VESPEL® SCP-5000

VESPEL® SCP‑5000: the reference polyimide for extreme thermal performance

An advanced polyimide for the most demanding conditions

VESPEL® SCP‑5000 is a DuPont™ high‑performance polyimide representing a significant advancement over traditional SP grades. Its unfilled formulation provides enhanced thermal and oxidative stability, enabling prolonged use at very high temperatures.

Mechanical strength and dimensional stability

The material offers high stiffness, excellent compressive strength and outstanding dimensional stability, even after repeated thermal cycling.

Purity, insulation and clean‑environment performance

SCP‑5000 features ultra‑high purity, low moisture absorption, very low outgassing and excellent thermal and electrical insulation, making it suitable for sensitive and high‑precision applications.

Typical applications

• aerospace engine components
• high‑temperature seals and valve seats
• semiconductor processing equipment
• advanced industrial systems

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• 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