MELDIN POLYMERS®

HIGH-PERFORMANCE THERMOPLASTIC MATERIALSWelcome to the Omniseal
Solutions' World: Experience
You Can Rely On ... Time After
TimeSaint-Gobain has a rich tradition of excellence that dates back nearly 350 years.
Today, it is one of the world’s top 100 industrial corporations and a leader in thedevelopment and production of engineered components and materials.
In 1665, Louis XIV signed the letters patent, leading to the creation of the SaintGobain Group on an industrial basis. One of the earlier and more notableprojects was manufacturing the 357 mirrors for the Hall of Mirrors in the Palaceof Versailles. From these glassmaking origins, Saint-Gobain continues its long
history of developing new and innovative materials and products througharduous research.
With approximately 190,000 employees, operations in 64 countries and eight
major cross-business research centers that serve all Activities, Saint-Gobain
provides complete and thorough service to our customers, starting with ourexperienced design engineering team, moving to our high-tech labs, testing
and research and development, and onto the manufacturing floor.
We believe that as a key ingredient in the wellbeing of each of us and thefuture of all, we have devoted much of our resources to creating strong
research and development centers and establishing partnerships withprestigious universities and laboratories. Our commitment to innovation has
resulted in the rapid progression of new Saint-Gobain products that did notexist five years ago.
Saint-Gobain is among the global leaders in each of its businesses:
construction products, building distribution, packaging and innovative
materials, including high-performance seals and polymers. Our seals andpolymers are manufactured throughout the world with sites located in theAmericas, Europe and Asia.
With a strong history of innovation, Omniseal SolutionsTM is dedicated toproviding the most technologically advanced products on the market today
and finding solutions for the future.

Saint-Gobain Group Headquarters, France2

A Tour of Our Capabilities

Omniseal Solutions' global presence allows us to manufacture products in
the Meldin® family throughout the world, with sites located in Bristol, Rhode
Island, USA; Saltillo, Mexico; Logroño, Spain; and Minhang, Shanghai, China.
Research, custom design and state-of-the-art testing are at the heart ofMeldin® solutions. Deep collaboration with each customer, together with
our expertise in engineering and customer service, help us deliver in themost demanding applications. Starting with custom blending, mold design,specialized processing and prototyping, all the way to maintaining extremely
tight tolerances and meeting stringent quality requirements, we have yourneeds covered.

Bristol, Rhode Island, USA

Our extensive experience of more than 50 years, together with the mostmodern manufacturing optimization techniques such as WCM, 5S, Kaizen
and Six Sigma, allow us to deliver the highest quality Meldin® products. As aresult of our dedication to excellence, our worldwide facilities are all ISO 9001
certified. Our sites in Logroño, Spain; Saltillo, Mexico; and Bristol, RI, USA, arealso ISO 14001 and TS 16949 certified.
Saltillo, Mexico

Design Engineering

Manufacturing• 3-D modeling• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)• CAD drawings• CAE simulation of process• Mold flow

• Custom blending andR&D, Lab and Testing• DMA (Dynamic MechanicalAnalyzer), TMA (Thermo-mechanicalAnalyzer), TGA (ThermogravimetricAnalyzer) and DSC (Differential
Scanning Calorimetry)compounding• In-house tooling and mold design• Overmolding• Microinjection molding• Bi-injection• Specialized processing• A ssembly operation• State-of-the-art machining

Logroño, Spain

Minhang, Shanghai, China• CMM (Coordinate Measuring
Machines) and Smart Scope
measuring systems• SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy)• SPC stations• Tribological material testing aswell as mechanical, electrical andoptical testing•A pplication-specific testing,such as plain bearing
testing, seal ring testing, etc.
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Table of Contents

Welcome to the Omniseal SolutionsTM & Polymers World

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Meldin® Material’s Tribological Performance18

A Tour of Our Capabilities

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20

The Importance of Meldin® Thermoplastic
Material in Today’s World

5

Energy Market: When Our Thermoplastic Material
Ensures Safety and Reliability in Critical Environments

22

How Our Meldin® Family Started and Evolved

6

Industrial Market: Why Our Thermoplastic Material
Produces Environmental and Long-Term Solutions

Introducing the Key Members of Our Meldin® Family

7Life Sciences Market: Where Our Thermoplastic
Material Maximizes Usage and Minimizes Costs

26

A Snapshot of Meldin® 1000 Series

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Application Data Form

28

A Snapshot of Meldin® 4000 Series

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Warranty		

30

A Snapshot of Meldin® 5000 Series

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Terms and Conditions

31

A More Complete Technical Pictureof Our Meldin® 5000 Grades

14

Compatible or Not? Meldin® Material’s Broad
Relationship with Chemicals

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The Importance of Meldin®
Thermoplastic Materialin Today’s World
High-performance polymers have proven to play a key role in our modern life, substantially contributing to the quality,
comfort, safety and health of our global society. Linked to innovation and technology, these high-performance plastics are
essential for advancing sustainable economic growth in the aviation, life science, space, energy and other industries.
Polymers in the Omniseal Solutions' Meldin® thermoplastic material line are positioned in the upper section of the polymer
pyramid as shown below, representing High-Performance Polymers. The Meldin® family complements our other wellknown offerings of thermoset polyimide material, Meldin® 7000, and Rulon® compounds. Engineering polymers
processing is available at our plants.

High-Performance
Polymers

P BI
PI
PAI

PAEK/PE

EK

FPs

PPS

PE
S

Engineering
Polymers

PEI

PC

P
LC

U

PPS

PSU
150°C

mPPO

Commodity
PolymersPSeldin® 5000)

PET PA
POM

AB
S

100°C

PP

PMMA
PVC

Amo
rp

hous

PE-

M
UH

LDPE

rysta
C
i
m
e
S

W

HD

PE

lline

Advanced high-performance thermoplastics belonging to the Meldin® family are used in specialized applications wherehigh thermal resistance and good mechanical properties at high temperatures are required. These polymers offer
additional benefits such as low weight, corrosion resistance and chemical resistance, making them extremely attractive
and versatile when replacing metals.

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5How Our Meldin® Family
Started and Evolved

Historically, Omniseal Solutions™ (formerly Dixon Industries Corp.) focusedon the production of polymer compounds. Beginning in 1957, our wellknown Rulon® solution was used in a new plastic saddle design and wasquickly adapted for wider use. In the 1970s, we developed the Meldin® 2000
product line (based on thermoset polyimide) primarily as a filler for Rulon®.
We launched the Meldin® family of thermoplastic products in 1980, startingwith the Meldin® 1000 and 5000 series.
The Meldin® 4000 series was added in 2014 after the acquisition of
LS Kunststofftechnologie GmbH, a German manufacturer of highperformance thermoplastic components for the automotive, medical
and industrial markets, with cutting-edge expertise in PAI compounding,design and manufacturing.
The Meldin® family complements Omniseal Solutions' thermoset polyimide
offerings (represented by the newly developed Meldin® 7000). The Meldin®
line provides a diverse array of high-performance engineered thermoplastic
solutions for the most challenging needs, including:› Good tribological properties ataggressive PV conditions› Dry environment› Low weight solutions› High thermal resistance anddimensional stability› Chemical and corrosion
resistance› Mechanical integrity› Tight tolerance requirements

Meldin® components are designed to perform without external
lubrication, offering various product options that allow customers toextend part life or reduce weight. We continue to develop innovativeengineering materials that provide superior performance.

