PEEK Compound TECACOMP PEEK LDS grey

TECACOMP PEEK MED LDS grey 1067594

LDS PEEK compound for medical applications

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TECACOMP PEEK MED LDS grey is a functionally modified PEEK compound based on the high-performance PEEK polymer polyetheretherketone (PEEK), specifically developed for medical electronic components with direct conductor track structuring. The material is laser-activatable and enables selective surface functionalisation for metallisation via the LDS (laser direct structuring) process, offering a reliable substrate for electronic integration in PEEK plastic injection moulding.
In addition to LDS capability, this PEEK composite is characterised by excellent thermoplastic processability, weldability, and structural integrity under continuous thermal stress. It delivers stable performance up to 260 °C, with high dimensional accuracy and reliability in multi-cavity or multi-component PEEK injection moulding.
Other material advantages include inherent flame resistance (UL94 V-0), very low water absorption, minimal outgassing, and outstanding chemical resistance. These properties make the compound ideal for demanding, hygiene-critical, sterilisable, or media-loaded environments.
TECACOMP PEEK MED LDS grey is used wherever conductive structures need to be directly integrated into dimensionally stable medical components. Typical applications include sensor-integrated housings, conductive functional interfaces, or microstructured carrier systems in advanced medical technology. Within the Ensinger portfolio of PEEK grades, this material provides a robust, process-safe platform for hybrid electronic solutions, complementing other high-performance PEEK resin products such as PEEK sheet or PEEK plate.
 

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Facts

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

Main Features

  • developed for the LPKF-LDS® process
  • biocompatibility see declaration of conformity
  • 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 DIN 53765
    Melting temperature 343 C DIN 53765
    Heat distortion temperature 254 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
    Specific heat 0,8 J/(g*K) DIN EN 821
    Thermal conductivity 1,2 W/(k*m) in-plane DIN EN 821
    Thermal conductivity 0,5 W/(k*m) through-plane DIN EN 821
    Thermal diffusivity 0,67 mm2/s in-plane DIN EN 821
    Thermal diffusivity 0,28 mm2/s through-plane DIN EN 821
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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 -