Polyether ether ketone PEEK materials is one kind of high-performance engineering plastic because of its outstanding performance in the field of aircraft interior use, it has been widely used.
The busy growth of the aviation industry increases the demand for the materials used for the creation of aircraft interiors. Not only for such elementary requirements as lightness, ecological friendliness, and wear resistance but also for the riders’ comfort and safety.
PEEK is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic, which exhibits very high heat resistance, chemical resistance, self-lubrication, and radiation resistance in addition to a good mechanical strength. Because of these properties, PEEK is suitable for aerospace, applications because it is a high-performance material.
Use of PEEK in cabinetry and other parts in commercial aircraft.
Because of its low density and high strength features PEEK is applied for the construction of aircraft seat parts like seat structures, winged supports, and backs of the seats.
The application of PEEK materials makes the weight of the seats lighter and so the airplane; therefore, fuel consumption is enhanced.
PEEK materials also find application in aircraft cabin interior panels and decorative parts such as wall panels, ceilings, and bulkheads. These parts not only have to look good but also have to be fireproof, impact-resistant, and resistant to UV, so PEEK materials is the solution.
Similar to aircraft kitchens and lavatories, Tough, Non-porous material is an asset, which is why PEEK is used for sinks, faucets, and lockers since it is chemically inert and easy to process.
Aircraft also have cables and piping systems which also require appropriate shielding and PEEK provides abrasion and heat resistant shielding to cables and piping.
PEEK materials offer better weight advantages to the aircraft and hence saving on fuel is easily achieved.
The wear and corrosion resistance make PEEK materials have long durability in use, especially in aircraft industries.
Fire propagation resistance and self-extinguishing characteristics, combined with low smoke toxicity of PEEK materials correspond to the requirements for fire safety for aviation interiors.
PEEK material can be recycled and used, this is important when it comes to satisfying the aviation industry’s demands when it comes to environmental conservation.
With such characteristics, PEEK materials are gradually applied more and more widely in the interior of airplanes. As the technology continues to advance and with the emergence of new materials in recent years, the 3D printing technology of PEEK is enhanced, so is the processing of PEEK to be advanced, and the development of new products is accelerated, the application field of PEEK material will be broader and a greater contribution to the aviation industry will be made.
