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Vespel ® Polyimide SP-3 15% MoS2 Filled

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General Info

Vespel ® SP-3 is 15% moly-filled (molybdenum disulfide solid lubricant) for wear and friction resistance in vacuum and other moisture-free environments where graphite actually becomes abrasive.

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Key Properties

Excels in Vacuum & Dry Environments

Limitations

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

Applications

Bushings & Bearings in Vacuum or Dry Environments
Seals in Vacuum or Dry Environments

Resin Trade Names

DuPont™ Vespel®

Manufacturer Trade Names

DuPont™ Vespel® Polyimide SP-3

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 .062 to 2.000 inch W x L 10.000 x 10.000 inch Rod Diameters .125 to 3.250 Inch Max Rod Length 38.000 Inch Tube OD 3.100 to 12.500 Inch Nominal Wall .400 to 2.000 inch Max Length 33.000 Inch Minimums May Apply on some sizes and shapes

Available Colors

Black

Safety Data Sheet

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Typical Properties of Vespel ® Polyimide SP-3 15% MoS2 Filled

DETAIL
Description			Value
Material Type			Imidized Amorphous Thermoplastic
Chemical Name			PI Polyimide
Trade Name			DuPont™ Vespel® Polyimide SP-3
Additives			15% Moly
Color			Black
Manufacturer			DuPont
PHYSICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Density	ASTM D792	g/cm³	1.6
	ASTM D792	lb/in³	0.058
Water Absorption, 24 hrs, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	0.23
MECHANICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Tensile Strength	ASTM D638	psi	8,200
Tensile Elongation at Break	ASTM D638	%	4
Flexural Strength	ASTM D790	psi	11,000
Flexural Modulus	ASTM D790	psi	475,000
Compressive Strength	ASTM D695	psi	18,500
Compressive Modulus	ASTM D695	psi	350,000
Hardness	ASTM D785	NA	Rockwell E40 - 55
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction	COF@PV = 3.5 MPa m/s (100K psi-ft/min)*	NA	0.17
THERMAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion	ASTM D696	x 10-5 in./in./°F	2.9
Max Continuous Operating Temp		°C	260
		°F	500
Minimum Operating Temp		°C	-195
		°F	-319
Thermal Conductivity	ASTM C117	BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F	3.2
	ASTM C117	x 10^4 cal/cm-sec-°C	11
Flammability Rating	UL94	NA	V-0
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.