Material Information

 

PC 【Polycarbonate】
PC (polycarbonate) is a non-crystalline engineering plastic. It has excellent impact resistance and balanced mechanical properties and electrical properties. Moreover, because it is transparent and self extinguishing, it is used in wide range of fields such as electrical and electronic area, automobiles and medical. 
It does not contain any of the 6 substances restricted by RoHS. (Lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chrome, PBB, PBDE). 
・Continuous use temperature 115℃ 
・Combustibleness UL94 HB 
PPS 【polyphenylene sulfide】
PPS (polyphenylene sulfide) is a crystalline super engineering plastic. It has excellent thermal resistance, and its properties hardly deteriorate even when using for long time under high temperature environment. Moreover, it has excellent chemical resistance, mechanical properties, electrical properties, and dimensional stability, and it is widely used in electrical and electronic parts, automobiles parts, chemical machinery parts etc. 
It does not contain any of the 6 substances restricted by RoHS. (Lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chrome, PBB, PBDE). 
・Continuous use temperature 200℃ 
・Combustibleness UL94 V-0 
RENY 【RENY (Glass-fiber-reinforced polyamide MXD6) 】
RENY is a crystalline engineering plastic re-inforced with 50% glass fiber with polyamide MXD6 as the base polymer. Among all plastics, it has the highest strength and coefficient of elasticity. Moreover, due to its excellent oil resistance and heat resistance, it is used in transportation machinery parts such as automobiles, general machinery, precision machinery parts, electrical and electronic equipments parts and civil engineering and construction material in place of metals. 
It does not contain any of the 6 substances restricted by RoHS. (Lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chrome, PBB, PBDE). 
・Continuous use temperature 105℃ 
・Combustibleness UL94 HB 
PEEK 【Polyether ether ketone】
PEEK® (Polyether ether ketone) is a semicrystalline super engineering plastic with the highest level of performance. Concentrated sulfuric acid is the only general purpose chemical in which PEEK can be dissolved. Moreover, it has excellent heat resistance, abrasion resistance, flame resistance and hydrolysis resistance, and it is used in various fields like OA equipments, automobiles, IC wafer carrier and LCD manufacturing jigs.
PP 【Polypropylene】
PP (polypropylene) is a leading crystalline general purpose plastic. With the specific gravity of 0.9, it is lightest among all general purpose plastics. Moreover, due to its excellent chemical resistance, hydrolysis resistance and electrical properties, it is used in wide range of fields as a plastic with large range of applications. It is frequently used as a replacement material for PVC (poly-vinyl chloride), which has recently come under scanner due to dioxin generation. 
It does not contain any of the 6 substances restricted by RoHS. (Lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chrome, PBB, PBDE). 
・Continuous use temperature 115℃ 
・Combustibleness UL94 V-2 
PVC 【Polyvinyl Chloride】
Due to its excellent water, acid, alkali and solvent resistance, it is used in water distributing pipes. 
Due to its inferior heat resistance, it generates hazardous substances like chlorine gas upon combustion. 
・Temperature for continuous use 35℃ 
・Combustibleness -
PTFE 【Polytetrafluoroethylene resin】
Polytetrafluoroethylene resin is a key resin in fluorine series of resins. It is inactive to most of the chemicals and solvents. In addition, it can be widely used in the fields of chemical, electrical, mechanical and aviation due to its excellent electrical characteristics, nonadhesiveness and lubricating properties. 
It does not contain any of the 6 substances restricted by RoHS. (Lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chrome, PBB, PBDE). 
・Continuous use temperature 260℃ 
・Combustibleness UL94 V-0 
PFA 【Perfluoro alkoxyalkane】
PFA (Perfluoro alkoxyalkane) is a thermoplastic fluoro resin with excellent chemical, electrical and machine characteristics. Chemically it is a highly stable material and it is not affected by most of the chemicals. It is the most suitable material for semiconductor industry where periodic exposure to highly active chemicals is required. 
・Temperature for continuous use 260℃ 
・Combustibleness V-0
PVDF 【polyvinylidene-fluoride】
Polyvinylidene-fluoride is a balanced engineering plastic with excellent performance and molding workability like general purpose resin. It has excellent resistance to chemicals and weather, and it is used in various fields as electronic materials of binders for lithium-ion batteries, fishing line, strings of musical instruments, bulb and lining of electrodes. It does not contain any of the 6 substances restricted by RoHS. 
