RTP Company Wear Resistant Thermoplastics Compounds

Wear Resistance Data
(Standard English)

RTP RTP 4083 TFE 15
versus 1018 C Steel

Polyphthalamide (PPA)
Carbon Fiber 20%
PTFE 15%

PV	Load	Speed	Wear Factor X 10E-10	µ dynamic
2000	8	50	42	0.38
2000	2	200	64	0.35
5000	10	100	53	0.41
10000	40	50	42	0.38
10000	10	200	12	0.72

Data obtained using ASTM 3702.
PV units: lb ft/in² min
Load units: lb
Speed units: ft/min
Wear Factor units: in³ min/lb/ft/hr
Data last revised: April 2001

RTP 4000 Series
Polyphthalamide
Compounds

Advantages
• Heat resistance
• Chemical resistance
• Relatively low moisture absorption
• Cost
• Strength or physical properties

Limitations
• Not inherently flame retardant
• Requires good drying equipment
• High processing temperature

Polyphthalamide (PPA) is a semi-crystalline, aromatic polyamide. Compared to nylon 6/6, it is stronger, stiffer, less sensitive to moisture, and has higher thermal capabilities. It has significant chemical fatigue and creep resistance.

PPA resins are suitable for a wide range of applications because of their outstanding physical, thermal and electrical properties. They can resist infrared soldering environments, unlike many other resins.

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