AvaSpire® AV-481 is an unreinforced PAEK (polyaryletherketone) that offers improved ductility and impact strength relative to PEEK while offering similar or superior melt processability to high melt flow PEEK that is available on the market. Chemical resistance and environmental stress cracking resistance of AV-481 are also on par with that of unreinforced PEEK. This product has been specifically formulated for applications requiring an excellent balance of chemical resistance and mechanical toughness along with very high melt flow characteristics to allow filling of very thin and long flow length parts like cable ties. The heat resistance of this grade is also quite high with a heat distortion temperature in excess of 200°C and very good long term oxidative stability at elevated temperatures. This combination of properties makes AV-481 well-suited for applications in automotive, aerospace, electrical/electronics, and other industrial uses. AvaSpire® AV-481 is an injection molding grade and can be easily processed by typical injection molding methods using standard equipment. The material is available in beige (AV-481 BG15). Because the material is naturally lighter in color than typical PEEK resin, AV-481 provides greater versatility in its ability to be colored. - Beige: AV-481 BG 15

AvaSpire® AV-621 CF30 is a 30% carbon fiber reinforced version of AvaSpire® AV-621. It offers better dimensional stability and warp resistance than 30% carbon fiber reinforced PEEK. The AV-621 CF30 grade offers the highest strength, stiffness, and fatigue resistance of any AV-621 based grade. Furthermore, this resin generally retains most of the desirable ultra-performance attributes of carbon fiber reinforced PEEK including chemical resistance, fatigue resistance, and long term thermal oxidative stability. The excellent balance of properties of AV-621 CF30 makes this grade well suited for a broad range of applications across a number of industries, including healthcare, transportation, electronics, and chemical processing. This resin can be easily melt processed by injection molding using standard equipment. The melt processing behavior of AV-621 CF30 is very similar to that of 30% CF reinforced PEEK. The lower melt flow of AV-621 CF30 is well suited for extrusion applications while offering a similar property profile to AV-651 CF30.

AvaSpire® AV-621 GF30 is a 30% glass fiber reinforced version of AvaSpire® AV-621. This formulation offers better dimensional stability and lower warpage than 30% glass reinforced PEEK. This resin retains most of the desirable ultra-performance attributes of glass reinforced PEEK, including chemical resistance, fatigue resistance and long term thermal oxidative stability, but the heat deflection temperature is lower than 30% GF PEEK. The material's excellent balance of properties makes it well suited for demanding applications across a broad range of industries including healthcare, transportation, electronics, oil and gas, and chemical processing. - Beige: AV-621 GF30 BG 20 - Black: AV-621 GF30 BK 95

AvaSpire® AV-621 is an unreinforced polyaryletherketone (PAEK) that offers improved ductility and impact strength relative to PEEK while retaining most of the key performance attributes of PEEK. The AV-621 grade is the low melt flow (higher molecular weight) analog of the medium flow grade AvaSpire® AV-651 that is tailored primarily for injection molding applications as well as film extrusion. AvaSpire® AV-621 resin is suited for a variety of processing methods including compression molding, stock shape extrusion, as well as injection molding. AV-621 has been formulated for applications requiring a balance of chemical resistance and mechanical strength along with good part aesthetics, thereby bridging the performance gaps within the ultra polymers space. These and other properties make this resin well-suited for applications in healthcare, transportation, semiconductor, electronics, chemical processing, and other industries. AvaSpire® AV-621 is easily fabricated using conventional thermoplastic melt processing techniques and standard equipment. The resin has a uniform opaque appearance with a beige color similar to that of PEEK. - AvaSpire® AV-621 NT

AvaSpire® AV-622 is an unreinforced polyaryletherketone (PAEK) that offers improved ductility and impact strength relative to PEEK while retaining most of the key performance attributes of PEEK. The AV-622 grade is the low melt flow (higher molecular weight) resin that is suited for a variety of processing methods including compression molding, stock shape extrusion, as well as injection molding. AV-622 has been formulated for applications requiring a balance of chemical resistance and mechanical strength along with good part aesthetics and high purity, thereby bridging the performance gaps within the ultra polymers space. These and other properties make this resin well-suited for applications in semiconductor, electronics, and other industries. AvaSpire® AV-622 is easily fabricated using conventional thermoplastic melt processing techniques and standard equipment. The resin has a uniform opaque appearance with a beige color similar to that of PEEK. - AvaSpire® AV-622 NT

AvaSpire® AV-630 is an unreinforced polyaryletherketone (PAEK) developed as an alternative to low melt flow PEEK for the extrusion of ultra-thin films. Films with thicknesses as low as 0.2 mils (5 microns) can be successfully melt extruded out of AV-630 using conventional thermoplastics film extrusion equipment. Films of AV-630 offer certain performance advantages over comparable PEEK film. These include improved toughness and ductility, a higher retention of mechanical integrity at temperatures above 150°C, better acceptance of adhesives and improved flame propagation resistance properties. Ultra-thin films (<15 microns thick) also exhibit a more flexible, less crinkly feel than that of PEEK films at comparable thicknesses. Sub-mil thick films produced from AV-630 can be utilized in a wide range of industrial applications. Typical applications include capacitors, electrical insulation, flexible circuitry substrates, composite film layers, specialty laminates, moisture barriers, liners and aerospace films, such a thermal acoustical insulation blanket bagging materials. - Natural: AvaSpire® AV-630 NT

