Hot PEEK materials in June, sorting out the key cores in one article

PEEK (polyetheretherketone) is a high-performance thermoplastic, PEEK material is widely used in new energy vehicles, robot lightweight, aerospace, medical, petroleum and petrochemical and other fields because of its high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, high strength and excellent electrical properties.

PEEK material industry chain combing

Supply of raw materials

Monomer production: The basic raw materials of PEEK are mainly aromatic diacids (such as terephthalic acid) and difluorobenzophenone, which need to be obtained through chemical synthesis. The main suppliers include chemical raw material companies, which provide high-quality monomer raw materials.

Polymerization production

PEEK synthesis: The transformation of monomers into PEEK resins through a polycondensation reaction is a technology-intensive process that requires precise control of temperature, pressure, and reaction time. Zhongyan Co., Ltd. and other enterprises have mastered the independent synthesis technology of PEEK, and have large-scale reactors (such as 5000L reactors) for large-scale production.

Modified processing

Modification & Compounding: To meet the needs of different application areas, PEEK resins are modified with the addition of fillers, reinforcements or functional additives to improve their specific properties. Modified PEEK can be used in a wider range of end products.

Product manufacturing

Molding processing: PEEK materials are processed into various products through injection molding, extrusion, molding, etc., such as parts, plates, pipes, etc. This step is usually done by a professional plastic product manufacturer.

Fields of application

High-end manufacturing: PEEK is widely used in aerospace, automotive, electronic and electrical, medical equipment, oil and gas exploration, food processing and other industries due to its excellent high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, high strength and low friction coefficient.

Emerging markets: With the advancement of technology and the expansion of material applications, PEEK has become one of the key materials to promote innovation in these industries.

Detailed explanation of the 8 major PEEK material listed companies

Zhongyan shares

Zhongyan Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise focusing on the R&D, production and sales of PEEK materials. The company is the fourth enterprise in the world with an annual production capacity of 1,000 tons of PEEK, with an existing production capacity of 1,000 tons/year, and is the second enterprise in the world that can use a 5,000L reactor for PEEK polymerization production after Victrex in the United Kingdom, and is also the largest enterprise in China with an annual output of PEEK.

The company continues to explore new applications of PEEK materials, cooperates with many downstream customers and scientific research institutes, continuously expands market boundaries, and consolidates and enhances its comprehensive competitiveness in the field of PEEK materials. Including the application and development of cutting-edge fields such as new energy vehicles, semiconductors, and new materials.

Xinhan New Materials

Xinhan New Materials is the core supplier of upstream raw materials for PEEK materials, including fluoroketone, hydroquinone, diphenylsulfone, sodium carbonate, etc. Among them, fluoroketone is the most critical raw material for the synthesis of PEEK. DFBP (difluorobenzophenone) is the main intermediate in the synthesis of PEEK, and the company has an industry-leading position in the research and development and production of this intermediate.

The company has established cooperative relations with major PEEK manufacturers around the world, such as SOLVAY and VICTREX.

Kent shares

Kent is actively developing PEEK materials, especially in key material applications for humanoid robots and flying cars (eVTOLs). The high strength and lightweight properties of PEEK help improve the energy efficiency and range of flying cars, while meeting stringent durability and safety standards.

As a manufacturer of PEEK materials, the company is committed to the research and development and production of materials, serving a wide range of end application markets, including new energy, robotics, aerospace, medical devices, etc. The company meets the demand for high-quality materials in these industries by providing high-performance engineering plastic products and components.

Zhongxin fluorine materials

Zhongxin Fluorine is a company involved in the field of fluorine fine chemicals, the company's current business contains PEEK material intermediates, participated in the early steps in the synthesis process of PEEK materials, and provided necessary raw materials or compounds for the production of final PEEK materials. For the PEEK material itself, the company does not produce it directly.

Nanjing Julong

Nanjing Julong's main business involves the development of engineering plastics, including PEEK materials. The company has participated in many links from upstream raw materials to downstream applications in China's PEEK material industry chain.

The company has the technological innovation capabilities related to PEEK materials, and is at the forefront of the industry in the functional modification of PEEK materials, and can develop high-performance materials that are more suitable for specific application scenarios.

The company is also involved in the field of low-altitude economy and unmanned aerial vehicles, and its holding subsidiary Julong Composite Materials has a layout in the design, manufacturing and assembly of unmanned aerial vehicle parts.

Chaojie shares

Chaojie Co., Ltd. sells PEEK plastic products, which have been used in the automotive field. The PEEK parts provided by the company include connecting rods, gears, etc., which are high-performance non-metallic parts that can replace metal materials, especially for occasions that require high-temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, and lightweight solutions.

The PEEK material sliding bearings developed by the company are suitable for the field of rotating machinery in a closed environment, and the company has carried out in-depth exploration in the application research and development of PEEK materials, aiming to broaden the scope of use of PEEK materials and improve its performance in specific application scenarios.

Kaisheng New Materials

Kaisheng PEKK products have been applied by customers in the fields of general profiles and spraying, PEKK/PEEK materials are in demand in aerospace, robotics, 3D printing, new energy vehicles/automobiles, medical materials and other fields, and the company is actively exploring customers in these markets.

The company noted that PEEK and PEKK are both polyaryletherketone polymers, which are similar in some functional properties and can be used in the medical field. Compared with PEEK, PEKK has a wider range of melting temperature (280~390°C), which makes PEKK have a wider processing window and easier processing when processing composites, prepreg tapes and 3D printing materials. PEKK is less expensive to produce because it uses low-cost raw materials such as m/terephthalyl chloride and diphenyl ethers.

Tongyi shares

The production of composite plates and bars of Tongyi Co., Ltd. covers PEEK, PPS, PA6 and other materials.

The company's PEEK products have entered the continuous testing of domestic manufacturers and achieved part of the sales, and the current sales revenue of this part is relatively small. At the same time, the company emphasized its investment in PEEK modified products to serve industries with high requirements for material performance.

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