PAI, often identified by the trade name Torlon®, is a high-performance amorphous thermoplastic material known for its excellent high temperature resistance (it can work up to 275°C), good chemical inertness and outstanding wear resistance properties.
The excellent mechanical properties of this polymer, which include high stiffness, high tensile and compressive strength and low coefficient of thermal expansion, make components made of PAI capable of working under high loads even at high temperatures.
Applications burdened by particularly high mechanical loads can benefit from the choice of semi-finished products with glass or carbon fiber additives for the construction of finished parts while, for tribological applications, formulations with PTFE or lubricants are available that improve sliding properties even when dry.
PAI generally exhibits appreciable moisture absorption, which can cause dimensional changes in finished parts and makes it unsuitable for applications in the presence of saturated steam.
Overall, this polymer offers an optimal balance of mechanical, electrical, chemical, thermal and tribological properties, making it ideal for demanding applications in harsh environments and high temperatures.
PAI – Polyamide-imide
- PI Polyimide
- PAI – Polyamide-imide
- PEEK – Polyetheretherketone
- PTFE – Polytetrafluoroethylene
- PPS – Polyphenylene Sulfide
- PPSU – Polyphenylsulfone
- PSU – Polysulfone
- PEI – Polyetherimide
- PVDF – Polyvinylidene Fluoride
- PC – Polycarbonate
- PET – Polyethylene Terephthalate
- PA 66 – Tecamid natural
- PA 6 C – Cast polyamide 6
- PA 6 – Polyamide 6
- POM – Polyoxymethylene (Acetal)
- PP – Polypropylene
- PE – Polyethylene
- PVC – Polyvinyl Chloride
