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The Bioplastics Movement
From: Preferred Plastics, Inc.Description: As the world becomes more concerned about the environment, we are starting to look at plastics in a different light. Our businesses and homes rely heavily on plastics, and it is no wonder, as it is ...
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The World-Changing History of Plastics
From: Preferred Plastics, Inc.Description: What do hair combs, Barbie Dolls, car interiors, jet engine parts, and the first American flag to be planted on the moon have in common? All are made from plastics. ...
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Viewing the New LEED Policy Positively
From: Preferred Plastics, Inc.Description: There has been a lot of talk recently about the best ways to incorporate sustainability into the manufacturing industry. As the talk has spread to the building and construction industries, it should ...
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What is Surface Energy, and Why is it Important in Bonding?
From: Can-Do National TapeDescription: When considering adhesives, bonding surface is a critical factor. Unlike processes that alter and join surfaces, such as welding, bonding with adhesives involves attaching two surfaces, without ...
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"Physics Today" Notes NanoLub® Engine Oil Additive, As An Example Of Only 10% Of Entries In The CPI, Which Provide Satisfactory Scientific Evidence For Its Products
Description: An article published in "Physics Today" uses Nanolub® Engine Oil Additive as an example of one of only 10% of entries in the Nanotechnology Consumer Products Inventory (CPI), which provide ...
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Greased Lightning: The Nanotechnology In Engine Oil
Description: Nanotech additives act like minuscule ball bearings to lubricate moving metal surfaces that come into contact inside engines, improving fuel efficiency and reducing wear and tear. ...
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How To Measure A Rubber Band
Description: Rubber bands are measured via three dimensions - Length (lay flat length), Width (cut width), and Thickness. ...
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Pallet Band Application
Description: A video on pallet band applications. ...
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Safe Storage of Rubber Products
Description: It is extremely important for the user to understand that the material properties and expected shelf-life of rubber products in storage can be adversely affected by the following: Temperature:Storage ...
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Composites World: Polyurethanes-Collaboration and Adaptation for Optimal Application
Description: Guest columnist Kevin Meyer, associate scientist, Dow Polyurethanes, The Dow Chemical Co. (Midland, MI, US), asks, and suggests some answers to, the question, "Why have polyurethanes, given their ...
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Dow Dips Into Infrastructure With New Polyurethane Products
Description: Spring's arrival reveals the ravages of winter: Pockmarked roads, creaking bridges and leaking water pipes. The holes and cracks are worsening. Every four years, the American Society of Civil ...
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European Coatings Journal: Softness Gives Strength
Description: There is a growing trend for higher solids contents in epoxy systems. However, the low molecular weight epoxies required often lead to brittle coatings which are easily damaged. Flexibilisers can ...
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Media Feature: EPA Targets Key Compounds for Refrigerated Cooling Systems, Trailer Insulation
Description: An advanced degree in chemistry might not be required to understand the Environmental Protection Agency's latest push to protect the ozone layer and combat global warming, but it certainly helps. The ...
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PU System for Pultrusion Composites
Description: Dow Polyurethanes has introduced the Voraforce TP 1200 series to the North America market. The two-component polyurethanes solution enables fast, energy-efficient pultrusion composite fabrication with ...
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Sadara Chemicals Complex Nears Completion
Description: Polyurethane raw materials is not only limited to the Middle East and Africa but will also be made available for export to Asia and Europe. ...
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A Day in the Life of a Packaging Professional
Description: Among the first things I learned about the Packaging Industry were its power of innovation, importance in both protecting and presenting a product, and the breadth of opportunities it provides to ...
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Tech Tip 28 - Amine Blush
From: Epoxy TechnologyDescription: Amine blush can be avoided with appropriate precautions. ...
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Tech Tip 29 - Gamma Sterilization and its Effect on Epoxies
From: Epoxy TechnologyDescription: Sterilization is a process that effectively kills any transmissible agents (such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, spore forms, etc.) on a surface. The selection of a specific sterilization method is ...
