Sartomer offering oligomers for radiation-curable coatings
AKRON (June 16, 2008) -- Sartomer Co. Inc. has introduced high functionality hyperbranched oligomers for radiation-curable inks and coatings.

Chemline introduces Chemfoam 7756
AKRON (June 2, 2008) -- Chemline Inc. has developed a pour and injection molding, integral skin polyurethane foam called Chemfoam 7756.

Elastocon offers line of STK TPEs
AKRON (June 2, 2008) -- Elastocon TPE Technologies Inc. has introduced a line of STK thermoplastic elastomers that exhibit greater peel strength and superior adhesion to nylon and other resins, the firm said. The TPE is available in 1,000-pound quantities in either natural or black, has a Shore A range of softness from 50A to 70A, and can be injection molded. No drying is required.

Book discusses rubber friction
AKRON (June 2, 2008) -- CRC Press L.L.C./Taylor & Francis Group L.L.C. has published a book on rubber friction: “Analyzing friction in the design of rubber products and their paired surfaces.”

Dow Reichhold adds nitrile latex product
AKRON (June 2, 2008) -- Dow Reichhold Specialty Latex L.L.C. has introduced DR3928 nitrile latex, a polymer for use in the manufacture of medical and dental exam gloves. The glove polymer enables production of a thinner and low particulate level glove ideal for clean room applications, according to the firm.

GLS says TPE meets environmental regulations to come
AKRON (June 2, 2008) -- GLS Corp. has developed halogen-free, flame-retardant thermoplastic elastomer compounds that help meet current and upcoming environmental regulations.

Hunstman introduces Araldite 2018
AKRON (June 2, 2008) -- Huntsman Advanced Materials Corp. has introduced Araldite 2018, a light-colored, low-viscosity polyurethane specially formulated for joining ABS, SMC, polycarbonate and glass-reinforced plastics.

Sartomer offers diene-based TPU
AKRON (June 2, 2008) -- Sartomer Co. Inc. has introduced a new diene-based thermoplastic polyurethane designed for the rubber and plastic market.

Master Bond adds potting compound
AKRON (June 2, 2008) -- Master Bond Inc. now has a flexible, low-viscosity potting compound called EP30FL. The compound is 100-percent reactive and does not contain any volatiles.

Stratasys offers new additive fabrication system
AKRON (June 2, 2008) -- Stratasys Inc. is offering an additive fabrication system for prototyping and direct digital manufacturing applications.

Lanxess touts tire wear breakthrough
AKRON (June 2, 2008) -- Lanxess A.G. has developed a nano-sized high-performance rubber additive for tires it claims can cut the wear rate of tire treads without affecting other key performance properties.

Report tackles injection molding
AKRON (April 7, 2008) -- Research and Markets offers the "Practical Guide to Injection Moulding," a report based on course material used by Arburg GmbH and Co. for training injection molding machine operators.

E2 Series added to Maplan/Starlinger presses
AKRON (April 7, 2008) -- Maplan/Starlinger N.A. has added the E2 Series to its line of horizontal presses.

Solvay releases fluoroelastomers for sealing industry
AKRON (April 7, 2008) -- Solvay Solexis Inc. has introduced a series of peroxide-curable, low temperature Tecnoflon fluoroelastomers for the sealing industry.

Santoprene line bonds with nylon
AKRON (April 7, 2008) -- ExxonMobil Chemical Co. has released the B500 grade family of Santoprene thermoplastic vulcanizates that bond with nylon in cold insert over-molding applications.

Chemline develops PU for dunnage uses
AKRON (April 7, 2008) -- Chemline Inc. has developed a wear-resistant polyurethane for dunnage uses.

Sartomer touts coagent line
AKRON (April 7, 2008) -- Sartomer Co. Inc. offers a specialty coagent line that provides a complete menu of coagent choices in elastomers. SR525, SR507A and SR533 have demonstrated that they can be used to influence cure kinetics as well as physical properties, Sartomer said.

Rit-Chem offers flame retardants
AKRON (April 7, 2008) -- Rit-Chem Co. Inc. is offering a line of flame retardants for the rubber and plastic industry. Cellcom FR products, manufactured by Kum Yang Co. Ltd., include smoke suppressants, char-formers and oxygen blockers.

Anver redesigns flow tubes
AKRON (April 7, 2008) -- Anver Corp. redesigned its line of compressed air powered, adjustable flow tubes.

