Common PEEK Grades and
Properties
PEEK is a high-temperature
thermoplastic with a high glass transition temperature (143°C) and melting point (343°C), and a heat
deflection temperature under load of up to 316°C (for grades reinforced with 30% glass or carbon
fiber).
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.
*This data is for reference and not a guarantee. For a more detailed
data sheet, please contact our company's technical department.