PRODUCT PROFILES TECAFORM The stiffest and highest design strength unreinforced plastic. It has a hard, scratch resistant surface, low friction, excellent resistance to hydrocarbons and high fatigue insurance. Machines like brass. Gears Tecaform HPV 13 Bearings Glass filled Delrin Bushings good mechanical strength Pulleys Side plates Wear surfaces Chain guides Timing screws Halogenated hydrocarbons - excellent (fuels, oil, grease) Polar fluids - good to poor (acids, chlorinated water) Service Temperature 195 F Coefficient of friction: Static - 0.20 Dynamic - 0.35 Other High strength and stiffness Low wear Excellent dimensional stability Contains TEFLON powder for lubricity TECAMID Nylon The industrial standard for machined plastic. High strength and toughness combined with high temperature properties and excellent resistance to grease, oil and solvents. 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 Aliphatic, Aromatic Hydrocarbonsexcellent (fuels, oil, solvents) Organic compounds - excellent (ketones, esters, aldehydes) Partially halogenated hydrocarbonsgood to poor (methylene chloride, chloroform) 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 High wear resistance High tensile strength FDA approved grades HYDEX 4101 A PBT polyester with excellent chemical resistance that makes it a popular product in harsh environments. Its FDA approval makes it a good choice for the food processing industry. It is widely used in electronics because it has excellent electrical properties. FDA-white Pump parts Non-FDA-black Impellers Fuel pumps Bus bars Connectors Relays Bobbins Gears Aliphatic Hydrocarbonsexcellent (gasoline, oils, alcohols, dilute acids and bases) Organic solvents-excellent to fair (good resistance to ethyl and isopropyl alcohol, moderate resistance to methyl alcohol) 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 Good dimensional stability Low moisture absorption Excellent fatigue endurance TECANAT TECANAT GF20 An unfilled machine grade polycarbonate. GF20 is a 20% glass filled polycarbonate. It has very high impact strength, and excellent clarity and tensile properties. Rollers Tecanat -Unfilled Handles Tecanat GF20 20% Glass Protective windows High tensile grade Down hole oil well parts Computer printer heads High impact applications Water, Mineral acids and organic acids - good Aliphatic hydrocarbons - excellent (alcohols and ethers) Aromatic hydrocarbons - fair Chlorinated hydrocarbons - poor Strong Alkaline solutions - poor Service Temperature 250 F Brittleness Temperature 200 F Impact Strength: Izod Impact-15 ft-lbs/in. Dynatup Impact-47 ft-lbs. Other Clarity Tensile Strength Electrical properties ULTEM A polyetherimide made by Sabic Innovative Plastics under the trade name of ULTEM. It is a high-temperature thermoplastic with many uses in medical applications because of its ability to withstand repeated autoclaving. Its chemical resistance combined with its temperature resistance has made it popular in electronic applications. Surgical tools ULTEM 1000 Medical equipment ULTEM GF30 30% Glass High tensile grade Circuit boards Relays Connectors Under hood transportation applications 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 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 Withstand repeated autoclaving TECASON A polysulfone made by Solvay Advanced Polymers. Its good chemical and temperature resistance make it widely used for electrical applications. It is also used in the medical industry because of its FDA approval and ability to withstand autoclaving. Medical implants Tecason S -Unfilled Surgical tools Glass filled grades available Lamp bezels upon custom request Battery caps Fuse box Circuit boards Connectors Aqueous mineral acids, alkali and salt solutions-excellent Hydrocarbon oil and detergents-good Polar organic solvents-poor (ketones, chlorinated hydrocarbons and aromatic hydrocarbons) 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 Withstands multiple autoclaving Good tensile strength
