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High-performance Bearings With Victrex® Peek™ Polymer Cages Are Dramatically Impacting The World Of Professional CyclingWhen it comes to bearing cages, the design and materials used are of paramount importance for cage performance as well as bearing operational reliability. In the world of professional cycling where high friction can negatively influence a result, material properties such as low coefficient of friction, low weight and good mechanical performance are critical. For these reasons, ROS, a German manufacturer of high-performance plastic components, chose VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer for a new line of bearing cages developed primarily for sports applications. 
VICTREX® PEEK™ POLYMER SELECTED AS METAL REPLACMENT SOLUTION FOR NEW ELECTRONIC COUPLINGVICTREX® PEEK™ polymer has been selected by Huco Dynatork, Hertford, England, for its unique range of Multi-Beam couplings. These couplings are replacing metal in a demanding, high-voltage electronics assembly application used in the manufacture of plasma TV screens. VICTREX® PEEK™ POLYMER SPECIFICATIONS CONFORM TO BOSCH STANDARDSVICTREX® PEEK™ polymer – already successfully used in the automotive industry for many years – also fulfils the N2580-1 requirements. This standard defines prohibited and declarable substances contained in materials, thereby ensuring implementation of legal requirements and the Bosch customers' needs. Moreover, Victrex can confirm GADSL as well as RoHS compliance for the released grades. Additionally, all raw materials required for the manufacture of this high-performance thermoplastic have already been pre-registered pursuant to REACH. Victrex Polymer Solutions Showcases High Performance Materials Innovations at K-Show 2010Victrex Polymer Solutions will showcase its material innovations at K-Show 2010 (Hall 05/Booth D11) in Düsseldorf, Germany. Victrex will highlight a number of new products and technology solutions in areas such as composites, laser sintering, wear reduction, films and coatings. Victrex will introduce its recent application development work with customers in the aerospace, automotive, energy, electronics and industrial markets. 
METALLUX SELECTS VICTREX APTIV™ FILM FOR ITS NEW FLEXIBLE FOIL SENSORVictrex APTIV™ film has been selected by Metallux AG, one of the world's leading manufacturers of electronic devices in thick film technologies, for its new flexible foil sensor. APTIV film is featured in this Metapot (MMP) sensor as a spacer film and was chosen for its ability to withstand the highly exacting demands of the sensor application. 
VICTREX APTIV™ FILM SELECTED FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE MOBILE PHONE SPEAKER DIAPHRAGMVictrex Polymer Solutions, a division of Victrex plc., announced that Victrex APTIV™ film has been selected by Zhejiang New Jialian, a leading manufacturer of miniature acoustic components, for their new mobile phone speaker diaphragm. The use of APTIV film improves the acoustic performance, durability and life span of Zhejiang New Jianlian's latest mobile phone speaker. 
VICTREX PEEK Polymer Selected for Compressed Natural Gas Regulator Valve SeatsWhen Motonic Corporation, a leader in engineering technology and manufacturer of advanced parts for automobile engines, wanted to improve on traditional technology, it chose VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer to replace metal for the valve seats used in the pressure regulators in compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles. 
VICTREX PEEK Polymer Selected for Robot Speed ReducersWhen SBB Co., Ltd., a Korea-based ball bearing manufacturer, wanted to reduce production costs and weight in their robot speed reducer, they selected VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer. 
New VICTREX PEEK-Based Thermoplastic Compound Provides Solutions For More Demanding Wear ApplicationsIn response to requests from design engineers and OEMs for increased durability to meet the requirements of more demanding applications in the automotive and industrial equipment industries, Victrex Polymer Solutions, a division of Victrex plc, has introduced VICTREX WG101 compound. This new tribological compound meets the requirements of mechanical load and tribological performance in challenging thermal and chemical environments combined with the ability to meet the need for economical processing and low density. 
