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RTP Company RTP 1400 AG-320 Polyethersulfone (PES) Glass Fiber


Subcategory: Polyethersulfone; Polymer; Thermoplastic

Physical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Specific Gravity1.51 g/cc0.0546 lb/in³ ASTM D792
Filler Content20 %20 % Primary Additive
Water Absorption0.4 %0.4 % 24 hrs; 23°C; ASTM D570
Linear Mold Shrinkage0.002 cm/cm0.002 in/in 1/8 in (3.2 mm); ASTM D955

Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength @ Break105 MPa15200 psi ASTM D638
Elongation at Break2 - 4 %2 - 4 % ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus5.52 GPa800 ksi ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus5.52 GPa800 ksi ASTM D638
Flexural Yield Strength169 MPa24500 psi ASTM D790
Izod Impact, Unnotched6.67 J/cm12.5 ft-lb/in 1/8 in (3.2 mm); ASTM D4812
Izod Impact, Notched0.481 J/cm0.9 ft-lb/in 1/8 in (3.2 mm); ASTM D256

Electrical Properties
Volume ResistivityMin 1e+012 ohm-cmMin 1e+012 ohm-cm ASTM D257

Thermal Properties
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi)210 °C410 °F ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)209 °C408 °F ASTM D648
Flammability, UL94V-0V-0 1/16 in (1.5 mm)

Processing Properties
Melt Temperature343 - 377 °C650 - 710 °F 
Mold Temperature135 - 177 °C275 - 350 °F 
Drying Temperature149 °C300 °F 6 hrs
Moisture Content0.04 %0.04 % 
Dew Point-31.7 °C-25 °F 
Injection Pressure68.9 - 103 MPa10000 - 15000 psi 

 


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