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Property comparison table
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Material |
Density |
Water Absorbtion |
Tensile Strength at 23°C |
Tensile Strength at 150°C |
Elongation |
Shore D Hardness |
Dielectric Strength |
Continuous Use Temperature |
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|
g / cm^3 |
% |
N / mm^2 |
N / mm^2 |
% |
kV / mm |
oC |
|
|
PTFE (virgin) |
2.16 |
<0.01 |
29-39 |
14-20 |
200-500 |
60-65 |
40-80 |
250-260 |
|
PTFE+25%Glass |
2.24 |
0.013 |
12-20 |
200-300 |
70-75 |
250-260 |
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PTFE+25%Carbon |
2.1 |
<0.01 |
12-16 |
100-150 |
70-75 |
250-260 |
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PTFE+60%Bronze |
3.8 |
0.019 |
10-14 |
80-160 |
70-75 |
250-260 |
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PFA |
2.15 |
0.03 |
27-32 |
15-21 |
300 |
60-65 |
50-80 |
250-260 |
|
FEP |
2.15 |
<0.01 |
19-25 |
4-6 |
250-350 |
55-60 |
50-80 |
200-205 |
|
ETFE |
1.71 |
<0.1 |
36-48 |
8-12 |
200-500 |
63-75 |
60-90 |
150-180 |
|
PVDF |
1.76 |
0.03 |
38-50 |
8-11 |
20-250 |
73-85 |
40-80 |
150-170 |
|
ECTFE |
1.68 |
<0.1 |
41-54 |
3-5 |
200-300 |
70-80 |
50-80 |
150-180 |
|
PCTFE |
2.13 |
<0.01 |
31-42 |
2 |
80-250 |
70-90 |
50-70 |
150-180 |
|
POLYIMIDE |
1.45 |
<0.75 |
45-86 |
2-8 |
300 |
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PPS |
1.34 |
0.2 |
75 |
3 |
86 |
220 |
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PES |
1.37 |
0.15 |
84 |
55 |
40-80 |
16 |
200 |
|
|
PEEK |
1.32 |
0.14 |
91 |
34 |
150 |
85 |
250 |
|
|
UHMWPE |
0.94 |
17-24 |
300-500 |
60-70 |
90 |
80-150 |
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NYLON 6 |
1.12 |
9 |
40-80 |
150-250 |
30-80 |
80-100 |
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NYLON 66 |
1.13 |
8.5 |
40-85 |
40-280 |
30-80 |
80-100 |
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HDPE |
0.95 |
<0.03 |
19-35 |
800-1500 |
62-69 |
60-90 |
85-95 |
|
|
ACETAL |
1.41 |
0.25 |
70 |
40-75 |
20 |
100 |
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Note: The property data shown are typical values and will vary depending on specific methods of production and by size and nature of the component being used. The data should, therefore, be used only as a guide to initial material selection for application and never for purchase specifications. If you require further advice on this matter, we would be pleased to assist you with material selection. |
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