UltaCOMP Engineered Thermoplastics Seals
Parker’s UltraCOMP™ Engineered Thermoplastics are formulated for use in extreme temperature, pressure and chemical environments. Their excellent fatigue resistance and stability in high temperature environments make them the material of choice where other materials fail.
Product Highlights:
- High temperature capability
- Strength and wearability
- Chemical resistance
- Wear resistance
- Hydrolysis resistance
- Radiation resistance
- Low flammability
- Low smoke and toxic gas emission
- Electrical insulation properties
- Purity with low ppm extractables
High Temperature Benefits of UltraCOMP™
UltraCOMP HTP (4685) is a homogenous engineered thermoplastic material specified for use in extreme conditions spanning multiple industries. Its excellent tensile strength facilitates its successful use as back-up rings and anti-extrusion devices. With a melt temperature of over 600 °F, UltraCOMP can be used at continuous operating temperatures of -65° up to 500° F. In addition, UltraCOMP’s elongation properties (>60% per ASTM D638) allow it to be flexed and twisted without breaking.
Strength and Wear Resistance
UltraCOMP’s superior strength and wear resistance properties make it an ideal alternative to metal or metal alloys. In applications where weight, metal-to-metal wear or corrosion issues exist, UltraCOMP can significantly extend equipment life.
Chemical Compatibility
In harsh chemical operating environments such as those encountered in energy, oil & gas, industrial, chemical processing and semiconductor processes, UltraCOMP outlasts traditional thermoplastic materials (see Bulletin EPS 5262 for UltraCOMP chemical compatibility data).
Availability
UltraCOMP is available in injection molded custom machined geometries, and tube stock sizes ranging up to 12 inches OD in lengths up to 4 inches and cross-sections up to 1/2” (see Bulletin EPS 5263 for tube sizes and availability).
Four UltraCOMP Formulations
UltraCOMP is available in four compound formulations:
- UltraCOMP HTP (4685) Virgin
- UltraCOMP CF (4737) 30% Carbon fiber filled
- UltraCOMP GF (4686) 30% Glass filled
- UltraCOMP CGT (4738) 10%Carbon/ 10% Graphite/ 10% PTFE filled
Broad Range of Industry Applications
UltraCOMP’s unique blend of thermal, chemical, mechanical, electrical properties and low extractables make it ideal for a broad range of applications in energy, oil & gas, semiconductor, industrial, automotive, medical and other industries. Typical applications include:
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Mechanical Properties
UltraCOMP™ Engineered Thermoplastics are injection molded, and exhibit superior mechanical properties of tensile strength, flexural strength, creep and fatigue resistance.
Electrical Insulation Properties
UltraCOMP’s excellent thermal and electrical resistance make it effective for use in electrical insulation. UltraCOMP HTP exhibits high values for volume resistance over a wide temperature range. Special considerations, such as changes in electrical properties with temperature, humidity, differing component geometries and time, must be carefully tested and evaluated when designing for operating conditions.
Chemical and Environmental Compatibility
- Chemical Resistance: UltraCOMP materials are insoluble to most chemicals. Their low moisture absorption properties, also make them highly desirable in applications exposed to steam.
- Hydrolysis Resistance:UltraCOMP’s ability to continuously operate in or be frequently sterilized by steam make it ideal for some medical applications.
- Radiation Resistance: Their energetically stable chemical structure allows UltraCOMP components to successfully operate in or be sterilized by high doses of ionizing radiation.
Technical Support
Parker product engineers are available to address temperature, pressure, chemical compatibility and all other considerations, from design to delivery. Contact us at: (801) 972-3000.
This warranty comprises the sole and entire warranty pertaining to items provided hereunder. seller makes no other warranty, guarantee, or representation of any kind whatsoever. All other warranties, including but not limited to, merchant ability and fitness for purpose, whether expressed, implied, or arising by operation of law, trade usage, or course of dealing are hereby disclaimed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, there are no warranties whatsoever on items built or acquired wholly or partially, to buyer’s designs or specifications.
Limitation of remedy: Seller’s Liability arising from or in any way connected with the items sold or this contract shall be limited exclusively to repair or replacement of the items sold or refund of the purchase price paid by buyer, at seller’s sole option. In no event shall seller be liable for any incidental, consequential or special damages of any kind or nature whatsoever, including but not limited to lost profits arising from or in any way connected with this agreement or items sold hereunder, whether alleged to arise from breach of contract, expressed or implied warranty, or in tort, including without limitation, negligence, failure to warn or strict liability.