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CHEMEON Pretreatment & Conversion Coating for Magnesium Alloys
Description: A new pretreatment and a non-chromated conversion coating were developed as a replacement to conventional hexavalent chromium based conversion coatings for magnesium alloys. Neutral Salt Fog tests ...
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CHEMEON TCP-HF Replacement to Hex Chrome
Description: CHEMEON TCP-HF: An environmentally friendly & drop-in replacement to hex chrome. ...
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CHEMEON TCP-HF SP QPL Approved for Spray Applications
Description: Chemical conversion coating methods based on hexavalent chromium have been used for several decades in the aerospace, military and general industry as effective and cost-efficient technologies to ...
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Evaluation for Alternatives to Hexavalent Chromium Sealants
Description: Polysulfide sealants containing soluble hexavalent chromium compounds are currently being used in a variety of applications in aerospace / defense manufacturing. The applications mostly involve the ...
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High-Temperature Tooling Board for Advanced Composites
Description: The advent of higher-temperature resins and carbon-fiber composites such as Hexcel's HexTOOL®*, created the need for polyurethane foam that can withstand much higher process temperatures. It ...
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Tungsten Wire Refuses to Die in Automotive Lighting
Description: In today's automotive systems, even relatively "simple" applications such as headlights, taillights, brake lights, and turn signals are prime targets for innovations in technology. But while people ...
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Automotive Application Case Study
Description: Tier I Automotive Supplier needed to guarantee the placement of cyanoacrylate (instant) adhesive on an a painted metal part prior to mating to rubber component in their high-speed assembly process to ...
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Built to Last: 15 Years of Proven Success with Radioactive Materials Packaging with Columbiana Hi Tech
Description: For the past three decades, Columbiana Hi Tech (CHT) has supported the full Nuclear Fuel Cycle, specializing in custom fabrication and specialty products for the nuclear industry. Manufactured ...
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Glossary of Adhesive Terms
From: Adchem CorporationDescription: Glossary of adhesive terms, types, and more. ...
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Laser Cutting PSA Tapes
From: Adchem CorporationDescription: We were able to successfully develop parameters on the 5 adhesives over all of our available wattages. A detailed description of the system, the methods and the results are provided below. ...
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Polyurethane Foam Outlasts Biological Material for Use in Orthopedic and Medical Models
Description: For over 30 years, Pacific Research Laboratories, Inc., also known as Sawbones, has been changing the way medical practitioners train and prepare for surgery. The first and largest provider of ...
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Tape Application Guide
From: Adchem CorporationDescription: The recommended application temperature is 68°F to 100°F. Application with Heat Assist (warming adhesive just prior or during application) can aid adhesive flow and surface wet out. In general, 100 - ...
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Non-chromated Conversion Coating for Magnesium Alloys and Zinc-Nickel Plated Steel
Description: A novel hexavalent chromate-free conversion coating was developed to improve anti-corrosion and adhesive-bonding characteristics of the magnesium alloys and zinc-nickel (Zn-Ni) plated steel ...
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Trivalent Chromium Process (TCP) as a dealer for MIL-A-8625F Type II, IIB, and IC Anodic Coatings
Description: This report documents evaluations of trivalent chromium compositions (TCP) as sealers for MIL-A-8625F Type II, IIB, and IC anodic coatings conducted from March 2001 through December 2007 by Materials ...
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Application Notes: Tough Durable Coatings for Medical & Dental Markets & Applications
From: Abrisa TechnologiesDescription: The ZC&R Coatings for Optics division of Abrisa Technologies, designs and manufactures custom anti-reflection, mirror and filter coatings for use in medical and dental environments where demanding ...
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A Trip to Mars
Description: In 2020, NASA is preparing to test a Supersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator (SIAD) that may be capable of landing larger aircraft on Mars. The SIAD-E is inflated by a combination of gas ...
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Epoxy Floor Sparkles in Artists' Center
From: Key Resin CompanyDescription: As a part of the transformation of an abandoned public school building into an affordable haven for aspiring artists in the heart of New York City, Imperial Flooring Systems was tasked with installing ...
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Case Studies: Performance of Solesphere™ vs. Other Microspheres for the Personal Care Market
Description: Performance of Solesphere vs other microspheres for personal care applications. ...
