Process Material

PEEK-OPTIMA^TM high-performance polymers are capable of being processed on conventional thermoplastic equipment

Process material

Processing

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PEEK-OPTIMA polymer is capable of being processed on conventional thermoplastic equipment. Unfilled and filled grades may be supplied in the form of granules, powder or ultra-fine powder. granules are generally recommended for injection moulding, extrusion, monofilament and wire coating operations. Powder is used for compression moulding whilst fine powders are generally used for coating processes, composite pre-preg manufacture and compression moulding.

Injection molding
Extrusion
Compression molding

Most standard reciprocating screw injection moulding machines are capable of moulding unfilled and filled PEEK grades. Complex and intricate high-performance components can be mass-produced without annealing or conventional machining. Invibio technical experts can assist with design and process variables such as machine design, barrel capacity, screw and mold design, and gating.

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Injection molding
Extrusion
Compression molding

PEEK-OPTIMA^TM thermoplastics can be used in extrusion processes and equipment including wire coating, profile extrusion, film, pipe, sheet and monofilament production. Unfilled and filled grades are readily extruded using conventional melt processing technology. Our highly experienced technical team can help define the machine design, extruder size and control and die design.

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Injection molding
Extrusion
Compression molding

Compression moulded parts are generally more crystalline, have a higher modulus and tensile strength and are harder with a lower ductility. Our technical team recommends that our customers anneal parts with very thick sections to relieve stresses.

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