What is the modified plastic? Modified plastics are materials with uniform appearance obtained by filling, toughening, reinforcing, blending, alloying and other technical means, with primary form resin as the main component, and additives or other resins that can improve the performance of the resin in mechanics, rheology, combustion, electro-thermal, photomagnetic and other aspects as the auxiliary component. In recent years, the scale of modified plastics industry continues to expand. Modified plastics is a symbol of high-tech, high-performance and high-grade in plastic products, and is widely used in many fields such as aerospace, automobile manufacturing, household appliances, etc., of which the proportion of usage in the automobile field is more than 19%, second only to the home appliance industry, which has the highest usage. In recent years, the use of modified plastics in automobiles has been rising year by year, and the amount of modified plastics used in a single car has become a symbol of the level of automobile design and manufacturing. Divided from the varieties, the amount of plastic varieties are polypropylene (PP), polyamide (PA), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene plastics (ABS)), etc., especially PP, PA, ABS, the most abundant automotive modification. From the application point of view, modified plastics are widely used in automotive interior and exterior parts, structural parts and functional parts. Among them, the interior parts are center console, dashboard, decorative panels; exterior parts are air grille, bumper and decorative parts; structural parts are front-end frame, column skeleton; functional parts are lamps, intake manifolds, fuel tanks, etc. are modified plastics used in a large number of automotive parts. What is the Long glass fiber compounds? Glass fiber reinforced plastic is based on the original pure plastic, adding glass fibers and other additives, so as to improve the scope of use of the material. Generally speaking, most of the glass fiber reinforced materials are used in the structural parts of the products, which is a kind of structural engineering materials, such as: PP, ABS, PA66, PA6, PC, POM, PPO, PET, PBT, PPS and so on. Advantages After glass fiber reinforcement, glass fiber is a high temperature resistant material, therefore, the heat-resistant temperature of reinforced plastics is much higher than before without glass fiber, especially nylon plastics. After glass fiber reinforcement, due to the addition of glass fiber, it restricts the mutual movement of the polymer chain of the plastic, therefore, the shrinkage of the reinforced plastic decreases a lot and the rigidity is greatly improved. After glass fiber reinforced, the reinforced plastic will not stress cracking, at the same time, the impact resistance of the plastic improves a lot. After the glass fiber reinforcement, the glass fiber is a high strength material, which also greatly improves the strength of the plastic, such as: tensile strength, compression strength, bending strength, improve a lot. After glass fiber reinforcement, due to the addition of glass fiber and other additives, the combustion performance of the reinforced plastics decreases a lot, most of the materials can not be ignited, it is a kind of flame-retardant material.

What is composites materials? ▶ Composite materials consist of two or more material components with different chemical and physical properties, combined in the designed form, proportion, and distribution, with obvious interfaces existing between the components; and ▶ Composite materials have structural designability, composite structure design can be carried out; not only to maintain the advantages of the performance of each component material, but also through the performance of each component complementary and related can be obtained by a single component material can not achieve the comprehensive performance. TPU composite materials have been widely used in various industries. LFT-G® TPU-NA-LGF It is a high-strength engineering composite material made of 80%-40% Baidu® high-performance polyurethane resins and 20%-60% glass fibers, produced by extrusion or injection molding process.    Higher mechanical properties High glass fiber content leads to further improvement of the mechanical properties of the composites More uniform distribution of fibers in the composite material, more stable performance Injection molding process Datasheet we made for your reference More details please contacr us Application fields of TPU-NA-LGF Why choose Xiamen LFT-G? ▶Fast curing for improved productivity ▶Low viscosity, good fiberglass wettability ▶High stability, good product quality About Xiamen LFT composites plastic Co., Ltd. Xiamen LFT Composite Plastic Co.,LTD was established in 2009, is a brand-name global suppliers of long fiber reinforced thermoplastic materials integrating product research & development（R&D）, production and sale marketing. Our LFT products have passed the ISO9001&16949 system certification and have obtained lots of national trademarks and patents, covering the fields of automotive, military parts and firearms, aerospace, new energy, medical equipment, power wind energy, sports equipment, etc.

