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Ketron® Family of Products
The Ketron® PEEK family of materials is based on polyetheretherketone resin. This semi-crystalline advanced engineering material exhibits a unique combination of high mechanical properties, temperature resistance and excellent chemical resistance – making it the most popular advanced plastics material. Our comprehensive portfolio of Ketron® products offers formulations that build on the excellent performance attributes of PEEK to offer specific properties to excel in the most demanding applications. Our range of Ketron® products includes carbon fiber and glass fiber reinforced grades for improved mechanical characteristics, as well as grades offering internal lubrication, better load-carrying capabilities, and food-contact suitability.
Products in the Ketron® Family of Products family
Ketron® Sterra™ CA30 PEEK
Ketron® Sterra™ CA30 is a 30% carbon fiber-reinforced PEEK grade that exhibits even higher stiffness, mechanical strength, and creep and wear resistance that Ketron® GF30 PEEK. With a significantly reduced thermal expansion, optimum load carrying capabilities, and high thermal conductivity rates, Ketron® Sterra™ CA30 PEEK components are often favored for their ability to extend part life and rapidly dissipate heat in bearing applications.
As part of the Sterra™ product portfolio, this material contains recycled content and exhibits a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to similar materials derived from non-recycled feedstocks. For details, please refer to the respective environmental data sheet.
As part of the Sterra™ product portfolio, this material contains recycled content and exhibits a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to similar materials derived from non-recycled feedstocks. For details, please refer to the respective environmental data sheet.
- Abrasion resistant
- Outstanding chemical and wear resistance
- Reduced thermal expansion
- Ability to extend part life and rapidly dissipate heat
- Optimum load carrying capabilities
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Ketron® Sterra™ 1000 PEEK
Ketron® Sterra™ 1000 Polyetheretherketone PEEK is an unfilled, general purpose grade that offers the highest elongation and toughness of all materials in the PEEK family. Ideal for instrument and seal components, where ductility and inertness are critical, Ketron® Sterra™ 1000 PEEK shapes are known for their ability to fit within a variety of applications and industries.
As part of the Sterra™ product portfolio, Ketron® Sterra™ 1000 PEEK contains recycled content and therefore is associated with a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to similar materials derived from non-recycled feedstocks.
As part of the Sterra™ product portfolio, Ketron® Sterra™ 1000 PEEK contains recycled content and therefore is associated with a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to similar materials derived from non-recycled feedstocks.
- Offers highest elongation and toughness of all materials in the PEEK family
- Made with recycled contents
- Ideal for applications where ductility and inertness are critical
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Steam and wear resistant
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Ketron® HPV PEEK
Ketron® HPV Polyetheretherketone PEEK shapes are carbon fiber reinforced, with graphite and PTFE lubricants, giving them the lowest coefficient of friction and the best machinability of all PEEK materials. Due to Ketron® HPV PEEK’s combination of low wear and friction, and high LPV, this grade is often chosen as a solution for service bearings, bushings, insulators, valves, and seals.
- Carbon fiber reinforced with graphite and PTFE lubricants
- Excellent wear resistance
- High limiting pressure velocity (LPV)
- High mechanical strength & stiffness
- Low coefficient of friction (COF)
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Ketron® 1000 PEEK FG
Ketron® 1000 Polyetheretherketone PEEK FG (Food Grade) is a EU 10/2011 and FDA Compliant, unfilled general purpose grade that offers the highest elongation and toughness of all materials in the PEEK family. Ideal for instrument and seal components, where ductility and inertness are critical, Ketron® 1000 PEEK FG shapes are known for their ability to fit within a variety of applications and industries.
- Food Grade and EU 10/2011 and FDA Compliant
- Highest elongation and toughness of all materials in the PEEK family
- Ideal for where ductility and inertness are critical
- Fit within a variety of applications and industries
- Can assist food & beverage processors in replacing metal parts
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Ketron® CA30 PEEK SP
Ketron® CA30 PEEK SP is a 30% carbon fiber reinforced grade that combines high stiffness, mechanical strength, and creep resistance, with optimum wear resistance. This grade provides more thermal conductivity than unreinforced PEEK, increasing heat dissipation from bearing surfaces and improving bearing life and pressure-velocity capabilities.
