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Features & Benefits
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- ULTEM™ Resin For Battery Operated AR/VR Glasses
- High strength to weight ratio enables a thin wall, light weight design.
- Excellent balance of strength and resilience, in addition to light weight, offers flexibility for designers to deliver both comfort and functionality.
- High dimensional stability supports efficient assembly of electronic components.
- ULTEM™ resin’s inherent FR eliminates the need for an additional FR agent, which can cause materials, such as amorphous nylon, to be more brittle and less resilient.
- Adheres to IEC62368-1 electronic safety standards.
- Key Features
- Dielectric Performance
- Miniaturization and Thin Wall
- Resilience
- High heat resistance with a glass transition temperature (Tg) up to 220°C
- Micro-injection moldable for optical elements (lenses, diffractive optical elements)
- High dimensional stability
- High refractive Index
- ULTEM™ Photonics Applicational Benefits
- Design Freedom & Miniaturization : Thermoplastics can help enable complex part designs for pluggable and co-packaged optics to replace solutions like glass or thermoset resins. Potential applications include aspherical lenses or lens arrays.
- Integration and Simplification : Thermoplastics are well-suited for the integration of mechanical and optical features to simplify design and assembly for potential cost improvement. Examples include alignment fixtures and overmolding of other thermoplastic materials.
- Mass Production with High Precision : Injection molding of thermoplastics can help enable high precision manufacturing of complex parts at large build numbers.
- Assembly of Mixed Materials : Integration of multiple components can be accomplished with two-shot injection molding:
- Optical and light blocking
- Optical and rigid alignment/mounting
- Ultem Resin Attributes for Eyewear Frames
- Super tough
- Meets JIS B7285, includes 20,000 cycles blending repetitions
- Long life cycle
- UV stabilized
- Light weight
- Excellent in chemical and hydrolytic resistance
- Excellent dimensional stability
- Thin wall molding down to 1.2 mm
- Long term heat resistance (RTI > 170°C)
- Available in custom colors
ULTEM resin delivers a broad range of desirable performance properties for eyeglass frames and is also potentially usable in safety and 3D eyewear frames.
Dimensional and Hydrolytic Stability
- Ensures the lenses are retained in the frame
- Extends the product life cycle
Temperature and Chemical Resistance
- Excellent stain and chemical resistance
- High heat deflection temperature protects the frames even when left on the car dashboard in direct sunlight
Design Freedom & Ease of Production
- Precision thin wall molding at 1.2 mm
- Capability for custom colors providing a wide range of esthetic effects
- Enhanced processing window vs. nylons
Density
- Intrinsically lightweight (up to 50% vs. metal)
Mechanical Properties
- Higher flexural modulus at 3510MPa
- Offers elasticity coupled with resistance to deformation, allowing the frame to bend easily yet return to its original shape
- Ultem Resin Offers
- Lead times of approximately 4 weeks*
- Up to 55% higher stiffness
- Better dimensional stability vs. PSU
- Excellent property retention at elevated temps:
Tg - 217°C, HDT @ 1.80 MPa: 190°C
- Up to 17% lower CTE than PES/PPSU
- Chemical resistance
- Metal plating compatibility
- Compatibility with multiple sterilization methods
- Availability for stock shapes & films
- Product Highlight
The ULTEM™ family of amorphous thermoplastic polyetherimide (PEI) resins offer outstanding elevated thermal resistance, high strength and stiffness, and broad chemical resistance. ULTEM™ copolymers are also available for even higher heat, chemical and elasticity needs.
ULTEM™ resins uniquely balance both mechanical properties and processability, offering design engineers exceptional flexibility and freedom. ULTEM™ resins are also inherently flame retardant and possess excellent dielectric character. ULTEM™ resins are therefore an excellent candidate for your electric vehicle battery needs where high heat resistance is required.
With its appreciable flow and dimensional stability, coupled with excellent resistance to Li-ion electrolyte, ULTEM™ resins such as ULTEM™ CRS5011 resin are today being used for insulation of Li-ion cell terminals. Given its excellent dielectric character, ULTEM™ resin is also an ideal candidate for bus bar insulation. For other powertrain elements, such as DC power converters. ULTEM™ UTF120 dielectric film is already enabling high temperature film capacitors.
