Polycarbonate vs. Ultem Machining

Comparison of Polycarbonate and Ultem 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
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Material
Water Absorption Rating
Tensile Strength
Flexural Modulus
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion
Dielectric Strength
Ultem
0.25
16,500
500,000
3.1
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Material Properties

  • Easily machined
  • Excellent creep
  • Glass-filled grades available
  • High impact strength
  • FDA compliant grades available
  • Enhanced bearing & wear grades available
  • Extremely strong and stiff
  • FDA compliant grades available
  • High chemical resistance
  • High dielectric strength

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