What material is ULTEM 1000?

thermoplastic polyetherimide high heat polymer
Ultem® 1000 is a thermoplastic polyetherimide high heat polymer designed for injection molding processing. Through the development of new extrusion technology, Ultem® 1000 is produced in a variety of stock shapes and sizes.

What kind of material is ULTEM?

plastic material
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.

What does PEI plastic stand for?

Polyetherimide or PEI material is an amorphous thermoplastic with high mechanical strength and rigidity. PEI polymer is extruded by Ensinger in sheet and rod shapes using Sabic’s Ultem® resin. Unfilled PEI thermoplastic is translucent and amber in color with exceptional mechanical, thermal and electrical properties.

Is ULTEM impact resistant?

ULTEM™ 9085 is primarily characterized by very high mechanical strength and impact resistance, with a high strength to weight ratio. The tensile strength is 70 MPa and elongation at break is approx. 5,3%.

What is PEI ULTEM?

ULTEM™ PolyEtherImide (PEI) is an amber transparent high-performance polymer which combines high strength and rigidity at elevated temperatures with long term heat resistance. ULTEM™ is available in unfilled and filled grades in sheet, rod, tube, film and injection molded and machined parts.

How strong is ULTEM?

ULTEM’s tensile strength is 15,200 psi and it has a flexural modulus of 480,000 psi. It has very high heat resistance, maintaining most of its physical properties in temperatures as high as 170°C.

Is ULTEM 1000 FDA approved?

Ultem® 1000 is FDA and USP Class VI compliant and USDA and NSF approved. The standard color is amber.

Is ULTEM 1000 glass filled?

Available ULTEM ™ Grades We offer ULTEM™ 1000 for Online Purchase in sheet and rod. ULTEM™ 2100 – is a 10% glass filled PEI grade with improved rigidity and stiffness. This grade is less common and may require minimum runs and longer lead times. ULTEM™ 2200 – is a 20% glass filled grade of PEI.

Is ULTEM stronger than Delrin?

ULTEM PEI also outperforms both Nylon and DELRIN with the highest dielectric properties of thermoplastic materials. While ULTEM is relatively chemical resistant relative to lower end amorphous polymers, you will need to carefully assess the chemical compatibility for the application.

What is PEI made of?

PEI is produced via the polycondensation reaction between bisphenol-A dianhydride such as tetracarboxylic dianhydride (produced from the reaction of bisphenol A and phthalic anhydride) and a diamine such as m-phenylene diamine.

Is ULTEM stronger than aluminum?

ULTEM 9085 Very high strength-to-weight ratio. ULTEM 9085 offers comparable impact strength to metal parts like aluminium but can be made much lighter.

Is PEI the same as ULTEM?

Is ULTEM toxic?

Dermal Toxicity / Irritation: Ultem resins have no demonstrable acute dermal toxicity. Eye Irritation: Ultem resin, in the form normally sold or used, is not a primary eye irritant. Fume Inhalation: Processing fumes from typical Ultem resins are not considered toxic.

What is PEI resin?

Polyetherimide (PEI) Resin is a blend of polyphenylene ether (PPE) and polystyrene. The PPX blends are unique in that unlike other resin systems, the two polymers are compatible in all proportions.

Is Ultem a PEI?

ULTEM®, the branded name for polyetherimide (PEI), is one of the few commercially available amorphous thermoplastic resins that retains its mechanical integrity at high temperatures.

Is Ultem brittle?

While Ultem® is also resistant to a broad spectrum of chemicals, its brittle nature makes it more prone to environmental stress cracking.

How is PEI plastic made?

PEI is produced via the polycondensation reaction between bisphenol-A dianhydride such as tetracarboxylic dianhydride (produced from the reaction of bisphenol A and phthalic anhydride) and a diamine such as m-phenylene diamine. The early laboratory process involved a costly and difficult synthesis.

Is PEI the same as Ultem?

Is ULTEM brittle?

Is Ultem stronger than Delrin?