Pennsylvania-based Greene Tweed is offering a thermoplastic to connector makers that can operate above 460°C. PEK (left) and 3000 XT connectors (right) Called Arlon 3000 XT, is is said to provide thermal stability, chemical resistance, low moisture absorption, low wear and high impact resistance. It is “the world’s first and only cross-linked, semi-crystalline polyketone and delivers ...

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