Ultem (PEI)
Ultem® (polyetherimide) is a semi-transparent high strength plastic material that can operate in high service temperature environments. Ultem® is resistant to hot water and steam and can withstand repeated cycles in a steam autoclave. FDA compliant grades of Ultem® are available. Ultem® has outstanding electrical properties, with one of the highest dielectric strengths of any thermoplastic material.
ULTEM® IS WIDELY USED FOR:
- Medical instrument components
- Scientific equipment parts
- Manifolds
- Electrical connectors
- Electrical insulation parts
- Semiconductor equipment components
- Chip test sockets
Description
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS:
- Extremely strong and stiff
- High dielectric strength
- Easy to machine and fabricate
- Resistant to hydrolysis when exposed
to hot water and steam - Can withstand repeated sterilization
cycles in a steam autoclave - Easy to thermoform