Cortec Corp.    St. Paul, MN 55110
Dec 04, 2003 Cor-Pak® VpCI® Reinforced Paper offers clean, protective packaging of metal parts and equipment with sharp edges and pointed ends. Neutral, natural kraft paper has tri-direction fiber glass scrim that provides tear and puncture resistance. Extra strength is offered by polycoated exterior surface, adding barrier to water, oil, and grease. Suited for both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, paper protects parts from corrosion for up to 2 years.

ITT Industries, Engineered Valves    Lancaster, PA 17603-2064
Dec 04, 2003 Dia-Flo® PFA Liner, for weir style diaphragm valves, is a fluoropolymer material that handles aggressive chemicals and is tolerant to temperatures up to 350°F. Molded into valve body using Line-Lok® feature, minimum 3mm thick liner helps to protect against permeating chemicals. PFA lined valves are available in ductile iron base body with 150 lb ANSI flanges in sizes 1–6 in.

French Technology Press Office, Inc.    Chicago, IL 60601
Dec 03, 2003 NOVACEL 9003 self-adhesive protective film protects polycarbonate sheets used for production of screen printed parts and screens of electronic devices and appliances such as cell phones, laptops, CD players, and PDAs. Transparent, 40 µm coextruded film has polyolefine base. Its regular profile thickness and adhesive characteristics match requirements of serigraphy and electronics markets.

Outwater Plastics Industries, Inc.    Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075
Nov 28, 2003 Pliable MDF Board allows furniture and cabinet makers, woodworkers, builders, and remodelers to produce all types of circular and undulating curves needed to create unusually shaped furniture, walls, and columns. Suitable for veneering, painting, or surfacing, board is smooth on one side. Panels measure 40 7/8 x 110 ¼ in. with thickness of 8 or 9.5 mm. They can be joined with dowels, cross tongues, or butt jointed to increase length or width.

ATMI, Inc.    Danbury, CT 06810
Nov 26, 2003 Free-standing gallium nitride (GaN) substrates have uniform dislocation density of 10⁶cm^-2 and are available with diameters of 2 in. and smaller. As solid-state blue light emitter, GaN is suited for blue laser diodes, which quadruple data storage on DVDs and print resolution in laser printers, make biomedical laser surgery safer, and double effective range for radar and satellites while increasing bandwidth.

Henkel Loctite Corporation    Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Nov 25, 2003 Loctite® Multicore® MFR301 sustained activity liquid flux, designed for wave soldering PCBs, is suited for dual wave processing. Rosin/solvent synergism ensures optimum drainage behavior at exit of wave, minimizing bridging, spiking, and mid-pad solder balling. Product leaves thin, protective coating of rosin on soldered PCBs and leaves them dry to touch with slight rosinous luster. It passes J-STD-004 SIR and Bellcore electromigration tests.

Huntsman Advanced Materials    Los Angeles, CA 90039
Nov 19, 2003 Developed for use in rapid machining of metalform tooling, RenShape® 1000F board measures 24 x 16 x 2 or 4 in. and may be bonded to produce machinable block using Araldite® 2014 epoxy adhesive. Polyurethane board exhibits 16,000 psi compressive strength, Shore 90D hardness, and 23x10^-6 in./in./°F coefficient of thermal expansion. It is suited for bladder press, fluid cell, hydroform and hydraulic tooling used by automobile and aircraft OEMs.

Huntsman Advanced Materials    Los Angeles, CA 90039
Nov 14, 2003 RenShape® SL 7580 offers ABS-like mechanical properties over extended periods of time. It exhibits rigid flexural modulus of 2,400 MPa and retains high elongation, even after aging for several months. Photopolymer produces opaque white parts that look as if they were injection molded from thermoplastic ABS. Formulated for use on solid-state SLA platforms, RenShape SL 7580 features elongation at break of 11% and heat deflection temperature of 145°F after UV postcure.

Cromwell-Phoenix, Inc.    Alsip, IL 60803
Nov 13, 2003 Ferro-Galv VCI inhibits corrosion in hot-dipped or electroplated galvanized products, tin or tinplate, zinc or white metal, as well as steel and some ferrous metals. Six standard constructions include plain kraft, poly-coated, paper-polyethylene-paper laminate, reinforced paper, steelwrap, and woven. Ferro-Galv is available in rolls or sheets and can be converted to custom-fit application.

MACtac, Technical Products Division    Stow, OH 44224 1888
Nov 13, 2003 MACbond® IR Series double-coated tapes offer high tack for solid bond. Moisture-stable liner keeps adhesive layer clean and flat, protecting against dust, dirt, and other particles. MACfilm® IF Series rubber and acrylic free films provide edge-to-edge bonding to variety of substrates. MACmount® IM Series double-coated, polyethylene foams are highly conformable and compressible, providing contact between uneven, irregular, or contoured surfaces.

Scapa North America    Windsor, CT 06095
Oct 29, 2003 Type 554 Film is single-coated with silicone pressure sensitive adhesive. It conforms to irregular surfaces and removes without residue after exposure to heat and chemicals. With operating temperature to 600°F, film is flame-retardant and resistant to chemical attack. Backing provides puncture, tear, and abrasion resistance. Film is suited for masking and electrical insulation of high temperature coils, motors, and transformers meeting class H requirements.

Pactiv Corp.    Lake Forest, IL 60045
Oct 28, 2003 PolyPlank® SFT offers softness properties derived from combination of polyethylene plank and additives. Extruded foam is suited for Class A sensitive surfaces. It can be die-cut, skives with little resistance, and does not grab slicing blade. Cell structure results in neat routing and helps maintain shape following fabrication. It is available in sizes of 108 x 24 x 2 in. and 108 x 24 x 3 in., with density of 2 lb/cu ft.

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.

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.

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.

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.