PRODUCT PROFILES TECAPEEK A PEEK (polyethertherketone) resin made by Victrex. It has superior chemical and temperature properties. In some filled grades its tensile properties reach 1.6 million p.s.i. Tecapeek - Unfilled Pump parts Tecapeek GF30-30% Flow meters Glass reinforced Bearings Valve seats Valve linings Halogenated hydrocarbons, solvents and refrigerants - excellent Hydrocarbons, mineral oils, greases, transmission fluids - excellent Organic chemicals - excellent to fair Inorganic chemicals - excellent Water - excellent Service Temperature 480 F Flammability: UL-94 V-0 Low smoke generation Other Excellent tensile strength Excellent wear resistance NORYL A PPO (polypheylene oxide) and styrene alloy made by Sabic Innovative Plastics. Its hydrolytic stability makes it a good choice for many applications where fluids are present. Agricultural EN265 - Standard unfilled Appliance parts Other grades available Refrigeration upon request Fluid Handling HYTREL A high strength, flexible plastic with excellent dynamic properties, good high and low temperature properties and resistance to creep. Fasteners 5556-55 durometer, Springs 30,000 modulus Shock absorbing devices 7246-72 durometer, Seals 83,000 modulus Bushings Hinges Gears Pump diaphragms Non-polar materials - excellent Polar materials - poor Service Temperature 250 F Tensile Properties: Flexural Modulus range - 5100 psi-175,000 psi Elongation at break-600% Other Resistant to flex cut growth High impact resistance Excellent abrasion resistance TECARAN ABS An alloy of styrene, acrylic and butadene rubber. It has a broad range of physical properties that make it a good candidate for many applications. Primary Applications: Fluid Handling Pump replacement parts Refrigeration parts Service Temperature 176 F HYDLAR Z A blend of Nylon reinforced with aramid fibers. The aramid filler enhances the physical properties but is not abrasive like glass fibers. Aramid fibers increase the tensile and flexural strength and also increases the impact and heat properties. Primary Applications: Pulleys Bearings (Heavy load) Canning mandrels Casters High strength wheels Rollers Wear plates Same as nylon Service Temperature 275 F Tensile Properties: Modulus-1.3 million psi Flexural strength-23,000 Compressive strength-19,300 Other Wear factor-128 to 79 Galling of mating surfaces-none Aqueous solutions, detergents, acids and bases - excellent Halogenated and aromatic hydrocarbons - poor Water-excellent Service Temperature 430 F We believe this information is the best currently available on the subject. It is subject to revision as additional knowledge and experience are gained. Ensinger Industries Inc. makes no guarantee of results and assumes no obligation of liability whatsoever in connection with this information. Anyone intending to use recommendations contained in this publication should first satisfy himself that the recommendations are suitable for his use and meet all appropriate safety and health standards. 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 of other similar products. DELRIN, ZYTEL, TEFLON, KEVLAR and HYTREL are registered trademarks of the DuPont Company. NORYL is a registered trademark of Sabic, HYDLAR and HYDEX are registered trademarks of Ensinger Industries, Inc. TM = Ensinger Industries, Inc. DISTRIBUTED BY ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED E N SINGER WASHINGTON PA HEADQUARTERS 365 Meadowlands Boulevard Washington, Pennsylvania 15301 Telephone: 800-243-3221 Sales 800-869-4029 Technical Fax: 724-746-9209 e-mail: sales@ensinger-ind.com GB205/1108
Machined Parts From High Performance Plastics Offer Solutions To Today s Engineering Problems Ensinger offers a wide selection of engineering plastics in rod and slab shapes. Parts machined from these plastics can replace 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 important competitive advantages. Selecting the best material for a specific use from Ensinger s full line of engineering polymers isn t difficult. All you need is some general information about operating conditions, such as temperature extremes, and impact loading. With these facts in hand, you can match your intended use with the drawings inside this brochure and determine which of Ensinger s materials is most likely to give you the best performance. Ensinger is always ready to provide additional recommendations and engineering data as needed.