- Abrasion resistant
- Excellent chemical resistance
- High strength
- Outstanding wear resistance
- Steam resistant
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Ketron® HPV PEEK SP
Ketron® HPV PEEK SP bearing grade is reinforced with carbon fiber, graphite, and PTFE lubricants. With the lowest coefficient of friction and the best machinability for all PEEK grades, it is an excellent combination of low friction, low wear, high LPV, low mating part wear, and easy machining. This makes it ideal for aggressive service bearings, bushings, rollers, and thrust washers.
- Wear resistant
- High limiting pressure velocity PV value
- High mechanical strength & stiffness
- Extremely low coefficient of friction
- Excellent machinability
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Ketron® CM 1030HT PEK
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.
- High heat resistant (heat deflection temperature of 230° C / 450° F)
- Excellent strength and stiffness
- Chemical- and corrosion-resistant
- Good dimensional stability
- Wear resistant
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Ketron® LSG PEEK-CLASSIX™ (white)
Ketron® LSG PEEK-CLASSIX™ (white) are Life Science Grade stock shapes made from Invibio PEEK-CLASSIX™ resin. Both resin and stock shape are pre-assessed for biocompatibility for up to 30 days contact with body and tissue according to USP VI and ISO 10993.
With a unique combination of mechanical properties, chemical resistance, sterilization resistance, and white color, Ketron® LSG PEEK-CLASSIX™ (white) components can be used in a variety of applications in the medical and dental industries involving body contact for a duration up to 30 days. Used primarily as temporary dental abutments, these shapes are also great candidates for applications such as air and drug delivery systems and blood management components.
With a unique combination of mechanical properties, chemical resistance, sterilization resistance, and white color, Ketron® LSG PEEK-CLASSIX™ (white) components can be used in a variety of applications in the medical and dental industries involving body contact for a duration up to 30 days. Used primarily as temporary dental abutments, these shapes are also great candidates for applications such as air and drug delivery systems and blood management components.
- Pre-assessed on both resin and stock shapes for up to 30 days contact with body or tissue according to USP Class VI and ISO 10993
- PEEK-CLASSIX™ base material provides enhanced mechanical properties and chemical resistance, allowing longer term body or tissue contact than other LSG grades
- Excellent sterilization resistance via steam, dry heat, EtO, plasma, and gamma- & X-ray irradiation
- White color for dental applications
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Ketron® TX PEEK FG
Ketron® TX Polyetheretherketone PEEK FG (Food Grade) is an internally lubricated, EU 10/2011 and FDA Compliant grade that offers improved wear and frictional performance over virgin PEEK. Often favored for food and beverage processing, and pharmaceutical applications where extreme performance temperatures, critical tolerances, or low frictional heat are required, Ketron® TX PEEK FG components extend wear and part life by lowering the coefficient of friction over standard PEEK.
- Internally lubricated
- Excellent chemical resistance and fatigue strength
- EU 10/2011 and FDA compliant
- Withstands extreme performance temperatures, critical tolerances or low frictional heat
- Can extend wear and part life
- Suitable for a wide variety of bearing and wear applications in the 100 to 200°C service temperature range
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Ketron® 1000 PEEK
Ketron® 1000 Polyetheretherketone PEEK is an unfilled, general purpose grade that offers the highest elongation and toughness of all materials in the PEEK family. Ideal for instrument and seal components, where ductility and inertness are critical, Ketron® 1000 PEEK shapes are known for their ability to fit within a variety of applications and industries.
- Offers highest elongation and toughness of all materials in the PEEK family
- Ideal for applications where ductility and inertness are critical
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Steam and wear resistant
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Ketron® LSG CA30 PEEK
Ketron® LSG CA30 PEEK (Life Science Grade) stock shapes are made from 30% carbon fiber reinforced PEEK resin, pre-assessed for biocompatibility. The stock shape is also pre-assessed for biocompatibility for up to 24 hours contact with body and tissue according to USP VI and ISO 10993.
Ketron® LSG CA30 PEEK shapes exhibit exceptional stiffness, mechanical strength, and dimensional stability, as well as optimal resistance to wear and creep.