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Product Overview: Filled PTFE Compounds Melt Processable Compounds
Description: Product overview for filled PTFE compounds and melt processable compounds. ...
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Fabrication Facts: What are the Benefits of Low Iron Soda Lime Glass?
From: Abrisa TechnologiesDescription: Low iron soda-lime glass or water-white glass is a clear transparent soda-lime-based glass that is almost tint-free, resulting from its being produced from higher quality grades of silica sand that ...
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Fabrication Facts: What is Safety Glass?
From: Abrisa TechnologiesDescription: Safety glass is glass which resists shattering. Heat strengthened or tempered glass is1 type of safety glass; the reason being, when it breaks, it breaks into rounded grains of glass versus sharp ...
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Heat Absorbing Float Glass?
From: Abrisa TechnologiesDescription: Heat absorbing float glass (HAFG) is designed with the capability to typically absorb 40% of the infrared (IR) light and about 25% or more of the visible light that passes through it. The glass ...
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How to Utilize Tungsten in a Difficult Aerospace Application
Description: And now for a completely different topic about tungsten ... Dimensionally a far cry from tungsten wire with a diameter of 0.0010" (0.025 mm) is the use of tungsten for die sinker electrodes. Taking ...
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FABRICATION FACTS: Glass Strengthening - Annealing vs. Tempering
From: Abrisa TechnologiesDescription: Annealing vs. Tempering - Glass Strengthening ...
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Fabrication Facts: Understanding the Physical Properties of Glass
From: Abrisa TechnologiesDescription: Different types of glass possess different qualities depending upon their chemical makeup and how they have been produced. Choosing the right type of glass for a particular application also means ...
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Five Things to Consider When Choosing an HVAC Tape
Description: Tape is an important component to achieving total system closure - and shouldn't be forgotten when prepping for the job. There are many options available, each serving their own unique purpose. ...
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Advanced Coatings Help Pharmaceutical Machinery Meed FDA Standards
Description: Machine builders have long used engineered coatings to reduce wear. In the pharmaceutical industry, FDA regulations rule out many common coatings in product-contact applications, and some acceptable ...
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Tech Tip 1 - Proper Mixing and Handling of Epoxies
From: Epoxy TechnologyDescription: Proper mixing and handling epoxies eases the application process and allows for the best possible performance of an adhesive. ...
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Tech Tip 10 - Component Selections for Optimal Dispensing of Epoxies
From: Epoxy TechnologyDescription: Selecting the correct syringe (barrel), tip, piston & adapter is crucial for optimal dispensing. ...
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Tech Tip 11 - Converting Mix Ratios
From: Epoxy TechnologyDescription: Mix ratio of a two part epoxy is extremely important in achieving a proper cure. Epoxies use a chemical reaction between a resin and hardener which have a stoichiometric ratio that determines the ...
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Tech Tip 12 - Compatible Metallization
From: Epoxy TechnologyDescription: Silver epoxy adhesives (ECAs) have been widely used in semiconductor and electronic packaging industries since the 1960s, as a reliable connection method instead of soldering or eutectic joining of ...
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Tech Tip 13 - Surface Preparation
From: Epoxy TechnologyDescription: In adhesive bonding the epoxy is only one part of the equation. Each substrate that is being adhered to is often as important as the adhesive selection. Physical properties such as bond strength, ...
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Tech Tip 14 - Color Variations
From: Epoxy TechnologyDescription: Epoxy adhesive components can be supplied in many different shades and colors, often varying lot-to-lot in appearance. Visual color differences are monitored closely and only after proper quality ...
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Tech Tip 15 - Room Temp Curing ECAs
From: Epoxy TechnologyDescription: Room Temperature Curing Electrically Conductive Adhesives (RT ECA) are an attractive option for use with substrates and components that cannot withstand typical heat curing conditions (100°C-150°C) of ...
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Tech Tip 16 - Understanding & Preventing Epoxy Resin Bleed
From: Epoxy TechnologyDescription: Epoxy resin separation ("resin bleed or bleed out") is a phenomenon that can take place when working with filled, adhesive systems dispensed onto various surfaces/substrates. It is often described as ...
