Acetron® AF Blend Polyoxymethylene POM-H is a PTFE-filled Homopolymer that offers enhanced wear resistance over other acetal grades, a lower coefficient of friction, great wear performance in wet environments, and low moisture absorption. Components made from Acetron® AF POM-H are unique, due to their ability to operate at higher speeds while exhibiting reduced wear. Due to these characteristics, these components are often used in conveying and material handling environments as bushings, bearings, electrical components, and rollers.

Acetron® Polyoxymethylene POM-H / Ertacetal® H 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, Acetron® POM-H / Ertacetal® H 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.

Altron™ Life Science Grade (LSG) 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. In addition to this, Altron™ LSG PC materials have been type tested for their compliance with USP and ISO 10993-1 guideline requirements for the Biocompatibility Testing of Materials, and they come with full traceability from resin to stock shape. These features, combined to this grade’s exceptional sterilizability by means of ethylene oxide, plasma, and gamma irradiation, and outstanding impact resistance, toughness, and dielectric properties, make Altron™ LSG PC components a favored solution for applications in the medical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology markets.

High impact strength, Toughness and transparency, Economical thermal performance

General engineered material, Mid-range temperature resistance, Good electrical insulator, Good stability

Combination of PTFE and acetal for improved wear performance, General purpose parts

Durapro® Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene UHMW-PE seamless dump body liners protect the integrity of original truck beds, by providing a steady release of bulk materials such as clay, coal, fly ash, gravel, limestone, rock and fertilizer, which ultimately reduces labor costs, and eliminates the need for costly flow agents. This grade in particular is produced from reprocessed UHMW, and also offers excellent abrasion, corrosion, and chemical resistance, outstanding impact strength, a low coefficient of friction, and zero moisture absorption. Another key benefit that Durapro® UHMW-PE dump body liners provide, is their diverse application capabilities in dump trailers, dump bodies, bottom dumps, gravel trains, and transfer dumps with both floor and wall packages. Furthermore, Durapro® UHMW-PE liners are available in kits, and can be self-installed or professionally-installed through our extensive network of global SytemTIVAR® Engineering Partners.

Very high temperature resistance, very good strength and stiffness, and very low CLTE for extreme applications

Duratron® D7000 PI Polyimide 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 designs that reduce weight, extend length of service before maintenance or replacement, and reduce overall costs by increasing process uptime.

Duratron® D7015G PI Polyimide is a bearing grade PI that exhibits superior temperature and wear resistance qualities, while offering a low coefficient of friction. Not only does Duratron® D7015G PI maintain its performance abilities with or without lubrication, but with 15% graphite added to provide long wear and friction, it is a great choice for bearing, bushing, and seal applications where higher loads or speeds are a significant factor.

Duratron® LSG PEI Polyetherimide biocompatible stock shapes offer a combination of outstanding mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties, and great hydrolysis and chemical resistance. Duratron® LSG PEI components also exhibit superior sterilization capabilities by means of stream, dry heat, ethylene oxide, plasma, and gamma irradiation. Due to these characteristics, Duratron® LSG PEI shapes are often favored for applications in medical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology markets.

Great Electrical insulator, High temperature resistance, Excellent dimensional stability

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.

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 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.

Compression molded Duratron® T4503 PAI Polyamide-imide shapes posses outstanding electrical insulation properties, and excellent dimensional stability qualities. This grade is similar in composition to Duratron® T4203 PAI, and is often selected for extreme applications where large geometries are required such as dies, or as thermal insulators.

Compression molded Duratron® T4540 PAI Polyamide-imide shapes were developed specifically for the Oil and Gas industry, for use in rotating equipment applications. As a sealing and bearing grade that offers a very low coefficient of friction, and superior wear properties, typical applications for Duratron® T4540 PAI include labyrinth seals, wear rings, bushings, and bearings.

Duratron® T5030 PAI Polyamide-imide offers high rigidity, retention of stiffness, a low expansion rate, and outstanding load carrying capabilities. As a 30% glass reinforced material, this grade is ideal for structural applications within the semiconductor and electronics, and aerospace industries.

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® T7130 PAI Polyamide-imide is a 30% carbon fiber-reinforced grade that offers exceptional stiffness, nonabrasive wear performance, and the lowest coefficient of thermal expansion of all PAI materials. These characteristics give Duratron® T7130 PAI the ability to withstand high pressure environments in off-shore equipment applications, making this grade a reliable choice for long term performance requirements.

Duratron® T7530 PAI Polyamide-imide is a compression molded, 30% carbon fiber-reinforced grade that exhibits outstanding strength and stiffness in nonabrasive wear applications, and the lowest coefficient of thermal expansion of all PAI materials. These characteristics give Duratron® T7530 PAI the ability to withstand high pressure environments in off-shore equipment applications, making this grade a reliable choice for long term performance requirements.

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.

Duratron® U2100 PEI Polyetherimide shapes are 10% glass-reinforced, giving them great rigidity and dimensional stability, and a low Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion. With an excellent strength-to-weight ratio and tensile strength, this grade is also ideal for for semiconductor and electronics applications.

Duratron® U2200 PEI Polyetherimide 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 grade is also a great electrical insulator for semiconductor and electronics applications.

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, and superior strength-to-weight ratio and tensile strength, this grade is favored as a solution for reusable medical devices, analytical instruments, electrical insulators and semiconductor process components, and structural components that require high strength and rigidity at elevated temperatures.

