Ketron® PEEK

Ketron® 1000 Injection Molded (IM) Polyetheretherketone PEEK shapes are the perfect solution for applications that require excellent chemical, corrosion and wear resistance across a wide range of operating temperatures. These advanced engineering plastics are ideal for use in the oil and gas industry, where they are often specified for back-up seal rings and v-seals.   Key features: Very high maximum allowable service temperature in air (250 °C continuously, up to 310 °C for short periods of time) High mechanical strength, stiffness and creep resistance, even at elevated temperatures Excellent chemical and hydrolysis resistance Excellent wear and frictional behavior Very good dimensional stability Excellent resistance to high energy radiation (gamma- and X-rays) Inherent low flammability and very low levels of smoke evolution during combustion   Benefits: Can withstand harsh environments and high temperatures Exceptional toughness and impact strength Sterilizable by all conventional sterilization methods Complies with EU and US regulations for food contact Available in "Food Grade" natural and black color options   Applications: Back-up seal rings and v-seals in the oil and gas industry Bearings, bushings and gears in food processing equipment High temperature seals, gaskets and washers in chemical processing equipment Medical device components and implants Aerospace and automotive components

Ketron® 1000 PEEK is a high-performance polymer that offers excellent mechanical properties and chemical resistance. It is widely used in a variety of applications where high strength and stiffness, low friction, and excellent dimensional stability are required. This material is ideal for instrument and seal components, where its high elongation and toughness make it an excellent choice. Its non-toxic and biocompatible properties make it suitable for use in medical and food processing applications.   Key features: High strength and stiffness Low friction Excellent dimensional stability High elongation and toughness EU 10/2011 and FDA compliant   Benefits: Improved performance and durability of components Increased resistance to chemicals and high temperatures Enhanced biocompatibility and safety in medical and food processing applications Greater design flexibility and compatibility with a wide range of applications and industries   Application: Structural parts: Ketron® PEEK is often used for structural components that are subject to high temperatures and chemical exposure. For example, it is commonly used for vacuum wand handles in semiconductor manufacturing. Bushings, bearings, seals, and back-up rings: Ketron® PEEK is an excellent choice for components that are subject to wear and tear. Its low coefficient of friction and high strength make it suitable for use in a wide range of applications, from aircraft to oil field drilling.   Ketron® 1000 PEEK is available in a range of shapes and sizes, making it easy to incorporate into your designs. It is a versatile and reliable material that can help improve the performance and longevity of your products.

Ketron® TX Polyetheretherketone PEEK, an internally lubricated, EU 10/2011 and FDA compliant grade that offers improved wear and frictional performance over virgin PEEK. This blue-colored material is designed for food and beverage processing, and pharmaceutical applications where extreme performance temperatures, critical tolerances, or low frictional heat are required. Features: Internally lubricated, EU 10/2011 and FDA compliant grade Improved wear and frictional performance over virgin PEEK Suitable for food and beverage processing, and pharmaceutical applications Benefits: Extends wear and part life by lowering the coefficient of friction over standard PEEK Suitable for a wide variety of bearing and wear applications in the 100 to 200°C service temperature range Food contact compliant composition making it suitable for food industry Applications: Food and beverage processing Pharmaceutical industry Bearings and wear applications Ketron® TX PEEK is the perfect choice for those looking for a durable and high-performance material that can withstand harsh conditions. Whether you are looking to improve the performance of your food and beverage processing, pharmaceutical industry or bearing and wear applications, Ketron® TX PEEK is the ideal solution.

Ketron® CA30 Polyetheretherketone PEEK is a 30% carbon fiber-reinforced grade that exhibits even higher stiffness, mechanical strength, and creep and wear resistance that Ketron® GF30 PEEK. With a significantly reduced thermal expansion, optimum load carrying capabilities, and high thermal conductivity rates, Ketron® CA30 PEEK components are often favored for their ability to extend part life and rapidly dissipate heat in bearing applications.

Ketron® CM 1030HT Polyetherketone PEEK, a carbon filled material that provides added stiffness at high temperatures. With excellent dimensional stability, chemical and corrosion resistance, this material is ideal for a variety of applications that require strength, stiffness and stability at high temperatures. Features: Carbon filled for added strength and stiffness Provides added stiffness at high temperatures Good dimensional stability Excellent chemical and corrosion resistance Benefits: Improved strength and stiffness at high temperatures Suitable for high temperature applications Good dimensional stability ensures consistent and accurate performance Excellent chemical and corrosion resistance ensures long-lasting performance in harsh environments. Applications: Aerospace industry Automotive industry Medical industry Industrial machinery High-temperature applications Ketron® CM 1030HT PEEK is the perfect choice for those looking for a durable and high-performance material that can withstand harsh conditions. Whether you are looking to improve the performance of your aerospace, automotive, medical, industrial machinery or high-temperature applications, Ketron® CM 1030HT PEEK is the ideal solution.

