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Ketron® VMX PEEK
This Ketron® PEEK grade, containing a metal detectable additive and a solid lubricant, has been specifically tailored for use in the food processing and packaging industries where it can easily be traced by the conventional metal detection systems installed to detect contamination of the foodstuffs (results may vary depending on the sensitivity of the metal detection system used). Ketron® VMX Peek also presents better sliding properties over standard MD PEEK products and hence better suited for moving parts in Food Processing related applications.
TIVAR® 1000 ASTL UHMW-PE
TIVAR® 1000 ASTL UHMW-PE, based on a UHMW-PE grade with extremely high molecular weight, has been specifically developed for tough anti-abrasion applications. TIVAR® 1000 ASTL UHMW-PE shows a higher wear and abrasion resistance and a lower surface resistivity than TIVAR® 1000 UHMW-PE antistatic. The additives used also render this material static dissipative and highly UV-resistant.
Nylatron® VMX PA6
Nylatron® VMX PA6, containing a metal detectable additive, has been specifically tailored for use in the food processing and packaging industries where it can easily be traced by different detection systems installed to detect contamination of the foodstuffs. Nylatron® VMX PA6 presents good mechanical strength, stiffness, impact strength and wear resistance and therefore make this grade especially suited for wear and friction applications in the food Industry.
Ertalon® 6PLA PA6
Ertalon® 6PLA Polyamide PA6 / Nylatron® MC 907 Polyamide PA6 unmodified shapes offer the highest strength and hardness of all nylon 6 grades, and also exhibit great creep and wear resistance, heat aging properties, and machinability capabilities. Due to this grade’s FDA and EU food contact compliant composition, Ertalon® 6PLA PA6 / Nylatron® MC 907 PA6 components can be found throughout the food processing and packaging industry as gears, rollers, wheel, bearings, and conveyor wear parts.
Ketron® TX PEEK
Ketron® TX Polyetheretherketone PEEK is an internally lubricated, EU 10/2011 and FDA Compliant 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 frictional heat are required, Ketron® TX PEEK components extend wear and part life by lowering the coefficient of friction over standard PEEK.
TIVAR® VMX UHMW-PE
TIVAR® VMX UHMW-PE, containing a metal detectable additive, has been specifically tailored for use in the food processing and packaging industries where it can easily be traced by different detection systems installed to detect contamination of the foodstuffs. TIVAR® VMX presents excellent toughness and impact strength and even improved wear and abrasion resistance compared with TIVAR® 1000 and therefore make this grade especially suited for wear and friction applications.
Acetron® VMX POM-C
Acetron® VMX POM-C, containing a metal detectable additive, has been specifically tailored for use in the food processing and packaging industries where it can easily be traced by different detection systems installed to detect contamination of the foodstuffs. Acetron® VMX presents good mechanical strength, stiffness and impact strength, and therefore make this grade especially suited for different applications like gears, scrapers, grippers, etc.
Ertalon® LFX PA6
Ertalon® LFX Polyamide PA6 / Nylatron® LFX Polyamide PA6 internally lubricated shapes were specifically formulated for unlubricated, highly loaded, and slowly moving parts applications. This grade in particular displays high mechanical strength, stiffness, hardness, and toughness, great sliding properties, high mechanical damping capabilities, and exceptional electrical insulating properties. For these reasons, Ertalon® LFX PA6 / Nylatron® LFX PA6 components are often favored as a solution within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical, and processing markets.
Nylatron® MC901 PA6
Nylatron® MC 901 Polyamide PA6 shapes offer long-term thermal stability up to 260° F / 126° C, and are ideal for a variety of bearing and structural applications such as wheels, gears, and custom parts. Distinguishable by its blue color, this grade is characterized by its outstanding mechanical strength, rigidity, hardness, and toughness, great sliding properties, superior resistance to high-energy radiation, excellent electrical insulation properties, and outstanding wear resistance capabilities. Due to these characteristics and properties, Nylatron® MC 901 HS PA6 is often favored as a solution for conveyor wear components, bushings, sheaves, wear pads, and valve seats and seals.
Sultron™ LSG PSU
Sultron™ LSG (Life Science Grade) Polysulfone PSU shapes exhibit a combination of great mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties, and excellent hydrolysis and chemical resistance. As a biocompatible, USP and ISO 10993-1 Compliant material that is sterilizable by means of steam, dry heat, ethylene oxide, plasma, and gamma irradiation, Sultron™ LSG PSU components are often favored for applications such as manifolds, steam cleaning equipment inserts, and distributor valves in the medical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology markets.
