GLS Corporation    McHenry, IL 60050
May 09, 2005 Featuring water-clarity and heat resistance, VERSAFLEX® CL 2200 TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) alloys are supplied as injection-moldable pellets with 42 and 50 Shore A hardness. They offer bite and tear resistance, making them suitable for infant care and kitchenware products that require boiling and/or cleaning in hot dishwashers. Also suited for toys and tubing, they can be used in overmolding applications with polypropylene substrates.

Dow Corning Corp.    Midland, MI 48686 0994
May 04, 2005 Dow Corning® 111 heavy-consistency, dimethyl silicone compound maintains serviceable consistency from -70 to +400°F. Acceptable as release agent under FDA 21 CFR 175.300, it carries NSF 51 and NSF 61 approvals. Product can be used as lubricant for rubber and plastic O-rings, water softener and faucet valves, and electronic and ignition systems. It may also be used as sealant in transformer gaskets, equipment enclosures, and equipment subject to harsh environments.

Arkema    Paris la Defense Cedex F92091  France
Apr 29, 2005 Kynar® 740-02 polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) thermoplastic piping meets flame and smoke requirements developed by International Code Council® (ICC) for material use in building plenums. Available with 0/10 or 10/35 ASTM E84 rating, product exhibits resistance to most chemicals at room temperature in acid waste drainage applications and can handle elevated temperatures to 150°C. Performance polymer is also resistant to abrasion.

Ampac Flexibles    Cary, IL 60013
Apr 28, 2005 Flexi 6818 Lamination features heat-seal coated polyester coupled with metalized, white oriented polypropylene. It is available with 2-sided print and with 100% opacity. Copy on reverse side will not show through front facing and vice versa. Flexi 6818 can be sealed around face of tray, leaving corner exposed to grab and pull for product access. Puncture resistant film will not tear upon opening and is suited for consumer goods and solid or semi-solid products.

Stratasys, Inc.    Minneapolis, MN 55344 2020
Apr 14, 2005 Designed for Eden333 PolyJet system, VeroBlue(TM) acrylic photo-polymer resin allows users to see more detail than transparent model allows, and achieves resolution of 16 microns. Opaque, blue-colored material helps make models look more like injection-molded part without need for paint. Changeover steps from transparent resin to VeroBlue take less than 15 min, and require replacing material cartridge and following automated wizard set-up process.

Tekni-Plex, Inc.    Somerville, NJ 08876
Apr 12, 2005 CyberShield flexible PVC compound for plenum cable offers low-smoke, low-flame, low-temperature properties. Benefits include flexible durometer of 95 Shore A and temperature flexibility to -30°C. It meets requirements of UL 910 Steiner Tunnel for low-smoke and low-flame properties.

Dow Corning Corp.    Midland, MI 48686 0994
Mar 17, 2005 Reactive hot-melt silicone, HM-2500 cures to flexible, weather-resistant silicone seal with UV resistance. It adheres to PVC, aluminum, painted and treated wood, paints, and plastics. High viscosity at room temperature resists flow of material, minimizing sealant squeeze out and clean up. Moisture curing, 100% silicone product is optimized for use with automated dispensing equipment, which creates uniform seal for part-to-part consistency.

Acrilex, Inc.    Jersey City, NJ 07305 1122
Mar 16, 2005 Without requiring back-up power source, Acriglo® provides illumination during loss of electricity. Product is charged completely by luminosity emitted during normal operation of lights and emits glow equivalent to moonlight for several hours. Acrylic can be charged and discharged indefinitely without any degradation to performance. Offered in several colors and textures, sheets of material are available in various sizes as well as thicknesses from 1/8–3/8 in.

Dow Corning Corp.    Midland, MI 48686 0994
Mar 02, 2005 Optical Coupling Gel, OE-4000 consists of 2-part, high-purity, transparent silicone gel used for refractive index matching for silica-to-fiber and other optical junctions. One-part transparent silicone elastomer, OE-4100 provides refractive index shifting potential for planar silica-on-silicon optical components. Two-part Photonic-Grade Encapsulant OE-4200 consists of soft silicone elastomer for protecting semiconductor lasers, photonic, and electronic components.

Autotype Americas, Inc.    Schaumburg, IL 60173 3810
Mar 01, 2005 Autotex AM hard-coated film features built-in Microban® antimicrobial protection that inhibits growth of potentially harmful bacteria, mould, and mildew. Film is scratch and chemical resistant and can withstand rigors of every day use as well as aggressive cleaning methods. Autotex AM substrate suits hygiene critical surface applications such as membrane keyboards, fascia panels, wall coverings, and shelf and bench tops.

