Chemical resistance
iglide® T500 plastic bushings have almost universal chemical resistance.
They are affected only by concentrated nitric acid and sulfuric acid with an acid content of above 65%. The chemicals list given at the end of this catalog gives detailed information over this.
The moisture absorption of iglide® T500 plastic bushings is extremely low. In standard climatic conditions, it lies below 0.1 Wt-%. Thus the iglide® T500 plastic bushings can be even mounted for underwater applications without any adaptation to the installation conditions. The maximum water absorption is 0.5 Wt-%.
Radioactive rays
iglide® T500 bushings are radiation resistant up to a radioactive intensity of 1 x 105 Gy. iglide® T500 is the radiation-resistant material in the iglide® product range. iglide® T500 is extremely resistant to strong gamma rays and withstands a radiation dose of 1,000 Mrad without any perceptible loss of any of its properties. The material also overcomes an alpha or beta radiation of 10,000 Mrad virtually unscathed.
UV-resistant
The excellent material features of the iglide® T500 do not alter under UV radiation and other climatic influences.
Vacuum
The iglide® T500 plastic bushings can also be used almost unrestrictedly in vacuum. An evaporation takes place only to a minor degree.
Electrical properties
Plastic bushings made of iglide® T500 are electrically conductive.