Ultem™
(PEI, Tempalux®, polyetherimide)
Standard Colors:
Natural (transparent amber color)
Key Features:
High temperature up to 338 F continuous, excellent mechanical strength, good chemical and steam resistance, transparent and rigid, flame resistant & low smoke emissions.
Applications:
Electrical and electronic components, microwave parts, medical & food equipment, aerospace.
Fabricating:
Excellent machinability and cuts well, printable.
Special Grades:
- Ultem™ 2200 – 20% glass filled
- Ultem™ 2300 – 30% glass filled
- Ultem™ 1000 – unfilled
Specifications Met:
Resin meets ASTM D-5205 PEI0113, ASTM D-5205 PEI0110G30A99269, natural grade meets FDA/USDA/NSF. USP class VI compliant. Flammability UL94-VO.
Sizes Available:
Ultem™ Sheet Sizes:
- 12″ x 12″
- 24″ x 48″
Ultem™ Sheet Thickness Available:
- 1/32″ – 4.00″ thick
Ultem™ Sheet Thickness Tolerances:
- 1/32 – 1/16″ → ±0.005″
- 3/32″ – 3/16″ → ±0.010″
- 1/4″ – 1″ → +0.025″/-0.000″
- 1-1/8″ – 2″ → +0.050″/-0.000″
- 2-1/4″ – 4″ → Supplied as extruded.
Ultem™ Rod Diameters:
- 3/16″ diameter – 8″
Ultem™ Rod Tolerances:
- 3/16″ – 2″ → +.005/-.000
- 2-1/8″ – 2-7/8″ → +.030/-.000
- 3″ – 8″ → sufficient to finish
Ultem™ Rod Lengths:
- 1 ft.
- 5 ft.
- 10 ft.
Ultem™ is a trademark of SABIC Innovative Plastics.
Tempalux® is a registered trademark of Westlake Plastics Company.