### PEEK Sheets PEEK sheets are flat and rigid plastic panels known for: – **High strength and rigidity:** Excellent mechanical strength and stiffness suitable for load-bearing components. – **Exceptional toughness:** High impact strength, capable of withstanding sudden forces without breaking. – **Low friction:** Naturally low-friction surface reducing wear and tear, enhancing sliding properties. – **Chemical resistance:** Resistant to a wide range of chemicals, ideal for harsh environments. #### Applications: – Wear plates and bearings – Gaskets and seals – Electrical insulation – Chemical processing equipment – Aerospace components ### PEEK Rods PEEK rods are cylindrical plastic bars sharing similar properties to sheets, including: – **High strength and rigidity:** Excellent support and resistance to bending and deformation. – **Exceptional toughness:** Withstands high impact forces, suitable for demanding environments. – **Wear resistance:** Low friction and high wear resistance, ideal for components experiencing sliding or rotational motion. – **Corrosion resistance:** Highly resistant to corrosion, including exposure to saltwater and harsh chemicals. #### Applications: – Bushings and bearings – Pump shafts and impellers – Medical devices – Aerospace fasteners – Chemical processing equipment ### Advantages of PEEK Sheets & Rods PEEK sheets and rods offer several advantages over other materials: – **Lightweight:** Reduces overall weight of components and assemblies. – **Biocompatibility:** Suitable for medical and pharmaceutical applications. – **High-temperature performance:** Maintains properties at high temperatures, suitable for demanding thermal environments. – **Versatility:** Easily machined, welded, and formed into complex shapes for a wide range of applications. ### Conclusion PEEK sheets and rods are versatile high-performance plastics offering exceptional properties for demanding engineering applications. Their combination of strength, toughness, wear resistance, and chemical inertness makes them ideal for industries such as aerospace, medical, chemical processing, and electronics. By leveraging the unique characteristics of PEEK, engineers can create durable and reliable components and systems.