KEPITAL™ is a leading range of homo and copolymer acetal resins that deliver high performance to a variety of applications across multiple sectors.
KEPITAL™ acetal is known for its exceptional mechanical strength, wear resistance and dimensional stability. It is widely used in automotive, electronics, industrial, and consumer goods applications, where high-performance plastic components are required.
KEPITAL™ product portfolio
- Homopolymer grades - high viscosity
- Standard/unfilled grades - high viscosity, medium/high viscosity, medium viscosity, medium/low viscosity, low viscosity, ultra low viscosity
- Reinforced/filled grades - glass fibre reinforced, milled glass fibre filled, glass bead filled, talcum filled, whisker filled
- Impact modified grades
- UV/weather resistance grades - natural, black
- Friction/wear grades - PTFE, silicone, MoS2, lubricant
- Conductive/anti-static grades
- Low emission grades - standard, UV/weather resistance, impact modified, glass fibre reinforced
KEPITAL™ Copolymer shows better stability against heat or alkalis than homopolymer.
Other advantages include:
- Fatigue resistance
- Resistance to creep
- Resistance to friction and wear
- Wide range of working temperature
- High tolerance to organic chemicals and alkalis
- Long-term dimensional stability
- Better thermal stability and stronger resistance to alkalis than Homopolymer
- Long-term durability
- Good reproduction
- Good flowability
- Low deposit on the mold surface during processing
- Reliable quality
KEPITAL™ Homopolymer shows better mechanical properties than copolymer.
Other advantages include:
- High viscosity
- Excellent mechanical property and stiffness
- Good toughness, impact strength and elongation property
- Wide processing window
- Resistance to water, gasoline, solvent and many kinds of neutral pH chemicals
- Good dimensional stability
- Good wear property
KEPITAL™ applications
Automotive
- Fuel systems
- Interiors
- Exterior
- Power train
- Chassis
Medical
- Surgical instrument handles
- Medical pump components
- Sterilisation-resistant parts
- Medical tubing clamps
- Stent delivery systems
- Dose counting inhalers
Industrial
- Conveyor belts
- Pumps
- Caps
- Blinders
- Power tools
- Extrusion applications
Consumer
- Fasters
- Zippers
- Cosmetic packaging
- Furniture rollers & high-wear parts
- Sports equipment
Electrical & Electronics
- High-precision electrical connectors
- Switchgear and circuit breaker housings
- Insulated mechanical components
- Mobile phone components
- Printer and office equipment components