Four new grades, with maximum impact performance and the optical clarity expected from
standard PMMA, have been added to the Acrylite Plus impact acrylic molding and extrusion
compounds product line. These compounds can be injection molded or extruded, and provide
crystal clarity and a transparent edge, easy and consistent processing (melt flow rate
1.3-11.0), low and predictable shrinkage rates, superior gloss, and resistance to many
chemicals. They also offer excellent weatherability. These compounds are used in
automotive, architectural lighting, appliance and houseware, consumer and personal care,
business machine, architectural sign and glazing, sheet and film, and rod and tube stock
applications. CYRO Industries, Rockaway, NJ. 800-631-5384. http://www.cyro.com
Free Info - Circle 701
Spray polyurethane systems. Baytec SPR spray elastomers are
two-component liquid systems for applying a protective polyurethane membrane to a variety
of substrates, including metals, wood, fabrics, concrete, and polymer foam materials.
Three systems are available, with hardnesses of 66, 85 and 92 Shore A. The membranes
retain their elasticity in temperatures ranging from -40° to 110°C and are resistant to
weathering, including the effects of ozone. Bayer Corp, Pittsburgh, PA.
800-622-6004.
Rubber masterbatches. Kelprox XL is a dynamically vulcanized
product series, providing compounders with a cost-effective route to produce thermoplastic
vulcanizate compounds (TPVs). The products are precrosslinked and require no additional
vulcanization. Compounders simply add ingredients such as polypropylene, colorants,
special stabilizers and additives, to achieve the desired compound properties. 35 and 45
Shore A hardnesses are available, in fully and partially cured systems. DSM
Elastomers, Leominster, MA. 800-524-0120.
Free Info - Circle 704
Thermoplastic elastomers. VersaDamp 2000 materials are
olefinic dynamic vulcanizates, patent pending. They feature durometers ranging from 35 to
75 Shore A, and have broad energy-absorption capabilities (peak loss factors ranging from
0.75 to 0.15) as well. They are ideal as anti-vibration mounts for compactly designed
devices with limited isolator sway space, such as pagers, cellular phones and hand-held
computers. E-A-R Specialty Composites, Indianapolis, IN. 877-
327-4332. http://www.earsc.com
Free Info - Circle 705
Frosted resin. Plexiglas Frosted acrylic is an impact acrylic
resin for light cover, refractor and lens applications. The resin may be used in
extrusion, profile, and molding processes to produce two-sided, frosted, textured
surfaces. It provides 84% light transmission, yet the scattering mechanism raises haze
values to 95% or more, effectively hiding the light source. The resin requires no
secondary surface processing such as sand blasting to realize diffusion. Elf Atochem
North America Inc, Philadelphia, PA. 215-419-7506. http://www.atoglas.com
Free Info - Circle 706
Vinyl/elastomer blends. Flexalloy OR vinyl/nitrile rubber
blends provide exceptional oil resistance plus rubberlike properties, a combination
previously available only in more costly copolyester TPEs and in thermosets such as EPDM
and NBR. Apex vinyl/thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) blends offer a cost-effective
alternative to traditional TPUs for achieving high abrasion resistance. Teknor Apex,
Pawtucket, RI. 800-554-9892. http://www.teknorapex.com
Free Info - Circle 707
Wear components. These custom-engineered wear components,
including chain- and belt-guides in various shapes and sizes, are machined from a wide
variety of thermoplastics including polyolefins, polyamides, Delrin, PEEK, Ultem, Torlon
and Teflon. Capable of fabricating wear strips up to 30 ft. long, capabilities include CNC
routing, cutting, milling, drilling, profiling, bending and more. Components may be
produced in prototype to production quantities. Slideways Inc, Shrewsbury,
MA. 508-842-1214. http://www.slideways.com
Free Info - Circle 708
Plastic sheet products. Versadur sheet products offer a
selection with performance characteristics that withstand the challenges of industrial
environments. They include polypropylene, FRPP, PVC Type I and II, HDPE, CPVC, and PVFD.
These materials were developed to withstand the rigors of industrial applications
including plating, surface finishing, air handling and control systems, semiconductor
tooling and machined components. HPG Intl, Somerset, NJ. 800-344-6080.
Free Info - Circle 709
Ultrasoft thermoplastic elastomer. J-Soft is a line of
ultrasoft styrenic block copolymer (SEBS) TPE compound that offers a translucent,
bondable, non-toxic "Jello-like" material with exceptional strength and
elongation for a broad spectrum of product applications. The line is available in four
general purpose and FDA grades, in hardnesses ranging from less than 3 to 30 Shore A.
J-Soft will bond to various substrates, including polypropylene and polyethylene. J-Von,
Leominster, MA. 978-537-4721.
