KEPSTAN^® 7001

KEPSTAN® is a high-performance thermoplastic material, based on PolyEtherKetoneKetone (PEKK) highly stable chemical backbone. Its semi crystalline structure in solid state offers an outstanding combination of mechanical and thermal strength together with chemical and fire resistance. Among the KEPSTAN® family, the 7000 Series benefits uniquely from PEKK crystalline capabilities while reducing significantly processing temperatures compared to the more crystalline 8000 Series. With a lower melting temperature and a Tg still above 160°C, the KEPSTAN® 7000 Series resins are very valued in all processes where a delayed or slower crystallization is key to ease thermoforming, to improve interlayer adhesion and to reduce internal stresses. KEPSTAN® 7001 is a very low flow grade designed for extrusion processes requiring high viscosity resins. It is particularly suitable to make sheets by extrusion calendering; sheets can be produced in amorphous state up to a few mm in thickness. Appropriate thermoforming conditions allow deep draw forming and in-mold crystallization. KEPSTAN® 7001 is also suitable for other extrusion processes to make rods, pipes and various profiles.