PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone)

PEEK is a high-performance thermoplastic combining exceptional mechanical properties with outstanding chemical and temperature resistance. It's ideal for demanding applications in aerospace, medical, and industrial sectors.

PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone)

PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) Material Properties

Mechanical Properties

  • Superior mechanical strength
  • Excellent wear resistance
  • High fatigue resistance
  • Good dimensional stability
  • Low creep under load
  • High stiffness

PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) Thermal Properties

  • Heat resistance up to 260°C
  • Continuous use temperature: 240°C
  • Excellent thermal stability
  • Low thermal expansion
  • Self-extinguishing properties

PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) Processing Properties

  • High processing temperature: 370-400°C
  • Good dimensional accuracy
  • Suitable for precision parts
  • Low mold shrinkage
  • Good flow properties

PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) Parts Manufacturing Processes

Injection Molding

Excellent

Advantages

  • High precision parts
  • Complex geometries possible
  • Excellent mechanical properties
  • Good surface finish

Key Parameters

melt temperature: 370-400°C
mold temperature: 170-200°C
injection pressure: 100-140 MPa

CNC Machining

Excellent

Advantages

  • High precision
  • Excellent surface finish
  • No internal stress
  • Complex geometries

Key Parameters

cutting speed: 150-250 m/min
feed rate: 0.05-0.15 mm/rev
tool type: Carbide or PCD tools

3D Printing

Good

Advantages

  • Complex geometries
  • No tooling required
  • Fast prototyping
  • Small batch production

Key Parameters

nozzle temperature: 360-400°C
bed temperature: 130-150°C
layer height: 0.1-0.2mm

PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) Technical Specifications

density

1.30-1.32 g/cm³

tensile strength

90-100 MPa

flexural modulus

3700-4100 MPa

impact strength

7.5 kJ/m²

heat deflection

160°C

melting point

343°C

thermal conductivity

0.25 W/m·K

volume resistivity

10^16 Ω·cm

Processing Guidelines

molding temperature

370-400°C

mold temperature

170-200°C

drying conditions

150°C for 3-4 hours

injection pressure

100-140 MPa

recommended thickness

0.8-20 mm

PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) Parts Industry Applications

Aerospace

  • Aircraft components
  • Bearing cages
  • Structural parts
  • Engine components

Medical

  • Implantable devices
  • Surgical instruments
  • Sterilizable equipment
  • Dental applications

Industrial

  • Chemical processing equipment
  • High-temperature seals
  • Pump components
  • Semiconductor parts

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