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• high elasticity & fatigue resistance
• retains magnetic properties

Elastic magnet material
This company has introduced a new class of high-energy, elastic rare-earth magnet material called Reance SF. With up to 250% elongations, this material is claimed to be the first flexible magnet material to exhibit this high degree of elasticity without reduction of magnetic properties. Derived from atomized, spherical neodymium iron boron powders, it features high flexibility and resistance to mechanical fatigue as compared to other magnetic products. It is suited for applications requiring a magnet stronger than the highest ceramic grades. Thicknesses range from 0.008- to 0.250-in. Maximum Energy Product is 5.0 MGOe. Magnetic properties can be customized to suit particular requirements. The Electrodyne Co, Batavia, OH.  www.rsleads.com/210df-129

Specialty shaped tubing
Specialty shaped tubing has been added to this company’s standard line. New profiles include teardrop, hexagonal, square, oval, and rectangular in all 300 and 400 series stainless steel, nickel-based and Inconel alloys. The shapes are designed for applications ranging from handles and ornamental structural support to wire and fluid guides, especially where ergonomic design is a criterion. Eagle Stainless Tube & Fabrication Inc, Franklin, MA.  www.rsleads.com/210df-130

Deposition material
Tribocor deposition material is comprised of niobium, titanium and tungsten. The company’s In-Fusion process impregnates this material into and onto most substrates, offering increased wear protection and corrosion protection in highly acidic (pH 3.5) environments. Total thicknesses range from 0.5 to 6 microns. Initial hardness results appear to be in the 85 Rockwell C scale for the impregnated layer. Ionic Fusion Corp, Longmont, CO.  www.rsleads.com/210df-131

Soft touch overmolding
Evoprene compound integrates soft-touch Kraton G polymer overmolding onto a flexible medium-hardness TPE base without any deformation taking place. The resulting product has an even wall thickness and excellent adhesion between the two layers, overcoming previous difficulties with other soft flexible base materials. The compound provides long term durability, good grip, and oil and solvent resistance. AlphaGary Corp, Leominster, MA.  www.rsleads.com/210df-132

High tolerance shapes
This brochure describes the application of precision cold-rolled and drawn net shapes as an economical alternative to machining and powdered metal manufacturing. Capabilities in specifications development, die making, and process engineering are detailed for high tolerance parts. Descriptions of delivered forms, materials and product traceability options are included. Profiles Inc, PAlmer, MA.  www.rsleads.com/210df-133

Metallizing ceramics
Thick-film metalizing and sputtered thin-film metalized patterns on this company’s line of beryllium oxide discs, discs with flats, washers and standard configuration heat sinks is available. Screen printing, spraying, roller coating and hard application can be used on fired ceramics to provide a bonding surface for subsequent attachment of clips or metal parts. Thin film patterns permit very tightly spaced lines. America Beryllia Corp, Haskell, NJ.  www.rsleads.com/210df-134

Strip steel
Best Bright Number 3 cold rolled strip steel offers a mirror-like surface finish. This exceptionally bright finish can eliminate the need for plating or enhance nickel, chrome, brass or copper plating. It is available with a number 3 or 4 temper rating and from 0.016- to 0.115-in. thickness with a tolerance of +0.00025 in. Custom edge finishes, widths and lengths can be provided. Greer Steel, Dover, OH.  www.rsleads.com/210df-135

Shielding gasket fabric
Consisting of a layer of nickel on top of a layer of copper, plated to a polyester ripstop substrate, NiCu C70 fabric for shielding gaskets is designed for applications where high frequency shielding — to 96 dB, over a frequency range of 20 MHz to 10 GHz — is required, such as mid-range servers or desktop PCs. They provide improved galvanic compatibility with a wide range of surfaces. Schlegel Systems Inc, Rochester, NY.  www.rsleads.com/210df-136

Website
This company has expanded its website to include an e-Business Center and updated Technical and Design Center. MSDS sheets and COAs, online seminars, troubleshooting guides, an answer line and industry links are all available. Visitors can browse the color, additive and compound selector for stock and standard products, create specification for a custom compound or submit a color match request. Clariant Masterbatches, Charlotte, NC.  www.rsleads.com/210df-137

Spot plating
This company has added spot plating equipment to its reel-to-reel plating operation, to provide precious metal spot plating only where it is functionally required on a metal strip. Nearly any shape can be precisely applied to areas as small as 0.040 in. at high production speeds. Precious metal savings are estimated at up to 70% over conventional selective plating methods. Oberg Industries, Chandler, AZ.  www.rsleads.com/210df-138

Tool coating
This company’s PVD coating — a thick layer of titanium aluminum nitride topped by a thin layer of titanium nitride — offers greater speed capability and wear resistance, low stress state and less built-up edge for better surface finishes. It can result in up to 300% increase in tool life and 30% increase in cutting speed versus traditional PVD coated grades. Carboloy Inc, Warren, MI.  www.rsleads.com/210df-139

