PEEK Drawn Fiber offers abrasion and corrosion resistance.
February 10, 2009 -
Available in strands ranging from .003-.040 in., PEEK Drawn Fiber comes in natural, black, red, green, yellow, blue, orange, and violet to meet specific industry requirements for braiding identification. Woven braiding creates sleeve that can be placed over existing wire assemblies to guard against chaffing. Able to perform in temperatures up to 480°F, fiber produces low smoke and gas emissions, making it suited for aerospace, automotive, and textile industries.
Zeus announces commercialization of PEEK Drawn Fiber, ideal for challenging applications in the aerospace, automotive, and textile industries.
Orangeburg, SC January 9, 2009- Zeus, Inc. announces it is now commercializing the capability of producing PEEK Drawn Fiber. Zeus is currently capable of extruding strands in sizes ranging from .003-.040 inches. To meet the specific industry requirements for braiding identification, Zeus offers the product in natural, black, red, green, yellow, blue, orange, and violet.
Zeus PEEK Drawn Fiber has excellent abrasion and corrosion resistance, tensile strength, and tenacity. It is used to create a braided sleeve or over-braid that is both expandable and flexible. The woven braiding can then be placed over existing wire assemblies to guard against chaffing.
Among its many benefits, PEEK Drawn Fiber performs excellent in extreme temperatures up to 480°F/248°C, produces low smoke and gas emissions, and has high elongation properties, resulting in great impact recovery. The lightweight material also has superior friction and wear properties when used in abrasive environments.
Zeus PEEK Drawn Fiber is used in the aerospace, automotive, and textile industries. The material is also used as a component in filters (semiconductor filters included) and conveyer belts.
VICTREX® is a registered trademark of Victrex Manufacturing Limited. PEEK(TM) is a trademark of Victrex plc.
Zeus, Inc. is headquartered in Orangeburg, SC USA. Zeus is a world leader in the design and production of high-performance polymer tubing used in demanding applications; operating multiple facilities in North America and internationally. Zeus products and services are preferred by companies in medical, automotive, electrical, fluid handling, and mechanical markets. For more information, visit www.zeusinc.com. Company Information: Name: Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. Address: 501 Blvd. S.E., P.O. Box 2167 City: Orangeburg State: SC ZIP: 29115 Country: USA Phone: 803-268-9500 FAX: 803-533-5694 http://www.zeusinc.com/?source=thomas
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