Service temperature.
Materials ranked.
High-temp service.
Heat resistance material reference. Plastics 60-260°C, metals 200-1500°C. Service temperature, deflection temperature, melting point.
Key principles.
60-100°C
ABS, PP, PE service to 80-100°C.
100-150°C
PC, nylon, POM service to 130-150°C.
260°C
Premium engineering plastic. 250°C continuous.
170-200°C
High-temp engineering plastics.
Annealing 350°C
Aluminum loses strength above 200°C.
To 700°C+
Aerospace superalloy. Strength to 700°C.
FAQ
Plastic temperature limits?
Standard 100°C. Engineering 150°C. PEEK 250°C. Above PEEK requires metal.
Metal temperature limits?
Aluminum 200°C. Steel 500°C. Stainless 800°C. Inconel 700°C+. Tantalum 1500°C.
Heat deflection temperature (HDT)?
Plastic deflection under load at temperature. Lower than continuous service temp.
Glass-filled effects?
Glass fibers raise plastic HDT 30-50%. Higher service temperature possible.
Specifying for service?
Specify continuous service temperature. Allow safety margin. Material/process per spec.
Testing standards?
ASTM D648 HDT. ASTM E831 thermal expansion. Per applicable.
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