Vickers PEEK thermoplastic PEEK thermoplastics for advanced automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy and manufacturing are exhibited at the China International Plastics and Rubber Industry Exhibition in Shanghai
April 23, 2018, Lancashire (UK)/Shanghai (China) - Victrex is a global high-performance polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and polyaryletherketone (PAEK*) polymer solution Leaders and pioneers, are committed to achieving performance and (cost) efficiency goals in the advanced automotive, aerospace, electronics and energy industries. China Plastics & Rubber Industry Exhibition (CHINAPLAS) is the largest plastic and rubber industry in Asia in 2018 At the exhibition, Victrex's booth is located in the area of composite materials and high-performance materials. Its booth focuses on selected solutions.
In fast-growing China, innovation is changing with each passing day, and manufacturing levels continue to grow. Original equipment manufacturers, Tier 1 suppliers, and processors in all industries face major challenges. These challenges include development and short product life cycles, fast time to market, and products. Performance improvements and mismatches in functionality and energy efficiency, etc. Visitors to the China International Rubber and Plastics Exhibition will be able to see how Vigers will work closely with its customers at the Vigers booth (7.2L49) to make VICTREXTM PEEK and polyaryletherketone ( PAEK) solutions meet customer's specific design and manufacturing/processing requirements. These solutions cover polymers, product forms, and components in related applications.
ST Namgoong, Victrex Business Manager for Asia Pacific, said that 'participating in the Chinaplas show further that we are pushing our products in various emerging and existing fields to the world. Vigers is no stranger to the Chinese market. Vigers The Asian Innovation and Technology Center is located in Shanghai, China, which enables us to provide high-quality services to regional customers and drive innovation in China. So far it has been more than ten years.
Automotive sector - driving innovation in power systems
In the dynamic automotive field, it is one of the important challenges to increase the efficiency of powertrain components while reducing the total system cost. China is already the world’s largest automotive market in both production and consumption. The application of VICTREX PEEK polymers is Helps improve performance and business benefits. It also helps original equipment manufacturers/primary suppliers reduce CO2 emissions.
At the same time as the size and size are constantly decreasing, engine-related noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) reductions are the biggest challenges faced by OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. VICTREX HPGTM gears have proven to be Noise in engine applications is reduced by 50% (3 dB). Moreover, compared to cast iron gears, these gears have a 68% reduction in weight and a 78% reduction in moment of inertia, which increases system efficiency. In addition, from concept to high volume Production, 360 degree full integration can be used to carry out work on the development of gear innovations for VICTREX HPGTM PEEK polymers. In electric devices, insulation of APTIVTM films can increase power density and continuous torque output compared to conventional laminates. .
Electronics: Use PEEK output and speed/make thinner products while maintaining reliability
The semiconductor industry faces the challenge of increasing processor speed and storing more data on the same memory chip, while reducing the node width on the chip - the output of the FAB, processing speed and online time are the key. The VICTREXTM PEEK solution can withstand High temperature and harsh chemical environment, while exhibiting low outgassing, wear resistance and low particle generation characteristics. They have been applied in important semiconductor manufacturing processes, including automated wafer transport of CMP and FAB, enabling faster processing times. Increase productivity by 3% and possibly increase production.
In the household appliance industry, today's consumers demand that their appliances are energy-efficient, quiet, compact, and can provide a longer warranty period, which indicates the direction of development for manufacturers. VICTREX PEEK polymers can help solve the problem in this area. These challenges; ultra-thin film format APTIVTM FILM meets the reliability/durability needs of mobile device manufacturers, allowing ultra-thin speaker diaphragm thickness down to 3 microns for better acoustic performance and greater design freedom Degree of continuous high-power reliability test confirmed its excellent fatigue performance, compared with PEN (polyethylene naphthalate), the speaker life can be increased by 3 times.
Aerospace - Began to use polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
The demand for new aircraft will continue to grow in the future. This is undoubtedly a booster for China's aircraft assembly development center and the local aerospace industry. China recently launched the locally-designed and manufactured COMAC C919 passenger aircraft. Challenges for aerospace manufacturers are now facing. Yes: Speed up the assembly of new aircraft while taking into account functional, cost or weight requirements.
One of Victrex's major innovative developments was the introduction of VICTREX AETM 250 composites. The material was developed specifically for the aerospace industry and allows the use of hybrid molding technology in parts manufacturing to speed component production and cycle time for PAEK* composites. Measured in minutes, compared to similar applications of thermoset substitute materials in hours.
Aircraft structural support has always been an important development area. Apart from improving the production of components and aircraft assembly, the weight of the new support is reduced by 60% while meeting the key requirements for strength and durability.
Energy Sector - Solutions to Increase Efficiency and Reduce Costly Downtime
With the depletion of global oil reserves, the expansion of the oil and gas business is facing a more challenging environment. In order to obtain these unconventional reserve resources, exploration and production companies are forced to expose high-value equipment to high pressure under extreme temperature conditions. And corrosive fluids and gases. VICTREX PAEK polymer solutions can withstand extreme high pressures, high temperatures, corrosive chemicals and other corrosive environments, and significantly improve downhole tool life and reliability to increase efficiency and shorten Costly downtime. A typical example is a thrust bearing for pumps: Based on the excellent wear characteristics of VICTREX PEEK, even if the bearing is used for more than three years, the wear is minimal. In addition, the power loss is reduced by 30%. .
Victrex unveiled at Chinaplas: expanding unlimited possibilities
The excellent mechanical and chemical properties of VICTREX PEEK polymer show that it can meet a variety of combination requirements. For example, lightweight high strength polyetheretherketone (PEEK) polymers have high wear resistance. , High temperature resistance, fatigue resistance and corrosion resistance Fluid/chemical properties. Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) materials are lightweight, easy to mold, corrosion resistant, and have a high strength factor compared to metals. (Per unit weight intensity). Since the commercialization of 'VICTREX PEEK' for the first time in the 1980s, Victrex's continuous development has promoted the innovation of materials and technology, revolutionizing the application of polymers, and at the same time It also extends the infinite possibilities of materials.