| FLUOROPLASTICS |
| Materials |
Temperature Range |
General Usage |
| Polyimide filled PTFE AWC 100 |
Cryogenic to 550°F, 287°C |
Dry running or low viscosity petroleum based applications on hard mating surfaces. High PV values and can be used in elevated temperatures with excellent fluid compatibility. |
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Virgin PTFE AWC 520
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Cryogenic to 550°F, 287°C
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Static or slow speed applications with low abrasion resistance. Works well in vacuum and low gas permeability applications. Superior fluid compatibility and is a FDA compliant material.
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Carbon/Graphite filled PTFE AWC 400, 405, 410 & 540
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-250°F to 550°F, -156°C to 287°C
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High viscosity petroleum based applications on hard mating surfaces. High PV values, exceptional temperature rating. Excellent general purpose material for rotary applications.
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Ekonol filled PTFE AWC 530
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-250°F to 550°F, -156°C to 287°C
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High purity applications that require a combination of low gas permeability combined and improved wear resistance. Runs well against softer shaft materials.
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Glass filled PTFE AWC 200 & 300
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-150°F to 550°F, -101°C to 287°C
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High wear, high pressure and high speed applications. High PV values and can be used in elevated temperatures with excellent fluid compatibility.
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Bronze filled PTFE AWC 500
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-80°F to 550°F, -62°C to 287°C
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High load bearing applications. High wear rate, good creep resistance but is not compatible with some acids and alkalis.
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| ENGINEERED PLASTICS |
| Materials |
Temperature Range |
General Usage |
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UHMW-PE AWC 610, 620 & 625
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Cryogenic to 180°F, Cryogenic to 82°C
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Abrasive, high wear, reciprocating or slow rotary applications. Excellent in water based fluids but chemical compatibility and temperature are limited.
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Hytrel® AWC 600
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-250°F to 300°F, -156°C to 148°C
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Applications requiring strong resistance to tearing, creep and abrasion.
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Unfilled PEEK® AWC 630
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-80°F to 400°F, -62°C to 204°C
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Better wear characteristics than unfilled PEEK¨.Tough, reliable and dimensionally stable even under continuous elevated temperatures.
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Glass filled PEEK® AWC 635
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-80°F to 450°F, -62°C to 232°C
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Designed for improving the wear rate of unfilled PEEK¨ in high performance applications. Tough, reliable and dimensionally stable even under continuous elevated temperatures.
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Acetal AWC 650
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-22°F to 220°F, -30°C to 104°C
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Anti-extrusion rings or medium load bearing applications. Excellent creep resistance under continuous load and fatigue endurance under repeated loading and unloading cycles.
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| ELASTOMERS |
| Materials |
Temperature Range |
General Usage |
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Fluoroelastomers AWC 700, 705 & 710
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-40°F to 450°F, -40°C to 232°C
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Very good heat resistance, fluid compatibility with moderate resistance to tear and cut growth. Compatible with a wide range of fluids including some phosphate esters.
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95A Thermoset polyurethane AWC 820
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-60°F to 250°F, -50°C to 120°C
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High temperature, high performance hydraulic & pneumatic applications and slow rotary. Excellent abrasion resistance, low compression set with high-pressure capabilities. Compatible with most hydraulic fluids except synthetics.
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95A & 85A Thermoset polyurethane AWC 800
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-60°F to 185°F, -50°C to 85°C
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High performance hydraulic & pneumatic applications and slow rotary. Excellent abrasion resistance, low compression set with high pressure capabilities. Compatible with most hydraulic fluids except synthetics.
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Thermoplastic polyurethanes AWC 810 & 815
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-30°F to 165°F, -34°C to 74°C
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Cost effective high volume applications. Abrasion resistant materials high wear rate and pressure capabilities. Reciprocating applications and slow rotary.
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