Ertacetal® C POM-C
Ertacetal® C Polyoxymethylene POM-C / Acetron® GP Polyoxymethylene POM-C is a general purpose, copolymer acetal grade that is often favored for its porosity free nature. Ertacetal® C POM-C / Acetron® GP POM-C shapes also offer low moisture and excellent machinability capabilities, making it a very versatile material that can excel in a multitude of environments. Due to these characteristics, Ertacetal® C POM-C / Acetron® GP POM-C components are used frequently for Food Contact and medical applications, and meet FDA, USDA, NSF, Canada AG, and 3A-Dairy compliance requirements.
Sultron™ PSU
Sultron™ Polysulfone PSU is a translucent 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, medical devices, and semiconductor process equipment components due to their outstanding radiation stability, and resistance to acidic and salt solutions, detergents, hot water, and steam.
Ertalon® 6 XAU+ PA6
Ertalon® 6 XAU+ Polyamide PA6 is a heat stabilized cast nylon grade, with a very dense and highly crystalline structure. When compared to conventional extruded or cast nylons, Ertalon® 6 XAU+ PA6 offers superior heat aging performance in air, which allows this material to exhibit higher continuous service temperatures. Due to these characteristics, Ertalon® 6 XAU+ PA components are often recommended for bearings and other mechanical parts that are subject to wear, and that are operating for long periods of time at temperatures over 60° C / 140° F.
Nylatron® NSM PA6
Nylatron® NSM Polyamide PA66 is an extruded, weather resistant grade that possesses an ideal balance of strength and toughness for general purpose components.
Nylatron® SLG PA6
Nylatron® SLG Polyamide PA6 oil-filled shapes were specifically developed for non-lubricated, highly loaded, and slowly moving parts in industrial environments. For applications that require a low coefficient of friction and sliding properties, high mechanical strength and rigidity, and outstanding wear resistance, Nylatron® SLG PA6 components are an ideal solution. Furthermore, when compared to conventional cast nylon grades, Nylatron® SLG PA6 offers lower maintenance costs and a longer service life.
Nylatron® GSM PA6
Nylatron® GSM Blue Polyamide PA6 is a Molybdenum Disulphide (MoS2) and oil filled nylon that is characterized by its superior frictional characteristics, low coefficient of friction, greater limiting PV, and low “k” factor. Due to these characteristics, this grade excels in high pressure environments and at low speeds, making it a favored solution for slide pads, thrust washers, and trunnion bearings. Furthermore, Nylatron® GSM Blue PA6 components also excel as bearing and wear parts in a wide range of automated equipment applications.
Nylatron® 703XL PA6
Nylatron® 703 XL Polyamide PA6 is a unique, ultra-high performance bearing grade that offers even better wear resistance than Nylatron® NSM, with superior load bearing capabilities and a near zero level of stick-slip. Due to the elimination of stick-slip, an extraordinary amount of motion control for high-precision applications is gained, which is why Nylatron® 703 XL PA6 is often favored as a solution for wear pads, conveyor components, corner tracks, and pneumatic control surfaces throughout the construction and heavy equipment markets.
Semitron® ESd 500HR PTFE
Semitron® ESd 500HR Polytetrafluoroethylene PTFE electro static dissipative shapes offer an excellent combination of low frictional properties, outstanding dimensional stability, and a high resistivity range of 10E9 to 10E11 ohms per square. Reinforced with a proprietary synthetic mica, Semitron® ESd 500HR PTFE is thermally stable up to temperatures of 500° F / 260° C without degradation, and possesses high thermal insulation and a low coefficient of friction. Due to these characteristics, this grade is ideal for applications where controlled bleed off of static charges is critical.
Fluorosint® HPV PTFE
Fluorosint® HPV Polytetrafluoroethylene PTFE is an FDA Compliant, high performance, bearing grade of Fluorosint®. Optimized for high PV, and low “k” or wear factor, Fluorosint® HPV PTFE was developed specifically for bearing applications, where other PTFE formulations typically exhibit premature wear and cannot perform adequately. Ideal for food processing and pharmaceutical applications, Fluorosint® HPV PTFE’s FDA Compliance gives equipment manufacturers new design options, due to this grade’s superior load bearing and wear characteristics.
