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Polymer material-filled grades are FDA-compliant
Victrex PEEK polymer material-filled grades are FDA-compliant and can be used to make articles or components that will come into repeated contact with food during processing.
News from Victrex (19 April 2006)
Polymers replace steels to cut product energy
User application article To reduce energy consumption of its refrigerators, it switched from steel to a? polymer for the discharge valve in linear compressors, reducing refrigerator energy consumption by more than 30%.
News from Victrex (12 April 2006)
High performance fillers discussed in Cologne
The second Rapra conference on High Performance Fillers attracted over 100 delegates to discuss emerging filler technologies, including nanofillers and natural fibre fillers and surface modifiers.
News from Rapra Technology (31 March 2006)
Long fibre thermoplastics pellets capacity raised
In response to growing interest its customers, PlastiComp announces an additional compounding line for 'Compl_t' long fiber reinforced thermoplastics molding pellets.
News from Plasticomp (23 March 2006)
Nano plastics technology made available
Rapra Technology, a polymer research and test house, is making its nano compounding facilities and expertise available to companies seeking to optimise their own materials, processes and products.
News from Rapra Technology (17 February 2006)
Network accesses latest materials developments
By participating in the new KTN network, companies will be able to learn about, and make use of, the very latest global developments in materials technology.
News from Faraday Plastics (Materials Knowledge Transfer Netrwork) (26 January 2006)
Glass spheres reduce moulding, extrusion costs
Adding solid glass spheres to resin formulations as resin extenders reduces shrinkage and improves part flatness as well as lowering moulding and extrusion costs.
News from Potters Industries Inc. (17 January 2006)
Fluoropolymer foams have high 160 deg C limit
Offering an operational temperature limit of 160 deg C, fluoropolymer foams have exceptional smoke, flame and toxicity properties and chemical and UV resistance. Brochure available
News from Zotefoams (17 January 2006)
GE joins with ASC to support automotive industry
GE - Plastics announced a new collaboration with specialty-vehicle company ASC, - to give car buyers unique and exciting factory-installed options to suit their 'lifestyles'.
News from GE Plastics (12 January 2006)
Compounds conduct, and dissipate static
A custom compounder of specialty electrically conductive thermoplastics compounds, has introduced a full line of conductive and static dissipative compounds based on copolymer polyacetal .
News from Premix Thermoplastics (12 December 2005)
Adhesive alternative to PTFE tape
Victrex has introduced Victrex Peek adhesive tape, a super-tough material providing the best combination of friction and wear properties combined with high temperature resistance.
News from Victrex (30 November 2005)
Resin for automotive glazing solutions
User application article Italy's Ranger Group has announced that it has chosen GE's Lexan, GLX resin to launch its new premium automotive glazing line with the tradename Organikglass.
News from GE Plastics (28 November 2005)
Portal covers film insert moulding
A specialised independent website for Film Insert Moulding (FIM) professionals and end users, now comprises the most recent information for the FIM process including all the latest news. Brochure available
News from MacDermid Autotype (16 November 2005)
GE boosts liquid silicone rubber production
GE Bayer Silicones plans to invest in additional production capacity for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) at its facility in Leverkusen, Germany to help meet expanding European and global demand.
News from GE Advanced Materials ( 3 October 2005)
Practical guide covers polyvinyl chloride
A practical guide to polyvinyl chloride has information for working with PVC and provides background on the resins and additives, their properties and processing characteristics.
News from Rapra Technology ( 6 September 2005)
High temperature plastics extend into gears
In spite of metal alloys being the materials of choice for motor and gear applications, high-temperature plastics have established themselves in these areas.
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 5 September 2005)
Formable hard-coated polycarbonate boosts FIM
To maximise the performance of the Film Insert Moulding (FIM) process, a HMI manufacturer is using formable hard-coated polycarbonate film technology. Brochure available
News from MacDermid Autotype (17 August 2005)
Plastics research resources offered
Leading UK resource and coordinator for polymer-based research, will use Interplas 05 to promote the research and development providing much needed tools, information and resources.
News from Faraday Plastics - Rapra Technology ( 8 August 2005)
Rapra leads EU research for conductive polymers
Rapra Technology has secured EUR 5 million of EU funding together with a 20 strong European consortium to improve the electrical conductivity of a range of polymer materials.
News from Rapra Technology (27 July 2005)
Autotex film for keyboards in demanding areas
User application article The Autotex polyester film from Autotype International is being used by Hoffmann+Krippner to enable the company to produce keypads for industrial and computer equipment in demanding environments. Brochure available
News from Autotype International (10 June 2005)
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