New Polymers Products

Flame-Retardant TPE Compounds are RoHS-compliant.

Addressing needs of electrical/electronics and other component manufacturers, decaBDE-free and flame-retardant thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds can be used with multi-shot or overmolding techniques. UL94 flammability ratings for these compounds are predominately V-0 @ 1/16 in., with some grades extending down to 1/32 in. products can also be combined with additional compounding...

Copolymer offers heat and water resistance.

Available in flake, powder, and ammonia solution form, SMAÃ-®2021 styrene maleic anhydride copolymer offers heat resistance without compromising water resistance in polymer modification, leather re-tanning, graphic arts, coatings, and overprint varnish applications. Product is approved for use in various FDA applications, including adhesives that are separated from food by functional barrier,...

EOS and Victrex Team Up to Develop Premium Peek Material for Laser-Sintering

High-performance polymer ideal for complex applications Novi, MI and Hofheim/Krailling, GERMANY, February 17, 2009 - EOS, the world's foremost manufacturer of laser-sintering systems, and Victrex, the leading global manufacturer of PEEK polymer, have cooperated closely to develop a new PEEK material specifically designed for high-temperature laser-sintering. This is the first PEEK material that...

Engineered Polymer resists blushing and cracking.

KratonÃ-® G1643 is designed for broad range of functionalities, including injection molding, sheet extrusion, and blow molding applications, where high clarity and impact strength are required for building durable parts. It offers resistance to blushing and cracking, which occur during transportation of large molded parts such as totes and bins. KratonÃ-® G1643 is FDA and USP Class VI...

The Definitive Guide to High-Capacity Autonomous Mobile Robots

This white paper is a complete guide to understanding autonomous mobile robots and their crucial role in various types of material handling applications.

A World First at EuroMold 2008: EOS Introduces High-Temperature System for e-Manufacturing

High-performance polymers are among the key materials of the future. As a result of their outstanding material properties, they are well-suited for numerous applications such as aviation, medical devices or mechanical engineering: this group of materials stands out due to an extraordinary combination of properties such as flame retardance, light weight, high tensile strength and biocompatibility....

Zeus Announces Product Name Changes

Zeus announces new product names that better reflect the unique properties and industry-leading characteristics of these products. Orangeburg, SC February 6, 2009 - Zeus, Inc. announces new product name changes that signify its commitment to innovation and quality. The selected products are unaltered in composition and processing. They remain the same quality products that Zeus customers have...

Bushing Material helps protect pumps and prolong pump life.

Used in manufacture of pump bushings and other critical-wear parts, GRAPHLON GM 860Ã-® polymer/graphite-based material provides abrasion resistance in harsh environments. It has been developed specifically for sump pumps and river water service pumps where abrasives are present. Material also handles limited run dry requirement of these applications.

Victrex Announces 30 Years of VICTREX PEEK Polymer Innovation

Thornton Cleveleys, UK - November marks the 30th anniversary of VICTREX PEEK polymer. Since the product's inception, Victrex and its customers have helped revolutionize the plastics market with this high-temperature, high-performance polyketone. In the last 30 years Victrex has emerged as the only business in the world that focuses exclusively on the development of polyketones, and this...

Green Engineered Polymer expands applications for TPEs.

Compliant with FDA requirements for direct food contact applications, Kraton A1535 polymer provides green alternative to flexible PVC in wire and cable, hoses and sporting goods. It is halogen-free, recyclable, and offers expansion for TPE compounds in variety of soft grip and over-mold applications for markets that range from personal care to high tech electronics. Product can also be compounded...

Environmentally Advanced Polymer Now Able to Reduce Adhesion Failures and Minimize 'Installation Call-backs'

PHILADELPHIA-- Flooring installations have long been plagued by adhesion failures when water-based flooring adhesives are used over 'green' concrete or concrete slab in high-moisture environments. Specialty materials company Rohm and Haas (NYSE:ROH) today announced the introduction of an advanced, water-based acrylic polymer containing new Robond(TM) AquaBloc(TM) technology for formulated...