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ULTEM®

(polyetherimide)

ULTEM® is an amor-phous thermoplasticpolyetherimide (PEI)material which com-bines exceptionalmechanical, thermal,and electrical proper-ties. Natural ULTEM®

1000 (unreinforced) isa translucent ambermaterial. The additionof glass fiber reinforce-ment to the basicULTEM®, coupled withEnsinger’s proprietaryextrusion techniques,

provides the ULTEM®

with both greater ten-sile strength and rigiditywhile at the same timeimproving dimensionalstability.

ULTEM® has many applications in medical, electronic/electrical, microwave,automotive, and aircraft industries.

• Excellent mechanical strengthULTEM® exhibits high tensile strength at room temperature and retains a significant portion of this strength at elevated temperatures. Glass fibers further increase high-temperature strength.

• Outstanding heat resistanceULTEM® retains its physical properties at elevated temperatures.

• Exceptional resistance to environmental forcesEnvironmental characteristics of ULTEM® include it’s stress resistance

• Inherent flame resistance with low smoke evolution

• High mechanical strength

• High dielectric strength and stabilityThe high dielectric strength and constant values of ULTEM® make it an excellent electrical insulator UL 94 V-O

• Low dissipation factor over a wide range of frequencies

• Excellent machinability and finishing characteristicsULTEM® can be easily machined with conventional metalworking tools, painted, hot stamped, printed, or metallized.

• Resin used in natural grade are FDA, USP Class VI and NSF compliant

TYPICAL PROPERTY VALUES

Specific GravityWater Absorption, @24 hours, 73°F (23C)

@Equilibrium, 73°F (23C)

D792D570

-%

Tensile Strength, Break, 73°FTensile Modulus, 73°FElongation, Break, 73°FElongation, Yield, 73°FFlexural Strength, 73°FFlexural Modulus, 73°FIzod Impact Strength, Notched, 73°FRockwell HardnessCompressive StrengthCompressive ModulusShear Strength, Ultimate

D638D638D638D638D790D790D256D785D695D695

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psipsi%%psipsi

ft-lbs/in“M” Scale

psipsipsi

Deflection Temperature @ 66 psi, 1/4”@264 psi, 1/4”

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, FlowVicat Softening PointThermal ConductivityFlammability

D648--

D696D1525D2214UL94

°F°F°F

in/in-°F°F

BTU-in/hr-ft2-°F-

Dielectric Strength, In OilIn Air

Dielectric Constant,1kHz, 50% RH

Dissipation Factor1kHz, 50% RH, 73°F (23°C)

Volume Resistivity, 1/16”

D149-

D150-

D150-

D257

V/mil-----

ohm-cm

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PROPERTIESASTMTest

MethodUnits

1.270.251.25

15,200430,000

407-8

22,000480,000

1.0109

21,900480,00015,000

-410394

3.1 x 10-5

4261.5V-0

710830

-3.15

-0.0013

1.0 x 1017

ULTEM®*

1.340.211.20

16,600650,000

65

28,000650,000

1.1114

22,0.00541,00013,000

-410405

1.8 x 10-5

-1.22V-0

700--

3.5-

0.00141.0 x 1017

ULTEM®**10% GlassReinforced

1.420.191.10

20,1001,000,000

3N/A

30,000900,000

1.6114

28,700809,00013,500

-410408

1.4 x 10-5

-1,43V-0

670--

3.5-

0.00157.0 x 1016

ULTEM®**20% GlassReinforced

1.510.160.90

17,500900,000

3N/A

25,000750,000

1.1110

30,700938,00014,000

-414410

1.1 x 10-5

-1.56V-0

630770

-3.7-

0.00153.0 x 1016

ULTEM®*30% GlassReinforced

This information is only to assist and advise you on current technical knowledge and is given without obligation or liability. All trade and patent rights should be observed. All rights reserved. Data obtained from extruded shapes material. ULTEM® Sabic Innovative. *Extruded. **Injection Molded.

MATERIAL AVAILABILITYRods: Diameters: 3/16” to 6”

Length 3/16” to 4-3/4” – 10’5” to 6” – 5’ (only natural material)

Primary Specification (Resin) (Typical)Ultem® Unreinforced ASTM-D-5205 PEI0113Ultem® 20% Glass Reinforced ASTM-D-5205 PEI0110G20 A99269 159MPa, 7586MPa, 208CUltem® 30% Glass Reinforced ASTM-D-5205 PEI0110G30 A96299 159MPa, 224MPa, 208C

Plates: 1/4” to 4” thickness inclusive are 2’ x 4’

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Telephone: 800-243-3221 Sales800-869-4029 Technical

Fax: 724-746-9209

e-mail: sales@ensinger-ind.com

Profiles, tubes, and special sizes are custom-produced on request.

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