Properties of Extruded Insulation Materials

Extruded Insulation Materials PROPERTY
Physical Properties
Specific
Gravity
2.15
2.15
1.7
1.16
1.12
Water Absorption (%)
0.01
0.03
0.02
-
-
Thermal Properties
Temperature Rating (° C)
(Continuous Use)
Melting Point (° C)
271
310
271
180
180
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength 73° F (PSI)
3,000
4,000
7,000
8,000
5,800
Ultimate Elongation (%)
300
300
400
490
795
Compression Strength (kgf/cm²)
60
60
109
40
23
Stiffness 73° F (PSI)
95,000
95,000
200,000
-
-
Hardness Durometer
D55
D60
D70
55D
85A
Abrasion Resistance
(Instron, 0.005 Radius Blade, 0.2 in./min.)
Coefficient of Friction
0.27
0.25
0.23
-
-
Electrical Properties
Dielectric Constant
2.1
2.1
2.5
5.2
6.7
Dissipation Factor
.0003 - .0007
.0001 - .0003
.0017 - .0070
-
-
Dielectric Strength (v/mil)
600
600
400
385
363
Volume Resistivity (ohms/sq)
>10E+17
>10E+16
>10E+17
-
-
Additional Properties
Flame Rating (UL)
94 V - 0
94 V - 0
94 V 0
-
-
Weather Resistance
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
-
-
Chemical Resistance
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
-
-
Radiation
Resistance
(Threshold in KGy)
Insulation Materials
Properties of Extruded Insulation Materials
-
-
PFA
FEP
16 kg.
4.5 kg.
4.5 kg.
<25
<10
<200
-
-
260
200
-
-
150
Elasthane
55D
Elasthane
80A
ETFE