Corrosion inhibitor
With some industries now specifying the elimination of hexavalent chromium coatings, FisherCoteIII provides a trivalent chromate-based coating as an alternative corrosion inhibitor. This in-house coating process is bright and non-corrosive with low toxicity to meet OEM requirements for more environmentally-acceptable coated zinc alloy diecast components. Fishercast, Watertown, NY.  www.rsleads.com/210df-140

Liquid foam
Rescor 740 liquid foam forms lightweight, high-strength, machinable parts that are both thermally and electrically insulating. They can withstand temperatures up to 2300°F, for applications such as heating-element supports, hot pressing dies, processing boats, heat shields, fixtures or induction heating. They resist oxidizing and reducing atmospheres, molten non-ferrous metals, steam and most chemicals and solvents. Cotronics Corp, Brooklyn, NY.  www.rsleads.com/210df-141

Anti-reflective sheet
Acrylite anti-reflective sheeting reduces unwanted glare and reflection from LCD screens, projection televisions, flat panel displays and instrumentation readouts. The material provides 97% light transmission and reduces glare and reflection to less than 2%, maximizing light transmission over the visible spectrum, even under difficult lighting conditions. Custom-cut sheets are available. CYRO Industries, Rockaway, NJ.  www.rsleads.com/210df-142

Impact-resistant PPS
Fortron PPS SKX-382 impact-modified polyphenylene sulfide exhibits unusual ductility and flexibility. It has a high melt strength for extrusion or blowmolding as a monolayer or as part of multilayer structures. It adheres well to nylons and polyolefins. Its tensile elongation at break is 25%, while its flexural modulus is 2140 MPa and its notched Izod impact strength is 40 kJ/m². Ticona, Summit, NJ.  www.rsleads.com/210df-143

Insert-molding design kit
This company’s Design Kit discusses ways to use insert molding process to reduce assembly and labor costs, size and weight, while increasing reliability and design flexibility of electromechanical interconnections and components. A white paper explains the insert molding process, which combines stampings, bushings, filtration materials and other discrete parts into a single component joined by thermoplastic. Microplastics Inc, St Charles, IL.  www.rsleads.com/210df-144

Machinable ceramic
Aremcolox 502-1550-MD medium-density zirconia phosphate ceramic has a low CTE and is suited for high temperature applications in temperatures up to 1550°C. It has a compressive strength of 40,000 psi, dielectric strength is 100 V/mil and thermal conductivity is 6 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F. The completely inert material will not outgas in ultra high vacuum and is unreactive with most molten metals, salts and acids. Aremco Products Inc, Valley Cottage, NY.  www.rsleads.com/210df-145

Glass bubble compounds
Specialty thermoplastic compounds containing hollow glass Scotchlite microspheres can reduce part weight, enhance properties and lower part costs in demanding applications. They can provide lower viscosity, improved flow and reduced shrinkage/warpage. Non-combustible and non-porous, the bubbles do not absorb moisture. They produce stable voids, resulting in low thermal conductivity and dielectric constants. RTP Co, Winona, MN.  www.rsleads.com/210df-146

Composite
Tufcote RM-10-75 composite performs as a noise barrier and heat reflector for engine-driven vehicles and equipment. The 3-layer composite consists of a ¾-in. urethane foam decoupler, a 1lb/ft² flexible lead-free vinyl barrier and a top facing of aluminized scrim-reinforced polyester. It can withstand temperatures up to 300°F and meets MVSS 302 flame standards. E-A-R Specialty Composites, Indianapolis, IN.  www.rsleads.com/210df-147

Application Xtra

High-performance TPE
TPSiV thermoplastic silicone vulcanizates offer cost-effective solutions for applications where alternative TPEs cannot perform. They combine the high-temperature elastomeric performance of silicone rubber with the melt reprocessability and chemical resistance of engineering thermoplastics. They reduce total materials consumption, are recyclable and resist abrasion. Hardness ranges from 50 Shore A to 60 Shore D. They are available in black or appliance white, can be colored and are printable. Applications include seals/gaskets, industrial hoses, and grips/handles. Multibase, St Laurent du Pont, FRANCE.  www.rsleads.com/210df-710

Machinable ceramics bulletin
Technical Bulletin A1 describes this company's range of machineable ceramic materials for applications to 3000° C. Several standard compositions are offered, including aluminum oxide, aluminum nitride, aluminum silicate, boron nitride, glass ceramic, magnesium oxide and zirconium phosphate. Coefficients of thermal expansion range from 0.5 to 6 ppm/°F. Compressive strengths range from 4800 to 340,000 psi. Dielectric strengths are between 80 to 1340 V/mil, while thermal conductivities range from 0.41 to 55 W/m-°K. Aremco Products Inc, Valley Cottage, NY.  www.rsleads.com/210df-711

Silicone rubber catalog
COHRlastic silicone rubber products are highlighted in this technical catalog that features details and specifications on silicon materials that include solid rubber, reinforced solid rubber, sponge rubber, Strip-N-Stick tape, F-12 foam, coated fabrics and thermally- and electrically-conductive products. The chemical structure of this silicone rubber gives it high temperature stability and general inertness that is unavailable with other elastomers. Other properties include compression set resistance and flame retardance. Saint Gobain Performance Plastics, Wayne, NJ.  www.rsleads.com/210df-712