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VICTREXCompany, Products, Applications

Graduate Eng. (FH) Michael Zettler

Victrex Europa GmbHHofheim

Germany

Copyright VICTREX® 2008

Victrex plc - Company at a glance

� Headquarter and Production:

Hillhouse‚ UK

� Global Presence

� ~500 Employees

� Revenue in 2008: 141 Mio. £ Sterling

� PAEK Capacity 4250 t/year

� Production ISO 9001:2000 certificated

� 30 years of experience in:

Victrex® PEEK™ / PEEK-HT™


Chronology• 1978 Development of PEEKTM Polymer by ICI

• 1981 Commercialisation

• 1987 Production start 1000 t/a plant

• 1993 Management Buy-out

• 1994 Foundation of Victrex Europa GmbH

• 1995 Stock exchange London - Victrex plc.

• 1996 Plant extension to 1500 t/a

• 1999 Own melt-filtration, Plant extension to 2000 t/a

• 2000 Investment in DFDPM-monomer-production



• 2004 Introducing Vicote® Coatings

• 2005 Investment in new compounding line

• 2005 Investment in BDF-monomer-production

• 2006 Opening of Shanghai Tech Centre

• 2007 Introducing Aptiv™ Films


• 2008 30 Years of Victrex PEEK® Polymer™


Sales Global 2008

USA

32%

Asia

19%

Europe

49%


Other

3%

Transport

28%

Industrial

36%

E+S

24%

Medical

9%

Industry Split 2008

Other

3%Medical

12%E+S

24%

Transport

38%

Industrial

23%

◄ Global

Europe ►


VICTREX® PEEK™and

VICTREX PEEK-HT™

PROPERTIES


VICTREX® PEEK™ Chemical structure

VICTREX™(Poly-)Aryletherketones:

• Thermoplastics• Semi-crystalline• Linear, Aromatic

VICTREX® PEEK™

VICTREX® PEEK-HT™


�High temperature performance

�Barrier properties – moisture & gas

�Electrical performance

�Wear and friction

�Chemical resistance

�Hydrolysis resistance

�Radiation resistance

�Low moisture absorption

�FDA approved

�RoHS compliant, halogen free

�Mechanicals / Fatigue

�Light weight�Good flame performance

�Acoustic properties

�Versatile secondary process capability

�Low toxicity of smoke

VICTREX® PEEK™ Properties


Thermal properties

• melting point Tm 340°C 373°C

• glass transition temperature Tg 143°C 157°C

• relative temperature index RTI 260°C 260°C

• heat distortion temperature HDT (1.82 MPa)

- unfilled 152°C 165°C

- fibre reinforced compounds > 300°C > 350°C

• high creep resistance at elevated temperatures

VICTREX® PEEK™ PEEK-HT™


Material strength

0

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

3000

3500

4000

60 80 100 120 140 160

Temperature in °C

Str

ess i

n M

Pa

VICTREX® PEEK™450G

Nylon 4.6Nylon 6.6

POM

Flex Modulus comparison Gear Materials:

2034%ISO R527Elongation at break

4.14.0GPaISO 178Flex Modulus

111100MPaISO R527Tensile strength

PEEK-HT™PEEK™ 450GUnitStandardProperty


Highly reinforced VICTREX Compounds*

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

[MPa]

450CA30 450CA40 150CA40 90CA50 90GL60 HT

22CA30

HMF20 HMF40

Tensile Strength*

* Latest Mesurements



0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45[Gpa]

450CA30 450CA40 150CA40 90CA50 90GL60 HT

22CA30

HFM20 HMF40

E-Modulus*





Compressive Strength DIN ISO 604

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

90GL60 90CA50 90HMF20 90HMF40 450FC30 450FE20 450G 450CA30

[Mp

a]

23ºC

120ºC

160°C

200ºC

250°C


Flammability

• best possible rating for flame retardancy :

UL94 at 1,45mm with V-0

• limiting oxygen index 0,4mm: 24%

3,2mm: 35%

• lowest smoke emission of all thermoplastics

• low emission of toxic gases, halogen free

• main combustion products are CO and CO2

• approved in aeronautical and mass transport applications


Smoke emission

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800specific optical density Ds

AB

S

PET

PVC P

S

PSU P

C

PTF

E

PF

PEI

PEE

K™

test conditions:NBS smoke chamber3,2mm sample thicknessflaming mode, ASTM E662


Chemical resistance

• excellent chemical resistance against bases,

acids, organic and inorganic reagents even

at high temperatures

• excellent hydrolysis resistance

• superior resistance against fluids used in

transport industry, i.e. fuels, lubricants,

grease, break fluid, coolants, ...


Hydrolysis resistanceVICTREX® PEEK™ 450G in steam at 200°C, 14bar

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

0 75 350 1000 2000 2500 Time [h]

Tensile strength [MPa] Elongation [%]

Dimensional stability: 24h water uptake only ~0.1%


VICTREX® PEEK™ replaces

• Metals, alloys, metal composites

• Ceramics

• Other high performance polymers

• Composites

• Parts with high production costs and

expense


VICTREX Market Segments

Electronic

Automotive AerospaceIndustrial

Food Medical

AutomotiveApplications


AUTOMOTIVE - Key requirements

• High mechanical strength – independent of water

absorption

• Temperature resistance from -40°C - +160°C (220°C)

• Wear resistance

• Low thermal expansion

• Automotive fluid resistance

• Corrosion resistance

• Tight tolerances

• Economical processing


Automotive - Key Industry Trends

• higher system requirements

• space issues = increased temperature

• price pressure

• noise issues

• new safety standards

• energy resource issues

• more electronics

• downsizing


Automotive - Application Areas

• Engine oil pump, mass balance gear, bearing, engine washer, turbo charger impeller

• Transmission seal ring, thrust washer, check ball, fork pad

• Steering/Suspension EPS gear, steering column adjust, ball joints, column sleeve

• HVAC compressor seal, gears mode door

• Damper/Clutch friction ring, washer,

• Electronic/Sensor wiring, O2-sensor

• Seat adjustment Worm gear• Door modules door hinge, roller

• Small Motor thrust plug, washer

• Fuel Management bushing, pump shoe, fuel liner, quick connect• Vacuum pumps tip, vane, rotor

• Brakes tappet, piston, plunger

• Others …………………….


