Case Studies

Industrial Process and Production Equipment

  • Bearings, bushings and rollers with creep resistance over 400° F (205° C)
  • Extreme wear resistance and high PV capabilities can eliminate costly lubrications systems
  • Ideal for industrial applications where elevated temperatures and aggressive chemicals are present

Aerospace

  • Seals, connectors and wear parts maintain critical dimensions across a broad temperature range
  • Duratron PAI easily withstands most fuels and lubricants
  • Lighter weight and lower cost than exotic metal alloys
  • Tight dimensional control of precision parts across a broad temperature range

Chemical Processing Equipment

  • Significant performance and efficiency gains are possible with seals machined from Duratron PAI
  • Wear resistance improvement over specialty alloys greatly improves Mean Time Between Rebuild/Repair
  • High Temperature, lubrication-free performance increases the life of seats, seals and rings

Laboratory and Diagnostic Equipment

  • Small seals, seats, rings can take full advantage of Duratron PAI's stiffness and strength
  • Precision parts can easily be machined to extremely light tolerances
  • Duratron PAI's excellent chemical resistance is ideal for use in lab and diagnostic devices

Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment

  • High strength and stiffness are maintained to nearly 500° F (260° C)
  • Various grades can be used to achieve electrically insulative, dissipative or conductive performance
  • Specialty grades offer next-generation performance for specific process areas like Etch, Package & Test and CMP

Electronics and Telecommunications Equipment

  • Connectors and fixtures machined from Duratron PAI offer consistent electrical performance
  • Tiny parts can be easily machined to very tight tolerances