Polycarbonate vs. Torlon Machining
Comparison of Polycarbonate and Torlon Property Values
| Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate 20% Glass Filled |
|---|
| 1.2 | .06 - 1.2 |
| 12,400 | 10,000-13,500 |
| 410,000 | 420,000 - 500,000 |
| 4.5 | 5 |
| -- | -- |
| Material |
|---|
| Water Absorption Rating |
| Tensile Strength |
| Flexural Modulus |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion |
| Dielectric Strength |
| Torlon 4203 Electrical Grade | Torlon 4301 Bearing Grade | Torlon 5530 Glass Filled |
|---|
| 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| 18,000 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| -- | -- | -- |
| 1.7 | 1.4 | 2.6 |
| 580 | -- | 700 |
Material Properties
- Easily machined
- Excellent creep
- Glass-filled grades available
- High impact strength
- FDA compliant grades available
- Enhanced bearing & wear grades available
- High dimensional stability
- Low creep
- High thermal endurance
- Machinability
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