POLYIMIDE MACHINING PLATE

A new brochure from Albany International describes Pyropel HD, a high-purity thermoset polyimide machining stock ideal for the manufacture of parts subjected to high temperatures or chemical attack. With temperature resistance to 550° F, the material exceeds the upper continuous use temperature limits of engineering grade thermoplastics such as PEEK and Torlon and is comparable to other thermoset polyimides such as Vespel and Duratron. Yet, because of a proprietary compression molding process that significantly reduces manufacturing cost, Pyropel HD costs up to 40-60% less.

Pyropel HD is available for immediate delivery from stock in standard 12" x 12" plates in thicknesses up to 1 ". Special rings and rod stock are also available. Typical applications include: plasma etch chamber parts; clamp rings; confinement rings; wafer boat holders and adapters; wafer combs; soldering fixtures; high-pressure thermal spacers in plastic processing equipment; rotor and vane tips for gas turbines; and valve parts, seals, and manifolds for chemical and fluid handling pumps and equipment.

For more information, contact Alan Godbout, Market Development Manager, Albany International/High Performance Materials, 777 West Street, P.O. Box 9114, Mansfield, MA 02048-9114, 508-337-3008, FAX 508-337-8550, E-mail: hpm@albint.com, Web: www.pyropel.com.