Plastics, Elastomers and Polymers Reference Materials

Description: Epoxy adhesives perform very well at low temperatures. They practically increase the strength of the bond, and their physical properties are higher than normal temperature. In fact, many epoxies can ...

Description: Phased array refracting wedges are generally made with a natural incidence angle that permits an effective range of refracted angles. Manufacturers suggest that it is useful between about plus or ...

Description: Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD) relies on a beam with relatively high divergence to provide suitable volume coverage. Refracting wedges provide a means of directing the beam towards the inspected ...

Description: When using ultrasonic probes with removable wedges, the acoustic coupling between wedge and probe is usually effected by means of a gel or grease. This tends to evaporate over time and requires ...

Description: Electronic adhesives, like any other chemical products, require careful consideration of safety and environmental factors. These adhesives are used in a wide range of electronic applications, such as ...

Description: Deepmaterial is a China industrial adhesive manufacturer specializing in (supplying) adhesives for ceramics. We have been manufacturing high quality adhesives for over 10 years. From metal, wood, and ...

Description: This article will discuss the world of UV-curing adhesives, including what they are, how they work, and the benefits they offer over traditional bonds. We'll also cover the different types of ...

Description: What is the heat resistance and weatherability of electronic adhesives? Can they withstand the stresses electronic devices face in different environmental conditions? The heat resistance and ...

Description: UV glue glass refers to a type of adhesive that is activated by ultraviolet light. This type of glue is commonly used in a variety of applications, including in the manufacturing of electronics and ...

Description: High-temperature UV cure adhesive is a type of adhesive that is designed to withstand extreme temperatures and harsh environments. It is commonly used in the aerospace, automotive, and industrial ...

Description: Deepmaterial is a China industrial adhesive manufacturer specializing in (supplying) acrylic adhesives. With deep market and application knowledge, Deepmaterial's experts are curious and passionate. ...

Description: Deepmaterial is a China industrial adhesive manufacturer specializing in (supplying) pressure sensitive adhesives. With deep market and application knowledge, Deepmaterial's experts are curious and ...

Description: UV curable polyurethane adhesive is a powerful adhesive that offers several advantages over traditional adhesive systems. It is a fast-curing, high-performance adhesive widely used in many industries ...

Description: Optical products' manufacturing and assembly process requires precision and high-quality materials to ensure that the final product is durable and reliable. UV-curing optical adhesive has become an ...

Description: UV cure silicone adhesive is a versatile, high-performance adhesive that has been gaining popularity in various industries. With its unique properties and fast curing time, UV cure silicone adhesive ...

Description: UV glue is a type of adhesive that cures or hardens when exposed to ultraviolet light. This type of adhesive has gained popularity due to its versatility and strength. It is commonly used in various ...

Description: Using traditional acrylic materials for aircraft inspections can have a tendency to cause issues that ultimately end up costing you time and accuracy. Some examples of this might be maintaining ...

Description: A prototype calibration standard has been developed to allow 3D imaging quality evaluation and sensitivity assessment for multiple examination modes. Well defined targets with characteristics only ...

Description: Display units and screens are key to electronic products. These important components of many electronic devices are made possible by superior adhesives and glues. As fragile electrical components, ...

Description: Few things have the chemical toxic load of wastewater. It isn't just the areas the waste is "supposed" to go that are affected by the chemical interactions - it's also all those places where the waste ...

Description: For many people, there is only one reason to go to an amusement park — the roller coaster! Some people call it the scream machine, and for good reason. The history of this ride reflects a ...

Description: Shenzhen DeepMaterial Technologies Co., Ltd announced that it has been awarded the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Product Label for three building components adhesive ...

Description: In various industries, bonding glass to metal is a crucial process. It is vital to ensure that the bond between the glass and metal is solid and durable to maintain the integrity of the structure or ...

