Nylanite

A PET based material impregnated with graphite and oil for significantly reduced coefficient of friction and increased resistance to wear. It possesses a similar co efficient of friction to PTFE whilst maintaining the stability of PET.

Close tolerances can be maintained when machining and it is suitable for applications submerged in water. Petanite is also a material of choice for applications involving soft metal and plastic mating surfaces. It is resistant to many harsh chemicals, aggressive food products and petroleum.

As all PET materials are more rigid than other thermoplastics, please consult one of technical team members for our machining guidelines.

Key features

  • Used in parts exposed to high pressure and velocity

Applications for use include

  • Distribution valves
  • Food processing equipment
  • Manifolds
  • Plug connectors
  • Pharmaceutical test equipment
  • Precision bearings
  • Rollers
  • Toothed gears
  • Valves

Properties

Property Unit of measure Value
Tensile StrengthMpa78
Elongation at Break%9.16
Modulus of ElasticityMPa3000
Impact Strengthkj/m²3.25
Compressive StrengthMPa123
Shear StrengthMPa49
Shore HardnessD Scale80
Co-efficient of Frictionμ0.15
Water Absorption @ 23 Deg C%0.3
Service Temperature IntermittentᵒC150
Service Temperature ContinuousᵒC100
Melting pointᵒC247.94
Thermal ConductivityW/m.ᵒC
Dielectric StrengthkV/mm25
Volume ResistivityΩ.cm
Surface Resistivity
Arc ResistanceSec60