VESTAKEEP® L 4000 G

Identification & Functionality

Additives Included

Lubricant (Unspecified)

Chemical Family

Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK)

Polymer Name

Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

High Performance Thermoplastics

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Food Contact Acceptable

Materials Features

Abrasion Resistant,

Acid Resistant,

Alkali Resistant,

Chemical Resistant,

Cost Effective,

Crack Resistant,

Creep Resistant,

Dimensional Stability,

Ductile,

Easier Processing,

Electrically Insulating,

Food Contact Acceptable,

Gasoline Resistant,

Good Compressive Strength,

Good Mechanical Properties,

Good Thermal Stability,

High Dielectric Strength,

High Pressure Applications,

High Stiffness,

High Strength,

High Temperature Application,

High Viscosity,

Hydraulic Fluid Resistant,

Hydrocarbon Resistant,

Light Weight,

Low Flammability,

Lubricated,

Oil Resistant,

Salt Water/Spray Resistant,

Seawater Resistant,

Semi Crystalline,

Service Life Extension,

Solvent Resistant,

Unreinforced,

Water Resistant,

Wear Resistant

Product Highlights

VESTAKEEP® L4000 G are suitable for convoluted and corrugated tubes. The high temperature resistant PEEK is inherently flame retardant, has a high LOI, a low smoke density, and releases no toxic gasses in case of fire.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Electrical & Electronics

Applications

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components

Connectors,

Switches & Relays

Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable

Jacketing & Insulation

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Automotive Applications,

Back Up Rings,

Cable Insulation,

Compressor Components,

Electrical Connectors,

Electrical/Electronic Applications,

Energy Storage,

Film,

Gears,

Oil/Gas Applications,

Packing Rings,

Seals,

Sheets,

Switches,

Umbilicals,

Valve Parts

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Extrusion,

Film Extrusion,

Injection Molding,

Isostatic Molding,

Profile Extrusion

Processing

• VESTAKEEP® L 4000 G can be processed by common machines for thermoplastics.
• The additional lubrication agent improves the feeding process.
• We recommend a melt temperature between 370°C and 380°C during the injection molding process. The mold temperature should be within a range of 160°C to 200°C, preferably 180°C.

Properties

Flame Rating

IEC 60695-11-10 V0

Physical Form

Granules,

Pellets,

Solid

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Modulus	522000	psi	ISO 527
Tensile Strength	13900	psi	ISO 527
Yield Stress	13600	psi	ISO 527
Yield Strain	5	%	ISO 527
Nominal Strain at Break (ɛtb)	30	%	ISO 527
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (+23°C)	3.33	ftlb/in²	ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (-30°C)	2.85	ftlb/in²	ISO 179/1eA
Flexural Modulus (23°C)	500000	psi	ISO 178
Flexural Stress at Conv. Deflection (23°C)	16500	psi	ISO 178
Flexural Strength (23°C)	21500	psi	ISO 178
Flexural Strain at Flexural Strength (23°C)	7	%	ISO 178

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	1.3	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Water Absorption	0.5	%	Sim. to ISO 62
Humidity Absorption	0.3	%	Sim. to ISO 62
Shore D Hardness (1s, Annealed)	87	—	ASTM D 2240

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melting Temperature	644	°F	ISO 11357-1/-3
Temperature of Deflection Under Load A (1.80 Mpa)	311	°F	ISO 75-1/-2
Temperature of Deflection Under Load B (0.45 Mpa)	401	°F	ISO 75-1/-2
Vicat Softening Temperature A (10 N, 50 K/h)	635	°F	ISO 306
Vicat Softening Temperature B (50 N, 50 K/h)	581	°F	ISO 306
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (23°C to 55 °C, Parallel)	3.33e-05	in/in/°F	ISO 11359-1/-2

Electrical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Volume Resistivity (pV)	min. 1E13	Ohm*m	IEC 62631-3-1
Surface Resistivity (σE)	1000000000000000	Ohm	IEC 62631-3-2
Relative Permittivity (100Hz)	2.8	—	IEC 62631-2-1
Relative Permittivity (1MHz)	2.8	—	IEC 62631-2-1
Dissipation Factor (1Mhz)	50	E-4	IEC 62631-2-1
Comparative Tracking Index (Test Solution A, 50 Drops Value)	200	—	IEC 60112
Performance Level Categories	3	—	ASTM D 3638

Rheological Calculation Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Thermal Conductivity of Melt	1.25	BTU in/(hr ft² °F)	—
Specific Heat Capacity Melt	0.793	BTU/(Ib-F)	—
Minimum Mold Temperature	320	°F	—
Maximum Mold Temperature	392	°F	—
Minimum Melt Temperature	680	°F	—
Maximum Melt Temperature	716	°F	—

Test Specimen Production

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Injection Molding - Melt Temperature	716	°F	ISO 294
Injection Molding - Mold Temperature	356	°F	ISO 294
Injection Molding - Injection Velocity	7.87	in/s	ISO 294
Injection Molding - Pressure at Hold	17400	psi	ISO 294

Rheological Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melt Volume Flow Rate (at 716°F, 11lb)	12	cm³/10min	ISO 1133
Molding Shrinkage (Parallel)	0.9	%	ISO 294-4, 2577
Molding Shrinkage (Normal)	1.1	%	ISO 294-4, 2577

Burn Testing Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Burning Behavior (at 1.5 mm Nominal Thickness)	V-0	class	IEC 60695-11-10
Burning Behavior (at Thickness 0.1260 in.)	V-0	class	IEC 60695-11-10
Oxygen Index	38	%	ISO 4589-1/-2
Limiting Oxygen Index	38	%	ASTM D 2863
Hot Wire Ignition (at Thickness 0.1260 in.)	1	PLC	IEC 60695-2-20

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

ISO 14001,

ISO 9001

Technical Details & Test Data

Stress - Strain

Secant Modulus - Strain

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Boxes

Packaging Information

VESTAKEEP® L 4000 G is supplied as granules in 25 kg boxes with moisture-proof polyethylene liners.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

2 years

Storage Conditions

Inside the original and undamaged packaging, the product has a shelf life of at least 2 years when stored in dry rooms at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.