Polyether Ether Ketone: A Versatile Thermoplastic Polymer with Numerous Applications in Engineering, Medical, and Industrial Sector

 

Polyether ether ketone or PEEK is a versatile thermoplastic polymer with numerous applications in engineering, medical, and industrial sector. PEEK is thermoplastic in nature with characteristics which make it ideal for use in thermal insulation, waterproof coatings, as an adhesive and many other uses. PEEK is made up of a series of polymers having various properties, including tensile strength, modulus and electrical charge.

Polyether ether ketone is mainly used as a lubricant in the manufacture of friction bearings, seals, camshafts, rotors, ring gears and other rotating parts. It is also widely used for the production of polyester fiber, high performance fibers, nylon fabrics, polyurethane foam, polystyrene and polypropylene. The thermoplasticity of PEEK allows it to be formed into many different shapes including polygons, pearls, diamonds, triangles, teardrops and hexagons. Polyether ether ketone is used as an additive in many printing and print forming equipment and other industrial processes. It has high performance characteristics which make it ideal for use in thermal insulation, waterproof coatings, as an adhesive and many other applications.

Polyether ether ketone is used as a lubricant in many applications where it needs to withstand extreme temperature range. These can include applications where high temperatures are encountered during the manufacturing process such as in the case of forging, hot stamping, autoclave and others. PEEK is frequently used as an additive in the manufacturing process of rubber and other thermal resistance materials such as polyester fibers, polyurethane foam and polystyrene. Moreover, it is also used as an ingredient in the production of plastics as it serves as a catalyst.

Polyether ether ketone can be used as a lubricant in the steam turbine blades and jet engines and other applications that need good friction between two moving parts. It also works well for applications where high temperatures are encountered. PEEK can prevent the occurrence of the adverse effect of wear and tear on engine rotors due to temperature changes. It maintains the appropriate working temperature for the rotors by facilitating heat transfer across the metal surface. This is how Polyether ether ketones perform their important role in heat transfer and heat dissipation as well.

Polyether ether ketone have high mechanical properties which make it an excellent ingredient for a wide variety of polymer materials. Its unique mechanical properties allow it to exhibit excellent chemical and physical properties such as high temperature resistance, chemical resistance, thermo-physical stability, creep resistance, tensile strength, creep resistance, dielectric strength, thermal conductivity and electrical conductivity. In fact, its various applications in heat transfer, lubrication and heat transfer graphite are what makes it such a valuable product. Its ability to maintain its unique mechanical properties at elevated temperatures opens up new avenues for technological advancements. Polyether ether ketone’s ability to enhance the overall performance of any given material also helps engineers derive the most benefit from its usage.

A particular benefit of Polyether ether ketone is its ability to promote corrosion resistance, which ensures that it enhances the overall corrosion protection of any given material during long term exposure to harsh conditions. It is able to accomplish this feat by enhancing the mechanical properties of the polymer through a process called thermoplastics. Thermoplastic materials generally have some inherent structural weakness which causes it to incur cracks when exposed to specific temperatures. Through the use of thermoplastic Polyether ether ketone, engineers and technicians are able to eliminate the risk of structural crack development and achieve effective resistance against the harsh effects of heat, flame, and chemical reaction.