PEEK-Victrex PEEK 450CA30
Replacing aerospace-grade titanium and high-strength aluminum alloys in severe, load-bearing dynamic mechanisms without adding weight requires a polymer of unmatched specific stiffness, which Victrex’s PEEK 450CA30 delivers through its 30% carbon fiber reinforced, semi-crystalline polyetheretherketone matrix. Boasting a density of 1.40 g/cm³ and an extreme heat deflection temperature (HDT) of 335°C, this high-performance composite provides a massive flexural modulus of 21,000 MPa alongside inherent electrostatic dissipation (ESD) and near-zero wear. Jucheng Precision, operating under IATF 16949 and ISO 13485 certified frameworks, specializes in molding PEEK 450CA30. Supported by ceramic heater bands and pressurized oil mold heating controllers, we control its anisotropic shrink variables to prevent warpage, delivering structurally flawless parts verified by Zeiss CMM.
Victrex PEEK 450CA30 Structural Resiliency & Thermal Limits
Victrex™ PEEK POLYMER 450CA30 is a 30% carbon fiber reinforced semi-crystalline Polyetheretherketone, engineered to provide outstanding mechanical rigidity, dimensional stability, and exceptional thermal limits under ASTM/ISO standards:
| Engineering Parameter | Typical Value (DAM / ISO) | Metal-Substitution Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Structural Stiffness | Tensile Modulus 23.0 GPa (23,000 MPa) | Delivers extraordinary, metal-matching modulus at a low density (1.40 g/cm³), allowing for extreme weight-saving over titanium and aluminum. |
| Thermal Deflection (HDT) | 335 °C (DAM @ 1.80 MPa) | Ensures absolute dimensional stability and unyielding structural integrity under extreme continuous temperatures and dynamic load profiles. |
| Frictional & Wear Coefficient | Extremely Low Wear & Friction Factor | Highly resistant to continuous wear in high-speed, dry dynamic sliding interfaces. Perfect for unlubricated structural gearing. |
Precision Kinematic Process Adaptability for Reinforced PEEK 450CA30
With its high molecular orientation and carbon fiber load, PEEK 450CA30 supports precise, unyielding structural molds:
| Kinematic Application Class | Molding Execution & Design Target |
|---|---|
| Precision Gearing & Helical Rotors | Excellent. The primary process for PEEK 450CA30. Ideal for dynamic spur gears, high-torque helical gears, sliding wear guides, and planetary gears. |
| Structural Aerospace Mounts & UAV | Excellent. Perfect for high-stiffness drone structural arms, lightweight aerospace brackets, flight control housings, and satellite sensor frames. |
| Dynamic Robotics & Medical Arms | Good. Extreme specific stiffness and low outgassing enable lightweight robotic manipulators and radiolucent medical targeting frames. |
Molding Analysis: PEEK 450CA30 Tooling Design & Fiber Orientation Guide
Molding an ultra-high performance carbon-fiber reinforced PEEK like 450CA30 requires extreme thermal boundaries and advanced PM-hardened molds to prevent wear:
Powder Metallurgy Hardened Tool Steel
30% short carbon fibers act as an aggressive grinding agent under high injection pressures and melt viscosity (480 Pa·s). Jucheng’s tooling division prevents gate and cavity erosion by using premium CPM powder metallurgy tool steels or hardened H13/S136 steel (HRC 54–56) with PVD ceramic coatings.
Managing Anisotropic Shrinkage & Warpage
PEEK 450CA30 exhibits almost zero shrinkage in the flow direction (typically 0.10%) but higher shrinkage perpendicular to the flow (0.40%). We conduct detailed Moldflow analysis during DFM to locate gates, ensuring uniform fiber orientation to prevent structural warping.
Pressurized Oil Mold Heating (Crystallization Control)
To secure the proper semi-crystalline phase, mold temperatures must be maintained continuously at 175°C–205°C (347°F to 401°F) using pressurized oil-heating controllers. Cold molds prevent crystallization, resulting in amorphous parts with low chemical resistance and weak structural strength.
Melt & Moisture Controls
Processing melt temperatures are maintained between 370°C and 390°C (698°F to 734°F). To prevent splay, we dry the raw resin in desiccant hopper dryers 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 450CA30
- Aerospace Structural Fittings & Defense: Ultra-lightweight drone structural arms, aircraft bracket mounts, weapon casing brackets, dynamic slide guides, and optical sensor bezels.
- Precision Dynamic Industrial Machinery: Heavy-duty planetary gears, helical gear sets, self-lubricating sliding bushings, high-pressure pump impellers, and compressor seals.
- Medical Devices & Surgical Systems (ISO 13485): Radiolucent surgical targeting frames, non-magnetic laboratory cassettes, patient-specific orthopedic instruments, and surgical robot joints.
Properties
| Density | 1.4 g/cm³ |
| Melt Viscosity (400°C) | 480 Pa·s |
| Tensile Modulus (23°C) | 23 GPa |
| Tensile Strength at Break (23°C) | 235 MPa |
| Tensile Elongation at Break (23°C) | 1.8 % |
| Flexural Strength (23°C) | 335 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus (23°C) | 21 GPa |
| Notched Charpy Impact Strength (23°C) | 8 kJ/m² |
| Notched Izod Impact Strength (23°C) | 8.5 kJ/m² |
| Melting Temperature | 343 °C |
| Glass Transition Temperature (Onset) | 143 °C |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT @ 1.80 MPa) | 335 °C |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage (Flow Direction) | 0.1 % |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage (Cross Direction) | 0.4 % |
| Surface Resistivity | 1.0E+02 - 1.0E+06 Ohm/sq |
| Maximum Part Size | 800 x 600 mm |
| Minimum Part Size | 0.5 x 0.5 mm |