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- Improving Twin-Screw Compounding Of Reinforced Polyolefins
- Compounders face a number of processing challenges when incorporating a high loading of low-bulk-density mineral filler into polyolefins. Here are some possible solutions.
Article Published: 3/25/2013
- Make Thinner Stretch-Hood Films at Lower Cost
- WEB EXCLUSIVE: A new, more sustainable stretch-hood solution developed by the Belgian polymer plant of Houston-based ExxonMobil Chemical Co. is now being expanded by the company to the resin packaging operations of all of its polymer plants, and can...
Article Published: 3/1/2013
- First Two-Cavity Injection Molded Fenders Made with Noryl GTX
- The 2012 Outlander Sports crossover from Mitsubishi Motor Corp. features what is reportedly the industry’s first two-cavity injection molded fenders.
Article Published: 3/1/2013
- New U.S. Distributor for Elix Polymers ABS
- Polymer Z, Birmingham, Mich., has been named the North American distributor of precolored ABS resins and ABS- and SAN-based polymer modifiers from Spain’s Elix Polymers.
Article Published: 2/26/2013
- Mitsui to Boost PP Compounding to Meet U.S. Automotive Demand
- Japan’s Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (U.S. office in Rye Brook, N.Y.) has augmented its expansion plans for production of PP automotive compounds and TPOs in the U.S. by an additional 30 million lb/yr through its affiliate, Advanced Composites, Inc....
Article Published: 2/26/2013
- New Technology Permits PVDF Foaming
- New technology from Arkema Inc., Philadelphia, allows foaming its Kynar PVDF fluoropolymers, paving the way for new applications for foam-core pipe and sheet in aerospace, aircraft, and automotive.
Article Published: 2/26/2013
- PP Prices Spike, Others Rise, Too
- Prices of four commodity thermoplastics rose in late January and early February, and new increases were announced for this month in PP, PE, and PVC.
Article Published: 2/26/2013
- PEEK Mesh for Filtration in Harsh Environments
- WEB EXCLUSIVE: Dexmet Corp., Wallingford, Conn., a manufacturer of precision expanded metals, foils, and polymers has added Aptiv film to its PolyGrid portfolio, which is made of Victrex PEEK from Victrex USA, West Conshohocken, Pa.
Article Published: 2/6/2013
- PPSU in Novel Stethoscope for Noisy Environments
- The front face of what is said to be first stethoscope that can detect heart/lung activity in high ambient noise (above 90 dbA), including combat casualty and civilian emergency medical environments, features Radel PPSU (polyphenylsulfone) from Solv...
Article Published: 2/6/2013
- PC/Silicone Copolymer Toughens Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
- Biomarine, Exton, Pa., a manufacturer of self-contained breathing apparatus for rescue and hazmat workers, firefighters, and miners has improved the safety and durability of its new BioPal 240R Revolution rebreather by replacing the existing PC comp...
Article Published: 2/6/2013
