As a typical high-performance thermoplastic resin, PEEK has outstanding performance. When combined with continuous carbon fiber, the performance of the two materials is effectively combined, and the overall performance is even better. Due to its excellent performance, continuous carbon fiber CF/PEEK thermoplastic composite materials have been widely used in aerospace, medical, automotive and other fields, and are also the focus of research and attention of major universities, scientific research institutions, and corporate units.
Advantages of continuous carbon fiber CF/PEEK composites:
1. Good elongation at break and fracture toughness
As a representative of high-performance thermoplastic polymers, PEEK has a fracture toughness of up to 2.0 KJ/m, which is 20 times that of epoxy resin.
2. Excellent anti-delamination and fatigue resistance
PEEK has good impact resistance, and it is one of the best impact resistance among heat-resistant resins. At the same time, PEEK has high rigidity, good dimensional stability, small linear expansion coefficient, and excellent long-term anti-creep and anti-fatigue properties.
3. Excellent chemical corrosion resistance
PEEK has excellent chemical corrosion resistance and is highly resistant to acids, alkalis and almost all organic solvents. It is only corroded by halogens and strong acids at high temperatures and is only soluble in concentrated sulfuric acid at room temperature.
4. Excellent moisture and heat resistance
PEEK has low moisture absorption rate and good resistance to moisture and heat. It can still maintain good mechanical properties under high temperature and high humidity. In addition, it has outstanding hydrolysis resistance, low moisture absorption and permeability, and is resistant to steam, water and seawater.
5. Excellent sliding wear and fretting wear
PEEK can maintain high wear resistance and low friction coefficient at 250°C.
6. Biocompatibility
Studies have shown that short carbon fiber reinforced PEEK implanted as a prosthetic material in animals has low cytotoxicity, meets the cytotoxicity indicators of medical implant materials, and has good blood compatibility and tissue compatibility.
7. X-ray transparent
PEEK has good transmission properties and does not produce artifacts like metal implants under X-ray and CT examinations, making it easier for patients to undergo medical examinations.
Application cases and prospects of continuous carbon fiber CF/PEEK composite materials:
1. Unidirectional prepreg tape
2. Braid
3. Composite material thick plate
4. PEEK corner piece on the aircraft
5. Medical device handle, aiming frame
6. Aviation seat (Toray)
7. Aircraft window frame
8. Aircraft door
9. High-speed permanent magnet motor sheath
10. Electromagnetic gun
11. Bone plate, bone nail
12. Air compressor star wheel piece
13. Fighter skin
14. Wing leading edge
15. Helicopter rod
16. Rocket support
17. Submarine oil pipeline
18. Vacuum pump blade
19. Analyzer cover
20. Thrust wear ring
21. Tripod
22. Drill pipe window cover
23. Digestion tank
24. Hydrogen storage tank
25. Rocket shell
26. 3D printing filament
27. Single-soldier rocket launcher shell
28. Nuclear power
29. Opener
30. External rack extension frame
What is PEEK？
PEEK and its modified composite materials show excellent performance under high temperature and high humidity conditions. PEEK have excellent chemical corrosion resistance, self-lubricating, and wear-resistant properties, so it has become the most ideal material to replace copper alloys and ordinary rubber. Compared with them, PEEK has longer service life which can reduce equipment operating costs, improve equipment operating reliability.
High Temperature Performance
PEEK’s performance can remain stable in the temperature range from -196°C to 260°C. Under extreme working conditions, it can withstand 300″C for a short time. The performance of PEEK is still reliable even in high temperatures of several kilometers underground work environment.
High Strength and Wear Resistance
Compared with other plastics, PEEK is resistant to compression, impact and also have good fatigue resistance. PEEK is durable in mechanical equipment and wear-resistant environments.
Double the Service Life
PEEK sealing solutions can improve the part service life. Some domestic chemical companies use the PEEK5600FE20 polytetrafluoroethylene modified material designed by JUNHUA PEEK to replace the original material, the service life of the wear parts can even be extended by 1.3-3 times.
Corrosion Resistance
PEEK is chemically inert, and has no reaction to most acids, oils, greases and all other organic and inorganic solvents or enzymes, and can still maintain good strength and dimensional stability.
Self-lubricating
PEEK has low friction coefficient, low running resistance, can be used without oil in some working conditions. The equipment is cleaner, thus improving process reliability, improving energy efficiency and saving costs.
More dom in Design
Injection molds can be used for rapid injection molding of large quantities of complex special-shaped parts, and the cost is low compared to machining.
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Common PEEK Grades and Properties
1. PEEK5600G (brown-gray/khaki) is made from pure polyetheretherketone resin and offers the best toughness and impact resistance of all PEEK grades. Pure PEEK can be sterilized using convenient methods (steam, dry heat, ethanol, and gamma-rays), and the raw materials used in its manufacture comply with EU and US FDA food compatibility regulations. These characteristics make it widely used in the medical, pharmaceutical, and food processing industries.
2. PEEK5600LF30 (black) The addition of PTFE, graphite, and carbon fiber makes PEEK5600LF30 a bearing-grade plastic. Its superior tribological properties (low coefficient of friction, wear resistance, and high peak pressure limit) make it an ideal material for this class of friction applications.
