VICTREXCompany, Products, Applications
Graduate Eng. (FH) Michael Zettler
Victrex Europa GmbHHofheim
Germany
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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™
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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
• 2002 Plant extension to 2300 t/a
• 2003 Plant extension to 2800 t/a
• 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
• 2007 Plant extension to 4250 t/a
• 2008 30 Years of Victrex PEEK® Polymer™
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Sales Global 2008
USA
32%
Asia
19%
Europe
49%
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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 ►
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VICTREX® PEEK™and
VICTREX PEEK-HT™
PROPERTIES
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VICTREX® PEEK™ Chemical structure
VICTREX™(Poly-)Aryletherketones:
• Thermoplastics• Semi-crystalline• Linear, Aromatic
VICTREX® PEEK™
VICTREX® PEEK-HT™
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�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
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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™
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Material strength
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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
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Highly reinforced VICTREX Compounds*
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450CA30 450CA40 150CA40 90CA50 90GL60 HT
22CA30
HMF20 HMF40
Tensile Strength*
* Latest Mesurements
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Highly reinforced VICTREX Compounds*
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450CA30 450CA40 150CA40 90CA50 90GL60 HT
22CA30
HFM20 HMF40
E-Modulus*
* Latest Mesurements
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Highly reinforced VICTREX Compounds*
* Latest Mesurements
Compressive Strength DIN ISO 604
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90GL60 90CA50 90HMF20 90HMF40 450FC30 450FE20 450G 450CA30
[Mp
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23ºC
120ºC
160°C
200ºC
250°C
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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
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Smoke emission
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800specific optical density Ds
AB
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PET
PVC P
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PSU P
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PTF
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PEI
PEE
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test conditions:NBS smoke chamber3,2mm sample thicknessflaming mode, ASTM E662
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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, ...
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Hydrolysis resistanceVICTREX® PEEK™ 450G in steam at 200°C, 14bar
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Tensile strength [MPa] Elongation [%]
Dimensional stability: 24h water uptake only ~0.1%
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VICTREX® PEEK™ replaces
• Metals, alloys, metal composites
• Ceramics
• Other high performance polymers
• Composites
• Parts with high production costs and
expense
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VICTREX Market Segments
Electronic
Automotive AerospaceIndustrial
Food Medical
AutomotiveApplications
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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
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Automotive - Key Industry Trends
• higher system requirements
• space issues = increased temperature
• price pressure
• noise issues
• new safety standards
• energy resource issues
• more electronics
• downsizing
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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 …………………….
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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
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Seat adjustment / Steering / Suspension
Nut steering adjust
Column sleeve
Ball jointsVICTREX® PEEK™ Benefits:
• Material toughness (at elevatedtemperature)
• High elongation
• Tribological performance
• Wear resistance
• Creep performance
Seat adjustmentgears
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Fuel management applications
Fuel pump bushing
Valve body
Fuel pump excenter
Throttle body lever
Gear segment
VICTREX® PEEK™ Benefits:
• Material Strength
• Tribological performance
• Wear resistance
• Creep performance
• Chemical resistance
• Dimensional stability
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Brake applications
ABS valve body
ABS tappets
ABS piston
ABS thrust washer
Electrical parking brake
Brake wear indicator
VICTREX® PEEK™ Benefits:
• Material Strength
• Tribological performance
• Wear resistance
• Dimensional stability
• Chemical resistance
Industrial
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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
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Industrial - Applications
VICTREX® PEEK™ Benefits:
• Mechanical strength
• Tribological performance
• Low creep
• Chemical resistance
• High continues use temperature(CUT)
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Industrial - Applications
• VICTREX® PEEK™ Benefits:
• Mechanical strength
• Tribological performance
• Low creep
• Chemical resistance
• High CUT
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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
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Industrial
Details
System: transport belt
Application: bushing
Material: PEEK™ 450G
Requirements
� high mechanical strength
� good wear resistance
� low friction
PEEK™ Benefits
� longer lifetime
� reduced service intervals
� cost reduction
� product optimisation
Food Industry
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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
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Food Industry - Applications
• VICTREX® PEEK™ Benefits:
• Food contact approvals (FDA)
• Hydrolysis resistance
• Chemical resistance
• Good anti stick and tribologicalperformance
Aerospace Applications
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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
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Aerospace - Applications
Hat rack hinge
Joining elementsAirbus door handle
VICTREX® PEEK™ Benefits:
• Weight reduction
• Flammability rating UL94 V-0
• Material strength
• Creep performance
• Lower System costs
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Aerospace - ApplicationsVICTREX® PEEK™ Benefits:
• Weight reduction
• Wear resistance
• Flammability rating UL94 V-0
• Material strength
• Creep performance
• Electrical Properties
Cables
Braided sleeving
Cable ties
Crrugated tube
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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
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Aerospace
Details
System: cable-system
Application: wire coating
Material: PEEK™ 381G
Requirements
� halogen free
� low smoke emission
� no toxic gases
� flammability rating V-0
PEEK™ Advantages
� cost reduction
� production optimisation
� longer lifetime
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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
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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
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