PES

HPMs – High-performance materials

PES

Polyethersulphone is an amorphous thermoplastic that is similar to PSU. However, its chemical resistance and impact strength are better than those of polysulphone. We deliver PES as plastic sheets and rods.

Physical properties
  Value Unit Test method
Specific gravity N/A
Average molecular mass N/A
Water absorption, 24/96 h (23 °C) N/A
Weather-resistance
Combustibility UL 94 DIN EN ISO 527-2
Food safety
Mechanical properties
  Value Unit Test method
Modulus of elasticity N/A
Tensile strength N/A
Elongation at break N/A
Tensile strength at break N/A
Flexural modulus N/A
Flexural strength N/A
Compressive modulus N/A
Compressive strength, 1%/2% N/A
Impact strength (Charpy) N/A
Notch impact strength (Charpy) N/A
Notch impact strength (Izod) N/A
Toughness (ball pressure) N/A
Toughness (Shore D) N/A
Wear-resistance N/A
Coefficient of friction (against steel) N/A
Thermal properties
  Value Unit Test method
Glass-transition temperature N/A
Melting point N/A
Operating temperature (instantaneous) N/A
Operating temperature (continuous) 180 °C
Operating temperature (minimum) N/A
Thermal expansion coefficient, 23–60 °C N/A
Thermal expansion coefficient, 23–100 °C N/A
Specific heat capacity N/A
Thermal conductivity N/A
Electrical properties
  Value Unit Test method
Surface resistivity N/A
Resistivity N/A
Dielectric strength N/A
CTI value N/A
Optical properties
  Value Unit Test method
Light transmittance N/A
Refractive index N/A
Optical errors N/A
Abrasion-resistance, 100 rotations with 500 g N/A

Additional downloads

Delivery selection plastic sheets, plastic rods
Specific gravity N/A g/cm3
Service temperature N/A … 180 °C
Price category €€€+ (>€50/kg)

Special properties

  • dimensional accuracy across a wide temperature range
  • good heat-resistance
  • food-grade product
  • suitability for welding

Applications

electronics industry, precision engineering, pharmaceutical industry, food and drinks industry

Standard colours

translucent, manila

Premade pieces

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Commonly known brands

SUSTASON® PES, TECASON® E