New Materials Products

Compound suits thin-wall injection molding.

High-flow conductive polypropylene compound is easy-to-mold, conductive material that achieves typical melt flows of 20 g/10 min and 2160 g at 230Ã-

Water-Soluble Solder Paste is lead-free.

Suited for fine-pitch applications, Indium3.1 exhibits beneficial wetting under air and nitrogen reflow atmosphere. Low-voiding, low-foaming product exhibits slump resistance and results in shiny and smooth solder joints. Stencil life virtually eliminates solder paste waste, and any residue is cleaned with water. Product comes in 500 g jars and 700 g cartridges.

Rods speed installation of channel trapeze supports.

Hot Rods(TM) feature 12 in. lengths of all-threaded rod completely assembled with rod coupling and locking hex nut on one end, and channel nut, square washer, and locking hex nut on other end. User attaches Hot Rods to pre-cut channel supports/trapezes and connects them to desired ATR lengths for completed trapeze support that is adjustable for setting elevations. Hot Rods come in Ã-¼, 3/8,...

Utility Paper offers thermal stability.

Lytherm 550-L is composed of unwashed spun, high-purity alumina-silica fibers formed into flexible sheet. It features organic binder for handling strength at room temperature, offers chemical stability, and resists attack from corrosive agents. Suited for applications requiring high-temperature protection up to 2,300Ã-

Glass vs. Plastic: Benefits of Using Glass Components in Biotechnology, Medical Device, Point-of-Care & Pharmaceutical Industries

This white paper from Accu-Glass outlines the various properties that make glass such an attractive option for a diverse range of medical-related applications.

Automatic Transmission Fluid suits severe service uses.

Designed for heavy-duty automotive, truck, and construction equipment, 1150 TRANS-ALL EHP consists of synthetic blend with written approvals for GM Dexron III-H, Ford Mercon and Mercon V, and Allison C-4 Automatic Transmission applications. It may be substituted for Type A or C-3 fluids and meets all specifications for Caterpillar TO-2, ZF TE-ML-14B, Voith G607 and G1363, and Denison HF-0. Fluid...

Pulley Lagging eliminates conveyor belt slippage.

Suited for abrasive or highly wet or dry applications, Ceramic Pulley Lagging is made from hundreds of individual ceramic tiles molded into rubber backing. It provides drive traction, minimizes wear from abrasive materials, and extends life of key conveyor components as it eliminates need to over-tension belt. Self-cleaning action prevents material buildup. Lagging can be attached to pulley via...

Soft Magnetic Alloy Strips increase power in generators.

HipercoÃ-® 50 and HipercoÃ-® 50-HS, available in widths to 12Ã-½ in. and thickness to 0.020 in., enable engineers to configure larger components in integral units and reduce need for segmented laminations. Both models are iron-cobalt-vanadium soft magnetic materials and exhibit magnetic saturation of 24 kilogauss. When annealed at 1,328Ã-

Film protects plastic profile-based building windows.

Novacel 9380 features 45 micron thick, clear and transparent polyolefin film. Reinforced adhesive layer ensures adherence for protection of white plastic profiles or plastic profiles laminated with decorative film, while avoiding wrinkles or bubbles during manufacturing. UV-treated film can be exposed to outdoor aging for up to 6 months. Novacel 9380 is supplied in rolls of 550 or 1,100 yards and...

Graphite Sheet provides cylinder head gasket material.

Reinforced Graphite Sheet is formed by sticking flexible graphite sheets together with metal plate. It offers compressibility and resilience, as well as sealing properties for microscopic surface irregularities. Ranging in thickness from 1.0-3.0 mm, sheet is offered in lengths and widths of 1,500, 1,000, and 500 mm.

Additive allows laser marking of transparent products.

When dissolved into solvent-based coatings, DataLase Clear enables images to be transferred into transparent media via laser without interfering with translucency of substrate. Additive is non-hazardous, and low power laser output prevents burning of substrate. DataLase Clear is compatible with wide range of binder systems and ketonic, aromatic, and ester solvents. Additive is suitable for laser...

Eliminate Expensive Repairs with the Hot-Shot Pipe Thawing Machine

The new Hot Shot Pipe Thawing Machine delivers an innovative and highly effective approach to thawing frozen pipes. Easy to use and versatile, it is loaded with robust features that further suit it to many challenging environments. To learn all about it, see our video.