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VESTAKEEPĀ® 4000 GF30

VESTAKEEPĀ® 4000 GF30 is a glass fiber-reinforced (30%) polyether ether ketone specifically designed for injection molding applications. This semi-crystalline polymer offers superior mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistance, ensuring exceptional performance. Parts manufactured from VESTAKEEPĀ® 4000 GF30 exhibit low flammability, enhancing safety. Compatible with common injection molding machines for thermoplastics, this material simplifies the manufacturing process. Experience the reliability and versatility of VESTAKEEPĀ® 4000 GF30 in your injection molding applications. With its glass fiber reinforcement, it provides enhanced strength and rigidity, while maintaining excellent properties in challenging environments. Choose VESTAKEEPĀ® 4000 GF30 for its superior mechanical performance, thermal stability, chemical resistance, and ease of processing, enabling the production of high-quality injection molded parts.

Brand: VESTAKEEP (11 products)

Polymer Name: Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Injection Molding, Isostatic Molding

Fillers Included: Glass Fiber

Materials Features: Abrasion Resistant, Acid Resistant, Alkali Resistant, Chemical Resistant, Crack Resistant, Creep Resistant, Dimensional Stability, Flame Resistant, Gasoline Resistant, Good Compressive Strength, Good Mechanical Properties, Good Rigidity, Good Thermal Stability, High Pressure Applications, High Stiffness, High Strength, High Temperature Application, High Viscosity, Hydrocarbon Resistant, Low Flammability, Low Shrinkage, Low Warpage, Oil Resistant, Salt Water/Spray Resistant, Semi Crystalline, Solvent Resistant, Water Resistant, Wear Resistant

Color (Properties): Natural

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK)
Fillers Included
Glass Fiber
Polymer Name
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Resin
Technologies
Plastics
Product Families
Plastics ā€” Engineering & Specialty Polymers
High Performance Thermoplastics

Features & Benefits

Materials Features
Abrasion Resistant,
Acid Resistant,
Alkali Resistant,
Chemical Resistant,
Crack Resistant,
Creep Resistant,
Dimensional Stability,
Flame Resistant,
Gasoline Resistant,
Good Compressive Strength,
Good Mechanical Properties,
Good Rigidity,
Good Thermal Stability,
High Pressure Applications,
High Stiffness,
High Strength,
High Temperature Application,
High Viscosity,
Hydrocarbon Resistant,
Low Flammability,
Low Shrinkage,
Low Warpage,
Oil Resistant,
Salt Water/Spray Resistant,
Semi Crystalline,
Solvent Resistant,
Water Resistant,
Wear Resistant

Applications & Uses

Markets
Automotive & Transportation,
Electrical & Electronics,
Industrial
Applications
Industrial ā€” Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Equipment & Parts
Electrical & Electronics ā€” Parts & Components
Housings & Enclosures
Automotive & Transportation ā€” Transportation
Aerospace & Aviation
Electrical & Electronics ā€” Wire & Cable
Jacketing & Insulation
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Aerospace Applications,
Automotive Applications,
Back Up Rings,
Cable Insulation,
Compressor Components,
Electrical/Electronic Applications,
Encapsulant,
Energy Storage,
Housings,
Industrial Applications,
Oil/Gas Applications,
Packing Rings,
Seals
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Extrusion,
Injection Molding,
Isostatic Molding
Processing
  • VESTAKEEPĀ® 4000 GF30 can be processed on common injection molding machines for thermoplastics.
  • We recommend a melt temperature of 380Ā°C to 400Ā°C during the injection molding process. The mold temperature should be within a range of 160Ā°C to 200Ā°C, preferably 180Ā°C.

Properties

Color (Properties)
Natural
Flame Rating
IEC 60695-11-10 V0
Physical Form
Granules,
Pellets,
Solid
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Modulus1.6E6psiISO 527
Tensile Strength23200psiISO 527
Stress at Break23200psiISO 527
Strain at Break (ɛb)2%ISO 527
Poisson's Ratio (23Ā°C)0.41-ISO 527
Charpy Impact Strength (+23Ā°C)33.3ftlb/inĀ²ISO 179/1eU
Charpy Impact Strength (-30Ā°C)35.7ftlb/inĀ²ISO 179/1eU
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (+23Ā°C)5.23ftlb/inĀ²ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (-30Ā°C)4.28ftlb/inĀ²ISO 179/1eA
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.5g/cmĀ³ISO 1183
Water Absorption0.4%Sim. to ISO 62
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Temperature644Ā°FISO 11357-1/-3
Temperature of Deflection Under Load A (1.80 Mpa)594Ā°FISO 75-1/-2
Temperature of Deflection Under Load B (0.45 Mpa)635Ā°FISO 75-1/-2
Vicat Softening Temperature A (10 N, 50 K/h)644Ā°FISO 306
Vicat Softening Temperature B (50 N, 50 K/h)635Ā°FISO 306
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (23Ā°C to 55 Ā°C, Parallel)1.67E-05in/in/Ā°FISO 11359-1/-2
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volume Resistivity (pV)min. 1E13Ohm*mIEC 62631-3-1
Surface Resistivity (ĻƒE)1E15OhmIEC 62631-3-2
Surface Resistance (RSD)1E14OhmIEC 62631-3-2
Relative Permittivity (1MHz)3.3-IEC 62631-2-1
Dissipation Factor (1Mhz)40E-4IEC 62631-2-1
Electric Strength (AC, S20/S20, t. 1 mm)483kV/inIEC 60243-1
Electric Strength (AC, S20/P50)406V/milSim. to IEC 60243-1
Comparative Tracking Index (Test Solution A, 50 Drops Value)200-IEC 60112
Rheological Calculation Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Minimum Mold Temperature320Ā°F-
Maximum Mold Temperature392Ā°F-
Minimum Melt Temperature716Ā°F-
Maximum Melt Temperature752Ā°F-
Test Specimen Production
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Injection Molding - Melt Temperature752Ā°FISO 294
Injection Molding - Mold Temperature356Ā°FISO 294
Injection Molding - Injection Velocity7.87in/sISO 294
Injection Molding - Pressure at Hold17400psiISO 294
Rheological Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melt Volume Flow Rate, (at 752 F, 47.6 lb)32cmĀ³/10minISO 1133
Melt Volume Flow Rate, (at 716 F, 11 lb)2cmĀ³/10minISO 1133
Molding Shrinkage (Parallel)0.3%ISO 294-4, 2577
Molding Shrinkage (Normal)0.7%ISO 294-4, 2577
Mold Temperature356Ā°F-
Melt Temperature716Ā°F-
Burn Testing Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Burning Behavior (at 1.5 mm Nominal Thickness)V-0classIEC 60695-11-10
Burning Behavior (at Thickness 0.1260 in.)V-0classIEC 60695-11-10
Oxygen Index45%ISO 4589-1/-2
Limiting Oxygen Index45%ASTM D 2863
Glow Wire Flammability Index (at Thickness 0.0787 in.)1760Ā°FIEC 60695-2-12
Glow Wire Ignition Temperature (at Thickness 0.0787 in.)1520Ā°FIEC 60695-2-13

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
ISO 14001,
ISO 9001

Technical Details & Test Data

Tensile Modulus - Temperature

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Boxes
Packaging Information

VESTAKEEPĀ® 4000 GF30 is supplied as cylindrical pellets in 25kg boxes with moisture-proof polyethylene liners.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Storage Conditions

Inside the original and undamaged packaging, the product has a shelf life of at least 2 years when stored in dry rooms at temperatures not exceeding 30Ā°C.