Ketron TX PEEK Plastics
Ketron TX PEEK is a high-performance engineering plastic based on polyetheretherketone, formulated to deliver superior wear and frictional performance in demanding environments.
Specifications
- Minimum Operating Temperature
- -20°C
- Maximum Operating Temperature
- 250°C
- Food Grade
- Yes
- Drinking Water Approved
- No
- Tensile Strength (MPa)
- 90
- Thermal Expansion (µm/m.K)
- 55
- Coefficient of Friction
- 0.2
- Chemical Resistance
- High
Ketron TX PEEK is a specialised grade within the PEEK family, engineered for applications requiring exceptional sliding and abrasion resistance combined with the inherent strength of polyetheretherketone. This material is distinguished by its low coefficient of friction and high wear resistance, making it a reliable choice for moving parts and tribological applications.
Supplied by Dotmar, this advanced engineering plastic offers a unique balance of mechanical integrity and surface performance. Its high chemical resistance and broad operating temperature range, from -20 °C up to 250 °C, ensure suitability across aggressive industrial, food, and pharmaceutical environments where both durability and compliance are critical.
Key Features
- Superior wear and frictional performance with a low coefficient of friction of 0.2
- High maximum service temperature of 250 °C
- Good tensile strength at 90 MPa
- High chemical resistance for aggressive environments
- Low thermal expansion coefficient of 55 x 10⁻⁶ K⁻¹
- FDA compliant for food and pharmaceutical contact applications
Ketron TX PEEK is typically specified for wear-intensive components such as bearings, bushings, seals, and thrust washers in industrial machinery. Its FDA compliance also makes it suitable for food processing equipment, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and medical device components where sliding performance and chemical resistance are required.