Polyamide 66 Nylon 66 (PA66) has excellent mechanical properties, processing performance and corrosion resistance, after flame retardant modification of PA66 can be widely used in automotive, electronics, machinery and other fields. With the wide application of nylon in different fields, the requirements for its performance have been taken to the next level. However, PA66 has high crystallinity and fast crystallization speed, and is prone to warpage defects during injection molding process. Especially for glass fiber reinforced nylon 66, due to the anisotropic arrangement of glass fibers inside the material, it is easy to cause different shrinkage rates in all directions, which further aggravates the warping deformation. Long glass fiber reinforced composites Glass fiber is an excellent performance of inorganic non-metallic materials, mostly used for reinforcing plastics. Mainly silica as raw material, add specific metal oxides mineral raw materials melted at high temperature, molten glass liquid flow through the leakage nozzle out of the role of high-speed pulling gravitational force is drawn and rapid cooling and curing into a very fine continuous fibers, the diameter of a few microns to more than twenty microns. Glass fiber is divided into short glass fiber, long glass fiber according to the shape. Short glass fiber: length less than 6mm, cross-section is round, in the material distribution disorder, anisotropy. Long glass fiber: length between 6-25mm, orderly distribution in the material, isotropic. Short Glass Fiber Nylon: Processability, rigidity and strength are improved, and floatation is less likely to occur during injection molding compared to long glass fiber nylon. Long glass fiber reinforced nylon: less anisotropic shrinkage compared to short glass fiber, reducing the effect of warpage. The rigidity, abrasion resistance, aging resistance, and heat resistance are stronger than those of short glass fiber reinforced nylon. Datasheet Application About us Xiamen LFT Composite Plastic Co.,LTD was established in 2009, is a brand-name global suppliers of long fiber reinforced thermoplastic materials integrating product research & development（R&D）, production and sale marketing. Our LFT products have passed the ISO9001&16949 system certification and have obtained lots of national trademarks and patents, covering the fields of automotive, military parts and firearms, aerospace, new energy, medical equipment, power wind energy, sports equipment, etc.

PBT materials Polybutylene terephathalate (PBT) is a crystalline thermoplastic engineering plastic made by polymerizing dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) and 1,4 butanediol (1,4-Butanediol). Due to the growth of the -CH2- chain of PBT resin, the molecular chain is easy to flex, so the glass transfer temperature is lower than that of PET, and the crystallization speed increases. PBT can also be called thermoplastic polyester plastics, applicable to different processing industries, generally more or less will add additives, or blended with other plastics, with different proportions of additives, can be manufactured with different specifications of the product. Because PBT has heat resistance, weather resistance, chemical resistance, good electrical properties, low water absorption, good gloss, widely used in electronic and electrical appliances, automotive parts, machinery, household goods, etc.. PBT's downstream applications include the automotive, electronics/electrical appliance, and machinery industries. Datasheet for reference Application LGF & SGF Advantages of Long glass fiber reinforced materials Glass fiber reinforced plastic is based on the original pure plastic, adding glass fibers and other additives, so as to improve the scope of use of the material. Generally speaking, most of the glass fiber reinforced materials are used in the structural parts of the products, which is a kind of structural engineering materials, such as: PP, ABS, PA66, PA6, PC, POM, PPO, PET, PBT, PPS and so on. Advantages After glass fiber reinforcement, glass fiber is a high temperature resistant material, therefore, the heat-resistant temperature of reinforced plastics is much higher than before without glass fiber, especially nylon plastics. After glass fiber reinforcement, due to the addition of glass fiber, it restricts the mutual movement of the polymer chain of the plastic, therefore, the shrinkage of the reinforced plastic decreases a lot and the rigidity is greatly improved. After glass fiber reinforced, the reinforced plastic will not stress cracking, at the same time, the impact resistance of the plastic improves a lot. After the glass fiber reinforcement, the glass fiber is a high strength material, which also greatly improves the strength of the plastic, such as: tensile strength, compression strength, bending strength, improve a lot. After glass fiber reinforcement, due to the addition of glass fiber and other additives, the combustion performance of the reinforced plastics decreases a lot, most of the materials can not be ignited, it is a kind of flame-retardant material. Warehouse & Lab Customers & Us Catalog

