Evonik’s polymer families—VESTAKEEP® PEEK, TROGAMID®, and VESTAMID®—enable reliable, scalable production across injection molding, extrusion, additive manufacturing, and advanced coating technologies.
Material families at a glance
| Material | Key properties | Main processes | Typical uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| VESTAKEEP® PEEK | High‑temperature, chemical resistance, metal replacement | Injection molding, extrusion, coatings, LS, CM
| Aerospace, energy, tribology, electronics |
| TROGAMID® | Transparency, toughness, chemical resistance | Injection molding, extrusion, blow molding
| Optical parts, housings, fluid systems |
| VESTAMID® | Versatile polyamides (PA12, PA610, PA612), lightweight, durable | Injection molding, extrusion, LS, tubing
| Automotive, industrial, tubing, connectors |
Injection molding
- High optical clarity with low birefringence
- Excellent chemical and stress‑crack resistance
- Suitable for transparent housings, lenses, and fluid‑contact parts
Extrusion and blow molding
- Produces clear profiles, films, and containers
- Combines transparency with toughness and media resistance
Injection molding
- Tough, lightweight, and resistant to fuels and oils
- Wide processing window on standard equipment
- Used for connectors, clips, housings, and dynamic components
Extrusion and tubing
- Industry‑leading performance in fuel lines, pneumatic tubing, and cable sheathing
- Flexible, chemically resistant, and durable
- Select grades available as powders for laser sintering and specialty coatings
Process Support
- Application development: Material selection and design guidance
- Processing support: Optimization of molding, extrusion, and LS parameters
- Scale‑up: From prototype to serial production