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April 13, 2015 02:00 AM

A weekly look at new products, innovations

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    Editor's Note: Each week, Rubber & Plastics News will take a look at some of the rubber industry's new products and innovations on www.rubbernews.com. Does your company have a new product or new innovation? To be considered for inclusion in this recurring feature, email [email protected]

    Dow Corning Corp. has released its 1299 Silicone Seam Sealer that outperforms traditional acrylic sealants in narrow seam applications.

    Dow Corning said this helps manufacturers deliver windows and doors that prevent air and water infiltration to reduce energy costs. It also delivers proven silicone performance at the cost of lower-performing organics, Dow said.

    Other benefits that the company touts include: low odor compared to conventional acrylic alternatives; VOC content compliant to requirements in SCAQMD Rule 1168; self-leveling—flows into narrow joints or over fasteners, eliminating the need for tooling; meets AAMA specification for narrow joint seam sealants; good adhesion to common fenestration assemblies; and silicone performance for long-term durability.

    The Dow Corning 1299 Silicone Seam Sealer has a 100 percent silicone formulation, the company said, so it will not crack, degrade or discolor. The sealant is not extended with oils or solvents, ensuring there is little to no shrinkage during cure.

    More information about Dow Corning's solutions for window and door applications is available at dowcorning.com/construction.

    LMI Technologies Inc. has launched the Gocator 2320, a cost-effective sensor designed to maximize productivity and profitability for electronics manufacturers.

    LMI said the Gocater 2320 is ideal for precision applications, such as small parts inspection, featuring higher resolution imaging and a 67 percent larger field-of-view than Keyence's LJ-V7060. It has scan, measurement and control capability all included in one device, with easy setup and a simple cabling system, the company claimed. The compact body fits into tight spaces and integrates with existing machine systems; IP67-rated industrial housing stands up to the demands of the factory floor, LMI said.

    The Gocator has an update to the Gocator Firmware from version 4.0 to 4.1, which includes powerful onboard measurement and control tools. For more information, visit www.lmi3d.com. To see a video of the Gocater, click here.

    Lanxess A.G. is set to display the new Rhein Chemie Additives business unit of specialty chemicals at UTECH 2015, April 14-16 in Maastricht, Netherlands.

    Lanxess said the comprehensive product range includes flame retardants, plasticizers, crosslinking agents, catalysts and hydrolysis stabilizer for rigid and flexible foams, coatings, elastomers, sealants and adhesives.

    The focus will be on innovative halogen-free flame retardants that are based in part on a newly developed type of phosphorus chemistry, the company said. These products are characterized by low fogging and scorching, which makes them ideal for use in the furniture and automotive industries, Lanxess claimed.

    The Disflamoll TP LXS 51092 grade was primarily developed for PU flexible foam and elastomers, Lanxess said, while Levagard TP LXS 51114 is especially suitable for flexible foam. Both flame retardants can be used in polyester and in polyether flexible foams.

    Foams manufactured using Levagard TP LXS 51114 meet the German Association of the Automotive Industry's strict VDA 278 standard for the characterization of non-metallic materials in cars, Lanxess said.

    The established reactive flame retardant Levagard 4090 N is available in improved quality owing to process optimizations. The lower acid number and water content ensure better processability, especially in the manufacture of rigid polyurethane foams, Lanxess claimed.

    For more information, go to www.lanxess.com.

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