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TECAPEI ® Unfilled PEI

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Sheet widths and lengths are cut to nominal dimensions; Rod lengths are also cut to nominal dimensions. Nominal cuts can be undersized by up to .200 inches. Cut-to-size items are non-refundable. See our return policy for more details. Contact us if you need precision cut sizes.

General Info

TECAPEI® is a Ultem® PEI Polyetherimide thermoplastic that is translucent and amber in color, with exceptional mechanical, thermal and electrical properties. TECAPEI® also has high creep resistance over a wide range of temperature, good resistance to hydrolysis, and good dimensional stability.

Key Properties

  • Excellent Machinability and Finishing Characteristics
  • Excellent Mechanical Strength
  • High Dielectric Strength
  • High Mechanical Strength
  • Inherent Flame Resistance with Low Smoke Evolution
  • Low Dissipation Factor Over a Wide Range of Frequencies
  • Outstanding Heat Resistance
  • Ensinger extrudes Sabic Innovative Polymers™ Ultem® 1000 series natural which complies with FDA regulations 21 CFR 177.1595 for all food types under Conditions of Use A through H in Table 2 of 21 CFR 176.170 (c).
  • Since the resin used to extrude this product complies with the FDA regulation it should be chemically acceptable to the USDA for repeat use applications in slaughtering, processing, transporting and storage areas in direct contact with meat or poultry products
  • NSF Compliant Standard 51 - Sabic Innovative Polymers™ Ultem® 1000 series natural are NSF 51 listed for all food types up to a temperature of 375 F.
  • Contact Us regarding EU 10/2011 COMPLIANCE
  • Low Outgassing Material
  • Total Mass Loss (TML%) .40%
  • Collected Volatile Condensable Materials (CVCM%) 0.00%
  • Water Vapor Regained (WVR%) 0.06%

Limitations

  • Chemical Resistance to Organic Solvents and Aromatic Hydrocarbons (includes many oils, fuels and greases)

Applications

  • Aerospace Components
  • Autoclave Components
  • Electrical Connectors
  • Electrical Insulator Components
  • Housings
  • Medical Device Components
  • Structural Components

Resin Trade Names

  • Sabic Innovative Polymers™ Ultem® 1000 series natural

Manufacturer Trade Names

  • TECAPEI®

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

Available Colors

  • Amber Transparent
  • Black

Safety Data Sheet

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Typical Properties of TECAPEI ® Unfilled PEI

DETAIL
Description Value
Material Type Imidized Amorphous Thermoplastic
Chemical Name PEI Polyetherimide
Trade Name TECAPEI®
Additives Unfilled
Color Amber Transparent
Manufacturer Ensinger
PHYSICAL
Property Test Unit of Measure Value
Density ASTM D792 g/cm³ 1.27
  ASTM D792 lb/in³ 0.046
Water Absorption, 24 hrs, Immersion ASTM D570 % by wt. 0.25
Water Absorption, Saturation, Immersion ASTM D570 % by wt. 1.25
MECHANICAL
Property Test Unit of Measure Value
Tensile Strength ASTM D638 psi 17,500
Tensile Modulus ASTM D638 psi 430,000
Tensile Elongation at Break ASTM D638 % 40
Flexural Strength ASTM D790 psi 28,000
Flexural Modulus ASTM D790 psi 480,000
Compressive Strength ASTM D695 psi 21,500
Compressive Modulus ASTM D695 psi 480,000
Hardness ASTM D785 NA Rockwell M111
IZOD Impact-Notched ASTM D256 ft-lb/in 0.6
THERMAL
Property Test Unit of Measure Value
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion ASTM D696 x 10-5 in./in./°F 3.1
Heat Deflection Temp ASTM D648 °C at 264 psi 201
  ASTM D648 °F at 264 psi 394
Max Continuous Operating Temp °C 170
  °F 338
Minimum Operating Temp °C -50
  °F -58
Thermal Conductivity ASTM C117 BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F 1.5
Flammability Rating UL94 NA V-0
ELECTRICAL
Property Test Unit of Measure Value
Dielectric Strength ASTM D149 V/mil 830
Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz ASTM D150 NA 3.15
Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz ASTM D150 NA 0.001
COMPLIANCE
Description Value
FDA Yes
USDA Yes
NSF Yes
3-A Dairy No
Canadian Food Inspection Agency No
USP Class VI No
OTHER
Description Value
UV Resistant Yes
Relative Cost $$$
Machinability 3

Relative cost based on a scale of one dollar sign ($) as the lowest to ten dollar signs ($$$$$$$$$$) as the highest. Machinability based on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the easiest and 10 being the most difficult to machine. NOTE: All information contained on www.boedeker.com, downloadable documents and printed literature is intended for technical reference only and considered to be accurate for reference purposes only. Boedeker Plastics, Inc. makes no guarantee and offers no warranty for fitness in use and strongly recommends the user validate any plastic, machined part, or product in a specific application for fitness in use.

TECAPEI® is a registered trademark of Ensinger. ULTEM® is a registered trademark of SABIC.

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