Tag Archives: high strength polymer screws

Which Polymer Is Right for You?

Posted on July 24, 2019 by dean

PEEK, PVDF and PTFE all offer lightweight, electrical & thermal insulation and great corrosion resistance. But when it comes to strength, temperature, purity and corrosion, each has its niche. The newsletter points out which is best to use in different conditions. TEMPERATURE PEEK and PTFE screws offer excellent high temperature … Continue reading →

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PEEK Screw Strength vs FDA Approved PTFE Screws

Posted on April 2, 2018 by dean

Q: I work in the food industry and need a larger sized polymer fastener sized 1/4-20 x 2.5″. I tried PTFE but it isn’t does not seem to have enough strength. It also needs to be FDA approved and offer moderate corrosion resistance. A: Not knowing the specific strength requirements … Continue reading →

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Lightweight & High Strength PEEK Screws

Posted on March 12, 2018 by dean

Q: I need a fastener that is very low weight and offers good wear resistance for a robotics application. I need about 40 ksi in strength. A: For your application I would actually suggest an engineered polymer fasteners since your strength requirement isn’t high enough to necessitate a metal . … Continue reading →

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