Description: Potting compounds are used to protect electronic assemblies from different factors such as corrosive agents, moisture, thermal dissipation, shock, vibration, and so on. The protection is made possible ...

Description: When it comes to gluing surfaces or items that are similar is not hard. It is bonding dissimilar items that gets challenging. Things can be a bit complicated. It is not easy to bond metals and plastic ...

Description: In today’s industrial environment, many superior materials are produced as a result of merging two or more different elements. Known as composite materials, they usually have superior ...

Description: Plastics are used in various industries, including the manufacturing of household goods, automobile assembling, electronics, and industrial applications. The material comes in different types used to ...

Description: Experts have argued that there is no such thing as a perfect Waterproof Glue for Plastic. While they have their reasons for seeing things the way they do, some others believe there could be glues that ...

Description: Magnets are very functional in different projects and crafts. The challenge comes when you need to attach them where they are supposed to be, and you can think of an adhesive that can do the work ...

Description: Conformal coatings are polymer films applied to printed circuit board surfaces to protect them against harmful elements such as moisture, extreme temperatures, and chemicals. These films are thin so ...

Description: The performance of a semiconductor depends greatly upon the strength of its packaging assembly. Without a durable, reliable and efficient packaging assembly, the semiconductor is susceptible to ...

Description: Here we will be discussing the use of fluoroelastomer rubbers as an option for creating rubber parts and components. ...

Description: Polyurethane encapsulating and potting compounds have many advantages, especially when a quick cure is needed at low temperatures. This solution is better compared to epoxy systems. With ...

Description: This article will define silicone conformal coating for PCB and answer many widely asked questions. We’ll say what a silicone conformal coating is, how it can help your electronics, and why you ...

Description: The UV Curing Epoxy Adhesive has become a dominant force in the adhesives market in 2023. Its efficiency and other benefits have made it a top choice for many fabricators and assemblers today. For ...

Description: Printed circuit boards are very important parts of electronics. They act as the brain for most and should therefore be safeguarded as much as possible from all harmful elements. Potting is among the ...

Description: Jeffrey Valentage, global tire market development manager at ExxonMobil Chemical, explores an often neglected element that ensures the long-term safety and performance of tires ...

Description: This manual has been prepared to describe how butyl rubber is important in meeting the demanding performance requirements of tire innertubes. Representative innertube compound formulations and ...

Description: Case Study: Chinese lubricants manufactuer Guangzhou Jetsun uses SpectraSyn Elite™ mPAO to formulate lubricants for industrial robots. ...

Description: Chinese lubricants manufacturer Shenzhen Hecheng uses SpectraSyn Elite™ mPAO to meet customer needs. ...

Description: Dalian Hilubo Lubricating Oil Company uses ExxonMobil formulation expertise and SpectraSyn Elite™ mPAO base stocks to succeed in China's wind industry. ...

Description: The global finished lubricant market is expected to grow at a rate of roughly 3 percent in volume. The forecasted growth rate for synthetic lubricants, however, is much higher. ...

Description: Korean lubricants manufacturer CALS Corporation meets and exceeds changing customer requirement by using ExxonMobil Product Solutions base stocks. ...

Description: Exxon™ bromobutyl is readily blended with other materials to improve processibility or take advantage of material properties from other types of rubber. ...

Description: Tire innerliners formulated with 100 PHR Exxon™ chlorobutyl or bromobutyl maximize the air barrier properties of the innerliner, protecting the rest of the tire from degradation and ensuring top ...

Description: Exxon™ chlorobutyl is readily blended with other materials to improve processibility or take advantage of material properties from other types of rubber. ...

Description: Tire innerliners formulated with 100 PHR Exxon™ Chlorobutyl or Bromobutyl maximize the air barrier properties of the innerliner, protecting the the rest of the tire from degradation and ensuring ...

Description: Exxon™ Bromobutyl is readily blended with other materials to improve processibility or take advantage of material properties from other types of rubber. ...

