New Rubber Products

Rogers Corporation BISCO Silicone Materials to Be on Display at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany

Carol Stream, IL - Rogers Corporation's High Performance Foams Division will be exhibiting its BISCOÃ-® silicone materials at the upcoming Aircraft Interiors Expo at the Hamburg Messe (Booth #6A40), April 5-7, 2011. BISCOÃ-® materials on display include the A2 Sound Barrier material, BF-1000 premium carpet padding, and the next generation development aircraft seating foam. Rogers will...

U.S. Made Gumlast(TM) L8010 Successfully Benchmarked Against Kalrez-® 6375

ROHNERT PARK, California (September 08, 2009) - Nugeneration Technologies (NuGenTec) announced today that its Gumlast(TM) L8010 has been successfully benchmarked against Kalrez-® 6375 at Chevron Richmond refinery. Gumlast(TM) L8010 is 100% pure FFKM and is manufactured in the U.S.A. Utilizing the latest cross-linking and reinforcement techniques, multiple grades have been formulated to optimize...

Thermoplastic Elastomers are developed for medical tubing.

Available in 65 and 75 Shore A hardnesses, ElastoconÃ-® CLR Series transparent thermoplastic elastomers are phthalate- and plasticizer-free, and are FDA compliant. They offer non-blooming high strength properties, high degree of softness, clamp resilience, and resistance to kinking and necking. Available in ready-to-use pellets in 1,000 lb or as concentrates, products are suited for...

Sight Glass Rubber has metal detectable design.

Detectamet SG is designed to reduce number of molded sight glass rubbers required to be held in stock as well as reduce downtime and stock liability/cost. This sight glass profile/extrusion, supplied in 1 continuous length, can be cut to suit diameter of sight glass, bonded on-site, and installed by site operatives. Manufactured from blue metal detectable material, which is FDA-compliant and...

Data driven digital platforms for automotive transformation

Two key initiatives in this transformation are smart manufacturing/Industry 4.0 and the emphasis on increased collaboration between stakeholders.

BASF Provides Exclusive Technology for Run-Flat Tires

WYANDOTTE, MI, March 2, 2010 - BASF Polyurethane Solutions today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Dynamic Runflats, Inc. (DRI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Defense Venture Group based in Indian Land, South Carolina, to manufacture and market run-flat tire components and systems for military and other applications. BASF is very pleased to have found a partner who shares its...

BASF Elastollan-® TPU Adhesive Receives NSF Standard 61 Approval

WYANDOTTE, MI, March 24, 2009 - BASF, the first thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) manufacturer to receive the NSF Standard 61 approval for its ElastollanÃ-® TPU for CIPP (cured-in-place pipe) applications used for trenchless infrastructure repairs, is also the first to receive the approval for ElastollanÃ-® ET 3685-11 TPU adhesive for CIPP. This new innovation will open the doors for...

Rubber Sealing Solutions in a Sample Kit

Newmarket, Ontario - Elasto Proxy Inc. has developed a comprehensive industrial rubber sample kit, and best of all it's free. The Elasto Pack contains over 60 profiles slotted into a water jet cut casing. The samples include bulb trims, edge trims, locking channels, U-channels, taped profiles, silicone profiles, E-strips, D-strips and P-strips. Each profile is numbered for easy identification....

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...

Dow Corning-® Silicones in Their Element at Zero-Emission Princess Elisabeth Antarctic Station

Silicones Deliver Durability and Performance in Harsh Environments Midland, Michigan (March 6, 2009): Dow Corning-® window sealant technology is helping protect the new zero-emission Princess Elisabeth polar research station which opened in Antarctica last week to study climate change. The 20 million euro ($26 million) science station is totally energy self-sufficient and also aims not to emit...

Thermoplastic Elastomers eliminate oil bloom.

Latex- and phthalate-free, 65 Shore A ElastocoCLR65 and 75 Shore A ElastocoCLR75 offer alternative to silicone and PVC in medical products and children's toys. Clear, oil-free, odorless TPEs can be injection molded or extruded and require no drying. With tactile feel, products are also suited for applications that include protective feet, pads, or bumpers, such as desk accessories, desktop and...

Cut and Bevel Pipe up to 63" Diameter with a Single Lightweight, Portable Machine

CS Unitec is a leader in power tools designed for industrial applications, with products that set the standard for robust performance and industry-leading reliability. Adding to our long list of innovation is a new line of pipe cutting machines. For cutting and beveling pipe up to 2" in thickness and diameters from 12" to 63", no other cutting system comes close. See our video to learn more.