PEEK Tube

PEEK Tube combines the high strength, wear resistance, and chemical inertness of polyetheretherketone with the versatility of a hollow geometry. This form enables weight reduction, fluid conveyance, or cable protection in demanding environments. Industries such as aerospace, oil and gas, and medical technology use it for chemically resistant fluid lines, protective conduits, and structural tube assemblies. Specific applications include fuel lines in aerospace systems, chemically inert tubing for analytical instruments, and biocompatible conduits in surgical tools. In research, PEEK tubes facilitate studies on fluid compatibility, pressure resistance, and thermal cycling durability. Their combination of form, function, and durability ensures essential roles in high-reliability engineering solutions.

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Tolerances

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Outside Diameter	=<2mm	±10%
Outside Diameter	=<5mm	±10%
Outside Diameter	>5mm	±10%
Wall Thickness		±20%

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