Ketron® CM CA30 Polyetheretherketone PEEK, a compression-molded, 30% carbon fiber-reinforced grade that offers exceptional impact, corrosion, chemical, and wear resistance. This black-colored material is designed for applications where high strength, stiffness, and thermal conductivity are needed. Features: 30% carbon fiber reinforced for added strength and stiffness Outstanding impact, corrosion, chemical, and wear resistance Reduced thermal expansion for improved performance High thermal conductivity for rapid heat dissipation Suitable for large parts and bearing applications Benefits: Extends the life of components by resisting wear and corrosion Improves pressure-velocity capabilities and bearing life by dissipating heat faster Provides 3.5 times higher thermal conductivity compared to unreinforced PEEK Offers even higher stiffness, mechanical strength, and creep resistance than Ketron GF30 PEEK Applications: Bearing applications Large parts Automotive industry Aerospace industry Medical industry Industrial machinery Chemical processing Ketron® CM CA30 PEEK is the perfect choice for those looking for a durable and high-performance material that can withstand harsh conditions. Whether you are looking to improve the performance of your bearing applications, need a strong and stiff material for large parts or are in the automotive, aerospace, medical, industrial machinery or chemical processing industries, Ketron® CM CA30 PEEK is the ideal solution.

Ketron® CM GF30 Polyetheretherketone PEEK, a compression-molded, 30% glass fiber reinforced grade that offers excellent dimensional stability and outstanding chemical, corrosion, and creep resistance. This brownish-grey colored material is designed for applications where high strength, stiffness, and stability are needed in extreme environments. Features: 30% glass fiber reinforced for added strength and stiffness Excellent dimensional stability and outstanding chemical, corrosion, and creep resistance Low expansion rate and high flexural modulus Suitable for large structural applications that require superior strength, stiffness, and stability Benefits: Offers a higher stiffness and creep resistance than Ketron 1000 PEEK Has a much better dimensional stability Ideal for structural applications carrying high static loads for long periods of time at elevated temperatures Applications: Structural applications Aerospace industry Automotive industry Medical industry Industrial machinery Chemical processing Ketron® CM GF30 PEEK is the perfect choice for those looking for a durable and high-performance material that can withstand harsh conditions. Whether you are looking to improve the performance of your structural applications in the aerospace, automotive, medical, industrial machinery or chemical processing industries, Ketron® CM GF30 PEEK is the ideal solution. However, it is important to note that the glass fibers tend to abrade the mating surface so the suitability for sliding parts should be carefully examined.

Ketron® GF30 Polyetheretherketone PEEK, a 30% glass fiber reinforced grade that offers excellent dimensional stability and outstanding chemical, corrosion, and creep resistance. This material is designed for applications where high strength, stiffness, and stability are needed, especially at high temperatures. Features: 30% glass fiber reinforced for added strength and stiffness Excellent dimensional stability and outstanding chemical, corrosion, and creep resistance Low expansion rate and high flexural modulus Suitable for structural applications that require improved strength, stiffness, or stability, especially at temperatures above 300°F / 150°C Benefits: Offers improved strength, stiffness, and stability in high temperature applications Low expansion rate and high flexural modulus make it suitable for structural applications Excellent dimensional stability and outstanding chemical, corrosion, and creep resistance Applications: Structural applications Aerospace industry Automotive industry Medical industry Industrial machinery Chemical processing Ketron® GF30 PEEK is the perfect choice for those looking for a durable and high-performance material that can withstand harsh conditions, especially at high temperatures. Whether you are looking to improve the performance of your structural applications in the aerospace, automotive, medical, industrial machinery or chemical processing industries, Ketron® GF30 PEEK is the ideal solution.

Ketron® CM HPV Polyetheretherketone PEEK shapes, a compression molded, carbon fiber reinforced, graphite and PTFE lubricated material that offers the lowest coefficient of friction and the best machinability of all PEEK materials. Features: Compression molded and carbon fiber reinforced with graphite and PTFE lubricants Lowest coefficient of friction and best machinability of all PEEK materials Low wear and friction, and high LPV Benefits: Improves the performance of service bearings, bushings, insulators, valves, and seals with its combination of low wear and friction and high LPV Low coefficient of friction and best machinability of all PEEK materials Suitable for wear and friction applications Applications: Service bearings Bushings Insulators Valves Seals Wear and friction applications Ketron® CM HPV PEEK is the perfect choice for those looking for a durable and high-performance material that can withstand harsh conditions. Whether you are looking to improve the performance of your service bearings, bushings, insulators, valves, and seals or need a material suitable for wear and friction applications, Ketron® CM HPV PEEK is the ideal solution.