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.

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.

Fluorosint® 135 Polytetrafluoroethylene PTFE, is a material that was formulated to provide the lowest coefficient of friction and deformation for seals, bearings, and washer applications. This grade also possesses excellent strength, stiffness, and high pressure velocity capabilities. Additionally, Fluorosint® 135 PTFE exhibits high mechanical performance qualities at elevated temperatures, making this grade ideal for wear applications where extreme conditions are present.

Fluorosint® 207 Polytetrafluoroethylene PTFE is a Food Contact Compliant (FDA) 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.

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® 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® MT-01 Polytetrafluoroethylene PTFE, is an extreme grade that was developed specifically for applications where the benefits of PTFE-based materials also require outstanding strength, stiffness, and stability. Often specified in seat, seal, and wear applications where extreme conditions are present, Fluorosint® MT-01 PTFE delivers superior mechanical performance at elevated temperatures.

Ketron® 1000 Injection Molded (IM) Polyetheretherketone PEEK shapes offer excellent chemical, corrosion, and wear resistance across a wide range of operating temperatures. Ideal for applications within the oil and gas industry, Ketron® 1000 IM PEEK components are often specified for back up seal rings and v-seals.

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.

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® CLASSIX™ HPV 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.

Ketron® CM CA30 Polyetheretherketone PEEK is a compression molded, 30% carbon fiber-reinforced grade that exhibits outstanding impact, corrosion, chemical, and wear resistance. With a significantly reduced thermal expansion, optimum load carrying capabilities, and high thermal conductivity rates, Ketron® CM CA30 PEEK components are often favored for their ability to extend part life and rapidly dissipate heat in bearing applications. Ketron® CM CA30 PEEK shapes also excel in large parts applications, where high strength and stiffness are required.

Ketron® CM GF30 Polyetheretherketone PEEK is a compression molded, 30% glass fiber reinforced grade with excellent dimensional stability and outstanding chemical, corrosion, and creep resistance. With the addition of glass fibers, Ketron® CM GF30 PEEK has a significantly low expansion rate and high flexural modulus. Ideal for extreme environments, Ketron® CM GF30 PEEK components are often favored for large structural applications that require superior strength, stiffness, and stability.

Ketron® CM HPV Polyetheretherketone PEEK shapes are compression molded and carbon fiber reinforced, with graphite and PTFE lubricants. Due to this, this grade has the lowest coefficient of friction and the best machinability of all PEEK materials. Ketron® CM HPV PEEK’s combination of low wear and friction and high LPV, make this material an ideal solution for service bearings, bushings, insulators, valves, and seals.

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.

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® CA30 LSG 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® CA30 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.

Ketron® Life Science Grade (LSG) CC Polyetheretherketone PEEK is a unique compression molded grade that offers a high performance profile, due to its woven carbon fiber structure. With a composite composition that contains 57% Carbon Fiber, and 43% Impregnated PEEK Polymers that are pressed into layer (laminates), Ketron® LSG CC PEEK exhibits superior mechanical strength and stiffness at elevated temperatures, outstanding friction and wear resistance, and excellent performance in chemical and irradiated environments.

Ketron® Life Science Grade (LSG) GF30 Polyetheretherketone PEEK shapes are 30% glass fiber reinforced, giving this grade superior dimensional stability, and higher stiffness and creep resistance than Ketron® 1000 LSG PEEK. 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, Ketron® LSG GF30 components are often favored for applications in the medical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology markets.

Ketron® 1000 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® 1000 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® Metal Detectable (MD) Polyetheretherketone PEEK is an FDA and EU Compliant grade that offers extreme dimensional stability, and high strength and temperature resistance. Visual, metal, and x-ray detectable, Ketron® MD PEEK 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® MD PEEK components are favored for applications in the food processing and packaging industry such as pistons, manifolds, valves, and mixing vessels.

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 low frictional heat are required, Ketron® TX PEEK components extend wear and part life by lowering the coefficient of friction over standard PEEK.

Kyron® GC100 Polyetheretherketone PEEK, unfilled injection molded shapes exhibit superior dimensional stability and stiffness, while also delivering excellent micro-machinability capabilities due to their low CTE and tensile elongation. Specifically formulated for the semiconductor and electronics industry, Kyron® GC100 PEEK components are often favored as a solution for burn in and test socket applications where precision machining is required.

Nylatron® 101 Polyamide PA66 / Ertalon® 66 SA Polyamide PA66 unmodified shapes are characterized by their superior combination of strength and toughness. Compared to other unmodified nylon grades, Nylatron® 101 PA66 / Ertalon® 66 SA 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, Nylatron® 101 PA66 / Ertalon® 66 SA PA66 is often specified for screw machined electrical insulators, bushings, bearings, gears, roller wheels, star wheels, and seals.

Nylatron® 4.6 Polyamide PA46 / Ertalon® 4.6 Polyamide PA46 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, Nylatron® 4.6 PA46 / Ertalon® 4.6 PA46 components excel in extreme environments where PA6, PA66, POM, and PET materials typically fall short. Additional application examples for Nylatron® 4.6 PA46 / Ertalon® 4.6 PA46 include bushings, bearings, gears, pulleys, sheaves, wear pads, valve seats, seals, and conveyor wear components.