Product features

DOCA PVDF is an unreinforced polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) with a crystalline structure. In addition to its good mechanical, thermal and electrical properties, it is also resistant to chemicals.

Natural

product family features

Like Teflon, PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) is a member of the fluoropolymer family. It is a material with higher strength than Teflon, also with excellent chemical resistance and high heat resistance. It can be used up to about 150 degrees Celsius, which is lower than Teflon, but a higher level of durability compared to common engineering plastics (e.g. POM or polyamide). In terms of heat resistance and mechanical properties, it is not yet at the level of the PEEK family, but this is also true of its price level, which places it between Teflon and PEEK, and PVDF, which is also available in rod, sheet and tube form. An electrically conductive (ELS) version is also available.

DOCA PVDF

Some important features

  • High strength (yield strength, tensile strength and compressive strength: 50-105 MPa)
  • High toughness - does not break
  • High hardness (Rockwell: M 75 - M 114)
  • Dimensional stability, good damping capacity
  • Favourable creep resistance (10-30 MPa for 1% tension at 1000 h at 23°C)
  • Wide application temperature range: -50°C/+150°C,
  • Very good chemical resistance
  • Physiologically neutral, may come into contact with food and medicines
  • The basic version has good electrical insulation and dielectric properties
  • Good resistance to high-energy radiation

Main areas of application

Machine components and assemblies - especially in the food industry, medicine - that need to be cleaned and sterilised frequently (e.g. milking machines, heat exchangers, filters, pumps, etc.)

Machining technology

  • Chipping (turning, milling, drilling, sawing): conventional tools can be used, but only with a sharp finish. Cooling is recommended, with cutting speeds as follows (e.g. v = 200-400 m/min for turning and milling, v = 50-100 m/min for drilling).
  • Gluing: feasible.

Available formats

  • PVDF rod
  • PVDF plate

Technical data

Investigation
Unit of measurement
Value
Base properties
Basic colour
-
-
natural
Density
DIN EN ISO 1183
g/cm^3
1.78
Water absorption: saturation in air, 24 h / 96 h, (23ºC)
DIN EN ISO 62
%
< 0.01 / < 0.01
Flammability rating according to UL94
DIN IEC 60695-11-10
-
V0
Mechanical properties
Tensile strength
DIN EN ISO 527-2
MPa
62
River crossing
DIN EN ISO 527-2
MPa
62
Tensile modulus of elasticity
DIN EN ISO 527-2
MPa
220
Elongation at break
DIN EN ISO 527-2
%
17
Compressive strength
EN ISO 604 1% / 2%
MPa
Flexural strength
DIN EN ISO 178
MPa
77
Charpy impact strength
DIN EN ISO 179-1eU
kJ/m2
150
Charpy impact strength, notched
DIN EN ISO 179-1eA
kJ/m2
12
Ball indentation hardness
ISO 2039-1
MPa
129
Shore D hardness
DIN EN ISO 868
-
80
Compressive strength
23°C, 2N/mm2, 1h
%
Compressive strength
80°C, 10N/mm2, 56h
%
Thermal properties
Melting point
ISO 11357-3
ºC
171
Glass transition temperature
DIN 53765
ºC
-40
Thermal conductivity factor
ISO 22007-4:2008
W/ (K.m)
0.25
Forest heat
ISO 22007-4:2008
J/(g.K)
1.3
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (CLTE): between 23 - 100ºC
DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
m/(m.K)x10-5
18
Applicable max. temperature in air - short time
-
ºC
150
Applicable max. temperature in air - for prolonged use
-
ºC
150
Minimum temperature of applicability
-
ºC
-20
Thermal stability (HDT)
DIN EN ISO 75, A
ºC
115
Chemical resistance
Chemical resistance at 23ºC: - weak acid
-
-
A
Chemical resistance at 23ºC: - strong acid
-
-
A
Chemical resistance at 23ºC: - weak alkali
ISO 11357-3
ºC
A
Chemical resistance at 23ºC: - strong alkali
-
-
A-B
Chemical resistance at 23ºC: - aromatic hydrocarbons
-
-
A
Chemical resistance at 23ºC: - alpha hydrocarbons
-
-
A
Chemical resistance at 23ºC: - chlorinated solvents
-
-
A
Chemical resistance at 23ºC: - alcohols
-
-
A
Electrical properties
Dielectric constant
IEC 60250
-
9
Dielectric loss factor (50 Hz)
IEC60 250
-
0.02
Volume resistance
IEC60093
Ω*cm
1014
Surface resistance
IEC60093
Ω
1014
Creep current strength, CTI
IEC 60112
-
600
Dielectric strength
IEC 60243
kV/mm
21
Optical properties
No value to display.
Sterilizability
No value to display.
Wear properties
No value to display.

