New Compounds Products

Injection Molding Compounds target automotive window seals.

Designed for window encapsulation and appearance parts such as trim seals, Sarlink-® 17100, ME-2500, and ME-2600 Series Compounds permit weight savings in comparison with EPDM and PVC. Sarlink 17100 thermoplastic vulcanizate compounds maintain seal integrity at high temperatures, resist greases and solvents, and yield low-gloss or matte finish. Readily colored, Sarlink ME-2500 and ME-2600...

Polyamide Compounds incorporate recycled content.

Featuring filler content of 15 and 30%, Recyclon-® 400 Series PA6 and 500 Series PA66 Compounds exhibit minimum of 80% property retention after 1,000 hours of heat aging at 140-

Sheet Molding Compound features specific gravity of 1.2.

Offering weight savings without degradation of mechanical properties, Tough Class A Ultra Lite-® uses treated glass bubbles to replace some CaCO3, allowing resin to adhere to matrix and increase interfacial strength between bubble and resin. Technology results in resin mix that makes molded parts resistant to handling damage, and prevents micro-cracks that cause paint pops, pits, and blistering....

Thermally Conductive Compounds suit heat sinks in LED market.

Offering UL94 V0 rating at 0.8 mm, KONDUIT PX13012 is black in color with high thermal conductivity. Electrical isolative, flame retardant compound offers optimized tensile strength and elongation at break, making it suitable for hybrid or all thermoplastic heat sinks in LED lighting industry. White in color, KONDUIT PX11311U offers UL94 V0 rating at 1 mm. Product provides thermal conductivity,...

Choosing the Right Cleanroom Equipment Supplier

This whitepaper discusses key considerations for choosing a cleanroom equipment supplier: what to look for, types of cleanrooms & their standards.

HFFR Compounds serve general-purpose jacketing applications.

Available with Shore D hardness from 47–53 and LOI of 40%–45%, Halguard-® 58600 Series is suited for use- in subway, mass transit, cell tower, and other infrastructure applications as well as internal wiring in electrical and electronic equipment. These halogen-free, flame retardant (HFFR) compounds can pass flame tests such as UL 1685 FT4 or UL1666 (depending on overall cable design)...

Silicone Compound has low thermal resistance, high conductivity.

With low-viscosity formula that facilitates dispensing, SARCON-® SPG-20B- delivers- thermal conductivity of 2.1 W/m-

Electrolube Encapsulation Resin Meets Tough Specifications for Wind Turbine Electrical Installation

Wind turbines present some of the most challenging environments for electrical and electronic installations. Often subject to extremely high humidity levels, high temperatures and vibration, these installations require specialised protection measures above and beyond what would normally be needed under less aggressive conditions. This was the case recently, when Electrolube was approached by a...

Conductive Extrusion Compounds provide ESD protection.

Produced on dedicated manufacturing equipment for uniform carbon black dispersion, Conductive Extrusion Compounds provide consistent electrical conductivity, ESD protection, and flawless surface appearance – even in thin extrusions. Flexible compounds are suitable for vacuum hoses, ESD tubing, wire, cable, and geomembrane films, while rigid compounds are commonly used for industrial pipes and...

SABIC's Carbon Fiber-reinforced Material Used to Produce the World's First 3D-printed Vehicle at IMTS 2014

SABIC delivered the innovative materials and processing expertise needed to create a first-of-its-kind concept vehicle using advanced 3D printing (also known as additive manufacturing) during the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago this week. This fully functional vehicle being printed from scratch and assembled by automotive design firm Local Motors, is expected to be...

Sheet Molding Compounds feature ultra-low density.

Featuring nominal density of 1.2 sp.gr, Mirilite™ SMC demonstrates automotive Class A surface performance and can achieve ALSA rating of 57–63. Product- is suited for exterior applications in automobiles and heavy trucks, including hoods, door panels, and trunk deck lids. Econolite™ SMC, offering nominal density of 1.18 sp.gr, is suitable for reinforcement structures and other components...

Does Your Parking Lot Make a Good First Impression?

To enhance its appearance by removing oil stains, Terminator-HSD uses micro bacteria to remove the stain without harsh chemicals, acids, or detergents. Check out the video to learn more.