PEI
Polyetherimide
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PEI is a high performance material that exhibits high strength and heat resistant properties. Glass-filled grades provide improved rigidity and dimensional stability.
Afton Plastics processes the following grades of PEI:
Glass-Filled Grades:
Ultem™ Resin 2100 (10% Glass Fiber Filled)
Ultem™ Resin 2200 (20% Glass Fiber Filled)
Ultem™ Resin 2300 (30% Glass Fiber Filled)
Ultem™ Resin 2400 (40% Glass Fiber Filled)
Carbon-Filled Grades:
LNP™ STAT-KON™ Compound EE004 (20% Carbon Fiber)
LNP™ STAT-KON™ Compound EE005 (25% Carbon Fiber)
PRODUCT BENEFITS
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UL 94 V-O rating
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Microwave transparency
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Temperature range: -4°F to +340°F
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Withstands EtO, gamma radiation, autoclaving, and dry heat sterilization
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Stable dielectric strength
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Low thermal expansion
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Low creep
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Excellent hydrolytic and chemical stability
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
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Fluid handling components
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Medical trays and instruments
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Photographic lens housing
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High heat test fixtures
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Glass reinforced for high stiffness electrical housings
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Aircraft and automotive parts
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Food processing manifolds
AFTON MATERIAL CAPABILITIES
GRADE
MAX SHEET SIZE
SHEET THICKNESS
ROD DIAMETER
CUSTOM CYLINDER
2100
2200
2300
2400
CRS5301
EE004
EE005E
12” x 12”
12” x 12”
12” x 12”
12” x 12”
12” x 12”
12” x 12”
12” x 12”
1/4” - 1 ¼”
1/4” - 1 ¼”
1/4” - 1 ¼”
1/4” - 1 ¼”
1/4” - 2”
1/4” - 1”
1/4” - 1”
1/2” - 2”
1/2” - 2”
1/2” - 2”
1/2” - 2”
1/2” - 2”
1/2” - 1 ¾”
1/2” - 1”
Yes
Yes
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PEI is commonly referred to as Ultem™ Ultem™, LNP™, and STAT-KON™ are trademarks of SABIC