The “New Meldin®” Opens Up New Possibilities for High-Temperature Polyimides
Applications for high-performance polyimides have always been limited by one concern above all...
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In May of 2022, Saint-Gobain Omniseal Solutions™ announced a strategic agreement with TriStar for the exclusive distribution of Meldin® Polyimide stock shape materials for the North American market (press release). With that in mind, we thought we’d take this opportunity to talk a bit about the flagship Meldin® 7000 range of PI materials and highlight a few of the industries and applications for which Meldin® has proven highly effective.
The Meldin® 7000 line combines industry-leading high-temperature performance with a high value-price point. These materials can sustain their physical properties all the way up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit—and do so with a consistent thermal expansion rate. The Meldin® 7000 series’ temperature tolerance exceeds that of materials like Torlon® and PEEK, which break down at high temperatures. And its physical strength exceeds that of high-temperature alternatives such as PTFE.
The Meldin® 7000 Range Consists of:
Meldin® 7000 materials can be applied wherever excellent dimensional stability at high temperatures is required. Let’s take a brief look at just a few of the industries where these materials have been successful:
If you are interested in learning about some specific Meldin® applications, explore our library of Meldin case studies. For a more comprehensive look at the product line, read our deep dive.
We’ve provided a very basic overview of the capabilities of Meldin® thermoset polyimide materials and some example applications but the actual possibilities are myriad for these versatile materials. Anywhere Vespel® or Torlon are used, Meldin® can be considered. TriStar engineers have decades of combined experience in sourcing materials for critical applications and we would be happy to review any projects you have.
Applications for high-performance polyimides have always been limited by one concern above all...