・Temperature for continuous use 90℃ 
・Combustibleness UL94-V0 
CERAMIC 【Ceramic (Alumina 96%)】
Ceramic (Alumina 96%) is widely used as general ceramics in large machinery parts and precision machinery parts due to its abrasion resistance, very high hardness and stable dimension. In addition, it can be glued to metals with heat treatment. Also, it is widely used in semiconductor equipments due to excellent corrosion resistance and absence of out gas in high temperature gases. 
・It does not contain any of the 6 substances restricted by RoHS. (Lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chrome, PBB, PBDE). 
・Continuous use temperature 1500℃ 
・Combustibleness -
PA6 【Polyamide6 (6 Nylon)】
PA6 (polyamide6=Nylon 6) is a crystalline engineering plastic. It is a strong material with small coefficient of friction. Despite of that, it has excellent resistance to abrasion and self extinguishing properties. Since it is also oil resistant and chemical resistant, it is suitable for machine material. However, one drawback is that its high hygroscopic properties must be considered during design. 
・It does not contain any of the 6 substances restricted by RoHS. (Lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chrome, PBB, PBDE). 
・Continuous use temperature 65℃ 
・Combustibleness UL94 V-2
PA66 【Polyamide 66 (66 Nylon)】
PA66 (polyamide66=Nylon 66) is a crystalline engineering plastic. It is a strong material with small coefficient of friction. Despite of that, it has excellent resistance to abrasion and self extinguishing properties. Since it is also oil resistant and chemical resistant, it is suitable for machine material. However, one drawback is that its high hygroscopic properties must be considered during design. 
・It does not contain any of the 6 substances restricted by RoHS. (Lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chrome, PBB, PBDE). 
・Continuous use temperature 70℃ 
・Combustibleness UL94 V-2
PA12 【Polyamide 12 (12 Nylon)】
It has lower melting point and water absorption rate compared to Nylon6 and Nylon66. Moreover, it has excellent impact resistance and lowest density among all polyamides.
POM 【Polyacetal】
POM (polyacetal) is a crystalline engineering plastic. It has balanced mechanical properties and excellent fatigue resistance, creep resistance, friction and abrasion resistance and chemical resistance. Therefore, it is widely used in fields like electrical machineries, automobiles, machineries and construction in place of metals. 
It does not contain any of the 6 substances restricted by RoHS. (Lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chrome, PBB, PBDE). 
・Continuous use temperature 95℃ 
・Combustibleness UL94 HB 
PS 【Polyslider】
Polyslider is manufactured by uniformly distributing graphite particles in the composition using excellent properties of polyamide such that the floating graphite particles form oblate graphite layer on the tape surface. There is almost no creep deformation due to surface pressure, and it has excellent creep resistance, friction and abrasion characteristics. It is used as thrust washer in various equipment parts. 
・It does not contain any of the 6 substances restricted by RoHS. (Lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chrome, PBB, PBDE). 
・Continuous use temperature 65℃ 
・Combustibleness UL94 HB
PO 【Polysoul】
Polysoul is interlinking material of rolling extension nylon sheet, and it is oil-less lubricant with oil bearing film surface. It has excelled abrasion resistance and very little creep deformation. It supports high speed and high load, it is thin and light weight and has 4 salient features. It is suitable for places, "which can not be exposed to oil", "which require some sliding", "which can not be maintained". It is used as thrust washer in various equipment parts. 
・It does not contain any of the 6 substances restricted by RoHS. (Lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chrome, PBB, PBDE). 
・Continuous use temperature 65℃ 
・Combustibleness UL94 HB
PI 【Polyimide】
Polyimide has excellent heat resistance, excellent abrasion and wear resistance and friction performance under high pressure and high speed scraping, low outgas properties under high vacuum state, excellent chemical resistance and machine characteristics, extraordinary dimensional stability (no melting point and glass transition point), as well as low electrical conductivity. 
・Temperature for continuous use 300℃ 
・Combustibleness V-0
 

