Classic Polymers & Resins

PEEK material (chemically known as Polyetheretherketone) is extruded in sheet, rod and tube that may use Victrex® PEEK or Solvay polymer as a raw material. PEEK stands out as a distinctive engineering thermoplastic with semi-crystalline properties, providing exceptional chemical compatibility as well.

It is a high-performance engineering thermoplastic that is particularly suitable for high-temperature applications ranging from extremely low temperature to +250°C for long terms and to +310°C for short terms. This material exhibits excellent mechanical strength, stiffness, and hardness, along with good resistance to creep and dimensional stability. It possesses favourable electrical insulating and dielectric properties and demonstrates exceptional resistance to high-energy radiation.

PEEK is highly recommended for use in industries such as aerospace, nuclear, chemical, automotive, and electrical. Classic Polymers provides PEEK material in various forms, including rods, sheets, tubes, and components, available in both natural and filled grades.

PEEK plastic finds frequent application in environments involving hot water or steam due to its ability to uphold essential physical properties like flexural and tensile strength, even under harsh conditions. PEEK components are lighter, stronger and able to withstand severe application environments / operating conditions with high reliability which allows for very high up-time in service.

HPM – PET is a widely utilised engineering plastic with relatively high density that shares its popularity with materials such as POM-C and MC-Nylon. The grade offered is semi-crystalline in nature and displays remarkable mechanical properties making it highly suitable for precision mechanical parts. PET exhibits high tensile strength, excellent mechanical strength, high hardness, excellent sliding behaviour (low wear) and good dimensional stability.

Additionally, PET's low coefficient of friction makes it ideal for applications that require exceptional wear resistance, such as wear pads, bearings, bushings, wheels, and guide rollers.

Moreover, PET is well-suited for food processing applications that demand high chemical resistance and low moisture absorption.Due to its mechanical and thermal properties, PET is extremely well suited for applications where complex parts and the stringent dimensional accuracy and surface quality is needed.

Cast Polyamide 6 (Cast Nylon 6 or PA 6) is one of the most versatile thermoplastics. Cast Nylon is a polymer characterised by its high molecular weight and its highly crystalline nature. With its unparalleled toughness, wear resistance, tensile strength, and lubricity, Nylon perfectly caters to the rigorous demands of modern engineers.

This exceptional material serves as an ideal replacement for both ferrous and non-ferrous materials, offering numerous benefits such as noise reduction, reduced lubrication requirements, and minimised downtime.

Nylon can be easily machined using standard general-purpose machinery, allowing for seamless integration into various applications.

Through the incorporation of additives such as oil, solid lubricants, thermal stabilisers, or specialised fillers, the inherent properties of cast nylon materials can be finely tuned to suit specific applications, thus offering a diverse array of materials tailored to various needs. Furthermore, cast polyamide 6 stands out as an excellent alternative to metal, boasting fatigue resistance, noise reduction, corrosion resistance, and lightweight properties. PA 6 is a low maintenance material when compared with other metals such as iron, aluminium, brass and bronze.

This is an unmodified grade of polyamide renowned for its high strength, hardness, self-lubricity, excellent wear resistance, and remarkable load-bearing properties. With low friction and a recommended working temperature

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