Ketron® HPV Polyetheretherketone PEEK shapes, a carbon fiber reinforced, graphite and PTFE lubricated material that offers the lowest coefficient of friction and the best machinability of all PEEK materials. This black-colored material is designed for applications where low wear and friction, and high pressure-velocity capabilities are needed. Features: Carbon fiber reinforced with graphite and PTFE lubricants Lowest coefficient of friction and best machinability of all PEEK materials Excellent tribological properties (low friction, long wear and high pressure-velocity capabilities) Benefits: Improves the performance of service bearings, bushings, insulators, valves, and seals with its combination of low wear and friction and high LPV Long wear and high pressure-velocity capabilities make it suitable for wear and friction applications The carbon fibers, PTFE and graphite lubrication results in a Ketron PEEK "Bearing Grade" Applications: Service bearings Bushings Insulators Valves Seals Wear and friction applications Ketron® HPV PEEK is the perfect choice for those looking for a durable and high-performance material that can withstand harsh conditions. Whether you are looking to improve the performance of your service bearings, bushings, insulators, valves, and seals or need a material suitable for wear and friction applications, Ketron® HPV PEEK is the ideal solution.

Ketron® VMX Food Grade PEEK, an FDA and EU compliant grade that offers extreme dimensional stability, high strength and temperature resistance, and detectability. This material is designed for use in the food processing and packaging industry, where safety and traceability are of the utmost importance. Features: FDA and EU compliant Extreme dimensional stability, high strength and temperature resistance Visual, metal, and x-ray detectable Suitable for food processing and packaging industry Benefits: Can be easily traced by conventional metal and x-ray detection systems, allowing global food processors to safely avoid costly recalls caused by foreign contamination Superior resistance to wear and corrosion make it suitable for applications such as pistons, manifolds, valves, and mixing vessels in the food processing and packaging industry High strength and temperature resistance make it suitable for demanding applications Applications: Food processing and packaging industry Pistons, manifolds, valves, and mixing vessels FDA and EU compliant food applications Ketron® VMX Food Grade PEEK is the perfect choice for those looking for a durable and high-performance material that can withstand harsh conditions. Whether you are looking to improve the performance of your food processing and packaging industry applications or need a material suitable for FDA and EU compliant food applications, Ketron® VMX Food Grade PEEK is the ideal solution.

Ketron® LSG CA30 PEEK is a product available in the form of plates and rods, and possesses an array of beneficial features including ethylene oxide sterilizability, biocompatibility, X-ray sterilizability, high stiffness, life science grade, gamma sterilizability, excellent mechanical strength, heat resistance, steam sterilizability, heat sterilizability, wear resistance, plasma gas sterilizability, dimensional stability, chemical resistance, and creep resistance. It comes in a sleek black color and is well-suited for applications in appliances and electronics. Potential uses include nailing target devices, grips, adapters, and washers.

Ketron® LSG FG PEEK is a product available in the form of plates and rods and boasts a range of features including X-ray sterilizability, high stiffness, life science grade, gamma sterilizability, excellent mechanical strength, heat resistance, steam sterilizability, heat sterilizability, plasma gas sterilizability, chemical resistance, ethylene oxide sterilizability, and biocompatibility. It is offered in both beige and black colors and is suitable for applications in equipment and parts, particularly connectors.

Ketron® LSG PEEK is a product available in the form of plates and rods, offering exceptional heat and excellent sterilization resistance through methods like steam, dry heat, ethylene oxide, plasma, gamma, and x-ray. It comes in various colors, including beige, black, blue, red, green, and yellow. The material is characterized by features such as ethylene oxide sterilizability, biocompatibility, X-ray sterilizability, high stiffness, life science grade, gamma sterilizability, excellent mechanical strength, heat resistance, steam sterilizability, heat sterilizability, plasma gas sterilizability, chemical resistance. Its main applications include equipment and parts, especially connectors.

Ketron® LSG PEEK-CLASSIX™ White is a product available in the form of plates and rods, designed for dental applications. This material is characterized by features like ethylene oxide sterilizability, biocompatibility, excellent sterilization resistance, X-ray sterilizability, high stiffness, life science grade, gamma sterilizability, excellent mechanical strength, good mechanical properties, steam sterilizability, heat sterilizability, plasma gas sterilizability, and chemical resistance. It comes in the color white, making it suitable for dental applications.