New Compounds Products

Versatile TPES Meet U.S. and European Regulations for Food Containers, Kitchen Appliances, and Children's Products

Monprene-® RG Series Elastomers from Teknor Apex Provide Broad Hardness Range, Excellent Colorability, and Adhesion to Rigid Substrates in ‘Soft Touch’ Components PAWTUCKET, RI, U.S.A,- – Drawing on years of experience supplying custom thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds for food-contact and other regulated applications, Teknor Apex Company has developed a series of standard grades...

Foam Wire Pulling Lubricant has drip-free, non-staining formula.

Offering alternative to gel or wax lubricants, Foam Wire Pulling Lubricant (Cat No. 51100) is applied by user directly into conduit and then fills conduit and coats wires as they are pulled through. Formula stays where applied and won’t drip out even if it is used in vertical conduit. Supplied in 19 oz can, product wipes away clean and will not leave stains on hands, clothing, or carpet.

Styrenic TPE Materials suit automotive window encapsulation.

Based on styrene block copolymer (SBC) chemistry, Sarlink-® ME-2600 Series comprises 55, 65, and 75 Shore A styrenic thermoplastic elastomer (TPE-S) injection molding compounds with specific gravities of 0.93–0.94. Products suit window encapsulation applications for automotive manufacturers and help conserve weight to meet emissions and fuel-efficiency standards. Properties maximize flow,...

Goodfellow and Sigma-Aldrich Complete Phase 1 of Agreement to Expand Availability of Goodfellow Products

Coraopolis, PA – Goodfellow, a leading supplier of metals and materials for research and industry, and Sigma-Aldrich Corporation, a leading life science and high-technology company, have completed the first phase of a distribution agreement reached earlier this year. As a result, all pure metals available from Goodfellow are now also available through Sigma-Aldrich. Phase 2, currently underway,...

Advantages of Nylon Washers and Other Non-Metallic Materials

Check out this white paper to learn about the types of non-metallic washers.

Flexible PVC Compounds cut VOC emissions.

Designed for indoor construction applications, Flexible PVC Compounds are based on additive formulations designed for low VOC emissions, non-phthalate plasticizers, and bio-based plasticizers derived from renewable plant byproducts.- Compounds help manufacturers meet building codes for indoor air quality as well as comply with FloorScore-® and UL Greenguard requirements. Products are suited for...

Radiopaque Compounds target thin wall catheters.

Reinforced with nanoparticles for optimized pushability of catheters, LoPro Plus™ Compounds allow for extrusion of single layer tubes with radiopacity and strength properties equivalent to conventional 2 layer tubes, in which each layer provides distinct properties. Compounds use particles that are less than 1 nm- thick and up to 1,500 x thickness in length. When added to radiopaque filled...

Dust Control Chemistry stops airborne dust from storage piles.

Designed to cure quickly, PileREADY™ eliminates airborne dust from piles of all kinds, including coal, iron ore, sand, dirt, sawdust, and mulch. UV-stable product provides aggregate retention and is environmentally safe, keeping users compliant with MSHA and OSHA regulations. Reducing airborne dust can prevent health issues for workers on jobsite and surrounding community while minimizing...

Dust Control Chemistry stops airborne dust on roads.

Developed to not only sustain low airborne dust from unpaved roads, but also to stabilize and seal roads, DustREADY™- products are suited for haul roads, underground mine roads, and general industrial and public roads or pathways. Dust control line also allows oilfield service, exploration, and industrial manufacturing companies to minimize roadway maintenance. Products contain proprietary...

Emi Shielding Compounds Are Ideal for Automotive Radar and Sensing System Components

WINONA, MN USA – Global custom engineered thermoplastics compounder RTP Company has developed EMI shielding compounds that are ideal for replacing metal or conductive coated plastic housings in automotive sensing systems.- Because drivers depend on the proper operation of automotive radar and sensing systems to maintain vehicle safety and reliability, these systems require highly reliable EMI...

Halogen-Free Flame-Retardant Compound offers optimal flexibility.

Intended for power, data, and signal cable jacketing used in railway, shipboard, industrial, and oil and gas industries, Cogegum-® GFR 380 cross-linkable,- silane-grafted HFFR compound has 38 Shore D hardness and exhibits resistance to flames and chemicals.- Polyolefin grade features compact char and protects cable from accelerated burning. Incorporated- masterbatch contains additives to...