Custom Polyetheretherketone Peek Rod Virgin Engineering Plastic Peek Extrusion Rods

• Material: Peek
• Kind: Hard Plastic Rods
• Water Absorption: 0.5%
• Model NO.: Polyetheretherketone Peek Rod
• Contraction Percentage: 0.5-0.7%
• Tensile Strength: 81~130MPa
• Density: 1.3±0.01g/cm3
• Melting Point: 343ºC
• Rockwell Hardness: 103
• Dielectric Strength: 18km/mm
• Transport Package: Carton Box, Wooden Box
• Specification: dia 5.0mm and 250mm, 2000mm
• Trademark: CHUNHUAN
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 3920991000
• Production Capacity: 100tons Per Year
• Package Size: 10.00cm * 10.00cm * 10.00cm
• Package Gross Weight: 1.000kg

Product Description

Product Description

PEEK Extrusion RODS

The PEEK rod manufactured with continuous extrusion process has better and more stable properties.It is widely used for making components in small quantity or big size which can't be manufactured through mold injection.Our rod varied from diameter 1mm to 250mm,the length is usually 1000mm or 2000mm,we can also make the length according to the need of customer.We have in stock over 100 dimension molds for the rod extrusion.
 

 

Number	Rod diameter(mm)	Weight per meter(g)				Dimension tolerance (mm)
		100%PEEK	PEEK+30%Glass fiber	PEEK+30% Carbon fiber	PEEK+30% (Carbon fiber+Graphite+PTFE)
1	5	31	33	34	32	0-0.2
2	6	42	46	47	45	0-0.2
3	7	55	61	63	59	0-0.2
4	8	70	78	80	75	0-0.2
5	10	107	119	123	115	0-0.2
6	12	152	169	175	163	0-0.2
7	15	235	261	270	252	0-0.2
8	18	336	374	387	361	0-0.2
9	20	413	460	476	445	0-0.2
10	22	499	556	575	537	0-0.2
11	25	663	736	761	712	0-0.5
12	28	825	917	948	887	0-0.5
13	30	943	1049	1085	1014	0-0.5
14	33	1136	1265	1307	1222	0-0.5
15	35	1275	1419	1467	1371	0-0.5
16	38	1499	1669	1725	1612	0-0.5
17	40	1658	1846	1909	1783	0-0.5
18	42	1825	2033	2102	1964	0-1.0
19	45	2102	2330	2409	2250	0-1.0
20	48	2386	2648	2738	2557	0-1.0
21	50	2586	2881	2979	2783	0-1.0
22	53	2902	3232	3343	3122	0-1.0
23	55	3122	3478	3597	3359	0-1.0
24	60	3699	4133	4274	3991	0-1.0
25	65	4317	4864	5030	4698	0-2.0
26	70	5055	5632	5825	5440	0-2.0
27	80	6586	7340	7591	7089	0-2.0
28	85	7428	8279	8562	7995	0-2.0
29	90	8321	9275	9593	8957	0-2.0
30	95	9265	10328	10682	9973	0-2.0
31	100	10260	11438	11830	11045	0-2.0
32	110	12403	13828	14303	13353	0-2.0
33	120	14750	16446	17011	15881	0-2.0
34	130	17301	19291	19955	18628	0-3.0
35	140	20057	22365	23134	21595	0-3.0
36	150	23016	25666	26549	24783	0-3.0
37	160	26180	29194	30199	28189	0-3.0
38	165	27838	31044	32112	29975	0-3.0
39	180	33149	36964	38206	35663	0-3.0
40	200	40905	45615	47155	44015	0-3.0
41	220	49477	55176	57046	53247	0-3.0
42	250	63866	71226	73649	68743	0-3.0

