle bodies and parts, agricultural parts, ski boots.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Excellent
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Very poor
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
ABS
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): Low gloss General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Very good
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Excellent
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Good
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Excellent
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Automotive instrument panel components.
Strain at yield
Poo r
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Very poor
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): Medium impact General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Very good
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Very good
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Excellent
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Good
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Excellent
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Goo d
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications Projector & camera housings, audio visual equipment appliance housings, business machine housings, toys and automotive parts.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Goo d
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Very poor
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ABS
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): Plating General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Good
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Very poor
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Excellent
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Excellent
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Excellent
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Poo r
Sanitary ware, automotive or radiator grilles, wheel covers, headlight bezels, interior & exterior trim and knobs, marine hardware, radio & TV parts, shavers, light fixtures and appliance housings.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Very poor
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): Structural foam General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable Not applicable
Flame spread
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Very poor
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Excellent
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Very poor
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Excellent
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Furniture, loudspeaker boxes, picture frames & knobs, telephone junction boxes, sprinkler housings, television surrounds, electric fan components, business machine housings, computer readout terminals, copying machine housings and automotive bucket seats.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Very poor
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ABS
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): Transparent Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Very good
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Excellent
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Good
Transparency
Very good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Excellent
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications Medical infusion and dosage equipment, clips, tubes and caps.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Very poor
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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ABS/PC Alloy (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene/ Polycarbonate Alloy) Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Flame spread Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Good
Vacuum forming
Very good
Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Excellent
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Very good
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Excellent
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Goo d
Helmets, car instrument panels, electrical connectors, housings.
Surface hardness
Goo d
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Excellent
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Poo r
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ABS/PSul Alloy
ABS/PSul Alloy (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene/ Polysulphone Alloy) Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Flame spread Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Poor
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Very good
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Very good
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Elongation at break
Poo r
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications Electrical connectors, components for relays, switch housings, plated plumbing parts, food service trays.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Poo r
Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.
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ABS/PVC Alloy (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene/ Polyvinyl Chloride Alloy) General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Very good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Very good
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Poor
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Goo d
Computer housings, domestic appliance housings, printer components, cash register bases, plumbing components.
Surface hardness
Goo d
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Poo r
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Acetal
Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Copolymer General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Flammability
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Excellent
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent
UV radiation (weathering)
Very poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Excellent
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very good
Strain at yield
Good
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Due to low coefficient of friction, commonly used as bearings, gears and conveyor belt limits. Electric kettles and water jugs, components with snap fits,chemical pumps, bathroom scales,telephone key pads, pulley wheels, housings for domestic appliances, shower heads, fuel expansion tanks, toys.
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Not applicable
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Not applicable
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Not applicable
Contact moulding
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Not applicable
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Very poor
Good
Tracking resistance
Not applicable
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications Bearings, cams and gears.
Friction
Very good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Very good
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
Acetal
Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Flammability Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Good
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications Sports equipment, e.g., handles for tennis racquets, mast supports on wind surfing boards. Snap fit components, ski boot bindings, toys and models, frame connectors, sprockets and gears, slide guides for drawers, bearing bushes and water filter bodies.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Flame spread
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Excellent
Surface finish
Excellent
Painting
Not applicable
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Post-Processing Very poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Excellent
Strain at yield
Good
Gears, bearings, sprockets, conveyor belt components, drive chains, bearing bushes, snap-fit components, pulley wheels & spring studs.
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Excellent
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
Acetal
Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Copolymer; UV stabilised General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Flammability
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Excellent
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Excellent
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very good
Strain at yield
Good
Sporting equipment, e.g., ski boot bindings, tennis racquet handles, mast supports and frame connectors for windsurfing boards, toys.
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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Acetal/Elastomer alloy: Super tough Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Poor
UV radiation (weathering)
Very poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Poor
Volume resistivity
Excellent
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Very good
Strain at yield
Very good
Bicycle wheels, sports equipment, toys, automotive fasteners and helmets.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Very good
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
Acetal
Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Homopolymer Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Flammability
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Excellent
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent
UV radiation (weathering)
Very poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Excellent
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Goo d
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications Applications where good abrasion resistance and low coefficient of friction are needed, e.g., bearings, gears and conveyor belt links. Components with snap fits, cams, plumbing components such as valve stems, pump impellors, carburettor bodies.
Friction
Very good
Strain at yield
Good
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Homopolymer; glass fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Warpage
Poor
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Poo r
Pump housings, ski boot bindings, housings for domestic appliances, toys and models, sports equipment, pipe fittings.
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Good
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
Acetal
Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very poor
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/266psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Excellent
Surface finish
Excellent
Painting
Not applicable
Post-Processing Not applicable
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Goo d
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications Bearings, gears, sprockets, conveyor belt components, bearing bushes, snap fits, pulley wheels, switch components.
Friction
Excellent
Strain at yield
Poo r
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Excellent
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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Acetal (POM) (Polyoxymethylene): Homopolymer; UV stabilised Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Excellent
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Excellent
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications Sporting equipment, e.g., ski boot bindings, tennis racquet handles, mast supports and frame connectors for windsurfing boards, toys.
Friction
Very good
Strain at yield
Good
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Very good
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
Acrylic
Acrylic (PMMA) (Polymethylmethacrylate): Casting General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Excellent
Blow moulding
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Excellent
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Not applicable
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Excellent
Flame spread
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Not applicable
Bonding
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Excellent
Painting
Very poor
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Excellent
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Excellent
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications Decorative plaques for car badges, domestic appliance motifs, etc. Protective coatings for metals, concrete and wood.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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Acrylic (PMMA) (Polymethylmethacrylate): Cast sheet General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Excellent
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric constant Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Not applicable
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Flame spread
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Excellent
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Excellent
Surface finish
Excellent
Painting
Very poor
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Excellent
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Not applicable
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications Glazing, illuminated and non illuminated signs, street lamp housings, coach roof lights, guards for machines and food displays, baths and washbasins, covers on solar panels.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Very good
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Acrylic
Acrylic (PMMA) (Polymethylmethacrylate): General purpose General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Excellent
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Poor
Vacuum forming
Excellent
Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Excellent
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Excellent
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications Sinks, baths, knobs and battens, displays and signs, aircraft glazing, technical models, tap tops and accessories, automotive rear light housings, automotive components such as badges, steering wheel insignia and fascia panels.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Good
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Acrylic (PMMA) (Polymethylmethacrylate): High impact General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Excellent
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Very good
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Excellent
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Very good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Excellent
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Excellent
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Glazing, displays and signs, moulds for display and demonstration purposes, automotive rear light housings.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Goo d
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Good
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Alkyd
Alkyd: Long glass fibre reinforced; high impact Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Very poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Flame spread
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Excellent
Transfer moulding
Good
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Very good
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Electrical switching components and insulators, complicated parts with insulators.
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Poo r
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Alkyd: Mineral filled General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Very good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Good
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Good
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Post-Processing
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Goo d
Applications Lamp holders, sockets, relay bases, switches, coil formers and brush holders. Encapsulation of capacitors, resistors and diodes.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Poo r
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Alkyd
Alkyd: Mineral and glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Very good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Transfer moulding
Very good
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Good
Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Very good
Elongation at break
Very poor
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications Lamp holders, sockets, relay bases, switches, coil formers and brush holders.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Poo r
Resin Type Thermoset.
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Alkyd: Mineral and glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance Detergent resistance Dielectric constant
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Compression moulding
Good Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Transfer moulding
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Poor
Poor
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Surface finish
Warpage
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Very good
Elongation at break
Very poor
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Goo d
Applications Lamp holders, sockets, relay bases, switches, coil formers and brush holders. Encapsulation of capacitors, resistors and diodes.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Poo r
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
Alkyd
Alkyd: Short glass fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Very good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Transfer moulding
Very good
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Good
Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Automotive ignition applications and electronic switching components.
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Poo r
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Alkyd: Short glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Very good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flame spread Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Transfer moulding
Very good
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Very good
Elongation at break
Very poor
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Goo d
Applications Lamp holders, sockets, relay bases, switches, coil formers and brush holders. Encapsulation of capacitors, resistors and diodes.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Poo r
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
ASA
ASA (Acrylate Styrene Acrylonitrile) General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Very poor
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Excellent
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Very poor
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Excellent
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable Very good
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Poo r
Outdoor signs, covers for machinery, exterior panels, garden furniture.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Very poor
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CA (Cellulose Acetate) Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Excellent
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Vacuum forming
Very good
Hydrolytic stability
Very poor
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Very poor
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Very good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Excellent
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Goo d
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Poo r
Cosmetic containers, tool handles, steering wheel covers, spectacle frames, pens, packaging, toys and models, brush handles.
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Poo r
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CAB
CAB (Cellulose Acetate Butyrate) Processing
General and Electrical Very good
Blow moulding
Good
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Excellent
Injection moulding
Very good
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Good
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Arc resistance Detergent resistance Dielectric constant
Expansion coefficient
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Very poor
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Very good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Excellent
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Poo r
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tool handles, panels for illuminated signs, steering wheels, goggles, bathroom fittings, decorative trim for cars and consumer durables, drawing stencils, pens, pneumatic system traps, blister packaging, laminating with aluminium foil.
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Poo r
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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CEE TPE (Coether Ester based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 40D General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Flame spread
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Good
Elongation at break
Excellent
Resin Type Thermoplastic elastomer.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Tubing, hose, film, sheeting, belting, auto trim, seals, gears, other moulded parts.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Excellent
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Very good
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CEE TPE
CEE TPE (Coether Ester based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 55D General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Flame spread Flammability
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Elongation at break
Excellent
Resin Type Thermoplastic elastomer.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Tubing, hose, film, sheet, belting, segmental tracks, seals, packings, fuel tanks, rotomoulded wheels, moulded parts.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Excellent
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Very good
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CEE TPE (Coether Ester based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 72D General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Flame spread
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Excellent
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic elastomer.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Tubing, wire and cable jacketing, moulded shapes.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Excellent
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Excellent
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Very good
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CP
CP (Cellulose Propionate) Processing
General and Electrical Very good
Blow moulding
Good
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable Not applicable
Arc resistance Detergent resistance
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Excellent
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Very good
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Very poor
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Very good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Excellent
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Poo r
Spectacle frames, goggles, tool handles, covers for television screens, cutlery handles, lampshades, drawing aids, packaging, toys, blister packaging.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Poo r
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CPE (Chlorinated Polyethylene) General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Poor
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Excellent
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very poor
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Not applicable
Applications Mainly used as impact modifier for PVC or compounded with LDPE or HDPE film to improve toughness. Films used as pond liners and for agricultural applications.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Excellent
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Very good
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CPVC
CPVC (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) (Chlorinated PVC) General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Very poor
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Good
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Very good
Post-Processing
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very poor
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Excellent
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Hot water piping.
Strain at yield
Goo d
Surface hardness
Goo d
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Poo r
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CTFE (Chlorotrifluoroethylene) General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Excellent
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Excellent
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Very poor
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Excellent
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Excellent
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Flame spread
Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Excellent
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Not applicable
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Excellent
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Very good
Strain at yield
Goo d
Chemically resistant o-rings, gaskets, seals and transparent windows, cryogenic applications. As a film for packaging and sensitive electronics and drugs.
Surface hardness
Goo d
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Very poor
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DAIP
DAIP (Diallyl Isophthalate): Long glass fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Excellent
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Compression moulding
Poor Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Flame spread
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Excellent
Transfer moulding
Poor
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Good
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Goo d
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Pump impellers, tool handles, switchgear.
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Poo r
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DAIP (Diallyl Isophthalate): Mineral filled General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Excellent
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Good Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable Not applicable
Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Good
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications Electrical connectors, switchgear, electrical housings.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Poo r
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DAIP
DAIP (Diallyl Isophthalate): Short glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Excellent
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Excellent
Transfer moulding
Good
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Good
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Connectors, lighting fittings, relay bases, switchgear, coil formers and brush holders.
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Poo r
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DAP (Diallyl Phthalate): Long glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Very poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Flame spread
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Poor
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Electrical connectors, relays, switches, potentiometers, contact bases and commutators.
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Poo r
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
DAP
DAP (Diallyl Phthalate): Long glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Poor
Compression moulding
Very poor Not applicable
Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Flame spread
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Poor
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Goo d
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications Electrical connectors, relays, switches, potentiometers, contact bases and commutators.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Poo r
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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DAP (Diallyl Phthalate): Mineral filled General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Good
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Flame spread
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications Electrical connectors, relays, switches, potentiometers, contact bases and commutators.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Poo r
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
DAP
DAP (Diallyl Phthalate): Mineral and synthetic fibre filled General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Good
Transfer moulding
Good
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Goo d
Flexural modulus
Goo d
Applications Electrical connectors, relays, switches, potentiometers, contact bases and commutators.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Poo r
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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DAP (Diallyl Phthalate): Short glass fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Good
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Poor
Flame spread
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Electrical connectors, relay bases, switches, coil formers and brush holders.
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Poo r
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
DAP
DAP (Diallyl Phthalate): Short glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Poor
Compression moulding
Poor Not applicable
Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Flame spread
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Good
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Good
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Post-Processing
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Elongation at break
Very poor
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications Electrical connectors, relays, switches, potentiometers, contact bases and commutators.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Poo r
Resin Type Thermoset.
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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ECTFE (Ethylene-Chlorotrifluoroethylene) General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Excellent
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Very poor
Expansion coefficient
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Oxygen index
Excellent
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Not applicable
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Very good
Strain at yield
Goo d
Cable covering, chemically resistant linings etc., filaments for weaving into fabric, film, flexible circuitry, valve & pump components, tubing for optical fibres.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Poo r
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
ECTFE
ECTFE (Ethylene-Chlorotrifluoroethylene): Glass fibre filled General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Very poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Hydrolytic stability
Excellent
Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Excellent
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Not applicable
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Goo d
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Goo d
Applications
Friction
Very good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Chemical containers, valves, scrubbing towers and tower packings.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Poo r
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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EEA TPE (Etherester Amide based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 70A General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very poor
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Very poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Excellent
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic elastomer.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Replaces rubbers in tubes, pipes and moulded parts.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Excellent
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Very good
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EEA TPE
EEA TPE (Etherester Amide based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 40D General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very poor
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Very poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic elastomer.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Rotational moulding grade, balls, etc., extrusion of tubes, pipes, profiles and film, cable jackets.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very good
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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EEA TPE (Etherester Amide based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 63D Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very poor
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Flame spread
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic elastomer.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Moulded items: ski boots, sports goods, automotive parts.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very good
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Very good
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Epoxies
Epoxies: Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Not applicable
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Not applicable
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Not applicable
Compression moulding
Very good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Not applicable
Contact moulding
Very good
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Not applicable
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Not applicable
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Excellent
Pultrusion
Very good
Flame spread
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Not applicable
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Not applicable
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Not applicable
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Excellent
Applications Aerospace applications, structural components, helicopter blades, small boat hulls, chemical engineering plant and pressure vessels, racing cars.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Excellent
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Excellent
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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Epoxies: Laminate; glass fabric Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Excellent
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Very good
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Not applicable
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Excellent
Pultrusion
Very good
Dielectric constant
Flame spread
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Not applicable
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Not applicable
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications Building products, chemical processing equipment, laminated electrical products, aircraft and aerospace structures, marine applications.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Excellent
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
Epoxies
Epoxies: Laminate; glass prepreg Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Very good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Very good
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Not applicable
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Excellent
Pultrusion
Very good
Flame spread
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Not applicable
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Excellent
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Not applicable
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications Building products, chemical plant, pressure vessels, aerospace applications.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Excellent
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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Epoxies: Laminate; Kevlar prepreg General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Very good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Very good
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Not applicable
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Excellent
Pultrusion
Very good
Flame spread
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Not applicable
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Excellent
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Not applicable
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Excellent
Applications Aerospace applications, especially structural components, chemical engineering plant, pressure vessels, safety helmets.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Excellent
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Very good
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
Epoxies
Epoxies: MC; glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Very good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Transfer moulding
Excellent
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Goo d
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Encapsulation of electronic and electrical devices for electrical insulation, physical protection and protection against moisture.
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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Epoxies: MC; high heat; glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Very good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Transfer moulding
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability
Good
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Good
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Post-Processing
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Encapsulation of electronic and electrical devices for electrical insulation, physical protection and protection against moisture.
