Styrolution Group GmbH    Frankfurt am Main 60325  Germany
Apr 10, 2012 Offering optimal impact strength and weathering characteristics, Luran® S BX11012 acrylonitrile styrene acrylate resin was developed for use in construction market, including decking, fencing, and siding applications. Product can be used as cap layer over other plastics. It provides long-term color stability in wide range of colors, including mid-range and dark colors.

Eastex Products, Inc.    Holbrook, MA 02343
Feb 17, 2012 Available in 54 and 60 in. rolls, Medical Fabrics are suited for fabricating inflatable medical products. These soft, non-stretch, thermoplastic polyurethane-coated nylon fabrics hold air, water, and gels and can be manufactured using RF welding as well as heat and sonic sealing technologies. Flame-retardant, fluid-proof, cleanable, stain-resistant, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal fabrics, offered in blue, black, and maroon, come in various fabric deniers, including 70d, 210d, and 420d.

RTP Co.    Winona, MN 55987
Feb 17, 2012 Impact-modified polylactic acid (PLA) bioplastic compounds are designed for select semi-durable and durable applications and offer enhanced impact strength and high heat deflection temperatures. Available in both injection and extrusion grades, PLA compounds are fully colorable and have bio-content as high as 95% depending on additive loading levels. Applications include molded covers, housings, and structural components for appliance, consumer electronics, office equipment and medical devices.

KRAIBURG TPE Corp.    Duluth, GA 30096
Jan 24, 2012 Use of Wet Grip elastomer technology, offered under THERMOLAST® W trade name, increases coefficient of friction (COF) in TPE materials for greater degree of grip in dry and wet applications without any negative impact on physical and rheological performance. Wet Grip compounds, which are available in 25-60 Shore A hardness and meet FDA approvals, also enhance surface smoothness, sealing, bonding, transparency, and coloring. They can also be made to adhere to engineering thermoplastics.

Ensinger, Inc.    Washington, PA 15301
Dec 15, 2011 Made with Victrex® PEEK polymer, TECAPEEK® is available in .020 in. thickness. Slit to width rolls let user specify exact width needed for part while maximizing stamping or cutting speed. Offering chemical and heat resistance, rolls can be slit down to .25 in. and used in manufacture of high-temperature cable ties or strapping in aerospace applications where inherent low flame and smoke generation demand materials that meet stringent aircraft requirements.

Emco Industrial Plastics, Inc.    Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Dec 09, 2011 Boltaron® sheet serves such industries and applications as aerospace, mass transportation, general thermoforming, corrosion resistant components, and wall protection. Specifically, aircraft-rated Boltaron 4330/9815E meet FAA requirements for flame, heat release, and smoke generation. Specialized grade, Boltaron® 4335, suits commercial/industrial thermoformed and fabricated parts. Also, there are 7 specialized grades of PVC/alloy for Rail and Mass Transit interior applications.

Martin Thomas, Inc.    Barrington, RI 02806
Dec 05, 2011 Manufactured by cast film extrusion, Maxelast® D Series Grade D01-0421 is latex- and phthalate-free, non-toxic and odorless, and compliant with FDA food contact grade standards. Material softens and shapes to user's hands when worn. Weighing 0.09 oz per piece and available in thicknesses of 0.03-0.04 mm, gloves made from Maxelast TPE are suited for food service applications, emergency treatment, lab testing, and electronics manufacturing.

Ticona Engineering Polymers    Florence, KY 41042
Oct 31, 2011 Offering weld line strength and fuel resistance, extrudable-grade Hostaform XT20(TM) is suitable for technical pipes and hoses. Product operates at service temperatures from -40 to 80°C while providing chemical resistance, thermal stability, and low water absorption. Material is intended for automotive applications, including fuel lines, pneumatic braking systems, clutches, air-conditioning, and power steering.

Victrex USA, Inc.    West Conshohocken, PA 19428
Oct 18, 2011 Suited for high temperature tribological applications, VICTREX WG102 offers dimensional and thermal stability up to and beyond 572°F. PAEK-based compound is chemically resistant to aggressive environments, including service fluids, and contains no PTFE. Recyclable and melt processable with standard injection molding equipment, product requires no post processing or machining. Applications range from full plastic wear bushings to composite bushings and vane tips in vacuum pumps.

Foster West Corporation    Putnam, CT 06260
Sep 16, 2011 Custom extruded film and rod can be made with customer-specified active pharmaceutical ingredients and range of polymer formulations, including EVA, bioresorbable, and water-soluble polymers. With output intended to aid implant, patch, and oral drug delivery applications, approach combines material blending with direct extrusion shape forming. Production capabilities include drug/polymer films in widths of 2-5.5 in. and thicknesses of 0.0012-0.0394 in. and solid rods from 0.020-0.315 in.