Fluorosint® 500 PTFE
Fluorosint® 500 Polytetrafluoroethylene 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 PTFE 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
Fluorosint® 207 Polytetrafluoroethylene PTFE is a Food Contact Compliant grade of Fluorosint® 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.
Semitron® ESd 410C PEI
Semitron® ESd 410C PEI Polyetherimide electro static dissipative shapes exhibit excellent dimensional stability characteristics, and are ideal for semiconductor and electronics handling environments. This Semitron® ESd grade in particular can be used in temperature environments up to 410º F without degradation, and offers low stress for tighter tolerances during machining, a reduced coefficient of linear thermal expansion, and minimal water absorption. For these reasons, Semitron® ESd 410C PEI components excel in handling tray, circuit board, hard disk drive, and sensitive processing equipment applications.
Duratron® U1000 PEI
Duratron® U1000 PEI Polyetherimide shapes exhibit high strength, dimensional stability, and superior flame and heat resistance. Due to this grade's ability to perform continuously to 340°F / 170°C, 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.
Ketron® LSG PEEK
Ketron® Life Science Grade (LSG) Polyetheretherketone PEEK biocompatible shapes exhibit excellent chemical and corrosion resistance, and are USP and ISO 10993-1 Compliant. In addition to these characteristics, Ketron® LSG PEEK components are sterilizable by means of steam, dry heat, ethylene oxide, plasma, and gamma irradiation, which is why they are often chosen as solutions in the medical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology markets.
Ketron® CA30 PEEK
Ketron® CA30 Polyetheretherketone PEEK is a 30% carbon fiber-reinforced grade that exhibits even higher stiffness, mechanical strength, and creep and wear resistance that 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
Ketron® 1000 Polyetheretherketone PEEK is an EU 10/2011 and FDA Compliant, unfilled general purpose 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.
Duratron® CU60 PBI
Duratron® CU60 PBI Polybenzimidazole is the highest performing engineering plastic available from Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials due to its superior mechanical properties, heat resistance, and mechanical property retention over 400°F / 205°C. It has better wear resistance and load carrying capabilities at extreme temperatures than any other reinforced or unreinforced advanced engineering plastic, which is why this material is attractive to semiconductor manufacturers for vacuum chamber applications. In addition to this, Duratron® CU60 PBI is ideal for high heat bushings, connectors, valve seats, and probe tip lenses.
Duratron® T5530 PAI
Duratron® T5530 PAI Polyamide-imide is a compression molded, 30% glass reinforced grade that offers high stiffness, strength, and creep resistance. Although similar in composition to Duratron® T5030 PAI, Duratron® T5530 PAI is ideal for structural applications that support static loads for extended periods of time, at high temperatures. Additionally, Duratron® T5530 PAI exhibits superior dimensional stability up to 482° F / 250° C , making it a favored solution for precision parts in the semiconductor and electronics industry.
Duratron® T4301 PAI
Duratron® T4301 PAI Polyamide-imide 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 excellent dimensional stability capabilities over a wide temperature range. Duratron® T4301 PAI’s flexural modulus of 1,000,000 psi is higher than most other advanced engineering plastics, which allows it to excel in severe service wear applications such as non-lubricated bearings, seals, bearing cages, and reciprocating compressor parts.
Duratron® T4501 PAI
Duratron® T4501 PAI Polyamide-imide possesses high compressive strength and excellent wear resistance, making it a great performer in general purpose wear and friction applications. This grade is similar in composition to Duratron® T4301 PAI, and is able to endure harsh thermal, chemical, and stress conditions. When a larger shape or component is required, Duratron® T4501 PAI is often chosen as a reliable solution.
TIVAR® ECO UHMW-PE
TIVAR® ECO Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene UHMW-PE shapes are produced from re-processed, industrial UHMW materials, and re-purposed for use in a variety of industries such as construction and heavy equipment, agriculture and grain handling, bulk material and parcel handling and automotive and transportation. As a premium grade this both economical and eco-friendly, TIVAR® ECO UHMW-PE components exhibit excellent abrasion and corrosion resistance, outstanding impact strength, minimal moisture absorption, and a low coefficient of friction. For these reasons, TIVAR® ECO UHMW-PE is often a favored solution for wear and outrigger pads, strips, rails, and guides, rollers, conveyors, chutes, hoppers, impact plates, and asphalt equipment components.
