ThyssenKrupp takes on distribution of DuPont Vespel in Canada

ThyssenKrupp Materials North America has been selected by DuPont Engineering Polymers to distribute Vespel polyimide stock shapes in Canada.

ThyssenKrupp has an integrated network of service centers located across North America, offering a wide variety of plastic production materials, precision-processing services, and complete supply chain and production support solutions. The company’s Canadian locations are in Toronto, Montreal, Edmonton and Vancouver.

According to DuPont, Vespel shapes can be readily machined to make parts combining high-temperature performance, low wear and low friction. Typical components include bushings, bearings, and seal rings and thrust washers for automotive, aerospace, semiconductor manufacturing and various other end-use industries.