Vespel Plastic Machining

Many use Vespel as a common lightweight substitute for metal components because of its remarkable structural and mechanical properties. These, in turn, give it great qualities in strength, durability, and dimensional stability. It offers high impact resistance and creep resistance over even long term use. With excellent wear resistance and a low friction coefficient, Vespel offers reliability in applications that involve friction and need consistently smooth operation for prolonged periods. Its high durability and excellent mechanical properties make Vespel a good choice for applications in aerospace or transportation projects.

This resin also tolerates high and low temperature environments for sustained periods rather well. Due to that temperature range, many use this resin in applications that require high-temperature resistance and superior thermal stability, no matter the degree (to an extent). It keeps its strong structure with minimal expansion and contraction even at subzero temperatures — even as low as -240°C (-400°F). Vespel can endure the kinds of extreme environments such as deep space or even reactor chambers. NASA and the US Air Force have approved this material for use in their own operations because of this quality. Moreover, it generally withstands temperatures as high as 300°C (572°F) with some grades capable of sustaining at temperatures as high as 482°C (~900°F).