TekSlide™ AK400

Material Specification

(Typical Properties)

Low friction slide bearings to allow for movement caused by temperature change, resulting in the expansion and contraction of different materials.

Mechanical Properties Unit Value Test Standard
Compressive Strength at 200°C (392°F) Kg/cm² (lbs/ft²) >70 (143,371)
Physical Properties
Density* g/cm³ (lbs/ft³) 2.13 (2.18) ISO 13000-2
Water Absorption 24h 23°C (24h 73°F) % 0.01 ASTMD621
Thermal Properties
Operating Temperature* °C (°F) -200 +260 (-328 +500)
Thermal Conductivity* W/m.K (BTU/Hr/ft2/in/°F) 0.24 (1.66) ASTMD621
Flammability* V-0 UL94

*Manufacturers’ figures

RoHS Directive

Hazardous products listed in the EU-directive 2011/65/EU (ROHS-directive), §4 section 1, are not used as ingredients in this material.

 

Benefits

  • Asbestos free
  • Low heat conductivity
  • Excellent tolerances with respect to parallelism
  • Long life expectancy > 50 years (dependent on operating conditions)
  • Low water absorption
  • Good hydrocarbon stability
  • Good chemical stability
  • Excellent mechanical durability
  • Very good electrical properties
  • UL 94-V0

Availability

Thickness mm ( “ ) Width mm ( “ ) Length mm ( “ )
1.5 (0.059) 1200 (47) 1200 (47)
2 (0.079) 1200 (47) 1200 (47)
3 (0.118) 1200 (47) 1200 (47)
4 (0.157) 1200 (47) 1200 (47)
5 (0.197) 1200 (47) 1200 (47)
6 (0.236) 1200 (47) 1200 (47)
8 (0.314) 1200 (47) 1200 (47)
10 (0.393) 1200 (47) 1200 (47)
12 (0.472) 1200 (47) 1200 (47)
15 (0.59) 1200 (47) 1200 (47)
20 (0.787) 1200 (47) 1200 (47)
25 (1) 1200 (47) 1200 (47)

Applications

  • Pipelines
  • Heat exchangers
  • Concrete decks
  • Oil & water transportation
  • Storage tanks/plants
  • Buildings – multi-storey car parks, apartment blocks etc
  • Subsea pumping stations
  • Pedestrian walkways

 

Supply Chain Responsibilities

  • Thermal Modelling – Architect
  • Structural Evaluation – Structural Engineer
  • Cost Evaluation – QS
  • Installation – Contractor

 

Quotations

The below information is required for quotations

  • Pad dimensions
  • Thickness
  • Number and size of holes
  • Quantity
  • Delivery Address

We aim to deliver all orders within 5 working days however we are well versed with industry requirements and therefore will always turn these around in the shortest time possible. Please call us if you have an urgent requirement and we will arrange your order to be expedited.

 

On and Off-Site Support

We are here to discuss your application and assist you in selecting the right thermal break materials to meet your project specification.

Disclaimer. These figures are typical values for the material and do not represent a product specification. Properties will vary depending on source of raw material, method of processing, physical from of product, direction of measurement etc.

UK
UK

Thermal Breaks Ltd

18 Twyford Business Centre
London Road
Bishop's Stortford
Hertfordshire
CM23 3YT
UK

0800 6444 949

United Kingdom
United States

Thermal Breaks LLC

3870 La Sierra Ave
Unit #2000
Riverside CA 92505
USA

(951) 519-9855

United Kingdom
Ireland

Sitetech Products Ltd

Unit 514 Greenogue Business Park
Rathcoole
Co. Dublin
Ireland

+353 401 6554

Deutschland
Deutschland

Thermal Breaks Europe Ltd

18 Twyford Business Centre
London Road
Bishop's Stortford
Hertfordshire
CM23 3YT
UK

0800 6444 949

Italia
Italia

Thermal Breaks Europe Ltd

18 Twyford Business Centre
London Road
Bishop's Stortford
Hertfordshire
CM23 3YT
UK

0800 6444 949

Latvia
Latvia

"REfero" SIA

40103592455
Friča Brīvzemnieka iela 2B-3
Jūrmala
LV-2015

+371 28385491