VESTAKEEP® Care is the ideal materials for the fabrication of medical devices with short time contact to human blood, tissue or bone for up to 30 days. VESTAKEEP® Care Grades have a good biocompatibility, processability and the option to pigment.
VESTAKEEP® Care M20 G black is a medium viscosity, unreinforced polyether ether ketone for injection molding.
The semi-crystalline polymer features superior thermal and chemical resistance. Biocompatibility of VESTAKEEP® Care
In an extensive testing program run by independent certified labs, biocompatibility has been tested following United States Pharmacopeia and ISO 10933-1:2003 guidelines.
The test reports attest VESTAKEEP® Care’s excellent biocompatibility.Biocompatibility tests for VESTAKEEP® Care:
Processing of VESTAKEEP® Care
VESTAKEEP® Care resins can be processed using all conventional melt processing techniques such as injection moulding, extrusion, and compression moulding.
VESTAKEEP® Care M20 G black can be processed by common machines for thermoplastics. We recommend a melt temperature between 360°C and 380°C during the injection molding process. The mold temperature should be within a range of 160°C to 200°C, preferably 180°C.
Our technical experts would appreciate to give you support regarding the special requirements for the processing of VESTAKEEP® Care M20 G black.Delivery of VESTAKEEP® Care
VESTAKEEP® Care M20 G black is supplied as granules in 25 kg boxes with moisture-proof polyethylene liners.
The results shown have been generated from a low number of production lots. Therefore, they are preliminary and not yet the result of a statistical evaluation. Therefore they must not be used to establish specifications.
Typical Applications
- parts for housings and surgical instruments
- drug delivery
- Parts for functional units and durable medical equipment
- gear wheels
- Surgical handles and tools
Benefits at a glance
- Biocompatibility
- Biostability
- Sterilization compatible
- Lower stress-shielding effect
- Metal-free
- Low water absorption
- Resistant to chemicals Injection molding and extrusion compatible
- Good processability and machinability
Product Details & Documents
Further Information
Packaging:
VESTAKEEP® Care M20 G black is supplied as granules in 25 kg boxes with moisture-proof polyethylene liners.