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ULTEM® PEI
ULTEM® is an amorphous high-performance plastic product that is used for medical and chemical instrumentation applications. It is also known as PEI, or polyetherimide, ULTEM’s® chemical name.
At thyssenkrupp Engineered Plastics / Online Plastics® we carry ULTEM® stock shapes from the top US plastics extruders including Ensinger, Rochling, and Quadrant EPP. The total length of ULTEM® rod can vary from 48, 60, 96 to 120 inches, depending on the manufacturer. However, all grades are available in lengths up to 120". If you need a shorter length be sure to let us know. We will cut to size.
Unfilled ULTEM® is very recognizable due to its transparent amber color. ULTEM® is also available in a 30% glass fiber filled version. ULTEM® is a viable choice over polysulfone in applications that require higher strength, stiffness, or temperature resistance. In addition, ULTEM® medical grades are available and include FDA, USP Class VI versions. Some other beneficial features of polyetherimide, include:
Visually transparent (unfilled)
Can be continually used up to 340º F
Flame resistant
Very low smoke generation
Unfilled ULTEM® provides excellent dielectric strength
ULTEM® polyetherimide is a valuable high-performance plastic product that is used within the following industrial applications:
Medical instrumentation
Chemical instrumentation
Note: ULTEM® may not be a desirable choice for applications exposed to alkaline solutions.
ULTEM® 1000 is an unfilled PEI resin that is manufactured by Sabic. It is extruded and manufactured into stock shapes by several manufacturers under their own trade name. In addition, TECAPEI™ is an unfilled natural PEI made from Sabic Innovative Plastics' ULTEM® 1000 and 2000 series resins, while TECAPEI GF30 is 30% glass fiber reinforced. ULTEM® 2300 is reinforced with glass fibers for increased stiffness, tensile strength and dimensional stability.
ULTEM® is also sold under the name DURATRON®
Our Experts Are Here To Help
If you are looking for a High Performance Plastic to fit your project needs, contact the experts at Online Plastics®. Our team takes a value-added approach that helps you identify high-performance plastic solutions for your applications. We can help match your application to a high performance material that will be cost-effective while meeting the requirements of your application. When it comes to these plastics many filled versions are available. These fillers can enhance certain characteristics such as improved wear or temperature resistance, but the list of these materials is long and increasing as manufacturers come up with more engineered plastics solutions. The team at thyssenkrupp Engineered Plastics has a wide variety of resources at our fingertips and our team trains with our manufacturers on a regular basis. We are ready to help you find the High Performance Plastic that best fits your application in terms of cost and performance.
