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Allround up to 250 °C ZX-324 familyBasic type ZX-324 (PEEK)Characteristics– hard, stiff, tough– high fatigue strength– good hydrolysis resistance– enough UV resistance andresistance to weathering– resistence to stress cracking(except with acetone)– flame resistant (low toxicity offlue gases)– good machinability– bondable and weldable– FDA compliant, LABScompliant– PTFE- and Silicone-Free– vacuum suitableZX-324 (PEEK)ChemicalresistancePV-valueCostWearTemperatureStrengthPrecisionmpactresistanceFrictionModified ZX-324ResistanceUV-radiationuse of modified types in case ofstrong UV-radiation!Gamma-radiationlimit absorbed dose 12000 kGyChemicals, resistantuniversal resistantChemicals, not resistantconcentrated acids, sulfuric andnitric acid, bromic, sulfonic andchromium acids, halogenatedhydrocarbons, sodium, chlorine,fluorine, bromineLubricant and fuelsresistantWatermax. water absorption: 0,5 %dimensional changes: 0,15 %up to max. 200 °C resistantFire behavioroxygen index (LOI): 35 %classification: V-0 (UL94)Operationalparameters*Temperature (T)–50 °C to +250 °C (+260 °C)Surface pressure (p)max. 41 (125) MPaSliding speed (v)max. 40 m /minFatigue (S)tensile fatigue strength at 20 °Cand 10 6 stress cycles,1 Hz = 60 MPaImpacts, vibrations, edge loading,gamma rays in hot and coldwater.Available as:– plastic granules– rods– tubes– sheets– machined components– injection moulded parts– plain bearing bushes accordingto DINExamples ofusageZX-324 supports the mainchassis of the world‘s largestexcavator. Spherical diameter1000 mm.ZX-324, with a sphericaldiameter of 60 mm, supportsa weight of 30 t subject toa strong impact stress in adirty work condition. Hereas thickwalled injectionmoulded part.ZX-324V1T ZX-324V2T ZX-324V11TChemicalresistancePV-valueCostChemicalresistancePV-valueCostChemicalresistancePV-valueCostWearTemperatureStrengthWearPrecisionmpactresistanceFrictionTemperatureStrengthWearPrecisionmpactresistanceFrictionTemperatureStrengthPrecisionmpactresistanceFrictionPEEK polymer-fortifiedhigh elastic recovery, high elasticity,little permanent deformation,high strength with temperatureover 140 °C.PEEK-, PTFE-modifiedreduced friction, high wearresistance, high PV-value, highelasticity.PEEK polymer-fortifieddespite high stiffness stillhigh elongation at break, highCharpy v-notch test value downto –196 °C. High PV-value with aslow sliding speed.T: –100 °C to +250 °C (+260 °C)p: max. 41 (120) MPav: max. 100 m /minS = 70 MPaT: –50 °C to +250 °C (+260 °C)p: max. 40 (85) MPav: max. 200 m/minS = 56 MPaT: –200 °C to +250 °C (+260 °C)p: max. 50 (110) MPav: max. 100 m /minS = 65 MPaZX-324V2T takes the toes,through a high load-bearingcapacity, elasticity and a lowfriction,again in the rightposition.ZX-324V11T is used as mainbearing in hydraulic pumps,thanks to the high dimensionalstability and wearresistance.ZX-324VMTChemicalresistancePV-valueCostWearTemperatureStrengthPrecisionmpactresistanceFriction*Values in the brackets, are valid for shot-term servicePEEK fibre-reinforced, PTFEhighest stiffness, very good wearresistance, low Stick-Slip tendency,hardened reverse-rotationcouplingpart is required.T: –50 °C to +250 °C (+260 °C)p: max. 57 (150) MPav: max. 100 m /minS = 105 MPaZX-324VMT is used ininjection moulding. In thisapplication, the materal,injected onto a steel hub,transmits high power up to atemperature of 150 °C.10 ZEDEX ® basic types ZEDEX ® families Post heattreatmentMachiningShippingoverviewSterilizationChemicalresistance