PEEK+CA30

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Application area: General industry Life-science/MedTech

General facts

Polyetheretherketone

Shortening: PEEK

Color: Black

Common uses: Applications where great demands are placed on dimensional stability, fatigue strength, strength and low risk of fire at elevated temperature.

  • Benefits
  • Restrictions
  • Technical data

Benefits

The benefits of CA30 PEEK plastic

  • Outstanding wear and sliding performance.
  • Exceptional high-temperature resistance (+250°C continuously in air).
  • Superior resistance to hot water vapor.
  • Low flammability (UL94 V-0).
  • Minimal smoke and toxic gas emissions.
  • Excellent chemical resistance and fatigue strength.
  • Hydrolysis resistant.
  • Radiation-resistant. Relatively low melt viscosity.
  • Flame retardant.
  • Hydrolysis resistant.
  • Radiation-resistant. Relatively low melt viscosity.
  • Flame retardant.

Restrictions

Limitations of PEEK CA30

  • CA30 PEEK can be relatively expensive compared to other engineering plastics.
  • High form creep.
  • Not resistant to sulfuric acid.
  • Low electrical conductivity.
  • Difficult to process as the material is hard and tough.

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Material data sheet PEEK+CA 30

Specific properties

PEEK CA30 is a type of thermoplastic consisting of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and 30% carbon fiber. PEEK is a strong and durable plastic with excellent mechanical and chemical properties. The carbon fibers further improve the material’s strength and stiffness.

Some areas of use for PEEK CA30 include:

  • Aviation and aerospace.
  • Medical technology.
  • Industrial manufacturing.