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Polymer chosen to encapsulate sensor
User application article Victrex Peek polymer offered CG.TEC Injection design freedom when encapsulating one of its sensors.
News from Victrex USA ( 7 September 2007)
Pringing grades offer long pad lifetimes
New ACC Tampo pad printing grades cut costs due to an improvement in the longevity of the pad while maintaining crisp ink transfer.
News from ACC Silicones ( 6 September 2007)
Foams suit a range of applications
Zouch Converters' Z4000 series of polyurethane foams will conform to shapes under the influence of heat and pressure.
News from Zouch Converters ( 5 September 2007)
Company makes US $11.6 billion acquisition
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) today announced the completion of its purchase of GE Plastics from General Electric for a purchase price of US $11.6 billion.
News from GE Plastics ( 3 September 2007)
Casting system provides turbine parts
User application article A Chinese foundry is using the RenCast CW 2418 /HY 5162 epoxy casting system for the production of the wind turbine housing core box.
News from Huntsman Advanced Materials (31 August 2007)
Coating company takes advantage of REACH
EU REACH environmental legislation on chemicals has driven many manufacturers to source alternative coating technologies to replace hard chrome.
News from Hardide Coatings (23 August 2007)
Insulator contract signed for NASA mission
User application article NASA's OWL mission required high-precision, dimensionally accurate ceramic components.
News from Morgan Advanced Ceramics (23 August 2007)
Polymer suits food level switch
User application article The Victrex Peek polymer met Seli's needs for a durable digital fill level limit switch for the food and pharmaceutical industries
News from Victrex USA (17 August 2007)
Brake pads reduce environmental impact
Research into eco-friendly brake pads has shown how a switch to natural fibres such as hemp could offer a more sustainable solution.
News from Exeter Advanced Technologies (17 August 2007)
Ceramic coating improves supercar performance
User application article When applied to an exhaust system, the Zircotec coating inhibits the radiation of heat from the surface of the material, holding the heat inside.
News from Zircotec (15 August 2007)
Company upgrades hygiene production line
Polymer Group spunbond line in North America will produce high-quality, lightweight, strong fabrics that are used in fine denier top sheet and other materials in diapers.
News from Polymer Group (14 August 2007)
Plastics company offers new healthcare services
User application article GE Plastics' co-injection blow-moulding process enables crystal-clear, virtually unbreakable Lexan HP polycarbonate (PC) resins to be integrated with traditional barrier materials
News from GE Plastics (10 August 2007)
Polymer supply deal reached
The key ingredient in the Xylan 1100 series is Victrex Peek polymer, a linear, aromatic, semi-crystalline polymer.
News from Victrex USA ( 9 August 2007)
Halon replacement balances safety and performance
Novec 1230 fluid offers a zero ozone-depletion potential, an atmospheric lifetime of just five days and a global warming potential of one.
News from 3M UK Electro-Telecom Division ( 9 August 2007)
Thermoplastic chosen for breathing apparatus
User application article A breathing apparatus application demanded a thermoplastic that would withstand even the most rugged use while providing protection against radio interference.
News from Premix Thermoplastics ( 8 August 2007)
Polyethylene cladding smoothes transport chutes
User application article DHL decided to use TIVAR DrySlide because packages often got stuck on its original unlined metallic chutes, especially when going around right-angled corners.
News from Quadrant EPP ( 7 August 2007)
Corrosion repair avoids downtime
User application article Furmanite composite repair technology allowed repairs on a petrochemical plant in Kuantan, Malaysia earlier this year.
News from Furmanite International ( 6 August 2007)
TPE technology dampens sound and vibration
GLS' TPE technologies offer vibration and sound-damping properties for applications such as power tools and electronics to minimise motor noise, vibration transmission, or shock when dropped.
News from GLS Corp ( 3 August 2007)
Thermoplastics replace lead shielding
GE's LNP Thermocomp HSG radiation shielding, high-density compounds enable x-ray shielding solutions without the use of known toxic substances
News from GE Plastics ( 2 August 2007)
Card eases polymer choices
Distrupol clear polymers combine clarity with mechanical performance to create visual appeal with durable performance.
News from Distrupol ( 1 August 2007)
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