PEEK (Polyetheretherketone) is a unique engineering thermoplastic offering high temperature resistance, toughness, rigidity, and creep resistance. It is resistant to a wide range of solvents, making it an excellent material for use in a wide spectrum of applications where thermal, chemical and combustion properties are critical to performance.
Benefits of PEEK (Polyetheretherketone)
Excellent temperature and chemical resistance
Insoluble in all common solvents
Superior dielectric strength
Outstanding wear and abrasion resistance
Low moisture absorption
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Common Applications
- Aerospace
- Armored Vehicle
- Automotive
- Bearings & Bushings
- Chemical Processing
- Food & Beverage Preparation/Processing
- Gaskets & Seals
- Gears
- Heavy Equipment
- Machine Shops
- Medical Packaging
- Milling & Mining
- Oil & Gas
- Packaging & Conveying Equipment
- Prototyping & Tooling
- Recreational Vehicles
- Semiconductors & Electronics
- Valves & Fittings
- Wear Strips
Physical Properties
Units | ASTM Test | PEEK (unfilled) | |
---|---|---|---|
Tensile strength @ break @ 73°F | psi | D638 | 13,300 |
Flexural modulus @ 73°F | psi | D790 | 530,000 |
Izod impact (notched) | ft-lbs/in of notch | D256 | 1.6 |
Water absorption @ 73°F – 24 hours | % | D570 | 0.5 |
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (CLTE) | (in/in F) | D696 | 2.6E-05 |
Deflection Temperature Under Load @ 264 psi | °F | D648 | 320 |
* Technical Data is provided courtesy of UL Prospector (www.ulprospector.com) and IAPD (www.IAPD.org).
Data is to be considered representative and is provided for guidance only. All product performance must be verified by the user under actual application conditions.