AvaSpire® AV-651 CF30 is a 30% carbon fiber reinforced version of AvaSpire® AV-651. This formulation offers some advantages relative to 30% carbon fiber reinforced PEEK which include better dimensional stability and warp resistance during injection molding. The AV-651 CF30 grade offers the highest strength, stiffness, and fatigue resistance of any AV-651-based grade. Furthermore, this resin generally retains most of the desirable ultra-performance attributes of carbon fiber reinforced PEEK. Those attributes include chemical resistance, fatigue resistance, and long term thermal oxidative stability. The excellent balance of properties of AV-651 CF30 makes this grade well suited for a broad range of applications across a number of industries including healthcare, transportation, electronics, oil and gas, and chemical processing. This resin can be easily melt processed by injection molding using standard equipment. The melt processing behavior of AV-651 CF30 is overall very similar to that of 30% CF reinforced PEEK. While the resin can also be extruded, the lower melt flow AV-621 CF30 grade is considered more suited for extrusion applications while offering the same property profile as AV-651 CF30.

AvaSpire® AV-651 GF30 is a 30% glass fiber reinforced polyaryletherketone (PAEK) that has been specifically formulated to provide higher mechanical strength and stiffness than unfilled AV-651 resin. This resin offers chemical resistance nearly equivalent to glass fiber-reinforced PEEK in most chemicals, with a lower heat deflection temperature. These properties make it well suited for applications in healthcare, transportation, electronics, chemical processing and other industrial uses. - Beige: AvaSpire® AV-651 GF30 BG 20 - Black: AvaSpire® AV-651 GF30 BK 95

AvaSpire® AV-651 GF50 is a 50% chopped glass fiber-reinforced polyaryletherketone (PAEK) resin. It has been specifically formulated to provide exceptionally high strength and stiffness at elevated temperatures along with very strong chemical resistance to a broad range of harsh chemical environments encountered across a wide variety of industries and engineering applications. Typical potential applications for AV-651 GF50 include orthopedic and dental instruments, under-the-hood automotive parts, and parts in the chemical and oil and gas industries. This grade is easily injection moldable into precision molded parts. Typical property data provided are based on a limited production history. - Beige: AvaSpire® AV-651 GF50 BG 20 - Black: AvaSpire® AV-651 GF50 BK 95

AvaSpire® AV-651 is an unreinforced polyaryletherketone (PAEK) that offers more ductility and impact strength than PEEK, with higher chemical and environmental stress cracking resistance than AvaSpire® AV-650. It has been specifically formulated for applications requiring a balance of chemical resistance and mechanical strength along with good part aesthetics, bridging the performance gaps within the ultra polymers space. These properties make it well-suited for applications in healthcare, transportation, electronics, chemical processing and other industrial uses. AvaSpire® AV-651 can be easily processed by typical injection molding and extrusion methods using conventional processing equipment. - Natural: AvaSpire® AV-651 NT - Beige: AvaSpire® AV-651 BG 15 - Black: AvaSpire® AV-651 BK 95

AvaSpire® AV-722 CF30 is a 30% carbon fiber reinforced version of AvaSpire® AV-722. This formulation offers improved part economics relative to 30% carbon fiber reinforced PEEK while retaining most of the desirable high performance attributes of carbon fiber reinforced PEEK. Those attributes include chemical resistance, fatigue resistance, and long term thermal oxidative stability. The excellent balance of properties of AV-722 CF30 makes this grade well suited for a broad range of applications across a number of industries, including healthcare, transportation, electronics, oil and gas and chemical processing. The melt processing behavior of AV-722 CF30 is overall very similar to that of 30% CF reinforced PEEK.

AV-722 SL30 is a wear resistant grade of AvaSpire® polyaryletherketone (PAEK) designed to provide low wear rates in both non-lubricated and lubricated environments. In addition to the outstanding wear resistance, the resin also offers the outstanding combination of ultra performance attributes commonly known for PEEK. These include: chemical resistance, mechanical strength and stiffness, even at elevated temperatures, as well as long-term and high-temperature thermal-oxidative stability. AV-722 SL30 is formulated with the ternary anti-friction/anti-wear additive system comprised of carbon fiber, graphite, and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE.) It offers wear resistance performance comparable to PEEK grades with this modifier system while being more cost-effective. This resin is a low melt flow (high viscosity) grade designed for use in injection molding of less intricate shapes or parts. By virtue of its high viscosity at low shear rates, the resin has high melt strength, and, as such, is extrudable into stock shapes such as rods, pipe, tubing and profile. The resin can be melt processed using conventional equipment and techniques. Potential applications for AV-722 SL30 include bushings, bearings, wear strips, wear rings, rollers, and other parts or components where sliding friction is encountered. The resin is black in color in its natural state.