VICOTE Coatings Deliver Cost Savings and Reduced Maintenance Downtime on Compression RollersDowntime for maintenance in the food processing industry is devastating to productivity and costly, particularly when today's manufacturing plants tend to operate 24 hours a day 7 days a week. United Biscuits of West Yorkshire, England has recently specified VICOTE Coatings to significantly reduce the downtime required for the re-coating of a compression roller and a doctor blade that are both deployed in its cake manufacturing facility. 
Processing Equipment Components Lined with VICTREX PEEK Polymer Resist Attack in Demanding ApplicationsA common method for protecting processing equipment against corrosion and chemical attack is to line the components with plastic. However, with new production methods placing higher demands on facility design and equipment, conventional plastics have rapidly reached their limits due to their lack of chemical, diffusion and abrasion resistance. High performance VICTREX PEEK polymer, with its unique combination of properties, offers a superior alternative as a lining and surface material, enabling pumps, containers, pipes and piping systems to meet the most demanding processing conditions. 
Victrex Launches New WebsiteVictrex Polymer Solutions announces the launch of a redesigned, customer-focused website www.victrex.com. The user-friendly and content-rich site offers easy and intuitive navigation with comprehensive product/application information directly accessible by industry or product name. The goal is to make it easier for customers including OEMs, engineers and processing partners to access expert engineering and technical support, secure information about the highest quality PEEK products available, and get personalized service throughout the development process. 
Victrex Announces New APTIV Film Lamination CapabilityTo further enhance its position as the leading manufacturer of PEEK-based films, Victrex has installed a new high temperature vacuum laminating press system at its manufacturing facility in the Lancashire, United Kingdom. With this addition, Victrex now has the capability of bonding its APTIV film, produced from VICTREX PEEK polymer, to a wide range of other substrates without the use of adhesives. "The press enables us to take advantage of APTIV film's unique thermoplastic nature which allows it to be heat-laminated to other substrates," explained John Getz, Global Commercial Leader - APTIV Film. "In effect, we are melting the APTIV film in a very controlled manner to allow it to intimately bond to other substrates including metals, fabrics, itself and other polymer films." 
Ensinger Chooses VICTREX T-Series for Compression Vanes in Pneumatic ToolsWhen a major pneumatic tool manufacturer in Brazil wanted to develop a new line of high rotation tools, it turned to Ensinger for help in manufacturing the compression vanes. Requirements included resistance to flexural loads, and high wear and temperature resistance in dry-running operations. Ensinger chose VICTREX T-Series polymer for the vanes, which not only delivered enhanced mechanical and tribological properties, but helped the manufacturer satisfy environmental requirements. 
Victrex Introduces VICTREX ST PolymerVictrex Polymer Solutions, a division of Victrex plc and leading provider of high performance polyketones including VICTREX PEEK polymer, VICOTE Coatings and APTIV films, has introduced a new proprietary range of products: VICTREX ST polymer. 
VICTREX PEEK Polymer Chosen for Patented Membrane TechnologyWhen PoroGen Corporation, a leader in the development of high temperature porous polymeric materials, was developing its proprietary PEEK-SEP membrane technology for the separation of liquids and gases, it chose VICTREX® PEEK™ high performance polymer because of its outstanding combination of high temperature and chemical resistance. The innovative PEEK-SEP line of hollow fiber membranes and devices are designed for use in the most demanding separation applications. 
Liners Made with VICTREX PEEK Polymer Extend Tubular Life in Aggressive Downhole EnvironmentsWhen 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™ polymer because of its unique combination of tensile strength, chemical resistance, ductility, temperature capabilities and resilience. The new liner, called Extremetube*, offers optimal resistance to damage from artificial lift rod wear, wireline and slickline, coiled tubing, and other common downhole tools. 
Brochure Highlights Growing Use of VICTREX PEEK in Gear ApplicationsA new technical brochure from Victrex highlights how VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer is successfully replacing metal and other thermoplastics in a variety of gear applications. With industry trends moving toward higher performance and efficiencies, weight reduction and miniaturization, as well as lower cost, VICTREX PEEK polymer is a high performance material alternative with a unique combination of properties to meet the challenging requirements for future system performance. 
