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Vespel (Polyimide)
The exceptional thermal stability, chemical and wear resistance, and low friction exhibited by Dupont Vespel make it a premier polymer for manufacturing high-performance plastic parts. It is also known for low outgassing and having excellent dielectric properties. Specific applications include bearings, bushings, insulators, and seals for aerospace, automotive, and semiconductor components, and its ability to withstand sterilization processes and high level of biocompatibility make it useful for medical and surgical devices.
A temp & wear-resistant, dimensionally stable polymer.
Advantages of Vespel for Plastic Parts:
In addition to delivering the Thermal Resistance, Mechanical Strength, Chemical and Corrosion Resistance, and Dimensional Stability that make plastics desirable for a variety of parts, Vespel possesses additional unique attributes that factor into its suitability for applications:
Wear and abrasion resistance - can withstand significant rubbing and scraping; extremely suitable for high friction applications.
Low outgassing - allows for use in vacuum environments where release of volatile compounds need to be avoided
Extremely broad temperature tolerance - withstands temperature ranges from -196°C to 350°C, with excursions up to 500°C.
Applications Best Suited for this Material:
Vespel polyamide is an extremely high-temperature creep-resistant plastic that is often used in applications operating in high-heat environments. Its ductility and stress relaxation properties make it an excellent choice for seals or gaskets within valve components, its dimensional stability and low friction make it well-suited for aerospace components such as bushings, bearings, and electrical insulators.
Parts we make from Vespel
Our customers use Vespel in bushings, seals, washers, insulators, and bearings for aerospace, automotive, semiconductors, medical, and industrial applications, often in high-temperature or friction settings.
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