MXD6-LGF MXD6 can be laminated with glass fibers, filled with 30-60% long glass fibers, and has exceptional strength and stiffness. What sets this material apart is that even when filled with high levels of glass fiber, its smooth, resin-rich surface creates a high-gloss surface like that without the glass fiber, making it ideal for painting, metal coating, or generating naturally reflective housings. Advantages 1.High fluidity for thin walls MXD6 is a very high fluidity resin, even in the glass fiber content of up to 60%, it can still easily fill the thickness of only 0.5 mm thin wall. 2.Excellent surface finish The perfect surface of the resin-rich resin has a highly polished appearance, even with a high glass fiber content. 3.High strength and stiffness         MXD6 add 30%-60% glass fiber reinforcement, its tensile and flexural strength is similar to many cast metals and alloys. 4.good dimensional stability At ambient temperature, the coefficient of linear expansion (CLTE) of MXD6 glass fiber composites is close to that of many cast metals and alloys. Reproducibility is excellent due to low shrinkage and the ability to maintain tight tolerances (if properly molded, length tolerances can be as low as ± 0.05%). Application Automotive Industry/Aerospace Aircraft/Construction Tools/Household Goods Other materials you may wonder                            PA6-LGF                                    PA66-LGF                                 PA12-LGF                                                                  Certification Quality Management System ISO9001/16949 Certification National Laboratory Accreditaion Certificate Modified Plastics Innovation Enterprise Honorary Certificate Heavy metal REACH & ROHS testing Welcome to contact us

PP filling Long glass fiber PP (polypropylene), as one of the general-purpose plastic materials, has a large production volume and low price, as well as excellent comprehensive performance, good chemical stability, and better molding and processing performance. However, the shortcomings of PP, such as low strength, low service temperature, low hardness, and poor low-temperature impact strength, have seriously limited its application areas. Therefore, engineers by adding glass fiber, calcium carbonate and other reinforcing materials in PP, and when the length of the glass fiber and other lengths exceed the critical size, the mechanical properties are improved by leaps and bounds! Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP (LFT-PP) is a very typical thermoplastic composite material, which is generally a column of particles with a length of 12 mm to 25 mm and a diameter of about 3 mm. In these particles, the glass fibers have the same length as the particles, the content of glass fibers can vary from 20% to 70%, and the color of the particles can be matched according to customer requirements. PP-LGF advantages 1. longer fiber length, significantly improve the mechanical properties of the products. 2. high strength, good impact resistance, especially suitable for furniture, automotive parts. 3. high creep resistance, good dimensional stability, high precision parts molding. 4. excellent fatigue resistance. 5. better stability in high temperature and humid environment. 6. molding process fiber can be in the molding mold relative movement, fiber damage is small. LGF VS SGF Application Automotive industry: front-end module, door module, gearshift mechanism, electronic gas pedal, instrument panel frame, cooling fan and frame, battery tray, bumper bracket, underbody protection plate, sunroof frame, etc., used to replace reinforced PA or metal materials. Home appliance industry: washing machine drum, washing machine triangle bracket, air conditioner fan, etc., used to replace short glass fiber reinforced PA, ABS or metal materials. Communication, electronics, electrical industry: communication electronics industry, high-precision connectors, ignition components, coil shafts, relay base, microwave oven transformer coil frame / frame, electrical connectors, solenoid valve package, scanner components, etc.. Others: power tool shells, water pump or water meter shells, impellers, bicycle skeletons, skis, ground locomotive pedals, military/civilian safety helmets, safety shoes, such as the head of the package, used to replace the short fiberglass-reinforced PA, PPO and so on. Produce processing Certification About us Xiamen LFT Composite Plastic Co.,LTD was established in 2009, is a brand-name global suppliers of long fiber reinforced thermoplastic materials integrating product research & development（R&D）, production and sale marketing. Our LFT products have passed the ISO9001&16949 system certification and have obtained lots of national trademarks and patents, covering the fields of automotive, military parts and firearms, aerospace, new energy, medical equipment, power wind energy, sports equipment, etc.

