APTIV™ Films: High-Performance PEEK Polymer for Demanding Applications
Excellent high temperature performance:
*Properties vary by polymer grade. See detailed thermal properties and compare the APTIV PEEK film grades.
Excellent resistance to a very wide range of chemicals over a range of temperatures, retaining high levels of mechanical strength and generally with little swelling or discolouration.
Excellent strength, stiffness, long-term creep and fatigue properties.
See details of mechanical properties and compare the Victrex polymer grades:
High abrasion and cut through resistance combined with a low coefficient of friction.
Victrex materials are used for tribological components due to their outstanding resistance to wear in high pressure and velocity environments.
Victrex materials are often used as an electrical insulator with outstanding thermal, environmental resistance and mechanical performance.
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We do not intentionally add, use or generate PFAS during the manufacture of unfilled Victrex PEEK and PAEK polymers.
View our page on PEEK as “Sustainable alternative to PFAS concerns”
Victrex materials are inherently pure with very small amounts of low molecular weight volatile organics, resulting in exceptionally low outgassing and extractables even in high vacuum environments.
Our medical grade polymers are biocompatible, and one of the most chemically resistant thermoplastics available; it exhibits a superior combination of strength, stiffness and toughness, making it ideally suited for medical device applications such as drug delivery, dental abutments, catheters, blood management and surgical instruments.
More details at “Medical PEEK Polymers for Medical Devices & Applications”
Victrex high performance polymers are not attacked by prolonged exposure to water, sea water or steam which makes them an ideal choice for use in applications such as medical components, subsea equipment, and valve components.
Victrex materials are some of the highest performing materials melt processable using conventional thermoplastic processing equipment.
One Material, Multiple Benefits
Unfilled PEEK, a semi-crystalline polymer available in powders and granules.
Glass and carbon fibre reinforced PEEK for higher strength or complex geometries.
PAEK, semi-crystalline granules reinforced with wear additives for tribological applications.
A popular choice. An unfilled polymer granule that delivers higher strength, stiffness and ductility.
Granules optimised to perform in extreme temperature environments.
Developed for specific applications e.g. Pharmaceutical, Food, Gears & Additive Manufacturing.
Most standard reciprocating screw injection moulding machines are capable of moulding unfilled and filled VICTREX PEEK grades. Complex and intricate high performance components can be mass-produced without annealing or conventional machining. Victrex technical experts can assist with design and process variables such as machine design, barrel capacity, screw and mold design and gating.
VICTREX PEEK thermoplastics can be used in extrusion processes and equipment including wire coating, profile extrusion, film, pipe, sheet and monofilament production. Unfilled and filled grades are readily extruded using conventional melt processing technology. Our highly experienced technical team can help define the machine design and address any processing challenges.
Compression moulded parts are generally more crystalline, have a higher modulus and tensile strength and are harder with a lower ductility. Glass and carbon fibres may be combined with VICTREX PEEK for compression moulding. Our technical team recommends that our customers anneal parts with very thick sections to relieve stresses.
Application Areas by Industry
Whether it is to go lighter, last longer or cost less, we enable customers to evaluate and adopt our PEEK high-performance polymers where they can deliver a strong advantage.
PEEK and PAEK-based solutions that replace metals, thermosets and other aerospace polymers
Offering greater versatility, reliability and design freedom for next-generation electronics
Keeping Your Equipment Working Overtime
WELCOME TO INDUSTRY 4.0.
Medical polymers with the potential to improve clinical outcomes.
Victrex offers the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of PEEK polymer grades, each tailored to meet specific performance demands. The main types include:
Choosing the right grade depends on your application’s mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistance requirements. For the full range and property comparison click here: https://www.victrex.com/en/datasheets
From the invention of PEEK over 40 years ago, Victrex has continually pioneered new PAEK-based polymers, materials and solutions that have transformed markets, delivering global impact in the toughest environments.
We bring transformational & sustainable solutions that address world material challenges every day.
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