AvaSpire® AV-722 is an unreinforced polyaryletherketone (PAEK) that offers improved economics relative to PEEK while retaining most of PEEK's key performance attributes. AV-722 resin has been formulated for applications requiring high chemical resistance and mechanical strength along with low moisture absorption and good barrier properties. These and other properties make this resin well-suited for applications in healthcare, transportation, electronics, chemical processing and other industries. - Beige: AvaSpire® AV-722 BG 20

AV-742 SL30 is a wear resistant grade of AvaSpire® polyaryletherketone (PAEK) designed to provide low wear rates in both non-lubricated and lubricated environments. In addition to outstanding wear resistance, the resin also offers the outstanding combination of ultra-performance attributes commonly known for PEEK. These include: chemical resistance, mechanical strength and stiffness, even at elevated temperatures, as well as long-term and high-temperature thermal-oxidative stability. AV-742 SL30 is formulated with the ternary anti-friction/anti-wear additive system comprised of carbon fiber, graphite, and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). It offers wear resistance performance comparable to PEEK grades with this modifier system while being more cost-effective. This high flowing (low viscosity) grade is designed for use in the injection molding of thin, intricate or complex shapes, or parts in otherwise challenging molding configurations. If the part geometry is such that low viscosity is not a processing necessity, it is recommended that the companion grade AV-722 SL30 be considered first to take advantage of the higher molecular weight of that grade, which results in greater wear resistance as well as better overall mechanical performance in terms of toughness-related properties. The resin can be melt processed using conventional equipment and techniques. Potential applications for AV-742 SL30 include bushings, bearings, wear strips, wear rings, rollers, and other parts used in sliding friction components. The resin is black in color in its natural state.

AvaSpire® AV-750 GF40 is a 40% glass reinforced polyaryletherketone (PAEK)designed to fill the marketplace need for a lower-priced PEEK (polyetheretherketone). This resin provides the typical chemical resistance expected of PEEK while maintaining excellent elevated temperature properties. The price and performance of this resin will expand the opportunities for PEEK resins especially in the area of metal replacement for corrosion control. - Natural: AvaSpire® AV-750 GF40 NT

AV-755 SL45 is a wear resistant grade of AvaSpire® polyaryletherketone (PAEK) designed to provide low wear rates and high pressure-velocity (PV) tolerance in lubricated wear environments. Like the other members of the AvaSpire® AV-700 series, AV-755 SL45 offers more attractive economics than PEEK while retaining most of PEEK's key attributes. In addition to the outstanding wear resistance, the resin also offers the outstanding combination of chemical resistance, mechanical strength and stiffness at elevated temperatures, as well as long-term and high temperature thermal-oxidative stability. AV-755 SL45 is formulated with a binary anti-friction/anti-wear additive system comprised of carbon fiber and graphite. By virtue of its additive system, this resin also offers, exceptionally high stiffness and very low moisture absorption. Potential applications for AV-755 SL45 include bushings, bearings, wear strips, wear rings, rollers, and other parts used in sliding friction components. This high flow (low viscosity) resin is black.

AvaSpire® AV-848 CF30 is a 30% carbon fiber-reinforced, high-temperature, polyaryletherketone (PAEK) that has been specifically formulated to provide several performance advantages over comparable grades of PEEK. These include improved dimensional stability, higher stiffness and lower CLTE from 150°C to 240°C, and lower modulus for greater flexibility at room temperature. High temperature AV-848 CF30 provides design engineers with an alternative to reinforced PEEK, specifically in demanding applications that require superior toughness, higher structural integrity, and exceptional chemical resistance. AvaSpire® AV-848 CF30 can be easily processed using standard thermoplastic melt processing techniques, including injection molding and extrusion.

AvaSpire® AV-848 GF30 is a 30% glass fiber-reinforced, high-temperature, polyaryletherketone (PAEK) that has been specifically formulated to provide several performance advantages over comparable grades of reinforced PEEK. These include improved dimensional stability, higher stiffness and lower CLTE from 150°C to 240°C, and lower modulus for greater flexibility at room temperature. High temperature AV-848 GF30 provides design engineers with an alternative to reinforced PEEK, specifically in demanding applications that require superior toughness, higher structural integrity, and exceptional chemical resistance. AvaSpire® PAEK can be easily processed using standard thermoplastic melt processing techniques, including injection molding and extrusion. - Natural: AvaSpire® AV-848 GF30 NT

AvaSpire® AV-848 is a high-temperature, polyaryletherketone (PAEK) that offers several key performance advantages over comparable grades of PEEK above 150°C, including better dimensional stability, lower CLTE from 150°C to 240°C, and lower modulus for greater flexibility at room temperature. - Natural: AvaSpire® AV-848 NT