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VICTREX™ WG101 Polyaryletherketone
Categories: Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyketone; Polyaryletherketone (PAEK), Unreinforced

Material Notes: Product Description: High performance thermoplastic material, PolyArylEtherKetone (PAEK), semi crystalline, black, granules for injection moulding, easy flow with wear additives
WG101 does not contain polyetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) or other halogenated additives

Typical Application Areas: Tribological applications with thin cross sections or long flow lengths, with higher strength and stiffness. Excellent wear resistance, very low coefficient of friction and low coefficient of thermal expansion. Chemically resistant to aggressive environments.

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Key Words: PAEK
Vendors: Victrex is a global leader in high-performance PEEK and PAEK polymers, transforming industries from aerospace to medical devices. For 40 years, our innovative polymer solutions help customers achieve new levels of performance, sustainability, and cost efficiency across applications that millions rely on daily from smartphones to aircraft components. As pioneers in polymer engineering, we're committed to delivering transformational solutions that address global materials challenges. Visit www.victrex.com, call (800) VICTREX /1-484-342-6001, or email victrexplc@victrex.com.

Ensinger TECAPEEK™ shapes are manufactured exclusively with Victrex™ PEEK polymer. The Ensinger process and Victrex resins ensure reliability, consistency, dimensional stability, and high temperature mechanical performance.

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Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Density 1.44 g/ccCrystalline; ISO 1183
Water Absorption 0.30 %ISO 62-1
 0.60 %
@Time 360000 sec
ISO 62-1
Viscosity 325000 cP
@Temperature 400 °C
Melt; ISO 11443
Linear Mold Shrinkage, Flow 0.00 cm/cm390°C nozzle, 200°C tool; ISO 294-4
Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse 0.0050 cm/cm390°C nozzle, 200°C tool; ISO 294-4
Spiral Flow 13.5 cm
@Thickness 1.00 mm
Mold Temp: 2000°C, Melt Temp: 390°C; Victrex
 
Mechanical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Hardness, Shore D 85ISO 868
Tensile Strength at Break 55.0 MPa
@Temperature 275 °C
ISO 527
 65.0 MPa
@Temperature 225 °C
ISO 527
 85.0 MPa
@Temperature 175 °C
ISO 527
 125 MPa
@Temperature 125 °C
ISO 527
 195 MPa
@Temperature 23.0 °C
ISO 527
Elongation at Break 1.8 %ISO 527
Tensile Modulus 19.5 GPaISO 527
Flexural Strength 70.0 MPa
@Temperature 275 °C
ISO 178
 140 MPa
@Temperature 175 °C
ISO 178
 220 MPa
@Temperature 125 °C
ISO 178
 290 MPa
@Temperature 23.0 °C
ISO 178
Flexural Modulus 17.0 GPaISO 178
Compressive Strength 50.0 MPa
@Temperature 250 °C
ISO 604
 70.0 MPa
@Temperature 200 °C
ISO 604
 175 MPa
@Temperature 120 °C
ISO 604
 250 MPa
@Temperature 23.0 °C
ISO 604
Izod Impact, Notched (ISO) 6.00 kJ/m²ISO 180/A
Izod Impact, Unnotched (ISO) 35.0 kJ/m²ISO 180/U
Charpy Impact Unnotched 35.0 kJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Impact, Notched 5.00 kJ/m²ISO 179/1U
 
Electrical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Volume Resistivity 1.00e+8 ohm-cm1V; IEC 60093
 
Thermal PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
CTE, linear, Parallel to Flow 9.00 µm/m-°C
@Temperature <=143 °C
Below Tg; ISO 11359
 10.0 µm/m-°C
@Temperature >=143 °C
Above Tg; ISO 11359
CTE, linear, Transverse to Flow 35.0 µm/m-°C
@Temperature <=143 °C
Below Tg; ISO 11359
 85.0 µm/m-°C
@Temperature >=143 °C
Above Tg; ISO 11359
Thermal Conductivity 1.30 W/m-KAverage; ISO/CD 22007-4
 2.20 W/m-KAlong flow; ISO 22007-4
Melting Point 343 °CISO 11357
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) 343 °CISO 75-f
Glass Transition Temp, Tg 143 °COnset; ISO 11357
 147 °CMidpoint; ISO 11357
 
Processing PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Processing Temperature <= 100 °CHopper Temperature
Rear Barrel Temperature 370 °C
Middle Barrel Temperature 375 - 380 °C
Front Barrel Temperature 390 °C
Nozzle Temperature 390 °C
Mold Temperature 180 - 210 °Cnormal
Drying Temperature 120 - 150 °C
Dry Time 3.00 - 5.00 hour
 
Descriptive Properties
ColorBlack
Gate> 2mm or 0.5 x part thickness
RunnerDie/nozzle > 3mm, manifold > 3.5mm

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