LMPAEK Properties Overview
LMPAEK™ Polymers, the newest addition to the renowned PAEK family engineered by Victrex. Crafted with precision at a molecular level, Victrex has tailored these polymers to offer enhanced processing capabilities, providing manufacturers with greater flexibility in processes like thermoplastic composites and additive manufacturing.
Retaining the impressive traits of PEEK, including exceptional mechanical strength, tribological performance, and resistance to high temperatures and chemicals, LMPAEK™ polymers also unlock the potential for faster manufacturing and fabrication of stronger parts using common manufacturing systems.
Temperature Resistance
Excellent high temperature performance:
- Melting Point (Tm) = 305ºC
- Glass Transition (Tg) = 153ºC (midpoint)
- V-0 Flammability rating
Chemical Resistance
Excellent resistance to a very wide range of chemicals over a range of temperatures, retaining high levels of mechanical strength and generally with little swelling or discolouration.
Mechanical Strength
Excellent strength, stiffness
Wear Resistance
Electrical Properties
Victrex materials are often used as an electrical insulator with outstanding thermal, environmental resistance and mechanical performance.
PFAS-Free
We do not intentionally add, use or generate PFAS during the manufacture of unfilled Victrex PEEK and PAEK polymers.
High Purity
Victrex materials are inherently pure with very small amounts of low molecular weight volatile organics, resulting in exceptionally low outgassing and extractables even in high vacuum environments.
Hydrolysis Resistant
Victrex high performance polymers are not attacked by prolonged exposure to water, sea water or steam which makes them an ideal choice for use in applications such as medical components, subsea equipment, and valve components.
Processability
Victrex materials are some of the highest performing materials melt processable using conventional thermoplastic processing equipment.
Recyclable
Due to its high molecular stability, LMPAEK polymers can be re-melted and reprocessed repeatedly with minimal change to its properties. This helps its environmental footprint and can ensure that waste material from manufacturing processes can be re-used economically.
