ENSINGER SINTIMID GMBH

TECASINT 1011 is an unfilled polyimide natural grade. This material particularly stands out in the TECASINT 1000 product family for very high strength and elongation. It is characterised by properties such as a very high modulus of elasticity, high rigidity, high degree of hardness and low thermal and electrical conductivity. These are accompanied by high purity and low outgassing in accordance with ESA regulation ECSS Q 70 20. Its previous name was SINTIMID Pur HT.

TECASINT 1021 black has been developed from the base polymer TECASINT 1011 natural. Unlike TECASINT 1011, however, it contains 15% graphite. The material has improved friction and wear properties for tribological applications. TECASINT 1021 is suitable for both lubricated and dry applications since it is self lubricating.

Starting with the base polymer TECASINT 1011, TECASINT 1031 has been developed. This material contains 40% graphite, unlike the starting material. TECASINT 1031 has a very high resistance to thermal ageing and improved self lubrication. Its other properties include minimised thermal elongation for dimensionally stable components and increased creep strength.

Starting with the base polymer TECASINT 1011, TECASINT 1061 with 15% graphite and 10% PTFE has been developed. Its properties include very low static friction and a low coefficient of friction. The material is self lubricating, which means it also has good properties in dry running conditions. TECASINT 1061 is suitable for low friction and low wear applications at medium temperatures (<200°C) and loads.

TECASINT 2011 is one of the unfilled natural grades. It has a very high modulus of elasticity, high rigidity and hardness. Compared with TECASINT 1011 it has significantly reduced moisture absorption, higher toughness and better machining properties. Within the TECASINT 2000 series the material has the maximum strength and elongation, together with a high modulus of elasticity and minimal thermal and electrical conductivity. TECASINT 2011 is highly pure with low outgassing in accordance with ESA regulation ECSS Q 70 20.

TECASINT 2021 is a plastic reinforced with 15 % graphite and based on the base polymer TECASINT 2011. It is particularly suitable for tribological applications owing to its improved friction and wear behaviour. Thanks to its self lubricating property, TECASINT 2021 is well suited to lubricated and dry applications.

Starting with the base polymer TECASINT 2011, TECASINT 2031 with 40 % graphite has been developed. The plastic has high resistance to thermal ageing and improved self lubrication. This is accompanied by minimised thermal elongation for dimensionally stable components and increased creep strength.

Starting with the base polymer TECASINT 2011, the plastic TECASINT 2061 with 15 % graphite and 10 % PTFE has been developed. This plastic's properties include, above all, low static friction and a low coefficient of friction. Owing to its self lubricating property, TECASINT 2061 is very good for dry application. The material is suitable for low friction and low wear applications at medium temperatures (<200°C) and loads.

TECASINT 2391 has been developed with 15 % MoS2 from the base polymer TECASINT 2011. It has optimum friction and wear properties in a vacuum, which means it can be used in space travel applications, in a vacuum or in inert gases (techn. dry). The plastic displays low outgassing in accordance with ESA regulation ECSS Q 70 20.

Compared with the other TECASINT materials the TECASINT 4000 series exhibits very low moisture absorption and high oxidative stability along with improved chemical resistance. Despite its high strength, TECASINT 4011 has high elongation at break and toughness. Rigidity and modulus are significantly increased vis a vis conventional polyimides in a temperature range up to 260°C. It also has minimal thermal and electrical conductivity. The plastic is highly pure and displays low outgassing in accordance with ESA regulation ECSS Q 70 20.