Borotron® UH030 UHMW-PE
Borotron® UH030 Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene UHMW-PE shapes are enhanced with 3.0% elemental boron, which makes this grade a superior performer in extreme shielding applications in nuclear and medical applications. The high hydrogen content of HMW-PE allows this grade to absorb thermal neurons, which are then absorbed by the added boron compound. For these reasons, Borotron® UH030 UHMW-PE components are often favored as solutions in nuclear waste disposal and detection system, nuclear material storage and transportation, radiation therapy environments, and hot cell technology applications.
Borotron® UH050 UHMW-PE
Borotron® UH050 Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene UHMW-PE shapes are enhanced with 5.0% elemental boron, which makes this grade a superior performer in extreme shielding applications in nuclear and medical applications. The high hydrogen content of HMW-PE allows this grade to absorb thermal neurons, which are then absorbed by the added boron compound. For these reasons, Borotron® UH050 UHMW-PE components are often favored as solutions in nuclear waste disposal and detection system, nuclear material storage and transportation, radiation therapy environments, and hot cell technology applications within the nuclear and medical technology markets.
TIVAR® HPV UHMW-PE
TIVAR® HPV Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene UHMW-PE is an FDA and EU compliant, bearing grade with a built in dry lubricant that gives finished components a Coefficient of Friction (COF) reduction rate of up to 80%. The superior sliding performance of TIVAR® HPV UHMW-PE shapes make it a favored solution for chain guides, sliding strips, rollers, single and multiple corner wear bends, and straight guides, and improve the sliding behavior of these parts at key touch points in conveyor systems. For high-precision applications, this is vital as longer productive cycles between maintenance and shorter downtimes allow these systems to run smoothly with less interruption.
TIVAR® H.O.T. UHMW-PE
TIVAR® H.O.T (Higher Operating Temperature) Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene UHMW-PE shapes, are formulated to maintain key performance properties in an extended temperature range. For this reason, this TIVAR® grade excels in a variety of industrial manufacturing environments where temperatures reach up to 230°F / 110°C. TIVAR® H.O.T. UHMW-PE components are FDA and EU compliant and 3-A Dairy Sanitation compliant, making them the ideal, longer life material for wear parts in dairy, bakery, poultry/meat and other food processing industries where higher temperatures or frequent chemical wash downs shorten part life.
TIVAR® TECH UHMW-PE
TIVAR® TECH UHMW-PE with an extremely high degree of polymerisation contains molybdenum disulphide, resulting in a material with improved wear resistance and sliding properties over TIVAR® 1000 UHMW-PE.
TIVAR® Ceram P UHMW-PE
TIVAR® Ceram P Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene UHMW-PE self-lubricating, glass-filled shapes excel in applications where high load, high speed, and severe sliding capabilities are required. Easily recognizable by its bright green color, this grade in particular is characterized by its exceptional wear and corrosion resistance, minimal moisture absorption, and high tensile strength over standard UHMW grades, ultimately resulting in increased part life and reduced maintenance downtime. For these reasons, TIVAR® Ceram P UHMW-PE components are prevalent in the agriculture, lumber processing, material handling, and pulp, paper, and steel milling industries.
Borotron® UH015 UHMW-PE
Borotron® UH015 Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene UHMW-PE shapes are enhanced with 1.5% elemental boron, which makes this grade a superior performer in extreme shielding applications in nuclear and medical applications. The high hydrogen content of HMW-PE allows this grade to absorb thermal neurons, which are then absorbed by the added boron compound. For these reasons, Borotron® UH015 UHMW-PE components are prevalent in the nuclear and medical technology industries.
TIVAR® Cestidur UHMW-PE
TIVAR® Cestidur UHMW-PE is a modified UHMW-PE with extremely high molecular weight. The latter in combination with a particular manufacturing process result in a PE-UHMW grade with superior wear and abrasion resistance over TIVAR® 1000.
Ertalon® 66SA PA66
Ertalon® 66SA Polyamide PA66 / Nylatron® 101 Polyamide PA66 unmodified shapes are characterized by their superior combination of strength and toughness. Compared to other unmodified nylon grades, Ertalon® 66SA PA66 / Nylatron® 101 PA66 components possess superior mechanical strength, stiffness, wear resistance, in addition to displaying one of the highest melting points of all PA66 materials. Due to these properties, and this grade’s FDA and EU food compliant composition, Ertalon® 66SA PA66 / Nylatron® 101 PA66 is often specified for screw machined electrical insulators, bushings, bearings, gears, roller wheels, star wheels, and seals.
