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Adhesives hold huge catamaran together

To achieve the levels of component endurance and performance required in one of the world's toughest yacht races, Marstrom Composite's engineers used Araldite products to complete the boat.

News from Huntsman Advanced Materials, Jul 1, 2008

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PVC lining helps protect drinking water supply

The 40mm PVC liner system, custom made for the Ada tank in Oklahoma, measured 73 x 73 x 7.5m with 144 boots for support columns.

News from RTP Company, Jun 26, 2008

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Duplex pipes resist corrosion

Sandvik SAF 2205 offers a high resistance to stress corrosion cracking in chloride bearing environments and those containing hydrogen sulphide.

News from Sandvik Materials Technology UK, Jun 20, 2008

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Coating protects Eur 1 million car

Zircotec's plasma-sprayed Diamond Black coating is applied to the exhaust and inhibits heat transfer from the tailpipe protecting heat-sensitive components from damage.

News from Zircotec, Jun 19, 2008

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Polyimide materials resist heat and electricity

Meldin 7000 thermoset polyimide materials provide superior electrical insulative, heat insulative, chemical resistance and wear resistance properties.

News from Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Jun 18, 2008

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Catalysts showcased in museum

Ceram is applying its gas atomisation technology to produce improved nickel-based catalysts for use in hydrogenation reactions and in the production of lower-cost fuel cells.

News from Ceram, Jun 17, 2008

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Company supports student racers

Corus Automotive is sponsoring Warwick University's Formula Student campaign.

News from Corus Automotive, Jun 17, 2008

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Automotive material prevents interior squeaking

Using the tailored Arpro as the sun visor's core provides simpler moulded inserts, enhanced energy absorption, component consolidation, easier assembly, lighter weight and enhanced recyclability.

News from JSP, Jun 13, 2008

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PC film suits secure ID cards

Sabic Innovative Plastics' new Lexan film solution is used for electronic security documents such as drivers' licenses, e-passport data pages, healthcare cards and vehicle registration tags.

News from Sabic Innovative Plastics, Jun 13, 2008

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Company expands resin capability

As its sales increased, RTP Company's colour division needed to increase capacity to keep lead times short.

News from RTP Company, Jun 12, 2008

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Foam handles diverse chemicals

Kynar PVDF handles a wide spectrum of chemicals including most acids, acids mixtures, weak bases, halogens, halogenated solvents, hydrocarbons, salts and oxidants.

News from Zotefoams, Jun 12, 2008

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Polypropylene simplifies automobile construction

An anti-submarining system, together with the safety belt, is necessary to help retain rear-seat passengers in their seats in the event of harsh braking.

News from JSP (Arpro), Jun 12, 2008

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Polymer chosen for semiconductor upgrade

King Polytechnic Engineering switched to Victrex Peek polymer as the PTFE coating for its products because of the polymer's chemical resistance, high-temperature performance and bonding strength.

News from Victrex USA, Jun 6, 2008

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Ceramic barriers handle high temperatures

The Zircotec "engineered" multilayer solution can now be adjusted to suit the operating environment, preventing delamination or structural failure.

News from Zircotec, Jun 5, 2008

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Fluoroplastics feature exceptional properties

PTFE engineered parts exhibit almost universal chemical resistance over a wide temperature range.

News from FTL Seals Technology, Jun 5, 2008

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Acquisition brings polymer processing expertise

From plants at Greenock and Edinburgh, Devol processes thermoplastic materials including Devlon, a unique range of polyamide formulations.

News from James Walker and Co, Jun 5, 2008

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Coatings plant wins new certification

To meet ISO/TS 16949 standards, a company must develop a quality management system that supports continuous improvement.

News from Bekaert Advanced Coatings, Jun 3, 2008

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Compound meets surgical needs

The size limitations of the device and the high loads applied to it during surgery required a high strength-to-weight ratio.

News from RTP Company, Jun 2, 2008

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Rapid setting polyurethanes chosen by Indian firms

In a recent project for an automotive customer, 3DPD used RenPIM 2185 for the production of a full-size car dashboard in a single part.

News from Huntsman Advanced Materials, May 30, 2008

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Resin chosen for subsea application

The covers are designed to provide impact protection to pipeline connection points from surface dropped objects such as drillpipes.

News from Scott Bader Company, May 30, 2008

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Alloy resists heat and corrosion

Etching is a controlled corrosive process and Inconel has been developed with a high nickel and chromium content, specifically to resist corrosion.

News from Precision Micro, May 30, 2008

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Film grades withstand thermoforming

Victrex offers assistance in the thermoforming process from the early development stages to ensure customers develop reliable, durable and cost-effective products.

News from Victrex, May 29, 2008

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Adhesives keep innovative boat afloat

The Chantier Naval de Larros team specified the use of Araldite 2022 and Araldite 2031 adhesives to bond the boat's bulkhead to its hull, which was machined from carbon-nomex sandwich panels.

News from Huntsman Advanced Materials, May 29, 2008

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Spheres bring clarity to flow diagnostics

Seeding material is optimised to deliver enhanced light scattering compared with traditional materials such as silver particles.

News from Microsphere Technology, May 23, 2008

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Surface treatment improves bolt appearance

The Tru Temp process forms a nondimensional, deep black finish with long-term corrosion resistance and prevents galling on critical surfaces.

News from Birchwood Casey, May 21, 2008

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