Ketron™ CM 1030HT is a 30% carbon-filled PEK that offers an heat deflection temperature of 230°C (450°F). This material provides added stiffness at high temperatures, is carbon-filled for added strength and stiffness, offers good dimensional stability and excellent chemical and corrosion resistance. Typically applications for this material include labyrinth seals, backup rings, valve seats and line shaft bearings.
PROPERTIES
High heat resistant (heat deflection temperature of 230°C/450° F)
Excellent strength and stiffness
Chemical- and corrosion-resistant
Good dimensional stability
wear-resistant
Thermal Properties
Property
Value
Heat Deflection Temperature at 1.8MPa (264 psi) (ºC)
Continuous allowable service temperature in air
250
Flammability (UL Rating)
V-0
Mechanical Properties
Property
Value
Tensile Strength (MPa)
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (MPa)
Compressive stress at 1% nominal strain (MPa)
Compressive stress at 2% nominal strain (MPa)
Compressive stress at 5% nominal strain (MPa)
Flexural Strength (MPa)
Charpy Impact Notched (kJ/m²)
Chemical Properties
Property
Value
Hot Water / Steam
Limited
Acids, Weak
Acceptable
Acids, Strong (pH 1-3)
Not acceptable
Alkalies, Weak
Acceptable
Alkalies, Strong (pH 11-14)
Not acceptable
Hydrocarbons - Aromatic
Not acceptable
Hydrocarbons - Aliphatic
Limited
Ketones, Esters
Not acceptable
Chlorinated Solvents
Not acceptable
Alcohols
Acceptable
Inorganic Salt Solutions
Acceptable
Electrical Properties
Property
Value
Dielectric Strength (kV/mm)
Industry Specific Usage (FOOD)
Property
Value
FDA
Not compliant
EU
Not compliant
USDA
Not compliant
3A-SSI
Not compliant
VMX materials
Not compliant
Industry Specific Usage (MEDICAL)
Property
Value
ISO 10993-5 and USP <87>
Not compliant
ISO 10993-10 Sensitization
Not compliant
ISO 10993-10 (Intracutaneous Reactivity) and USP <88>
Not compliant
ISO 10993-11 and USP <88>
Not compliant
USP <88> (Implant)
Not compliant
ISO-10993-4
Not compliant
USP <661>
Not compliant
USP Class VI
Not compliant
AFO - Animal Free Origin
Not compliant
Industry Specific Usage (RECYCLED)
Property
Value
Statera™ portfolio
Not compliant
Industry Specific Usage (NUCLEAR)
Property
Value
Shielding Portfolio
Not compliant
PMUC certified
Not compliant
Industry Specific Usage (SEMICON)
Property
Value
ESd materials
Not compliant
Conductive materials
Not compliant
Miscellaneous Properties
Property
Value
Base Material
PEK
Brand Family
Colors
Black
Density (g/cm3)
Water Absorption after 24 hrs immersion in water (%)
