Extem XH1015
Extem XH1015 is SABIC's ultra-high-heat polyetherimide-based copolymer, an amorphous thermoplastic polyimide with a glass transition near 260 °C, 115 MPa tensile strength, 30% elongation and 1.31 g/cm³ density.
Reference datasheet — Extem XH1015 is not in the instant-quote catalog. Upload your part and an engineer will quote it in this grade or suggest the closest stocked equivalent.
Values for the UNF condition
Extem XH1015 grades and fills
Extem XH1015 is supplied in 4 conditions, soft to hard. UNF is the default FabDigit quotes; the values on this page are for it.
Compare all 4 grades and fillsHide
| Grade · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PTFE-lubricated bearing/wear compound | Choose for unlubricated sliding contact at 200 °C+ where low friction and low wear rate dominate over strength. | 90 | 90 | 8 | 85 Shore D |
UNFDefault Unfilled / Natural (transparent amber) injection-molding pellet | Default choice for thin-wall connectors, sockets and lenses needing 260 °C Tg with maximum ductility and dielectric performance. | 115 | 115 | 30 | 88 Shore D |
30% glass-fiber reinforced compound | Pick when dimensional stability, stiffness and creep resistance above 200 °C matter more than toughness (test sockets, bushings, structural brackets). | 170 | 2 | ||
30% carbon-fiber reinforced compound | Use for maximum stiffness-to-weight plus static-dissipative behaviour in semiconductor handling and aerospace ducting hardware. | 210 | 1.6 |
Supply forms, finishes and certifications
Ways Extem XH1015 is supplied — form, process route, surface or paperwork — without a datasheet of their own. The property values above apply.
| Option | What it is | Type |
|---|---|---|
FILM | Extruded film / thin sheet stock | Supply form |
STOCK | Extruded/compression-molded rod, plate and tube stock shapes | Surface finish |
What is Extem XH1015?
Extem XH1015 is SABIC's ultra-high-heat polyetherimide-based copolymer, an amorphous thermoplastic polyimide with a glass transition near 260 °C, 115 MPa tensile strength, 30% elongation and 1.31 g/cm³ density. Engineers select it where standard PEI does not meet thermal requirements, such as reflow soldering fixtures and aerospace ducting, and it is listed unfilled and with 30% glass fibre, 30% carbon fibre or 15% PTFE, plus film and machining stock. Processing is demanding: 380–420 °C melt with 175–230 °C tools and hot runners rated for the temperature. Standard PEI (Ultem) is the fallback where the 260 °C Tg is not required. Extem XH1015 has a density of 1.31 g/cm³ (0.0473 lb/in³), heavier than 71% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 267°C (513 °F). Extem XH1015 has a yield strength of 115 MPa (16.7 ksi) and a tensile strength of 115 MPa (16.7 ksi) — stronger than 99% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 30% and the elastic modulus is 3.6 GPa (0.522 Msi).
What is Extem XH1015 used for?
- surface-mount reflow carriers
- aerospace ducting
- high-temperature electrical bobbins
Advantages
- High strength — 115 MPa (16.7 ksi), better than 99% of polymer grades
- High service temperature — 230°C (446 °F), better than 91% of polymer grades
- Stiff — 3.6 GPa (0.522 Msi), better than 84% of polymer grades
- Polishes to a fine finish — 70/100, better than 77% of polymer grades
Limitations
- High embodied carbon — 13 kg CO₂/kg, worse than 93% of polymer grades
Extem XH1015 properties
Typical room-temperature values for Extem XH1015-UNF; bars are the position among polymer grades.
Physical5
Extem XH1015 has a density of 1.31 g/cm³ (0.0473 lb/in³), heavier than 71% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 267°C (513 °F).
Mechanical15
Extem XH1015 has a yield strength of 115 MPa (16.7 ksi) and a tensile strength of 115 MPa (16.7 ksi) — stronger than 99% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 30% and the elastic modulus is 3.6 GPa (0.522 Msi).
Thermal11
Extem XH1015 is rated for continuous service to 230°C (446 °F). It conducts heat at 0.22 W/m·K (0.127 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 60% of polymer grades. Thermal expansion is 47 µm/m·K (26.1 µin/in·°F).
Electrical7
Extem XH1015 is an electrical insulator with a dielectric strength of 22 kV/mm (558.8 V/mil) and a resistivity of 1×10¹⁵ Ω·m.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is excellent (88/100), better than 74% of polymer grades. UV resistance is fair.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of Extem XH1015 takes about 260 MJ of energy and emits 13 kg of CO₂ — more than 94% of polymer grades. Typical recycled content is 0%.
