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BOETEK® PR-43 30% CARBON FIBER CM PEEK

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General Info

BOETEK® PR-43 30% CARBON FIBER CM PEEK is a compression-molded PEEK reinforced with 30% carbon fiber for demanding applications requiring high strength, stiffness, dimensional stability, and performance at elevated temperatures. Compared to unfilled PEEK, the carbon fiber reinforcement provides significant improvements in tensile, flexural, and compressive properties while reducing thermal expansion. This combination makes BOETEK® PR-43 30% CARBON FIBER CM PEEK an excellent metal replacement material for high-performance structural and mechanical components.

BOETEK® PR-43 provides a continuous-use temperature up to 500°F, a heat deflection temperature of 575°F, a flexural strength of 31,000 psi, a flexural modulus of 1,300,000 psi, and a compressive strength of 24,800 psi. Its low coefficient of linear thermal expansion and low moisture absorption help maintain dimensional stability in high-temperature and precision applications.

Typical applications for BOETEK® PR-43 include pump and compressor casings, rotors, vanes, valve plates, valve seats, high-precision gears, high-compression packings, and other structural components. It is particularly well suited for demanding pump, valve, reciprocating compressor, turbo compressor, oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical processing, and other severe-service applications where high strength, temperature resistance, and dimensional stability are required.

BOETEK® PR-43 30% CARBON FIBER CM PEEK is available in compression-molded PEEK sheet, rod, and tube, as well as CNC-machined PEEK parts for custom components and production applications.

Key Properties

30% Carbon Fiber Reinforced
High Strength
High Stiffness
Excellent Dimensional Stability
Excellent Compressive Strength
Excellent Flexural Strength
High Tensile Strength
High Modulus
Excellent High Temperature Performance
High Heat Deflection Temperature
Low Thermal Expansion
Low Moisture Absorption
High Hardness
Thermally and Electrically Conductive
Excellent Creep Resistance

Limitations

Poor Chemical Resistance to Halogens and Their Acids Including Bromine, Chlorine, Fluorine, HBr and HF

Applications

Pump Casings
Compressor Casings
Rotors
Vanes
Valve Plates
Valve Seats
High Precision Gears
High Compression Packings
Pump Components
Reciprocating Compressor Components
Turbo Compressor Components
Oil & Gas Components
Petrochemical Equipment
Chemical Processing Equipment
Deep Well Oil Components
Nuclear Components
Metal Replacement Parts
High Temperature Structural Components

Resin Trade Names

Manufacturer Trade Names

BOETEK® PR-43 30% CARBON FIBER CM PEEK

Boedeker Plastics, Inc. stocks & supplies plastic sheet, rod, tube, film and custom profiles and machine parts from these shapes that are produced from plastic resin. In many cases the manufacturer of the shape has their own product trade name. If your specification calls for a specific resin grade or manufacturer trade name, we can supply a shape made from that resin to meet your specification or suggest an equal. If you require a specific resin or brand it must be specified at the time of order.

Available Sizes

The product is available in rod, tube, and plate. Sheet / Plate Sizes Thicknesses from 0.375 to 2.500 inches Sizes 12.000 x 12.000 and 12.000 x 24.000 inches Rod Sizes Rod Diameters 1.000 to 4.000 inches Rod Lengths 4.000 to 8.000 inches Tubes Tube Outside Dimensions 1.750 OD to 24.000 inches OD Tube Lengths 1.000 to 8.000 inches, depending on OD and ID. All BOETEK PR-43 shapes are compression molded. Minimum order quantities and lead times vary depending on shape and size.

Available Colors

Black

Safety Data Sheet

Typical Properties of BOETEK® PR-43 30% CARBON FIBER CM PEEK

DETAIL
Description			Value
Material Type			Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastic
Chemical Name			PEEK Polyetheretherketone
Trade Name			BOETEK® PR-43 30% CARBON FIBER CM PEEK
Additives			30% Carbon Fiber
Color			Black
PHYSICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Density	ASTM D792	g/cm³	1.43
	ASTM D792	lb/in³	0.052
Water Absorption, 24 hrs, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	0.13
MECHANICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Tensile Strength	ASTM D638	psi	17,850
Tensile Modulus	ASTM D638	psi	850,000
Tensile Elongation at Break		%	2.1
Flexural Strength		psi	31,000
Flexural Modulus		psi	1,300,000
Compressive Strength		psi	24,800
Hardness	ASTM D785	NA	Rockwell M102 (R94)
IZOD Impact-Notched	ASTM D256	ft-lb/in	1
THERMAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion	ASTM D696	x 10-5 in./in./°F	1.7
Heat Deflection Temp	ASTM D-648A	°C at 264 psi	301
	ASTM D-648A	°F at 264 psi	575
Max Continuous Operating Temp		°C	260
		°F	500
Minimum Operating Temp		°C	-60
		°F	-76
ELECTRICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Surface Resistivity	EOS/ESD S11.11	ohm/square	10^6
COMPLIANCE
Description			Value
FDA			No
USDA			No
NSF			No
3-A Dairy			No
Canadian Food Inspection Agency			No
USP Class VI			No
OTHER
Description			Value
UV Resistant			Yes
Relative Cost			$$$$$$
Machinability			7

Relative cost based on a scale of one dollar sign ($) as the lowest to ten dollar signs ($$$$$$$$$$) as the highest. Machinability based on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the easiest and 10 being the most difficult to machine. NOTE: All information contained on www.boedeker.com, downloadable documents and printed literature is intended for technical reference only and considered to be accurate for reference purposes only. Boedeker Plastics, Inc. makes no guarantee and offers no warranty for fitness in use and strongly recommends the user validate any plastic, machined part, or product in a specific application for fitness in use.

BOETEK® is a registered trademark of Boedeker Plastics, Inc.