ASTM D6262-23

Standard Specification for Extruded, Compression Molded, and Injection Molded Basic Shapes of Poly(aryl ether ketone) (PAEK)

ABSTRACT
This specification covers requirements and methods of test for the material, dimensions, and workmanship, and the properties of extruded, compression molded, and injection molded PAEK sheet, plate, rod, and tubular bar manufactured from PAEK. The type of PAEK extruded, compression molded, and injection molded product may be categorized by type, grade and class depending on resin and filler compositions. Every type of PAEK shape may be categorized into one of several grades as follows: Grade 1 (general purpose) which is extruded, compression molded or injection molded product made using only 100% virgin PAEK resin and Grade 2 (recycle grade) which is extruded, compression molded or injection molded product made using any amount up to 100% of recycled thermoplastic PAEK. The type, class and grade is further differentiated based on dimensional stability. Different tests shall be conducted in order to determine the following properties of PAEK: tensile stress at break, elongation at break, tensile modulus, dimensional stability, lengthwise camber and widthwise bow, squareness, flexural modulus, and Izod impact.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers requirements for the PAEK materials used and the requirements and methods of test for the dimensions, workmanship, and the properties of extruded, compression molded, and injection molded PAEK sheet, plate, rod, and tubular bar manufactured from PAEK. PAEK is a family of thermoplastic materials that differ in properties (see Section 3).  
1.2 The properties included in this specification are those required for the compositions covered. Requirements necessary to identify particular characteristics important to specialized applications are described by using the classification system given in Section 4.  
1.3 This specification allows the use of key clad plastics (see Section 4).  
1.4 The values are stated in inch-pound units and are regarded as the standard in all property and dimensional tables. For reference purposes, SI units are also included in Table 1.  
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion Section 11, of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Note 1: There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.  
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Jul-2023
• ICS: 83.140.99 - Other rubber and plastics products
• Technical Committee: D20 - Plastics
• Drafting Committee: D20.15 - Thermoplastic Materials

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D6262 − 23
Standard Specification for
Extruded, Compression Molded, and Injection Molded Basic
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Shapes of Poly(aryl ether ketone) (PAEK)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6262; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This specification in intended to be a means of calling out PAEK plastic shapes used in the
fabrication of end items or parts.
1. Scope* Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.1 This specification covers requirements for the PAEK
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
materials used and the requirements and methods of test for the
dimensions, workmanship, and the properties of extruded,
2. Referenced Documents
compression molded, and injection molded PAEK sheet, plate,
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
rod, and tubular bar manufactured from PAEK. PAEK is a
D256 Test Methods for Determining the Izod Pendulum
family of thermoplastic materials that differ in properties (see
Impact Resistance of Plastics
Section 3).
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
1.2 The properties included in this specification are those
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
required for the compositions covered. Requirements neces-
D790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced
sary to identify particular characteristics important to special-
and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materi-
ized applications are described by using the classification
als
system given in Section 4.
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
1.3 This specification allows the use of key clad plastics
D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
(see Section 4).
D4000 Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materi-
als
1.4 The values are stated in inch-pound units and are
D7209 Guide for Waste Reduction, Resource Recovery, and
regarded as the standard in all property and dimensional tables.
Use of Recycled Polymeric Materials and Products (With-
For reference purposes, SI units are also included in Table 1.
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drawn 2015)
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
D8033 Classification System for Poly(Ether Ether Ketone)
test method portion Section 11, of this specification. This
(PEEK) Molding and Extrusion Materials
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
3. Terminology
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
3.1 Definitions:
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
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3.1.1 plate, n—flat stock ⁄4 in. (6.4 mm), or greater.
regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.2 Polyaryletherketone (PAEK), n—a family of semi-
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
crystalline thermoplastics whose molecular backbone contains
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
alternately ketone (R-CO-R) and ether groups (R-O-R). The
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
linking group R between the functional groups consists of a
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
1,2-, 1,3- or 1,4-substituted aryl group.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.15 on Thermoplastic contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Materials. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2023. Published August 2023. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as D6262 - 17. DOI: The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
10.1520/D6262-23. www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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3.1.2.1 Discussion—Plastic materials that fall within this 4.4.1 Table S-PAEK is used to describe extruded, compres-
family include PEK, PEEK, PEKK, PEEKK and PEKEKK. sion molded, and injection molded products for specific PAEK
These PAEK polymers differ in thermal transitions and prop- polymers.
erties. The current types 0
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Designation: D6262 − 17 D6262 − 23
Standard Specification for
Extruded, Compression Molded, and Injection Molded Basic
1
Shapes of Poly(aryl ether ketone) (PAEK)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6262; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This specification in intended to be a means of calling out PAEK plastic productshapes used in the
fabrication of end items or parts.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers requirements and for the PAEK materials used and the requirements and methods of test for the
material, dimensions, and workmanship, and the properties of extruded, compression molded, and injection molded PAEK sheet,
plate, rod, and tubular bar manufactured from PAEK. PAEK is a family of thermoplastic materials that differ in properties (see
Section 3).
1.2 The properties included in this specification are those required for the compositions covered. Requirements necessary to
identify particular characteristics important to specialized applications are described by using the classification system given in
Section 4.
1.3 This specification allows the use of key clad plastics (see Section 4).
1.4 The values are stated in inch-pound units and are regarded as the standard in all property and dimensional tables. For reference
purposes, SI units are also included in Table 1.
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion Section 11, of this specification. This standard
does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.15 on Thermoplastic Materials.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2017Aug. 1, 2023. Published January 2018August 2023. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 20122017 as
D6262 - 12.D6262 - 17. DOI: 10.1520/D6262-17.10.1520/D6262-23.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D256 Test Methods for Determining the Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of Plastics
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
D790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
D4000 Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materials
D7209 Guide for Waste Reduction, Resource Recovery, and Use of Recycled Polymeric Materials and Products (Withdrawn
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2015)
D8033 Classification System for Poly(Ether Ether Ketone) (PEEK) Molding and Extrusion Materials
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
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3.1.1 plate, n—flat stock ⁄4 in. (6.4 mm), or greater.
3.1.2 Polyaryletherketone (PAEK), n—a family of semi-crystalline thermoplastics whose molecular backbone contains alternately
ketone (R-CO-R) and ether groups (R-O-R). The linking group R between the functional groups consists of a 1,2-, 1,3- or
1,4-substituted aryl group.
3.1.2.1 Discussion—
Plastic materials that fall within this family include PEK, PEEK, PEKK, PEEKK and PEKEKK. These PAEK polymers differ in
thermal transitions and properties. The current types 01, 02 and 03 in this standard cover shapes made from PEEK materials while
the shapes produced of these three types are referred to as PAEK shapes per long standing use since 1998. In the future, other types
referring to specific PAEK polymers may be added.
3.1.3 re
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