PRODUCT PROFILESTECAFORM™

The stiffest and highest design strength unrein-forced plastic. It has a hard, scratch resistant sur-face, low friction, excellent resistance to hydrocar-bons and high fatigue insurance. Machines likebrass.

Primary Applications: Grades Available:• Gears Tecaform™ HPV 13• Bearings Glass filled Delrin®

• Bushings good mechanical strength• Pulleys• Side plates• Wear surfaces• Chain guides• Timing screws

Chemical Resistance:• Halogenated hydrocarbons -

excellent (fuels, oil, grease)• Polar fluids - good to poor (acids,

chlorinated water)

Physical Properties:Service Temperature 195°F

Coefficient of friction:• Static - 0.20• Dynamic - 0.35

Other Physical Properties:• High strength and stiffness• Low wear• Excellent dimensional stability• Contains TEFLON® powder for lubricity

TECAMID™ NylonThe industrial standard for machined plastic. Highstrength and toughness combined with hightemperature properties and excellent resistance togrease, oil and solvents.

Primary Applications: Grades Available:• Gears Tecamid™ 6/6 - • Seals standard grade• Wear plates Tecamid™ 6/12 - low• Timing screws moisture absorption• Washers Tecamid™ ST801• Bushings Tecamid™ 6/6 MDS• Bearings low surface friction,

enhanced lubricity

Chemical Resistance:• Aliphatic, Aromatic Hydrocarbons-

excellent (fuels, oil, solvents)• Organic compounds - excellent

(ketones, esters, aldehydes)• Partially halogenated hydrocarbons-

good to poor (methylene chloride, chloroform)

Physical Properties:Service Temperature 250°F

Coefficient of friction:• Tecamid™ 6/6 on Tecamid™ 6/6 - Static-0.36

Dynamic-0.11• Tecamid™ 6/6 on steel - Static-0.31

Dynamic-0.17

Other Physical Properties:• High wear resistance• High tensile strength• FDA approved grades

HYDEX® 4101A PBT polyester with excellent chemical resist-ance that makes it a popular product in harsh envi-ronments. Its FDA approval makes it a goodchoice for the food processing industry. It is wide-ly used in electronics because it has excellentelectrical properties.

Primary Applications: Grades Available:• Valves FDA-white• Pump parts Non-FDA-black• Impellers• Fuel pumps• Bus bars• Connectors• Relays• Bobbins• Gears

Chemical Resistance:• Aliphatic Hydrocarbons-

excellent (gasoline, oils, alcohols,dilute acids and bases)

• Organic solvents-excellent to fair(good resistance to ethyl and isopropyl alcohol,moderate resistance to methyl alcohol)

Physical Properties:Service Temperature 248°F

Coefficient of Friction:• HYDEX® 4101 on HYDEX® 4101-

Static-0.14 Dynamic-0.15• HYDEX® 4101 on steel-

Static-0.17 Dynamic-0.19

Other Physical Properties:• Good dimensional stability• Low moisture absorption• Excellent fatigue endurance

TECANAT™

TECANAT™GF20An unfilled machine grade polycarbonate. GF20 isa 20% glass filled polycarbonate. It has very highimpact strength, and excellent clarity and tensileproperties.

Primary Applications: Grades Available:• Rollers Tecanat™-Unfilled• Handles Tecanat™GF20 20% Glass• Protective windows High tensile grade• Down hole oil well parts• Computer printer heads• High impact applications

Chemical Resistance:• Water, Mineral acids and organic acids - good• Aliphatic hydrocarbons - excellent (alcohols and ethers)• Aromatic hydrocarbons - fair• Chlorinated hydrocarbons - poor• Strong Alkaline solutions - poor

Physical Properties:Service Temperature 250°FBrittleness Temperature 200°F

Impact Strength:• Izod Impact-15 ft-lbs/in.• Dynatup Impact-47 ft-lbs.

Other Physical Properties:• Clarity• Tensile Strength• Electrical properties

ULTEM®

A polyetherimide made by Sabic InnovativePlastics under the trade name of ULTEM®. It is ahigh-temperature thermoplastic with many uses inmedical applications because of its ability to with-stand repeated autoclaving. Its chemical resist-ance combined with its temperature resistancehas made it popular in electronic applications.

