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FibreX™ PEEK+GF20 (PolyEtherEtherKetone) is one of the highest-performance polymers in world. In fact, it’s one of the highest-performance plastics ever invented. Now reinforced 20% with glass fibers, PEEK+GF20 has exceptional mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistance properties along with its low warp, increased stiffness, and improved dimensional stability. PEEK+G20 is a go-to material in some of the most demanding applications where failure is not an option.
Inherently flame resistant and self-extinguishing
Long-term hydrolytic stability even above 250°C
Outstanding resistance to a broad range of chemicals, including automotive fluids, fully halogenated hydrocarbons, alcohols, and aqueous solutions
Low smoke and toxic gas emissions
Excellent dimensional stability with low heat creep, low and uniform coefficient of thermal expansion, giving PEEK highly reproducible part-to-part dimensions
High thermal properties with a Tg of 143°C, CUT of 260°C, and Tm of 343
Seals, Gears, Bushings, Bearings, Pump and Compressor Components
Industries Served: Auto, Aerospace, Defense, Semi-conductor, Oil & Gas
PEEK has an excellent resistance to hydrolysis in boiling water and superheated steam (sterilization/autoclave) at temperatures in excess of 250°C (482°F).
General thermal properties of PEEK+GF20 are:
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) 143°C
Melt Temperature (Tm) 343°C
Continuous Use Temperature (CUT) 260°C
Fibers made of glass reinforced into the polymer during manufacturing and aligned along the axis of filament.
This, along with their physical makeup, give this material enormous strength and mechanical properties.
Glass fiber reinforcement gives material a lot of desirable properties:
High strength
High stiffness
High chemical resistance
Low thermal expansion
Reinforcing plastic with glass fibers produces a 3D printing filament which exhibits the best properties of both fiberglass and the plastic of choice.
What Is It Good For?
Ideal for any applications which require strength and rigidity.
For these reasons, glass fiber reinforced filament is very popular in automotive, mechanical, civil engineering, and research industries.
This material is particularly abrasive among 3D printing filaments. Users may find standard brass nozzles are chewed through very quickly compared to standard wear and tear. When worn through, the nozzle diameter will widen inconsistently and the printer will experience extrusion issues. it's strongly recommended this material be printed through a hardened steel nozzle rather than a softer metal.
FibreX™ PEEK+GF20 (PolyEtherEtherKetone) is one of the highest-performance polymers in world. In fact, it’s one of the highest-performance plastics ever invented. Now reinforced 20% with glass fibers, PEEK+GF20 has exceptional mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistance properties along with its low warp, increased stiffness, and improved dimensional stability. PEEK+G20 is a go-to material in some of the most demanding applications where failure is not an option.
Inherently flame resistant and self-extinguishing
Long-term hydrolytic stability even above 250°C
Outstanding resistance to a broad range of chemicals, including automotive fluids, fully halogenated hydrocarbons, alcohols, and aqueous solutions
Low smoke and toxic gas emissions
Excellent dimensional stability with low heat creep, low and uniform coefficient of thermal expansion, giving PEEK highly reproducible part-to-part dimensions
High thermal properties with a Tg of 143°C, CUT of 260°C, and Tm of 343
Seals, Gears, Bushings, Bearings, Pump and Compressor Components
Industries Served: Auto, Aerospace, Defense, Semi-conductor, Oil & Gas
PEEK has an excellent resistance to hydrolysis in boiling water and superheated steam (sterilization/autoclave) at temperatures in excess of 250°C (482°F).
General thermal properties of PEEK+GF20 are:
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) 143°C
Melt Temperature (Tm) 343°C
Continuous Use Temperature (CUT) 260°C
Fibers made of glass reinforced into the polymer during manufacturing and aligned along the axis of filament.
This, along with their physical makeup, give this material enormous strength and mechanical properties.
Glass fiber reinforcement gives material a lot of desirable properties:
High strength
High stiffness
High chemical resistance
Low thermal expansion
Reinforcing plastic with glass fibers produces a 3D printing filament which exhibits the best properties of both fiberglass and the plastic of choice.
What Is It Good For?
Ideal for any applications which require strength and rigidity.
For these reasons, glass fiber reinforced filament is very popular in automotive, mechanical, civil engineering, and research industries.
This material is particularly abrasive among 3D printing filaments. Users may find standard brass nozzles are chewed through very quickly compared to standard wear and tear. When worn through, the nozzle diameter will widen inconsistently and the printer will experience extrusion issues. it's strongly recommended this material be printed through a hardened steel nozzle rather than a softer metal.