Description: Diffferent packaging options using Vistalon EPDM Rubber. ...

Description: The case study results show an IPLR < 1.8% would provide a benefit of reduced fuel consumption by 4.5 gal/year. In the future, it is not a stretch to expect that an IPLR < 1.8% will be the target IPLR ...

Description: Electric-vehicle development teams have made great advances in improving vehicle range, mitigating "range anxiety" for the end customer. While much focus has been on advances in battery technology, ...

Description: As a leading supplier to the adhesives industry, ExxonMobil Product Solutions provides you with: reliable supply of high-quality products, worldwide manufacturing facilities, regional sales support, ...

Description: Tianjin Sure Energy extends equipment life and reduces wind turbine maintenance with SpectraSyn Elite™ mPAO. ...

Description: Wuhan BODA lubricant company uses ExxonMobil's reliable suppy of SpectraSyn Elite™ mPAO base stocks to grow in China's crowded lubricant market. ...

Description: Adhesives come in handy in fixing various car issues. The fact is that most of the parts on vehicles are held together using screws, clips, bolts, and glue for parts that are plastic made. Instead of ...

Description: There are many challenges that manufacturers face in different industries. These issues can only be handled by the use of underfill adhesives. There are many partial or full underfill solutions that ...

Description: Epoxy adhesive is a two-part adhesive that consists of a resin and a hardener, making it a popular choice for metal bonding due to its high strength and durability. In this blog post, we will discuss ...

Description: Electrical insulation is an essential component in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, marine, and medical equipment. It ensures the safety and proper functioning of electrical ...

Description: In the solar energy market, things have become bigger and better. Many people are now embracing renewable energy, which is great if we are to avert the effects of global warming. Solar energy is the ...

Description: The electronics world has grown tremendously, and today, we have microelectronics that are changing how we think and look at life. Because of how important they are, there has been a need to develop ...

Description: UV glue, also known as ultraviolet curing adhesive, is a type of adhesive that is cured by exposure to ultraviolet light. It offers several benefits over traditional or normal adhesives, including ...

Description: UV bonding glass to metal is a critical process in many industries, from manufacturing and construction to automotive and even aerospace. The ability to create a strong, permanent bond between these ...

Description: UV-curing adhesives are also commonly referred to as light-curing adhesives. These adhesives use UV light and other radiation sources to start their curing process. Free radical elements make the ...

Description: UV curing is a process of curing adhesion or coating material using ultraviolet light. When introduced to the materials, the light creates a reaction that cures the adhesives and coatings, among other ...

Description: The PCB or printed circuit board has critical components of an electronics. These components need to be protected from damage. Electronics engineers use different methods to protect the parts. These ...

Description: Epoxy is one of the most popular resins used in many applications today. UV-curable epoxy coatings are being created today to meet specific requirements. If you have a specific project, you can get an ...

Description: Although AI has been utilized in manufacturing since the 1970s, there was little adoption and progress until the late 1990s. Recently, the popularity of incorporating AI into several aspects of any ...

Description: The I-74 Mississippi River Bridge - was designed with a fluoropolymer coating system that included our LUMIFLON® FEVE resin. The LUMIFLON-based paint formulation was deemed an essential design ...

Description: The food and beverage industry is broad and very specialized. Each application and its location has its own unique demands and challenges, from fish farming in Norway, grain processing in the US, and ...

Description: Injections are an effective way of administering drugs to patients in need. Now, for some types of drug treatments– delivering insulin to diabetics, for example, or vaccinations to especially ...

Description: Electric vehicles use high-voltage cables to transmit electrical power to the charging port, battery, engine and other internal components. The automotive industry requires these cables to be ...

Description: New fluoropolymer compounds for flat wire jackets enable automakers to move away from traditional rounded wires and reach 96 percent occupancy ...

Description: Our comprehensive design and materials guide is intended to support the new product development needs of engineers, when challenged with a demanding rubber component need. This detailed resource is a ...