Farrel updates control systems on mixers
ANSONIA, Conn. (March 10, 2008) -- Rubber and plastics processing equipment maker Farrel Corp. has upgraded the control system on its TechnoLab-brand line of laboratory mixers.

Vac-u-max introduces the Tube Hopper
AKRON (March 10, 2008) -- Vac-u-max Co. has introduced the Tube Hopper, a nonmechanical vacuum conveying system to reload refill hoppers for gravimetric and volumetric feeds with additive flaked and powdered polymer. The Tube Hopper is a straight walled vacuum receiver with a full opening discharge valve that prevents the material from bridging and rat holing in the hopper, the company said.

Enco offers new catalog
AKRON (March 10, 2008) -- Enco Manufacturing Co. has released a master catalog containing more than 40,000 items, 3,000 new products and an expanded selection of measuring instruments, cutting tools, machines and machine tool accessories.

Faro markets portable measurement laser arm
AKRON (March 10, 2008) -- Faro Technologies Inc. has released the ScanArm V3, a portable computer-aided measurement arm. The laser arm has 35 micron accuracy and Bluetooth cable-free operation.

Bytewise product measures cured tire growth
AKRON (March 10, 2008) -- Bytewise Measurement Systems has released Bead-to-Bead, or B2B, a product to measure cured tire growth under high-speed test conditions. The system is noncontacting and has no moving parts. Software calipers measure the reduction in tread radius section width and growth as the test speed increases.

LMI releases EyeCon 2000 laser line sensor
AKRON (March 10, 2008) -- LMI Technologies Inc. has introduced the EyeCon 2000 laser line sensor for wide surface area measurement using a single Gigabit Ethernet connection. Designed for high frequency and accuracy measurement of mat surfaces and shiny black materials, the EyeCon 2000 also measures thickness and width and profiling component preparation stock material, according to LMI.

Cold Jet touts dry ice blast cleaning systems
AKRON (March 10, 2008) -- Cold Jet L.L.C. is marketing its Aero Series of dry ice blast cleaning systems. The new models include the electric-pneumatic Aero 40, Aero 80, Aero 80-DX and Aero 80-HP, and the pneumatic-powered Aero C100.

Athena adds alarm options
AKRON (March 10, 2008) -- Athena Controls Inc. has introduced two alarm options for their hot runner controls for injection molding. The 050 alarm option provides relay contacts for use with other related equipment. The 070 alarm option provides a visible light tower and audible alarm, which will light up and provide an audible sound when activated, the company said.

Engel offers liquid silicone micro molding system
AKRON (March 10, 2008) -- Engel North America has introduced a liquid silicone micro molding system, the Engel e-victory 80/30 US hybrid machine. The system offers the precision of an electric injection molding unit combined with a 12-millimeter, specially designed LSR screw and disc assembly, and the flexibility of a tiebarless clamp design, the firm said.

Shin-Etsu develops faster-curing rubber
AKRON (Jan. 28, 2008) -- Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. has developed a rapid-cure silicone rubber that it claims cures five times faster than the company's conventional high-consistency rubber grade products.

Report released on global tire firms
AKRON (Jan. 28, 2008) -- Research and Markets has added "Tires-Global Strategic Business Report" to its offerings. It profiles 160 companies, including Bridgestone, Continental, Cooper, Goodyear, Hankook, Kumho, Michelin, Nokian, Pirelli S.p.A., Sumitomo Rubber, Toyo, and Yokohama.

Huron introduces water-based mold release agent
AKRON (Jan. 28, 2008) -- Huron Technologies Inc. has introduced a water-based mold release agent formulated for composite parts. Mold Release Coating 7569 has been tested and validated for use in molding aerospace components. Release Coating 7569 is a water-thin liquid and can be applied by spraying or wiping.

Grieve adds walk-in oven
AKRON (Jan. 28, 2008) -- Grieve Corp. has introduced a 500°F walk-in oven. The No. 808 is electrically heated and is used in the process of scrap recovery on photocopier rolls at the customer's facility. Features include 4-inch thick insulated walls, and a 16-gallon aluminized steel interior.

ExxonMobil adds design tool to site
AKRON (Jan. 28, 2008) -- ExxonMobil Chemical Co. has added a design tool to its database of free online technical information. The "compression stress relaxation database" helps predict how Santoprene thermoplastic vulcanizates perform initially and at any time during the expected life of the part. The compression stress relaxation data is available at different temperatures for the TPV sealing grades.