Proven in the Past …
Meldin® thermoplastic materials have been proven over a range ofindustries and applications. Whether it is harsh chemical environments,
tremendous pressure, extreme speeds, exceptionally high temperatures,issues of component weight, minimal opportunities for lubrication orconcerns about corrosion, significant wear or dimensional stability, ourcustom-compounded unique grades are created and tailored to meet andexceed our customers’ current and emerging needs.

… Prepared for the Future

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Introducing the Key Members of
Our Meldin® Family

The Meldin® line includes our popular 1000, 4000 and 5000 series, whichhave been developed to satisfy working conditions for applications wheremetals and other materials may not be adequate:› Meldin® 1000 materials are proprietary polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)
based thermoplastic compounds engineered to withstand harshchemical, environment and temperature conditions.
› Meldin® 4000 materials are based on polyamide-imide (PAI) to provide
superior mechanical properties at very high temperatures (up to 275°C).
› Meldin® 5000 materials are based on polyaryletherketone (PAEK) andits variant polyetheretherketone (PEEK) to provide superior thermal
resistance combined with both strong mechanical properties andchemical resistance.

SeriesBase
PolymerMaximum
Use Temp

Manufacturing Processes

Material Availability
Option

1000

PPS

204°C

Injection molding

Finished parts with limited
shape possibility for prototypes

4000

PAI

275°C

Injection molding

Finished parts with limited
shape possibility for prototypes

5000

PAEK/
PEEK

260-300°C

Injection molding,
hot compression molding
or extrusion

Finished parts with limited
shape possibility for prototypes

Along with our thermoset polyimide offering (Meldin® 7000), Omniseal
Solutions™ is your one-stop shop for a wide range of high temperaturepolyimide and engineered thermoplastic solutions. Our state-of-the-art
engineering and design capabilities will provide you with finished solutions
based on compression molding, extrusion and injection molding. Meldin®
material is not available for sale as raw material or in a basic stock shape.
Industry knowledge and deep collaboration with our customers enable
us to provide the seals, bearings, bushings, piston rings, thrust washers,
vanes, gears and other parts to meet your application conditions.

Continuous Use
Temperature (°C)

Meldin® Continuous Use Temperature vs. Tensile Strength
Meldin 7000
450=
Meldin 4000
750=
Meldin 5000
140+900=
Meldin 1000
+770
=
®

300

®

®

250

®

200
0
0

50

100

150

200

250

Tensile Strength (MPa) measured at Room Temperature

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A Snapshot of
Meldin® 1000 Series

Meldin® 1000 series is a Omniseal Solutions™ product line based on PPS
compounds. Components made of Meldin® 1000 series materials exhibit
excellent chemical and thermal resistance, have good dimensional
stability and maintain structural integrity, providing design versatility.
All grades are processed by injection molding and available as finishedparts. The different grade number references a different composition
resulting in different properties. Few stock shapes are available, mainly tosupport prototyping activity.

Features/Benefits›S uperior resistance to chemicals ranging from acids and oils to solventsand fuels› Excellent resistance to high temperature steam› Low coefficients of thermal expansion help maintain good dimensional
stability, especially in components functioning in close-clearance
applications› Low creep and low water absorption, allowing designers to specify close
clearances in moving mating components› High strength, good rigidity and a high strength-to-weight ratio fordurability and wear resistance› Can be designed into a range of structural, dynamic bearing andsealing components› Piston rings or seals made with Meldin® 1000 have excellent
self-energizing qualities

Meldin® 1000 Series – Tensile Strength

(MPa)

180

Meldin® 1000 Series – Compressive Strength

180

160

160

140

140

120

120

100

100

80

80

60

60

40

40

20

20

0

0

50

100
150
200
Temperature (°C)
Key

250

Meldin® 1003

0

0

50

Meldin® 1327

100
150
200
Temperature (°C)

250

Meldin® 1357

Successful Applications› Bearings› Seals8› Bushings› Thrust washers› Piston rings

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Meldin® 1003

Meldin® 1357

This grade offers the highest level of strength and rigidity of theMeldin® 1000 series. It has a very low coefficient of friction andmaintains high chemical resistance. It is typically used for thin parts
such as piston rings or scroll tip seals.

This grade offers the lowest wear rate and coefficient of friction,
making it the best candidate for tribological applications.
In addition, its self-lubricating properties allow it to operate
quietly even in dry environments.

Meldin® 1088
This is a bearing grade, internally lubricated according to our latest
technology. It is also electrically conductive.
Meldin® 1000 Series — Izod Impact Strength

Meldin® 1277
This grade is used when structural integrity and low deformation are
required. This material also exhibits good electrical insulative propertiesand dimensional stability.
Meldin® 1327

Meldin® 1003

470+470+470 =177=

Meldin® 1088

515+515+515 =162=

This grade is very suitable for tribological applications as it offers
a low coefficient of friction and also good wear resistance forcomponents that require very tight tolerances.

0

100
200
300
Impact Strength (J/m)

400

500

80= Izod Impact Strength — Unnotched 23°C
80= Izod Impact Strength — Notched 23°C

Meldin® 1000 – Technical Properties
Condition

Test
MethodUnits

Meldin®
1003

Meldin®
1088

Meldin®
1277

Meldin®
1327

Meldin®
1357

Tensile Strength

Break RTASTM D638

psi (MPa)

24,400 (168)

25,300 (175)

20,300 (140)8,300 (57)

12,500 (86)Tensile Strength

Break 400°F (204°C)

ASTM D638

psi (MPa)

6,500 (45)

1,900 (13)3,400 (24)Tensile Elongation

Break RTASTM D638

%

1.4

1

1.6

1.9

4.5

Tensile Elongation

Break 400°F (204°C)

ASTM D638%

2

Tensile Modulus

RT

ASTM D638

psi*105 (GPa)

31 (21)

26.3 (18)20 (14)6.1 (4.3)

4.5 (3.1)

Flexural Strength

RT

ASTM D790

psi (MPa)

37,600 (259)34,300 (237)

33,900 (234)

15,400 (106)

16,200 (112)

Flexural Modulus

RT

ASTM D790

psi*105 (GPa)

30 (21)30.9 (21)20 (14)6.5 (4.5)

Compressive Strength

RT

ASTM D695

psi (MPa)

22,500 (155)

