When it comes to making durable and high-performance machine parts, nothing beats Torlon® plastic. This exceptional material boasts impressive mechanical properties, such as high-temperature resistance, excellent wear and friction resistance, and outstanding dimensional stability. What’s more, Torlon® materials can be easily machined into complex shapes and tight tolerances, making it a top choice for a wide range of applications, from aerospace and automotive to medical and industrial.
Torlon’s versatility extends beyond its physical properties. Its chemical resistance to acids, bases, and most organic solvents makes it an ideal choice for harsh environments. Additionally, Torlon® sheets are known for their longevity, significantly reducing the need for frequent replacements and maintenance, thus ensuring cost-efficiency over time. This will help you better allocate funds to other areas of your business.
But why settle for anything less when you can get custom-machined parts that are custom-built to your exact specifications? At Plastic Machining Inc., we specialize in precision machining of Torlon®, using state-of-the-art equipment and the expertise of our skilled technicians. So, whether you need bearings, seals, gears, or any other Torlon® machined parts, we’ve got you covered. Trust us to deliver top-quality products that will keep your projects running smoothly and reliably for years to come.
Torlon® Material Description
Torlon® is a polyamide-imide (PAI) with exceptional thermal stability and toughness.  It is also the highest-performing melt processable advantage of thermoplastics. Torlon® plastic’s superior wear-resistance grades offer unsurpassed performance in both dry and lubricated environments. That means it’s capable of performing under severe stress conditions at continuous temperatures to 500°F (260°C).
Parts machined from Torlon® provide greater compressive strength and higher impact resistance than most advanced engineering plastics.  Torlon® has an extremely low coefficient of linear thermal expansion and high creep resistance, which provides dimensional stability over its entire use range.  Torlon® is an amorphous material with a glass transition temperature of 537°F (280°C).
Expert Machining of Torlon® Material at Plastic Machining Inc.
Plastic Machining Inc. brings extensive expertise in machining Torlon® materials, ensuring precision and excellence in every part we produce. Our machining processes take place in a completely controlled environment, where we maintain rigorous quality standards and keep complete records of all products to ensure traceability and consistency. For clients requiring exceptional performance in their components, Torlon® and Duratron® materials provide the durability and reliability needed in demanding applications.
Comprehensive Machining of Torlon® and Duratron® PAI Grades | High-Performance Plastic Solutions
Torlon® Grades We Machine:
- Torlon® 4203 (Electrical Grade): Ideal for electrical applications requiring superior insulation properties.
- Torlon® 4301 (Bearing Grade): Engineered for low-friction, high-wear environments.
- Torlon® 4503 (Compression Molded): Offers excellent toughness and mechanical strength.
- Torlon® 5530 (Glass-Reinforced Grade): Provides enhanced strength and stiffness with glass fiber reinforcement.
Related Duratron® PAI Grades:
- Duratron® T4203 PAI : Similar to Torlon® 4203, this grade is ideal for electrical insulation applications.
- Duratron® T4301 PAI: A counterpart to Torlon® 4301, offering high wear resistance in bearing applications.
- Duratron® T4503 PAI: Provides the same mechanical strength and toughness as Torlon® 4503.
- Duratron® T5530 PAI: Equivalent to Torlon® 5530, with glass fiber reinforcement for added strength.
Torlon® Applications: High-Performance Solutions for Industrial, Aerospace, and Semiconductor Equipment
Industrial Process and Production Equipment
Laboratory & Diagnostic Equipment
- Bearings, Bushings and rollers with creep resistance over 400 °F (205 °C)
- Extreme wear resistance and high PV capabilities can eliminate costly lubrication’s systems
- Ideal for industrial applications where elevated temperatures and aggressive chemicals are present
- Small seals, seats, rings can take full advantages of Duratron® PAI’s stiffness and strength
- Precision parts can be easily machined to extremely tight tolerances
- Duratron® PAI’s excellent chemical resistance is ideal for use in lab and diagnostics
Aerospace
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- Seals, connectors and wear parts maintain critical dimensions across a broad temperature range
- Duratron® PAI easily withstands most fuels and lubricants
- Lighter weight and lower cost than exotic metal alloys
- Tight dimensional control of precision parts across a broad temperature range
- Significant performance and efficiency gains are possible with seals machined from Duratron® PAI
- Wear Resistance improvement over specialty alloys greatly improves Mean Time Between Rebuild/Repair
- High temperature, lubrication-free performance increases the life of seats, seals and rings
Semiconductor manufacturing EquipmentÂ
Electronics and Telecommunications EquipmentÂ
- High strength and stiffness are maintained to nearly 500° F (260° C)
- Various grades can be used to achieve electrically insulative, dissipative or conductive performanc
- Specialty grades offer next generation performance for specific process areas like Etch, Package & Test, and CMP
- Connectors and fixtures machined from Duratron® PAI offer consistent electrical performance
- Tiny parts can be easily machined to very tight tolerances
Torlon® is a registered trademark of Solvay Advanced Polymers.