TORLON polyamide-imide offers the advantages of a thermoset, in that once cured, it provides unstoppable performance in some of the most severe service environments. But like a thermoplastic, it can be processed by standard methods such as injection molding, extrusion and compression molding. (read more)

Clip Nuts Made with TORLON® Polyamide-imide Help Reduce Corrosion on Aircraft, Trains and Ships It's just a small part, but a clip nut made from TORLON polyamide-imide (PAI) can make a big difference when used on commercial aircraft to secure flooring, fairings, interior trim and bulkheads. (read more)

Ferrari Racing Team Uses TORLON® Polyamide-imide For Suspension Bushings- When the Houston-based Risi Competizione Ferrari race team became frustrated with having to change the suspension bushings on their three Ferrari 360GTs after every race, they upgraded to suspension bushings made from TORLON 4435 polyamide-imide (PAI). (read more)

TORLON® Polyamide-imide breaks into precision micro-molding arena high strength, wear resistance, and lower production cost make polymer ideal. (read more)

TORLON® Polyamide-imide Helps Innovative Sewing Machine Parts Manufacturer Pursue the Perfect Stitch Hooks and bobbin baskets made from new TORLON 4435 provide the heat resistance and material flexibility that allows sewing machines to run at high speeds without bobbin lubrication. (read more)

BONDiT C-52 bonds Ryton PPS (polyphenyl sulfide) to beryllium copper in molding operations for military application. RELTEK adhesion promoter C-52 has demonstrated excellent versatility in promoting adhesion between polyethylene, polypropylene and polyester, and now adhesion with PPS while withstanding high temperature molding processes and protecting the metal substrate from corrosion. (read more)

Longer production life of critical components in semiconductor wafer chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) processes is possible with Semitron® CMP XL20 from Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products. XL20 can offer service life from five to 20 times greater than materials currently used to make retaining rings, which hold the wafer in position as it is being planarized. (read more)

BONDiT B-536, B-575 and B-521 bond dissimilar materials in fast assembly operations. RELTEK epoxies demonstrate excellent versatility in adhesion of polycarbonate, acrylic, glass, metal in consumer lighting fixtures. Now B-575 delivers high performance bonding of polyphenyl oxide (PPO) and metal, for assembly of fuel cells being introduced as the latest technology in lap-top battery packs. (read more)

Longer production life of critical components in semiconductor wafer chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) processes is possible with Semitron^® CMP XL20 from Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products. XL20 can offer service life from five to 20 times greater than materials currently used to make retaining rings, which hold the wafer in position as it is being planarised. (read more)

When synchronization and precise placement of products and components is needed, HabaSYNC^® polyamide faced timing belts enhance performance by offering superior frictional benefits. On the conveying side, polyamide allows the belt to slip under a stationary product- perfect for accumulation conveyors. On the tooth side, polyamide reduces friction which means lower noise... (read more)