Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Engineering Plastics",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Environmental friendly resin on the rails from
DSM Engineering Plastics, which we summarised at the time by saying "Resin not only provides aesthetic yet durable, and low-maintenance cladding systems, but also complies with strict flame, smoke and toxicity regulations".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Steel inserts resist corrosion from
Tappex Thread Inserts: "Trisert-3 inserts suit most applications in thermoset and thermoplastic grades, including the latest engineering plastics".
In January 2008, we covered the news from DSM Engineering Plastics
concerning its PA4T polymer
- take a look at Polymer keeps it strength at high temperatures
which says: "DSM Engineering Plastics' PA4T polymer is designed to assist automakers in continued weight reduction efforts for better fuel efficiency and lower costs".
Take a look also at the news release from Man + Materials, Polymer deal provides new blending options,
as well as Centre targets solar panel research from Sabic Innovative Plastics,
and Company makes US $11.6 billion acquisition from Sabic Innovative Plastics.
See also:
Materials shorten production cycles
(July 2007)
Akulon XP is a highly viscous PA6 which delivers substantial productivity gains during processing of packaging films
Thermoplastics stay waterproof but breathable
(July 2007)
Skyair and Skyair XT membranes can be used in recreational, sports, medical and construction applications which are waterproof and windproof, yet remain 'breathable'
Materials cut air duct weights
(July 2007)
Arnitel PB 582-H from DSM Engineering Plastics replaced rubber in an air duct application, leading to a 50% cut in weight and cycle time
Vapour transition films offer high breathability
(July 2007)
Both Arnitel VT grades are optimised for cast extrusion and extrusion coating processes and their key processing benefits include lower waste percentages
Film offers uniform thickness
(June 2007)
DSM Engineering Plastics' Akulon XP offers thermoformability, printability, transparency and heat resistance
Plastics distribution deal reached
(June 2007)
DSM Engineering Plastics and Resin Express are set to join forces in the market development and sales of DSM Engineering Plastics resins in the Baltic States, Russia, Belarus and Ukraine
CADCAM software allows rapid tool creation
(April 2007)
QuickTools uses a combination of rapid prototyping technology and Delcam's CADCAM software to create durable injection moulding tools in record times
UK chain product distribution agreement reached
(March 2007)
Transdev the leading power transmission specialists have been appointed as the exclusive UK distributor for Witra chain products
Adhesive technology eliminates ODCs
(February 2007)
Intertronics' Ultra Light-Weld 3-20741 cures upon exposure to UV light in seconds to create intrinsically strong clear bonds
Engineering plastics company makes investments
(February 2007)
Victrex has backward integrated its raw material supply chain to better control quality and availability for its polymerisation facilities
Long-life static beacon
(January 2007)
The newest addition to the deegee range of low energy beacons is the long life SB_/CFT
Austrian plastics specialist comes to the UK
(November 2006)
Zell-Metall Engineering Plastics, the Austrian based international producer of engineering plastics stock shapes, has opened its UK facility in Telford
More options in thermoplastic reinforcement
(October 2006)
High performance thermoplastic reinforcements offer lower outgasing, enhanced hydrolysis resistance and other mechanical properties
Gearmotors shrink for medical applications
(October 2006)
The innovative Performax range of gearmotors has now been extended to include 32mm diameter models
Cut out creep
(October 2006)
Nick Brooker, Marketing Manager for the UK Division of Actuation and Motion Control of SKF, explains how cage creep is being eliminated from the latest linear motion systems
Laser-welded nylon is clear cut winner in gearbox
(July 2006)
A tube of hot-oil-resistant DuPont Zytel nylon carries oil from the filter to the six-speed direct-shift gearbox's control unit of Volkswagen's trend-setting dual-clutch gearbox
Hydraulic filter thrives underground
(July 2006)
The latest bypass microfilter unit from Filtration Analysis Services Technology is specifically designed for applications where nonsparking, strength and durability are required
How to select the best method for bonding plastics
(April 2006)
Joining Plastics 2006 (25th to 26th April in London) provided an expert forum on the latest technologies and methods to help manufacturers choose the optimal way forwards in bonding polymers
Epoxy resin boasts top shear and peel strength
(February 2006)
A new highly flexible two component epoxy resin compound features outstanding shear and peel strength for bonding, sealing and casting engineering plastics and metals
Polycarbonate has clear advantages
(February 2006)
Bopla Gehause Systeme uses Xantar polycarbonate for the clear covers on its Bocard family of plastic electronics enclosures
Polyamide improves connector performance
(January 2006)
Electronics manufacturer Tyco Amp Den Bosch has changed the material it uses for moulding PCMCIA card headers from liquid crystal polymer to Stanyl polyamide 4,6
Fibre-reinforced polyamide aids connector design
(January 2006)
DSM Engineering Plastics has introduced a new grade to the Stanyl Polyamide 46 global portfolio
Initiative targets pharmaceutical applications
(November 2005)
Du Pont Engineering Polymers is launching a global initiative to help manufacturers of pharmaceuticals and nonimplantable medical devices gain the performance and cost benefits of its materials
Interplas visitors bemoan lack of investment
(October 2005)
Faraday Plastics, the UK's leading resource and co-ordinator for polymer-based research, reports on a continuing need to resource research and development activities for the UK's plastics industries
Polymer industry and academia need stronger link
(October 2005)
Richard Simpson, Director of Faraday Plastics, has called for a revitalisation of UK academe/industrial relations in polymer science and technology
Machinable material helps offshore exploration
(August 2005)
Sercel Europe has used Ertacetal from Quadrant EPP to construct thousands of oil filler blocks for its new seismic streamer
Plastics R and D holds the key
(August 2005)
Faraday Plastics, will use Interplas 05 to promote the research and development agenda for companies, providing much needed tools, information and resources for visitors to the show
Offshore materials expertise on display
(July 2005)
Quadrant EPP will present a wide portfolio of solutions designed to meet performance challenges in offshore exploration and production applications at Offshore Europe 2005
New centre focuses on plastics and water
(June 2005)
GE Advanced Materials has invested in a new Fluid Engineering Centre of Excellence
Gear pumps find a niche in semiconductors
(May 2005)
TechnaFlo magnetically coupled external gear pumps have found a niche market for their precision metering and chemical resistance qualities in semiconductor manufacturing
Benzene rise causes plastics price hike
(January 2005)
Quadrant Engineering Plastics Products (EPP) is set to increase its prices by up to 12%, depending on the product line, for cast, compression-moulded and extruded stock shapes this year
Polyamide markets follow manufacturing eastwards
(January 2005)
A new study from Frost and Sullivan looks at the European market for high performance polyamides
Resin selector simplifies data management
(December 2004)
The Materials Group has selected IDES to help standardise its plastics data management operations
Prototyping materials set for launch in 2005
(December 2004)
DSM Somos reconfirmed Frankfurt's Euromold fair as its launch pad for new materials with the preview of two new ProtoFunctional families in line for commercialisation in 2005