Automated Packaging Systems Inc.
Streetsboro, OH 44241
Jul 08, 2008 Derived from ethylene vinyl acetate co-polymer resins, Low Melt Batch Inclusion (LMLT) film allows LMLT bags to melt and disperse into product being mixed and become minor component of finished compound. Film is suited for customers using batch inclusion bags for plastics products, soft rubber products, and adhesive manufacturing applications. It also suits applications with short mixing cycles, low shear rates, and for low temperature mixing.

Bayer MaterialScience, LLC
Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9741
May 22, 2008 Polyurethane raw materials can be used to formulate self-healing coatings that are scratch- and chemical-resistant, fast-curing, and meet VOC regulations, such as high solids and waterborne coatings. Offering high reactivity and full crosslinking even at low-temperature curing, 2-component polyurethane coatings include hydrogen bonds that allow for thermoplastic flow to relieve stress and allow self-healing of defects.

Zotefoams Inc.
Walton, KY 41094
May 15, 2008 Featuring FM Global 4910 cleanroom materials flammability test approval, ZOTEK® F 42 HT LS is recommended for use sealing and insulation applications where low smoke release and flame propagation is required in case of fire. It can be used over -48 to +155°C range, during which material maintains its ductility and resilience. Closed-cell nature allows for cutting and installing in clean environments without particulating, and material exhibits low out-gassing of VOCs.

Shini USA
Willoughby, OH 04094
May 12, 2008 With tangential feed and power tilt adjustable hopper, Model SG-3690 Central Standard Rotor Granulator has 14 x 35 in. cutting chamber with 2 x 2 cutting blades and 3 x 2 rotating blades. Noise-free granulator features open welded steel rotor blade cutting design that cuts plastic into small, cleanly balanced granules with minimal amount of dust. Available in 460 or 230 V, it can be used beside the press for grinding sprues, runners, and rejected parts.

Herbold Meckesheim USA
Smithfield, RI 02917
May 09, 2008 Suitable for dry or wet operation, horizontally fed SB Series granulate containers made of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) and other recyclable plastics. Horizontal feeding screws force materials from hopper to adjacent cutting chamber at steady, even pace instead of depending on materials to fall directly into blades, which reduces fines and dust. Granulators can also be used for secondary size reduction of pre-shredded plastics.

Henkel Loctite Corporation
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Apr 02, 2008 Able to eliminate part racking and allow immediate quality control testing, Loctite® 5240(TM) is designed for use on medical devices that incorporate silicone materials or require flexible bond joints or coatings. It cures within 30 sec upon exposure to suitable UV/visible light source or within 24-72 hr at room temperature in shadowed areas. Adhesive meets ISO-10993 requirements and demonstrates tear strengths in excess of 75 lb/in. and elongation of 270% in cured state.

Sheffield Plastics Inc., A Bayer MaterialScience Co.
Sheffield, MA 01257
Mar 26, 2008 Available in .020, .030, and .040 in. thicknesses and in 51 x 100 in. sheet sizes, VIVAK® features masking only on gloss side. Non-glare satin finish can be printed on sheet's first/second surface with adhesion properties for UV or solvent based inks, while delivering glare-reducing texture. Suited for graphics, point-of-purchase displays/fixtures, indoor signs, and formed parts, sheet has thermoforming abilities and allows die cutting, deeper draws, and punching for thin gauges.

Stratasys, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN 55344 2020
Mar 18, 2008 Suited for medical, food, and pharmaceutical equipment prototyping or production, ABS-M30i is designed for use with FDM 400mc(TM) prototyping and production system. It is FDA compatible, meets ISO 10993 standards, and can be sterilized using either gamma radiation or ethylene oxide (EtO) method. Available in natural off-white color, ABS-M30i parts can be built with 0.005, 0.007, 0.010, and 0.013 in. slices.

Chomerics, Div. Of Parker Hannifin Corp
Woburn, MA 01801
Jan 10, 2008 PREMIER(TM) PEI-140 amorphous thermoplastic features high temperature tolerance, chemical resistance, and UL 94V-0 flammability rating for electronics shielding up to 85 dB in aerospace applications. It complies with avionics smoke density requirements in event of on-board fire, as well as with RoHS, WEEE, EPA, EU, and TCO specifications. Product helps optimize stable electrical, mechanical, and physical performance for EMI shielding in continuous use at temperatures up to 340°F.

Ampacet Corp.
Tarrytown, NY 10591-5130
Dec 10, 2007 Ampacet 681725-PT and 681726-PT amber masterbatches transmit 3.6 and 0.7% light, respectively, and meet strict lightfastness, UV protection, clarity, color, extractability, and other requirements set for pharmaceutical bottles. Both grades comply with USP Section 661 for volatiles extraction. They are built around Formula X(TM) PET technology, which eliminates need for predrying and reduces molding issues such as screw slippage and feed-throat clogging.

