Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Polymer Name
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Product Properties
- FDA food contact compliant
- Excellent wear & friction behavior
- Low permeability
- Low abrasion at the counterpart surface of soft metals
- Good dimensional stability at high temperature; Good electrical strength
- High mechanical strength, stiffness and creep resistance
- Fatigue resistant
- Flame retardant
- Excellent chemical resistance
- High energy radiation resistant
- Radiation and heat sterilizable
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Typical Application
Fluteck™ K300 provides exceptional performance over a wide range of temperatures and extreme conditions. This semi-crystalline advanced material is widely regarded as one of the highest performing thermoplastics in the world. It provides a unique combination and range of high performance properties that enables it to replace metal in some of the most severe end-use environments. Its thermal performance offer longer life, reliability and increased safety margins in harsh environments. The mechanical performance of fluteck™ K300 allows parts to be designed with reduced weight, greater durability or strength, and finally the wear and chemical resistance can help maintain part life and integrity. This properties allow fluteck™ K300 application in several fields such as Chemical, Electrical and Electronic, Petrochemical, Automotive, Mechanical, Medical, Aeronautics, Semiconductor and Food industry.
Properties
- Color
- Physical Properties
- Mechanical Properties
- Thermal Properties
- Electrical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Specific Gravity | 1.28 - 1.35 | g/cm³ | ASTM D792 |
| Water Absorption (24 Hours) | 0.5 | % | ASTM D570 |
| Mold Shrinkage (Along the Flow) | 0.00 - 0.40 | % | ASTM D955 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Elongation at Break (23°C) | 3.5 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strength (1% Strain, 23°C) | min. 80 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Modulus (23°C) | min. 90 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Compressive Strength (23°C) | min. 100 | MPa | ASTM D695 |
| Notched Izod Strength (23°C) | 6.5 | KJ/m² | Fe 0256 |
| Tensile Modulus | 6 | GPa | ASTM D638 |
| Hardness | min. 85 | Shore D | ASTM D2240 |
| Rockwell Hardness | min. 75 | — | ASTM D 785 |
| Poisson's Ratio | 0.4 | — | ASTM E132 |
| Coefficient of Static Fiction (Ground Steel) | max. 0.20 | — | ASTM D3702 |
| Coefficient of Dynamic Fiction (Ground) | max. 0.13 | - | ASTM D3702 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.7 | W/mK | ASTM C177 |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 143 | °C | ASTM D3418 |
| Peak Melting Temperature | 343 - 345 | °C | ASTM D3418 |
| Maximum Service Temperature | 300 | °C | Internal test |
| Service Temperature (Air) | - 50 / +250 | °C | Internal test |
| Specific Heat Capacity (23°C) | 1.8 | kJ kg⁻¹ °C⁻¹ | DSC |
| Thermal Conductivity (23°C) | 0.85 | W/mK | ASTM E1530 |
| Deflection Temperature (1.8 Mpa, Unannealed) | 250 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Relative Thermal Index (Mechanical without Impact) | 240 | °C | UL746B |
| Relative Thermal Index (Mechanical with Impact) | 190 | °C | UL746B |
| Clte-Flow Direction (-50 - 50°C) | 30 | — | ASTM E831 |
| Oxygen Index (LOI) | max. 35 | % | ASTM D2863 |
| Flammability | V - 0 | °C | UL94 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Dielectic Strength (2 mm Thick) | min. 20 | kV/mm | ASTM D149 |
| Volume Resistivity | 10¹⁰ | Ohm-cm | ASTM D257 |
| Surface Resistivity | 10¹⁰ | Ohm | ASTM D257 |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Statement on suitability for contact with foodstuff
FDA Approved US Regulation
- Code of Federal Regulations 21 CFR Ch. 1; USA regulations sections 177.2415 – Polyaryletherketone EU Regulation
- 2002/72/CE, 2007/19/CE, 2008/39CEon plastic materials and articles to come in contact with food
Technical Details & Test Data
- Typical properties
Fluteck™ K300 offers an excellent combination of properties typical of the polyaryletherketone family:
- Service Temperature : Fluteck™ K300 offers excellent high temperature performance, with glass transition temperatures ranging between 143ºC - 162ºC, melting temperatures between 343ºC - 353ºC and a continuous-use temperature of 240°C.
- Chemical Resistance : Ffluteck™ K300 resists corrosion even at elevated temperatures thanks to its ability to withstand a wide range of acids, bases, hydrocarbons and organic solvents. It has low moisture absorption and is resistant to steam, water and sea water, with low permeability.
- Mechanical & wear properties : Fluteck™ K300 has excellent strength, stiffness, long-term creep and fatigue properties. High abrasion and cut through resistance combined with a low coefficient of friction.
- Electrical Performance: Fluteck™ K300 electrical properties are maintained over a wide frequency and temperature range.
Storage & Handling
- Storage & Handling
Fluteck™ K300 PEEK can be stored for a long period of life and is exceptionally resistant to aging and weather conditions up to 10 years. Specific aging tests carried out on sample exposed to aging and atmospheric conditions, showed no changes in weight and volume. The products shall be stored indoors in a normal environment (air at 10-30°C /50-86° F and 30-70 % RH ) and kept away from any source of degradation such as sunlight, UV lamps, chemicals, ionizing radiation, flames, etc. Dimensional change (camber, warpage, shrinkage) of the products as well as slight color shifts of the external surface can occur with time. The letter does generally not pose a problem in case of semi-finished products since the surface-layer is mostly removed anyway upon machining them into finished parts. During machining of the semi-finished products, evacuate swarf to prevent slipping or tripping hazard and observe the maximum allowable concentration of dust levels on the workplace which apply in your county. Wear safety goggles during machining