Product overview
VESTAKEEP® Implant
As the technology leader for high-performance polymers, we supply polyether ether ketone molding materials for the medical sector. Our VESTAKEEP® grades for implants are changing standards for medical technology applications due to their outstanding biocompatibility and biostability.
VESTAKEEP® PEEK - YOUR NEXT GENERATION MATERIAL FOR MEDICAL IMPLANTS
Polyether ether ketone has been used in medical implant applications for years. VESTAKEEP® PEEK is the latest product line meeting the unmet needs in these medical applications.
Main characteristics of VESTAKEEP® PEEK
- excellent biocompatability
- resistance to all common used sterilization methods
- high gamma radiation resistance
- excellent fatigue properties
- unique ductility characteristics
- mechanical properties close to cortical bone
- high chemical resistance
- high resistance to desinfection and sanitizing agents
- very good resistance to wear
- high dimensional stability
- excellent biostability
- high creep resistance
- good electrical insulation properties
- good thermal insulation properties
Implant - especially designed for long term implantable medical devices
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VESTAKEEP®
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Form
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Viscosity
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Color
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Processing
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i2 G
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granules
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standard
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natural
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unreinforced resin for injection molding
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i4 G
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granules
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high
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natural
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unreinforced resin for injection molding and extrusion
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i5 G
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granules
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very high
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natural
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unreinforced resin for extrusion
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i4 R
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rods
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high
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natural
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turning+milling
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i5 R
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rods
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very high
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natural
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turning+milling
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i4 PL
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plates
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high
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natural
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turning+milling
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iC4506 G
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granules
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high
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natural
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X-ray opaque resin for injection molding and extrusion
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iC4506 R
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rods
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high
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natural
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X-ray opaque material for turning and milling
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