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WHAT CAN THIS POLYMER DO?
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PEEK (PolyEtherEtherKetone) is a lightweight highly chemical resistant thermoplastic popular in the Aerospace & Defense and Medical Industries.
MATERIALDETAILS
• High resistance to chemicals, moisture and steam.
• Withstands temperatures up to 480°F (250°C).
• Machined in a wide range of extruded and
compression molded shapes and sizes.
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PEEK APPLICATIONSDue to its elasticity and resistance to chemicals, abrasion and hydrolysis, PEEK is a highly sought-after thermoplastic in the Aerospace & Defense and Medical industries.
Common uses include:
• Aerospace Weight Reduction Components• Dental Implants• Food and Beverage Automated Manufacturing Equipment• Food and Beverage Filling• Medical Implants• Medical Instruments• Metal Replacement• Processing Equipment• Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment• Vacuum Chamber Applications
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AEROSPACE & DEFENSEIn the Aerospace & Defense industry, it is applied to aircraft components for weight reduction, usually in place of metal parts. With resistance to high temperatures and corrosive materials, PEEK provides a cost-effective alternative to the metal alloys traditionally used in aerospace, without sacrificing the ductile strength and mechanical qualities necessary for high-performance. Furthermore, in military aircraft, polymer components have the benefit of evading radar detection.
For over three decades, AIP has provided flight control, fuel system, interior, engine and aerodynamic-related PEEK components for various aircraft OEM and MRO providers worldwide.
Products Machined for Aerospace and Defense:
Aircraft Engines, Systems and
Structural Components
Space andSatellite Devices
Chemical Detection Devices
Landing Gear Components
Military Targeting and Defense
Sensors
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MEDICAL & LIFE SCIENCESIn the Medical Industry, PEEK has a wide range of applications, such as medical instruments as well as dental and medical implants.
PEEK Neurosurgical Case Study One such example of PEEK’s versatility is in neurosurgery for stroke and traumatic
brain injuries. Dr. Rohit Khanna wanted to develop a device that would relieve
swelling in the skull for patients undergoing brain surgery, sometimes multiple
surgeries, which can lead to complications or even death. Dr. Khanna partnered with
AIP Precision Machining engineers to create a device that would expand without
another operation, yet hold the “bone flap” and the rest of the skull together.
The polymer of choice? PEEK. AIP’s engineers machined a medical component that
was flexible, strong and sensitive enough to fulfill the necessary requirements for
this critical medical part. PEEK was also the best choice for this medical application
because it was the most ductile and biocompatible. In preliminary tests with the
PEEK surgical component, Dr. Khanna found the device was effective in reducing
swelling in the brain and maintaining the structure of the skull. Currently, the FDA
is processing the PEEK surgical piece for clearance to conduct clinical trials. If it
is approved to move forward, it can make leaps and bounds in reducing the need for
multiple brain surgeries, saving more lives.
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PEEK VARIANTS
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long
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of E
last
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