Penn Fibre    Bensalem, PA 19020
Feb 22, 2005 Featuring 12% glass fiber reinforcement, PENNITE® 4512 type 6 nylon is thermally and impact modified, and black pigmented for service applications. It provides chemical resistance to oils, hydrocarbons, and most solvents. Available in sheet and roll form from .010–.250 in. thick in widths up to 50 in., PENNITE® 4512 offers thermoplastic metal replacement and is suited for air ducts, radiator shrouds, fuel cells, covers, structural components, and reservoirs.

Chemline Inc.    St. Louis, MO 63103
Jan 24, 2005 Chemical-resistant Chemthane 3300 adds smooth, glossy finish to steel, iron, galvanizing, aged fiberglass, concrete, masonry, and wood substrates. Formulated in 1:3 mix ratio with pigmented acrylic enamel and polyisocyanate hardener, low-VOC coating can be applied by brush, roller, or single component airless pump. It is offered in various colors and exhibits resistance to acids, alkalis, humidity, and salts found in industrial applications.

CYRO Industries    Rockaway, NJ 07866 2120
Jan 21, 2005 Free of material defects, dust, and contaminants, use of ACRYLITE SuPureâ„¢ results in visibly pure molded parts. Weatherable product shows no adverse effects to UV light and is offered in different grades for various degrees of heat resistance, flow, and molecular weight. Loaded into woven polymer bulk packaging to ensure product remains free of contaminants during shipping, polymer is suited for optical lenses as well as visual and automotive molding applications.

Scapa North America    Windsor, CT 06095
Jan 20, 2005 Low fogging Unifilm® 619A provides high tack, quick stick and peel strength, as well as humidity and water resistance. Available in thicknesses of 2-5 mils, acrylic adhesive film adheres to urethane foams and low surface energy materials. Film is suited for automotive applications including trim and interior panel bonding, mirror assembly, and foam lamination for gasketing and NVH reduction.

Stockwell Rubber Co. Inc.    Philadelphia, PA 19136-1512
Dec 20, 2004 Pads and gaskets made from R10404-M are suited for use in electronic assemblies requiring mechanical shock isolation and thermal conductivity. Particle-filled, closed cell, silicone sponge rubber requires ~25–30% deflection to optimize thermal transfer properties. Flexible and compressible, it withstands -80 to +400°F temperatures and maintains 0.65 W/m-K thermal conductivity. It comes in 6 thicknesses from .032–.250 in. and with TR3 thermally conductive acrylic adhesive.

Zotefoams Inc.    Walton, KY 41094
Nov 26, 2004 Featuring closed-cell nature, development-grade Polyamide Foam offers density of less than 30 kg/m³, making it suited for automotive, industrial, and offshore sectors. Offering extreme temperature and FST performance, ultra-low density Silicone Foam is manufactured with density of less than 50 kg/m³. It is targeted at aviation, aerospace, public transportation, and military sectors for sealing, thermal, and acoustic insulation applications.

Master Bond, Inc.    Hackensack, NJ 07601
Nov 24, 2004 Suited for bonding, sealing, and coating, UV16 single-component, epoxy resin based polymer system bonds to plastics, glass, ceramics, and metals. Product is 100% reactive and does not contain any solvents or other volatiles. With operating temperature range of -60 to +300°F, resin has glass transition temperature over 125°C after post curing at 90 to 125°C for 30 min. It cures in thicknesses up to .125 in. and has viscosity of 120–150 cps.

NEC Corporation    Tokyo 108-8001  Japan
Nov 15, 2004 Using fly ash, a by-product of thermal power plants, Polycarbonate Resin provides high level of flame resistance necessary for housing plastics used in electronic products industry without addition of toxic materials such as halogen compounds. Fly ash offers flame resistance, due to its strong adhesion to polycarbonate resin, which facilitates thermal degradation resistance and promotes carbonization.

Cyclics Corporation    Schenectady, NY 12308
Nov 03, 2004 CBT® 100 and CBT® 200 melt to water-like viscosity when heated, then polymerize into engineering thermoplastic PBT when catalyzed. CBT 100 features processing temperature between 190-240°C, while CBT 200 ranges from 170-240°C. Available in 1- and 2-part systems, both provide natural high-gloss surface, and are not hygroscopic, so dimensional tolerances are maintained. Resins are suited for rotational molding, nanocomposites, compounding, and injection molding.

Master Bond, Inc.    Hackensack, NJ 07601
Oct 29, 2004 Suited for bonding and sealing applications, 2-component, graphite-filled Master Sil 155 has 1:1 mix ratio by weight and cures at ambient temperatures or with heat. Controlled viscosity of silicone elastomer formulation produces smooth paste for complete fill-in around complicated contours. Compound exhibits elongation greater than 300%, resistance to shock and vibration, and less than 0.15% shrinkage upon cure. Operating temperature range is -85 to +400°F.