Dupont ™ Vespel ®


Dupont Vespel materials provide an alternative solution without normal material limitations.

Used in the toughest applications, Dupont TM Vespel ®can provide a flexible solution from one of the materials in its parts and shapes range:

Aerospace
Automotive
Business Machines
Compressor
Electronics
Glass
Industrial
Semi conductor
Oil and Gas



Dupont TM Vespel ®
is available in 5 product lines



Vespel S : A highly durable polyimide which delivers superior wear resistance, insulation and a low coefficient of friction, this material is the most common solution and delivers the best balance of properties.
Vespel TP: Provides the maximum geometric flexibility being a thermoplastic material most suited to injection moulding
Vespel CR : provides superior chemical resistance to the harshest acids, bases and solvents. High purity, stiffness, the ultimate material for resistance to wear, corrosion and creep resistance
Vespel CP: A fibre enhanced composite material for superior strength, high wear and impact resistance
Vespel ASB: Suitable for intense high temperature environments, to 650°C, generally used with a metal component in an assembly


Further detailed information can be found at www.vespel.com.




Fabrication methods


AFT Fluorotec have a direct supply of material through the official Dupont distribution channels and will only offer Genuine Dupont TM Vespel ®

Small to medium batch sizes are offered through precision CNC machining, on the majority of grades, AFT Fluorotec can advise on parts to me moulded through injection moulding, or direct forming, with secondary machining operations for precision components.

Vespel material Selector Guide: pdf download

Click here to request a data sheet with full physical properties for your specific grade requirement.

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