Torlon® 4203 (Polyamide-imide)

Torlon® 4203 polyamide-imide offers excellent compressive strength and the highest elongation of the Torlon grades.  It provides electrical insulation and exceptional impact strength.  Torlon® 4203 is commonly used for electrical connectors and insulators due to its high dielectric strength.  It is also an excellent choice for bearing and wear applications involving impact loading and abrasive environments.  Its ability to carry high loads over a broad temperature range makes it ideal for structural components such as linkage bearings and seal rings. 

Specification Test Value Units
Specific Gravity, 73°F D792 1.41 Lb/in.3
Tensile Strength @ Yield, 73°F D638 18,000 psi
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity, 73°F D638 600,000 psi
Tensile Elongation (at break), 73°F D638 5.0 %
Flexural Strength, 73°F D790 24,000 psi
Flexural Modulus of Elasticity D790 600,000 psi
Shear Strength, 73°F D732 16,000 psi
Compressive Strength – Ultimate     psi
Compressive Strength at 2% Deformation D695   psi
Compressive Strength at 10% Deformation D695 24,000 psi
Deformation Under Load     %
Compressive Modulus of Elasticity, 73°F D695 478,000  
Compressive Strength ⊥ to Laminate (Modulus)     psi
Compressive Strength ⊥ to Laminate (Yield)     psi
Compressive Strength ⊥ to Laminate (Ultimate)     psi
Hardness, Durometer (Shore “D” scale) D2240     -  
Hardness, Rockwell (Scale as noted) D785 E80 (M120) Rockwell M
Izod Impact, Notched @ 73°F D256 Type A 2.0 ft.lbs/in. of notch
Coefficient of Friction (Dry vs Steel) Static PTM55007    
Coefficient of Friction (Dry vs Steel) Dynamic PTM55007 0.35  
Maximum Static Bearing Load (P) PTM55007   psi
Maximum Unlubricated No Load Bearing Velocity (V) PTM55007   ft/minute
Maximum Limiting PV (Unlubricated) PTM55007 12,500 psi x ft/min.
Wear Factor “K” x 10-10 PTM55010 50 Cubic in.-min/ft.lbs.hr
Sand Wheel Wear/Abrasion Test     UHMW=100
Minimum Mating Surface Hardness     Rockwell (Brinnell)
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion E-831(TMA) 1.70 in/in/°F x 10-5
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion // to Laminates E-831(TMA)   in/in/°F x 10-5
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion I to Laminates E-831(TMA)   in/in/°F x 10-5
Softening Point     °F
Heat Deflection Temperature 264 psi D648 532 °F
Embrittlement Temperature     °F Min.
Continuous Service Temperature in Air     °F Max.
Short Term Service Temperature     °F Max.
Tg-Glass Transition (Amorphous) D3418 527 °F
Melting Point (Crystalline) Peak D3418 N/A °F
Thermal Conductivity F433 1.80 BTU-in/(hr/ft2°F)
Dielectric Strength Short Term D149 580 Volts/mil
Volume Resistivity D257   ohm/cm
Surface Resistivity D257   ohm/cm
Dielectric Constant, 106 Hz D150 4.2  
Dissipation Factor, 106 Hz D150 0.026  
Flammability @ 3.1mm(1/8 in.) UL94 UL94 V-O  
Arc Resistance     seconds
Water Absorption, Immersion 24 Hours D570 (2) 0.4 %
Water Absorption, Immersion Saturation D570 (2) 1.7 %
Machinability Rating   5 1=easy, 10=difficult
Rod Diameter Availability (Off the Shelf)   .093-2.0 inches
Sheet Thickness Availability (Off the Shelf)   .187-1.0 inches
Characteristics / Attributes Very high compressive and impact strength/great insulation properties / Excellent Bearing Properties