| Polyaryletherketone (PAEK) - Polyaryletherketone, is an advanced thermoplastic resin having both ether and ketone linkages in its chains. PAEK materials are semicrystalline aromatic polyesters with excellent mechanical and dielectric properties. Polyaryletherketone is also highly fire-resistant, has good chemical resistance, and can be used for high temperature applications. Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is the most common and widely sold member of the polyaryletherketone family. | |
| Polyaryletherketone (PAEK) was first prepared in the early 1970s, but the initial process and results were limited in several ways. In 1977 further development by ICI involving polyetherification reactions were eventually successful in creating the first commercial version of polyetheretherketone (PEEK). | |
| Features Good Chemical Resistance (358), Flame Retardant (232), Hydrolysis Resistant (196), High Heat Resistance (160), Good Dimensional Stability (140), Good Wear Resistance (135), High Strength (135), Lubricated (118), Good Stiffness (94), Good Strength (88), 107 More... | Uses Medical/Healthcare Applications (262), Automotive Applications (209), Aerospace Applications (195), Engineering Parts (185), Textile Applications (179), Bearings (113), Pump Parts (109), Bushings (105), Gears (92), Electrical/Electronic Applications (43), 70 More... |
| Disadvantages - Relatively high cost material - Anisotropic - High temperature molding and extrusion required | Typical Properties and Processing Information
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