VESPEL® SCP-5009

VESPEL® SCP‑5009: polyimide for high load and high temperature service

A graphite polyimide for extreme pressure conditions

VESPEL® SCP‑5009 is a DuPont™ high‑performance polyimide engineered for applications involving high pressures, friction and elevated temperatures. Compared to standard SP grades, it offers significantly improved compressive strength and load‑bearing capability.

Tribological and mechanical performance

The material delivers low friction, excellent wear resistance and very low creep, even during long‑term operation in harsh environments.

Dimensional stability and chemical resistance

With its low coefficient of thermal expansion, SCP‑5009 maintains tight tolerances through repeated thermal cycles and resists aggressive industrial chemicals.

Typical applications

• high‑load bearings and bushings
• thrust washers, segments and seals
• components operating under high pressure and temperature
• aerospace, automotive and process industries

• 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) : 116
• Mechanical resistance compression module (in MPa) : 2594
• Mechanical resistance constraint compression (in MPa) : 481
• Pressure-velocity limit (PV) : Very High
• Low friction and wear coefficient : Very Low
• Wear resistance : Very Good
• Electrical conductivity : Insulative
• Chemical resistance : Medium
• Polymer name : Polyimide
• Polymer abbreviation : PI
• Charge / Reinforcement : graphite
• Mechanical resistance (in MPa) : Medium
• Continuous thermal resistance (in °C) : 320