- Ultem™ Resin for Animal Cages
What makes Ultem™ resin the right material for animal cages
- Long term heat resistance (RTI>170°C)
- Long life cycle
- NSF & FDA compliant
- Excellent chemical and hydrolytic resistance
- More balanced stiffness/strength
- Ability to withstand sterilization methods like steam, Gamma radiation & Eto gas
- Green product -- WEEE & RoHS compliant
Advantages
Excellent Hydrolytic Performance
- More than 5 years cycle life (>250 cycle) under 134° C autoclave environment
- Better transparency after long-term use in comparison with other high heat animal cage materials
Chemical Resistance
- Better stain resistance than PSU/Nylon/PP/PC
- More exceptional chemical resistance to detergents/disinfectants than other high heat animal cage materials
Processability
- Outstanding processability with less molding defects
- Wider processing window than other high heat animal cage materials
Mechanical Property
- Higher glass transition temperature (Tg) than PSU/PC/PP/Nylon and other high heat animal cage materials
- Relative thermal index (RTI): 25° C higher than PSU
Applications & Uses
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- Potential Applicational Features
- Fiber Optical Connector
- High IR transmission
- High refractive index
- Low CTE 25 - 200°C
- Design for easy assembly
- On Board Lens Array
- Can withstand reflow soldering peak temperature up to 260°C
- Complex interconnect designs for co-packaged optics
- Sensor Lens
- Option for partial overmolding to reduce light scattering
- High IR transmission
- High flow for complex tooling
- Fiber Optical Connector
- Applications in Various Industries
- Mobilty
- Connectors
- Water
- Food Service
- Healthcare
- Aerospace
- 5G Antennas / Radomes
- Semiconductors
Properties
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- Mechanical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Ball Indentation Hardness (H358/30) ¹¹ 140 MPa ISO 2039-1 Flexural Modulus (at 2 mm/min) ¹¹ 3300 MPa ISO 178 Flexural Stress (Yield, at 2 mm/min) ¹¹ 160 MPa ISO 178 Hardness (Rockwell M) ¹¹ 109 - ASTM D785 Hardness (Rockwell M) ¹¹ 106 - ISO 2039-2 Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) ¹¹ 3200 MPa ISO 527 Tensile Strain (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ 50 % ISO 527 Tensile Strain (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ 6 % ISO 527 Tensile Stress (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ 110 MPa ISO 527 Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ 7 % ASTM D638 Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ 115 MPa ASTM D638 Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ 60 % ASTM D638 Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ 110 MPa ASTM D638 Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ 7 % ASTM D638 Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ 60 % ASTM D638 Tensile Modulus (at 5 mm/min) ¹¹ 3350 MPa ASTM D638 Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ 165 MPa ASTM D790 Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ 3200 MPa ASTM D790 Flexural Stress (Yield, 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span) ¹¹ 160 MPa ASTM D790 Flexural Modulus (at 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span) ¹¹ 3400 MPa ASTM D790 Taber Abrasion (CS-17, 1 kg) ¹¹ 10 mg/1000cy ASTM D1044 - Physical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Density ¹¹ 1.27 g/cm³ ISO 1183 Melt Volume Rate (at 360°C, 5.0 kg) ¹¹ 13 cm³/10 min ISO 1133 Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH, 24hrs) ¹¹ 0.2 % ISO 62-4 Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH, Equilibrium) ¹¹ 0.7 % ISO 62-4 Water Absorption (at 23°C, 24hrs) ¹¹ 0.25 % ASTM D570 Water Absorption (at 23°C, 24hrs) ¹¹ 0.25 % ISO 62-1 Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) ¹¹ 1.25 % ASTM D570 Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) ¹¹ 1.25 % ISO 62-1 Specific Gravity ¹¹ 1.27 - ASTM D792 Melt Flow Rate (at 337°C, 6.6 kgf) ¹¹ 9 g/10 min ASTM D1238 Poisson's Ratio ¹¹ 0.36 - ASTM E132 Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) ᵍ ¹¹ 0.5 - 0.7 % SABIC method Mold Shrinkage (xflow, 3.2 mm) ᵍ ¹¹ 0.5 - 0.7 % SABIC method - Thermal Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Heat Deflection Temperature/Bf (at 0.45 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) ¹¹ 209 °C ISO 75/Bf Heat Deflection Temperature/Af (at 1.8 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) ¹¹ 192 °C ISO 75/Af Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate A/50) ¹¹ 215 °C ISO 306 Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹ 211 °C ISO 306 Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹ 211 °C ASTM D1525 Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) ¹¹ 