Evonik improves production process for VestaKeep compound

Speciality chemicals company Evonik has optimised the production process of its VestaKeep Peek compound and has improved the quality of the product at its Changchun, China, site.

The move comes as the company positions itself as a reliable partner on the global PEEK market.

VestaKeep polymers can replace metal components due to their high heat and chemical resistance and can be used in applications such as lightweight construction.

Improvements to the production process included reducing the required energy usage, material usage and the waste generated during production. Evonik also managed to simultaneously boot the productivity of the Peek plant.  

The improved production process led to results in improved quality such as better colour characteristics.

Dr. Ralf Düssel, head of the High Performance Polymers Business Line, said: “Our business with VestaKeep high-performance polymers has been showing strong and sustained growth over several years, for example in the automotive, aviation, oil, and gas industries or the medical sector. With custom-designed and innovative products we will be able to continue serving existing markets while also opening up new ones.”