Polyimide Gives High Performance Without The Weight Of Metals

High-performance polyimide can serve as a valuable alternative to metals in demanding applications where weight reduction is also needed

by Stephen Aldersley | Monday 3 October 2016

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Film is just one of the forms of polyimide offered by Goodfellow
Well-suited for use throughout diverse industries, this lightweight polymer is stable across a broad temperature range (-270°C to 300°C) and offers other outstanding characteristics:

Superb radiation resistance
Low outgassing in vacuum
Excellent electrical insulation properties
Low flammability
High strength

Goodfellow offers polyimide in a range of forms that include films, laminates, sheets, rods, tubes and fibres. The comprehensive range of Kapton®* (polyimide) films includes unfilled (HN) and a number of filled grades with enhanced performance:

Electrical conductivity
Thermal conductivity
Improved corona resistance
Dimensional stability
Opacity

About Goodfellow
Goodfellow is a leading supplier of metals, polymers, ceramics and other materials to meet the needs of science and industry worldwide. The company specialises in supplying small quantities (a few grammes to a few kilos) of metals and materials for research, prototype development and specialised manufacturing applications. Standard products can be found online at the comprehensive Goodfellow Catalogue. Custom products and materials in larger quantities are available upon request

CONTACT

Stephen Aldersley
Goodfellow Cambridge Ltd
info@goodfellow.com
www.goodfellow.com
+44 1480 424800

Monday 3 October 2016 / file under Technology | Engineering