Polyimide Tube

Polyimide Tube is widely recognized for its thermal stability, chemical resistance, and exceptional mechanical strength. Its non-metallic, high dielectric strength structure makes it indispensable in high-temperature insulation, aerospace instrumentation, and chemical handling systems. PI Tubes are commonly deployed in fuel cell membranes, fiber optic protection channels, and dielectric barriers within power modules and sensors. Their dimensional stability under radiation, thermal cycling, and vacuum conditions makes them suitable for space-grade shielding and satellite interconnects. Advanced polyimide formulations, including nanocomposite variants with CNTs or graphene, offer enhanced conductivity, thermal dissipation, and mechanical durability. These tubes are also valued in microelectronics for routing under low-temperature processing and laser ablation compatibility. As demand intensifies for lightweight, chemically inert, and thermally robust polymers, PI Tube continues to provide a scalable solution in environments where metals or standard polymers fail.

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Tolerances

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Outside Diameter	=<2mm	±10%
Outside Diameter	=<5mm	±10%
Outside Diameter	>5mm	±10%
Wall Thickness		±20%

Material Properties for Polymers

Chemical Resistance

Element	Value
Acids - concentrated	Poor
Acids - dilute	Fair
Alcohols	Poor
Alkalis	Poor
Aromatic hydrocarbons	Good
Greases and Oils	Good
Halogenated Hydrocarbons	Good
Halogens	Fair
Ketones	Good

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Coefficient of friction	0.42
Hardness - Rockwell	E52-99
Elongation at break( % )	Aug-70
Tensile modulus( GPa )	2.0 – 3.0
Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ )	80
Tensile strength( MPa )	70-150

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Dielectric constant @1MHz	3.4
Dissipation factor @ 1kHz	0.0018
Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ )	22
Surface resistivity( Ohm/sq )	10¹⁶
Volume resistivity( Ohmcm )	10¹⁸

Physical Properties

Element	Value
Flammability	V0
Radiation resistance	Good
Refractive index	1.66
Resistance to Ultra-violet	Poor
Limiting oxygen index( % )	53
Water absorption - over 24 hours( % )	0.2-2.9
Density( gcm⁻³ )	1.42

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C )	360
Lower working temperature( C )	-270
Upper working temperature( C )	250-320
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ )	1090
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	0.1-0.35@23°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ )	30-60