Description: Click on any of the links below to obtain technical information on our rubber and plastic compounds. ...

Description: Microscopic levels of damage can occur in residential water-resistant air barrier membranes during application, and over time, due to wear and tear and environmental elements. Tiny cracks can lead to ...

Description: Liquid-applied vapor barriers create a monolithic coating that directly bonds to the exterior wall sheathing. The barriers stop vapor diffusion, which occurs when moisture flows from an area of higher ...

Description: Fluoropolymer coatings, FEVE Resins, Products for Buildings, Structures and Architecture ...

Description: Future-proofing wafer production with an advanced new polyamide-imide ...

Description: The wearable drug delivery industry continues to expand, driving demand for smaller device sizes of existing applications and developing new applications to deliver drug products. Tailored drug ...

Description: An elastomer is a material that returns to its original shape after bending and stretching, which makes it especially useful for sealing seams to prevent gases, liquids, and more from getting in or ...

Description: Components inside devices can corrode when exposed to contaminants and moisture. This corrosion can reduce electronic performance and cause electrical shorts and device failure. Manufacturers use ...

Description: A national manufacturer of premium water softener valves had been experiencing an increase in warranty claims from loyal owners. The company — a long-time Minnesota Rubber & Plastics ...

Description: Expanded Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK) PPG POLYGRID® is now available for critical filtration and separation applications where a high performance polymer is essential. Thin, versatile expanded ...

Description: PPG PolyGrid® expanded polymers are primarily used as filtration membrane support materials and separation/feed/drai nage layers in pleated or spiral wound filter cartridges. Many of the PPG ...

Description: Polyethylene film is widely used in construction as a vapor barrier, window film, flooring and countertop protective film, and more. It is ideal for protecting building materials, sealing off rooms, ...

Description: Coating Steel Water Storage Tanks Using AWWA D102-21 ...

Description: The high-performance coatings system utilized on the bridge is A&I Coatings' Vitreflon fluoropolymer system. ...

Description: Demand for plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs), including all-electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles, is growing around the world due to their energy saving, emissions and environmental benefits. ...

Description: A large medical technology company aimed to upgrade its medical device solution used primarily to cut and cauterize tissue in minimally invasive surgeries. The goal was to improve the design to allow ...

Description: Materials science is at the heart of innovating medical device applications. In this case study, you will learn how materials science allowed us to develop a custom material for Trocar Seal Surgical ...

Description: What designers and manufacturers need to know, avoid and consider when planning seals in medical devices. ...

Description: Our team was part of the rapid response to urgent COVID-19 patient needs. We created a new material formulation for a point-of-care medical diagnostics seal that meets strict chemical and mechanical ...

Description: Wilson Wolf created a paradigm shift with its cell culture design disrupting age-old beliefs regarding cell production. Minnesota Rubber and Plastics (MR&P) facilitated the unique design with an ...

Description: Flash freezing is the process of rapidly lowering the temperature of a liquid so that larger ice crystals do not have the chance to form. These larger crystals can potentially damage proteins and ...

Description: Relying upon its decades of experience in traffic safety and polymer science, Pexco took on the challenge of designing a specialized delineator to improve safety and reduce maintenance on one of the ...

Description: Lightweight cable constructions with sustained performance have become necessary in the automotive industry. ...

Description: While you are watching the Big Game on Sunday, take a minute to look up from the excitement on the field. That’s AGC’s ETFE film covering on Sofi Stadium’s state-of-the-art roof! ...

Description: Positioning Map of Fluoroelastomers ...

Description: Explanation of FEVE technology - Discussion of markets for FEVE technology - Presentation of performance in exposure testing - Life cycle cost advantages - Examples of applied FEVE coatings ...

Description: We produced a self-lubricating plastic solution that delivered to our customer's needs and resulted in a lighter plane with a lower risk of failure and reduced maintenance requirements. Better fuel ...