Polyetheretherketon (PEEK) is considered as one of the most powerful high-performance polymers due to its mechanical, thermal and chemical resistance. Therefore, it is used as a replacement for materials such as steel, aluminum and other polymers. One of the biggest markets for temperature resistant elements is the oil and gas industry where good sealings make the difference between efficient, safe-running operations and costly downtimes. Around the world, people are using 96 million barrels of oil and liquid fuels – per day. Meanwhile forecasts predict a continuously rising market size through 2035.
Wherever solids, gases or liquids are being transported, structurally reliable and effective sealings are vital. Seals are applied where the containment of commodities is completed, measured, controlled or separated from moving parts. Typical applications are in the areas of
Another application of 3D printed PEEK is connectors. Connector designers are often confronted with design based challenges in order to maximize the connector performance without creating entirely new connector families. The design freedom made possible by the 3D printing technology supports product designers to produce PEEK connectors suitable for the requirements and advantaged among the competition.
Apium P220 Series for 3D Printing High Performance Polymers
Apium P220 Series 3D printers are specially developed for processing advanced materials. The Adaptive Heating System ensures the best possible temperature management for achieving highest quality print results. The open material system allows end-users to test their material options and discover the opportunities they have with 3D printing.
Wherever solids, gases or liquids are being transported, structurally reliable and effective sealings are vital. Seals are applied where the containment of commodities is completed, measured, controlled or separated from moving parts. Typical applications are in the areas of
- flowmeters,
- end-caps or
- valves.
Another application of 3D printed PEEK is connectors. Connector designers are often confronted with design based challenges in order to maximize the connector performance without creating entirely new connector families. The design freedom made possible by the 3D printing technology supports product designers to produce PEEK connectors suitable for the requirements and advantaged among the competition.
Apium P220 Series for 3D Printing High Performance Polymers
Apium P220 Series 3D printers are specially developed for processing advanced materials. The Adaptive Heating System ensures the best possible temperature management for achieving highest quality print results. The open material system allows end-users to test their material options and discover the opportunities they have with 3D printing.
