Elder Engineering - Plastics Engineering

Torlon 5530 / PAI

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS

* Very high maximum allowable service temperature in air (250°C continuously)
* Excellent retention of mechanical strength and stiffness over a wide temperature range
* Extremely low coefficient of linear thermal expansion
up to 250°C
* Excellent wear & frictional behaviour (particulary TORLON 4301 PAI)
* Outstanding UV-resistance
* Inherent low flammability
* Exceptional resistance against high energy radiation (gamma and X-rays)

TORLON 5530 PAI (khaki-grey) [PAI - GF30]

This 30% glass fibre reinforced grade offers higher stiffness, strength and creep resistance than TORLON 4203 PAI. It is well suited for structural applications supporting static loads for long periods of time at high temperatures. In addition, TORLON 5530 PAI exhibits superb dimensional stability up to 250°C making it extremely popular for precision parts for example in the electrical and semiconductor industries. The suitability of TORLON 5530 PAI for sliding parts, however, is to be carefully examined since the glass fibres tend to abrade the mating surface.