Freudenberg introduces Fluoroprene XP 40 material
(Jan. 23, 2012)—Freudenberg Process Seals is offering the Fluoroprene XP 40 sealing material to the North American market for use in the food and beverage processing industry.

Eaton releases one-piece Everflex hose fittings
(Jan. 23, 2012)—Eaton Corp. has expanded its Everflex E-Series line of one-piece, crimp-type hose fittings.

McLube marketing new water-based lubricant
(Jan. 23, 2012)—The McLube Division of McGee Industries Inc. has developed a water-based rubber lubricant and antistick coating for rubber and plastic parts.

Master Bond touts epoxy system’s rapid cure, strength
(Jan. 23, 2012)—Master Bond Inc. said its EP3HTSMED epoxy system features a rapid cure schedule and a tensile shear strength exceeding 1,000 psi.

Pathway Polymers unveils tire sealant, conditioners
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Jan. 9, 2012)—Pathway Polymers Inc. has introduced a TyrFil high-speed sealant and several types of wheel conditioners.

TyrFil High-Speed Sealant is specially designed for commercial trucks traveling at highway speeds, the company said.

Grieve markets No. 937 500°F belt conveyor oven
(Oct. 17, 2011)—Grieve Corp.’s No. 937 oven is marketing a gas-heated, 500°F belt conveyor oven used for curing rubber.

B&H offers operations manual instant download
(Oct. 17, 2011)—B&H Tool Co. has made available for instant download its operations manual for adjustable center crossheads.

Lord develops low-HAP primer and adhesives
(Oct. 17, 2011)—Lord Corp. has made available a series of general purpose Chemlok adhesives using low-Hazardous Air Pollutant solvents.

Trelleborg touts universal perfluoroelastomer material
(Oct. 17, 2011)—Trelleborg A.B.’s Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has released Isolast J9876, a perfluoroelastomer with specific properties for use in mechanical seals.

Sweco low-profile separator mounted on rubber isolators
(Oct. 17, 2011)—Sweco, a business unit of M-I L.L.C., is marketing the LA Low Profile Separator.

Wacker to present silicone adhesive at Compamed
(Oct. 17, 2011)—Wacker Chemie A.G. will present a biocompatible silicone adhesive it recently developed for medical applications at the Compamed 2011 exhibition in Dusseldorf, Germany, from Nov. 16-18.

Shin-Etsu expands lineup of sunscreen products
(Oct. 17, 2011)—Shin-Etsu Silicones of America Inc. has added to its sunscreen line of products.

Keyance releases VK-X Series
(Oct. 3, 2011)—Keyance Corp. has released its VK-X Series of 3D laser scanning microscopes. The line combines the capabilities of SEMs and noncontact roughness gauges with the simplicity of an optical microscope, the company said.

NDC Infrared Engineering introduces 8000-F system
(Oct. 3, 2011)—NDC Infrared Engineering Ltd. has introduced its 8000-F system, an entry level, scaleable fixed point solution for measuring basis weight, coat weight, moisture or thickness.

Schrader expands TPMS EZ-sensor coverage
DENVER (Aug. 31, 2011)—Schrader International Inc., a global manufacturer of tire pressure monitoring systems, has added the 433 MHz EZ-sensor to its EZ-sensor program.

Conti cuts weight of airsprings
HANOVER, Germany (Aug. 15, 2011)—Continental A.G. said it has developed a range of light-weight airsprings which can reduce the weight on a truck axle by up to 12 kilograms per axle.

Firm develops silicone condom
LOS ANGELES—A U.S. company claims to have developed a new approach to condom manufacturing, with the introduction of a silicone condom called the Origami.

LMI Technologies Inc.—Updated Gocator laser displacement sensors
(May 17, 2011)—LMI Technologies Inc. has released a new version of its Gocator laser displacement sensors. The new sensors now feature high-contrast profiling, export to CSV (comma-separated values), and multi-sensor system support via software development kit using Master 400/800/1200/2400 networking hardware.

Bayer MaterialScience L.L.C.—Baymedix FR
(May 11, 2011)—Bayer MaterialScience L.L.C. has announced the availability of Baymedix FR, a raw materials for functional medical wound dressings.

Franklin Miller Inc.—Vulcanator KM30
(May 11, 2011)—Franklin Miller Inc. has introduced a granulator specifically designed to reduce whole bales of synthetic or natural rubber into small bits at one time without significant heat rise.

TMP Inc.—High-temperature composite molding line
(May 10, 2011)—TMP Inc. has introduced a high-temperature rapid heating oven and an automated high-temperature composite molding press system. The design is a 500-ton, up to 1,200°F press with an integrated material transfer system. The press can be designed with either 4-post or sideplate construction with a vacuum chamber to suit customer's molding requirements. The composite molding press system can monitor and record all critical functions and required process data for traceability, the company said.

3M Co.—Dynamar RA 5300
(May 10, 2011)—3M Co. is offering Dynamar RA 5300, a process aid for fluroelastomer compounds that provides improved injection molding performance and better mold release.

Rogers Corp.—Poron ThinStik 79TS1-09021 and 92TS1-09020
(May 10, 2011)—Rogers Corp. has released two additions to the Poron ThinStik family of foams: 79TS1-09021 successfully combines the compressibility of the ThinStik family of foams with the impact protection of the ShockSeal series.

Foster Corp.—NanoMed EX compounds
(May 10, 2011)—Foster Corp. has introduced NanoMed EX compounds designed to bridge the gap between the Pebax TPE resin and nylon 11 in flexural modulus, a key property linked to improved pushability and torque for cardiovascular and neurovascular catheters.