New Plenum Cable Compounds Provide Enhanced Flame and Smoke Performance in Diverse Applications

Fireguard-® Compounds Now Incorporate Improved Flame Retardant and Smoke Suppressant Formulations PAWTUCKET, RI - New flame retardant (FR) and smoke suppressant technologies have enhanced the performance of wire and cable compounds that are already the leading PVC-based low-flame / low-smoke products for plenum applications, it was announced today by Teknor Apex Company, which will introduce the...

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HVOF Masking Compound handles complex and difficult jobs.

Providing protection from HVOF and plasma spray, BlueShield can be shaped and molded to cover odd-shaped areas- as well as- close off and protect areas which should not be treated. Single-step application process involves masked part undergoing 25 min curing cycle at 250-

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A. Schulman to Present Its Joint Portfolio with Its Latest Acquisition, Citadel Plastics, at Fakuma 2015

AKRON, Ohio- – A. Schulman Inc. (Nasdaq-GS: SHLM), a leading international supplier of high-performance plastic compounds, powders, composites and resins, will present its broad range of products at the Fakuma Plastics Processing Exhibition on October 13-17, 2015 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Under the booth theme of Our Definition of Success is Helping You Achieve Yours A. Schulman will be...

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Viton® Compounds resist rapid gas decompression.

With 90 and 95 durometer hardness, respectively, Viton-® Compounds 60895 and 8990 are qualified to ISO 23936-2 standard for resistance to Rapid Gas Decompression experienced in Oil and Gas industry. Both materials received best possible rating of 0000. In addition, Compound 8990 performed to 29,500 psi at .0049 gap and 24,000 psi at .0089 gap, making it an optimal sealing elastomer for this...

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Eco-Friendly FireIce Used to Combat 100+ Wildfires (and Counting) in the U.S. and Canada this Season

JUPITER, Fla.- — GelTech Solutions, Inc. (OTCPINK: GLTC) announced today that FireIce High Visibility Orange, the signature product of its Wildland Fire Division, has been actively used by more than ten state and federal wildland firefighting agencies so far this season to fight over 100 fires in the U.S. and Canada. FireIce has been deployed in over 10 different types of aircraft for both...

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Thermoplastic EM Shielding Compounds have ready-to-use formula.

Thermoplastic EM Shielding Compounds have ready-to-use formula.

Engineered for housings of electric and electronic devices, LUVOCOM-® ES compounds deliver optimized performance against electromagnetic (EM) waves. Properties eliminate need for secondary operations/installation of metal sheets or films or coatings, while rheology, optimized for facilitated processing and thin walls, lowers risk of defects in molded parts due to imperfectly distributed fillers....

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American Roller Release New Film & Laminating Nip Roller Collection

Union Grove, WI — American Roller Company has announced a collection of nip roll coverings that provide great wear and release properties, with a range of operating temperatures and costs. A combination of new and existing product lines forms this unique grouping for the film and laminating markets. These new compounds offer improved performance with a longer life; superior to the industry...

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Terpenes Standards for Medical Cannabis Analysis Just Released by Restek

Restek is pleased to announce the release of new multicomponent terpenes standards for medical cannabis analysis. These new blends contain the most important terpenes for cannabis labs and are formulated for maximum stability. High-concentration (2,500 -µg/mL) solutions provide value and maximize flexibility, so labs spend less time preparing standards and more time analyzing samples. Quality is...

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Jacket Compounds come in flame retardant, low-shrinkage grades.

Halguard-® 58610 and 58615 are 53 Shore D compounds that have UL-94 vertical burn ratings of V-0 for 1/16 in. thick specimens and respective oxygen indices of 52% and 45%. Both enable passing of UL-1685 FT-4 and UL-1666 riser flame tests. Also available, Halguard 58620 provides low level of post-extrusion shrinkage suited for fiber optic cable applications. This 54 Shore D compound enables...

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