Unit

Testing methodology

PC

PPS

RENY

AURUM

PEEK

PP

POM

PA6

PA66

(ASTM)

Physical properties
Specific gravity   D792 1.20 1.66 1.65 1.33 1.30 0.91 1.41 1.14 1.14
Water absorption rate
(In water at 23℃
 x 24h)
% D570 0.150 0.015 0.140 0.34 0.500 0.010 0.220 1.800 2.500
Glass fiber
Content percentage
%   - 40 50 - - - - - -
Mechanical properties
Tensile strength Mpa D638 62 196 285 92 91 36 60 84 79
Tensile elongation % D638 110 2.2 2.1 90 50~120 500 60 25 50
Bending strength Mpa D790 88.2 255 380 137 147 - 96 127 118
Bend elastic constant Gpa D790 2.3 13.2 17.4 2.9 3.9 1.5 2.6 3.1 2.8
Izod
Impact strength
(with notch)
J/m D256 880 98 110 88 88 30 63 39 39
Rockwell
Hardness
R, M scale D785 R120 M100 M111 129 R126 R100 M80 R119 R120
Thermal properties
Deflection under load
Temperature (1.82MPa)
D648 135 270 234 238 152 120 110 71 70
Continuous use
Temperature
(Mech.with imp.)
UL746B 115 200 105 260 260 65 95 65 75
Combustibleness   UL94 HB V-0 HB V-0 V-0 HB HB V-2 V-2
Electrical properties
Volume
Resistance
Ω・cm D257 4×1016 1×1016 1.3×1016 1019~1020 4.9×1016 1×1016 1×1014 3×1015 1×1015
Insulation breakdown
Strength
MV/mm D149 16 12 32   17 31 24 20 21
Arc resistance sec D495 120 120 129   23 - 240 195 118
Permittivity
(106Hz)
  D150 2.9 4.6 4.0 3.1 3.3 - 3.7 3.0 3.3
Dielectric tangent(106Hz)   D150 0.009 0.002 0.009 0.0034 0.004 - 0.007 0.020 0.020

*Values provided in the table are for reference purpose only, and they are not guaranteed values.

List of characteristics

 

PC

PPS

RENY

PEEK

PP

POM

PA6

PA66

Light-weight property
Water-absorbing property × ×
Hot water resistance
Low-temperature property
Toughness
Creep resistance
Weather resistance ×
Flame resistance × × ×
Electrical properties
Resistance to wear and abrasion

◎ Very excellent ○ Excellent △ Somewhat inferior × Inferior
*Table above is for understanding the material characteristics in general terms.

Chemical resistance data

Chemical

PC

PPS

RENY

PEEK

AURUM

PP

POM

PA6

PA66

PTFE

PVDF

Acid
Hydrochloric acid 10% × × × ×
Sulfuric acid 10% × × × ×
Sulfuric acid 50% × × × × × × ×
Nitric acid 10% × × × ×
Nitric acid 30% × × × ×
Nitric acid 50% × × × × × × ×
Hydrofluoric acid 10% × × × ×
Hydrofluoric acid 50% × × × × × × ×
Phosphoric acid 10% × × × ×
Formic acid × × × ×
Acetic acid 10% × × ×
Citric acid
Chromic acid × × × ×
Boric acid
Alcohol
Methanol
Butanol
Glycol
Aldehyde and Ketone
Acetaldehyde ×
Acetone ×
Formalin
Methyl ethyl ketone
Base
Caustic soda 10%
Ammonia × ×
Sodium hydroxide 10%
Potassium hydroxide 10% ×
Calcium hydroxide × × ×
Halogenated organics
Carbon tetrachloride
Perchloro ethylene
Freon 12
Hydrocarbon
Benzene ×
Toluene ×
Xylene
Cyclohexane
Naphthalene
Inorganic chemicals
Water absorption rate
Hydrogen sulfide (gas)
Sulfur dioxide
Sodium chloride
Ammonium nitrate
Sodium nitrate ×
Sodium acetate
Calcium carbonate ×
Calcium chloride
Magnesium chloride
Magnesium sulfate
Zinc sulfate
Hydrogen peroxide ×
Chemicals
Urea
Detergent

○ Can be used △ Can be used depending on conditions × Can not be used - No data
*Test data shown in the table above is for the test conducted at room temperature (23℃) using test specimen. As chemical resistance changes according to use conditions, ensure to test under actual use conditions beforehand.

