Thermalux Film
(Made from UDEL® Polysulfone Resin)
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Thermalux is a tough, rigid,
high-strength, amorphous thermoplastic that maintains its
properties over a wide temperature range. It has good electrical
properties, clarity and toughness, plus exceptional steam
resistance and thermoformability. It is used widely in food
service, electronics, medical devices, chemical process
equipment and automotive industries.
The following physical property
information is based on typical values of the base UDEL® P-1700
resin as well as test results obtained from actual film testing.
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Mechanical Properties |
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Units |
ASTM Test |
Result |
| Tensile Strength @yield |
psi |
D882 |
10,600 |
| Elongation @break |
% |
D882 |
110 |
| Tensile Modulus |
psi |
D882 |
360,000 |
| Flexural Modulus |
psi |
D790 |
390,000 |
| Tear Strength - prop. |
g/mil |
D1004 |
16 |
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Thermal Properties |
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Units |
ASTM Test |
Result |
| Continuous Use Temp. - UL |
°F |
- |
302 |
| Heat Deflection Temp. @264 psi |
°F |
D648 |
345 |
| Melt Temp - DSC |
°F |
- |
- |
| Glass Transition Temp. |
°F |
D3418 |
374 |
| UL Rating - UL94 |
- |
- |
HB |
| L.O.I. |
% |
D2862 |
30 |
| NBS Smoke |
Dmax |
E662 |
- |
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Electrical Properties |
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Units |
ASTM Test |
Result |
| Surface Resistivity |
Ohms |
D257 |
3.0 x 1016 |
| Dielectric Strength @ .004" |
V/mil |
D149 |
2,400 |
| Dielectric Constant |
1 kHz |
D150 |
3.14 |
| Dissipation Factor |
10 kHz |
D150 |
0.0013 |
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Other Properties |
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Units |
ASTM Test |
Result |
| Specific Gravity |
- |
D792 |
1.24 |
| Water Absorption @24 hours |
% |
D570 |
0.3 |
| Refractive Index |
- |
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1.633 |
| Haze |
% |
D1003 |
0.6 |
| Area Factor |
in2/lb/mil |
- |
22,360 |
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| Applications
Include: |
| • Flex circuits |
| • Hot melt adhesives |
| • Thermoformed food trays |
| • High temperature labels |
| • Medical device windows |
| • Hydraulic piston components |
| Advantages of
Thermalux Film: |
| • Exceptional electrical properties
over varying conditions |
| • Excellent mechanical properties |
| • Good chemical resistance |
| • Hydrolytically stable |
| • Transparency |
| • Resin FDA compliant |
| Manufacturing
Capabilities: |
| Thicknesses and Widths: |
| .001” to .010” up to 27” wide |
| .011” to .029” up to 26” wide |
| Finishes: |
| all thicknesses available polished
one side, matte the other (P/M) |
| *In addition to our standard
capabilities, Westlake also has the ability to process custom
resins in various sizes and colors with some exceptions. |
Thermalux® is a Registered Trademark
of Westlake Plastics Co.
UDEL® is a Registered Trademark of Amoco Performance Products
Inc.
BONDiT® is a Registered Trademark of RELTEK LLC.
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