PPS Material (Polysulfure de phénylène) Key features: Very good dimensional stability Excellent electrical insulation Non-flammable PPS or Polysulfide of phenylene is a polymer with very high thermal stability. This semi-crystalline plastic has exceptional mechanical properties that make it a good alternative to metals and thermoset plastics. Indeed, PPS not only has a high resistance to...
POM Material (Polyoxyméthylène) Key features: Very good mechanical properties in general High tensile and impact resistance Excellent resistance to fatigue and wear Good creep resistance POM or Polyoxymethylene, also known as Polyacetal, is a thermoplastic polymer that exists in two forms: POM-H (homopolymer) and POM-C (copolymer). It is an opaque semi-crystalline material that is naturally...
PEEK Material (polyetheretherketone), PEKK Material, PAEK Material Key features: Resistance to creep, fatigue and impact Low density compared to metals High operating temperature High resistance to high energy radiation PEEK or polyetheretherketone is a thermoplastic used in many industrial sectors that require mechanical and chemical resistance, such as in the aeronautics, automotive, medical, electronics or...
PES Material (Polyethersulfone) Key features: Dimensional stability at high temperatures. Compatible for use at cryogenic temperatures. Good resistance to radiation, X-rays, beta and gamma rays. PES or polyethersulfone is a thermoplastic of the sulphur family. It has exceptional dimensional stability and is resistant to high temperatures, with a low coefficient of thermal expansion. Also...
PEI Material (Polyetherimide) Key features: Good dimensional stability at high temperature. High mechanical and dielectric rigidity. Transparency. PEI or polyetherimide is a very resistant and rigid thermoplastic. It has exceptional thermal, electrical and mechanical properties. Possessing the same qualities as polyarysulfones, this material resists to creep at high temperatures. This characteristic allows a high...
Polyimide Material (Vespel) Key features: Very wide operating temperature range Wear resistance Low friction coefficient Polyimide, abbreviated PI, is a polymer with a crystalline and infusible structure that does not have a glass transition temperature or an observable melting point below the composition temperature estimated at more than 500°C. There are different grades of...
PSU Material (Polysulfone) Key features: Dimensionally stable even when exposed to high temperatures Tensile and bending resistant Resistant to beta, gamma X, infrared and microwave radiation. Polysulfone or PSU is a thermoplastic that remains dimensionally stable even when exposed to high temperatures. This stability is momentary up to 180°C and continues up to 150°C....
PA6.6 Material (Polyamide) Key features: Low price Good mechanical properties, resistance to fatigue * Good behavior in heat and cold Significant humidity recovery PA or polyamide is a broad category where DEMGY SPN only machines the following materials for industrial applications: PA6 and PA6.6. The polyamide also exhibits high mechanical strength, high wear resistance, good electrical...
FEP Material (fluorinated ethylene propylene) Key features: Almost perfect waterproofing Good chemical stability Resistant to cryogenic temperatures FEP or fluorinated ethylene propylene is produced by polarized mixing of tetrafluoroethylene and hexafluoropropylene. This polymer can be processed in the molten state using compression, extrusion or injection molding techniques. FEP is less resistant to wear, traction and...
ETFE Material (Éthylène tétrafluoroéthylène) Key features: Excellent impact resistance Excellent resistance to stress cracking Density lower than PTFE ETFE or Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene is a thermoplastic fluoropolymer used for good light transmission as well as for its resistance to gamma rays and UV rays. ETFE has a very high impact and crack resistance which provides the...
