APTIV™ 1300
APTIV™ 1300 is a black, unfilled, semi-crystalline film manufactured from VICTREX™ PEEK polymer, available in thicknesses from 50 to 100 µm with a density of 1.30 g/cm³. It delivers high tensile elongation exceeding 150% in both MD and TD directions across all listed gauges, with tensile stress at break up to 120 MPa (MD). The film provides an alternative to the natural-colored APTIV™ 1000 Series where a black film is required.
Key Properties
- Tensile Stress, MD: Break, 23°C, 50 µm: 120 MPa (ISO 527-3)
- Tensile Elongation, MD: Break, 23°C, 50 µm: >150 % (ISO 527-3)
- Dielectric Strength @ 0.25 inch electrode (23°C, 50.0 µm): 190 kV/mm (ASTM D149)
- Volume Resistivity @ 100 V (23°C, 50.0 µm): 4.0E+16 ohms•cm (ASTM D257)
- Film Thickness — Recommended/Available: 50 to 100 µm
- Density (23°C): 1.30 g/cm³ (ISO 1183)
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Physical Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Density (23°C) | 1.30 g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Shrinkage MD TM-VX-84 (200°C, 50.0 µm) | <2.0 % | — |
| Shrinkage TD TM-VX-84 (200°C, 50.0 µm) | <2.0 % | — |
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Film Thickness — Recommended/Available | 50 to 100 µm | — |
| Tensile Modulus, MD: 23°C, 50 µm | 2500 MPa | ISO 527-3 |
| Tensile Modulus, TD: 23°C, 50 µm | 2500 MPa | ISO 527-3 |
| Tensile Modulus, MD: 23°C, 100 µm | 2400 MPa | ISO 527-3 |
| Tensile Modulus, TD: 23°C, 100 µm | 2300 MPa | ISO 527-3 |
| Tensile Stress, MD: Break, 23°C, 50 µm | 120 MPa | ISO 527-3 |
| Tensile Stress, TD: Break, 23°C, 50 µm | 110 MPa | ISO 527-3 |
| Tensile Stress, MD: Break, 23°C, 100 µm | 120 MPa | ISO 527-3 |
| Tensile Stress, TD: Break, 23°C, 100 µm | 110 MPa | ISO 527-3 |
| Tensile Elongation, MD: Break, 23°C, 50 µm | >150 % | ISO 527-3 |
| Tensile Elongation, TD: Break, 23°C, 50 µm | >150 % | ISO 527-3 |
| Tensile Elongation, MD: Break, 23°C, 100 µm | >150 % | ISO 527-3 |
| Tensile Elongation, TD: Break, 23°C, 100 µm | >150 % | ISO 527-3 |
Electrical Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Volume Resistivity @ 100 V (23°C, 50.0 µm) | 4.0E+16 ohms•cm | ASTM D257 |
| Dielectric Strength @ 0.25 inch electrode (23°C, 50.0 µm) | 190 kV/mm | ASTM D149 |
- Black electrical insulation films in electronic assemblies where color coding or aesthetics are required
- Wear- and abrasion-resistant barrier films in chemically aggressive environments
- High-purity black barrier layers in semiconductor or medical device processing
- Conformable insulation films in high-temperature wiring and cable applications
- Flame-resistant black film components for industrial and aerospace assemblies
Common industries: Electronics, aerospace, medical, semiconductor, industrial manufacturing.
APTIV™ 1300 Series is a black, unfilled, semi-crystalline PEEK film within the APTIV™ product family, designed as an alternative to the natural-colored APTIV™ 1000 Series for applications where color differentiation or aesthetic requirements mandate a black film. It is manufactured from VICTREX™ PEEK polymer and is available in 50 and 100 µm thicknesses. The film delivers high elongation (>150% MD and TD at both gauges) combined with tensile stress at break of 110–120 MPa, making it a mechanically robust option in its thickness range.
The film exhibits outstanding resistance to radiation, hydrolysis, and chemicals, along with strong electrical insulation, wear and abrasion resistance, and high-purity barrier performance. Shrinkage in both MD and TD directions is less than 2.0% at 200°C, indicating acceptable dimensional stability for semi-crystalline PEEK at elevated temperatures. The material is inherently flame resistant without the addition of flame retardants, produces low toxicity combustion products, and is naturally halogen-free with low moisture absorption in film form.
What differentiates APTIV™ 1300 from the APTIV™ 1000 Series?
APTIV™ 1300 is the black-pigmented counterpart to the natural-colored APTIV™ 1000 Series, offering the same unfilled, semi-crystalline PEEK construction at the same density (1.30 g/cm³). The primary differentiator is color, enabling applications requiring black film for identification, aesthetics, or light-blocking. The available thickness range (50–100 µm) is narrower than APTIV™ 1000 (8–750 µm), and shrinkage limits are slightly higher (<2.0% versus <0.50%).
Why does tensile strength matter when selecting a PEEK film?
Tensile strength determines a film's capacity to withstand mechanical stress during fabrication and in-service loading. APTIV™ 1300 achieves tensile stress at break of 120 MPa (MD) and 110 MPa (TD) across both listed thicknesses, and pairs this with elongation exceeding 150% in both directions — a combination that supports both strength and conformability in demanding assembly operations.
What is the operating temperature range for APTIV™ 1300?
The TDS does not specify an explicit operating temperature range. The shrinkage values are reported at 200°C test conditions per TM-VX-84. Contact H-O Products or the manufacturer for application-specific temperature guidance.
Is APTIV™ 1300 suitable for flame-rated environments?
The TDS states that APTIV™ 1300 films provide inherent flame resistance without added flame retardants and produce low toxicity combustion products, and the material is naturally halogen-free. However, no specific flame rating standards or compliance certifications are listed on the manufacturer's TDS for this material.
How should APTIV™ 1300 be specified?
Specify grade (APTIV™ 1300), thickness, color (Black), compliance requirements, dimensional tolerances, and finished format.
