arkema specialty polyamides for sight glass and pneumatic lubricators
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Specialty Polyamides
Market Focus Presentation
Specialty Polyamides: Brief
World’s largest long-chain polyamide (nylon) producer
High performance polymers
Bio-sourced materials
Long legacy applicationsOffshore Oil & Gas (over 40 years)
Air Brake (over 40 years)
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Market FocusSight Glasses & Pneumatic Lubricators
Sight Glasses
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Values for sight glass application
Chemical & Corrosion resistanceHigh pressure resistanceHigh operating temperatureResistant to thermal shock
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Rilsan® Clear: Transparent Polyamides
Rnew® polyamides = First bio-based transparent polyamidesUp to 54% bio-sourced raw material
Great transparencyUp to 91.8% transmittance (PC = 88%)
Wide operating temperature rangeGlass transition temperature up to 148 °CRetains ductility at -30°C
Burst resistanceHigh tensile strength and pressure performance
LightweightLower density than other transparent polyamides
Easy processingSave time and reduce costs with more efficient processing
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PneumaticLubricators
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Pneumatic Lubricators: Material Selection
Amorphous PolyamideTransparent resins
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BowlsBowl sight glassSight DomeSight Gauge
Rilsan® Clear resins for Lubricators
Outstanding propertiesChemical & Corrosion resistance
Highly resistant to hydrocarbons and saltsWeathering resistance
Minimal haze, yellowing & transmission lossPressure resistance
High tensile strength and enduranceTemperature resistance
Operating temperatures up to 150ºCLightweight
Low density of 1.02 g/cm3
ReliabilityExcellent durability and fatigue resistance
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Rilsan® Clear: Grade Selection
G170 BEST thermal stability + chemical resistanceG120 BEST overall chemical resistance
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Chemicals: G170 G120Rnew
Ethanol
Isopropanol
Acetone
Premium Gasoline (60°C)
Diesel fuel 60°C
ASTM reference oil 3 (IRM 903) 23°C
ASTM reference oil 3 (IRM 903) 90°C
Ethanol fuel E85 (23°C)
Ethanol fuel E85 (60°C)
Not resistant:might be used for just short exposure
Limited resistant:changes in weight or dimensions after long periods, transparency drop
Resistant:very little change in weight or dimensions, no influence on transparency
Resistant:no change in weight or dimensions, no influence on transparency
2000h immersion test
Rilsan® Clear: Grade Selection
Benchmarking
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Density Rigidity Fatigue Resistance
Impact Resistance
Temperature Resistance
Chemical Resistance Biobased
G170 1.03 g/m3 2020 MPa •••• ••••• ••••• ••••• No
G120 1.05 g/m3 1860 MPa •••• •••• •••• ••••• 29-31%
••••• Excellent ••• Acceptable • Poor•••• Good •• Not very good
Rilsan® Clear G170 recommended for sight glass and pneumatic lubricator applications
High performance options
Polyamide 11100% bio-sourced
Polyamide 12Oil-sourced
Polyamide X.Y6.10, 6.12, 10.10, 10.12
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For other pneumatic lubricator partsBody housingBowl guards
Other polyamide advantages
Rilsan® PA11Excellent chemical resistanceImpact & Abrasion resistanceHigh UV resistanceLow moisture absorption
Rilsamid® PA12Good chemical resistanceStrong mechanical propertiesLow moisture absorption
Hiprolon® PAX.Y6.10, 6.12, 10.10 and 10.12Strong chemical resistanceDimensional stability
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More information & contact details
www.arkema.comwww.rilsan.comwww.rilsamid.cominfo.polyamides@arkema.com
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Arkema has implemented a Medical Policy regarding the use of Arkema products in Medical Devices applications that are in contactwith the body or circulating bodily fluids (http://www.arkema.com/en/social-responsibility/responsibleproduct-management/medical-device-policy/index.html) Arkema has designated Medical grades to be used for such Medical Device applications. Products that havenot been designated as Medical grades are not authorized by Arkema for use in Medical Device applications that are in contact withthe body or circulating bodily fluids. In addition, Arkema strictly prohibits the use of any Arkema products in Medical Device applicationsthat are implanted in the body or in contact with bodily fluids or tissues for greater than 30 days. The Arkema trademarks and the Arkemaname shall not be used in conjunction with customers' medical devices, including without limitation, permanent or temporaryimplantable devices, and customers shall not represent to anyone else, that Arkema allows, endorses or permits the use of Arkemaproducts in such medical devices.
It is the sole responsibility of the manufacturer of the medical device to determine the suitability (including biocompatibility) of all rawmaterials, products and components, including any medical grade Arkema products, in order to ensure that the final end-use product issafe for its end use; performs or functions as intended; and complies with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements (FDA or othernational drug agencies) It is the sole responsibility of the manufacturer of the medical device to conduct all necessary tests andinspections and to evaluate the medical device under actual end-use requirements and to adequately advise and warn purchasers,users, and/or learned intermediaries (such as physicians) of pertinent risks and fulfill any postmarket surveillance obligations. Anydecision regarding the appropriateness of a particular Arkema material in a particular medical device should be based on the judgmentof the manufacturer, seller, the competent authority, and the treating physician.
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