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OEM Engine Oil Lubricant Specifications
Description: Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) lubricant specifications are intended to provide the end user with a degree of certainty that if a specified lubricant is utilized that the equipment will operate ...
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Building Curtain Walls, Bridges and Other Architectural Elements that Stand the Test of Time
Description: Today's architects and commercial builders are challenged to create innovative, environmentally sustainable structures that will last for years. Fortunately, advances in FEVE (fluoroethylene vinyl ...
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Adhesive Tape Converters Play An Important Role In Adhesive Tape Applications
From: Can-Do National TapeDescription: Converting specialists combine adhesive tapes with materials such as polyesters, foams and felts to develop highly specialized products. The converting process also involves cutting these custom ...
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Core Distinctions: Choosing the Right Foam for Critical Composite Core Applications
Description: General Plastics' chemistry laboratory manager, Joel Meyer, Ph.D., offers additional insights into foam core selection specifically for aerospace and nuclear applications. ...
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General Plastics' Tooling Boards and Machining Services Help Pool Feature Manufacturer Make a Big Splash
Description: Versatility, Durability and Machinability of FR-4515 Tooling Boards Leads to Lighter, Stronger, Better Bowls at Lower Cost ...
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Tooling Foam & Machining Services Help Compress R&D Cycle
Description: Faster True-to-Life Prototyping Speeds New Products to Market Thanks to Expertly Machined High-Temp. Tooling Boards ...
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Adhesives Meet Challenging Material Requirements in Medical Device Manufacturing Applications
From: Master Bond, Inc.Description: Use of advanced materials will be more prevalent as specifications become more rigorous. Light weighting, processing improvements, new technology and environmental concerns will play a key role in the ...
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Autoclaving Resistance of Medical Adhesives
From: Master Bond, Inc.Description: Resistance to steam sterilization is an important consideration for the selection of polymeric adhesives, sealants and potting compounds for use in medical applications. Autoclaving is one of the most ...
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Lap Shear Testing of Adhesives
From: Master Bond, Inc.Description: Master Bond epoxies exhibit outstanding physical strength properties for high performance bonding, sealing, coating, potting and encapsulation. There are several key strength properties that may be ...
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Why Sacrifice Wear Protection for Energy Efficiency?
Description: Today's industrial sector accounts for nearly half of the world's energy consumption. Improved energy efficiency in this sector obviously can have a major impact on the world's energy use, which is ...
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How Heat Affects the Lap Shear Strength of Structural Adhesives
From: Master Bond, Inc.Description: Select Master Bond adhesives have been engineered to retain mechanical strength properties after prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures. This strength retention was recently demonstrated in a ...
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How to Select Your Insulation Facing
From: Johns ManvilleDescription: When it comes to fiberglass insulation, there are a variety of facings available to meet the unique needs of varied HVAC and mechanical applications. That said, when it comes to selecting a facing ...
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UV-curing Adhesives See the Light
From: Chemence Inc.Description: Adhesives require a chemical reaction to convert their structure from the liquid to the solid state. Once cured, the adhesive provides a high-strength bond between two substrates, which resists ...
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DeWAL® High Temperature Thermal Spray Masking Tapes
From: DeWALDescription: DeWAL® high temperature thermal spray masking tapes for grit blasting, plasma spray, and HVOF operations utilize the widest variety of non-carbonizing components, providing efficiency of spray ...
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What are Hydro-entangled Nonwovens?
From: Bondex, Inc.Description: Hydro-entangling is a process for fiber consolidation through the use of fine, high pressure jets of water. Creating a nonwoven with this method typically begins with carding fiber into a web ...
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Role of Suppliers in Product Design
Description: In today's world, "continuous improvement" is a requirement to remain competitive. Suppliers can help by suggesting ways to improve material efficiency, handling costs, and transport costs. When it ...
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Application Note: Detection of Fill Level and Presence of the Right Plastic Material
Description: In plastic moulding plants, where several injection moulding systems are used, it is common to have a central storage container which distributes the plastic material to the different injection ...
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Does your HVAC Tape Measure Up?
Description: An HVAC tape's performance is directly related to its measurable characteristics, and understanding the impact each quality makes is critical to choosing the right tape for the job. Does your HVAC ...
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Electrical Tape Safety Checklist
Description: Things to Know Before Investing in Electrical Tape ...
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How do Airtight Containment Systems Prevent Mold Borne Illness?
