| |
Test Method |
Polyimide |
Pebax 63D |
Tensile Break
Strength |
ASTM E8 |
44,367 PSI |
3,509 PSI |
Elongation
(ultimate) |
ASTM E8 |
152% |
27.67% |
Modulus of
Elasticuty |
Calculated - Young |
286 KSI |
14.5 KSI |
Dielectric Strength
(DC-dry) |
NEMA MW 1000
Section 3.8.3. |
6,312 V/mil |
2,079 V/mil |
Moisture
Absorbtion (24 hrs) |
ASTM D570 |
0.841 wt% |
1.02 wt% |
Operating Temperature
(degrees C) |
NEMA
MW1000 |
230 |
156 |
Melt Temperature
(degree C) |
NEMA
MW 1000 |
Thermoset
N/A |
185 |
Softening Temperature
(degrees C) |
NEMA
MW1000 |
270 |
176 |
| Moldability |
N/A |
Some, Limited to neck-
down & flare-out |
Yes |
Coefficient of Friction
(dry) Dynamic |
ASTM 1676 |
0.268 |
0.222 |
Coefficient of Friction
(dry) Static |
ASTM 1676 |
0.149 |
0.132 |
Scrape Resistance (no. of 4"
cycles to failure @ 300g) |
NEMA MW 1000
Section 3.59 |
7.84 |
0.53 |
Biocompatibility /
Cytotoxicity (72 hrs) |
Geneva Labs Proc.
No. CC1001H |
Not Cytotoxic (response
grade = 0) |
Not Cytotoxic (response grade = 0 to 1 |
Gamma Radiation
Resistant |
as published by
polymer manufacturer |
Yes |
Yes |