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Very good
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
Epoxies
Epoxies: MC; mineral filled General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Very good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Transfer moulding
Excellent
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Excellent
Good
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Excellent
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications Encapsulation of electronic and electrical devices for electrical insulation, physical protection and protection against moisture.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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Epoxies: MC; mineral and glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Very good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Transfer moulding
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability
Good
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Excellent
Good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications Encapsulation of electronic and electrical devices for electrical insulation, physical protection and protection against moisture.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Goo d
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
Epoxies
Epoxies: MC; fire retardant; mineral and glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Compression moulding
Good Not applicable
Dielectric constant Dielectric strength
Very poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Very good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications Encapsulation of electronic and electrical devices for electrical insulation, physical protection and protection against moisture, e.g., chokes, capacitors, resistors, transformers, printed cicuits, electronic modules.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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Epoxies: Casting; aluminium filled
General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Not applicable
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Very good
Dielectric constant
Not applicable
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Not applicable
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Not applicable
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Not applicable
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Good
Shrinkage
Excellent
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Not applicable
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Not applicable
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications Repairing of aluminium castings.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Goo d
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
Epoxies
Epoxies: Casting; glass filled Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Excellent
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient Flame spread Flammability
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Goo d
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications Power transmission equipment (especially high voltage), bus bar insulation, bushing insulators, switchgear insulation.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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Epoxies: Casting; mineral filled Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable Excellent Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Expansion coefficient Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications Power transmission equipment, bus bar insulation, switchgear insulation.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Goo d
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
Epoxies
Epoxies: Casting; silica filled Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Excellent
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient Flame spread Flammability
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Good
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Post-Processing
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications Small supply transformers, end-sealing of capacitor cases.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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Epoxies: Resin; flexible Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Excellent
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Very good
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Excellent
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Excellent
Injection moulding
Very poor
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Very good
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Excellent
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Good
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Good
Post-Processing
Surface finish
Excellent
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Very good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Excellent
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Goo d
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Goo d
Impregnant for laminated iron cores, encapsulation of wound components.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Good
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Epoxies
Epoxies: Resin; general purpose
General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Excellent
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Very good
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Excellent
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Excellent
Injection moulding
Very poor
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Excellent
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Excellent
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Very good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very poor
Resin injection, transfer and contact mouldings and castings, mainly for electrical components. Laminates with carbon, glass and Kevlar fibres for aerospace applications. Coatings for chemical protection of pipes and structures, marine protection, car coatings. Used for tooling, encapsulation and as an adhesive.
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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Epoxies: Resin; high heat General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Very good
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Very good
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Excellent
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable Very poor
Ease of flow
Excellent
Injection moulding
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Excellent
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Excellent
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Very good
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Good
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Poor
Post-Processing
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Very good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Applications requiring higher heat resistance.
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Goo d
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
ETFE
ETFE (Ethylene-Tetrafluoroethylene) Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Excellent
Injection moulding
Poor
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Expansion coefficient Flame spread
Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Not applicable
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Excellent
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Goo d
Linings, chemical apparatus, wire coatings, components for pumps, valves, tower packings.
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Poo r
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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ETFE (Ethylene-Tetrafluoroethylene): 10% Glass fibre filled Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Good
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Not applicable
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Post-Processing
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Goo d
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very poor
Bearings in aggresive environments, pump impellors, vanes, gears and bodies.
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Poo r
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ETFE
ETFE (Ethylene-Tetrafluoroethylene): 30% Glass fibre filled Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Expansion coefficient Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Not applicable
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable Good
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very poor
Transparency
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Goo d
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very poor
Bearings in aggressive environments, pump impellors, vanes, gears and bodies.
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Poo r
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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ETFE (Ethylene-Tetrafluoroethylene): 30% Carbon fibre filled General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Not applicable
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Not applicable
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Not applicable
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Not applicable
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Not applicable
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Excellent
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Good
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Not applicable
Tracking resistance
Not applicable
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Not applicable
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very poor
Bearings, seal rings, piston rings, valve plugs and compressor rings.
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Poo r
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Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer
Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer (Polyallomer) Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Poor
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Excellent
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Excellent
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Very poor
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Excellent
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications: Wire covering, film, blow-moulded bottles.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Excellent
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Goo d
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Very good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Excellent
Injection moulding
Excellent
Expansion coefficient
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Food packaging, cable sheaths, o-rings, seals and rail pads.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Excellent
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Excellent
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Good
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EVA
EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate): 25% VA Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Very good
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Excellent Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Very poor
Pultrusion
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Very poor
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Food packaging, cable coating, flexible panels, instrument legs, bellows, parts for circuit breakers, rail pads, o-rings, buffers and seals.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Excellent
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Excellent
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Poo r
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate): 33% VA Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Very good
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Excellent Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Very poor
Pultrusion
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Very poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Good
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Not applicable
Applications Cable sheaths, hose, sheet, ring seals, protective caps, clips, cable binders, infusion bottles, lids, all kinds of closures, flexible panels, bellows, rail pads and o-rings.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Excellent
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Excellent
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Poo r
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FEP
FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene-Propylene) Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Excellent
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Excellent
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Excellent
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Poor
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Excellent
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Excellent
Resin injection
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Expansion coefficient Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Excellent
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Not applicable
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Excellent
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Coatings, protective linings, chemical apparatus, wire coverings, glazing film for solar panels.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Good
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Very poor
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FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene-Propylene): 20% Glass fibre coupled Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Very poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable Not applicable
Dielectric constant Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Excellent
Contact moulding
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Excellent
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Excellent
Resin injection
Not applicable
Flame spread
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Excellent
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Not applicable
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Not applicable
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline
Fatigue index
Goo d
Flexural modulus
Goo d
Applications Valves, electrical components and equipment for chemical plant.
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Very good
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Furane
Furane General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Very good
Dielectric constant
Not applicable
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Very poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Excellent
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Not applicable
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Excellent
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very poor
Surface finish
Excellent
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Cements for chemical resistant flooring. With glass fibres or flakes as coatings for chemical process plant. Binders for foundry sand and graphite refractories. Adhesives for wood.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Good
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HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Excellent
Blow moulding
Excellent
Detergent resistance
Poor
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Excellent
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Excellent
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Poor
Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Mechanical
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Good
Surface hardness
Very poor
Pipe & pipe fittings for water. Toys, bowls, buckets, milk bottles, crates, tanks, containers, film for packaging, blown bottles for food. MDPE (Medium Density Polyethylene) is used for gas pipes and fittings.
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Good
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HDPE
HDPE (High Density Polyethylene): UV stabilised General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Excellent
Blow moulding
Excellent
Detergent resistance
Poor
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Excellent
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Poor
Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Mechanical
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Goo d
Rotationally moulded storage tanks and vessels, milk bottle crates.
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Goo d
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HDPE (High Density Polyethylene): MDPE General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Excellent
Blow moulding
Excellent
Detergent resistance
Poor
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Excellent
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Excellent
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Excellent
Expansion coefficient
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Poor
Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Excellent
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Excellent
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Goo d
Gas pipes and fittings, sacks, shrink film, packaging film, carrier bags, screw closures.
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Poo r
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HIPS
HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Very good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Excellent
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Excellent
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good
Ease of flow Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Very good
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Excellent
Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Excellent
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Very poor
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Very good
Elongation at break
Poo r
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very poor
As for polystyrene for quality goods, e.g., toys, household appliances, cases, boxes, calculators, computer housings.
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Very poor
Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.
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HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene): Fire retardant Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric constant Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Very good
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good Not applicable Not applicable
Ease of flow
Poor
Pultrusion
Flame spread
Good
R.I.M.
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Very good
Material cost
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Good
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Excellent
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very poor
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very good Very poor
Post-Processing
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very poor
Housings for electronic equipment, rear panels for TV sets, distribution boxes, recording tape cassettes, radio cases.
Surface hardness
Goo d
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Very poor
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HIPS
HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene): UV stabilised Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Very good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Excellent
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Very good
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good
Ease of flow Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Very good
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Excellent
Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Excellent
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Very poor
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very poor
Toys, casings for domestic appliances, automotive instrument panels and fittings, trays.
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Very poor
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Ionomer General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Poor
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Very poor
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Very good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Excellent
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Excellent
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Goo d
Puncture-resistant film for pouches and blister packs. Bottles and containers, tool handles, covers for golf balls and skittles, protective pads for shoes and boots.
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Poo r
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LDPE
LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene) General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Excellent
Detergent resistance
Poor
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Excellent
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Excellent
Extrusion
Excellent
Ease of flow
Excellent
Injection moulding
Excellent
Expansion coefficient
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Poor
Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very poor
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Goo d
Surface hardness
Very poor
Chemically resistant fittings, bowls, lids, gaskets, toys, containers, packaging film, film liners, squeeze bottles, heatseal films for metal laminates, pipe, cable covering, core in UHF cables.
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Poo r
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LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene): UV stabilised General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Excellent
Detergent resistance
Poor
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Excellent
Excellent
Injection moulding
Excellent Not applicable
Ease of flow Expansion coefficient
Very poor
Pultrusion
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Poor
Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very poor
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Good
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Agricultural/building components and sheeting film.
Strain at yield
Goo d
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Poo r
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LLDPE
LLDPE (Linear Low Density Polyethylene) Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Excellent
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Excellent
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Excellent
Extrusion
Excellent
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Excellent
Expansion coefficient
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Poor
Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very poor
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Packaging, particularly film for bags and sheets. Lower thickness (gauge) may be used compared to LDPE. Cable covering, toys, lids, buckets & containers, pipe.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very good
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Poo r
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MF (Melamine Formaldehyde) (Melamine): Cellulose filled Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Excellent
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Excellent
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Good
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Very good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very poor
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Flame spread
Transparency
Poor
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications Impact resistant crockery, e.g., for hospitals and picnics, toilet seats, pan handles and knobs, stain and cut resistant decorative laminates.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Poo r
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Ol TPE
Ol TPE (Olefinic TPE) (Olefinic based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 65A Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient Flame spread
Gamma radiation
Very poor
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Excellent
Machining
Very poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic elastomer.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Not applicable
Applications Extruded profiles, caster wheels, automotive components, tubing, sheeting, gasketing, bushings, diaphragms.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Excellent
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Goo d
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Ol TPE (Olefinic TPE) (Olefinic based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 85A Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient Flame spread
Gamma radiation
Very poor
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Excellent
Machining
Very poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic elastomer.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Cable insulation, car bumpers, radiator grills, body panels, mud flaps, wheel arch protectors. Impact modifier for polypropylene.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Excellent
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Good
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Ol TPE
Ol TPE (Olefinic TPE) (Olefinic based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 93A Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient Flame spread
Gamma radiation
Very poor
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Excellent
Machining
Very poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic elastomer.
Fatigue index
Excellent
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Automotive body and interior parts, hose, sheeting, sports and leisure goods.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very good
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Excellent
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Goo d
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PA 4/6 (Polyamide 4/6) (Nylon 4/6) Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Very poor
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Flame spread
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Good
Good
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Excellent
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Goo d
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Good
General mechanical parts as for Nylon 6 and Nylon 6/6, but where better thermal stability is required. In fibre form, for rubber reinforcement.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Goo d
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Good
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PA 6
PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6) General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Poor
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Good
Flame spread
Good
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Excellent
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Very poor
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Poo r
Gears, cams, rollers, bearings, nuts & bolts, power tool housings, electrical connectors, combs, coil formers, fuel tanks for cars, kitchen utensils.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Goo d
NOTE: Generally similar applications to Nylon 6/6. Choice between the two polymers is often made on non-technical grounds, e.g. local availability, price or familiarity.
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Not applicable
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Not applicable
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Not applicable
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Not applicable
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Not applicable
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Poor
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very poor Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Not applicable
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Very poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Very good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Bearing applications and high strength structural components where strength to weight ratio is critical. Static discharge applications.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Excellent
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Very good
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PA 6
PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): Casting General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Poor
Dielectric constant
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Not applicable
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Not applicable
Bonding
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Very poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Very poor
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Goo d
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Bearings, gears and sliders.
Strain at yield
Goo d
Surface hardness
Goo d
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Goo d
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): Elastomer copolymer General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Poor
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Poor
Good
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Good
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very poor
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very poor
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Very poor
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Very good
Engineering applications where very good toughness is required even in the dry state. Electrical parts subject to impact (plugs), rollers, sports goods.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Good
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PA 6
PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): Fire retardant General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Very poor
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Warpage
Good
Flame spread
Mechanical
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Very poor
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Goo d
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Automotive and electrical components.
Strain at yield
Poo r
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Goo d
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Goo d
Poor
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 25% Glass bead filled General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Flammability Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Good
Poor
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Very poor
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications Automotive components, housings and electrical housings which require good dimensional stability.
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Very good
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PA 6
PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 50% Glass bead filled Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric constant Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Poor
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications Automobile sector components, control components, housings, guides, dimensionally accurate base plates and electrical components.
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Goo d
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): Glass fibre and bead reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Poor
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Flame spread
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications Housings, electrical housings and components where a combination of good dimensional stability and strength is required.
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Very good
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PA 6
PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 10% Glass fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Dielectric constant
Flame spread
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Very poor
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Goo d
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications Electrical components, housings and casings, automotive components, building construction and furniture parts.
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Goo d
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 30% Glass fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Poor
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Flame spread
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Poor Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Very poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications Automotive parts, electrical components, hand tools and electrical housings.
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Very good
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PA 6
PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Poor
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Dielectric constant
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Poor
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Very poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications
Friction
Good
Where high strength and stiffness are required.
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 60% Glass fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Poor
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Excellent
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Very poor
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Engineering applications where high strength and stiffness are required.
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Excellent
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Very good
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PA 6
PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): High impact General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Poor
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Good
Surface finish
Good
Machining
Very good
Very good
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Good
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Warpage
Good
Mechanical
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Very poor
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Poo r
Automotive components, sports equipment, power tool housings and gears.
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Goo d
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): Mineral filled Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Dielectric constant
Expansion coefficient Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Very good
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Very poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications Casings and engineering parts requiring high stiffness and dimensional stability.
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Good
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PA 6
PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): Molybdenum disulphide lubricated General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Very poor
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very poor
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Post-Processing Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Very poor
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Goo d
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Very good
Bearings and gears, low wear and friction applications.
Strain at yield
Goo d
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 20% PTFE lubricated General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Not applicable
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Post-Processing Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Very poor
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Very good
Bearings and gears, low wear and friction applications.
Strain at yield
Poo r
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Goo d
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Excellent
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PA 6
PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): 2% Silicone lubricated General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Very poor
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Not applicable
Post-Processing Not applicable
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Very poor
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Very good
Bearings and gears, low wear and friction applications.
Strain at yield
Goo d
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): Stampable sheet; glass fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Not applicable
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Good
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Expansion coefficient Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Shrinkage
Not applicable
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Very poor
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Not applicable
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications High strength machine components, structural panels and members.
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Excellent
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Very good
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PA 6
PA 6 (Polyamide 6) (Nylon 6): UV stabilised General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Poor
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Good
Good
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Good
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Very poor
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Sports equipment and external automotive components.
Strain at yield
Poo r
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Goo d
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Goo d
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6) Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Poor
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Dielectric constant
Expansion coefficient Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Excellent
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Very poor
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Poo r
Gears, bearings, cams, nuts, bolts, rivets, castors, wheels, power tool casings, rotationally moulded petrol tanks. Underbonnet applications including rocker box covers, radiator tops, timing chain covers and fan blades.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Goo d
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Very good
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NOTE: The choice between Nylon 6/6 and Nylon 6 is often made for reasons of availability, price or familiarity rather than any technical superiority. The exception to this is ease of moulding, where Nylon 6 performs slightly better.
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PA 6/6
PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): 10% Carbon fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Not applicable
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Not applicable
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Not applicable
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Not applicable
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Not applicable
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Excellent
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Dielectric constant
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Not applicable
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Not applicable
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Goo d
Applications
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Connecting rods, machine parts and housings, gears and bearings in machines where static dissipation is important.
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Not applicable
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Not applicable
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Not applicable
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Not applicable
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Not applicable
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Poor
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Excellent
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Excellent
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Not applicable
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Very poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications Tennis/squash racquets, safety helmets, pump bushings. Gears and bearings in business machines where static dissipation is required.
Friction
Very good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Goo d
Tensile strength
Excellent
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Excellent
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PA 6/6
PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): Fire retardant General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Flame spread
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very poor
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Goo d
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Very poor
Electrical components, e.g., plugs and sockets, fuse housings, switches, lamp housings. Mechanical parts exposed to high temperatures, television casings.
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): 40% Glass bead filled General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Poor
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Flame spread
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
Transparency
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Automotive wheel trims, domestic cooker components, fuse box housings, precision engineering components.
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Very good
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PA 6/6
PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): 10% Glass fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Excellent
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
Transparency
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications High grade technical parts for use in electrical engineering and automotive industry, e.g., housings, cog wheels, ball bearing cages. Water meters.
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poor
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): 33% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Poor
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Excellent
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Flame spread
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
Transparency
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Very poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications Various under bonnet automotive applications, e.g., cooling fans, cover for underside of gearbox, air filter nozzle, rocker box covers, distribution belt casing and other automotive uses - gear stick sockets, door handles, hub caps, wing mirror casings, fuel caps. Most components on windsurfers.
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Very good
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PA 6/6
PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): 60% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Poor
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Excellent
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications Various technical parts where its high strength and stiffness mean it can be a substitute for metal parts.
