Features | Benefits |
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Low Surface Energy | Excellent release and self-cleaning capabilities |
Functional temperature range from -200°C (-328°F) to 165°C (330°F) | |
Highest Dielectric Strength | Excellent insulator in many applications |
Non-Flammable | Meets safety requirements for aviation and military applications |
Highest mechanical strength in fluoropolymer film | Allows greater design flexibility over other fluoropolymers |
Lower density than ETFE and FEP | Lighter weight constructions for high performance applications |
Highest Abrasion resistance | Suitable for tough indoor and outdoor environments |
CHEMFILM® PFA-PG Fluoropolymer Film Typical Properties*
Typical Properties | Test Method | Value | Units |
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General | |||
Specific Gravity | ASTM D-792 | 1.68 | |
Yield | 22(115) | m2/kg (ft2/lb) | |
Water Absorption, 24 hr. | <0.01 | % | |
Mechanical | |||
Tensile Strength | ASTM D-882 | 55(8000) | MPa (psi) |
Elongation, Ultimate | ASTM D-882 | 250 | % |
Tensile Modulus | ASTM D-882 | 1375(200000) | MPa (psi) |
Initial Tear Strength | ASTM D-1004 | 4.4(450) | N(gm/mil) |
Propagation Tear Strength, 1 mil | ASTM D-1922 | 11.6(1200) | N(gm/mil) |
Fold Endurance (M.I.T) | ASTM D-2176 | >250000 | cycles |
Electrical | |||
Dielectric Strength, 1 mil | ASTM D-149 | 216(5500) | kV/mm (V/mil) |
Dielectric Constant, 1 kHz | ASTM D-150 | 2.55-2.63 | |
Dissipation Factor, 1 kHz | ASTM D-150 | <0.005 | |
Thermal | |||
Melt Point | ASTM D-3418 | 240(465) | °C (°F) |
Continuous Service Temperature | 300-340 | °C (°F) | |
Flammability | ASTM UL-94 | V-0 | |
Heat Sealing Temperature | 245-260(475-500) | °C (°F) |
*Represent typical performance properties and should not be used for specification purposes. Contact your Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics representative for more information.