Primary Applications: Grades Available:• Surgical tools ULTEM® 1000• Medical equipment ULTEM® GF30 30% Glass• Valves High tensile grade• Circuit boards• Relays• Connectors• Under hood transportation applications

Chemical Resistance:• Fully halogenated hydrocarbons, alcohols,

weak aqueous solutions-excellent to good• Fuels, oils and grease-excellent to good• Partially halogenated hydrocarbons

and strong alkaline environments-poor

Physical Properties:Service Temperature 332°F

Electrical Properties:• Arc resistance-128 seconds• Volume resistivity-6.7 x 10 E17 ohm-cm• Dielectric strength 710 volts/mil @ 1/16 inch• Dielectric constant @ 50% RH @ 332°F-3.01

Flame Resistance:• Limiting oxygen index-47• UL-94 V-0 @ .016

Other Physical Properties:• Withstand repeated autoclaving

TECASON™

A polysulfone made by Solvay AdvancedPolymers. Its good chemical and temperatureresistance make it widely used for electrical appli-cations. It is also used in the medical industrybecause of its FDA approval and ability to with-stand autoclaving.

Primary Applications: Grades Available:• Medical implants Tecason™ S -Unfilled• Surgical tools Glass filled grades available• Lamp bezels upon custom request• Battery caps• Fuse box• Circuit boards• Connectors

Chemical Resistance:• Aqueous mineral acids, alkali

and salt solutions-excellent• Hydrocarbon oil and detergents-good• Polar organic solvents-poor (ketones, chlorinated

hydrocarbons and aromatic hydrocarbons)

Physical Properties:Service Temperature 300°F

Electrical Properties:• Dielectric constant @50% RH, 60 Hz-3.15• Dissipation factor @50% RH, 60 Hz-0.0011• Volume resistivity-5 x 10 E16 Ohm-cm• Arc resistance-60 seconds

Other Physical Properties:• Withstands multiple autoclaving• Good tensile strength

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We believe this information is the best currently available on the subject. It is subject to revision as additional knowledgeand experience are gained. Ensinger Industries Inc. makes no guarantee of results and assumes no obligation of liabilitywhatsoever in connection with this information. Anyone intending to use recommendations contained in this publicationshould first satisfy himself that the recommendations are suitable for his use and meet all appropriate safety and healthstandards. This publication is not a license to operate under, or intended to suggest infringement of any existing patents.References to products not of Ensinger manufacture do not indicate endorsement of named products or unsuitability ofother similar products.

DELRIN®, ZYTEL®, TEFLON®, KEVLAR® and HYTREL® are registered trademarks of the DuPont Company. NORYL® is aregistered trademark of Sabic, HYDLAR® and HYDEX® are registered trademarks of Ensinger Industries, Inc.TM = Ensinger Industries, Inc.

PRODUCT PROFILESTECAPEEK™

A PEEK (polyethertherketone) resin made byVictrex. It has superior chemical and temperatureproperties. In some filled grades its tensile prop-erties reach 1.6 million p.s.i.

Primary Applications: Grades Available:• Valves Tecapeek™ - Unfilled• Pump parts Tecapeek™ GF30 - 30%• Flow meters Glass reinforced• Bearings• Valve seats• Valve linings

Chemical Resistance:• Halogenated hydrocarbons, solvents and

refrigerants - excellent• Hydrocarbons, mineral oils, greases,

transmission fluids - excellent• Organic chemicals - excellent to fair• Inorganic chemicals - excellent• Water - excellent

Physical Properties:Service Temperature 480°F

Flammability:• UL-94 V-0• Low smoke generation

Other Physical Properties:• Excellent tensile strength• Excellent wear resistance

NORYL®

A PPO (polypheylene oxide) and styrene alloymade by Sabic Innovative Plastics. Its hydrolyticstability makes it a good choice for many applica-tions where fluids are present.

Primary Applications: Grades Available:• Agricultural EN265 - Standard unfilled• Appliance parts Other grades available• Refrigeration upon request• Valves• Fluid Handling

Chemical Resistance:• Aqueous solutions, detergents,

acids and bases - excellent• Halogenated and aromatic hydrocarbons - poor• Water-excellent

Physical Properties:Service Temperature 430°F

HYTREL®

A high strength, flexible plastic with excellentdynamic properties, good high and low tempera-ture properties and resistance to creep.

Primary Applications: Grades Available:• Fasteners 5556-55 durometer,• Springs 30,000 modulus• Shock absorbing devices 7246-72 durometer,• Seals 83,000 modulus• Bushings• Hinges• Gears• Pump diaphragms

Chemical Resistance:• Non-polar materials - excellent• Polar materials - poor

Physical Properties:Service Temperature 250°F

Tensile Properties:• Flexural Modulus range - 5100 psi-175,000 psi• Elongation at break-600%

Other Physical Properties:• Resistant to flex cut growth• High impact resistance• Excellent abrasion resistance

TECARAN™ ABSAn alloy of styrene, acrylic and butadene rubber. Ithas a broad range of physical properties that makeit a good candidate for many applications.