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High Temperature Benefits of UltraCOMP™
UltraCOMP HTP (4685) is a homogenous engineered thermoplastic material specified for use in extreme conditions spanning multiple industries. Its excellent tensile strength facilitates its successful use as back-up rings and anti-extrusion devices. With a melt temperature of over 600 °F, UltraCOMP can be used at continuous operating temperatures of -65° up to 500° F. In addition, UltraCOMP’s elongation properties (>60% per ASTM D638) allow it to be flexed and twisted without breaking.
Strength and Wear Resistance
UltraCOMP’s superior strength and wear resistance properties make it an ideal alternative to metal or metal alloys. In applications where weight, metal-to-metal wear or corrosion issues exist, UltraCOMP can significantly extend equipment life.
Chemical CompatibilityIn harsh chemical operating environments such as those encountered in energy, oil & gas, industrial, chemical processing and semiconductor processes, UltraCOMP outlasts traditional thermoplastic materials (see Bulletin EPS 5262 for UltraCOMP chemical compatibility data).
Availability
UltraCOMP is available in injection molded custom machined geometries, and tube stock sizes ranging up to 12 inches OD in lengths up to 4 inches and cross-sections up to 1/2” (see Bulletin EPS 5263 for tube sizes and availability).
Four UltraCOMP Formulations
UltraCOMP is available in four compound formulations:
- UltraCOMP HTP (4685) Virgin
- UltraCOMP CF (4737) 30% Carbon fiber filled
- UltraCOMP GF (4686) 30% Glass filled
- UltraCOMP CGT (4738) 10%Carbon/ 10% Graphite/ 10% PTFE filled
Broad Range of Industry Applications UltraCOMP’s unique blend of thermal, chemical, mechanical, electrical properties and low extractables make it ideal for a broad range of applications in energy, oil & gas, semiconductor, industrial, automotive, medical and other industries. Typical applications include:
- Piston rings
- Thin wall cross-section profiles
- Thrust washers
- Bearings
- Lapping rings
- PIP rings (bi-directional seal)
- Net molded and custom machined geometries
- Nozzles & wands
- Electronic connectors
- Vee-ring adapters
- Valve seats and gates
- Back-up rings and other anti-extrusion devices
- Autoclavable grips & medical instrument component
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Mechanical Properties
UltraCOMP™ Engineered Thermoplastics are injection molded, and exhibit superior mechanical properties of tensile strength, flexural strength, creep and fatigue resistance.
Electrical Insulation Properties
UltraCOMP’s excellent thermal and electrical resistance make it effective for use in electrical insulation. UltraCOMP HTP exhibits high values for volume resistance over a wide temperature range. Special considerations, such as changes in electrical properties with temperature, humidity, differing component geometries and time, must be carefully tested and evaluated when designing for operating conditions.
Chemical and Environmental Compatibility- Chemical Resistance: UltraCOMP materials are insoluble to most chemicals. Their low moisture absorption properties, also make them highly desirable in applications exposed to steam.
- Hydrolysis Resistance:UltraCOMP’s ability to continuously operate in or be frequently sterilized by steam make it ideal for some medical applications.
- Radiation Resistance: Their energetically stable chemical structure allows UltraCOMP components to successfully operate in or be sterilized by high doses of ionizing radiation.
Technical Support
Parker product engineers are available to address temperature, pressure, chemical compatibility and all other considerations, from design to delivery. Contact us at: (801) 972-3000.
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This warranty comprises the sole and entire warranty pertaining to items provided hereunder. seller makes no other warranty, guarantee, or representation of any kind whatsoever. All other warranties, including but not limited to, merchant ability and fitness for purpose, whether expressed, implied, or arising by operation of law, trade usage, or course of dealing are hereby disclaimed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, there are no warranties whatsoever on items built or acquired wholly or partially, to buyer’s designs or specifications.
Limitation of remedy: Seller’s Liability arising from or in any way connected with the items sold or this contract shall be limited exclusively to repair or replacement of the items sold or refund of the purchase price paid by buyer, at seller’s sole option. In no event shall seller be liable for any incidental, consequential or special damages of any kind or nature whatsoever, including but not limited to lost profits arising from or in any way connected with this agreement or items sold hereunder, whether alleged to arise from breach of contract, expressed or implied warranty, or in tort, including without limitation, negligence, failure to warn or strict liability.
