FILLED PEEK
Carbon-Filled PEEK
Carbon-fibre-filled VICTREX™ PEEK is commonly used in applications where a superior strength/weight ratio is required. Carbon-filled PEEK backup rings are used in various applications across multiple industries. The material has excellent strength, and it is commonly being used in high-performance motor racing as components created with the material have a lower weight than their metal counterparts (and also offers the benefits of less water and electricity used during manufacturing). The construction industry also uses carbon fibre filled VICTREX™ PEEK to reinforce a range of concrete, masonry, steel, cast iron and timber structures. See carbon-filled peek material properties below:
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Specific Gravity 1.44 g/cm3 (ISO 527)
Tensile Strength 215 MPa (ISO 527)
Elongation 33% (ISO 527)
Hardness 107M (Rockwell M)
Max Continuous use Temperature 260C
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 1.5 x10-5C (ASTM D696)
Glass-Filled PEEK
The addition of a glass fibre filler in Virgin PEEK significantly increases strength at elevated temperatures, making it ideal for structural applications that require superior strength or stability at temperatures of around 300°F. Glass filler will significantly lower PEEK material’s expansion rate. In critical applications, VICTREX™ glass-filled PEEK can withstand high temperatures, and does so in extreme chemical environments. Glass-filled PEEK’s features and benefits make it a popular choice in the oil & gas industry. See glass-filled peek material properties below:
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Elongation 33% (ISO 527)
Dielectric Strength 20KV/MM
Coefficient of Friction 0.34
Specific Gravity 1.32 g/cm3 (ISO 527)
Tensile Strength 110 MPa (ISO 527)
Compressive Strength 118 MPa (ASTM D695)
Hardness 99 (Rockwell M)
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 5 x10-5C (ASTM D696)
Max Continuous use Temperature 260C
Heat Distortion Temperature 150C