Ketron® CA30 PEEK combines the core advantages of PEEK with carbon reinforcement to deliver a material that is well suited for demanding mechanical and thermal applications. It is often selected when designers need dependable strength, stable dimensions, and strong resistance to harsh operating conditions in a single engineering plastic.

Product Overview

• Excellent resistance to a broad range of chemicals
• Extremely low moisture absorption for stable performance
• Naturally strong wear and abrasion resistance
• Unaffected by continuous exposure to hot water or steam
• Reliable in severe service environments where consistent performance is critical

Ketron® PEEK grades provide chemical and hydrolysis resistance comparable to PPS, but they are able to perform at higher temperatures. PEEK 1000 delivers excellent steam and wear resistance, while carbon-reinforced PEEK offers outstanding wear performance. The newest grade, PEEK HPV, is designed to provide exceptional bearing behavior. PEEK can be used continuously up to 480°F (250°C) and can also handle hot water or steam without permanent loss of physical properties. In aggressive operating conditions, PEEK serves as a high-strength alternative to fluoropolymers. It also carries a V-0 flammability rating and produces very low smoke and toxic gas emission when exposed to flame.

These characteristics make the Ketron® family especially attractive for parts that must keep their shape and function under load, heat, and moisture. In many industrial designs, the combination of chemical resistance and thermal stability helps reduce the risk of premature wear or dimensional change.

Ketron® PEEK CA30 (30% Carbon Fiber-Reinforced)

Adding carbon fibers increases the compressive strength and stiffness of PEEK while dramatically reducing its expansion rate. This gives designers a PEEK-based material with excellent wear resistance and strong load-bearing capability. The grade also provides greater thermal conductivity than unreinforced PEEK, which helps transfer heat away from bearing surfaces and can improve bearing life and overall performance.

Because of this balance of rigidity, heat dissipation, and wear resistance, Ketron® PEEK CA30 is well suited to components that must operate reliably over time. It is a practical option for applications where dimensional control and mechanical integrity are both essential.