14 Nov 2001
Strong demand for VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer drives production capacity increase
Demand for VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer reached record levels for the year ended 30 September 2001, with sales of approximately 1600 tonnes - representing a 21 percent increase over the previous year.
14 Nov 2001
High Performance PEEK™ Polymer combined with PTFE in New Cylinder Head Gasket Coating for Increased Wear Resistance
German manufacturer STE has developed a new cylinder head gasket using a powder coating process that combines VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer and PTFE. The development of this highly durable plastic coating also opens up important opportunities for other applications in which low friction and low wear must be ensured at high temperatures and under load.
14 Nov 2001
PEEK™ polymer provides high performance and design freedom for electric parking system
TRW, a global technology, manufacturing and service company, has selected PEEK™ polymer as a cost-effective, innovative design solution for an electrically controlled parking brake. An actuator unit, which consists of an electric motor, and a gearing unit activate the brake. The use of VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer allowed TRW to economically develop a high-efficiency gearing concept with a transmission ratio of 150:1 within a limited space. Furthermore, the polymer provided lighter, quieter running parts than could be achieved with metal.
14 Nov 2001
Baumer puts its trust in VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer in its Auto-ID systems
The identification systems of Baumer Ident, a 100% wholly owned subsidiary of Baumer Electric AG, are suitable for use in many different branches of industry and have also been developed for the severest of environmental conditions. Glass fibre-reinforced VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer has been selected for the casing on a range of these data carriers as it provides the necessary combination of mechanical properties at high temperatures, microwave transparency, resistance to chemicals and consistent ease of processing.
14 Nov 2001
High temperature VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer chosen for miniaturised insulating sheathing
Radiall SA of Château Renault, France, has selected PEEK™ polymer from Victrex for its new IMP series of subminiature coaxial plugs. These plugs are designed for use in surface mount technology, (SMT), between two printed circuit boards. With a height of only 3 mm, these miniscule plugs allow optimum space efficiency and, with a usable frequency band of up to 6 GHz, they can be used for a wide range of applications, including mobile phones and portable computers.
28 Aug 2001
VICTREX® PEEK polymer replaces ceramic-coated aluminium in wire processing machines
People spend about one third of their lives in bed, and so there is an obvious need to pay special attention to the quality of the design, materials and manufacturing of mattresses. Spühl AG St. Gallen, Switzerland, are global leaders in wire processing equipment for mattress springs and spring interiors, and supply their advanced machines to the mattress and upholstery industry worldwide.
28 Aug 2001
VICTREX® PEEK™ selected for dental sterilisation box with integrated special file retainers
KaVo company in Biberach, Germany, supplies medical installations, devices and laboratory equipment to dental care customers around the world. For a sterilisation box with integrated special files retainers – part of the company’s ENDOflash® root canal instrumentation system – KaVo selected a black grade of VICTREX® PEEK™ Polymer. Major requirements to be met by the material included resistance to multiple sterilisation as well as high mechanical properties and aesthetic appearance.
28 Aug 2001
Sensors made with VICTREX® PEEK polymer can monitor a broad range of acidic and caustic applications
Quantum Analytical Instruments, Inc., a subsidiary of Racine Federated Inc., located in Racine, Wisconsin, USA, have specified VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer, for the sensor housing and structural components of analytical sensors to be used in a broad range of process measurement applications. Quantum Analytical's new line of sensors is designed for continuous monitoring of pH, Oxidation-Reduction Potential (ORP), Conductivity and Dissolved Oxygen in all industrial process control, as well as municipal and environmental monitoring applications.
28 Aug 2001
VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer is an ideal substrate for a new durable metallisation process
VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer is the ideal substrate for a new metallisation technique that has been developed by Dr. Ing. Max Schlötter GmbH & Co. Kg of Geislingen/Steige, Germany. The SLOTOSIT KM process has been designed specifically to meet industry needs for highly durable polymer metallisation combined with a high level of mechanical and thermal performance. Companies are successfully using the process to plate PEEK™ polymer with copper, providing a tailor-made material for demanding electronic applications such as flexible circuit boards and parts for moulded interconnect devices.
28 Aug 2001
Victrex plc and Ballard Power Systems Inc announce alliance for the development and manufacture of ionomers for Ballard® fuel cells
Victrex plc and Ballard Power Systems Inc announced today that they have entered into an exclusive agreement to develop and manufacture two separate ionomers (proton conductive polymers) for use in membranes for Ballard® fuel cells. Victrex and Ballard will develop the manufacturing processes for Ballard's proprietary ionomer and collaborate on the development of Victrex's proprietary ionomer.
