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Improving Your Assembly Line with Die Cut Adhesive Materials
From: Can-Do National TapeDescription: Improving Your Assembly Line with Die Cut Adhesive Materials ...
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Prevent Vibrating Noise in the Industrial Workplace
From: Can-Do National TapeDescription: Creating a quieter industrial workplace has become a growing priority as more awareness is raised about the health effects of noise exposure. In fact, OSHA regulates acceptable noise levels in the ...
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Accurate Alloy Analysis
From: Evident ScientificDescription: Alex Thurston, alloy applications specialist for portable XRF at Olympus, talks to Stuart Milne at AZoM about the Vanta™ handheld XRF analyzer and its powerful capabilities in industrial ...
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Slit and Stretch: How Expanded Metals Are Made
Description: Engineers who want to maximize the performance of their end products need to source the best materials for manufacturing. ...
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Exploring the Advantages of Brazing Aluminum
Description: Induction brazing is a process in which two or more materials are joined together by a filler metal that has a lower melting point than the base materials using induction heating. And it's true that ...
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The Annealing Process: An FAQ
Description: As of now, we've learned about a number of different heat treatment processes involving metal, including induction heating, induction hardening, and induction brazing. However, annealing is another ...
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Miniaturization Spurs EMI Innovation at the Package Level
Description: Device designers and electronics specialists are all too familiar with the challenges surrounding electromagnetic interference, more well-known by its acronym, EMI. A disturbance to an electrical ...
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Why Stainless Steel?
Description: Discover the Benefits of Stainless Steel ...
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Finding the Optimal Metal Tubing for Medical and Critical Applications
Description: Selecting the best alloy for a tubing application can be a daunting task considering the wide variety of stainless steel and metal alloys available. ...
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Personalized Tape Designs Spark Innovation and Efficiency
Description: Industrial tapes come in seemingly infinite permutations, all differing in adhesive type, backing materials, dimensions, physical properties and intended applications. Given the number of tapes on the ...
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Remanufacturing Starts with ARMEX™
Description: In the remanufacturing, or "reman," segment for transportation (i.e., motorcycles, cars, trucks, buses, trains, maritime, helicopters and airplanes), businesses that reman engines, transmissions, ...
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Role of Adhesives in Electric Vehicle Battery Assembly
Description: The powerful Li-Ion battery packs of today's modern electric vehicles rely on a wide variety of technologies to ensure the best possible driving experience. Gasketing and structural bonding play a key ...
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A Conversation Extended Rubber Pad Life by 400%
Description: Do you ever find yourself ordering replacement rubber parts every few months? Do your parts last as long as you'd like them to last? We've seen it before. You've been using the same rubber part for ...
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Norplex-Micarta Sheet Weight Calculations
From: Norplex-MicartaDescription: Norplex-Micarta Sheet Weight Calculation Below is a table which gives a "weight factor" for determining the weight of a laminated composite sheet product, depending upon the thickness, sheet size and ...
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VICTREX® PEEK Meets NORSOK M710 Compliance and Continues to Aggressively Test its Polymers in Support of Industry-Leading Test Standards
Description: Geoff Small, Victrex Technical Program Manager The use of elastomeric seals and thermoplastic back up rings is commonplace in the oil and gas industry with ever increasing levels of ingenuity and ...
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What is an Insulation Material?
Description: An insulation material is one that provides thermal insulation, or the reduction of heat transfer between objects. ...
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How It's Made: Transforming Polyurethane Foam Into Production Tooling
Description: The process of creating the tool needed to produce parts is a critical portion of the manufacturing process. It is critical enough where the quality of the finished part is dependent on choosing the ...
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How to use BlisterGuard® Yarns
From: Whitford CorporationDescription: In order to realize the full benefits of BlisterGuard yarns, it is important to use them properly. ...
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How to Analyze the Economic Impact of Liquid Gaskets
Description: The benefits of liquid gaskets (either form in place [FIP] or cure in place [CIP]) are obvious: they eliminate the need to maintain an inventory of custom preformed gaskets, thus reducing work in ...
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How to Choose the Right Adhesive for Your Application
Description: If you've decided to explore a switch to adhesives, the next step is understanding your options. There are pluses and minuses to each chemistry, so be sure to consider your needs before researching a ...
