VICTREX™ GEAR SOLUTIONS
High-Performance Polymer Gears Made with VICTREX HPG™ Polymers
About
GEAR INNOVATION FROM EVERY ANGLE
Through all stages - from your original idea to the mass production of your gear - Victrex has the proprietary capabilities and expertise to support you in the best possible way. Victrex Gear Solutions include high-precision gear design, prototyping, testing and manufacturing capabilities using VICTREX HPG™ polymers that help our customers gain a competitive advantage whilst focusing on their core strength.
Capabilities
CAPABILITIES
- DESIGN & ANALYSIS
- PROTOTYPING & TESTING
- MANUFACTURING & QUALITY
DESIGN & ANALYSIS
Proven Track Record in Precision Polymer Gears
35+ years of experience in engineering and injection-moulding precision polymer gears
Polymer-Specific Design Approach
We use a unique shape-optimised gear design method to design high-precision moulded gears that maximise the benefits of VICTREX HPG™ gearsCustom Commercial Analysis Packages
To predict polymer gear performance
System Level Approach
We approach gear design by working with our customers to understand the entire system, not just the gearPROTOTYPING & TESTING
Accelerating Time-to-Validation
Integrated Prototyping Services
To quickly and cost-effectively reflect production intent and accelerate overall time to market
Polymer and/or Metal Prototypes
Ability to produce a wide range of polymer and/or metal prototypes using various processes
On-site Component Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Analysis
To validate design and evaluate gear mesh performance
MANUFACTURING & QUALITY
Managing Capacity to Meet Your Demand
On-Site Tool Shop
Providing faster lead times for product development
On-site Injection Moulding
Enabling precise and fully automated high-volume production of high- performing precision gears
Quality
Quality
- QUALITY SYSTEM & INSPECTION
- GLOBAL FOOTPRINT
QUALITY SYSTEM & INSPECTION
Consistently Meeting Industry Standards
Online Quality Inspection
State-of- the-art equipment and analysis software to ensure maximum precision
Highest Quality System Standards
ISO 9001:2015, GADSL List 02/2017; IATF 16949 in 2018
On-site Quality Control lab
To verify net shape and in-spec parts
GLOBAL FOOTPRINT
Global Business Development & Technical Team
To deliver value to customers across the globe
Global Business Development
Dedicated experts that understand customers needs and support your gear project
Expertise across the Globe
With Gear Competence Centre in the USA and technology centres in the UK, China and Japan
Established Partner Network
To support regional manufacturing
Benefits
BENEFITS
IT’S TIME TO RETHINK METAL GEARS
Across all industry sectors, there is an increased need for cost-effective high-performing, high-precision gears that work quietly and reliably even in the most demanding applications. VICTREX™ PEEK polymer solutions – including the VICTREX HPG™ (High-Performance Gear) product family – have increasingly become a viable alternative where traditional metal components have been specified but no longer meet customer needs.
- COST-EFFECTIVENESS
- PERFORMANCE
- PROCESSING
COST-EFFECTIVENESS
VICTREX HPG™ polymer gears have been found to be a viable and cost-effective replacement of metal gears, enabling:
Cost Reduction Potential for Mass Production
Due to economical one-step injection-moulding manufacturing process
Reduced Part Cost
By eliminating secondary machining, hardening, or finishing operations and less scrap generated
Reduced System Cost
Through reducing weight, inertia and system complexity
PERFORMANCE
GEAR SOLUTIONS BEYOND METAL PERFORMANCE
Compared to metal gears, VICTREX HPG™ polymers enable a range of performance benefits
Lower Energy Consumption
Due to up to 70% less weight, and improved responsiveness with up to 80% reduced moment of inertia
Improved NVH Performance
Up to 50% (3 dB) reduced NVH eliminate gear whine and support driving comfort
Reliable Performance in Aggressive Environments
Chemical and corrosion resistance, vibration isolating properties, low CoF
PROCESSING
Efficient and fast manufacturing that helps accelerate your time to the market
Possibility of Hybrid Technology
With overmoulded inserts of metal, composites or other plastics
Precise and Repeatable Manufacturing
Ensuring net shape components with tight tolerances
Environmentally-Friendly
100 % recyclable material and one-step injection moulding process vs. machined metal process that generates large amounts of scrap
Working with us
Working with us
We thrive on challenging the status quo – finding new ways to solve complex design challenges that address the needs of today and the megatrends affecting tomorrow. We are proud to be responsible for many world-leading firsts that have shaped the polymers industry.
By working with Victrex you will not only benefit from unparalleled PEEK expertise but also enjoy a fast and tailored 360° development process from initial concept to mass production of state-of-the-art gears that help
- IMPROVE COMPONENT PERFORMANCE
- REDUCE TOTAL SYSTEM COST
- ACCELERATE OVERALL TIME-TO-MARKET
Downloads
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