DuPont™ Vespel® SP-3

For outstanding friction and wear performance in vacuum or dry environments

About DuPont™ Vespel® SP-3

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DuPont™ Vespel® SP-3 is a molybdenum disulfide filled grade of DuPont™ Vespel® that provides outstanding friction and wear performance in vacuum and other moisture-free environments where graphite additives can become abrasive.

DuPont™ Vespel® SP-3 is available as isostatically molded billets and unidirectionally pressed slabs specified as Type III/M and Type III/P respectively per ASTM 6456-10 and MIL-R-46198. Vespel® SP-3 is specified as Class 5 per AMS 3644G.

DuPont™ Vespel® SP-3 for Spacecraft Applications

DuPont™ Vespel® SP-3 has been widely used for spacecraft applications since the early days of space exploration. Vespel® SP-3 is often specified for bearings, bushings, rollers, and slide pads that require superior friction and wear performance in vacuum conditions. The advantages of DuPont™Vespel® for spacecraft applications include:

  • Excellent friction and wear characteristics in vacuum
  • Maintains ductility and moderate modulus throughout a broad temperature range - from cryogenic to elevated temperatures
  • Excellent flammability characteristics
  • Good dimensional stability - low and consistent thermal expansion coefficient throughout a wide operating temperature range
  • Low outgassing

Length, width, thickness, and diameter tolerances vary by size, by manufacturer, brand, and grade. Vespel® SP-3 is also available in bar.

 

Mechanical Properties

Friction Properties

Other Properties

*Versus carbon steel, steady state, unlubricated, in air, thrust bearing. **PV limits for any material vary with different combinations of pressure and velocity as well as other conditions.

The information set forth herein is furnished free of charge, is based on technical data that DuPont believes to be reliable, and represents typical values that fall within the normal range of properties. This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with other materials or in other processes. It is intended for use by persons having technical skill, at their own discretion and risk. This information should not be used to establish specification limits nor used alone as the basis of design. Handling precaution information is given with the understanding that those using it will satisfy themselves that their particular conditions of use present no health or safety hazards and comply with applicable law. Since conditions of product use and disposal are outside our control, we make no warranties, express or implied, and assume no liability in connection with any use of this information. As with any product, evaluation under end-use conditions prior to specification is essential. Nothing herein is to be taken as a license to operate or a recommendation to infringe on patents.

CAUTION: Do not use DuPont materials in medical applications involving implantation in the human body or contact with internal body fluids or tissues unless the material has been provided from DuPont under a written contract that is consistent with the DuPont policy regarding medical applications and expressly acknowledges the contemplated use. For further information, please contact your DuPont representative. Learn more.

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