PC 【Polycarbonate】
・Please use torque driver or torque wrench for fastening. Recommended fastening torque is 50% of breaking torque value under actual use conditions.
・Since heat resistance and chemical resistance changes according to use conditions, ensure to test under actual use conditions beforehand. 
・Exposure to water or vapor at high temperatures may significantly reduce the mechanical strength due to hydrolysis. Therefore, avoid exposure to water or vapor at high temperatures.
・Avoid exposure to ammonia as it accelerates hydrolysis. 
・Exposure to organic solvents or oils may cause cracks even at low stress. Moreover, cracks may be caused by plasticizing agents contained in rubber and PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride). Therefore, avoid exposure to organic solvents, oils, rubber and PVC. 
・Black spots (sludge) may appear on the external surface. However, this has no impact on performance. 
・Gate residue of screw head is 0.2mm or less. 
・Discoloration to some extent may occur depending on lot and various conditions. 
・Size available in stock, configuration and manufacturers of raw materials used may change without any notice. 

PPS 【polyphenylene sulfide】
・Please use torque driver or torque wrench for fastening. Recommended fastening torque is 50% of breaking torque value under actual use conditions. 
・Since heat resistance and chemical resistance changes according to use conditions, ensure to test under actual use conditions beforehand. 
・Exposure to ultraviolet rays will make the surface rough. (However, mechanical strength will remain 90% of the original strength even after outdoor exposure for one year) 
・Black spots (sludge) may appear on the external surface. However, this has no impact on performance. 
・Gate residue of screw head is 0.2mm or less. 
・Discoloration to some extent may occur depending on lot and various conditions. 
・Size available in stock, configuration and manufacturers of raw materials used may change without any notice. 
RENY 【RENY (Glass-fiber-reinforced polyamide MXD6) 】
・Please use torque driver or torque wrench for fastening. Recommended fastening torque is 50% of breaking torque value under actual use conditions. 
・Since heat resistance and chemical resistance changes according to use conditions, ensure to test under actual use conditions beforehand. 
・Take sufficient factor of safety when designing as fiber reinforced screws have large variation in fracture strength (±15%). 
・Black spots (sludge) may appear on the external surface. However, this has no impact on performance. 
・Gate residue of screw head is 0.2mm or less. 
・Discoloration to some extent may occur depending on lot and various conditions. 
・Size available in stock, configuration and manufacturers of raw materials used may change without any notice. 

PEEK 【Polyether ether ketone】
・Please use torque driver or torque wrench for fastening. Recommended fastening torque is 50% of breaking torque value under actual use conditions. 
・Since heat resistance and chemical resistance changes according to use conditions, ensure to test under actual use conditions beforehand. 
・Since pitch misalignment of screw may occur during molding, use it in combination with the nut made of same material. (If nut is not used, ensure that clearance with screw is 20 mm or more) 
*PEEK(R) is a registered trademark of Victrex plc. in Japan.
PP 【Polypropylene】
・Please use torque driver or torque wrench for fastening. Recommended fastening torque is 50% of breaking torque value under actual use conditions. 
・Since heat resistance and chemical resistance changes according to use conditions, ensure to test under actual use conditions beforehand. 
・Since pitch misalignment of screw may occur during molding, use it in combination with the nut made of same material. (If nut is not used, ensure that clearance with screw is 21 mm or more) 
・Although it is chemically stable and has excellent resistance to chemicals, take precautions for chemicals like strong acids and hydrocarbon solvents like gasoline. 
・As resistance weather is low, precaution is necessary in case of outdoor use. 
・Using after exposure to heavy metals like copper, brass and iron will significantly accelerate degradation (oxidation degradation) shortening the life. Therefore, avoid exposure to these metals. 
・Black spots (sludge) may appear on the external surface. However, this has no impact on performance. 
・Gate residue of screw head is 0.2mm or less. 
・Discoloration to some extent may occur depending on lot and various conditions. 
・Size available in stock, configuration and manufacturers of raw materials used may change without any notice. 

