https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/PKE grades for Powersports Application Bulletin.pdf
The polymer structure of PK is very
similar to PA6 and PA66, which explains their similar
performance.
This makes
PK much less hygroscopic and less sensitive to
moisture conditioning than PA6 and PA66.
Gasoline - 30% glass-filled (GF) grade, dry as molded (DAM), room temperature
Testing methodology is an adaptation from ASTM D543
• Reapply freshly soaked gauze pad every 24 hours to prevent from drying out
• Repeat for a total of 72 hours
• Tensile properties recorded
*Chemical resistance data for DEET, motor oil, glass cleaner, and sunscreen available upon request
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
Figure 1
Figure 2
3.34
3.84
3.63
1.96
2.21
0.99
3.43
3.86 3.93
1.76
3.49
2.01
3.26
3.66 3.74
1.45
1.06 0.989
2.98
3.99
3.41
1.41
1.07
0.88
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
30% LGF PKE 30% LGF PA6 30% LGF PA66 30% SGF PKE 30% SGF PA6 30% SGF PA66
Ft
-lb
/in
Notched Izod Impact
ASTM D256
23C DAM 23C Conditioned -40C DAM -40C Conditioned
1.47
1.37 1.37
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
1.6
Glass-Filled PKE Glass-Filled PA6 Glass-Filled PA66
g/
cm
3
Density of Polyketone vs Nylon
ASTM D792
LESS MOISTURE ABSORPTION THAN NYLON
30% Short Glass Fiber (SGF) Comparison
Moisture uptake, environmental chamber 62% RH, 70°C
SIMILAR DENSITY TO NYLON
ASTM D792
COMPARABLE AND CONSISTENT IMPACT PERFORMANCE*
Notched Izod Impact (ASTM D256) of LGF and SGF for DAM and
Conditioned Materials
*3,000 hr weathering data available upon request
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
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PA66 red.
PA6 red.
PP FR 8-6 LMS-1000
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/reduce-carbon-footprint-replacing-traditional-materials?rtype[]=1124
Avient developed a technology suite that uses specialty engineered polyketone (PK) thermoplastics and helps our customers meet their goals to lower the carbon footprint of their products versus traditional materials, like PA66 and PA6.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/reduce-carbon-footprint-replacing-traditional-materials?sust[]=1139
Avient developed a technology suite that uses specialty engineered polyketone (PK) thermoplastics and helps our customers meet their goals to lower the carbon footprint of their products versus traditional materials, like PA66 and PA6.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/reduce-carbon-footprint-replacing-traditional-materials?ind[]=6597
Avient developed a technology suite that uses specialty engineered polyketone (PK) thermoplastics and helps our customers meet their goals to lower the carbon footprint of their products versus traditional materials, like PA66 and PA6.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/reduce-carbon-footprint-replacing-traditional-materials?ind[]=21506
Avient developed a technology suite that uses specialty engineered polyketone (PK) thermoplastics and helps our customers meet their goals to lower the carbon footprint of their products versus traditional materials, like PA66 and PA6.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/reduce-carbon-footprint-replacing-traditional-materials?pname[]=10734
Avient developed a technology suite that uses specialty engineered polyketone (PK) thermoplastics and helps our customers meet their goals to lower the carbon footprint of their products versus traditional materials, like PA66 and PA6.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Trilliant HC GF Polyketone _PK_ Product Bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Excellent chemical resistance
• Low moisture uptake
• Comparable dimensional stability to nylon
• Reinforced with 10–33% glass fill
• High impact and wear resistance
• Eco-conscious alternative to PA66 and PA6
MARKETS & APPLICATIONS
Whether using a standard or customized
formulation, the PK-based Trilliant grades provide
a high-performing, cost-competitive, and more
eco-conscious alternative to competitive materials
found in biopharmaceutical processing, hospital
settings, and home healthcare applications.
PRODUCT BULLETIN
PROPERTY COMPARISON
TRILLIANT HC VS NYLON
Flexural
Tensile
— PKE-GF PA12-GF PA612-GF
Shrink
Modulus
Chemical
Resistance
Flexural
Tensile
(Dry)Tensile
CO2
Emission
Factor
— Trilliant HC — PA6-GF — PA66-GF
Wear
1: Poor 3: Good 5: Excellent
Flexural
Tensile
— PKE-GF PA12-GF PA612-GF
Shrink
Modulus
Chemical
Resistance
Flexural
Tensile
(Dry)Tensile
CO2
Emission
Factor
— Trilliant HC — PA6-GF — PA66-GF
Wear
1: Poor 3: Good 5: Excellent
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RAL 2003 ORANGE PA6/6 GF15IMHS
PP FR 8-6 LMS-1000
https://www.avient.com/news/new-compl-t-pke-materials-offer-additional-sustainable-alternatives-polyamides
Complēt PKE formulations are semi-crystalline and deliver excellent chemical resistance, low moisture uptake, and dimensional stability similar to nylon (PA66).
When compared to alternatives during standard testing, these materials can help reduce carbon footprint over the product lifecycle, producing 61% less CO₂ than PA66, 46% less than PA6, and 30% less than POM.