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Thermoplastic Injection Molding Blog
Performance Plastics is in touch with the latest trends, research and insight into technology, injection molding and the plastics supply chain around the world.
- Torlon (PAI) Polyamide-imide for Complex Industrial Applications January 19, 2022 Topics: Blog, Diversified Industrial, PAI Torlon, Video Highly engineered plastic formulations can achieve higher strength to weight ratios than traditional lightweight alloys such as aluminum and titanium. Torlon® polyamide-imide is the highest performance plastic that is still melt processible, making it ideal for complex geometries. Torlon® possesses a 500°F heat distortion temperature and a 500°F continuous service temperature allowing for usage at elevated temperatures while maintaining superior strength. Its… Read More
- EnduroSharp® ABNIR Surface Prep Kit January 12, 2022 Topics: Aerospace & Defense, Blog, EnduroSharp(R), PAI Torlon EnduroSharp® has changed the way aerospace maintenance professionals remove sealants and adhesives from substrates and fasteners. Adhesively bonded nutplates are increasingly being utilized in the manufacture of aerospace structures, with extensive use in securing removable maintenance access panels. Precisely designed to work with adhesively bonded nutplates, EnduroSharp® tools are made from Torlon®, a high strength… Read More
- Injection Molded Parts for Air Motors January 6, 2022 Topics: Aerospace & Defense, Blog, Capabilities, Design Engineering, Industries The ability to mold unique and complex parts is what we do at Performance Plastics. Our engineers are constantly pushing the limits of our machines and material in order to produce complex parts. We excel when using high performance plastics for challenging applications. Air motors produce continuous rotary power from compressed air. The vanes in the… Read More
- Injection Molded PFA in the Lithium Ion Battery December 17, 2021 Topics: Blog, Design Engineering, Diversified Industrial, FEP & PFA, Video The Lithium Ion Battery industry has begun using more and more plastic parts in their manufacturing processes. Most batteries intended for light vehicle usage now have 50% more plastic materials than they did even 10 years ago. Some batteries have entirely plastic formulations ranging from the electrolyte (polymeric electrolytes) to the casing. This is due… Read More
- Torlon (PAI) Polyamideimide for Medical Applications December 7, 2021 Topics: Blog, Medical & Life Science, PAI Torlon Torlon (PAI) Polyamideimide is one of the highest performing, melt-processable thermoplastics. Its compressive strength is double that of PEEK when unfiled, and about 40% higher than ULTEM PEI. Torlon is frequently used in medical applications due to its high strength and resistance to deformation. It’s wear resistance adds up to long product life for peristaltic… Read More
- EnduroSharp® Products now available 24/7 on our Ecommerce Website December 2, 2021 Topics: Blog, EnduroSharp(R), PAI Torlon Performance Plastics – Problem Solved – has updated our EnduroSharp® website with a 24/7 ecommerce portal that makes finding and ordering your EnduroSharp® products even easier. Performance Plastics is a leader in high performance plastics engineering. Our customers include many of the industry’s leading companies in aerospace, medical and industrial applications. We execute mission critical… Read More
- Why Use Torlon®/ PAI for your Applications November 17, 2021 Topics: Blog, Capabilities, EnduroSharp(R), PAI Torlon Torlon® is a high performance amorphous (non-crystalline) engineering thermoplastic that possesses exceptional physical and chemical qualities. It is recognized as the highest performing thermoplastic that is still melt processible. Torlon®/PAI is a Polyamide-imide, which are either thermosetting or thermoplastic, amorphous polymers that have exceptional mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistant properties. Torlon’s® exceptional properties are the… Read More
- Product Spotlight – EnduroSharp® Torlon® Gap Filler Removal Discs (GFRD) November 11, 2021 Topics: Aerospace & Defense, Blog, EnduroSharp(R), PAI Torlon EnduroSharp® has changed the way aerospace maintenance professionals remove sealants and adhesives from substrates and fasteners. EnduroSharp® tools are made from Torlon®, a high strength polymer, creating a non-metallic tool that will not damage composite structures during use. The EnduroSharp® lineup consists of a variety of scraper blades, gap blades, reamers, cutters, bits, and discs… Read More
