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resin properties peek tm polyetheretherketone background i peektm is a high performance engineered polymer with amazing strength and heat resistant properties peektm has become a popular replacement for metal in applications such as aerospace where weight is a primary concern it has also become the gold standard for hplc analytical science applications due to its purity high burst pressure and chemical resistance in medical applications peektm s biocompatibility high tensile strength and lubricity have made it an ideal replacement for stainless steel peektm is a very rigid plastic with excellent lubricity and is tan in its natural color additional properties i high strength i high temperature resistance i outstanding resistance to chemicals and solvents i excellent impact and wear resistance i low flammability value i excellent creep and fatigue resistance i excellent hydrolysis resistance zeus capabilities i tight tolerance extrusions i material modification radio opaque fillers glass carbon pigments and many more i extruded forms tubing lay-flat tubing analytical tubing sub-lite-wallŪ tubing key properties i ideal replacement for stainless steel for weight and chemical compatibility i exceptional torsional stability i thermoformable i resistant to gamma radiation i high burst pressure i high repeat autoclavability 61

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