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Excellent
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Goo d
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): Glass fibre and bead reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Poor
Injection moulding
Good
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications Automotive pedals, engineering components, domestic appliance parts, automotive exterior mirrors, fax box housings, automotive wheel trims.
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poor
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Very good
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PA 6/6
PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): High impact Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Flame spread
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Very poor
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Goo d
Parts incorporating integral hinges, automotive fasteners, electrical connectors, alternator covers, spoilers, gears, knife handles, roller skate base plate.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Goo d
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): 40% Mineral filled General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Flammability Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Poor
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
Transparency
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Goo d
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Poo r
Small mechanical components, housings, handles, automotive under bonnet applications, tool handles, machine frames, furniture parts, wheel covers, air extraction grills.
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Very good
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PA 6/6
PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): Molybdenum disulphide lubricated Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Dielectric constant
Flame spread
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Very poor
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Post-Processing Very poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very poor
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Goo d
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Poo r
Bushings, wear plates, valve seats, thrust bearings, seals, guides, cams, wear strips, bearings, gears.
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): 20% PTFE lubricated General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Not applicable
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Not applicable
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Post-Processing
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very poor
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Very good
Strain at yield
Goo d
Leisure and sports equipment, eg. sailboard boom fitting, ski pole discs. Hinges, castors, gearwheels.
Surface hardness
Goo d
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Excellent
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PA 6/6
PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): Super tough Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Flame spread
Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Very poor
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Goo d
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Goo d
Housing for power tools, radiator cooling fans, ski bindings, toys, sporting goods, mechanical guards, conveyor components, automotive grommets and seals, safety helmets.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): Super tough; fire retardant General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Flame spread
Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Very poor
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Good
Plug and socket connectors, christmas tree lights, lamp shades, household items, e.g., plastic seating. Power tool housings, automotive applications, e.g., tank caps, ventilation grills, air induction tubes, air intake grills, electrical control box housing. Cooling fans.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Very good
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PA 6/6
PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): Super tough; 33% glass fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Poor
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Flame spread
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
Transparency
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Very poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Goo d
Applications
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Automobile fan shrouds, machine parts and housings, electrical connectors, bicycle wheels, accelerator pedals, rifle butts, power tool housings, bearing retainers, tennis/ squash racquets, lawn mower casings.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Very good
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PA 6/6 (Polyamide 6/6) (Nylon 6/6): UV stabilised Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Flame spread
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical
Good
Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Very poor
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Poo r
Car rear view mirror holder, sports equipment, e.g., ski-boot bindings. Door handles, stadium seating, hub caps, automotive spoilers, lamp housings.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Goo d
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Very good
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PA 6/6-6
PA 6/6-6 (Polyamide 6/6-6) (Nylon 6/6-6) General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Poor
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable Good
Flammability Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Excellent
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Very poor
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Parts that require good toughness at low temperatures.
Strain at yield
Goo d
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Goo d
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PA 6/9 (Polyamide 6/9) (Nylon 6/9) General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Poor
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Flammability Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Excellent
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Elongation at break
Good
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Good
General mechanical parts as for Nylon 6 or Nylon 6/6, but which require better dimensional stability.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Good
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Resin Type Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PA 6/10
PA 6/10 (Polyamide 6/10) (Nylon 6/10) Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Poor
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Excellent
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Goo d
Zip fasteners, electrical insulators, precision parts, filaments for brushes.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Goo d
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Goo d
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PA 6/10 (Polyamide 6/10) (Nylon 6/10): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Not applicable
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Not applicable
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Not applicable
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Not applicable
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Not applicable
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Poor
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Excellent
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Flammability Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Very poor
Very poor
Tracking resistance
Not applicable
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Very poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications Precision engineering parts, i.e., gears, cams, bearings, bushes and valve seats.
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Excellent
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Goo d
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PA 6/10
PA 6/10 (Polyamide 6/10) (Nylon 6/10): Fire retardant General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Very poor
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Good
Shrinkage
Poor
Specific gravity
Poor
Surface finish
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Transparency
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Volume resistivity
Poor
Warpage
Good
Mechanical
Post-Processing Bonding
Poor
Machining
Very good
Painting
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Goo d
Electrical components, i.e., coil formers, bobbins, wire jacketing and tubing.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PA 6/10 (Polyamide 6/10) (Nylon 6/10): 10% Glass fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Poor
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Flammability Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Volume resistivity
Poor
Warpage
Good
Mechanical
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications Precision engineering parts, i.e., gears, cams, bearings, bushes and valve seats. Electrical connectors and plugs.
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poor
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Goo d
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PA 6/10
PA 6/10 (Polyamide 6/10) (Nylon 6/10): 30% Glass fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Poor
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable Very good
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Very poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Goo d
Applications Precision engineering parts, i.e., gears, cams, bearings, bushes and tubing. Electrical components such as coil formers and bobbins.
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PA 6/10 (Polyamide 6/10) (Nylon 6/10): 20% PTFE lubricated Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable Not applicable
Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Good
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Not applicable
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Post-Processing Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Very good
Strain at yield
Goo d
Precision parts requiring slip properties, i.e., gears, cams, bearings, bushes and valve seats. Wire jacketing and tubing.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Excellent
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PA 6/10
PA 6/10 (Polyamide 6/10) (Nylon 6/10): 2% Silicone lubricated Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very poor
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very poor
Post-Processing Very poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Very good
Strain at yield
Goo d
Wire jacketing, filaments, tubing, zips, gears and cog wheels, cams bearings, bushes and valve seats.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PA 6/12 (Polyamide 6/12) (Nylon 6/12) Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Poor
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Excellent
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Elongation at break
Excellent
Resin Type Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Good
Mechanical parts, zips, filaments, coverings and coatings requiring abrasion resistance.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Goo d
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PA 6/12
PA 6/12 (Polyamide 6/12) (Nylon 6/12): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Not applicable
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Not applicable
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Not applicable
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Not applicable
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Not applicable
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Poor
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Excellent
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Flammability Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Good
Poor
Tracking resistance
Not applicable
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Very poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Very good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Parts requiring high strength and low moisture absorption, precision engineering parts, filaments and tubing.
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Excellent
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Goo d
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PA 6/12 (Polyamide 6/12) (Nylon 6/12): Fire retardant Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Very poor
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Poor
Warpage
Good
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Good
Electrical connectors and plugs, mechanical parts exposed to high temperatures, wire jacketing, tubing, coil forms, bobbins and connectors.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Goo d
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PA 6/12
PA 6/12 (Polyamide 6/12) (Nylon 6/12): 10% Glass fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable Not applicable
Flammability Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications Mechanical parts requiring low water absorption and high strength, coil forms, bobbins and connectors.
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poor
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PA 6/12 (Polyamide 6/12) (Nylon 6/12): 30% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Poor
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Flammability Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Very poor
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Very poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications Precision engineering parts requiring high strength, coil forms, bobbins and connectors.
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Goo d
Tensile strength
Excellent
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Very good
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PA 6/12
PA 6/12 (Polyamide 6/12) (Nylon 6/12): 20% PTFE lubricated Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Flammability Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Excellent
Painting
Not applicable
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Post-Processing Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Goo d
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Very good
Gears, zips, wire jacketing, filaments, tubing.
Strain at yield
Goo d
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Excellent
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PA 6/12 (Polyamide 6/12) (Nylon 6/12): 2% Silicone lubricated Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very poor
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very poor
Post-Processing Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Very good
Strain at yield
Goo d
Wire jacketing, filaments, tubing, zips, gears and cog wheels.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Very good
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PA 11
PA 11 (Polyamide 11) (Nylon 11)
General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Poor
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable Not applicable
Dielectric constant Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Excellent
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Post-Processing
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Very good
Hoses for air, hydraulic fluid or petrol. Gears, cams, tool handles, powder coatings for metals, e.g., handrails.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Goo d
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PA 11 (Polyamide 11) (Nylon 11): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Not applicable
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Not applicable
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Not applicable
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Not applicable
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Not applicable
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Poor
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Very poor
Very poor
Tracking resistance
Not applicable
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Very good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Fan blades, heat resistant machine housings, gear wheels, cogs, high precision engineering parts, switches, instrument cases.
Surface hardness
Goo d
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PA 11
PA 11 (Polyamide 11) (Nylon 11): Fire retardant Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Poor
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Transparency
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Volume resistivity
Poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Goo d
Electrical components - connector blocks, auxiliary switches, high power contact breakers, wire insulations, cable sheathings and interior trim for aircraft.
Surface hardness
Goo d
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Goo d
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PA 11 (Polyamide 11) (Nylon 11): Flexible General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Poor
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very poor
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very poor
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very poor
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very poor
Post-Processing Very poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Excellent
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Micro switches, damping cog wheels, protective coverings, cable ties for electrical installations and automotive industries, sports shoe soles, fuel, lubricant, vacuum and air brake lines, hydraulic pressure hoses.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Very good
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Excellent
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Poo r
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PA 11
PA 11 (Polyamide 11) (Nylon 11): 30% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Excellent
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Poor
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable Not applicable
Flammability Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Goo d
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications Watch cases, ski boot bindings, fan blades, electric plugs, heat resistant machine housings, gearwheels, high precision engineering parts, instrument casings.
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PA 11 (Polyamide 11) (Nylon 11): Semi flexible General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Poor
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very poor
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very poor
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very poor
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very poor
Post-Processing Very poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Micro switches, housings for explosion-proof measuring instruments, wheels of hospital beds, tubing and hoses, i.e., for fuel, lubricant, vacuum and air brake lines, pressure hoses for hydraulics, paint spraying, car washes etc.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Very good
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Good
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PA 11
PA 11 (Polyamide 11) (Nylon 11): UV stabilised General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Poor
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Goo d
Sports equipment, e.g., shoe soles, ski bindings, shafts for ice axes. Cable sheathings, hoses and tubing.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Good
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General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable Not applicable
Dielectric constant Dielectric strength
Excellent
Compression moulding
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Excellent
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Post-Processing
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Good
Precision engineering components, components requiring low-temperature toughness, sports shoe soles.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Good
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PA 12
PA 12 (Polyamide 12) (Nylon 12): Fire retardant Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Poor
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Excellent
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Flame spread
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Wire insulations, cable sheathings, interior trim of aircraft.
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Good
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PA 12 (Polyamide 12) (Nylon 12): Flexible General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Poor
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Excellent
Compression moulding
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very poor
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very poor Very poor
Post-Processing Very poor
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Excellent
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Damping cog wheels, protective coverings, ski-boots, tubing and profiles for the automotive industry. Flexible piping for air ducts, petrol and oil pipes for the automotive and machine building industries. Flexible cover caps, sealing rings, sheet gaskets, diaphragms, cable fasteners, soles for sports shoes.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Very good
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Excellent
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Poo r
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PA 12
PA 12 (Polyamide 12) (Nylon 12): 50% Glass bead filled Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance Detergent resistance Dielectric constant Dielectric strength
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Excellent
Compression moulding
Not applicable Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Poor
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Flame spread
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Goo d
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Good
Surface hardness
Good
Technical parts of high dimensional stability. Dishwasher parts, watch cases, electrical coils and bobbins. Microscope stages, bearing brushes, valves, radial cams, eccentric cams, casing/bushing guides, ink transfer rollers for printers.
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
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PA 12 (Polyamide 12) (Nylon 12): 30% Glass fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Excellent
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Arc resistance Detergent resistance Dielectric constant
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Poor
Injection moulding
Good
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient Flame spread
Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Post-Processing
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications Electrical plugs, clock parts, watch cases, ski boot clasps, fixture and fittings, fan blades, heat resistant machine housings, gear wheels, needle mounts for injection and blood transfusion equipment, high precision parts, watch cases, switches, slide gauges, instrument casings.
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Goo d
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
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PA 12
PA 12 (Polyamide 12) (Nylon 12): Semi flexible General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Excellent
Compression moulding
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very poor
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very poor Very poor
Post-Processing Very poor
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Flexible hosing for air ducts and petrol and oil pipes in the automotive and machine building industries. Nozzles, filter plates, wear plates, damping cog wheels, cable cap closures, joints, cable fasteners.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Very good
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Goo d
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PA 12 (Polyamide 12) (Nylon 12): UV stabilised General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Excellent
Compression moulding
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical
Poor
Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Good
Cable sheathings, bathroom and kitchen fittings, sports equipment, e.g., shoe soles, toe caps for ice hockey boots, ski bindings, ice axe shafts. Hoses and tubing.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Good
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PA RIM
PA RIM (Polyamide RIM) (Nyrim) (RIM Nylon) Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Very good
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric constant Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Very good
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very poor
Post-Processing
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very poor
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Goo d
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Goo d
Large structural parts requiring a combination of stiffness & toughness, e.g., automotive panels. Business machine housings.
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Very good
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PA Transparent (Transparent Polyamide) (Transparent Nylon) General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Poor
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Poor
Flame spread
Poor
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Very good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Excellent
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Goo d
Electrical connectors, sight glasses, filter bowls, visors, taps, transparent engineering components, medical components.
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Good
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PA Transparent
PA Transparent (Transparent Polyamide) (Transparent Nylon): Amorphous; 30% glass fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Poor
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Goo d
Applications Applications in the medical field, i.e., housings, holders for hypodermic needles. Connection components in the machinery, building and automobile industries. Piping for foodstuffs.
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poor
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PA/ABS Alloy (Nylon/ABS Alloy) (Polyamide/ABS Alloy) Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Good
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Poor
Specific gravity
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Tracking resistance
Good
Transparency
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Volume resistivity
Good
Warpage
Good
Post-Processing Bonding
Very good
Machining
Very good
Painting
Very good
Plating
Poor
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Excellent
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications Housings for power tools, electro-technical components, lawn and garden equipment, sporting goods, gears and impellers.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Good
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Poo r
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PAI
PAI (Polyamideimide) General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Poor
Injection moulding
Very poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Excellent Excellent
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very poor
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
Transparency
Very poor
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications Valves, bearings, electrical connectors, gears & general mechanical components. Parts for jet engines, internal combustion engines. Printed circuit boards.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Goo d
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Excellent
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Goo d
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PAI (Polyamideimide): Glass fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Very poor
Injection moulding
Very poor
Excellent
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Excellent
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Very good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very poor
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
Transparency
Very poor
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Goo d
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Goo d
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications Valve plates, pistons, terminal strips, insulators, gears and rotors.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Excellent
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Very good
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PAI
PAI (Polyamideimide): Graphite filled General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Not applicable
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Not applicable
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Poor
Injection moulding
Very poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Excellent
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Very good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very poor Very good
Surface finish
Very poor
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Not applicable
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Poo r
Bearings, thrust washers, wear pads or strips, piston rings, seals, spline liners, impellors and cargo rollers.
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PAr (Polyarylate) General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Very good
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Good
Material cost
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Very good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Surface finish
Very good
Machining
Very good
Specific gravity
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Very good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications Glazing, electrical connectors, housings for appliances.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Goo d
Surface hardness
Goo d
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Poo r
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PB
PB (Polybutylene) Processing
General and Electrical Very good
Blow moulding
Very poor
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Very poor
Expansion coefficient
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Poor
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Arc resistance
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Poor
Very good
Plating
Not applicable Good
Tracking resistance Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very poor
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Replacement for copper hot water pipe in the domestic market. Underfloor pipe for heating. Pipe for transport of abrasive slurries. Tear-resistant film for sacking and foodstuffs. Process aids and flexibilisers for PP, PE and PS.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very good
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate) General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Very poor
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Excellent
Injection moulding
Good
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient Flame spread Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Very good
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications Electrical connectors, gears, heat-resistant panels in domestic & electrical goods, e.g., iron handles & power tool casings. Under-bonnet & exterior parts for cars. Light fittings & reflectors, switches, bobbins, brush holders, integrated circuit carriers.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Poo r
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Goo d
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PBT
PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Not applicable
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Not applicable
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Not applicable
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Not applicable
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Not applicable
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Excellent
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Excellent
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Very poor
Poor
Tracking resistance
Not applicable
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Very poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications Ultra high strength and stiffness applications.
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Excellent
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
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PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): Fire retardant General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Very poor
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Poor
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Expansion coefficient Flame spread Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Very good
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very poor
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very poor
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Poo r
Connectors, DIP sockets and switches, motor components, terminal blocks, slot insulation, brush holders, relays, switches, bobbins.
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Goo d
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PBT
PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 30% Glass bead filled General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications
Friction
Poo r
Engineering parts, e.g., housings. Bedplates and chassis.
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
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PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 10% Glass fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Arc resistance Detergent resistance Dielectric constant
Expansion coefficient Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Structural foam moulding
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications
Friction
Poor
Strain at yield
Very poor
Automotive distributor caps, coil bobbins, coil cases, rotors and other ignition components. Telecommunications and domestic appliance components.
Surface hardness
Goo d
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Good
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PBT
PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 20% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Very poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Very poor
Lamp sockets, connectors, switches, electrical housings and bases, bobbins, trimmers and electromotor housings.
