Polymers
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29 Apr 2003
Victrex® PEEK™ polymer seal ring contributes to success of on-site-reparable compressor valve
Cook Manley of Stafford, USA, has developed the on-site-reparable MOPPET® compressor valve, featuring a Victrex® PEEK™ polymer seal ring. With its inherent long-term dimensional stability, flexural properties, fatigue and wear resistance over a wide range of temperatures and pressures, the polymer contributes to the valve’s proven success in petrochemical and natural gas installations.
29 Apr 2003
Victrex® PEEK™ polymer extends service life in offshore systems
Single Buoy Moorings of Monaco, a major supplier of floating production, storage and off-loading systems, (FPSO's), has turned to PTFE-filled Victrex PEEK™ polymer to overcome the corrosion problems associated with bronze components. Designed and moulded by 3P/EGC of Texas, USA, the polymer bearings and thrust washers in the mooring systems, driving chain systems and swivels provide an extended service life, significant weight reduction and excellent load bearing capabilities.
Toftejorg A/S of Denmark has specified Victrex® PEEK™ polymer for the spray head drive wheels on its range of industrial cleaning equipment. In addition to its proven chemical resistance to virtually all organic and inorganic solvents, this high performance polyetheretherketone delivers the necessary high mechanical fatigue strength over wide ranges of temperature and pressure.
When Star Dental of Pennsylvania, USA, was designing its low-speed Titan air motors to power a line of dental attachments, it needed a material for the sliding vanes and bushings that would not require lubrication. Star Dental chose a carbon fibre compounded grade of Victrex® PEEK™ polymer, a high-performance thermoplastic, because of its inherent lubricity and its ability to withstand repeated sterilisation.