TEMPALUX® Ultem® 5000 PEI (polyetherimid), Extruded Sheet-as manufactured by Westlake Plastics is is an amorphous polymer offering high strength and excellent flame and heat resistance. It performs at higher temperatures than standard ULTEM® 1000, making it ideal for high strength/high heat applications, and those requiring consistent dielectric properties over wide frequency. It is hydrolysis resistant, highly resistant to acidic solutions and capable of withstanding multiple autoclaving cycles. Ultem® 5000 is FDA compliant. Ultem is commonly machined into parts for reusable medical devices, analytical instrumentation, electrical/electronic insulators and a variety of structural components requiring high strength and rigidity at elevated temperatures.

Ultem® resin is manufactured by GE Plastics -Modern Plastics is a GE Technical Solutions Network Member (TSN), and has vast technical expertise of GE Plastics materials. Contact us for engineering solutions with GE Plastics materials.

SAMPLE KIT: Include (1) One piece .500" x 3.875" x 3.875" TEMPALUX® Ultem® 5000 Sheet Sample, Material Data Sheet.

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TEMPALUX® Ultem® 5000 Applications include:

• Medical Instrument trays
• Burn-in test sockets
• Aircraft / Aerospace interiors
• Connectors
• Automotive components
• Valves, electrical fittings
• Food Service (ovenable)
• Flex Circuits

Other attributes of TEMPALUX® Ultem® 5000 products include:

• Inherent flame resistance
• Extremely low NBS smoke evolution
• Superior limiting oxygen index
• Exceptional tensile strength
• Broad chemical resistance
• UV stable - inherently
• FDA Compliant

Engineering specifications for TEMPALUX® Ultem® 5000 Sheet are:

• Tensile Strength @ yield– 14,000 psi
• Tensile Modulus - 510,000 psi
• Heat Distortion Temperature - 446° deg. F
• Resistant to Alcohols, Inorganic Salt Solutions, Steam, Alkalies (weak), Acids (weak), Continuous sunlight, Ethers

Engineering Notes:

Since Ultem® is an amorphous material, selection of appropriate non-aromatic coolants during machining is important. Care must also be used in selecting adhesives and designing press fit components to avoid stress cracking. For expert machining and bonding of Ultem parts contact Eastern Plastics, Inc.