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Torlon® 4203L Polyamide-imide Balls

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Grade: Torlon® 4203L Composition: PAI Form: Ball/Sphere Material: Polyamide-imide (PAI) Commodity: Polymers Diameter: 3.18mm Sphericity: 25.4µm
Torlon® 4203L Polyamide‑imide Balls translate the same electrical‑grade formulation into precise rolling and seating elements for hot, electrically sensitive mechanisms. They provide clean, nonconductive contact points for detents, check valves, and instrument drives where lubrication may be limited or intermittent. Designers value their impact resistance, smooth finish, and dimensional stability, which help reduce noise and wear while keeping mechanisms consistent. In aerospace and semiconductor equipment, the balls maintain function through thermal cycling and exposure to process fluids without corroding or creating stray currents. They are easy to integrate as a drop‑in alternative to metal balls that might short, gall, or magnetize. For teams building reliable, low‑maintenance assemblies, Torlon 4203L balls deliver durable performance in a compact form that supports long service life.
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Material Properties

Chemical Resistance
Element Value
Acids - concentrated Fair-Poor
Acids - dilute Fair
Alcohols Good-Poor
Alkalis Poor
Aromatic hydrocarbons Good
Greases and Oils Good
Halogenated Hydrocarbons Good-Poor
Halogens Good-Poor
Ketones Good
Electrical Properties
Element Value
Dielectric constant @1MHz 3.9-5.4
Dissipation factor @ 1MHz 0.03-0.042
Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ ) 23at 1mm
Surface resistivity( Ohm/sq ) 8-50 x 10¹⁷
Volume resistivity( Ohmcm ) 0.08-2 x 10¹⁷
Physical Properties
Element Value
Flammability V0
Radiation resistance Good
Resistance to Ultra-violet Good
Limiting oxygen index( % ) 44-45
Water absorption - equilibrium( % ) 03-Apr
Water absorption - over 24 hours( % ) 0.3
Density( gcm⁻³ ) 1.42-1.46
Mechanical Properties
Element Value
Hardness - Rockwell E72-86
Poisson's ratio 0.38
Elongation at break( % ) Jul-15
Tensile modulus( GPa ) 4.5-6.8
Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ ) 60-140- notched
Tensile strength( MPa ) 110-190
Thermal Properties
Element Value
Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C ) 278-9
Lower working temperature( C ) -200
Upper working temperature( C ) 200-260
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) 1000
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) 0.26-0.54@23°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) 25-31
Pultrusions
Element Value
Compressive strength( MPa ) 170-220
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Grade: Torlon® 4203L Composition: PAI Form: Ball/Sphere Material: Polyamide-imide (PAI) Commodity: Polymers Diameter: 3.18mm Sphericity: 25.4µm

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Ball/Sphere
Diameter Standard ±5%
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