Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Impact Strength",
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 couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Metal substitutes cut manufacturing costs from
Lati Industria Termoplastici: "The good processibility of the polymers means that components can be manufactured in a single injection moulding process, which leads to significant manufacturing cost reductions".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Sabic Innovative Plastics
concerning its Lexan GLX
- take a look at Plastic glazing helps cut automobile weight
which says: "Land Rover designers were supported by the Sabic Innovative Plastics glazing and design teams in developing the LRX transparent glazing signature that wraps around the entire car".
Take a look also at the news release from Huntsman Advanced Materials, Moulding system provides exhaust diffuser,
as well as Back both horses (plastic and metal) to win from Norse Precision Castings,
and Plastics company offers new healthcare services from Sabic Innovative Plastics.
See also:
Stereolithography solution offers high durability
(June 2007)
DMX-SL is based on a technology which produces resins with extremely high impact strength and resistance to breakage
Resin flameproofs aircraft interiors
(April 2007)
Ultem 9085 resin for aircraft interiors reduces weight by allowing thinner components, and protecting against fire
Door material offers high strength
(April 2007)
TechnoCompound has shown a door trim module in long glass fibre re-inforced polypropylene, offering high rigidity and extremely high impact strength
Adhesives hold lifeboats together through tests
(January 2007)
High-performance structural adhesive enables Norsafe to upgrade lifeboats to the highest safety specifications now required by the Norwegian Oil Industry Association
Lightweight polycarbonate protects Ipods and Nanos
(December 2006)
After unwrapping an Ipod or MP3 player that may cost upwards of £450, it is important to safeguard these delicate devices from being dropped, banged, or stepped on
Glass-fibre-reinforced polyamide is stronger
(November 2006)
Newly developed glass-fibre-reinforced polyamide (PA) features considerably improved mechanical properties
New materials set for Euromold launch
(October 2006)
At this year's Euromold Huntsman Advanced Materials will showcase a range of new products, including a new epoxy board and a foundry casting product
Conductive polymers replace metals
(September 2006)
Enclosure front panels moulded from conductive polymer have sparked the interest of major telecomms equipment suppliers as replacements for more traditional metal counterparts
Materials support trends in handset design
(September 2006)
Resins deliver significantly higher levels of impact strength compared with conventional GF-reinforced polycarbonate materials at comparable stiffness levels
Brochure details plastics testers
(August 2006)
Lloyd Instruments has issued a new full colour brochure for its Davenport range of plastics and polymer testing instruments
Handknobs take the knocks without shattering
(April 2006)
The VCT range of clamping handknobs represent a significant improvement over older style products manufactured in thermosetting material (which can shatter on impact)
Acrylic adhesive gets stuck into industrial work
(March 2006)
Acrylic adhesive has a three to five minute working life and builds strength rapidly to a handling time of seven minutes for a use on metals, ceramics, wood and most plastics
Fast-cure adhesive boasts long-term stability
(November 2005)
A new tough fast-curing structural adhesive is reckoned to be ideal for demanding industrial applications
Resin and sheet materials suit aircraft interiors
(October 2005)
GE Advanced Materials has designed high-performance engineering resin and sheet materials that help to enable development of next-generation aircraft interior components
Strong handle has a smooth gloss finish
(October 2005)
Ex-stock supply of a variety of colour options is an important feature of the Elesa M843 Series gloss handles
Polymer modifier improves impact resistance of PBT
(September 2005)
Polybutylene terephthalate resins modified with a new Du Pont toughening agent deliver sharp increases in impact resistance, while key engineering and processing properties remain largely intact
Reinforced resin takes the knocks in handsets
(September 2005)
Amoi Electronics designed its new M60 multimedia cellphone to deliver outstanding aesthetics, durability and reliability, even under the roughest of handling conditions
Automotive glazing system offers more flexibility
(August 2005)
GE Advanced Materials and Exatec have unveiled their cutting-edge automotive technology to the 2005 World Exposition, running from March until September in Aichi, Japan
Resins handle impact and sterilisation
(June 2005)
Three new, biocompatible polycarbonate resins further expand GE's portfolio of high-tech materials solutions for applications in the healthcare industry
Long fibre compounds aid metal replacement
(March 2005)
Peek long fibre compounds significantly improve impact strength when compared with conventional short fibre Peek materials, making them ideal for metal replacement applications
Epoxy resin is approved for medical devices
(January 2005)
Master Bond's newly developed flexible two component epoxy resin system EP21LV (3/5) has obtained full USP Class VI certification for the assembly of disposable and reusable medical devices
Novel resin reduces weight for healthcare
(January 2005)
Cutting-edge polycarbonate technology from GE Advanced Materials has helped one healthcare OEM pioneer a new clear, lightweight, radiolucent wrist fixation system for modern times
Switch to plastics cuts costs and weight
(January 2005)
Creative Plastics and Design converted a deck pan commonly used in refrigerated and frozen food and beverage cases from stainless steel to plastic and cut manufacturing costs by 67% and weight by 30%
Polycarbonate is lightweight alternative
(December 2004)
New safety shoes from leading personal protection equipment supplier Bacou-Dalloz have toecaps injection molded in Lexan EXL polycarbonate
Rotary actuator range expands its coverage
(November 2004)
Specifiers and users of rotary actuators now have access to two new solutions with the recent expansion of the Crab rotary actuator product portfolio
Adhesives improve industrial processes
(October 2004)
The SikaFast range of reactive acrylic adhesives is designed for use in all manner of industrial applications
EuroMold to host advances in laser sintering
(September 2004)
EOS will reveal new developments to its laser-sintering systems, materials and resulting applications at this year's EuroMold
PP materials achieve melt flows of 20g/10min
(September 2004)
High-flow conductive polypropylene compounds for thin-wall injection moulding, which has become increasingly important for producing complex medical, electronic and biotechnological devices
Adhesives replace traditional fixing methods
(September 2004)
SikaFast 3131 reactive toughened, acrylic adhesive can be used to bond all interior panels in modern day bus and coach manufacture
Rapid prototyping in the spotlight at EuroMold
(August 2004)
EOS will showcase a whole range of new developments to its laser-sintering systems, materials and the resulting applications at EuroMold in December
Novel compound resists interference and impact
(July 2004)
A novel compound combines the toughness, high impact strength and excellent flow characteristics of Lexan EXL resin with the EMI shielding properties of stainless steel fibres
Top award for work on Xerox office system
(April 2004)
GI Plastek has won the top award in this year's Structural Plastics Conference Design and New Parts Competition, Computer and Office Equipment category
Resins push into global electronics industry
(February 2004)
In the 51st year since the discovery of Lexan polycarbonate, GE Advanced Materials is once again expanding its product offerings based on this highly versatile resin technology
Thermoplastic alloy stands up to sterilisation
(February 2004)
A new thermoplastic alloy for use in large retort packaging sterilisation trays offers OEMs the ability to increase rack/surge capacity for higher output, double service life and lower systems costs