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Rulon Bearings

A. Schulman FORMION™ FI 231 5% Mineral Reinforced Ionomer / Nylon Alloy
Categories: Polymer; Thermoplastic; Ionomer; Nylon (Polyamide PA)

Material Notes: Description

Formion® FI 231 is an injection molding grade, 5% mineral reinforced Ionomer / Nylon alloy, which has been formulated for high scratch resistance, heat resistance and high stiffness.
Application

Formion® FI 231 is targeted for non painted, mold-in-color, exterior or interior appearance applications.
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Physical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Specific Gravity 1.08 g/cc1.08 g/ccISO 1183/1
Linear Mold Shrinkage 0.0011 - 0.0070 cm/cm
@Thickness 3.20 mm
0.0011 - 0.0070 in/in
@Thickness 0.126 in
aged 48 hrs at 121°C; ISO 294
 0.0010 - 0.0060 cm/cm
@Thickness 3.20 mm,
Time 259000 sec
0.0010 - 0.0060 in/in
@Thickness 0.126 in,
Time 72.0 hour
ISO 294
 
Mechanical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Tensile Strength, Yield 42.0 MPa6090 psiISO 527
Elongation at Break 125 %125 %ISO 527
Flexural Modulus 1.485 GPa215.4 ksiTangent; ISO 178
Izod Impact, Notched (ISO) 19.1 kJ/m²9.09 ft-lb/in²ISO 180
 
Thermal PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) 76.0 °C
@Thickness 3.17 mm
169 °F
@Thickness 0.125 in
ISO 75

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