Thermoplastic Peek Fibres

ZYEX ™ Fibres deliver proven reliability from -60 C - 250 C, eliminating material failures in extreme environments

Superior Properties That Deliver Results

Built on 40+ years of Victrex PEEK excellence, ZYEX ™ high-performance PEEK Fibres are for material engineers, R&D teams and product designs who demand reliable solutions in extreme temperature, chemical and mechanical environments.


When traditional material fail in aerospace and automotive applications, chemical processing systems and industrial filtration ZYEX ™ Fibres deliver consistent performance.

 
Temperature Resistance

Temperature Resistance

Excellent high temperature performance:

  • Melting point (Tm) = 343ºC
  • Glass transition (Tg) = 143ºC
  • Operating temperature = up to 260℃
  • V-0 flammability rating

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Chemical Resistance

Chemical Resistance

Excellent resistance to a very wide range of chemicals over a range of temperatures, retaining high levels of mechanical strength and generally with little swelling or discolouration.

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Mechanical Strength

Mechanical Strength

Excellent strength, stiffness, long-term creep and fatigue properties.  

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Wear Resistance

Wear Resistance

High abrasion and cut through resistance combined with a low coefficient of friction.  

Victrex materials are used for tribological components due to their outstanding resistance to wear in high pressure and velocity environments.

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Business Benefits That Matter

Transform operational challenges into competitive advantages

ZYEX™ Fibre Products

Multiple fibre configurations to match your specific application requiermetns

Multifilament

Yarn with multiple filaments
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Fine Monofilament

Single filament with diameter

less than 0.10mm/100 micron

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Standard Monofilament

Yarn between 0.1mm - 0.6mm
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Heavy Monofilament

Yarn consisting of one single

filament, normally 0.25mm diameter

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Flexible Processing Options

ZYEX ™ Fibres integrate seamlessly processing equipment

Braided

Interlacing yarns to create a more flexible tubular strength that can be used as protective covering

Knitted

Created by joining loops of Fibre, which create a more flexible fabric

Twisting

Usually Multifilament product. Twisted in an Z or S direction for strength and flexibility

Processing options also include, Rewinding, Warping, Texturising, Narrow/Standard Weaving, Comingling, Staple and Composite

Processing Advantages

No special equipment required - Works with standard textile machinery
Consistent processing - Reliable feed rates and minimal waste
Post-processing stability - Maintains properties through finish operations
Scalable production - From prototype to high-volume manufacturing

Proven Applications Across Industries

Real-world success stories where ZYEX™ Fibres deliver exceptional value
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Discover ZYEX™ FIBRES solutions for

applications in the toughest

environments.

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