 
PEEK main material grade and typical properties

Item	Test Standard	Unit	PEEK450G	PEEK450GL30	PEEK450CA30	PEEK450FC30
			100%PEEK	PEEK+30%Glass fiber	PEEK+30% Carbon fiber	PEEK+30% (Carbon fiber+Graphite+PTFE)
Color			Natural or Black	Natural or Black	Black	Black
Density	ISO1183	g/cm3	1.3±0.01	1.5±0.01	1.4±0.01	1.43±0.01
Water Abs(25ºC,24Hrs)	ISO 62	%	0.5	0.11	0.06	0.06
Mould shrinking percentage	3mm,170ºC Flow direction	%	1.2	0.4	0.1	0.3
	Perpendicular to flow direction	%	1.5	0.8	0.5	0.5
Melting point	DSC	ºC	343	343	343	343
Distortion temperature	ASTM D648	ºC	163	315	315	293
Continuous using temperature	UL 74685	ºC	260	260	260	260
Coefficient of thermal expansion	ASTM D 696	10-5ºC	2.2	1.5	2.2	4.7
Tensile strength(23ºC)	ISO527-2/1B/50	Mpa	100	155	220	134
Tensile elongation(23ºC)	ISO527-2/1B/50	%	34	2	1.8	2.2
Bending strength(23ºC)	ISO 178	Mpa	163	212	298	186
Compressive strength(23ºC)	ASTM D695	Mpa	118	215	240	150
Lzop impact strength(no gap)	ISO 180/U	KJ/m2	No break	51	46	32
Rockwell hardness	ASTM D785		103	107	102	99
Flammable level	UL 94	V-0@mm	1.5	1.5	1.5	0.75
Dielectric strength	IEC 248	KM/mm	18	19
Dielectric constant	IEC 250		3.2	3.2
Surface resistivity			10^15	10^15	3*10^6	5*10^6
Friction coefficient		µ	0.30-0.38	0.38-0.46	0.28	0.18

 

Our Service
1)Your inquiry will be replied within 2 hours during working time,Within 24hours when rest time.
2)Our working time is 7.30 AM --17:30 PM,Monday to Saturday.
3)General samples time can be arranged within 2--5days.
4)Orders will be produced exactly as request and approved samples.
5)When mass production,we send photos to show the production line.And confirm the estimate time again.
6)At the end of mass production,photos and samples will send to you for approval.You can arrange the inspection.
7)Before shipment,our QC will have inspection to make sure the quality.
8)We always try best to ensure every order to delivery in time.
 
Payment Terms
1)T/T,Cash,L/C.
2)30% deposit,70% balance before shipment.
3)Lead time: 15 days after received deposited for 2tons.
4)Delivery way: By sea,By air, By EMS,DHL,UPS,TNT,FedEx.
 
Packing & Delivery
For sample: By EMS,DHL,UPS,TNT,FedEx
                 around 5--7 working days to arrive
 
For Bulk order:
1.Qty of 2tons,within 15 days.
2.Via Sea
3.Delivery time:we will finish production in 15days for 2tons.
4.For 20 GP,may nee around 30days.

Product Application

Company Profile

Chunhuan Group (Zhenjiang Chunhuan Sealing Group Co., Ltd.), established in 1985, is a leading manufacturer of fluoroplastic products, chemical semiconductor linings, and new energy sealing gaskets. The company primarily focuses on the research, development, and production of fluoroplastic series sealing products (for hydrogen energy and nuclear power applications) and chemical semiconductor linings. With subsidiaries in South Korea and Shanghai, the group has also established a joint venture with South Korea's Houcheng Group for semiconductor lining equipment. Main  production: PTFE  products, metal  seals  series, steel  lining  anti-corrosion series, engineering plastics series,rubber products series,it is the leading enterprise in the national fluoroplastics industry. The  company  supplies  more  than  300  varieties  of  PTFE  composite modified  materials,ranging  from standard  composite modified  materials (bronze,glass fiber,carbon,graphite,etc.) to  customized  solutions  to  meet different  production  needs  of customers.The  company  provides  flexible  quantity  and  fast  delivery service. The engineers have 35 years working experience in the field of PTFE,serving customers in more than 30 countries.

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FAQ

1. Q: What engineering plastic materials do you mainly produce?
A: We specialize in high-performance engineering plastic products such as PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene), PEEK (Polyetheretherketone), Nylon, and UHMW-PE (Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene).

2. Q: What exactly is PEEK rod material? What are its core characteristics?
A: PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) rod is a high-performance specialty engineering plastic profile, manufactured from pure PEEK resin through an extrusion process. Its core characteristics are outstanding: firstly, it can operate stably for long periods at 260ºC and withstand up to 300ºC for short durations; secondly, it possesses mechanical strength comparable to metal, with tensile strength reaching 90-116MPa. Additionally, it offers excellent chemical resistance (resistant to almost all acids, bases, and organic solvents), inherent flame retardancy, and superb wear resistance and fatigue resistance.

3. Q: Are PEEK rods FDA compliant? Can they be used in the food or medical industries?
A: Yes, specific PEEK grades are FDA compliant. For example, the raw material composition of the virgin PEEK-1000 grade complies with EU and US FDA regulations for food contact materials, making it suitable for the food processing and pharmaceutical industries. Furthermore, there are specialized medical-grade PEEKs available (such as PEEK-OPTIMA®), which have passed ISO 10993 and USP Class VI biocompatibility certifications and can be safely used in manufacturing orthopedic implants, surgical instruments, and other medical devices.

