Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)

PEEK or Polyetheretherketone is a semicrystalline, high-temperature (up to 500° F) engineering thermoplastic that is excellent for applications where thermal, chemical, and combustion properties (UL flammability rating of V-0) are critical to performance. At the same time, PEEK emits little smoke or toxic gas when exposed to flame. This material is tough, strong, and rigid and has superior creep resistance. It also resists radiation and a wide range of solvents. With its resistance to hydrolysis, PEEK can withstand boiling water and superheated steam used with autoclave and sterilization equipment at temperatures higher than 482° F. PEEK resins are available in unreinforced, 30% glass-fiber reinforced, 30% carbon-fiber reinforced, and HPV-reinforced grades. Typical applications include the automotive, marine, nuclear, oil-well, electronics, medical and aerospace industries.

Brand Names: AvaSpire,EdgeTek, HiFill

Applications: Medical and Healthcare Applications – Body/Dental Implants and
Surgical Devices, Food Contact Applications, Automotive and
Industrial Components.

Advantages

  • Good Toughness

  • High Strength

  • High Stiffness/Purity

  • Low Toxicity

Disadvantages

  • Very High Cost

  • High Processing Temps

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