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Structural Methacrylate Adhesive produces clear bond line.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:39:31 -0500

With mixed viscosity of 22,000 cps, Clear Welder(TM) two-part adhesive is formulated to produce clear bond line on various plastics including acrylics, PMMA, FRP, ABS, PVC, and PETG. It requires little or no surface preparation, has typical hardness of 82 Shore D, and withstands service temperatures from -67 to 200°F. Available in 380 mL co-axial cartridges, unit is mixed as dispensed in 10:1 ratio with manual/pneumatic dispensing gun and attains functional cure in 2 hr at room temperature.

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Aerospace Material suits solvent-resistant applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:42:40 -0500

Fluorosilicone high consistency rubber (HCR), FS-3780, is designed to endure harsh environments where finished parts are exposed to fuels and extreme temperature conditions. Delivered as uncatalyzed HCR, it requires addition of platinum- or peroxide-base catalyst to cure with heat. It can be used for transfer or compression molded parts - gaskets, stoppers, seals - and can also be extruded or calendared depending on processing requirements.

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Vinyl Compound handles temperatures to 195°F.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:38:21 -0500

Suitable for use in outside weathering applications, Walplax 200 high temperature vinyl compound can be colored in dark colors, such as green, blue, black, without loss of physical properties. Thermoforming can be done on traditional tooling designed for vinyl use. Target uses include storage pods, exterior shutters and trim, siding, and material wrapping.

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Polypropylene LGF Resins target global automotive industry.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:39:54 -0500

SABIC® STAMAX polypropylene long-glass-fiber resins are formulated to replace steel in components such as front-end and door modules and offer lightweight solutions for fuel efficiency and emissions reduction. Resins offer design flexibility for part consolidation as well as performance properties including high stiffness, dimensional stability, high flow, and good crash behavior. Flow characteristics allow for thinner wall instrument panel carriers compared to traditional materials.

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Resins help electronics manufacturers go Green.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:41:49 -0500

Through use of flame-retardant technology, Valox iQ polybutylene terephthalate resins meet requirements for halogen-free parts. They are derived in part from post-consumer plastic waste including PET water bottles, and have been validated for use in computer components such as internal cooling fans, heat sink shrouds, and external bezel covers. Non-halogenated and flame-retardant, Flexible Noryl can replace PVC in applications such as power cords, SATA cables, and DC cables.

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Soft Overmold TPE can be adjusted for hardness and CoF.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:36:20 -0500

Suited for designers and manufacturers, 8058BL soft overmoldable TPE offers minimal coefficient of friction (CoF) for finished products that also facilitates post-molding assembly processes. Shore A grades can be tweaked to any degree of softness, and solution supports designed-in characteristics that will resist or minimize accumulation of dirt and dust. Depending on compound and application, TPE grade can be overmolded onto PP or formulated to overmold onto various other substrates.

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HDPE Resins offer resistance to bio-diesel fuels.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:34:06 -0500

Suited for manufacturers of automotive plastic fuel tanks facing bio-based product challenges, Lupolen high density polyethylene (HDPE) resins only change their intrinsic viscosity by 1.7% after 1,500 hr of contact with 100% bio-diesel fuel. They maintain physical and chemical properties during use and melt viscosity during processing. Resins are available for use in blow molding (Lupolen 4261 AG BD) and injection molding (Lupolen 4261A IM BD) processes.

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Silicone Sponge meets standards for flame retardance.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:16:31 -0500

COHRlastic® R10400 M high-consistency rubber (HCR), closed-cell, silicone sponge meets UL 94 V-0 standard down to 1.58 mm thickness and is manufactured from blend of HCR silicone. Product has tensile strength of 100 psi, elongation of 250%, tear strength of 20 ppi, and temperature range of 100-500°F. Suited for use in equipment in outdoor communication devices, it is designed for high-performance, flame-retardant cushioning, gasketing, and sealing products.

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Transfer Adhesive bonds to range of foam substrates.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:35:17 -0500

Measuring 4 mils thick with adhesive thickness of 3.75 mils, Type 7434-74 includes 74 lb liner that can be removed after lamination to fragile low density foams without foam tearing. Aggressive, acrylic-based transfer adhesive offers elevated temperature performance and is suited for bonding to broad spectrum of foam substrates including ether, ester low perm urethane, and melamine foams.

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Adhesives bond to plastics and other substrates.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:56:48 -0500

Compatible with BlueWave® LED high-intensity spot curing system, DYMAX 3000 Series cures in seconds upon exposure to UV light and/or visible light. No-VOC adhesives form environmentally resistant bonds to plastics and other substrates including polycarbonate, PVC, phenolic, acrylic, metal, glass, and ceramic. BlueWave® curing system emits maximum visible light intensity output of over 2,500 mW/cm² from 8 mm diameter lightguide, and allows user to adjust intensity from 0-100%.

