Mission critical technology
When Amphenol, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of interconnect products, wanted to develop a new P-clamp for mission critical cable harnesses, it utilised the same mechanical design of its original high performance P-clamps made with VICTREX®
PEEK™ polymer, but
used a softer durometer silicone rubber for the cushioning to reduce wear and tear on transmission lines. This new LDG P-clamp is currently in use on a major military aircraft. “Using a softer cushioning together with VICTREX PEEK polymer helps
improve the overall performance and extend lifetime of the new clamp,” said Tony Padula, Manager, New Products, at Amphenol. “We chose this high temperature performance thermoplastic for its corrosion resistance, and excellent mechanical and electrical properties.” VICTREX PEEK polymer is exceptionally strong, inert, inherently flame retardant, and can be easily fabricated into tight tolerance parts. VICTREX PEEK polymers have also been officially qualified by many
aircraft manufacturers and can be supplied to the military specification MIL-P-46183. In addition to the standard VICTREX PEEK grades, VICTREX PEEK polymer powder resins can be used as a matrix for thermoplastic composite prepregs, honeycombs, and sandwich structures made of carbon, glass, or aramid continuous fibres. Its outstanding properties make it an excellent substitute for metals and thermoset composites.
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