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Product Overview - High Performance > 300°F

Ensinger's High Performance category consists of materials designed to withstand the most severe environments. Lighter than most metals, these materials offer weight savings that have the potential to drive lower cost systems. These products also typically have significant resistance to harsh chemicals, and of course the ability to survive and perform in extreme temperatures.

Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) - TECAPEEK®

One of Ensinger's most versatile materials, TECAPEEK, is available in a variety of grades to suit your particular situation. All of Ensinger's TECAPEEK product line utilizes Victrex® PEEK™ polymer.

TECAPEEK
It is an excellent material for a wide spectrum of applications where thermal, chemical, and combustion properties are critical to performance. » Read more

TECAPEEK PVX
TECAPEEK PVX is Ensinger's superior bearing grade PEEK. It combines the natural high temperature characteristics of TECAPEEK with substantially improved friction and wear properties » Read more

TECAPEEK GF30
TECAPEEK GF30 is Ensinger's 30% glass fiber reinforced TECAPEEK product. It offers enhanced mechanical and thermal properties over those of our basic TECAPEEK offering. » Read more

TECAPEEK CF30
TECAPEEK CF30 is a 30% carbon filled version of Ensinger's standard TECAPEEK which offers improved strength and stiffness » Read more

TECAPEEK TS
TECAPEEK® TS offers a property profile well suited to test socket applications. The material exhibits improved hardness along with good toughness and the necessary creep strength to support an extended successful life in the application. » Read more

TECAPEEK ID
As engineers continue to push the limit of what they ask their high performance engineering materials to accomplish on the production line, the need has arisen for thermoplastics that in the unlikely event of their failure, will reduce the risk of product contamination, » Read more

TECAPEEK ST
TECAPEEK® ST is a multipurpose semi-crystaline material from the polyaryletherketone family based on PEKEKK that features improved mechanical properties at higher temperatures. » Read more

Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) - TECATRON® PPS

The TECATRON family of materials exhibits most notably excellent chemical resistance, as well as low levels of creep and high levels of dimensional stability. It is also inherently flame resistant.

TECATRON PPS
TECATRON PPS is a high performance thermoplastic that combines good mechanical properties with excellent thermal and chemical resistance properties. There is no known solvent that dissolves TECATRON PPS at temperatures below 392°F. » Read more

TECATRON PVX
TECATRON PVX is a bearing grade PPS that has very good sliding and friction values and is suitable for high load applications. » Read more

TECATRON GF40
TECATRON GF40 is a 40% glass reinforced material that offers extremely high strength along with excellent chemical resistance properties. » Read more

Polyetherimide (Ultem®) - TECAPEI™

TECAPEI is an amorphous thermoplastic polyetherimide made from Sabic's Ultem 1000. It combines exceptional mechanical, thermal and electrical properties. Natural TECAPEI (unfilled) is a translucent amber material.

TECAPEI
TECAPEI™ is an amorphous thermoplastic polyetherimide (PEI) made from Sabic Innovative Plastics' Ultem® 1000 and 2000 series resins. » Read more

TECAPEI GF30
Ensinger's standard grade of 30% glass fiber reinforced ULTEM 2300 for use when looking for the maximum improvements to tensile strength and rigidity, as well as increased dimensional stability. » Read more

HYDEL® PEI-7 (anti-static)
HYDEL PEI-7 is a static dissipative polyetherimide that utilizes a proprietary nano-tube filler technology which renders this material electrically active. The technology allows for good dimensional stability after machining (unlike conventional carbon fibers), consistent electrical properties, and minimal sloughing. » Read more

Polyamidimide (PAI) - TECATOR

TECATOR is a high performance melt processable polyamide-imide, that maintains its excellent mechanical and wear properties in temperature environments exceeding 500°F. It is available in a variety of grades to suit your particular need.

TECATOR T15013
A high strength structural grade featuring good electrical properties and strength, making it ideal for demanding applications at a broad range of temperatures. » Read more

TECATOR T15031
TECATOR T15031 offers high PV capabilities in bearing applications, primarily at high loads and low speeds. » Read more

TECATOR GF30
TECATOR GF30 (XP142T) is a 30% glass filled grade, compression molded with superior stiffness and dimensional stability. It is available in a wide variety of custom tube, ring, rod and plate sizes. » Read more

Polyimide (PI) - TECASINT™

TECASINT polyimides are among Ensinger's highest temperature capable product lines. The materials exhibit excellent thermal stability across temperatures ranging from -454°F to more than 572°F, depending on the grade.

TECASINT 2000
The TECASINT 2000 series offers enhanced thermal properties along with lower moisture absorption, a higher degree of toughness, and better machining properties. » Read more

TECASINT 1000
Offers extremely good dimensional stability along with good sliding properties and wear resistance. » Read more

Sulfones - TECASON®

The TECASON product line consists of amorphous materials that bring with them some unique performance characteristics. Among these is their ability to withstand the rigors of steam sterilization, otherwise known as "autoclaving". Because of their resistance to this form of cleaning, they are often used extensively in medical applications.

TECASON S Polysulfone
TECASON S is a translucent engineering plastic known for its chemical resistance, rigidity, high-temperature performance, and its ability to operate in an autoclave environment. » Read more

TECASON P Polyphenylsulfone
Offering a level of performance above polysulfones, TECASON P has increased temperature, impact and chemical resistance properties as well as excellent resistance to repeated steam sterilization (autoclave) cycles. It is specifically designed to remain dimensionally stable under these conditions and is available in both opaque and transparent grades. » Read more

TECASON P MT (medical grade)
TECASON® P MT series products are targeted at a number of applications in the medical industry.TECASON® P MT is often used in applications for surgical tools and instruments because of its resistance to autoclave sterilization damage. A second market for TECASON®, it is also a popular material choice for trials used in joint replacement surgeries. » Read more

TECASON P XRO
TECASON™ P XRO has been formulated to allow clear visibility of an instrument on fluoroscopy and xray during minimally invasive and image guided surgery. Thus providing an exceptional benefit to the user. » Read more