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Weatherproof Sealant is designed for tilt-up construction.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:36:38 -0500

Manufactured in one color and single limestone 5 gal unit configuration, Tilt-Seal(TM) is one-component, solvent-free, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly water-based acrylic latex sealant that comes with low VOC content, and features color stability and resistance to ultraviolet rays, ozone, and airborne contaminants. It can be painted within 24 hr, enables easy clean-up with water, and offers primerless adhesion to pre-cast concrete.

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Polymer Film is available in cosmetic black color.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:36:34 -0500

Based on VICTREX® PEEK(TM) polymer, APTIV(TM) cosmetic black color film targets speaker market as well as tapes, labels, and variety of automotive and aerospace applications. RoHS and FDA compliant recyclable film offers high temperature performance, chemical, wear, hydrolysis, radiation resistance, and low toxicity of combustion gases. It can be subjected to range of secondary process operations, including thermoforming, lamination to other polymers and metals, and laser welding.

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TPE Grades are designed for grip applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:42:52 -0500

Respectively offering light tranmittance values of 82% and 10%, transparent F471-60 and translucent F371-60 accept range of special effects - metallic, iridescent, transparent colors - to promote product customization. Both high-flow grades are designed for grip applications in kitchenware, consumer electronics, tools, small appliance, and stationery markets. They have 60 Shore A hardness, provide soft and dry rubbery touch, are odor-free and exhibit chemical resistance.

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Pedestrian Traffic System protects polyurethane foam roofs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:46:44 -0500

Designed for use around all equipment requiring servicing, as well as areas of heavy foot traffic, Z-Guard consists of one-component, moisture curing, silicone/quartz liquid composite slurry. Ready-to-use material can be applied to dry, frost-free surface, and cures at normal temperature in 12-18 hr by reacting with moisture in air. Comprised of silicone rubber, organic hardeners, and quartz aggregates, reinforced, silicone walkway has Shore A hardness of 80 psi and is trowel applied.

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Acrylic Adhesives suit electronics applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:02:07 -0500

ARclad® 92262 and ARclad® 92264 electrically conductive adhesives exhibit adhesion to film and metal substrates, including Kapton®, gold, and stainless steel. ARclad® 92262 1.8 mil adhesive bonds to EMI shields, ground plane assemblies, and electrical interconnections. Designed for capacitance sensors, multi-pin connectors, and other fine pitch signal applications, ARclad® 92264 2.0 mil adhesive allows overlapping of multiple contacts without electrical cross-talk occurring.

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Machinable Sheet is suited for electronics test applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:51:09 -0500

With flexural modulus in excess of 1,400,000 psi and moisture absorption of .10%, Semitron MDS 100 is suited for sockets for semiconductor test and package equipment and fixtures for electronics testing. Offered in thicknesses from .04-.236 in. in sheet sizes of 9.84 and 19.68 in. square, it features coefficient of linear thermal expansion of 1.1 x 10<sup>-5</sup>, and heat deflection, or softening temperature, of 210°C.

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UV-Active Silicones target microelectronics industry.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:52:30 -0500

Available in 1- and 2-component systems based on polyorganosiloxanes, SEMICOSIL® UV Elastomers cure at room temperatures within minutes. Curing rate can be controlled by appropriate selection of elastomer, UV dose, and process temperatures. Product generates no by-products during curing, making it suited for encapsulation of electronic components.

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Thermoplastic Elastomers offer Shore A hardness of 55.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:50:48 -0500

Combining functional performance of thermoset rubbers with processability of injection moldable thermoplastics, ESD C 2800 B Series features volume resistivity of 100 <font face='Symbol'>W</font>-cm and consistent wide processing window across Shore A hardness range of 55-85. Electrically conductive, TPV-based products offer suitable drop-in replacement for applications where ESD protection with TPE properties is needed.

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Acrylic Polyurethane Coating features VOC of less than 50 g/L.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:35:51 -0500

Meeting performance properties of solvent-borne systems without associated health and safety hazards, Aqua - Thane 2K water-borne coating exhibits abrasion, solvent, and chemical resistance including Skydrol, and maintains hardness. Film build of 4-8 mil wet is achieved without foaming, gassing, or flow problems. HAPS free system offers adhesion to steel, aluminum, galvanized metals (both electroplated and hot-dipped), and various stainless steel, PVC, and carbon/fiberglass composites.

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Batch Inclusion Film has melt temperature of 162-169°F.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:41:38 -0500

Derived from ethylene vinyl acetate co-polymer resins, Low Melt Batch Inclusion (LMLT) film allows LMLT bags to melt and disperse into product being mixed and become minor component of finished compound. Film is suited for customers using batch inclusion bags for plastics products, soft rubber products, and adhesive manufacturing applications. It also suits applications with short mixing cycles, low shear rates, and for low temperature mixing.

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