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.

Ensinger, Inc.    Washington, PA 15301
Apr 01, 2011 Stock shapes made using chemical-resistant and radiolucent TECATEC series consist of thermoplastic matrix and woven fabric of carbon fiber bundles. TECATEC PEEK CW50 is manufactured using matrix polymer VICTREX® PEEK(TM), which is then compressed with laminated woven carbon fabric mats. Also available, TECATEC PEKK CW60 consists of polyetherketoneketone matrix (PEKK) laminated with 60% carbon fiber fabric. With 165°C glass transition point, PEKK is resistant to steam sterilization cycles.

Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLC    Augusta, GA 30916
Mar 30, 2011 Consisting of medium-viscosity resin, KetaSpire® KT-851 NT is for use in melt extrusion-based wire and cable insulation layers, as well as monofilaments, multi-filament fibers, ultra-thin tubing, and films. Semi-crystalline material allows for production of articles that are low in gel content and other particulate contamination. KT-851 NT incorporates trace level of lubricant dusted on pellets to facilitate conveying in extrusion screws, while KT-851 NL is pure polymer with no lubricant.

Teknor Apex Co.    Pawtucket, RI 02861
Dec 14, 2010 Available in compounds and masterbatches, Thermoplastic Starch and Polypropylene Blends provide physical properties comparable to virgin PP. Terraloy® BP-13020 ready-to-process compounds are blends of 25-30% TPS and 70-75% PP, of which 70-75% is recyclate. Terraloy® MB-13020 masterbatches have 35-50% TPS content and up to 50% recyclate. Both are suited for injection molded consumer products; extruded sheet, profiles, and tubing; and blow molded jars and bottles.

Innovative Polymers, Inc.    St. Johns, MI 48879
Nov 29, 2010 Polyester polyol-based polyurethanes of HP-1000 Series are Shore A hardness systems with 1:2 resin to hardener mix ratios and gel times under 25 min at room temperature. Elongations range from 660%-800%, and tear strengths are rated up to 325 pli. Polyether/polyurea polyol hybrids of HP-2100 Series, which include 3 Shore A systems and one Shore D material, exhibit abrasion resistance with as low as 3 mg loss. Elongations vary from 280%-990%, and tear strength ratings are up to 643 pli.

Ticona Engineering Polymers    Florence, KY 41042
Nov 11, 2010 Designed for thermal forming processes, Vectra® T. rex 541 has high melt viscosity and melt strength, with heat deflection temperature of 473°F. Featuring 40% mineral-filled grade, liquid crystal polymer provides both high impact and notched impact strength. It can be used in sterilizable medical trays and equipment and meets flame, smoke, and toxicity requirements for use in aircraft interior applications. Semiconductor and cooking applications are also supported.

Ticona Engineering Polymers    Florence, KY 41042
Nov 03, 2010 Sintered products produced with GUR®X 192 VHMW Macropowder offer porosity and strength for use in liquid and gas filtration applications. Polyethylene resin features molecular weight of 600,000 g/mol, pore size of 205 µm as determined by DIN 66133, and porosity of 47% as determined by DIN 66133. GUR®X 192 Macropowder it suited for variety of applications including wastewater treatment, chemical filtration, drug manufacturing, irrigation, and medical fluid filtration.