Ticona Engineering Polymers    Florence, KY 41042
Jun 06, 2003 Fortron® MT linear polyphenylene sulfide grades can withstand repeated sterilization and resist hydrolysis and strong disinfectants, alkalis, and other chemical media. They are used to replace metal and for precision mechanical elements in drug delivery systems. Vectra® MT liquid crystal polymer grades offer stiffness, creep resistance, dimensional stability, and high flow in long, thin sections. They are thermal- and chemical-resistant and withstand numerous sterilization cycles.

TE Connectivity Ltd.    Berwyn, PA 19312
Jun 04, 2003 FL2500 heat-shrinkable tubing is flame-retardant, adhesive-lined polyolefin tube that seals and insulates electrical splices and in-line electrical components. Product is for harsh environments and is flame-retardant. As tube is heated to 135°C, polyolefin tube shrinks and adhesive lining melts. Tubing comes in 4 diameter sizes from 7.62 to 17.79 mm and shrinks at 4:1 ratio. Product comes in 4 cut lengths of 27, 50, 65, and 1,220 mm.

Vantico Inc.    East Lansing, MI 48823
May 28, 2003 High-impact, rapid-setting RenPIMâ„¢ 6490 has gel time of 70–80 sec and demold time of 30–40 min. Shore 78D product has mix ratio of 2:1 by volume and flexural modulus of 166,000 psi after cure. Additional characteristics include heat deflection temperature of 154°F after thermal postcure and notched Izod impact strength of 1.7 ft-lb/in.

Vantico Inc.    East Lansing, MI 48823
May 28, 2003 Fitted with nylon program module, MCP/04 vacuum casting machine manufactures nylon prototypes and parts in 6 min. Nylons PA 700 and PA 1000 are PA-6-grade plastics that exhibit flexural modulus of 108,750–137,750 psi, tensile strength of 4,640–6,090 psi, and heat deflection temperature of 169 to 269°F @ 66 psi. RenPIM-VG SG 220 vacuum casting polyurethane is transparent white for pigmenting and produces parts with 285,000 psi flexural modulus and 8,100 psi tensile strength.

Vantico Inc.    East Lansing, MI 48823
May 28, 2003 RenCastâ„¢ Fast hand-cast polyurethanes, formulated without mercury, include 2 Shore D polyurethanes and 2 Shore A systems. All products can be hand-poured and are demoldable in under 4 hr. Products include RenCast 6492 Fast off-white, Shore 85D, flame-retardant material; RenCast 6493 Fast off-white, Shore 90A hardness material; RenCast 6494 Fast amber-colored, Shore 45A rubber-like material; and RenCast 6496 Fast Shore 68D, white system.

Solvay Advanced Polymers, L.L.C.    Alpharette, GA 30005-3914
May 21, 2003 AMODEL® A-1133 HS polyphthalamide combined with Bryant Rubber's Select Primerless Adhesion Polymer Systemâ„¢ turns ordinary kitchen spatula into long lasting utensil that is less likely to melt. It reduces amount of heat transferred through spatula to cook's hand and doesn't begin melting until temperature exceeds 550°F. Soft silicone is non-marking and does not wear delicate pan surfaces.

Vantico Inc.    East Lansing, MI 48823
May 19, 2003 RenInfusionâ„¢ 8615/Ren® 8615 low viscosity epoxy is formulated for resin infusion. Transparent, 2-component material features viscosity of 550 cps and offers extended 20-hour gel time for use in large projects. Once cured, product features Shore 87D hardness, flexural strength of 10,000 psi and flexural modulus of 430,000 psi.

CRC Industries, Inc.    Warminster, PA 18974
May 12, 2003 MinuteMendâ„¢ 2-part epoxy putty bonds to wet and dry surfaces, and once dry, can be tapped, sawed, drilled, machined, stained, or painted. Product mixes in the hand and hardens in minutes. It is USDA approved for use in meat and poultry plants, contains no solvents, and will not shrink. Putty permanently repairs scratches, gouges, and holes and stops leaks. Available in 2 and 4-oz sticks.

Henkel Loctite Corporation    Rocky Hill, CT 06067
May 02, 2003 Loctite® 3030, 2-component adhesive has 10:1 mix ratio and cures at room temperature to provide fixturing strength within 8-10 min. Once cured, product maintains strength under elevated temperature and humidity conditions. Formulated to bond substrates such as HDPE, LLDPE, polyethylene, and polypropylene, thixotropic material may also be used as general-purpose adhesive on other substrates. Structural adhesive minimizes surface preparation on hard-to-bond plastic substrates.