SABIC Innovative Plastics    Pittsfield, MA 01201
Aug 17, 2011 Validated and certified by LPKF for use on their equipment, LNP Thermocomp Compound is suited for integrated LEDs and connectors in portable devices. In addition to custom colorability and optimal surface finish in external housings, PC/ABS-based compound provides performance attributes for electronics applications, including impact resistance, high flexural modulus, and dimensional stability. Product also offers wide processing window and can be plated.

Teknor Apex Co.    Pawtucket, RI 02861
Jul 22, 2011 Featuring bio-based content level of 90%, Terraloy® BP-39070 Series is biodegradable, offering alternative to petrochemical-based resins in applications where sustainability and compostability are critical considerations. Typical grade exhibits heat distortion temperature of 100°C and Izod impact strength of 69 J/m. FDA-compliant compounds replace PS and PP in high-heat thermoformed sheet for microwavable frozen food trays, hot beverage cup lids, and carry-out containers.

Morgan Technical Ceramics    Fairfield, NJ 07004
Jul 19, 2011 Made in various sizes and tolerances to meet requirements, extruded micro-sized rods and tubes are available in high-purity Alumina and Steatite to accommodate needs of medical, aerospace, and electronic applications. ODs of extruded rod range from .025-.400 in., and available geometries include solid rod, single-hole, or multi-hole. Rods and tubes extruded from 96%-99.8% pure Alumina provide insulating properties for use in temperatures to 3,200°F and corrosive environments.

Integral Technologies, Inc.    Bellingham, WA 98225
Jun 28, 2011 Composed of polyamide 66 and nickel-plated carbon fiber, ElectriPlast(TM)-CF66 is engineered to meet electro-magnetic shielding, thermal requirements, and mechanical properties for automotive, marine, and aerospace applications. Non-corrosive electrically conductive, resin-based composite can be molded into any shape or size associated with plastics, rubbers, and other polymers. Material also withstands corrosive fluids and high-frequency vibration.

RTP Co.    Winona, MN 55987
Jun 15, 2011 Glass fiber-reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) compounds, optimized for strength, stiffness, and thermal performance, target durable and semi-durable applications. Engineered bioplastic compounds offer sustainable alternative to traditional hydrocarbon-based thermoplastics. Fully colorable, PLA bio-polymers have glass fiber loadings from 10%-40%; 30% grade has 16,500 psi tensile strength, 1,630,000 psi flexural modulus, and 320°F heat deflection temperature at 66 psi.

Arlon Electronic Substrates    Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Jun 01, 2011 Combining non-polar thermoset resin system with controlled-expansion ceramic filler and low-loss thermoplastic material, GenClad 280 matches electrical performance of PTFE laminate systems, but supports multilayer designs. RoHS-compliant product offers low dielectric constant and loss of 2.8/0.002 at 10 GHz, low water absorption of 0.04%, and stable dielectric constant over frequency and temperature. Material adheres to variety of PTFE and other RF/microwave cores.

Detectamet NA    Morgantown, PA 19543
May 25, 2011 Intended to help prevent and avoid foreign body contamination within food and pharmaceutical industries, Detectathene Super XD Plastic combines engineering polymers plus food-safe, x-ray visible/detectable additive. Base polymer properties and characteristics include abrasion resistance, low friction, impact resistance, and cold temperature (-260°C) resistance. Material comes in various sheet sizes and gauges as well as in 1 m long, semi-finished, round bars.

Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLC    Augusta, GA 30916
May 09, 2011 Offered as alternative to polyetheretherketone (PEEK(TM)), AvaSpire® AV-630 polyaryletherketone (PAEK) is designed for extrusion of ultra-thin film to thicknesses as low as 6 microns. Ductility promotes puncture resistance, which enhances handling in manufacturing operations. In addition to mechanical properties along both flow and transverse directions that exhibit increased consistency/uniformity, material also offers optimized heat deflection temperature (HDT) and flammability resistance.

Argotec, Inc.    Greenfield, MA 01302
May 02, 2011 Offering alternative for frame-type wound dressing and surgical drape markets, ArgoMedPLUS® 18411 thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) film-on-paper product offer optimized peel release values. Product combines ArgoMed 18411 waterproof-breathable, aromatic-polyether, TPU film with 80 lb SCK paper that is coated on one side with polykote and silicone on other. Wound dressings made with this product promote patient comfort via stretch and recovery and moisture-vapor-transmission rates.

SABIC Innovative Plastics    Pittsfield, MA 01201
Apr 20, 2011 Providing dimensional stability for thin-wall molding, Extem UH 1019 achieves continuous use temperature rating of 260°C according to UL 746B. Resin uses high-yield injection molding and extrusion processes and can be recycled. Inherently flame retardant without use of halogenated additives, Extem UH 1019 is suited for wire and cable insulation, high performance connectors, semicon plasma chamber components, high heat film, bearing cages, gears, membranes, and composites.