The components are also sterilizable by means of steam (autoclave), dry heat, EtO (Ethylene Oxide), plasma, and gamma- and X-ray irradiation. These attributes make this material an excellent candidate for applications in the medical and bioprocessing fields, such as nailing target devices, grips, adapters, and washers.
Ketron® LSG CA30 PEEK shapes exhibit exceptional stiffness, mechanical strength, and dimensional stability, as well as optimal resistance to wear and creep.
The components are also sterilizable by means of steam (autoclave), dry heat, EtO (Ethylene Oxide), plasma, and gamma- and X-ray irradiation. These attributes make this material an excellent candidate for applications in the medical and bioprocessing fields, such as nailing target devices, grips, adapters, and washers.
- Pre-assessed on both resin and stock shapes for up to 24 hours contact with body or tissue according to USP VI and ISO 10993
- 30% carbon fiber reinforced for exceptional stiffness, mechanical strength, dimensional stability, and resistance to wear and creep
- Excellent sterilization resistance via steam, dry heat, EtO, plasma, and gamma- and X-ray irradiation
- Exceptional resistance to high temperatures and chemicals
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Ketron® CA30 PEEK
Ketron® CA30 Polyetheretherketone PEEK is a 30% carbon fiber-reinforced grade that exhibits even higher stiffness, mechanical strength, and creep and wear resistance that Ketron® GF30 PEEK. With a significantly reduced thermal expansion, optimum load carrying capabilities, and high thermal conductivity rates, Ketron® CA30 PEEK components are often favored for their ability to extend part life and rapidly dissipate heat in bearing applications.
- Abrasion resistant
- Outstanding chemical and wear resistance
- Reduced thermal expansion
- Ability to extend part life and rapidly dissipate heat
- Optimum load carrying capabilities
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Ketron® LSG FG PEEK
Ketron® LSG FG PEEK (Life Science- & Food Grade) stock shapes are made from unfilled PEEK resin that is pre-assessed for biocompatibility. The stock shapes are also pre-assessed for biocompatibility for up to 24 hours contact with body and tissue according to USP VI and ISO 10993. Some color variations are also pre-assessed for use in wetted contact applications in bioprocessing. Standard food approvals include the FDA 21 CFR § 177.2415, while this specific FG type has the EU 10/2011 Food Grade as an extra feature.
Ketron® LSG FG PEEK (Life Science Grade) shapes exhibit high stiffness and mechanical strength. The components are also sterilizable by means of steam (autoclave), dry heat, EtO (Ethylene Oxide), plasma, and gamma- & X-ray irradiation. The additional food grade compliance (based on food-related migration tests) makes this material an excellent candidate for applications in the bioprocessing fields, such as manifolds, valves, connectors, lids, and adapters.
Ketron® LSG FG PEEK (Life Science Grade) shapes exhibit high stiffness and mechanical strength. The components are also sterilizable by means of steam (autoclave), dry heat, EtO (Ethylene Oxide), plasma, and gamma- & X-ray irradiation. The additional food grade compliance (based on food-related migration tests) makes this material an excellent candidate for applications in the bioprocessing fields, such as manifolds, valves, connectors, lids, and adapters.
- Pre-assessed on both resin and stock shapes for up to 24 hours contact with body or tissue according to USP VI and ISO 10993
- Some color variations also pre-assessed for use in wetted contact applications in bioprocessing
- Unfilled PEEK base for high mechanical strength and chemical resistance
- Excellent sterilization resistance via steam, dry heat, EtO, plasma, and gamma- & X-ray irradiation
- Exceptional resistance to high temperatures
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Ketron® CM HPV PEEK
Ketron® CM HPV is a range of compression molded and carbon fiber reinforced PEEK shapes containing graphite and PTFE lubricants. This premium PEEK grade has the lowest coefficient of friction and the best machinability of all PEEK materials. Ketron® CM HPV exhibits a combination of excellent wear properties and a high limiting pressure velocity, making this material an ideal solution for demanding service bearings, bushings, insulators, valves, and seals.
