Nanopowders. This company produces large-scale quantities of talc and calcium carbonate nanomaterials. Very chemically active, these ultrafine nanopowders, called NanoTalc and NanoCalc, have extremely large specific surface areas (NanoTalc’s specific surface area is 270 m²/g, as compared to 20 m²/g for conventional talc), and produce stronger, more ductile materials. Plastics manufacturers can produce products with high strength and stiffness, better thermal and creep resistance with reduced filler loadings, water and gas permeability. Paint/pigment manufacturers can use these powders to improve gloss, cracking and water resistance. When applied to paper/pulp, they improve opacity, gloss and print quality. Sample quantities are available to qualified contacts.
Nanomat Inc, N Huntingdon, PA. www.rsleads.com/207df-160
NanoCalc
Polyolefin foams. Relying on advanced extrusion, crosslinking and foaming processes, Volara HPT radiation foams achieve tight gauge and density control over 0.012- to 0.075-in. thicknesses. Roll lengths of 2500 ft can be produced without gauge banding.
Voltek, Lawrence, MA. www.rsleads.com/207df-161
Diecast assembly. This company’s Injected Metal Products service joins two or more assembly components using molten metal (usually zinc alloy) injected under pressure into a cavity located at the intersection to permanently bond in milliseconds.
Fishercast, Peterborough, ON. www.rsleads.com/207df-162
Metallized film. Chase Fabrilam is a lamination of metallized and plain polyethylene film that is radiant silver on one side and ‘hospital-blue’ on the other. With the look of fabric suitable for products requiring a radiant barrier, it can be sewn or heat-sealed on either side or laminated to other substrates. Its latex-free, FDA-approved solventless adhesive will not scuff, flake or chip. It is offered in 2.5- to 4-mil thick rolls up to 54-in. wide.
Chase Converting Group, Cranston, RI. www.rsleads.com/207df-163
Light stabilizers. Lowlite 92 hindered amine light stabilizer offers UV protection for polymers. The clear liquid offers food solubility in polyols and reduced interaction with pigments, stabilizers and other additives.
Great Lakes Chemical Corp, Indianapolis, IN. www.rsleads.com/207df-164
Vinyl compounds. Vidux carbon black-filled compounds include three extrusion grades with Shore A hardness ratings from 76 to 91 and volume resistivities from 2.5 to 8.5 -cm. An injection molding grade is rated Shore A 93 with resistivity of 6.4 -cm.
Teknor Apex, Pawtucket, RI. www.rsleads.com/207df-165
Insulation material. Suitable for high-humidity applications, Voltoid D-800 electrical insulation material is a resin-bonded cellulose fiber composite that can be fabricated into gaskets, insulators, lead separators, backing plate barriers and other electrical insulation configurations. It is engineered for heat resistance (UL-certified to 105°C) and short-term dielectric strength (270 V/mil). Thicknesses range from 0.031- to 0.125-in.
Interface Solutions Inc, Lancaster, PA. www.rsleads.com/207df-166
Beryllium copper contacts Photochemically-etched beryllium copper electrical contacts meet electrical & thermal conductivity requirements with intricately shapeable parts in thicknesses from 0.0005- to 0.090-in.
Photofabrication Engineering Inc, Milford, MA. www.rsleads.com/207df-167
Hard film. Available in thicknesses of 0.0014- to 0.040-in., Rohaglas 99526 purports to be the hardest uncoated film on the market, with a 4H pencil harness (according to ASTM Test#D3363). It has a double-sided high-gloss finish.
CYRO Industries, Rockaway, NJ. www.rsleads.com/207df-168
Fluoroelastomer activators. Cri-Spersion specialty dispersions enhance the physical properties and reduce the costs for FKM fluoroelastomer compounds. They allow compounders to disperse activators in one pass, where sometimes it takes two or more times, thus saving time and money. More than a dozen standard formulations are available in granulated or slab forms, and custom grades are possible.
CRI-TECH, Hanover, MA. www.rsleads.com/207df-169
Bromine-free foam. Suitable for use as a flame-retardant in EMI fabric-over-foam shielding, bromine-free open-celled polyurethane foam already complies with the 2006 EU ban on bromine in electrical products. Using this foam and selected claddings, the company’s fabric-over-foam gaskets are UL 94 V-O recognized. Over 100 standard gasket profiles will be available using this environmentally friendly material.