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poor
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Good
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PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 30% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Flame spread
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Very poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications Appliance handles, spotlights, electric motors, distributor caps, ignition rotors, voltage regulators, loudspeaker baskets, air pressure switches, high power lamp bases, pump housings.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poor
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
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PBT
PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Very poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Very poor
Edge trimmers, food mixer motor stator and commutator, motor cooling fan, connectors, bobbins, switches, electrical housings/bases, trimmers/potentiometers.
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 45% Mineral and glass filled Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Flame spread
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Poor
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Poor
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications Cooker knobs, motorized heating appliances, adaptor rings, glue gun housings, oven grills, appliance housings.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poor
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
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PBT
PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 15% PTFE lubricated General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Poor
Dielectric constant
Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Not applicable
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Not applicable
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable Poor
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Poor
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Transparency
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Very good
Bearings, gears and sliding surfaces.
Strain at yield
Poo r
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Excellent
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 2% Silicone lubricated General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Poor
Dielectric constant
Expansion coefficient Flame spread
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Not applicable
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Poor
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Poor
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Transparency
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications Sliding surfaces, e.g., bearings, gears.
Friction
Very good
Strain at yield
Poo r
Surface hardness
Goo d
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
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PBT
PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): Structural foam General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Flame spread
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Poor
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Poor
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications Switchboard backplate insulator. Business machine housings, bases, covers and control panels.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): UV stabilised General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Very poor
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Excellent
Injection moulding
Good
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient Flame spread Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Very good
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications Exterior parts for cars, light fittings.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Poo r
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Goo d
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PC
PC (Polycarbonate) Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Very good
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Very good
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Flame spread
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Excellent
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Excellent
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications Safety shields & goggles, lenses, glazing panels, business machine housings, instrument casings, lighting fittings, safety helmets, electrical switchgear. As laminated sheet for bullet-proof glazing, twin-walled sheets for glazing. Kitchenware and tableware, microwave cookware, medical (sterilisable) components.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Good
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Poo r
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PC (Polycarbonate): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Not applicable
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Not applicable
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Not applicable
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Not applicable
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Not applicable
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Excellent
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Very poor
Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Excellent
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Excellent
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Very poor
Tracking resistance
Not applicable
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Goo d
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications High strength business machine components and instrument casings. EMI shielding applications.
Friction
Very good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Excellent
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
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PC
PC (Polycarbonate): Fire retardant General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Very good
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Very good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Very good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Very good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications Computer cabinetry and enclosures, electrical appliances, gas meters, firemen's helmets and food/beverage service equipment.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Good
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Poo r
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PC (Polycarbonate): 20% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Poor
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Expansion coefficient Flame spread
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Volume resistivity
Good
Warpage
Good
Mechanical
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Goo d
Flexural modulus
Goo d
Applications Electrical enclosures, replacement of traditionally metal parts.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Poo r
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PC
PC (Polycarbonate): 30% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Very poor
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Mechanical
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Electrical enclosures. Short fibre reinforced for connectors and relay seperators.
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Good
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PC (Polycarbonate): High flow General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Very good
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Very good
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Excellent
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications Disposables, applications requiring clarity and long flow lengths.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Good
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Poo r
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PC
PC (Polycarbonate): 15% PTFE lubricated Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Very poor
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Very poor
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very poor
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications Business equipment such as keyboard frames, swivel bases and paper drives.
Friction
Very good
Strain at yield
Good
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Good
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PC (Polycarbonate): Structural foam General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Very good
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Excellent
Machining
Good
Post-Processing
Surface finish
Very poor
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Excellent
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications Cargo pallets, cable spools, building components, tractor cabs, train and aircraft components, truck and bus seat shells, luggage racks, institutional furniture, office machines and telecommunication equipment.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Poo r
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Poo r
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PC
PC (Polycarbonate): UV stabilised General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Very good
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable Not applicable
Flame spread
Good
R.I.M.
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Very good
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Excellent
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable Very good
Transparency
Very good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications Skylights, canopies, walkways, space enclosures, theft deterrent glazing.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Good
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Poo r
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PC/PBT Alloy (Polycarbonate/Polybutylene Terephthalate Alloy) General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Very poor
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Good
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Transparency
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Warpage
Very good
Very good
Machining
Very good
Painting
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Goo d
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications Car bumpers - adequate low temperature impact strength & high temperature stability for paint stoving. Exterior panels for machinery covers.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Poo r
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Excellent
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Good
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PE Foam
PE Foam (Polyethylene Foam)
General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Poor
Casting
Not applicable
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric constant Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Excellent
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Very poor
Shrinkage
Not applicable
Bonding
Specific gravity
Excellent
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Very poor
Painting
Very poor
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Excellent
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Very poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Packaging of impact-sensitive equipment, replacement for tissue paper, water pipe insulation, acoustic cladding.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very good
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Poo r
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PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Poor
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Vacuum forming
Good
Expansion coefficient Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Excellent
Oxygen index
Very good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable Very good
Poor
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Mechanical
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Poo r
Wire covering, injection moulded engineering products, film for flexible PCBs, resin in fibre prepregs. Used in aerospace applications and radiation environments.
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Goo d
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Good
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PEEK
PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Not applicable
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Not applicable
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Not applicable
Compression moulding
Good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Not applicable
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Not applicable
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Excellent
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Excellent
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Excellent
Oxygen index
Very good
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Very poor
Tracking resistance
Not applicable
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Mechanical
Post-Processing Very poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications Automobile engine applications. Structural aerospace components. Pump impellors to be used in demanding conditions of temperature and pressure. Bearings, bushes, cams and rings.
Friction
Very good
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Excellent
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Goo d
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
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PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone): 10% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Poor
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Vacuum forming
Very poor
Expansion coefficient Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Excellent
Oxygen index
Very good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable Very good
Poor
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Excellent
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Goo d
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Goo d
Applications Electrical components, printed circuit boards, connectors and sockets etc. Nose cones and air ducting for aerospace applications. Fluid handling components, e.g., pumps and meters.
Friction
Very good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Excellent
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Poo r
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PEEK
PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone): 20% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Excellent
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Excellent
Oxygen index
Very good
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Very poor
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical
Post-Processing Very poor
Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Very good
Electrical components, printed circuit boards and connectors. Aerospace and automotive applications. Structural components where resistance to extreme conditions of temperature and pressure is required, e.g., pump impellors.
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
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PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone): 30% Glass fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Flame spread
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Excellent
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Excellent
Oxygen index
Very good
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Post-Processing Very poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications Fluid handling components, e.g., valves, pumps and meters. Electrical connectors and sockets. Printed circuit boards. Nose cones for missiles and aircraft.
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Excellent
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
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PEI
PEI (Polyetherimide) Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Poor
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Resin injection
Not applicable
Rotational moulding
Very poor
Dielectric constant
Expansion coefficient Flame spread
Very good
Flammability
Very good
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Vacuum forming
Good
Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Very good
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very good
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Very good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Specific gravity
Transparency UV radiation (weathering)
Mechanical
Post-Processing
Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications High temperature switchgear. Microwave cookware and other applications. Electrical connectors, lamp housings, underbonnet components.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Good
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Poo r
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PEI (Polyetherimide): 10% Glass fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Poor
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Expansion coefficient Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Very good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very good
Poor
Machining
Very good
Good
Painting
Very good
Specific gravity Surface finish Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Elongation at break
Good
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Good
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Electrical components, e.g, business equipment, printed circuit boards, high temperature connectors, disk drive cartridges, cooling fans, fuses and copier gears. Hot combs and styling brushes, iron skirts. Automotive under-bonnet components, heat exchangers, fuel systems and lamp fittings.
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Good
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Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PEI
PEI (Polyetherimide): 20% Glass fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Very good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very good
Poor
Machining
Very good
Good
Painting
Very good
Specific gravity Surface finish Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Elongation at break
Poo r
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Electrical components, e.g., high temperature connectors, terminal boards, electrical motor parts, integrated circuits, integrated designs of housings and reflectors for high energy lamps. Trays, seating, lighting and interior cladding for aircraft. Automotive under-bonnet applications, such as heat exchangers, fuel systems, transmission and steering parts. Roller bar cages and gears,
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Goo d
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Good
Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.
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PEI (Polyetherimide): 30% Glass fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient Flame spread
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Very good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Poor
Painting
Very good
Surface finish Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications Electrical components, e.g., switches and controls, plenum connectors, explosion proof enclosures, thermal protectors, printed circuit boards and connectors. Electrical appliances, e.g., hot combs and styling brushes, iron skirts. Automotive under-bonnet applications such as heat exchangers and fuel systems.
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Excellent
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Good
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PES
PES (Polyethersulphone) Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Poor
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Vacuum forming
Good
Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Very good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Very good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Goo d
Electrical and electronic components, e.g., PCBs, bobbins, lamp holders, lenses. Medical and agricultural components requiring repeated sterilisation. Photographic accessories.
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Goo d
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Good
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PES (Polyethersulphone): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Not applicable
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Not applicable
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Not applicable
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Not applicable
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Not applicable
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Poor
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Excellent
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Very good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Very poor
Tracking resistance
Not applicable
Plating
Not applicable Very good
Very good
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Not applicable
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Very good
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Aerospace applications, e.g., nose cones and air ducting. Pump impellors.
Surface hardness
Goo d
Tensile strength
Excellent
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Very good
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PES
PES (Polyethersulphone): 20% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Very good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Applications in the automotive industry, under-bonnet or in the gearbox area, e.g., carburettor parts, bearing cages. Aerospace applications, electrical components, e.g., printed circuit boards and connectors.
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Very good
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PES (Polyethersulphone): 30% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Poor
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Very good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications Electrical components, e.g., printed circuit boards and connectors. Automotive applications especially under-bonnet or in the gearbox area, e.g., fittings and connectors, nose cones, air ducting, car heater fans and teeth on heated hair styling brushes.
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Very good
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PET
PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): Amorphous General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Excellent
Blow moulding
Very good
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Excellent
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Excellent
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Very poor
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable Very good
Transparency
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very poor
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Transparent films, crystal clear bottles for soft drinks.
Strain at yield
Poo r
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): Crystalline Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Excellent
Blow moulding
Poor
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Excellent
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Dielectric constant
Flame spread
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable Very good
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Poo r
Transformer bobbins, housings for electrical appliances, industrial plugs and sockets.
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Goo d
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PET
PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): Fire retardant General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Very poor
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Excellent
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Flame spread
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very poor
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Poo r
Electrical components.
Strain at yield
Poo r
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 15% Glass fibre reinforced; high impact General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable Very good
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Very poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Goo d
Automotive parts, e.g., body parts, steering wheels, fan housings, seat frames. Pump housings, electrical appliances, sports equipment, luggage components, wheels for bicycles and trailers, chair seat shells.
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Very good
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PET
PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable Very good
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Very poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Electrical components such as lamp sockets, relay bases, plugs. Housings for motors, pumps and appliances. Mechanical components such as gears and sprockets. Chair arms, castors and other furniture parts.
Tensile strength
Excellent
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Goo d
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 30% Glass fibre reinforced; high impact Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Poor
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Very poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Mechanical
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications Water pump housings, structural housing and brackets. Windshield wiper blade supports.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PET
PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 35% Glass fibre reinforced; super tough Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Very poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Very poor
Lawn mower housings, water pump housings, furniture components, windscreen wiper arms.
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 36% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Excellent
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
Transparency
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Very poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications Exterior body parts, structural supports, casings and housings, electrical components.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Excellent
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
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PET
PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 45% Glass fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Very poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Very poor
Parts for cookers, domestic light fittings etc., where retention of physical properties and colour is important. Gears and sprockets, housings and casings.
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Excellent
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Goo d
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 55% Glass fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Excellent
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
Transparency
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Very poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications Gears and sprockets, propellors, support brackets, housing for pumps and household appliances, fixing parts for automotive bumpers.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Excellent
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PET
PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 35% Mica and glass fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Very poor
Components where dimensional accuracy is required. Structural housings and frames, electrical components.
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poor
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): Mineral filled General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Very poor
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Very good
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications Applications in the automotive sector. Mouldings where dimensional tolerances are high.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poor
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Goo d
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PET
PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): 45% Mineral and glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
Transparency
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Very poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Goo d
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications Electrical components such as connector bodies and terminal blocks, bobbins and relays. Automotive ignition and carburettor components. Lamp holders.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
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PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): UV stabilised Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Excellent
Blow moulding
Poor
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Excellent
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Very poor
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable Very good
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Poo r
Outdoor applications such as lawm mower housings, power tool casings, shades for outdoor lamps, pump casings, seat shells.
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Goo d
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PF
PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Cellulose filled; shock resistant General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Very good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Very good
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Flame spread
Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very poor
Good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Switch gear, housings, connectors, under bonnet applications.
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Goo d
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PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Chopped fabric filled; medium impact General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Very poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Good
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Flame spread
Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Very poor
Good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Goo d
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Connectors, electrical housings, switchgear.
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Good
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PF
PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Cotton filled; medium shock General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Very good
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Flame spread
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very poor
Good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Under bonnet applications, switchgear connectors, housings.
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Goo d
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PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Foam General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Good
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Very poor
Compression moulding
Good
Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Not applicable
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Excellent
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Very good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Not applicable
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Excellent
Machining
Very poor
Surface finish
Very poor
Painting
Very poor
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Excellent
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Thermal insulation.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Very poor
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PF
PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Glass fibre reinforced; high impact General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Excellent
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Transfer moulding
Very good
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Good
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Surface finish
Warpage
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Goo d
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Thin section parts; small bobbins, connectors and housings.
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Very good
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PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Laminate; cotton fabric General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Not applicable
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Flame spread
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Not applicable
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Very poor
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Not applicable
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Goo d
Applications General industrial use, printed circuit boards.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Very good
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PF
PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Laminate; glass fabric General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Very good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Not applicable
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Excellent
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Very good
Post-Processing
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Shrinkage
Not applicable
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Very poor
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Not applicable
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications General industrial use, printed circuit boards.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Excellent
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Laminate; paper General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Not applicable
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Flame spread
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Not applicable
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Very poor
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Not applicable
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Goo d
Applications General industrial use, printed circuit boards.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Goo d
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PF
PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Mica filled; electrical General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Good
Transfer moulding
Very good
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good Poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Very poor
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications Switch gear, electrical housings and connectors, under bonnet applications.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Mica and glass fibre reinforced; electrical General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Compression moulding
Good Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable Not applicable
Flame spread
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Good
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Very poor
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Very good
Elongation at break
Very poor
Resin Type Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Goo d
Applications
Friction
Very poor
High voltage switch gear, connectors, electrical housings.
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Goo d
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PF
PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Mineral filled; high heat Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance Detergent resistance Dielectric constant
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Compression moulding
Good Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Good
Transfer moulding
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Good
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Surface finish
Warpage
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Very good
Elongation at break
Very poor
Resin Type Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Public lighting systems, automotive under bonnet applications.
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Poo r
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Natural fibre filled; general purpose General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Very good
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very poor
Good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Goo d
Applications Under bonnet applications, switchgear electrical connectors.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Goo d
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PF
PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) (Phenolic): Wood filled; general purpose General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Excellent
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Excellent
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Very good
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Flame spread
Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very poor
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Public lighting systems, automotive under bonnet applications, high voltage switchgear.
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PFA (Perfluoroalkoxyethylene) General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Excellent
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Excellent
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Excellent
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Excellent
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Excellent
Resin injection
Not applicable
Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Excellent
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Not applicable
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Excellent
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Good
Elongation at break
Excellent
Resin Type Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Very good
Heater cables, chemically resistant linings for pumps and pipes etc. that require a higher temperature resistance.
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Excellent
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very poor
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PFA
PFA (Perfluoroalkoxyethylene): 20% Glass fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Excellent
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Excellent
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Excellent
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Excellent
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Excellent
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Not applicable
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good Not applicable
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Excellent
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Elongation at break
Poo r
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Chemical plant.
Strain at yield
Very good
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Poo r
Resin Type Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PI (Polyimide) General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Excellent
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable Very poor
Good
Compression moulding
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Not applicable
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Excellent
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very poor
Dielectric strength
Flame spread
Maximum operating temp.
Excellent
Oxygen index
Very good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Excellent
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Goo d
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Poo r
Surface hardness
Very good
Bearings, valve seats, piston rings. Polyimide film is used in capacitors and as cable insulation. Parts for aircraft jet engines, IC carriers, gears, bearing cages. As a coating for electrical components. Printed circuit boards. Mechanical parts exposed to radiation.
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Good
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PI
PI (Polyimide): 40% Glass fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Excellent
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Very poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Not applicable
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Excellent
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Excellent
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Dielectric constant
Expansion coefficient Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Maximum operating temp.
Excellent
Oxygen index
Very good
Shrinkage
Excellent
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very poor
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Post-Processing
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Synchroniser rings for gearboxes, terminal boards, electrical collectors, terminal strips.
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PI (Polyimide): 25% Graphite lubricated General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Not applicable
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Very poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Not applicable
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Not applicable
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Excellent
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Excellent
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very poor
Flame spread
Maximum operating temp.