3. PEEK5600GF30 (Brown-Gray): This material is a reinforced grade of plastic filled with 30% glass fiber. It offers superior rigidity, creep resistance, and dimensional stability compared to PEEK, making it ideal for structural parts. It can withstand fixed loads for extended periods at high temperatures. If PEEK5600GF30 is used as a sliding component, its suitability should be carefully verified, as the glass fiber can scratch mating surfaces.
4. PEEK5600CF30 (Black): This material is reinforced with 30% carbon fiber. It offers superior mechanical properties (higher elastic modulus, mechanical strength, and creep resistance) and wear resistance compared to PEEK5600GF30. Furthermore, carbon fiber-reinforced plastic has 3.5 times the thermal conductivity of unreinforced PEEK, dissipating heat more quickly from the bearing surface.
Mechanical Properties
| Item | Test Standard or Instrument |
Unit | PEEK5600G 100% PEEK |
PEEK5600GF30 PEEK+30% glass fiber |
PEEK5600CF30 PEEK+30% carbon fiber |
PEEK5600LF30 PEEK+30% (carbon fiber +graphite+PTFE) |
PEEK5600FE20 PEEK+20%PTFE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength (23℃) | ISO 527 | MPa | 95 | 175 | 250 | 145 | 70 |
| Tensile Modulus (23℃) | ISO 527 | GPa | 3.8 | 11 | 23 | 12.5 | / |
| Elongation at Break (23℃) | ISO 527 | % | 35 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 2.2 | / |
| Flexural Strength (23℃) | ISO 178 | MPa | 155 | 235 | 350 | 220 | 118 |
| Flexural Modulus (23℃) | ISO 178 | GPa | 3.5 | 10 | 21 | 11 | / |
| Charpy Impact Strength (unnotched) | ISO 179/1U | kJ/m2 | No break | 55 | 45 | 32 | No break |
| Cantilever Beam Impact Strength (notched) | ISO 180/A | kJ/m2 | 4 | 6 | 6.5 | 4 | 6 |
Thermal Properties
| Item | Test Standard or Instrument |
Unit | PEEK5600G 100% PEEK |
PEEK5600GF30 PEEK+30% glass fiber |
PEEK5600CF30 PEEK+30% carbon fiber |
PEEK5600LF30 PEEK+30% (carbon fiber +graphite+PTFE) |
PEEK5600FE20 PEEK+20%PTFE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | ISO11357 | ℃ | 343 | 343 | 343 | 343 | 343 |
| Glass Transition Temperature | ISO11357 | ℃ | 143 | 143 | 143 | 143 | 150 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature | ISO 75A/B | 1.8MPa. ℃ | 152 | 315 | 315 | 293 | 150 |
| Thermal Expansion Coefficient | ASTM D696 | ppm K-1 | 45 | 22 | 15 | 22 | 70 |
| Thermal Conductivity | ISO /CD22007-4 | W/(m·K) | 0.29 | 0.32 | 0.95 | 0.86 | / |
Electrical Properties
| Item | Test Standard or Instrument |
Unit | PEEK5600G 100% PEEK |
PEEK5600GF30 PEEK+30% glass fiber |
PEEK5600CF30 PEEK+30% carbon fiber |
PEEK5600LF30 PEEK+30% (carbon fiber +graphite+PTFE) |
PEEK5600FE20 PEEK+20%PTFE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dielectric Strength (2mm) | IEC 60243-1 | kV/mm | 20 | 19 | / | / | 19 |
| Dielectric Constant | IEC 62631 | – | 3.0 | 3.3 | / | / | 2.7 |
| Surface Resistivity | GB/T31838.3 | Ω | 1015 | 1014 | / | / | 1015 |
| Volume Resistivity | IEC 62631 | Ω·cm | 1015 | 1015 | 105 | 106 | / |
Other Properties
| Item | Test Standard or Instrument |
Unit | PEEK5600G 100% PEEK |
PEEK5600GF30 PEEK+30% glass fiber |
PEEK5600CF30 PEEK+30% carbon fiber |
PEEK5600LF30 PEEK+carbon fiber +graphite+PTFE |
PEEK5600FE20 PEEK+20%PTFE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | / | / | Natural | Natural | Black | Black | Natural |
| Melt Flow Index (400℃, 2.16kg) | ISO 1133 | g/10min | 6-10 | 2-5 | 1-3 | 2-5 | / |
| Density | ISO 1183 | g/cm3 | 1.30±0.02 | 1.50±0.02 | 1.40±0.02 | 1.44±0.02 | 1.41±0.02 |
| Water Absorption (23℃, 24Hrs) | ISO 62-1 | % | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Rockwell Hardness | / | HRR | 118 | 119 | 121 | 108 | 113 |
| Flammability Rating | UL 94 | / | V-0 | V-0 | V-0 | V-0 | / |
| Coefficient of Friction | ASTM D3702 | 100N-120rpm | 0.30-0.38 | 0.38-0.46 | 0.15-0.25 | 0.18-0.30 | 0.1-0.2 |
*This data is for reference and not a guarantee. For a more detailed data sheet, please contact our company’s technical department.
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