Bridgeport Fittings, Inc.    Stratford, CT 06497
Apr 20, 2007 Able to be used in exposed or concealed locations, protector strip is designed to provide physical protection for nonmetallic sheath cables or low-voltage cabling hidden in shallow recessed walls. Product comes in 3 ft length sections made of zinc electroplated .063 in. thick steel and features slots to secure cables. Protective strips are designed in accordance with 2005 NEC article 300.4 (B)(2)/(D)/(E) as well as article 334.15 (B).

CGW, Camel Grinding Wheels, USA    Niles, IL 60714
Apr 16, 2007 Designed for cutting soft metals such as aluminum, 36-grit flap discs contain calcium stearate coating that liquefies under heat to keep them cool and to prevent loading on soft materials. Manufactured from blue-fired aluminum oxide grain and polyester heat-treated backing, discs can also be used on brass, copper, and zinc. Products are available in 4½, 5, and 7 in. dia.

Polymet Corp.    Cincinnati, OH 45246
Apr 09, 2007 PolyStel 1, 6, 12 and 21 cobalt cored hardfacing welding wires are available in diameters of .045 and .062 in. Manufactured to meet AWS 5.21 2001 specification, hot extruded, small diameter solid cobalt wires are packaged on level wound wire basket spools.

Toray Plastics (America)    North Kingstown, RI 02852
Apr 06, 2007 Resistant to scuffing and abrasion, Barrialox 1011EG-C1 is printable and transparent and suited for food, healthcare, and industrial packaging applications. Aluminum oxide-coated polyester film exhibits thermal and dimensional stability and withstands Gelbo flex test, which crushes and twists film to test resistance to pinholing and flex-cracking. Film can be used for adhesive or extrusion laminations as well as for regular and standup pouches, pillows, packets, and overwrap.

E-Components & Chains Limited    Pocklington, York YO42 1NR  United Kingdom
Apr 05, 2007 Designed to replace standard thick blue polyethylene film, Detectamet Tec-tor addresses contamination risks in food and pharmaceutical processing industries. It is optimized for stiffness and strength and can be detected by standard metal detection systems already in place on food processing lines. Offered in sheet, reel, or bag format, film comes in various sizes and colors to suit range of applications.

HSA USA, LLC    Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Apr 03, 2007 Available in HP 45 cartridges, PerformaCode(TM) Inks adhere to almost any non-porous surface, including foil, aluminum cans, plastic sheets, bottle caps, plastic lids, and various metals. They provide waterproof output for legible text, numbers, bar codes, and graphics. Designed to cure instantly, inks work with HSAjet series industrial printers.

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.

Fujikura Europe Ltd, Fibre Optics Division    Chessington, Surrey KT9 2NY,  United Kingdom
Mar 19, 2007 FutureGuide SR7.5 has min bend radius of 7.5 mm and can be used to deliver high-bandwidth communications directly into homes or offices. Fibre returns to original condition without any deformation or marking on sheath when twisted or bent. Product is available in MageTsuyo SR7.5 patch cord, which has 4 mm OD and can withstand tension up to 68.5 N as well as lateral pressure to 1,200 N/25 mm.

Dyneon LLC    Oakdale, MN 55128
Mar 12, 2007 Suited for biodiesel applications, Dyneon(TM) FPO 3741 Fluoroelastomer features chemical resistance to rapeseed-oil methyl ester (RME) biodiesel fuel. Fluoroelastomer exhibits constant low swell level, and retains its physical properties even after 1,000 hrs of RME exposure at 150ºC. Peroxide curable product also exhibits permeation resistance when exposed to gasoline/alcohol fuel blends.

Toray Plastics (America)    North Kingstown, RI 02852
Mar 08, 2007 Co-extruded Lumirror® FA5 allows industrial- and consumer-goods brand owners to specify exact level of desired gloss while maintaining optimal clarity. Used where glare reduction and contact clarity are desired, film has matte polyester surface primed for ink adhesion. FDA-compliant, tack-sealable product can also be converted into laminating film and used to produce luggage tags and placemats. Other uses include all types of labels, interior-design applications, and food packaging.

