{"product_id":"medical-grade-peek-black-rod","title":"High-Performance Medical Grade PEEK Black Rod for Surgical and Pharmaceutical Applications","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedical Grade PEEK features a combination of very high rigidity, hardness, tensile strength, and bending strength (high toughness and fatigue strength), high heat deflection temperature, and excellent resistance to disinfectants and detergents. It also has an exceptionally high hydrolytic stability, allowing for repeated sterilization in steam without any issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharacteristics of Medical Grade PEEK include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent sterilisability with all standard methods (superheated steam, gamma, E-beam, EtO)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery high stability, rigidity, and toughness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery high thermal stability and heat deflection temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery high creep resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery high dimensional stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery high radiation resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery high hydrolysis resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood wear properties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow water absorption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Medical Grade products are suitable for medical and pharmaceutical applications involving direct body contact with tissue, bone, skin, and mucosa for up to 24 hours. All raw materials used for the medical grade products are food grade and have been tested and evaluated by an independent accredited testing laboratory, meeting the following biocompatibility requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISO 10993-1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISO 10993-5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISO 10993-12: Sample preparation and reference materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISO 10993-18: Chemical characterization of materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSP Class VI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical applications include surgical instruments, dental instruments, connectors, sealing rings, spacers, dosing systems, in vitro diagnostics, grippers, holders, insulation sleeves, and primary packaging in the pharmaceutical sector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f8f9fa; border-bottom:2px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px; text-align:left; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px; text-align:left; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003ePEEK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eRod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eDensity (g\/cm³)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e1.32\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eWater absorption (%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e0.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eYield stress (MPa)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e115\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eElongation at break (%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eTensile modulus of elasticity (MPa)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e4210\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eBall indentation hardness (MPa)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e250\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eNotched impact strength (kJ\/m²)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eShore hardness (scale D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eCLTE (10⁻⁶K⁻¹)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is PEEK?\u003c\/strong\u003e PEEK is a high-performance polymer known for its rigidity and resistance to high temperatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan Medical Grade PEEK be sterilized?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it can be sterilized using various methods including steam and gamma radiation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat applications is Medical Grade PEEK suitable for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is suitable for surgical instruments, dental instruments, and other medical applications with direct body contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Plastock","offers":[{"title":"16 \/ 1000","offer_id":56199741374844,"sku":"PLT_PLC777","price":240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 \/ 2000","offer_id":56199741407612,"sku":"PLT_PLC778","price":480.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 \/ 3000","offer_id":56199741440380,"sku":"PLT_PLC779","price":721.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 \/ 1000","offer_id":56199741473148,"sku":"PLT_PLC780","price":403.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 \/ 2000","offer_id":56199741505916,"sku":"PLT_PLC781","price":806.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 \/ 3000","offer_id":56199741538684,"sku":"PLT_PLC782","price":1209.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 \/ 1000","offer_id":56199741571452,"sku":"PLT_PLC783","price":629.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 \/ 2000","offer_id":56199741604220,"sku":"PLT_PLC784","price":1258.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 \/ 3000","offer_id":56199741636988,"sku":"PLT_PLC785","price":1887.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"32 \/ 1000","offer_id":56199741669756,"sku":"PLT_PLC786","price":1019.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"32 \/ 2000","offer_id":56199741702524,"sku":"PLT_PLC787","price":2038.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"32 \/ 3000","offer_id":56199741735292,"sku":"PLT_PLC788","price":3057.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"36 \/ 1000","offer_id":56199741768060,"sku":"PLT_PLC789","price":1313.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"36 \/ 2000","offer_id":56199741800828,"sku":"PLT_PLC790","price":2626.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"36 \/ 3000","offer_id":56199741833596,"sku":"PLT_PLC791","price":3940.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 \/ 1000","offer_id":56199741866364,"sku":"PLT_PLC792","price":2543.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 \/ 2000","offer_id":56199741899132,"sku":"PLT_PLC793","price":5088.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 \/ 3000","offer_id":56199741931900,"sku":"PLT_PLC794","price":7632.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 \/ 1000","offer_id":56199741964668,"sku":"PLT_PLC795","price":3600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 \/ 2000","offer_id":56199741997436,"sku":"PLT_PLC796","price":7200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 \/ 3000","offer_id":56199742030204,"sku":"PLT_PLC797","price":10800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9262\/2987\/files\/eb157df1a229ba890235dcaced89b2fb.png?v=1767777512","url":"https:\/\/plasticsco.co.uk\/products\/medical-grade-peek-black-rod","provider":"Plastics Co Uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}