If you’ve been researching high-performing thermoplastics, you’ve undoubtedly heard of Celazole PBI, also known as Duratron PBI.
Celazole PBI is the highest-performing engineering thermoplastic available today, capable of withstanding the most extreme conditions: think high temperatures, harsh chemicals, plasma environments and applications that demand high strength and wear. Performing well under stressors too severe for most plastics, Celazole PBI has better wear resistance and load carrying capabilities than any other reinforced or unreinforced engineering plastic.
In addition to machining a wide range of plastics, we manufacture parts and components from Celazole PBI for numerous applications. In this blog, we’ll share why this incredible thermoplastic is surpassing the expectations of clients in the oil & gas, aerospace and semiconductor industries.
Celazole PBI: Why It Works Harder and Lasts Longer
What makes Celazole PBI superior to other plastics and metals in pump components, valve seals, bearings, rollers, high-temperature insulators and beyond?
- Lowest coefficient of thermal expansion of all unfilled plastics
- Highest compressive strength of all unfilled plastics
- Highest mechanical properties of any plastic above 400 degrees F
- Highest heat deflection temperature of 800 degrees F
- Excellent wear and frictional behavior
- Superior electrical insulating and dielectric properties
- High purity in terms of ionic contamination
- High resistance to high-energy radiation
- Hydrolytically stable after exposure to high-pressure steam or water
- Excellent resistance to oils, chlorinated solvents, hydrocarbons, alcohols, weak acids, weak bases, heat transfer fluids and many other chemicals
As you can see, it’s no understatement when we say Celazole PBI is the superman of thermoplastics. In fact, here are a few examples of how you might put this plastic to use for an improved manufacturing process, longer-lasting product or other enhancement:
- Semiconductor parts made with Celazole PBI can last up to twice as long as those made with polyimide, replacing bushings, screws, pins, insulators and other parts.
- Aircraft engine manufacturers might use Celazole PBI in their connectors exposed to temperatures over 400 degrees F for extra safety. Celazole PBI is also a great candidate for electrical insulators, nose cones and leading edges due to its superior heat resistance.
- In gas plasma etching equipment, parts machined from Celazole PBI can replace polyimide parts for slower high-energy erosion rates, leading to fewer replacements and less downtime.
- Metal formers might use Celazole PBI in their polymeric forming wheels for more parts produced per spinning wheel and greater luster, which arises from Celazole PBI’s ideal hardness.
- Airlines might use Celazole PBI to reduce fuel costs by substituting plastic parts for those typically requiring steel and titanium.
Reading Plastic: Your Source of Plastics Expertise
With decades of experience, we’d love to offer you our expertise in machining Celazole PBI and a wide selection of other plastics. Known for the quality of our parts and our ability to hold close tolerances, we’re equipped to machine your custom plastic parts with accuracy and efficiency. Give us a call at (610) 926-3245 or request a quote today!
