Plastim supply thermoplastic stock-shapes and machine components for some of the world’s most demanding applications. Our engineering team is dedicated to problem-solving and innovation to ensure we provide the best possible polymers and component solutions.
We understand and identify specific industry requirements and draw on our experience from other sectors to deliver performance plastic solutions.
Activities within the Energy and Power sectors are confronted with daily operational challenges, harsh environments, and the responsibility of global energy demands.
These industries require reliable and efficient engineering plastic materials and components that reduce costs, reduce downtime & maintenance, and reduce overall system weights.
Machined thermoplastic components are used across exploration, production, and transportation of oil and gas. The extreme environments encountered require materials that exhibit durability, strength and stiffness across a wide temperature range as well as providing impact, and corrosion resistance. The combination of these critical properties make thermoplastics the ideal solution for both topside and subsea systems applications.
Consider the following when selecting a polymer material for offshore / subsea environments:
Plastim supply plastic materials and parts across all key areas of offshore oil and gas exploration and production. Areas including offshore-vessels, offshore-platforms, subsea production systems (SPS) and subsea umbilicals, risers, and flowlines (SURF).
We will assist with polymer material selection, with the option of full stock-shape or cut-to-size (semi-finished) materials, component prototype development, finish machined plastic parts and all your supply chain and inventory management requirements.
We employ the latest machine-tool technologies, CAD/CAM linked to ensure manufacturing efficiency. Our goal to improve component performance and reliability, reduce maintenance times and optimise safety.
Renewables refers to the generation of energy from renewable sources, such as hydrogen, wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, and biomass.
As the renewable energy sector grows, so does the demand for thermoplastic parts. Machinable plastics have now been developed to enhance the overall functionality and service life of renewable energy systems. Materials with high durability, capable of withstanding temperatures (both high and low), high pressures, and exhibit resistance to chemical damages.
Plastim supply thermoplastic stock-shapes and machine components, for use in renewable energy equipment. Materials and parts designed to improve efficiency and reliability, while reducing downtime and maintenance.
Wind turbines, whether onshore, offshore, large or small utilise bearing-grade thermoplastic materials in application. The combination of abrasion resistance, a low coefficient of friction and high stiffness / rigidity, makes internally lubricated plastics suitable for sliding pads (yawing applications*), hub-sleeves, bushes, bearing blocks and clamps.
* Gliding yaw bearings often incorporate polymer pads set around three contact surfaces to provide a guiding system for radial and axial movement.
Related to wind energy, we’re working with clients integrating wind turbines with green hydrogen produced via electrolysis. Allowing excess energy to be made available when the wind is not, by producing hydrogen gas, rather than electricity.
OmniAlite® TX LF (PET-P + PTFE) – OmniAmid® PA6 G-OIL – ArNite® PET-P
Machined plastic photovoltaic tracker bearings allow for the alignment and smooth rotation of panels. Thermoplastics are also used in solar system pivot bearings, bushings and spacers.
OmniAmid PA6G-HR (self-lubricating) – OmniAcetal-C (POM-C black)
Alongside standard and engineering plastics, Plastim offers high-performance polymers in both raw-material shape and finished machined component form. Our sales team will advise on material selection and provide a reliable source of information for materials such as PEEK, TORLON® (PAI), ULTEM® (PEI) +++++ .
High performance plastics differ from standard plastics primarily due to their temperature stability, but also by their chemical resistance and mechanical properties. These high temperature plastics provide continuous service temperature higher than 150 °C:
PEEK (polyetheretherketone) – excellent mechanical performance and chemical compatibility
PSU (Polysulfone) – retains its properties in temperatures ranging from -100°C to 150°C.
PPSU – provides better impact and chemical resistance than other sulfone-based polymers.
PPS (Polyphenylene sulfide) – offer the broadest resistance to chemicals of any advanced engineering plastic.
PEI (polyetherimide) – offers high ductility, thermal resistance, rigidity and comprehensive chemical endurance.
PAI (polyamide-imide) – provides consistent performance at severe levels of temperature and stress.
High performance plastic example applications:
ANTENNA SLEEVES, BACK-UP RINGS, BEARINGS, BUSHINGS, WEAR RINGS, COMPRESSOR COMPONENTS, ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS, FRACK BALLS, GEARS, IMPELLERS, PACKER, SEAL STACKS, PRESSURE VALVES, PRIMARY SEALS, PUMP HOUSINGS, SLICKLINE COMPONENTS, SLOT LINERS, THRUST WASHERS, VALVE SEATS, WELLHEAD SEALS AND CONNECTORS, WIRE BUNDLE CLAMPS, WIRELINE COMPONENTS