Victrex Composites
Game-Changing Technologies for Demanding Applications
Victrex launches composites designed for Aerospace
VICTREX™ AE250 product family delivers new level of efficiencyNew hybrid moulding technology for PAEK-based composites
For next-generation Aerospace solutionsAbout Victrex Composites
REVOLUTIONARY COMPOSITE SOLUTIONS
Delivering mechanically-demanding application performance, as well as lower weight, reliability, durability and reduced manufacturing costs through PAEK-based composite application development—that’s future performance. Victrex are employing innovative PAEK-based composites to accelerate and expand markets within its focus industries, working with customers to define solutions to address specific unmet needs.
Market led innovation
Development of advanced PAEK composite solutions
Expertise in development of PAEK-based composite solutions
Specialist composite processing experience
The largest PAEK composite UD Tape capacity
Continued investment in downstream composite manufacturing
Dedicated medical device composite manufacturing facility
Trauma plate component manufacturing capability
Novel overmould processing technology developed
Enables design and processing efficiencies for composite components
The performance of PEEK with enhanced mechanical properties
Comparable performance with metals and additional benefits
Value of Victrex composites
VALUE OF VICTREX COMPOSITES
VICTREX™ PAEK-based composites are the solution of choice for applications that demand the performance of PEEK combined with increased mechanical properties. The results are a material that offers comparable performance with metals and additional benefits.
Specify Victrex composite solutions when your application needs:
- Fatigue resistance and strength comparable to metals, but a metal alternative is needed
- High strength and stiffness to weight ratio
- Improved damage tolerance compared with thermoset composites
- Tailored mechanical properties, including localised reinforcement, within the component
Proven applications
PROVEN APPLICATIONS
Game-Changing Technologies for Demanding Applications
- aerospace applications
- energy applications
- Medical applications
aerospace applications
DELIVERING UNPRECEDENTED PERFORMANCE IN AEROSPACE
Applications made with Victrex composite technology are being adopted as metal and thermoset replacements due to the increased demand for better performance, higher mechanical properties and cost reductions.
BENEFITS FOR THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY:
- Up to 60% lighter than metals and metal alloys
- Up to five times higher specific strength than metals and alloys
- Part manufacturing cycle times measured in minutes compared to the hours it could take for a thermoset or metal equivalent
APPLICATIONS:
- Aerospace brackets, clips, clamps and fasteners
- Structural components and systems in the aircraft
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energy applications
DELIVERING UNPRECEDENTED PERFORMANCE IN ENERGY
Victrex has worked in partnership with Magma Global to develop PEEK composite capability, expertise and solutions which has enabled Magma’s to create m-pipe™, the most reliable subsea pipe for jumpers and risers.
BENEFITS FOR THE ENERGY INDUSTRY:
- More than ten times higher impact strength and damage tolerance than thermosets
- Greater durability in harsh chemical environments compared to metals
- Long-term reliability due to excellent fatigue and creep resistance
- Up to 60% lighter than metals and metal alloys
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Medical applications
DELIVERING UNPRECEDENTED PERFORMANCE IN MEDICAL
Victrex’s medical company, Invibio, is currently the only biomaterial solutions provider with the capabilities to commercialize PEEK-based trauma devices. Invibio works with its partners to overcome design and manufacturing challenges by offering comprehensive assistance, including design for manufacturing, prototyping, validation and production services.
BENEFITS FOR THE MEDICAL INDUSTRY:
- Reduced stiffness compared to metal
- Excellent mechanical strength with high fatigue resistance
- Biological inertness and low tissue adhesion
- Radiolucency with no imaging artefacts
APPLICATIONS:
- Trauma fracture fixation plates
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Processing
Processing
A leader in PAEK based composite materials and solutions
With unrivalled PAEK capacity, and integration into major raw monomer materials, Victrex leverages its market-leading PAEK manufacturing capability, along with significant R&D resources to provide a combination of:
- Complete composite turnkey solutions
- Composite hybrid-moulding material and process technology
- Innovative composite material manufacturing capability
Hybrid Moulding Technology
The novel hybrid moulding technology, developed exclusively for the Aerospace industry, allows engineers to overmould a VICTREX™ PAEK-based composite with fibre-reinforced injection moulding PEEK polymers. With this enabling technology, components can be manufactured faster with greater functionality and durability - even under high loads. Additional benefits include:
- High specific strength
- Part consolidation
- Elimination of secondary operations and scrap
- Ability to use existing manufacturing infrastructure
- Less energy requirements during processing
- Fully-recyclable materials