What Is PEI Plastic ?

Polyetherimide (PEI for short) is a super engineering plastic made of amorphous polyetherimide, which has the best high temperature resistance and dimensional stability, as well as chemical resistance, flame retardancy, electrical properties, and high strength. , high rigidity, etc., PEI resin can be widely used in high temperature resistant terminals, IC base, lighting equipment, FPCB (flexible circuit board), liquid delivery equipment, aircraft internal parts, medical equipment and household appliances, etc.

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Why Use PEI Plastic?

Polyetherimide (PEI) plastic has the best high temperature resistance and dimensional stability, as well as chemical resistance, flame retardancy, electrical properties, high strength, high rigidity, etc. Not only has high mechanical performance, but also has excellent heat resistance and chemical stability (continuous use temperature is about 180 ℃), as well as high dimensional stability and creep strength.

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The Benefits

It has a high thermal decomposition temperature and can work stably in a high temperature environment for a long time.

It can maintain good performance under extremely low temperature conditions, and will not be brittle.

with high tensile strength and impact strength, it is a good performance in engineering plastics.

some polyimides are insoluble in organic solvents and have good stability for dilute acids, which makes them able to play a role in some special environments.

Some polyimides can recover raw materials dianhydride and diamine through alkaline hydrolysis, which has the characteristics of sustainable utilization.

it can be dissolved in different organic solvents under different structures, increasing its flexibility in applications.

The coefficient of thermal expansion is small, which can maintain good dimensional stability.

It has good irradiation performance and can still maintain a high intensity under irradiation environment.

It has good insulation and dielectric properties, and remains stable in a wide temperature and frequency range.

with self-extinguishing ability, low smoke rate.

biocompatibility: non-toxic, suitable for the manufacture of tableware and medical utensils, while having good biocompatibility, will not have harmful effects on the human body.

Polyetherimide Plastics Properties

Polyetherimide PEI has outstanding heat resistance (long-term temperature resistance of 180°C), exhibits good toughness and rigidity, has high hardness, good wear resistance, and outstanding electrical properties, making it very suitable for Used in electrical and electronic insulation parts (that is, various structural components that require higher strength and rigidity at high temperatures). Due to its good hydrolysis resistance, PEI is widely used in the fields of medical devices and analytical instruments. It also has excellent mechanical properties, electrical insulation, radiation resistance, high temperature resistance and wear resistance, and is microwave-permeable. At the same time, as an amorphous material, PEI has good heat insulation due to its ultra-high melting point, so PEI profiles can be used as high temperature 300°C heat insulation boards.

PEI Plastic Physical Properties

Project Unit PPS PEI PAI PSU PES
Density Kg/m³ 1430 1270 1450 1240 1370
Bending tensile stress MPa 105 80 90
Fracture tensile stress MPa 75 80
Breaking tensile stress % 5 10 5 6.5 50
Tensile modulus of elasticity MPa 3700 3400 5800 2600 2700
Compression stress at 1% normal strain MPa 28 25 31 22 20
Compression stress at 2% normal strain MPa 55 49 58

PEI Plastic Thermal Properties

Project Unit PPS PEI PAI PSU PES
Melting point 280 NA NA NA NA
Thermal conductivity @ 23 ℃ W/(K.m) 0.3 0.22 0.54 0.25 0.18
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion
Average value between 23 and 100 ℃ m/(m.k) 50×10^-6 45×10^-6 25×10^-6 56×10^-6 55×10^-6
Average value between 23 and 150 ℃ m/(m.k) 60×10^-6 45×10^-6 25×10^-6
Average value above 150 ℃ m/(m.k) 80×10^-6 45×10^-6 25×10^-6
Maximum allowable working temperature in air
In a short period of time 260 200 270 180 220
Continuous use exceeding 20000 220 170 250 160 190
Flammability: “Oxygen index”
According to UL94 (1.5/3mm thick) % 47 47 44 V0 VO

PEI Plastic Water Absorption

Project Unit PPS PEI PAI PSU PES
Soak in 23℃ water for 24 hours % 0.01/0.03 0.26/0.54 0.21/
Connected in 23℃/50% RH air % 0.03 0.75 1.9 0.2 0.6
Immerse in 23℃ water % 0.09 1.35 3.5 0.8 2

*There may be differences, the actual value shall prevail.

Applications Of Polyetherimide

PEI plastics have excellent comprehensive balance properties, and are effectively used in electronics, automobiles, motors, aviation and other industrial sectors, and are used as metal substitute materials for traditional products and cultural daily necessities. Generally used in Micro/Catering, Analytical Instruments, Medical Equipment, Telecommunications, Molded Interconnects (MTD), Automotive Lighting, Aircraft Interiors, HVAC/Fluid Handling, etc.

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