What is PEEK Polyether Ether Ketone

In the field of high-end engineering plastics, PEEK Polyether Ether Ketone has always been regarded as a top material that combines mechanical strength, high-temperature resistance and chemical stability.

Americhem's InLube™ PEEKBGHF, based on traditional PEEK, further enhances its self-lubricating and flame-retardant properties. It is designed specifically for high-friction applications such as bearings, bushings, and sliding components.

1. Product Overview

InLube™ PEEKBGHF belongs to the InLube™ series of Americhem. This series is characterized by "high lubrication, low friction and high temperature resistance", providing stable performance support for high-precision moving parts.

Key Features:

  ・Material indication: PEEK-FR

  ・Material shape: Granular

  ・Processing method: Spuitgieten

  ・Flame retardant grade: V-0

  ・Feature positioning: Lubrication, flame retardancy, and structural stability

  ・PEEKBGHF Data Sheet:

This material enhances the durability of the product in dynamic friction environments by introducing a specific lubricating phase into the polyetheretherketone main chain. Its typical specific gravity is 1.44g /cm³, and the dimensional shrinkage rate is controlled within 0.003-0.006in /in, making it suitable for the manufacturing of high-precision mating parts.

2. Performance advantages

Compared with ordinary unmodified PEEK, InLube™ PEEKBGHF achieves excellent lubrication performance while maintaining high strength and heat resistance

  ・The coefficient of friction is lower, significantly enhancing the smoothness of movement

  ・Excellent wear resistance, suitable for long-term dry friction or boundary lubrication environments

  ・It has strong dimensional stability and is less affected by temperature and humidity changes

  ・It has excellent flame retardant performance (UL94 V-0), meeting the requirements of high safety levels

  ・Long-life operation can effectively reduce maintenance frequency and system energy consumption

This composite property makes it an ideal material to replace metals or traditional engineering plastics, especially in systems that require lightweight, low noise and maintenance-free performance.

3. Analysis of the Advantages of the Lubrication System

Although traditional PEEK has excellent strength and heat resistance, it is prone to generating noise and wear at sliding friction areas.

The InLube™ series forms a self-healing lubricating film on the surface of the friction pair through the uniform dispersion of the internal lubricating phase, reducing surface wear caused by the contact between metal and plastic.

Advantages:

  ・No additional grease lubrication is required, and the maintenance cycle is significantly extended

  ・The coefficient of friction is lower and the operating noise is reduced

  ・It remains stable in dry friction, vacuum or high-temperature environments

4. Typical application fields

InLube™ PEEKBGHF mainly serves:

  ・Mechanical bearings and sliding bushings: Long-term friction, low wear

  ・Motor insulation support parts: Balancing mechanical and electrical performance

  ・Chemical pump components: Heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant

  ・Precision transmission structural components: High dimensional stability

Its comprehensive performance makes it have the potential to replace metals in fields such as aerospace, medical equipment, automated equipment, and energy machinery.

5. Processing and selection suggestions

  ・Processing method: Injection molding. It is recommended to use a high-temperature screw barrel structure.

  ・Mold temperature control: It can reach 180-200°C to ensure crystallinity and surface finish.

  ・Drying conditions: Dry at 150°C for 3 to 4 hours;

  ・Shrinkage rate control: 0.003-0.006 in/in, which can effectively ensure assembly accuracy.

For the purchaser, this material has high compatibility in the molding process and can directly replace traditional unlubricated PEEK Polyether Ether Ketone, reducing the later lubrication and maintenance costs.

6. Industry Trends and Material Value

With the development of bearing systems towards "maintenance-free" and "long service life", lubricated peek polyether ether ketone has become an important direction for the new generation of engineering plastics.

Americhem has optimized the friction interface behavior of materials at the molecular design level through the InLube™ series, providing mid-to-high-end mechanical manufacturers with a solution that combines heat resistance and low friction.

For purchasers:

  ・It can significantly reduce the weight and energy consumption of metal bearings.

  ・Extend the operating cycle of the equipment;

  ・Maintain stable performance under harsh working conditions (high temperature, high speed, and no oil).

7. Similar recommendation: InLube™ INX-PEEK-20403

The INX-PEEK-20403, which also belongs to the InLube™ series, has the same lubrication system and bearing application positioning.

Its formula strikes a balance between friction control and mechanical strength, making it suitable for a variety of industrial structural components that require low friction, high durability and stable operation.

The two materials can be flexibly selected according to the application environment (load, speed, temperature).

8. Juyuan's supply and service advantages

As an international plastic raw material trader, Juyuan has been supplying PEEK polyether ether ketone materials of brands such as Americhem, SABIC and Victrex for a long time.

Our advantages include:

  ・Multi-brand in-stock resources and flexible procurement channels;

  ・Suggestions for material modification and technology selection;

  ・Provide sample testing and logistics support;

  ・Transparent pricing system and long-term supply guarantee.

9. Conclusion

InLube™ PEEKBGHF represents a high-level innovation in the field of self-lubrication and flame retardancy of PEEK Polyether Ether Ketone materials.

It integrates multiple properties such as high strength, high temperature resistance, flame retardancy, safety and low friction, and is suitable for replacing metal components in fields such as bearings, aviation, automobiles and industrial automation, enhancing the reliability and lifespan of the system.

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