PAI

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B.I.R.S. Machine & Supply is a distributor of PAI Torlon® sheet, rod & tube.

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Polyamide-imide (PAI) is the highest performance melt processable thermoplastic available. It can be extruded into shapes for machining and injection molded into intricate molded parts. 

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PAI Torlon has a 530°F/278°C heat distortion temperature and a 500°F/260°C continuous service temperature, Torlon PAI offers unmatched strength at elevated temperatures. PAI Torlon is stronger at 400°F/204°C than most engineering plastics are at room temperature. Torlon PAI is also extremely tough and impact resistant at cryogenic temperatures.

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GRADES

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Torlon® 4203 un-reinforced (High Strength Grade)

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Torlon® 4203L 3% Ti02 and 1/2% PTFE

 

Torlon® 4301 General purpose bearing grade (Bearing Grade)

 

Torlon® 4275 High speed bearing & wear applications (Bearing Grade)

 

Torlon® 4435 High modulus sliding wear (Bearing Grade)

 

Torlon® 4630 Highest performance wear (Bearing Grade)

 

Torlon® 4645  Similar to 4630 for externally lubricated conditions (Bearing Grade)

 

Torlon® 5030 Glass filled, high strength and lowest CLTE (High Strength Grade)

 

Torlon® 7130 CF reinforced for highest stiffness/lowest CLTE (High Strength Grade)

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B.I.R.S. Machine & Supply

12 Buckelew Bridge Rd

Anniston, Alabama 36207

P: 256.405.5370

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