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Poketone™ - Polyketone

The Next-Gen Polymer for Automotive Innovation

What is Poketone™?

What is Poketone™?

What is POKETONE™?

POKETONE™ is a high-performance polyketone polymer developed by Hyosung Chemical, the first company to commercialize this material globally. It is a non-toxic, biocompatible engineering plastic that combines exceptional mechanical strengthchemical resistance, and environmental safety—making it ideal for demanding automotive applications.

 

 

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Why POKETONE™ for Automotive Plastics?

POKETONE™ is engineered to outperform traditional materials like Nylon 6/12PBT, and POM, offering:

  • Superior Impact Resistance – Maintains ductility across a wide temperature range
  • Outstanding Chemical Resistance – Withstands fuels, antifreeze, and harsh automotive fluids
  • Low Moisture Absorption – Ensures dimensional stability and long-term performance
  • High Elastic Resilience – Ideal for snap-fit connectors and repeat-use components
  • Low Noise & Vibration (NVH) – Reduces operational noise compared to nylon 1
  • Eco-Friendly Manufacturing – Lower CO₂ emissions and free from harmful substances like formaldehyde, BPA, and phthalates 1
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Target Applications in Automotive

POKETONE™ is optimized for injection molding and extrusion, making it perfect for:

  • EV Connector Housings
  • Battery Plug Boards & Covers
  • Actuator Gears & Safety Belt Parts
  • Fuel Pump Flanges & HVAC Components
  • ECU Covers & Busbar Connector Housings
  • Ball Bearing Retainers & Car Mat Clips
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Sustainability & Safety Certifications

POKETONE™ is certified for FDANSFUSP Class VIISO 10993, and European food contact standards

It is safe for human contact and contributes to green automotive trends with its low-emission profile.

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Material Substitution Guide

POKETONE™ is a cost-effective and safer alternative to:

  • Nylon 6/12 – Used in gears, brushes, sprockets
  • Nylon 12 – Ideal for fuel hoses, pipe liners
  • PBT – Common in electrical connectors, VESS housings

Performance Highlights

Property Value / Benefit
Tensile Yield Stress ~60 MPa
Flexural Modulus 1.5–1.7 GPa
Melting Temperature ~220°C
Elongation at Yield ~25%
Certifications FDA, NSF, ISO, WRAS, KTW, GB/T
Environmental Impact Low CO₂ emissions, formaldehyde-free

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