Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Polystyrene",
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 Polymer deal provides new blending options from
Man + Materials: "Polyphenylene ether is an amorphous thermoplastic polymer blended with other polymers to enhance their thermal, mechanical and flammability performance".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Axion Polymers
concerning its Axpoly PS01 FR
- take a look at Flame retardant polymer from recycled plastic
which says: "Material potentially offers manufacturers a variety of new high value applications, particularly where offering a recycled content provides a marketing advantage or reduces production costs".
Take a look also at the news release from Huntsman Polyurethanes, Adhesives improve sandwich panel strength,
as well as General-purpose enclosures offer resilience from Spelsberg els UK,
and Plastic enclosures added to MRO website from Spelsberg els UK.
See also:
Company develops polymer recycling process
(May 2007)
Axion Polymer's Salford facility turns waste plastic material into a high-specification polymer resin that can be used for the injection-moulded new components
Resin meets tough aircraft regulations
(April 2007)
GE Plastics' Noryl LS6010 resin offers light weight, combined with extremely low smoke performance, exceptional durability, and nonhalogenated flame retardance
Adhesive distribution agreement reached
(April 2007)
Intertronics will be responsible for the distribution of Araldite adhesives to industrial users in electronics, plastics assembly and automotive component / assembly industries in the UK
Laminating system aids carnival project
(April 2007)
Volunteers from CTC Engineering have helped to build a carnival float for the de Windbuuln Carnival, held every year in Hengel, the Netherlands
Modelling paste provides plugs for high-tech boat
(February 2007)
RenPaste XD 4618-1 R/H seamless modelling paste is being used to build the plugs used for mould production of the Hydroptere Flying Trimaran's wing floats
Simulator to train refinery operators
(January 2007)
Invensys Process Systems has been awarded an operator training system contract by PetroChina Dushanzi Petrochemical Company
Software adds scope to subcontract services
(January 2007)
The introduction of design, machining and inspection software from Delcam has helped Birmingham-based Pro-Mil move into large-scale 3D machining for a range of industries
Rapid tooling speeds medical equipment to market
(October 2006)
Space Puzzle Molding is a hybrid technique of joint rapid tooling and rapid prototyping technologies, and provides low-cost, simplified moulding tools made of aluminium
Pneumatic grippers handle polystyrene with care
(June 2006)
When Crane Services was asked to develop a gantry system with an enhanced gripper mechanism for transporting packs of polystyrene insulation panels, it knew it was facing a challenge
Online viscometer helps keep toner flowing
(June 2006)
An intrinsically safe XL7 online viscometer is playing a key role in keeping the production lines running for a major toner producer
Navigation systems switch to adhesive construction
(June 2006)
Araldite adhesives are now used in manufacturing revolutionary radar systems reliably steering sailors towards safer waters
Blowing agents and foaming processes described
(May 2006)
The recent Rapra conference on blowing agents and foaming processes drew a record number of delegates from across the world
US enclosures come to UK
(April 2006)
UK distributor appointed for US range of non-metallic enclosures for use as instrument housings or junction boxes
Sales management changes prepare for growth
(April 2006)
Honeywell has announced a realignment of sales management in its Fluorines business in Europe, adding further strength to its sector leadership
Polyethylenes and polystyrenes come to Ireland
(March 2006)
Distrupol Ireland has been appointed distributor for Innovene's Rigidex high density polyethylenes
Mounting system makes wiring easier
(March 2006)
Mounting system for screwless connectors and Din rail terminals incorporated within IP65 enclosures
Fan stops shoppers in London
(February 2006)
Multi-stage fan helps provide show-stopping window display for store in London's Oxford Circus over the festive season
Seamless modelling paste comes up trumps
(September 2005)
RenPaste seamless modelling paste has once again proved instrumental in the successful design and development of the latest model for race and GT car specialist, Picchio, in Italy
Plastic enclosures maintain their climate
(July 2005)
The new IP65 protected HT Series from Spelsberg is designed to remove the assembly and specification cost from installing thermostats in trace heating applications
Reactor agitator bound for India
(June 2005)
From its base in Derby, England, mixing technology specialists Chemineer has designed and built a new polystyrene reactor agitator for a major petrochemical plant in Mumbai, India
Logging tag tells the truth about temperature
(June 2005)
The SL150 is a novel portable temperature data logging tag, constructed from food grade polystyrene
So, what's the IP?
(June 2005)
Graham Fox of Spelsberg UK looks at the areas of an enclosure that can make the difference
User meeting draws record attendance
(May 2005)
This year's EOS International User Meeting again saw a record number of delegates arrive at the company's headquarters
Customised enclosures offer a speedy solution
(May 2005)
The latest development in smoke detectors has been designed and brought to market in half the normal time using customised polycarbonate enclosures from Spelsberg UK
Managed fire risks can reduce insurance premiums
(May 2005)
Manufacturers are unwittingly paying over the odds for insurance because of material used in their buildings, according to experts from UK and Ireland Insurance Services
Conference puts latex in the spotlight
(March 2005)
The Fourth International Conference on Natural and Synthetic Rubber Latex will be held in Frankfurt, Germany, on 24th and 25th January 2006
Modelling paste is made for marine applications
(March 2005)
Huntsman Advanced Materials has developed a new version of RenPaste SMP specifically for marine applications
Novel polystyrene has high marketing impact
(October 2004)
Premier Material Concepts has developed an extruded high-impact polystyrene for use in thermoforming innovative presentations
Vending machine uses eco-friendly insulation
(August 2004)
An innovative and expandable new Noryl resin grade from GE Advanced Materials is helping to keep spectators and athletes alike refreshed at the Athens Olympics
Process control solution for polypropylene plant
(May 2004)
A third Sinopec plant is implementing AspenTech's nonlinear polymer production control solution, which is based on the Aspen Apollo product
Scanner keeps track of plastic sheet temperatures
(February 2004)
An all-new high-speed infra-red line-scanner system has been developed to measure process temperatures during the thermoforming, blowing, moulding and drawing of thin sheet plastics
Budget distribution boxes offer full flexibility
(February 2004)
A series of six new low-cost modular distribution boxes can be connected in a virtually limitless number of configurations
Retardant targets electrical applications
(January 2004)
Firemaster BP411 is a brominated polystyrene flame retardant additive for electrical component applications
High-security logging tags aid FDA compliance
(January 2004)
Signatrol has developed a high-security version of its SL150 series of portable temperature data logging tags