High Performance Engineered Plastics

High-Performance Engineered Plastics for Demanding Applications

Why Engineers Choose High-Performance Polymers

Perform at elevated temperatures
Resist aggressive chemicals
Reduce wear and friction
Replace metal to lower weight and corrosion
Extend service life
Reduce maintenance and downtime
Support regulated and critical applications

High-Performance Polymer Comparison

Each material offers distinct advantages, and grades and fillers are used to tune performance for specific applications.

	PTFE	PEEK	PCTFE	Polyimide
Max Temp	-500°F	-500°F	-300°F	570-650°F
Mechanical Strength	Low	Very High	Medium	High
Chemical Resistance	Excellent	Very Good	Excellent	Good
Wear Resistance	Low	Excellent	Moderate	Excellent
Gas Permeation	High	Medium	Very Low	Medium

Market Comparison

	Dominant Polymers	Typical Standards	Key Benefits
Oil & Gas	PTFE, PEEK, PCTFE, Polyimide	NORSOK M‑710, BAM	Chemical resistance, pressure, wide temperature range
Food & Beverage	PTFE, PEEK	FDA 21 CFR, EU 10/2011	Chemical resistance,metal detectable, food safe, no lubrication
Aerospace	PTFE , PEEK, Polyimide	AS9100	High temperature, fatigue resistance, weight reduction
Medical	PTFE , PEEK, Polyimide	FDA, USP Class VI, EU 10/2011	Biocompatibility, sterilization resistance
General Industrial	PTFE, PEEK	---	Balance of performance and cost
Robotics	PTFE, PEEK, Polyimide	Out-gassing, Clean Room	Wear resistance, precision, low friction
Agriculture & Construction	PTFE, PEEK	---	Abrasion resistance, durability

The information, data, and recommendations provided are based on laboratory testing and experience believed to be reliable. However, they are provided for guidance only and do not constitute a guarantee of performance in any specific application.

It is the sole responsibility of the end user to determine the suitability of the product for the intended application through appropriate design validation, testing, and evaluation under actual operating conditions. This includes, but is not limited to, verification of mechanical, thermal, chemical, tribological, and regulatory compliance requirements.

No warranty, express or implied, including merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is made regarding the products described herein. Final approval for use in production applications rests entirely with the end user.