PAI (Polyamide-imide) it an excellent choice for applications that require machining to tight tolerances. It is an imidized thermoplastic material, a continuous temperature range of up to 500° F (260° C).
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Highly temperature resistant
Static dissipative grades available
Filled grades available – carbon and glass
Bearing grade available
Electrical grade available
Physical Properties
| UNITS | ASTM Test | PAI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength @ break @ 73°F | psi | D638 | 10,000 – 23,000 |
| Flexural modulus @ 73°F | psi | D790 | 600,000 – 2,500,000 |
| Izod impact (notched) | ft-lbs/in of notch | D256 | 0.5 – 2.5 |
| Water absorption @ 73°F – 24 hours | % | D570 | 0.17 – 0.35 |
| Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (CLTE) | (in/in°F) | D696 | 0.8E-5 to 2.0E-5 |
*Technical Data is provided courtesy of UL Prospector (www.ulprospector.com) and IAPD (www.IAPD.org).
Data is to be considered representative and is provided for guidance only. All product performance must be verified by the user under actual application conditions.
Suppliers / Brands
Duratron®
Ensinger
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