Description: Most of us have come in contact with mold at some point in time - whether you've uncovered it in a corner in your house or had to toss a loaf of bread that was starting to go bad - mold can crop up ...
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How do Containment Systems Prevent the Spread of Bacteria and Viruses?
Description: When we talk about the health risks associated with abatement and remediation jobs in hospitals, bacteria and viruses are among the top concerns. These microscopic hazards are easily spread and ...
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How does HVAC Tape Choice Impact Indoor Air Quality?
Description: There's no denying the impact that an HVAC technician can make on a family or the employees of an organization when you consider the importance of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). ...
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How is Colored Masking Tape used in Schools?
Description: Colored masking tape is a versatile tool that is popular for use in classrooms because it is available in a wide variety of fun colors and can be used temporarily. This is especially critical for ...
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Is Thicker Packaging Tape Always Better?
Description: Choosing and using tape is our specialty here at Tape University - and dispelling the myths and misconceptions surrounding tape so that you can do your job better is the goal of every article we ...
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Making the Grade: Choosing a Packaging Tape that Measures Up
Description: Are you using the right grade of packaging tape for your application? ...
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Myths Busted: The Truth about Common HVAC Misconceptions
Description: There are a lot of misconceptions around HVAC tape - and we're here to straighten out the facts. Knowing the truth will equip you to always choose the right tools to get the job done right, the first ...
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Pick for Performance: Electrical Tape
Description: Not all electrical tapes are made the same! Consider these 5 things when choosing a tape for your job: ...
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What are the Benefits of Double-sided Abatement Tape?
Description: Double-sided abatement tape was created with the intention of simplifying the containment building process during abatement and remediation jobs. As opposed to the traditional two-step containment ...
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What is Elongation and why does it matter in Electrical Tape?
Description: Elongation is a measure of the extent to which a tape is able to stretch before breaking. Measured in percentages, elongation is a good indicator of how a tape handles and how well it responds to the ...
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What is the difference between Line Set Tape and other HVAC Tapes?
Description: There are several differences that make line set tape stand out from traditional foil tapes for indoor HVAC use. ...
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What is the Proper Way to Manually Apply Packaging Tape?
Description: Manually applying packaging tape to cartons using a hand-held dispenser - rather than using an automated dispenser - is common in small-scale, non-automated packaging operations. Since using a hand ...
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What is the Purpose of Colored Gaffer's Tape?
Description: Gaffer's tape - made with a coated cloth backing and synthetic rubber-based adhesive - is an easy removal tape that does not damage or leave residue on application surfaces. It is most commonly used ...
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What is the Purpose of Housewrap Tape?
Description: Housewrap is crucial in creating an air barrier to stop uncontrolled air flow - helping to prevent interior damage, mold growth, and increased heating and cooling costs. Housewrap tape helps to seal ...
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When should I use a Delicate Surface Painter's Tape?
Description: Most painter's tapes are designed to be relatively gentle - especially in comparison to more robust tapes like duct tapes - but not all of them are equal when it comes to their effect on certain ...
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When should I use a Film Tape over a Foil Tape in HVAC Applications?
Description: When it comes to HVAC tapes, there are a lot of options to choose from. The backing type has an impact on the tape's performance, and it's important to know how to choose the best type for the ...
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Why are Airtight Containment Systems Critical in Hospital Abatement and Remediation Jobs?
Description: We've talked a lot about the importance of airtight barriers for abatement at Tape University, but this month we're going to dive deeper and take a closer look at the real-life hazards that go unseen. ...
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14 oz and 16 oz PPS Hydrolox® HCE vs 16 oz PPS Needlefelt with ePTFE Membrane Scrim Supported
From: Bondex, Inc.Description: Chart detailing differences between 14 oz and 16 oz PPS Hydrolox® HCE and 16 oz PPS Needlefelt with ePTFE Membrane Scrim Supported ...
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14 oz Aramid Hydrolox® vs 15.5 oz Aramid Needlefelt
From: Bondex, Inc.Description: Chart detailing differences between 14 oz Aramid Hydrolox® and 15.5 oz Aramid Needlefelt ...
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14 oz PPS Hydrolox® HCE vs 16 oz PPS Needlefelt Scrim Supported w/ ePTFE Membrane
From: Bondex, Inc.Description: Chart detailing differences between 14 oz PPS Hydrolox® HCE and 16 oz PPS Needlefelt Scrim Supported w/ePTFE Membrane ...
