Technical Articles

Engineered Materials, a subsidiary of PPG's aerospace division has published these technical articles:

(Metal Shapes and Stock)
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Dexmet redefines service and availability for precision expanded foils and polymers with exacting mechanical and electrical properties that meet specific conductivity, weight and dimensional...
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Three emerging technologies in the aerospace industry offer potential to boatbuilders for lightning protection, adjustable running surfaces, and stronger laminates....
(Plastics, Elastomers and Polymers)
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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...
(Plastics, Elastomers and Polymers)
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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...
(Metal Shapes and Stock)
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EMFs are formed from solid metal foil in a proven, economical "slit-and-stretch" process. They are electrically continuous and, unlike knit or woven meshes, exhibit consistent and predictable...
(Metal Shapes and Stock)
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Data sheet showing the benefits of using expanded foils in battery, capacitor and energy storage technologies....
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PPG's engineered materials redefines availability for precision expanded foils and polymers with exacting mechanical and electrical properties that meet unequivocal conductivity, weight and...
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Incorporate innovative expanded materials into your fuel cell designs and improve their efficiency....
(Coating Equipment)
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PPG announced that it recently supplied Rex Airlines with various aerospace coatings for six Boeing 737-800 aircraft that will expand the airline into domestic service....
(Electrical, Optical, and Specialty Materials)
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Applications Within an Electrolyzer or Fuel Cell Stack...
(Electrical Distribution and Protection)
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MicroGrid® Materials for Wind Applications...
(Electrical Distribution and Protection)
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MicroGrid® Materials for Zone Protection...
(Electrical Distribution and Protection)
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A deeper dive into the fundamentals of EMI, discuss electromagnetic compatibility and outline your design choices when considering electromagnetic energy and its potential effect on your product, and...
(Electrical, Optical, and Specialty Materials)
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This editorial was taken from the May 18th edition of Chemical Engineering & News:https://cen.acs.org/materials/coatings/Paint-coatings-industry-plays-role/98/i19...
(Electrical Distribution and Protection)
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What is cathodic protection? How is expanded metal mesh used in cathodic protection?...
(Metals and Alloys)
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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...
(Materials)
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Expanded Material Terminology...
(Metals and Alloys)
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Engineers who want to maximize the performance of their end products need to source the best materials for manufacturing....
(Metal Forming and Fabricating Machines)
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Expanding Technology Overview...
(Metals and Alloys)
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The advantages of expanded foils for shielding applications....
(Composites, Textiles and Reinforcements)
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As the application of composite aero structures has increased, the effect of lightning strike damage and the structural tolerance necessary to absorb this damage has required further test...
(Filtration and Separation Products)
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PolyGrid™ precision-expanded plastics from Dexmet are used in filtration applications requiring membrane support, purification and separation. Designing a precision expanded plastic material...