Filament Solvay KETASPIRE® PEEK-CF Black

PEEK-CF is one of the most durable polymers for technical use, offering top chemical, tensile, and heat resistance. This filament was created for industrial professionals who need uncompromised quality of end-use parts, to deal with demanding surroundings.

What is CF-PEEK? KETASPIRE® PEEK-CF is a semi-crystalline, thermoplastic filament from the high-performance polymers range.

A combination of PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) and CF (carbon fiber) results in extraordinary resistance, thus PEEK-CF is suitable to replace metal parts in some critical applications working in extreme surroundings. Carbon fiber 10% addiction to PEEK gives the 3D printing filament extra strength, high stiffness, and dimensional stability.

In comparison to PEEK filament, PEEK-CF provides even more flexural and impact resistance. It is ductile too. Printing with PEEK-CF is odorless, and it does not emit smoke and toxic gases. Last but not least, the product has low flammability.

Key benefits of PEEK-CF

· High mechanical properties – the polymer might replace metal parts in severe environments.

· Superb chemical, flexural, and tensile resistance makes it one of the most durable polymers available on the market.

· Great heat resistance: items printed with PEEK-CF are able to perform up to 240 °C.

Support materials compatible with PEEK CF

PEEK CF is compatible with 3DGence ESM-10 support material, offering a versatile solution for complex 3D printing applications. The compatibility with ESM-10 enables the use of soluble supports, which can be easily removed thus simplifying post-processing. Utilizing supports in 3D printing provides several advantages, including the ability to create intricate geometries, overhangs, and detailed internal structures that would be impossible to achieve with unsupported prints. This compatibility not only enhances the design freedom for engineers and designers but also improves the overall quality and precision of the final printed parts.

Industrial applications of PEEK-CF

Because of its extraordinary mechanical properties, many industrial companies find PEEK-CF very useful for printing end-use parts, which are capable to face severe conditions. To give you some examples, the automotive, aerospace, defense, semiconductor, medical, and oil & gas sectors are the main beneficiaries of 3D printing with PEEK-CF.

This polymer is suitable for printing dynamically-stressed parts, compressor components, bushings, gears, and bearings.

PEEK-CF filament: good to know

The printing profile is available in 3DGence SLICER 4.0. PEEK-CF filament is compatible with our 3D printers: INDUSTRY F340, INDUSTRY F350 and INDUSTRY F421.How much is CF-PEEK filament? Due to its extra durability and top properties, KetaSpire® CF10 Filament is one of the most expensive filaments on the market.