Because of its robustness, PEEK is used to fabricate items used in demanding applications, including bearings, piston parts, pumps, HPLC columns, compressor plate valves, and cable insulation.
What are the advantages of PEEK?
Some of the PEEK advantages include the similarity of mechanical properties of PEEK compared with human bone tissue; lack of electrochemical activity in vivo; excellent corrosion resistance and biocompatibility; considerable fatigue strength; wear resistance; tensile strength, compressive strength, and ductility.
What is the difference between PTFE and PEEK?
PTFE is an outstanding electrical insulator over a wide range of temperatures and frequency. PTFE is a thermoplastic. PEEK is a semicrystalline thermoplastic with excellent mechanical and chemical resistance properties that are retained to high temperatures.
Is all PEEK glass filled?
PEEK is available in unfilled, 30% glass filled, 30% carbon filled, and bearing grade (Ketron HPV).
What kind of material is PEEK?
WHAT IS PEEK MATERIAL? PEEK material (polyetheretherketone) is a high-performance semi-crystalline engineering thermoplastic with outstanding harsh chemical resistance, very low moisture uptake, good fire performance, excellent mechanical strength across a broad temperature range, and good dimensional stability.
What does PEEK stand for?
Polyether ether ketone
Is PEEK a good bearing material?
PEEK is a high performance thermoplastic that is tough, strong, rigid, and creep resistant. It offers excellent thermal, chemical, and hydrolysis resistance as well as excellent resistance to abrasion and dynamic fatigue. Bearing Grade PEEK has been reinforced with carbon fibers with graphite and PTFE lubricants.
Is PEEK a polyester?
Polyester (PL) along with nylon (PA) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) are among well-known thermoplastic polymers. PEEK changes its state from glassy to viscoelastic at 143°C, being still functional until 250°C, then it slowly degrades till it melts at 343°C.
What color is PEEK material?
PEEK™ material is available in the following colors: LIGHT BROWN (natural color) and BLACK. Black PEEK™ is ideal for instrument components where aesthetics are important, as well as for seal components where ductility and inertness are important.
What material is PEEK?
PEEK material (polyetheretherketone) is a high-performance semi-crystalline engineering thermoplastic with outstanding harsh chemical resistance, very low moisture uptake, good fire performance, excellent mechanical strength across a broad temperature range, and good dimensional stability.
Is PEEK a good thermal insulator?
Insulation. PEEK has excellent dielectric properties, which means wherever this material is used it will also provide insulation, mechanical, and physical protection.1 Feb 2017
Who makes PEEK material?
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Ensinger TECATEC
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Ketron®
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Kyron®
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Semitron®