2024 / 12 / 23

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PEEK | From High-End to Everyday, the Light of Technology Illuminates Life

In the 1990s, PEEK (Polyetheretherketone) was considered an unattainable high-end material. However, today it has quietly integrated into our daily lives, playing a crucial role in various fields with its unique properties, bringing numerous conveniences and peace of mind.

Fuel Nozzles:
At gas stations, PEEK materials play a vital role in the switches of fuel nozzles that we frequently use. Its excellent insulation, anti-static properties, and resistance to chemical corrosion significantly enhance the safety of fuel nozzles during manufacturing. Especially in key components such as the nozzle switch, the application of PEEK effectively prevents potential risks caused by current leakage or static buildup. Additionally, its outstanding corrosion resistance extends the service life of fuel nozzles, ensuring the long-term stable operation of fueling equipment, which makes refueling more reassuring.

Chopsticks:
In humid environments, bamboo and wooden chopsticks are prone to mold and deterioration, but PEEK chopsticks never face such issues. Not only are PEEK chopsticks mold-resistant, but they also have high-temperature resistance, allowing them to be used normally even at temperatures of up to 260°C. When frying food with PEEK chopsticks, the tips do not turn black, making them both safe and practical. Junhua PEEK materials have passed the U.S. FDA food-grade certification, ensuring food safety, so we can enjoy meals with peace of mind and confidence.

Coffee Machines:
In the coffee machine manufacturing industry, PEEK materials have become the ideal choice for producing key components such as internal gears and connecting pipes due to their excellent wear resistance, high-temperature resistance, and chemical stability. PEEK’s wear resistance extends the service life of coffee machine parts and reduces maintenance frequency; its high-temperature resistance ensures stable operation in continuously high-temperature environments while preserving the pure taste of coffee; and its good chemical stability effectively prevents corrosion of components caused by contact with various coffee ingredients and cleaning agents, providing coffee enthusiasts with a safer and more reliable coffee-making experience.

Medical Devices:
With its excellent biocompatibility, PEEK has been widely used in the medical device field. It is used to make devices such as skull repair, suture anchors, interbody fusion devices, as well as surgical headsets, external fixation brackets, and targeting devices. In hemodialysis machines, PEEK gears ensure stable operation, safeguarding patient health. The use of PEEK materials in medical devices not only improves the performance and quality of medical equipment but also offers patients safer and more reliable treatment options.

The popularity and application of PEEK materials not only reflect technological progress but also bring many conveniences and peace of mind to our lives. From the small details of daily life to life-related medical fields, PEEK opens up a whole new world for us with its outstanding performance. In the future, as technology continues to develop, PEEK is expected to show its unique charm in more fields and become an indispensable part of our lives.