DUCOYA®
Specialist Polyimide Polymers
Solutions for Critical and Demanding Applications
Wide Temp Range
Thermal Oxidative Stability
High Strength to Weight
DUCOYA®
Specialist Polyimide Polymers
Solutions for Critical and Demanding Applications
High Purity
Ultra Low Outgassing
Plasma Resistant
DUCOYA®
Specialist Polyimide Polymers
Solutions for Critical and Demanding Applications
Long Part Life
High Toughness & Elongation
Highly Durable
DUCOYA®
Specialist Polyimide Polymers
Solutions for Critical and Demanding Applications
Low Friction
Excellent Sealing
Long Part Life
DUCOYA®
Specialist Polyimide Polymers
Solutions for Critical and Demanding Applications
Wide Temp Range
Long Part Life
Creep Resistant
DUCOYA®
Specialist Polyimide Polymers
Solutions for Critical and Demanding Applications
High Purity
Suitable for Hard Vacuum
UV Resistant
Specialist Materials for Critical and Demanding Applications
As a specialist manufacturer of polyimide polymers, Duvelco® invented Ducoya® to enhance performance in our customers’ most demanding operating environments. Duvelco select from the broad range of different polyimide molecules to excel in applications as diverse as; aerospace jet engines, spacecraft, semiconductor manufacturing and human joint replacement.
Ducoya’s strong, technical performance lends itself to versatility across a wide range of applications. These include wear and friction performance, high temperature performance (>400°C) and exceptional purity; Ducoya® is also highly durable and has an excellent strength to weight ratio and toughness. Further details are available in our application guide.
It is this combination of many superior properties that enables Ducoya® to improve current performance of your applications and meet your future challenges. Ducoya® is an exciting mix, combining the best characteristics of polymeric, metallic and ceramic materials.
Our customers are our priority; Duvelco are committed to applying our specialist knowledge to not only meet customer requirements, but to look and support the future needs of industry through innovation.
Duvelco are agile, responsive and flexible; we want to engage with you.
Frequently Asked Questions (original)
Ducoya is a solution for demanding thermal and tribological applications and can deliver an unparalleled combination of properties unmatched by traditional polymers.
Ducoya is the material of choice for critical applications where superior performance is paramount. Duvelco’s innovative and patent-pending manufacturing techniques have significantly enhanced Ducoya’s capabilities. We offer advanced solutions where excellent performance is not just desired but essential. Ducoya’s ability to sustain physical and mechanical integrity in severe conditions ensures that components crafted from Ducoya meet and exceed the expectations for efficiency and durability. This innovative leap in performance positions Ducoya as the optimal solution for industries seeking to enhance engineering efficiencies and design powered by state-of-the-art production processes.
For more information, please make an enquiry
Due to Ducoya’s exceptional balance of physical properties, it can outperform many standard materials, such as traditional metallics, ceramics and engineered polymers, including PEEK and PAI (polyamide-imide).
- Ducoya is lightweight yet strong, with high dimensional stability.
- Ducoya is capable of handling high loads and is thermally stable, as well as being friction, electrical and chemical wear-resistant
- Ducoya is easily machined to exact tolerances.
- Ducoya performs effectively within cryogenic and extreme temperatures.
- Ducoya is more cost-effective than traditional materials such as ceramics.
For more information, please make an enquiry
The Duvelco range of polyimide powders and components provides outstanding performance where other materials may not suffice. These applications include:
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Industrial
- Life Science
- Semiconductor
Ducoya polyimide powders and components are found in various applications where extreme conditions occur to prevent component failure.
For more information, please make an enquiry
Ducoya is typically shaped using pressing and sintering or hot compression moulding methods rather than extrusion or injection moulding. The first step is to place the polyimide powder into a mould of the desired shape.
The polyimide powder is first compressed under high pressure using the pressing and sintering method to form a compact shape. It is then subsequently heated (sintered) as part of a large batch of components at a temperature high enough to cause the particles to bond without detriment to the polymer, improving the final mechanical properties of the pressed shape.
Alternatively, hot compression moulding involves applying pressure to polyimide powder within a mould, which is subsequently heated under pressure until the material is fully cured.
The press forces required are considerably less for a given component size with hot compression moulding; therefore, the production rate is slower. Using commercially available automated powder presses allows the pressing and sintering method to produce circa 12-15 components per minute.
For more information, please make an enquiry
Please contact us to obtain a copy of our SDS‘
Duvelco strongly believes in maintaining high standards of quality and constantly improving the company’s quality system, which is an essential part of business performance. The organisation is structured to ensure that all goods produced meet the specified requirements by implementing continuous control and quality planning for all activities.
By achieving accreditation to the ISO 9001:2015 standard, Duvelco has demonstrated its commitment to quality and excellence. Customers can trust that when they work with Duvelco, they work with a company that holds itself to the highest standards.
For more information, please make an enquiry
At Duvelco, we are driven by a deep sense of responsibility to protect the environment. It is one of our core business values, and we are proud to say that our management system is fully compliant with ISO 14001:2015.