4 5 6 3 9 2 1) Application: Slide Plate For Turntable Material Replaced: Lubricated Metal Plate Material used: TECAMID 6/6 Nylon Less noise - will meet OSHA noise requirements Less lubrication required High reliability - less equipment downtime Durability, lubricity, low coefficient of friction 4) Application: Protective Viewing Screen For Chemical Bath Material Replaced: Acrylic Sheet Material used: HYDEX 301 High reliability - longer lasting due to increased chemical resistance of HYDEX 301 as compared to acrylic Clarity, chemical resistance, impact resistance 1 2) Application: Pulley For Wire Rope, die cast aluminum Material used: TECAMID 6/6 MDS Increased wire life (4 times) because of lower abrasive wear of MOS filled nylon as compared to steel Maintenance downtime reduced More product reliability Good lubricity, low abrasive wear, tensile strength 3) Application: Valve Body For Chemical Processing Tank Material used: TECAPEEK 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 of exotic metals 5) Application: Spray Nozzle Chemical Processing Tank Material used: TECATRON Cost savings - replaced costly, difficult to machine exotic metals High reliability - less maintenance downtime due to non-corrosive plastic Chemical resistance, moderate temperature resistance 6) Application: Temperature Sensor Holder Material used: Glass-reinforced ULTEM Corrosion resistance Higher reliability Cost savings - faster turnaround time of machining plastic as compared to machining steel Chemical resistance, temperature resistance 7) Application: Overhead Conveyor Bearing Material Replaced: Lubricated Metal Ball Bearing Material used: Internal PTFE lubricant - TECAFORM HPV 13 No product contamination - solid plastic Wheel, no lubrication required Cost savings - use no lubricant Low friction applications: TECAFORM HPV 13 High temperature applications: HYDLAR Z
7 12 11 14 13 8 10 15 8) Application: Timing Screw Material Replaced: Metal Material used: TECAMID 6/6 Nylon Low noise, low friction, light weight, less product damage due to resiliency of plastic as compared to metal Tensile properties, durability, wear resistance 9) Application: Conveyor Supports / Tooling Locators, Aluminum, Urethane Material used: TECAMID 6/6 Nylon Low noise Cost savings - non-damaging carrier for products Cost savings - lower cost than urethane and faster turnaround time of machining plastic as compared to molded urethane 10) Application: Can Transfer Mandrel Material used: HYDLAR Z High reliability - low downtime due to increased wear life Excellent wear resistance, good lubricity, good tensile properties, non-abrasive 11) Application: Piston Pump-Food Processing Material Replaced: FDA Grade Steel Material used: HYDEX 4101 Cost savings - replacing expensive / exotic FDA metals Low maintenance - long lasting noncorrosive plastic Ease of fabrication of plastic as compared to metal 12) Application: Valve Body-Food Processing Material Replaced: PET Material used: HYDEX 4101 High reliability - less downtime due to more impact resistant / durable HYDEX 4101 Corrosion resistant, light weight, ease of fabrication FDA approval, impact, durability dimensional stability 13) Application: Impeller Material Replaced: rubber, urethane, metal Material used: HYTREL Thermoplastic Polyester Less maintenance versus metal because of the non-corrosive nature of plastic Cost savings - lower cost than urethane and faster turnaround time of machining plastic as compared to molded urethane FDA approval, resilience, sealing properties, strength 14) Application: Sprocket Drives / Flex Couplings, Rubber Material used: TECAMID ST801, DELRIN, HYTREL Nylon Low noise Corrosion resistance - longer lasting Varying stiffness requirement TECAMID ST801 DELRIN, HYTREL Nylon Good lubricity, wear resistance 15) Application: Robotic Gripper Hand, Aluminum, Urethane Material used: HYTREL Thermoplastic Polyester Cost savings - less product damage due to soft touch gripper hand Cost savings - ease of machining HYTREL as compared to expensive urethane molding process High friction for good grip, flex strength, low modulus soft touch 16,20) Application: Pneumatic Cylinder, Aluminum Material used: DELRIN Increased reliability - dent resistant plastic Flexibility - tailored sizes can be machined out of plastic, limited selection in metal Cost savings Weight savings Tensile strength, impact resistance, wear resistance
Material Solutions To Today s Engineering Problems Machining 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 16 17 18 17) Application: Safety Window Material Replaced: Tempered Glass Material used: TECANAT Less maintenance - ease of installing (routing holes, drilling, etc.) as compared to glass Meets OSHA safety standards - increased protection due to much better impact strength Impact strength, clarity 21) Application: Conveyer Rollers, aluminum, rubber Material used: TECAMID 6/6 Nylon Lower maintenance - more durability and scratch resistant Less noise Wear resistance, lubricity 19 18) Application: Holding Bearing For Conveyer Chain, Bronze Material used: DELRIN Ease of machining - time and cost savings Lower maintenance - corrosion resistant plastic replaces corrosion prone steel Light weight Tensile strength, durability, wear resistance 20 19) Application: Wear Guide Material Replaced: UHMW Material used: DELRIN Improved heat resistance Low friction Wear resistance No warpage from steam cleaning 21