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Less Weight. Endless Benefits: How to Protect Lightweight Metals
Description: Faced with tighter regulatory demands and growing consumer awareness of better fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, automotive manufacturers and suppliers are increasingly moving from traditional ...
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Metals Pretreatment Market Gets Boost from Growth in Automotive Lightweighting
Description: Noticeably absent from vehicles over recent years is the appearance of rust, that orange-red coating that forms on the surface of metals and weakens the bonds of the metal itself. This is due to ...
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Plastics Enable Vehicle Lightweighting and Greater Fuel Efficiency
Description: Lightweighting continues to be a major focus of innovation within the automotive industry, especially with the addition of in-vehicle technologies for a wide array of advanced driver assistance ...
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Smart Chemistry Enables Advanced Vehicle Technologies
Description: It's the end of the On the Road Technology Tour, however the journey towards advanced chemistry for tomorrow's vehicles is just beginning! Henkel invited attendees from Automotive OEM and Suppliers to ...
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Why Proper Surface Preparation is Important to Ensure a Strong Adhesive Bond
Description: Adhesives can be seriously strong. They're used in the manufacture of anything from airplanes, automobiles and massive machinery to baby products, golf clubs and mobile phones. These are demanding ...
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Why Using Structural Adhesives Could Be a Better Option Than Fasteners or Welds
Description: It's one of the most basic necessities in manufacturing - attaching two parts or components together in a way that will be secure, reliable and, in some cases, add to the aesthetic appeal of the ...
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Construction of PSA Tape and How it is Applied
From: Can-Do National TapeDescription: PSA (pressure sensitive adhesive) Tape is an added value to any industry. It can bond a variety of surfaces together. It can be used in light applications like mounting a photo, or it can be used in ...
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How to Achieve a Better Bond Using Heat Activated Tape
From: Can-Do National TapeDescription: When you need a seal that cannot be achieved with pressure sensitive tape (PST), heat seal adhesive tapes (Hot Melt tapes) may be the answer. ...
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Many Uses For Polyethylene Foam
From: Can-Do National TapeDescription: Adhesive and non-adhesive Polyethylene Foam is often your solution to packaging, joining, mounting, gasketing, and sealing irregular surfaces ...
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Reduce Automotive Weight with Flexible Adhesive Materials
From: Can-Do National TapeDescription: When it comes to new automobiles, there is a delicate balance between design and engineering. The design team needs to deliver a vehicle that is appealing to the consumer and the engineering team ...
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Shielding Effectiveness of Expanded Metal Foils (EMFs)
Description: The advantages of expanded foils for shielding applications. ...
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Innovative Seal for Anodized Aluminum Eliminates Hexavalent Chrome Emissions
Description: CHEMEON TCP-HF Provides Safe Alternative to Carcinogenic Materials Used on Naval Aircraft ...
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ARMEX™ Versus Crushed Glass: Seeing the Bigger Picture
Description: Companies looking for the most cost-effective blasting abrasive often choose crushed glass, which offers a lower up-front cost. However, there are several hidden costs that are easy to overlook. It's ...
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ElastaGraph - A Revolutionary Metal Gasket Technology
Description: Sheet-material based gaskets can fail when used in demanding application such as petro-chemical plants. Some materials can fail because of "popcorn polymerization", which occurs when a monomer ...
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Interactive FAQs for the Gasket Industry
Description: Frequently asked questions on products & materials related to the gasket industry ...
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RIM Manufacturing: Step by Step
From: Osborne Industries, Inc.Description: RIM, or reaction injection molding, was developed in the late 1960's. Over time, technology has evolved along with the RIM manufacturing process itself, allowing Osborne Industries to tap into the ...
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Does tape tab length matter?
Description: In both automated and manual carton sealing applications ensuring a reliable case seal, while also limiting tape waste can be a balancing act. One way to achieve both is to determine and apply the ...
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How are abatement tapes used for mold remediation?
Description: Often caused by flooding or other sources of excess moisture, mold is notorious for causing unsightly staining on walls, ceilings, and other surfaces while creating unsafe living conditions due to the ...
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How are Abatement Tapes used in Crime Scenes?
Description: Description and use of abatement/barricade tape in professional setting ...
