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Nylon resin. A new test system uses two-piece carriers molded
from Zytel HTN high temperature nylon resin to support grid relays during
rigorous thermal cycling and electrical testing. A new carrier design in
the system is made of Zytel HTN so that operators can insert relay leads
into testing sockets at zero insertion force. The material provides the
ideal combination of high-temperature resistance and dimensional stability
required. DuPont Engineering Polymers, PO Box 80022, Wilmington,
DE 19880.
Polymer release liner. The LFP 2100 Series high strength laminated
multi-ply 100% PTFE release liner for polymers resists chemical attack and
moisture, and will not contaminate the material. It operates up to 500°F
and conforms to trays and molds without reinforcement. Sintered and laminated
into a single structural component, the liner is offered in several colors
and sizes from 0.009- to 0.080-in. thick and up to 58-in. wide. Textiles
Coated International, 105 Route 101A, PO Box 532, Amherst, NH 03031.
Stereolithography resins. EXactomer HTG stereolithographic resins
produce parts that retain modulus above 150,000 psi at temperatures above
100°C, and even retain their properties in boiling water. These resins
are a family of UV-curable and used in stereolithography for rapid prototyping.
The newest additions to the line improve throughput, simplify processing
and produce more accurate, more functional finished pieces. According to
the company, these resins are not limited to form-and-fit prototype applications.
The resins are suited for investment casting, RTV and injection mold tooling
applications. AlliedSignal PhotoCurable Materials, PO Box 1039, Morristown,
NJ 07962. 973-455-6985. Thermoformable sheets. Two sheet products made from NORYL GTX and XENOY TFS100 resins are opaque engineering thermoplastics that offer high impact performance, chemical and temperature resistance, and thermoformability. The two sheets are well suited to a variety of transportation applications. Sheet made from XENOY resin meets a number of challenging material handling applications. The other sheet is based on NORYL GTX resin, which provides temperature resistance higher than that of XENOY resin. NORYL resin is particularly suitable for high temperature baking ovens required for in-line automotive painting. General Electric Co, One Plastic Ave, Pittsfield, MA 01201. 800-451-3147.   |
Plastic
cable harness. Spiral Wrap is an expandable plastic cable harness that
can be used like tape. Materials selection includes natural polyethylene,
black UV resistant polyethylene, nylon, fire resistant polyethylene and
a brightly colored fluorescent polyethylene. Spiral Wrap is used to bundle
and protect tubing, wires and other types of conductors. The wrap can be
cut to customers' specified lengths. Ark-Plas Products Inc, Hwy 178
North, Flippin, AR 72634. 870-453-2343. 
Plastic
polymer. A high-performance engineering plastic, Victrex PEEK polymer,
is not only a crush resistant material, but also lightweight and ultra low
halogen. These characteristics make it ideal for vehicles and other enclosed
spaces. The material offers a combination of strength, weight reduction
and low outgassing. It has a V-O flammability rating down to 0.057 in. without
the use of additives. Victrex USA Inc, 601 Willowbrook Lane, West
Chester, PA 19382. 610-696-3144. 
PEEK-based
composites. Two PEEK-based composites are processed into high-performance,
extremely reliable wear components to replace parts made of conventional
materials in rotating equipment. The WR525 composite is a continuous carbon
fiber and Victrex PEEK resin. The WR300 composite is a compression molded
carbon/PEEK resin. Both are suited for use in wear rings, bushings and bearings.
Greene, Tweed & Co, 2075 Detwiler Rd, PO Box 305, Kulpsville,
PA 19443. 215-256-9521. 
Silicone
products. New products have been adde d to a silicone product line.
The SCON Series Cone can be used as a cap or plug, and its rigid flange
and flexible cone makes it ideal for masking square or irregular-shaped
holes. The TNM Series Thread and Mask Plugs are a solution to most plating,
anodizing and low temperature painting requirements. The ST Series Silicone
Tubing is ideal for applications where long studs or screws need to be masked.
Alliance Plastics, 3123 Station Rd, PO Box 7284, Erie, PA 16510.
800-832-8677. 