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PEEK Sheet

 

PEEK Plastic Overview
What is PEEK?

PEEK (polyetheretherketone) is a high-performance engineering plastic with excellent mechanical strength, dimensional stability, and outstanding resistance to harsh chemicals and hydrolysis. It remains stiff at high temperatures and can be used continuously at temperatures up to 338°F (170°C). PEEK has a UL 94 V-0 flammability rating and very low smoke and toxic gas emissions when exposed to flame, making it suitable for a wide range of aerospace, oil and gas, food and beverage processing, and semiconductor industry applications.

 

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What is PEEK plastic used for?

PolyEtherEtherKetone, also known as PEEK plastic, is a semi-crystalline high performance thermoplastic with excellent engineering properties. Superb temperature resistance, great chemical resistance, and excellent tolerance mechanical properties make PEEK ideal for many demanding applications, including aerospace components, wire and cable insulation, automotive engine parts, chemical process applications, medical implants, and more.

Is PEEK plastic toxic?

PEEK is odorless, tasteless, and non-toxic - there are no known health effects specifically caused by exposure to standard PEEK. Biocompatible and medical grade versions of PEEK are specially designed to meet the requirements for medical technology components.

Is PEEK a hard plastic?

PEEK is a rigid, tough, and mechanically strong high performance plastic favored for demanding applications requiring excellent resistance to extreme heat, pressure, and chemicals.

Is PEEK plastic food grade?

Specific grades of PEEK sheet are FDA compliant. Natural PEEK is safe to use in direct contact with foods such as vegetables and dairy that have strict preparation requirements. PEEK that is FDA compliant is used in both food packaging and production.

 

General Properties1 of PEEK
Property
Unfilled
30% Glass
Density
0.047 lb/in.3
0.056 lb/in.3
Tensile Strength
16000 psi
15000 psi
Tensile Modulus
500 ksi
900 ksi
Flexural Strength
25000 psi
28000 psi
Flexural Modulus
600 ksi
1000 ksi
Elongation at Break
20%
3%
Water Absorption @ 24 hrs.
0.1-0.5%
0.1%
Izod Impact (Notched)
1.0 ft-lbs/in.
1.4-1.84 ft-lbs/in.
Heat Deflection Temperature
306-320°F
599°F
Maximum Continuous Service Temperature
500°F
482°F
Melting Temperature
644°F
644°F
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction
0.25
0.30
1The values listed are typical and are meant only as a guide to aid in design. Field testing is always recommended to determine exact values for each application.
PEEK Quick Facts

PEEK is high heat resistant engineered thermoplastic with excellent chemical and fatigue resistance.
PEEK Sheet - Natural
Black PEEK sheets suitable for PEEK machining, PEEK bushings, and various applications.
PEEK Sheet - Black
Bearing grade PEEK sheet with the lowest coefficient of friction (COF) of all PEEK grades.
Bearing Grade PEEK HPV Sheet - Black

 

PEEK is high heat resistant engineered thermoplastic with excellent chemical and fatigue resistance.
PEEK Rod - Natural
Black PEEK rods suitable for PEEK machining and outdoor use.
PEEK Rod - Black
PEEK is high heat resistant engineered thermoplastic with excellent chemical and fatigue resistance.
PEEK Rod - Natural Glass 30%
Bearing grade PEEK HPV has the lowest coefficient of friction (COF) of all PEEK grades.
PEEK Rod - Bearing Grade PEEK HPV
Unfilled natural PEEK tube has very good resistance to chemicals, abrasion, and wear.
PEEK Tube - Natural Unfilled

 

Onsrud router bits specifically designed to route high performance plastics like PEEK & Delrin.
PEEK Router Bits
Router bits designed to route glass filled or glass reinforced plastics without melting material.
Glass Filled PEEK Router Bits
Includes 3x3" samples of PEEK, PTFE, and Ultem (PEI).
Extreme Temperatures Material Sample Pack