PEEK is a thermoplastic, partially crystalline high performance polymer and belongs to the group of polyaryletherketones. This material was originally developed for use in Aerospace.
Permanent temperature resistance
260 °C
(briefly up to 300 °C)
Very low coefficient of friction and high wear resistance
Excellent electrical insulation (special compounds available)
Inherent flame
retardancy
Heat resistance up to
162 °C (HDT/A)
Excellent chemical
resistance
Excellent
machinability
Excellent resistance
to radiation
Very high purity (materials available for the food industry)
PTFE, carbon fibres & graphite, good mechanical properties, high wear resistance
Carbon fibres, very high mechanical stability, high heat resistance
Non-filled, good mechanical stability, high elongation at break, compliant with food industry standards
Glass fibres, high mechanical stability, high heat resistance, good price
Carbon fibres, very high filler level, extremely high rigidity, good elongation at brea
Mineral, average filler level, high shape retention, low diffusion, semiconductor industry
Mineral, high filler level, very high shape retention, low diffusion, semiconductor industry
PTFE, carbon fibres & graphite, good mechanical properties, high wear resistance
Carbon fibres, very high mechanical stability, high heat resistance