Excellent
Oxygen index
Very good
Shrinkage
Excellent
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very poor
Painting
Very poor
Post-Processing Very poor
Tracking resistance
Not applicable
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Goo d
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very good
Valve seats, compressor rings.
Strain at yield
Poo r
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Very good
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PI
PI (Polyimide): Molybdenum disulphide lubricated General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Excellent
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Very poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Not applicable
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Excellent
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Excellent
Oxygen index
Very good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Very poor Excellent
Surface finish
Very poor
Painting
Very poor
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Very poor
Business machine components, e.g., photocopier bearings, insulating bushes, drive rollers.
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PI (Polyimide): PTFE lubricated General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Very poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Not applicable
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455Mpa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Excellent
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very poor
Flame spread
Maximum operating temp.
Excellent
Oxygen index
Very good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Excellent
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Piston rings, electric motor bearings, machine tool bearings, pump bearings, valve discs, oven bearings.
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Very good
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
Polyarylamide
Polyarylamide: 30% Glass fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Good
Cold press moulding
Very poor
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Excellent
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Expansion coefficient Flame spread Flammability Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable Very good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications Mechanical components, electrical connectors, plugs, sockets, housings, lamp sockets, insulating plates, camera cases, watches, fishing tackle, toys.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Excellent
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Poo r
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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Polyester: Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass filled) General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Very good
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Excellent
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Excellent
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Not applicable
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Very good
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Very good
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Not applicable
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Not applicable
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications Chemical plant applications, e.g., fume stacks, storage tanks, acid and alkali resistant linings.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Excellent
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Poo r
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
Polyester
Polyester: Casting; flexible General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Flammability Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Good
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Chemically resistant linings for pipes and vessels.
Strain at yield
Goo d
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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Polyester: Casting; rigid Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Excellent
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Excellent
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Very good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Excellent
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Very good
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Very good
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Very good
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Very good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Very good
Elongation at break
Good
Resin Type Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications Decorative articles, embedding of delicate botanical or anatomical specimens, encapsulation of electrical or electronic components.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Goo d
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
Polyester
Polyester: DMC General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Excellent
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Transfer moulding
Very good
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Poor
Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very poor
Mouldings for automotive use, small cabinets for meters, electrical devices etc.
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Poo r
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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Polyester: DMC; electrical General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Excellent
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Excellent
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flame spread Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Very good
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Good
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Electrical devices.
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Poo r
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
Polyester
Polyester: DMC; fire retardant
General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Very good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Transfer moulding
Good
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Very good
Elongation at break
Poo r
Resin Type Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Grab handles, arc shields, switchgear.
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Poo r
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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Polyester: DMC; high heat General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Excellent
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flame spread Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Excellent
Transfer moulding
Very good
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Post-Processing
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Very good
Elongation at break
Very poor
Resin Type Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
In resin transfer moulding of products under high mechanical load such as automotive parts, also used in the electrotechnical and electronic industry.
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Poo r
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
Polyester
Polyester: DMC; low profile Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Very good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Very good
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Excellent
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Post-Processing
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Excellent
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Very good
Elongation at break
Very poor
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications Kitchen appliances such as steam iron bases, toaster endplates and casings for electric fires.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Poo r
Resin Type Thermoset.
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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Polyester: GMC Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Excellent
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Compression moulding
Poor Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Flame spread
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Excellent
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Very good
Elongation at break
Poo r
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Domestic appliances, automotive accessories.
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Poo r
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Resin Type Thermoset.
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
Polyester
Polyester: GMC; fire retardant General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Excellent
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Transfer moulding
Very good
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Very good
Elongation at break
Poo r
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Grab handles, arc shields, switchgear.
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Poo r
Resin Type Thermoset.
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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Polyester: GMC; high impact General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Excellent
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Flame spread
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Excellent
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very poor
Domestic appliances such as iron handles, grill housings. Microwave cookware, automotive accessories.
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Poo r
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
Polyester
Polyester: GMC; mineral filled General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Transfer moulding
Very good
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Very good
Elongation at break
Very poor
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Automotive accessories, domestic appliances.
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Poo r
Resin Type Thermoset.
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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Polyester: Laminate; chopped glass filled General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Very good
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Excellent
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Very good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Excellent
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Not applicable
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Very good
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Not applicable
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Not applicable
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Low to medium strength mouldings, such as electrical and appliance parts. Ordnance components.
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Good
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Polyester
Polyester: Laminate; woven glass roving General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Very good
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Excellent
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Excellent
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Not applicable
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Very good
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Not applicable
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Not applicable
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Goo d
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications High strength applications, automotive bumpers, marine applications, large containers and tooling.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Excellent
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Goo d
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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Polyester: SMC General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Very good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Not applicable
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Excellent
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Very good
Elongation at break
Poo r
Resin Type Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Goo d
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very poor
Switchgears, vehicle body panels, water storage tanks, aircraft parts, battery case covers for submarines, freight car door liners, water treatment equipment parts, filler frames.
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Excellent
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Poo r
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
Polyester
Polyester: SMC; fire retardant General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Very good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Not applicable
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Excellent
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Very good
Elongation at break
Poo r
Resin Type Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very poor
Aircraft parts, e.g., storage bins, fuel tank vents, electrical panels and air handling systems.
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Excellent
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Poo r
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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Polyester: SMC; high impact General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Very good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Not applicable
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Goo d
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very poor
Panel/casing type applications requiring superior impact strength.
Surface hardness
Goo d
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Excellent
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Poo r
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Polyester
Polyester: SMC; low profile General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Very good
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Not applicable
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Excellent
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Post-Processing
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Excellent
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Elongation at break
Poo r
Resin Type Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Car parts, baths and doors.
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Excellent
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Poo r
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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Polyester: Vinyl ester General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Very good
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Excellent
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Excellent
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Excellent
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Very good
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Excellent
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Very good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Goo d
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very poor
Absoprtion towers, process vessels, storage tanks, piping, hood scrubbers, ducts and exhaust stacks.
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Goo d
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PP
PP (Polypropylene): 20% Calcium carbonate filled General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very poor
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Poor
Ease of flow
Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Very poor
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Goo d
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Good
Garden furniture, storage trays, childrens toys.
Strain at yield
Very good
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Poo r
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PP (Polypropylene): 40% Calcium carbonate filled General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Good
Material cost
Excellent
Expansion coefficient Flame spread
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Very poor
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Garden furniture.
Strain at yield
Very good
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Poo r
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PP
PP (Polypropylene): Copolymer Processing
General and Electrical Very good
Blow moulding
Very good
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Excellent
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Extrusion
Very good
Excellent
Injection moulding
Very good
Arc resistance Detergent resistance
Dissipation factor (50Hz) Ease of flow Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very poor
Rotational moulding
Very good
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Excellent Not applicable Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Material cost
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent
Transparency
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Excellent
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Excellent
Warpage
Poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Excellent
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Excellent
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Goo d
Automotive, i.e., battery cases, bumpers. Blow moulded containers, extruded pipes, blow moulded medical articles, boat bodies, seat shells.
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PP (Polypropylene): Copolymer; UV stabilised General and Electrical Arc resistance Detergent resistance
Processing Very good
Blow moulding
Very good
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Extrusion
Very good
Excellent
Injection moulding
Very good
Dissipation factor (50Hz) Ease of flow Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very poor
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Excellent Not applicable Very poor
Poor
Transfer moulding
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Excellent
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Excellent
Poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Excellent
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Warpage
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Excellent
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Good
Car bumpers, spoilers, side protective strips.
Strain at yield
Good
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Good
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PP
PP (Polypropylene): Elastomer modified Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Very good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Excellent
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Very good
Excellent
Injection moulding
Very good
Ease of flow Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very poor
Rotational moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Poor Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Poor
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Poor
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Poor
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Excellent
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Automotive, e.g., battery cases, bumpers, spoilers, protective side strips, mud guards. Extruded profiles, blow moulded containers, power tool housings.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Good
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Poo r
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PP (Polypropylene): Elastomer modified; UV stabilised General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Very good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Extrusion
Very good
Excellent
Injection moulding
Very good
Dissipation factor (50Hz) Ease of flow Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very poor
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Poor Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Poor
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Poor
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Poor
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Excellent
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Poo r
Power tool housings, car fascias.
Strain at yield
Goo d
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Poo r
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PP
PP (Polypropylene): Fire retardant General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Excellent
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Excellent
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Excellent
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very poor
Rotational moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Very poor
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Excellent
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Excellent
Warpage
Poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Excellent
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Goo d
Domestic water pipes and fittings, electrical components, fan heater cases, television back covers.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Goo d
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PP (Polypropylene): 30% Glass fibre coupled General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Excellent
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications
Friction
Good
Fan blades, head lamp housing, belt covers.
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Goo d
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Very good
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PP
PP (Polypropylene): 20% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Very poor
Good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Ease of flow
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Good
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Very poor
Automotive under bonnet applications, cooling system expansion tanks, fan mountings, belt covers. Washing machine components.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Goo d
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PP (Polypropylene): Homopolymer Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Excellent
Blow moulding
Excellent
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Excellent
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Excellent
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Excellent
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very poor
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Poor
Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Poor
Good
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Excellent
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Excellent
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Excellent
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Excellent
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Good
Surface hardness
Poo r
Electrical housings, e.g., hair dryers, irons, coffee makers, toasters and deep fat fryers. Ring binders, cassette holders, thermoformed trays, packaging, cups, disposable syringes, clips, etc.
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Good
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PP
PP (Polypropylene): Homopolymer; UV stabilised Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Excellent
Blow moulding
Excellent
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Excellent
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Excellent
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very poor
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Poor
Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Poor
Good
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Excellent
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Excellent
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Excellent
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Excellent
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Pipes, hoses, electric cable casing, plastic sacks.
Strain at yield
Goo d
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Goo d
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PP (Polypropylene): Structural foam General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Excellent
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Excellent
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very poor
Rotational moulding
Nopt applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Very poor
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Excellent
Machining
Very poor
Surface finish
Very poor
Painting
Very poor
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very poor
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very poor
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Excellent
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Goo d
Trays, cups for hot and cold drinks, folding boxes, decorative film and tape, tape yarns for carpet backing, pallets.
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Poo r
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PP
PP (Polypropylene): 20% Talc filled General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric constant Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very poor
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very poor
Rotational moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Poor
Ease of flow
Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Poor
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
Transparency UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Goo d
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Goo d
Surface hardness
Poo r
Automotive under bonnet applications, e.g., cooling fans, housing for electrical systems, air ducting. Fascia panels, headlight housing, washing machine components, housing for electric irons and toasters, kettle bodies, garden furniture.
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Poo r
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PP (Polypropylene): 40% Talc filled General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Good
Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Dielectric constant
Expansion coefficient Flame spread
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Poor Very good
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Goo d
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Automotive under bonnet applications, electrical housings.
Strain at yield
Poo r
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Poo r
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PPO
PPO (Polyphenylene Oxide - modified) General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Excellent
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Good
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Very good
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Poo r
Electrical fittings, TV components, washing machine and dishwasher components, car fascia panels, calculator cases and VDU housings (particularly structural foam).
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very poor
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PPO (Polyphenylene Oxide - modified): Fire retardant General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Very poor
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Poor Very good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Good
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Good
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Good
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Post-Processing
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Goo d
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Goo d
The electrical industry, especially in radio and televisions, for insert card mountings and coil formers. Fuse boxes, transformers and small motor housings.
Surface hardness
Goo d
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Goo d
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very poor
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PPO
PPO (Polyphenylene Oxide - modified): 10% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable Not applicable
Dielectric constant Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Good Very good
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Very poor
Automotive instrument panels, steering column cladding, ventilator grills. Cooling fans.
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very poor
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PPO (Polyphenylene Oxide - modified): 10% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Expansion coefficient Flame spread
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Good
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Poor
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Post-Processing
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Goo d
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Goo d
Applications Mostly electrical applications, e.g., plug connectors and sockets, capacitor housings, fuse boxes and transformers, rear panels for TV sets. Housings for computers, facsimile transceivers, typewriters and keyboards.
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Goo d
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very poor
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PPO
PPO (Polyphenylene Oxide - modified): 30% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Very poor Very good
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Good
Automotive industry - components for heating systems, radiator and expansion tanks, bulb sockets, mirror housings, air inlet and outlet grills. Also as metal replacement in pumps and components for central heating systems.
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Poo r
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PPO (Polyphenylene Oxide - modified): 30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Flame spread
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Very poor
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
Transparency
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Goo d
Tensile strength
Very good
Cooling fans, electrical components such as transformers, plug connectors and sockets, support frame for printed circuit printed boards, fuse boxes, rear panels for TV sets, chassis for video recorders. Components in central heating systems, e.g., water pressure controller.
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Poo r
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PPO
PPO (Polyphenylene Oxide - modified): Structural foam General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Excellent
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very poor
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Excellent
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Casings for computers and business machines. Frame and chassis material for large domestic appliances, e.g., tumble driers, dishwashers and washing machine components. Other large mouldings such as pallets and automotive roofs.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Poo r
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very poor
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PPO/PA Alloy (PPO/Nylon Alloy) (Polyphenylene Oxide/ Polyamide Alloy) Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Poor
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Poor
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Poor
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Volume resistivity
Good
Warpage
Very good
Dielectric constant
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Good
Wheel trim, automotive mouldings.
Strain at yield
Good
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Poo r
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PPS
PPS (Polyphenylene Sulphide): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Not applicable
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Not applicable
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Not applicable
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Not applicable
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Not applicable
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Excellent
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Excellent
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Very good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Excellent
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very poor Poor
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Very poor
Tracking resistance
Not applicable
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Not applicable
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Pump housings, valves, EMI resistant housings, high strength structural components, sterilisable medical and laboratory equipment.
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Excellent
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Goo d
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PPS (Polyphenylene Sulphide): 40% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Poor
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Resin injection
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient Flame spread Flammability
Very good
Gamma radiation
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Excellent Very good
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Very good
Shrinkage
Very good
Specific gravity Surface finish
Very poor Good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Transparency
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Warpage
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Post-Processing Bonding
Very poor
Machining
Poor
Painting
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Elongation at break
Very poor
Resin Type Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Coil bobbins, terminal blocks, connectors, relay components electric motor housings. Automotive headlamp bulb holders and boxes for electronic components where resistance to petrol, oil and hydraulic fluid is important. Exhaust gas emission control valves. Pumps, valves and taps for chemical and petrochemical industries. Precision mechanical parts.
Surface hardness
Goo d
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poor
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Goo d
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PPS
PPS (Polyphenylene Sulphide): Glass fibre and bead reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Resin injection
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Gamma radiation
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Excellent Very good
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Very good
Shrinkage
Very good
Specific gravity Surface finish Tracking resistance
Very poor Good Very poor
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Post-Processing Bonding
Very poor
Machining
Poor
Painting
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
Transparency
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Elongation at break
Very poor
Resin Type Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Automotive headlamps, housings, sensors, under-bonnet parts exposed to oil, petrol and hydraulic fluid, boxes for electronic circuits. Coil bobbins, connectors, relays and circuit breakers. Pumps and valves for the chemical and petrochemical industries. Precision mechanical parts.
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PPS (Polyphenylene Sulphide): 20% PTFE lubricated Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Excellent
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Very poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Excellent
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Very good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Not applicable
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Not applicable
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Tracking resistance
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Excellent
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Spray coatings for cookware, anti-friction gears, bolts and screws.
Surface hardness
Goo d
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
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PPVC
PPVC (Plasticised Polyvinyl Chloride) (Plasticised PVC): 0 - 100% Elongation General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Excellent
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Excellent
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Very good
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Post-Processing
Transparency
Very good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Excellent
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Excellent
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Cable sheathing, gaskets, terminal shrouds, visors, automotive lamp holders, grommets, handgrips, shoe heels, electric plug covers.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very good
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Poo r
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PPVC (Plasticised Polyvinyl Chloride) (Plasticised PVC): 100 - 300% Elongation General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Excellent
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Excellent
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable Not applicable
Ease of flow
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Very good
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Very good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Poor
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Poor
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Excellent
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Excellent
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Not applicable
Applications Cable sheathing, terminal shrouds, gaskets, visors, automotive lamp holders, grommets, handgrips, electric plug covers, wellington boots and gloves.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very good
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Poo r
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PPVC
PPVC (Plasticised Polyvinyl Chloride) (Plasticised PVC): >300% Elongation Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Very good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Excellent
Ease of flow
Excellent
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Very good
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very poor
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable Very poor
Transparency
Very good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very poor
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Excellent
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Excellent
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Poo r
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Goo d
Flexural modulus
Not applicable
Applications Cable sheathing, gaskets, terminal shrouds, visors, automotive lamp holders, grommets, handgrips, shoe heels, electric plug covers, wellington boots, gloves.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Excellent
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Goo d
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PS (Polystyrene) Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Very good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Excellent
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Excellent
Extrusion
Excellent
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Vacuum forming
Very good
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Very poor
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Excellent
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Excellent
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Excellent
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Excellent
Welding (Hot plate)
Excellent
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Excellent
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications Toys, light diffusers, beakers, cutlery, general household appliances. Video/audio cassette cases, electronic housings, refrigerator liners. Structural foam Polystyrene mouldings used for business machine housings, tools, cases and boxes. Expanded Polystyrene beads used for packaging and cushioning. Foamed for food trays, dishes, eggboxes.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very poor
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PS
PS (Polystyrene): 30% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric constant Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Excellent
Bonding
Excellent
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Excellent
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Very good
Elongation at break
Very poor
Fatigue index
Goo d
Flexural modulus
Goo d
Applications Automotive instrument panels. Business machinery panels and kitchen appliance housings. Insturment panels and crash pad supports.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very poor
Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PS (Polystyrene): Medium impact Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Very good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Excellent
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Very good
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good
Ease of flow Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Very good
Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Excellent
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Excellent
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Very poor
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent Excellent
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Excellent
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Excellent
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Very good
Elongation at break
Poo r
Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Poo r
Surface hardness
Good
Audio and video cassette cases, refrigerator door inner liners, packaging cartons and containers, toys, beakers for automatic beverage dispensers, clothes hangers, trays for packed foods, toothbrush handles, telephone housings.
