28 Apr 2003
GREAT LAKES LAUNCHES ASHLESS, MULTIFUNCTIONAL ADDITIVE FOR INDUSTRIAL OILS
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana—Great Lakes Chemical Corporation today announced the introduction of a new ashless, multifunctional additive, DURAD® MA3000, developed as an alternative to metal-containing additives for industrial oils. The latest in a line of synthetic, metal-free multifunctional additives for industrial oils, DURAD MA3000 offers excellent oil stabilization, anti-wear and extreme-pressure performance to such lubricants as hydraulic, gear and circulatory oils.
28 Apr 2003
GREAT LAKES LAUNCHES THREE NEW DURAD TRIALKYL PHOSPHATE ANTI-WEAR AND EXTREME-PRESSURE ADDITIVES
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana—Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE: GLK) today announced the launch of DURAD® 40, DURAD®48 and DURAD® 60 trialkyl phosphate anti-wear and extreme-pressure lubricant additives as effective alternatives to aryl phosphate additives for environmentally sensitive applications where the release of phenolic materials is a concern.
24 Apr 2003
Rhodia inaugurates a new state-of-the-art engineering plastics plant in Onsan
Paris, Seoul, April 23, 2003 -- Rhodia, a world leader in polyamide, inaugurated today a new Engineering Plastics unit in its Onsan site (South Korea) in presence of major customers. This investment falls in line with Rhodia’s strategy to focus on key markets and permits Rhodia Engineering Plastics to reinforce its already strong commitment to the Korean and Asian markets.
24 Apr 2003
Univar Appoints New Managing Director for Germany
Univar N.V. (Euronext Amsterdam: UNIVR), one the world’s largest distributors of chemical products, with immediate effect has appointed Heinrich Klüwer as Managing Director and CEO for its German business, Univar GmbH.
23 Apr 2003
Case Logic: new optical disc storage solutions for offices
To meet the demands of the changing office environment, Case Logic has introduced an innovative and adaptable range of storage solutions for the safe keeping and retrieval of optical discs such as CD-ROMs and DVDs. This new line of computer accessories for professional, non-retail customers focuses on economising space, optimising office efficiency and delivering ultimate protection.
18 Apr 2003
Long-life Victrex® PEEK™ polymer gear wheels enhance industrial cleaning equipment
Toftejorg A/S of Denmark has specified Victrex® PEEK™ polymer for the spray head drive wheels on its range of industrial cleaning equipment. In addition to its proven chemical resistance to virtually all organic and inorganic solvents, this high performance polyetheretherketone delivers the necessary high mechanical fatigue strength over wide ranges of temperature and pressure.
17 Apr 2003
Toro Soaks Competitive Small Turf Sprinklers Using Lubricomp® Compounds From LNP
When Toro sets out to design new sprinklers, its goal is to create best-in-class products that “one up” the competition in terms of features, performance and durability for the category. In fact, their corporate tagline is ”count on it.“ That’s why Toro turned to LNP Engineering Plastics, a GE Plastics Company (NYSE:GE) headquartered in Exton, PA, when developing materials for its new EZ AdjustTM sprinkler. An internally lubricated Lubricomp® acetal from LNP is used in the transmission cluster gears and bearings, providing exceptional abrasive wear resistance and durability. The sprinkler also uses internally lubricated Lubricomp polyurethane in seals and gaskets in the cap that houses the riser, promoting smooth, non-sticking operation.
15 Apr 2003
Victrex® PEEK™ polymer components contribute to dentistry “without lubrication”
When Star Dental of Pennsylvania, USA, was designing its low-speed Titan air motors to power a line of dental attachments, it needed a material for the sliding vanes and bushings that would not require lubrication. Star Dental chose a carbon fibre compounded grade of Victrex® PEEK™ polymer, a high-performance thermoplastic, because of its inherent lubricity and its ability to withstand repeated sterilisation.
