What is PEEK 450FC30

PEEK 450FC30 is a polyetheretherketone (PEEK) material reinforced with carbon fiber, graphite and PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene), featuring outstanding wear resistance, high-temperature resistance and dimensional stability. This material is a flame-retardant, food-contact grade formula that can maintain excellent mechanical properties and chemical stability in high-friction, high-load and harsh temperature environments.

01 | Material Highlights

Wear Resistance and Low Friction

  ・With a 30% (carbon fiber + graphite + PTFE) filler system, VICTREX® 450FC30 significantly reduces the wear coefficient while maintaining high strength. It is widely used in sliding, rotating, and friction-intensive components.

Excellent Thermal Stability

  ・Even at sustained temperatures exceeding 250°C, the material maintains stable mechanical strength and dimensional accuracy, making it suitable for a wide range of thermal cycling conditions.

Dual Flame Retardant and Food Contact Certification

  ・Achieving a UL94 V-0 rating and meeting food contact safety standards, it is one of the few high-end engineering plastics that combines industrial durability with food safety.

Extremely strong chemical resistance

  ・Resists corrosion from acids, alkalis, organic solvents, and steam, making it particularly suitable for applications requiring the highest levels of material stability, such as the chemical, energy, and aviation industries.

Low water absorption and excellent dimensional stability

  ・Low moisture absorption ensures precise fit and reliable structural performance even in humid or hot and cold environments.

02 | Typical application fields

  ・Automobiles and transportation systems: bearings, piston rings, sliding bushings, seals, ABS control valve components.

  ・Food and beverage equipment: pump bodies, valves, sliding components, meeting hygiene standards.

  ・Aerospace: Wear-resistant guide rails, electrical insulation structural components, lightweight alternatives to metal parts.

  ・Chemical equipment and energy industry: Compressor seals, valve cores, diaphragms and corrosion-resistant structural components.

These applications collectively demonstrate the predictable performance and long-term reliability of VICTREX® 450FC30 under extreme conditions.

03 | PEEK 450FC30 Data Sheet

04 | The process and technology processing are compatible

VICTREX® 450FC30 can be processed by injection molding and extrusion molding, with good melt fluidity, making it suitable for preparing complex-structured or thin-walled parts.

During the processing, the mold temperature (about 170-200℃) needs to be controlled to ensure adequate crystallization and structural stability.

This material has a medium melt viscosity, making it suitable for high-speed injection molding processes. It can achieve high-precision molding and reduce the risk of warpage.

05 | Innovation and industry competitive advantage

Compared with traditional PEEK materials, the biggest breakthrough of VICTREX® 450FC30 lies in its "ternary composite reinforcement system" design:

  ・Carbon fiber provides structural strength and rigidity;

  ・Graphite endows it with self-lubricating and heat dissipation capabilities;

  ・PTFE reduces the coefficient of friction and enhances wear resistance.

This enables the material to achieve a balance among wear resistance, thermal stability and chemical compatibility, forming a significant competitive barrier in the fields of aviation, food machinery and high-end industrial parts.

06 | Customer feedback and industry performance

International customers generally report that VICTREX® 450FC30 outperforms traditional engineering plastics in terms of service life and maintenance cycle.

  ・The wear rate of components is reduced by 30% to 50%.

  ・The operation cycle of the equipment has been extended by nearly 1.5 times.

  ・Maintain stable performance in high-temperature and oily environments.

Customers evaluate it as an ideal material that can "replace metal structural components", and it is widely adopted in precision manufacturing and high-reliability applications due to its excellent dimensional stability.

07 | FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1: What are the differences between VICTREX® 450FC30 and pure PEEK?

A: 450FC30 is based on pure PEEK and adds carbon fiber, graphite and PTFE, which makes it have lower friction, higher wear resistance and better thermal stability, suitable for sliding or friction parts.

Q2: Can this material be used in food-grade applications?

A: Yes. It complies with food contact safety standards and also has flame retardant certification, making it suitable for components of food machinery and medical equipment.

Q3: Is drying required during injection molding processing?

A: It is recommended to dry at 150℃ for 3 to 4 hours to ensure the surface smoothness and mechanical property stability of the product.

08 | Similar recommendations

09 | Juyuan foreign trade supply advantages

As a supplier with 24 years of experience in international trade of plastic raw materials, Juyuan provides stable and traceable supply of VICTREX® series engineering plastics to global customers

🌍 Global procurement channels: Cooperate with multiple original manufacturers and distribution networks to ensure genuine products and continuous supply.

🔍 Technical selection support: Provide customers with material performance comparison and alternative solution consultation.

⚙️ One-stop service: Covering the entire process from sample to bulk shipment, technical documents, customs declaration and international logistics.

🧩 Custom matching capability: Recommend appropriate grades or alternative formulas according to project requirements.

Conclusion

PEEK 450FC30 is not merely a material; it is a systematic solution for addressing the challenges of extreme working conditions and precision manufacturing.

Whether it's aerospace, automotive systems or food machinery, Juyuan can provide reliable supply and technical assistance for your projects.

Help you gain higher competitiveness in the global market with better material performance.

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