PEEK Compound TECACOMP PEEK LDS grey

TECACOMP PEEK LDS grey 1061958

Laser direct structurable PEEK compound with light inherent colour

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The laser-structurable PEEK compound TECACOMP PEEK LDS grey is based on the high-performance PEEK polymer polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and was developed for electronic functional parts with integrated conductor track layouts. Through targeted material modification, the surface can be selectively activated for the laser direct structuring process, enabling the creation of extremely fine conductor tracks directly in PEEK plastic injection moulding.
In addition to high thermal resistance, the specialised PEEK resin offers optimised thermal expansion aligned with copper and improved thermal conductivity. This makes the PEEK compound particularly suitable for electronic components with demanding thermomechanical requirements. Its high dimensional stability ensures reliable processes during structuring, metallisation, and assembly.
The light-colored PEEK granules are especially useful in visually sensitive applications such as sensor or lighting technology. Batch compatibility also allows individual color matching in PEEK injection moulding, supporting variant identification or color-coded functional elements.
Thanks to optimised flow properties and reduced deposit formation, the compound is well-suited for complex geometries with fine structures, openings, or thin wall sections. Even at continuous operating temperatures up to 260 °C, the material demonstrates excellent chemical resistance, low water absorption, and flame retardancy (UL94 V-0).
Typical applications include structured carrier materials for sensor systems, safety-critical housing parts, or microstructured components. Compared to conventional materials, this laser-activatable PEEK grade offers improved weld seam strength, making it ideal for critical transitions and bores in PEEK injection moulding. Within Ensinger’s portfolio, it complements other high-performance PEEK plates and PEEK sheets for advanced engineering solutions.
 

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Facts

Chemical designation
PEEK (Polyetheretherketone)
Colour
grey
Density
1.65 g/cm3

Main Features

  • developed for the LPKF-LDS® process
  • high adhesive strength
  • very good chemical resistance
  • inherent flame retardant
  • good heat deflection temperature
  • low moisture absorption

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Technical details


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    Mechanical properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Tensile strength 103 MPa DIN EN ISO 527-1
    Modulus of elasticity
    (tensile test)
    10700 MPa DIN EN ISO 527-1
    Elongation at break (tensile test) 2,2 % DIN EN ISO 527-1
    Impact strength (Charpy) 30 kJ/m2 DIN EN ISO 179-1eU
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    Thermal properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Glass transition temperature 143 C -
    Melting temperature 343 C -
    Heat distortion temperature 207 C ISO-R 75 Method A
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 18 106*K-1 longitudinal DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 31 106*K-1 transverse DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 47 106*K-1 longitudinal DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 87 106*K-1 transverse DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 63 106*K-1 longitudinal DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 110 106*K-1 transverse DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
    Thermal conductivity 1,2 W/(k*m) in-plane ISO 22007-4:2008
    Thermal conductivity 0,5 W/(k*m) through-plane ISO 22007-4:2008
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    Electrical properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    surface resistivity 1014 DIN EN 61340-2-3
    volume resistivity 1014 Ω*m DIN EN 61340-2-3
    Dielectric loss factor 0,002 test frequency of 1 GHz -
    Dielectric constant 3,6 test frequency of 1 GHz -
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    Other properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Water absorption 0,04 % 23 °C / 50 % relative humidity up to saturation DIN EN ISO 62
    Flammability (UL94) V0 at 0,9 mm DIN IEC 60695-11-10;
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    Processing parameter Value Unit Parameter Norm
    processing temperatures 360 - 410 C -
    Mould temperature 170 - 210 C -
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    Predrying Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Permissible residual moisture content 0,02 % -
    Drying temperature 160 C -
    Drying time 4 h -