Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.    Allentown, PA 18195
Nov 22, 2006 Resistant to corrosion and chemicals, Ancamide® 2634(TM) and 2652 provide formulators with barrier coats for marine, maintenance, and chemical facility environments. Ancamide 2652 polyamide adduct is designed for use with liquid epoxy resins in 2-part, ambient-cured coatings. It delivers overcoatability of up to 3 months. Exhibiting heat, blush, and cathodic disbondment resistance, Ancamide 2634 is modified polyamide designed for use in 2-component solvent-borne epoxy coatings.

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.    Allentown, PA 18195
Nov 22, 2006 Airflex® EF833 vinyl acetate-ethylene (VAE) copolymer exhibits block and scrub resistance as well as wet adhesion and can be formulated at VOCs less than 50 g/L. Used for architectural coatings from flat through gloss applications, product is suited for use as replacement for vinyl acrylic/acrylic blends, vinyl acrylics with wet adhesion, and pure acrylics. Amount of required coalescing solvent lets formulators develop coatings with minimal VOC levels.

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.    Allentown, PA 18195
Nov 22, 2006 APE (alkylphenol ethoxylate)-free and readily biodegradable, Carbowet® 106 and 109 are surfactants for waterborne architectural and industrial coatings. Multifunctional, low-foaming, solvent-free additives, designed for pigment and substrate wetting, act as drop-in replacements for APEs or nonylpohenol ethoxylates (NPEs). Clear, low-odor, low-viscosity liquids are 100% active and are also suited for adhesives, inks, and pigment synthesis and dispersion.

Ampacet Corp.    Tarrytown, NY 10591-5130
Nov 20, 2006 Designed into components from beginning, Ampacet 103003 and 103004 provide uniform shrinkage and promote crystallization to minimize warpage when running part that calls for successive use of different colors. Nucleating agent offsets crystallization effects of certain pigments and helps reduce cycle time by as much as 10% by raising crystallization temperature. While Ampacet 103003 is for use with polyethylene base resins, Ampacet 103004 is for use with polypropylene.

Ampacet Corp.    Tarrytown, NY 10591-5130
Nov 20, 2006 Ampurge(TM) 103400 removes color deposits from molding and extrusion equipment during color change-outs. Designed for purge situations involving olefins and engineering resins, product has reactive formulation with softer scouring material to minimize abrasion in elements susceptible to wear. Solution also combines flushing, scouring, and penetration mechanisms. Requiring as little as 15-20 min, agent can be used with any resin at equipment temperatures up to 550°F.

Ampacet Corp.    Tarrytown, NY 10591-5130
Nov 20, 2006 Meeting food contact regulations, HYDROCLEAR 2 controls formation of water droplets in packaging using films made of oriented polypropylene and cast polypropylene. Cold fog testing on 30 µm multilayer extruded film containing 5% HYDROCLEAR 2 found that anti-fog agent prevents droplet formation within 15 min after package is placed in refrigerator at 4°C. Anti-fog agent also has hot-fog properties, preventing droplet formation in fresh-food packages containing hot food.

Taiyo America, Inc.    Carson City, NV 89701
Nov 20, 2006 Model THP-100DX1 single-part, thermally cured hole plugging ink is formulated as high Tg, low CTE material for high performance applications. It is available in standard bulk packaging and in prefilled cartridges to fit Mass automated hole plugging machines.

Taiyo America, Inc.    Carson City, NV 89701
Nov 20, 2006 Available in amber and green versions, Model PSR-9000 FXT solder mask offers flexibility throughout application processing and after cure. It resolves fine features and has chemical resistance to final finishes such as electroless nickel/immersion gold, silver, and tin. RoHS compliant product meets low halogen criteria.

Hartford Technologies    Hartford, MI 49057
Nov 17, 2006 Resistant to corrosion and chemical absorption, Precision Glass Balls may be used in medical, optical, and food processing equipment. Products exhibit dimensional stability and withstand temperatures to 600°F. Supplied plain or colored for identification purposes, balls are made of soda-lime or borosilicate glass and come in sizes from 1/32-1¼ in. Finishing options include matte, ground, or polished. Balls can also be manufactured to meet cleanroom standards.

Xenon Corp.    Woburn, MA 01801 1057
Nov 17, 2006 Replacing continuous wave mercury UV, CoolCureXL® RC-801 Curing System features pulsed UV light, which provides instant on/off control and low heat. It consists of lamp housing, controller, and power supply. Producing less than 300 µs pulses, system does not create or use VOCs, and lets OEM or integrator set UV dose from 10-100%. It can be made with custom designed lamps to match in-line printing footprints for paper, film, foil, fabric, labels, packages, CDs, and DVDs.

