Vespel

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Vespel, Engineering Plastics

VESPEL: PI (Polyimide) is an extreme performance Polyimide that combines the physical properties of metals, plastics, and ceramics. Typical attributes of Vespel include; low wear and friction at high PV, outstanding resistance to creep, superior strength / impact resistance, and continuous operation temperature of 500 F (260 C) with short-term excursion capability to 900 F (482 C). Vespel is available in many grades to meet specific design requirements. The current available grades include; SP-1 (unfilled), SP-21 (15% graphite), SP-22 (40% graphite), SP-211 (15% graphite and 10% PTFE), and SP-3 (15% molybdenum disulfide) Vespel components are commonly found in valve seats, wear plates, thrust washers, and semi-conductor manufacturing equipment. Please see the Extreme Performance Materials Page for technical specifications on all grades of readily available Vespel, or request your own personal copy of AIP's Material Specifications Brochure.

AIP specializes in industrial plastics including DELRIN®, Ultem, Nylatron, Plastic Composites such as Orkot, CIP, Tenmat, ACM, Luytex, PEEK, Fluorosint, Radel R, Vespel, Ryton® PPS, Celazole, Ertalyte, Kynar and Torlon.

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