Machined VICTREX PEEK bearing cages, also known as Ball Retaining Rings are used where non-metallics are preferred and for highly demanding conditions with high speeds, chemical attack or high temperatures. We manufacture bearings cages in a number of VICTREX PEEK grades depending on application requirements.
- We currently manufacture large filled VICTREX PEEK bearing cages for one of the UK’s largest producers.
- We can also coat existing bearing cages with VICTREX PEEK to enhance their properties for a range of applications.
- We can manufacture large filled VICTREX PEEK bearing cages and also coat existing cages in PEEK to improve their temperature resistance.
VICTREX PEEK is the material of choice for bearing cages because of its:
- Superior combination of strength and flexibility
- High operating temperature range
- High chemical and wear resistance
- Good processability
Due to these outstanding features, VICTREX PEEK cages are used for some ball and cylindrical roller bearings, like hybrid and/or high-precision bearings.
PEEK coated bearing cages are replacing more traditional coatings such as expensive copper and silver. These are generally used to reduce wear. However, tests have shown that at high speeds, PEEK coated cages show no signs of wear long after traditional copper and silver platings have completely worn off.
AF800 PEEK™ materials are used in a wide range of oil and gas applications due to the unique combination of properties and range of compounds and unfilled polymers.
AF801 is a semi-crystalline very high performance engineering thermoplastic for extremely demanding applications.
AF802 is a glass fibre reinforced semi-crystalline very high performance engineering thermoplastic for extremely demanding applications.
AF803 is a semi-crystalline very high performance engineering thermoplastic with optimised properties for demanding bearing and low friction applications. PEEK, PTFE, Carbon Fibre and Graphite.
AF804 is a carbon fibre reinforced semi-crystalline very high performance engineering thermoplastic for extremely demanding applications.
AF805 is a modified PEEK material with special fillers. Formulated to give greater flexibility than standard PEEK materials and a much lower coefficient of friction.
Specifically developed for use at elevated temperatures and for prolonged use at elevated temperatures, AF816 retains its key physical properties to temperatures 30OC higher than standard AF801 Virgin PEEK.
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