16,200 (112)*

13,500 (93)Compressive Strength

400°F (204°C)

ASTM D695

psi (MPa)

3,400 (24)3,300 (23)*3,300 (23)

ASTM D3418°F (°C)600 (316)

600 (316)

600 (316)

600 (316)

600 (316)

Glass Transition Tg

Onset

ASTM D3418°F (°C)190 (90)190 (90)190 (90)190 (90)190 (90)

Coefficient ofThermal Expansion

along flow

ASTM E831

in/in/°F (m/m/°C) x 10-5

0.7 (1.25)

Coefficient ofThermal Expansion

average

ASTM E831

in/in/°F (m/m/°C) x 10-5

2 (3.6)

ASTM D648°F (°C)500 (260)

RT

ASTM F433

BTU in/hr ft2 (W/m°C)

5.4 (0.75)

Specific Gravity

RT

ASTM D792

Water Absorption

RT, 24h

ASTM D570

Mechanical Properties

6.3

Thermal Properties
Melting Point

Heat Deflection
Temperature
Thermal Conductivity

1.4 (2.5)

1.9 (3.4)
2.2 (3.9)500 (260)500 (260)450 (232)450 (232)

1.57

1.57

1.65

1.44

1.39

0.03

0.02

General Properties

Flammability

U/L

%

V-O

0.01

0.21

V-O

*2% offset yield stress reported if no peak stress observed

9A Snapshot of
Meldin® 4000 Series

Meldin® 4000 is Omniseal Solutions™ product line of PAI (polyamide-imide)
based compounds. The different numbers within the series refer to theunique composition and different properties of the various compounds.
Meldin® 4000 grades are manufactured by injection molding with a very
limited number of shapes available for prototyping activity.
All 4000 series compounds have common properties that make themsuitable replacements for metal components: they are stiff and retain highmechanical strength at elevated temperatures; they are very durable evenin harsh applications in regards to wear; and they are chemically compatible
with many fluids (e.g., fuels and oils).

Features/Benefits› Highest mechanical strength and stiffness of any thermoplastic up to 270°C› Low creep› Very good impact resistance›E xcellent fatigue resistance: when exposed to cyclical stress (loading or
vibration), the material keeps very high tensile and flexural mechanicalproperties› Outstanding wear resistance› Excellent tribological properties
 ow coefficient of thermal expansion, especially for 4330 grade›L› Very good thermal stability›L ow thermal conductivity (very good insulative properties)

Meldin® 4000 Series — Tensile Strength
250

(MPa)

200
150
100
50
0
0

Key

50

Meldin® 4210

100
150
Temperature (°C)
Meldin® 4310

200

Meldin® 4320

250

Meldin® 4330

Successful Applications› Seal rings›B ushings

10› Thrust washers› Vanes›H igh precision bearings

Meldin® 4210

Meldin® 4000 Series — Izod Impact Strength

This grade is used mainly for washers when needed to minimize thecoefficient of friction.
Meldin® 4310

Meldin® 4310

470+470+47+1100+100+100 4+=
17+30+50+50 =Meldin® 4330

3300+300+300+151 =50+2+40+10 =Wear grade used mostly for seal rings but also for washers and bearings.

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Meldin® 4320
Wear grade mainly used for washers when wear reduction and extended
lifetime of the component are key.

100
200
300
Impact Strength (J/m)

400

500

80= Izod Impact Strength — Unnotched 23°C
80= Izod Impact Strength — Notched 23°C

Meldin® 4330
This grade provides a very high mechanical and fatigue strength andis suitable for high precision bearings. It has the lowest coefficient ofthermal expansion of the entire Meldin® 4000 series. It is electricallyconductive due to filler composition.

Meldin® 4000 – Technical Properties
Condition

Test Method

Units

Meldin®
4210

Meldin®
4310

Meldin®
4320

Meldin®
4330

Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength

Break RTASTM D638

psi (MPa)

16,500 (114)

16,400 (113)

15,600 (108)32,000 (221)

Tensile Strength

Break 455°F (235°C)

ASTM D638

psi (MPa)

7,700 (53)

10,900 (75)

7,200 (50)

16,000 (110)

Tensile Elongation

RT

ASTM D638

%

4.8

3.3

2.4

1.5

Tensile Modulus

RT

ASTM D638

psi*105 (GPa)

5.5 (3.8)9.9 (6.8)

10.4 (7.2)

23.9 (16.5)

Flexural Strength

RT

ASTM D790

psi (MPa)

21,300 (147)*

31,200 (215)

25,100 (173)

50,800 (350)
25,700 (177)

Flexural Strength

455°F (235°C)

ASTM D790

psi (MPa)

10,300 (71)

16,400 (113)

11,200 (67)

Flexural Modulus

RT

ASTM D790

psi*105 (GPa)

6.1 (4.2)

10 (6.9)

12 (8.3)

27.6 (19.9)

Compressive Strength

RT

ASTM D695

psi (MPa)

19,300 (133)**

24,700 (170)

18,700 (129)**

36,300 (250)Compressive Strength

455°F (235°C)

ASTM D695

psi (MPa)

9,300 (64)**

10,300 (71)**

18,000 (124)***Compressive Modulus

RT

ASTM D695

psi*105 (GPa)

5.1 (3.5)

7.7 (5.3)

8.1 (5.6)

14.4 (9.9)

ASTM D3418°F (°C)700 (371)

700 (371)

700 (371)

700 (371)

536 (280)

536 (280)

536 (280)

536 (280)

Thermal Properties
Melting Point
Glass Transition Tg

Onset

ASTM D3418°F (°C)

Coefficient ofThermal Expansion< Tg

ASTM D696

in/in/°F (m/m/°C) x 10-5

1.4 (2.5)

0.5 (0.9)

ASTM D648°F (°C)534 (279)

540 (282)

RT

ASTM C177

BTU in/hr ft (W/m°C)

3.9 (0.54)

3.8 (0.53)

Dielectric Strength

2.5 mm thickness

ASTMD149

V/mil (kV/mm)

Dielectric ConstantRT, 1 kHzASTM D150-

6

Volume Resistivity

RT

ASTM D257

Ohm*cm

8*1015Specific Gravity

RT

ASTM D792

Water Absorption

RT, 24h

ASTM D570

Heat Deflection Temperature
Thermal Conductivity

2Electrical Properties

General Properties

%

1.43

1.46

1.51

1.48

0.24

0.28

0.17

0.26

*Value reported at 5% strain if strain exceeded 5% per ASTM D790**2% offset yield stress reported if no peak stress observed***Data obtained at 392°F (200°C)

11A Snapshot of
Meldin® 5000 SeriesComponents made with Meldin® 5000 series (PAEK and PEEK-based
compounds) have several advantages over metals, machined ceramics
and other costly machined materials, with the ease and convenience ofthermoplastics. Having a high tensile, compressive and flexural strength,
Meldin® 5000 materials are injection molded into tight-tolerance finishedcomponents in simple or complex designs that can exhibit metal-likefinishes without expensive machining or secondary operations, and withthe advantages of being lighter and corrosion resistant.

