22 Oct 2002
Robix Develops New Technique for Circular Extrusions in Victrex® PEEK™Polymer
Robix Ltd, the specialist engineering plastics processor, has developed a manufacturing technique to enable them to produce Victrex® PEEK™ polymer circular extrusions, of between 600mm and 1200mm diameter with wall thickness up to 25mm x 19 mm, from existing tooling.
22 Oct 2002
Victrex® PEEK™ polymer for New Water Hydraulic Systems
New hydraulic systems, which use water as a pressure medium, have been available since the mid 1990’s. More recently, their diversity and breadth of application have grown significantly. At the forefront of the water hydraulics field is Danfoss from Nordburg, Denmark, with its Nessie® Water Hydraulics Systems.
22 Oct 2002
Composite Flow Moulding with Victrex® PEEK™ polymer gives ultra-high specific strength
Composite Flow Moulding, CFM, is an innovative process for manufacturing endless fibre reinforced components with superior strength. The fully automated technology was developed by Icotec AG, headquartered in Altstätten, Switzerland. The company’s innovative use of endless carbon fibres in a thermoplastic matrix of Victrex® PEEK™ polymer results in ultra-high specific strength of up to 600 MPa/g/cm3, exceeding that of aluminium (≈50 MPa/g/cm3) and titanium (≈300 MPa/g/cm3). Proven applications such as fasteners are produced in high volumes in one single step, without the need for post-treatment, and of consistent high quality.
21 Oct 2002
Extrusion blow moulded polypropylene bottles help European consumers get a clear look at new surface cleaner
WREXHAM, UNITED KINGDOM – October 21, 2002 – For a recognized innovator like Inblow Form Ltd., a blow moulding specialist based in the United Kingdom, the challenge was irresistible: develop clear, affordable and environmentally responsible containers for a new cleaning product.
18 Oct 2002
Eastman, Geocell Sign Exclusive Copolyester Supply Agreement
Eastman Chemical Company has signed an agreement with Geocell Systems, Inc., to be the exclusive supplier of copolyester materials used in Geocell’s Rapid Deployment Flood Wall (RDFW) grid. RDFW is a new and revolutionary fortification technology that can replace the outdated task of filling and stacking sandbags. In addition to flood control, the technology also has applications for military force protection and homeland security.
15 Oct 2002
Honeywell Refrigerants Europe continues to reinforce its market presence
Confirming its commitment to the refrigeration industry Honeywell Refrigerants Europe, a leader in HFC refrigerant technology, has increased its investment in customer services, research and production capacity.
15 Oct 2002
Honeywell and Samsung Electronics announce AZ-20® refrigerant supply agreement
Honeywell Fluorine Products, Europe announced that it has finalised a four-year agreement to support Samsung in the continued conversion of its air-conditioning equipment to AZ-20®, Honeywell’s patented replacement for ozone-depleting R-22 in new air conditioners. In addition to supplying refrigerant for charging and servicing equipment, Honeywell will provide support in system research and development, manufacturing plant conversion, and service-technician training.
15 Oct 2002
Honeywell Refrigerants Europe goes live with regionally focused web site
Honeywell Refrigerants Europe, a leader in the development of safer HFC refrigerant solutions to replace HCFC-based products in refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, used IKK 2002 as the launch platform for its new web site: www.honeywellrefrigerants.com
