7 Sept 2009
NEW FDA COMPLIANT AND HIGH-TEMPERATURE GRADES EXTEND QUADRANT FLUOROSINT® ENHANCED PTFE RANGE
Quadrant’s range of enhanced PTFE materials available in full production sizes has been broadened with the addition of two new grades: Fluorosint HPV and Fluorosint MT-01. FDA compliant Fluorosint HPV is a mica-filled high performance bearing grade that can deliver a pressure velocity (PV) performance improvement of more than 40 % over other PTFE materials according to in-house tests conducted by Quadrant.. Parts made of Fluorosint HPV can withstand higher load and velocity while delivering better wear resistance, enabling longer part life compared to existing FDA compliant PTFE-based materials. The product was especially developed to meet the demands of high performance bearing applications where other, low-tech PTFE formulations would exhibit premature wear or can not perform. These characteristics together with FDA compliancy for food and pharmaceutical applications open up interesting new options for engineers and manufacturers.
7 Sept 2009
Clariant wins $20m contract for China oil field integrated services
September 7, 2009 - Clariant Oil Services, a division of Clariant Chemical (China) Ltd, has been awarded a three-year contract by ConocoPhillips China Ltd to provide a range of integrated services for its operations at the Peng Lai 19-3 oil field at Bohai Bay in northern China.
31 Aug 2009
Clariant sells specialty silicones business to affiliate of GenNx360 Capital Partners
CHARLOTTE, N.C., August 31, 2009 - Clariant has sold its specialty silicones business, including its Gainesville Florida facility, to SiVance LLC, an affiliate of New York-based GenNx360 Capital Partners. GenNx360 is a private equity firm focused on industrial business-to-business companies.`Financial terms of the transaction, which is effective September 1, were not disclosed.
27 Aug 2009
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Eco-Progressive FR Noryl* Resin Helps Vestel’s Washing Machines Nail New IEC Compliance Standard
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – August 27, 2009 – Vestel White Goods has chosen SABIC Innovative Plastics’ flame-retardant (FR) Noryl* NH6020 resin – which complies with the new, tougher requirements of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60355 standard for unattended appliances – to ensure its washing machines are competitive in the global arena. Vestel, one of Turkey’s leading appliance manufacturers, replaced a halogenated FR polyamide with Noryl NH6020 resin for printed circuit board holders to meet the new IEC requirements without the use of chlorinated or brominated FR additives. Further, using this innovative material enables Vestel to improve part quality and reduce scrap to lower system costs. By proactively securing IEC certification and ensuring flame retardance without halogens, SABIC Innovative Plastics helps customers like Vestel gain a competitive edge and the opportunity to expand into new markets.
24 Aug 2009
Belden and Byres Security Inc. join forces to develop rugged industrial network security products
Belden and Byres Security Inc. (BSI) have announced that they have signed a technology cooperation agreement to jointly launch new products in the area of industrial network security with availability later this year. Utilizing BSI’s expertise in providing practical solutions to protect industry from network and cyber threats, and Belden’s leadership position in the Automation market - with the Hirschmann range of products - the two companies look forward to delivering complete industrial security solutions for customers.
24 Aug 2009
ADVANCING MINIATURIZATION FOR USB
Meeting the halogen free requirements in the E&E industry, DSM Engineering Plastics has now fully commercialized its new High Flow portfolio of UL94 HB rated material which enables the industry to further miniaturize its components.
20 Aug 2009
Ethernet@Industry Roadshow 2009
Unter diesem Motto startet im September die Ethernet@Industry Roadshow der Veranstaltungspartner Belden / Hirschmann, BTR Netcom, Insys, Rittal und Yello Netcom zur einer Kompetenztour durch Deutschland. Im neunten Veranstaltungsjahr konzentriert sich der rote Faden der Vortragsveranstaltung ganz auf die Optimierung der Ethernet-Technologie im industriellen Einsatz. In praxisnahen Vortragsblöcken wird aufgezeigt wie in den einzelnen Industriebereichen mittels moderner Kommunikationstechnik eine Anlagenoptimierung erfolgen kann.
17 Aug 2009
MOOG’S AEROSPACE TEST SOLUTION TO SUPPORT AMBITIOUS HELICOPTER PROGRAM FROM KOREAN AEROSPACE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
AMSTERDAM, August 17th, 2009 – Moog’s Industrial Group, a division of Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), has delivered an aerospace test rig to the Korean Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) that will perform a wide range of structural and fatigue tests for helicopters. This system is part of a multi-billion dollar procurement project by the South Korean Ministry of National Defense to develop and build 245 utility helicopters over a 16-year period.
