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KetaSpire® | AvaSpire® - PEEK from SOLVAY |
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EPIC Polymers has entered into a strategic cooperation with SOLVAY for
marketing and Compounding of KetaSpire® (PEEK) and AvaSpire® (modified
PEEK). This range of polymers excels by combining outstanding chemical
resistance, excellent mechanical and tribological performance and unrivalled
thermal stability up to 300 °C. These products are used in high performance
applications in such diverse areas as the aerospace industry, the automotive
industry and medical applications |
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| KetaSpire® - key properties |
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HDT up to 315 °C
excellent long term thermo-oxydative stability
continuous use temperature of 240 °C
excellent chemical resistance against, acids, baeses, hot water and steam and solvents
inherently flame retardant and low smoke density
excellent dimensional stability
excellent creep resistance
broad processing range |
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| Actual standard compounds |
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Virgin powders for compounding |
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KT-820P low melt flow
KT-820FP fine powder for compression molding
KT-880P high melt flow broschures |
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Unreinforced grades |
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KT-820 NT low melt flow
KT-850 NT intermediate melt flow
KT-880 NT high melt flow |
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Reinforced grades |
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KT-820 GF30 30% Glass fiber, low melt flow
KT-880 GF30 30% Glass fiber, high melt flow
KT-820 CF30 30% Carbon fiber, low melt flow
KT-880 CF30 30% Carbon fiber, high melt flow |
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Wear resistant grades |
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KT-820 SL30 very good wear resistance, dry and lubricated
KT-820 SL45 very good wear resistance, lubricated |
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| AvaSpire® |
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AvaSpire® modified polyetheretherketone (PEEK) grades are specifically
formulated to meet specific application requirements. These formulations
capitalize on PEEK's distinctive performance attributes, with some grades offering
more attractive economics. |
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Unreinforced grades |
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AV-650 better ductility, more cost effective than PEEK
AV-651 better chemical resistance than AV-650
AV-621 low flow version of AV-651 |
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Reinforced grades |
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AV-621 GF30 AV-621 with 30% glass fiber
AV-621 CF30 AV-621 with 30% carbon fiber
AV-650 GF30 AV-650 with 30% glass fiber
AV-651 GF30 AV-651 with 30% glass fiber
AV-651 CF30 AV-651 with 30% carbon fiber
AV-750 GF40 high stiffness, cost effective, 40% glass fiber
AV-848 GF30 high temperature, 30% glass fiber
AV-848 CF30 high temperature, 30% carbon fiber |
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Wear resistant grades |
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AV-755 SL45 very good wear resistance, lubricated,
more cost effective than PEEK |
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Depending on the exact application, the properties of KetaSpire® can be
further modified to optimize the performance. Tribological systems developed
specifically for KetaSpire® allow the used for wear and friction applications
under extreme temperature conditions.For specific applications or datasheet
requests, please contact EPIC Polymers Ltd. |