212 °C ISO 306 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 150°C, flow) ¹¹ 0.000052 1/°C ISO 11359-2 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 150°C, xflow) ¹¹ 0.000052 1/°C ISO 11359-2 Ball Pressure Test (at 123°C to 127°C) ¹¹ Pass - IEC 60695-10-2 Thermal Conductivity ¹¹ 0.22 W/m-°C ASTM C177 Thermal Conductivity ¹¹ 2.20E-01 W/m-°C ISO 8302 Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 6.4 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ 210 °C ASTM D648 Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 6.4 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ 201 °C ASTM D648 Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ 207 °C ASTM D648 Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ 190 °C ASTM D648 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -20°C to 150°C, flow) ¹¹ 0.000052 1/°C ASTM E831 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -20°C to 150°C, xflow) ¹¹ 0.000052 1/°C ASTM E831 Relative Temperature Index (Electrical) ᵖ ¹¹ 170 °C UL 746B Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical with impact) ᵖ ¹¹ 170 °C UL 746B Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical without impact) ᵖ ¹¹ 170 °C UL 746B - Electrical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Volume Resistivity ¹¹ 1.00E+15 Ω.cm IEC 60093 Volume Resistivity ¹¹ 1.00E+17 Ω.cm ASTM D257 Surface Resistivity (ROA) ¹¹ min. 1.E+15 Ω IEC 60093 Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 0.8mm) ¹¹ 33 kV/mm IEC 60243-1 Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 1.6mm) ¹¹ 25 kV/mm IEC 60243-1 Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 1.6mm) ¹¹ 28 kV/mm ASTM D149 Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 3.2mm) ¹¹ 16 kV/mm IEC 60243-1 Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 3.2mm) ¹¹ 19.7 kV/mm ASTM D149 Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) ¹¹ 2.9 - IEC 60250 Dissipation Factor (at at 1 MHz) ¹¹ 0.006 - IEC 60250 Relative Permittivity (50/60 Hz) ¹¹ 2.9 - IEC 60250 Dissipation Factor (at 50/60 Hz) ¹¹ 0.0005 - IEC 60250 Dielectric Constant (at at 1.1 GHz) ᵃ ¹¹ 3.01 - - Dielectric Constant (at at 10 GHz) ᵃ ¹¹ 3.02 - - Dielectric Constant (at at 5 GHz) ᵃ ¹¹ 3.02 - - Dissipation Factor (at at 1.1 GHz) ᵃ ¹¹ 0.0012 - - Dissipation Factor (at at 10 GHz) ᵃ ¹¹ 0.0027 - - Dissipation Factor (at at 5 GHz) ᵃ ¹¹ 0.0024 - - Comparative Tracking Index ʳ ¹¹ 150 V IEC 60112 Comparative Tracking Index (M) ʳ ¹¹ 100 V IEC 60112 Dielectric Strength (in air, at 1.6mm) ¹¹ 32.7 kV/mm ASTM D149 Relative Permittivity (100 Hz) ¹¹ 3.15 - ASTM D150 Dissipation Factor (at 100 Hz) ¹¹ 0.0015 - ASTM D150 Relative Permittivity (1 kHz) ¹¹ 3.15 - ASTM D150 Dissipation Factor (at at 1 kHz) ¹¹ 0.0012 - ASTM D150 Comparative Tracking Index (UL, PLC) ᵖ ¹¹ 4 PLC Code UL 746A Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 1) ᵖ ¹¹ min. 0.75 mm UL 746A Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 4) ᵖ ¹¹ min. 0.4 mm UL 746A High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 3) ᵖ ¹¹ min. 0.4 mm UL 746A High Voltage Arc Track Rate (PLC) ᵖ ¹¹ 2 PLC Code UL 746A Arc Resistance (Tungsten, PLC) ᵖ ¹¹ 5 PLC Code ASTM D495 - Processing Information (Extrusion Blow Molding)
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Adapter - Zone 5 Temperature 330 - 355 °C - Barrel - Zone 1 Temperature 325 - 350 °C - Barrel - Zone 2 Temperature 330 - 355 °C - Barrel - Zone 3 Temperature 330 - 355 °C - Barrel - Zone 4 Temperature 330 - 355 °C - Die Temperature 325 - 355 °C - Drying Temperature 140 - 150 °C - Drying Time 4 - 6 Hrs - Drying Time (Cumulative) 24 Hrs - Head - Zone 6 - Top Temperature 330 - 355 °C - Head - Zone 7 - Bottom Temperature 330 - 355 °C - Maximum Moisture Content 0.01 - 0.02 % - Melt Temperature (Parison) 320 - 355 °C - Mold Temperature 65 - 175 °C - Screw Speed 10 - 70 rpm - - Impact Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹ No break kJ/m² ISO 180/1U Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) ¹¹ No break kJ/m² ISO 180/1U Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹ 6 kJ/m² ISO 180/1A Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) ¹¹ 6 kJ/m² ISO 180/1A Charpy Impact (at 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) ¹¹ 4 kJ/m² ISO 179/1eA Charpy Impact (at -30°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) ¹¹ 4 kJ/m² ISO 179/1eA Izod Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) ¹¹ 1800 J/m ASTM D4812 Izod Impact (Unnotched, at -30°C) ¹¹ 1540 J/m ASTM D4812 Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹ 53 J/m ASTM D256 Izod Impact (Notched, at -30°C) ¹¹ 50 J/m ASTM D256 Izod Impact (Reverse Notched, 3.2 mm) ¹¹ 1335 J/m ASTM D256 Color (at 23°C) ¹¹ 36 J ASTM D3029 - Injection Molding