PPA plastic PPA is made by polycondensation of aliphatic diamine or diamine with benzene ring-containing diamine or diamine. Compared to aliphatic polyamides, the introduction of a rigid benzene ring in the molecular chain results in a significant increase in mechanical strength and heat resistance, as well as a significant decrease in water absorption. Compared with aromatic polyamides, semi-aromatic polyamides have more flexible aliphatic structures in the molecular weight and lower melting points, which effectively improves the processing performance of aromatic polyamides. Because PPA has both the excellent performance of aromatic polyamide and aliphatic polyamide good molding processability, after years of development has become one of the most important varieties of special engineering plastics, is widely used in electronic and electrical appliances, automotive industry and other fields. PPA filling Long glass fiber compounds Glass fiber reinforced PPA composites are considered to be the best resin for replacing steel with plastic because of their high temperature resistance, high strength and low density. Long glass fiber reinforced PPA composites have better physical and mechanical properties than conventional short-cut fiber reinforced pellets. LCF & SGF Datasheet for reference Applications Customers & Us Welcome to contact us.

PLA plastic Polylactic acid (PLA) fiber is made from starch raw materials such as corn and wheat, converted into lactic acid by fermentation, and then polymerized to obtain PLA, which is made by solution spinning or melt spinning. It is a fiber that completes the natural cycle and has biodegradability. The fiber does not use petroleum and other chemical materials at all, and its waste can be decomposed into carbon dioxide and water under the action of microorganisms in the soil and seawater, so it will not pollute the earth's environment. Since the initial raw material of this fiber is starch, its regeneration cycle is short, about one to two years, and the carbon dioxide it produces can be reduced in the atmosphere by plant photosynthesis. Long carbon fiber reinofrced PLA Carbon Fiber (CF) is an inorganic fiber containing more than 90% carbon. It is made by cracking carbonization of organic fibers under high temperature environment to form carbon main chain mechanism. As a new generation of reinforcing fibers, carbon fiber has excellent mechanical and chemical properties, including: 1) Light weight. Carbon fiber density and magnesium and beryllium is basically equivalent to less than 1/4 of steel, the use of carbon fiber composites as a structural component material can make the structure quality reduction of 30% -40%. 2) High strength and high modulus. The specific strength of carbon fiber is 5 times higher than that of steel and 4 times higher than that of aluminum alloy; the specific modulus is 1.3-12.3 times higher than that of other structural materials. 3) Small coefficient of expansion. Most of the carbon fiber at room temperature coefficient of thermal expansion is negative, the coefficient of thermal expansion under high temperature conditions is small, it is not easy due to high working temperature and expansion and deformation. 4) Good chemical corrosion resistance. In the acid, alkali environment are very stable performance, can be made into various types of chemical corrosion products. 5）Strong fatigue resistance. Its composite materials by stress fatigue millions of cycle test, strength retention rate is still 60%, while 40% of steel, aluminum for 30%, glass fiber reinforced plastic is only 20% -25%. Carbon fiber composites are the re-enforcement of carbon fiber. Although carbon fiber can be used alone and play a specific function, however, it is ultimately a brittle material, only with the combination of matrix materials to form carbon fiber composites, in order to better play the mechanical properties, to carry more load. Long carbon fiber & Short carbon fiber Long carbon fiber (LGF): 6-25mm/ High performance, high cost Short carbon fiber (SCF): less than 6mm/ Low performance, low cost In the composite material made of fibers is sheared or pulled, the fibers are pulled out from the matrix, such a pulling process is conducive to the absorption of energy provided by the loading, the longer the fibers are within a certain length, the greater the absorption of energy, and the more significant its strength. And in the same volume amount, due to the longer the single fiber, the fewer the number of fiber roots, the less stress concentration generated at the fiber end, the more difficult the destruction of the material. From the results of the feedback of practical applications, the various properties of long carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites are more excellent than those of short fibers. ●Will the use of Xiamen LFT-G materials increase the cost? a. The unit cost of the material is slightly higher than aluminum alloy, but the cost/time of secondary metal processing can be saved, which is relatively advantageous overall. b. The unit cost of the material is slightly higher than that of a homogeneous staple fiber reinforced composite material, but LFRT has high dimensional stability, is not easily deformed, and can be assembled after demolding, which saves cooling/pressure retention time for molding and cost/time for fixing fixtures. Product processing Warehouse & laboratory Main products

