TECATEC™
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Product information TECATEC™ - product family Thermoplastic composites with excellent strength Components made from the highly-filled carbon fibre composite material TECATEC™ are characterized by an extraordinary degree of mechanical strength and high thermal dimensional stability. Stock shapes made using the new product range are comprised of a thermoplastic matrix and a woven fabric of carbon fibre bundles. This combination ensures significantly higher tensile and flexural strength compared to fibre-reinforced extrudates. These lightweight composites offer good chemical resistance and are also radiolucent, making them ideal for use in medical applications. The matrix polymer used in TECATEC™ PEEK CW50 is VICTREX® PEEK™, which is compressed with woven carbon fabric mats. A special coating on the fabric reduces the number of faults. The carbon fibre fabric content of 50 per cent offers extreme torsional stiffness and practically eliminates warping despite repeated sterilization, resulting in a long service life of components. TECATEC™ PEKK CW60 comprises a polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) matrix, laminated with 60 per cent carbon fibre fabric. The manufacturing process achieves excellent fibre and matrix integration. Because of its high glass transition point (165 °C), PEKK is highly resistant to repeated autoclave cycles, and its enhanced carbon fibre component ensures optimum dimensional stability and rigidity. Properties Outstanding strength Excellent thermal dimensional stability Good dimensional stability Low water absorption Corrosion resistance Excellent chemical resistance Excellent resistance to hot steam autoclaving Physiologically harmless Field of application Medical technology (surgery, orthopaedics) Applications Target arms used in medical technology External fixing aids Structural elements Delivery scope All deliveries are produced to customer order Panel thicknesses from 10 mm to 50 mm; greater dimensions available on request If required, Ensinger also

TECATEC Technical Properties Material Chemical Designation Density Mechanical properties Modulus of elasticity Tensile strength Flexural strength Modulus of elasticity, flexural test Modulus of elasticity, flexural test Flexural strength Flexural strength Glass transition temperature (matrix) Thermal expansion (CLTE) Thermal expansion (CLTE) Thermal expansion (CLTE) Water absorption Thermal properties Tests performed at room temperature. Our information and specifications are provided to the best of our current knowledge and are designed to provide data about our products and their...