TECASINT 2021 black

Polyimide with 15% graphite

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TECASINT 2021 is a plastic reinforced with 15% graphite and based on the base polymer TECASINT 2011. It is particularly suitable for tribological applications owing to its improved friction and wear behavior. Thanks to its self lubricating property, TECASINT 2021 is well suited to lubricated and dry applications.

Facts

Chemical designation
PI (Polyimide)
Color
black
Density
1.45 g/cm3

Main Features

  • very good slide and wear properties
  • very good thermal stability
  • high thermal and mechanical capacity
  • good wear resistance
  • resistance against high energy radiation
  • high creep resistance
  • good chemical resistance
  • sensitive to hydrolysis in higher thermal range

Target industries

mechanical engineering
precision engineering
automotive industry
aircraft and aerospace technology
cryogenic engineering
conveyor technology
hot glass technology

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Technical details

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    Mechanical properties Value Unit Condition Test Method
    Notched impact strength (Charpy) 2.9 kJ/m2 max 7.5 J DIN EN ISO 179-1
    Impact strength (Charpy) 36.7 kJ/m2 max 7.5 J DIN EN ISO 179-1
    Shore hardness 87 Shore D DIN EN ISO 868
    Tensile strength 99 MPa 0.40 inch/min ASTM D 638
    Modulus of elasticity
    (tensile test)    		 4392 MPa 0.04 inch/min ASTM D 638
    Flexural strength 150 MPa 0.05 inch/min ASTM D 790
    Modulus of elasticity
    (flexural test)    		 4249 MPa 0.05 inch/min ASTM D 790
    Compression modulus 4239 MPa 0.05 inch/min ASTM D 695
    Elongation at break (tensile test) 5.0 % 0.40 inch/min ASTM D 638
    Elongation at break (flexural test) 4.9 % 0.05 inch/min ASTM D 790
    Compression strength 165 MPa 0.05 inch/min, 10% strain ASTM D 695
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    Thermal properties Value Unit Condition Test Method
    Glass transition temperature 675 F -
    Heat distortion temperature 635 F 1.8 MPa DIN 53 461
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 38 - 45 106*K-1 122-392°F DIN 53 752
    Service temperature 290 C long-term -
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 46 - 54 106*K-1 392-572°F DIN 53 752
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    Other properties Value Unit Condition Test Method
    Flammability (UL94) V0 - corresponding to DIN IEC 60695-11-10;
    HZ-Catalogue yes - -
    HZ Technical guidelines yes lbs/in^2 -
    HZ Aerospace Brochure no - -
    Water absorption 0.61 % 24 h in water, 73°F DIN EN ISO 62
    Water absorption 1.69 % 24 h in water, 176°F DIN EN ISO 62

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