Vespel Machining
Vespel® Machined Parts
Meets GE A50 TF146 Class A, ASTM-D 6456-99 Type 1, AMS 3644 Class 1, Mil-R-46198 Type 1
Vespel® combines heat resistance, lubricity, dimensional stability, chemical resistance, and creep resistance. Ideal for use in hostile and extreme environmental conditions.
Vespel® is a high performance polyimide material which is formed from resin manufactured only by DuPont. Polyimide materials are characterized by a ring-shaped molecular structure containing Nitrogen. Vespel® is one of the highest performing engineering plastics currently available. Vespel® will not melt and can operate continuously from cryogenic temperatures to 550°F (288°C), with excursions to 900°F (482°C). Vespel® parts exhibit superior performance in a variety of applications requiring low wear and long life in severe environments.
Vanderveer Industrial Plastics stocks Vespel® rods, tubes, and sheets for close tolerance CNC machining.
Vespel® Machining Profile:
Key Properties:
- Continuous performance at up to 600°F
- No special machining equipment required
- Dimensionally stable
- Operates at very high PVs
- Does not become brittle even at subzero temperatures
- Machinability
Proven Applications:
- Aerospace
- Thermal and electrical insulators
- Semiconductor
- Transportation Technologies
- Bushings
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For additional information on Vespel® plastic materials, contact your local Vanderveer Industrial Plastics representative or call Vanderveer Industrial Plastics at 714.579.7700.
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