Tag Archives: PEEK fasteners for high strength

PEEK for Low Thermal Conductivity & Strength

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Kathleen

Q: I’m currently cruising the internet looking for the best way to support a ceiling via suspension from structural steel. We’re building a freezer, and I don’t want thermal bridging from the inside of the freezer up to the structural steel, so a metal rod is pretty much out of … Continue reading →

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Non-conductive Screw with Strength of Steel

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Kathleen

Q: We are looking for a non-conductive  screw that gets close to the strength of 316 stainless steel, ideas? A: The best we could offer would be our glass fiber reinforced PEEK screws. It has nearly double the tensile strength as natural PEEK at about 22,800 psi. You could also … Continue reading →

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PEEK Screw Strength vs FDA Approved PTFE Screws

Posted on April 2, 2018 by dean

Q: I work in the food industry and need a larger sized polymer fastener sized 1/4-20 x 2.5″. I tried PTFE but it isn’t does not seem to have enough strength. It also needs to be FDA approved and offer moderate corrosion resistance. A: Not knowing the specific strength requirements … Continue reading →

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