Vespel® Sheet

Vespel® sheet is a series of very durable polyimides that combine the greatest properties of plastics, metals, and ceramics. They are particularly resistant to wear and creep and operate at extremely high temperatures.

Key Features

Temperature: constant up to +288°C (+482°C short term).
Excellent wear resistance and machinability.
Low thermal and electrical conductivity.
Withstands high-temperature loads.

Applications

Availability

Vespel® Rod and Vespel® Tube are also available.

Vespel® Grade	Colour	Sheet Size (mm)	Sheet Thickness (mm):
–	–	–	1.6 3.2 4.8 6.3 12.7 25.4 38.1 50.8
SP-1 / SP-21	Brown / Black	127 x 127	– – – – * * * *
SP-1 / SP-21	Brown / Black	254 x 127	– – – * – – * *
SP-1 / SP-21	Brown / Black	254 x 254	* * * * * * * *
SP-211	Black	127 x 127	– – – – * * * *
SP-211	Black	254 x 127	– – – * – – * *
SP-211	Black	254 x 254	* * – * * * * *
SP-3	Black	127 x 127	– – – – * * * *
SP-3	Black	254 x 127	– – – * – – * *
SP-3	Black	254 x 254	– – – * * * – *