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Torlon® polyamide-imide
Torlon, a high-performance polyamide-imide (PAI) polymer, is renowned for exceptional mechanical strength, thermal stability, and wear resistance. With a continuous use temperature of up to 260°C (500°F) and excellent chemical resistance, Torlon thrives in demanding environments like aerospace, automotive, and oil and gas industries. Its low creep, high rigidity, and dimensional stability allow it to perform under extreme loads and tight tolerances. Torlon's outstanding electrical insulation properties and wear resistance make it sought after for seals, bearings, and insulators in demanding applications.
Exceptional strength, heat resistance, and chemical stability
Advantages of Torlon for Plastic Parts:
Torlon offers high levels of biocompatibility, flame retardency and low smoke emissions. In addition, three principal advantages of Torlon include::
Exceptional Strength and Thermal Stability: maintains high mechanical strength and rigidity at temperatures up to 260°C (500°F).
Wear and Chemical Resistance: resistance to wear, abrasion, and chemicals ensures durability in harsh environments.
Dimensional Stability: low creep and precision under load make it perfect for components with tight tolerances.
Applications Best Suited for this Material:
Torlon excels where strength, thermal stability, and chemical resistance are key. It’s ideal for aerospace, automotive, and oil and gas industries, used in parts like bearings, seals, bushings, and insulators. Its dimensional stability and flame retardant properties make it perfect for precision components in high-heat, high-load, and corrosive environments, ensuring reliability and longevity.
Parts we make from Torlon:
We use Torlon for bearings, bushings, gaskets and seals in high temperature applications for aerospace, automotive, and the oil and gas industries. Contact us for Torlon parts.
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