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Roller Bearing Made of Solvay's KetaSpire-® PEEK Delivers Strong Chemical Resistance and Reduced Friction
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Roller Bearing Made of Solvay's KetaSpire-® PEEK Delivers Strong Chemical Resistance and Reduced Friction

ALPHARETTA, Ga. - Roller bearings produced by Link Upon Advanced Material Corp., Taipei, Taiwan, are made of KetaSpireÂ-® polyetheretherketone (PEEK) resin from Solvay Specialty Polymers for strong chemical resistance, high heat deflection temperature, low creep, and exceptional dimensional stability. Link Upon's roller bearing is widely used in a range of processing machinery for the food,...

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Soterna's Solar Thermal Boiler Uses Radel-® PPSU for High Strength and Resistance to Hot Chlorinated Water
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Soterna's Solar Thermal Boiler Uses Radel-® PPSU for High Strength and Resistance to Hot Chlorinated Water

PPSU Replaces Stainless Steel in Pressurized Solar Panel System ALPHARETTA, Ga., - Soterna S. Coop., based in Navarra, Spain, has developed the first solar panel system with an integrated thermal boiler for quick installation and reduced cost. The thermal boiler is made of RadelÂ-® polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) resin from Solvay Specialty Polymers USA, LLC, which provides long-term hoop stress...

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DiFUSION Technologies' New Interbody Implants are Made of Solvay's Zeniva-® PEEK
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DiFUSION Technologies' New Interbody Implants are Made of Solvay's Zeniva-® PEEK

Versatile Biomaterial Brings Exceptional Performance in Spinal Devices ALPHARETTA, Ga. - DiFUSION Technologies Inc., based in Austin, Texas, a supplier of minimally invasive spinal implants, recently received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for its new Xiphos(TM) line of posterior interbody devices made of ZenivaÂ-® polyetheretherketone (PEEK) resin from Solvay...

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Micropen Technologies Applies Conductive Features to Solvay's Radel-® PPSU for Medical Device Uses
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Micropen Technologies Applies Conductive Features to Solvay's Radel-® PPSU for Medical Device Uses

Material and Process Deliver Unique Functionality in Spinal Therapy System ALPHARETTA, Ga., March 31, 2011 - Micropen Technologies Corp. has successfully used its unique MicropenningÂ-® direct printing process to apply patterned conductive and dielectric thick film coatings onto a disposable medical device component made from RadelÂ-® polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) resin from Solvay Advanced...

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Solvay Advanced Polymers Names Link Upon Advanced Material Corp. as Far East Ultra Polymers Distributor

Agreement Covers KetaSpireÂ-® PEEK and AvaSpireÂ-® PAEK Resins in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China ALPHARETTA, Ga., March 30, 2011 - Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLC, has named Link Upon Advanced Material Corp., Taipei, Taiwan, as an authorized distributor for KetaSpireÂ-® polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and AvaSpireÂ-® polyaryletherketone (PAEK) resins in the Far East. Effective April 1,...

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Adhesives & Sealants

PEEK Grade suits wire and cable insulation applications.

Consisting of medium-viscosity resin, KetaSpireÂ-® KT-851 NT is for use in melt extrusion-based wire and cable insulation layers, as well as monofilaments, multi-filament fibers, ultra-thin tubing, and films. Semi-crystalline material allows for production of articles that are low in gel content and other particulate contamination. KT-851 NT incorporates trace level of lubricant dusted on...

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Materials

Solvay Advanced Polymers Launches Newly Enhanced, Full Line of High-Temperature, Wear-Resistant Plastics

Leveraging portfolio of high- and ultra-performance polymers, Solvay debuts specifically formulated grades designed for dry and lubricated environments PHILADELPHIA, May 7 -- Solvay Advanced Polymers announced here today at the 62nd annual Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Exposition the launch of a full line of high-temperature, wear- resistant plastics. Dedicated to friction and...

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Solvay Advanced Polymers Unveils the SolvaSpire Family of Ultra-Performance Polymers

Broad product portfolio includes some of the highest performing plastics in categories ranging from heat and chemical resistance to stiffness and strength under load ALPHARETTA, Ga., Oct. 16 // -- Solvay Advanced Polymers, L.L.C. today introduced its SolvaSpire family of ultra-performance polymers. These ultra polymers are typically defined by a combination of exceptional performance properties,...

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Solvay Advanced Polymers Introduces Low-Warp IXEF-®2060 Polyarylamide

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Nov. 18 /-- Solvay Advanced Polymers, L.L.C. has launched a new structural high-performance nylon, IXEFÂ-® 2060 polyarylamide. This 55% glass-reinforced material offers low warpage, improved vibration resistance and excellent surface finish, resulting in parts that have high strength and stiffness, retain their dimensions, and have excellent surface quality, yet can be...

