AURUM™
Thermoplastic polyimide
A super high-grade engineering plastic sustaining the state-of-the-art of the 21st Century.
Long term heat and heat shock resistance, dimensional stability, wear-friction properties, cleanness, plasma resistance and metal replacement
Usage detail
Mechanical parts of precision and industrial machines, electronic and electric parts, automotive and transportation vehicle parts, wire extrusion coating, films, fibers and matrices of ACM
Usage
Characteristic
- Basic information
- Details of Characteristics
- Details of Applications
Summary
AURUM® is a polyimide resin with outstanding properties. Its thermoplasticity is suitable for injection molding and extrusion. It has unparalleled super high heat resistance, excellent mechanical, sliding and electrical properties This TPI has been developed by Mitsui Chemicals itself and is a globally unique resin.
AURUM® is used in the automotive, aerospace and electronical industry with a wide range of applications.
Properties
Super-high heat resistance
Usable at up to 240°C (glass transition temparature:250°C)
Satisfactory sliding properties
A low, stable coefficient of friction and low friction wear
Outstanding dimensional stability
Stable coefficient of expansion and satisfactory creep characteristics
Exceptionally clean properties
Trace amounts of outgas and metallic impurities
Precision machinery and industrial machinery parts, electrical and electronic parts, automotive and transport equipment parts, special insulation, metal alternative, films, fibers, matrix composite materials, HDD parts and semiconductor manufacturing equipment and copier machine parts
| Classification | Feature | Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Natural | Cleanness, transparency, toughness | Film, tube, manufacturing equipment for semiconductor, cable coating |
| Glass fiber reinforced grade | High stiffness | Business machine (insulated bush, gear), electric and electronic parts (socket, connector) |
| Carbon fiber reinforced grade | High strength, stiffness | Structural parts (aircraft, automotive, industrial equipment) |
| Wear resistance grade | High PV value | Sealing, washers, industrial equipment parts, HDD parts |
| Crystallization grade | Higher heat resistance | Electrical and electronic field production equipment parts |
Properties
Comparison of glass transition temperature
Temperature dependence of flexural modulus
Change with time in coefficient of friction
Outgasing data
Analytical data on metallic impurities
Applications
