PAEK: Characteristics, Properties and Applications
PAEK: Characteristics, Properties and Applications
Friday, April 19, 2019
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CDT
Applications for polymeric materials are getting harsher, which has
increased the demand for more extreme materials. The polyaryletherketone
(PAEK) family of thermoplastics can resist high temperatures and
aggressive chemicals, exhibit low permeation and have outstanding
mechanical properties. The PAEK family includes PEKK and PEEK polymers
(in addition to others), but these are two very different materials.
This webinar will outline PAEK technologies, their main characteristics
and how tuning molecular structures can adjust properties for the final
application. Multiple processing methods will also be discussed,
showcasing how to make an array of diverse parts that enable many
options for a variety of applications.
Presenter Bio:
Jason Lyons is currently the business manager of the Kepstan® PEKK
product line within the technical polymers division at Arkema. Prior to
accepting this role, he was a research and development manager within
the Arkema coating resins division working on the optimization of impact
modifiers and process aids for various resin systems. His areas of
expertise include polymer processing, impact modification theory and
polymer mechanics. Jason received his B.S.E in textile engineering from
Philadelphia University and his Ph.D. in materials engineering from
Drexel University. To date, Jason has more than 30 publications and
presentations with five issued patents and several others pending.