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Roller Bearing Made of Solvay's KetaSpire-® PEEK Delivers Strong Chemical Resistance and Reduced Friction
Adhesives & Sealants

Roller Bearing Made of Solvay's KetaSpire-® PEEK Delivers Strong Chemical Resistance and Reduced Friction

ALPHARETTA, Ga. - Roller bearings produced by Link Upon Advanced Material Corp., Taipei, Taiwan, are made of KetaSpireÂ-® polyetheretherketone (PEEK) resin from Solvay Specialty Polymers for strong chemical resistance, high heat deflection temperature, low creep, and exceptional dimensional stability. Link Upon's roller bearing is widely used in a range of processing machinery for the food,...

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Soterna's Solar Thermal Boiler Uses Radel-® PPSU for High Strength and Resistance to Hot Chlorinated Water
Adhesives & Sealants

Soterna's Solar Thermal Boiler Uses Radel-® PPSU for High Strength and Resistance to Hot Chlorinated Water

PPSU Replaces Stainless Steel in Pressurized Solar Panel System ALPHARETTA, Ga., - Soterna S. Coop., based in Navarra, Spain, has developed the first solar panel system with an integrated thermal boiler for quick installation and reduced cost. The thermal boiler is made of RadelÂ-® polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) resin from Solvay Specialty Polymers USA, LLC, which provides long-term hoop stress...

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DiFUSION Technologies' New Interbody Implants are Made of Solvay's Zeniva-® PEEK
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DiFUSION Technologies' New Interbody Implants are Made of Solvay's Zeniva-® PEEK

Versatile Biomaterial Brings Exceptional Performance in Spinal Devices ALPHARETTA, Ga. - DiFUSION Technologies Inc., based in Austin, Texas, a supplier of minimally invasive spinal implants, recently received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for its new Xiphos(TM) line of posterior interbody devices made of ZenivaÂ-® polyetheretherketone (PEEK) resin from Solvay...

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Micropen Technologies Applies Conductive Features to Solvay's Radel-® PPSU for Medical Device Uses
Adhesives & Sealants

Micropen Technologies Applies Conductive Features to Solvay's Radel-® PPSU for Medical Device Uses

Material and Process Deliver Unique Functionality in Spinal Therapy System ALPHARETTA, Ga., March 31, 2011 - Micropen Technologies Corp. has successfully used its unique MicropenningÂ-® direct printing process to apply patterned conductive and dielectric thick film coatings onto a disposable medical device component made from RadelÂ-® polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) resin from Solvay Advanced...

Read More »
Adhesives & Sealants

Solvay Advanced Polymers Names Link Upon Advanced Material Corp. as Far East Ultra Polymers Distributor

Agreement Covers KetaSpireÂ-® PEEK and AvaSpireÂ-® PAEK Resins in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China ALPHARETTA, Ga., March 30, 2011 - Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLC, has named Link Upon Advanced Material Corp., Taipei, Taiwan, as an authorized distributor for KetaSpireÂ-® polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and AvaSpireÂ-® polyaryletherketone (PAEK) resins in the Far East. Effective April 1,...

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Company News

Solvay Specialty Polymers Established as a Global Business Unit

Four historical Solvay Business Units integrate to create global leader in high performance specialty polymers Bollate - Milan, Italy - 4 April 2011 - Solvay Advanced Polymers, Solvay Padanaplast, Solvay Solexis and SolVin PVDC today announced that they are integrating their activities to act as a single, global business enterprise: Solvay Specialty Polymers. The Global Business Unit, a specialty...

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Adhesives & Sealants

PEEK Grade suits wire and cable insulation applications.

Consisting of medium-viscosity resin, KetaSpireÂ-® KT-851 NT is for use in melt extrusion-based wire and cable insulation layers, as well as monofilaments, multi-filament fibers, ultra-thin tubing, and films. Semi-crystalline material allows for production of articles that are low in gel content and other particulate contamination. KT-851 NT incorporates trace level of lubricant dusted on...

Read More »
Materials

Solvay Advanced Polymers Launches Newly Enhanced, Full Line of High-Temperature, Wear-Resistant Plastics

Leveraging portfolio of high- and ultra-performance polymers, Solvay debuts specifically formulated grades designed for dry and lubricated environments PHILADELPHIA, May 7 -- Solvay Advanced Polymers announced here today at the 62nd annual Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Exposition the launch of a full line of high-temperature, wear- resistant plastics. Dedicated to friction and...

Read More »

Solvay Advanced Polymers Unveils the SolvaSpire Family of Ultra-Performance Polymers

Broad product portfolio includes some of the highest performing plastics in categories ranging from heat and chemical resistance to stiffness and strength under load ALPHARETTA, Ga., Oct. 16 // -- Solvay Advanced Polymers, L.L.C. today introduced its SolvaSpire family of ultra-performance polymers. These ultra polymers are typically defined by a combination of exceptional performance properties,...

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