Polyamide 12 material Polyamide (PA), commonly known as nylon, is a diverse group of polymers that are used as engineering plastics to replace metals to meet downstream industrial requirements for lightweight, low-cost products. The materials of the polyamide series exhibit resistance to high temperatures and electrical resistance. Due to their crystalline structure, they also show excellent chemical resistance. They have very good mechanical and barrier properties. In addition, these materials are very flame retardant. Polyamides were the first truly commercial synthetic fibers. When reinforced with carbon fibers (staple or long), their stiffness can compete with that of metals, which is why polyamides are often considered in metal replacement projects. Polyamides are widely used in the automotive, transportation, electronics, electrical, and consumer goods markets. Main properties of PA12: Excellent chemical resistance Low temperature impact resistance Aging resistance High temperature resistance Even if they do not excel in temperature resistance (HDT, peak temperature...) they show stable performance over time even if they do not excel in terms of temperature resistance (HDT, peak temperature...) Their excellent durability allows them to be used in a wide range of conditions (temperature, pressure, chemical ......) PA12 is particularly suitable for situations where long-term stability is required. Application More application fields you can contact us for technical advice. Details Number Color Length Sample Package MOQ Port of Loading Delivery time PA12-NA-LCF Natural color/Customized 6-25mm Available 20kg/bag 20kg Xiamen Port 7-45 days after shipment Produce processing Tests Contact us for more materials

Polyamide 6 material The chemical and physical properties of PA6 are very similar to those of PA66, and the different molecular structures and properties of PA6 and PA66 also lead to different functions.PA6 has a lower melting point and a wide range of process temperatures, so it is better than PA66 in terms of impact and solubility resistance, but it is also more hygroscopic. Because many of the quality characteristics of plastic parts to be affected by hygroscopicity, molding assembly shrinkage is mainly affected by the material's crystallinity and hygroscopicity, so the use of PA6 design products should be fully considered when this point. Nylon 6 reinforced  can reduce the shrinkage of PA6, an effective solution to the moisture-absorbing properties of nylon after the production of parts caused by the problem of high crystallinity, good fluidity performance, making the product more stable. Datasheet Nylon products should be used with attention to the precision error caused by thermal expansion and water absorption, poor acid resistance, poor rotational light resistance; in a long period of high temperature bias environment will be thermally oxidized with the oxygen in the air, the beginning of the color browning, and then rupture. Therefore it is not suitable for outdoor use. However, carbon fiber reinforced modified nylon can be carried out outdoor use, because it improves the poor creep resistance . The use of products with fiber reinforced PA6 not only improves poor creep resistance, but also improves rigidity, wear resistance and strength. *Tips:PA6 filling carbon fiber if not well compatible, will inevitably bring such as floating fiber, poor mechanical properties and other problems, but our products are very good compatibility, there is no such problem. Advantages 01 Strength and durability, excellent combination of rigidity and heat resistance 02 Optimized component design, perfect surface appearance, able to be applied to complex structural molding 03 Good processability, excellent fluidity and thermal stability make the material processing conditions relaxed, so that the injection molded parts miniaturization. 