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Waterproof and dustproof Explorer Cases
Polyformes carries the complete range of waterproof and dustproof Explorer Cases.
News from Polyformes (12 October 2006)
Autotex changes face of EL for 200mph Ascari
User application article Autotex hardcoated polyester films are playing a crucial role in a range of advanced electroluminescent (EL) lamps being used for dashboard displays and instrumentation Brochure available
News from MacDermid Autotype (11 October 2006)
New European Production Location
New European Production Location and Expanded Capacity to Benefit Customers of GE Plastics' "xtreme" Lexan Resins
News from GE Plastics ( 9 October 2006)
Plastics items shredded on site in seconds
The mobile shredder provides a cost-effective solution for the recycling of bulky plastics items in seconds that are difficult and uneconomical to recycle due to high transportation costs.
News from Axion Recycling (28 September 2006)
Shredding unit disposes of plastics waste
Businesses in the bakery and beverage sectors can cut disposal costs of end-of-life and damaged rigid plastics distribution containers with an innovative, mobile recycling unit.
News from Axion Recycling (28 September 2006)
Plastics products brought to market quicker
The automotive, infrastructure and advanced packaging sectors will benefit from faster bringing of products to market following co-operation between Borealis and University of Leoben, Austria.
News from Borealis (26 September 2006)
Purging for plastics processors can save costs
Plastics processors are being squeezed between the high costs of energy and raw materials and the unrelenting pricing pressures of a global marketplace - time to look at purging.
News from Novachem (15 September 2006)
Lightweight foam resists higher temperatures
A low density, closed cell, cross-linked polyamide foam is claimed to provide an unmatched combination of high temperature performance and resistance to hydrocarbons. Brochure available
News from Zotefoams ( 5 September 2006)
Blowing agents,foaming process conference planned
The worldwide polymer foams market has seen enormous growth in recent years, and an international conference on Blowing Agents and Foaming Processes is being planned and papers invited.
News from Rapra Technology (25 August 2006)
Polymer ousts metals in aircraft door handles
User application article When a certified aviation supplier to Airbus, wanted to comply with stringent aircraft safety standards it chose a polymer instead of metal handles because of its low specific weight.
News from Victrex (18 August 2006)
Ceramic-filled polymer used for test sockets
User application article High performance test socket components made from a ceramic-filled polymer are provide a competitive advantage owing to its much lower moisture absorption and tight tolerance machining.
News from Victrex (21 July 2006)
Lightweight foam resists hydrocarbons
A lightweight foam based on polyamide-6 (Nylon 6) is claimed to provide an unmatched combination of high temperature performance and resistance to hydrocarbons. Brochure available
News from Zotefoams (17 July 2006)
Key composite applications for polymer
Victrex Peek polymer, a high-performance thermoplastic traditionally used in injection moulding or extrusion, is now delivering a competitive advantage in key composite applications.
News from Victrex (12 June 2006)
Plastic tool for mixing and crushing ingredients
User application article When Jamie Oliver began work with William Levene on the development of a new tool for mixing and crushing ingredients, the housewares supplier found the right material - Xylex resin from GE Plastics.
News from GE Plastics ( 1 June 2006)
Polyester yarn business acquired
An affiliate of Performance Fibers has signed an agreement to acquire INVISTA Resins and Fibers 's German polyester yarn business.
News from Performance Fibers ( 1 June 2006)
Opaque, high-performance polyetherimide film
GE - Plastics, working in conjunction with their global customers, has developed a new white grade of its Ultem* polyetherimide (PEI) film.
News from GE Plastics (29 May 2006)
PTFE-like material can be injection moulded
Thermoplastic material with a chemical composition similar to conventional PTFE can be processed by injection moulding - a new dimension in cost effectiveness and large volume PTFE production. Brochure available
News from FTL Seals Technology (23 May 2006)
More options for injection mouldable thermoplastic
Victrex has introduced its new Victrex T-Series, a range of proprietary blended products based on Victrex Peek polymer and Celazole polybenzimidazole (PBI).
News from Victrex ( 4 May 2006)
EMI shielding compounds for electronic enclosures
Premix Thermoplastics, a custom compounder of electrically conductive thermoplastic compounds, has introduced a full line of EMI shielding compounds for electronic enclosures called PRE-ELEC EMI.
News from Premix Thermoplastics ( 2 May 2006)
High-temperature thermoplastics resist corrosion
User application article When used in a variety of check valve and bearing applications, balls made with a high-temperature thermoplastics, offer outstanding corrosion and wear resistance and toughness.
News from Victrex (27 April 2006)
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