Product Announcements: Thermoplastics and Thermoplastic Materials

Ticona Engineering Polymers' thermoplastics and composites portfolio includes thermoplastic solutions for continuous-fiber composites used in light and tough components that can reduce weight, drive down costs and perform in extreme environments.

Fortron^® polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) with proven production performance in critical aerospace structures affords:

Celstran® thermoplastic composites encompass a number of long-fiber and continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastics that can be adapted in tailor-made fashion to customer requirements. Nearly all types of semi-crystalline and amorphous thermoplastics polymers are suitable as thermoplastic matrix materials. A wide range of resins, fibers and additives are available.

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NEW 3M™ Glass Bubble iM16K for injection molding - An ideal combination of high strength, small particle size and low density (0.46 g/cc). SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER. 50% off the regular price of iM16K sample size when you order online. This limited time offer is for industrial & professional users in the U.S. Sale runs April 1- June 1, 2012. Don't miss out! (read more)

Trim-Lok is a leader in the extrusion industry with over 30 years of extrusion experience. With our large inventory of standard parts we have been able to consistently deliver top quality products on time every time. (read more)

VICTREX® polymers can make you feel at ease when it comes to replacing your metal wind turbine components. OEMs looking for longer-lasting, more reliable materials count on VICTREX polymers as a high performance and lightweight solution with up to 70% in weight reductions versus metals. This can lower stress on the components and reduce the energy needed to power the turbine. (read more)

Thermoplastic composites offer, based on their high specific strength and stiffness, alternative solutions with significant weight reduction compared to traditional metal and metal alloy parts. Complex shapes can be easily produced with thermoplastic composites. The potential to combine multiple components results in reduced cost and part count. (read more)

High-performance Compounds. Low-density injection moldable thermoplastics can save resources and costs in lightweight construction applications. By incorporating hollow glass beads in matrix polymers such as PEEK and polyamide 6, it has been possible to produce technically sophisticated compounds. These can be used, for example in aviation, automotive engineering and more…. (read more)

Lauren Manufacturing specializes in custom designed thermoplastic products that include seals, gaskets, weather stripping and valued operations. In fact, Lauren can solve most any sealing problem that you may encounter. (read more)

When foaming to a medium density in rotational molding, it is very important to use proper resins and to achieve the optimum temperature. All blowing agents decompose over a specific temperature range. In rotational molding, the resins must be fully melted and uniformly dispersed before reaching the decomposition temperature of the foaming agent. (read more)

SAFOAM®/SAFTEC® can be used in blow-molding. Weight reductions of 5-15% have been achieved. Specific grades depend on the resin(s) used. Blow molding is a two-stage process. A hot tube, or parison, is extruded and then molded by inflation within a mold. (read more)