Craftech Industries current newsletter about Technoology advances in plastic materials.

Expanded range of shapes

Designers and engineers across all markets know Craftech for it’s standard product line of high performance plastic screws, nuts, washers and more. Now Craftech has expanded its manufacturing capabilities to include multi-faceted shapes.

If your designs involve complicated or intricate plastic parts, Craftech is your manufacturing source for complex precision shapes with numerous

geometries, manufactured in less time and with competitive pricing.

We welcome your phone inquiries, or use our online "Request for Quote" page at RFQ.

Custom lengths and diameters
are available on request.

Custom products that hold up in tough environments are quoted and manufactured here at Craftech daily.

One such product line is thermal-formed PVC and CPVC u-bolts, ranging in size from 1’ to 5’ in height. Both PVC and CPVC offer excellent corrosion and weather resistance as well as fire resistance. PVC may be used up to 140°F and is self-extinguishing. CPVC has a continuous service temperature of 200°F. Craftech u-bolts are also available in different diameters and lengths.

These thermal-formed u-bolts are used in plants that operate particulate scrubber equipment, liquid filtration systems, dust-collection technology equipment, wet scrubber and mister equipment and in waste handling plants.

Your one-stop source for precision molded and machined PEEK™ fasteners.
	Craftech is a leading manufacturer of PEEK components. Victrex’s standard grade of unfilled PEEK is a high-performance thermoplastic that has excellent chemical resistance, low moisture absorption, good wear and abrasion resistance, and can be used continuously to 480°F. 30% glass-filled PEEK has an increase in flexural modules and a reduction in expansion rate. This grade is ideal for structural applications that require improved strength, stiffness or stability, especially at temperatures above 300°F. Craftech also manufactures parts in PEEK HT (high temperature); PEEK UHP (Ultra High Purity); and PEEK, 30% Carbon-Filled.
	PEEK-UHP (Ultra-High Purity) is specially manufactured to meet the strictest requirements for purity in clean rooms, wet processing, pharmaceutical processing and analytical chemistry applications. Offering the mechanical, chemical, thermal and tribological properties of standard Victrex grades, PEEK-UHP contains no components that could leach into the fluid stream or outgas in vacuum or high heat environments. PEEK-HT (High Temperature) is a unique high performance polymer for applications requiring superior high-temperature resistance. With a glass transition temperature of 315°F and a melting temperature of 703°F, this semi-crystalline, unreinforced polymer offers all the key characteristics of standard PEEK including toughness, strength and chemical resistance. PEEK, 30% Carbon-Filled offers designers optimum wear resistance and load carrying capabilities in a PEEK-based product with higher thermal conductivity.
	The NEW T-series is a range of proprietary blended products based on VICTREX®PEEKTM polymer and Celazole® polybenzimidazole (PBI) offering excellent mechanical performance. The TU-60 grade is unfilled, unreinforced PEEK/PBI blend suitable for high performance in high temperature and high-strength applications. TF-60V is glass-reinforced for even greater rigidity and dimensional stability while maintaining many of the useful characteristics of the unfilled grade. The glass reinforcement yields a product with an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and increased tensile strength.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF T-SERIES POLYMERS
Property	ASTM or UL test	TU-60 Unfilled	TF-60V Glass-filled
PHYSICAL
Density (lb/in 3) (g/cm 3)	D792	0.047 1.30	0.051 1.42
Water Absorption, Saturation (%)	D570	6.6	3.8
MECHANICAL
Tensile Strength (psi) Tensile Elongation at Break (%) Flexural Strength (psi) Compressive Strength (psi) Hardness, Rockwell IZOD Notched Impact (ft-lb/in)	D638 D638 D790 D695 D785 D256	13,000 2.0 23,000 30,000 A25 1.4	16,000 1.1 22,000 - - 1.7
THERMAL
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Exp (x 10-5 in./in./F) 75-300F/ 390-570F Heat Deflection Temp (F/C) at 264 psi	D696 D648	1.9/3.4 581/305	- -/-
ELECTRICAL
Dielectric Strength (V/mil) short time, 1/8" thick Dielectric Constant at 10 kHz Dissipation Factor at 10 kHz Volume Resistivity (chm-cm) at 50% RH	D149 D150 D150 D257	433 3.4 0.001 2 x 1016	- - - -
This information gives typical values intended for reference and comparison only and should not be used for specification purposes. Victrex plc is the sole manufacturer and supplier of PEEK brand polymer worldwide. PEEK is a trademark of the Victrex plc. For more information, please call VICTREX USA at 800-VICTREX.


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