Tough, Clear, And Faster Cycle Times . . .That’s Cool!

U-Line Corporation (Milwaukee, Wis.) designed their latest highly styled Echelon series using Eastman Chemical Company’s DuraStar® polymer for several key parts. U-Line depended on Eastman® copolyesters for strong, crystal clear ice buckets in previous models, but the polymer’s flexibility lets them take their imaginations a step further by using it on even more sophisticated part designs including Echelon’s interior icemaker door and crisper drawer. DuraStar polymer’s durability combined with its exceptional clarity and brilliant gloss made it the right material for Echelon’s 
high-end styling. Another key advantage is its processability. Molder Production Plastics (Saukville, Wis.) noted improvements in processing time and use of cooler temperatures compared to other resins. It flows well into the most intricate molds and dries quickly -up to 60 % faster. 
 Parts molded with Eastman Chemical Company’s DuraStar® polymer really are cool because they land in some of the most innovative under-the-counter refrigeration and ice-making units.

Eastar® Copolyester’s Success Wins Rush 2 Project

Eastar® Copolyester’s Success Wins Rush 2 Project
(Photo Eastman Chemicals ECCPR046E0602)

 Following the successful use of Eastman Chemical Company’s Eastar® copolyester in the packaging for the first version of Rush™ fragrance by Gucci, the material was again specified for the startling pink transparent housing for the new Rush 2.

Omnexus enhances global transaction platform to simplified 3-step order process

OmnexusATLANTA (June 17, 2002) – Global plastics eMarketplace Omnexus has upgraded its online procurement system to significantly reduce the number of steps in the ordering process, and offer online plastics buyers increased flexibility by adding change order functionality. The improvements result from direct customer and supplier feedback compiled through a User Experience Project spearheaded by Omnexus in late February 2002.

Attachmate membre actif du «Web Services Interoperability Organization»

AttachmateAttachmate, un des principaux fournisseurs de solutions dédiées à l’intégration et la présentation des applications, a rejoint les membres du Web Services Interoperability

NEUE PLATINVERNETZENDE SILICON-COMPOUNDS VON DOW CORNING ERREICHEN BESSERE LEISTUNGEN ALS PEROXIDISCH VERNETZTE KAUTSCHUKE

Dow Corning RubberSesto, Italien (10 Juni 2002) - Eine neue Reihe von platinvernetzenden Siliconkautschuk-Compounds von Dow Corning weist bessere mechanische Eigenschaften und eine exaktere Vernetzungsgeschwindigkeit als peroxidisch vernetztende Kautschuke auf.

SPE AWARDS TWO AUTOMOTIVE DIVISION MEMBERS FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE

TROY, Mich. – [June 7, 2002]– The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) International announced that it has awarded two of its members, David Arndt and Terrance Cressy, as Honored Service Members. Both Arndt and Cressy are long-time board members of the SPE Automotive Division based here in Detroit.

Mehr Sicherheit mit VICTREX® PEEK™

Mehr Sicherheit mit VICTREX® PEEK™ Die Firma FERONYL mit Sitz in Belgien fertigt verschiedene Funktionsteile in Sitzen für die Luftfahrtindustrie aus PEEK™ Polymer, da dieser Hochleistungs-Werkstoff die hohen Anforderungen der zivilen und militärischen Luftfahrt hinsichtlich mechanischer Eigenschaften bei geringem spezifischem Gewicht erfüllt und besonders positives Verhalten im Falle eines Brands aufweist.

Spray coating with PEEK™ polymer enhances corrosion and wear resistance

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High performance electrostatic spray coatings using Victrex® PEEK™ polymer have been developed by APS Company, Aquitaine, France, to enhance the corrosion and abrasive wear resistance of a wide range of products.
 High performance electrostatic spray coatings using Victrex® PEEK™ polymer have been developed by APS Company, Aquitaine, France, to enhance the corrosion and abrasive wear resistance of a wide range of products. APS is specialised in the development, specification and application of tailor-made coatings to meet specific customer demands across all industry sectors.