TECHNICAL DATA
PLP-55 Pitch
PG5055

PLP Polishing Pitch is a uniquely engineered polishing pitch designed for a broad variety of continuous polishing operations. PLP Polishing Pitch was designed by baselining conventional polishing pitch materials and applying the latest in bituminous product research & development to arrive at a revolutionary formulation. Extensive testing has shown that PLP Polishing Pitch offers superior physical parameter control, including melting point, hardness & flow characteristics.

Application

Melt the PLP Polishing Pitch in an appropriate melting vessel (UPI offers several melting pots for this purpose), & pour the melted pitch onto a properly prepared polishing lap/plate. The preparation of the polishing plate/lap & the conditioning of the poured pitch are sensitive parameters. To achieve optimal results, UPI strongly recommends that our field engineers provide guidance on the proper use & application of PLP Polishing Pitch. PLP Pitch can be removed from the parts by using Uniclear or Uniclear II.

Benefits
  • Broad range of applications
  • Maintains high degree of figure consistency
  • Holds shape over extended polishing cycle times
  • Yields angstrom-level surface finishes
Physical Characteristics
Test PLP-55 Pitch
Ball Penetration Test (70F, 0 g weight, 1hr) (in) 0.144 - 0.176
Softening Point (°C) 52 - 55
Melting Point (°C) 67 - 71
Availability
  • 1 kg Tube
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