VICTREX® 450CA30

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK)

Fillers Included

Carbon Fiber

Polymer Name

Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)

Reinforcement Material

Carbon Fibers

Technologies

Composite Materials,

Plastics

Product Families

Composite Materials — Parts & Shapes

Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Chemical Resistant,

Good Mechanical Properties,

Hydrolysis Resistant,

Radiation Resistant,

Wear Resistant

PRODUCT BENEFITS

• Chemical resistance
• UL94 V-0 flammability rating down to 0.59”
• Wear resistance
• Service temperature: -50°F to +500°F
• Hydrolysis resistance
• Radiation resistance
• FDA compliant

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation,

Building & Construction,

Electrical & Electronics,

Industrial

Applications

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Other Automotive Applications

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Pipes & Plumbing

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Equipment & Parts,

Other Industrial Applications

Industrial — Other Industrial Applications

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components

Connectors

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Electrical Connectors,

Gears,

Thrust Washer,

Valve Parts,

Valve Seats

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

• Thrust washers
• Pump gears
• Compressor valve plates
• Electrical connectors
• Valve seats and seals
• Bearings and bushings

Properties

Flame Rating

UL 94 V0

Physical Form

Custom

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density (Crystalline)	1.4	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Hardness (23°C)	87.5	Shore D	ISO 868
Water Absorption (Immersion, Saturation, 23°C)	0.3	%	ISO 62-1
Tensile Strength (23°C)	Break 265	MPa	ISO 527
Elongation (23°C, Break)	1.7	%	ISO 527
Compressive Strength (23°C)	300	MPa	ISO 604
IZOD Impact Strength (23°C, Notched)	10.5	kJm-2	ISO 180/A
Flexural Strength (3.5% Strain, 23°C)	24	Mpa	ISO 178
Flexural Strength (23°C)	380	Mpa	ISO 178

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melting Point	343	°C	ISO 11357
Heat Deflection Temperature (Moulded, 1.8 Mpa)	336	°C	ISO 75-f
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (Avg. above Tg)	40	ppm K-1	ISO 11359
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (Avg. below Tg (143°C))	100	ppm K-1	ISO 11359
Thermal Conductivity (Avg., 23°C)	0.95	Wm-1 L-1	ISO 22007-4
Continuous Use Temperature	250	°C	-
Volume Resistivity (23°C, 1V)	10^5	ohm-cm	IEC 60093

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

FDA Compliant,

UL 94

Quality Standards

ASTM International

COMPLIANCES

FDA compliant per 21CFR 177.2415

Technical Details & Test Data

MATERIAL CLASS

• Mil-P 46183 Amendment 2, Dated July 1, 1999
• Type I - nonreinforced plastic
• Type III Class 2 - 30% carbon fiber reinforced