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very poor
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PS
PS (Polystyrene): 2% Silicone lubricated Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Excellent
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Excellent
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Very good
Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Dielectric constant
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Very poor
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Not applicable
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Not applicable
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Very good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Excellent
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Excellent
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Very good
Elongation at break
Poo r
Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications Food packaging, i.e, cartons and containers. Toys, cases for business machines, clothes hangers, packs for cosmetics/ pharmaceuticals, trays.
Friction
Very good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PS (Polystyrene): Structural foam General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Very poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable Not applicable
Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Excellent
Contact moulding
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Flame spread
Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Excellent
Machining
Very poor
Surface finish
Very poor
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Excellent
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Electronic and business machines. Replacement for wood furniture, television cabinets, armchair shells, armrests. Packaging cases.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Goo d
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very poor
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PS
PS (Polystyrene): UV stabilised Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Very good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Excellent
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Excellent
Extrusion
Excellent
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Excellent
Rotational moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Very good
Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Very poor
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Excellent
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Excellent
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Very good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Excellent
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Excellent
Welding (Hot plate)
Excellent
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Excellent
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications Sports and leisure items, caravan and motor caravan accessories, outdoor signs and displays, spoilers for cars and lorries, light fittings.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very poor
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PSul (Polysulphone) Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Vacuum forming
Good
Dielectric constant
Expansion coefficient Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Very good
Transparency
Very good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Good
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Medical components, i.e, sterilising trays,suction bottles, respirators. Food processing, i.e., filter bowls, microwave cookware, parts for milking machines. Electrical & electronics, i.e., bobbins, switch housings switch housings, capacitor film. Engineering, i.e., valve bodies, under-bonnet components, housings.
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Goo d
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PSul
PSul (Polysulphone): 30% Carbon fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Not applicable
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Not applicable
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Not applicable
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Not applicable
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Not applicable
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Excellent
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Excellent
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Very poor
Very good
Tracking resistance
Not applicable
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Not applicable
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Goo d
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Very good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Excellent
Automotive applications - under the bonnet components, aircraft interior and exterior components. Chemical plant pumps and valves, process pipe and plumbing components, pump impellers, switch devices, reflectors, knobs and battens.
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PSul (Polysulphone): 10% Glass fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Good
Shrinkage
Very good
Specific gravity
Poor
Surface finish
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Transparency
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Volume resistivity Warpage
Good Good
Post-Processing Bonding
Very good
Machining
Very good
Painting
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications Electrical components - printed circuit boards, coil bobbins, housings, connectors and terminal blocks. Alkaline battery cases and cells, business machine parts. Automotive/ Aerospace - under the bonnet components, battery caps, electronic ignition components, aircraft interior and components. Cooking appliances, digital watch cases, camera cases, medical applications, process and sanitary pipes.
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Goo d
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Good
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PSul
PSul (Polysulphone): 30% Glass fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very good Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Very good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable Good
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications
Friction
Good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Electrical components - connectors, circuit boards, TV components, hairdryer parts, oven, projector and fan heater components. Pumps and valves for use in chemical and petrochemical industry, suitable also for use with hot water. Appliance housings, process equipment and food service items.
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PSul (Polysulphone): 15% PTFE lubricated Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Good
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Not applicable
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
Dielectric constant
Expansion coefficient Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Transparency
Post-Processing Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Elongation at break
Good
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very good
Strain at yield
Poo r
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Good
Electrical components - coil bobbins, connectors, terminal blocks. Cooking appliances, milking machine parts, process and sanitary pipes, brushes for compact hair stylers, housing for electrical appliances, pumps and valves. Medical equipment that requires sterilization.
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
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Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PTFE
PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Excellent
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Excellent
Compression moulding
Very poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Excellent
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Excellent
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Not applicable
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Excellent
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Excellent
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very poor
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Excellent
Shrinkage
Not applicable
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Not applicable
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Excellent
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Excellent
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Bearings, chemical vessel linings, pipe and valve linings, gaskets, diaphragms, piston rings, high temperature electrical insulation. As a coating for non-stick applications.
Friction
Excellent
Strain at yield
Very good
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Excellent
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Goo d
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene): 60% Bronze filled Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Not applicable
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Not applicable
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Not applicable
Compression moulding
Very poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Not applicable
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Not applicable
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Not applicable
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Excellent
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Excellent
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Excellent
Shrinkage
Not applicable
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very poor
Painting
Not applicable
Not applicable
Tracking resistance
Not applicable
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Excellent
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Goo d
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very good
Strain at yield
Goo d
Bearings at high speeds (particularly where unhardened shafts are used). Wear pads, piston rings.
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Very good
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PTFE
PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene): 15% Glass fibre filled Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Excellent
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Excellent
Compression moulding
Very poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Not applicable
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Excellent
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Excellent
Resin injection
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Flame spread
Gamma radiation
Very poor
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Excellent
Shrinkage
Not applicable
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Not applicable
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Excellent
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Not applicable
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Very good
Wear pads, piston rings, microwave oven rotating platforms.
Strain at yield
Excellent
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene): 25% Glass fibre filled General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Excellent
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Excellent
Compression moulding
Very poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Not applicable
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Excellent
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Excellent
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very poor
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Excellent
Shrinkage
Not applicable
Bonding
Not applicable
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Not applicable
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Excellent
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Goo d
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Very good
Wear pads, piston rings, microwave oven rotating platforms.
Strain at yield
Very good
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Very good
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PTFE
PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene): 15% Graphite filled General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Not applicable
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Not applicable
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Not applicable
Compression moulding
Very poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Not applicable
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Excellent
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Excellent
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very poor
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Excellent
Shrinkage
Not applicable
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Not applicable
Not applicable
Tracking resistance
Not applicable
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Not applicable
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Elongation at break
Very good
Fatigue index
Goo d
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Excellent
Bearings, antistatic applications, wear pads, piston rings.
Strain at yield
Very good
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Excellent
Resin Type Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PU (Polyurethane - thermoset): Hard cast elastomer Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable Excellent Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very poor
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Flame spread
Gamma radiation
Very poor
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Excellent
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Excellent
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Insulators, electrical switch & junction boxes, bearings, gears and wheels.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Excellent
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Excellent
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Excellent
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PU
PU (Polyurethane - thermoset): Hard microcellular elastomer Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Excellent
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very poor
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Flame spread
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Shoe soles, car bumpers, tyres, wheels, gears, fuel hose.
Strain at yield
Very good
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Excellent
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PU (Polyurethane - thermoset): Reinforced microcellular elastomer Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Excellent
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very poor
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Excellent
Expansion coefficient Flame spread
Good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Housings and panels.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Very good
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PU
PU (Polyurethane - thermoset): Semi-rigid foam Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Excellent
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very poor
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Excellent
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Flame spread
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Insulation, foam-in-place buoyancy.
Strain at yield
Very good
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Poo r
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PU (Polyurethane - thermoset): Soft microcellular elastomer General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Excellent
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very poor
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Flame spread
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Excellent
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Not applicable
Applications Cushioning and packaging.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Excellent
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Excellent
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Very good
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PU
PU (Polyurethane - thermoset): Structural foam Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Excellent
Flammability
Poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very poor
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Expansion coefficient Flame spread
Oxygen index
Poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Excellent
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Excellent
Good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Goo d
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Housings and panels.
Strain at yield
Poo r
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Goo d
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PU TPE (Polyurethane Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 70A General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Very good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Post-Processing
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic elastomer.
Fatigue index
Excellent
Flexural modulus
Not applicable
Applications Hydraulic seals, gaskets, bearings, grommets, nuts, film, sheet, tubing, profiles.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Excellent
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Excellent
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PU TPE
PU TPE (Polyurethane Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 80A Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Very good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Very poor
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Excellent
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Post-Processing
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic elastomer.
Fatigue index
Excellent
Flexural modulus
Not applicable
Applications Animal ID tags, catheters, connectors, film, sheet, tubing, profiles, hydraulic hose, jacketing, wire and cable.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Excellent
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Excellent
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PU TPE (Polyurethane Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 95A General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Very good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic elastomer.
Fatigue index
Excellent
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Hydraulic seals, gaskets, industrial wheels, casters, bearings, bushings, grommets, nuts. Also extrusion grade film, sheet, tubing, profiles.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Excellent
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Excellent
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
PVDF
PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Flame spread
Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Oxygen index
Very good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Not applicable
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Excellent
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Very good
Strain at yield
Goo d
Chemical process industry - pipes, bearings, pipe fittings, wire insulation, chemical laboratory apparatus, heatshrinkable tubing.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Goo d
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride): 20% Carbon fibre reinforced Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Not applicable
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Not applicable
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Not applicable
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Not applicable
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Not applicable
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Very poor
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Good
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very poor
Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Maximum operating temp.
Good
Oxygen index
Very good
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Not applicable
Tracking resistance
Not applicable
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Poor
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Mechanical
Post-Processing
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Brittle temp.
Poo r
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Good
Applications
Friction
Very good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Bearings, nuts, bolts, stirrers, pump rotors and valve bodies used in aggressive environments.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
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PVF
PVF (Polyvinyl Fluoride) General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Poor
Ease of flow
Not applicable
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Very poor
Maximum operating temp.
Very good
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Very good
Shrinkage
Not applicable
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Very poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Not applicable
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Not applicable
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Goo d
Strain at yield
Very good
Weather resistant film for glazing panels, suface covering for PVC film. Film covering in aircraft interiors to reduce flammability, glazing for solar panels.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Poo r
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile) Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Very good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Very good
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good
Ease of flow Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Very good
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Excellent
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Excellent
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Excellent
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Very good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Excellent
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Excellent
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Excellent
Warpage
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Poo r
Domestic: Cups, toothbrush handles, trays, containers, covers, cassette cases. Industrial : Battery cases, dials, knobs, switches, lenses.
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Very poor
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SAN
SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile): Fire retardant Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Good
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Vacuum forming
Excellent
Dielectric constant
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi) Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Good
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Excellent
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Excellent
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Very good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent Excellent
Post-Processing
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Excellent
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Excellent
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Poo r
Surface hardness
Good
Computer and calculating machine housings, electronic chassis, tape spools. Consumer durable housings, fans, meter housings. Housings for reprographic machines, typewriters, cash registers, large cameras, optical equipment, precision scientific and laboratory equipment.
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Very poor
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile): 30% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Excellent
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Very good
Elongation at break
Poo r
Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Goo d
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very poor
Crash pad supports, automotive instrument panels. Computer and calculating machine housings, tape spools. Consumer durable housings, fans, meter housings. Office machinery housings.
Surface hardness
Goo d
Tensile strength
Very good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Poo r
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SAN
SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile): High heat Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Very good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very good
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good
Ease of flow Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Excellent
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Excellent
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Excellent
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Very good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent Excellent
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Excellent
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Excellent
Warpage
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Poo r
Soup tureens, TV screens, plates, cups, lenses, coffee filter, thermos flask casings.
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Very poor
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile): High impact General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Very good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Very good
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Post-Processing
Oxygen index
Very poor
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Excellent
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Excellent
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Very good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Excellent
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Excellent
Welding (Hot plate)
Excellent
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Excellent
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Poo r
Soup tureens, TV screens, plates, cups, lenses, coffee filter, thermos flask casings.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Very poor
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SAN
SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile): UV stabilised Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Very good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Very good
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Excellent
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Excellent
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Excellent
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Very good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Excellent
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Excellent
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Excellent
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Excellent
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Poo r
Reflectors, various other household and technical items subject to the outdoors.
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Good
Wear
Very poor
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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SB (Styrene Butadiene) Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Poor
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Excellent
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Very good
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Excellent
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Very good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Goo d
Blister packaging, toys, replacing cellulosics, clear PVC in certain film applications.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very poor
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SBS TPE
SBS TPE (Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 35A General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very poor
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Very poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic elastomer
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Not applicable
Applications Rubber suckers, rubber feet, small appliances, soft mouldings.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Excellent
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Goo d
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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SBS TPE (Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 80A General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very poor
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Very poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic elastomer.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Workbench feet, end caps, tap washers, display board sheeting, toilet buffers, tractor mats.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Excellent
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Good
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SBS TPE
SBS TPE (Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 35D General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very poor
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Very poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic elastomer.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Electrical plugs, hard rubber feet.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Excellent
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Goo d
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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SEBS TPE (Styrene-Ethylene-Butylene-Styrene based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 45A Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient Flame spread
Gamma radiation
Very poor
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Very poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Good
Elongation at break
Excellent
Resin Type Thermoplastic elastomer
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Baby teats, teething rings.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Excellent
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Good
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SEBS TPE
SEBS TPE (Styrene-Ethylene-Butylene-Styrene based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 55A General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient Flame spread
Gamma radiation
Very poor
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Very poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Elongation at break
Excellent
Resin Type Thermoplastic elastomer.
Fatigue index
Goo d
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Unit shoe soles, shower tubing, baby teats, pipe seal gaskets, syringe seals.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Excellent
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Goo d
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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SEBS TPE (Styrene-Ethylene-Butylene-Styrene based Thermoplastic Elastomer): TPE 95A Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very poor
Rotational moulding
Good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Poor
Bonding
Good
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Very poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic elastomer.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Electrical connector boots and covers.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Excellent
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Good
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Silicones
Silicones General and Electrical
Processing Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Very good
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Very good
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Very poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Excellent
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Good
Arc resistance
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Very good
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Excellent
Transfer moulding
Poor
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Excellent
Oxygen index
Very good
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Poor
Very good
Painting
Not applicable
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
Surface finish Tracking resistance Transparency
Post-Processing
UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Warpage
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very good
Strain at yield
Very poor
Surface hardness
Very good
Encapsulation of electronic components. Glass laminates for high performance PCBs. Coatings for abrasion and weather resistance particularly for polycarbonate.
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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Silicones: Glass fibre and mineral filled Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Excellent
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable Very poor Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Compression moulding
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Excellent
Transfer moulding
Poor
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Flame spread
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi) Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Excellent
Oxygen index
Very good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Very poor
Machining
Very poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Not applicable
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
Tracking resistance Transparency UV radiation (weathering)
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Excellent
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications
Friction
Very good
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Encapsulation of electronic components. High performance PCBs.
Surface hardness
Very good
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Goo d
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very good
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SMAc
SMAc (Styrene Maleic Anhydride copolymer) General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very good
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Very good
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Post-Processing
Transparency
Very good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Very good
Elongation at break
Very poor
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications Cooking utensils (particularly microwave), interior parts for cars (lenses, ventilation ducts), business machine housings.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Poo r
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very poor
Resin Type Thermoplastic amorphous.
For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
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SMAc (Styrene Maleic Anhydride copolymer): 30% Glass fibre reinforced General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Good
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Poor
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Good
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable Very good
Post-Processing
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Very good
Elongation at break
Very poor
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Goo d
Applications Replacements for sheet metal in large structural automotive parts. Crash pad retainers.
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Goo d
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Poo r
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For a description of any of the properties listed above, refer to the property based listings section at the front of this volume.
SMAt
SMAt (Styrene Maleic Anhydride terpolymer) Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Poor
Blow moulding
Good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Good
Extrusion
Very good
Very good
Injection moulding
Very good
Ease of flow Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Poor
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Very good
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Very good
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Very poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Poo r
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very poor
Interior components for cars. Housings for electrical instruments and business machines. Parts for kitchen equipment, e.g. coffee percolators.
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Very poor
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TPX (Polymethylpentene) Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Very good
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Excellent
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Excellent
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Excellent
Injection moulding
Very good
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Poor
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Specific gravity
Excellent
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Excellent
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Very good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Excellent
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Good
Good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Poo r
Strain at yield
Goo d
Medical components - syringes, dishes, measuring flasks. Microwave cookware, coffee filters. Chemical laboratory apparatus, e.g. dishes, test tubes, sight glasses, tubing.