Ertalon® 6SA PA6
Ertalon® 6 SA Polyamide PA6 exhibits a great combination of mechanical strength, stiffness, toughness, mechanical damping properties, and creep and wear resistance. In addition to these characteristics, this particular grade possesses excellent electrical insulating properties and outstanding chemical resistance capabilities. For these reasons, Ertalon® 6 SA PA6 is often referred to as a “general purpose” grade for mechanical construction and maintenance applications.
Ertalon® 66 GF30 PA66
Ertalon® GF30 Polyamide PA66 / Nylatron® 66 GF30 Polyamide PA66 is a heat stabilized, 30% glass fiber-reinforced grade that offers increased strength, stiffness, creep resistance, and dimensional stability, while also maintaining its excellent wear resistance properties. Due to these characteristics, Ertalon® GF30 PA66 / Nylatron® 66 GF30 PA66 components are often favored as solutions for sleeve and slide bearings, wear pads, rollers, pulleys, scrapers, gear wheels, sprockets, star wheels, and insulators.
PE 500 HMW-PE
Polyethylene PE 500 is a versatile grade that offers a unique combination of stiffness, toughness, mechanical damping capabilities, great machinability, and excellent wear and abrasion resistance. In less demanding applications with respect to wear and impact resistance,PE 500 may present an economical alternative to standard UHMW grades. Due to these benefits and characteristics, PE 500 components are primarily used in the meat and fish processing industry, but can also be found in a variety of mechanical, chemical, and electrical applications
TIVAR® 1000 EC UHMW-PE
TIVAR® 1000 Electrically Conductive (EC) Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene UHMW-PE shapes provide improved protection against electrical charge buildup, by offering increased conductivity to quickly move the charge away from the application environment. In addition to these characteristics, TIVAR® EC UHMW-PE components exhibit excellent abrasion resistance, superior impact strength, zero moisture absorption, outstanding corrosion resistance, and a low coefficient of friction. For these reasons, this self-lubricating grade is often a favored solution for assembly conveyor components, bearings, chain guides, chute liners, guide rails, transfer plates, and wear strips.
TIVAR® CleanStat UHMW-PE
TIVAR® CleanStat™ Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene UHMW-PE electro static dissipative shapes are FDA and EU Food Contact compliant, which makes them a favored solution within the food processing and pharmaceutical industries. In addition to these characteristics, TIVAR® CleanStat™ UHMPW-PE components exhibit superior corrosion and wear resistance, zero moisture absorption, and outstanding welding capabilities. For these reasons, this grade can be easily fabricated into components and replacement parts that reduce noise levels, and require less frequent cleaning in food processing and packaging plants.
TIVAR® DS UHMW-PE
TIVAR® DS UHMW-PE is a modified PE-UHMW with extremely high molecular weight. The latter in combination with a particular manufacturing process result in a PE-UHMW grade with superior wear and abrasion resistance over TIVAR® 1000 UHMW-PE.
TIVAR® 1000 antistatic UHMW-PE
TIVAR® 1000 Antistatic Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene UHMW-PE / TIVAR® ESD Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene UHMW-PE electro static dissipative, carbon-filled shapes protect against electrical charge build-up on wear surfaces. In addition to these characteristics, TIVAR® 1000 Antistatic UHMW-PE / TIVAR® ESD UHMW-PE components exhibit excellent corrosion resistance and zero moisture absorption in robotic and conveyor equipment parts that are especially sensitive to electrical charge build-up. For these reasons, this TIVAR® grade is often favored as a solution in chain guides, chute liners, guide rails, wear stripe, transfer plates, bearings, and assembly conveyor components.
TIVAR® 1000 UHMW-PE
TIVAR® 1000 Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene UHMW-PE shapes have a well-balanced property profile with a unique combination of wear and corrosion resistance, a low friction surface, excellent impact strength and FDA and EU compliant composition. This self-lubricating grade sets the standard for engineered polymers, and is prevalent in a variety of industries and applications. For these reasons, TIVAR® 1000 UHMW-PE components are often favored as solutions for bearings, bushings, chain guides, sprockets, gears, rollers, paddles, and scrapers.
