Data Sheet

Avalon® Materials Portfolio

Wear Factor (x10-10)

at 2000 psi, 14 MPa
Shore D Hardness
Temperature

Deformation (%)
Strength

Elongation (%)
Tensile
⁰F
(⁰C)
Material

Material PSI
Low High
Description Reference Specification (Mpa) Features & Benefits

SAE AMS 3678/1, SAE 60 -430 500 5500 430 8 1500

AMS 3660 Type 1 & 2, Premium virgin PTFE grade, excellent physical properties,self-
Avalon (-257) (260) (38)
PTFE, Virgin SAE AMS 3668 Type 1 lubricating, low gas permeability, FDA approved. Recommended for
01
& 2, ASTM D4894 Type cryogenic, static or slow dynamic sealing, moderate pressure.
II

52 -350 500 4500 350 15 150 Enhanced wear and extrusion resistance over virgin PTFE.
Avalon PTFE, Green Recommended for static and dynamic sealing, moderate pressures
SAE AMS 3678/9 (-212) (260) (31)
06 Pigmented and temperatures. Not recommended on soft metals like aluminum.
Recommend for back-up rings.

PTFE, Pigmented 60 -350 500 4000 320 15 150 Superior wear and extrusion resistance over virgin PTFE.
Avalon
and Molybdenum Recommended for static and dynamic sealing, moderate pressures
07 (-212) (260) (28)
Filled and temperature.

SAE AMS 3678/2 60 -350 500 2600 225 8 30 General purpose material, good wear and extrusion resistance.
Avalon PTFE, Graphite
ASTM D4745 Type I or Recommended for most sealing conditions running against soft and
09 Filled (-212) (260) (18)
Type II, Grade 7 hard metals.

PTFE, Glass and 62 -350 500 3700 250 5 9

Avalon Good wear end extrusion resistance. Recommended for high
Molybdenum SAE AMS 3678/3
16 (-212) (260) (26) temperatures and pressures. It may be abrasive to sealing surfaces.
Filled

Avalon PTFE, Bronze 65 -350 500 2500 120 1.5 2 Excellent deformation and wear resistance. Recommended for
30 Filled (-212) (260) (17) hydraulic and pneumatic applications.

60 -350 500 3650 400 4 2 Similar to glass filled materials but with less abrasiveness. Typically
PTFE, Mineral
Avalon used in seal and back-up ring components where resistance to high
and Molybdenum SAE AMS 3678/12 (-212) (260) (25)
44 temperature and pressure is required. Very good wear resistance
Filled
against softer stainless steels and aluminum.

60 -350 500 3500 300 6 2 Recommended for high speed and moderate pressure environments,
PTFE, Linear (-212) (260) (24) including rotary. Good in high temperature applications. Excellent wear
Avalon
Aromatic SAE AMS 3678/11 resistance at ambient temperatures. Non abrasive to delicate mating
50
Polyester Filled surfaces. Poor chemical resistance to halogens (chlorine, bromine,
etc). Not compatible with phosphate ester media.

60 -430 500 5000 500 3.2 1500 Higher creep resistance, elongation and temperature range over
standard virgin PTFE. Recommended for sealing low molecular
Avalon PTFE, Virgin, ASTM D4894, Type III, (-257) (260) (34) weight gases. Good for low pressure in static and slow dynamic
56 Modified Grade I
environments. Swells in strong oxidizing agents where standard PTFE
does not.

60 -350 500 2600 300 2.3 4.6 Excellent wear resistance in high temperature environments. Non
Avalon PTFE, Thermoset
(-212) (260) (18) abrasive to delicate mating surfaces. Suitable for non-lubricated "dry"
57 Resin Filled
applications. Wear resistance is average in ambient temperatures.

62 -350 350 2000 300 1.2 2.4 Superior creep resistance. Excellent wear resistance. Good for high
PTFE,
Avalon surface speeds, high loads and long service life. Absorbs oil in
Thermoplastic & (-212) (177) (14)
69 applications over 350°F (177°C). Not recommended for surfaces softer
Carbon Filled
than 45HRc.

PTFE, 67 -350 350 2200 190 2.5 0.9 Superior wear resistance. Excellent deformation under load. Good for
Avalon Thermoplastic high surface speeds, high loads and long service life. Absorbs oil in
(-212) (177) (15)
89 and Carbon Filled, applications over 350°F (177°C). Not recommended for surfaces softer
Lubricated than 45HRc.

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 Data Sheet

Arlon® Materials Portfolio

Wear Factor (x10-10)

at 2000 psi, 14 MPa
Shore D Hardness
Temperature

Deformation (%)
Strength

Elongation (%)
Tensile
⁰F
(⁰C)
Material

Material Reference PSI

Low High
Description Specification (Mpa) Features & Benefits

MIL-P-46183, 88 -100 480 14000 35 0.09 52 High performance injection molded thermoplastic. Abrasion resistant,
Arlon Type 1 (-73) (249) (97) high elongation and excellent chemical compatibility over traditionnal
PEEK, Virgin
1000 (except dielectric unfilled PEEK. Unfilled grade recommended for moderate temperatures,
strength) pressures and loads.

MIL-P-46183,
90 -100 480 27000 2.4 0.08 175
Type II,
Class 3 (except (-73) (249) (186) Recommended when higher tensile and increased extrusion resistance
Arlon PEEK, Glass
dielectric strength, is required as well as higher strength and lower coefficient of friction
1163 Filled
elongation at break and above 300°F (149°C) over virgin PEEK (Arlon 1000).
impact strength-
notched)
92 -100 480 33400 1.9 0.06 230 Recommended when extrusion resistance is the primary concern,
Arlon PEEK, Carbon MIL-P-46183,
(-73) (249) (230) minimal deformation under load at high temperature. Highest modulus
1263 Filled Type III, Class 2
and tensile strength of Arlon grades.

85 -100 480 12600 20 0.14 20

Recommended for low wear and friction applications. Moderate
Arlon PEEK, PTFE (-73) (249) (87) strength and low deformation under load. High temperature capabilities
1330 Filled
and good chemical resistance. Recommended for steam applications.

PEEK, Carbon, 87 -100 480 21200 2.2 0.1 73 Recommended for general applications. High strength, low deformation
Arlon
Graphite and under load, low wear, high temperature capabilities and good chemical
1555 (-73) (249) (146)
PTFE Filled resistance.

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Statements and recommendations in this publication are based on our experience and knowledge of typical applications of this
Greene Tweed Tel: 0 +1.215.256.9521 product and shall not constitute a guarantee of performance nor modify or alter our standard warranty applicable to such products.
Kulpsville, PA, USA Fax:0 +1.215.256.0189 © 2019, Greene Tweed all rights reserved. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. 04/19-GT DA-US-AS-50

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