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Ketron® GF30 PEEK

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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.

Polymer Name: Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)

Physical Form: Plates, Rods

Features: Chemical Resistant, Corrosion Resistant, Creep Resistant, Dimensional Stability, Good Stability, High Flexural Modulus, High Stiffness, High Strength, High Tolerance, Odorless

Density: 1510.0 - 1510.0 kg/m³

Tensile Modulus: 7.0 - 7.0 MPa

Color: Black

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Features & Benefits

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  • Excellent chemical resistance
  • Very low moisture absorption
  • Inherently good wear and abrasion resistance
  • Unaffected by continuous exposure to hot water or steam
  • Increased flexural modulus of PEEK
  • Performs at temperatures above 300°F (150°C)

Ketron® PEEK grades offer chemical and hydrolysis resistance similar to PPS, but can operate at higher temperatures. PEEK 1000 offers steam and wear resistance, while carbon-reinforced PEEK provides excellent wear capabilities. Our latest grade, PEEK HPV, offers outstanding bearing performance. PEEK can be used continuously to 480°F (250°C) and in hot water or steam without permanent loss in physical properties. For hostile environments, PEEK is a high strength alternative to fluoropolymers. PEEK carries a V-O flammability rating and exhibits very low smoke and toxic gas emission when exposed to flame.

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Pump Components, Valve Seats, High Temperature Insulators

Properties

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Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength80MPaISO 527-1/-2 (7)
Tensile Strain (Elongation) at Break4%IsO 527-1/-2 (7)
Tensile Strain (Elongation) at Break4.5%ISO 527-1/-2 (7)
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity7MPaISO 527-1/-2 (9)
Shear Strength97MPaASTM D732
Compressive Stress (1 / 2 / 5 % Nominal Strain)54/ 103/155MPaISO 604 (10)
Charpy Impact Strength (Unnotched)25kJ/m²ISO 179-1/1eU
Charpy Impact Strength (Notched)3kJ/m²ISO 179-1/1eA
Flexural Strength155MPaISO 178 (12)
Hardness (14)100Rockwell MISO 2039-2
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Temperature (DSC, 10°C (50°F) / min)340°CISO 11357-1/-3
Thermal Conductivity (23°C)0.43W/(K.m)
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (23 - 60°C)30µm/(m.K)
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (23 - 100°C)30µm/(m.K)
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (min. 150°C)65µm/(m.K)
Heat Deflection Temperature (Method A: 1.8 MPa (264 PSI))230°CISO 75-1/-2
Continuous Allowable Service Temperature in Air (20.000 hrs) (3)250°C
Minimum Service Temperature (4)-20°C
Flammability (3 mm) (5)V-0UL 94
Flammability (Oxygen Index)40%ISO 4589-1/-2
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Electric Strength24kV/mmIEC 60243-1 (15)
Volume Resistivity100000000000000Ohm.cmIEC 62631-3-1
Surface Resistivity10000000000000Ohm/sq.ANSI/ESD STM 11.11
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)3.6IEC 62631-2-1
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)0.002IEC 62631-2-1
Miscellaneous Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.51g/cm³ISO 1183-1
Water Absorption (After 24h Immersion in Water of 23°C)0.05%ISO 62 (16)
Water Absorption (At Saturation in Water of 23 °C)0.35%
Wear Rate7µm/kmISO 7148-2 (18)
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction0.3 - 0.45ISO 7148-2 (18)

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Engineering Notes

The stiffness of all PEEK grades drops off significantly and expansion rate increases above its glass transition temperature (Tg) of 300°F (150°C). A material like Torlon* PAI would be better suited for close tolerance bearings or seals operating at temperatures higher than 300°F (150°C).

Note
  • Thermal Properties -  The figures given for these properties are for the most part derived from raw material supplier data and other publications.
  • (2) Values for this property are only given here for amorphous materials and for materials that do not show a melting temperature (PBI, PAI & PI). DMA settings, oscillation amplitude of 0.20 mm; a frequency of 1 Hz; heating rate of 2°C/min
  • (3) Temperature resistance over a period of min. 20,000 hours. After this period of time, there is a decrease in tensile strength – measured at 23 °C – of about 50 % as compared with the original value. The temperature value given here is thus based on the thermal-oxidative degradation which takes place and causes a reduction in properties. Note, however, that the maximum allowable service temperature depends in many cases essentially on the duration and the magnitude of the mechanical stresses to which the material is subjected.
  • (4) Impact strength decreasing with decreasing temperature, the minimum allowable service temperature is practically mainly determined by the extent to which the material is subjected to impact. The value given here is based on unfavorable impact conditions and may consequently not be considered as being the absolute practical limit.
  • (5) These estimated ratings, derived from raw material supplier data and other publications, are not intended to reflect hazards presented by the material under actual fire conditions. There is no ‘UL File Number’ available for these stock shapes.
  • Mechanical Properties -  Most of the figures given for the mechanical properties are average values of tests run on dry test specimens machined out of rods 40-60 mm when available, else out of plate 10-20mm. All tests are done at room temperature (23° / 73°F)
  • (7) Test speed: either 5 mm/min or 50 mm/min [chosen acc. to ISO 10350-1 as a function of the ductile behavior of the material (tough or brittle)] using type 1B tensile bars
  • (8) Test speed: either 0.2"/min or 2"/min or [chosen as a function of the ductile behavior of the material (brittle or tough)] using Type 1 tensile bars
  • (9) Test speed: 1 mm/min, using type 1B tensile bars
  • (10) Test specimens: cylinders Ø 8 mm x 16 mm, test speed 1 mm/min
  • (11) Test specimens: cylinders Ø 0.5" x 1", or square 0.5" x 1", test speed 0.05"/min
  • (12) Test specimens: bars 4 mm (thickness) x 10 mm x 80 mm; test speed: 2 mm/min; span: 64 mm.
  • (13) Test specimens: bars 0.25" (thickness) x 0.5" x 5"; test speed: 0.11"/min; span: 4"
  • (14) Measured on 10 mm, 0.4" thick test specimens.
  • (15) Electrode configuration: Ø 25 / Ø 75 mm coaxial cylinders; in transformer oil according to IEC 60296 ; 1 mm thick test specimens.
  • (16) Measured on disks Ø 50 mm x 3 mm.
  • (17) Measured on 1/8" thick x 2" diameter or square
  • (18) Test procedure similar to Test Method A: “Pin-on-disk” as described in ISO 7148-2, Load 3MPa, sliding velocity= 0,33 m/s, mating plate steel Ra= 0.7-0.9 μm, tested at 23°C, 50%RH.
  • (19) Test using journal bearing system, 200 hrs, 118 ft/min, 42 PSI, steel shaft roughness 16±2 RMS micro inches with Hardness Brinell of 180-200
  • (20) Test using Plastic Thrust Washer rotating against steel, 20 ft/min and 250 PSI, Stationary steel washer roughness 16±2 RMS micro inches with Rockwell C 20-24
  • (21) Test using Plastic Thrust Washer rotating against steel, Step by step increase pressure, Test ends when plastic begins to deform or if temperature increases to 300°F.