PEEK-Victrex PEEK 450G
極限の航空宇宙および埋め込み型医療環境でチタン、鋼、アルミニウムなどの重金属を置き換えるには、比類のない熱的・化学的安定性を持つポリマーが必要です。VictrexのPEEK 450Gは、未変性・高粘度のポリエーテルエーテルケトンマトリックスを通じてこれを実現します。連続使用温度260°C、融点343°Cを誇るこの高性能グレードは、優れた耐疲労性、耐摩耗性、そしてほぼ普遍的な化学的不溶解性を提供します。厳格なISO 9001、ISO 13485、IATF 16949認証フレームワークの下で運営されるJucheng Precisionは、Victrex 450Gの成形を専門としています。高温セラミックバレルと加圧オイル金型加熱コントローラにより、完全な半結晶相配向を保証し、Zeiss CMMで検証された構造部品を提供します。.
Victrex PEEK 450G Mechanical Strength & Thermal Limits
Victrex™ PEEK 450G is an unreinforced, medium-viscosity semi-crystalline polyetheretherketone resin, certified to deliver unmatched mechanical stiffness and continuous thermal resistance under ASTM/ISO standards:
| 工学的特性 | DAM Spec Value (ISO/ASTM) | Aerospace/Medical Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous Service Temp | 260 °C (UL 746B RTL Rating) | Maintains robust mechanical strength and prevents polymer creep under high heat, allowing for lightweighting of deep-downhole oil and aerospace brackets. |
| 曲げ弾性率 | 4,100 MPa (ISO 178) | Delivers extremely high mechanical stiffness and anti-deflection strength, ideal for structural wear rings and rotating gears. |
| Biocompatibility & Inertness | FDA & USP Class VI Compliant | Completely chemically inert, non-toxic, and resistant to repeated autoclave steam cycles, perfectly suited for surgical trial implants and dental healing caps. |
Extreme Environment Processing Targets for Victrex 450G
With its high viscosity and semi-crystalline chemistry, Victrex PEEK 450G requires high thermal energy profiling to mold successfully:
| Critical Operating Condition | Process Suitability & Design Focus |
|---|---|
| Structural Oil Seals & Thrust Washers | Excellent. Configured with high-temperature oil controllers to mold self-lubricating automotive washers, subsea connectors, and wear-resistant bushings. |
| Biocompatible Surgical Trial Implants | Excellent. Run inside our certified ISO Class 7/8 cleanrooms to mold highly complex orthopedic target caps and dental healing screws. |
| Under-the-Hood Sensor Bodies | Excellent. Well-suited for heavy-duty connector enclosures, smart-grid isolators, and aviation cable clamps requiring low outgassing. |
Victrex PEEK 450G High-Temperature Tooling Matrix
Molding an unreinforced, high-viscosity semi-crystalline polymer like PEEK 450G requires extreme thermal boundaries to secure proper crystalline development:
High-Temperature Pressurized Oil Mold Heating
To secure the proper semi-crystalline phase (giving PEEK its signature opaque beige color and stiffness), mold temperatures must be maintained continuously at 160°C–200°C (320°F to 392°F) using oil-heating controllers. Cold molds cause the melt to freeze amorphous, turning parts translucent brown and mechanically weak.
Hardened S136 Mirror-Polished Tooling
Due to the extreme clamping pressures and melt velocities of PEEK 450G, Jucheng’s tooling division uses hardened, corrosion-resistant S136 stainless steel molds. We heat-treat cavities to 52 HRC and design generous draft angles (minimum 1.5° to 2.0°) to ensure clean part release.
Ceramic Barrel Melt Management
Molding is processed between 360°C and 400°C (680°F to 752°F). Jucheng utilizes specialized, ceramic heater bands and bi-metallic barrels on our presses. Exceeding 420°C can result in chemical chain fracturing and polymer degradation.
Extended Desiccant Pre-Drying
While PEEK absorbs minimal water, moisture causes hydrolytic splay and weld line degradation. We desiccant-dry PEEK 450G resin at 150°C (302°F) for 3–4 hours, keeping internal moisture below 0.02% to secure optimal molecular bonds.
Key Application Fields for PEEK-Victrex PEEK 450G
- Medical & Dental Technology (ISO 13485 Certified): Spinal fusion cages, temporary dental healing caps, orthopedic trial instruments, drug delivery cassettes, and surgical instrument parts.
- 航空宇宙・半導体インフラ： Wafer carriers, chemical etching rings, vacuum chamber connectors, lightweight engine brackets, and high-frequency cable clamps.
- Automotive Powertrains & Fluids (IATF 16949): 高摩耗動的スラストワッシャー、自動変速機シールリング、ステアリングコラムギア、特殊流体継手。.
プロパティ
| 密度 | 1.3 g/cm³ |
| 融点 | 343 °C |
| ガラス転移温度（Tg） | 143 °C |
| 引張弾性率 | 3,700 - 3,800 MPa |
| 降伏点引張応力 | 100 MPa |
| 降伏点引張ひずみ | 5 % |
| 破断時公称ひずみ | 45 % |
| 曲げ弾性率 | 4,100 MPa |
| 曲げ強度 | 165 - 170 MPa |
| シャルピー衝撃強さ（ノッチ付き）（23°C） | 5 kJ/m² |
| アイゾットノッチ付き衝撃強さ（23°C） | 5.5 kJ/m² |
| 熱変形温度（HDT @ 1.80 MPa） | 152 °C |
| 線形成形収縮率 | 1.00 - 1.30 % |
| 最大部品サイズ | 800 x 600 mm |
| 最小部品サイズ | 0.5 x 0.5 mm |