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Thermoplastic Elastomer Compounds provide UL-V0 flame retardance.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:27:16 -0500

Including 6 grades, with Shore A hardness ranging from 58-85 and upper use temperature from 105-125ºC, Elexar High-Performance FR series compounds feature RoHS compliance and UV and oil resistance. They can handle temperatures down to -50°C and provide colorability and non-blooming surfaces for applications where appearance is critical. Applications include insulation and jacketing for automation and control cables, molded electrical components, and consumer and industrial goods.

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Washers suit broad range of applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:43:09 -0500

Available without tooling charges in short, medium, or long runs, Washers range in size from 0.080-12 in. O.D. They come in choice of more than 2,000 commonly specified and hard-to-find materials, including low carbon sheet steel, 5 types of spring steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, and nickel silver. Non-metallics, such as ABS, acetal, polyester, nylon, PTFE, polycarbonate, fiber, polyethylene, and various phenolics are also available.

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Engineering Plastic can be sensed by metal detectors.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:43:18 -0500

SUSTARIN® C MDT is acetal with additives that allow it to be traced by standard metal detectors and removed before causing food contamination. Mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistance properties are same as standard acetal and its dimensional stability is suitable for close tolerance parts on machinery. Available in rods with ¼-8 in. dia and sheets from 3/8-4 in. thick, blue-colored product complies with FDA regulations for direct contact with food.

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Specialty Copolymer Resins offer extreme performance capabilities.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:28 -0500

Optimized for high melt flow without any decrease in toughness, Lexan HFD resins also exhibit ductility that does not negatively affect melt flow. Chemistry permits use down to -40°C and combines 2 monomers to ensure performance in demanding applications. Offered in 5 grades with up to 5% bio content and with/without UV stabilizers, resins allow for creation of thinner-wall parts without risk of cracking upon mold removal. Properties also reduce molded-in stress to avoid birefringence.

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Epoxy Adhesive has linear shrinkage of 0.0003 in./in.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:32:07 -0500

Low viscosity, optically clear, two part epoxy compound, EP30LV-1 is formulated to cure at room temperatures, and forms bonds with both similar and dissimilar materials including metals, glass, ceramics, wood, vulcanized rubbers and many plastics. Electrical insulator adhesive requires only contact pressure for curing. Suitable applications include optical, electronic, electrical, computer, metalworking, appliance, automotive and chemical industries.

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UHMW Polyethylene enables conveying of sensitive products.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:34:13 -0500

Available in ½-8 in. diameter rod and ¼-4 in. thick sheet, Polystone® M Soft offers gentle sliding properties and abrasion resistance. Friction between product being conveyed and material that it comes into contact with is kept to minimum. UHMW-PE material is suited for timing screws, sprockets, change parts, star-wheels, roller, guides, and profiles.

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Laminated Glass Interlayer suits indoor/outdoor applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:41:22 -0500

With light transmittance level of 0%, Vanceva Absolute Black adds privacy and balance to interior and exterior laminated glass applications. Opaque PVB-based interlayer can be used as single layer in glass laminate or combined with colored interlayers. Applications range from residential doors, side-lites, and transoms to kitchens and baths, partitions, and conference rooms.

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Silver-based Silicone Elastomers have antimicrobial properties.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:39:45 -0500

Available in high consistency rubber and liquid silicone rubber, silver-based StatSil Elastomers offer built-in antimicrobial protection making them suited for medical, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food industries. Products offer resistance to chemicals, provide biocompatibility, are virtually odorless, and are available with many international recognized approvals such as USP Class VI, ISO 10993, BfR and FDA.

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Fiber-Optic Sealant handles applications to 716°F.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:23:56 -0500

Single part, water-dispersed, ceramic-silicone sealant Fiber-Bond(TM) FO-380 seals fiber optic strands into stainless steel and ceramic ferrules used to support fiber optic bundles for high temperature applications to 716°F. It has viscosity of 60 Cp, solids content of 21.0% by weight, and offers moisture resistance and dielectric properties across operating temperature range. Applied by brush, dipping, or spraying, sealant sets at room temperature and cures fully in 45 min at 450°F.

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Composite Cement is lightweight and flexible.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:27:04 -0500

Xtreme Lightweight Series is blend of cement with lightweight aggregates and reinforcing fibers. Fireproof, termite-proof, and mold-resistant, it can be cut, trimmed, nailed, molded, and formed into any shape. Product also allows any finish or any texture of wood or stone to be simulated; it attaches to gypsum, wall board, and concrete block, wood, and metal and can be stained, painted, or colorized throughout mix.

