PEKK 3D printing material

Materials

PEKK

Excellent thermo-mechanical properties combined with excellent chemical resistance

Fuel manifold 3D printed with PEKK material
Wireframe of a 3D printed fuel manifold

High performance and ease of process

Polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) is a polymer belonging to the polyaryletherketone family (PAEK), known for its excellent mechanical properties, high operating temperatures and chemical resistance. PEKK is among the first super polymers used on the market, a 3D printing material which is easier to process than other super polymers of the same family. With self-extinguishing properties and UL 94 V-0 classified, it offers the flexibility to produce translucent parts for a wide range of industrial applications.

Main characteristics of PEKK

High dimensional stability

Roboze PEKK has a lower melt viscosity than PEEK which determines a greater adhesion between the layers. This feature makes it mechanically resistant in three directions, by increasing the isotropy of the 3D printed parts.

Easy to process

Roboze PEKK material has a lower extrusion temperature than other super polymers. Its amorphous structure limits the warping phenomenon allowing to print medium-large parts. It does not require a heated working chamber to be printed.

Self-extinguishing material

PEKK is an inherently self-extinguishing 3D printing material, UL 94 V-0 classified. Its flame retardant properties make it suitable for applications subject to fire risks.

Resources

Would you like to know more? We have created for you a series of technical contents aimed at deepening the characteristics and solutions that this material can offer you.

  • Production of PEKK fuel manifold for aviation industry

    Custom and functional components for aircraft test benches: find out how the combination of Roboze Plus PRO and PEKK offers a flexible process, reducing costs, waste and time.

  • 3D printing a parabolic dish actuator with Roboze Plus PRO with PEKK

    What would have happened if the aerospace engineering research group of the University of Padua, which developed the DREX telecommunication system, had used Roboze Plus PRO and PEKK material? Read the study.