PVC 【Polyvinyl Chloride】
・Please use torque driver or torque wrench for fastening. Recommended fastening torque is 50% of breaking torque value under actual use conditions. 
・Since heat resistance and chemical resistance changes according to use conditions, ensure to test under actual use conditions beforehand. 
・Since pitch misalignment of screw may occur during molding, use it in combination with the nut made of same material. (If nut is not used, ensure that clearance with screw is 21 mm or more) 
・Black spots (sludge) may appear on the external surface. However, this has no impact on performance. 
・Gate residue of screw head is 0.2mm or less. 
・Discoloration to some extent may occur depending on lot and various conditions. 
・Size available in stock, configuration and manufacturers of raw materials used may change without any notice. 
*PVC only 
・Washer may scrape a little bit. 
PFA 【Perfluoro alkoxyalkane】
・Please use torque driver or torque wrench for fastening. Recommended fastening torque is 50% of breaking torque value under actual use conditions. 
・Since heat resistance and chemical resistance changes according to use conditions, ensure to test under actual use conditions beforehand. 
・Since pitch misalignment of screw may occur during molding, use it in combination with the nut made of same material. (If nut is not used, ensure that clearance with screw is 21 mm or more) 
・Black spots (sludge) may appear on the external surface. However, this has no impact on performance. 
・Gate residue of screw head is 0.2mm or less. 
・Discoloration to some extent may occur depending on lot and various conditions. 
・Size available in stock, configuration and manufacturers of raw materials used may change without any notice.
PVDF 【polyvinylidene-fluoride】
・Please use torque driver or torque wrench for fastening. Recommended fastening torque is 50% of breaking torque value under actual use conditions. 
・Since heat resistance and chemical resistance changes according to use conditions, ensure to test under actual use conditions beforehand. 
・Since pitch misalignment of screw may occur during molding, use it in combination with the nut made of same material. (If nut is not used, ensure that clearance with screw is 21 mm or more) 
・Black spots (sludge) may appear on the external surface. However, this has no impact on performance. 
・Gate residue of screw head is 0.2mm or less. 
・Discoloration to some extent may occur depending on lot and various conditions. 
・Size available in stock, configuration and manufacturers of raw materials used may change without any notice. 

CERAMIC 【Ceramic (Alumina 96%)】
・Please use torque driver or torque wrench for fastening. Recommended fastening torque is 50% of breaking torque value under actual use conditions. 
・Since heat resistance and chemical resistance changes according to use conditions, ensure to test under actual use conditions beforehand.
POM 【Polyacetal】
・Please use torque driver or torque wrench for fastening. Recommended fastening torque is 50% of breaking torque value under actual use conditions. 
・Since heat resistance and chemical resistance changes according to use conditions, ensure to test under actual use conditions beforehand. 
・As it is not resistant to strong acids and strong basis, especially since resistance to strong acids is very weak, avoid applications that need exposure to them. 
・Since copper is a decomposition catalyst, avoid applications that need exposure to copper at the time of melting (insert of brass etc.) 
・As resistance weather is low, precaution is necessary in case of outdoor use. 
・As it is inflammable, it is necessary to keep it away from heat and fire sources during handling and storage. 
・Black spots (sludge) may appear on the external surface. However, this has no impact on performance. 
・Gate residue of screw head is 0.2mm or less. 
・Discoloration to some extent may occur depending on lot and various conditions. 
・Size available in stock, configuration and manufacturers of raw materials used may change without any notice. 

PS 【Polyslider】
・Since heat resistance and chemical resistance changes according to use conditions, ensure to test under actual use conditions beforehand.
PO 【Polysoul】
・Since heat resistance and chemical resistance changes according to use conditions, ensure to test under actual use conditions beforehand.