As a thermoplastic and high-temperature resistant plastic, polyetheretherketone (PEEK) belongs to the material group of polyetherketones. It is a versatile high-performance plastic that is used in a wide variety of industries - including the automotive industry, medical technology and the chemical manufacturing industry. In the following text, you will learn about the properties of the plastic PEEK and how the Müller Ahlhorn team processes this robust plastic.
What are the properties of polyetheretherketone?
In its natural form, PEEK is a brownish to beige plastic, but it can also be given individual colorings. Polyetheretherketone is extremely wear-resistant and dimensionally stable. The plastic easily tolerates continuous service temperatures of up to 260° Celsius and is also extremely slippery, fire-resistant and radiation-resistant. Compared to other plastics, however, PEEK is relatively expensive - not least because it is far superior to most other plastics in terms of load-bearing capacity under demanding operating conditions. In addition, PEEK is very lightweight and resistant to most chemicals. Since the plastic can also be easily colored, it is very suitable for applications in which appearance plays an important role.
What is PEEK used for?
Polyetheretherketone is a modern plastic that is used in industry for a wide variety of applications. As an abrasion-resistant, slip-resistant and high-temperature-resistant high-performance plastic, PEEK is used, for example, as an insulating material in high-voltage technology or as a membrane film in medical technology. Precision turned parts are also made from PEEK - such as handles or production-contact parts in the pharmaceutical industry. In addition, implants and dental prosthesis frameworks are also made from the extremely robust material. Basically, the following applies: PEEK is a high-performance plastic that can be used individually and tolerates adverse operating conditions for an above-average period of time.
How does Müller Ahlhorn process the high-performance plastic PEEK?
The Müller Ahlhorn company produces turned parts, milled parts and waterjet parts, among other things, from the plastic PEEK - both finished parts and semi-finished parts. The company's precision turned parts are further processed into gear wheels or pistons, for example. Müller Ahlhorn is a high-performance company that carries out orders for customers from the chemical industry, the food industry and the automotive industry, among others.
What are the advantages of precision turned parts and other parts made of PEEK?
Precision turned parts made of polyetheretherketone are characterized by the highest precision and maximum robustness. Müller Ahlhorn is able to realize single pieces as well as small series and large series with turned parts, milled parts or water jet parts made of PEEK. The plastic is also suitable as an insert for threaded bushings. The plastic can be colored according to customer-specific requirements, resulting in a harmonious overall appearance. Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is also perfectly suited for waterjet cutting.
The advantage of waterjet cutting is that this technique does not generate any heat, which means that the machined workpieces do not exhibit any microcracks or structural changes. The Müller Ahlhorn team also offers its customers and clients maximum service quality - from the initial consultation to the processing of the high-performance plastic polyetheretherketone to the delivery of the produced workpieces.
In addition, the product range also includes films made of PEEK in various dimensions and thicknesses, which can be obtained easily and quickly.