Alcoa Flexible Packaging    Louisville, KY 40210
Mar 08, 2007 Using traditional CR opening process, peel-push Safety-Pak® Plus PP enables full panel peel without tearing, while Safety-Pak Plus PL offers peelable opening for fragile pharmaceuticals or unique drug delivery medication systems. Lock-tight Safety-Pak Plus LT requires tool, such as scissors, for accessing drugs that require F-1 rating. All use 200 gauge white polyester film that is compatible with solvent-based, water-based, and CSAT inks, as well as in-line printing processes.

Cortec Corp.    St. Paul, MN 55110
Mar 01, 2007 Providing long-term vapor corrosion protection for sealed parts and products, ClearCorr VpCI(TM) Barrier Laminate Film consists of LDPE film with vapor phase corrosion inhibitors laminated to polyester film. Water vapor and O2 transmission rates are less than 0.001 g²/100 in² per day. Packaging provides high degree of puncture and tear resistance, and with transparent design, parts can be identified and inspected throughout preservation period.

Meller Optics, Inc.    Providence, RI 02940
Feb 20, 2007 Manufactured as thin as 0.018 in. depending on diameter, optical grade high-purity sapphire wafer carriers feature flatness and parallelism to 0.0025 mm and can incorporate flats and laser markings. They are chemical-, chip- and scratch-resistant, with hardness of 9 Moh, and can be supplied polished or ground. Custom fabricated carriers are transparent for thinning of GaAs, indium phosphide, silicon, and other semiconductors.

New England Urethane, Inc.    North Haven, CT 06473
Feb 19, 2007 Supplied in clear-to-transparent pellets, Neusoft® Urethane Blend is used to produce soft feel and touch in medical, consumer, and industrial products. Material, which is offered in Shore A hardnesses of 50, 60, and 70, can be injection molded, extruded, or blow molded. It covers range of applications, including those requiring films, and supports integration of various additives or fillers to meet unique application requirements.

Owens Corning    Toledo, OH 43659
Feb 15, 2007 Available in taupe, gray, champagne, and mocha colors to complement Cultured Stone® veneer colors, Flat Capstones feature flagstone texture with rock-face edges. Units are 20 in. long x 2 in. thick and come in widths of 12, 10, and 6 in. Capstones can be used for outdoor seating areas or as caps for planters or walls, while also providing correct run off protection. Stones may also be cut to create custom-sized trim or sills.

Carr Lane Manufacturing Co.    Saint Louis, MO, MO 63119
Feb 13, 2007 Chuck Jaw Master Plates are made in 3 sections that mount on chuck, and accept variety of machinable jaw segments. They are available for chucks with 10-60 in. dia, in standard height and extra-high versions. Made of aluminum alloy, mounting pattern is machined according to chuck specifications based on make and size.

MacDermid Autotype, Inc    Schaumburg, IL 60173
Feb 09, 2007 Providing textured surface, SIGMAGraF UVjet AM features Microban® antimicrobial protection, which inhibits growth of odor and stain causing bacteria on product surface and lasts for working life of film. UV-cured hardcoat surface is chemically bonded onto dimensionally stable, polyester base layer, while reverse side is primed for use with all UV-cured digital inks. Anti-slip hardcoat is scratch- and abrasion-resistant, and can be cleaned with conventional detergents and solvents.

Goodfellow Corp.    Oakdale, PA 15071
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.

Chomerics, Div. Of Parker Hannifin Corp.    Woburn, MA 01888-4014
Feb 08, 2007 Suited for electronic devices, THERM-A-GAP(TM) 569 and 579 come in pre-formed thicknesses from 0.020-0.2 in. as well as custom thicknesses. With thermal conductivity of 3 W/mK, RoHS-compliant materials are rated UL-V0 for flammability and pass NASA outgassing. They are available on aluminum foil or clean-break glass fiber carrier. Typical applications include desktop and laptop computers, servers, telecommunications equipment, cellular handsets, and memory modules.

Excel Scientific Inc    Wrightwood, CA 92397
Feb 05, 2007 Sized to fit within edges of raised-rim 96-well plates, 50 µm ThermalSeal RT2RR(TM) features inert, temperature-resistant adhesive that ensures reliable sealing around each well. Two end tabs assist in positioning film, while removal of end tabs at perforated boundaries prevents lifting and minimizes evaporation rates. Product is suitable for specific DNA sequence detection in clinical diagnostics, forensic science, and basic research.