Polycarbonate vs. Vespel Machining
Comparison of Polycarbonate and Vespel 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 |
Unfilled |
15% Graphite |
40% Graphite |
10% PTFE, 15% Graphite |
15% Moly |
0.24* |
0.19* |
0.14* |
0.21* |
0.23* |
12,500* |
9,500* |
7,500* |
6,500* |
8,200* |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
3.0 |
2.7 |
2.1 |
3.0 |
2.9 |
560 |
250 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Material Properties
- Easily machined
- Excellent creep
- Glass-filled grades available
- High impact strength
- FDA compliant grades available
- Enhanced bearing & wear grades available
- Continuous performance at up to 600°F
- No special machining equipment required
- Dimensionally stable
- Operates at very high PVs
- Does not become brittle even at subzero temperatures
- Machinability
Click here to submit a Request for Quote
Or call us today at 714.579.7700