Techtron™ HPV PPS shapes offer superior wear resistance, outstanding chemical and hydrolysis resistance, excellent dimensional stability, great electrical insulating and dielectric properties, a low coefficient of friction and inherently low flammability. As a reinforced, internal lubricant-filled grade, Techtron™ HPV PPS closes the gap in performance and price between standard thermoplastics and advanced engineering plastics. For this reason, this versatile grade is great for wear components such as bushings and bearings, CIP wash down parts and pump, valve and compressor applications throughout the aerospace, food processing and oil and gas industries.
Techtron™ HPV FG PPS (Food Grade) is an internally lubricated, EU 10/2011 and FDA compliant PPS material that offers superior wear resistance, outstanding chemical and hydrolysis resistance, excellent dimensional stability, great electrical insulating and dielectric properties, a low coefficient of friction and inherently low flammability. As a reinforced, internal lubricant-filled grade, Techtron™ HPV FG PPS closes the gap in performance and price between standard thermoplastics and advanced engineering plastics. For this reason, this versatile grade is ideal for wear components such as bushings and bearings, CIP wash down parts and pump, valve and compressor applications throughout the aerospace, food processing and oil and gas industries.
Techtron™ GF40 PPS is a 40% glass fiber-reinforced grade that exhibits higher stiffness and creep resistance than other PPS grades. Because of its improved dimensional stability, this grade excels in structural applications involving a high static load, even for long periods of time and at elevated temperatures. While the glass fiber reinforcement improves the dimensional stability of the material, this additive can abrade mating surfaces in sliding parts.
Shapes made from Techtron™ 1000 PPS exhibit outstanding dimensional stability due to their minimal moisture absorption and low coefficient of linear thermal expansion. Due to these characteristics, Techtron™ 1000 PPS is easy to machine to close to precise tolerances and is ideal for structural applications in corrosive environments.
Duratron™ T7530 PAI is a compression-molded, 30% carbon fiber-reinforced polyamide-imide with 1-5% PTFE that exhibits outstanding strength and stiffness in non-abrasive wear applications. Duratron™ T7530 PAI has the lowest coefficient of linear thermal expansion of all PAI materials, making it an ideal solution for applications that require exceptional dimensional stability and involve extreme temperatures.
Duratron™ U2300 PEI is a flame resistant polyetherimide that is 30% glass-reinforced, allowing this grade to exhibit the highest rigidity, strength, dimensional stability and heat resistance of all Duratron™ PEI shapes. Possessing the lowest coefficient of linear thermal expansion (CLTE), superior strength-to-weight ratio and tensile strength, this grade is favored as a solution for reusable medical devices, analytical instruments, electrical insulators, semiconductor process components and structural components that require high strength and rigidity at elevated temperatures.
Duratron™ U2200 PEI shapes are 20% glass-reinforced, giving them exceptional rigidity and dimensional stability, high temperature resistance and a low coefficient of linear thermal expansion. With an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and increased tensile strength, this polyetherimide grade is also a great electrical insulator for semiconductor and electronics applications.
Duratron™ U2100 PEI shapes are 10% glass-reinforced, giving them greater rigidity and dimensional stability over Duratron™ U1000 PEI. Furthermore, the material shows a low coefficient of linear thermal expansion. With an excellent strength-to-weight ratio and high tensile strength, this Polyetherimide grade is ideal for semiconductor and electronics applications.
Duratron™ U1000 are amorphous PEI (polyetherimide) shapes that exhibit high strength, dimensional stability and superior flame and heat resistance. Due to this grade’s ability to perform continuously to 170°C (340°F), Duratron™ U1000 PEI is the ideal solution for applications that require consistent dielectric properties over a wide frequency range. Another strength of Duratron™ U1000 PEI shapes are their hydrolysis and chemical resistance, enabling them to withstand repeated autoclaving cycles in medical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology markets.
The Duratron™ LSG PEI stock shapes are also pre-assessed for biocompatibility for up to 24 hours contact with body and tissue according to USP VI and ISO 10993. Some color variations are also pre-assessed for use in wetted contact applications in bioprocessing.
Combining biocompatibility with peak performance, Duratron™ LSG PEI exhibits outstanding mechanical, thermal, electrical properties, as well as very good resistance to hydrolysis and chemicals.
Duratron™ LSG PEI components are also sterilizable by means of steam (autoclave), dry heat, EtO (Ethylene Oxide), plasma and gamma and X-ray irradiation. Due to these properties, Duratron™ LSG PEI is an excellent candidate for applications in the medical and bioprocessing fields such as trial implants and radiotherapy applicators.
