The continuous operating temperature of this high-performance plastic ranges between approximately -40° C and +260° C. It features an extraordinary combination of very high rigidity, hardness, tensile strength and bending strength (high toughness and fatigue strength), high heat deflection temperature and excellent resistance to disinfectants and detergents. The hydrolytic stability is exceptionally high, so that repeated sterilisation in steam is possible without any problems. PEEK is self-extinguishing according to UL94 specifications. The raw materials used meet the requirements of FDA and EU 10/2011 for food contact materials.
PROPERTIES MEDI-GEHR PEEK MG®
Excellent sterilisability with all standard methods (superheated steam, gamma, E-beam, EtO)
Very high stability, rigidity and toughness
Very high thermal stability and heat deflection temperature
Very high creep resistance
Very high dimensional stability
Very high radiation resistance
Very high hydrolysis resistance
Good wear properties
Low water absorption
Inert
APPLICATIONS
Surgical instruments
Dental instruments
Connectors
Bearing cages
In vitro diagnostics
Primary packaging in the pharmaceutical sector