Meldin® 5000 Series — Flexural Strength
350
300

(MPa)

250
200
150
100
50
0

Key

0

50

100
150
200
Temperature (°C)

250

300

Meldin® 5055

Meldin® 5301

Meldin® 5320

Meldin® 5330

Meldin® 5350

Meldin® 5530

From a tiny bearing used in hand-held surgical tools to large diameter (> 1.5 m)
seal rings used in offshore oil and gas applications, Omniseal SolutionsTM
offers a Meldin® 5000 grade that will meet your requirements. Meldin® 5301,
Meldin® 5302, Meldin® 5320 and Meldin® 5330 grades provide excellent
chemical resistance and thermomechanical properties in addition tosuperior dimensional stability and physical strength. Meldin® 5055 grade
combines these excellent properties with inherent lubricity for higher loadbearing applications.
Most grades are processed by injection molding into finished components.
There is also availability in hot compression molded or extruded parts,
depending on the grade. All grades are available as finished parts, withsome grades available as stock shapes to support prototyping.

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Features/Benefits› Corrosion resistance› Impact resistance and electrical insulation unlike conventional materials› Excellent chemical resistance› Superior thermomechanical properties› Metal-like finishes and complex designs without costly secondary operations› Continuous temperature resistance up to 300°C (Meldin® 5302)› Superior dimensional stability and physical strength› Self-lubrication for high load-bearing applications (Meldin® 5055)(MPa)

Meldin® 5000 – Tensile Strength

Meldin® 5000 – Compressive Strength

250

250

200

200

150

150

100

100

50

50

0

0
0

50

100
150
200
Temperature (°C)

Key

250

300

0

Meldin® 5301

Meldin® 5320

Meldin® 5350

Meldin® 5530

50

100
150
200
Temperature (°C)

250

300

Meldin® 5330

Successful Applications› Bearings› Piston rings› Bushings› Seal rings› Connectors› Valve seats› Insulators

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A More Complete
Technical Picture of Our Meldin®
5000 Grades
Meldin® 5055
Typically used for bearings, this grade is resistant to very high loads with minimal
deformation. It is self-lubricated and is resistant to aggressive fluids and high temperatures.

Meldin® 5210
This grade provides a very low coefficient of friction, especially against steel surfaces.
It is used specifically for steering system yokes.

Meldin® 5301
This grade is used when mechanical properties are to be maximized. Meldin® 5301 grade canbe used in contact with food as it complies both with 2002/72/EC and FDA 21 CFR 177.2415.

Meldin® 5302
This is a special grade with very high temperature resistance. It can be used inapplications up to 300°C (continuous).

Meldin® 5320
This grade offers strength and rigidity as main advantages. It is typically used for structuralparts and maintains good mechanical properties even at elevated temperatures.

Meldin® 5330
This grade exhibits good wear resistance and low friction. It is typically used for bearingsand piston rings. It also offers a very low coefficient of thermal expansion.

Meldin® 5350
This grade offers superior wear resistance and lower friction compared to our 5330 grade.

Meldin® 5390
Wear resistant grade, good for various applications like washers and bearings.

Meldin® 5530
This grade has been specially created for parts submitted to tribological stresses.
At high PV, wear and friction are very low and this is very important to increase thelifetime of the different components.

Grade

Meldin® 5000 Series — Izod Impact Strength

Meldin®
5301

no900+900900
+
900
+
470
+ break =Meldin®
5320
Meldin®
5330
Meldin®
5350
Impact Strength
80= Izod— Unnotched 23°C
Impact Strength
80= Izod— Notched 23°C

Meldin®
5390
Meldin®
5530
0

14

100

200

300
400
500
Impact Strength (J/m)

600

700

800

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Meldin® 5000 – Technical Properties
Condition

Test
MethodUnits

Meldin®
5055

Meldin®
5210

Meldin®
5301

Meldin®
5302

14,000 (97)17,000 (117)

Meldin®
5320

Meldin®
5330

Meldin®
5350

Meldin®
5390

Meldin®
5530

24,000 (166)

33,000 (228) 20,000 (138)

20,500 (141)

24,700 (170)3,600 (25)

5,100 (35)4,800 (33)5,700 (39)***7,100 (49)

Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength

Yield RT

ASTM
D638

psi (MPa)

Tensile Strength

Break RT

ASTM
D638

psi (MPa)

Tensile Strength

Break 480°F(249°C)

ASTM
D638

psi (MPa)

Tensile Elongation

RT

ASTM
D638

%

1.2

6.6

65

20

2.1

2

2.2

1.9

1.9

Tensile Modulus

RT

ASTM
D638

psi*105 (GPa)

23 (15.9)

4.6 (3.2)

5.1 (3.5)

6.4 (4.4)

14 (9.7)

32 (22.3)

14.7 (10.1)

20.3 (14)26 (18)Flexural Strength

RT

ASTM
D790

psi (MPa)

26,400 (182) 16,800 (123)* 22,600 (156) 26,400 (182)

33,500 (231)

48,000 (331)30,600 (211)

31,000 (214)34,800 (240)Flexural Strength

480°F (249°C)

ASTM
D790

psi (MPa)

2,600 (18)

1,200 (8)*1,000 (7)4,100 (28)5,100 (35)4,800 (33)5,800 (40)*

6,500 (45)

Flexural Modulus

RT

ASTM
D790

psi*105 (GPa)21.2 (14.5)

4.6 (3.2)

6 (4.1)14.5 (10)27.6 (19)13.8 (9.5)

17.7 (12.2)

24.7 (17)Compressive
Strength

RT

ASTM
D695

psi (MPa)

18,000 (124) 15,700 (108)** 17,200 (119)31,200 (215)

34,800 (240)

21,700 (150)

22,900 (158)**

25,500 (176)Compressive
Strength392°F (200°C)

ASTM D695

psi (MPa)

2,300 (16)****

4,300 (30)3,600 (25)3,800 (26)****

5,100 (35)Compressive
Modulus

RT

ASTM
D695

psi*105 (GPa)

4.5 (3.1)

4.2 (2.9)

ASTM D3418°F (°C)650 (343)

650 (343)

650 (343)

707 (375)

650 (343)

650 (343)

650 (343)

651 (343)

650 (343)

Onset

ASTM D3418°F (°C)290 (143)

290 (143)

290 (143)

320 (160)

290 (143)

290 (143)

290 (143)

290 (143)

290 (143)

1.8 (3.3)

2.5 (4.5)

2.8 (5)

1 (1.8)0.8 (1.4)

0.84 (1.5)

0.7 (1.2)

1 (1.8)0.8 (1.4)

0.84 (1.5)

