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
Technical Resources
- LEXAN™ CLINIWALL™: Next Generation Wall Cladding
- BioPhorum, Polymershapes, and the Future of Material Sterilization
- Design for Manufacturability and Its Importance
- PETG – Markets Served and Industry Applications
- PVC-Acrylic – Attributes and Applications
- Plastics for Data Center Aisle Containment
- Fabricated Plastic Parts – Everything You Need To Know
- Performance Plastics: Custom Plastic Sheets for Industrial, Commercial & Military Applications
- The Top Qualities of Aluminum Composite Material Suppliers
- What Is Acetal Plastic Used For In Industrial Applications?
- Looking For A Plastic Cutting Service? Find A Plastics Expert
- Use Cases of Colored Acrylic Sheets
Suppliers / Brands
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.