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PRODUCTS LIST & TECHNICAL DATA
VESPEL ® GRADES
Vespel ® SP-1
Vespel ® SP-1 is the unfilled base resin grade. SP-1 provides maximum physical strength, elongation, and toughness as well as the best electrical and thermal insulation values. Typical applications include spacers, high-temp fixtures, valve seats, balls, gaskets, insulators, and seals.
Vespel ® SP-21
Vespel ® SP-21 has 15% graphite by weight added to the base resin for increased wear resistance and reduced friction in applications such as bearings, thrust washers, bushings, seal rings, slide blocks and other wear applications. SP-21 has the highest mechanical properties of the graphite filled grades.
Vespel ® SP-22
Vespel ® SP-22 has 40% graphite by weight for enhanced wear resistance, lower friction, improved dimensional stability (low coefficient of thermal expansion), and stability against oxidation. Typical uses are the same as those for SP-21.
Vespel ® SP-211
Vespel ® SP-21 has 10% PTFE and 15% graphite by weight added to the base resin for the lowest coefficient of friction over a wide range of operating conditions. It also has excellent wear resistance up to 300°F (149°C). Typical applications include sliding or linear bearings as well as many wear and friction uses listed above.
Vespel ® SP-3
Vespel ® SP-3 is 15% moly-filled (molybdenum disulfide solid lubricant) for wear and friction resistance in vacuum and other moisture-free environments where graphite actually becomes abrasive. Typical applications include seals, bushings, bearings, gears, and other wear surfaces in outer space, ultra-high vacuum or dry gas applications.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES of VESPEL® |
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| ASTM or UL test | Property | SP-1 | SP-21 | SP-22 | SP-211 | SP-3 |
| - | Filler Material | Unfilled | 15% Graphite | 40% Graphite | 10% PTFE, 15% Graphite |
15% Moly |
| PHYSICAL | ||||||
| D792 | Density (lb/in³) (g/cm³) |
0.051 1.43 |
0.055 1.51 |
0.060 1.65 |
0.056 1.55 |
0.058 1.60 |
| D570 | Water Absorption, 24 hrs @ 73°F (%) 48 hrs @ 122°F (%) |
0.24 0.72 |
0.19 0.57 |
0.14 0.42 |
0.21 0.49 |
0.23 0.65 |
| MECHANICAL | ||||||
| D638 | Tensile Strength, Ultimate @ 73°F (psi) @ 500°F (psi) |
12,500 6,000 |
9,500 5,500 |
7,500 3,400 |
6,500 3,500 |
8,200 - |
| D638 | Tensile Modulus (psi) | - | - | - | - | - |
| D638 | Tensile Elongation, Ultimate @ 73°F (%) @ 500°F (%) |
7.5 6.0 |
4.5 6.0 |
3.0 2.0 |
3.5 3.0 |
4.0 - |
| D790 | Flexural Strength, Ultimate @ 73°F (psi) @ 500°F (psi) |
16,000 9,000 |
16,000 9,000 |
13,000 6,500 |
10,000 5,000 |
11,000 5,500 |
| D790 | Flexural Modulus @ 73°F (psi) @ 500°F (psi) |
450,000 250,000 |
550,000 370,000 |
700,000 400,000 |
450,000 200,000 |
475,000 270,000 |
| D695 | Compressive Strength, 10% strain @ 73°F (psi) | 19,300 | 19,300 | 16,300 | 14,800 | 18,500 |
| D695 | Compressive Modulus (psi) | 350,000 | 420,000 | 475,000 | 300,000 | 350,000 |
| D785 | Hardness, Rockwell | E45-60 | E25-45 | E5-25 | E1-20 | E40-55 |
| D256 | IZOD Notched Impact (ft-lb/in) | 0.8 | 0.8 | - | - | 0.4 |
| Poisson's Ratio | 0.4 | 0.4 | - | - | - | |
| THERMAL | ||||||
| D696 | Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (x 10-5 in./in./°F) |
3.0 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| D648 | Heat Deflection Temp (°F / °C) at 264 psi |
680 / 360 |
680 / 360 |
- | - | - |
| - | Max Continuous Operating Temp (°F / °C) | 500 / 260 | 500 / 260 | 500 / 260 | 500 / 260 | 500 / 260 |
| C177 | Thermal Conductivity (BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F) (x 10-4 cal/cm-sec-°C) |
2.0 6.9 |
6.0 20.7 |
12.0 41.3 |
5.3 18.3 |
3.2 11.0 |
| UL94 | Flammability Rating | V-0 | V-0 | V-0 | V-0 | V-0 |
| ELECTRICAL | ||||||
| D149 | Dielectric Strength (V/mil) short time, 1/8" thick | 560 | 250 | - | - | - |
| D150 | Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz | 3.55 | 13.2 | - | - | - |
| D150 | Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz | 0.0034 | 0.0106 | - | - | - |
| D257 | Volume Resistivity (ohm-cm)at 50% RH | 1014 - 1015 | 1012 - 1013 | - | - | - |
GENERAL PROPERTIES
Vespel® is one of the highest performing engineering Plastics currently available. Vespel® will not melt and can operate continuously cryogenic temperatures to 550°F (288°C), with excursions to 900°F (482°C). Vespel® parts consistently exhibit superior performance in a variety of applications requiring low wear and long life in severe environments.
VESPEL® FEATURES
• Excellent temperature resistance • High wear resistance (especially SP-21) • Dimensionally stable • Resistant to radiation • Extremely low outgassing • Relatively easy to machine
VESPEL® APPLICATIONS
• Rotary seal rings • Thrust washers and discs • Bushings • Flanged bearings • Plungers • Printer wire guides • Spline couplings • Wear strips • Valve seats • Thermal and electrical insulators • Wafer clamping, polishing and grinding rings • Wafer guides & carriers • Vacuum pads • Die pickup collets
NOTE: The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. Contact us for manufacturers' complete material property datasheets.
All values at 73°F (23°C) unless otherwise noted.
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