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Typical Properties of Stock Shapes*
| Property | Units | Test Method | PEEK
Unrein- forced |
PEEK 30% Glass Reinforced |
PEEK 30% Carbon Fiber | PEEK Bearing Grade | |
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Specific Gravity | ASTM D 792 | 1.32 | 1.51 | 1.41 | 1.44 | |
| Moisture Absorption, 24hrs | % | ASTM D 570 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.06 | 0.05 | |
| Moisture Absorption Equilibrium | % | ASTM D 570 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.30 | 0.30 | |
| Flammability, 3.1mm sample thk | UL 94 | V-0 | V-0 | V-0 | V-0 | ||
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Tensile Strength | psi | ASTM D 638 | 16,000 | 15,000 | 19,000 | 15,000 |
| Tensile Elongation | psi | ASTM D 638 | 20 | 3 | 5 | 2 | |
| Tensile Modulus | psi | ASTM D 638 | 500,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,250,000 | 900,000 | |
| Flexural Strength | psi | ASTM D 638 | 25,000 | 28,000 | 26,000 | 27,000 | |
| Flexural Modulus | psi | ASTM D 790 | 600,000 | 1,250,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,100,000 | |
| Notched Izod Impact Strength | ft-lb/in notch | ASTM D 256 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 1.0 | |
| Rockwell Hardness | ASTM D 785 | M99 | M102 | M102 | — | ||
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Heat Deflection Temperature @ 264 psi | °F | ASTM D 648 | 320 | 450 | 520 | 385 |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion | in/in/°F | ASTM E 831 | 2.60x10-5 | 1.20x10-5 | 1.00x10-5 | 1.70x10-5 | |
| Continuous Service Temperature | °F | UL 746B | 464 | 464 | 464 | 464 | |
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Dielectric Strength | V/mil | ASTM D 149 | 480 | — | — | — |
| Volume Resistivity | ohm-cm | ASTM D 257 | 1015 | — | 104 | — | |
| Dielectric Constant @ 60 Hz | ASTM D 149 | 3.3 | — | — | — | ||
| Dissipation Factor @ 60 Hz | ASTM D 792 |
0.003 |
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| Property data is based upon testing conducted on samples fabricated from stock shapes to better represent the characteristics of machined parts. These values may differ from those found in resin manufacturers’ published literature since resin property data is based upon injection molded test samples. |
Trade Recognition and Regulatory Information
Sustatec PEEK products comply with the requirements in ASTM D 6262-98
for basic shapes.
The material used to produce unfilled Sustatec PEEK products complies
with FDA regulations in 21 CFR 177.2415, and is chemically acceptable
by USDA Standards.
Typical production lots of the material used to produce unfilled
Sustatec PEEK products have been found to meet the criteria for USP
Class VI Plastics.
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Key Applications |
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| Application | Key Performance Characteristic |
| Fluid sealing rings | Chemical resistance, thermal stability, dimensional stability |
| Analytical
equipment probes and other components |
Chemical resistance |
| High performance bearings | Wear resistance, thermal stability |
 *All information contained herein is presented in good faith based upon testing and practical experience. These values are not intended for use in establishing specification values. Sustaplast does not guarantee the accuracy and completeness of this information and it is the customer’s sole responsibility to determine the suitability of the products in any given application. *Peek is a tradename of Victrex pic. |
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