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How do I protect floors when painting?
Description: How do I protect floors when painting? ...
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How do I Remove Stucco Tape?
Description: Instructions on how best to remove stucco tape ...
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Mission: HVAC 2017 - Mission 9: Behind the Scenes
Description: For their second-to-last mission, we challenged Aaron, Gustavo, and Chris to tune into the business side of HVAC and do some research on the critical but seldom seen operations that go into running ...
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Mission: Packaging 2017 - Challenge Five: Experience of Packaging
Description: In today's evolving consumer culture, packaging is not only designed to protect the enclosed product, but also provide an experience for the consumer. This experience creates a lasting impression ...
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What are the benefits of reflective insulation for HVAC ductwork?
Description: What are the benefits of reflective insulation for HVAC ductwork? ...
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What does stucco tape failure look like?
Description: In stucco applications, tape failure can take a few different forms ...
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What is the "R-value" in Reflective Insulation?
Description: Definition and description of R-vlaue and its relation to insulation ...
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What Problems do Low/No VOC Paints Cause for Painter's Tape?
Description: Many new paints are being designed with lower or zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs) compared to traditional paints due to a growing demand for non-toxic paint products. While this may be a good ...
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What's the Value of a Stucco Tape Being Water-resistant or Waterproof?
Description: Discussion of why being waterproof is an essential characteristic of stucco tape ...
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Why are air gaps necessary for reflective insulation on HVAC ductwork?
Description: A common question that HVAC technicians who are new to reflective insulation ask is why it must be installed with air gaps at regular intervals between the reflective material and the surface to which ...
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Why are some stucco tapes red?
Description: Why are some stucco tapes red? ...
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Why can't I use general purpose duct tape on HVAC ductwork?
Description: Why can't I use general purpose duct tape on HVAC ductwork? ...
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Out in the Cold
From: Norplex-MicartaDescription: Sally Zhou and Rick Lowery examine the effectiveness of glass-based insulation in cryogenic applications. ...
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Thermosets Take the Heat and Pressure in Missile Propulsion Systems
From: Norplex-MicartaDescription: This high performance thermoset composite material is manufactured from a woven glass fabric and a high-temperature phenolic resin system. The resulting composite material provides excellent flame ...
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Application Notes: Benefits of Heat Tempering vs. Heat Strengthening of Glass
From: Abrisa TechnologiesDescription: There are two types of heat-treated glass, Heat-Strengthened and Fully Heat Tempered. Both of these processes have specification requirements, tolerances, and testing procedures which are defined by ...
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Coatings Corner: Oleophobic vs. Hydrophobic Glass Coatings
From: Abrisa TechnologiesDescription: Oleophobic (anti-smudge) coatings on glass and ceramic surfaces create an oil resistant, anti-fingerprint surface that is impervious to dirt, dust, oils, and other particulates resulting in a surface ...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Description: Abrasive blasting is the projection at a surface of a suspended particulate in a pressurized air or water stream for the purpose of removing a coating or contaminant, or other alteration of that ...
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Stainless Steel Composition 101
Description: Chemical Compositions and Major Characteristics chart ...
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WHY Stainless Steel? Find Out Here
Description: What is Stainless Steel? ...
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Accelerating Automotive Assembly with Norbond Foam Bonding Tapes
Description: Permanently bonded assemblies in automotive exterior applications-such as emblems and decals, wheel weights and body side molding-require a high-performance, durable and reliable attachment technology ...
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Dry Ice vs. Soda Blasting
Description: Abrasive blasting with sodium bicarbonate (i.e., baking soda) is a popular surface-cleaning technique, but there are equally popular alternatives as well. One alternative method is dry ice blasting. ...
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The Proper Use of Soda Blasting Equipment Using ARMEX™
Description: Soda blasting can be used for a wide variety of cleaning, stripping and surface preparation processes. Why use baking soda? Sodium bicarbonate is the softest blasting media on the market. It enables ...
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Tips for Selecting Moisture Repellents for Nonwoven Fabrics
Description: What are Nonwoven Fabrics? ...
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Mission: HVAC 2017 - Challenge 5: What's Trending?
Description: HVAC professionals need to be able to adjust to trends in the industry in order to meet the needs of their customers and be successful in their business for the long-term. ...
