Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Hazardous Substances",
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 Recycled polystyrene helps green electronics from
Axion Polymers, which we summarised at the time by saying "Axpoly PS02 is fully compliant with the European RoHS Directive that bans new electrical and electronic equipment containing more than agreed levels of potentially harmful metals and
chemicals".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Sabic ends involvement in PBT business from
Sabic Innovative Plastics: "Sabic Innovative Plastics aims to focus on different PBT technologies including resin based on terephthalic acid (TPA) feedstocks and iQ PBT resin".
In October 2007, we covered the news from Tsubakimoto UK
concerning its Tsubaki NEP chain
- take a look at Metal chain resists corrosion
which says: "Tsubaki NEP chain uses a combination of three layers of surface coating, with a highly resistant base layer that bonds a harder wear-resistant coating onto the chain bushes".
Take a look also at the news release from Tritex NDT, Ultrasonic gauge measures thickness,
as well as Thermoplastics replace lead shielding from Sabic Innovative Plastics,
and Integrated coil added to solenoid valves from Parker Fluid Control Division.
See also:
Fastener guide provides new levels of information
(July 2007)
Northern Precision's 40-page fastener book contains detailed technical drawings, specifications and photographs illustrating the ranges available
Ultrasonic thickness gauges meet new standards
(July 2007)
Tritex NDT's Multigauge 5500 and Multigauge 5600 meet the requirements of BS EN15317:2007, which came into force on 30th March 2007
Valves maximise pressure ratings
(June 2007)
Parker Fluid Control Division's 204 and 304 solenoid valve lines with tab coil offer a family of direct-acting solenoid valves for air and liquid (including light oil) applications
Gauges get the measure of metal thickness
(June 2007)
Ultrasonic thickness gauges provide reliable measurements of metal thickness when checking for corrosion or confirming process quality
Polyester resins resist fires
(June 2007)
GE Plastics' Valox thermoplastic polyester resin delivers better ductility and strength than other environmentally responsible flame-retardant PBT materials
WEEE guides released for European manufacturers
(June 2007)
UGS claims its WEEE guide shows that compliance is easier than many companies think
New materials meet environmental standards
(June 2007)
GE Plastics' LNP Starflam compounds offer high-end mechanical and electrical properties that exceed those of traditional materials that use brominated and red phosphorus additives
New elected president of the BOHS
(May 2007)
John Cherrie, Research Director at the Institute of Occupational Medicine, elected BOHS President
Associations unite for wide-ranging training
(April 2007)
Training courses cover risk assessment, EMC, the WEEE and RoHS directives as well as the function safety of control systems and the new Machinery Directive
Constant-current power sources suit lighting
(March 2007)
Moritex has announced a suite of new constant current Power Sources purpose designed for its popular MG Wave LED lighting range
BOHS announces beneficiaries of bursary
(March 2007)
Latest round of Bursary Awards announced by The British Occupational Hygiene Society
Safety company offers certification bundle
(January 2007)
Underwriters Laboratories will be present for the first time at CeBIT Hannover, offering a certification bundle that eases access to markets worldwide
Belgian RoHS legislation is challenged
(January 2007)
Member companies of the Bromine Science and Environmental Forum have filed a legal challenge over the Belgian Government's implementation of the EU RoHS Directive
Guide to specifying electrical conduit
(January 2007)
Guide provides answers to common questions when specifying conduit systems, including the choice of materials and the standards applicable to different types of installation
Weld purge monitor is RoHS compliant
(January 2007)
Huntingdon Fusion Techniques is pleased to announce that its MkV Weld Purge Monitor now meets the requirement for RoHS compliance
RoHS compliant pressure sensor range is introduced
(December 2006)
American Sensor Technologies (AST) now has the capability to offer RoHS compliant pressure sensors, transducers and transmitters when specified by its customers
AlSiC metal-matrix composite offers longevity
(December 2006)
CPS offers AlSiC (Aluminium Silicon Carbide), a metal matrix composite suited for insulated gate bipolar transistor base plates for high power traction, power control, and fly by wire applications
Eaton launches new control devices for OEMs
(December 2006)
A new family of compact control devices - contactors, starters and overload relays, manual motor starters, combination motor controllers, relays and timers - is announced by Eaton for the OEM market
Temperature controller improves the standard
(November 2006)
The new E5CSV temperature-controller series succeeds the popular E5CS series that established itself worldwide as the ideal choice for simple, cost-effective temperature control
Flexible resin answers cable legislation demands
(November 2006)
To produce coatings for AV cable used in flat-screen televisions, LTK Industries needed a replacement for PVC that could meet the requirements for halogen-free parts
Pliable conduit is RoHS compliant
(October 2006)
Kopex International has launched its new range of RoHS compliant pliable conduit
Flexible resins are greener alternative to PVC
(September 2006)
Nokia uses Flexible Noryl PPO resin as a replacement for polyvinyl chloride in the cord of a charger that can be used with several of its mobile phone models
Sustainable design explained in Exeter
(September 2006)
A free, practical workshop aims to demonstrate the benefits of more efficient product design
New director for Euro health and safety agency
(September 2006)
Dr. Jukka Takala has joined the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work's as its new director
News on the Croner-i Hazardous Substances from Croner
(August 2006)
Croner-i Hazardous Substances is a new interactive online service to provide the practical, regulatory and substance information required for day-to-day management of dangerous/hazardous chemicals
Flexible resins gain UL listing for cables
(August 2006)
Wire and cable products incorporating high-performance Flexible Noryl resins now only need to undergo short-term aging testing
BOHS to run two webinars in October
(August 2006)
BOHS's Hazardous Substances Special Interest Group is to run two Autumn Webinars - on-line live tutorials with voice communication by a conventional conference telephone call
Conference puts ELV Directive in perspective
(August 2006)
An exciting two-day conference will address the challenges and response of industry to the European End-of-Life Directive
HSC consults on new workplace exposure limits
(August 2006)
On 4 July the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) published a Consultation Document welcoming comments on proposals to introduce new and revised Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs)
Kit keeps safety first in charging rooms
(July 2006)
Chloride Motive Power (CMP) can offer factories and warehouses that use traction batteries a dedicated 'health and safety station', which can be wall-mounted in the charger room
Filters minimise maintenance costs
(July 2006)
In an on-going drive to reduce the maintenance costs of their filters, Rosedale Products Europe have developed a backwashing bag type fluid filter
HSE Issues Further Safety Alert to Fuel Depots
(July 2006)
A Safety Alert has been issued to operators of COMAH fuel storage facilities and others storing hazardous substances in large tanks
UL approves resin for wire coating
(June 2006)
Various grades of flame-retardant Flexible Noryl resin for wire coating and insulation have been listed by Underwriters Laboratories under the UL1581 reference standard
Materials meet RoHS requirements
(June 2006)
The whole of the Novamet product range is compliant with the requirements of the EU Restrictions of Hazardous Substances Directive