PEBAX 5533SA01MED - Medical Grade Nylon Elastomer

PEBAX® 5533 SA01MED Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: Arkema France

PEBAX 5533SA01MED Basic Properties

• Material Type: Polyether block amide (PEBA-ether), copolymerized from rigid polyamide (PA12) and flexible polyether blocks, combining nylon strength with elastomer flexibility‌36.
• Density: 1.01 g/cm³, significantly lower than traditional engineering plastics, suitable for lightweight design‌38.
• Thermal Properties: Vicat softening temperature 142°C, heat deflection temperature 66°C (0.45MPa), melting temperature 159°C‌38.

PEBAX 5533SA01MED Core Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Resistance: Excellent resistance to solvents, oils, and various chemical media, suitable for demanding medical and industrial environments‌26.
• Low-Temperature Impact Resistance: Maintains high toughness at -40°C, meeting requirements for extreme environments‌46.
• Thermal Stability: Wide processing temperature range (melting temperature 200~270°C), supports injection molding, extrusion, and other forming processes‌24.
• Surface Properties: Low friction coefficient, high wear resistance, can be optimized for appearance through electroplating or heat transfer printing‌36.

PEBAX 5533SA01MED Application Areas

• Sports Equipment: Ski boots, high-performance power transmission belts, sports shoe soles (high rebound and cushioning requirements)‌45.
• Medical Devices: Angioplasty catheters, flexible injection-molded components, compliant with USP Class VI and ISO 10993 certifications‌25.
• Industrial and Automotive: Pneumatic tubes, anti-static conveyor belts, automotive interior parts (adapted for temperature resistance and impact performance)‌46.

PEBAX 5533SA01MED Processing Guidelines

• Melting Temperature: Recommended range 240~270°C, molding temperature 25~60°C‌24.
• Drying Treatment: If opened for more than 2 hours, requires drying at 65~75°C for 4~6 hours‌24.
• Suitable Processes: Injection molding, film extrusion, thermoforming, transfer molding, etc.‌34.

PEBAX 5533SA01MED Certifications and Packaging

• Compliance: Certified for medical grade (SA01 MED), food grade (SA01), and industrial grade (SP01)‌24.
• Packaging Specifications: Sealed bags, 20~25 kg per bag, supports customized supply‌46.

PEBAX® 5533, with its lightweight, weather resistance, and multi-scenario adaptability, is a preferred material in high-end sports, medical, and industrial fields‌