TECASINT 6012 natural

Unfilled Polyimide for Direct Forming

TECASINT 6012 natural is a non-meltable and highly temperature-resistant polyimide. This product is the unfilled type of the 6000 series from Ensinger which, compared to other TECASINT materials, is processed exclusively in the direct forming process. Direct forming is a cost-effective way of producing serial parts that require tooling. The new polyimide TECASINT 6012 natural is therefore used for series components in large quantities that have to withstand extraordinary thermal and mechanical stress.

Due to its very good creep resistance, this PI polymer shows practically no tendency to creep compared to thermoplastics. Low outgassing in a vacuum and good chemical resistance, even to high-energy radiation, are further key features of this PI plastic. Due to the low thermal conductivity and the good electrical insulation, components made of TECASINT 6012 natural are perfectly suited for insulators subject to extreme stress in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and for applications in semiconductor technology. For use in cryogenics, the polyimide TECASINT 6012 retains its good properties down to -273 °C. 

Facts

Chemical designation
PI (Polyimide)
Colour
brown-beige
Density
1.35 g/cm3

Main Features

  • high thermal and mechanical capacity
  • very high thermal and oxidative resistance
  • low water absorption
  • high creep resistance
  • low outgassing
  • good chemical resistance
  • resistance against high energy radiation
  • sensitive to hydrolysis in higher thermal range

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Technical details


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    Mechanical properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Notched impact strength (Charpy) 5 kJ/m2 max 7.5 J DIN EN ISO 179-1eA
    Impact strength (Charpy) 75.8 kJ/m2 max 7.5 J DIN EN ISO 179-1
    Shore hardness 88 Shore D DIN EN ISO 868
    Tensile strength 115 MPa 50 mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-1
    Modulus of elasticity
    (tensile test)
    4100 MPa 1 mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-1
    Flexural strength 175 MPa 10 mm/min DIN EN ISO 178
    Modulus of elasticity
    (flexural test)
    4100 MPa 2 mm/min DIN EN ISO 178
    Compression modulus 2250 MPa 1 mm/min EN ISO 604
    Compressive strain at break 54 % 10 mm/min EN ISO 604
    Elongation at break (tensile test) 4.2 % 50 mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-1
    Compression strength 410 MPa 10 mm/min EN ISO 604
    Elongation at break (flexural test) 5.4 % 10 mm/min DIN EN ISO 178
    Compression strength 165 MPa 10mm/min, 10% strain EN ISO 604
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    Thermal properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Glass transition temperature 285 C -
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 3,2 - - 10-5*1/K 50-200°C DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 4,6 - - 10-5*1/K 200-300°C DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
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    Other properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Flammability (UL94) V0 - corresponding to DIN IEC 60695-11-10;
    HZ-Catalogue yes - -
    HZ Technical guidelines yes lbs/in^2 -
    Water absorption 0,8 % 24 h in water, 23°C DIN EN ISO 62