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Tech Tip 17 - Identifying Particles in an Epoxy Adhesive Using Hegman Gauge Analysis
From: Epoxy TechnologyDescription: For wet particle analysis, a Hegman Gauge (sometimes referred to as a grind gauge) is frequently used to determine the fineness of the grind and to analyze different types of particles within an epoxy ...
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Tech Tip 18 - Understanding Optical Properties for Epoxy Applications
From: Epoxy TechnologyDescription: Optical or unfilled epoxy adhesives are commonly used for adhering various substrates, encapsulating components and providing protective coatings in several optical applications. They are found in ...
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Tech Tip 19 - Understanding Mechanical Properties of Epoxies for FEA
From: Epoxy TechnologyDescription: The unique molecular structure of epoxy allows for a large variety of mechanical properties through varying formulations. Epoxies can range from very soft and flexible to very hard and rigid. Softer ...
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Tech Tip 2 - Handling Premixed and Frozen Materials
From: Epoxy TechnologyDescription: Commonly, customers will purchase two component epoxies premixed and frozen in syringes for automated dispensing. This removes the weighing step and ensures that material has already been properly ...
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Tech Tip 20 - B-stage Epoxy
From: Epoxy TechnologyDescription: B-staged epoxy resin is a descriptive term used to define a one component epoxy system, using a latent (low reactivity) curing agent. This unique product can be partially cured (sometimes referred to ...
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Tech Tip 21 - Epoxy & Silicone Interactions
From: Epoxy TechnologyDescription: Epoxy adhesives are a great choice for many applications for their excellent adhesion, chemical and temperature resistance, as well as many other attributes. When selecting an epoxy for a specific ...
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Tech Tip 22 - Using Mold Release Agents with Epoxy Adhesives
From: Epoxy TechnologyDescription: Epoxy adhesives are universally known for their high strength and toughness in bonding a wide variety of substrates found in semiconductor and electronics assembly. Although an epoxy's inherent nature ...
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Tech Tip 23 - Tg - Glass Transition Temperature for Epoxies
From: Epoxy TechnologyDescription: The Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) is one of the most important properties of any epoxy and is the temperature region where the polymer transitions from a hard, glassy material to a soft, rubbery ...
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Tech Tip 24 - Bonding to Aluminum
From: Epoxy TechnologyDescription: Aluminum is a popular metal that is often chosen in various manufacturing processes. It has many important physical properties including: light weight, corrosion resistance, excellent conductivity, ...
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Tech Tip 25 - Dielectric Properties of Epoxies
From: Epoxy TechnologyDescription: Dielectric, by definition, means any insulating medium which intervenes between two conductors. In simple terms, it suggests the absence of conduction and describes materials which are not electrical ...
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Tech Tip 26 - Pot Life, Working Life and Gel Time of Epoxies
From: Epoxy TechnologyDescription: Pot life, working life, and gel time are properties of an epoxy that can vary greatly from product to product. These properties play a vital role in material selection in choosing an adhesive for a ...
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Tech Tip 27 - Polyimides
From: Epoxy TechnologyDescription: Polyimides are synthetic polymers containing two acyl groups (C=O) bonded to nitrogen (N); known as imides. They are supplied as a one component system and typically contain solvents. Polyimides are ...
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Tech Tip 3 - Viscosity and TI
From: Epoxy TechnologyDescription: Viscosity and Thixotropic Index (TI) are common terminology used to describe the rheology of an epoxy. They both play a large role on how a product will perform for a particular application. ...
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Tech Tip 4 - Removing Bubbles
From: Epoxy TechnologyDescription: Air entrapment is an inevitable occurrence when any product, regardless of its rheology, is mixed. This tip discusses three techniques for removing and reducing this entrapped air. ...
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Tech Tip 6 - Minimum Bond Line
From: Epoxy TechnologyDescription: Epoxies cure by a kinetically favored process known as an exothermic reaction. By adding a part B curing agent to the part A monomer, the result is a cured polymer network. Some proceed very rapidly ...
