PEEK
INSULATED WIRE
Engineered to Excel in the Most Challenging
Environments
Superior Performance, Insulation for Winding Applications
PEEK (polyetheretherketone) is a high-performance
engineered polymer with one of the highest strength
ratios with heat resistant properties. Zeus PEEK
Insulated Wire results from the extrusion of PEEK
over a wide range of solid and stranded conductors.
Zeus can insulate many different wire types with
PEEK including: solid copper; silver-and-nickel-plated;
stranded; square and rectangle profile wires; stainless steel; aluminum; and other custom types.
PEEK Pushes Extremes
Zeus PEEK Insulated Wire is designed specifically
for use in challenging environments within the
oil and gas, automotive, aerospace and electrical
industries. With dielectric strength of over 3,000 v/
mil and a continuous service temperature of 260°C
(500°F), PEEK Insulated Wire offers superior
abrasion resistance and the ability to withstand
the intense pressure and caustic fluids found in
downhole environments.
• Robust enough to handle the moisture,
temperature and pressures of SAGD environments
• May be used as an alternative to aluminum, steel,
glass and other polymers
• Custom extrusions available including rectangular
insulated wire
• Amorphous, crystalline and stranded options
available
Zeus PEEK Magnet Wire
Zeus is the world’s leading polymer extrusion manufacturer
PEEK Performance
Regarded by many as the highest performing
thermoplastic, PEEK magnet wire drives equipment
performance in harsh environments and is utilized in
electric motors, generators, transformers, solenoids
and other electromechancial equipment.
and material science innovator. Almost 50 years of experience
in medical, aerospace, energy exploration, automotive, fiber
optics and additional industries allows us to leap past can’t and
move directly into how.
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Headquartered
in Orangeburg,
Carolina,
Zeus employs
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approximately 1,200 people worldwide and operates multiple
Typical Applications
Magnet wire and lead wire for actuators, generators,
motors, solenoids or transformers for the electrical, oil
and gas, automotive, aerospace and other industries
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PEEK Insulated Wire
Features/Capabilities
•#4 to #32 AWG sizes including ½ sizes
•Wall thickness ranging from 0.001˝ - 0.015˝ (0.025 mm - 0.381 mm)
•100% AC spark tested during extrusion
•Amorphous or crystalline PEEK Insulated Wire
available
•Round, stranded, square and rectangular profiles
available
•Various types of wire available, including silver and
nickel-plated wire as well as custom wire types
Key Properties
•High continuous operating temperature 500°F
(260°C)
•Outstanding abrasion resistance
•Excellent dielectric strength
•Exceptional chemical resistance
•Protects against corrosion
Technical Notes
•Can be spliced using Zeus PEEKshrink®
•Annealed, solid, round bare copper wire according
to ASTM B-3
Size
Nominal Bare
Copper Diameter
Nominal Bare
Copper Diameter
Size
Nominal Bare
Copper Diameter
Nominal Bare
Copper Diameter
AWG
(INCHES)
(MM)
AWG
(INCHES)
(MM)
4
5
6
0.2043
0.1819
0.1620
5.189
4.620
4.115
19
20
0.0359
0.0320
0.912
0.813
21
0.0285
0.724
7
0.1443
3.665
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
0.1285
0.1144
0.1019
0.0907
0.0808
0.0720
0.0641
0.0571
0.0508
0.0453
0.0403
3.264
2.906
2.588
2.304
2.052
1.829
1.628
1.450
1.290
1.151
1.024
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
0.0253
0.0226
0.0201
0.0179
0.0159
0.0142
0.0126
0.0113
0.0100
0.0089
0.0080
0.643
0.574
0.511
0.455
0.404
0.361
0.320
0.287
0.254
0.226
0.203
*All PEEK Insulated Wire is custom ordered. Wall thicknesses
available from 0.001” - 0.015” (0.025 mm - 0.381 mm) depending on
the conductor size.
ASTM PEEK Insulated Wire Testing
PROPERTIES
ASTM
UNITS
NOMINAL TEST VALUE
B3
Ω-/mile²
859
Dielectric Breakdown
D149
kV RMS, at 60Hz
25
Relative Permittivity
D150
Dissipation Factor
D150
%
0.14%
DC Resistance
D257
TΩ-in
2.72
Resistivity Testing
*AWG 8 with 0.008” (0.203 mm)
wall. Insulation thickness tested
according to ASTM D374. Performance and characteristics may
change based on size.
2.72
NEMA PEEK Insulated Wire Testing
NEMA MW 1000 TEST SECTION
3.3 Adherence & Flexibility
3.5 Heat Shock
REQUIREMENTS (AWG 18 HEAVY BUILD)*
RESULTS
PASS/FAIL
No cracks visible in film coating
No cracks visible
Pass
No cracks visible in film coating at 280°C
No cracks visible
Pass
3.8 Dielectric Breakdown - Twisted Pair
3.9 Continuity
260°C
Minimum 5,700 VAC
11,650 VAC
Pass
Room Temperature
Minimum 5,700 VAC
12,200 VAC
Pass
Shall not exceed 10 faults
0 Faults
Pass
*There are no NEMA requirement values for PEEK Insulated Wire. These requirements
are based off the highest
temperature rated MW-16C
(240°C) from the NEMA MW
1000 standard. Performance
and
characteristics
may
change based on size.