Case Studies
Performance Plastics has worked with industry leading medical, industrial, oil and gas, automotive and aerospace customers to achieve significant cost savings and/or performance advantages utilizing ultra and high performance thermoplastic solutions. A few examples of our problem solving capabilities are highlighted in the case studies found on this page.
Proprietary Fluoropolymer Injection Molding Process Topics: Capabilities, Case Study, Celazole® PBI (polybenzimidazole), FEP & PFA, Medical & Life Science Cost Effective Fluoropolymer Molding Market: Medical/Life Science Project Requirement: Manufacture a cost effective, conforming fluoropolymer part Fluoropolymers (PFA, PEF. ETFE, PTFE, PVDF) are ideal for many medical applications due to their desirable attributes including biocompatibility, lubricity, sterilization, chemical inertness, stability over a wide temperature use range, barrier properties and high-purity with low extractables and leachables.… Read Case Study
Biocompatible Fluoropolymers Topics: Capabilities, Case Study, FEP & PFA, Medical & Life Science, PEEK, PEI (Polyetherimide) Ultem, Precision Injection Molding Injection Molding Biocompatible Fluoropolymers For Medical Device Industry Biocompatible Fluoropolymers And Advances In Injection Molding These Materials For Medical Devices, Drug Delivery Systems And Storage Components Abstract Injection molded fluoropolymers provide the chemical resistance and material performance needed for the manufacturing, storage and delivery of next generation cancer and biologic drug technologies. Fluoropolymers barrier properties,… Read Case Study
Metal To Plastic Conversion Topics: Capabilities, Case Study, Design Engineering, Diversified Industrial, PEEK, Precision Injection Molding PPL Races To Solution With Thermoplastic Gear Market: Automotive Project Requirement: Develop a longer lived, more efficeint drop in replacement for a metal component Project Requirement: Develop a material with a low coefficient of friction not needing lubricating fluids Overview Metals have been the first choice of design engineers for almost three centuries. Developments in highly engineered thermoplastics materials are challenging… Read Case Study
Net Shape Thermoplastic PEEK Seals Topics: Capabilities, Case Study, Design Engineering, Diversified Industrial, Industrial CT Scanning Service, Net Shape Molding, PEEK Proprietary Tool Design Software Contributes To Precise Sealing Surface Market: Oil & Gas Project Requirement: Produce an “out-of-mold” net shape fiber reinforced PEEK seal holding dimensional tolerances of .0003 inches. Overview Mating parts providing a fluid or gas seal are critical components in most mechanical systems. We commonly think of them in valves and connector… Read Case Study
VICTREX® PEEK™ Polymer Topics: Case Study, Design Engineering, Diversified Industrial, PEEK, Precision Injection Molding Performance Plastics Improves Compressor Valve Performance With Poppets Made From VICTREX® PEEK™ Polymer Manufacturers of check valves and pressure relief valves for hydraulic and pneumatic compressors are constantly looking for ways to improve the performance of their products. Valve performance, more than any other component, determines compressor efficiency. To achieve reduction in fluid leakage, noise… Read Case Study
Removal and Replacement of Failed Bonded Nutplates Utilizing Nonmetallic Torlon® Adhesive Cutters Whitepaper Topics: Aerospace & Defense, Case Study, EnduroSharp(R), PAI Torlon The lack of reliable and effective nonmetallic material removal tools available to maintainers drives the continued use of unapproved tools and/or methods when removing materials from aerospace vehicles. The use of metallic tools has resulted in damage to vehicles, both short term and long term, causing the need for expensive repairs and reduction in vehicle… Read Case Study
Removal and Replacement of Failed Bonded Nutplates Presentation Topics: Case Study, Design Engineering, EnduroSharp(R), PAI Torlon Nutplates fail for a variety of reasons Poor surface prep Wrong grip length fastener (too long) when engaged pushing nutplate off structure Fastener locked up in nut element (i.e. not turning) due to excessive heat from fastener during installation Improper fastener torque sequencing for panel installation Following aircraft specific T.O. - takes from 24 to… Read Case Study
EnduroSharp(R) Nonmetallic (Torlon)(R) Aircraft Maintenance Tools Abstract Topics: Aerospace & Defense, Case Study, EnduroSharp(R), PAI Torlon The lack of reliable and effective nonmetallic material removal tools available to maintainers drives the continued use of unapproved tools and/or methods when removing materials from aerospace vehicles. The use of metallic tools has resulted in damage to vehicles, both short term and long term, causing the need for expensive repairs and reduction in vehicle… Read Case Study
Overview of EnduroSharp™ Nonmetallic (Torlon®) Aircraft Maintenance Tools Presentation Topics: Aerospace & Defense, Case Study, EnduroSharp(R), PAI Torlon New Torlon(R) Nonmetallic Tools Under contract with the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Materials Integrity Branch (AFRL/RXSA), the University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) developed improved material removal tools & accessories Transitioning developed tools to multiple weapons systems for material removal applications on composite components Injection molded from Torlon® 5030 - Solvay’s polyamide-imide (PAI) resin 30%… Read Case Study
