Engineering Resins
Prices Flat or Slightly Lower
Prices of PE, PP, PS, and PVC remained steady through last month, although price initiatives were on the table for all but PP.
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Nylon 4T Used in Next-Generation DDR-DIMM Sockets
Stanyl ForTii nylon 4T from DSM is said to be the only halogen-free, high-temperature nylon that answers the stringent requirements of reflow soldering for DDR-DIMM sockets.
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Change in UL Standard Could Boost Engineering Thermoplastics
WEB EXCLUSIVE: DSM Engineering Plastics says the recent change to a UL standard covering low-voltage switchgear has opened up the way for engineering thermoplastics to replace thermosets in electrical applications such as miniature circuit breakers.
Read MoreEastman to Boost Capacity for Tritan Copolyester
Eastman Chemical Co. plans to expand capacity for its proprietary amorphous Tritan copolyester from the current 132 million lb/yr to over 167 million lb/yr.
Read MoreTechmer Buys TP Composites
Color and additives masterbatch supplier Techmer PM, Clinton, Tenn., has expanded its engineering thermoplastics portfolio with the acquisition of custom compounder TP Composites, Ashton, Pa.
Read MoreItalian Compounder So.F.Ter. Adds U.S. Production
So.F.Ter. is building a plant in Tennessee.
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News in Medical Tubing & Materials
Two innovations in medical tubing and more than a dozen new materials, coatings, and adhesives were on display at June’s Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) East show in Philadelphia.
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K 2013 Preview: Materials & Additives
The K 2013 show will present a broad range of engineered plastics materials, including thermoplastic composites, as well as additives. Automotive and electronic applications will be the main targets, as well as medical, packaging, lighting, and construction.
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Arkema Launches Amorphous & Crystalline PEKK
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Arkema has introduced a comprehensive range of PEKK (poly ether ketone ketone) comprised of three families of high-performance thermoplastics for aerospace, oil exploration, and electronics applications.
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PEEK Chosen for Nuclear Reactor Seals
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Victrex PEEK was selected by EGC Critical Components for a seal system designed to prevent nuclear reactor coolant leaks during an emergency shutdown.
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