Materials
Part 3 Materials: Annealing Tips for Semicrystalline Polymers
For these polymers, annealing is done to establish a level of crystallinity that cannot be practically obtained within the parameters of a normal molding cycle. Here’s some guidance on setting annealing time and temperature.
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Materials: UHMW-PE with Higher Strength and Durability
DSM’s new Trosar UHMW-PE targeted to hard and soft ballistic armoring, air-cargo containers, cable, radomes as well as ropes, nets, and slings.
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Plastic Food Packaging and Sustainability During COVID-19
Bob Maughon, executive vice president, technology & innovation for SABIC, discusses the role of plastic food packaging and sustainability in light of today’s public health climate.
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Engineered Polyolefins Compounder Mytex Polymers Plans Expansion
Mytex Polymers has opted to invest in expanding capacity at its Georgia facility to meet demand for long glass fiber PP compounds.
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Thermoformed Plastics of New England (TPNE) Launches its Own Line of Face Shields to Help in the Fight Against Coronavirus
TPNE’s new FaceShield Plus allows for a high-quality PP headband with replaceable face shields to protect against COVID-19.
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Materials: Implant-Grade PEEK Filament for Medical Applications in 3D Printing
The material was developed for fused filament fabrication (FFF) technology.
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Additives: Graphene Nanotubes in Fluoroelastomers Benefit Oil & Gas and Automotive Sectors
OCSiAl’s graphene nanotubes for fluoroelastomers (FKM) shown to perform optimally in components such as seals, O-rings, gaskets and hoses.
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Nova Chemicals and Enerkem to Jointly Research New Advanced Recycling Catalyst Technology
Working together, the companies will research advanced recycling technology to transform hard-to-recycle municipal waste, including items such as plastics, household waste, and construction materials, into ethylene at full commercial scale.
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Materials: Annealing Tips for Amorphous Polymers, Part 2
In amorphous polymers, annealing is performed to draw down the internal stresses to a level not achievable within the conditions of a normal molding process. But a few parameters are important to achieving the desired results.
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Eastman Discusses Reusable Sport Bottles Consumer Study; Sustainability Aspects
Brad Moncla, marketing segment manager for durables at Eastman, talks about the reusability of its Tritan products, sustainability, and a focus on the company’s COVID-19 response.
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