Ultra detectable PEEK - TECAPEEK® UD blue

TECAPEEK UD blue multi-detectable plastic has the highest temperature and chemical resistance capability of all of Ensinger's Ultra-detectable Products.  With a heat deflection temperature over 300°F, and excellent resistance to a wide range of cleaning chemicals, TECAPEEK UD blue offers engineers peace of mind regardless of the severity of the environment.

FACTS

Chemical designation

PEEK (Polyetheretherketone)

Color

dark blue

Density

1.74 g/cm3

MAIN FEATURES

metal detectable

x-ray detectable

TARGET INDUSTRIES

food processing

food technology

engineering for beverage filling systems

pharmaceutical industry

heat exchanger

conveyor technology

Key Properties

Food Grade

Maintains Properties of PEEK with Metal, X-Ray & Visual Detection Properties

Ultra Detectable with 3 Levels of Detection in One Material

Ensinger extrudes The resin used to manufacture Tecapeek® UD Blue which complies with the compositional requirements of FDA regulations 21 CFR 177.2415 for repeat contact with food.

Since the resin used to extrude this product complies with the FDA regulation it should be chemically acceptable to the USDA for repeat use applications in slaughtering, processing, transporting and storage areas in direct contact with meat or poultry products

Ensinger extrudes resins for Tecapeek UD blue products which comply with the criteria of 3-A® Sanitary Standards for Multiple-Use Plastic Materials Number 20-27

Contact us regarding EU 10/2011 COMPLIANCE

Limitations

Poor Chemical Resistance to Halogens and Their Acids Including Bromine, Chlorine, Fluorine, HBr and HF

Applications

Bushings & Bearings

Conveyor Components

Food Processing Components

Mixing Paddles / Scrapers

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Components

Seals

Structural Components

Typical Properties of TECAPEEK ® UD Blue Ultra Detectable PEEK