PEI
Amorphous transparent thermoplastic with a touch of yellow
Properties:
- Extremely high fire resistance
- Very low smoke emission in case of ignition
- High rigidity, tensile strength and hardness across a wide range of temperatures
- Good workability
- Good thermoformability
- Good adhesive properties
- Good weldability
- Low coefficient of thermal expansion
- Large dimensional stability even at high temperatures
- Very high continuous operating temperatureHigh electrical / dielectric strength
- Virtually invariant in a wide range of temperatures and electrical frequencies
Usage area
Parts that must meet the special requirements for fire-resistant properties and mechanical strength.
Electrical and electronics industry
E.g. High voltage circuit breakers, microwave components, connectors, terminal blocks
Healthcare
E.g. Tool handles, adapters
Aircraft design
E.g. Front panels in passenger cabins