Metal Detectable PEEK Rods Metal Detectable PEEK Rods Metal Detectable PEEK Rods
Metal Detectable PEEK Rods for Critical Applications
When it comes to machined components that undergo rigorous sterilizations, such as CIP (cleaning in situ) and SIP (sterilization in place) processes, our Metal Detectable PEEK rods are the ideal choice. Designed for food-approved components that require enhanced stiffness without the need for reinforcement, our solution offers peace of mind.
These PEEK rods are finely tuned to be easily detectable by most metal detectors due to their carefully engineered material composition. What’s more, our blue metal detectable PEEK rods are fortified with a solid lubricant to improve their sliding capabilities.
Applications
Our Metal Detectable PEEK rods find their place in various applications within the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, including filling pistons, bushings, thrust washers, scrapers, and manifolds in high-temperature settings.
Key Features
- Impressive heat resistance, with a maximum temperature of +250°C.
- Exceptional dimensional stability for precision components.
- Unmatched durability and robustness.
- Enhanced stiffness-to-impact ratio for reliable performance.
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength | ISO 527-1/-2 (7) | MPa | 92 | |
| Tensile Strain (Elongation) at Yield | ISO 527-1/-2 (7) | % | 5 | |
| Tensile Strain (Elongation) at Break | ISO 527-1/-2 (7) | % | 6 | |
| Tensile Modulus of Elasticity | ISO 527-1/-2 (9) | MPa | 4,000 | |
| Shear Strength | ASTM D732 | PSI | 10,706 | |
| Compressive Stress at 1 / 2 / 5 % Nominal Strain | ISO 604 (10) | MPa | 39 / 74 / 127 | |
| Compressive Strength | ASTM D696 (11) | PSI | 20,198 | |
| Charpy Impact Strength – Unnotched | ISO 179-1/1eU | kJ/m2 | 28 | |
| Charpy Impact Strength – Notched | ISO 179-1/1eA | kJ/m2 | 3,3 | |
| Izod Impact Notched | ASTM D256 | ft.lb./in | 0,6 | |
| Flexural Strength | ASTM D790 (13) | PSI | 21,590 | |
| Flexural Modulus of Elasticity | ASTM D790 | KSI | 627 | |
| Rockwell M Hardness (14) | ISO 2039-2 | – | 98 | |
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| Shore Hardness D (14) | ISO 868 | – | – |
Thermal Properties
| Melting Temperature (DSC, 10°C (50°F) / min) | ISO 11357-1/-3 | °C | 340 |
| Glass Transition Temperature (DMA, tan delta) | DMA | °C | – |
| Thermal Conductivity at 23°C (73°F) | – | W/(K.m) | – |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (-40 to 150°C) (-40 to 300°F) | – | – | – |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (23 to 60°C) (73 to 140°F) | – | µm/(m.K) | 49 |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (23 to 100°C) (73 to 210°F) | – | µm/(m.K) | 54 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature: method A: 1.8 MPa (264 PSI) | ISO 75-1/-2 | °C | 185 |
| Continuous Allowable Service Temperature in Air (20,000 hours) (3) | – | °C | 250 |
| Min. Service Temperature (4) | – | °C | -10 |
| Flammability: UL 94 (3mm (1/8 in.)) (5) | – | – | V-0 |
| Flammability: Oxygen Index | ISO 4589-1/-2 | % | – |
Electrical Properties
| Electric Strength | IEC 60243-1 (15) | kV/mm | – |
| Volume Resistivity | IEC 62631-3-1 | Ohm.cm | – |
| Surface Resistivity | ANSI/ESD STM 11.11 | Ohm/sq. | – |
| Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz | IEC 62631-2-1 | – | – |
| Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz | IEC 62631-2-1 | – | – |
Other Properties
| Properties | Test Method | Unit | Value |
| Colour | – | – | Blue |
| Density | ISO 1183-1 | g/cm3 | 1,46 |
| Specific Gravity | ASTM D792 | – | 1,47 |
| Water Absorption after 24h Immersion in Water of 23°C (73°F) | ISO 62 (16) | % | – |
| Water Absorption at Saturation in Water of 23°C (73°F) | – | % | – |
| Wear Rate | ISO 7148-2 (18) | µm/km | 3,2 |
| Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (-) | ISO 7148-2 (18) | – | 0.30 – 0.60 |
| Limiting PV at 100 FPM | – | – | – |
| Limiting PV at 0.1 / 1 m/s Cylindrical Sleeve Bearings | – | Mpa.m/s | – / – |
| Chemical Resistance | – | – | – |