Free Info - Circle 712
PVC foam extrusions. Norex foam extrusions provide a fast and
economical solution to many sealing applications. Supplied in long spooled lengths, it is
ideal for high production runs. This closed-cell PVC foam creates an excellent seal
against light, dust and moisture. Applications include appliance seals, automotive seals,
and sealants for metal building. Norex is available with or without adhesive and butyl
strips. Norton Performance Plastics, Wayne, NJ. 973-696-4700. http://www.nortonplastics.com
Spray polyurethane systems. Baytec SPR spray elastomers are
two-component liquid systems for applying a protective polyurethane membrane to a variety
of substrates, including metals, wood, fabrics, concrete, and polymer foam materials.
Three systems are available, with hardnesses of 66, 85 and 92 Shore A. The membranes
retain their elasticity in temperatures ranging from -40° to 110°C and are resistant to
weathering, including the effects of ozone. Bayer Corp, Pittsburgh, PA.
800-622-6004.
Rubber masterbatches. Kelprox XL is a dynamically vulcanized
product series, providing compounders with a cost-effective route to produce thermoplastic
vulcanizate compounds (TPVs). The products are precrosslinked and require no additional
vulcanization. Compounders simply add ingredients such as polypropylene, colorants,
special stabilizers and additives, to achieve the desired compound properties. 35 and 45
Shore A hardnesses are available, in fully and partially cured systems. DSM
Elastomers, Leominster, MA. 800-524-0120.
Thermoplastic elastomers. VersaDamp 2000 materials are
olefinic dynamic vulcanizates, patent pending. They feature durometers ranging from 35 to
75 Shore A, and have broad energy-absorption capabilities (peak loss factors ranging from
0.75 to 0.15) as well. They are ideal as anti-vibration mounts for compactly designed
devices with limited isolator sway space, such as pagers, cellular phones and hand-held
computers. E-A-R Specialty Composites, Indianapolis, IN. 877-
Frosted resin. Plexiglas Frosted acrylic is an impact acrylic
resin for light cover, refractor and lens applications. The resin may be used in
extrusion, profile, and molding processes to produce two-sided, frosted, textured
surfaces. It provides 84% light transmission, yet the scattering mechanism raises haze
values to 95% or more, effectively hiding the light source. The resin requires no
secondary surface processing such as sand blasting to realize diffusion. Elf Atochem
North America Inc, Philadelphia, PA. 215-419-7506. 
Vinyl/elastomer blends. Flexalloy OR vinyl/nitrile rubber
blends provide exceptional oil resistance plus rubberlike properties, a combination
previously available only in more costly copolyester TPEs and in thermosets such as EPDM
and NBR. Apex vinyl/thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) blends offer a cost-effective
alternative to traditional TPUs for achieving high abrasion resistance. Teknor Apex,
Pawtucket, RI. 800-554-9892. 
Wear components. These custom-engineered wear components,
including chain- and belt-guides in various shapes and sizes, are machined from a wide
variety of thermoplastics including polyolefins, polyamides, Delrin, PEEK, Ultem, Torlon
and Teflon. Capable of fabricating wear strips up to 30 ft. long, capabilities include CNC
routing, cutting, milling, drilling, profiling, bending and more. Components may be
produced in prototype to production quantities. Slideways Inc, Shrewsbury,
MA. 508-842-1214. 
Plastic sheet products. Versadur sheet products offer a
selection with performance characteristics that withstand the challenges of industrial
environments. They include polypropylene, FRPP, PVC Type I and II, HDPE, CPVC, and PVFD.
These materials were developed to withstand the rigors of industrial applications
including plating, surface finishing, air handling and control systems, semiconductor
tooling and machined components. HPG Intl, Somerset, NJ. 800-344-6080.
Ultrasoft thermoplastic elastomer. J-Soft is a line of
ultrasoft styrenic block copolymer (SEBS) TPE compound that offers a translucent,
bondable, non-toxic "Jello-like" material with exceptional strength and
elongation for a broad spectrum of product applications. The line is available in four
general purpose and FDA grades, in hardnesses ranging from less than 3 to 30 Shore A.
J-Soft will bond to various substrates, including polypropylene and polyethylene. J-Von,
Leominster, MA. 978-537-4721.
PVC foam extrusions. Norex foam extrusions provide a fast and
economical solution to many sealing applications. Supplied in long spooled lengths, it is
ideal for high production runs. This closed-cell PVC foam creates an excellent seal
against light, dust and moisture. Applications include appliance seals, automotive seals,
and sealants for metal building. Norex is available with or without adhesive and butyl
strips. Norton Performance Plastics, Wayne, NJ. 973-696-4700.