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Tech Tip 7 - Epoxy Crystallization
From: Epoxy TechnologyDescription: It can often come as a surprise, but crystallization is more of an inconvenience rather than a problem. The ones who are most aware of it are our customers. Frequently, a jar, bottle, bucket or ...
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Tech Tip 8 - Reworking Cured Epoxy
From: Epoxy TechnologyDescription: A major advantage of using an epoxy is that it provides a very strong, permanent bond in adhesive applications. This permanence can also act as a limitation when needing to rework, remove or ...
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Tech Tip 9 - UV Cure Adhesives
From: Epoxy TechnologyDescription: UV curing adhesives offer a convenient way to quickly cure a product in specific applications. These types of chemistries offer two fundamentally different cure mechanisms, cationic or free radical, ...
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Independent Tests Conducted On GFG 90 Type Gas Powered Generator Demonstrates Significant Performance Improvement With NanoLub® Oil Additive.
Description: Independent tests conducted on a GFG 90 gas powered generator in Russia, show significant improvement in oil and gas consumption and in lubricant thermal properties when NanoLub® oil additive is ...
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Polyurethane Gels
Description: Polyurethane (PU) gels are finding its way into more and more applications where improved comfort and functionality are key requirements. Diverse applications such as biomedical devices, footwear, ...
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Spray Urethane Coatings with Hydrophobic Polyols
Description: Since their introduction by researchers at Texaco Chemical Company in the mid 1980s, 1 spray polyurea coatings have gained widespread acceptance in the coatings market. Spray polyurea is advantaged ...
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Stop Searching for the 'Cool Side' of the Pillow
Description: While researchers disagree on how much sleep we really need, it is widely established that in order to fall asleep, your body temperature has to drop three degrees. Heat buildup results in tossing, ...
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Tests Conducted by "ZVL SLOVAKIA" By Using NanoLub® In Their Bearing Applications, Demonstrate Drastic Improvement In Bearing Durability, Service Life And Dynamic Load
Description: NanoMaterials Ltd., the innovative nanotechnology lubricants company and a subsidiary of the leading American company: "Nanotech Industrial Solutions, Inc." (NIS), continues its cooperation with ...
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"NIS" Completes A Successful 8 Months Field Trial Of Its NanoLub® Diesel Engine Power Generation Oil Additive At A Power Plant In Ecuador.
Description: Results show a significant increase in the facility's power output, intervals between major maintenance cycles and reduction of unexpected down-times, leading to a successful commercialization of the ...
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Independent Test Study Demonstrates a 48.5% Increase in Service Life of Bearing Type HJ 208 With NanoLub® EP Grease Additive
Description: Tests conducted by a leading European bearing manufacturer show a 48.5% increase in service life of bearing Type HJ 208, when lubricated with grease treated with 4% of NanoMaterials' NanoLub® EP ...
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Tests Conducted By A European Manufacturer Demonstrate A 7.5 Times Decrease In Teeth Wear of Swinging Worm Gear Mechanism, When Used With NanoLub® GH-X Grease Additive
Description: Tests conducted by a major European manufacturer shows a 7.5 decrease in teeth wear of type 9E-1B20-0719-A01 swinging worm gear mechanism, when lubricated with grease treated with 5% of NanoMaterials' ...
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Advanced High Performance Epoxy Adhesives Revolutionize Structural Bonding
From: Master Bond, Inc.Description: Structural polymers over distinct advantages over traditional fastening methods. ...
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COMPOSITE PILINGS PROTECT PLATINUM LEED SITE FROM FLOODING
From: Strongwell CorporationDescription: In 2011, Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) began construction on its East Campus Operations Center, a net zero Platinum LEED® energy site containing a five-story office building, fuel ...
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Fiberglass Grating Streamlines Safety for Rail System
From: Strongwell CorporationDescription: Network Rail chose to improve shunter safety and cut maintenance costs by replacing concrete walkways and structures with fabricated pultruded fiberglass DURADEK® grating walkways and shunter ...
