KETRON® PEEK GF30 - 30% Glass Reinforced (Polyetheretherketone), extruded (Victrex® 450G PEEK™ resin)-manufactured by Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products is a 30% Glass Reinforced PEEK™ product that significantly reduces the expansion rate and increases the flexural modulus of PEEK™.

KETRON PEEK™ GF30 - 30% Glass Reinforced offers steam and wear resistance and can be used continuously to 480°F (250°C) in hot water or steam without permanent loss in physical properties. For hostile environments, KETRON PEEK™ GF30 - 30% Glass Reinforced is a high strength alternative to fluoropolymers. KETRON PEEK™ GF30 - 30% Glass Reinforced carries a V-O flammability rating and exhibits very low smoke and toxic gas emission when exposed to flame.

Other attributes of KETRON® PEEK F30 - 30% Glass Reinforced products include:

• Very low moisture absorption
• Excellent chemical resistance
• Ideal for structural applications
• Excellent stiffness and stability
• High temperature properties
• Unaffected by continuous exposure to hot water or steam

Engineering specifications for KETRON® PEEK F30 - 30% Glass Reinforced Rod are:

• Tensile Strength: 15,000 psi
• Compressive Strength: 26,000 psi
• Water Absorption (saturation): 0.1%
• Continuous Service Temperature in air: 480°F degrees (without load)
• Resistant to weak Acids, weak Alkalies, Ketones, Ethers, Esters (acetone), Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated solvents, Alcohols, inorganic salt solutions
• Flammability rating: UL94:V-O

Engineering Notes:

The stiffness of all PEEK™ grades drops off significantly and expansion rate increases above its glass transition temperature (Tg) of 300°F (150°C). A material like Torlon® PAI would be better suited for close tolerance bearings or seals operating at temperatures higher than 300°F (150°C).