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Quadrant EPP product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team
Mar 13, 2003
A new Ketron Peek-GF30 blue meets the increasing requirements of the medical industry for repeated sterilisation and more frequent cleaning of medical devices and design flexibility.
Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products has developed a new Ketron Peek-GF30 blue to meet the increasing requirements of the medical industry for repeated sterilisation and more frequent cleaning of medical devices and design flexibility.
Quadrant EPP's Ketron Peek-GF30 has set a new standard of machined parts performance in a wide variety of high performance end-use applications where a combination of outstanding mechanical and chemical properties at high temperatures is required.
Proven commercial applications include instrument handles and grips for sterilisable surgical and dental equipment.
Ketron Peek-GF30 made by Quadrant EPP exhibits a unique combination of chemical and stress cracking resistance at elevated temperatures and long-term high mechanical strength.
It is resistant to all standard sterilisation techniques, high-energy radiation (gamma- and X-rays) and resistant to a wide range of chemicals including aggressive cleaning solutions and disinfectants.
The material has higher strength and stiffness, impact and wear resistance compared to previously used thermoset material.
Ketron Peek-GF30 does not degrade even after more than 250 sterilisation cycles, extending service life of medical components.
Ketron Peek-GF30 has very good dimensional stability and inherent suitability for close tolerance machining, leading to high quality, precision parts.
The colouring possibilities of Ketron Peek-GF30 add design flexibility and aesthetic appeal to medical components.
The material's wide colour range provides even greater opportunities for product differentiation.
Ketron Peek-GF30 is available in a wide range of stock shapes for cost-effective, high quality part design.
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