06-08-2004
Neue HDPE-Typen für Verschlusskappen auf Basis der bimodalen Borstar® Technologie bieten erhöhte Qualität und wirtschaftlichere Verarbeitung
Borealis hat auf der Basis des patentierten Borstar® Verfahrens zwei neue Polyethylentypen hoher Dichte (HDPE) speziell für Getränkeflaschenverschlüsse entwickelt. Die Polymere vereinen erhöhte Sicherheit und Qualität mit verbesserter Wirtschaftlichkeit.
06-08-2004
Borstar® PE materials bring added value to the utility and industrial pipe sectors
Since its introduction, polyethylene (PE) from Borealis’ proprietary Borstar® process has set the industry standard for pipeline construction in technical performance and delivered value to the pipe producers, pipeline installers, operators and end users.
05-08-2004
Bosworth Plastics launches Dowelock™ all-plastic locking dowel system for the tunnelling industry
Bosworth Plastics of Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK, has successfully launched a patented, all-plastic system for joining concrete segments for the construction of tunnels. The Dowelock™ system, which requires no bolts or screws and suffers none of the corrosion problems associated with traditional metal dowels, is the result of nearly four years of technical development effort in conjunction with polymer supplier DuPont and its UK distributor Distrupol. The Dowelock is already being used in two UK tunnelling contracts, one of which is the new Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport.
05-08-2004
SIEMENS VDO GAINS FROM DSM’S STANYL® FOR AUTOMOTIVE SENSOR HOUSINGS
Automotive sensor housings made of DSM Engineering Plastics Stanyl® TW200F6, a polyamide 46 (PA46) with 30-percent glass reinforcement, provide oil and temperature resistance, strength, and sealing for Siemens VDO components, including oil-level sensors for Vectra car models from Adam Opel AG. Better melt flow and mechanical properties compared with PA66 allow Stanyl TW200F6 to flow around sensor elements and inserts for better sealing and encapsulation, improved surface quality, and longer product life. The superior melt flow additionally lessens the potential for damage to sensor elements and wires as it reduces injection moulding cycle times and tooling wear.
05-08-2004
NEW AKULON® ULTRAFLOW® PA6 GRADES FOR AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE COVERS OFFER PART PRICE REDUCTION OVER CONVENTIONAL PA GRADES
June 8th, 2004 - DSM Engineering Plastics announces new Akulon Ultraflow polyamide 6 (PA6) glass- and mineral-reinforced, heat-stabilised grades , particularly applicable for automotive engine covers that emphasize aesthetics or acoustics. Less of the Akulon Ultraflow grades, K220-HGM44 and K-FHGM24, is often needed because its use can allow the design of parts with thinner walls and longer flow paths than typically possible with conventional PA grades. Use of the new materials can also lower the part price for engine covers by increasing production speed by up to 40 percent and by reducing or eliminating post-mould decorating and painting. Further savings may also be realised because the high-flow Akulon Ultraflow grades can often use existing tooling designed for polypropylenes and other materials.
04-08-2004
GE’S NEW NIAX® SILICONE SURFACTANTS FOR HYDROCARBON BLOWN FOAM INSULATION OFFER APPLIANCE INDUSTRY IMPROVED ENERGY EFFICIENCY
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands — June 29, 2004 — GE Advanced Materials, a division of General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), today announced a new family of silicone surfactants for hydrocarbon (HC) blown foam insulation used in the appliance industry. NIAX® Silicone L-6884 and NIAX Silicone L-6988 silicone surfactants represent a breakthrough in the manufacture of rigid polyurethane foam systems based on hydrocarbon (HC) blowing agents. The new products not only improve the solubility of hydrocarbon into the polyurethane system for a stable mix, but also enable formation of very fine foam cells for superior insulating properties. By implementing NIAX silicone surfactants, manufacturers of refrigerators, freezers, and coolers can improve the energy efficiency of their appliances for greater consumer appeal.
03-08-2004
Interplas surfs wave of confidence
Ian Crawford, Exhibition Director of Interplas, echoed the sentiments of this week’s closely watched Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) survey which suggests the sector is not just recovering but enjoying strong growth.
03-08-2004
Performance plastics keep luminaries burning brightly at the pumps
Petrol station architects face tough design and material challenges when choosing luminary structures. Harsh environmental conditions, combined with the gasoline vapors require luminary lenses that can stand up to the elements. Leading European lighting manufacturer, Phillips uses LEXAN® SLX resin in its petroleum station lighting product line MINI300 for its ability to combat the environmental conditions that typically result in damaged lights.
