Modern automated wafer handling processes have increased the need for tighter tolerances on wafer carriers. Entegris, Inc., is the first company to make significant changes to the original linear wafer carriers developed in the early 1970’s Continue reading
Case Studies: PEEK™ Applications
Surgical Head Restraint System
September 26, 2013 By
Performance Plastics took on the challenge to convert the head restraint assembly from titanium to plastic. Continue reading
Surgical Camera Housing
September 26, 2013 By
Smith & Nephew Endoscopy is a world leader in the growing market of minimally invasive surgery. Much of their success can be attributed to incorporating new technologies and designs into their product development process. Continue reading
Compressor Valve Plate
September 26, 2013 By
A key element to meeting higher temperatures and speed performance expectations is a tough compressor valve plate with high thermal and dimensional stability. Continue reading
Duct Assembly, Coil Spring & Cable Guard
September 26, 2013 By
Recent advances in tooling and equipment have made it possible to extrude high performance engineering thermoplastic compounds and alloys with precision approaching that of injection molding. Continue reading
Sample Injector Valve Component
September 24, 2013 By
A PEEK™ compound, using the material’s outstanding combination of strength, dimensional stability and inertness, is the material of choice for a scientific instrument application. Continue reading
Automotive A/C Compressor
September 20, 2013 By
When Visteon Automotive Systems began manufacturing scroll compressors for automotive air conditioning systems, it chose a PEEK™-based specialty compound for the compressor’s tip seals. Continue reading
Tiltrotor Aircraft Components
September 4, 2013 By
The Osprey “tiltrotor” aircraft typifies the innovation and creativity common to the aerospace industry. Continue reading
Aircraft Assemblies
September 3, 2013 By
PEEK™ compounds are an excellent choice for high temperature aerospace, electronic and automotive applications. Continue reading
Aircraft Hinge Bracket
September 2, 2013 By
An RTP Company glass fiber-reinforced PEEK™ compound is specified for the hinge bracket assemblies of overhead storage compartments in Boeing 767 airplanes. Continue reading
