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Polymer has high temperature resistance

 User application article   A new method of moulding a field of hooks within an injection molded part included adding VICTREX PEEK polymer to its resin portfolio because of the polymer's high temperature resistance.

News from Victrex (19 March 2007)

Plastics materials meet government standards

US supplier of acrylic, polycarbonate, styrene, PETG, PVC, and many more in sheets, rod, tubes and extrusions can satisfy the strict requirements of government, medical and military manufacturers.

News from Acrilex (12 March 2007)

PBT plastics mouldings need no annealing

 User application article   PBT plastics allows a user to mould an airflow sensor body in one piece without annealing - saving two production steps, when compared to alternative materials.

News from DSM Engineering Plastics ( 7 March 2007)

Moulding foams toxicity tested and approved

Foams from Zotefoams are manufactured by a unique nitrogen gas expansion process and are exceptionally pure, unlike chemically blown foams, complying with the Oeko-Tex 100 toxicity standard.  Brochure available  

News from Zotefoams (12 February 2007)

Engineering plastics improve semiconductors

Many semiconductor manufacturers have recently raised concerns over the availability or extremely long lead times for engineering plastics, but a reeadily available material offers better performance.

News from Victrex (12 February 2007)

MS screener provides equal feed distribution

 User application article   Rotex Europe has announced the installation of the first MS Screener in Europe.

News from Rotex Europe (11 December 2006)

Fibre and film added to plastics portfolio

Stanyl, a high-heat polyamide 4,6 (PA46) resin from DSM Engineering Plastics, is adding a new market segment, fibre and film to its existing broad portfolio.

News from DSM Engineering Plastics ( 6 December 2006)

Polyamide replaces metal, rubber automotive parts

A polyamide thermoplastics is finding increasing use as replacement for metal in assemblies that have traditionally been made of metal and rubber.

News from DSM Engineering Plastics (27 November 2006)

Plastics coatings comply with USA's FDA

Plastics coatings and a high-temperature polymer now comply with the requirements of regulation 21 CFR 175.300 for resinous and polymeric coatings of the FDA, USA.

News from Victrex (24 November 2006)

Plastics film resists heat and flames

Based on a polyetherimide resin, a film's high temperature and flame resistance, low moisture absorption and excellent dielectric properties electrrical/electronics applications.

News from GE Plastics (22 November 2006)

Mouldable amorphous polymers are cost-effective

Ultra-high-performance family of amorphous polymers answers the need for cost effective injection moldable resin that combines melt processability and high mechanical properties.

News from GE Plastics (20 November 2006)

Allyl Diglycol Carbonate replaces instrument glass

Custom formulation of the thermoset monomer Allyl Diglycol Carbonate is rapidly growing as a replacement for glass in instrument display window and data capture system applications.

News from Fosta-Tek Optics (20 November 2006)

Conductive plastics compounds from project

A static control and EMI shielding maker is developing innovative conductive plastics compounds for EMI/RFI shielding and static control.

News from TBA Electro Conductive Products ( 1 November 2006)

x-ray opaque thermoplastic rods with Tecason

Ensinger has launched its new line of x-ray opaque XRO series, thermoplastic rods with Tecason P MT XRO.

News from Ensinger (26 October 2006)

Peek polymer meets demands of food industry

 User application article   Endress + Hauser chose Victrex Peek polymer for the housing because of the material's ability to meet the extreme demands of the food industry.

News from Victrex (26 October 2006)

Glass fibres reduce outgassing, add strength

Three high performance glass fibre thermoplastic reinforcements offer lower outgassing, enhanced hydrolysis resistance, superior strength and fatigue resistance.

News from Owens Corning (24 October 2006)

Chopped strand reinforced thermoplastics launched

To further enable miniaturization in electronic components a fine diameter chopped strand reinforcement allows ultra-thin high-performance thermoplastic parts.

News from Owens Corning (20 October 2006)

Recycle high grade polymers at home

Plastics from waste electrical and electronic equipment should be recycled only in the UK where higher grade polymers can be produced for re-use for the European market.

News from Axion Recycling (19 October 2006)

Online game helps blow moulding education

Novachem has released an interactive directed-learning game for the entertainment and education of those responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of extrusion and blow molding machines.

News from Novachem (16 October 2006)

Moulding learning online

Novachem has released an interactive directed-learning game for the operation, maintenance and repair of injection moulding machines.

News from Novachem (16 October 2006)

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