0.7 (1.2)

2.5 (4.5)

2.2 (4)2.5 (4.5)

2 (3.5)16,300 (112)

10,200 (70)

17,000 (117)1,400 (10)6.7 (4.6)

9,700 (67)
5.1 (3.5)

10.4 (7.1)

Thermal Properties
Melting Point
Glass Transition Tg
Coefficient ofThermal Expansion

Along Flow < Tg

ASTM E831

in/in/°F(m/m/°C) x 10-5

Coefficient ofThermal Expansion

Along Flow > Tg

ASTM E831

in/in/°F(m/m/°C) x 10-5

2.1 (3.8)

6.7 (12)

Coefficient ofThermal Expansion

Average < Tg

ASTM E831

in/in/°F(m/m/°C) x 10-5

2.3 (4.1)

3.1 (5.5)

Coefficient ofThermal Expansion

Average > Tg

ASTM E831

in/in/°F(m/m/°C) x 10-5

2.8 (5)7.8 (14)6.2 (11)5.6 (10)6.2 (11)

5 (9)

ASTM
D648

°F (°C)600 (316)

305 (152)617 (325)

626 (330)

600 (316)

626 (330)

RT

ASTM F433

BTU in/hr ft2(W/m°C)

5.3 (0.76)

2 (0.29)

2.1 (0.3)

6.6 (0.95)

6.1 (0.87)

9.1 (1.3)

Dielectric Strength

2.5 mmthickness

ASTM D149

V/mil (kV/mm)

407 (16)510 (20)

Dielectric ConstantRT, 1 kHzASTM D150

3.1

3.2

Volume Resistivity

RT

ASTM D257

Ohm*cm

1016

1016

105

1010

106

Specific Gravity

RT

ASTM
D792

1.51

1.4

1.45

1.45

Water AbsorprionRT, 24h

ASTM
D570

0.11

0.06

0.06

0.06

Heat Deflection
Temperature
Thermal Conductivity

3.4 (6)

Electrical Properties

General Properties

%

1.4

1.36

1.3

0.2

0.17

0.5

1.31

1.44

Data reported are typical of grades processed by injection molding*Value reported at 5% strain if strain exceeded 5% per ASTM D790**2% offset yield stress reported if no peak stress observed***Data obtained at 235°C****Data obtained at 249°C, 2% offset yield stress reported if no peak stress observed

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Compatible or Not?
Meldin® Material’s Broad
Relationship with Chemicals
A= Suitable, B= Limited Suitability, C= Very Limited Suitability, NR= Not Recommended, N/A= No Info

Chemical

Meldin® 1000 Series

Meldin® 4000 Series

Meldin® 5000 Series

Resistant to diluteacids and bases,
aliphatic and aromatichydrocarbons, aldehydes,
ketones, alcohols,
chlorohydrocarbons
and oils.

Resistant to most acids,
aliphatic and aromatichydrocarbons andchlorohydrocarbons.
Strong bases, saturated
steam are notrecommended.

Resistant tomost chemicals.
Not recommended forconcentrated sulfuric andnitric acid.

Acetic acid (10%)

A

A

A

Glacial acetic acid

A

A

A

Acetic anhydride

A

A

N/A
NR

Acids

Benzene sulfonic acid

A

NR

Chromic acid (10%)

B

A

A

Formic acid (88%)

A

C

B

Hydrochloric acid (10%)

A

A

A

Hydrochloric acid (37%)

B

A

A

Hydrofluoric acid (40%)

B

NR

NR

Lactic acid

A

A

A

Phosphoric acid (35%)

A

A

A

Sulfuric acid (10%)

A

A

A

Sulfuric acid (30%)

A

A

NR

Bases

Ammonium hydroxide (28%)

A

C

A

Sodium hydroxide (15%)

A

NR

A

Sodium hydroxide (30%)

A

NR

A

Aluminum sulfate

A

A

A

Ammonium chloride

A

A

A

Ammonium nitrate

A

A

A

Barium chloride

A

A

A

BromineCANR

Calcium chloride

A

A

A

Calcium nitrate

A

A

A

Ferric chloride

A

A

A

Magnesium chloride

A

A

A

Potassium permanagate

C

A

A

Sodium bicarbonate

A

A

A

Sodium chloride

A

A

A

Sodium hypochlorite

B

A

A

Sodium sulfate

A

A

A

Sodium sulfide

A

A

A

Sodium sulfite

A

A

A

2-Aminoethanol

B

NR

N/A

n-amyl alcohol

A

A

A

n-butyl alcohol

A

A

A

Cyclohexanol

A

A

A

Ethylene glycol

A

A

A

Aqueous salts

Alcohols

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Chemical

Meldin® 1000 Series

Meldin® 4000 Series

Meldin® 5000 Series

Acetophenone

B

A

N/A

Benzaldehyde

B

A

A

Cyclohexanone

A

A

A
A

Aldehyde & Ketones

Formaldehyde

AA

FurfuralA

C

A

Methyl ethyl ketone

A

A

A

AnilineB

AA

n-butyl amine

B

A

A

Dimethylaniline

B

A

N/A

Ethylene diamine

B

NR

A

Morpholine

B

A

A

Pyridine

B

NR

A

Amines

EstersAmyl acetate

A

A

A

Butyl acetate

A

A

A

Butyl phthalate

NR at HTA

N/A

Ethyl acetate

A

A

A

Butyl ether

A

A

N/A

Cellosolve

A

A

N/A

P-Dioxane

A

A

A

Tetrahydrofuran

A

A

A

EthersHalogenated hydrocarbons
Acetyl chloride

A

A

A

Benzyl chloride

B

A

A

Carbon tetrachloride

B

A

A

Chlorobenzene

B

A

A

2-chloroethanol

B

A

A

Chloroform

NR

A

A

Ethylene chloride

B

A

A

Hydrocarbons
Cyclohexane

A

A

A

Diesel fuel

A

A

A
A

GasolineA

A

HeptaneA

A

A

Mineral oil

A

A

A

Motor oilA

A

A

Stoddard solvent

A

A

N/A

TolueneB

A

A

Nitrile/Nitro compounds
Acetonitrile

A

A

A

Benzonitrile

B

A

N/A

Nitrobenzene

B

A

A

Nitromethane

B

A

A

Please note that this information isintended to be a general guide toillustrate chemical resistance one
might expect of Meldin® compounds
when exposed to various chemicals.
Performance will vary depending on
the chemicals used (or combinations
thereof) and the conditions of service
and compounds used. Temperatureand duration of exposure are criticalfactors that must be consideredwhen determining the degreeof chemical resistance required
for a particular application. If you
require further information, ourapplication engineers can provide
their expertise regarding the Meldin®
product and its compatibility withchemical environments, based on
our knowledge of the chemistry of
our compounds. However, testingunder conditions as similar as
possible to actual service conditions
is always the optimal way todetermine chemical compatibility fora particular application.

