Liquid Crystal Polymer is designed for thermoforming processes.
Vectra-® TREX(TM) 541 Liquid Crystal Polymer is 40% mineral-filled grade that provides high-impact and notched-impact strengths. Chemical-resistant product can tolerate heat deflection temperature up to 473-
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Inherently flame resistant without additives, Vectra G141 is 35% glass-filled, while Vectra G441 is 35% mineral- and glass-filled. Both Vectra G grades offer E/E component manufacturers opportunity to achieve dimensional stability in thin-wall parts, even at temperatures higher than 260-
Read More »Spartech Corp. to Launch Three New Sustainable Packaging Technologies at Pack Expo 2009
Top-Level Executives and Packaging Technology Experts will be Available for Media Interviews to Discuss New High-End Green Products and Their Applications Spartech Corporation, a pioneer and leader in the development of sustainable, innovative packaging technologies, will introduce three new cutting-edge packaging solutions at Pack Expo 2009, Oct. 5 - 7 in Las Vegas. Top level management will be...
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Reliable, High-Strength Celanex® XFR® PBT From Ticona Helps HVAC Supplier Deliver Eco-Friendly Control System
Florence, Ky., Kelsterbach, Germany, July 17, 2009 - Kieback& Peter, a Berlin-based supplier of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and system solutions, relies on Celanex-® XFR-® for the housing of its new miniature actuator. The thermoplastic polyester (PBT) from Ticona Engineering Polymers complies with UL 94 V-0 and is flame-retardant without halogens or antimony - a...
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What You Need to Know About Adhesive N-95 Respirators
This white paper provides an in-depth overview of what you need to know about adhesive N-95 respirators.
Read More »Ticona to Showcase Innovative Polymer Resins for Use in Fiber, Nonwoven and Film Products at Booth #1845
Atlanta, March 19, 2008 - Ticona, the engineering polymers business of Celanese Corporation, is showcasing the latest innovations in polymer resins for use in fiber, nonwoven and film products at Techtextil North America 2008 at the Cobb Galleria Centre here from April 1 to 3. These diverse products and comprehensive technical services are developed by Ticona for customers in a variety of...
Read More »JDSU Advances Polarization Component Customization for Broad Range of Biomedical, Consumer and Instrumentation Applications
Unique Technology Combination Enables Higher Resolution, Sharper Focus, Enhanced Contrast and New Features SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 21 -- Photonics West (Booth 1327) -- JDSU (Nasdaq: JDSU; and TSX: JDU) is advancing the world of polarization optics with today's announcement of its ability to combine thin-film and liquid crystal polymer technologies to produce high-quality custom birefringent...
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Vectra® LCP Gives LED Packaging from Spectrum Plastics Ability to Withstand Lead-Free Soldering
Florence, Ky., Sept. 24, 2007 - Injection molded LED packages for high-brightness lighting applications must withstand temperatures above 260°C during lead-free soldering and be produced in fine detail with great precision. To gain these abilities for the millions of LED open-cavity packages it produces each year, Spectrum Plastics, a business of Barnes Group Inc., turned to the Vectra® S...
Read More »Hella Chooses Vectra® LCP for Key Element in New Auto Climate Sensors
Sensor Expo, Rosemont, Ill., June 12, 2007 - Hella, a major automotive supplier based in Lippstadt, Germany, has adopted Vectra® liquid crystal polymer (LCP) from Ticona, the engineering polymers business of Celanese Corporation, for the core mechanical component in its new generation of sunlight and ambient light sensors for auto air conditioning systems. This element is made using...
Read More »Vectra® LCP Gives Auto Sensor Housing from Spectrum Plastics Needed Precision, Dimensional Stability
Sensor Expo, Rosemont, Ill., June 12, 2007 - Vectra® liquid crystal polymer (LCP) from Ticona, the engineering polymers business of Celanese Corporation, gives Spectrum Plastics the precision molding and high dimensional stability it needs when molding the open-cavity package for a car-safety-system stability sensor. Spectrum Plastics, a business of Barnes Group Inc., produces multiple versions...
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Hella Turns to Vectra® LCP for Auto Distance Sensor Cover
Sensor Expo, Rosemont, Ill., June 12, 2007 - When Hella, a major automotive supplier based in Lippstadt, Germany, developed a new lane-change assistance system to help prevent dangerous traffic situations, it adopted Vectra® liquid crystal polymer (LCP) for the cover plate protecting the sensitive distance sensors at the heart of the system to ensure they function reliability. The LCP, which is...
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TPA Motion Introduces New Curved Linear Rail Guides: the CR40 Series
For the ultimate in precision open and closed loop guided motion systems, TPA Motion is the leader in curved rail, liner guides. We specialize in engineering excellence, with products that exhibit an elevated level of precision, delivering robust performance, even under the most challenging conditions. See our video to learn more.
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