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Overview
Ultem® is a semi-transparent high temperature plastic material with extremely high strength and stiffness. Ultem is resistant to hot water and steam and can withstand repeated cycles in a steam autoclave.
Ultem has outstanding electrical properties and one of the highest dielectric strengths of any commercially available thermoplastic material.
Ultem is often used instead of polysulfone when superior strength, stiffness, or temperature resistance is required.
Ultem is available in glass-filled grades with enhanced strength and stiffness.
Ultem® Standard Sizes
| SHEET |
24"x48" (0.03"-4.0" thick)
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| ROD |
diameter 0.25"-8.0"
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- Length, width, thickness, and diameter tolerances vary by size and by manufacturer
- Custom sizes and colors available upon request
- Many of our plastic materials are available as films with thicknesses of 0.029" or less
Ultem® Grades and Colors
- Grades include:
- FDA compliant
- USP Class VI compliant
- Wide variety of colors
NOTE: Several grades of Ultem® are available. For additional information on Ultem® plastic materials, contact your local Curbell Plastics representative or call Curbell at 1-888-287-2355.
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TECAPEI™
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Performance Characteristics
- Extremely strong and stiff
- High dielectric strength
- Resistant to hydrolysis when exposed to hot water and steam
- Can withstand repeated sterilization cycles in a steam autoclave
- Good thermoforming properties
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Typical Properties
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UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
ULTEM® |
| Tensile strength |
psi |
D-638 |
15,200 |
| Flexural modulus |
psi |
D-790 |
480,000 |
| Izod impact (notched) |
ft-lbs/in of notch |
D-256 |
1.0 |
| Heat deflection temperature @ 264 psi |
°F |
D-648 |
392 |
| Maximum continuous service temperature in air |
°F |
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338 |
| Water absorption (immersion 24 hours) |
% |
D-570 |
0.25 |
| Coefficient of linear thermal expansion |
in/in/°Fx10-5 |
D-696 |
3.1 |
| Values may vary according to brand name. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information about an individual brand. |
| TENSILE STRENGTH |
FLEXURAL MODULUS |
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH (short term) |
of Ultem® compared with
Radel R® and Polysulfone |
of Ultem® compared with
Radel R® and Polysulfone |
of Ultem® compared with
Radel R® and Polysulfone |
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