This highly durable polyimide is known for its exceptional thermal resistance, low wear and/or low friction properties as well as being a good insulator. Due to its ability to withstand temperature extremes, high friction, and heavy loads, it is often used in the Aerospace industry as well as the oil & gas and power & renewables industry.
EXPERIENCE & CAPABILITY
As a plastic product manufacturer, AFT Fluorotec has years of experience that we can call upon to produce the specific part you are after. We are able to provide a wide range of batch sizes and these are offered through our precision CNC machining on the majority of grades. We can advise on parts to be moulded through injection moulding, or direct forming, with secondary machining operations for precision components.
Manufacturing Experts in DUPONT™ VESPEL® Polyimide
DUPONT™ VESPEL® Polyimide does not melt at any temperature
DUPONT™ VESPEL® Polyimide Properties
Our grades of durable polyimides are used in demanding applications, particularly where exceptional thermal resistance, low wear and/or low friction, strength and impact resistance are desired.
Good insulator
Superior wear resistance
Highly durable
Thermal & heat resistance
Creep resistance
Low coefficient of friction
Permeable to water
We offer DUPONT™ VESPEL® Polyimide in 5 different grades
| Grades available | Properties | Suited to |
|---|---|---|
| Vespel S | Highly durable. Superior wear resistance, insulation and a low coefficient of friction. | Most common solution and delivers the best balance of properties. |
| Vespel TP | Provides the maximum geometric flexibility. | Injection moulding |
| Vespel CR | Superior chemical resistance to acids, bases and solvents. High purity & stiffness. | Wear resistance, corrosion and creep resistance. |
| Vespel CP | Fibre enhanced composite material. | Superior strength, high wear and impact resistance. |
| Vespel ASB | Generally used with a metal component in an assembly. | Intense high-temperature environments, to 650°C |
DUPONT™ VESPEL® Polyimide Parts
DUPONT™ VESPEL® Polyimide is an extremely versatile material and the different grades allow us to produce a number of parts including spacers, thrust washers, bushings, ball seats & valves, and backup bearings, agitator bearings and seals.
Our dedicated team have the skills and experience to manufacture any Dupont Vespel Polyimide parts to your own specification and we can also work with you to design custom components for your project.
SealsAs a specialist seals manufacturer, we've manufactured millions of seals for clients across the world.
Component Design & ManufacturingWe can design and manufacture your product, part or component in DUPONT™ VESPEL® Polyimide. Whether developing a new part from scratch or innovating to provide a new solution for a failing component, our engineers can design and manufacture products in DUPONT™ VESPEL® Polyimide that will meet and exceed performance requirements.
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