(*) legend:

A - applicable
B - limited application
C - not applicable

Tables
Thickness
Colour
Table size (mm x mm)
Thickness tolerances: +0.2; +1.1
Mass: 9,96 kg/m
Table size: 500 x 3000 mm
Thickness tolerances: +0.3; +1.5
Mass: 19,54 kg/m
Table size: 500 x 3000 mm
Thickness tolerances: +0.3; +1.5
Mass: 24,22 kg/m
Table size: 500 x 3000 mm
Thickness tolerances: +0.5; +2.5
Mass: 29,5 kg/m
Table size: 500 x 3000 mm
Thickness tolerances: +0.5; +2.5
Mass: 38,8 kg/m
Table size: 500 x 3000 mm
Thickness tolerances: +0.5; +2.5
Mass: 48,2 kg/m
Table size: 500 x 3000 mm
Thickness tolerances: +0.5; +3.5
Mass: 58,0 kg/m
Table size: 500 x 3000 mm
Thickness tolerances: +0.5; +5.0
Mass: 77,4 kg/m
Table size: 500 x 3000 mm
Please contact us for the current availability of each size.
Rods
Diameter (mm)
Colour
Diameter tolerances: +0.1; +0.7
Mass: 0,154 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +0.2; +0.8
Mass: 0,223 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +0.2; +0.8
Mass: 0,343 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +0.2; +0.8
Mass: 0,388 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +0.2; +0.8
Mass: 0,488 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +0.2; +0.8
Mass: 0,599 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +0.2; +1.0
Mass: 0,728 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +0.2; +1.0
Mass: 0,935 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +0.2; +1.0
Mass: 1,17 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +0.2; +1.0
Mass: 1,34 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +0.2; +1.2
Mass: 1,52 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +0.2; +1.2
Mass: 1,82 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +0.2; +1.2
Mass: 2,36 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +0.3; +1.3
Mass: 2,99 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +0.3; +1.3
Mass: 3,68 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +0.3; +1.3
Mass: 4,60 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +0.3; +1.6
Mass: 5,30 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +0.3; +1.6
Mass: 6,20 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +0.3; +1.6
Mass: 7,18 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +0.4; +2.0
Mass: 8,28 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +0.4; +2.0
Mass: 9,40 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +0.5; +2.2
Mass: 11,90 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +0.6; +2.5
Mass: 14,71 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +0.7; +3.0
Mass: 17,84 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +0.8; +3.5
Mass: 21,28 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +0.8; +3.5
Mass: 23,05 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +0.9; +3.8
Mass: 24,98 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +0.9; +3.8
Mass: 28,90 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +1,0; +4.2
Mass: 33,20 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +1,1; +4.5
Mass: 37,80 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +1,2; +5.0
Mass: 40,30 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +1,2; +5.0
Mass: 47,80 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +1,3; +5.5
Mass: 59,0 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +1,5; +6.2
Mass: 78,0 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Diameter tolerances: +1,5; +6.2
Mass: 91,9 kg/m
Standard length: 1000, 3000 mm
Please contact us for the current availability of each size.
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