
PEI/Ultem sheet and rod
PEI (Ultem) rod or polyetherimide rod is an amber transparent high performance polymer that combines great strength, rigidity and toughness at high temperatures.
Ultem, polyetherimide (PEI) rod
Stock shapes availability – We supply PEI rod and Ultem rod in various lengths and diameters.
Filled grades
Also available: PEI (Ultem) sheet.
Trade names: Ultem 1000 rod, Ultem 2300 rod, polyetherimide rod
Application examples
- Automotive
- Electronic and electrical parts
- Food industry
- Medical and dental industries
- Semiconductor
- UV and gamma radiation
Key benefits
- Chemical resistance
- Excellent hydrolysis resistance (suitable for repeated steam sterilization)
- High mechanical strength
- Microwave
- Physiologically inert (suitable for food contact)
- Very high maximum, allowable service temperature (150 – 220ºC)
Machinability: 7
*Machinability index 1-10 (1 = easiest)
Colours
Amber