Aremco Products, Inc.    Valley Cottage, NY 10989
Jul 14, 2003 Ceramacastâ„¢ 576N large grain, alumina-filled, ceramic compound features temperature resistance to 3000°F, dielectric strength of 150 V/Mil, compressive strength of 10,200 psi, and moisture and chemical resistance. Product is supplied in powder form and mixed in ratio of 100 parts powder to 12-14 parts water. It is dispensed through pressurized dispensing equipment and sets in 16 hr at room temperature, or can be cured more rapidly at 200°F in 1-2 hr.

Progress Casting Group, Inc.    Plymouth, MN 55447
Jul 10, 2003 Continuous-cast aluminum alloy Truline Series 850 bars, available in solid and tube shapes, withstand operating pressures to 10,000 psi and speeds to 36,000 rpm. Acid- and corrosion-resistant material is hard enough to resist excessive penetration by dirt or waste metal particles and is soft enough to allow particles to penetrate bearing surface. Bars are available with 11/16-13 1/2 in. OD and 10 in. ID, with ¾ in. minimum wall section. Lengths are available up to 12 ft.

Kin-Tek Laboratories    LaMarque, TX 77568 4202
Jul 10, 2003 Model LSG-2-GF continuously blends flowing stream of calibration standards mixture. It uses permeation technology to add analyte to precisely known flow of clean water to form primary mixture, an aliquot of which is then diluted to form liquid standard. Dilution water flows are controlled by precision metering pumps. Concentrations ranging from sub ppb (w/w) to several ppm are possible, and output flow range is 10–200 cc/min.

Firth Sterling    Grant, AL 35747
Jul 07, 2003 Offered in unground, centerless ground, and polished form, premium grade solid carbide rods are available from 0.25–1.00 in. and from 3–38.4 mm in dia. Product is offered in 2 grades: FR10, which is 10% cobalt and is suited for machining high-temperature aerospace alloys, and FR12, which is 12% cobalt and is suited for high-strength steel alloy applications. General applications include drill bits, end mills, and reamers. Custom diameters and length are available.

Interpolymer Corp.    Canton, MA 02021
Jul 01, 2003 Megatran® 248 produces floor finish formulations that are easily applied and repaired, and perform well over wide range of temperatures and humidities. Glossy finishes respond well to burnishing, low-speed spray buffing, and frequent ultra-high-speed maintenance. Use of sulfate and sulfonate groups attached to polymer backbone stabilize polymer emulsion particles during drying process.

Roland DGA Corporation    Irvine, CA 92618
Jul 01, 2003 Medium Density Epoxy SRP boards, used for creating design models, have 42 lb/ft³ density and 68 Shore D hardness. Resistant to organic solvents, they offer heat resistance greater than 284ºF. Used for creating styling models or negative molds for casting, Ultra Low Density Urethane SRP boards have 15 lb/ft³ density and 27 Shore D hardness. Suited for milling foundry patterns and core boxes, High Density Urethane SRP boards offer 75 lb/ft³ density and 85 Shore D hardness.

MACtac, Technical Products Division    Stow, OH 44224 1888
Jun 20, 2003 With metallized surface that blocks 99% of incoming ultraviolet rays, Permasun® can be applied to existing and new windows to reflect up to 68% of incoming solar heat and reduce glare by 64%. Product limits solar gain, fabric fading, and eye strain. Resistant to water, detergents, and alcohols, it is rated for internal or external applications on flat surfaces such as glass, polycarbonate, or polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)substrates.

Rogers Corporation    Rogers, CT 06263 0188
Jun 20, 2003 R/flex® 3850 double-clad, Liquid Crystalline Polymer-based laminate offers low dielectric constant of 2.9 for controlled impedance, combined with high dimensional stability for dense fine-line applications. Dissipation factor is 0.002 at 10 GHz and moisture absorption is 0.04% for applications where high-frequency/high-speed circuits are designed. R/flex 3850 is produced in range of copper and LCP thicknesses, and is available in standard panel formats.

MACtac, Technical Products Division    Stow, OH 44224 1888
Jun 12, 2003 Thermacolor® heat-activated, polyester films block out light and background colors in rollable displays and wall mount applications. Totally opaque backing products also lend depth and vibrancy to images and create edge frame for graphic images, posters, and printed materials. Products are available in 38 and 51 in. widths and 5 or 10 mil thicknesses. Suitable for use with hot-roll laminators, products are offered in various finishes from high gloss to matte.

