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Ultem PEI Plastic

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	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

	Diameter Diameter

	Length Length

	Thickness Thickness

	Width Width

12"

	Color Color

	Amber

	Performance Properties Performance Properties

Low Thermal Expansion

Slippery

Weather Resistant

	Comparable To Comparable To

Ultem

	Flexibility Flexibility

	Flexible
	Semi-Rigid

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

Less than 1,000° F

	Hardness Rating Hardness Rating

Extra Hard

	Hardness Hardness

Rockwell M109

Rockwell R111-R125

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

	Backing Type Backing Type


Plain	Adhesive

	Clarity Clarity

Semi-Clear

Opaque

	Tensile Strength Rating Tensile Strength Rating

Excellent

	Tensile Strength Tensile Strength

14,200 psi

17,000-17,500 psi

	Electrical Insulation Rating Electrical Insulation Rating

Excellent

	Environment Environment

Food and Beverage

Sanitary

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Thermal Stability Thermal Stability

Good

Not Rated

	Friction Rating Friction Rating

Slippery

Not Rated

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About Plastic

Color: Semi-Clear Amber
Temperature Range: -20° to 335° F
Tensile Strength: 17,000-17,500 psi (Excellent)
Impact Strength: 0.5-0.6 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Rockwell R111-R125 (Extra Hard)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: ASTM D5205, ASTM D7293, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1595, UL 94 V-0

These rods offer excellent electrical-insulating properties. They’re often used for circuit-breaker housings, manifolds, and semiconductor components.

Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Dielectric Strength	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
1/4"	0.000" to 0.003"	830 V/mil	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
3/8"	0.000" to 0.003"	830 V/mil	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	0000
1/2"	0.000" to 0.003"	830 V/mil	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	0000
5/8"	0.000" to 0.003"	830 V/mil	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
3/4"	0.000" to 0.003"	830 V/mil	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
1"	0.000" to 0.003"	830 V/mil	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
1 1/4"	0.000" to 0.005"	830 V/mil	1, 2, 3, 4	0000000	00000
1 1/2"	0.000" to 0.005"	830 V/mil	1, 2, 3, 4	0000000	00000
2"	0.000" to 0.005"	830 V/mil	1, 2, 3, 4	0000000	00000
2 1/2"	0.000" to 0.015"	830 V/mil	1, 2, 3, 4	0000000	000000
3"	0.000" to 0.250"	830 V/mil	1, 2, 3, 4	0000000	000000
3 1/2"	0.000" to 0.250"	830 V/mil	1, 2, 3, 4	0000000	000000

Electrical-Insulating Ultem PEI Sheets and Bars

Often used for circuit-breaker housings, manifolds, and semiconductor components, these sheets and bars offer excellent electrical-insulating properties.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Sheets

Color: Semi-Clear Amber
Temperature Range: -20° to 335° F
Tensile Strength: 17,000-17,500 psi (Excellent)
Impact Strength: 0.5-0.6 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Rockwell R111-R125 (Extra Hard)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met:
0.04": ASTM D5205, ASTM D7293, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1595, NSF/ANSI 51, UL 94 VTM-0
1/16" to 1/8": ASTM D5205, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1595, NSF/ANSI 51, UL 94 V-0
1/4" to 1": ASTM D5205, ASTM D7293, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1595, UL 94 V-0, USP Class VI

			6" × 6"		12" × 12"		12" × 24"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Surface Resistivity		Each		Each		Each
0.04"	-0.004" to 0.004"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	000000	00	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
1/16"	-0.00625" to 0.00625"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	000000	00	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
3/32"	-0.00938" to 0.00938"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	000000	00	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
1/8"	-0.0125" to 0.0125"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	000000	00	0000000	00000	0000000	000000
1/4"	0" to 0.025"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	000000	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
3/8"	0" to 0.025"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	00000	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
1/2"	0" to 0.025"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	00000	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
3/4"	0" to 0.025"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	00000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
1"	0" to 0.025"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	000000	00000000	000000	00000000	000000

Bars

Color: Semi-Clear Amber
Temperature Range: -20° F to 335° F
Tensile Strength: 17,000-17,500 psi (Excellent)
Impact Strength: 0.5-0.6 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Rockwell R111-R125 (Extra Hard)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: ASTM D5205, ASTM D7293, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1595, UL 94 V-0, USP Class VI

1/4" Thick. (0" to 0.03")
Wd.	Lg.	Surface Resistivity		Each
2"	12"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	000000
2"	24"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	00000
4"	12"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	00000
3/8" Thick. (0" to 0.03")
2"	12"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	00000
2"	24"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	00000
4"	12"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	00000
1/2" Thick. (0" to 0.03")
2"	12"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	00000
2"	24"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	000000
4"	12"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	00000
3/4" Thick. (0" to 0.03")
2"	12"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	00000
2"	24"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	000000
4"	12"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	000000
1" Thick. (0" to 0.03")
2"	12"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	00000
2"	24"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	000000
4"	12"	10¹³ ohms/sq.	0000000	000000

Electrical-Insulating Ultem PEI Film

Use this film in 3D printing operations as a build surface. It’s also widely used in semiconductor applications because it has excellent electrical-insulating properties.

Film

Color: Semi-Clear Amber
Temperature Range: -20° to 335° F
Tensile Strength: 14,200 psi (Excellent)
Impact Strength: Not Rated
Hardness: Rockwell M109 (Extra Hard)
For Use Outdoors: Yes
Specifications Met: UL 94 VTM-0

			12" × 12"		12" × 24"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Dielectric Strength		Each		Each
0.001"	-0.0001" to 0.0001"	3,050 V/mil	000000	00	0000000	00000
0.002"	-0.0002" to 0.0002"	3,050 V/mil	000000	00	0000000	00000
0.003"	-0.0003" to 0.0003"	3,050 V/mil	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
0.005"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	3,050 V/mil	0000000	0000	0000000	00000
0.01"	-0.001" to 0.001"	3,050 V/mil	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
0.02"	-0.002" to 0.002"	3,050 V/mil	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	3,050 V/mil	0000000	00000	0000000	00000

Adhesive-Back Film

Color: Semi-Clear Amber
Temperature Range: -20° to 335° F
Tensile Strength: 14,200 psi (Excellent)
Impact Strength: Not Rated
Hardness: Rockwell M109 (Extra Hard)
For Use Outdoors: Yes

			12" × 12"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Dielectric Strength		Each
0.001"	-0.0001" to 0.0001"	3,050 V/mil	0000000	000000
0.002"	-0.0002" to 0.0002"	3,050 V/mil	0000000	00000
0.003"	-0.0003" to 0.0003"	3,050 V/mil	0000000	00000
0.005"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	3,050 V/mil	0000000	00000
0.01"	-0.001" to 0.001"	3,050 V/mil	0000000	00000
0.02"	-0.002" to 0.002"	3,050 V/mil	0000000	00000
0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	3,050 V/mil	0000000	00000

High-Temperature Plastic Selector Packs

Includes one piece of each material listed.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Material	Wd.	Lg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
PEEK Plastic, PFA Plastic, Polyimide Plastic, Torlon PAI Plastic, Ultem PEI Plastic	2"	2"	5	0000000	0000000

About Plastic

Electrical-Insulating Ultem PEI Rods

Electrical-Insulating Ultem PEI Sheets and Bars

Electrical-Insulating Ultem PEI Film

High-Temperature Plastic Selector Packs