Duratron™ CU60 PBI is the highest-performing engineering plastic available from Mitsubishi Chemical Group due to its superior mechanical properties, heat resistance and mechanical property retention over 205°C (400°F). This polybenzimidazole has better wear resistance and load-carrying capabilities at extreme temperatures than any other reinforced or unreinforced advanced engineering plastic. This makes this material highly attractive to semiconductor manufacturers for vacuum chamber applications. In addition, Duratron™ CU60 PBI is ideal for high-heat bushings, connectors, valve seats and probe tip lenses.
Ketron™ 1000 FG PEEK (Food Grade) is a EU 10/2011 and FDA compliant, unfilled general purpose polyetheretherketone grade that offers the highest elongation and toughness of all materials in the PEEK family. Ideal for instrument and seal components, where ductility and inertness are critical, Ketron™ 1000 FG PEEK shapes are known for their ability to fit within a variety of applications and industries.
Duratron™ T4301 PAI AE (aerospace) offers a very low expansion rate and coefficient of friction and also exhibits little to no slip-stick in use. The addition of PTFE and graphite provides higher wear resistance compared to the unfilled Duratron™ T4203 PAI grade and also gives Duratron™ T4301 PAI AE excellent dimensional stability capabilities over a wide temperature range. Duratron™ T4301 PAI AE’s flexural modulus of elasticity is higher than most other advanced engineering plastics, which allows it to excel in severe service wear applications in aerospace engineering such as non-lubricated seals, bearing cages and reciprocating compressor parts.
Duratron™ T4203 PAI AE (aerospace) offers the most superior impact strength of all Duratron™ PAI grades, while also possessing the highest elongation of all Duratron™ grades. Due to its intrinsic high temperature resistance, dimensional stability and exceptional machinability, Duratron™ T4203 PAI AE is often used for precision parts in high-tech equipment. Its ability to carry high loads over a broad temperature range also makes it ideal for structural components such as linkages and seal rings and an excellent choice for aerospace wear applications involving impact loading and abrasive wear.
Fluorosint™ HPV PTFE is an FDA compliant, high-performance bearing grade material. Optimized for high-pressure velocity and low k-factor, Fluorosint™ HPV PTFE was developed specifically for bearing applications where other PTFE formulations typically exhibit premature wear. Ideal for food processing and pharmaceutical applications, Fluorosint™ HPV PTFE’s FDA compliance gives equipment manufacturers new design options for load-bearing and wear applications.
Fluorosint™ 500 PTFE shapes possess a unique combination of stability and wear resistance for sealing applications where tight dimensional control is required. With nine times greater resistance to deformation under load than unfilled PTFE, Fluorosint™ 500 polytetrafluoroethylene exhibits outstanding chemical and hydrolysis resistance and excellent mechanical and tribological properties. Additionally, Fluorosint™ 500 PTFE’s coefficient of linear thermal expansion approaches the expansion rate of aluminum and is 1/4 that of virgin PTFE, which often eliminates fit and clearance problems for designers.
Fluorosint™ 207 PTFE is a food contact-compliant grade of polytetrafluoroethylene with a unique combination of dimensional stability and creep resistance, exceptional sliding and wear properties and outstanding chemical and hydrolysis resistance. Possessing the lowest coefficient of friction of all Fluorosint™ materials, Fluorosint™ 207 PTFE shapes excel in food, pharmaceutical and chemical processing industries, especially for aggressive service bearing and bushing applications. It is also a preferred material for lower pressure seats and seals, where virgin PTFE fails and food contact compliance may be required.
Ketron™ TX FG PEEK (Food Grade) is an internally lubricated, EU 10/2011 and FDA compliant polyetheretherketone grade that offers improved wear and frictional performance over virgin PEEK. Often favored for food and beverage processing and pharmaceutical applications where extreme performance temperatures, critical tolerances, or low frictional heat are required, Ketron™ TX FG PEEK components extend wear and part life by lowering the coefficient of friction over standard PEEK.
Duratron™ D7000 PI hot compression-molded shapes possess superior electrical and thermal insulation properties and outstanding mechanical performance qualities for applications that demand higher temperature resistance. In addition to these characteristics, Duratron™ D7000 PI offers great chemical resistance, high strength and toughness and outstanding dimensional stability. For these reasons, Duratron™ D7000 PI is often seen as an ideal solution for insulators, high-temperature fixtures, valve seats, gaskets and seals.
