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ARLON® 1000
THERMOPLASTICS FOR HYGIENIC FLUID HANDLING
AND PHARMACEUTICAL APPLICATIONS
Greene, Tweed’s Arlon® 1000, a tough, high-temperature, semi-
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crystalline thermoplastic, offers a unique combination of mechanical,
thermal and chemical properties. Arlon 1000 features superior
compressive strength and minimum creep, as well as broad chemical
resistance. Arlon is an excellent choice for applications such as
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valve seats and bushings requiring greater abrasion resistance and
Chemical Resistance
Arlon 1000 is a crystalline polymer, so it provides excellent resist-
Process and Design
ance to chemical attack (its only known solvent is concentrated
sulfuric acid). Arlon works well in most environments (with the
and aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons. Unlike many competitive
thermoplastics, Arlon will not hydrolyze and is recommended for
use in steam or other high-temperature aqueous environments.
is limited by the inherent properties of the basic polymer, crystalline
materials, such as Arlon, are extremely processing sensitive. Greene,
Tweed exercises tight control over preconditioning, molding and
post-molding operations that influence the level and type of crys-
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exception of strong oxidizers) and is compatible with acids, bases
While the ultimate performance of any thermoplastic component
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lower wear and better fatigue properties than other thermoplastics.
tallinity of the resulting material. Additionally, Greene, Tweed
FDA Compliancy, U.S. FDA Regulation 21 CFR 177.2415
Arlon 1000 generates little to no detectable extractable, making it
custom designs take full advantage of Arlon’s strengths.
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ideal for use in food, pharmaceutical and other hygienic fluid
handling applications where microcontamination cannot be tolerated.
For complete and uncompromising solutions to pharmaceutical or
hygienic fluid handling applications, Greene, Tweed offers a range
Radiation Resistance
of product, documentation of physicochemical properties, in-house
design capabilities, dependable technical support and global part-
thermoplastics, Arlon does not suffer the same effects. Arlon offers
excellent resistance to embrittlement when exposed to gamma
radiation and outperforms polystyrene, a common radiationresistant material. Arlon maintains this resistance in both acid
and alkali media.
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nering necessary for continuous and flawless performance.
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While radiation resistance is a common weakness of PTFE and other
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
ASTM
Method
Typical Value
Color
Tan
Specific Gravity
D792
1.30
Hardness, Shore D, Points
D2240
88
Rockwell M Hardness
D785
104
Coefficient of Dynamic Friction,
PV=12,600 psi-ft./min.
G77
0.29
Compressive Strength @ Break, psi (MPa)
D695
19,000 (131)
Deformation Under Load, %
Elongation @ Break, %
D621
D638
0.09
35
Flexural 0.5% Secant Modulus, psi (MPa)
Flexural Strength, psi (MPa)
D790
600,000 (4,140)
D790
25,300 (174)
Shear Strength, Axial, psi (MPa)
Shear Strength, Transverse, psi (MPa)
D732
12,400 (85.5)
D732
D638
12,400 (85.5)
615,000 (4,240)
D638
14,000 (96)
Tensile Yield Strength, psi (MPa)
D638
15,600 (108)
Wear Factor, 10-10in.3-min./(lb.-ft.-hr.)
G77
52
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
< 300°F (150°C), 10-6 in./(in°F)
E228
26
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
> 300°F (50°C), 10-6 in./(in°F)
E228
75
Heat Deflection Temperature
@ 264 psi (1.8 MPa), °F (°C)
D648
350 (180)
Mechanical
Tensile 0.5% Secant Modulus, psi (MPa)
Tensile Strength @ Break, psi (MPa)
Thermal
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Statements and recommendations in this publication are based
on our experience and knowledge of typical applications of this
product and shall not constitute a guarantee of performance nor
modify or alter our standard warranty applicable to such products.