UV- and Moisture-Resistant Polyester Rod
1-1/8" Diameter, 6-1/2 Feet Long
Color | Black |
Diameter | 1 1/8" |
Diameter Tolerance | 0.007" to 0.032" |
Length | 6 1/2 ft. |
Fabrication | Extruded |
Minimum Temperature | -40° F |
Maximum Temperature | 230° F |
Application | Multipurpose |
Backing Type | Plain |
Chemical Resistance | |
Excellent | Acetic Acid (White Vinegar), Acetone, Diesel Fuel, Fuel Oil, Gasoline, Heating Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, Hydrogen Peroxide, Isopropyl Alcohol, Kerosene, Methanol (Methyl Alcohol), Mineral Oil, Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach), Synthetic Oil, Vegetable Oil, Water |
Moderate | Hydrochloric Acid, Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) |
Not Rated | Coolant, Lacquer Solvents |
Not Recommended | Chlorine, Nitric Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Sulfuric Acid |
Clarity | Opaque |
Coefficient of Friction | 0.19 |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 3.9 × 10^-5 /°F |
Comparable To | Celanex, Hydex, Ultradur, Valox |
Density | 0.05 lb/in³ |
Dielectric Strength | 400 V/mil |
Environment | Food and Beverage, Outdoor |
Flexibility | Semi-Rigid |
Flexural Modulus | 470,000 psi |
For Use Outdoors | Yes |
For Use With | Beverage, Food, Acetic Acid (White Vinegar), Acetone, Diesel Fuel, Fuel Oil, Gasoline, Heating Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, Hydrochloric Acid, Hydrogen Peroxide, Isopropyl Alcohol, Kerosene, Methanol (Methyl Alcohol), Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), Mineral Oil, Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda), Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach), Synthetic Oil, Vegetable Oil, Water |
Hardness | Rockwell M93 |
Hardness Rating | Hard |
Impact Strength | 0.53 ft·lbf/in |
Material | Polyester Plastic |
Performance | Extra High Strength, Highly Electrical Insulating, Thermally Stable, Ultra Chemical Resistant, Ultra Low Friction, Ultra Moisture Resistant, UV Resistant, Wear Resistant |
Shape | Rod |
Specifications Met | ASTM D5927, ASTM D6261 |
Tensile Strength | 10,000 psi |
Texture | Smooth |
Tolerance Rating | Oversized |
Warning Message | Physical and mechanical properties are not guaranteed. They are intended only as a basis for comparison and not for design purposes. |
Water Absorption | 0.04% |
Country of Origin | United States |
DFARS Compliance | Specialty Metals COTS-Exempt |
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) | EAR99 |
REACH Compliance | REACH (EC 1907/2006) (06/25/2025, 250 SVHC) Compliant |
RoHS Compliance | RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU) Compliant |
Schedule B Number | 391690.6000 |
U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) Qualifying | Yes |
These black polyester rods protect from UV rays better than off-white polyester. Strong and semi-rigid, they won't swell in moist environments, so they're often made into valves, pump components, and spacers. They’re wear resistant and easy to machine. This material is also called PET and PETE.
The information in this 3-D model is provided for reference only.