An ultrasound transducer housing from Britek SA Inc. (San Antonio, TX) is fabricated from large-diameter, 30% carbon-fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone (PEEK) rod from Drake Plastics. The 2-inch-diameter rod, made of KetaSpire KT-820 CF30 PEEK supplied by Solvay Advanced Polymers, resists cracking due to the material's high elongation and toughness, and also exhibits high strength and outstanding heat and chemical resistance.
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