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VTEC™ GF63 is a High temperature resistance and it is Superior mechanical properties

Polymer Name: Polyimide (PI)

Physical Form: Custom, Rods, Sheets, Tube

Features: Abrasion Resistant, Chemical Resistant, Creep Resistant, Dimensional Stability, Good Compressive Strength, Good Electrical Properties, Good Mechanical Properties, High Temperature Resistance, Low Friction, Low Moisture Absorption, Self Lubricating, Wear Resistant

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Features

• Superior mechanical properties
• Excellent chemical resistance
• Outstanding electrical properties
• Non-abrasive to mating parts
• Radiation resistant
• Very low outgassing
• Extremely dimensionally stable

• Strength at elevated temperature
• High compressive strength and creep resistance
• Superior resistance to plasma etching
• Wear resistance, low friction, self-lubricating
• Extremely low moisture absorption
• Compliant without deforming under load and temperature
• Zero metal and mineral extractables
• Equal CTE in X, Y and Z directions

Applications & Uses

Availabilities & Capabilities
• STOCK SHAPES Rod, sheet, tube and custom shapes for machined parts
• DIRECT FORMING Net and near-net blanks (higher volume applications)
• MACHINING RBI offers complete CNC machining of finished VTEC parts and components
• MACHINING VTEC grades can be engineered based on individual service and application needs.
Fillers include glass, carbon, graphite, Teflon, MoS2, minerals, etc.

 

Properties

Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Coefficient Of Linear Thermal Expansion (10^-6, 75°F / 24°C)7.5D696
Dimensional Stability (% change, 24 hrs at 475°F / 246°C)0
Flexural Modulus (psi x 10^6, 400°F / 205°C)2.1D790
Flexural Modulus (psi x 10^6, 475°F / 246°C)2.2D790
Flexural Modulus (psi x 10^6, 75°F / 24°C)2.3psiD790
Flexural Strength (400°F / 205°C)31000psiD790
Flexural Strength (475°F / 246°C)32000psiD790
Flexural Strength (75°F / 24°C)30000psiD790
Glass Transition Temperature (400°F / 205°C)518 (270)°F(°C)
Glass Transition Temperature (475°F / 246°C)518 (270)°F(°C)
Glass Transition Temperature (75°F / 24°C)518 (270)°F(°C)
Hardness (75°F / 24°C)75Barcol
Impact Strength (Izod, 75°F / 24°C)15ft. lbs./inD256
Open-Hole Compressive Strength (Hot, Wet at 475°F / 246°C)Passedin./in. °FD6484
Specific Gravity (75°F / 24°C)1.87D792
Tensile Strength (400°F / 205°C)11000psiD638
Tensile Strength (475°F / 246°C)12000psiD638
Tensile Strength (75°F / 24°C)11000psiD638
Water Absorption (75°F / 24°C)max. 0.1%D570
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (932°F / 500°C)No Recordable Weight Loss
Thermal Oxidative Stability (100 hr. 360°F / 182°C, 60 psi loss)0.2%
Flammability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flammability (1000 BTU cu. ft.)Non-Burning, No Drip, No Glowing Combustion
Flammability (1550°F / 816°C)Non-Burning, No Drip, No Glowing Combustion