Torlon Can Mandrels

Torlon  Can Mandrels

Drake’s Seamless Tube® capability has been used to solve dimensional stability and service life problems in the printing of two-piece aluminum cans. Drake is working in close cooperation with North America’s leading fabricator of can mandrels, Blair Machine and Tool Co.  

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Torlon Wire

Torlon  Wire

Drake Plastics has recently developed a process to extrude Torlon to a .050″ (1.27 mm) size. The initial applications include precision all and journal bearings.  

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Torlon 4435

Torlon 4435

Torlon 4435 offers unmatched wear performance at high PV’s without external lubrication (see figure). In addition to its groundbreaking wear performance, Torlon 4435 offers excellent mechanical properties, including high strength and heat resistance.  

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Ferrari 430GT Suspension Bushings

Ferrari 430GT Suspension Bushings

The Ferrari race team Risi Competizione has upgraded to Torlon 4435 suspension bushings supplied by Drake Plastics. Each car has 8 upper and 8 lower bushings. Factory bushing material wears out and has to be changed between every race. The Risi Team engineers were seeking a solution

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Torlon Sliding Vanes

Torlon Sliding Vanes

From modern compressors to old-school superchargers, Torlon 4435 sliding vanes are breathing new life into rotary vane machinery. In addition to a dramatic extension in life, Torlon 4435 vanes reduce operating cost by requiring less lubrication. Torlon’s high temperature capability also enables higher discharge pressures than traditional

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Aircraft Fuel Connects

Aircraft Fuel Connects

Tough, lightweight and non-conductive, Torlon 4203 is the material of first choice for drop tank and in-flight refueling connects for Allied air forces around the world. Drake’s extensive Seamless Tube® capability enables parts to be made quickly and economically. Additionally, flow and weld lines found in injection

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