PEEK unfilled TECAPEEK® natural

Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) - TECAPEEK natural is a high performance, high temperature, semi crystalline thermoplastic manufactured by Ensinger and may use Victrex® PEEK 450  or Solvay Ketaspire® KT-820 polymer. The most well known and important member of the polyaryletherketone group combines excellent wear, and very good mechanical properties, even under thermal load. Outstanding chemical resistance and a high operating temperature (up to 500°F) round out its profile, and make TECAPEEK an almost universally appropriate material for highly stressed parts.

Its excellent dimensional stability combined with high creep stability, supports the suitability of PEEK for the most sophisticated machined parts.

As with all Ensinger PEEK materials, we can confirm that TECAPEEK natural meets the limitations imposed by RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

FACTS

Chemical designation

PEEK (Polyetheretherketone)

Color

beige

Alternative colors available

black

Density

1.31 g/cm3

MAIN FEATURES

excellent chemical resistance

high thermal resistance

good heat deflection temperature

good machinability

very good slide and wear properties

hydrolysis and superheated steam resistant

TARGET INDUSTRIES

aircraft and aerospace technology

food technology

oil and gas industry

chemical plant engineering

semiconductor technology

food engineering

medical technology

automotive industry

process engineering

mechanical engineering

Key Properties

Excellent Flexural, Impact, And Tensile Characteristics

Excellent Hydrolysis Resistance

Exceptional Chemical Resistance

Good Radiation Resistance

Low Smoke and Toxic Gas Emissions

Resistance to High Doses of Gamma Radiation

TECAPEEK ® Is Insoluble in All Common Solvents

Very High Continuous Working Temperature

Very High Heat Deflection Temperature

Low Outgassing Material

Total Mass Loss (TML%) .31%

Collected Volatile Condensable Materials (CVCM%) 0.00%

Water Vapor Regained (WVR%) 0.06%

Ensinger extrudes Victrex® 450G PEEK™ resin which complies with the compositional requirements of FDA regulations 21 CFR 177.2415 for repeat contact with food.

Since the resin used to extrude this product complies with the FDA regulation it should be chemically acceptable to the USDA for repeat use applications in slaughtering, processing, transporting and storage areas in direct contact with meat or poultry products

Ensinger extrudes Victrex® 450G PEEK™ Natural resin which complies with the criteria of 3-A® Sanitary Standards for Multiple-Use Plastic Materials Number 20-27

EU 10/2011 COMPLIANCE Migration study available

Limitations

Poor Chemical Resistance to Halogens and Their Acids Including Bromine, Chlorine, Fluorine, HBr and HF

Applications

Aerospace Components

Electrical Connectors

Food & Beverage Processing Components

Housings

Medical Device Components

Oil & Gas Down Hole Components

Structural Components

Typical Properties of TECAPEEK ® Unfilled Virgin PEEK