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Mission: Packaging 2017 - Mission 7: Seal Security in E-commerce
Description: For Packaging Pros, e-commerce has changed the way that products are packaged and cartons are sealed. ...
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Thinking Outside the Box Keeps Items Securely Inside the Carton
Description: Companies involved in e-commerce and consumer packaged goods have long faced a number of problems and inefficiencies, and many of these are a result of tape issues. ...
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Enhancing Employee Safety Without Sacrificing Productivity
Description: Moving increasingly high volumes of freight across the country requires constant maintenance of Canadian Pacific's rolling stock, work equipment and sophisticated rail infrastructure. This study ...
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Transparent and Translucent Technical Ceramics: Thinking Outside the Bulb
From: CoorsTekDescription: The world of technical ceramics presents itself in many shapes and flavors. Applications using technical ceramics abound, from cutting tools to bearings to kiln linings and biomedical implants. All of ...
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Predicting Thermoplastic Composite Pipe Lifetime in Agressive Service Environments
Description: Assessing the lifetime of the materials used in Thermoplastic Composite Pipes in aggressive service environments is complex. The current status of methods which may be used and what 'best practice' ...
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Replacing Metals with Thermoplastic Composites - An Aerospace Viewpoint
Description: Metals have long been the material of choice in the commercial aerospace market. However, polymer composites are making significant inroads, replacing metals along the entire aerospace supply chain - ...
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The Impact of Exposure to Chemicals on Thermoplastic Polymers
Description: For thermoplastic polymers, chemical degradation in service has been the subject of much research and investigation. When designing pipes or seals for use in oil and gas applications, this knowledge ...
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Case Study: Using ceramics for greener space technology
Description: Researchers at the Space Plasma, Power and Propulsion laboratory at the Australian National University (ANU) needed just the right material from which to make a custom-made plasma cavity for their ...
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KOSME - Pneumatic Cylinder in Bottling Equipment Case Study
From: Nye Lubricants, Inc.Description: Can an H1 lubricant eliminate stick-slip friction on the cylinder application? Can this lubricant prove to be compatible with EPDM elastomer? Will this lubricant pass KOSME's accelerated wear testing ...
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Release Liner Selection for Drug Delivery and Medical Device Design
Description: Release liners are a critical component in the overall development and performance of medical products such as transdermal drug delivery systems, medical devices, advanced wound care dressings and ...
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The Difference Between Thermoplastic and Thermosetting Plastic
From: Osborne Industries, Inc.Description: Have you ever wondered what the difference between thermoplastic and thermosetting plastic is? Although both sound similar, they have very different properties and applications. In this article, we ...
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Premium, High-Performance Zinc-Free Hydraulic Fluids Improve Compatibility with Zinc-Containing Fluids and Environmental Impact
From: Phillips 66 LubricantsDescription: Phillips 66 created Ashless Ecoterra Hydraulic Fluid to specifically address the need for an environmentally hydraulic fluid that could be used in projects near bodies of water. ...
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Basics on Anaerobic Adhesives and Threadlockers
Description: Typically used to augment the seal or holding force of a mechanically joined assembly, anaerobic adhesives are used as threadlockers, thread sealants, retaining materials, and flange sealants. When ...
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Effects of Atmospheric Pressure Plasma on Adhesion
Description: The objective of this article is to educate the reader on the benefits of and relationship between APP systems and adhesives. Using APP treatment with adhesives can create potential for both cost ...
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Fundamentals of Industrial Adhesives
Description: Design and production engineers rely upon adhesives to provide solutions for structural bonding, cylindrical assembly, threadlocking, flange and thread sealing, and a range of other design challenges. ...
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Chemicals and the World We Live In
From: Whitford CorporationDescription: The supply of foodstuffs in most developed countries of the world today is better and more healthful than it has ever been, and continues to improve. That includes the depth and breadth of what is ...
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Heat Resistant Fabric: An Overview
Description: The term heat resistant fabric covers a wide range of materials with one common property - thermal insulation. A heat resistant fabric will provide protection against extreme temperatures and they are ...
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Solving Common Coating Problems
From: Whitford CorporationDescription: Whitford has been solving coating problems for customers since our founding in 1969. One fact has stood out during our years of troubleshooting: When a coating fails, the chances are it is not the ...
