What is vespel material?
DuPont™ Vespel® Polyimide is an extremely high temperature, creep resistant plastic material that is often used in high heat environments where thermoplastic materials lose their mechanical properties.
Who makes vespel?
DuPont
Vespel is the trademark of a range of durable high-performance polyimide-based plastics manufactured by DuPont. The one shown in the structure on the right was the first to be commercialized.
Is vespel a peek?
There are 6 key differences between Vespel® and PEEK: While Vespel® is highly resistant to chemical corrosion, PEEK has superior chemical resistance, proving resistant to a broad range of harsh chemicals and acids with very few exceptions (such as hydrofluoric acid and phenol).
What type of plastic is Vespel?
polyimide-
Vespel® is a high-performance polyimide-based thermoplastic material with notable characteristics: it withstands wide temperature ranges; it is wear and chemical resistant; it has excellent mechanical and insulation properties; it has natural lubricity; and unlike most polymers, it does not produce significant …
What is the density of Vespel?
Vespel Polyimide Material Properties
| Property | Metric | units |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.33e3 – 1.43e3 | lb/ft^3 |
| Mechanical | ||
| Yield Strength | 8.62e7 – 8.96e7 | ksi |
| Tensile Strength | 7.24e7 – 1.18e8 | ksi |
Is Vespel a thermoplastic?
Vespel® is a high-performance polyimide-based thermoplastic material with notable characteristics: it withstands wide temperature ranges; it is wear and chemical resistant; it has excellent mechanical and insulation properties; it has natural lubricity; and unlike most polymers, it does not produce significant …
What is Vespel sp21?
DuPont™ Vespel® SP-21 is a graphite-enhanced Polyimide with low-friction properties for use with or without lubrication in various applications. Vespel® SP-21 has maximum physical strength, elongation, and toughness.
Is Vespel a polyimide?
Vespel® S products are highly durable polyimides used in demanding applications where exceptional thermal resistance (cryogenic to 349°C), low wear and/or low friction, strength and impact resistance are desired as custom parts or stock shapes.
What kind of plastic is torlon?
PAI (polyamide-imide) is a melt-processable plastic that has exceptional physical and chemical properties. It performs well under severe stress conditions at continuous temperatures as high as 500° F. Torlon® is an amorphous material with a Tg (glass transition temperature) of 537° F.
Where can I buy Vespel® SP?
— Vespel® SP polyimide shapes (Vespel Sheet and Vespel Rods) manufactured by DuPont are offered from Professional Plastics’ 21 Locations in the USA, Singapore & Taiwan. We supply all Vespel SP grades in Sheets, Rods and finished Parts. Vespel® SP-1 – Unfilled.
Where are Vespel sheets made?
— Vespel® SP polyimide shapes (Vespel Sheet and Vespel Rods) manufactured by DuPont are offered from Professional Plastics’ 21 Locations in the USA, Singapore & Taiwan. We supply all Vespel SP grades in Sheets, Rods and finished Parts.
Where can I buy Dupont Vespel rods in the USA?
Professional Plastics stocks a complete inventory of Dupont Vespel Rods, Vespel Plates, Tubes, Rings & Bars in the USA, Singapore & Taiwan. Product listing does not imply any formal relationship between Professional Plastics and DuPont.
What grade of Vespel is SP-1?
Vespel ® SP-1 is the unfilled base resin grade. SP-1 provides maximum physical strength, elongation, and toughness as well as the best electrical and thermal insulation values. Professional Plastics stocks a complete inventory of Dupont Vespel Rods, Vespel Plates, Tubes, Rings & Bars in the USA, Singapore & Taiwan.