VICOTE® Coatings’ High Temperature Performance Extends Service Life of Golf Ball Core Molds

According to Moohyung Kim, CEO of Sung Hyoung Precision, “We chose VICOTE Coatings to replace the traditional fluoropolymer and metal plating materials because they provide an excellent combination of good release properties and wear resistance, especially at elevated temperatures. This ensures a longer service life of the mold coating and reduces system replacement costs.”

“Because of VICOTE Coatings’ excellent scratch and wear resistance,” continued Kim, “We’ve been able to extend the service life of the core mold up to 6 times – from 1 month to 6 months. This helps golf ball manufacturers extend the system replacement cycle significantly.”

Unlike the conventional fluoropolymers, the one-coat VICOTE Coatings system eliminates the need for primer and provides a thin single coating layer with excellent wear resistance and release performance, reducing the need for frequent coating maintenance and logistics costs.

The main ingredient of VICOTE Coatings is VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer, a linear, aromatic, semi-crystalline thermoplastic, widely regarded as one of the highest performing thermoplastics materials in the world. It offers a unique combination of properties to help processors and end-users reach and product differentiation. Whether applied to industrial applications such as molds, automotive, food processing, semiconductor, electronics or pharmaceutical parts, VICOTE Coatings are an excellent alternative to fluoropolymer coatings, and a good choice for engineers looking to improve wear performance, and life of the coated part in their application.