Evonik
Evonik is one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies active in more than 100 countries around the world. Evonik goes far beyond chemistry to create innovative, profitable and sustainable solutions for customers. About 34,000 employees work together for a common purpose: We want to improve life, today and tomorrow.
ALBIS and Evonik partnered up in 2023 to develop VESTAKEEP® PEEK in many countries across Europe.
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Products
VESTAKEEP® PEEK
VESTAKEEP® polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a member of the semi-crystalline thermoplastics family generally referred to as polyaryletherketone (PAEK). Evonik provides this high performance polymer since 2006 as both granule and powder grades.
Industries
The aromatic PEEK molding compounds are suitable for manufacturing long-lasting, heavy-duty components. Such components are used for, e.g., semiconductors, cable, filament and film production, in the oil exploration, automotive and aviation industries, in mechanical engineering and for food and drinking water applications.
Profile & Characteristics
- Very high continuous use temperature, exceeding 260°C
- High glass transition temperature
- Excellent chemical resistance, only dissolved in concentrated sulfuric acid
- Retains its original properties even after long exposure to steam, ethylene oxide, hot oil and gamma radiation
- Low water absorption
- High dimensional stability
- Hydrolytic resistance
- High abrasion resistance
- Wear resistance, outstanding tribology with extremely Low friction
- Outstanding electrical properties
- Inherent flame resistance, UL 94 V-0 @0.8mm