Schlegel Systems Inc, Rochester, NY. www.rsleads.com/207df-172
Thermoplastics catalog.Meldin Polyimide and High Performance Thermoplastics Materials highlights this company’s range of materials available in custom molded, machined components and stock shapes for machining. Meldin materials are self-lubricating and retain critical strength and rigidity properties from cryogenic temperatures through 600°F for continuous operation, and up to 900°F intermittently.
Saint Gobain Performance Plastics, Bristol, RI. www.rsleads.com/207df-175
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Polyolefin foams. Relying on advanced extrusion, crosslinking and foaming processes, Volara HPT radiation foams achieve tight gauge and density control over 0.012- to 0.075-in. thicknesses. Roll lengths of 2500 ft can be produced without gauge banding.
Voltek, Lawrence, MA. 
Diecast assembly. This company’s Injected Metal Products service joins two or more assembly components using molten metal (usually zinc alloy) injected under pressure into a cavity located at the intersection to permanently bond in milliseconds.
Fishercast, Peterborough, ON. 
Application Xtra
Metallized film. Chase Fabrilam is a lamination of metallized and plain polyethylene film that is radiant silver on one side and ‘hospital-blue’ on the other. With the look of fabric suitable for products requiring a radiant barrier, it can be sewn or heat-sealed on either side or laminated to other substrates. Its latex-free, FDA-approved solventless adhesive will not scuff, flake or chip. It is offered in 2.5- to 4-mil thick rolls up to 54-in. wide.
Chase Converting Group, Cranston, RI. 
Light stabilizers. Lowlite 92 hindered amine light stabilizer offers UV protection for polymers. The clear liquid offers food solubility in polyols and reduced interaction with pigments, stabilizers and other additives.
Great Lakes Chemical Corp, Indianapolis, IN. 
Vinyl compounds. Vidux carbon black-filled compounds include three extrusion grades with Shore A hardness ratings from 76 to 91 and volume resistivities from 2.5 to 8.5 
-cm. An injection molding grade is rated Shore A 93 with resistivity of 6.4 
Insulation material. Suitable for high-humidity applications, Voltoid D-800 electrical insulation material is a resin-bonded cellulose fiber composite that can be fabricated into gaskets, insulators, lead separators, backing plate barriers and other electrical insulation configurations. It is engineered for heat resistance (UL-certified to 105°C) and short-term dielectric strength (270 V/mil). Thicknesses range from 0.031- to 0.125-in.
Interface Solutions Inc, Lancaster, PA. 
Beryllium copper contacts Photochemically-etched beryllium copper electrical contacts meet electrical & thermal conductivity requirements with intricately shapeable parts in thicknesses from 0.0005- to 0.090-in.
Photofabrication Engineering Inc, Milford, MA. 
Hard film. Available in thicknesses of 0.0014- to 0.040-in., Rohaglas 99526 purports to be the hardest uncoated film on the market, with a 4H pencil harness (according to ASTM Test#D3363). It has a double-sided high-gloss finish.
CYRO Industries, Rockaway, NJ. 
Fluoroelastomer activators. Cri-Spersion specialty dispersions enhance the physical properties and reduce the costs for FKM fluoroelastomer compounds. They allow compounders to disperse activators in one pass, where sometimes it takes two or more times, thus saving time and money. More than a dozen standard formulations are available in granulated or slab forms, and custom grades are possible.
CRI-TECH, Hanover, MA. 
Bromine-free foam. Suitable for use as a flame-retardant in EMI fabric-over-foam shielding, bromine-free open-celled polyurethane foam already complies with the 2006 EU ban on bromine in electrical products. Using this foam and selected claddings, the company’s fabric-over-foam gaskets are UL 94 V-O recognized. Over 100 standard gasket profiles will be available using this environmentally friendly material.
Schlegel Systems Inc, Rochester, NY. 
Thermoplastics catalog. Meldin Polyimide and High Performance Thermoplastics Materials highlights this company’s range of materials available in custom molded, machined components and stock shapes for machining. Meldin materials are self-lubricating and retain critical strength and rigidity properties from cryogenic temperatures through 600°F for continuous operation, and up to 900°F intermittently.
Saint Gobain Performance Plastics, Bristol, RI.