VIDEO: From PEEK to LMPAEK, and why this material is taking over aerospace
Victrex’s LMPAEK continues proving its value where processing ease meets extreme demands. This snapshot video by ThermoForged and accompanying content published across the CW platform provides an in-depth look at this thermoplastic material.
Over the years, Victrex’s (Cleveleys, U.K.) LMPAEK polymer has increasingly become a versatile enabler in the realm of thermoplastic composites (TPC), intersecting with projects that push boundaries in welding, forming and lightweight structures.
From NASA’s in-space manufacturing to cryogenic fuel lines and helicopter components, LMPAEK’s low-melt properties facilitate efficient processing and high performance in demanding environments. These efforts highlight a shift toward sustainable, high-rate production without compromising structural integrity.
→ The short is accessible at CompositesWorld’s YouTube channel.
→ Full-length video is accessible via the ThermoForged YouTube channel.
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