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VESTAKEEP® 4000 P

VESTAKEEP® 4000 P is an unreinforced, high-viscosity polyether ether ketone powder. It can be used for manufacturing compounds or as a scatter powder for composites. The semicrystalline polymer offers superior thermal and chemical resistance. VESTAKEEP® 4000 P has low flammability.

Properties

Physical Form
Powder

Product families

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
  • Equipment & Parts
Automotive & Transportation — Transportation
  • Aerospace & Aviation
Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable
  • Jacketing & Insulation

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
  • High Performance Thermoplastics
Composite Materials — Polymers & Resins
  • Thermoplastic Resins

Other characteristics

Brand
VESTAKEEP
Polymer Name
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
Color (Properties)
Natural
Materials Features

Chemical Resistant, Flame Resistant, Good Thermal Stability, High Viscosity, Low Flammability, Semi Crystalline, Unreinforced

Processing Methods

Coating, Compression Molding, Extrusion, Injection Molding, Scatter Coating, Sintering

Markets
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Industrial
Shelf LIfe
2 years
Flame Rating
IEC 60695-11-10 V0
Technology
  • Composite Materials
  • Plastics
Packaging Type
Boxes
Color
Natural
Material Features
  • Chemical Resistant
  • Flame Resistant
  • Good Thermal Stability
  • High Viscosity
  • Low Flammability
  • Semi Crystalline
  • Unreinforced
Storage Condition

Inside the original and undamaged packaging, the product has a shelf life of at least 2 years when stored in dry rooms at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.

Packaging Information

VESTAKEEP® 4000 P is supplied as powder in boxes with moisture-proof polyethylene liners.

Certifications and Compliance
  • ISO 14001
  • ISO 9001
Composite Materials Functions
Resins Binders & Matrix Materials
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
  • Aerospace Applications
  • Automotive Applications
  • Cable Insulation
  • Electrical/Electronic Applications
  • Industrial Applications
Plastics and Elastomers Functions
Resin
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
  • Coating
  • Compression Molding
  • Extrusion
  • Injection Molding
  • Scatter Coating
  • Sintering

Technical data

Table 1 of 8

12 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Tensile Modulus522000psiISO 527
Tensile Strength13500psiISO 527
Yield Stress13500psiISO 527
Yield Strain5%ISO 527
Stress at Break11300psiISO 527
Nominal Strain at Break (ɛtb)30%ISO 527
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (+23°C)3.33ftlb/in²ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (-30°C)2.85ftlb/in²ISO 179/1eA
Flexural Modulus (23°C)595000psiISO 178
Flexural Stress at Conv. Deflection (23°C)18900psiISO 178
Flexural Stress at Break, 23°C18100psiISO 178
Flexural Strain at Break (23°C)9%ISO 178

Table 2 of 8

1 row
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Density1.3g/cm³ISO 1183

Table 3 of 8

6 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Melting Temperature639°FISO 11357-1/-3
Glass Transition Temperature306°FISO 11357-1/-2
Temperature of Deflection Under Load A (1.80 Mpa)302°FISO 75-1/-2
Temperature of Deflection Under Load B (0.45 Mpa)401°FISO 75-1/-2
Vicat Softening Temperature A (10 N, 50 K/h)635°FISO 306
Vicat Softening Temperature B (50 N, 50 K/h)581°FISO 306

Table 4 of 8

3 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Color L62CIE
Color a2.53CIE
Color b7.2CIE

Table 5 of 8

3 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Injection Molding - Melt Temperature716°FISO 294
Injection Molding - Mold Temperature356°FISO 294
Injection Molding - Injection Velocity7.87in/sISO 294

Table 6 of 8

2 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Bulk Density (Powder)220g/lEN ISO 60
Particle Size D(50)550μmISO 13320, DIN ISO 8130-13

Table 7 of 8

1 row
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Melt Volume Flow Rate, (at 716 F, 11 lb)11cm³/10minISO 1133

Table 8 of 8

1 row
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Burning Behavior (at Thickness 0.1260 in.)V-0classIEC 60695-11-10

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