TECAPEEK

TECAPEEK
(polyetheretherketone)
TECAPEEK is a unique, semi-crystalline, high temperature engineering thermoplastic. It is an excellent material for a wide spectrum of applications where thermal, chemical,

in excess of 250C (482F). The addition of glass fiber or carbon fiber reinforcements enhances the mechanical and thermal properties of the basic TECAPEEK material.

and combustion properties are critical to performance. Especially significant in this regard is TECAPEEKs ability to retain its flexural and tensile properties at very high temperatures

Excellent flexural, impact, and tensile characteristics Very high continuous working temperature Very high heat deflection temperature
For unreinforced TECAPEEK, the HDT @264 psi is 152C (306F). The addition of 30% reinforcement results in a dramatic increase to 315C (600F).

Exceptional chemical resistance

TECAPEEK is insoluble in all common solvents.

A superior dielectric at high temperatures and frequencies Good radiation resistance

TECAPEEK exhibits superior resistance to high doses of gamma radiation.

Outstanding wear and abrasion resistance Low smoke and toxic gas emissions Excellent hydrolysis resistance
TECAPEEK has an excellent resistance to hydrolysis in boiling water and superheated steam (sterilization/autoclavability) at temperatures in excess of 250C (482F).

TECAPEEKs exceptional property profile enables it to be utilized in many of the most critical areas in general industry, as well as in the automotive, marine, nuclear, oil well, electronics, medical and aerospace fields.

TYPICAL PROPERTY VALUES

PROPERTIES
ASTM Test Method

Units

*TECAPEEK

*TECAPEEK **TECAPEEK **TECAPEEK GF30 CF30 PVX 30% Glass 30% Carbon
Reinforced Reinforced

PHYSICAL

Density Specific Gravity (gm/cm3) Water Absorption, @24 hours, 73F @Saturation, 73F

D792 D792 D570 D570

lbs/in3 % %

0.0477 1.30 0.5 0.5

0.0538 1.53 0.11 -

0.0520 1.41 0.06 -

.0536 1.48 -

Tensile Strength @ Yield, 73F Tensile Modulus, 1% Sec, 73F Elongation, Yield, 73F Elongation, Break, 73F Flexural Strength, 73F Flexural Modulus, 73F Compressive Strength, 73F Shear Strength, Ultimate, 73F Izod Impact, Notched, 73F Rockwell Hardness Limiting PV @ 68F 1200 in/min Coefficient of Friction, @ 68F 1200 in/min, 155 lbs Load

MECHANICAL

D638 D638 D638 D638 D790 D790 D695 D3846 D256 D785 -

psi psi % % psi psi psi psi ft-lbs/in (psi) (ft/min) -

16,000 650,000 4.9 40.0 26,000 600,000 17,100 7,600 1.55 M99 170,000 0.18

22,800 1,406,800 2.2 33,800 1,495,200 31,200 14,100 1.8 M103 0.30

27,000 1,885,400 1.1 46,100 1,850,000 34,800 14,100 0.9 M107 385,000 0.22

17,300 2.5 30,000 1,400,000 22,000 3.25 515,000 0.19-0.21

*Deflection Temperature @ 264 psi, 1/4 Maximum Continuous Use Temperature Melting Point Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion Thermal Conductivity Flammability

THERMAL

D648 D696 C177 UL94

F F F in/in/F Btu-in/hr-ft2-F -

320 500 633 2.6 x 10-5 1.7 V-O

600 500 633 1.2 x 10-5 3.0 V-O

600 500 633 0.8 x 10-5 6.37 V-O

530 500 633 3.1 x 10-6 -

ELECTRICAL

Volume Resistivity, 73F Surface Resistivity Dielectric Strength

D149 D257 D257

ohm-cm ohm/square V/mil

4.9 x 1016 1 x 1016 190

1 x 1016 1 x 1016 175

105 x 108 -

This information is only to assist and advise you on current technical knowledge and is given without obligation or liability. All trade and patent rights should be observed. All rights reserved. *Data obtained from extruded shapes material. **Data based on injection molded samples. TECAPEEK-Ensinger Industries, Inc.

MATERIAL AVAILABILITY Rods: Diameters: 3/16 to 4-3/4 diameter, 10 Length 5 and greater diameter, 5 Length Primary Specification (Resin) (Typical) TECAPEEK: MIL-P-46183, Type I TECAPEEK GF30: MIL-P-46183, Type II Class 3 (Except Elong.)

Plates:

1/4 to 4 thickness inclusive are 2 x 4

Shapes Specification (Typical) ASTM-D-6262 S-PAEK0111 ASTM-D-6262 S-PAEK0122

Profiles, tubes, and special sizes are custom-produced on request.

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