Torlon® polyamide-imide is recognized as the highest performance thermoplastic that is still melt processible. Torlon can be extruded into shapes and injection molded into custom geometries.
Depending on the grade, Torlon PAI offers a heat deflection temperature of up to 539°F (282°C), and affords unparalleled strength at high temperatures. Is has been used in many applications with continuous exposure to 500°F (260°C) for extended periods* and is stronger at 400°F (204°C) than other engineering resins at room temperature. Torlon PAI is also tougher and more impact resistant at cryogenic temperatures than other high strength polymers.
*Continuous Use Temperature (CUT) performance: See Thermal Stability in Solvay Design Guide to determine suitability for your application.
Its exceptional mechanical and thermal properties are the result of an extended curing process* which lengthens the PAI polymer chain and builds its molecular weight. Glass-reinforced and carbon fiber reinforced grades offer even greater stiffness plus enhanced thermal expansion properties. The wear grades offer unmatched performance over a wide range of temperature and PV conditions.
Torlon polyamide-imide is virtually unaffected by aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, chlorinated and fluorinated hydrocarbons and most acids at moderate temperatures. It may be attacked by saturated steam, strong bases and some high-temperature acids.
*Drake Plastics cures all Torlon products prior to shipment.
Torlon® 4200 Non-reinforced PAI
Gears, rollers, plasma chamber hardware, wafer contact fixtures.
Torlon® 4203 Non-reinforced PAI
Electrical insulators, thermal isolators, valve seats seals, cams, gears, poppets and ball bearings.
Torlon® 5060 60% Glass Fiber reinforced PAI
Electrical insulators, burn-in/test sockets, valve seats, fasteners and activation balls.
Torlon® 5030 30% Glass Fiber reinforced PAI
High-temperature thermal/electrical insulators, burn-in/test sockets, valve seats, fasteners and activation balls.
Torlon® 7130 30% Carbon Fiber reinforced PAI
Mechanical linkages, rollers, labyrinth seals, impellors, valve plates, vanes, back-up seal rings.
Wear Resistant Grades
Torlon® 4301 General purpose bearing grade
4301
12% Graphite, 3% PTFE
High load Bearings, thrust washers, wear pads, seals, bushings, valve seats.
Torlon® 4275 High speed bearing & wear applications
4275
Higher Speed Bearings & Bushings, Bearing Cages, Piston Rings.
Torlon® 4435 High modulus sliding wear
4435
Sliding Vanes, thrust washers and bobbins, piston seal rings.
Torlon® 4630 Highest performance wear
4630
Bearing applications requiring the lowest possible wear rate.
Torlon® 4645 Similar to 4630 for externally lubricated condition
4645
Transmission & Gearbox Seal Rings and Thrust washers.