Ertalyte® TX PET
Ertalyte® TX Polyethylene Terephthalate Polyester PET-P is an unreinforced, semi-crystalline grade that exhibits superior dimensional stability, excellent wear resistance, a low coefficient of friction, high strength and rigidity, outstanding stain resistance, and great chemical and abrasion resistance. Due to Ertalyte® TX PET-P’s low moisture absorption rate, this grade’s mechanical and electrical properties are unaffected by moisture, which gives this grade better wear and inertness over nylon and acetal products, and also a lower wear rate than unmodified polyesters. These characteristics make Ertalyte® TX PET-P ideal for use in applications that involve high pressure and velocity conditions, and environments with soft metal and plastic mating surfaces where noise abatement is critical.
Ertalyte® PET
Ertalyte® Polyethylene Terephthalate Polyester PET-P is an unreinforced, semi-crystalline grade that is produced from proprietary resin grades made by Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials. Characterized by its excellent wear resistance, low coefficient of friction, high strength, and resistance to moderately acidic solutions, this grade is capable of sustaining high loads, and retains more of its original strength up to 180° F / 85° C than nylons or acetals. Due to these characteristics, Ertalyte® PET-P components are a favored solution for bearing and structural applications throughout the pharmaceutical, food processing and packaging, and oil and gas industries.
Techtron® HPV PPS
Techtron® HPV Polyphenylene Sulfide PPS internally lubricated 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 glass fiber-reinforced grade, Techtron® HPV PPS closes the gap in performance and price, between standard thermoplastics and advanced engineering plastics. For this reason, this diverse 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.
Nylatron® 66 SA FR PA66
Nylatron® 66 SA Flame Retardant (FR) Polyamide PA66 shapes were developed to fulfill the requirements of the plastic flammability test, which determines the tendency of the material to either extinguish or spread the flame once the it has been ignited. This test procedure is described in UL 94, and this particular Nylatron® grade fulfills the V-0 criteria from a thickness of 1 mm, while also meeting the requirements of EN 45545-2 regulation- a standard specific to railway applications. For these reasons, Nylatron® SA FR PA66 components are often favored solutions for applications within the transportation and railway markets such as, cable holders, clamps, and channels, and connections / sockets.
Nylatron® FST PA66
Nylatron® FST Polyamide PA66 shapes are fire, smoke, and toxicity retardant, which enables them to withstand high temperatures. In addition to these characteristics, Nylatron® FST PA66 is also JAR / FAR 25.853 compliant. As the first engineering plastic to achieve this standard, this grade was also developed specifically for aircraft interior environments, and is often favored as a replacement for metal parts applications, such as brackets, seal bushings, slide rails, and duct seals.
TIVAR® ECO antistatic UHMW-PE
TIVAR® ECO Antistatic Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene UHMW-PE / TIVAR® ECO ESd Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene UHMW-PE electro static dissipative shapes are produced from re-processed, industrial UHMW materials, and re-purposed for use in a variety of industries such as agriculture and grain handling and bulk material and parcel handling. As a grade that is both economical and eco-friendly,TIVAR® ECO Antistatic UHMW-PE / TIVAR® ECO ESd UHMW-PEcomponents exhibit excellent abrasion and corrosion resistance, outstanding impact strength, minimal moisture absorption, and a low coefficient of friction. For these reasons, TIVAR® ECO is often a favored solution for conveyor, chute, and hopper applications, where electrical charge build-ups are prevalent.
Semitron® ESd 225 POM-H
Semitron® ESd 225 Polyoxymethylene POM shapes are characterized by their excellent wear resistance, thermal performance, and their 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.
Duratron® T4203 PAI
Duratron® T4203 PAI Polyamide-imide offers the most superior impact strength of all Duratron® T 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 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 wear applications involving impact loading and abrasive wear.
Borotron® HM050 PE 500
Borotron® HM050 High Molecular Weight Polyethylene HMW-PE shapes are enhanced with 5.0% elemental boron, which makes this grade a superior performer in extreme shielding applications in nuclear and medical applications. The high hydrogen content of HMW-PE allows this grade to absorb thermal neurons, which are then absorbed by the added boron compound. For these reasons, Borotron® HM050 HMW-PE components are often favored as solutions in nuclear waste disposal and detection system, nuclear material storage and transportation, radiation therapy environments, and hot cell technology applications within the nuclear and medical technology markets.
Borotron® HM030 PE 500
Borotron® HM030 High Molecular Weight Polyethylene HMW-PE shapes are enhanced with 3.0% elemental boron, which makes this grade suitable in shielding applications in nuclear and medical applications. The high hydrogen content of HMW-PE allows this grade to absorb thermal neurons, which are then absorbed by the added boron compound. For these reasons, Borotron® HM030 HMW-PE components are often favored as solutions in nuclear waste disposal and detection system, nuclear material storage and transportation, radiation therapy environments, and hot cell technology applications.
