PEEK Resin – Vestakeep: Overview and Key Features

PEEK Resin – Vestakeep: Overview and Key Features

Discover the exceptional qualities of PEEK Resin & Shapes – Vestakeep® by Evonik Industries AG. This polyetheretherketone (PEEK) material exhibits a range of properties that make it a preferred choice in various industries:

Key Features:

1. High Thermal Performance: With a thermal index of up to 500°F, Vestakeep® PEEK excels in extreme temperature conditions.
2. Chemical Inertness: This material is resistant to chemical corrosion, ensuring long-term reliability.
3. Low Smoke and Toxicity: Inherently low smoke emissions and low smoke toxicity enhance safety in critical applications.
4. Excellent Electrical Properties: PEEK Resin demonstrates strong electrical performance.
5. Superior Sliding Friction: Enjoy smooth, low-friction performance for components.
6. High Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): Some compounds feature an HDT of up to 600°F, ensuring stability under heat.
7. Enhanced Mechanical Properties: Vestakeep® PEEK offers superior elongation, ductility, and impact resistance, making it easier to machine and reducing part failures.
8. Semiconductor Industry Compatibility: Its low out-gassing and minimal trace metals like sodium make it suitable for semiconductor processes.
9. Substitute for Metals: PEEK often replaces metals to reduce weight, prevent corrosion, lower system costs, and enhance part reliability across various industries.
10. Industry Compliance: Vestakeep® PEEK meets various specifications, including FDA compliance for food contact, UL registration, and Mil Spec 46183 standards.

VESTAKEEP® PEEK Resin Processing: VESTAKEEP® PEEK Resin is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic suitable for melt processing through Injection Molding, Compression Molding, and Extrusion. Professional Plastics offers VESTAKEEP® PEEK Resins for Injection-Molding & Compression Molding, renowned for their:

• Chemical and Environmental Inertness
• High Heat Resistance
• Dimensional Stability due to Low Water Absorption
• High Hardness and Abrasion Resistance
• Good Strength at Elevated Temperatures
• Excellent Electrical Properties
• Radiation Resistance
• Inherent Flame Resistance

VESTAKEEP® Grades (Note: Resins are sold in full cartons only):

1. VESTAKEEP® 4000 G PEEK Resin: High-viscosity, low-flow base grades suitable for gear parts, medical technology components, films, sheets, and semi-finished products.
2. VESTAKEEP® 2000 CF30 PEEK Resin: Medium-viscosity compounds with 30% carbon fiber reinforcement, providing increased rigidity for injection molding applications.
3. VESTAKEEP® 2000 GF30 PEEK Resin: Medium-viscosity, glass fiber-reinforced compound with increased rigidity, ideal for machinery, apparatuses, aircraft, and the electrical industry.
4. VESTAKEEP® 2000 G PEEK Resin: Medium-viscosity, easy-flow base grades for gear parts, medical technology components, and films, sheets, and semi-finished products.
5. VESTAKEEP® 4000 CF30 PEEK Resin: Carbon fiber-reinforced molding compounds with increased or high rigidity, suitable for housing parts with reduced warpage.
6. VESTAKEEP® 4000 GF30 PEEK Resin: Glass fiber-reinforced molding compounds with increased or high rigidity, perfect for housing parts with reduced warpage.
7. VESTAKEEP® 4000 FP PEEK Resin: Medium- to high-viscosity, unreinforced polyether ether ketone fine powders used as base material or mixed with various additives for compression molding.

Features and Benefits of PEEK Resin – Vestakeep®: PEEK Resin & Shapes from Professional Plastics bear the VESTAKEEP® tradename