Material Family Profiles

PEEK (Polyetheretherketone)

· Service temperature: 250°C continuous

· Key strength: Best all-around high-performance plastic

· Applications: Semiconductor, medical implants, aerospace, oil & gas

· Price: $85–110/kg (unfilled)

· NAGOMER grades: NGM-S12B (natural), GF30, CF30, bearing grade

POM (Polyoxymethylene / Polyacetal)

· Service temperature: 100°C continuous

· Key strength: Best machinability and cost-performance ratio

· Applications: Gears, bearings, food processing, semiconductor handling

· Price: $4–8/kg

· NAGOMER grades: NGM-POM-H, NGM-POM-C, NGM-PESD (ESD)

PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide)

· Service temperature: 200°C continuous

· Key strength: Chemical resistance and dimensional stability

· Applications: Automotive under-hood, electrical connectors, chemical processing

· Price: $8–15/kg

· NAGOMER grades: PPS GF40

PEI (Polyetherimide / ULTEM)

· Service temperature: 170°C continuous

· Key strength: Inherent flame retardancy and high strength

· Applications: Aerospace interiors, medical, electrical insulation

· Price: $20–35/kg

· NAGOMER grades: PEI sheet and rod

PA66 (Nylon 66 / Polyamide 66)

· Service temperature: 100°C continuous (120°C short-term)

· Key strength: High impact strength and toughness

· Applications: Automotive, consumer goods, industrial components

· Price: $3–6/kg

· NAGOMER grades: PA66 sheet and rod

PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene / Teflon)

· Service temperature: 260°C continuous

· Key strength: Lowest friction coefficient and chemical inertness

· Applications: Seals, gaskets, chemical processing, electrical insulation

· Price: $8–15/kg

· NAGOMER grades: PTFE sheet and rod

ESD Variants

· Materials: ESD POM, ESD PEEK, ESD PEI

· Key strength: Static dissipative (10^6–10^9 Ω/sq)

· Applications: Semiconductor, electronics, explosive environments

· Price: 1.5–3× base material cost

Selection Decision Tree

· Temperature requirement?→ PEEK or PTFE  > 200°C

· Need structural strength?–→ PEEK

·  Need chemical inertness? → PTFE   

· ─ 150–200°C → PPS or PEI

· Need chemical resistance? → PPS

·  Need flame retardancy? → PEI   

· ─ 80–150°C → PA66 or POM

·  Need impact strength? → PA66

·  Need dimensional stability? → POM

·  ESD protection needed? → ESD POM   

· < 80°C → Commodity plastics (not NAGOMER focus)