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Xycomp® - High-Performance Thermoplastic Composites

Xycomp® - High-Performance Thermoplastic Composites

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Introduction
Greene, Tweed's Xycomp® is a high-performance thermoplastic composite designed for use in industries such as aerospace, oilfield, semiconductor, solar, petrochemical, and power generation. The document details the properties, performance, and processing capabilities of Xycomp composites.

Specifications and Properties
Xycomp composites are made from thermoplastic resins like PPS, PEI, PEEK, and PEKK, reinforced with carbon or glass fibers. These materials provide excellent mechanical properties, toughness, and chemical resistance, making them ideal for replacing metals.

Performance Benefits

Weight Reduction: Xycomp composites are significantly lighter than metals, with densities 80% lower than steel, 60% less than titanium, and 40% less than aluminum.
High-Temperature Stability: Suitable for high-temperature applications, enhancing component longevity.
FST Performance: Excellent flame, smoke, and toxicity performance, suitable for aircraft interiors.
Corrosion Resistance: Reduces the need for frequent inspections or replacements.
Durability: Offers improved toughness and fatigue life over conventional materials.
Environmental Impact: Recyclable with a lower environmental footprint than thermoset composites.

Processing Capabilities
Greene, Tweed uses proprietary processes to manufacture complex shapes and tubular components, including:

Compression Molding: Creates complex net or near-net shape components with features like molded-in inserts and reinforcement ribs.
Techna3™ Process: Produces complex tubular parts with flanges and reinforcement ribs, suitable for pressure sleeves and pump housings.
Fiber-Placement Processes: Enables the creation of thick-wall tubular parts for applications such as bushings and structural tubing.

Applications

Petrochem & Power: Used in pumps and compressors, offering improved reliability, energy efficiency, and resistance to harsh environments.
Oilfield: Provides high-pressure, high-temperature sealing solutions, faster drilling than metal tools, and RF transparency for measurement devices.
Semiconductor & Solar: Meets cleanliness and chemical resistance requirements, minimizing contamination and resisting plasma.
Aerospace: Offers weight savings, cost reduction, and environmental benefits, used in brackets, fittings, and enclosures.

Technical Capabilities
Greene, Tweed provides comprehensive in-house capabilities, including composites design, finite element analysis, materials and process development, prototype evaluation, and quality assurance. Their facilities comply with ISO9001 and AS9100 standards.

Conclusion
Xycomp® thermoplastic composites offer significant weight savings compared to traditional materials like steel, titanium, and aluminum. Greene, Tweed's expertise in materials and proprietary processes allows for the production of complex shapes, meeting diverse component needs across various industries.

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Xycomp® Thermoplastic Composites w w w . g t w e e d . c o m 1 Material testing Bracket Composite components FEA GREENE, TWEED’S THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE COMPONENTS Greene, Tweed produces composite components for the world’s leading commercial aircraft, manufacturers of down-hole equipment and vertical pumps, and suppliers of semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment. Greene, Tweed maintains ISO9001 and AS9100 compliant facilities around the world, allowing us to provide global engineering, sales and manufacturing services. From design and development through manufacturing and testing, Greene,...

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BUILDING ON EXPERIENCE Greene, Tweed has been providing customer solutions for over 140 years. Our understanding of customer needs has focused our efforts in three key areas: • Properties • Performance • Processing PROPERTIES Greene, Tweed’s Xycomp® composites have excellent mechanical properties to meet the performance requirements of metal replacement applications. Xycomp products use thermoplastic resins that are tougher and more chemical resistant than thermoset resins used in traditional composite materials. Several different thermoplastic resin families are utilized in the Xycomp product...

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w w w . g t w e e d . c o m 3 Xycomp® Thermoplastic Composites XYCOMP®—OUTSTANDING IN ANY FIELD PETROCHEM & POWER Greene, Tweed has experience developing elastomers and wearresistant products for pumps and compressors for refineries, chemical plants and power generation facilities around the world. We leveraged this experience to ensure that Xycomp thermoplastic composites could improve process reliability, increase energy efficiency and withstand the demanding environments found in petrochemical and power generation industries. Xycomp’s ductile properties help absorb shock and vibration, and...

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Commodity Plastics Engineering Plastics High-Performance Plastics Advanced Engineering Plastics Greene, Tweed’s Focus | THERMOPLASTIC PERFORMANCE HIERARCHY | Xycomp® Thermoplastic Composites w w w . g t w e e d . c o m Bearing & holder assembly Wafer handler Wing ribs

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45678 12/08-UO-2M BR-US-GE-022 Statements and recommendations in this publication are based on our experience and knowledge of typical applications of this product and shall not constitute a guarantee of performance nor modify or alter our standard warranty applicable to such products. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. Greene, Tweed is an Equal Opportunity Employer © 2008, Greene, Tweed Contact Us Greene, Tweed Companies Corporate Headquarters Aerospace and Semiconductor & Solar Kulpsville, PA, USA Tel: +1.215.256.9521 Fax: +1.215.256.0189 PetroChem & Power Houston, TX,...

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