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TYPICAL PROPERTIES of KETRON®  HPV BEARING GRADES

ASTM or UL test Property Ketron HPV
Bearing Grade

(extruded)
Ketron HPV
Bearing Grade

(compression molded)
PHYSICAL
D792 Density (lb/in³)
(g/cm³)
0.052
1.44
0.052
1.44
D570 Water Absorption, 24 hrs (%) 0.05 0.07
D570 Water Absorption, Saturation (%) 0.30 –
MECHANICAL
D638 Tensile Strength (psi) 11,000 7,900
D638 Tensile Modulus (psi) 850,000 530,000
D638 Tensile Elongation at Break (%) 2 2
D790 Flexural Strength (psi) 27,500 13,000
D790 Flexural Modulus (psi) 1,100,000 700,000
D695 Compressive Strength (psi) 20,000 20,000
D695 Compressive Modulus (psi) 500,000 –
D785 Hardness, Rockwell M85 –
D256 IZOD Impact Notched (ft-lb/in) 0.7 1.0
QTM55007
(* not ASTM)
Coefficient of Friction, Dry vs. Steel 0.21 –
QTM55007
(* not ASTM)
Limiting PV (psi-fpm) 20,000 35,000
QTM55010
(* not ASTM)
“K” Wear Factor, (x 10-10 in3-min/lb-ft-hr) 100 –
THERMAL
D696 Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion
(x 10-5 in./in./°F)
1.7 2.7
D648 Heat Deflection Temp (°F / °C)
at 264 psi
383 / 195 480 / 249
D3418 Melting Temp (°F / °C) 644 / 340 644 / 340
– Max Operating Temp (°F / °C) 482 / 250 480 / 249
C177 Thermal Conductivity
(BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F)
(x 10-4 cal/cm-sec-°C)
1.7
5.9
–
–
UL94 Flammability Rating V-0 V-0
ELECTRICAL
D149 Dielectric Strength (V/mil) short time, 1/8″ thick – –
D150 Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz – –
D150 Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz – –
D257 Surface Resistivity (ohm-square) at 50% RH < 105 < 106

NOTE: The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. Contact us for manufacturers’ complete material property datasheets.