Ketron PEEK
Product Profile:
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Very low moisture absorption
- Inherently good wear and abrasion resistance
- Unaffected by continuous exposure to hot water or steam
Ketron PEEK grades offer chemical and hydrolysis resistance similar to PPS, but can operate at higher temperatures. Unreinforced PEEK offers good wear resistance, while Carbon-reinforced PEEK provides excellent wear capabilities. PEEK can be used continuously to 480°F (250°C) and in hot water or steam without permanent loss in physical properties. For hostile environments, PEEK is a high strength alternative to fluoropolymers. PEEK carries a V-O flammability rating and exhibits very low smoke and toxic gas emission when exposed to flame.
Ketron PEEK This general purpose grade is unreinforced and offers the highest elongation and toughness of all PEEK grades.
30% Glass-reinforced Ketron PEEK The addition of glass fibers significantly reduces the expansion rate and increases the flexural modulus of PEEK. This grade is ideal for structural applications that require improved strength, stiffness or stability, especially at temperatures above 300°F (150°C).
30% Carbon fiber-reinforced Ketron PEEK The addition of carbon fibers enhances the compressive strength and stiffness of PEEK, and dramatically lowers its expansion rate. It offers designers optimum wear resistance and load carrying capability in a PEEK-based product. This grade provides 3 ½ times higher thermal conductivity than unreinforced PEEK-dissipating heat from the bearing surface faster.
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