PEEK Solutions for E-motor: Improve reliability & Efficiency

VICTREX PEEK SOLUTIONS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Future mobility requires new approaches in design and sustainable material selection, driven by the need to increase vehicle range, reduce cost, enhance driving and charging experience – all with without compromising on reliability and safety.
Explore how VICTREX™ PEEK based e-motor solutions can outperform traditional materials in 800V motors and support your sustainability goals, and why collaborating with our dedicated e-mobility team can help accelerate your e-motor projects.

VICTREX XPI Polymer Magnet wire insulation

APTIV Film High-performance slot liners

VICTREX XPI™ PEEK Magnet Wire Insulation

To cope with higher voltage (800V) platforms and SiC and GaN switching technologies, requirements for e-motor insulation become more demanding. The new VICTREX XPI™ polymer grades are designed to meet all extrusion wire manufacturing processing needs and offer a combination of excellent electrical, mechanical, high-temperature and chemical resistance performance for e-motor magnet wire to enable reliable insulation.

High-voltage electric motor with VICTREX XPI PEEK magnet wire coating

A unique combination of properties - specifically designed to solve the demanding challenges in high-voltage e-motor insulation

The new VICTREX XPI™ polymer grades are designed to meet all extrusion wire manufacturing processing needs and offer a combination of excellent properties for high-voltage e-motor magnet wire to enable reliable insulation performance, extended vehicle range, reduced cost and faster charging for high-performance motors.

Chemical Resistance

Outstanding resistance to chemical attack from a wide range of materials including ATFs and dielectric fluids even in 800V vehicle voltage systems, supporting reliable performance

Electrical Performance

Proven dielectric properties with high breakdown voltage, partial discharge inception voltage (PDIV), resistivity, low permittivity and loss etc.

Temperature Resistance

Excellent thermal endurance and stable operation from -40°C up to 260°C

Mechanical Strength

Dedicated range of product grades with excellent strength, stiffness and ductility properties to meet the requirements in high power density e-machines

Recyclability

VICTREX XPI PEEK polymer is REACH compliant, recyclable and solvent-free, eliminating the need for hazardous solvents used in enameled magnet wires

Thermal Conductivity

VICTREX XPI PEEK polymer has around 2x the thermal conductivity of other super engineering polymers (e.g. PI)

E-book: VICTREX XPI PEEK polymer for magnet wire coating

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Design Freedom and Reliability

Optimise your motor design and increase efficiency and vehicle range with state-of-the-art winding technologies.

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VICTREX XPI PEEK magnet wire coating animation

Technical Animation

Next level e-motor performance in 800V systems

Increase e-motor reliability and accelerate your time to market leveraging the Victrex e-mobility ecosystem.

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video case study

Optimising e-motor performance with PEEK magnet wire insulation

E-mobility program leader James Bonnett talks about the value of VICTREX XPI and the Victrex e-mobility ecosystem helps accelerate our customers' development times.

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Victrex' e-mobility ecosystem

Learn more about the dedicated approach to deliver high-performing, sustainable e-motor solutions.

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High-performance polymers explained

Our Chief Scientist introduces you to the world of PEEK and PAEK.

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What is PEEK?

You're not familiar with PEEK? Here's your 3-minute introduction to one of the highest-performing polymers in the world

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APTIV Film PEEK slot liners

Advanced APTIV™ film electrical insulation for e-motor slot liners

APTIV™ film electrical insulation solutions provide improved thermal conductivity over traditional laminates. With a thin film format they can help e-motor manufacturers increase copper density and improve thermal management.