JM Science, Inc.    Grand Island, NY 14072
Nov 17, 2006 With large LCD, Model COM-1600 displays real-time titration curves and differential curves to show reaction tendencies. Measurement with half of sample volume is possible by using sample vessels and electrode holders that are designed for small amounts of samples. System also provides Buret precision tests and electrode calibration slope measurements, as well as functions for maintenance. Results can be downloaded to laptop or PC for recalculation, storage, or reprocessing.

Interstate Products, Inc.    Sarasota, FL 34233
Nov 17, 2006 Able to be used on various surfaces, Storm Team(TM) is formulated with chemicals and inhibitors that melt ice or snow upon contact. Environmentally friendly product can also be used as pre-treatment to prevent ice from bonding and sticking to surfaces. Also available, Storm Team(TM) Plus features slow-down evaporation and lasts for longer periods. Both colorless, odorless products are made with rust preventatives for optimal effectiveness in freezing and sub-freezing temperatures.

Master Bond, Inc.    Hackensack, NJ 07601
Nov 16, 2006 Featuring set-up time of 8-12 min at 75°F, room temperature cure MasterSil 415 one component silicone elastomer has dielectric strength of 500 V/mil and service temperature range of -185 to 400°F. Resistant to vibration, impact, and shock, it has Shore A hardness of 30, elongation of 400 at 75°F, and tensile strength of 325 psi. Compound can be applied on vertical surfaces without sagging or running, and cures to flexible, rubbery solid when exposed to atmospheric moisture.

Taiyo America, Inc.    Carson City, NV 89701
Nov 16, 2006 Used for designs that need laser direct imaging, Model LDI-1000 GA solder mask requires 80 mJ/cm² of exposure energy and provides coatings up to 65 microns in thickness. RoHS compliant product meets low halogen standards and is compatible with final finishes including electroless nickel/immersion gold, silver, and tin. Solder mask is heat resistant and is compatible with lead-free assembly.

Retsch, Inc.    Newtown, PA 18940
Nov 15, 2006 Featuring 1.5 kW stabilized plane drive, RS 200 Vibratory Disk Mill grinds samples up to 250 ml with max particle feed size of less than 15 mm. Made of chrome steel, tungsten carbide, zirconium oxide, or agate, dust-tight grinding sets are contamination-free and neutral-to-analysis. Mill includes all-digital controls with memory for up to 10 grinding programs, automatic recognition, and speed adjustment from 1,400-700 rpm with agate grinding sets.

Owens Corning    Toledo, OH 43659
Nov 15, 2006 Offering reinforcement filaments with diameters of 6 and 7 microns, MicroMax(TM) chopped strand provides positive aid for miniaturization of electronic components. Reinforcement solution, suited for parts down to 0.15 mm thick, helps reduce reinforcement loading without compromising part strength or stiffness. Minimal outgassing results in cleaner mold surfaces, reduced risk to active components, less mold wear, and extended mold life.

DuPont    Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-4425
Nov 15, 2006 Engineered to meet NFPA 70E Category 2 requirements, DuPont(TM) Protera(TM) Fabrics provide more comfort and longer lifecycle than FR cotton nylon blends. Inherent flame resistance will not diminish through laundering or bleaching and will not require special laundry processing. Available in fabric weights of 6.5 and 8.0 oz/sq-yd, Protera fabrics come in medium blue, khaki, and navy blue colors.

J. W. Winco, Inc.    New Berlin, WI 53151
Nov 14, 2006 Accommodating ½ in. round or 7/16 in. square tubing, Cross Blocks for Square and Round Tubes feature stainless steel socket cap screws and hex nuts. Used for mounting perpendicular and horizontal rods, blocks are made of black glass filled nylon plastic that is resistant to oil, solvents, and corrosion, and has maximum heat resistance of 110°C. Cross blocks suit conveyors, packaging equipment, pharmaceutical, automation, and material handling industries.

PHD, Inc.    Fort Wayne, IN 46899
Nov 13, 2006 Series BST Fixed Head Transfer Arm is designed as direct replacement to fit most Sidel® Series 1 machines requiring fixed head. Head and jaws are made of hardened SS, and head features 30° low profile design as well as rigid design that reduces jaw vibration. All units come standard with FDA approved lubrication for use in food packaging applications. Common modular head design is used on all fixed head units and can be converted to other jaw openings.

Inkcups Now    Danvers, MA 01923
Nov 13, 2006 Glossy and opaque 2-component CG Series ink is available in 21 standard color shades and accepts two different hardeners. Ink cures at 180°F, which enables users to print and pack product immediately. Series also includes high density ink version that is offered in wide line of colors for printing onto dark and translucent substrates.