Wear Compounds reduce friction, maintain mechanical properties.
Featuring tribological profile that lends to preservation of mechanical performance, LUVOCOMÃ-® 8000 PEEK™ wear compounds have deposits of lubricant that eliminate need for additional surface lubrication. Wear factors provided by these materials afford opportunities in automotive, industrial, medical, and energy markets for applications such as thrust washers, bushings, seals, and other...
Read More »Victrex Delivers Security of Supply as Airplane Production Ramps Up
Readiness Confirmed with Material Certification and Stocking Program for VICTREXÃ-® PEEK Polymers WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, USA - Victrex Polymer Solutions, the world leader in high performance polyaryletherketones, has reaffirmed its security of supply in anticipation of increased demand as commercial airplane manufacturers plan to boost production rates to record levels. Victrex issued a...
Read More »Magma Global and Victrex Collaborate to Develop Next Generation Solutions for Deep Water Transfer of Subsea Oil and Gas
British firms develop cutting-edge technology to tap estimated potential market of $13.9 billion per year Thornton Cleveleys, UK- Victrex Polymer Solutions, a division of Victrex plc, the world's leading manufacturer of high performance polyaryletherketones, and Magma Global Ltd. have signed a collaboration and exclusive material supply agreement that will enable the two companies jointly to...
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VICTREX-® PEEK(TM) Polymer Used in Suprem Prepreg Tape Designed for Automated High Speed Production
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, USA - Victrex Polymer Solutions, a division of Victrex plc announced that Suprem SA, a Swiss-based prepreg manufacturer, has reported a more than 50% annual growth in its business, which was generated from prepregs made with VICTREXÃ-® PEEK(TM) polymer. SupremÃ-'s proprietary impregnation method allows for the rapid and flexible production of an extensive variety of...
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Guide to Switches for Your Application
Download this e-book to learn about the different types of switches available for pneumatic and hydraulic devices.
Read More »PEEK Grade suits wire and cable insulation applications.
Consisting of medium-viscosity resin, KetaSpireÃ-® 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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New Lightweight Honeycomb Structure Made with Victrex APTIV(TM) Film Fills Performance Gaps, While Enhancing Design Freedom and Reducing Production Costs
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, USA - PlastiCell of France announced that it has developed an innovative process for the production of lightweight thermoplastic honeycomb structures using Victrex APTIV(TM) film. The unique design of PlastiCell's honeycomb provides an ideal solution for aerospace and other industries seeking to reduce weight while maintaining high levels of strength and stiffness. APTIV...
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High Temperature Resistant VICTREX-® PEEK(TM) Polymer Replaces Stainless Steel Valves and Housings in Beverage Bottling Machines
The change in material increased equipment lifespan, reduced downtime, and increased overall productivity WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, USA - Solidur, one of Brazil's largest high-performance plastics processing companies, has selected VICTREXÃ-® PEEK(TM) polymer, manufactured by Victrex Polymer Solutions, a division of Victrex plc and leading provider of high performance polyaryletherketones, to...
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Liners Made with Victrex-® Peek(TM) Polymer Extend Tubular Life in Aggressive Downhole Environments
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, USA - (April 8, 2009) When Western Falcon of Houston, Texas, USA, a major manufacturer of tubular linings for downhole applications, wanted to design a new high-performance seamless thermoplastic liner, it chose VICTREX-® PEEK(TM) polymer because of its unique combination of tensile strength, chemical resistance, ductility, temperature capabilities and resilience. The new...
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Victrex Aptiv(TM) Film Enables Thinner Prepregs than Traditional Carbon Fiber Composite Materials
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, USA - (March 9, 2009) - By using Victrex APTIV(TM) film as the matrix polymer, Mitsuya, a Japanese developer of carbon fiber composite materials, has developed an innovative prepreg sheet that is thinner - 40Ã-µm or less - enabling lighter weight and higher performance than traditional carbon fiber composite materials. Carbon fibers are manufactured into tows consisting...
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Driving System Made with VICTREX-® PEEK(TM) Polymer Delivers Higher Performce in New Generation of Water Powered Dosing Pumps
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, USA - (February 26, 2009) - When Dosatron International, a global leader in water powered dosing pumps, wanted to simplify the design of its newest generation of pumps (Dosatron-® D3 series), it chose VICTREX-® PEEK(TM) polymer for the driving system. The polymer's exceptional mechanical properties enabled Dosatron to engineer a highly innovative series of high precision...
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Oilfield Improvements® Wheeled Rod Guide® Couplings Celebrate 35th Anniversary
For over 35 years our Wheeled Rod Guide Couplings, have been at work in oil fields across the globe. Our products are engineered to extend the service life of sucker rods and tubing, delivering cutting-edge innovation that enhances oilfield operation, maximizes output, and enhancing overall operations. To learn about the advantages of using Wheeled Rod Guide Couplings in your wells, see our video.
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