Engine / damper / clutch applicationsMass balance gear

Turbo charger impeller

Oil pump gear

Friction ring

Piston guide

Sealing cap

Thrust washer

VICTREX® PEEK™ Benefits:

• Heat resistance (continuous)

• Tribological performance

• Wear resistance

• High flexuaral modulus

• Dimensional stability

• Chemical resistance

G-rotor


Seat adjustment / Steering / Suspension

Nut steering adjust

Column sleeve

Ball jointsVICTREX® PEEK™ Benefits:

• Material toughness (at elevatedtemperature)

• High elongation


• Wear resistance

• Creep performance

Seat adjustmentgears


Fuel management applications

Fuel pump bushing

Valve body

Fuel pump excenter

Throttle body lever

Gear segment


• Material Strength


• Wear resistance





Brake applications

ABS valve body

ABS tappets

ABS piston

ABS thrust washer

Electrical parking brake

Brake wear indicator


• Material Strength


• Wear resistance



Industrial


Industrial – Key requirements

• Outstanding mech. Performance over widerange of temp.

• Excellent dynamic fatigue and creepresistance

• Low gas permeability

• Excellent wear resistance

• High continuous operation temperaturs

• Very good hydrolysis resistance

• Superior chemical resistantance


Industrial - Applications


• Mechanical strength


• Low creep


• High continues use temperature(CUT)


Industrial - Applications

• VICTREX® PEEK™ Benefits:

• Mechanical strength


• Low creep


• High CUT


Industrial

Details

System: industrial laundry equipment

Application: transport roll

Material: PEEK™ 450G

Requirements

� mechanical strength

� creep resistance

� chemical resistance

PEEK™ Benefits

� longer lifetime

� cost reduction

� product optimisation


Industrial

Details

System: transport belt

Application: bushing


Requirements

� high mechanical strength

� good wear resistance

� low friction

PEEK™ Benefits

� longer lifetime

� reduced service intervals

� cost reduction

� product optimisation

Food Industry


Food Industry – Key requirements

• Approval for food and drinking water contact

(FDA compliant)

• Excellent hydrolysis resistance

• Superior chemical resistantance

• Excellent wear resistance

• High continuous operation temperaturs


Food Industry - Applications

• VICTREX® PEEK™ Benefits:

• Food contact approvals (FDA)

• Hydrolysis resistance


• Good anti stick and tribologicalperformance

Aerospace Applications


Aerospace - Key requirements

• High mechanical strength

• Weight reduction

• Flame retardancy

• Minimum emission of smoke and toxic gases

• Good chemical resistance

• Fatigue resistance

• Ease of processing

• Cost reduction


Aerospace - Applications

Hat rack hinge

Joining elementsAirbus door handle



• Flammability rating UL94 V-0

• Material strength


• Lower System costs


Aerospace - ApplicationsVICTREX® PEEK™ Benefits:


• Wear resistance

• Flammability rating UL94 V-0

• Material strength


• Electrical Properties

Cables

Braided sleeving

Cable ties

Crrugated tube


Aerospace

Details

System: cable-system

Application: hat rack hinge

Material: PEEK™ 450CA30

Requirements

� halogen free

� low smoke emission

� no toxic gases

� flammability rating V-0

� high mechanical strength

PEEK™ Benefits

� weight reduction

� cost reduction

� production optimisation


Aerospace

Details

System: cable-system

Application: wire coating


Requirements

� halogen free

� low smoke emission

� no toxic gases

� flammability rating V-0

PEEK™ Advantages

� cost reduction

� production optimisation

� longer lifetime


Victrex Disclaimer

•Victrex plc believes that the information contained herein is an accurate description of the typical characteristics and/or uses of the

product or products, but it is the customer's responsibility to thoroughly test the product in each specific application to determine its

performance, efficacy and safety for each end-use product, device or other application. Suggestions of uses should not be taken as

inducements to infringe any particular patent. The information and data contained herein are based on information we believe reliable.

Mention of a product in this documentation is not a guarantee of availability. Victrex plc reserves the right to modify products,

specifications and/or packaging as part of a continuous program of product development. VICTREX® is a registered trademark of Victrex

Manufacturing Limited. PEEK™, APTIV™, PEEK-ESD™, T-Series™, and PEEK-HT™ are trademarks of Victrex plc. VICOTE® is a registered

trademark of Victrex plc.

•VICTREX PLC MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, A WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY NON-INFRINGEMENT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO PATENT NON-

INFRINGEMENT, WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN FACT OR BY LAW. FURTHER, VICTREX

PLC MAKES NO WARRANTY TO YOUR CUSTOMERS OR AGENTS, AND HAS NOT AUTHORIZED ANYONE TO MAKE ANY

REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OTHER THAN AS PROVIDED ABOVE. VICTREX PLC SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY

GENERAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL OR SIMILAR DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION,

DAMAGES FOR HARM TO BUSINESS, LOST PROFITS OR LOST SAVINGS, EVEN IF VICTREX HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY

OF SUCH DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION.

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