Manifattura Cattaneo PEEK

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK)

Polymer Name

Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Abrasion Resistant,

Chemical Resistant,

Dimensional Stability,

Electrically Insulating,

Excellent Stiffness,

Excellent Strength,

Good Mechanical Properties,

High Resilience,

Radiation Resistant,

Self Extinguishing,

Semi Crystalline,

Temperature Resistance,

Wear Resistant

Characteristics

• Excellent dimensional stability
• Hardly flammable and self-extinguishing
• Very low flue gas density
• High resistance to high doses of energy radiation
• excellent sliding ability
• excellent resistance to abrasion and wear
• Excellent relationship between stiffness, strength and resilience
• Poor tendency to slide
• Good workability, thermo-formability, adhesive properties and weldability
• High dimensional stability in hot conditions
• High continuous operating temperature
• Low coefficient of linear expansion
• Good electrical insulation characteristic at different temperatures.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation,

Building & Construction,

Consumer Goods,

Electrical & Electronics,

Industrial

Applications

Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Other Automotive Applications,

Powertrain & UTH

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Structural Components

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Other Industrial Applications

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components

Housings & Enclosures,

Other Parts & Components

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Automotive Under The Hood,

Bearings,

Housings,

Washer

Properties

Color

Black,

Grey,

Natural

Physical Form

Bars

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity	1.26-1.32	g/cm3	ISO 1183
Moisture (Absorption At 23°C - 50% RH)	0.5	%	ISO 62

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Yield Strength	88	MPa	ISO 527
Rockwell Hardness	99	Scale M	ISO 2039-2
Elongation (Yield)	5	%	ISO 527
Tensile Strength (Break)	97	MPa	ISO 527
Elongation (Break)	20-60	%	ISO 527
Tensile Modulus	3500	MPa	ISO 527
IMPact Strength (Un-Notched)	NB	KJ /m2	ISO 179
IMPact Strength (Notch)	6.1	KJ /m2	ISO 179
Flexural Strength (Ultimate)	170	MPa	ISO 178
Compressive Strength	122	MPa	ISO 178
Poisson'S Ratio	0.4	—	Abs

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Bondability	Yes	—	—
Oxygen Limit Index	24-35	%	ISO 4589
UV Resistance	Yes	—	—

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Temperature Limit Of Use	-310	°C	—
Heat Deflection Temperature (1.81 MPa)	160	°C	ISO 306
Thermal Conductivity (23°C)	0.25	°C	ISO 75
Coef. Of Linear Thermal Expansion (23 To 100°C)	47	°C	ISO 75

Electrical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Volume Resistance	min.10^14	Ω	IEC 60093
Surface Resistance	min.10^13	Ω	IEC 60094
Dielectric Constant (1 MHZ)	3.2	abs	IEC 60250
Dielectric Loss Factor (1 MHZ)	0.003	tan	IEC 60250
Dielectric Witch (2mm)	24	KV/mm	IEC 60243

Flammability

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flammability	V0	—	UL 94

Tribological Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Static Coef. Of Friction On Polished Steel	0.22	abs	MPC test
Dynamic Coef. Of Friction On Polished Steel	0.25	abs	MPC test
Pv Limit Without Lubrication	1.9	MPa	MPC test V = 0.5 m / s MPC
Wear Coefficient On Hardened Polished Steel	3.9	μm/s	test PV = 0.1 MPa * m / s
Maximum Pressure	30	MPa	MPC test

Regulatory & Compliance

Food Contact Safety (FDA Compliance)

Yes (Test Method -DM 21.3.73)