04 Very high thermal stability 05 Constant electrical properties over a wide range of temperatures and frequencies, ensuring 100% safety in the use of installations and equipment. Application Long carbon fiber filled PA6 add carbon fiber to enhance the material, making the products better strength, superior heat resistance, excellent impact resistance, good dimensional stability to meet the requirements of its use in industrial products and daily aspects. In recent years, the car to miniaturization, lightweight development, the engine room volume is reduced, the temperature rises, the requirements of the under-the-hood parts more resistant to high temperatures, and carbon fiber reinforced PA6 can fully meet the above requirements, so the carbon fiber reinforced PA6 automotive products in a wide variety of products, involving automotive engine parts, electrical components, body parts and airbags and other parts. Not only can play a good protective role, but also make the car more beautiful. Carbon fiber reinforced PA6 material has excellent mechanical properties, good dimensional stability, heat resistance, aging resistance has improved significantly. It is often used in automobile engine parts, mechanical parts and aviation equipment parts. Product lengthening carbon fiber reinforced nylon PA6, high fluidity, high rigidity, high mechanical strength, low shrinkage, creep resistance, good thermal stability, high tensile load, wear resistance, good toughness, oil resistance, uniformity of sub-spreading, good material gloss. Can be used for power tools, fishing gear, automobile parts, machinery parts, office accessories and so on. Certifications Quality Management System ISO9001/16949 Certification National Laboratory Accreditation Certificate Moldified Plastics Innovation Enterprise Heavy metal REACH & ROHS testing Factory Contact us

Thermoplastic prepreg tape composites What are thermoplastic prepreg tape composites? Composites have three elements 1: Matrix resin, e.g. PP, PA 2: Fiber, such as carbon fiber, glass fiber, and 3: fiber morphology, is one-dimensional, or fabric form, different weaving state has different properties; Prepreg is a combination of resin matrix and reinforcement made by impregnating continuous fibers or fabrics with a resin matrix under strictly controlled conditions, and is an intermediate material in the manufacture of composites. Certain properties of prepregs are carried directly into the composite material and are the basis of the composite material. The properties of the composite material depend largely on the properties of the prepreg. PP-LCF composites Long fibre reinforced thermoplastics, LFT for short, uses PP as the most common base resin, by PA, but also PBT, PPS, SAN and other resins, just for different resins need to use different fibers to achieve better results. In the automotive industry, LFT-PP (Long Fiberglass PP) is used in car hoods, instrument panel frames, battery trays, seat frames, car front-end modules, bumpers, luggage racks, spare tire trays, fenders, fan blades, engine chassis, roof racks, etc.. LCF V& SCF In contrast to LFT, SFT (Short fibre reinforced thermoplastics), the biggest difference in their appearance is the difference in the length of the particles and fibers: SFT Particle length: 1-3 mm Length of reinforcing fibers: 0.2 to 0.6 mm LFT Particle length: 6 to 25 mm Reinforcing fiber length: 6 to 25 mm Applications The earliest and most mature application of LFT-PP is in automotive parts. Due to its excellent performance and cost-effectiveness, LFT-PP is increasingly being used in other fields such as instruments, chemical equipment, power tools, gardening tools and so on. e.g. Replacement of staple fiber PA6-GF30 with LFT PP-GF50 No water absorption, higher dimensional stability No change in mechanical properties due to moisture absorption Related materials                        PA6-LCF                                    PPA-LCF                                    TPU-LCF Frequently asked questions Q. Are there any special process requirements of long carbon fiber for the injection molding products? A. We must consider the requirements of long carbon fiber for the injection molding machine screw nozzle, mold structure and injection molding process. Long carbon fiber is a relatively high cost material, and need to evaluate the cost performance problem in the selection process. Q. What are the advantages of long carbon fiber materials? A.  The thermoplastic LFT long carbon fiber material has high rigidity, good impact strength, low warpage, low shrinkage, electrical conductively and electrostatic properties, and its mechanical properties are better than glass fiber series. Long carbon fiber has the characteristics of lighter and more convenient processing to replace metal products. Q. The cost of long fiber products is higher. Does it has a high recycling value? A. The thermoplastic LFT long fiber material can be recycled and reused very well.

