Polyimide (PI) is a high-performance polymer known for its exceptional thermal stability and non-melting nature. It possesses a unique combination of outstanding properties, placing it at the pinnacle of the materials hierarchy. PI is the go-to choice when conventional thermoplastics, ceramics, or metals are insufficient, thanks to its remarkable temperature resistance, mechanical strength, and dimensional stability, which remain consistent even under continuous use and mechanical stress.
With superior friction and wear resistance—maintained even under high pV loads and without lubrication—polyimide is particularly well-suited for demanding tribological applications. Its versatility makes it indispensable across various industries. Additionally, its high purity and minimal outgassing properties make it an excellent candidate for applications in aerospace, vacuum environments, and the semiconductor sector.
Polyimides are produced through polycondensation and are inherently infusible due to their high molecular weight and the presence of numerous ring-shaped, primarily aromatic chain structures. As a result, they can only be processed using sintering techniques.
PI – Polyimide
- PVDF – Polyvinylidene Fluoride
- PC – Polycarbonate
- PEI – Polyetherimide
- PET – Polyethylene Terephthalate
- PSU – Polysulfone
- PA 66 – TECAMID NATURAL
- PPSU – Polyphenylsulfone
- PA 6 C – TECAST T NATURAL
- PA 6 – Polyamide 6
- PPS – Polyphenylene Sulfide
- POM – Polyoxymethylene (Acetal)
- PTFE – Polytetrafluoroethylene
- PP – Polypropylene
- PI – Polyimide
- PE – Polyethylene
- PAI – Polyamide-imide
- PVC – Polyvinyl Chloride
- PEEK – Polyetheretherketone