VICTREX APTIV Film Enables Thinner Prepregs Than Traditional Carbon Fiber Composites MaterialsBy using Victrex APTIV film as the matrix polymer, Mitsuya, a Japanese developer of carbon fiber composite materials, has developed an innovative prepreg sheet that is thinner - 40µm or less – enabling lighter weight and higher performance than traditional carbon fiber composite materials. 
Driving System Made with VICTREX PEEK Delivers Higher Performance in Dosing PumpsWhen Dosatron International wanted to simplify the design of its newest generation of pumps (Dosatron® D3 series), it chose VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer for the driving system. The polymer's exceptional mechanical properties enabled Dosatron to engineer a highly innovative series of high precision dosing pumps designed to meter and mix liquids or water-soluble concentrates. 
Flame Spray System Applies High Performance Coating to Metal SubstratesVictrex has announced the development of a new, cost-effective flame spray process for applying its VICOTE Coatings to various metal and ceramic substrates. Historically, thermal (flame) spray technology has been limited to the application of metal alloys, cermets and some low performance polymers to form a protective coating on the substrate, but all of these coatings have performance limitations despite continued research to develop the process for high performance polymers, this new technique is the first to successfully flame spray a VICTREX PEEK polymer-based coating onto a metal substrate. The result is a tough, durable, high temperature and chemically resistant coating. 
Victrex APTIVT Film Replaces Metal In Heat ExchangerBy replacing metal in its Spiral Plate Heat Exchangers with APTIV™ film, Makatec of Bondorf, Germany, a leading developer of unique heating and cooling technologies, was able to enhance the design of the exchanger, improve performance and reduce overall systems cost. Heat exchangers are used to transfer heat between fluids and gases. They can also be used as condensers and evaporators. 
Victrex Announces 30 Years of VICTREX® PEEK™ Polymer InnovationThis month marks the 30th anniversary of VICTREX PEEK polymer. Since the product's inception, Victrex and its customers have helped revolutionize the plastics market with this high-temperature, high-performance polyketone. 
Amphenol Chooses Victrex® Peek™ Polymer For New High Performance ClampsWhen Amphenol wanted to develop a high performance wiring, cable, and hydraulic tubing clamp that would replace and outperform traditional P-clamps and Saddle clamps, it chose VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer because of its superior strength and ability to reduce overall weight. 
Victrex APTIV™ Film Meets Stringent FAA Flame Requirements for Aircraft Insulation SystemsTo meet the new FAA fuselage "burn-through" barrier requirement for all new aircraft manufactured after September 1, 2009, commercial aircraft producers and insulation manufacturers are actively developing new lightweight thermal acoustic blanket (TAB) insulation systems constructed with APTIV™ PEEK-based covering film. "The APTIV covering film provides an insulation solution that meets the FAA's new performance requirements while giving the airlines a lighter weight solution versus traditional PVF covering films," said John Getz, Commercial Manager of the APTIV Films business. "Victrex is pleased to support this new application area and we are well prepared to meet increasing material demand now and in the future." 
VICOTE® Coatings' High Temperature Performance Extends Service Life of Golf Ball Core MoldsWhen Sung Hyoung Precision, Seoul, Korea, a leading system provider of technological innovation for golf ball core molds, wanted to extend the service life of its core molds, it chose high performance VICOTE® Coatings powder and liquid dispersions as the coating solution to extend the mold's lifespan and reduce system costs. 
Victrex Launches Cosmetic Black APTIV™ FilmIn direct response to customer demand, Victrex has enhanced its portfolio by introducing a cosmetic black color APTIV™ film. 
Victrex® Peek™ Polymer Replaces Metal Poppets For Improved Compressor Valve PerformanceManufacturers of check valves and pressure relief valves for hydraulic and pneumatic compressors are constantly looking for ways to improve the performance of their products. Valve performance, more than any other component, determines compressor efficiency. To achieve improvements such as reduced fluid leakage, noise reduction, longer valve life, and cost reduction, a number of manufacturers are turning to Performance Plastics Ltd. (PPL), a high performance injection molding specialist, for assistance. To meet the requirements, PPL suggests replacing the metal poppets in the valves with poppets made of VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer, a high performance thermoplastic. Substituting plastic for metal maintains strength while improving corrosion resistance, reducing weight, and allowing for greater design flexibility. 
