Greene Tweed has announced the launch of Arlon® 3160XT, a new glass-reinforced, cross-linked PEEK material for fuel cell, electrolyzer, and valve components. With exceptional creep resistance and electrical insulation properties, Arlon® 3160XT represents a significant advancement in materials science, addressing critical needs in hydrogen applications.
Hydrogen energy is gaining momentum as a clean, renewable alternative to fossil fuels. However, the transition to commercial-scale hydrogen production, storage, and utilization requires solutions for key material challenges. Introduced at the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Seminar in Long Beach, CA, Arlon® 3160XT is engineered to bridge this gap by enhancing performance and reliability in key hydrogen systems. Expanding on the capabilities of Greene Tweed’s trusted Arlon® 3000XT platform, this new grade delivers improved performance in the most demanding environments.
Key Arlon® 3160XT product features include: Creep Resistance: 20X+ improvement compared to non-cross-linked glass-filled PEEK, ensuring long-term durability under sustained mechanical loads; High-Temperature Performance: 30-70% improvement in short-term elevated temperature conditions over standard glass PEEK materials (tensile, flex, shear); Electrical Insulation: Maintains insulative properties and resists degradation in critical electrochemical cells, enabling long operational lifespans; Flame Resistance: Laboratory tests indicate improved structural integrity after flame exposure; and Combining innovation, performance, and reliability, Arlon® 3160XT marks a step forward in the evolution of engineered materials for industries where failure is not an option.