Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Thermoplastic",
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 Tubing range handles varied media from
Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps, which we summarised at the time by saying "Watson-Marlow's tubing range handles beverage dispensing, industrial washers, automotive, ink and chemical transfer, abrasive, aggressive, acidic or caustic-based fluids".
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 DuPont (UK)
concerning its Hytrel
- take a look at Thermoplastic polyester elastomer on the piste
which says: "Austrian manufacturer Atomic now uses Hytrel thermoplastic polyester elastomer in the baseplates of its skis".
Take a look also at the news release from Polymer-Chemie, Re-inforced PVC boosts strength and stiffness,
as well as Polymer deal provides new blending options from Man + Materials,
and Thermoplastic cuts costs for USB connectors from Victrex USA.
See also:
Clamping knob comes in stainless steel
(December 2007)
Stainless-steel tri-lobe clamping knob suits food processing, marine, pharmaceutical, offshore and other aggressive environmental applications
Seals maintain integrity of face masks
(December 2007)
Project involved producing seven new sealing products, made from coloured liquid silicone and thermoplastic rubber
Expansion creates increased bearings capacity
(November 2007)
Expansion is a direct result of rapid growth over several years and predicted customer demand for the future
Sound module delivers 90dB signal
(November 2007)
Up to five different tone sequences can be played at different volumes, durations and intervals to create a warning
Durable connectors keep water out
(November 2007)
Tthe IP67-rated Amphe-Armor connectors feature a solder wire termination and heavy duty coupling nut
Catalogue offers 300 extra pages of products
(October 2007)
Rino Industries' new precision engineered components catalogue is nearly 900 pages long
Levers adjust to the best position
(October 2007)
Nylon plastic adjustable levers are available in expanded inch and metric sizes
Centre targets solar panel research
(October 2007)
Sabic Innovative Plastics' centre of excellence helps customers use the latest in advanced thermoplastic technologies for the mass production of solar panels
Material protects against electrostatic discharge
(October 2007)
ESD variants will provide piece of mind in production and rework areas such as circuit board assembly or chip insertion equipment
Polymer offers high stability
(October 2007)
Victrex Max-series polymers are a blend of Victrex Peek polymer and Extem UH thermoplastic polyimide (TPI) resin from Sabic Innovative Plastics
Flexible plastic chosen for footwear
(October 2007)
3D Systems' DuraForm Flex Plastic is suitable for creating complex, functional prototypes of Reebok footwear, sandals and athletic equipment
Level sensors ignore foam and vibration
(September 2007)
The LSM measures alternating media regardless of its mounting position and without being influenced by foam, bubbles, lumps or vibrations
General-purpose enclosures offer resilience
(September 2007)
Norma polycarbonate and ABS plastic enclosures provide ingress protection to IP65, UV protection and mechanical protection from impacts
Epoxy report aids composite choices
(August 2007)
Over the last three decades the use of PMC has increased tremendously and this dramatic growth is expected to continue in the future
Thermoplastic bearings provide good fit
(August 2007)
Glycodur RPL and RPH injection moulded thermoplastic bearings a high load bearing capacity and guarantee an optimum fit of the sliding bearing, even at high temperatures
Thermoplastic chosen for breathing apparatus
(August 2007)
A breathing apparatus application demanded a thermoplastic that would withstand even the most rugged use while providing protection against radio interference
Thermoplastics replace lead shielding
(August 2007)
GE's LNP Thermocomp HSG radiation shielding, high-density compounds enable x-ray shielding solutions without the use of known toxic substances
Software aids materials selection
(July 2007)
CES Selector helps product designers and manufacturers to avoid cost, innovate, and meet environmental and other regulations
Mounting system ensures secure panel fitting
(July 2007)
Item's new system ensures the panel is nearly flush with the outer frame profiles, and is very secure as the panel cannot be removed from this side
News on the SAE 100R8 thermoplastic hose from Stauff UK
(July 2007)
Stauff's newest hose offers a single Aramid (Carbon Fibre) re-inforcement braid, brings a 50% weight reduction and 55% tighter bend radii
Tiny flow sensor handles large volumes
(July 2007)
Omron Electronic Components' D6F-03 unidirectional MEMS mass flow sensor exhibit very stable output performance across the entire scale
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'
Cabling survives 20 million bends
(June 2007)
Common applications for flexlife-20 highly flexible cable include cable carriers, robotic welding, assembly, material handling, dispensing and coating applications
Material allows high-quality car interior
(June 2007)
Daplen EE188HP, a thermoplastic olefin compound (TPO) has been used on all visible, injection moulded interior trims of the Mercedes C-Class interior
Pressure-sensitive tapes handle high temperatures
(June 2007)
Aptiv pressure sensitive adhesive tapes are available in 25, 50 and 125um backing thickness, in a range of widths
News on the Valox thermoplastic polyester resins from Sabic Innovative Plastics
(June 2007)
GE Plastics' Valox thermoplastic polyester resin delivers better ductility and strength than other environmentally responsible flame-retardant PBT materials
Bearings acquisition announced
(June 2007)
BNL UK says its acquisition of Cobb Slater Cobb Slater enhances the product range and services that can be offered to customers, particularly those in bath and shower-related markets
Software eases information management
(May 2007)
New data management capabilities in Granta MI further smooth the flow of information from materials testing labs into design and analysis
Thermoplastic company buys shares
(May 2007)
Premix has acquired 89% of the shares in Optatech, a Finnish specialty plastics developer and producer
MEMS flow sensors measure air
(April 2007)
The dust-resistant design of Omron's D6FW and D6FV MEMS flow sensors prevents contamination of the sensor chip and build up of dust
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
Acquisition expands plastics expertise
(April 2007)
Plastic bearing specialist BNL (UK) has acquired established injection moulding company Cobb Slater
Circuit breakers offer secure connection
(April 2007)
ElfaPlus circuit breakers from GE Controls are made from moulded thermoplastic material with IP2X rating for maximum end user safety
Fender material meets BMW standards
(April 2007)
Borealis' Daplen EF341AE fully integrated fender module integrates headlamp reinforcements and wheel housing, cleaning systems, airbag sensors, and cooling devices