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Sound blocking elastomer is a low smoker

Silicone elastomer is specifically designed as a sound blocking layer to reduce the transmission of sound in interior spaces.

News from MTI Leewood (30 January 2007)

Colourants cut VOC levels ahead of legislation

CPS Color has reduced the volatile organic compound levels in its aromatic free alkyd colourants.

News from CPS Color (30 January 2007)

Website eases access to small quantities of copper

Online store allows for greater efficiency and elimination of minimum order requirements and expansion into the long tail of the copper and connector markets.

News from Storm Copper Components (29 January 2007)

Polymer cuts the cost of fuel cells

Technical background article ElectroPhen is much better suited to production of conductive composite bipolar plates than normal non-electrically-conducting polymers, says James Lewis, Chairman of Bac2.

News from Bac2 (26 January 2007)

Hard coated film keeps microbes off control panels

User application article Autotex AM hard coated graphic overlay film is a crucial component in the control panel of the new Epi-Care epilepsy alarm from Danish Care Technology. Brochure available

News from MacDermid Autotype (26 January 2007)

Hardened wear plate increases plant life

User application article A specialist engineering company has saved Tarmac more than GBP 750,000 by solving a wearing problem on hoppers at the company's Hilton works.

News from Ace Arc (24 January 2007)

Foam materials have excellent damping properties

CMS Vibration Solutions has signed an exclusive partnership with German manufacturer, BSW, to distribute the full range of high-performing Regupol RAV and Regufoam products.

News from CMS Vibration Solutions (24 January 2007)

Antique process produces gold or brown finish

Antique Brown M38 is a versatile, easy process for brush-on finishing of large surfaces or for immersion finishing in batch quantities.

News from Birchwood Casey (23 January 2007)

Polymer survives automotive connector duties

User application article TI Automotive chooses Victrex Peek polymer because of its ability to withstand high pressures and high temperatures.

News from Victrex USA (22 January 2007)

Cladding helps fabricator complete contract

User application article When Langfields won a major contract from Shell's Stanlow Refinery, part of the project required overlaying four 36in carbon steel elbows with stainless steel.

News from Arc Energy Resources (19 January 2007)

Components cover many shapes, sizes and materials

Blue Diamond has expanded its scope of supply to include a wide range of moulded components in almost any shape, size or material. Brochure available

News from Blue Diamond Technologies (18 January 2007)

Journal confirms benefits of weld backing material

The international journal Welding and Cutting has published a technical review dealing with weld backing materials.

News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (16 January 2007)

Polymer ensures sensor's chemical resistance

Endress+Hauser Conducta has selected Invibio Peek-Classix polymer for a sensor specifically developed for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.

News from Invibio (16 January 2007)

Materials support 24 hour bid

Huntsman Advanced Materials has agreed a major sponsorship deal with Pescarolo Sport, one of France's leading Le Mans teams.

News from Huntsman Advanced Materials (12 January 2007)

Coating line expands global film capacity

State-of-the-art 2850mm-wide high-speed coating line to meet growing demand for surface protection film from the automotive and electronics industries.

News from Novacel (11 January 2007)

Automotive plastics add range to electric vehicle

User application article GE Plastics played the role of a strategic partner in enabling the design and development of the Chevrolet Volt, by contributing the key materials technology to reduce part weight up to 50%.

News from GE Plastics ( 9 January 2007)

Epoxy resin system enables award-winning moulding

User application article An advanced resin transfer moulding system has been used on an award winning prototype engine air box for the Ferrari F430.

News from Huntsman Advanced Materials ( 9 January 2007)

Film finds 44 uses in Mercedes S Class

User application article High-quality hard-coated polycarbonate film is selected by Daimler Chrysler to be incorporated into the new Mercedes S Class. Brochure available

News from MacDermid Autotype (27 December 2006)

Plant-derived plastics for structural parts

The UK is on its way to developing car doors, boat hulls and baby capsules manufactured from super-strong lightweight plastic made from plant products.