What is Virgin PEEK Material

SCHULATEC® PEEK GF 30 NV 12 is a reinforced virgin PEEK material from LyondellBasell. It utilizes a 30% glass fiber filler system combined with a high-purity polyetheretherketone (PEEK) matrix to create an engineering plastic solution that combines mechanical rigidity, thermal stability, and flame retardancy.

This material is designed to meet the stringent requirements for sustainable performance in extreme environments in high-end equipment, precision machinery, and the electrical and electronic sectors.

1. Material Highlights

Structural Reinforcement and Dimensional Precision

  ・SCHULATEC® PEEK GF 30 NV 12 utilizes a 30% glass fiber reinforcement formula, significantly improving rigidity and deformation control while maintaining lightweight, enabling it to maintain precise structures under long-term loads.

Excellent Thermal Stability

  ・The material maintains stable mechanical properties at 250°C, making it suitable for industrial equipment operating at continuously high temperatures. It is a virgin PEEK material that performs exceptionally well in high-temperature environments.

Flame Retardancy and Electrical Safety

  ・UL94 V-0 certified, it remains self-extinguishing even in thin-walled applications, eliminating the need for additional halogen flame retardant systems and meeting electrical and electronic safety standards.

Balanced Impact and Fatigue Resistance

  ・Maintaining a certain degree of ductility while maintaining high rigidity, it withstands cyclical mechanical stress and vibration shock, extending component life.

Chemical and Environmental Resistance

  ・Highly resistant to acids, alkalis, oils, greases, and organic solvents, it is suitable for the harsh environments of the chemical, energy, and precision machinery industries.

2. Applications

SCHULATEC® PEEK GF 30 NV 12's combination of properties makes it widely used in a variety of industries:

Aerospace and Energy Equipment

  ・Used for replacing metal parts, reducing weight and improving heat resistance and reliability.

Automotive Industry

  ・Suitable for components exposed to long-term heat, such as engine compartment components, bearing seats, and gears.

Electronic and Electronics

  ・Due to its excellent flame retardancy and electrical insulation properties, it is used in connectors, insulated terminals, and high-temperature sensor housings.

Industrial Machinery and Fluid Engineering

  ・Exhibits excellent dimensional stability and wear resistance in pumps, valves, seals, and compressor components.

3. SCHULATEC® PEEK GF 30 NV 12 Data Sheet

4. Process and Process Compatibility

  ・This virgin PEEK material is primarily molded by injection molding, but is also compatible with extrusion and CNC finishing.

  ・During processing, the mold temperature must be maintained above 160°C to ensure uniform crystallinity and achieve optimal mechanical and heat resistance.

  ・In precision machining, SCHULATEC® PEEK GF 30 NV 12 exhibits an extremely low tendency to process stress cracking, facilitating the achievement of high dimensional accuracy requirements.

5. Innovation and Competitive Advantages

Metal-Alternative Structural Solutions: Its strength-to-weight ratio far exceeds that of traditional engineering plastics; its modulus is similar to that of aluminum, yet it offers greater chemical resistance and molding flexibility.

Long-Term Thermal Stability: Compared to other PEEK materials, it maintains structural integrity even at continuous operating temperatures exceeding 200°C.

Compliance with Global Regulatory Standards: RoHS and UL certified, it meets the safety and compliance needs of high-end industrial customers worldwide.

Environmental Protection and Traceability: Juyuan provides fully traceable virgin PEEK material, ensuring transparent material origin and the absence of recycled materials.

6. Customer Feedback

  ・Testing feedback from European automotive customers indicates that the material exhibits no deformation or cracking during long-term engine thermal cycling;

  ・Asian electronics customers report stable performance in solder heat resistance tests, making it an ideal high-temperature connector material.

  ・Users generally consider SCHULATEC® PEEK GF 30 NV 12 a reliable industrial material, offering both reliability and processability.

7. Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What are the main differences between this material and unreinforced virgin PEEK?

A: The GF30 version offers higher rigidity and dimensional stability, but slightly lower toughness, making it suitable for structural and load-bearing components.

Q2: Can it be used in food or medical applications?

A: This model is not specifically certified as medical-grade. If medical-grade materials are required, please select the dedicated medical PEEK series.

Q3: Does it support small batch samples?

A: Juyuan offers packaging and sample supply in multiple specifications, suitable for development phase verification.

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9. Juyuan's Supply Advantages

As a foreign trade supplier with 24 years of experience in international plastics trading, Juyuan not only provides genuine virgin PEEK materials, but also offers customers:

  ・A global supply chain and multi-country inventory guarantee;

  ・Technical guidance on material ratios and processing parameters;

  ・Cross-industry material selection advice and customized matching;

  ・Stable pricing and transparent trade process support.

Whether you are from the aviation, automotive, energy or electronics industries, Juyuan is your reliable raw material partner.

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