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When Our Thermoplastic Material
Ensures Safety and Reliability in
Critical Environments
Major oil and service companies are adopting new deep-water extraction
techniques on and offshore, with operating pressure beyond 15 kpsi
and temperatures of +200°C and beyond. Meldin® engineered plastics
meet the new technical challenges for the energy market, ranging fromtypical seal rings, bushings and seat inserts for high-pressure ball valves
to intricate components for Logging While Drilling (LWD), Measurement
While Drilling (MWD) tools and high-temperature/high-pressure electricalconnectors. Omniseal Solutions™ controls the process from powder tofinished part with no limitations in diameter. Companies require more
complex production for today’s severe oilfield applications, such as larger
diameter (1.5 meters or larger) sealing systems using Omniseal® springenergized seals and Meldin® back-up rings. We quickly responded bydeveloping a patented, bending-welding-sintering process to produce
large diameter Meldin® rings for more demanding applications.

Features/Benefits› High temperature and wear
resistance› Low coefficient of thermal
expansion, in line with metal› High elongation at break› High compressive strengthand low creep›E nhanced tribological properties›L ong durability at extreme
temperatures and sour gas
concentrations›M inimal water/fluid absorption›H ighly scalable ring
manufacturing with no diameter
limitation

Successful Energy Applications› Back-up rings› Piston seals› Bearings› Bushings› Valve plates and rings › Wear components

Meldin® Thermoplastic Typical Grades
Meldin® 5301
Used when tensile and compressive strength need to be maximized or when
excellent chemical compatibility is needed.
Meldin® 5320
Offers strength and rigidity; used for structural parts, keeping good mechanical properties.

Piston seals

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Bushings

Back-up rings

Energy Market:
Case Studies

MELDIN ® ENERGY

Application: FPSO (Floating Production, Storage and Offloading)High-Pressure, High-Temperature Turret Swivel
Product:

Meldin® 5301 (special high elongation type)

Typical Temperature:

300°F (150°C)

Typical Speed/Pressure:Pressure up to 10,000 PSI (690 BAR)

Typical Counter Surface:

Inconel®

Media:

Hydrocarbons, oil, water

Our Added
Value

•
•
•
•
•
•

High compressive strength and low creep
Extrusion gap up to 0.08 in. (2 mm)
Low wear and long lifetime
Low coefficient of friction
Elongation at break
Chemical compatibility

Application: Bushing for High Load Application
Product:

Meldin® 5301 (bushings)

Typical Temperature:

300°F (150°C)

Typical Speed/Pressure:Pressure up to 6,235 PSI (430 BAR)

Typical Counter Surface:

Inconel®

Media:

Hydrocarbons, oil, water

Our Added
Value

•
•
•
•

Slow angular motion
Low wear and long lifetime
High compressive strength
Low coefficient of friction

19Why Our Thermoplastic Material
Produces Environmental andLong-Term Solutions
Reducing energy consumption and increasing environmental and safety
standards are among the key goals of companies in the industrial market.
As industrial equipment is diversified across segments and applications,the requirements can be very different throughout the market.
With its high temperature resistance and excellent chemical resistance,
Meldin® components can help companies reduce maintenance
operations and downtime, and may even reduce equipment size, resulting
in a compact system or one utilizing alternative energy solutions.

Features/Benefits› Low coefficient of friction that reduces system energy consumption› High tensile and compressive strength› Low creep and very good dimensional stability› Processability in tight tolerances› Reduction of system components with injection molding process
and bi-injection capability› Can operate quietly in dry operating environments (Meldin® 1357)› Design versatility

Successful Industrial Applications› Bearings› Valve seat inserts› Bushings› Vanes› Piston rings

Piston rings

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Bearings and bushings

Vanes

Meldin® Thermoplastic Typical Grades
Meldin® 1003
Highest level of strength and rigidity.
Meldin® 1357
Lowest wear rate and coefficient of friction.
Meldin® 4330
Excellent dimensional stability and the lowest coefficient of thermal expansion
in the whole Meldin® product line. Ideal for high precision bushings.
Meldin® 5301/5302
FDA compliant grade for maximum tensile and compressive strength andspecial PEEK grade with very high temperature resistance.
Meldin® 5330
Structural integrity and high resistance to thermal expansion.

Material
Meldin® 1003
Meldin® 4210
Meldin® 4330
Meldin® 5055
Meldin® 5330
Glass filled PA66
Glass filled PPA

Tensile Strength

887=
600 =
900+200 =591=
900+304 =800 =454+850 =0Material
Meldin® 1003
Meldin® 1357
Meldin® 4330
Meldin® 5055
Meldin® 5330
Glass filled PA66
Glass filled PPA

50

100
MPa

150

200

250

300

Compressive Strength

818=
480 =
900+340 =634=
900+367 =
780 =
950=
0

omniseal-solutions.com

50

100
MPa

150

200

250

300

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Industrial Market:
Case Studies

Application: Refrigeration Compressor
Product:

Meldin® 1003, Meldin® 5330 and Meldin® 5350
(piston rings)

Typical Temperature:

Around 285°F (140°C), some applications
up to 350°F (180°C)

Typical Speed/Pressure:Pressure is typically around 435-508 PSI(30-35 BAR). Speed can vary between
1,800 and 5,000 RPM

Typical Counter Surface:

Cast ironMedia:

Refrigerants (R137, R407C, R404A, R22)

Our Added
Value• Low wear and long lifetime forthe components• Low friction• Good sealing ability• Improves compressor performance

Application: Food Blender Motor
Product:

Meldin® 1357 and Meldin® 5055
(spherical bearing)

Typical Temperature:

Typically low, below 120°F (50°C)

Typical Speed/Pressure:

Speed up to 9,000 RPM

Typical Counter Surface:

Carbon steel

Media:

No lubrication (running dry)

Our Added
Value

22

• Low friction• Eliminates corrosion issues withmetals• Noise reduction• Cost-effective solution(injection molding process)MELDIN ® INDUSTRIAL
Application: Vacuum Pump
Product:

Meldin® 5055 (vane)

Typical Temperature:

195-212°F (90-100°C)

Typical Speed/Pressure:High speed

Typical Counter Surface:

SteelMedia:

No lubrication (running dry)

Our Added
Value• Self-lubricating properties• High wear resistance• High mechanical strength

Application: Diaphragm Pump
Product:

Meldin® 1357 (air poppet/seal)

Typical Temperature:

320°F (160°C)

Typical Speed/Pressure:

Speed around 200 strokes per minute

Typical Counter Surface:

Stainless steel

Media:Air (no lubrication)

Our Added
Value

•
•
•
•
•

Low friction
Long lifetime for the component
Good impact resistanceGood sealing properties
Gentle with counter surface

23

Where Our Thermoplastic
Material Maximizes Usageand Minimizes Costs
The life sciences market is driven by research and rapid development inscience and technology, which has resulted in more effective medical
systems and analytical instrumentation. The applications are increasingly
demanding, with greater exposure to chemicals and more stringent
operating conditions. This, coupled with the high cost of research andtechnology development, means longer life requirements and reduced
maintenance cycles are expected. Our Meldin® product line solves these
problems.