Cromwell-Phoenix, Inc.    Alsip, IL 60803
Jun 10, 2003 Silver-Guard products neutralize sulfide and oxidizing vapors that cause tarnish and corrosion of silver and other noble metals. Available in bleached white kraft, polycoated bleached white kraft, and polyethylene film, Silver-Guard is environmentally friendly and does not interfere with electrical circuitry, solderability, or application of photoresist coatings. It is suitable for electrical contacts and connectors, electronic circuitry, computer boards, and wiring harnesses.

Caplugs    Buffalo, NY 14207
Jun 10, 2003 High-temperature masking products protect unusually shaped ports, threads, and bolts during harsh finishing processes. Silicone, high-temperature vinyl, paper, and polyester products offer temperature resistance up to 600°F.

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.

Milliken & Co.    Spartanburg, SC 29304
Jun 05, 2003 Elastoguard® antimicrobial, heat-cured, rubbers control and halt growth of bacteria, fungi, and yeasts. Able to withstand repeated surface abrasion and washing, products utilize Antimicrobial Alphasan® silver-sodium-zirconium-phosphate ion-exchange resin, which permeates entire rubber part for skin-to-core protection. Formulations range from natural rubber through EPDM and NBR grades to fluoroelastomers in Shore A hardness ranges from 40-90.

Repeat-O-Type Mfg. Corp.    Wayne, NJ 07470-6892
Jun 05, 2003 Model LX83RC Refill Kit is for Lexmark's 83 and 88 tri-color injet cartridges featuring cyan, magenta, and yellow inks. Inks are packaged in convenient dispensers and tool is provided to allow access to cartridges' ink tanks. Kit contains enough ink to refill each color chamber 3 times. Model LX70RBK refill kit accommodates both Lexmark's 10N0016 and 82 black cartridges.

Quaker Chemical Corporation    Conshohocken, PA 19428
Jun 04, 2003 Quintolubric® 855 is based on a natural ester, genetically engineered rapeseed oil. High viscosity index makes it appropriate for replacement of both ISO 46 and ISO 68 grade fluids. Quintolubric® 855 is fire resistant and biodegradable. It offers lubrication level of premium anti-wear hydraulic oil, and is compatible with hydraulic components from major manufacturers.

Vantico Inc.    East Lansing, MI 48823
May 28, 2003 RenShape(TM) SL 7565 material builds clear, ABS-like parts with flexural modulus of 300,000 psi and elongation of greater than 20%. RenShape SL 5260 photopolymer produces opaque, white prototypes and parts with ABS thermoplastic-like surface, flexural modulus of 350,000 psi, and elongation of 12%. Adhesives, for filling and bonding stereolithography models and prototypes, include RenShape SL Bond 110 (low viscosity), SL Bond 120 (standard-viscosity), and thixotropic SL Bond 130.

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.

Trus Joist, A Weyerhaeuser Business    Boise, ID 83706
May 15, 2003 Suited for narrow aspect ratio applications in seismic regions, TJ®-Shear Panel has concentric design that, combined with properties of TimberStrand® LSL, results in consistent, predictable performance. All panel sizes use two 7/8 in. anchor bolts for foundation connection, thereby reducing installation time. Pre-drilled access holes provide room for electrical wiring and fixtures without field modification.

Trus Joist, A Weyerhaeuser Business    Boise, ID 83706
May 15, 2003 TimberStrand® laminated strand lumber (LSL) is treated with StrandGuardâ„¢ process for protection against wood-destroying insects and decay. Zinc-borate used in process is EPA-registered biocide, and is safe for people and environment. Treated sill plates, columns, and studs are straight and true, installing with minimal waste. Product is authorized for applications that fall within American Wood-Preservers' Association Use Categories 1 or 2.

Repeat-O-Type Mfg. Corp.    Wayne, NJ 07470-6892
May 08, 2003 Suited for Hewlett Packard printers that use No. 14 cartridges, Refill Ink Systems make refilling process similar to re-inking rubber stamp pads. Repeat-O-Type No. HP14RBK black kit yields 5x as many prints as HP C5011 black cartridges, while No. HP14RC tri-color kit yields 7x as many prints as HP C5010 color cartridge. Inks, matched in color and physical characteristics to original HP brand inks, are packed in dispenser bottles that refill cartridges.