Borotron® HM015 PE 500
Borotron® HM015 High Molecular Weight Polyethylene HMW-PE shapes are enhanced with 1.5% elemental boron, which makes this grade suitable in shielding applications in nuclear and medical applications. The high hydrogen content of HMW-PE allows this grade to absorb thermal neurons, which are then absorbed by the added boron compound. For these reasons, Borotron® HM015 HMW-PE components are prevalent in the nuclear and medical technology industries.
TIVAR® CleanStat White UHMW-PE
TIVAR® CleanStat™ white UHMW-PE offers the electrostatic dissipative properties often required for UHMW-PE components operating at high line speeds and conveying rates. This TIVAR® CleanStat™ UHMW-PE White with permanent ESD properties and white colour has specifically been developped for Food and Pharma Industry.
TIVAR® SuperPlus UHMW-PE
TIVAR® SuperPlus UHMW-PE is a wear optimised, partially cross-linked UHMW-PE material with extremely high degree of polymerisation for use in most demanding applications and environments. When used for drainage elements in paper machinery, this TIVAR® grade generally also offers better wear and sliding performance than TIVAR® Ceram P UHMW-PE .
TIVAR® Burnguard UHMW-PE
TIVAR® Burnguard Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene UHMW-PE / TIVAR® 88 w/ BurnGuard Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene UHMW-PE static dissipative and flame retardant shapes, were specifically developed to improve the flammability behavior of unfilled polyethylene grades. This grade in particular possesses a UL94 V-0 Flammability Rating, and also meets MSHA 1C-112/1 requirements for underground mining. Due to these characteristics, TIVAR® Burnguard UHMW-PE / TIVAR® 88 w/ BurnGuard UHMW-PE excels in applications where key components may be exposed to combustion such as bunker and chute liners, hopper liners, railcar liners, self-unloading ships, railcar liners, dragline buckets, belt scrapers, storage bin liners, vibratory feeder liners, and wear strips.
TIVAR® DrySlide UHMW-PE
TIVAR® DrySlide Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene UHMW-PE is an internal lubricated product. Thanks to this lubricant which is built into the PE-UHMW matrix with higher molecular weight, TIVAR® DrySlide UHMW-PE offers a lower coefficient of friction and enhanced wear and abrasion resistance than TIVAR® 1000 PE-UHMW. The additives used also make this material static dissipative and considerably improve UV-resistance.
Ertacetal® H POM-H
Ertacetal® H Polyoxymethylene POM-H / Acetron® Polyoxymethylene POM-H is a homopolymer acetal grade that offers superior mechanical strength, stiffness, hardness, and creep resistance, in addition to a much lower thermal expansion rate and increased wear resistance when compared to copolymer acetal grades. Due to these characteristics, Ertacetal® H POM-H / Acetron® POM-H excel in a variety of applications including small diameter, thin-walled bushings and bearings, gears, electrical components, medical and diagnostic equipment, valves, and fluid handling components.
Ertalon® 4.6 PA4.6
Ertalon® 4.6 Polyamide PA4.6 / Nylatron® 4.6 Polyamide PA4.6 shapes are characterized by their superior heat aging resistance, as well as their ability to retain their outstanding stiffness and creep resistance over a wide range of temperatures. Due to these unique capabilities, Ertalon® 4.6 PA4.6 / Nylatron® 4.6 PA4.6 components excel in extreme environments where PA6, PA66, POM, and PET materials typically fall short. Additional application examples for Ertalon® 4.6 PA4.6 / Nylatron® 4.6 PA4.6 include bushings, bearings, gears, pulleys, sheaves, wear pads, valve seats, seals, and conveyor wear components.
Nylatron® GS PA66
Nylatron® GS Polyamide PA66, is a Molybdenum Disulphide (MoS2) filled nylon that offers outstanding strength and rigidity, and a lower coefficient of linear thermal expansion than other nylon products. Due to these characteristics, Nylatron® GS PA66 components maintain their fits and clearances, and also have a reduced likelihood to seize as bearings. For these reasons, this grade can be found as bushings, bearings, roller wheels, pulleys, sheaves, wear pads, valve seats, and seals throughout the construction and heavy equipment industries.
