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