Shape Shape |
|---|
 |  |
| Rod and Disc | Sheet and Bar |
 |  |
| Film | Wire |
Performance Properties Performance Properties |
|---|
|
Material Material |
|---|
|
Clarity Clarity |
|---|
 |
| Semi-Clear |
 |
| Opaque |
Flexibility Flexibility |
|---|
 | Flexible |
 | Semi-Rigid |
Tensile Strength Tensile Strength |
|---|
|
Flexural Modulus Flexural Modulus |
|---|
|
Impact Strength Impact Strength |
|---|
|
For Use With For Use With |
|---|
|
About Plastic
More
Electrical-Insulating Ultem PEI Rods
- 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, Made of FDA Listed Material, UL 94V0
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 | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 3/8" | 0.000" to 0.003" | 830 V/mil | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.003" | 830 V/mil | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 5/8" | 0.000" to 0.003" | 830 V/mil | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 3/4" | 0.000" to 0.003" | 830 V/mil | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 1" | 0.000" to 0.003" | 830 V/mil | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 1 1/4" | 0.000" to 0.005" | 830 V/mil | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 1 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.005" | 830 V/mil | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 2" | 0.000" to 0.005" | 830 V/mil | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 2 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.015" | 830 V/mil | 0000000 | 000000 | |
| 3" | 0.000" to 0.250" | 830 V/mil | 0000000 | 000000 | |
| 3 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.250" | 830 V/mil | 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.
- 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, Made of FDA Listed Material, UL 94VTM0
1/16" to 1/8": ASTM D5205, Made of FDA Listed Material, UL 94V0
1/4" to 1": ASTM D5205, ASTM D7293, Made of FDA Listed Material, UL 94V0
| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Surface Resistivity | Each | |
6" × 6" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4" | 0" to 0.025" | 1013 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3/8" | 0" to 0.025" | 1013 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 0" to 0.025" | 1013 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | 0" to 0.025" | 1013 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 0" to 0.025" | 1013 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 000000 |
12" × 12" | ||||
| 0.04" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 1013 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/16" | -0.00625" to 0.00625" | 1013 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/32" | -0.00938" to 0.00938" | 1013 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/8" | -0.0125" to 0.0125" | 1013 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4" | 0" to 0.025" | 1013 ohms/sq. | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 3/8" | 0" to 0.025" | 1013 ohms/sq. | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1/2" | 0" to 0.025" | 1013 ohms/sq. | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 3/4" | 0" to 0.025" | 1013 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1" | 0" to 0.025" | 1013 ohms/sq. | 00000000 | 000000 |
12" × 24" | ||||
| 0.04" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 1013 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/16" | -0.00625" to 0.00625" | 1013 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/32" | -0.00938" to 0.00938" | 1013 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/8" | -0.0125" to 0.0125" | 1013 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1/4" | 0" to 0.025" | 1013 ohms/sq. | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 3/8" | 0" to 0.025" | 1013 ohms/sq. | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1/2" | 0" to 0.025" | 1013 ohms/sq. | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 3/4" | 0" to 0.025" | 1013 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1" | 0" to 0.025" | 1013 ohms/sq. | 00000000 | 000000 |
- 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, Made of FDA Listed Material, UL 94V0
| Wd. | Lg. | Surface Resistivity | Each | |
1/4" Thick. (0" to 0.03") | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 00000 |
| 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.
