OXPEKK
The ultra high-performance thermoplastic
What is it?
OXPEKK®, OPM’s proprietary poly-ether-keytone-keytone (PEKK) formulation, is an ultra high-performance thermoplastic material.
A semi-crystalline polymer, OXPEKK exhibits superb mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties, making it suitable for applications in a variety of industries, from medical to aerospace, automotive, energy and building materials.
advantages of OXPEKK
thermal stability
With a Tg of 163C and Tm of 360C, PEKK is well suited to high temperature environments
chemical resistance
PEKK is one of the most chemically resistant thermoplastics on the planet
Mechanical Performance
PEKK’s tensile strength (yield) of 136 MPa and compressive strength (207 MPa) make it an ideal alternative to metals in many applications
biological properties
PEKK has unique, bone-like mechanics and superior wear properties - all of the biological and biomechanical properties that make it the ideal replacement for bone
Co-polymer system
Unlike PEEK, we can alter the physical, chemical and thermal properties of PEKK to suit your application
Flame/radiation resistant
PEKK has a UL94 V-0 flammability rating and is near impervious to any amount of radiation
What makes OXPEKK different?
OXPEKK-LTS
OPM’s superior synthesis technology
Our unique PEKK low temperature synthesis (OXPEKK®-LTS) method results in a PEKK polymer that is superior to the traditional synthesis methods.
OXPEKK-LTS Advantages:
Exceptional stability and repeatability
Size-controlled spherical powder or flake
Low polydispersity
Non-ODCB VOC synthesis process
Exclusive patented technology
OXPEKK-x
The OXPEKK-LTS synthesis method enables the creation of PEKK variants through the modification of the polymer backbone in ways not possible with conventional synthesis methods. We refer to these variants collectively as OXPEKK-X.
By splicing PEKK with Imides, Sulfones, Aliphatics, Phenylenes or other functional groups, we can create PEKK derivatives that excel in new applications.