New AudiaFlex Family Includes OP Line of TPE Based on Marine Waste Plastics
AudiaFlex™PC line is offered with 5-50% PCR content in hardness from 20 Shore A to 95 Shore A. AudiaFlex™PI contains incorporate 5-70% post-industrial recyclate content. AudiaFlex™Bio is available for oxo-degradable and compostable applications.
Read More »New Custom Formulated Base Resistant Elastomers Fill Gap Between FKM-2 and FEPM-1
Bonding grade and packer grade compounds offer low temperature properties and low compression than 100H Aflas®. Includes bonded seals requiring good bond strength in extreme environments. Ideal for applications such as downhole safety valves and flapper valve seats.
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TPE-Based Midsole Adds More Soring to Each Stride of New Running Shoe From Aanta Sports Products
Teknor Apex and ANTA Collaborated on Developing a High-Resilience Midsole Formulated with Monprene® TPE Jinjiang, China, October 27, 2020: A custom-formulated thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) from Teknor Apex Company has helped China’s ANTA Sports Products Limited to develop a running shoe that exhibits outstanding rebound resilience, enabling wearers to run for longer distances. One of the...
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New Non-Latex Rubber Strips Can be Sterilized Using Autoclave and Irradiation
Made from synthetic rubber and helps to hold masks in place while being worn. Suitable for all kinds of masks being used by medical staff in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Ideal for personal protective equipment (PPE) such as medical masks, face shields, and ventilators.
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Introduction to Optical Replication
To learn more about the optical replication process, and how to avoid complications, download this white paper now.
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New Plastics Materials from 3D Systems is Suitable for Multiple Industrial Applications
Figure 4 RUBBER-65A BLK elastomer offers high elongation at break for flexibility and durability. Accura Patch and Accura Bond high viscosity materials are used with SLA resins for creating larger parts and patching during post processing. Figure 4 JEWEL MASTER GRY versatile master pattern material with high heat deflection temperature ensures compatibility with range of silicones for creating...
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New MD-30000 Thermoplastic Elastomers are CONEG and RoHS Compliant
Include grades with enhanced softness, translucence, low compression set for effective sealing properties, and resistance to lotions. Exhibit adhesion to engineering plastic substrates while meeting the stringent requirements for use in medical devices. Offer shorter cycle time due to avoidance of a curing process, and can be processed on conventional injection molding equipment.
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New Fusion 665 Elastomer Meets AMS 7379 and AMS-P-83461
Operating temperature ranges from -70°F to 450°F (-57°C to 232°C) and achieves low-temperature performance. Offers chemical compatibility and dynamic sealing performance. Overcomes limitations of comparable materials, such as NBR, FKM, or FVMQ (Fluorosilicone).
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New Thermoplastic Elastomers Use Proprietary Compounding Technology
Includes products with up to 45% marine waste and 70% total recycled material content with hardness from 35 Shore A to 95 Shore A. Made from marine waste plastics that allow design freedom and end uses for marine plastics versus single resin recycling. Can compete in high-performance applications with conventional TPEs, TPVs, and TPU chemistries for use in consumer goods, toys, electronics, and...
Read More »New Heat Cured Rubber Available in 20 to 80 Shore A Hardnesses
Features high tear strength for implant applications and fast processing for improved productivity. Ideal for extruding multi-lumen, co-extruded, braided, pump and thin wall tubing.
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New Multilayer Material Innovates Formula Dispensing for Jarred Cosmetics
Fairburn, GA (January 18, 2018) – A new patent-pending composite material combines the reservoir and applicator in a single product to provide consistent dosage for cosmetics formulas packaged in jars. By combining layers of fiber and/or foam with layers of Nubiform®, a porous elastomer from Porex Corporation (“POREX®”), the material performs as both a gateway and selective barrier to...
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DoorKing's 1601 Lane Barrier Provides a Higher Level of Traffic Control for Less
DoorKing is proud to introduce an easy add-on to its 1601 Barrier Gate Operator: The 1601 Traffic Lane Barrier. The barrier gate provides greater traffic control while eliminating the need for bollards or crash beams. Check out this video to learn more.
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