Materials

Materials: Extended Line of Nylon-Based TPEs
An extended product family of nylon-based TPEs, also known as polyether-block-amides (PEBA) is newly availble from Nylon Corporation of America, Inc. (NYCOA), Manchester, N.H.

Distributor Focuses On 'Human Element' Of Plastics
Chase Plastics is showcasing through images how people use plastics in the real world—a fire helmet and goggles, a prosthetic leg, a car dashboard—all representing the everyday application of plastics.

Specialty Alloys for Electrical and Weatherable Non-Automotive Transportation Uses
A new expedited service for color matching or rush orders, and additional stocking programs for shorter delivery times, as well as the addition of multiple warehouse locations, is being featured by Polymer Resources Ltd., Farmington, Conn.

Ultra High-Heat ABS/PC Blend Achieves Exceptional Automotive Part Quality
Elix's Ultra HH4115HI ABS/PC excels with Roctool's Heat and Cool technology.

New Distribution Group Highlights Several New Additives from Three Companies
AESSE Sales & Distribution's product lines include coupling agents and impact modifiers manufactured by SACO AEI Polymers, as well as flame retardants, masterbatches, compatibilizers, surface modifiers and process aids from others. 

Low-Smoke Zero-Halogen Wire & Cable Jacket Compound
SACO AEI technology targets copper media cables, including CAT 5e & 6 and fiber optics. 

Patent-Pending Low-Smoke Zero-Halogen Wire & Cable Compounds
Wire and cable compounds and a patent pending low-smoke zero-halogen technology on display.

Versatile Medical Grade TPEs
Elastocon TPE Technologies says the two grades can be injection molded, extruded or over-molded.  

Two High Temperature-Resistant Grades of Nylon 66 Debut
Vydyne debuts two new grades of PA66 designed for demanding automotive applications that are capable of withstanding prolonged exposure at 210 C and 230 C.

Materials: Copolyester Designed for Electronics Housings in Medical Devices
New copolyester available as a fully compounded, biocompatible, medical-grade polymer for medical device housings and hardware with strong impact and chemical resistance.