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Drying Temperature ⁷ 150 °C - Drying Time ⁷ 4 - 6 Hrs - Drying Time (Cumulative) ⁷ 24 Hrs - Maximum Moisture Content ⁷ 0.02 % - Melt Temperature ⁷ 350 - 410 °C - Nozzle Temperature ⁷ 345 - 405 °C - Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷ 345 - 415 °C - Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷ 340 - 405 °C - Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁷ 330 - 400 °C - Mold Temperature ⁷ 135 - 180 °C - Back Pressure ⁷ 0.3 - 0.7 MPa - Screw Speed (Circumferential speed) ⁷ 0.2 - 0.3 m/s - Shot to Cylinder Size ⁷ 40 - 60 % - Vent Depth ⁷ 0.025 - 0.076 mm - - Flame Characteristics
Value Units Test Method / Conditions UL Recognized (94-5VA Flame Class Rating) ᵖ min. 3 mm UL 94 UL Recognized (94V-0 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ min. 3 mm UL 94 UV-light (Water exposure/immersion) ᵖ F2 - UL 746C Oxygen Index (LOI) ᵖ 47 % ASTM D2863 Oxygen Index (LOI) ᵖ 47 % ISO 4589 - Note
- ᵃ Back Pressure, Screw Speed, Shot to Cylinder Size and Vent Depth are only mentioned as general guidelines. These may not apply or need adjustment in specific situations such as low shot sizes, thin wall molding and gas-assist molding. Injection Molding parameters are only mentioned as general guidelines. These may not apply or may need adjustment in specific situations such as low shot sizes, large part molding, thin wall molding and gas-assist molding.
- ᵍ Measurements made from Laboratory test Coupon. Actual shrinkage may vary outside of range due to differences in processing conditions, equipment, part geometry and tool design. It is recommended that mold shrinkage studies be performed with surrogate or legacy tooling prior to cutting tools for new molded article.
- ᵖ UL ratings shown on the technical datasheet might not cover the full range of thicknesses and colors. For details, please see the UL Yellow Card.
- ʳ UL Ratings shown on the technical datasheet might not cover the full range of thicknesses, colors and regions. For details, please see the UL Yellow Card.
- ⁷ Injection Molding parameters are only mentioned as general guidelines. These may not apply or may need adjustment in specific situations such as low shot sizes, large part molding, thin wall molding and gas-assist molding.
- ¹¹ The information stated on Technical Datasheets should be used as indicative only for material selection purposes and not be utilized as specification or used for part or tool design.
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Quality Standards
- Ultem Resin May Support
- Electrical: UL94 V0 & 5VA, UL94 F1, UL746B
- Telecom: Telcordia GR-326, TIA/EIA-604-10A
- Mobility: FMVSS, IATF 16949, ISO 14001
- Food Service: FDA, NSF, EFSA, JHOSPA
- Water: NSF, WRAS, KTW
- Semiconductors: FM
- Healthcare: ISO 10993, FDA, USP Class VI, compatible with multiple sterilization methods
- Aerospace: ABD 0031, BMS, FAR25.853, OSU 55/55 & NBS smoke density tests
Technical Details & Test Data
- Lightweight Solution In AR Glasses With ULTEM™ Resin
Balance of Comfort & Performance
LLVISION wanted to develop a new generation of AR glasses that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help individuals with hearing-loss to “see the voice” during conversation. The new product, named “LEION Hey”, was the first to be designed for consumer usage, offering an embedded 400mAh battery and eliminating the need for cables. However, the additional functionality added to the total weight of the glasses, making them potentially uncomfortable to wear on daily basis. The challenge arose to find a lightweight, flame retardant (FR), and high-performance material to reduce the total weight to less than 80 grams. The material also needed to be compliant with IEC 62368-1 electronic safety standards since the onboard computer and battery are integrated into the legs.
The Solution : High Strength ULTEM™ 1000 Resin
SABIC proposed ULTEM™ 1000 resin, a high performance, inherent FR polyetherimide (PEI) material, for consideration in the legs of LLVISION “LEION Hey” AR glasses. The high strength-toweight ratio of ULTEM™ resin helped LLVISION to address their key challenges. In addition, the excellent balance of stiffness and resilience of ULTEM™ resin provided the right clamping force, giving the end-user an overall more comfortable wearing experience. Compared to incumbent amorphous nylon solutions, the excellent dimensional stability of the ULTEM™ material supported LLVISION to create a more efficient assembly of the electronic components within the legs.
Packaging & Availability
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ULTEM™ resin is available in transparent and opaque custom colors, and can be glass filled for added stiffness.