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VICTREX® PEEK 450CA20

Polyetheretherketone

Carbon Fiber Reinforcement, 20%

Supplied by Victrex plc

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Product Description
High performance thermoplastic material, 20% carbon fibre reinforced PolyEtherEtherKetone (PEEK), semi crystalline, granules for injection moulding and extrusion, standard flow, FDA food contact compliant, colour black.

Applications for higher strength and stiffness in a static or dynamic system. Excellent wear resistance, low coefficient of friction, low coefficient of thermal expansion. Chemically resistant to aggressive environments.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North America
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Carbon Fiber Reinforcement, 20% Filler by Weight
Features 
  • Food Contact Acceptable
  • Good Chemical Resistance
  • Good Flow
  • Good Wear Resistance
  • High Stiffness
  • High Strength
  • Low Friction
  • Semi Crystalline
Agency Ratings 
Appearance 
  • Black
Forms 
  • Granules
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
  • Injection Molding
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density 2
g/cm³
 ISO 1183
Molding Shrinkage 3
     ISO 294-4
Across Flow
%
  
Flow
%
  
Water Absorption
     ISO 62
73°F, 24 hr, 0.126 in
%
  
Saturation, 73°F, 0.126 in
%
  
Spiral Flow 3 (39.4 mil)
in
 Internal Method
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus (73°F)
psi
 ISO 527-2
Tensile Stress (Break, 73°F)
psi
 ISO 527-2
Tensile Strain (Break, 73°F)
%
 ISO 527-2
Flexural Modulus (73°F)
psi
 ISO 178
Flexural Strength (73°F)
psi
 ISO 178
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact Strength (73°F)
ft·lb/in²
 ISO 180/A
Unnotched Izod Impact Strength (73°F)
ft·lb/in²
 ISO 180
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Shore Hardness (Shore D)
 
 ISO 868
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Heat Deflection Temperature (264 psi, Unannealed)
°F
 ISO 75-2/Ae
Glass Transition Temperature
°F
 ISO 11357-2
Melting Temperature
°F
 ISO 11357-3
CLTE
     ISO 11359-2
Flow: > 289°F
in/in/°F
  
Flow: < 289°F
in/in/°F
  
Transverse: < 289°F
in/in/°F
  
Transverse: 289°F
in/in/°F
  
Specific Heat (73°F)
Btu/lb/°F
 DSC
Thermal Conductivity (73°F)
Btu·in/hr/ft²/°F
 Internal Method
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Volume Resistivity 4 (73°F)
ohm·cm
 IEC 60093
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL (0.0197 in)
 
 UL 94
Glow Wire Flammability Index (0.0787 in)
°F
 IEC 60695-2-12
Toxicity
     NES 713
CO Content
 
  
CO2 Content
 
  
Total Gases
 
  
Fill Analysis
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Melt Viscosity (752°F)
Pa·s
 ISO 11443
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Semi-Crystalline, Good Flow, High Strength, High Stiffness, Good Chemical Resistance, Chemical Resistant, Low Friction, Good Wear Resistance, Wear Resistant.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 1 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): FDA (1).
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Hopper Temperature
°F
  
Rear Temperature
°F
  
Middle Temperature
°F
  
Front Temperature
°F
  
Nozzle Temperature
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Injection Notes
Runner: Die / nozzle >3mm, manifold >3.5mm
Gate: >2mm or 0.5 x part thickness
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Crystalline
3395°C nozzle, 200°C tool
41V
 
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