PI (Polyimide) Products
1: Polyimide (Ultra High Performance) – Natural
This high-performance polyimide offers exceptional thermal stability, very low moisture absorption, and outstanding mechanical rigidity. It maintains its strength and dimensional stability even at extremely high temperatures, making it ideal for precision applications under continuous thermal stress.
The material also provides excellent chemical resistance, very low outgassing, and high electrical insulation, making it suitable for clean and sensitive environments. Its stability and machinability allow for highly accurate components used in advanced engineering applications.
Typical Applications: Semiconductor components, precision fixtures, vacuum systems, and high-temperature electrical parts.
2: Polyimide (High Strength Grade) – Natural
This polyimide grade combines high strength, rigidity, and toughness with improved machinability and reduced moisture absorption. It delivers a balanced performance profile with excellent thermal stability and low outgassing, making it suitable for demanding technical environments.
The material also offers strong electrical insulation and chemical resistance, along with reliable performance in high-temperature and vacuum conditions. Its versatility makes it suitable for both structural and precision applications.
Typical Applications: Aerospace components, electrical parts, precision engineering components, and vacuum or cryogenic applications.
3: Polyimide (Balanced Performance) – Natural
This polyimide grade offers an optimal balance of stiffness and ductility, delivering high strength along with improved toughness. It maintains excellent dimensional stability and low moisture absorption, even under elevated temperatures and long-term use.
The material also features low outgassing and strong chemical resistance, making it suitable for precision machining and high-purity environments. Its stable performance ensures accuracy and durability in complex components.
Typical Applications: Semiconductor fixtures, precision components, electrical insulation parts, and high-performance engineering components.
4: Polyimide (Graphite Filled) – Black
This polyimide is modified with graphite to enhance sliding and wear properties, making it ideal for tribological and dry-running applications. Its self-lubricating nature reduces friction and improves performance in dynamic environments.
The material retains excellent thermal stability, chemical resistance, and low moisture absorption, along with strong mechanical performance. It is well-suited for applications requiring durability, wear resistance, and consistent operation under load.
Typical Applications: Bearings, sliding components, conveyor systems, and wear parts in industrial and automotive applications.
5: Polyimide (High Temperature Grade) – Natural
This unfilled polyimide is designed for extreme temperature applications, offering excellent thermal stability with continuous service temperatures up to around 300°C. It also features low thermal expansion and high creep resistance, ensuring reliable dimensional stability under prolonged thermal and mechanical stress.
The material provides good chemical resistance, strong electrical insulation, and resistance to high-energy radiation. Its balanced mechanical and thermal performance makes it suitable for demanding environments across multiple industries.
Typical Applications: Aerospace components, semiconductor parts, electrical insulation components, and high-temperature engineering applications.
6: Polyimide (Electrostatic Dissipative) – Brown
This modified polyimide is engineered with electrostatic dissipative properties, enabling controlled dissipation of static charges in sensitive environments. It maintains the high thermal stability, low thermal expansion, and strong mechanical performance typical of polyimides.
The material is particularly suited for applications requiring protection against electrostatic discharge while operating under demanding thermal and mechanical conditions. Its stable performance ensures reliability in precision and electronic environments.
Typical Applications: Workpiece carriers, electronic components, semiconductor handling parts, and ESD-sensitive equipment.
7: Polyimide (Graphite Filled – High Performance) – Black
This polyimide grade is enhanced with graphite to deliver improved sliding and wear performance. Its self-lubricating properties make it ideal for dry-running applications where reduced friction and long service life are essential.
The material maintains excellent thermal stability, low moisture absorption, and strong mechanical properties, along with high resistance to chemicals and radiation. It is well-suited for high-performance tribological applications in demanding environments.
Typical Applications: Bearings, sliding elements, conveyor components, and wear-resistant parts in industrial and automotive systems.
8: Polyimide (MoS₂ Filled – Vacuum Grade) – Black
This polyimide grade is modified with molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) to deliver excellent sliding and wear performance, particularly in vacuum or dry environments. It offers very low friction and minimal wear, making it ideal for applications where lubrication is limited or not possible.
The material also provides high thermal stability, strong mechanical performance, and low outgassing, ensuring reliability in extreme conditions such as aerospace and vacuum systems. Its resistance to chemicals and high-energy radiation further enhances its suitability for advanced engineering applications.
Typical Applications: Space and aerospace components, vacuum systems, precision sliding parts, and high-performance wear components in extreme environments.
9: Polyimide (Graphite & PTFE Filled) – Black
This polyimide grade is enhanced with graphite and PTFE to deliver very low friction and excellent wear performance. Its self-lubricating nature makes it particularly suitable for dry-running applications where external lubrication is limited or not feasible.
The material offers reliable thermal and mechanical performance, along with good chemical resistance and durability under moderate temperature and load conditions. Its balanced properties make it ideal for applications requiring consistent low-friction operation and long service life.
Typical Applications: Sliding components, bearings, conveyor parts, and wear-resistant components in automotive, aerospace, and industrial systems.
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