PEEK material is considered one of the higher performing materials in the world. Due to its robustness, PEEK is used in the manufacture of demanding applications including bearings, piston parts, pumps and compressor plate valves. It is one of the few plastics compatible with vacuum applications and is also widely used in the aerospace, medical and chemical industries.
PEEK materials
Benefits of PEEK materials:
Biocompatibility
Melting point of 343°C (higher than that of PTFE or PPS)
Chemical and abrasion resistance
Highly resistant to attack by organic and aqueous environments
Excellent high temperature performance - high continuous use temperature usage of 260°C
What are the applications of PEEK materials?
Because of its strength, PEEK is used to make items for use in demanding applications, these include medical device parts, medical implants, structural applications, ultra-high vacuum applications, valve seats, pump gears, high-purity seals, electrical connectors, screws, impellers, wear-resistant blades, laboratory equipment, analytical equipment, chromatography columns, cable insulation and more.