Primary Applications:• Fluid Handling• Pump replacement parts• Refrigeration parts

Physical Properties:Service Temperature 176°F

HYDLAR® ZA blend of Nylon reinforced with aramid fibers. Thearamid filler enhances the physical properties butis not abrasive like glass fibers. Aramid fibersincrease the tensile and flexural strength and alsoincreases the impact and heat properties.

Primary Applications:• Pulleys• Bearings (Heavy load)• Canning mandrels• Casters• High strength wheels• Rollers• Wear plates

Chemical Resistance:• Same as nylon

Physical Properties:Service Temperature 275°F

Tensile Properties:• Modulus-1.3 million psi• Flexural strength-23,000• Compressive strength-19,300

Other Physical Properties:• Wear factor-128 to 79• Galling of mating surfaces-none

Machined Parts From High PerformancePlastics Offer Solutions To Today’s

Engineering Problems

Ensinger offers a wide selection of engineering plastics in rodand slab shapes. Parts machined from these plastics canreplace steel, malleable iron, aluminum, brass, stainless steel,rubber and urethane in machinery and plant process equipment.

Compared with the materials they replace, these parts can offer:• Noise reduction• Low / no maintenance• No process contamination - no lubrication required• Increased process equipment reliability• Increased plant productivity - lighter parts can be moved more rapidly• Cost savings - low machining costs and short lead time

Machining plastic is a good choice for:

• Large or thick section parts that can’t be molded• Intricate or close-tolerance parts• Small quantity applications• Prototype parts to test a design concept• Short lead time

Manufacturers are using engineering polymers today, instead of metal, to gain importantcompetitive advantages. Selecting the best material for a specific use from Ensinger’s fullline of engineering polymers isn’t difficult. All you need is some general information aboutoperating conditions, such as temperature extremes, and impact loading. With these facts inhand, you can match your intended use with the drawings inside this brochure and determinewhich of Ensinger’s materials is most likely to give you the best performance. Ensinger isalways ready to provide additional recommendations and engineering data as needed.

1) Application: Slide Plate For TurntableMaterial Replaced: Lubricated Metal PlateMaterial used: TECAMID™ 6/6 NylonBenefits:• Less noise - will meet OSHA noise

requirements• Less lubrication required• High reliability - less equipment downtimeNeeds:Durability, lubricity, low coefficient of friction

2) Application: Pulley For Wire RopeMaterial Replaced: Steel, die cast aluminumMaterial used: TECAMID™ 6/6 MDSBenefits:• Increased wire life (4 times) because of lower

abrasive wear of MOS filled nylon ascompared to steel

• Maintenance downtime reduced• More product reliability

Needs:Good lubricity, low abrasive wear,tensile strength

3) Application: Valve Body For ChemicalProcessing Tank

Material Replaced: SteelMaterial used: TECAPEEK™

Benefits:• Cost savings -replacement of high priced

exotic corrosion resistant alloys• Maintenance downtime reduced due to longer

lasting non-corrosive plastics• Cost savings - ease of machining plastics as

compared to difficult / expensive machining ofexotic metals

4) Application: Protective Viewing Screen ForChemical Bath

Material Replaced: Acrylic SheetMaterial used: HYDEX® 301Benefits:• High reliability - longer lasting due to

increased chemical resistance ofHYDEX® 301 as compared to acrylic

Needs:Clarity, chemical resistance, impact resistance

5) Application: Spray NozzleChemical Processing Tank

Material Replaced: SteelMaterial used: TECATRON™

Benefits:• Cost savings - replaced costly, difficult to

machine exotic metals• High reliability - less maintenance downtime

due to non-corrosive plasticNeeds:Chemical resistance, moderate temperature resistance

6) Application: Temperature Sensor HolderMaterial Replaced: SteelMaterial used: Glass-reinforced ULTEM®

Benefits:• Corrosion resistance• Higher reliability• Cost savings - faster turnaround time of

machining plastic as compared to machining steelNeeds:Chemical resistance, temperature resistance

7) Application: Overhead Conveyor BearingMaterial Replaced: Lubricated Metal Ball BearingMaterial used: Internal PTFE lubricant - TECAFORM™ HPV 13Benefits:• No product contamination - solid plastic• Wheel, no lubrication required• Cost savings - use no lubricant

