KVNAR®,resin... tough and adaptable.
The parts that make up this "lobster" are m a d e of K y n a r f l u o r o p l a s t i c r e s i n . So they're tough. Kynar also gives an enduring toughness to anything it blends w i t h . And it blends w i t h almost a n y t h i n g : acrylics, p o l y e t h y l e n e , diallyl phthalate, urethane, glass, boron car bide, carbons, graphite, stainless steel, TFE, PVC, and ABS. Also, Kynar can be laminated to materials like ABS and fiberglass. The list of properties at the right is only partial—for a complete listing w r i t e or call Jim Houser, Plastics Department, Pennwalt Corporation, Three Parkway, Philadelphia, Pa. 19102. Phone (215) 587-7520.
Kynar—a unique balance of properties Radiation resistance (Co 60 ). . . Roentgens 10 e Flammability Non-dripping, self-extinguishing Stability t o ultraviolet Excellent Thermal stability, 1 yr. 300°F. Weight loss None Color change None Useful temp, range —80°F. t o 300°F. Tensile strength, psi 6000-8000 Elongation, % 150-400 Creep, in./in 02 Compressive strength, psi. ". .8680 Water-vapor transmission gms/100 in. 2/24 hrs./ atmosphere 0.3-0.5 CIRCLE 19 O N READER SERVICE CARD
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