PTFE BZ60

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PTFE BZ60

PTFE BZ60 is a PTFE with added bronze (60%). The material has good load‑ and wear‑resistance. Because of the additive, it conducts heat well. We deliver PTFE BZ60 as plastic sheets and rods and as hollow rods.

Physical properties
  Value Unit Test method
Specific gravity 3.85 g/cm3 DIN EN ISO 1183
Average molecular mass N/A
Water absorption, 24/96 h (23 °C) N/A
Weather-resistance poor
Combustibility HB UL 94 DIN EN ISO 527-2
Food safety no
Mechanical properties
  Value Unit Test method
Modulus of elasticity N/A
Tensile strength 20 MPa DIN EN ISO 527-2
Elongation at break N/A
Tensile strength at break 130 % DIN EN ISO 527-2
Flexural modulus N/A
Flexural strength N/A
Compressive modulus N/A
Compressive strength, 1%/2% N/A
Impact strength (Charpy) N/A
Notch impact strength (Charpy) N/A
Notch impact strength (Izod) kJ/m2 DIN EN ISO 180/2A
Toughness (ball pressure) N/A
Toughness (Shore D) 67 Sh D DIN EN ISO 868
Wear-resistance N/A
Coefficient of friction (against steel) 0.13 μ
Thermal properties
  Value Unit Test method
Glass-transition temperature N/A
Melting point N/A
Operating temperature (instantaneous) +240 °C
Operating temperature (continuous) 240 °C
Operating temperature (minimum) -100 °C
Thermal expansion coefficient, 23–60 °C N/A
Thermal expansion coefficient, 23–100 °C N/A
Specific heat capacity N/A
Thermal conductivity N/A
Electrical properties
  Value Unit Test method
Surface resistivity N/A
Resistivity N/A
Dielectric strength N/A
CTI value N/A
Optical properties
  Value Unit Test method
Light transmittance N/A
Refractive index N/A
Optical errors N/A
Abrasion-resistance, 100 rotations with 500 g N/A

Additional downloads

Delivery selection plastic sheets, plastic rods, hollow bars
Specific gravity 3.85 g/cm3
Service temperature -100 … 240 °C
Price category €€€ (€26–50/kg)

Special properties

  • better than average ability to withstand loads
  • good wear-resistance
  • high thermal conductivity

Applications

unlubricated bearings subjected to high speeds, except for extremely hard surfaces

Standard colours

brown

Premade pieces

enquire

Commonly known brands

G458