For more information, please make an enquiry
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Contact us to discuss the material property information you need. We are ready to assist you and answer your queries.
Our knowledge centre houses a collection of resources with valuable insights and information about our products, including technical data sheets, application guides, features and benefits of Ducoya, accreditations, and our design guide. Take advantage of this resource area to take your business to the next level.
Take the first step towards finding the solution you need by sending us your enquiry today to obtain a sample.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ducoya is a solution for demanding thermal and tribological applications and can deliver an unparalleled combination of properties unmatched by traditional polymers.
Ducoya is the material of choice for critical applications where superior performance is paramount. Duvelco's innovative and patent-pending manufacturing techniques have significantly enhanced Ducoya's capabilities. We offer advanced solutions where excellent performance is not just desired but essential. Ducoya's ability to sustain physical and mechanical integrity in severe conditions ensures that components crafted from Ducoya meet and exceed the expectations for efficiency and durability. This innovative leap in performance positions Ducoya as the optimal solution for industries seeking to enhance engineering efficiencies and design powered by state-of-the-art production processes.
For more information, please make an enquiry.
Due to Ducoya's exceptional balance of physical properties, it can outperform many standard materials, such as traditional metallics, ceramics and engineered polymers, including PEEK and PAI (polyamide-imide).
- Ducoya is lightweight yet strong, with high dimensional stability.
- Ducoya is capable of handling high loads and is thermally stable, as well as being friction, electrical and chemical wear-resistant
- Ducoya is easily machined to exact tolerances.
- Ducoya performs effectively within cryogenic and extreme temperatures.
- Ducoya is more cost-effective than traditional materials such as ceramics.
For more information, please make an enquiry.
If you are asking this question, you already know that polyimides are a very large family of interesting polymers. Ducoya G series is a co-polymer of PMDA and ODA (pyromellitic dianhydride and 4,4’-diaminodiphenyl ether). This family member is most notable for not exhibiting a detectable glass transition (Tg) or other phase transition over the temperature range -272°C to more than 600°C.
For a huge range of the further beneficial characteristics of Ducoya G series, please pre-register for our knowledge centre.
The Duvelco range of polyimide powders and components provides outstanding performance where other materials may not suffice. These applications include:
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Industrial
- Semiconductor
Ducoya® polyimide powders and components are found in various applications where extreme conditions occur to prevent component failure.
For more information, please make an enquiry.
Ducoya is typically shaped using pressing and sintering or hot compression moulding methods rather than extrusion or injection moulding. The first step is to place the polyimide powder into a mould of the desired shape.
The polyimide powder is first compressed under high pressure using the pressing and sintering method to form a compact shape. It is then subsequently heated (sintered) as part of a large batch of components at a temperature high enough to cause the particles to bond without detriment to the polymer, improving the final mechanical properties of the pressed shape.
Alternatively, hot compression moulding involves applying pressure to polyimide powder within a mould, which is subsequently heated under pressure until the material is fully cured.
The press forces required are considerably less for a given component size with hot compression moulding; therefore, the production rate is slower. Using commercially available automated powder presses allows the pressing and sintering method to produce circa 12-15 components per minute.
For more information, please make an enquiry.
Please contact us to obtain a copy of our SDS.
Ducoya G series is initially available as a powdered resin, suitable for hot compression moulding, isostatic moulding and cold compression moulding followed by sintering (also known as DF, direct forming). These technologies are also widely found in powdered metallurgy and ceramic industries.
If you would like purchase Ducoya G series in other forms such as moulded finished parts or intermediate shapes for machining, please pre-register for our availability.
Duvelco strongly believes in maintaining high standards of quality and constantly improving the company's quality system, which is an essential part of business performance. The organisation is structured to ensure that all goods produced meet the specified requirements by implementing continuous control and quality planning for all activities.
By achieving accreditation to the ISO 9001:2015 standard, Duvelco has demonstrated its commitment to quality and excellence. Customers can trust that when they work with Duvelco, they work with a company that holds itself to the highest standards.
At Duvelco, we are driven by a deep sense of responsibility to protect the environment. It is one of our core business values, and we are proud to say that our management system is fully compliant with ISO 14001:2015.
Take the first step towards finding the solution you need by sending us your enquiry today to obtain a sample.
The Ducoya polyimide resin powder series embodies the pinnacle of performance and quality. It is designed to thrive in challenging environments where conventional materials falter.
Duvelco’s exceptional Ducoya polyimide resin powders are engineered to produce components and shapes suitable for low-volume production and prototyping using a variety of stock shapes. The resin can also be used for mass production with high-speed powder presses, capable of producing millions of identical parts with exceptional precision.
Offering a diverse selection of stock shapes, such as rods, tubes, rings, and bars, Ducoya polyimide resins are designed for straightforward, conventional machining. This facilitates the creation of components that not only meet but surpass the performance of comparable materials in any specified application or environment.