Dassault introduces Abaqus 6.7
AKRON (Jan. 28, 2008) -- Dassault Systemes Corp. has released Abaqus Version 6.7 Extended Functionality, a finite element analysis software suite from SIMULIA. New capabilities include native technology for multiphysics fluid-structure interaction, collaborative modeling capabilities, tools for managing material libraries and visualization capabilities for solid composites.

Dow Corning offers silane-based water repellent
AKRON (Jan. 28, 2008) -- Dow Corning Corp. has introduced silane-based water repellent for treatment of porous construction materials. Dow Corning IE-6694 Water Repellent Emulsion can be incorporated into building materials, used as an ingredient in formulating paints and coatings, or used as a post-treatment application to improve product performance and durability.

Xiameter adds sulfur silanes
AKRON (Jan. 28, 2008) -- Xiameter, a Dow Corning Corp. Web-enabled business, has added sulfur silanes to its product line. Sulfur silane is a coupling agent and adhesion promoter in rubber compounds and is used in the production of silica-reinforced tread for "green" tires.

STL to provide Coast Down Rolling Resistance testing
AKRON (Jan. 28, 2008) -- Standards Testing Laboratories Inc. has been approved to provide the Coast Down Rolling Resistance testing -- an SAE J2452 regulation test -- through its Testing Lab Division.

Rohm and Haas releases lead-free bonding
AKRON (Jan. 28, 2008) -- Rohm and Haas Co. has developed a lead-free adhesive for bonding elastomers to metal substances. The firm said its MEGUM 5382 offers high bond performance, low fuming, sweep resistance and throughput capability during injection molding. The adhesive is suited for automotive and industrial use, according to the firm.

Adchem adds two adhesive tape systems to offerings
AKRON (Jan. 28, 2008) -- Adchem Corp. has introduced two double-coated adhesive tape systems to its line of foam bonding products. The 3175M tape system is designed to bond to most foam and gasket materials. The 5944M is designed for foam fabrication applications, insulation and sound reduction requirements in equipment, transportation and appliance industries.

Abrasive Supply redesigns rubber deflashing system
AKRON (Nov. 27, 2007) -- Abrasive Supply Co. has released its redesigned Model 2.0 Liquid Nitrogen Deflashing System.

Teknor Apex offers brochure
AKRON (Nov. 26, 2007) -- A 12-page brochure from Teknor Apex Co. explains how designers, processors and original equipment manufacturers benefit from the firm´s diverse thermoplastic technologies and its international supply capabilities, the firm said.

Plexus Corp. releases more adhesives
AKRON (Nov. 26, 2007) -- Plexus Corp. now is marketing three structural adhesives it said require little or no surface preparation and cure at room temperature to bonds that withstand service temperatures of -40° to 180°F.

Grieve Corp. adds walk-in oven
AKRON (Nov. 26, 2007) -- Grieve Corp.´s No. 976 is a 500°F, electrically heated, jumbo walk-in oven that can heat molds at the customer´s facility.

New latex for medical gloves offered by Dow Reichhold
AKRON (Nov. 26, 2007) -- Dow Reichhold Specialty Latex now offers the BarrierPro Polymer BP3000, a next-generation polymer engineered for medical and dental exam gloves.

Eriez brochure highlights drum separators
AKRON (Nov. 26, 2007) -- Eriez Manufacturing Co. has a free brochure outlining the company´s drum separators, which remove large and small pieces of iron contaminants from material processing lines.

GLS introduces family of TPEs
AKRON (Nov. 12, 2007) -- GLS Corp. has a new family of TPEs based on Infuse olefin block copolymers from Dow Chemical Co.

Momentive offers fully fluorinated silicone liquid elastomers
AKRON (Nov. 12, 2007) -- Momentive Performance Materials introduced its fully fluorinated silicone liquid elastomers, which it said combines fluorosilicones´ physical and chemical properties with the advantages of an addition-cured, platinum-catalyzed liquid silicone rubber.

Max marketing new gear flow meters
AKRON (Nov. 12, 2007) -- Max Machinery Inc. released a line of precision gear flow meters that are calibrated with 30 cP fluid but are compatible with fluid viscosities from less than 5 cP to more than 100,000 cP.