- Carbon fiber reinforcement for best machinability
- Lowest friction PEEK available
- High limiting pressure velocity
- Internal graphite and PTFE lubricants
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Ketron® VMX Food Grade PEEK
Ketron® VMX Food Grade PEEK đạt tiêu chuẩn EU 10/2011 và vật liệu tuân thủ FDA 21 CFR § 177.2415 có thành phần mang lại độ ổn định kích thước cực cao cũng như độ bền và khả năng chịu nhiệt độ cao. Có thể phát hiện được bằng hình ảnh, kim loại và tia X, các hình dạng Cấp Thực phẩm Ketron® VMX có thể dễ dàng được truy tìm bằng hệ thống phát hiện kim loại và tia X thông thường, cho phép các nhà chế biến thực phẩm toàn cầu tránh được việc thu hồi tốn kém do ô nhiễm từ bên ngoài một cách an toàn. Do khả năng chống mài mòn và ăn mòn vượt trội, các thành phần Ketron® VMX Food GradePEEK được ưa chuộng cho các ứng dụng trong ngành chế biến và đóng gói thực phẩm như piston, ống góp, van và bình trộn.
- Three-way detectability: visual, metal, x-ray
- Suitable for food approved parts requiring high stiffness without reinforcements
- Can withstand temperatures higher than 130 °C (266 °F)
- Resistant to steam
- High dimensional stability for high precision parts
- Enhanced impact/stiffness ratio
- Highly visible blue color
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Ketron® CM GF30 PEEK
Ketron® GF30 Polyetheretherketone PEEK is a compression molded, 30% glass fiber reinforced grade with excellent dimensional stability and outstanding chemical, corrosion, and creep resistance. With the addition of glass fibers, Ketron® GF30 PEEK has a significantly low expansion rate and high flexural modulus. In addition to these characteristics, Ketron® GF30 PEEK is often favored for structural applications that require improved strength, stiffness, or stability, especially at temperatures above 300°F / 150°C.
- Compression molded
- Favored for structural applications that require improved strength, stiffness, or stability, especially at temperatures above 300°F / 150°
- High flexural modulus
- Excellent wear resistance and toughness
- Low expansion rate
- Abrasion resistant
- Outstanding dimensional stability
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Ketron® LSG PEEK
Ketron® LSG PEEK (Life Science Grade) stock shapes are made from unfilled PEEK resin. Both resin and stock shape are pre-assessed for biocompatibility for up to 24 hours contact with body and tissue according to USP VI and ISO 10993. Some color variations are also pre-assessed for wetted contact applications in bioprocessing.
Ketron® LSG PEEK shapes exhibit high stiffness and mechanical strength. The components are also sterilizable by means of steam (autoclave), dry heat, EtO (Ethylene Oxide), plasma, and gamma- & X-ray irradiation, making this material an excellent candidate for applications in the medical and bioprocessing fields, such as endoscopes/laparoscopes, manifolds, valves, connectors, lids, and adapters.
Ketron® LSG PEEK shapes exhibit high stiffness and mechanical strength. The components are also sterilizable by means of steam (autoclave), dry heat, EtO (Ethylene Oxide), plasma, and gamma- & X-ray irradiation, making this material an excellent candidate for applications in the medical and bioprocessing fields, such as endoscopes/laparoscopes, manifolds, valves, connectors, lids, and adapters.
- Pre-assessed on both resin and stock shapes for up to 24 hours contact with body or tissue according to USP VI and ISO 10993
- Some color variations pre-assessed for wetted contact in bioprocessing
- Unfilled PEEK base for high mechanical strength and chemical resistance
- Excellent sterilization resistance via steam, dry heat, EtO, plasma, and gamma- & X-ray irradiation
- Exceptional resistance to high temperatures
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Ketron® 1000 IM PEEK
Ketron® 1000 Injection Molded (IM) Polyetheretherketone PEEK shapes offer excellent chemical, corrosion, and wear resistance across a wide range of operating temperatures. Ideal for applications within the oil and gas industry, Ketron® 1000 IM PEEK components are often specified for backup seal rings and v-seals. In addition to the widely used Ketron 1000 PEEK grade, several specific grades are available that incorporate glass or carbon fibers, or wear resistant additives that increase the wear life of machined parts. It is easily machined and has unrivaled chemical resistance compared to all other advanced engineering materials. 30% glass fiber filled and 30% carbon fiber filled grades are available
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Self-lubricated
- Good combination of thermal resistance and high compressive strength
- Injection molded shapes for thin-wall rings, extruded rods and sheets for machined parts, compression molded tubes, rods, and sheets for heavier cross-section parts
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Ketron® 1000 PEEK SP
Ketron® 1000 Polyetheretherketone PEEK FG (Food Grade) is a EU 10/2011 and FDA Compliant, unfilled general purpose grade that offers the highest elongation and toughness of all materials in the PEEK family. Ideal for instrument and seal components, where ductility and inertness are critical, Ketron® 1000 PEEK FG shapes are known for their ability to fit within a variety of applications and industries.
