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The Semitron® Semiconductor Grade products were developed to help designers and users optimize the performance of device manufacturing equipment.  In addition to device manufacture, many of these materials are ideal for specific environments where wear-resistance, chemical-resistance and the management of static electricity are required. Two groups of products have been developed. One, well suited for device handling and test applications, and a second for next-generation CMP use.

Ketron® PEEK grades offer chemical and hydrolysis resistance similar to PPS, but can operate at higher temperature range. PEEK 1000 offers steam and wear resistance, while carbon-reinforced PEEK provides excellent wear capabilities. Our latest grade, PEEK HPV, offers outstanding bearing performance. PEEK can be used continuously to 480°F (250°C) and in hot water or steam without permanent loss in physical properties. For hostile environments, PEEK is a high strength alternative to fluoropolymers. PEEK carries a V-O flammability rating and exhibits very low smoke and toxic gas emission when exposed to flame. Excellent chemical resistance Very low moisture absorption Inherently good wear and abrasion resistance Unaffected by continuous exposure to hot water or steam

KyronMAX®, the unmatched carbon fiber-based technology platform. These compounds use a broad range of base polymers (Nylon/PA66, PEEK and PPA) that excel in demanding temperature and chemical environments.Property ComparisonMuch higher mechanical strength vs conventional glass and carbon filled systems, at same fiber percentage loadings. This increased mechanical performance, allows usage of lower filler loadings, increasing the material’s strain, which allows the part to yield and not to fracture.Standard Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) summary compares material stiffness over an elevated temperature range. Conventional glass and carbon filled Nylon compounds loose mechanical performance very quickly when exposed to even low elevated temperatures. In comparison, KyronMAX products demonstrate excellent property retention, even in the harshest of temperature regions.

The Kyron® high performance compounds portfolio contains a broad range of base resins for stiffness, heat resistance, or dimensional tolerances. Kyron® materials that are based on high temperature resins excel in demanding high heat and chemical environments.

Sterra™ shapes are produced from re-processed, industrial ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene materials. These recycled shapes are then re-purposed for use in a variety of industries such as construction and heavy equipment, agriculture and grain handling, bulk material and parcel handling, and automotive and transportation.