- Color: Opaque Amber or 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: Made of FDA Listed Material, UL 94VTM0
12" × 12" | 12" × 24" | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Dielectric Strength | Each | Each | ||
Opaque Amber Film | ||||||
| 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 | 0000 |
| 0.003" | -0.0003" to 0.0003" | 3,050 V/mil | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 0.005" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 3,050 V/mil | 0000000 | 0000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 0.01" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 3,050 V/mil | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 0.02" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 3,050 V/mil | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 0.03" | -0.003" to 0.003" | 3,050 V/mil | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Semi-Clear Amber Film | ||||||
| 0.003" | -0.0003" to 0.0003" | 3,050 V/mil | 000000 | 00 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 0.005" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 3,050 V/mil | 000000 | 00 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 0.01" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 3,050 V/mil | 000000 | 00 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 0.02" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 3,050 V/mil | 000000 | 00 | 0000000 | 00000 |
- Color: 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: Made of FDA Listed Material
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 3D Printer Filaments
 |  |
 |
Parts made with these filaments remain strong and rigid in temperatures that would soften most plastics. They are a lightweight alternative to machined metal parts. Use with a fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer to make parts that will be used near ovens, engines, and other hot machinery. These filaments require an all-metal extruder to reach the recommended printing temperatures. Print parts onto a heated bed to keep them from warping as they cool.
PEI filaments have electrical-insulating properties, which make them good for printing circuit-breaker housings and semiconductor components.
PEKK filaments can be printed at a lower temperature than PEEK and produce parts that withstand more heat. Parts printed with PEKK must be annealed to reach their full strength and heat resistance. Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament's overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it's the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.
Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your printed parts will start to lose structural integrity.
Annealing is the process of heating prints to a specific annealing temperature and then slowly allowing them to cool. This makes the finished print harder, stronger, and more heat tolerant. Maximum temperature after annealing replaces the maximum exposure temperature once this process has been completed.
Spool | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dia., mm | Printing Temp. | For Printer Bed Temp. | Tensile Strength | Max. Exposure Temp. | Max. Annealing Temp. | Max. Temp. After Annealing | For Min. Nozzle Dia., mm | Dia., mm | Dp., mm | Wt., g | Color | Each | |
PEI Plastic | |||||||||||||
| 1.75 | 370° to 390° C 698° to 734° F | 120° to 160° C 248° to 320° F | 8,120 psi (Good) | 208° C 406° F | __ | __ | 0.4 | 195 | 40 | 500 | Opaque Gold | 0000000 | 0000000 |
PEKK Plastic | |||||||||||||
| 1.75 | 345° to 375° C 653° to 707° F | 120° to 140° C 248° to 284° F | 15,220 psi (Excellent) | 182° C 360° F | 200° C 392° F | 260° C 500° F | 0.4 | 195 | 40 | 500 | Semi-Clear Beige | 0000000 | 000000 |
Static-Dissipative High-Temperature 3D Printer Filaments
Not only do parts printed from these filaments protect sensitive electronics, but they also hold their shape in temperatures that would deform or degrade most plastic. Use them to make parts for hot environments, such as engines, ovens, or lighting equipment. These filaments combine heat-tolerant plastic with a static-dissipative material that keeps static from building up and prevents shocks.
Use these filaments with a fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer. They require an all-metal extruder to reach the recommended printing temperatures, and should be printed onto a heated bed to keep parts from warping as they cool.
PEI filaments have electrical-insulating properties, which make them good for printing circuit-breaker housings and semiconductor components.
Use an electrical resistance tester to make sure printed parts meet proper resistivity levels. In general, the target surface resistivity for PVDF is 106 to 109 ohms, and for PEI and PEKK it's 106 to 107 ohms. To adjust your measurements, change the temperature of your printer's extruder. As the extruder's temperature increases, so will the printed part's resistivity.
Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament's overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it's the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.
Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your printed parts will start to lose structural integrity.
Spool | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dia., mm | Printing Temp. | For Printer Bed Temp. | Tensile Strength | Max. Exposure Temp. | For Min. Nozzle Opening Dia., mm | Dia., mm | Dp., mm | Wt., g | Color | Each | |
PEI Plastic | |||||||||||
| 1.75 | 360° to 390° C 680° to 734° F | 140° to 160° C 284° to 320° F | 8,990 psi (Good) | 205° C 401° F | 0.4 | 195 | 40 | 500 | Black | 0000000 | 0000000 |