4. Q: I see PEEK rods in different colors, like brownish-gray and black. What's the difference?
A: Color typically indicates different material grades or additives. The brownish-gray (or natural) color is usually virgin PEEK (e.g., PEEK-1000), known for its good toughness and impact resistance. Black PEEK may contain specific additives, for example:
PEEK-HPV (Black): Contains added PTFE, graphite, and carbon fibers, specifically designed for applications requiring very low friction coefficients and high wear resistance, such as sliding components.
PEEK-CA30 (Black): Filled with 30% carbon fiber for enhanced reinforcement, offering higher mechanical strength, stiffness, and thermal conductivity, suitable for applications with high load-bearing and heat dissipation requirements.

5. Q: How machinable are PEEK rods? What precautions are needed during machining?
A: PEEK exhibits good machinability and can be precision machined using standard CNC processes like turning, milling, and drilling. However, due to its relatively poor thermal conductivity, heat can accumulate during machining, potentially causing the material to melt or experience dimensional distortion. Therefore, it's recommended to use sharp high-speed steel or carbide tools and employ effective cooling, such as compressed air. For reinforced grades (like glass or carbon fiber-filled), using more wear-resistant polycrystalline diamond tools is advisable. For parts with extremely tight tolerances, it's recommended to perform annealing after rough machining to relieve internal stresses before final finishing.

6. Q: What are the main industries and applications for PEEK rods?
A: Thanks to their excellent combination of properties, PEEK rods are widely used in high-end manufacturing sectors:
Aerospace: For manufacturing lightweight, high-strength structural components and high-temperature resistant parts.
Medical Devices: For spinal implants, surgical instruments, etc., valued for biocompatibility and radiolucency.
Petrochemical: Used as seals, bearings, and gears in highly corrosive, high-temperature, and high-pressure environments.
Semiconductor & Electronics: For wafer carriers, insulating components, etc., leveraging high purity and excellent electrical insulation.
Automotive Industry: For high-temperature engine components, wear-resistant bushings, and sensor housings.

7. Q: How do PEEK rods compare to PTFE rods? Which is better?
A: Both are high-performance plastics but have different strengths. PEEK significantly surpasses PTFE in mechanical strength, stiffness, and high-temperature resistance, often considered a comprehensive upgrade. PEEK's continuous use temperature reaches 260ºC, while PTFE is typically around 200ºC; PEEK's tensile strength and creep resistance are also far superior. However, PEEK is considerably more expensive than PTFE. Therefore, the choice depends on your specific needs: choose PEEK for extremely demanding environments requiring high strength and temperature resistance; choose PTFE for cost-sensitive applications with milder conditions.

8. Q: Are there any disadvantages or limitations of PEEK rods?
A: The main limitations are high cost and specific processing requirements. PEEK material itself is 10 to 20 times more expensive than common engineering plastics, limiting its use in low-end or cost-sensitive products. Furthermore, as mentioned, its processing requires specialized equipment, tooling, and process control; improper machining can easily lead to internal stresses, warping, or surface defects in the finished part. Additionally, pure PEEK rods cannot be thermoformed or bent; they are primarily intended for machining into final components.

9. Q: What size specifications are available for PEEK rods? Can they be customized?
A: PEEK rods are typically cylindrical, available in a wide diameter range, commonly from 3mm to 300mm, with standard lengths of 1 meter or longer. As a profile supplier, we stock various standard diameters. If you have specific non-standard size requirements or need long rods cut into specific short lengths, we can also provide custom services based on your drawings or requests.

10. Q: How do I choose the right grade of PEEK rod? For example, virgin, glass-filled, or carbon-filled?
A: Selecting the grade depends on your application requirements and performance priorities:
Virgin PEEK (e.g., PEEK-1000): Suitable for general-purpose high-performance components requiring high toughness, impact resistance, and hydrolysis resistance.
30% Glass Fiber Reinforced PEEK (PEEK-GF30): Offers higher stiffness and creep resistance than virgin grade, with better dimensional stability, ideal for structural parts under long-term stress at high temperatures.
30% Carbon Fiber Reinforced PEEK (PEEK-CA30): Pursues maximum mechanical strength, stiffness, and thermal conductivity. It's wear-resistant with a lower coefficient of thermal expansion, making it excellent for demanding tribological applications like high-load, high-speed bearings and gears where heat dissipation is beneficial.