PEKTRON PEEK: High Performance Compounds
Material & Design Solutions’ (MDS) PEKTRON PEEK is an excellent choice for high temperature, high pressure applications in aggressive chemical environments. These injection molded PEEK compounds have been qualified for use up to 550°F (288°C) and 22,500 psi (0.16 GPa).
PEKTRON PEEK high performance thermoplastics offer outstanding chemical resistance and wear properties in a broad spectrum of industries and applications. The injection molded compounds demonstrate excellent resistance to hot water and steam and are unaffected by continuous exposure up to 550°F (288°C).
PEKTRON PEEK Finished Parts & Typical Applications
MDS offers PEKTRON PEEK in the form of finished parts machined out of injection molded stock shapes for critical service applications. Typical applications include:
- Valve seats
- Backup rings
- Spring energized seals
- Connectors
- Bearings
- V-rings
PEKTRON PEEK Stock Shapes
MDS offers PEKTRON PEEK in the form of rods and tubes ranging from 1–inch to 21-inch (2.54 cm to 53.34 cm) diameter tubes.
PEKTRON PEEK Grades
PEKTRON PEEK 1000 – Virgin PEEK
- Virgin PEEK has high elongation, is ductile with no springing issues, and has great impact strength.
PEKTRON PEEK 1030 – 30% Glass Filled PEEK
- Glass filled PEEK has increased strength, good creep resistance, and is not conductive.
PEKTRON PEEK 2030 – 30% Carbon Filled PEEK
- Carbon filled PEEK is conductive, has excellent strength, and good creep resistance.
PEKTRON PEEK Typical Properties
Below is a chart outlining the typical properties of PEKTRON PEEK. Please keep in mind that these typical values are not intended for specification purposes. If minimum certifiable properties are required please see your local Material & Design Solutions representative.
| Property | Units | Test Method | PEKTRON 1000 | PEKTRON 1030 | PEKTRON 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | - | ASTM D792 ISO 1183 |
1.30 | 1.51 | 1.41 |
| Tensile Strength | psi MPa |
ASTM D638 ISO 527 |
14,000 96 |
26,000 185 |
38,000 265 |
| Elongation | % | ASTM D638 ISO 527 |
40 | 2.8 | 1.7 |
| Flexural Modulus | psi GPa |
ASTM D790 ISO 178 |
550,000 3.8 |
1,500,000 11 |
3,400,000 24 |
| Hardness | Shore D | ASTM D2240 ISO 868 |
86 | 87 | 87 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature | °F °C |
ASTM D648 ISO 75-ƒ |
306 152 |
622 328 |
637 336 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (<289°F (<143°C)) |
in/in/°F ppm K⁻¹ |
ASTM D696 ISO 11359 |
2.6 × 10⁻⁵ 55 |
1.6 × 10⁻⁵ 45 |
0.7 × 10⁻⁵ 40 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (>289°F (>143°C)) |
in/in/°F ppm K⁻¹ |
ASTM D696 ISO 11359 |
6.0 × 10⁻⁵ 140 |
2.6 × 10⁻⁵ 110 |
1.7 × 10⁻⁵ 100 |