Vespel® Product Families
Article
Vespel® parts, manufactured by DuPont to your design specifications, are made from a variety of materials (polyimides, thermoplastics, composites and chemically resistant polymers). These products offer a unique combination of the physical properties and design flexibility. Parts can be designed to simplify product assembly and may reduce the need for other parts. As with metals and ceramics, Vespel® parts can successfully perform in demanding physical environments.
Vespel® S Line
The S family of polyimide parts and shapes offers differing sets of attributes. The Vespel® S family of products are highly durable polyimides for demanding applications where exceptional thermal resistance, low wear and/or low friction, strength and impact resistance are desired.
Vespel® CR Line
The CR family provides excellent chemical resistance. Parts from the CR line can be found in refineries and chemical processing. These products offer high-creep resistance for seals, wear rings for pumps and easy machinability for tight-tolerance parts like ball-valve seats.
Vespel® CP Line
The CP family offers an array of fiber or fabric reinforced composites for a range of unique design needs when self-lubrication, wear and impact resistance are key. Polyimide from the CP line can be found as replacement for cast aluminum or titanium tube clamps in slide blocks and can be stronger than powder-filled compositions.
Vespel® ASB Line
The ASB family represents a set of capabilities combining the attributes of multiple materials integrated into an assembly. Such capabilities include fastening/bonding composites or carbon-graphites to supporting metallic structures or overmolding/insert molding one material with another material such as a thermoplastic. Such integration provides an expanded set of possibilities to help solve challenges.
Ideas & innovations
Powered by a broad product portfolio and state-of-the-art expertise, we help our partners meet the critical industry demands of the electrical and electronics market.
Read more Vespel® actuator guide bushings
Read more Vespel® Brings High-Temperature Performance to Aircraft Bushings and Washers
Vespel® composites have demonstrated high performance in aerospace bushing and washer applications.
Featured resources
Literature
Vespel® CR-6100 Compression Molded Parts and Shapes
Case Studies
Articles
Vespel® Heat Resistant Plastics