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Description
This premium 30% glass filled natural PEEK sheet is a high performance engineering plastic designed for demanding mechanical, thermal and chemical environments. Reinforced with glass fibres, it delivers outstanding rigidity, wear resistance and dimensional stability, even under continuous high temperature use.
Supplied as flat sheet stock in convenient sizes, it is ideal for machining into precision components, structural parts and insulating elements across industries such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, pharmaceutical processing and general engineering. The material offers a reliable alternative to metals and lower-performance plastics where consistent performance and long service life are essential.
Product Features
- Manufactured from 30% glass fibre reinforced natural PEEK for enhanced rigidity and creep resistance.
- Available sheet thicknesses: 10 mm and 20 mm to suit a wide range of machined component designs.
- Standard sheet length of 1000 mm for efficient nesting and reduced material waste during CNC machining.
- Standard sheet width of 620 mm providing a practical format for cutting, routing and milling operations.
- Excellent thermal resistance, suitable for continuous service at elevated temperatures typical of high-demand applications.
- Outstanding dimensional stability and low moisture absorption for tight-tolerance, high-precision parts.
- Natural, unpigmented finish suitable for use in clean and controlled industrial environments.
Key Features and Benefits
- Maintains mechanical strength and stiffness at high temperatures, allowing reliable performance where many plastics would soften or creep.
- High dimensional stability enables precise machining and consistent part geometry, reducing rejection rates and rework.
- Excellent wear and abrasion resistance extends component life in sliding, bearing or high-load applications.
- Chemical and hydrolysis resistance supports use in aggressive process environments and cleaning regimes.
- Good electrical insulating properties make it suitable for high-performance electrical and electronic components.
- Glass fibre reinforcement improves load-bearing capacity, enabling metal replacement and potential weight reduction in assemblies.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Natural PEEK (polyether ether ketone) with 30% glass fibre reinforcement |
| Available Thicknesses | 10 mm, 20 mm |
| Sheet Length | 1000 mm (nominal) |
| Sheet Width | 620 mm (nominal) |
| Service Temperature (guide) | Suitable for continuous elevated temperature use in high-performance engineering applications |
| Colour/Appearance | Natural, glass filled engineering plastic sheet with smooth, machinable surfaces |
Applications and Ideal Uses
This glass filled PEEK sheet is intended for precision-machined, high performance components where a combination of strength, heat resistance and dimensional stability is required.
- High temperature bushes, bearings, wear plates and guides in industrial machinery.
- Structural and insulating components in aerospace, automotive and motorsport assemblies.
- Precision parts, jigs and fixtures used in electronics and semiconductor manufacturing.
- Components for chemical processing, analytical equipment and pharmaceutical machinery.
- High-performance pump, valve and compressor components exposed to demanding operating conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this 30% glass filled PEEK sheet be easily machined into complex parts?
Yes, the sheet is specifically intended for machining using conventional metalworking or CNC equipment. Due to the glass fibre content, sharp carbide tooling and appropriate cutting speeds are recommended to achieve a good surface finish and maintain tool life.
Is this material suitable for continuous use at high temperatures?
The 30% glass filled PEEK sheet is designed for continuous use in elevated temperature environments. It retains high mechanical strength, stiffness and dimensional stability at temperatures where many standard engineering plastics would deform or fail. Always confirm suitability against your specific operating conditions.
Can the sheet be used for electrical insulation applications?
Yes, natural glass filled PEEK offers good electrical insulating properties along with excellent thermal and mechanical performance, making it suitable for high-performance insulators, spacers and other electrical or electronic components, provided the design and operating environment are properly assessed.