| Plastic type |
key performance |
Typical industrial applications |
| POM |
High rigidity, wear-resistant, self-lubricating |
Gears, bearings, camshafts, valve components |
| PA |
Good toughness, fatigue resistance, oil resistance |
Pulley, chain guide, conveyor belt components |
| PTFE |
High temperature resistance (260 ºC), chemical inertness, extremely low friction |
Sealing rings, liners, chemical pipeline liners |
| UHMWPE |
Impact resistant and wear-resistant (better than steel) |
Material bin liner, conveyor chute, artificial joint |
| PC |
High transparency and impact resistance |
Windows, protective covers, instrument casings |
| PEEK |
High temperature resistance (250 ºC), high strength |
Aerospace components, high-temperature pump valve parts |
| ABS |
Easy to process, smooth surface |
Control panel, casing, ventilation duct |
PEEK (Polyether ketone) is a superior high-performance engineering plastic, renowned for its exceptional ability to withstand high temperatures, deliver robust mechanical strength, and maintain chemical stability and wear resistance. This versatile material is embraced across diverse industries such as aerospace, medical, automotive, electronics, and industrial equipment, where it plays a pivotal role due to its outstanding properties.
Boasts the following remarkable characteristics:
Unparalleled high-temperature resistance: Sustains long-term temperatures of up to 250°C, while enduring short-term peaks at 300°C, surpassing most other engineering plastics in thermal performance.
Delivers impressive mechanical strength, rigidity, and high strength comparable to aluminum alloy, complemented by exceptional creep resistance, making it a powerhouse in demanding applications.
Exemplifies wear resistance with a low friction coefficient (0.3~0.4), making it highly suitable for environments where high wear resistance is paramount.
Exhibits remarkable chemical stability, showcasing resistance to acids, alkalis, and organic solvents (excluding concentrated sulfuric and nitric acids), ensuring durability in harsh conditions.
Offers reliable electrical insulation, maintaining stable performance even at high frequencies, ideal for the electronics and electrical engineering sectors.
Demonstrates outstanding radiation resistance, capable of withstanding X-rays and gamma rays, making it suitable for the nuclear industry and medical equipment.
Meets stringent medical-grade biocompatibility standards (ISO 10993), making it suitable for use in human implants, ensuring safety and reliability.
Flame retardant and self-extinguishing with UL94 V-0 grade, exhibiting low smoke emission and non-toxicity for enhanced safety.
Maintains low dimensional stability and moisture absorption, ensuring stability even in humid or high-temperature environments, safeguarding structural integrity.
UHMWPE (Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) stands out as a linear polyethylene with an impressive molecular weight between 2 million and 6 million, far surpassing ordinary HDPE. This material shines with its remarkable wear resistance, impact resistance, and self-lubricating properties, making it indispensable in the industrial, medical, and sports equipment sectors.
Excels with the following stellar performance attributes:
Leads as the most wear-resistant material among wear-resistant plastics, boasting a wear resistance 7 times higher than carbon steel and 4 times higher than nylon.
Possesses exceptional impact resistance and toughness, retaining superior impact resilience even in low temperatures as chilly as -200°C.
Features a low self-lubricating friction coefficient (0.1~0.2, echoing PTFE), perfectly suiting environments that require oil-free lubrication.
Exhibits robust chemical stability, withstanding acids, alkalis, and organic solvents (except strong oxidizing acids), ensuring longevity and resilience.
Characterized by low density (0.93-0.94 g/cm³), making it lighter than water and ideal for applications prioritizing lightweight design.
Demonstrates impressive low-temperature resistance, functional within the range of -200°C to +80°C, with certain modified models extending usability up to 100°C.
Exhibits commendable dielectric properties, offering excellent electrical insulation, making it highly suitable for electrical insulation purposes.
Meets medical-grade biocompatibility standards (ISO 10993), making it appropriate for human implants, ensuring safety and compatibility.
Possesses UV resistance, which can be enhanced with stabilizers for improved outdoor weather resilience, accommodating a variety of environmental challenges.