Throughout the plastics industry, PEEK is widely recognized as a leading high performance polymer (HPP). However, the preferred material in the automotive, aerospace, oil and gas, and medical device industries has long been metal, and PEEK polymers are rapidly changing that mindset. What is the PEEK material PEEK or Polyetheretherketone belongs to the class of polymers known as "aromatic polyketones" (more accurately Polyaryletherketone or PAEK). Research and development of PEEK began in the 1960s, but it wasn't until 1978 that Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) patented PEEK, and Victrex PEEK polymer was first commercialized in 1981. "Aromatic" usually implies a distinctive or sweet flavor, which may seem like an odd term, but scientists use it to describe certain molecules that contain or consist of a cyclic structure (such as the aryl unit above). Small molecules of this type, such as toluene and naphthalene, have distinctive odors and hence the name. However, PEEK itself, like most thermoplastics, is odorless under normal conditions. Chemically, PEEK is primarily a linear semi-crystalline polymer. P comes from the Greek word "poly" meaning "many", so many EEKs form PEEK. aryl and ketone groups provide stiffness by being somewhat rigid, which means good mechanical properties and a high melting point. The ether group provides a degree of flexibility, while the aryl and ketone groups are chemically inert and thus chemically resistant. The regular structure of the repeating units means that the PEEK molecule can be partially crystallized and the crystallinity provides properties such as wear resistance, creep resistance, fatigue resistance and chemical resistance. The resulting polymer is widely recognized as one of the best performing thermoplastics in the world. Compared to metals, PEEK-like materials are lightweight, easy to mold, corrosion-resistant, and have a fairly high specific strength (strength per weight). Datasheet for reference When high performance is required, PEEK as the polymer of choice offers more than just two or three properties, it offers a wide range of excellent properties including: - High heat resistance Testing has shown that LFT-G's PEEK polymer has a continuous use temperature of 260°C (500°F). This allows for a wide range of applications in hot corrosive environments such as the process industry, oil and gas industry, and the engines and transmissions of countless vehicles.PEEK resists friction and wear in dynamic applications such as thrust washers and seals. - Chemically Inert PEEK resists damage caused by chemically corrosive working environments such as downhole environments in the oil and gas industry, and gears in mechanical and automotive applications. It is resistant to jet fuels, hydraulic fluids, de-icers and pesticides used in the aerospace industry for a wide range of pressures, temperatures and time frames. - Strong mechanical properties PEEK exhibits excellent strength and stiffness over a wide range of temperatures, and the specific strength of PEEK-like carbon fiber composites is many times higher than that of metals and alloys. "Creep" is the permanent deformation of a material under constant stress over a period of time. "Fatigue" is the brittle destruction of a material under repeated cyclic loading. Because of its semi-crystalline structure, PEEK has high creep and fatigue resistance and is more durable than many other polymers and metals over a long service life. - Does not ignite or burn easily PEEK has excellent flame resistance, with an ignition temperature of nearly 600°C. Even when ignited at very high temperatures, it does not burn continuously and emits little smoke. This is one of the reasons why PEEK is widely used in commercial aircraft. - Reprocessable and recyclable PEEK molecules are so stable that they can be melted and reprocessed time and time again with minimal impact on their properties. This helps to improve the environmental footprint and ensures more efficient reuse of waste materials generated during the manufacturing process. - And there's more! PEEK is also non-hygroscopic, so its properties are not altered in wet environments; it is resistant to gamma and electron beam radiation and is transparent under X-ray exposure, making it attractive for medical device applications.PEEK is also electrically stable and is typically used as an electrical insulator, but can be modified to become a conductor or static dissipative material. As a thermoplastic PEEK, it can be injection molded, compression molded and extruded using conventional thermoplastic processing equipment. It is very versatile and its use is becoming more and more common to improve component performance, durability, reduce weight and lower overall system costs over its lifetime. There is no doubt that it is replacing metals and alloys. In many industries and critical environments, material specialists, part designers and buyers must choose between PEEK and traditional metals a...