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Good
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UF
UF (Urea Formaldehyde) (Urea): Cellulose filled General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Poor
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Excellent
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Excellent
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Excellent
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Good
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Flame spread
Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Good
Bonding
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Very poor
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Poor
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Very good
Applications Electrical plugs and terminals, buttons, adhesives, binders, toilet seats, bottle caps, knobs and handles.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Excellent
Tensile strength
Goo d
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Poo r
Wear
Poo r
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UF (Urea Formaldehyde) (Urea): Foam General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Very good
Casting
Very good
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Very poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Very poor
Extrusion
Not applicable
Ease of flow
Not applicable
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Very good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Poor
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Excellent
Machining
Very poor
Surface finish
Very poor
Painting
Not applicable
Tracking resistance
Good
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Very poor
Welding (Hot gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Excellent
Welding (Hot plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Very good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very poor
Thermoset.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Flower arranging blocks, insulating panels.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Not applicable
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Very poor
Wear
Very poor
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UHMWPE
UHMWPE (Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very good
Compression moulding
Poor
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Excellent
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Excellent
Extrusion
Very poor
Ease of flow
Not applicable
Injection moulding
Not applicable
Expansion coefficient
Poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Flame spread
Gamma radiation
Good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Not applicable
Bonding
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Very good
Surface finish
Very good
Painting
Poor
Poor
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very poor
UV radiation (weathering)
Poor
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very poor
Volume resistivity
Excellent
Welding (Hot gas)
Very poor
Warpage
Good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very poor
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very good
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Elongation at break
Excellent
Resin Type Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Very good
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Very good
Strain at yield
Very good
Surface hardness
Very poor
Can & bottle handling machine parts, moving parts on weaving machines, bearings, gears, artificial joints, chutes and slides for directing particulate solids. Edge protection on ice rinks. Butchers’ chopping boards.
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Excellent
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Excellent
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Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Very good
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Very poor
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Excellent
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Excellent
Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Excellent
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Very good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Excellent
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Excellent
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very good
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Poo r
Pipe and pipe fittings, building products e.g. gutters, cladding, window frames. Bottles, film, records, floor tiling.
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Good
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Poo r
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UPVC
UPVC (Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride) (Unplasticised PVC): Crosslinked Processing
General and Electrical Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Poor
Structural foam moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Good
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Very good
Material cost
Excellent
Flame spread
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Very poor
Painting
Very good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot Gas)
Not applicable
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot Plate)
Not applicable
Welding (Radio Freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Poo r
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Very good
Cable or wire insulation, floor tiles, industrial footwear soling, heat shrink tubing.
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Poo r
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Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Good
Injection moulding
Very poor
Expansion coefficient
Excellent
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Not applicable
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Very poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Very good
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very good
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Not applicable
Bonding
Poor
Specific gravity
Excellent
Machining
Poor
Surface finish
Very poor
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Not applicable
UV radiation (weathering)
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Not applicable
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very good
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Not applicable
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Very poor
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Goo d
Load bearing sandwich structures, buoyancy parts in underwater engineering applications, extruded cellular profiles, shoe soles, construction panels.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poo r
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very poor
Water absorption
Goo d
Wear
Poo r
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UPVC
UPVC (Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride) (Unplasticised PVC): UV stabilised General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Very good
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Poor
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Very poor
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Very good
Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very good
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Excellent
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Very good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Good
Very good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Very good
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Excellent
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very poor
UV radiation (weathering)
Post-Processing
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Goo d
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Poo r
Gutters, gutter fittings, window frames, battery cases, housings for VDUs, computers and keyboards, plastic sacks.
Surface hardness
Good
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Poo r
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Poo r
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General and Electrical Arc resistance
Very poor
Blow moulding
Very good
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Very good
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Very poor
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Poor
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Very poor
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Good
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very good
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very good
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Very good
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Very good
Vacuum forming
Very good
Material cost
Excellent
Maximum operating temp.
Very poor
Oxygen index
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Post-Processing
Shrinkage
Very good
Bonding
Excellent
Specific gravity
Poor
Machining
Good
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Good
Tracking resistance
Poor
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Very good
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Good
Welding (Hot gas)
Excellent
Warpage
Very good
Welding (Hot plate)
Excellent
Welding (Radio freq.)
Very good
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Very poor
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Very good
Thermoplastic amorphous.
Fatigue index
Good
Flexural modulus
Poo r
Applications
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Poo r
Furniture sections, skirting boards, roller blinds, garage doors, folding screens, electrical insulating conduits, cable ducts, tubes and profile sections, pipes, gutters, components for computers, VDUs, keyboards, telecommunications equipment, battery cases, toilet tank valves, pump switches.
Surface hardness
Poo r
Tensile strength
Poo r
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Poor
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Very good
Water absorption
Very good
Wear
Poo r
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XLPE
XLPE (Crosslinked Polyethylene) General and Electrical
Processing
Arc resistance
Very good
Blow moulding
Not applicable
Detergent resistance
Excellent
Casting
Not applicable
Dielectric constant
Excellent
Cold press moulding
Not applicable
Dielectric strength
Good
Compression moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (1MHz)
Very good
Contact moulding
Not applicable
Dissipation factor (50Hz)
Excellent
Extrusion
Very good
Ease of flow
Very good
Injection moulding
Poor
Expansion coefficient
Very poor
Pultrusion
Not applicable
Flame spread
Very poor
R.I.M.
Not applicable
Flammability
Very poor
Resin injection
Not applicable
Gamma radiation
Very good
Rotational moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (0.455MPa/66psi)
Very poor
Structural foam moulding
Very good
Heat distortion temp. (1.82MPa/264psi)
Poor
Transfer moulding
Not applicable
Hydrolytic stability
Excellent
Vacuum forming
Not applicable
Material cost
Very good
Maximum operating temp.
Poor
Oxygen index
Very poor
Shrinkage
Very poor
Bonding
Very poor
Specific gravity
Very good
Machining
Very poor
Surface finish
Poor
Painting
Poor
Tracking resistance
Excellent
Plating
Not applicable
Transparency
Not applicable
Welding (Friction - Spin/Orb.)
Very good
UV radiation (weathering)
Good
Welding (Friction - Vibration)
Very good
Volume resistivity
Very good
Welding (Hot gas)
Poor
Warpage
Good
Post-Processing
Welding (Hot plate)
Very good
Welding (Radio freq.)
Not applicable
Welding (Ultrasonic)
Very good
Mechanical Brittle temp.
Good
Dimensional stability
Good
Resin Type
Elongation at break
Excellent
Thermoplastic semi-crystalline.
Fatigue index
Goo d
Flexural modulus
Very poor
Applications Shrink-wrap film, heat-shrinkable tubing, pipe for domestic heating systems, rotationally moulded tanks.
Friction
Very poor
Strain at yield
Excellent
Surface hardness
Very poor
Tensile strength
Very poor
Toughness (-40°C/-40°F)
Very good
Toughness (20°C/68°F)
Excellent
Water absorption
Excellent
Wear
Goo d
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Properties Index
Properties Index Arc Resistance 1
Oxygen Index 41
Blow Moulding 95
Painting 116
Bonding 111
Plating 119
Brittle Temperature 64
Post-Processing 111
Casting 96
Processing 95
Cold Press Moulding 97
Pultrusion 104
Compression Moulding 98
R.I.M. 104
Contact Moulding 99
Resin Injection 105
Detergent Resistance 3
Rotational Moulding 106
Dielectric Constant 7
Shrinkage 43
Dielectric Strength 10
Specific Gravity 46
Dimensional Stability 66
Strain at Yield 78
Dissipation Factor
Structural Foam Moulding 107
(1MHz) 12
Surface Finish 48
(50Hz) 14
Surface Hardness 80
Ease of Flow 16
Tensile Strength 82
Elongation at Break 69
Toughness
Expansion Coefficient 19
(-40°C/-40°F) 84
Extrusion 99
(20°C/68°F) 87
Fatigue Index 71
Tracking Resistance 51
Flame Spread 22
Transfer Moulding 108
Flammability 24
Transparency 53
Flexural Modulus 74
UV Radiation (Weathering) 55
Friction 76
Vacuum Forming 109
Gamma Radiation 25
Volume Resistivity 58
General and Electrical Properties 1
Warpage 61
Heat Distortion Temperature
Water Absorption 89
(0.455MPa/66psi) 28
Wear 92
(1.82MPa/264psi) 31
Welding
Hydrolytic Stability 33
(Friction - Spin/Orbital) 120
Injection Moulding 101
(Friction - Vibration) 123
Machining 113
(Hot Gas) 126
Material Cost 36
(Hot plate) 129
Maximum Operating Temperature 39
(Radio Frequency) 132
Mechanical Properties 64
(Ultrasonic) 133
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Materials Index
Materials Index Medium impact 144
A
Plating 145
ABS 137
Structural foam 146
Fire retardant 137 30% Glass fibre reinforced 138 High heat 139 High heat; UV stabilised 140 High impact 141 High impact; UV stabilised 142
Transparent 147
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene/Polycarbonate Alloy 148 Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene/Polysulphone Alloy 149
Low gloss 143
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene/Polyvinyl Chloride 150
Medium impact 144
Alkyd 165
Plating 145
Long glass fibre reinforced; high impact 165
Structural foam 146
Mineral and glass fibre reinforced 167
Transparent 147
ABS/PC Alloy 148
Mineral and glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 168
ABS/PSul Alloy 149
Mineral filled 166
ABS/PVC Alloy 150
Short glass fibre reinforced 169
Acetal 151
Short glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 170
Copolymer 151
ASA 171
Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced 152 Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled 153 Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated 154
C
Copolymer; UV stabilised 155
CA 172
Homopolymer 157
CAB 173
Homopolymer; glass fibre reinforced 158
CEE TPE 174
Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated 159 Homopolymer; UV stabilised 160
Acetal/Elastomer alloy 156 Super tough 156
Acrylate Styrene Acrylonitrile 171 Acrylic Cast sheet 162 Casting 161
TPE 40D 174 TPE 55D 175 TPE 72D 176
Cellulose Acetate 172 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate 173 Cellulose Propionate 177 Chlorinated Polyethylene 178
General purpose 163
Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride 179
High impact 164
Chlorinated PVC 179
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene 137 Fire retardant 137 30% Glass fibre reinforced 138
Chlorotrifluoroethylene 180 Coether Ester based Thermoplastic Elastomer 174
High heat 139
TPE 40D 174
High heat; UV stabilised 140
TPE 55D 175
High impact 141
TPE 72D 176
High impact; UV stabilised 142
CP 177
Low gloss 143
CPE 178
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CPVC 179 Crosslinked Polyethylene 487 CTFE 180
MC; high heat; glass fibre reinforced 200 MC; mineral and glass fibre reinforced 202 MC; mineral filled 201 Resin; flexible 208
D
Resin; general purpose 209 Resin; high heat 210
DAIP 181
ETFE 211
Long glass fibre reinforced 181
30% Carbon fibre filled 214
Mineral filled 182
10% Glass fibre filled 212
Short glass fibre reinforced 183
DAP 184 Long glass fibre reinforced 184
30% Glass fibre filled 213
Etherester Amide based Thermoplastic Elastomer 192
Long glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 185
TPE 40D 193
Mineral and synthetic fibre filled 187
TPE 63D 194
Mineral filled 186 Short glass fibre reinforced 188
TPE 70A 192
Ethylene-Chlorotrifluoroethylene 190
Short glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 189
Diallyl Isophthalate 181 Long glass fibre reinforced 181
Glass fibre filled 191
Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer 215 Ethylene-Tetrafluoroethylene 211
Mineral filled 182
30% Carbon fibre filled 214
Short glass fibre reinforced 183
10% Glass fibre filled 212
Diallyl Phthalate 184 Long glass fibre reinforced 184
30% Glass fibre filled 213
Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate 216
Long glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 185
12% VA 216
Mineral and synthetic fibre filled 187
25% VA 217
Mineral filled 186 Short glass fibre reinforced 188
33% VA 218
EVA 216
Short glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 189
12% VA 216 25% VA 217 33% VA 218
E ECTFE 190 Glass fibre filled 191
EEA TPE 192
F FEP 219
TPE 40D 193 TPE 63D 194
20% Glass fibre coupled 220
Fluorinated Ethylene-Propylene 219
TPE 70A 192
Epoxies 195
20% Glass fibre coupled 220
Furane 221
Casting; aluminium filled 204 Casting; glass filled 205 Casting; mineral filled 206 Casting; silica filled 207 Laminate; carbon fibre prepreg 195 Laminate; glass fabric 196 Laminate; glass prepreg 197 Laminate; Kevlar prepreg 198 MC; fire retardant; mineral and glass fibre reinforced 203
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H HDPE 222 MDPE 224 UV stabilised 223
High Density Polyethylene 222 MDPE 224 UV stabilised 223
Materials Index High Impact Polystyrene 225 Fire retardant 226 UV stabilised 227
HIPS 225
Nylon 4/6 236 Nylon 6 237 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 238 Casting 239
Fire retardant 226
Elastomer copolymer 240
UV stabilised 227
Fire retardant 241 25% Glass bead filled 242 50% Glass bead filled 243
I
Glass fibre and bead reinforced 244
Ionomer 228
10% Glass fibre reinforced 245 30% Glass fibre reinforced 246 30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 247
L