Ampacet Corp.
Tarrytown, NY 10591-5130
Nov 08, 2007 Available in series of low luster grades, Frosted Masterbatches give bottles matte finish that creates similarity to etched glass for use with cosmetics, alcohol, and high-end beverages. They are added during extrusion process, eliminating need for spray painting. Masterbatches are built around Formula X(TM) PET technology, which eliminates need for pre-drying and allows feeding at extruder throat.

DuPont Co., Packaging & Industrial Polymers
Wilmington, DE 19898
Oct 26, 2007 Utilizing extremely small particles of titanium dioxide to absorb UV light, DuPont(TM) Light Stabilizer 210 protects plastic and anything it covers from sun's damaging rays. Product works by absorbing UV rays and changing them into small amounts of heat, which dissipates quickly without damaging plastic. Additive is suited for use in sporting goods, outdoor furniture, fabrics, and carpet fibers, as well as plastic films and sheeting to protect plants in greenhouses.

Rohm & Haas Co.
Philadelphia, PA 19106 2399
Jul 31, 2007 Designed to enhance polylactic acid polymer, PARALOID(TM) BPM-500 strengthens packaging while maintaining clarity. Using dispersible nanoparticles that do not scatter light, additive allows for production of PLA packaging material that exhibits less than 10% haze at 5% loading. Eco-friendly product offers optimized impact and tear resistance. It complies with food contact requirements in Europe and with room temperature food contact requirements in US.

Dymax Corp.
Torrington, CT 06790
Jun 28, 2007 Suited for medical devices, DYMAX MD® 1161-M provides single solution for bonding various combinations of dissimilar substrates such as polycarbonate, acrylic, nylon, stainless steel, PVC, and polyurethane. Product cures in seconds upon exposure to UV/visible light, and fluoresces under low-intensity black light for immediate in-line functional testing and inspection.

Henkel Loctite Corporation
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Jun 19, 2007 Designed to cure in seconds upon exposure to light in visible spectrum, Loctite® Indigo(TM) 3552 and 3553 feature viscosities of 200 and 3,500 cp, respectively. They are suited for use with UV-blocking clear and select colored substrates including translucent variations of blue, purple, gray, white, and green. Both acrylic adhesives are ISO 10993 biocompatibility tested, offer fluorescence for inspection, and adhere to various plastics including polycarbonate, PVC, and ABS.

Shuman Plastics, Inc.
Depew, NY 14043
Apr 17, 2007 Tested in compliance with ASTM methodology, 710H Utility Black, 720H Black, 730H White, and 780H Gray compounds exhibit characteristics that lend to chemical resistance and processing capabilities. Products have IZOD impact strength of 5 ft-lb/in. (±0.05), specific gravity of 1.04, and melt flow rate of 4.0 (GM/10 min) ASTM D-1238. For processing, techniques such as such as injection molding, extrusion, dehumidified drying and tray drying are possibilities.

RTP Co.
Winona, MN 55987
Mar 21, 2007 Resistant to chemicals and wear, 2 x 4 ft polyetheretherketone (PEEK) sheets are offered in 5 thicknesses from .020-.118 in. Material exhibits dimensional stability and can be produced in sheets comprised of FDA-compliant ingredients. PEEK sheets in 4 x 4 ft sizes, with same thickness range, are available upon request. Applications include automotive and aircraft components; industrial pumps, valves, and seals; and silicon wafer carriers.

Solvay Advanced Polymers, L.L.C.
Alpharette, GA 30005-3914
Mar 14, 2007 Offering low-permeation barrier material for host of fuel system applications, Ixef® Polyarylamide Plastic can be used in 2-layer system to meet standards of EPA's Partial Zero Emission Vehicle and California Air Resource Board automotive and small off-road engine emission regulations. Resin also maintains mechanical properties in bio-diesel and ethanol-based fuels.

Goodfellow Corp.
Devon, PA 19333
Feb 08, 2007 Supplied as injection-molded plaques (sheets) in sizes from 60-250 mm² and thicknesses from 2.0-10.0 mm, nonstandard grades of various polymers are available in amounts that range from singular pieces to small production quantities. Available grades include polyetherimide, in black or amber; glass-filled Vectra B and polyphenylenesulfide; as well as polyphenylsulfone and polymethylpentene. Other grades include acrylonitrile/methylacrylate copolymer and polybutylene terephthalate.

E-Components & Chains Limited
Pocklington, York YO42 1NR  United Kingdom
Jan 26, 2007 Detectamet Super XM plastic pens help control growth of bacteria, mold, mildew, fungi, and algae in food/pharmaceutical manufacturing and processing environments. Available with and without pocket clip, they are offered in blue, red, green, and yellow housings with choices of blue, black, and red ink. Impact resistant, environmentally friendly, nonretractable pens can be used as part of HACCP.