Ketron™ VMX FG PEEK (Food Grade) is an EU 10/2011 and compositional FDA 21 CFR § 177.2415 compliant material that offers extreme dimensional stability and high strength and temperature resistance. Visual, Metal and X-ray detectable, Ketron™ VMX FG shapes can be easily traced by conventional metal and x-ray detection systems, allowing global food processors to safely avoid costly recalls caused by foreign contamination. Due to their superior resistance to wear and corrosion, Ketron™ VMX FG PEEK components are favored for applications in the food processing and packaging industry such as pistons, manifolds, valves and mixing vessels.
Ketron™ Sterra™ 1000 PEEK is an unfilled, general purpose grade that offers the highest elongation and toughness of all polyetheretherketone materials in the PEEK family. Ideal for instrument and seal components, where ductility and inertness are critical, Ketron™ Sterra™ 1000 PEEK shapes are known for their ability to fit within a variety of applications and industries.
As part of the Sterra™ product portfolio, Ketron™ Sterra™ 1000 PEEK contains recycled content and therefore is associated with a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to similar materials derived from non-recycled feedstocks.
Ketron™ LSG PEEK-CLASSIX™ (white) are Life Science Grade stock
shapes made from Invibio™ PEEK-CLASSIX™ resin. Both resin and stock shape are pre-assessed for biocompatibility for up to 30 days contact with body and tissue according to USP VI and ISO 10993.
With a unique combination of mechanical properties, chemical resistance, sterilization resistance and white color, Ketron™ LSG PEEK-CLASSIX™ (white) components can be used in a variety of applications in the medical and dental industries involving body contact for a duration up to 30 days. Used primarily as temporary dental abutments, these shapes are also great candidates for applications such as air and drug delivery systems and blood management components.
Ketron™ LSG FG PEEK (Life Science Grade & Food Grade) stock shapes are made from unfilled PEEK resin that is pre-assessed for biocompatibility. The stock shapes are also pre-assessed for biocompatibility for up to 24 hours contact with body and tissue according to USP VI and ISO 10993. Some color variations are also pre-assessed for use in wetted contact applications in bioprocessing. Standard food approvals include the FDA 21 CFR § 177.2415, while this specific FG type has the EU 10/2011 Food Grade as an extra feature.
Ketron™ LSG FG PEEK (Life Science Grade & Food Grade) shapes exhibit high stiffness and mechanical strength. The components are also sterilizable by means of steam (autoclave), dry heat, EtO (ethylene oxide), plasma and gamma and X-ray irradiation. The additional food grade compliance (based on food-related migration tests) makes this material an excellent candidate for applications in the bioprocessing fields, such as manifolds, valves, connectors, lids and adapters.
Ketron™ HPV PEEK shapes are carbon fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone materials with graphite and PTFE lubricants, giving them the lowest coefficient of friction and the best machinability of all PEEK materials. Due to Ketron™ HPV PEEK’s combination of low wear and friction and high LPV, this grade is often chosen as a solution for service bearings, bushings, insulators, valves and seals.
Sultron™ PSU is a translucent polysulfone material that offers a combination of excellent mechanical, thermal and electrical properties. This grade often replaces polycarbonate whenever higher temperature resistance, improved chemical resistance, or autoclavability is required.
Sultron™ PSU shapes are ideal for analytical instrumentation and semiconductor process equipment components due to their outstanding radiation stability and resistance to acidic and salt solutions, detergents, hot water and steam.
Sultron™ LSG R5100 PPSU (Life Science Grade) stock shapes are made from unfilled Radel™ PPSU resin that is pre-assessed for biocompatibility. The stock shape is also pre-assessed for biocompatibility for up to 24 hours contact with body and tissue according to USP VI and ISO 10993. Some color variations are also pre-assessed for use in wetted contact applications in bioprocessing.
With superior hydrolysis resistance, Sultron™ LSG R5100 PPSU shapes are highly resilient against repeated autoclaving cycles. In addition, components made from this material exhibit resistance to common acids and bases over a broad temperature range, such as commercial washing solutions.
Often favored across the medical and life science fields for their wide array of color options, these PPSU components are excellent candidates for a broad range of applications such as trial implants, sterilization trays, dental and surgical instrument handles, bioprocessing fluid handling caps, couplings and fittings.
Ketron™ GF30 PEEK is an extruded, 30% glass fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone grade with excellent dimensional stability and outstanding chemical, corrosion and creep resistance. With the addition of glass fibers, Ketron™ GF30 PEEK has a significantly low expansion rate and high flexural modulus. In addition to these characteristics, Ketron™ GF30 PEEK is often favored for structural applications that require improved strength, stiffness, or stability, especially at temperatures above 150°C (300°F).
