PEI
TECAPEI PEI (polyetherimide) standard grade offers exceptional electrical, thermal & mechanical properties with fillers available such as glass fibers increasing tensile strength & dimensional stability. Suitable for environments requiring repetitive steam sterilisation & resistance from chlorine/caustic/acid chemicals. Wide service temperature range between -50°C to 170°C.
- Excellent chemical & UV resistance, inherently flame retardant
- High heat resistance, strength & electrical insulation
- Stable over a wide range of temperatures
Availability
Rod
8mm to 150mm OD
Tube
N/A
Sheet
10mm to 80mm Thick
Colours
Amber
Modified Grades
Yes
Cut To Size
No - minimum order quantities apply
Features
Food, Medical, Aerospace Grades
TECAPEI PEI Natural grade is FDA certified for food contact. TECAPEI PEI Natural & TECAPEI PEI GF30 (glass filled) is FAR 25.853 approved for aerospace applications. TECAPEI PEI is widely used in electronics, automotive, mechanical, medical & vacuum technologies.
Additives & Modifiers
TECAPEI PEI GF30 is available reinforced with 30% glass fibres which offers higher rigidity, increased mechanical strength & additionally providing dimensional stability. TECAPEI PEI GF30 is used for components subject to high static loads in constant high temperature applications.
Applications
Typically used in electrical, automotive, aerospace applications such as: circuit breaker housings, non-combustible connectors, jet engine components, aircraft & automotive components, coils & fuses, heat exchangers & medical components.
TECAPEI PEI Properties
Long Term Service Temp
-50°C to +170°C
Moisture Absorption
UV Stable
Compressive Strength
Impact Strength
Tensile Strength
Coefficient of Friction
Abrasion Resistance
Cost
Product Range
| Product Type | Industry Usage | Available Products & Notes |
| TECAPEI PEI Natural | Food, Electronics, Medical, Aerospace, Automotive, Vacuum Technologies | Natural Rod, & Sheet Amber Some items are manufactured & imported on request |
| TECAPEI PEI GF30 Natural | Electronics, Mechanical, Automotive, Vacuum Technologies | 30% Glass Filled Rod, & Sheet Amber Some items are manufactured & imported on request |
Suppliers
PTFE (Teflon®)
PTFE Teflon® has a continuous service temperature of 260°C. Amazing sliding characteristics, as well as excellent electrical properties. Flame retardant. Fillers available such as glass, carbon, bronze to improve properties.
PPS
TECATRON PPS offers exceptional chemical resistance, excellent mechanical properties & dimensional stability over a range of temperatures. Flame retardant. Very chemically resistant material at high temperatures.
PEEK
Excellent sliding properties, very good mechanical properties, even under thermal load and has excellent resistance to chemicals. Universally useable design material for highly stressed parts.
PPSU
TECASON P PPSU has higher impact strength, better chemical resistance than TECASON S PSU. Low moisture absorption. Suitable for super hot sterilisation. Used widely in the medical industry.
PSU
TECASON S PSU is a high temperature thermoplastic known for high mechanical strength & dimensional stability at high operating temperatures. Good resistance to hydrolysis.
Machined & Fabricated Parts
We manufacture a wide variety of custom parts from steel or engineering plastics for our customers. Nationwide CAD design and CNC machining services. Contact us to discuss your requirements.
