DuPont™ Vespel® Polyimide
Extremely high temperature creep resistant plastic with excellent friction and wear characteristics
About DuPont™ Vespel® Polyimide
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. Vespel®, a lightweight alternative to metal, is available in a variety of formulations including unfilled grades and several low friction and wear grades.
DuPont™ Vespel® Polyimide is capable of operating in a wide temperature range from cryogenic to extremely high temperatures. It has a low and consistent thermal expansion coefficient and outstanding creep characteristics, which allows parts made from DuPont™ Vespel® shapes to be machined to tight dimensional tolerances. The ductility and outstanding creep and stress relaxation behavior of DuPont™ Vespel® make it an excellent choice for applications such as valve components where sealing is required.
The Vespel® SP Family grades are available in a number of formulations including an unfilled grade (Vespel® SP-1) as well as filled grades with enhanced mechanical properties, dimensional stability, and friction and wear performance.
The Vespel® SCP Family grades are stronger and stiffer and have superior long-term thermal stability compared with the SP grades.
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DUPONT™ VESPEL® POLYIMIDE PROPERTIES AND OPTIONS
DuPont™ Vespel® SP-1
DuPont™ Vespel® Polyimide SP-1 is unfilled and offers superior electrical and thermal insulation properties.
DuPont™ Vespel® SP-3
DuPont™ Vespel® Polyimide SP-3 for unlubricated sealing and low wear in vacuum or dry environments with low outgassing.
DuPont™ Vespel® SP-21
DuPont™ Vespel® Polyimide SP-21 is a graphite-enhanced grade with low-friction properties.
DuPont™ Vespel® SP-22
DuPont™ Vespel® Polyimide SP-22 is dimensionally stable and offers enhanced resistance to wear and friction.
DuPont™ Vespel® SP-202
DuPont™ Vespel® Polyimide SP-202 conductive polymer eliminates static charge in high temperature substrate handling applications.
DuPont™ Vespel® SP-211
DuPont™ Vespel® Polyimide SP-211 has a lower coefficient of friction than SP-21 without lubrication.
DuPont™ Vespel® SCP-5000
DuPont™ Vespel® Polyimide SCP-5000 is unfilled with enhanced mechanical properties and thermal stability.
DuPont™ Vespel® SCP-5009
DuPont™ Vespel® Polyimide SCP-5009 is is graphite filled for high wear and friction applications.
DuPont™ Vespel® SCP-5050
DuPont™ Vespel® Polyimide SCP-5050 bearing and wear grade, for high temperature and wear resistance.
DuPont™ Vespel® SCP-50094
DuPont™ Vespel® Polyimide SCP-50094 for demanding applications that require high temperature and wear resistance.
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