Features/Benefits› Purity and cleanliness including compliance to FDA and USP guidelines› Maintenance-free solutions with excellent friction control and low wear
› Lightweight and compact solutions› Chemical resistance against a wide range of chemicals› Steam compatibility for autoclaving and sterilization› Flexible design capabilities and precision machining with tighttolerance control› Dimensional stability across wide temperature range› Critical sealing

Successful Life Sciences Applications› Bearings› Seal rings› Bushings› Vanes› Piston rings

Meldin® Thermoplastic Typical Grades
Meldin® 1003
Highest level of strength and rigidity.
Meldin® 1357
Lowest wear rate and coefficient of friction.
Meldin® 5301
FDA compliant grade for maximum tensile and compressive strength.
Meldin® 5330
Structural integrity and high resistance to thermal expansion.

Piston rings

24

Bearings and bushings

Seal rings

Life Sciences Market:
Case Studies

MELDIN ® LIFE SCIENCES

Application: Medical Device Compressor
Product:

Meldin® 1003 (piston rings)

Typical Temperature:

131°F (55°C)

Typical Speed/Pressure:High speed, around 20,000 RPM

Typical Counter Surface:

Cast ironMedia:

No lubrication permitted

Our Added
Value• Low wear and long tool life
• Excellent sealing• No need for lubrication

Application: Dental Drill
Product:

Meldin® 5330 (shaft bearing)

Typical Temperature:

Up to 527°F (275°C) during autoclaving

Typical Speed/Pressure:High speed, around 20,000 RPM

Typical Counter Surface:

Stainless steel

Media:Dry (no lubrication permitted)

Our Added
Value• Excellent wear properties• Long life under load
• Excellent dimensional
stability under high speed
and temperature• Excellent steam compatibility
to repeated sterilization
autoclaving

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Application Data Form

Company nameStreet address

City

State

Zip code Engineering contact 

Purchasing contact 

Phone numberPhone number

Email address 

Email address Action Required❑ Material recommendation

Date needed 			❑ Provide tech data on material

Date needed 			❑ Part design recommendation

Date needed 			❑ Produce prototypes

Date needed 			

Quote quantities production of 			Send quote to 					Date needed 			Product Information (attach drawing or sketch if available)
Design:❑ New❑ Existing		Bearing size (units):❑ Inches❑ Millimeters

If existing:
Type/Brand							 I.D.				 O.D.				
Material							 Length				 Flange O.D.			
Part/Drawing no.						 Flange thickness					Describe end uses						 Other dimensions					Desired characteristics																																								Other comments																																																						Part Installation
Press fit on O.D.														Shrink fit on O.D.													Mechanical means													Slip fit															Bonding															Other (list)															

26Application Data Form

Shaft Specifications

Housing Specifications

Press fit on O.D.

Diameter (and tolerance)

Shrink fit on O.D.

Material typeMechanical means

Length (and tolerance)

Slip fit

Load

Temperature❑ Radial❑ Thrust

❑ LB

❑ PSI

°C

❑ Impact❑ Cantilevered

Min.

Hrs.

❑ Constant ❑ Misalignment

Minimum°F°C

TypicalDuration

Min.

Hrs

Maximum

Typical°F°C

Maximum°F

Duration❑ RPM❑ N/mm2

Other

Duration

Velocity
Units:

Units:

Minimum❑ Ft/Min❑ M/Sec

Duration

Linear/stroke length
Number of strokes/min

Environment

RotaryDegree of oscillation
Number of cycles/min❑ ID

Service Life
Current❑ Water❑ Lubricated❑ Clean❑ Dirt❑ Vacuum

Chemicals (specify)

Other
Running surface

❑ Dry

❑ OD

❑ FaceGases (specify)
Oil (type)

Desired

Product Validation❑ Bench❑ Field❑ Both27

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herein, Customer agrees to purchase and pay for all material ordered.
9. C laims for Loss, Damage or Shortage: Upon delivery, shipments must be inspected by Customer for damage, loss or shortageprior to acceptance from the carrier. If damage, loss or shortage exists with respect to any shipment and it is not concealed,
Customer shall secure a notation of such damage, loss or shortage from the carrier on the freight bill or delivery receipt. If
damage, loss or shortage is concealed, Customer must notify the carrier within 15 days, hold the merchandise for its inspection
and secure a signed report from the carrier acknowledging the damage, loss or shortage. No claims for damage, loss or shortage
will be allowed unless they are accompanied by an inspection report or signed delivery receipt noting such damage, loss or
shortage signed by a representative of the carrier and forwarded to SGPPL within 30 days of the invoice date. Any claims fordamage, loss or shortage should also be filed by Customer with the carrier in writing immediately upon receipt of the materials.
In no event shall SGPPL be liable for damage or loss to a shipment caused by a carrier.
10. P ayment: All invoices, whether partial or in full, shall be due and payable in full by Customer net 30 days from the date ofshipment unless otherwise agreed to in writing by SGPPL. All past due, unpaid balances will bear a service charge of thelesser of one and one-half percent (1-1/2%) per month or the maximum interest rate permitted by applicable law. If Customer(i) becomes insolvent, files or has filed against it a petition in bankruptcy, makes any assignment for the benefit of creditors,
or has a receiver or trustee appointed for it or its property, (ii) takes action to liquidate or otherwise cease doing business as agoing concern, (iii) undergoes a change in ownership, (iv) fails to provide adequate assurance or security for credit extended,or (v) takes any other action that SGPPL determines in its sole discretion adversely impacts the conditions under which credit
was extended, then all amounts outstanding from Customer hereunder shall at SGPPL’s option become immediately due
and payable. ALL PAYMENTS, WHETHER UNDER THE STANDARD PAYMENT TERMS OR OTHERWISE, SHALL BE CONSIDERED
RECEIVED BY SGPPL AS FOLLOWS: (A) FOR PAYMENTS BY CHECK, WHEN THE CHECK IS RECEIVED AT SGPPL’S DESIGNATEDPAYMENT LOCATION, AND (B) FOR PAYMENTS BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER, THE BUSINESS DAY IMMEDIATELYPRECEDING THE DAY ON WHICH THE FUNDS ARE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE TO SGPPL. Customer shall pay all undisputed
invoices regardless of any dispute that may exist as to other delivered or undelivered goods. With respect to any disputed invoice,
Customer shall pay all amounts not in dispute. Customer expressly waives the right to assert any offset or counterclaim withrespect to amounts due under any invoice issued by SGPPL hereunder.
11. R eturned Materials: Material may only be returned with the prior approval of SGPPL. Material returned without such approval
will not be accepted and such approval may be conditioned upon Customer paying a restocking charge of up to 25% and freightcosts of returned material (and out-freight if applicable). All returned materials must arrive at the point of return designated by
SGPPL in salable condition, as determined by SGPPL’s Quality Control Department, before any credit will be issued.
12. W arranty/Limitation of Liability: EXCEPT FOR PRODUCTS FOR WHICH SGPPL HAS ESTABLISHED A SPECIFIC WRITTENWARRANTY, THE GOODS DELIVERED HEREUNDER ARE SOLD BY SGPPL WITHOUT ANY GUARANTY AND/OR WARRANTY,ORAL OR WRITTEN (WHETHER OR NOT SUCH GOODS REMAIN IN THE FORM IN WHICH THEY ARE ORIGINALLY DELIVERED TO
CUSTOMER OR ARE FABRICATED BY CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PARTY TO PRODUCE A FINISHED PRODUCT). THE PRODUCTSPECIFIC WRITTEN WARRANTIES REFERENCED ABOVE AND HEREBY INCORPORATED HEREIN ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERWARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, ORAL OR WRITTEN, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL SGPPL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL,
INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY EXPENSE FOR REMOVALOR REINSTALLATION RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT, INCLUDING ANY DIMENSIONAL DEFECT INVOLVING NONSTANDARD
PRODUCTS. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, OR OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO CUSTOMER.
THE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY SGPPL GIVES CUSTOMER SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND CUSTOMER MAY ALSO HAVE OTHERRIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION. NO FIELD REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRIBUTOR OR DEALER OF
SGPPL IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY CHANGE OR MODIFICATION TO THESE WARRANTIES.