APTIV™ Film Performs Beyond Expectations In O.T.A.'s Radio Frequency TagsWhen O.T.A.- Bieletro wanted a high performance film for the encapsulation of its RFID tags used on a truck manufacturing line, it chose APTIV™ film based on VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer. The film offers a superior combination of properties including the ability to withstand the extreme temperatures encountered during the vehicle's painting cycle without any loss in radio frequency signal reception capacity from the device. 
Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturer Switches From PTFE To VICOTE® Coatings For Spin/Dip EquipmentWhen King Polytechnic Engineering Co. Ltd. wanted to replace the PTFE coating on its medium- to large-sized SPIN/DIP coating equipment, it switched to VICOTE® Coating based on VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer because of the coating's superior chemical resistance, high temperature performance and bonding strength. 
Victrex APTIV™ Films New Technical Enhancements Lead to Increased Market PenetrationRecent technical enhancements in the APTIV™ film portfolio from Victrex plc, have lead to significantly increased market penetration for the innovative VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer based film. In keeping with Victrex's strategy to continually innovate in all areas of the company, APTIV film has undergone a number of technical advancements, including the introduction of a 12 micron crystalline grade, and other grades in the development pipeline, enabling designers and engineers to harness the benefits of APTIV film and its properties, and utilize APTIV films as a key component in OEM products. 
Victrex Launches www.victrexenergy.com - A New Global Resource For Energy EngineersIn a bid to improve access to materials data for Victrex's growing number of energy industry customers, Victrex has launched www.victrexenergy.com, a microsite designed to meet the specific needs of the energy industry. The launch of this new site is part of Victrex's strategy to continually innovate in all areas of the company, and underlines its "customer-first" approach. 
Introducing the Next Generation of High Performance Offshore Hoses Featuring VICTREX® PEEK™ PolymerKutting Ltd has unveiled a new range of PEEKline™ hoses designed with VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer. Kutting's new range of hoses incorporate liner tubes made from VICTREX PEEK polymer, in a proprietary design that takes advantage of the polymer's high mechanical properties, maximizes chemical, thermal and permeation resistance and meets the strictest requirements of the oil and gas offshore industry. 
Vicote® Coatings From Victrex Chosen For New Mobile Phone Slide Hinge DesignWhen Simula Technology, Inc. wanted a coating for the slide hinge component of its mobile phones, PDA phones, and smart phones, it chose VICOTE® Coatings, based on VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer, for its wear resistance, lubricity, bonding strength, and ease of processing to strengthen the durability of the slide hinge component. The innovative design passed the EU's strict RoHS certification and helped Simula Technology successfully expand into the European market. 
Victrex® Peek™ Polymer Chosen For Precision Flowmeter For Demanding Food Procesing ApplicationsWhen Digmesa AG, a global leader in engineering and electronic control systems for aqueous media, was designing the latest version of its EPI precision flowmeter for demanding food applications, it chose VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer for various components because of the material's high performance characteristics. 
Major Auto Parts Supplier Chooses Victrex APTIV™ Film For Its Automotive Seat Motor Thrust WashersWhen S&T Daewoo, a major Korean auto parts supplier, wanted a plastic film to replace the steel in its seat motor thrust washers for the company's flagship automobiles, it chose Victrex APTIV™ film because of the product's superb durability, wear-resistance and inherent lubricity. Versatility And High Performance Highlighted In New Victrex APTIV™ Film BrochureA new 12-page technical brochure from Victrex demonstrates how its Victrex APTIV™ films provide a material solution for engineers and designers in high performance applications. APTIV films, based on VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer, offer performance and versatility to meet the growing demands for reduced systems cost and improved product performance, including durability, reliability, miniaturization, and increased functionality faced by manufacturers across the globe. |
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