Henkel Loctite Corporation    Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Oct 28, 2003 High-activity, VOC-free Multicore® MF300 is effective on low-solderability surfaces, such as oxidized copper. Non-flammable, halide-free, low-residue flux meets US air-quality legislation and is compatible with most commonly used preservative materials. It passes Bellcore electromigration and J-STD-004 surface insulation resistance tests without cleaning, and IPC-TM-650 copper mirror testing. Flux is suitable for foam or spray application.

Linq Industrial Fabrics, Inc.    Summerville, SC 29483 9665
Oct 22, 2003 CROHMIQ® WHITEâ„¢ Type D static protective fabric, for manufacture of flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs), is white with distinctive blue highlight yarns. It eliminates hazardous static discharges without requirement of grounding and with no special FIBC construction techniques. Fabric is offered in weights of 3.0 and 6.5 oz/yd².

Indco, Inc.    New Albany, IN 47151
Oct 21, 2003 Variable Speed Electric Dispersers feature 10, 15, or 20 hp, 3-phase motors that are Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled or Explosion Proof. Speed range is 640–3,300 rpm and controlled by hand wheel. Digital tachometer is optional. Each disperser includes stainless steel 10, 12, or 14 in. diameter Cowles type dispersion blade and 43 in. 316 stainless steel shaft. Airlift raises or lowers blade 48 in.

Cooper Hand Tools Div., Cooper Industries    Raleigh, NC 27612
Oct 21, 2003 Pro Series Tapes, available in 100, 200, and 300 ft, are double-sided with engineer scale decimal markings on one side and in./ft on the other. They feature 3:1 crank handle gear ratio and fiberglass blade that is double-coated to repel moisture and preserve blade graphics. Flexible tape has tensile strength of over 400 lb. End hook is protected by bumper, and molded guides reduce blade twist.

Ticona Engineering Polymers    Florence, KY 41042
Oct 20, 2003 GUR® ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE), is converted into films that are suited for use in hose, conveyor belt, and rubber profile applications. Abrasion- and chemically resistant films exhibit low coefficient of friction and zero water absorption. Available in electrically conductive and non-conductive grades, products conform to regulations required for use in food contact. UV-resistant versions are also available.

D-M-E Company    Madison Heights, MI 48071-2383
Oct 15, 2003 Multi-Parting Line (MPL) Systems double cavitation of standard single-face molds. They can be configured as turnkey systems with mold bases, hot runner systems, temperature controllers, and centering devices. Stack Mold Components enable system customization. Dual Mold Carrier enables MPL molding utilizing existing single-face molds. Tandem Molding employs 2 mold faces with staggered processes, doubling output of injection molding presses.

Sensor Products Inc.    Madison, NJ 07940
Oct 13, 2003 Thermex® temperature indicating sensor paper reveals temperature distribution between any 2 heated contacting surfaces. Paper permanently turns varying intensities between light blue to black. Response time is 0.1 sec or less, and heat sensing range is 200-300°F. Product provides non-destructive solution in R&D and QC/QA for assessing heat distribution between 2 surfaces. It can be trimmed with scissors and is available in 17 x 14 in. sheets.

Buckhorn, Inc.    Milford, OH 45150 9778
Oct 09, 2003 EverKoteâ„¢ consists of 4 in. x 4 in. x 8 ft posts of structural foam plastic bonded directly to wood core. They can be cut, drilled, and assembled like wood but have dimensional stability of plastic. Posts feature smooth surface and rounded edges that will not splinter, making them suited for child-oriented products and outdoor building material. Molded in fade-resistant colors, EverKote can be ordered pre-cut and pre-drilled with molded-in bosses and sealants.

Meller Optics, Inc.    Providence, RI 02940
Sep 30, 2003 Suited for optical and industrial applications, Meller Optical Balls are offered in 8 tolerances from .000003–.0002 in. per ball for A.F.B.M.A. grade 3–200. Available materials range from chemical-resistant sapphire to glass. They can also be supplied in rutile, spinel quartz, YAG, ruby, cubic zirconia, and ceramic. Anti-reflective coating is available, and applications include fiber-optic lenses, bearings in instruments, and valve components.

Calgon Carbon Corporation    Pittsburgh, PA 15230 0717
Sep 30, 2003 Zorflexâ„¢ features 100% pure activated charcoal, making it suited for filtration applications. One gram has microporous internal surface area of up to 1,400 square meters. Products utilizing Zorflexâ„¢ include nuisance vapor masks, dressings for malodorous wounds, anti-tarnish linings for museum display cases, as well as nuclear, biological, and chemical protection wear.