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13. Remedies for Non-Warranty Claims: THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF CUSTOMER AND THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVEOBLIGATION OF SGPPL IN CONNECTION WITH CLAIMS RELATING TO MANUFACTURING DEFECTS ARE SET FORTH IN
SECTION 12. THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF CUSTOMER AND THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION OF SGPPLFOR ANY BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM THAT MATERIALS DELIVERED DO NOT OTHERWISE CONFORM TO THE ACCEPTEDORDER SHALL BE EITHER THE RETURN OF CONSIDERATION PAID BY CUSTOMER TO SGPPL RELATED TO THE BREACH,
OR UPON SGPPL’S ELECTION, THE DELIVERY OF CONFORMING PRODUCTS TO CUSTOMER. WITH RESPECT TO SGPPL’SNONCOMPLIANCE WITH ANY OTHER OBLIGATION OF SGPPL HEREUNDER, THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF CUSTOMERAND THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION OF SGPPL WILL BE AS SGPPL IN ITS DISCRETION WILL DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:(1) SGPPL MAY ELECT TO CURE SUCH NONCOMPLIANCE WITHIN A REASONABLE PERIOD OF TIME, OR (2) IF SGPPL FAILS TO
CURE SUCH NONCOMPLIANCE, CUSTOMER MAY RECOVER AN EQUITABLE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SUCH CHARGES AS
WERE PREVIOUSLY PAID TO SGPPL BY CUSTOMER HEREUNDER. CUSTOMER WAIVES ALL OTHER REMEDIES, STATUTORY OR
OTHERWISE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE REMEDIES OF SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE AND REPLEVIN. ANY ACTIONBROUGHT BY CUSTOMER IN CONNECTION WITH SGPPL’S PERFORMANCE HEREUNDER MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN SIX(6) MONTHS AFTER SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES OR IT WILL BE DEEMED WAIVED. SGPPL’S LIABILITY TO CUSTOMER,REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY ARISES IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, NEGLIGENCE
OR STRICT LIABILITY) OR OTHERWISE, SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED AMOUNTS PAID BY CUSTOMER TO SGPPL FOR THE
PRODUCTS INVOLVED, AND CUSTOMER RELEASES SGPPL FROM ALL CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF THIS LIMITATION.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SGPPL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OF ANY
KIND.
14. E
 xcused Performance: SGPPL shall not be liable for nor be deemed to be in default of these Terms on account of any failure to
perform its obligations or attempt to cure any breach thereof if SGPPL has been delayed or prevented from doing so by any
cause or condition beyond SGPPL’s reasonable control. If SGPPL determines that its ability to supply the total demand for the
products, or obtain any or a sufficient quantity of any material used directly or indirectly in the manufacture of the products,
is hindered, limited or made impracticable, SGPPL may allocate its available supply of the products or such material (withoutobligation to require other supplies of any such products or material) among itself and its customers as SGPPL determines in its
sole discretion without liability for any failure of performance which may result therefrom. Delivery suspended or not made byreason of this action shall be canceled without liability, but these Terms shall otherwise remain unaffected.
15. F
 air Labor Standards Act: SGPPL hereby certifies that the materials sold hereunder that were produced in the United States
were produced in compliance with all applicable requirements of Sections 6, 7 and 12 of the Fair Labor Standards Act, as
amended, and of regulations and orders of the United States Department of Labor issued under Section 14 thereof.
16. C hange in Terms and Conditions of Sale: The terms and conditions contained herein constitute the entire agreement between
SGPPL and Customer and supersede any and all prior representations, agreements or understandings, whether oral or written,
relative to the materials delivered hereunder. No course of dealing or usage of trade shall be relevant to supplement or explain
any of these terms or conditions. No modification of these terms and conditions shall be effective unless made in writing andexecuted by SGPPL.
17. G
 eneral: This agreement shall not be assigned by Customer without the prior written consent of SGPPL, and any assignment
made without such consent shall be null and void. This agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties
hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordancewith the laws of the State of New Jersey, without giving effect to its conflicts of law provisions. The courts located in New Jersey
shall have exclusive jurisdiction of all matters relating to or arising out of any sale of materials by SGPPL to Customer hereunder,and Customer hereby consents to the jurisdiction of such courts.

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Houston, TX USA 77060
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Parque Industrial Saltillo-Ramos
Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, Mexico 25900
Phone: +52-844-866-1200

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62-600 Kolo, Poland
Phone: +48 63-26-17-281

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Palazzo Taurus 2
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Phone: +39 039 657891

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Seoul, South Korea 06141
Phone: +82-2-508-8200
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Minhang Development Zone
Shanghai, China
Phone: +86 21-5472-1568

Grindwell Norton Limited
Devanahalli Road, Via Old Madras Road
Bangalore, India 560049
Phone: +91 80 30978888
Fuchu South Building 6F,
1-40 Miyamachi
Fuchu-City, Tokyo, Japan 183-0023
Phone: +81 42 352 2100
Saint-Gobain Advanced
Materials Co., Ltd
3F-1, No. 147, Section 2, Jianguo North Road
Taipei, Taiwan 104
Phone: +886-2-2503-4201

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