High-Performance Polymers
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High-performance polymers are advanced thermoplastics capable of continuous service above 150°C, offering exceptional chemical resistance, mechanical strength, and dimensional stability. Covering PEEK, Ultem (PEI), PTFE, PPS, LCP, polyimide (Vespel), PAI (Torlon), PES, PSU, PPSU, PEK, PFA, ETFE, and FEP, these materials are specified for aerospace, medical implant, semiconductor, and oil & gas applications where standard engineering plastics fail. Key selection factors: continuous service temperature, chemical resistance, processing requirements, and cost.
PEKK (Polyetherketoneketone): Aerospace-Grade PAEK — FST-Compliant, Out-of-Autoclave Processable
Tensile: 110 MPa (unfilled) · HDT: 170 °C at 1.82 MPa
Polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) is the aerospace-optimized member of the PAEK family, distinguished from PEEK by a higher ketone-to-ether ratio (2:1...
View Details →TPI Extem (Thermoplastic Polyimide): Tg 350°C — Highest Continuous Service Temperature of Any Melt-Processable Polymer
Tensile: 120 MPa · HDT: 330 °C at 1.82 MPa
Extem is Sabic's family of amorphous thermoplastic polyimides (TPI) with glass transition temperatures ranging from 247°C (Extem UH series) to...
View Details →PBI Celazole (Polybenzimidazole): Highest Tg (427°C) Polymer — Semiconductor, Aerospace & Nuclear
Tensile: 160 MPa · HDT: 435 °C at 1.82 MPa
Polybenzimidazole (PBI) is the highest-temperature engineering polymer in commercial production — it is NOT melt-processable (glass transition...
View Details →PEEK 450G Unfilled: General-Purpose Medical & Food Contact Grade — FDA & USP Class VI Compliant
Tensile: 100 MPa · HDT: 160 °C at 1.82 MPa
PEEK 450G is the unfilled, general-purpose grade of PEEK using Victrex's standard molecular weight. It is the benchmark against which all other...
View Details →SRP (Self-Reinforced Polyphenylene): Ultralight Structural Thermoplastic — Lower Density Than Water
Tensile: 180 MPa (high-orientation SRP fiber) · HDT: 155 °C at 1.82 MPa
Self-Reinforced Polyphenylene (SRP) is the first commercial example of a single-polymer composite — where both the reinforcement fiber AND the...
View Details →PA66 30% Glass-Filled: Processing Guide & Mechanical Properties
Tensile: 190 MPa · HDT: 250 °C at 1.82 MPa
PA66 30GF (polyamide 66 reinforced with 30% glass fiber) is the workhorse engineering thermoplastic for automotive under-hood applications. The...
View Details →POM (Delrin/Acetal): Complete Processing & Properties Guide
Tensile: 70 MPa · HDT: 110 °C at 1.82 MPa
Polyoxymethylene (POM, acetal) is the preferred material for precision mechanical components requiring low friction, high stiffness, and excellent...
View Details →PC Polycarbonate (Makrolon/Lexan): Optical Clarity & Impact Strength
Tensile: 65 MPa · HDT: 135 °C at 1.82 MPa
Polycarbonate (PC) combines optical clarity (>88% light transmission) with exceptional impact strength (Izod >700 J/m — essentially unbreakable in...
View Details →PBT Polyester (Ultradur): Fast-Cycling Electrical & Automotive Plastic
Tensile: 60 MPa · HDT: 65 °C at 1.82 MPa
Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) is the fastest-cycling engineering thermoplastic, crystallizing rapidly at mold temperatures of only 40-80°C —...
View Details →TPE/TPV Santoprene: Overmolding & Soft-Touch Design Guide
Tensile: 5-15 MPa (grade dependent) · HDT: Not applicable (elastomeric)
Thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs), such as Santoprene (Celanese), are dynamically vulcanized EPDM rubber particles dispersed in a polypropylene...
View Details →PEEK 150CA30: 30% Carbon Fiber Filled — Wear & High-Load Applications
Tensile: 230 MPa · HDT: 315 °C at 1.82 MPa
PEEK 150CA30 is the wear-resistant workhorse of the Victrex PEEK portfolio — 30% carbon fiber reinforcement increases compressive strength by 2×...
View Details →TPI Extem UH: Ultra-High Temperature Thermoplastic Polyimide Guide
Tensile: 110 MPa · HDT: 320 °C at 1.82 MPa
Extem UH thermoplastic polyimide (TPI, SABIC) represents the upper boundary of commercially available melt-processable thermoplastics — with a...
View Details →PSU Polysulfone (Udel/Radel): Sterilization & Medical Device Polymer
Tensile: 70 MPa · HDT: 174 °C at 1.82 MPa
Polysulfone (PSU) combines steam sterilizability (autoclave at 134°C, 1,000+ cycles), chemical resistance, and optical clarity in an amorphous,...
View Details →PA6 30% Glass-Filled: Processing & Properties Guide
Tensile: 180 MPa · HDT: 210 °C at 1.82 MPa
PA6 30GF offers excellent surface finish and better impact resistance vs PA66 30GF, at ~10% lower tensile strength. Lower melting point (220 vs...
View Details →PMMA Acrylic (Plexiglas): Optical & Weathering Properties
Tensile: 70 MPa · HDT: 95 °C at 1.82 MPa
PMMA transmits 92% visible light. Does not yellow with UV exposure unlike PC. Preferred for outdoor signage, tail lights, and architectural...
View Details →LCP Vectra E130i: Micro-Molding & High-Density Connectors
Tensile: 150 MPa · HDT: 270 °C at 1.82 MPa
LCP Vectra E130i for micro-molding down to 0.15mm wall thickness. Flow-direction strength ~3× transverse — gate placement is critical. Fills 120mm...
View Details →PPS Ryton R-4: 40% Glass-Filled Polyphenylene Sulfide
Tensile: 150 MPa · HDT: 265 °C at 1.82 MPa
PPS Ryton R-4 (40% GF) for automotive under-hood. Inherently UL94 V-0 without additives. Survives continuous 200°C in air. High glass loading...
View Details →TPE-E Hytrel: Copolyester Elastomer for Flexible Parts
Tensile: 40 MPa (55D) · HDT: 80-115 °C
Hytrel TPE-E combines rubber flexibility with thermoplastic processability. Hard segments (PBT) provide strength; soft segments provide...
View Details →PC/ABS Blend: Impact-Modified Thermoplastic for Electronics
Tensile: 55 MPa · HDT: 110 °C at 1.82 MPa
PC/ABS blends combine PC impact strength + ABS processability. Dominant for laptop housings, auto interior trim, electrical enclosures. Dry at...
View Details →PEI Ultem 1010: Unfilled Polyetherimide for Medical Devices
Tensile: 105 MPa · HDT: 200 °C at 1.82 MPa
Ultem 1010: inherent UL94 V-0 at 0.75mm, high dielectric strength, steam sterilizable. Standard for reusable medical trays and surgical handles....
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