ULTEM
ULTEM is an amorphous thermoplastic polyetherimide (PEI) material, suitable for contact with foods, that combines exceptional mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties. Target industries include aircraft and aerospace technology, automative, electronics, medical technology, semiconductor technology, food engineering, and food processing. Natural ULTEM® 1000 (unreinforced) is a translucent amber material.
| Mechanical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Tensile Stength | 17,500 |
| Tensile Elongation | 40 |
| Tensile Modulus | 430,000 |
| Izod Impact Strength | 0.60 |
| Flexural Strength | 23,000 |
| Flexural Modulus | 480,000 |
| Compressive Strength | 21,000 |
| Compressive Modulus | 480,000 |
| Dynamic Coefficient of Friction | 0.17 |
| Thermal Properties | |
|---|---|
| Heat Deflection Temperature at 66 PSI | 410 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature at 264 PSI | 394 |
| Maximum Serving Temperature for Short Term | 392 |
| Maximum Serving Temperature for Long Term | 338 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 1.5 |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion | 3.10 x 10^5 |
| Flammability Rating | V-0 |
| Electric/Physical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Volume Resistivity | 1.0 x 10^17 |
| Surface Resistivity | |
| Dielectric Strength | 710 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.27 |
| Toughness | M110, R126 |
| Rockwell Hardness Shore D | 86 |
| Water Absorption | 0.25 |
