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Victrex plc. - VICOTE Coatings PEEK Technology For Molding
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VICOTE - VICTREX® PEEK™ Coating Technology for Coating of Molds Outperforms Fluoropolymer Coatings by up to 30 times
VICOTE® Coatings, liquid dispersions, based on VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer offer exceptional scratch and wear resistance, high temperature performance, strength, and durability.
Unlike traditional mold coating materials like silicones, Fluoropolymers, waxes, inorganic coatings, and other solvent based systems that have a number of disadvantages, including; poor wear and abrasion resistance, durability, cost, poor release properties, and environmental issues, VICOTE Coatings are an excellent choice for the coating of mold tools in a wide range of applications like tire, shoe and industrial baking molds. With a combination of very good release properties and wear resistance, especially at elevated temperatures, VICOTE Coatings satisfy the key performance requirements of mold applications and have been shown to outperform traditional Fluoropolymers. For example, in a coated shoe mold application, VICOTE Coatings lasted over thirty times longer than the same mold coated with PTFE. In a golf ball core mold the excellent scratch and wear resistance of VICOTE Coatings outperformed Fluoropolymers and extended service life of the application by up to 6 times – from 1 month to 6 months, thereby increasing the mold uptime.
To obtain more information from a Victrex Sales Person:
Americas Sales or Technical Information:
800-VICTREX
484.342.6001
Global Sales and Technical Information:
+ (44) 1253 897700
Typical Mold Applications
- Tire molds
- Lozenge molds
- Shoe molds
- Biscuit and cookie molds
- Composite parts
- Chocolate and candy molds
- Pharmaceutical molds (for pills)
- Glove and Prophylactic molds
Mold Substrates
- Steels
- Aluminum
Acceptable Mold Substrates for VICOTE Coatings
- Carbon Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Aluminum – processing temperatures can affect mechanical properties
Key Requirements for MOLD applications
- Durability – longer life
- High wear properties
- Good release properties
- High abrasion and scratch resistance
- Corrosion and chemical resistance
- Thin and even layer thickness
- High temperature resistance
- Easy to clean
- Easy to remove coating and recoat
- Scratch resistance
- Chemical resistance
- High compressive strength
- Purity, FDA
Benefits of VICOTE Coatings for Molding applications
- Good Lubricity – offers a smooth and uniform surface.
- Exceptional Abrasion Resistance – very hard, tough, and scratch resistant.
- Excellent Mechanical Properties – including wear, creep and cut through resistance. Extremely durable at high temperatures.
- High Temperature Performance – one of the highest performing polymers available where continuous high temperature performance up to 260°C (500°F) is required. Withstands lead-free soldering temperatures. VICOTE 708, 709, F813 Blk and F814 grades are based on VICTREX PEEK-HT for even higher temperature performance up to 280ºC (550ºF) and enhanced mechanical properties.
- Very Good Chemical Resistance – insoluble in all common solvents. Excellent resistance to acids, bases, hydrocarbons, salts and steam.
- Low Moisture Absorption and Excellent Hydrolysis Resistance – properties are unaffected by exposure to water, humidity and steam.
- Ease of Processing – process temperatures between 380°C to 420°C (716°F to 788°F).
- Eco-Friendly – majority of dispersion grades are aqueous (water) based and are formulated to contain some of the industry's lowest levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
- FDA Compliance – the majority of VICOTE grades can be used in environments involving food contact.
- RoHS Compliance – the majority of grades comply with European RoHS (Restriction of hazardous Substances) legislation that restricts the use of six hazardous materials found in a wide range of products including electrical and electronic products.
*According to the definition in IEC 61294-2-21, pure VICTREX PEEK is classified as halogen-free.
Sung Hyoung Precision Adopts High Temperature Performance VICTREX VICOTE® Coatings for Golf Ball Core Mold
Sung Hyoung Precision, a leading system provider of technological innovation for golf ball core molds, was interested in extending the service life of the core mold and helping golf ball manufacturers extend the system replacement cycle and reduce its cost significantly. They chose VICOTE® Coatings, liquid dispersions, based on VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer as the coating solution for their golf ball core mold.
Fluoropolymers and metal plating materials have been the material of choice for mold coating applications however, Sung Hyoung Precision chose VICOTE Coatings for its excellent scratch and wear resistance enabling them to extend the service life of the core mold up to 6 times – from 1 month to 6 months.
Unlike the conventional fluoropolymers, the one-coat VICOTE Coatings system eliminates the need for primer and provides a thin single coating layer with excellent wear resistance and release performance, reducing the need for frequent coating maintenance and logistics costs helping golf ball manufacturers extend the system replacement cycle significantly.