Sultron™ LSG PPSU
Sultron™ Life Science Grade (LSG) Polyphenylsulfone PPSU biocompatible shapes offer superior hydrolysis resistance as measured by steam autoclaving cycles, making them an excellent choice for medical device applications. Sultron™ LSG PPSU components also resist common acids and bases, including commercial washing solutions, over a broad temperature range. Often favored across the medical and life sciences industry for their wide array of color options, Sultron™ LSG PPSU components can be found in sterilization trays, dental and surgical instrument handles, and in fluid handling coupling and fitting applications.
Ketron® LSG CA30 PEEK
Ketron® LSG CA30 Polyetheretherketone PEEK biocompatible stock shapes are 30% carbon fiber-reinforced, and are USP and ISO-10993-1 Compliant. Due to these characteristics, Ketron® CA30 LSG PEEK exhibits exceptional stiffness and mechanical strength, and optimum wear and creep resistance. Ketron® LSG CA30 PEEK components are also sterilizable by means of steam, dry heat, ethylene oxide, plasma, and gamma irradiation, which is why they are often chosen as solutions in the medical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology markets.
Ketron® HPV PEEK
Ketron® HPV Polyetheretherketone PEEK shapes are carbon fiber reinforced, 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.
Ketron® GF30 PEEK
Ketron® GF30 Polyetheretherketone PEEK is a 30% glass fiber reinforced 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 300°F / 150°C.
Altron™ PC
Altron™ Polycarbonate PC shapes are produced from select batches of non-UV stabilized polycarbonate resin that complies with EU and FDA regulations, for plastics intended to come into contact with food products. This grade in particular is a transparent, amorphous thermoplastic that offers superior impact strength and modulus of elasticity, minimal moisture absorption, and outstanding resistance to acidic solutions. These features, in addition to this grade’s exceptional electrical characteristics, make Altron™ PC an excellent solution for semiconductor and electronics applications, as well as transparent structural applications.
Ketron® CLASSIX™ LSG PEEK
Ketron® CLASSIX™ LSG Polyetheretherketone PEEK stock shapes are biocompatible, USP Class VI ISO 10993 Compliant, and have a maximum body contact duration up to 30 days. With a unique combination of mechanical properties and chemical resistance, Ketron® CLASSIX™ LSG PEEK components are also sterilizable by means of steam, dry heat, ethylene oxide, plasma, and gamma irradiation, which is why they are often chosen as solutions in the medical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology markets.
Ertacetal® H-TF POM-H
Ertacetal® H-TF POM-H / Delrin® AF 100 POM-H is a unique thermoplastic material for use in moving parts in which low friction and long wear resistance are important. The material has a high strength, toughness, dimensional stability and good machinability, plus improved wear characteristics over unfilled POM-H.
Proteus® LSG HS PP
Proteus® Life Science Grade (LSG) Heat Stabilized (HS) Polypropylene PP shapes have been formulated to provide improved stability, and a higher heat deflection temperature when compared to standard polypropylene grades. This enables Proteus® LSG HS PP components to be used in repeated steam sterilization cycles and autoclaves, and also makes them very resistant to cleaning agents, disinfectants, and various solvents. In addition to these unique capabilities, Proteus® LSG HS PP stock shapes are biocompatible according to ISO 10993-1 compliance standards, which is why this grade is often a favored solution within the medical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology markets as surgical trays, caddies, and various device components.
Ertacetal® C LQ POM-C
Ertacetal® C LQ Polyoxymethylene POM-C shapes were developed specifically for laser technology applications.
Flextron™ 1055 TPE
Flextron™ 1055 Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) shapes excel in applications where superior performance over conventional elastomers is required. This grade in particular displays excellent chemical resistance properties, while maintaining its consistent mechanical capabilities over a broad temperature range. Due to these characteristics, Flextron™ 1055 TPE components are favored as a solution within the transportation and railway industries, where they often replace conventional rubbers and steels in high performance springs that are used in rolling stock buffer, draw gear, and draft gear applications.
Ertacetal® C ELS POM-C
Ertacetal® C ELS Polyoxymethylene POM-C shapes exhibit excellent electrical conductivity qualities, low moisture absorption, high strength and stiffness, and great machinability capabilities. This grade in particular is recommended for use in electrical and explosion sensitive applications, and complies with REACH (EC) no 1907/2006 and UL 94 HB flame rating requirements.