22 Oct 2002
Composite Flow Moulding with Victrex® PEEK™ polymer gives ultra-high specific strength
Composite Flow Moulding, CFM, is an innovative process for manufacturing endless fibre reinforced components with superior strength. The fully automated technology was developed by Icotec AG, headquartered in Altstätten, Switzerland. The company’s innovative use of endless carbon fibres in a thermoplastic matrix of Victrex® PEEK™ polymer results in ultra-high specific strength of up to 600 MPa/g/cm3, exceeding that of aluminium (≈50 MPa/g/cm3) and titanium (≈300 MPa/g/cm3). Proven applications such as fasteners are produced in high volumes in one single step, without the need for post-treatment, and of consistent high quality.
13 Sept 2002
Continued growth in Victrex® PEEK™ polymer application development reflected at Fakuma 2002
Victrex Europa GmbH, will be exhibiting at Fakuma 2002 , Friedrichshafen, on stand no. 2060, hall A2, 15 to 19 October 2002.
5 Sept 2002
Victrex Appoints New Commercial Director
Victrex plc. has announced the appointment of Blair Souder to the board as Commercial Director with effect from 16th September 2002.
3 Sept 2002
Victrex® PEEK-HT™ Polymer Provides Base For Arlon® 2000 Used In Sub-Sea And Down Hole Connector Mouldings
Greene, Tweed & Co., a leading manufacturer of specialty seals and high precision engineered plastic components, has specified Victrex® PEEK-HT™ high temperature polymer as the base for its ARLON® 2000 used in its 8-pin SealConnect® connector mouldings. Specifically developed for use in oilfield exploration and production, these connectors are designed to withstand prolonged exposure to an applied pressure of 138 MPa at 204° C (20,000 psi at 400° F). Short-term exposure to pressures of 172 MPa at 260° C (25,000 psi at 500° F) is also possible.
19 Aug 2002
Continued Growth In Victrex® PEEK™ Polymer Application Development Reflected In Greater Presence Of Plc At Interplas 2002
Interplas 2002 will see a new and significant presence from Victrex® plc on stand no. 3133, NEC Birmingham on 30 September to 4 October 2002.
30 Jul 2002
High performance PEEK™ polymer tubing specified in new medical device to cure acid
When MEDEFAB of Jaffrey, New Hampshire, USA, a major manufacturer of medical device components, was customising tubing for a new device to cure acid reflux disease, VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer was the material of choice because of its outstanding combination of properties including high temperature and chemical resistance, toughness and strength.
11 Jul 2002
PEEK-HT™ polymer adds superior high temperature heat performance to Victrex® PEEK™ polymer portfolio
Victrex® plc is launching PEEK-HT™ polymer, a unique high performance material developed for applications that demand superior higher temperature resistance. With a glass transition temperature of 157°C (315°F) and a melting temperature of 374°C (705°F), this semi-crystalline, unreinforced polymer delivers extended high temperature performance, while offering all the key characteristics of natural PEEK™ polymer, including toughness, strength and chemical resistance.
4 Jun 2002
Enhanced aircraft seat safety with PEEK™ polymer
VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer has replaced a magnesium alloy in a range of functional seat components for both commercial and military aircraft. Designed and manufactured by Belgium-based FERONYL, these components include the lumbar support adjuster, the headrest and headrest holder and the seatbelt guides.
3 Jun 2002
Spray coating with PEEK™ polymer enhances corrosion and wear resistance
High performance electrostatic spray coatings using Victrex® PEEK™ polymer have been developed by APS Company, Aquitaine, France, to enhance the corrosion and abrasive wear resistance of a wide range of products. APS is specialised in the development, specification and application of tailor-made coatings to meet specific customer demands across all industry sectors.
29 May 2002
Pioneering composite materials based on Victrex® PEEK™ polymer
The European Glass Division of Porcher Industries Group, a global leader in the production of high strength woven composites using glass, carbon, aramid and silica, has developed a new range of composites based on a Victrex® PEEK™ polymer carrier.
29 Apr 2002
Victrex Europa strengthens its organisation for Italy
Victrex Europa GmbH has reorganised its business structure in response to changes in the markets it serves and the strong rise in demand for PEEK™ polymer.
29 Apr 2002
Victrex exhibits at Europlast 2002 reinforcing stronger regional focus in Europe for PEEK™ polymer developments
Victrex Europa will be exhibiting at Europlast, (Hall 2, booth D41 (for the first time), Victrex Europa GmbH will be presenting the latest advances in the development of both new applications and new processing methods for PEEK™ polymer. The exhibition, which will be held from June 3rd – 7th 2002 at the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, Paris, will also reinforce the company’s commitment to a stronger European customer support organization.
