PEEK Plain Weave Gauze

PEEK Plain Weave Gauze combines lightweight flexibility, high tensile strength, and remarkable chemical resistance in a woven polymeric textile structure. Its dimensional stability at high temperatures, combined with inertness in harsh chemical environments, makes it indispensable for aerospace filtration systems, chemical separation membranes, and biomedical scaffolding. Specific uses include reinforcing composites for high-performance aerospace panels, membranes for fuel cell stacks, and tissue engineering supports. In research, PEEK gauze facilitates investigations into polymeric reinforcement in hybrid composites, biomedical compatibility in porous scaffolds, and novel filtration technologies. Its unique ability to combine structural flexibility with the robust performance of PEEK polymers ensures its significance across engineering, medical, and scientific domains.

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Tolerances

Mesh/Gauze

Linear dimension	<100mm	±1mm
Linear dimension	>=100mm	+2% / -1%
Wire Diameter	Woven	±10%

Material Properties for Polymers

Chemical Resistance

Element	Value
Acids - concentrated	Good-Poor
Acids - dilute	Good
Alcohols	Good
Alkalis	Good
Aromatic hydrocarbons	Good
Greases and Oils	Good
Halogenated Hydrocarbons	Good
Halogens	Good-Poor
Ketones	Good-Poor

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Coefficient of friction	0.18
Hardness - Rockwell	M99
Poisson's ratio	0.4
Elongation at break( % )	50
Tensile modulus( GPa )	3.7-4
Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ )	85
Tensile strength( MPa )	70-100

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Dielectric constant @1kHz	3.2-3.3@50Hz-10Khz
Dissipation factor @ 1MHz	0.003
Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ )	190@50µm
Volume resistivity( Ohmcm )	10¹⁵-10¹⁶

Physical Properties

Element	Value
Flammability	V-0 @ 1.5mm
Radiation resistance	Good
Resistance to Ultra-violet	Fair
Limiting oxygen index( % )	35
Water absorption - equilibrium( % )	0.5
Water absorption - over 24 hours( % )	0.1-0.3
Density( gcm⁻³ )	1.26-1.32

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Heat-deflection temperature - 0.45MPa( C )	260
Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C )	160
Upper working temperature( C )	250
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ )	1340
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	0.25@23°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ )	47-108