Pyropel® polyimide products are used in an ever-expanding array of scientific instruments. Their unique properties and wide variety of available forms allows engineers and designers to simultaneously address thermal, electrical and mechanical engineering requirements with a single solution.
Manufacturers of industrial and scientific analyzers requiring precise temperatures use Pyropel components and assemblies. Utilizing Pyropel to isolate heated test cells and chambers results in improved temperature control.
Pyropel, Inc. currently supplies custom OEM designed parts, components and assemblies manufactured from the full array of Pyropel polyimide products. Specifically designed to address multiple engineering requirements with a single solution.
Applications Include:
Read more: Test, Measurement and Analysis
Pyropel® protects people from smoke and toxic fumes. Low smoke, non-burning, non-melting Pyropel does not burn, melt or emit toxic fumes during thermal degradation. It is ideal for environments where you do not want smoke to be generated from a fire. Pyropel materials meet or exceed all FAA requirement for cabin interiors. Used alone or in composite panels, Pyropel will enhance the performance of interior components.
| Flammability Test Data 1/8" Thick, 12 lb/ft3 sample |
|
|---|---|
| OSU Heat Release - (ASTM-E906-83) | 5/20 |
| Optical Smoke Density - (ASTM-E662-83) | 4 |
| Vertical Burn (60 sec.) - Burn Length - Self-Extinguish - After Glow |
0.5" |
| Limiting Oxygen Index | 40% |
| Toxic Gas Emissions 1/8" Thick, 12 lb/ft3 Panel, ASTM-E800-81 |
|
|---|---|
| Carbon Monoxide (CO) | 100 PPM |
| Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) | 4 |
| Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) | 3 |
| Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) | 0 |
| Hydrogen Chloride(HCl) | 0 |
| Hydrogen Fluoride (HF) | 0 |
Extended Temperature Performance
-320°F to +550°F
Pyropel properties remain stable through a wide range of temperature because of the amorphous chemical structure of the material. This wide temperature range enables Pyropel to perform in a wide variety of commercial, military and space applications.
Applications Include:
1/8" thick 12 lb./ft3 Pyropel Panel
Vertical Burn
Test in Progress
1 Second After Flame Extinguished
Close-up of Burn Area
Read more: Aviation & Aerospace
Pyropel® HD Thermoset Polyimide
For applications requiring extreme durability, high temperature, chemical and wear resistance nothing performs like polyimide thermosets. Pyropel® HD is also one of the lowest cost pure polyimide plastics available without sacrificing technical performance. Available in standard shapes or machined to customer designs.
| Mechanical Properties | ASTM | UNITS | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tensile Strength
|
D-683 |
psi | 10,000 |
|
Elongation
|
D-683 |
% | 2 |
| Flexural Strength | D-790 | psi | 13,000 |
| Flexural Modulus | D-790 | psi | 550,000 |
| Compressive Stress @ 1% Strain | D-695 | psi | 3,900 |
| Compressive Stress @ 10% Strain | D-695 | psi | 31,000 |
| Compressive Modulus | D-695 | psi | 540,000 |
| Impact Strength, Notched Izod | D-265 | ft-lb/in | 0.8 |
| Thermal Properties | ASTM | UNITS | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Coefficient of Linear Expansion
|
D-696 |
10-6in/in/˚F | 23 |
|
Continuous Use Temperature
|
|
550˚F | |
| Thermal Conductivity | C-177 | 2.09 |
| Electrical Properties | ASTM | UNITS | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dielectric Constant @ 50 Hz
|
D-150 |
3.59 | |
|
Dielectric Strength
|
D-150 |
Volt/mil | 412 |
| Volume Resistivity | D-257 | ohm-cm | 1.0 x 1018 |
| Surface Resistivity | D-257 | ohms | 1.0 x 1017 |
| Trace Metals ICP-MS | DL | UNITS | PYropel |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Aluminum (Al)
|
0.1 |
ppb (ng/g) | 21.00 |
|
Boron (B)
|
2 |
ppb (ng/g) | * |
| Calcium (Ca) | 3 | ppb (ng/g) | 49.00 |
| Chromium (Cr) | 0.1 | ppb (ng/g) | .10 |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.1 | ppb (ng/g) | 3.70 |
| Iron (Fe) | 2 | ppb (ng/g) | 38.00 |
| Lead (Pb) | 0.1 | ppb (ng/g) | 0.20 |
| Lithium (Li) | 0.05 | ppb (ng/g) | * |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 0.1 | ppb (ng/g) | 2.00 |
| Manganese | 0.1 | ppb (ng/g) | 0.30 |
| Nickel (Ni) | 0.1 | ppb (ng/g) | * |
| Phosphorous (P) | 10 | ppb (ng/g) | 130.00 |
| Sodium (Na) | 0.1 | ppb (ng/g) | 59.00 |
| Tin (Sn) | 0.05 | ppb (ng/g) | * |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.5 | ppb (ng/g) | 3.60 |
| *Below Detectable Limit |
Applications Include:
Read more: Semiconductor, Plastics and Extreme Durability
Pyropel, Inc. is evaluating a number of trade shows and exhibitions both in the United States and internationally.
Currently, we have not finalized a trade show schedule. Please check back as we will update this page.
Read more: Trade Shows and Events