PEEK-CF30 IM
Grade · default condition
IM = standard injection-moulding compound
Default medium-viscosity injection grade for structural, high-stiffness moulded parts.
Values for the IM condition
Other PEEK-CF30 grades and fills
PEEK-CF30 is listed in 5 conditions; see the grade overview at PEEK-CF30.
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| Grade · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3D-printing filament / FFF grade CF-reinforced PEEK | Choose for high-temperature FFF tooling and lightweight brackets; expect anisotropy and Z-axis strength penalty. | — | 105 | 1.5 | 85 Shore D |
Solution annealed | Semi-finished stock for machined parts; lower and more isotropic strength than injection-moulded test bars. | — | 145 | 2.5 | 102 HRM |
Static-dissipative / conductive CF30 compound | Use for semiconductor wafer handling, fuel-system and electronics parts needing controlled surface resistivity. | — | 210 | 1.6 | 87 Shore D |
High-flow / low-viscosity CF30 injection grade | Pick for thin-wall, long-flow or multi-cavity mouldings where 450-viscosity will not fill. | — | 215 | 1.5 | 87 Shore D |
IMDefaultThis page Standard injection-moulding compound | Default medium-viscosity injection grade for structural, high-stiffness moulded parts. | — | 235 | 1.7 | — |
What is PEEK-CF30 IM?
PEEK-CF30 IM is PEEK-CF30 in the IM grade — default medium-viscosity injection grade for structural, high-stiffness moulded parts. PEEK-CF30 IM has a tensile strength of 235 MPa (34.1 ksi), stronger than 100% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 1.7% and the elastic modulus is 24 GPa (3.48 Msi). PEEK-CF30 IM has a density of 1.41 g/cm³ (0.0509 lb/in³), heavier than 81% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 143°C (289 °F).
Advantages
- Stiff — 24 GPa (3.48 Msi), better than 100% of polymer grades
- Conducts heat well — 0.9 W/m·K (0.52 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 100% of polymer grades
- High service temperature — 260°C (500 °F), better than 97% of polymer grades
- Good corrosion resistance — 92/100, better than 91% of polymer grades
- Low, predictable mold shrinkage — 0.3%, better than 90% of polymer grades
Limitations
- High embodied carbon — 18 kg CO₂/kg, worse than 99% of polymer grades
- Limited ductility — 1.7%, worse than 97% of polymer grades
- Limited formability — 10/100, worse than 87% of polymer grades
- Heavy — 1.41 g/cm³ (0.0509 lb/in³), worse than 81% of polymer grades
PEEK-CF30 IM properties
Typical room-temperature values for PEEK-CF30 IM; 10 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are PEEK-CF30 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among polymer grades.
Physical5
PEEK-CF30 IM has a density of 1.41 g/cm³ (0.0509 lb/in³), heavier than 81% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 143°C (289 °F).
Mechanical12
PEEK-CF30 IM has a tensile strength of 235 MPa (34.1 ksi), stronger than 100% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 1.7% and the elastic modulus is 24 GPa (3.48 Msi).
Thermal10
PEEK-CF30 IM is rated for continuous service to 260°C (500 °F). It conducts heat at 0.9 W/m·K (0.52 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 100% of polymer grades. Thermal expansion is 12 µm/m·K (6.67 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
PEEK-CF30 IM has an electrical resistivity of 100 Ω·m.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is excellent (92/100), better than 91% of polymer grades. UV resistance is very good.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of PEEK-CF30 IM takes about 320 MJ of energy and emits 18 kg of CO₂ — more than 98% of polymer grades. Typical recycled content is 0%.
Manufacturability8
PEEK-CF30 IM's machinability is good (55/100, worse than 64% of polymer grades); weldability fair (35/100); formability not recommended (10/100).
Common Calculations4
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with PEEK-CF30 IM
Is PEEK-CF30 easy to machine?
Machines well but is highly abrasive — use PCD or fine-grain carbide, sharp positive rake, high speed/low feed, air or flood cooling to stay below Tg and avoid smearing.
Can PEEK-CF30 be welded?
Hot-plate, IR and ultrasonic welding are possible but fiber-rich weld lines cut joint strength; adhesive bonding needs plasma or abrasive surface activation.
Can PEEK-CF30 be formed, bent or molded?
Injection mould at 370–400 °C melt with 170–200 °C tool for full crystallinity; dry 3 h at 150 °C, expect 0.1 % flow / ~0.6 % transverse shrinkage and strong fiber orientation effects.
What surface finishes work on PEEK-CF30?
No plating or anodizing; parts are naturally black with a matte fiber-rich skin — bead blast, vapour-free machining or thin PVD/PTFE topcoats are the usual finishing routes.
PEEK-CF30 chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| carbon fiber (PAN-based short fiber)chopped, typically 6–8 µm diameter | 28 – 32 | 30 |
| processing aids / pigmentslubricant, nucleant; grade-dependent | 0 – 1 | 0.3 |
| polyetheretherketone (PEEK) resinsemi-crystalline PAEK matrix | ≥ 68 (balance) | — |
PEEK-CF30 IM — frequently asked
What is PEEK-CF30 IM used for?
PEEK-CF30 IM is typically used for aerospace structural components, high-load bushings, pump/valve components and ESD-sensitive equipment parts. In short: stiffest PEEK grade; wear- and static-resistant; highly abrasive to tooling.
What is the tensile strength of PEEK-CF30 IM?
PEEK-CF30 IM has a typical tensile strength of 235 MPa (34.1 ksi) — stronger than 100% of polymer grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 5 listed tempers.
Is PEEK-CF30 IM easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated good (55/100, worse than 64% of polymer grades). Machines well but is highly abrasive — use PCD or fine-grain carbide, sharp positive rake, high speed/low feed, air or flood cooling to stay below Tg and avoid smearing.
Can PEEK-CF30 IM be welded?
With care — weldability is rated fair (35/100). Hot-plate, IR and ultrasonic welding are possible but fiber-rich weld lines cut joint strength; adhesive bonding needs plasma or abrasive surface activation.
What surface finishes work on PEEK-CF30 IM?
No plating or anodizing; parts are naturally black with a matte fiber-rich skin — bead blast, vapour-free machining or thin PVD/PTFE topcoats are the usual finishing routes.
Can PEEK-CF30 IM be formed, bent or molded?
Injection mould at 370–400 °C melt with 170–200 °C tool for full crystallinity; dry 3 h at 150 °C, expect 0.1 % flow / ~0.6 % transverse shrinkage and strong fiber orientation effects.
What is the maximum service temperature of PEEK-CF30 IM?
PEEK-CF30 IM is rated for continuous use to about 260°C (500 °F), and briefly to 310°C. Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
Sources
- VICTREX PEEK 450CA30 / 90CA30 / 450FC30 product data — Victrex plc (2023)
- TECAPEEK CF30 black stock shapes datasheet — Ensinger GmbH (2023)
- CAMPUS plastics ISO 10350 dataset for CF-reinforced PEEK — CWFG / CAMPUS (2024)
- ISO 527-2 / ISO 178 / ISO 75 test methods for plastics — ISO (2019)
- Engineering Plastics — Engineered Materials Handbook Vol. 2 (PAEK section) — ASM International (1988)
- PEEK-OPTIMA Reinforced (carbon fiber) implantable polymer data — Invibio Biomaterial Solutions (2022)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.