24 Nov 2006
DSM STANYL® PA46 IN RUBBER-CLAD USES OFFERS MORE DESIGN FREEDOM, LOWER COSTS THAN METAL-TO-RUBBER
Sittard, The Netherlands, November 24, 2006 – Stanyl® polyamide 4,6 (PA46) from DSM Engineering Plastics is finding increasing use as replacement for metal in assemblies that have traditionally been made of metal and rubber. Designers gain new design freedom as well as reduced production costs by using Stanyl as the rigid component in such applications as automotive strut mounts, electromechanical anti-vibration and anti-shock mounts, energy-absorption components and exhaust hangers.
21 Nov 2006
Clear and precise sound for residential installations:
Belden introduces Brilliance™ Low Cap OFHC speaker cables
Belden has introduced a range of Low-Cap Oxygen-Free, High Conductivity (OFHC) speaker cables for indoor/outdoor/burial high end speaker cables offering distinct performance and installation benefits.
20 Nov 2006
Borealis invests EUR 200 million in 330,000 t/y Borstar® polypropylene plant in Central Europe
• State-of-the-art Borstar® polypropylene (PP) plant in Burghausen, Germany, on track for completion at the end of 2007.
• Supports the company’s “value creation through innovation” strategy and strengthens the ability to provide innovative plastics solutions to the advanced packaging markets.
20 Nov 2006
GE’s New Ultem* 5000B Film Offers High-Performance, Cost-Effective Option for Range of Electrical/Electronic Applications
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — November 20, 2006 — For electrical/electronics (E/E) manufacturers that previously faced the dilemma of choosing between the high cost of specifying polyimide (PI) to achieve desired performance, or downgrading an application by using lower-performing polyethylene napthalate (PEN) or polyester (PET), there is now a solution. New Ultem* 5000B film from GE Plastics offers excellent high performance coupled with cost-effectiveness. Based on GE’s Ultem polyetherimide (PEI) resin, this material’s high temperature and flame resistance, low moisture absorption and excellent dielectric properties make it an excellent candidate for E/E applications such as insulating tapes and laminates, diaphragms and voice coils for loudspeakers, high temperature bar code labels and flat flexible heaters. Ultem 5000B film is available in black and amber and in gauges 25µm - 750µm.
17 Nov 2006
Borealis increases price of its polypropylene based products for European automotive and appliances businesses
Borealis announced today that it will increase the price of its polypropylene based products used in automotive and appliances applications in Europe by 50 EUR/per tonne as of 1st January, 2007. The increase comes on top of the future price development of propylene.
16 Nov 2006
DNV lanceert wereldwijd interactieve, nieuwe trainingsaanpak, gericht op de praktijk
Rotterdam, 16 november 2006 – DNV, bekend om haar uitgebreide trainingspakketten op het gebied van milieu, arbo en veiligheid, risicomanagement, zorg en welzijn en projectmanagement heeft in de afgelopen jaren haar trainingsaanpak nog meer interactief en praktijkgericht gemaakt. Hierdoor wordt de kennisoverdracht optimaal én als zeer plezierig ervaren.
16 Nov 2006
GE Launches New Extem* Resin Line for Exceptional Thermal, Chemical, and Mechanical Performance in Extreme Environments
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — November 16, 2006 — GE Plastics today announced the launch of Extem* thermoplastic polyimide (TPI) resins, a new family of amorphous polymers that provide exceptional performance, while eliminating the drawbacks of semi-crystalline materials, imidized thermosets, and competitive amorphous thermoplastics. GE’s Extem resins deliver a powerful combination of melt processability and ultra-high thermal, chemical, and mechanical properties. They meet growing industry demand for easy-to-produce parts that can withstand ever-higher temperatures and harsh chemical environments, and remain stiff and dimensionally stable in extreme temperatures. In addition, GE’s Extem resins are inherently flame-retardant without the use of halogenated additives that can pose an environmental risk.
