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PEEK Rod

PEEK Rod

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PEEK rod is a premium engineering plastic known for its high strength, heat resistance, and chemical stability. Suitable for demanding industrial and machining applications, it maintains performance…

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Why choose PEEK Rod?

  • Exceptional mechanical and thermal properties
  • Continuous use temperature up to 250°C
  • Excellent chemical and hydrolysis resistance
  • High dimensional stability and wear resistance
  • Suitable for sterilization and cleanroom environments

PEEK Rod – Premium High-Performance Engineering Plastic

PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) Rod is an advanced engineering thermoplastic renowned for its exceptional mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and high-temperature performance. Ideal for precision components in demanding environments, PEEK rod maintains stability under extreme conditions, including continuous use temperatures up to 250°C.

Used across aerospace, medical, automotive, and industrial sectors, it’s perfect for high-load, high-wear, and chemically aggressive applications.

Key Features:

Available in various diameters and lengths for precision machining.

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Technical Specifications
Polymer Type Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK)
Density ~1.30 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h @ 23°C) < 0.1%
Tensile Strength 90–100 MPa
Tensile Modulus 3.5–4.0 GPa
Flexural Strength 140–165 MPa
Continuous Service Temp -40°C to +250°C
Melting Point ~343°C
Coefficient of Friction ~0.30
UV Resistant Good
Chemical Resistance Excellent
Sterilisation Resistance Excellent (steam, gamma, EtO)
Creep Resistance Outstanding

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PEEK rod used for?
Machining bushes, valve seats, seals, insulators, and precision components that must survive heat to 250 degrees Celsius, aggressive chemicals, and heavy loads. It is the stock shape behind most machined PEEK parts.
What diameters of PEEK rod are available?
Common machining diameters from small-bore rod up to large billets. Because PEEK is costly, we cut blanks to the length your job needs rather than forcing a full stock length.
Does PEEK rod machine well?
Exceptionally: clean chips, fine finishes, and tight tolerances on standard lathes and mills with sharp tooling. It behaves more predictably than most high-temperature plastics.
Can you machine finished PEEK parts for us?
Yes, send the drawing or the worn part and we will machine it complete, keeping the program on file for repeat orders.
Is PEEK worth it over acetal or nylon?
Below about 100 degrees and in mild conditions, no; acetal and nylon are far cheaper. Where heat, chemicals, and load combine, PEEK is usually the only plastic that survives, and it earns its price.
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