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14oz/yd² PPS Hydrolox® vs 16 oz/yd² PPS Needlefelt w/ Scrim
From: Bondex, Inc.Description: Chart detailing differences between 14oz/yd² PPS Hydrolox® and 16 oz/yd² PPS Needlefelt w/ Scrim ...
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16 oz Aramid Hydrolox® vs 18 oz Aramid Needlefelt
From: Bondex, Inc.Description: Chart detailing differences between 16 oz Aramid Hydrolox® and 18 oz Aramid Needlefelt ...
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16oz/yd² PPS Hydrolox® vs 18 oz/yd² PPS Needlefelt Scrim Supported
From: Bondex, Inc.Description: Chart detailing differences between 16oz/yd² PPS Hydrolox® and 18 oz/yd² PPS Needlefelt Scrim Supported ...
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Aramid Hydrolox® HCE vs Aramid Needlefelt with ePTFE Membrane
From: Bondex, Inc.Description: Chart detailing differences between Aramid Hydrolox® HCE and Aramid Needlefelt with ePTFE Membrane ...
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General Plastics' Polyurethane Foams Chosen for Deep Space and Defense Applications
Description: In 2016, Promontory, Utah, nozzle plugs made from General Plastics' LAST-A-FOAM® FR-4300 played an important role in protecting rockets for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS). General Plastics' ...
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How Does Tooling Impact Product Quality, Budgets, and Timelines?
Description: Tooling is a key technology used in aerospace, automotive, and other major industries to manufacture parts or components. Different types of tooling include work holding tools, jigs and fixtures, and ...
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Meta-aramid Hydrolox® vs. Aramid Needlefelt with Micro-Denier
From: Bondex, Inc.Description: Chart detailing differences between Meta-aramid Hydrolox® and Aramid Needlefelt with Micro-Denier ...
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Polyester Hydrolox vs. Polyester OEM Hydro-entangled Media
From: Bondex, Inc.Description: Chart detailing differences between Polyester Hydrolox and Polyester OEM Hydro-entangled Media ...
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Polyester Hydrolox® vs. Hydro-entangled OEM Bag
From: Bondex, Inc.Description: Bondex has launched Hydrolox®, which is a revolutionary filter media enabled by hydro-entangling technology. One leading dust collector OEM services the market with filter bags made from ...
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Five Factors to Consider when Molding PEEK
Description: Five factors to consider when molding PEEK Are you a first time moulder of PEEK? Or possibly you've tried molding it and might be running into trouble? In this piece we consider five factors in the ...
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Minimizing Voiding in SMT Assembly of BTCs
From: Indium CorporationDescription: As a result of the voiding concern, we and our colleagues have performed a thorough analysis and experimental plan to minimize voiding in QFN assembly. Our experimental plan covers many process and ...
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The Effect of Thermal Pad Patterning on QFN Voiding
From: Indium CorporationDescription: Voiding under QFNs is a major challenge in the electronics industry. However, voiding can be suppressed by improving venting accessibility on the thermal pad by using solder mask dividing strips. ...
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Voiding Performance with Modified SAC Alloys for Automotive Applications in BTC Assemblies
From: Indium CorporationDescription: Voiding is a key concern for components with thermal planes because interruptions in the Z-axis continuity of the solder joint will hinder thermal transfer. When assembling components with solder ...
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Adhesives Beat the Heat - and the Cold Too
From: Master Bond, Inc.Description: Here's a closer look at some of the key factors to consider when your adhesive application has to beat the heat or cope with the cold. ...
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Die Attach Adhesives Impact Product Quality Well Beyond Manufacturing
From: Master Bond, Inc.Description: Die attach adhesives serve a critical role in semiconductor assembly and throughout the product lifecycle. Beyond their ability to form a tight bond between die and various substrates, these ...
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How to Evaluate Chemically Resistant Adhesives
From: Master Bond, Inc.Description: A guide to selecting the adhesives, sealants and coatings that can withstand harsh chemical environments. ...
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Protecting Chip on Board (COB) Devices with Glob Top Encapsulants
From: Master Bond, Inc.Description: Glob tops enhance reliability of space saving bare chip assemblies. ...
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When to Use a Fast Cure Adhesive
From: Master Bond, Inc.Description: Fast cure adhesives are a great way to reduce assembly costs, but only in the right applications. ...