Dylon Industries, Inc.    Cleveland, OH 44144 1045
Apr 29, 2003 Grade H-115 thermally conductive, electrically insulating ceramic cement resists thermal shock, withstands rapid heating or cooling at wide temperature fluctuations, and prevents vibration-loosening of components. Supplied as single-component, dry, white powder, compound sets by chemical reaction, forming near impervious ceramic within 16 hr. Compound does not contain asbestos or other fibers and produces no noxious off-gasses when curing.

Master Bond, Inc.    Hackensack, NJ 07601
Apr 28, 2003 Room temperature curing EP21HT, 2-component epoxy adhesive, has 1:1 mix ratio, weight or volume. It is 100% reactive and contains no solvents or volatiles. With service operating temperature range of -60 to +400°F, product bonds to similar and dissimilar substrates including metals, glass, ceramics, wood, rubbers, and plastics. Characteristics include volume resistivity of >10¹⁴ ohm-cm, Shore D hardness of >70, and tensile strength of >8,000 psi.

TE Connectivity Ltd.    Berwyn, PA 19312
Apr 25, 2003 Series QFT heat-shrink transitions form watertight seal around cable splices, protecting against rough mechanical conditions and corrosion while maintaining electrical insulation properties. They are made from black polyolefin and can be used in temperatures from -20 to +70°C. Transitions resist exposure to fluids including water, engine oils, hydraulic fluids, gasoline, and cleaning fluids.

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Attachment Tapes, Sealants & Gaskets    Granville, NY 12832-1699
Apr 09, 2003 Korel® micro-cellular .3–1.0 mm gauge foams resist compression set even in elevated temperatures. They facilitate assembly of parts with variable dimensions and will absorb thermal expansion and contraction. Foams are offered on PET liner that adds stability and aids in die-cutting. They are suitable for demanding telecommunications gasket and sealing applications.

GE Company GE Plastics    Pittsfield, MA 01201
Apr 08, 2003 LEXAN® EXL transparent polymer builds on mechanical properties of standard polycarbonate by incorporating silicone into its molecular structure. Copolymerization produces impact resistance and UV weatherability, while cold-temperature ductility to -40°C allows product to withstand prolonged outdoor exposure. Resin is also available as opaque material.

Permabond    Somerset, NJ 08873
Mar 27, 2003 LITE-LOK 495, suited for structural bonding of plastics and sealing of plastic assemblies, offers chemical resistance to detergent, carpet, and floor cleaning solutions. Material is 100% solids, with no solvents or by-products upon curing. With viscosity of 35,000 cP, clear, light-yellow liquid cures under UV-A light and may be applied using pressure pot or piston pump dispensing system. Cured product exhibits impact and water resistance.

Master Bond, Inc.    Hackensack, NJ 07601
Mar 27, 2003 Two-component, room temperature curing EP21ANHT features thermal conductivity of over 22BTU/in/ft²/hr/°F. It comes in paste form and offers high bond strength to wide variety of substrates. Bonds resist water, oil, fuels, and many solvents. Shore D hardness is >85 and volume resistivity is >10¹³ ohm-cm. Cures can be accelerated by use of heat. EP21ANHT is recommended for high temperature applications. Service operating temperature is -60 to +400°F.

Tra-Con, Inc.    Bedford, MA 01730
Mar 26, 2003 TRA-BOND 872-3 transparent, flexible epoxy bonds materials with mismatched coefficients of thermal expansion. It readily bonds to metals, plastics, glass, and ceramics. When fully cured, epoxy is a translucent, electrically insulating material, with added resistance to moisture, gases, petroleum products and many other chemicals. Long work-life makes it suitable for applications involving automated dispense equipment.

Master Bond, Inc.    Hackensack, NJ 07601
Mar 12, 2003 EP125 two component epoxy system, suited for service above 500°F, withstands exposure to boiling acids, alkalis, salts, fuels, and organic solvents. Able to bond to metallic and nonmetallic surfaces, product offers typical lap shear strengths of 2,400–2,500 psi at ambient temperatures. Castings exhibit flexural strength as high as 15,000 psi and flexural moduli of more than 500,000 psi. With mix ratio of 2 to 1, product requires elevated temperature cure.

Fluoro-Seal, Inc.    Houston, TX 77084
Mar 12, 2003 Abrasion-resistant plastic film, used as protective coating, provides barrier against chemical and water attack to substrates. Proprietary surface-modification enables plastic films to be adhesively applied. Film is based on high-density polyethylene, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, polyvinylidene difluoride, and polyvinyl chloride. Amenable adhesives include epoxy, polyurea, polyurethane, and specialty fluoropolymer systems.

Fluoro-Seal, Inc.    Houston, TX 77084
Mar 12, 2003 INHANCEâ„¢ performance additives consist of surface-modified particles based on ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW PE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and titanium carbide polymer alloys, and surface-modified fibers based on aramid and HDPE. Process creates polar functional groups on surfaces of products, enabling users to combine normally incompatible materials to form unique composite compounds with desirable properties.