- Highest toughness and impact strength
- Abrasion resistant
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Low moisture absorption
- Unaffected by continuous exposure to hot water or steam
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Ketron® GF30 PEEK SP
Ketron® GF30 PEEK SP 30% glass fiber reinforced grade and offers higher stiffness and creep resistance than Ketron® 1000 PEEK SP and has better dimensional stability. This grade is appropriate for structural applications carrying high static loads for long periods of time at elevated temperatures. Ketron® GF30 PEEK SP is suitable for sliding parts but should be carefully examined as the glass fibers tend to abrade the mating surface.
- 30% glass fiber reinforced
- Good dimensional stability
- Abrasion resistant
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Outstanding wear resistance
- Steam resistant
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Ketron® CM CA30 PEEK
Ketron® CM CA30 PEEK is a compression molded, 30% carbon fiber-reinforced polyetherether ketone that exhibits outstanding impact, corrosion, chemical, and wear resistance. With a significantly reduced thermal expansion, optimum load carrying capabilities, and high thermal conductivity rates, Ketron® CM CA30 PEEK components are often favored for their ability to extend part life and rapidly dissipate heat in bearing applications. Ketron® CM CA30 PEEK shapes also excel in large parts applications, where high strength and stiffness are required.
- 30% carbon fiber reinforced
- Outstanding resistance to impact, chemical corrosion and wear
- Low thermal expansion
- Optimum load carrying capabilities
- High thermal conductivity rates
- Rapid heat dissipation in bearing applications
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Ketron® Sterra™ HPV PEEK
Ketron® Sterra™ HPV shapes are carbon fiber reinforced, with graphite and PTFE lubricants, giving them the lowest coefficient of friction and the best machinability of all PEEK materials. Due to Ketron® Sterra™ HPV PEEK’s combination of low wear, low friction, and high limiting pressure velocity, this PEEK material is often chosen as a solution for high speed service bearings, bushings, insulators, valves, and seals.
As part of the Sterra™ product portfolio, Ketron® Sterra™ HPV contains recycled content and therefore is associated with a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to similar materials derived from non-recycled feedstocks.
As part of the Sterra™ product portfolio, Ketron® Sterra™ HPV contains recycled content and therefore is associated with a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to similar materials derived from non-recycled feedstocks.
- Carbon fiber reinforced with graphite and PTFE lubricants
- Excellent wear resistance
- High limiting pressure velocity (LPV)
- High mechanical strength & stiffness
- Low coefficient of friction (COF)
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Ketron® 1000 PEEK AE
Ketron® 1000 is an unfilled PEEK developed for general purposes in the aerospace industry. This grade offers the highest elongation and toughness of all materials in the PEEK family. Ideal for instrument and seal components, where ductility and inertness are critical, Ketron® 1000 PEEK AE shapes are known for their ability to fit within a variety of applications and industries.
- High strength and stiffness to 320°F (160°C)
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Highest elongation and toughness of all PEEK grades
- Thermal performance to 480°F (248°C)
- Inherently good wear and abrasion resistance
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Ketron® GF30 PEEK
Ketron® GF30 Polyetheretherketone PEEK is an extruded, 30% glass fiber reinforced grade with excellent dimensional stability and outstanding chemical, corrosion, and creep resistance. With the addition of glass fibers, Ketron® GF30 PEEK has a significantly low expansion rate and high flexural modulus. In addition to these characteristics, Ketron® GF30 PEEK is often favored for structural applications that require improved strength, stiffness, or stability, especially at temperatures above 300°F / 150°C.
- Favored for structural applications that require improved strength, stiffness, or stability, especially at temperatures above 300°F / 150°
- High flexural modulus
- Excellent wear resistance and toughness
- Low expansion rate
- Abrasion resistant
- Outstanding dimensional stability
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