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Applications of Tray Pads in Rolling Mills and the Secondary Aluminum Industry
Description: Due to the rapid growth in the use of aluminum by automobile manufacturers, there have been an increased supply demands for aluminum rolling mills. How can tray pads help? ...
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Refractory Cements and Moldables in the Aluminum Industry
Description: Refractory cement and moldables are highly important across a number of industries. This article describes improvements such as the protection against corrosion and the improvement of refractory ...
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Sodium Bicarbonate - The Softer Blasting Abrasive
Description: It is sometimes said that necessity is the mother of invention. And so it was with sodium bicarbonate's discovery as a gentle abrasive suitable for cleaning materials of coatings and contaminants ...
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A Precise Equation Relating Karats of Gold to Density in Gold Alloys
From: Indium CorporationDescription: Folks, Some years ago I received the request below: Hi Dr. Lasky, I am a precious metals recycler and would very much appreciate your verifying the validity of an equation that approximates the Karat ...
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Cryogenic Seals - Benefits of Indium
From: Indium CorporationDescription: I recently spoke with Graham Wilson (Sr. Applications Engineer at Indium Corporation) about the advice he would give to customers looking to form the best possible seal using indium wire or indium ...
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Gold Tin Eutectic Solder - High Reliability
From: Indium CorporationDescription: Gold tin eutectic solder (AuSn20, or 80%gold, 20%tin by weight) is used in a variety of applications requiring a high reliability, high melting solder joint. This includes die-attach and even ...
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How Clean is Clean? - Flux
From: Indium CorporationDescription: One of questions I am commonly asked involves the long-standing issue of, "What do we mean by clean?" A lot of research has been done to try to define "clean," usually using some measure of the level ...
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Electrical Applications
From: Fluoro-Plastics, Inc.Description: Electrical applications: PTFE isone of the best insulators known ...
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Fluoro-MarProperties & Typical PTFE Properties
From: Fluoro-Plastics, Inc.Description: Fluoro-MarProperties & Typical PTFE Properties ...
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Petrochemical and Chemical Processing
From: Fluoro-Plastics, Inc.Description: PTFE is the material of choice for gaskets, vessel linings, pumpinteriors, washers, rings, seals, spacers, dip tubes and well-drilling components ...
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PTFE and Teflon® Specifications:
From: Fluoro-Plastics, Inc.Description: PTFE and Teflon® Specifications: ...
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Choosing Between Gel Coat vs Paint
From: Osborne Industries, Inc.Description: The usefulness of gel coating vs. paint for thermoset plastic parts is relative to the applications, needs, and requirements of the specific part. This article describes the pros and cons of each ...
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How Thermoset Plastics are Made & Manufactured
From: Osborne Industries, Inc.Description: Thermoset plastic is a synthetic polymer known for its resilience, strength and durability. This article describes how thermoset products are made, through a liquid molding processes. ...
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The Difference between Dynamic & Kinematic Viscosity Explained
Description: At first glance, viscosity seems like a fairly simple concept. It helps describe how thick a product is, or how well it flows. That's all, right? In reality, there are several different terms that ...
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Bondex Hydrolox® And Four Times Cleaner Air
From: Bondex, Inc.Description: How is it possible to release four times cleaner air from your baghouse? ...
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Bondex Hydrolox® vs. Industry Landscape
From: Bondex, Inc.Description: new alternatives to traditional filter fabrics ...
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Hydro-Entangled Nonwovens
From: Bondex, Inc.Description: What are Hydro-entangled Nonwovens? ...
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Hydrolox® Durability
From: Bondex, Inc.Description: comparing Hydrolox® to needlefelt. ...
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Hydrolox® vs. Filter Bag Failure Modes
From: Bondex, Inc.Description: How our innovative filter fabric technology addresses key failures in fabric filter bags ...
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Nomex® and Kevlar® Spunlace
From: Bondex, Inc.Description: Important Information on Requalification of E88C Materials ...
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Why is Hydrolox® Designed Without a Scrim?
From: Bondex, Inc.Description: The robust nature of Hydrolox® is observed with the stress-strain behavior ...
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Insulation Materials: What are External Cathode Bar Seal Boots?
Description: THERMOPAK® Insulation Materials cover a substantial range of custom-built components for novel sealing applications. These include a more efficient external cathode bar seal boot which ...
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Specialty Airbag Fabrics and their Military Applications
Description: The market is characterized by a growing number of products that are being employed in vehicles and for military applications. ...
