Victrex APTIV film technology accelerates its market penetration

The latest technological advances in Victrex's APTIV film portfolio significantly increase the market penetration of VICTREX PEEK polymer film. In line with Vickers' continuous and comprehensive innovation strategy, APTIV film has undergone a number of technological enhancements, including the introduction of 12-micron-thick crystalline film grades and other more developed grades, enabling designers and engineers to make full use of APTIV films. The advantages and performance, and the choice of APTIV film as a key component of OEM products.

These technological advances mean that APTIV films can now be easily applied to many types of secondary processing, including thermoforming of thin-walled irregular parts; laminating with other polymer materials and metals (with adhesives With or without adhesives; special coating applications; punching and stamping, laser marking, laser etching and processing, all of which make it more widely penetrated into various market segments.

In addition, the market has responded enthusiastically to the introduction of films thinner than 25 micrometers, because many other competing high-performance films cannot provide such thin thicknesses. With its high flexibility and versatility, APTIV films have been successfully implemented in a wide range of markets. Applications include: thin film composites; magnet wire insulation; and high performance gaskets; flexible film heaters, capacitors, pressure sensors, and Special packaging and so on.

John Getz, Head of Victrex Films, said: “The market response of this widely used multi-functional APTIV film product has exceeded our expectations. It not only originates from the absolute number of impacts – we have so far Working with more than 500 OEMs and processors to develop samples – more from the diverse and high-performance applications, markets, and regions we receive, apart from traditional customers in Western Europe and the United States. Our products have also attracted a great deal of attention from new customers such as Brazil, Hungary, Russia and even Australia and New Zealand. Moreover, from aerospace and acoustics to medical and dental equipment manufacturing, we are now involved in a wide range of industries, even if One year ago, we did not foresee the image of today."

A key technological breakthrough that APTIV film has achieved is the progress in its thermoplastic molding. In response to the need for higher temperatures and new features, designers must continue to forge ahead with innovation. Vigers has seen increasing demand for film-form VICTREX PEEK thermoforming applications: precision gaskets, electronic chip packages and speaker diaphragms for semiconductor wafer reticle boxes, aviation instrument panels, and medical trays. For these products or components, it is important to shape a specific geometry. Victrex uses Thermoplastic Molding Machines of the company's Asian Innovation and Technology Center (AITC) to assist and support thermoplastic molding processes early in product development to ensure that customers develop durable, reliable and cost-effective products that meet industry standards and requirements The product.

APTIV film combines the outstanding natural properties of VICTREX PEEK polymer materials, making them one of the most versatile and high-performance existing film products. Its comprehensive properties include high temperature resistance; excellent chemical resistance and hydrolysis resistance; outstanding mechanical properties; perfect barrier (permeation) properties and electrical properties; superior radiation resistance; high purity; halogen-free; RoHS compliant and FDA standard; excellent flame retardant effect and without the use of flame retardant, low-toxicity combustion gases; thanks to the thermoplastic properties of VICTREX PEEK polymer materials, APTIV film has the flexibility of downstream conversion processing and can be recycled.

Blair Souder, Vigers Commercial Director, said: “APTIV film launched last year has enabled our customers to develop innovative material solutions. Vigers is very satisfied with this result. Our APTIV film team will continue to focus and passionately. In-depth development of polyetheretherketone expertise, and we will continue to expand our product offering by developing unique polymer materials, proprietary blends, and high-performance composites."