VESPEL® SCP-5000

Vespel® SCP-5000 is a polyimide polymer (PI) offering exceptional thermal and chemical resistance. This material is ideal for applications requiring resistance to aggressive chemicals and long-term thermal stability. Thermal oxidation resistance is improved compared with VESPEL SP1. Used in aerospace, automotive, chemical processing and other industries. For example: valve seats, seals, insulators.

• Semi-finished product manufacturer : Dupont
• Raw material supplier : Dupont
• Minimum thermal resistance (in °C) : -273
• Maximum thermal resistance (in °C) : 550
• Mechanical resistance traction module (in MPa) : 163
• Mechanical resistance compression module (in MPa) : 9060
• Mechanical resistance constraint compression (in MPa) : 640
• Pressure-velocity limit (PV) : Low
• Low friction and wear coefficient : Medium
• Wear resistance : Poor
• Electrical conductivity : Insulative
• Chemical resistance : Medium
• Polymer name : Polyimide
• Polymer abbreviation : PI
• Mechanical resistance (in MPa) : Medium
• Continuous thermal resistance (in °C) : 320