Duratron®
High-Performance Plastic for Custom Molded Parts
Duratron® is the brand name under which a variety of high-performance plastic materials are sold. These plastics are versatile and ideal for a number of applications where durability, resistance, and strength are essential to the success of your operation. North Coast Seal uses Duratron® plastic for extruding custom molded parts in a wide variety of grades to meet your unique needs.
The different types of Duratron® materials we offer for seal, gasket, and O-ring production include:
- Duratron® PAI (Polyamide-imide)
- Duratron® PBI (Polybenzimidazole)
- Duratron® PEI (Polyetherimide)
- Duratron® PI (Polyimide)
The Benefits of Duratron®
Duratron® plastics offer many benefits including superior resistance to wear, fluids, and heat. They have exceptional thermal and chemical stability as well as a low coefficient of linear thermal expansion, making them ideal for challenging and harsh environments, and they offer a very low flammability risk. Their strength and wear resistance in particular to heat is a good choice for any gaskets, seals, or O-rings that play a critical role in your operation. Duratron® parts will maintain their strength and stiffness and offer reliable mechanical performance.