Vespel® was originally developed by NASA to enable safe operation in challenging cryogenic environments and at high temperatures. Its exceptional thermal and chemical stability is essential for handling both high and low temperatures and aggressive environments common in hydrogen applications.
This, together with hydrogen’s inability to penetrate the material, sets Vespel® apart from many other plastics, making Vespel® an ideal material for seals, insulators and other components in fuel cells and hydrogen storage devices. In addition, Vespel® has a low friction and excellent wear resistance, which reduces energy losses and increases the life of important components. This is critical to ensure the efficiency and reliability of hydrogen powered systems.
The increasing demand for hydrogen-based technologies makes Vespel® a valuable contribution to the hydrogen revolution. Its unique combination of properties makes it an invaluable material for driving the clean and sustainable energy solutions of the future.
We at ESMA have many years of experience in developing and producing Vespel® applications. If you want to know more, we will be happy to help you further. Contact Karl Haglund