Manufacturability8
Extem XH1015's machinability is good (55/100, worse than 64% of polymer grades); weldability fair (35/100); formability poor (30/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the polymer family
Yield strength against density for every polymer grade FabDigit runs. Extem XH1015 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with Extem XH1015
Is Extem XH1015 easy to machine?
Machines like a hard amorphous resin — sharp positive-rake carbide, high speed and light feed with air or mist cooling; avoid sharp internal corners and use annealing (≈240 °C, slow cool) after heavy cuts to relieve stress-cracking risk.
Can Extem XH1015 be welded?
Joined by ultrasonic, vibration and laser welding or by adhesive bonding after plasma/abrasion prep; hot-plate welding is difficult because of the very high softening temperature.
Can Extem XH1015 be formed, bent or molded?
Injection mold at 380–420 °C melt with 175–230 °C tool, hot runners rated for the temperature, drying 4–6 h at 150–160 °C to <0.02 % moisture; thermoforming of sheet requires >280 °C surface temperature.
Extem XH1015 chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) |
|---|---|
| glass fiber0 in default unfilled grade; 20–40 wt% in GF compounds | ≈ 0 |
| carbon fiber0 in default grade; ~30 wt% in CF compounds | ≈ 0 |
| PTFE0 in default grade; 10–20 wt% in bearing compounds | ≈ 0 |
| polyetherimide-imide copolymer backbone Amorphous imide copolymer; exact monomer ratio proprietary to SABIC | balance |
What surface finishes work on Extem XH1015?
Takes paint, vacuum metallization and pad printing well after cleaning; the natural amber transparency polishes to optical quality but the resin yellows under sustained UV unless coated.
How much does Extem XH1015 cost?
Extem XH1015 is a high-cost polymer ($$$$), pricier than about 78% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Extem XH1015 — frequently asked
What is Extem XH1015 used for?
Extem XH1015 is typically used for surface-mount reflow carriers, aerospace ducting and high-temperature electrical bobbins. In short: highest-heat PEI copolymer; tg near 260 °C; survives reflow soldering.
What is the yield strength of Extem XH1015?
Extem XH1015 has a typical yield strength of 115 MPa (16.7 ksi) and a tensile strength of 115 MPa (16.7 ksi) — stronger than 99% of polymer grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 4 listed tempers.
Is Extem XH1015 easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated good (55/100, worse than 64% of polymer grades). Machines like a hard amorphous resin — sharp positive-rake carbide, high speed and light feed with air or mist cooling; avoid sharp internal corners and use annealing (≈240 °C, slow cool) after heavy cuts to relieve stress-cracking risk.
Can Extem XH1015 be welded?
With care — weldability is rated fair (35/100). Joined by ultrasonic, vibration and laser welding or by adhesive bonding after plasma/abrasion prep; hot-plate welding is difficult because of the very high softening temperature.
What surface finishes work on Extem XH1015?
Takes paint, vacuum metallization and pad printing well after cleaning; the natural amber transparency polishes to optical quality but the resin yellows under sustained UV unless coated.
Can Extem XH1015 be formed, bent or molded?
Injection mold at 380–420 °C melt with 175–230 °C tool, hot runners rated for the temperature, drying 4–6 h at 150–160 °C to <0.02 % moisture; thermoforming of sheet requires >280 °C surface temperature.
What is the maximum service temperature of Extem XH1015?
Extem XH1015 is rated for continuous use to about 230°C (446 °F), and briefly to 300°C. Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between Extem XH1015 UNF and Extem XH1015 PTFE15?
UNF is the default condition — default choice for thin-wall connectors, sockets and lenses needing 260 °C Tg with maximum ductility and dielectric performance. PTFE15: choose for unlubricated sliding contact at 200 °C+ where low friction and low wear rate dominate over strength. Yield strength is 115 MPa in UNF versus 90 MPa in PTFE15.
How much does Extem XH1015 cost?
Extem XH1015 is a high-cost polymer ($$$$), pricier than about 78% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Sources
- Extem XH resin product datasheet / processing guide — SABIC Specialties (formerly SABIC Innovative Plastics) (2023)
- CAMPUS / UL Prospector entries for high-heat imide thermoplastics — CAMPUS Plastics / UL Solutions (2023)
- ISO 527, ISO 178, ISO 75-2, ISO 306 — ISO (2019)
- ASTM D638 / D790 / D648 / D256 / D257 / D149 — ASTM International (2022)
- Engineering Plastics Handbook — polyimide and polyetherimide chapters — McGraw-Hill (2006)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.