Benefits of VICOTE Coatings for Golf Ball Core Mold:
- Extend the service life of the core mold
- Reduce system replacement cost
- Extend system replacement cycle
- Eliminate need for primer
- Provide a thin single coating layer with excellent wear resistance and release performance
- Reduce the need for frequent coating maintenance and logistics costs
High Performance VICOTE Coating
Eco-friendly VICOTE High Performance Coatings were developed to fill the performance gap found in many existing coating technologies today. Whether applied to industrial, automotive, food processing, semiconductor, electronics or pharmaceutical parts, VICOTE Coatings are a great choice for engineers looking to improve the wear performance and life of the coated part in their industrial coating applications.
VICOTE 700 Series powders are used for electrostatic coating. The grade required will depend on the film thickness required and/or the temperature requirements.
VICOTE 800 Series aqueous-based liquid dispersions are available where thinner coatings are required, where difficult geometries must be coated, and in instances where enhanced properties such as release are required.
Electrostatic Dissipative (ESD) grades, available as part of the range of VICOTE Coatings, can effectively help control the rate of electrostatic charge build-up, which is of particular importance in hazardous-area industrial applications, as well as the manufacture of sensitive electrical and semiconductor equipment.
Ease of VICOTE Coatings Liquid Dispersion Coating processing for your Industrial Coating Application.
VICOTE High Performance Coatings can be applied using electrostatic or conventional dispersion spray techniques, including thermal spraying.
The main ingredient of VICOTE Coatings is VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer, a linear, aromatic, semi-crystalline thermoplastic, widely regarded as one of the highest performing thermoplastic materials in the world. It offers a unique combination of properties to help processors and end-users reach new levels of cost savings, performance, and product differentiation.
VICOTE® Coatings, powder and liquid dispersions, based on VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer offer exceptional scratch and wear resistance, high temperature performance, strength and durability.
KEY FEATURES OF VICOTE COATINGS
- Exceptional Abrasion & Scratch Resistance
- Excellent mechanical properties – exceeds that of all Fluoropolymers
- Excellent Wear Resistance – an excellent wear counterface to hard surfaces like steel and ceramics. Non-galling with low particulation and nonsloughing
- Good Lubricity – offer a smooth and uniform surface after processing
- High Load Bearing Surface
- Excellent Radiation Resistance – Can withstand high doses of Gamma radiation (> 109 Rads) without embrittlement.
- High Temperature Performance – continuous high temperature performance up to 260°C (500°F), withstands lead free soldering temperatures.
- Very Good Barrier Properties
- FDA, RoHS Compliant
- Very Good Chemical Resistance
- One-Coat System where required – no primer required
- Good Electrical Insulative Properties
- Halogen Free*, Low Smoke and Toxicity
- Ease of Processing
- Eco-Friendly
*According to the definition in IEC 61294-2-21, pure VICTREX PEEK is classified as halogen-free.
VICOTE High Performance Coating Applications
Whether applied to industrial, industrial, automotive, food processing, semiconductor, electronics or pharmaceutical parts, VICOTE Coatings are a great choice for engineers looking to improve the wear performance and life of the coated part in their applications. Based on VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer, VICOTE Coatings offer a unique combination of properties to help processors and end-users reach new levels of cost savings, performance, and product differentiation.
Industrial & Automotive
- Chemical processing and transport components
- Vessels, pipes, valves, and ball seats
- Industrial mixers and agitators
- High performance washers
- Compressor components
- Rollers and bearings
- Molds
- Textile Manufacturing
Food Processing
- Industrial bakeware
- Processing belts
- Cutting equipment
Semiconductor & Electronics
- Equipment components
- Ultra-pure water systems
- Circuit substrates
- Mobile Phone Sliders
Pharmaceutical
- Process tanks
Consumer
- Cookware
- Appliances
- Exercise Equipment
VICOTE Coatings provide excellent wear resistance and durability for demanding applications that require exposure to extreme conditions such as high temperature, chemicals and abrasion. By using VICOTE Coatings in the coated part of their applications customers can extend application life, improve product performance and functionality, reduce overall
systems cost and facilitate design freedoms to achieve product differentiation.
Victrex VICOTE Coatings Literature
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Americas Sales or Technical Information:
800-VICTREX
484.342.6001
Global Sales and Technical Information:
+ (44) 1253 897700
Call them today to see how the high temperature performance, strength and durability of VICOTE Coatings can help you!
For more information on VICOTE Coatings visit www.vicote.com.
VICTREX® is a registered trademark of Victrex Manufacturing Limited. PEEK™, PEEK-HT™, T-Series™, ST™ and APTIV™ are trademarks of Victrex plc. VICOTE® is a registered trademark of Victrex plc.
VICTREX® PEEK™ VICOTE® GRADES CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH FDA REGULATION 21 CFR 175.300 RESINOUS AND POLYMERIC COATINGS.
The Victrex PEEK team
Continues to stay focused and passionate about its deep expertise in polyetheretherketones, and they continue to expand their product offering through the development of unique polymers, proprietary blends, and high performance compounds.
See what high performance Victrex VICOTE Coatings can do for your Molding application today.
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