DURATRON® PAI will be referred to as TORLON® PAI below

With its versatile performance capabilities and proven use in a broad range of applications, TORLON polyamide-imide (PAI) shapes are offered in extruded and compression moulded grades. For high temperature applications, this advanced material offers an excellent combination of mechanical performance and dimensional stability. 

Main Characteristics:

Grades
DURATRON T4203 PAI (TORLON 4203 PAI)
DURATRON T4301 PAI (TORLON 4301 PAI)
DURTRON T4501 PAI (TORLON 4501 PAI)
DURATRON T4503 PAI (TORLON 4503 PAI)
DURATRON T5530 (TORLON 5530 PAI)


Technical Information

  • Very high maximum allowable service temperature in air (250°C continuously)
  • Excellent retention of mechanical strength, stiffness and creep resistance over a wide temperature range
  • Superb dimensional stability up to 260°C
  • Excellent wear & frictional behaviour (particulary TORLON 4301 & 4501 PAI)
  • Very good UV-resistance
  • Exceptional resistance against high energy radiation (gamma- and X-rays)
  • Inherent low flammability

Applications:

Chip nests and sockets, high temperature electrical connectors, labyrinth seals, bearing cages, can mandrels, rotary compressor vanes, beaker welding supports.