Application of PEEK in aerospace military industry

Application of PEEK in aerospace military industry

PEEK radome

PEEK polymer material can be made into high-dimensional precision radome by injection molding, which has the following advantages:

1. Excellent weather resistance

2. High strength

3. Compared with other radome materials, its electrical performance is more stable in extreme temperature environments

PEEK sheet for aerospace and military industry

Product name: PEEK continuous extrusion sheet

Product material: PEEK5600GF30
Alternative Material: Metal

Features and advantages: high temperature resistance, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, high strength, easy processing, flame retardancy, low smoke and non-toxic

The development trend of products in the industry: the use of lightweight PEEK thermoplastics can meet environmental protection requirements, make assembly faster, have higher reliability, and reduce operating and manufacturing costs. PEEK continuous extruded sheet is much better in thickness uniformity than that processed by traditional hot molding process, and its internal density is also high. It is widely used as CNC and other machining materials.

Carbon Fiber Reinforced PEEK Used in Aerospace Fuel Tanks

Product name: Carbon fiber reinforced PEEK used in aerospace fuel tanks

Material: PEEK

Alternative Material: Metal

Features and advantages: fatigue resistance, low cost, light weight, corrosion resistance

Product development trends in the industry: PEEK can meet various technical requirements of the aerospace industry, including stiffness, low friction coefficient, high wear resistance, and the ability to withstand corrosive chemical environments. In the case of strict compliance with the recommended processing conditions, PEEK polymers are easy to flow, and their properties are not affected by molding conditions.

Nuclear Facility PEEK Parts

Product name: PEEK parts for nuclear facilities

Material: PEEK

Alternative Material: Metal

Features and advantages: excellent chemical resistance, light weight, high heat resistance and mechanical load-bearing

Radiation resistance, excellent chemical resistance, long service life, flame retardancy, low cost

The development trend of products in the industry: the use of lightweight PEEK thermoplastics can meet environmental protection requirements, make assembly faster, have higher reliability, and reduce operating and manufacturing costs.

High-pressure sealing valve core of a launch vehicle

Product name: Launch vehicle high pressure sealing spool

Material: PEEK

Alternative Material: Metal

Features and advantages: environmental protection, non-toxic, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, low cost

The development trend of products in the industry: the use of lightweight PEEK thermoplastics can not only improve fuel efficiency and meet environmental protection requirements, but also make assembly faster, have higher reliability, and reduce operating and manufacturing costs. PEEK polymers help the current relatively large-thrust Long March 5 carrier rocket to launch successfully. The rocket meets the needs of major aerospace projects for carrying capacity, and will provide high-performance vehicles for the implementation of the manned space station project, the third phase of the lunar exploration project, and the Mars exploration project.

PEEK cable ties used in the aerospace industry

Product name: PEEK cable tie

Material: PEEK

Alternative materials: metals, traditional composites and other plastics

Features and advantages: high strength, chemical resistance, flame retardancy, low moisture absorption, easy processing

The development trend of the product in the industry: it is used to bundle cables and fix them to the fuselage. The low moisture absorption of the PEEK polymer ensures that the ties are dimensionally stable so they do not expand and damage the wire insulation. At least 20% lighter and reduced parts count through consolidation, the PEEK polymer is non-corrosive, non-conductive and suitable for use in all non-pressurized areas.

PEEK thin-wall sleeves are used in the aerospace and military industry

Product name: PEEK thin-wall sleeves are used in the aerospace and military industry

Material: PEEK

Alternative materials: Metals, traditional composites and other plastics

Features and advantages: Anti-fatigue, high strength, corrosion resistance, shock absorption

The development trend of the product in the industry: Aircraft structures using lightweight composite materials are becoming the standard for new aircraft development, made of truly lightweight confinement systems, bolts, nuts, inserts and brackets, which can reduce weight by up to 80% compared with metal, and have 4 times higher fatigue resistance than metal , better corrosion resistance and shock absorption than metal

Aerospace PEEK Parts

Product name: Aerospace PEEK Parts

Material: PEEK

Alternative materials: Metals, traditional composites and other plastics

Features and advantages: Exceptionally strong, chemically inert and flame retardant, easy to process

The development trend of the product in the industry: Aeronautical engineers need a variety of flexible processing, lightweight materials that reduce manufacturing costs and withstand harsh environments. Using lightweight PEEK thermoplastics can not only improve fuel efficiency and meet environmental protection requirements, but also make assembly faster and more reliable. and reduce operating and manufacturing costs