Ultem®
High strength plastic with outstanding electrical and high service temperature properties
Ultem® (polyetherimide) is a semi-transparent high strength plastic material that can operate in high service temperature environments. Ultem® is resistant to hot water and steam and can withstand repeated cycles in a steam autoclave. FDA compliant grades of Ultem® are available. For Ultem® chemical resistance view our chart.
Ultem® has outstanding electrical properties, with one of the highest dielectric strengths of any thermoplastic material.
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STANDARD SIZES
SHEET |
Dimensions:
12 in x 12 in – 24 in x 48 in |
Thickness:
0.060 in – 3 in |
ROD |
Outside Diameter:
0.250 in – 6 in |
OPTIONS AVAILABLE
COLOR |
Black, Brown, Amber, Natural |
GRADES |
Unfilled, Glass-Filled |
Length, width, thickness, and diameter tolerances vary by size, by manufacturer, brand, and grade. Custom sizes available along with FDA compliant, USP Class VI compliant, and medical grade options.
Ultem® Properties and Material Options
Utem® 1000– Unfilled or unreinforced 1000 series plastics are translucent amber in color and combine exceptional mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties.
Glass-Filled Utem® 2300– The addition of glass fiber reinforcement in the 2000 series, enhances tensile strength, stiffness, and overall dimensional stability.
Tech Tip– Ultem® is often used instead of polysulfone when superior strength, stiffness, or temperature resistance is required.
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Typical properties of ULTEM®
|
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
ULTEM® |
Tensile strength |
psi |
D638 |
15,200 |
Flexural modulus |
psi |
D790 |
480,000 |
Izod impact (notched) |
ft-lbs/in of notch |
D256 |
1.0 |
Heat deflection temperature @ 264 psi |
°F |
D648 |
392 |
Maximum continuous service temperature in air |
°F |
|
338 |
Water absorption (immersion 24 hours) |
% |
D570 |
0.25 |
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion |
in/in/°Fx10-5 |
D696 |
3.1 |
Values may vary according to brand name. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information about an individual brand.
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ULTEM® PROPERTIES COMPARISON GRAPHS
