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Vespel ® Polyimide SCP-5000 Unfilled

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General Info

DuPont™ Vespel® SCP-5000 is an unfilled polyimide polymer that offers high modulus and surface hardness and improved dimensional stability. Compared to traditional polyimides, it offers better strength and stiffness at high temperatures.

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Key Properties

Improved Dimensional Stability vs. Traditional Polyimides
Improved Strength & Stiffness at Higher Temperatures vs. Traditional Polyimides

Limitations

Chemical Resistance to Some Strong Acids and Bases
Hydrolyzes in Presence of Steam

Applications

High-Temp Fixtures
Insulators
Seals
Spacers
Thrust Washers
Valve Seats

Resin Trade Names

DuPont™ Vespel®

Manufacturer Trade Names

DuPont™ Vespel® Polyimide SCP-5000

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

Rod Diameters 0.125” to 3.250” Length 19.000” Bar Thickness Up to 1.500” Width & Length 3.500” x 12.500” Rings & Disks also available 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.

Available Colors

Light Brown

Safety Data Sheet

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Typical Properties of Vespel ® Polyimide SCP-5000 Unfilled

DETAIL
Description			Value
Material Type			Imidized Amorphous Thermoplastic
Chemical Name			PI Polyimide
Trade Name			DuPont™ Vespel® Polyimide SCP-5000
Additives			Unfilled
Color			Light Brown
Manufacturer			DuPont
PHYSICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Density	ASTM D792	g/cm³	1.46
	ASTM D792	lb/in³	0.053
Water Absorption, 24 hrs, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	0.08
MECHANICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Tensile Strength	ASTM D638	psi	23,600
Tensile Elongation at Break	ASTM D638	%	7.5
Flexural Strength	ASTM D790	psi	36,800
Flexural Modulus	ASTM D790	psi	836,000
Compressive Strength	ASTM D695	psi	33,400
Compressive Modulus	ASTM D695	psi	1,314,000
Hardness	ASTM D785	NA	Rockwell E95
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction	COF@PV = 3.5 MPa m/s (100K psi-ft/min)*	NA	0.15
THERMAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion	ASTM D696	x 10-5 in./in./°F	2.6
Max Continuous Operating Temp		°C	260
		°F	500
Minimum Operating Temp		°C	-195
		°F	-319
Flammability Rating	UL94	NA	V-0
ELECTRICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz	ASTM D150	NA	3.3
Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz	ASTM D150	NA	0.001
Surface Resistivity	ASTM D257	ohm/square	10^15
COMPLIANCE
Description			Value
FDA			No
USDA			No
NSF			No
3-A Dairy			No
Canadian Food Inspection Agency			No
USP Class VI			No
OTHER
Description			Value
UV Resistant			No
Relative Cost			$$$$$$$$$$
Machinability			5

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.

DuPont™ Vespel® is a registered trademark of DuPont.