Polyplastics to launch new PEK at NPE 2024

Polyplastics, an engineering thermoplastics supplier, will showcase its latest material technologies including the launch of a new polyetherketone (PEK) at the NPE 2024 on May 6-10, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, the US.

Polyplastics’ booth at NPE 2024.

Launch of new PEK

At the fair, Polyplastics will introduce its SARPEK PEK, an engineering plastic for metal replacement and applications requiring the highest heat resistance of any injection moldable resin without requiring post-curing.

Positioned at the top of the company’s portfolio of crystalline polymers, SARPEK PEK is an advancement over polyetheretherketone (PEEK) that delivers a high crystallization rate and high molding efficiency.

The material also features higher heat resistance than PEEK, with durability and superior strength to replace metals in harsh environments where other crystalline plastics fail and metals are heavy and noisy.

SARPEK PEK has a melting point of 370°C and a glass transition temperature of 155°C. It is available in unreinforced grades along with 30% glass-filled and 30% carbon fiber-filled grades.

Solution for EV sector

Polyplastics will also showcase DURAFIDE PPS 6150T73, the company’s latest offering for the electric vehicle (EV) segment. The high-performance material delivers outstanding heat resistance and exceptional thermal and electric insulation properties for busbars, module covers, and battery systems in electric and hybrid (xEV) vehicles.

It maintains the insulation properties of busbars and module covers even after exposure to environments of 1,000°C for 30 minutes.

Solution for sustainability commitment

To present its sustainability initiatives, Polyplastics will highlight the availability of PLASTRON LFT, a long cellulose fiber-reinforced polypropylene (PP) resin which is being targeted for automotive applications such as door module carriers, center consoles, and armrest cores.

The eco-friendly material, which is made of specially formulated regenerated cellulose fibers, provides weight reduction plus mechanical strength, enabling manufacturers to reduce their carbon footprint and meet their sustainability demands.

Nevertheless, Polyplastics announced global availability for its LAPEROS LCP materials. With full acquisition by Daicel in 2020, Polyplastics has expanded its options for growth and geographical market coverage.