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PEEK, the Technopolymer that Replaces Steel and Titanium<\/h2>

In the chemical industry<\/strong>, materials used for the construction of pumps, valves and joints must guarantee mechanical resistance, thermal stability and chemical inertness<\/strong>.
For years, special steels and titanium alloys have been considered indispensable, but today high-performance thermoplastic compounds<\/strong> offer a lighter, more versatile and sustainable alternative.<\/p>

Among these, PEEK (Polyetheretherketone)<\/strong> stands out as the reference structural technopolymer<\/strong>, capable of maintaining performance even under extreme conditions.
In its carbon fiber reinforced<\/strong> version, PEEK reaches levels of stiffness, conductivity and strength that allow its use as a replacement for traditional metals.<\/p>

The Metau Engineering Case: PEEK Magnetic Couplings for the Chemical Industry<\/h2>

The Italian company Metau Engineering<\/strong>, specialized in hydraulic systems and solutions for the chemical sector<\/strong>, faced the challenge of improving the reliability of magnetic drive couplings<\/strong> used in the transfer of sensitive fluids such as polyurethane monomers<\/strong>.<\/p>

These components require maximum sealing and separation<\/strong> between the moving part and the external environment, to avoid leaks, vibrations or seepage<\/strong>.
The key to the project is a separation bell<\/strong> subjected to very severe operating conditions:<\/p>

Technical requirement<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

Typical value<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

Critical issue addressed<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>

Operating temperature<\/p><\/td>

up to 100\u00b0C<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

Thermal deformations<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Internal pressure<\/p><\/td>

up to 50 bar<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

Structural resistance<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Transmitted torque<\/p><\/td>

up to 500 Nm<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

Stiffness and stability<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Operating environment<\/p><\/td>

aggressive chemical substances<\/p><\/td>

Chemical resistance<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

LARPEEK 10 K\/30: the High-Toughness Carbon Fiber Reinforced PEEK Compound<\/h2>

After a thorough testing phase, Metau Engineering<\/strong> chose LARPEEK 10 K\/30<\/strong>, a PEEK-based compound reinforced with 30% by weight carbon fiber<\/strong>, developed by LATI Industria Termoplastici<\/strong>.<\/p>

Main characteristics of LARPEEK 10 K\/30:<\/strong><\/p>