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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, 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 | 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 | 000000 | |
| 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, 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
| 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 | 000000 |
| 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 | 000000 |
| 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, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1595, UL 94 V-0, USP Class VI
| 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 | 000000 |
| 4" | 12" | 1013 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 000000 |
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 | 000000 |
| 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: 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 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 0.002" | -0.0002" to 0.0002" | 3,050 V/mil | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 0.003" | -0.0003" to 0.0003" | 3,050 V/mil | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 0.005" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 3,050 V/mil | 0000000 | 00000 | 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 |
- 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" | 12" × 24" | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Dielectric Strength | Each | Each | ||
| 0.001" | -0.0001" to 0.0001" | 3,050 V/mil | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 0.002" | -0.0002" to 0.0002" | 3,050 V/mil | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 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 | 00000 | 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 | 000000 | 00 |
| 0.03" | -0.003" to 0.003" | 3,050 V/mil | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
High-Temperature Plastic Selector Packs
Includes one piece of each material listed.
| Material | Wd. | Lg. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
| PEEK Plastic, PFA Plastic, Polyimide Plastic, Torlon PAI Plastic, Ultem PEI Plastic | 2" | 2" | 5 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
High-Temperature PEI 3D Printer Filaments
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Often used to make parts that will be used near ovens, engines, and other hot machinery, these PEI filaments remain strong and rigid in temperatures that would soften most plastic. They’re a lightweight alternative to machined metal parts. Print these filaments on a fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer. Because of their high melting points, you'll need an all-metal extruder and heated printer bed to reach their minimum printing temperature. Without the heated printer bed, parts will cool too quickly and warp.
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 part will start to lose structural integrity.
Spool | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dia., mm | Printing Temp. | For Printer Bed Temp. | Tensile Strength | Max. Exposure Temp. | For Min. Nozzle Dia., mm | Dia., mm | Dp., mm | Wt., g | Color | Each | |
PEI Plastic | |||||||||||
| 1.75 | 350° to 380° C 662° to 716° F | 140° to 160° C 284° to 320° F | 7,830 psi (Good) | 158° C 316° F | 0.4 | 195 | 40 | 500 | Semi-Clear Beige | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 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 | 000000 |
Print Surfaces for 3D Printers
Also known as build sheets, stick these sheets to your printer bed for more accurate 3D printed parts than those made on bare printer beds, masking tape, and glue. They won’t transfer heat between your part and printer bed, which means they grip your part as it prints to keep it from shifting. Then they easily release the part without damaging it once it’s cooled. Because they’re insulating, they also protect glass printer beds from cracking due to sudden temperature changes, so you won’t need to replace the bed as often. You can reuse these sheets multiple times, since they’re durable and stand up to heat.
Use these sheets with fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printers. Cut them to size with scissors before sticking them to your printer bed. For large print surfaces, use primer and smoothing tools (both sold separately) to remove wrinkles and trapped air bubbles.
PEI print surfaces don’t grip as tightly as plastic-blend print surfaces, making them easier for removing sticky filaments, such as PETG. They also last longer. Their smooth exterior leaves a smooth finish on the bottom of your part.
| Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | For Printer Bed Temp. | Color | Each | |
PEI Plastic—For Heated and Unheated Printer Beds | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 5/16" | 5 1/8" | 0.014" | 21° to 150° C 70° to 302° F | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6 1/2" | 6 1/2" | 0.014" | 21° to 150° C 70° to 302° F | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 8" | 0.014" | 21° to 150° C 70° to 302° F | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8 7/8" | 8 7/8" | 0.014" | 21° to 150° C 70° to 302° F | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 9 1/4" | 6 1/4" | 0.014" | 21° to 150° C 70° to 302° F | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 6 1/2" | 0.014" | 21° to 150° C 70° to 302° F | Amber | 000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 8" | 0.014" | 21° to 150° C 70° to 302° F | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 9" | 0.014" | 21° to 150° C 70° to 302° F | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 9 1/2" | 0.014" | 21° to 150° C 70° to 302° F | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 10" | 0.014" | 21° to 150° C 70° to 302° F | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 12" | 12" | 0.014" | 21° to 150° C 70° to 302° F | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 16" | 16" | 0.014" | 21° to 150° C 70° to 302° F | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 19 7/8" | 19 7/8" | 0.014" | 21° to 150° C 70° to 302° F | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |