General Info
SUSTAPEI (ULTEM™ 1000) is an amorphous polyetherimide that offers excellent thermal performance and high mechanical strength and stiffness for a wide variety of structural applications. It is inherently flame retardant, possesses good resistance to acids and can operate continuously in steam and hot water. SUSTAPEI (ULTEMTM 1000) is offered in Natural (amber transparent) and Black.
Key Properties
- Continuous Use Temperature Of 340/ F
- Hydrolysis Resistant
- High Dielectric Strength
- Highly Resistant to Acidic Solutions
- Low Thermal Expansion
- Capable of Withstanding Multiple Autoclaving Cycles
- Inherently Flame Retardant
- High Strength and Rigidity At Elevated Temperatures
Limitations
- Chemical Resistance to Organic Solvents and Aromatic Hydrocarbons (includes many oils, fuels and greases)
Applications
- Fluid handling manifolds and connectors
- Electronic / electrical insulators
- Analytical instrumentation
- Medical devices
- Aircraft components
- Semiconductor components
Resin Trade Names
Manufacturer Trade Names
Boedeker Plastics, Inc. stocks & supplies plastic sheet, rod, tube, film and custom profiles and machine parts from these shapes that are produced from plastic resin. In many cases the manufacturer of the shape has their own product trade name. If your specification calls for a specific resin grade or manufacturer trade name, we can supply a shape made from that resin to meet your specification or suggest an equal. If you require a specific resin or brand it must be specified at the time of order.
Available Sizes
Sheet*
Thickness .375” to 6.000”
Width & Length 24.000” x 48.000”
Thickness .500” to 2.000”
Width & Length 48.000” x 96.000”
Width & Length 48.000” x 120.000”
Rod*
Diameters .250” to 6.000” Length 10’
Diameters 7.000” to 12.000” Length 3’
Tube*
Various Sizes Available OD & ID vary depending on formulation.
(*) Minimums may apply for some formulations depending on grade & shape size required.
Boedeker offers cut to size service on all in-stock items and same day shipping. If you don’t see the size your looking for contact us for alternative options.