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What is a Thermal Insulation Barrier?
Description: Thermal insulation is the process of reducing the transfer of thermal energy between objects, and a thermal barrier is one type of product that can be used to achieve this. ...
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What is a Terminal Block?
From: bisco industriesDescription: Terminal blocks function as convenient connection points for electrical wires while avoiding the need for wires to be spliced together. At the most basic level a terminal block is a strip of molded ...
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Safe and Secure: How Glass Reliably Adheres to Skyscrapers
Description: Spacer tape, a key component in structural silicone glazing systems, maintains a uniform distance between the glazing panel and the structure, and provides a locating surface for the silicone ...
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How Abrasive Blasting with ARMEX™ Works
Description: ARMEX gets many questions about abrasive blast cleaning. This is not surprising, given how important cleaning is. Cleaning is being done every day in multiple industries and is an integral part of ...
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Electrical Insulation Systems
Description: Motors, induction heaters, transformers and other devices with wound wire coils pose a problem to designers. Because they are not "perfect," they suffer losses that show up as heat. Excessive heat can ...
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Release Liners to the Rescue!
From: Can-Do National TapeDescription: An adhesive's purpose is to stick to everything, but the release liner's purpose is to prevent adhesives from sticking until the user is ready for the application. ...
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What Industrial Sealant is Right For Your Application
Description: Sealant is a type of mechanical seal that is widely used in domestic and industrial applications in order to fill up unwanted gaps and openings that may cause the seepage of water, gases or any ...
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The Importance of NSF Certification for Food Processing
From: Armakleen Company (The)Description: One of the most critical elements, and challenges, for the food and beverage industry is creating and maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for producing consumable products. According ...
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Specialty Metals for Medical Device Applications
Description: Stainless steel in its different varieties, including 304, 316, 316L, and others, is the material that forms the backbone of the medical device industry. However, other metals are important and are ...
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Bonding Tapes: A Strong Option for Many Applications
Description: Fasteners and liquid adhesives are not going to disappear, but for many applications their replacements are already here. Bonding tapes, used in products that require assembly, mounting, fastening, or ...
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Coated Fabrics Used to Improve Performance and Safety in the Aerospace Industry
Description: The aerospace industry requires constant innovation of materials in order for them to provide outstanding performance and reliability in extreme operating conditions. ...
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Joining Forces to Advance Emerging Technologies in the electroindustry
Description: The opportunities for collaboration and learning from one another are limited only by our ability to imagine, define, and communicate the needs of our industry. ...
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Preparation and Application of Microparticles Prepared Via the Primary Amine-catalyzed Michael Addition of a Trithiol to a Triacrylate
Description: We report a novel approach to prepare microparticles via a dispersion polymerization using the amine-catalyzed addition of a trithiol to a triacrylate. Microparticles loaded with various core ...
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Cork - A Versatile Material for Industrial Applications
Description: The key to cork's many properties is its honeycomb cell structure. Each cell is a 14-sided polyhedron filled with air with an extremely strong and flexible membrane that is waterproof and airtight. ...
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Tap into the Strength and Flexibility of Engineering Composites
Description: Advanced process materials enable design flexibility in modern day composite production. ...
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Fiberglass - Types, Properties, and Applications Across Industries
Description: A fiberglass is a form of fiber-reinforced plastic where glass fiber is the reinforced plastic. This is the reason perhaps why fiberglass is also known as glass reinforced plastic or glass fiber ...
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Phenolic Insulation: A Wise Choice For Chilled Water Piping
From: Polyguard Products, Inc.Description: Insulation is a critical component in chilled water systems. Piping that carries water at below-ambient temperatures creates a strong vapor drive toward the pipe. In other words, ambient air - which ...
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Closed Cell Sponge Rubber and its Applications
Description: Produced from 100% neoprene polymer, most closed cell neoprene sponge products meet UL 94HF-1 flame rating. They are generally serviceable from -40°F to 158°F continuous and withstand 200°F ...
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Transitioning to Small Parts in CNC Metal Cutting
Description: How One Machinist Started Big and Went Micro When I got my start as a machinist 25 years ago, it was a very different world than what we see in CNC metal cutting services today ...