Lee Industries, Inc.    Philipsburg, PA 16866
Sep 29, 2003 Incline Double-Motion Scrape-Surface Agitators, suited for gentle blending to high-viscosity processing, are custom-designed to meet processing requirements. Features include internal pressure/vacuum rating and trunnion tilt or piggyback motors. Products are offered in sizes from pilot lab to 1,000 gal production units. Applications include low-viscosity soups and sauces with particulates to heavy-duty ground beef, refried beans, and bacon bits.

Rogers Corporation    Rogers, CT 06263 0188
Sep 29, 2003 PORON® Series 4790-92 products are cast directly onto 0.002 in. polyester film for stability. Finished products exhibit less than 2% compression set, low outgassing, and low fogging. Slow rebound materials retain properties at constant temperatures up to 158°F and can survive intermittent temperatures up to 250°F. Available in 12 and 15 lb densities, they can fill gaps, provide seals, and protect components from environmental hazards and harmful vibrations.

Z Corp.    Burlington, MA 01803
Sep 26, 2003 System zp®250 includes powder, binder, and Z-Snapâ„¢ flexible epoxy infiltrant for use with proprietary 3D printers. Prototypes made from system are extremely tough and display flexible properties of plastic, allowing them to be used in variety of functional testing applications. Material is best suited for making parts that will be aggressively handled during testing or assembly process.

Contech    Goddard, KS 67052
Sep 25, 2003 AppliPhase HVA enables operators to set control unit for temperature and length of exposure to ensure correct bonding of flexible back-light signage transfers, reflective sheeting, Panaflex signs, backlit awnings, traffic signs, and premask application tape. Features include steel construction and oil-free vacuum pump. Lamp bank and diaphragm may be raised to offer clearance for handling of materials. No special operator training is required.

Refractron Technologies Corp.    Newark, NY 14513-9758
Sep 25, 2003 Magnesia Partially Stabilized Zirconia (Mg-PSZ) powders offer high chemical purity and stability. Powders are available in 2 particle sizes that are calcined or standard milled, and other levels of stabilizer or custom milled particle sizing can be made available for R&D purposes. Products are suited for use in tooling, punches, dies, bushings, structural components, and as specialty grinding media.

Ultrasonic Power Corp.    Freeport, IL 61032
Sep 22, 2003 Model 5300 incorporates one interrupt button that stops output when pressed, and red LED display with ½ in. numbers. After time is initially set from 0-99 min, single button starts timer, and time is displayed throughout countdown. Product is available in 250, 500, 750, and 1000 W versions with output frequencies from 25, 40, 68, and 170 kHz.

D-M-E Company    Madison Heights, MI 48071-2383
Sep 19, 2003 VectorFormâ„¢ Lifters double undercut capability in plastic molds. Lifter rod is actuated from sliding base, rather than static base in ejector plate. Mold designers can accelerate or decelerate movement of lifter core relative to ejector plate. Modular design of VectorForm Lifters allows ganging of multiple lifter systems to accommodate very large lifter cores. Guide Rod support system permits extremely thin lifter cores with no flexing.

French Technology Press Office, Inc.    Chicago, IL 60601
Sep 17, 2003 NOVACEL 9373 self-adhesive, 50 micron, black and white film provides surface protection for stainless steel, aluminum, and precoated metal sheets, as well as plastic profiles used in building, appliance, automobile, and electronic industries. Backing features polyolefin base for durability. Film comes in rolls up to 3,300 ft long and 8.5 ft wide.

Solar Compounds Corp.    Linden, NJ 07036
Sep 17, 2003 Solarite SI-200 Series Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV), 2-component, electrical potting and casting silicones are available in hardness ranges from 80A (semi-rigid) to 00 (gels). Gels are re-enterable and cure to elastic Shore 00 form with no surface residue. Products are UL-94V-0 approved, cure with high gloss, and produce void-free castings in potted electrical devices. Characteristics include non-corrosive cure, flame retardancy, and vibration resistance.

Technetics Group Houston (Formerly Plastomer Technologies)    Houston, TX 77041
Sep 17, 2003 PLASTOLON(TM) Fibers, available in flat format, can also be twisted in single or multiple strands to provide threads measuring from 600 denier and higher. Physical properties include thermal resistance to 550°F, resistance to intense UV exposure, and low co-efficient of friction. In particulate filtration applications, dust collector bags made with PLASTOLON(TM) Filtration Fibers withstand extreme operating temperatures and chemical environments.