Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Mechanical 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 Metal substitutes cut manufacturing costs from
Lati Industria Termoplastici, which we summarised at the time by saying "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".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Polymer keeps it strength at high temperatures from
DSM Engineering Plastics: "DSM Engineering Plastics' PA4T polymer is designed to assist automakers in continued weight reduction efforts for better fuel efficiency and lower costs".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Victrex
concerning its Vicote coating
- take a look at Coating insulates probe rods
which says: "Sontec's Vicote-coated sensor probe rod rotates inside an isolating body made from Victrex Peek and is electrically isolated from the container wall as well as from its own process attachment".
Take a look also at the news release from Sandvik Materials Technology UK, Steel bar meets oil and gas needs,
as well as Non-metallic conduit suits electrical applications from Adaptaflex,
and Keypad handles tough vending machine applications from MacDermid Autotype.
See also:
Piercing nuts handle 4mm sheet metal
(May 2007)
Piasohn piercing nuts allow users to fasten sheet metal up to 4mm thick, and in case of aluminium even up to 5mm
Steel tolerates corrosive heat exchanger use
(April 2007)
Sandvik SAF 2707 HD steel has been developed to meet industry demands for higher operating temperatures and longer run times in critical heat exchanger applications
Glass fibre demonstrated at French show
(April 2007)
Owens Corning is presenting PerforMax HR 562 chopped strand glass fibre at JEC Composites Show 2007 - Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, France
Circular connectors meet RoHS requirements
(March 2007)
Amphenol Industrial Operations' RoHS-compliant versions of its 97 series circular connectors are available in a wide variety of shell styles, contact patterns and accessory options
Thermocouple cables handle more heat
(February 2007)
Thermocouples made from Pyrotenax Pyrosil-sheathed cables deliver accurate measurements over long periods and at temperatures to 1250C
PP film grade allows cost-effective production
(January 2007)
Borealis' new polypropylene (PP) film grade reduces production costs for converters by eliminating the need for different sealing films
Contact bands enhance high current connectors
(January 2007)
Contact bands allow the design of bespoke and application specific connectors without the excessive capital investments associated with most new product designs
Tough resin gives Pentax healthy advantage
(December 2006)
GE Plastics has announced that its Lexan HPX resin has been selected by Pentax to mould a specialised Intlock ITL-S disposable blade for the company's new Airway Scope AWS-S100 video laryngoscope
Fluoroelastomer boasts longer sour-gas service
(November 2006)
FR25/90 fluoroelastomer has been rated with an exceptional service life of 142,000 years in a sour (H2S) gas and liquid hydrocarbon mixture
Finer fibre filaments strengthen smaller parts
(October 2006)
MicroMax fine diameter chopped strand is billed as a game-changing product allowing for ultra-thin high-performance thermoplastic parts
Specialist seals meet individual requirements
(September 2006)
A custom designed seal from Blue Diamond can provide the exact characteristics and performance demanded by each individual application
Polyamide makes the grade in jet test connectors
(August 2006)
Connectors for jet engine test harnesses take advantage of the cost effectiveness, design freedom, heat resistance, dimensional stability, stiffness and durability of Stanyl
Polymer finds application on Airbus door handle
(August 2006)
Polymer helps aviation supplier comply with stringent aircraft safety standards and reduce the weight on Airbus door handle systems
Norsok qualification for ED-resistant elastomers
(July 2006)
800+ years' service life in sour gas predicted
Cable clamp takes new approach
(June 2006)
Downhole equipment designer ALC has developed a novel cable clamp to attach power and instrumentation cabling to downhole tubing
Elastomer diaphragms answer domestic demands
(May 2006)
Salamander Pumps has chosen James Walker Keaflex to manufacture elastomer diaphragms for its domestic water pressure booster pumps
Tester to check quality of lead-free solder joints
(April 2006)
Machine performs durability tests to allow a statement to be made concerning the long-term performance of a solder connection by subjecting the connectors to fatigue
Copolyester stands the test of Olympic seating
(February 2006)
DuraStar copolyester has been used in the manufacture of stadium seats for the Palasport Olimpico stadium in Turin
Connectors set for launch at Mtec
(January 2006)
On Stand D118 in Hall 11 at Mtec, Fischer Connectors will release two new series of devices it reckons maintain its unmatched reputation for quality and innovation
Resins enable novel medical stapler
(November 2005)
Ultem polyetherimide resins are used in the award-winning Insorb-20 subcuticular skin stapler from Minnesota-based Incisive Surgical
Ceramic materials in the aerospace industry
(October 2005)
Keith Parker looks at how technical ceramics and other specialist materials have enabled designers and manufacturers in the aerospace industry to combine cost efficiency with safety and performance
Cable connection bushing aids on-site repairs
(October 2005)
The KVM cable connection bushing from HBM has been developed for repairing transducer connection cables and can be used to extend transducer cables while saving costs
Copper packed conduit aids liquid tight tasks
(August 2005)
UL/CSA is a copper packed flexible metallic electrical conduit designed just for liquid tight applications and demanding environments in the healthcare industry
Enclosures supplied ready for their big close-up
(August 2005)
Dallas-based K-Tec Corp sources aluminium enclosures that are milled, drilled and 'dressed in black' ready for use in 'wet' Hollywood blockbusters and outdoor TV filming
Conduits keep liquids at bay
(August 2005)
Kopex International now offers a full range of liquid tight electrical conduits and fittings for demanding environments
Motors move from shifting caravans to planes
(August 2005)
The Parvalux DC motor/gearbox units in the Mr Shifta caravan mover have been so successful that Shifta Products approached the company to help in the design of a similar device for aircraft
Thermoplastic lightens the load of yacht rigging
(August 2005)
Using Victrex Peek has enabled Harken to produce bearings that are 30% lighter than conventional stainless steel bearings
Compact servo amplifier comes as PCB-mount block
(August 2005)
Billed as the world's smallest analogue servo driver, the Ocarina series of miniature servo amplifiers are designed for brushed and brushless rotary or linear servomotors
Polymer offers single solution for filtration
(July 2005)
When Alfa Laval of Denmark, a leader in filtration technology, wanted a material for the plate and frame modules of its crossflow membrane filtration systems, it chose unfilled Victrex Peek
Conduit promises all-round solution
(June 2005)
Kopex International's LS1 covered pliable electrical conduit provides an all round solution for a large number of general, nonhazardous applications
Oil and gas industry portfolio on show in Aberdeen
(June 2005)
ABB will demonstrate its systems, products and services for the oil and gas industry 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
Europe leads in nanotechnology
(April 2005)
After having established itself in the materials industry, nanotechnology has become the new wave in the medicine and life sciences, display devices and electronics industries
E-glass fibre meets electrical industry demands
(April 2005)
A new single-end Type 30 roving meets demanding electrical requirements for such pultruded FRP applications as medium- and high-voltage transmission and distribution long-rod insulators