60% Glass fibre reinforced 248
LDPE 229 UV stabilised 230
High impact 249 Mineral filled 250 Molybdenum disulphide lubricated 251
Linear Low Density Polyethylene 231
20% PTFE lubricated 252
LLDPE 231
2% Silicone lubricated 253
Low Density Polyethylene 229
Stampable sheet; glass fibre reinforced 254
UV stabilised 230
UV stabilised 255
Nylon 6/10 275
M
30% Carbon fibre reinforced 276
MDPE 224
10% Glass fibre reinforced 278
Melamine 232
30% Glass fibre reinforced 279
Fire retardant 277
Cellulose filled 232
Melamine Formaldehyde 232 Cellulose filled 232
MF 232 Cellulose filled 232
20% PTFE lubricated 280 2% Silicone lubricated 281
Nylon 6/12 282 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 283 Fire retardant 284 10% Glass fibre reinforced 285 30% Glass fibre reinforced 286
N
20% PTFE lubricated 287
Nylon 11 289 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 290 Fire retardant 291 Flexible 292
2% Silicone lubricated 288
Nylon 6/6 256 10% Carbon fibre reinforced 257 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 258 Fire retardant 259
30% Glass fibre reinforced 293
40% Glass bead filled 260
Semi flexible 294
Glass fibre and bead reinforced 264
UV stabilised 295
10% Glass fibre reinforced 261
Nylon 12 296
33% Glass fibre reinforced 262
Fire retardant 297
60% Glass fibre reinforced 263
Flexible 298
High impact 265
50% Glass bead filled 299
40% Mineral filled 266
30% Glass fibre reinforced 300
Molybdenum disulphide lubricated 267
Semi flexible 301
20% PTFE lubricated 268
UV stabilised 302
Super tough 269
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Elastomer copolymer 240
Super tough; 33% glass fibre reinforced 271
Fire retardant 241
UV stabilised 272
25% Glass bead filled 242
Nylon 6/6-6 273
50% Glass bead filled 243
Nylon 6/9 274
Glass fibre and bead reinforced 244
Nylon RIM 303
10% Glass fibre reinforced 245
Nylon Transparent 304
30% Glass fibre reinforced 246
Amorphous; 30% glass fibre reinforced 305
Nylon/ABS Alloy 306 Nyrim 303
30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 247 60% Glass fibre reinforced 248 High impact 249 Mineral filled 250 Molybdenum disulphide lubricated 251
O
20% PTFE lubricated 252 2% Silicone lubricated 253
Ol TPE 233 TPE 65A 233 TPE 85A 234 TPE 93A 235
Olefinic based Thermoplastic Elastomer 233
Stampable sheet; glass fibre reinforced 254 UV stabilised 255
PA 6/10 275 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 276 Fire retardant 277
TPE 65A 233
10% Glass fibre reinforced 278
TPE 85A 234
30% Glass fibre reinforced 279
TPE 93A 235
20% PTFE lubricated 280
Olefinic TPE 233 TPE 65A 233
2% Silicone lubricated 281
PA 6/12 282
TPE 85A 234
30% Carbon fibre reinforced 283
TPE 93A 235
Fire retardant 284 10% Glass fibre reinforced 285 30% Glass fibre reinforced 286
P
20% PTFE lubricated 287
PA 11 289 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 290
2% Silicone lubricated 288
PA 6/6 256
Fire retardant 291
10% Carbon fibre reinforced 257
Flexible 292
30% Carbon fibre reinforced 258
30% Glass fibre reinforced 293 Semi flexible 294 UV stabilised 295
PA 12 296 Fire retardant 297 Flexible 298 50% Glass bead filled 299 30% Glass fibre reinforced 300 Semi flexible 301 UV stabilised 302
Fire retardant 259 40% Glass bead filled 260 Glass fibre and bead reinforced 264 10% Glass fibre reinforced 261 33% Glass fibre reinforced 262 60% Glass fibre reinforced 263 High impact 265 40% Mineral filled 266 Molybdenum disulphide lubricated 267 20% PTFE lubricated 268 Super tough 269
PA 4/6 236
Super tough; fire retardant 270
PA 6 237
Super tough; 33% glass fibre reinforced 271
30% Carbon fibre reinforced 238 Casting 239
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UV stabilised 272
PA 6/6-6 273
Materials Index PA 6/9 274 PA RIM 303 PA Transparent 304 Amorphous; 30% glass fibre reinforced 305
PA/ABS Alloy 306 PAI 307 Glass fibre reinforced 308 Graphite filled 309
PAr 310 PB 311 PBT 312 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 313 Fire retardant 314 30% Glass bead filled 315 10% Glass fibre reinforced 316 20% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 317 30% Glass fibre reinforced 318 30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 319 45% Mineral and glass filled 320 15% PTFE lubricated 321 2% Silicone lubricated 322 Structural foam 323 UV stabilised 324
PC 325
20% Glass fibre reinforced 339 30% Glass fibre reinforced 340
PEI 341 10% Glass fibre reinforced 342 20% Glass fibre reinforced 343 30% Glass fibre reinforced 344
Perfluoroalkoxyethylene 376 20% Glass fibre reinforced 377
PES 345 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 346 20% Glass fibre reinforced 347 30% Glass fibre reinforced 348
PET 349 Amorphous 349 Crystalline 350 Fire retardant 351 15% Glass fibre reinforced; high impact 352 30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 353 30% Glass fibre reinforced; high impact 354 35% Glass fibre reinforced; super tough 355 36% Glass fibre reinforced 356 45% Glass fibre reinforced 357 55% Glass fibre reinforced 358 35% Mica and glass fibre reinforced 359
30% Carbon fibre reinforced 326
45% Mineral and glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 361
Fire retardant 327
Mineral filled 360
20% Glass fibre reinforced 328 30% Glass fibre reinforced 329
UV stabilised 362
PF 363
High flow 330
Cellulose filled; shock resistant 363
15% PTFE lubricated 331
Chopped fabric filled; medium impact 364
Structural foam 332
Cotton filled; medium shock 365
UV stabilised 333
Foam 366
PC/PBT Alloy 334
Glass fibre reinforced; high impact 367
PE - Chlorinated 178
Laminate; cotton fabric 368
PE - Crosslinked 487
Laminate; glass fabric 369
PE - High Density 222 MDPE 224 UV stabilised 223
PE - Linear Low Density 231 PE - Low Density 229 UV stabilised 230
PE - Ultra High Molecular Weight 481 PE Foam 335 PEEK 336
Laminate; paper 370 Mica and glass fibre reinforced; electrical 372 Mica filled; electrical 371 Mineral filled; high heat 373 Natural fibre filled; general purpose 374 Wood filled; general purpose 375
PFA 376 20% Glass fibre reinforced 377
Phenol Formaldehyde 363 Cellulose filled; shock resistant 363
30% Carbon fibre 337
Chopped fabric filled; medium impact 364
10% Glass fibre reinforced 338
Cotton filled; medium shock 365
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30% Glass fibre reinforced 293
Glass fibre reinforced; high impact 367
Semi flexible 294
Laminate; cotton fabric 368 Laminate; glass fabric 369
UV stabilised 295
Polyamide 12 296
Laminate; paper 370
Fire retardant 297
Mica and glass fibre reinforced; electrical 372
Flexible 298
Mica filled; electrical 371
50% Glass bead filled 299
Mineral filled; high heat 373
30% Glass fibre reinforced 300
Natural fibre filled; general purpose 374
Semi flexible 301
Wood filled; general purpose 375
Phenolic 363 Cellulose filled; shock resistant 363
UV stabilised 302
Polyamide 4/6 236 Polyamide 6 237
Chopped fabric filled; medium impact 364
30% Carbon fibre reinforced 238
Cotton filled; medium shock 365
Casting 239
Foam 366
Elastomer copolymer 240
Glass fibre reinforced; high impact 367
Fire retardant 241
Laminate; cotton fabric 368
25% Glass bead filled 242
Laminate; glass fabric 369
50% Glass bead filled 243
Laminate; paper 370
Glass fibre and bead reinforced 244
Mica and glass fibre reinforced; electrical 372
10% Glass fibre reinforced 245
Mica filled; electrical 371
30% Glass fibre reinforced 246
Mineral filled; high heat 373
30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 247
Natural fibre filled; general purpose 374
60% Glass fibre reinforced 248
Wood filled; general purpose 375
PI 378 40% Glass fibre reinforced 379 25% Graphite lubricated 380 Molybdenum disulphide lubricated 381 PTFE lubricated 382
Plasticised Polyvinyl Chloride 429 0 - 100% Elongation 429 100 - 300% Elongation 430 >300% Elongation 431
Plasticised PVC 429 0 - 100% Elongation 429 100 - 300% Elongation 430 >300% Elongation 431
PMMA 161
High impact 249 Mineral filled 250 Molybdenum disulphide lubricated 251 20% PTFE lubricated 252 2% Silicone lubricated 253 Stampable sheet; glass fibre reinforced 254 UV stabilised 255
Polyamide 6/10 275 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 276 Fire retardant 277 10% Glass fibre reinforced 278 30% Glass fibre reinforced 279 20% PTFE lubricated 280 2% Silicone lubricated 281
Polyamide 6/12 282 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 283
Casting 161
Fire retardant 284
Cast sheet 162
10% Glass fibre reinforced 285
General purpose 163
30% Glass fibre reinforced 286
High impact 164
20% PTFE lubricated 287
Polyallomer 215 Polyamide 11 289
2% Silicone lubricated 288
Polyamide 6/6 256
30% Carbon fibre reinforced 290
10% Carbon fibre reinforced 257
Fire retardant 291
30% Carbon fibre reinforced 258
Flexible 292
Fire retardant 259
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Materials Index 40% Glass bead filled 260 Glass fibre and bead reinforced 264
Polycarbonate/Polybutylene Terephthalate Alloy 334
10% Glass fibre reinforced 261
Polyester 384
33% Glass fibre reinforced 262
Bisphenol polyester laminate (glass filled) 384
60% Glass fibre reinforced 263
Casting; flexible 385
High impact 265
Casting; rigid 386
40% Mineral filled 266
DMC 387
Molybdenum disulphide lubricated 267
DMC; electrical 388
20% PTFE lubricated 268
DMC; fire retardant 389
Super tough 269
DMC; high heat 390
Super tough; fire retardant 270
DMC; low profile 391
Super tough; 33% glass fibre reinforced 271
GMC 392
UV stabilised 272
GMC; fire retardant 393
Polyamide 6/6-6 273 Polyamide 6/9 274 Polyamide RIM 303 Polyamide Transparent 304 Amorphous; 30% glass fibre reinforced 305
Polyamide/ABS Alloy 306 Polyamideimide 307
GMC; high impact 394 GMC; mineral filled 395 Laminate; chopped glass filled 396 Laminate; woven glass roving 397 SMC 398 SMC; fire retardant 399 SMC; high impact 400
Glass fibre reinforced 308
SMC; low profile 401
Graphite filled 309
Vinyl ester 402
Polyarylamide 383 30% Glass fibre reinforced 383
Polyarylate 310 Polybutylene 311 Polybutylene Terephthalate 312 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 313
Polyether Ether Ketone 336 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 337 10% Glass fibre reinforced 338 20% Glass fibre reinforced 339 30% Glass fibre reinforced 340
Polyetherimide 341
Fire retardant 314
10% Glass fibre reinforced 342
30% Glass bead filled 315
20% Glass fibre reinforced 343
10% Glass fibre reinforced 316 20% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 317
30% Glass fibre reinforced 344
Polyethersulphone 345
30% Glass fibre reinforced 318
30% Carbon fibre reinforced 346
30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 319
20% Glass fibre reinforced 347
45% Mineral and glass filled 320
30% Glass fibre reinforced 348
15% PTFE lubricated 321
Polyethylene - Chlorinated 178
2% Silicone lubricated 322
Polyethylene - HDPE 222
Structural foam 323 UV stabilised 324
Polycarbonate 325 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 326 Fire retardant 327 20% Glass fibre reinforced 328 30% Glass fibre reinforced 329
MDPE 224 UV stabilised 223
Polyethylene - LDPE 229 UV stabilised 230
Polyethylene - LLDPE 231 Polyethylene - UHMWPE 481
High flow 330
Polyethylene - XLPE 487
15% PTFE lubricated 331
Polyethylene Foam 335
Structural foam 332
Polyethylene Terephthalate 349
UV stabilised 333
Amorphous 349
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40% Glass fibre reinforced 426 20% PTFE lubricated 428
Polypropylene 403
30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 353
20% Calcium carbonate filled 403
30% Glass fibre reinforced; high impact 354
40% Calcium carbonate filled 404
35% Glass fibre reinforced; super tough 355
Copolymer 405
36% Glass fibre reinforced 356
Copolymer; UV stabilised 406
45% Glass fibre reinforced 357
Elastomer modified 407
55% Glass fibre reinforced 358
Elastomer modified; UV stabilised 408
35% Mica and glass fibre reinforced 359
Fire retardant 409
45% Mineral and glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 361
30% Glass fibre coupled 410
Mineral filled 360 UV stabilised 362
Polyimide 378
20% Glass fibre reinforced 411 Homopolymer 412 Homopolymer; UV stabilised 413 Structural foam 414
40% Glass fibre reinforced 379
20% Talc filled 415
25% Graphite lubricated 380
40% Talc filled 416
Molybdenum disulphide lubricated 381 PTFE lubricated 382
Polymethylmethacrylate 161
Polystyrene 432 30% Glass fibre reinforced 433 Medium impact 434
Casting 161
2% Silicone lubricated 435
Cast sheet 162
Structural foam 436
General purpose 163 High impact 164
UV stabilised 437
Polystyrene - High Impact 225
Polymethylpentene 478
Fire retardant 226
Polyoxymethylene 151
UV stabilised 227
Copolymer 151
Polysulphone 438
Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced 152
30% Carbon fibre reinforced 439
Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled 153
10% Glass fibre reinforced 440
Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated 154
30% Glass fibre reinforced 441
Copolymer; UV stabilised 155
15% PTFE lubricated 442
Homopolymer 157 Homopolymer; glass fibre reinforced 158 Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated 159 Homopolymer; UV stabilised 160
Polyphenylene Oxide - Modified 417 Fire retardant 418 10% Glass fibre reinforced 419 10% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 420 30% Glass fibre reinforced 421 30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 422 Structural foam 423
Polyphenylene Oxide/Nylon Alloy 424 Polyphenylene Oxide/Polyamide Alloy 424 Polyphenylene Sulphide 425
Polytetrafluoroethylene 443 60% Bronze filled 444 15% Glass fibre filled 445 25% Glass fibre filled 446 15% Graphite filled 447
Polyurethane - thermoset 448 Hard cast elastomer 448 Hard microcellular elastomer 449 Reinforced microcellular elastomer 450 Semi-rigid foam 451 Soft microcellular elastomer 452 Structural foam 453
Polyurethane Thermoplastic Elastomer 454 TPE 70A 454
30% Carbon fibre reinforced 425
TPE 80A 455
Glass fibre and bead reinforced 427
TPE 95A 456
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Materials Index Polyvinyl Chloride - Chlorinated 179 Polyvinyl Chloride - Plasticised 429
PPS 425 30% Carbon fibre reinforced 425
0-100% Elongation 429
Glass fibre and bead reinforced 427
100-300% Elongation 430
40% Glass fibre reinforced 426
>300% Elongation 431
20% PTFE lubricated 428
Polyvinyl Chloride - Unplasticised 482
PPVC 429
Crosslinked 483
0 - 100% Elongation 429
High impact 486
100 - 300% Elongation 430
Structural foam 484
>300% Elongation 431
UV stabilised 485
PS 432
Polyvinyl Fluoride 459
30% Glass fibre reinforced 433
Polyvinylidene Fluoride 457
Medium impact 434
20% Carbon fibre reinforced 458
POM 151 Copolymer 151 Copolymer; 30% carbon fibre reinforced 152 Copolymer; 30% glass fibre coupled 153 Copolymer; 2% silicone lubricated 154 Copolymer; UV stabilised 155
2% Silicone lubricated 435 Structural foam 436 UV stabilised 437
PS - High Impact 225 Fire retardant 226 UV stabilised 227
PSul 438
Homopolymer 157
30% Carbon fibre reinforced 439
Homopolymer; glass fibre reinforced 158
10% Glass fibre reinforced 440
Homopolymer; PTFE lubricated 159
30% Glass fibre reinforced 441
Homopolymer; UV stabilised 160
PP 403
15% PTFE lubricated 442
PTFE 443
20% Calcium carbonate filled 403
60% Bronze filled 444
40% Calcium carbonate filled 404
15% Glass fibre filled 445
Copolymer 405
25% Glass fibre filled 446
Copolymer; UV stabilised 406 Elastomer modified 407
15% Graphite filled 447
PU 448
Elastomer modified; UV stabilised 408
Hard cast elastomer 448
Fire retardant 409
Hard microcellular elastomer 449
30% Glass fibre coupled 410
Reinforced microcellular elastomer 450
20% Glass fibre reinforced 411
Semi-rigid foam 451
Homopolymer 412
Soft microcellular elastomer 452
Homopolymer; UV stabilised 413 Structural foam 414
Structural foam 453
PU TPE 454
20% Talc filled 415
TPE 70A 454
40% Talc filled 416
TPE 80A 455
PPO 417
TPE 95A 456
Fire retardant 418
PVC - Chlorinated 179
10% Glass fibre reinforced 419
PVC - Plasticised 429
10% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 420
0-100% Elongation 429
30% Glass fibre reinforced 421
100-300% Elongation 430
30% Glass fibre reinforced; fire retardant 422 Structural foam 423
>300% Elongation 431
PVC - Unplasticised 482
PPO/Nylon Alloy 424
Crosslinked 483
PPO/PA Alloy 424
High impact 486
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Styrene-Ethylene-Butylene-Styrene based TPE 470
UV stabilised 485
TPE 45A 470
PVDF 457
TPE 55A 471 TPE 95A 472
20% Carbon fibre reinforced 458
PVF 459
T R RIM Nylon 303
Thermoplastic Elastomer - Coether Ester based 174 TPE 40D 174 TPE 55D 175
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TPE 72D 176
SAN 460 Fire retardant 461
Thermoplastic Elastomer - Etherester Amide based 192 TPE 40D 193
30% Glass fibre reinforced 462
TPE 63D 194
High heat 463 High impact 464 UV stabilised 465
TPE 70A 192
Thermoplastic Elastomer - Olefinic 233 TPE 65A 233
SB 466
TPE 85A 234
SBS TPE 467 TPE 35A 467
TPE 93A 235
Thermoplastic Elastomer - Polyurethane 454
TPE 35D 469
TPE 70A 454
TPE 80A 468
TPE 80A 455
SEBS TPE 470 TPE 45A 470 TPE 55A 471
TPE 95A 456
Thermoplastic Elastomer - Styrene-ButadieneStyrene 467
TPE 95A 472
TPE 35A 467
Silicones 473
TPE 35D 469
Glass fibre & mineral filled 474
SMAc 475 30% Glass fibre reinforced 476
TPE 80A 468
Thermoplastic Elastomer - Styrene-EthyleneButylene-Styrene 470
SMAt 477
TPE 45A 470
Styrene Acrylonitrile 460
TPE 55A 471 TPE 95A 472
Fire retardant 461 30% Glass fibre reinforced 462
TPX 478
High heat 463
Transparent Nylon 304 Amorphous; 30% glass fibre reinforced 305
High impact 464 UV stabilised 465
Transparent Polyamide 304 Amorphous; 30% glass fibre reinforced 305
Styrene Butadiene 466 Styrene Maleic Anhydride copolymer 475 30% Glass fibre reinforced 476
Styrene Maleic Anhydride terpolymer 477 Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene based TPE 467
U UF 479
TPE 35A 467
Cellulose filled 479
TPE 35D 469
Foam 480
TPE 80A 468
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UHMWPE 481
Materials Index Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene 481 Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride 482 Crosslinked 483 High impact 486 Structural foam 484 UV stabilised 485
Unplasticised PVC 482 Crosslinked 483 High impact 486 Structural foam 484 UV stabilised 485
UPVC 482 Crosslinked 483 High impact 486 Structural foam 484 UV stabilised 485
Urea 479 Cellulose filled 479 Foam 480
Urea Formaldehyde 479 Cellulose filled 479 Foam 480
V Vinyl Ester 402
X XLPE 487
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