Family: LATILUB
Base resin:Polysulphone (PSU)
General information
Self-lubricating product based on Polysulphone (PSU). Graphite. Mineral filler. PFAS-free product.
Versions of product mentioned herein are suitable for potable water transportation. Nevertheless, manufactured parts have to be verified according to the specific directives.
The products mentioned herein are not suitable for applications in the pharmaceutical, medical or dental sector.
Features
- - Self lubricant
- - Self lubricant, PFAS free
Additives
- - Mineral filler
- - Graphite
Process types
- - Injection moulding
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Technical characteristics
| Physical properties | Standard | Value | Measure Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | ISO 1183 | 1.47 | g/cm³ |
| Linear shrinkage at moulding | |||
| Longitudinal (2.0mm/60MPa) | ISO 294-4 | 0.35 ÷ 0.65 | % |
| Transversal (2.0mm/60MPa) | ISO 294-4 | 0.40 ÷ 0.70 | % |
| Dimensional stability | --- | 70 | |
| Moisture absorption | |||
| Saturation, in air | ISO 62-4 | 0.15 | % |
| Mechanical properties | Standard | Value | Measure Units |
| CHARPY impact strength | |||
| Unnotched, at +23°C | ISO 179-1eU | 12 | kJ/m² |
| Notched, at +23°C | ISO 179-1eA | 2 | kJ/m² |
| Tensile elongation | |||
| At break (5 mm/min), 23°C | ISO 527 | 1.2 | % |
| Tensile strength | |||
| At break (5 mm/min), 23°C | ISO 527 | 60 | MPa |
| Elastic modulus | |||
| Tensile (1 mm/min), 23°C | ISO 527 | 7500 | MPa |
| Thermal properties | Standard | Value | Measure Units |
| Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (CLTE) | |||
| +30°C to +100°C (longitudinal) | ISO 11359 | 15 | × 10ˉ⁶ Kˉ¹ |
| +30°C a +100°C (transversal) | ISO 11359 | 15 | × 10ˉ⁶ Kˉ¹ |
| VICAT - Softening point | |||
| 50N (heating rate 120°C/h) | ISO 306 | 185 | °C |
| HDT - Heat Deflection Temperature | |||
| 0.45 MPa | ISO 75 | 185 | °C |
| 1.81 MPa | ISO 75 | 180 | °C |
| Electrical properties | Standard | Value | Measure Units |
| CTI - Comparative Tracking Index - solution A (without surfactant) | IEC 60112 | 125 | V |
| Electrical resistivity | |||
| Surface, dry | ASTM D 257 / D 4496 | 1E12 | ohm |
| Dielectric strength (short period) | |||
| 2 mm thickness, 23°C, dry | ASTM D 149 | 18 | kV/mm |
| Tribological properties | Standard | Value | Measure Units |
| Wear Factor | LATI | 300 | 10ˉ⁸(mm³m)/N |
| Friction Coefficient | |||
| Static | LATI | 0.33 | |
| Dynamic | LATI | 0.37 | |
| Melt Temperature | Standard | Value | Measure Units |
| Suggested melt temperature | --- | 310 ÷ 340 | °C |
| Mould Temperature | Standard | Value | Measure Units |
| Suggested mould temperature | --- | 130 ÷ 180 | °C |
Drying conditions (hot air dessiccator)
Predrying needed. At least 4 hours at 120 ÷ 130°C
Injection speed
Injection speed: low to medium. Setting an injection profile should improve moulding.
Hot runners
Usage of hot runner: possible
LATILUB 95-25GR CE/10