PAI Powder (Polyamide-imide)
PAI (polyamide-imide) powder is supplied in free-flowing form for compression molding, coating, and sintering applications. It offers the highest heat and wear resistance among unfilled thermoplastics, with exceptional mechanical strength retained at elevated temperature. Typical particle size is a fine powder cut for molding and coating use; grades and particle size are confirmed at time of quotation.
PAI Powder — Grades & Specifications
Polyamide-imide (PAI) powder is supplied across a range of grades, particle sizes and morphologies. The options below are typical; specify your target values in the request form and we will confirm availability, lead time and pricing.
| Material | Polyamide-imide (PAI) |
|---|---|
| Category | High-Performance Engineering Plastic Powders |
| CAS number | 31957-38-7 |
| Melting / softening point | Amorphous, no crystalline melting point; Tg ~282°C, softens gradually |
| Particle size | Fine powder for compression molding and coating; exact cut confirmed per grade |
| Morphology | Fine molding/coating powder |
| Appearance | Tan to amber powder (black in filled/compounded grades) |
| Max. continuous service temperature | Approx. 260°C continuous |
| Typical applications | Aerospace Bearings & Bushings, Semiconductor Wafer Handling, Oil & Gas Downhole Seals, Automotive Transmission Parts |
Applications by Industry
Particle Size & Mesh Conversion
Reference for converting between US mesh and microns/millimetres. Figures are nominal sieve openings and may vary slightly by standard.
| Mesh (US) | Micron (µm) | mm | Inch | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6730 | 6.730 | 0.2650 | |
| 4 | 4760 | 4.760 | 0.1870 | |
| 5 | 4000 | 4.000 | 0.1570 | |
| 6 | 3360 | 3.360 | 0.1320 | |
| 7 | 2830 | 2.830 | 0.1110 | |
| 8 | 2380 | 2.380 | 0.0937 | |
| 10 | 2000 | 2.000 | 0.0787 | |
| 12 | 1680 | 1.680 | 0.0661 | |
| 14 | 1410 | 1.410 | 0.0555 | |
| 16 | 1190 | 1.190 | 0.0469 | |
| 18 | 1000 | 1.000 | 0.0394 | |
| 20 | 841 | 0.841 | 0.0331 | |
| 25 | 707 | 0.707 | 0.0278 | |
| 30 | 595 | 0.595 | 0.0234 | |
| 35 | 500 | 0.500 | 0.0197 | |
| 40 | 420 | 0.420 | 0.0165 | |
| 45 | 354 | 0.354 | 0.0138 | |
| 50 | 297 | 0.297 | 0.0117 | |
| 60 | 250 | 0.250 | 0.0098 | |
| 70 | 210 | 0.210 | 0.0083 | |
| 80 | 177 | 0.177 | 0.0070 | |
| 100 | 149 | 0.149 | 0.0059 | |
| 120 | 125 | 0.125 | 0.0049 | |
| 140 | 105 | 0.105 | 0.0041 | |
| — | 100 | 0.100 | 0.0039 | Sand |
| 170 | 88 | 0.088 | 0.0035 | |
| 200 | 74 | 0.074 | 0.0029 | |
| — | 70 | 0.070 | 0.0027 | |
| 230 | 63 | 0.063 | 0.0024 | Human hair |
| — | 55 | 0.055 | 0.00217 | |
| 270 | 53 | 0.053 | 0.0021 | |
| — | 50 | 0.050 | 0.00197 | |
| 325 | 44 | 0.044 | 0.0017 | |
| — | 40 | 0.040 | 0.00157 | |
| 400 | 37 | 0.037 | 0.0015 | |
| 550 | 25 | 0.025 | 0.00099 | |
| 625 | 20 | 0.020 | 0.00079 | |
| 1200 | 12 | 0.012 | 0.0005 | |
| 1250 | 10 | 0.010 | 0.000394 | |
| — | 7 | 0.007 | 0.000276 | |
| 2500 | 5 | 0.005 | 0.000197 | |
| 4800 | 3 | 0.003 | 0.000118 | |
| 5000 | 2.5 | 0.0025 | 0.000099 | Bacteria (approx.) |
| 12000 | 1 | 0.001 | 0.0000394 |
Information Required for Quotation
- Grade or type
- Particle size (micron or mesh)
- Morphology / form (spherical, irregular, granular, etc.)
- Quantity
- Application environment
- Required delivery country
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