APTIV film slot liners enabling increased copper density in high power density e-motors

Greater power density

40% thinner film format enabling
2% increased copper content and
5% increased continuous torque output

in a same size motor

Improved thermal management

The excellent thermal conductivity of APTIV™ film enables improved thermal management and reduction of peak winding temperatures by 2-3 °C vs. Meta-Aramid/PET laminates

APTIV film slot liners enabling reduction of e-motor bill of material in high power density e-motors

Cost-effectiveness

offering a potential reduction of 6 USD per e-motor in a smaller motor with same power output by reducing axial length (less utilisation of rare earth magnets)

All statements based on simulation work courtesy of Motor Design Ltd. using Motor-CAD v9.3.1 - replacing 250 micron Meta-Aramid/PET laminates with 150 micron APTIV film slot liners

PEEK-Based APTIV film slot liners for 800V e-motor insulation

NEW interactive e-book

APTIV film slot liners for high-voltage e-motors

Explore key material properties, extensive comparative data vs. traditional laminates, quantified benefits and much more in the 24-page interactive e-book!

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The impact of advanced PEEK slot liner insulation on high power density e-motors

Dive into technical details and comparative test results in this webinar recording

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VICTREX PEEK based APTIV film rolls in a variety of thicknesses

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All the benefits of VICTREX™ PEEK polymer in a thin-film format

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The quest to cut e-motor cost by adopting new material solutions

Our e-mobility programme leader James Bonnett looks into challenges and opportunities for e-motor manufacturers.

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Increase copper fill factor or save cost on your bill of material

See how APTIV™ film slot liners can help increase power output of a same-sized e-motor or reduce its size and save on your bill of material.

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Why Victrex?

From the commercialisation of PEEK over 40 years ago, Victrex has continually pioneered new PAEK-based polymer solutions that have transformed markets, delivering global impact in the toughest environments.

Our commitment to innovation shapes everything we do, from 10,000 feet below the sea to 40,000 feet in the air. We aim to solve today’s toughest challenges and look to push design boundaries for tomorrow. We are engineers, scientists, designers and market specialists, all focused on bringing transformational solutions to market that address world material challenges. That’s our team, over 900 people every day helping to make a world of difference.

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Accelerate your e-motor projects leveraging Victrex's e-mobility ecosystem

Rapid response, deep market insight, custom formulations and dedicated support to accelerate your time to market

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Kelly Leveridge, Global Supply Chain Leader

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Enabling security of supply

Victrex invests in capacity ahead of the demand to support customers with reliable supply - no matter where they are in the world. Learn more in this video.

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Why Victrex in e-mobility?

Automotive Business Unit Director Andy Walton talks about Victrex' dedication to e-mobility and the value beyond the product offering.

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Sustainability is at the top of our agenda

Explore our infographic to see our ambitious path to net zero and how VICTREX PEEK supports a sustainable approach in magnet wire insulation vs. enamel.

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video case study

Optimising e-motor performance with PEEK magnet wire insulation

E-mobility program leader James Bonnett talks about the value of VICTREX XPI and the Victrex e-mobility ecosystem helps accelerate our customers' development times.

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VICTREX™ PEEK solutions for e-mobility

Electric Motor Bearing Insulation

Reliable insulation of bearings is key to ensure efficient performance over the component lifetime. Using VICTREX™ PEEK to overmould bearings helps address reliable electrical insulation of large or small bearings and potentially reduces component cost.

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Battery Bus Bars

Bus bars are a safety critical component and key for system efficiency & reliability in EV batteries, e-motors or power electronics. They need to perform in the most demanding environments. VICTREX™ PEEK offers a combination of excellent temperature performance and electrical properties to ensure durability as well as extended flammability resistance.

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technical guide

Check out our technical guide to PEEK extrusion processing for further support.

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flyer

VICTREX PEEK polymer offers excellent resistance to a wide range of chemicals.

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Victrex E-motor solutions

VICTREX PEEK SOLUTIONS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION ELECTRIC VEHICLES

VICTREX XPI™ PEEK Magnet Wire Insulation

A unique combination of properties - specifically designed to solve the demanding challenges in high-voltage e-motor insulation

Chemical Resistance

Electrical Performance

Temperature Resistance

Mechanical Strength

Recyclability

Thermal Conductivity

Advanced APTIV™ film electrical insulation for e-motor slot liners

Greater power density

Improved thermal management

Cost-effectiveness

Why Victrex?

VICTREX™ PEEK solutions for e-mobility

Electric Motor Bearing Insulation

Battery Bus Bars

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