VESTAKEEP 4000 FC30 Evonik Degussa Polyetheretherketone (Carbon Fiber Reinforcement; Graphite Powder)

Product Description

Carbon fiber-reinforced, graphite and PTFE-filled polyether ether ketone

VESTAKEEP 4000 FC30 is a carbon fiberreinforced, graphite and PTFE-filled polyether ether ketone for injection molding. Parts made of this resin can be used for bearing bushing or gearbox parts due to the self-lubricating effect.

The semi-crystalline polymer features superior mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistance. Parts made from VESTAKEEP 4000 FC30 are self-extinguishing.

VESTAKEEP 4000 FC30 can be processed by common injection molding machines for thermoplastics.

We recommend a melt temperature between 370°C and 380°C during the injection molding process. If temperatures exceed 380°C, toxic gases can be released. Adequate ventilation and protective equipment must be provided. The mold temperature should be within a range of 160°C to 200°C, preferably 180°C.

General

Material Status

Commercial: Active

Availability

Europe

North America

Filler / Reinforcement

Carbon Fiber Reinforcement

Graphite Powder

Additive

PTFE Lubricant

Features

Good Chemical Resistance

Self Extinguishing

Self Lubricating

Semi Crystalline

Uses

Bearings

Bushings

Gears

Forms

Pellets

Processing Method

Injection Molding

Physical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Density		g/cm³	ISO 1183
Melt Volume-Flow Rate (MVR) (380°C/5.0 kg)		in³/10min	ISO 1133
Molding Shrinkage²			ISO 294-4
Across Flow: 356°F, 0.0787 in		%
Flow: 356°F, 0.0787 in		%
Mechanical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Tensile Modulus		psi	ISO 527-2
Tensile Stress (Break)		psi	ISO 527-2/5
Tensile Strain (Break)		%	ISO 527-2/5
Impact	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength			ISO 179/1eA
-22°F, Complete Break		ft·lb/in²
73°F, Complete Break		ft·lb/in²
Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength			ISO 179/1eU
-22°F, Complete Break		ft·lb/in²
73°F, Complete Break		ft·lb/in²
Thermal	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Heat Deflection Temperature
66 psi, Unannealed		°F	ISO 75-2/B
264 psi, Unannealed		°F	ISO 75-2/A
Vicat Softening Temperature
--		°F	ISO 306/A
--		°F	ISO 306/B
Melting Temperature (DSC)³		°F	ISO 3146
CLTE - Flow (73 to 131°F)		in/in/°F	ISO 11359-2
Electrical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Surface Resistivity		ohms	IEC 60093
Volume Resistivity		ohm·cm	IEC 60093
Relative Permittivity			IEC 60250
50 Hz
1 MHz
Flammability	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Flame Rating - UL			UL 94
0.0236 in
0.0315 in
Glow Wire Flammability Index (0.0787 in)		°F	IEC 60695-2-12
Glow Wire Ignition Temperature (0.0787 in)		°F	IEC 60695-2-13
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Self-Lubricating, Self Lubricating, Semi-Crystalline, Good Chemical Resistance, Chemical Resistant, Self Extinguishing, Self-Extinguishing.

Injection	Nominal Value	Unit
Processing (Melt) Temp		°F
Mold Temperature		°F

Notes

¹Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.

²determined on 2 mm sheets with film gate at rim mold temperature 180°C

³2nd heating

VESTAKEEP® 4000 FC30

Polyetheretherketone

Carbon Fiber Reinforcement; Graphite Powder

Supplied by Evonik Degussa GmbH