Ketron™ CA30 PEEK is a 30% carbon fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone grade that exhibits even higher stiffness, mechanical strength and creep and wear resistance than Ketron™ GF30 PEEK. With a significantly reduced thermal expansion, optimum load-carrying capabilities and high thermal conductivity rates, Ketron™ CA30 PEEK components are often favored for their ability to extend part life and rapidly dissipate heat in bearing applications.
Ketron™ 1000 PEEK is an unfilled, general purpose polyetheretherketone grade that offers the highest elongation and toughness of all materials in the PEEK family. Ideal for instrument and seal components, where ductility and inertness are critical, Ketron™ 1000 PEEK shapes are known for their ability to fit within a variety of applications and industries.
Ketron™ LSG PEEK (Life Science Grade) stock shapes are made from unfilled PEEK resin. Both resin and stock shape are pre-assessed for biocompatibility for up to 24 hours contact with body and tissue according to USP VI and ISO 10993. Some color variations are also pre-assessed for wetted contact applications in bioprocessing.
Ketron™ LSG PEEK shapes exhibit high stiffness and mechanical strength. The components are also sterilizable by means of steam (autoclave), dry heat, EtO (Ethylene Oxide), plasma and gamma and X-ray irradiation, making this material an excellent candidate for applications in the medical and bioprocessing fields, such as endoscopes/laparoscopes, manifolds, valves, connectors, lids and adapters.
Semitron™ ESd HPV PEEK electrostatic dissipative shapes contain specific additives that make it an excellent performer in wear and friction applications where antistatic properties are essential. Due to this, this grade excels in electronic fixture applications that require a high degree of dimensional stability over an extended thermal range, as well as precise machinability. Semitron™ ESd HPV PEEK is ideal for chip trays and carriers, PCB board manufacturing and fixturing for electronic assemblies.
Sultron™ LSG FG R5100 PPSU (Life Science Grade & Food Grade) stock shapes are made from unfilled Radel™ PPSU resin that is pre-assessed for biocompatibility. The stock shape is also pre-assessed for biocompatibility for up to 24 hours contact with body and tissue according to USP VI and ISO 10993, as well as wetted contact in bioprocessing. Standard food approvals include the FDA 21 CFR § 177.2500, while this specific FG type has the EU 10/2011 Food Grade as an extra feature.
With superior hydrolysis resistance, Sultron™ LSG FG R5100 PPSU shapes are highly resilient against repeated autoclaving cycles. In addition, components made from this material exhibit resistance to common to acids and bases over a broad temperature range, such as commercial washing solutions.
The additional food grade compliance (based on food-related migration tests) makes this material an excellent candidate for applications in the bioprocessing fields, such as manifolds, valves, connectors, lids and adapters.
Sultron™ LSG PSU (Life Science Grade) stock shapes are made from unfilled Udel™ PSU resin that is pre-assessed for bicompatibility. The stock shape is also pre-assessed for biocompatibility for up to 24 hours contact with body and tissue according to USP VI and ISO 10993 and wetted contact applications in bioprocessing.
Sultron™ LSG PSU shapes exhibit great mechanical, thermal and electrical properties. In addition, good hydrolysis resistance makes components resilient against repeated autoclaving cycles as well as other sterilization methods such as dry heat, EtO (ethylene oxide), plasma and gamma irradiation.
Because of these properties, as well as the material’s visual transparency, Sultron™ LSG PSU components are great candidates for applications in the medical and bioprocessing fields such as applicators, manifolds, steam cleaning equipment inserts and valves.
Semitron™ ESd 225 are a line of POM shapes characterized by their excellent wear resistance, thermal performance and ability to quickly dissipate static charges. Due to these properties, this grade is ideal for several applications throughout the semiconductor and electronics industry, such as hard disk drive fixtures, high speed electronic printing components, jigs and fixtures for static control and wafer processing components.
Semitron™ ESd 520HR is an electrostatic dissipative PAI material that possesses the unique ability to resist dielectric breakdown at high voltages. As a result, Semitron™ ESd 520HR is the only Semitron™ grade that maintains its performance throughout the 100V to 1000V voltage range while also offering the mechanical performance needed to excel in demanding applications. This characteristic, combined with its high strength and heat resistance, make Semitron™ ESd 520HR an ideal solution for test equipment and device handling applications within the semiconductor and electronics industry.
