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TORLON PAI
TORLON PAI (polyamide-imide) is an extreme performance thermoplastic that offers outstanding loading, high strength & stiffness at temperatures ranging from -260°C to 260°C. Our TECATOR PAI also offers high long-term stability coupled with high fatigue strength & exceptional creep resistance. Good chemical, weather & radiation resistance. Bearing grades and Torlon PAI balls available.
Suitable for severe application environments
High strength & stiffness retained over a wide temperature range
Excellent electrical values, chemical resistance, weather & radiation values
Availability
Rod
5mm to 100mm OD
Balls
Yes
Sheet
1mm to 40mm Thick
Colours
Yellow-Brown, Black
Modified Grades
Yes
Cut To Size
No – minimum order quantities apply
Features
Exceptional Properties
TECATOR PAI (Torlon) is one of the highest performing thermoplastics on the market. Under extreme temperatures TECATOR PAI offers the outstanding ability to retain its mechanical strength, stiffness & creep resistance, showing superior dimensional stability at 260°C. It offers wide performance capabilities & is proven in a broad range of applications.
Additives & Modifiers
TECATOR PAI (Torlon) is available in three grades; TECATOR Standard 5013, TECATOR Bearing Grade 5031 & TECATOR GF30 (glass filled). Each offer different mechanical, thermal or electrical properties to suit specific application requirements. These properties often allow for metal parts to be replaced offering weight savings that have potential to drive lower cost systems.
Applications
Automotive & gear manufacturing, aerospace or vacuum technologies, glass industry for parts handling hot glass. Suited for electrical or electronics industry. Typical applications: pump parts, piston rings, bearing cages, high load-low speed bearings, welding nozzle tips, gears, compressor vanes, general purpose wear & friction parts.
Long Term Service Temp
'-260°C to +260°C
Moisture Absorption
UV Stable
Compressive Strength
Impact Strength
Tensile Strength
Coefficient of Friction
Abrasion Resistance
Cost
Torlon PAI Range
| Product Type | Industry Usage | Available Products & Notes *Some items are manufactured & imported on request |
|---|---|---|
| TECATOR 5013 Natural | Aircraft & Aerospace, Vacuum, Mechanical, Precision Engineering, Semi-Conductor, Electrical, Automotive Technologies | Natural Rod & Sheet - Unfilled Grade Yellow-Brown *Structural Grade |
| TECATOR 5031 PVX Black | Aircraft & Aerospace, Vacuum, Mechanical, Precision Engineering, Semi-Conductor, Electrical Technologies | Rod & Sheet - Graphite & PTFE filled Black *Bearing Grade |
| TECATOR GF30 Black | Aircraft & Aerospace, Mechanical, Oil & Gas, Semi-Conductor Technologies | Rod & Sheet - 30% Glass filled Black *Superior Stiffness & Dimensional Stability |
Have You Heard About…
Our range of Torlon Balls for the marine sector?
Weight reduction is an important consideration in sailing and Torlon is 5.5x lighter than stainless steel.
Used in applications such as winches, travellers, cars, sheaves and other deck equipment.
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