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Foamable Resin is biodegradable and compostible.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:29:02 -0500

Cereplast Compostable 5001® is bio-based foamable resin suited for thermoforming applications such as egg cartons, meat trays, and mushroom and berry boxes. Compostable foam utilizes Ingeo(TM) PLA and various biodegradable and compostable components and can be used on conventional extrusion equipment. Foam densities are up to 5 pcf. It meets needs of all converters, manufactures and brand owners interested in substituting polystyrene foam with environmentally sustainable plastic.

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Weatherable Resins are formulated to withstand outdoor use.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:31:03 -0500

Bayblend® W90 XG is opaque, UV-stabilized polycarbonate/acrylonitrile styrene acrylate resin formulated for injection molding parts used in outdoor applications. High-heat variant, Bayblend® W100 XG, is also available. Makroblend® WT203 PC/polyester resin is optimized for weatherability, chemical resistance, impact strength, heat resistance, and flow. All 3 resins are designed to withstand prolonged outdoor exposure while maintaining mechanical properties and appearance.

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Silicone Release Coating suits filmic applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:32:10 -0500

Offering adhesion to both primed and unprimed polyester films, solvent-free Syl-Off® System includes base coating, anchorage additive, choice of crosslinkers, and platinum catalyst. System uses thermal-cure technology and offers stability against both solvent and water-based acrylic adhesives. Applications include filmic pressure sensitive laminate and labelstock, polyester release films, and release liners for polyester technical adhesive tapes.

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PCB Conformal Coating cures tack free in less than 5 min.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:36:00 -0500

With ability to maintain low modulus over temperature range of -65 to +200°C, Master Sil 773 is formulated to provide protection to electronic circuitry in high humidity environments as well as upon exposure to shock and vibration. One part, ultra low viscosity silicone conformal coating can be applied by dipping, spraying, brushing. Coating offers volume resistivity of 1x1014 W-cm, dielectric strength of 25 kV/mm, dielectric constant of 3.3, 60 Hz and dissipation factor of 1x10-4.

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Overprint Varnishes cure instantly upon UV light exposure.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:33:26 -0500

Available in matte, satin, and gloss finishes, DigiGuard® UV Series cures and dries instantaneously when exposed to UV light to form protective surface on paper and film printed on HP Indigo presses. Solvent free material, able to be used to produce high gloss levels, offers protection against mechanical rubbing and is approved by HP for use on HP's UV Coater. Certain grades are also designed for optimal performance during subsequent hot-foil stamping, imprinting, or gluing.

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Prepreg meets needs of satellite structure manufacturers.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:38:34 -0500

By utilizing 250°F cure temperature coupled with minimal moisture absorption, TC410 cyanate ester prepreg resin system addresses dimensional stability requirements in optical benches, reflectors, and satellite structures. Combination of properties reduces residual stresses in composite components, minimizing effects of thermocycling on these components in space. System achieves 0.35% neat resin absorption after 300+ days at 75% RH.

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Polycarbonate Resin is designed for LED applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:38:32 -0500

Developed as UV-stabilized material for LED lighting applications, Makrolon® LED2243 is resistant to UV light and exhibits optimal clarity for optic and lens applications. Material is also optimized for light transmission, thermal stability, as well as stability under LED flux.

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Adhesives and Cements meet EPA VOC regulations.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:28:46 -0500

Silaprene brand Low Volatile Content contact adhesives and cements, compliant with latest EPA VOC regulations, contain less than 250 g/L of VOCs. Product performance is maintained, making adhesives and cements suitable for use in transportation, assembly, foam and furniture, HVAC, recreational vehicles, and marine industries.

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Automotive TPE Grade resists copper-induced damage.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:37:12 -0500

Impervious to damage or degradation from copper, Elastocon® 8150B TPE can be injection molded, extruded, or blow molded and provides high-flow properties for thin parts molding. It is available in 50 Shore A hardness and supplied as concentrates for compounding or as ready-to-use pellets. Areas of use include automotive/industrial applications where product can be directly overmolded onto copper or where material might come into direct contact with residual copper dust.

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Glass-Filled Polyamide meets flame retardance requirements.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:28:40 -0500

Providing alternative to halogenated flame retardant formulations while meeting requirements for flame retardance, Chemlon® 225 GVNH consists of 25% glass fiber-reinforced polyamide 6 with UL 94 flammability listing of V0 at thicknesses down to 0.8 mm. Comparative tracking index of 600 V provides electrical performance required for device housings, circuit breakers, charge covers, and safety switches. Compound is also less dense, yielding lighter parts.

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