Polyether ether ketone, or PEEK, is a high-performance engineered polymer with excellent heat tolerance and one of the highest strength-to-weight ratios of any thermoplastic. This material can be used as an alternative to other materials such as aluminum, steel, glass, and other polymers. PEEK\u2019s strength is complemented by its lubricity and high purity for demanding applications.<\/p>\n
Our research, engineering, and production teams have developed a diverse collection of PEEK products to fuel innovation for medical, oil and gas, aerospace, automotive, and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) applications. This rigid plastic is considered one of the highest-performing materials of its kind. PEEK\u2019s considerable advantages as a material science solution are generating breakthroughs in many markets.<\/p>\n
In analytical applications, PEEK\u2019s high burst pressure, purity, and chemical resistance assure that PEEK tubing will stand up to the pressures needed for critical laboratory work and not contaminate the results. In a biomedical setting, PEEK can be subjected to sterilization procedures such as autoclaving and gamma irradiation.<\/p>\n
We also offer PEEK in a more lubricious version, PEEK Glide\u2122. Our PEEK Glide\u2122 products give engineers a new option for applications that require the performance of standard PEEK, but could benefit from enhanced lubricity.<\/p>\n
At Zeus, we can extrude PEEK and PEEK Glide\u2122 into many forms, such as multi-lumen tubing, monofilament, and our super-thin-walled Sub-Lite-Wall\u2122\u00a0tubing. We can also apply post-extrusion forming for a variety of demanding applications, including heat forming, tipping, tapering, flaring, and flanging.<\/p>\n