Needs:Low friction applications: TECAFORM™ HPV 13High temperature applications: HYDLAR® Z

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8) Application: Timing ScrewMaterial Replaced: MetalMaterial used: TECAMID™ 6/6 NylonBenefits:• Low noise, low friction, light weight, less

product damage due to resiliency of plasticas compared to metal

Needs:Tensile properties, durability, wear resistance

9) Application: Conveyor Supports / ToolingLocators

Material Replaced: Steel, Aluminum, UrethaneMaterial used: TECAMID™ 6/6 NylonBenefits:• Low noise• Cost savings - non-damaging carrier for

products• Cost savings - lower cost than urethane and

faster turnaround time of machining plasticas compared to molded urethane

10) Application: Can Transfer MandrelMaterial Replaced: SteelMaterial used: HYDLAR® ZBenefits:• High reliability - low downtime due to

increased wear lifeNeeds:Excellent wear resistance, good lubricity,good tensile properties, non-abrasive

11) Application: Piston Pump-Food ProcessingMaterial Replaced: FDA Grade SteelMaterial used: HYDEX® 4101 Benefits:• Cost savings - replacing expensive / exotic

FDA metals• Low maintenance - long lasting non-

corrosive plastic• Ease of fabrication of plastic as compared to

metal

12) Application: Valve Body-Food ProcessingMaterial Replaced: PETMaterial used: HYDEX® 4101 Benefits:• High reliability - less downtime due to more

impact resistant / durable HYDEX® 4101 • Corrosion resistant, light weight, ease of

fabricationNeeds:FDA approval, impact, durabilitydimensional stability

13) Application: ImpellerMaterial Replaced: rubber, urethane, metalMaterial used: HYTREL® Thermoplastic PolyesterBenefits:• Less maintenance versus metal because of

the non-corrosive nature of plastic• Cost savings - lower cost than urethane and

faster turnaround time of machining plasticas compared to molded urethane

Needs:FDA approval, resilience,sealing properties, strength

14) Application: Sprocket Drives / Flex CouplingsMaterial Replaced: Steel, RubberMaterial used: TECAMID™ ST801,

DELRIN®, HYTREL® NylonBenefits:• Low noise• Corrosion resistance - longer lasting

Needs:Varying stiffness requirement TECAMID™ ST801DELRIN®, HYTREL® NylonGood lubricity, wear resistance

15) Application: Robotic Gripper HandMaterial Replaced: Steel, Aluminum, UrethaneMaterial used: HYTREL® Thermoplastic PolyesterBenefits:• Cost savings - less product damage due to

“soft touch” gripper hand• Cost savings - ease of machining HYTREL®

as compared to expensive urethane moldingprocess

Needs:High friction for good grip, flex strength,low modulus soft touch

16,20) Application: Pneumatic CylinderMaterial Replaced: Steel, AluminumMaterial used: DELRIN®

Benefits:• Increased reliability - dent resistant plastic• Flexibility - tailored sizes can be machined

out of plastic, limited selection in metal• Cost savings• Weight savings

Needs:Tensile strength, impact resistance, wear resistance

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17) Application: Safety WindowMaterial Replaced: Tempered GlassMaterial used: TECANAT™Benefits:• Less maintenance - ease of installing (routing

holes, drilling, etc.) as compared to glass• Meets OSHA safety standards - increased

protection due to much better impact strengthNeeds: Impact strength, clarity

18) Application: Holding Bearing For Conveyer ChainMaterial Replaced: Steel, BronzeMaterial used: DELRIN®

Benefits:• Ease of machining - time and cost savings• Lower maintenance - corrosion resistant

plastic replaces corrosion prone steel• Light weight

Needs:Tensile strength, durability, wear resistance

19) Application: Wear GuideMaterial Replaced: UHMWMaterial used: DELRIN®

Benefits:• Improved heat resistance• Low friction• Wear resistance

Needs:No warpage from steam cleaning

21) Application: Conveyer RollersMaterial Replaced: Steel, aluminum, rubberMaterial used: TECAMID™ 6/6 NylonBenefits:• Lower maintenance - more durability and

scratch resistant• Less noise

Needs:Wear resistance, lubricity

Material Solutions To Today’sEngineering ProblemsMachining parts from Ensinger’s stock shapes will provide you with many advantages and benefits.To see if we have a solution or material that will meet your needs call us at 800-243-3221

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