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LNP (SABIC Innovative Plastics) ULTEM® SMU5852 Polyetherimide, 30% Carbon Fiber Reinforcement, 15% PTFE Lubricant


Subcategory: Filled/Reinforced Thermoplastic; Polyetherimide; Polymer; Thermoplastic

Close Analogs: Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) announced on August 31st, 2007, the completion of its purchase of GE Plastics.

Material Notes:

  • Features: Lubricated, Electrically Conductive, Good Wear Resistance
  • Forms: Pellets
  • Processing Method: Injection Molding

Information provided by LNP, a GE Plastics Company.

Mechanical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Tensile Strength at Break141 MPa Type I, 5 mm/min; ASTM D638
Elongation at Break4 % Type I, 5 mm/min; ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus14.1 GPa (102 mm Span) 3mm/min; ASTM D790
Flexural Yield Strength192 MPa (102 mm Span) 3mm/min; ASTM D790
Izod Impact, Notched0.427 J/cm ASTM D256
Izod Impact, Notched2 J/cm Reverse; ASTM D256
Izod Impact, Unnotched3.2 J/cm ASTM D256
Falling Dart Impact7.68 J ASTM D3763

Electrical Properties
Volume Resistivity75 ohm-cm ASTM D257
Surface Resistance5000 ohm ASTM D257
Static DecayMax 0.01 sec 5000V to <50V; FTMS101B

Thermal Properties
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)211 °C Unannealed (6.35 mm); ASTM D648

Processing Properties
Rear Barrel Temperature360 - 421 °C 
Middle Barrel Temperature371 - 421 °C 
Front Barrel Temperature382 - 427 °C 
Nozzle Temperature377 - 421 °C 
Melt Temperature382 - 427 °C 
Mold Temperature135 - 163 °C 
Drying Temperature149 °C 
Dry TimeMax 24 hour 
Moisture Content0.02 % Suggested
Back Pressure0.345 - 0.689 MPa 
Clamp Pressure41 - 69 MPa 
Shot Size40 - 60 % Suggested
Vent Depth0.0025 - 0.0076 cm 
Screw Speed40 - 70 rpm 

 


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