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High Precision Production Control in the Metal Industry
From: Micro-Epsilon GroupDescription: Slabs, sheets or strips of steel, aluminum or non-ferrous metals are manufactured with ever tighter manufacturing tolerances. A decisive parameter in the production process is the thickness of the ...
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How the food processing industry can help in feeding the world of the future...
Description: How the food processing industry can help in feeding the world of the future... The next 30 years will see a huge increase in demand for food, challenging the whole food production industry to ...
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Electric Insulation: Market Trends, Manufacturing Challenges and High-Performance Products
Description: Demand for high-performance electrical insulation tapes is fueled by industrial needs. Aging electrical infrastructure, increased energy demands, modernization of the electricity grid, electric ...
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Liquid Coatings on Fibres & Fabrics
From: Oxford InstrumentsDescription: The textile industry is one of the largest industries in global commerce. With many hundreds of years of technological development, today's industry provides an almost unlimited variety of products, ...
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Measurement of Calcium Fluoride Content in Fluorspar
From: Oxford InstrumentsDescription: The mineral fluorspar (or fluorite) is the most important source of fluorine. The purity (calcium fluoride content) of the mineral will determine its eventual use in the steel, aluminium or chemical ...
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Measurement of Fluorine Content in Alumina
From: Oxford InstrumentsDescription: Aluminium is produced by electrolytic reduction of alumina (Al2O3) in molten cryolite (Na3AlF6) to which aluminium fluoride (AlF3) has been added to further reduce the melting point. This process ...
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Measurement of Plasticiser Content in PVC
From: Oxford InstrumentsDescription: Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a versatile thermoplastic which is used for construction, bottles, packaging, floor coverings, coatings and tubing. It can be rigid or flexible, depending on the amount of ...
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Mineral Oil in Crystal Polystyrene
From: Oxford InstrumentsDescription: Mineral Oil is added to Crystal Polystyrene to increase its flexibility. Precise control of the amount of mineral oil used is necessary to ensure the correct performance properties are obtained ...
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Polybutadiene in Impact Polystyrene
From: Oxford InstrumentsDescription: Polybutadiene (or rubber) is added during polymerisation of styrene to increase the flexibility of polystyrene polymers. It is important to closely monitor the amount of polybutadiene added, so that ...
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The History of Thermoset Plastics
From: Osborne Industries, Inc.Description: Stop and take a look around you. Whether you are inside, outside, or even in your vehicle, chances are you see something that is made out of plastic. Today, more and more manufacturers are ...
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The Top 3 Creep-Resistant Plastics
From: Osborne Industries, Inc.Description: Creep resistant plastics are an important consideration in the design and application of any plastic molding. You want to choose a material that has all the best characteristics for your intended ...
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What's the Difference Between Monomers & Polymers?
From: Osborne Industries, Inc.Description: In the world of material sciences and plastics, the difference between monomer vs polymer is often confused, if not confusing. This article clarifies the differences. ...
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Does Your Electrical Tape Measure Up?
Description: Prep for success on your next job with these 5 things to consider when choosing an electrical tape: ...
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Not All Duct Tape is Created Equal
Description: Choose a duct tape that is right for your next project with these 5 things to consider: ...
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Specialty Airbag Fabrics for the Automotive Industry
Description: Airbag fabrics are typically high-strength woven materials that can retain their physical integrity against rapid inflation by an inert gas to cushion impacts. Nylon textiles are among the most common ...
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What is Refractory Cement?
Description: Refractory cement uses binding materials with improved thermodynamic properties to reduce the risk of mechanical failure. Fused minerals like aluminum oxide, or alumina, are used to bind coarse ...
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Polyurethane Blowing Agents Can Be Environmentally Friendly and Still Offer Superior Insulating Properties
From: FSIDescription: As far as outstanding insulating properties, it is hard to beat polyurethanes. The versatile chemistry allows the materials to solve many challenges, while providing underlying value to both ...
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Producing Cargo Covers with Heat Resistant Materials
Description: Heat resistant cargo covers are widely implemented in the aerospace industry to e nsure the safe and efficient transport of a range of goods. They are designed to maintain optimal product temperatures ...
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Thermal Insulation for Emissions Control
Description: Emissions Control: Aluminum Case Study ...
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Tray Pads for Secondary Aluminum Plants and Rolling Mills
Description: What are Tray Pads? What are Tray Pads Used For? ...