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Leri Footbridge Built with Strongwell's Lightweight, Corrosion Resistant FRP
From: Strongwell CorporationDescription: Strongwell distributor and fabricator PIPEX Structural Composites Ltd. selected EXTREN® structural shapes, SAFPLATE® gritted plate and SAFPLANK® interlocking decking system for use in a ...
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Achieving the Optimum Bond
From: Can-Do National TapeDescription: Just as the name implies pressure sensitive adhesive requires some amount of pressure when applied to reach the desired bond to the substrate. It is always recommended that the surface the PSA will be ...
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Tape 101
From: Can-Do National TapeDescription: The basics of adhesives and things to consider when determining the best adhesive for your application. ...
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Berry Amendment Compliance
From: Sekisui Voltek, LLCDescription: The Berry Amendment (10 U.S.C. §2533a) prohibits the Department of Defense from the purchase of the following articles or items, unless items have been grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the ...
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RoHS 2 Compliance
From: Sekisui Voltek, LLCDescription: Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS 2) - EU Directive 2011/65/EC restricts the use of certain hazardous materials in the manufacture of various types of electronic and electrical equipment. ...
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Cold Bonding for Custom Gaskets
From: Elasto Proxy Inc.Description: Cold bonding is a joining method that offers important advantages, but it's not right for every sealing application. So how can you determine if cold-bonded gaskets are what you need? For starters, ...
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Nylon vs. Lexan Comparison of Nylon 6/12 33% Glass Fiber Reinforced and Polycarbonate 30% Glass Fiber Reinforced
From: Torque TransmissionDescription: Comparison of Nylon 6/12 33% Glass Fiber Reinforced and Polycarbonate 30% Glass Fiber Reinforced. ...
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Polyamide Resin Technical Data Sheet
From: Torque TransmissionDescription: Polyamide resins are synthetic polymers containing an amide group. -CONH- , as a recurring part of the chain. This polymer was first commercially introduced by DuPont as a result of the significant ...
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Polycarbonate Chemical Information Technical Data
From: Torque TransmissionDescription: Although some structural variations are possible, the above formula represents the most common system and is formed by reaction of bisphenol A and phosgene. Its applications are almost always those ...
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Technical Data: Chemical Reactions
From: Torque TransmissionDescription: Reagents may have many different effects. Some are absorbed, some dissolve the nylon and some cause decomposition or embrittlement in varying degrees, depending, in some cases, on other factors such ...
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Timing Belt Pulleys: The Nylon Advantage
From: Torque TransmissionDescription: When selecting a timing belt pulley there are a number of factors to take into consideration. The first thing you must consider is the end applications. What sort of environment will the timing belt ...
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Potting and Encapsulation Using Urethanes and Epoxies
From: Hapco, Inc.Description: Potting and encapsulation using urethanes and epoxies. ...
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Fundamentals of Steel Plates
Description: When selecting a floor plate there are many factors to consider. Metal plate has different processes it goes through that you can select from based on the resulting mechanical properties you require. ...
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Diamond Plate Aluminum Restoration
Description: Walking downtown we have all come across a piece of faded diamond plate, often times it is in extremely bad shape. Diamond plate aluminum is used for hatch covers and at crosswalks to prevent slips ...
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Creating Safe Storm Drain Systems
Description: Storm drain systems are used throughout the world to provide a way for excess rainwater and groundwater to drain safely to designated runoff areas. Storm drains are located on streets, freeways and ...
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PEVA Film and EVA Film
From: Brentwood Plastics, Inc.Description: EVA is a copolymer which is comprised of the monomers Ethylene C2H4 and Vinyl Acetate Monomer CH2=CHOOCCH3 conjoined to make the copolymer Ethylene Vinyl Acetate, or EVA for short. EVA lowers the seal ...
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Compact and High Power Transformer Solution
From: M&I Materials LimitedDescription: Wind turbines require a compact and high power transformer solution in order to provide the maximum output with the smallest weight. In the past most wind turbines which had on board transformers ...
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MIDEL 7131 Aboard Holland America Line Ships
From: M&I Materials LimitedDescription: MIDEL 7131 has been used over the years in many marine projects, from offshore oil rigs to military vessels and cruise liners. One such example of the use of Midel is onboard the Holland America Line ...