A weekly look at new products, innovations

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Chase Elastomer, a Hexpol A.B. company, introduced a capabilities brochure: Rubber Compounds Formulated for the Roller Industry.

Chase Elastomer said it offers a range of high quality, off-the-shelf rubber compounds, and the brochure lists the company's series of products for the roller industry. The company noted, rubber roller compounds not listed may require formulations that can be designed and developed by Chase Elastomer, as a user's specifications require.

All Chase products listed are rated from excellent to poor in three categories: physical properties, solvent resistance and recommended applications. Categories of physical properties such as abrasion resistance, load bearing and resiliency are provided. Solvent resistance includes categories such as acids, caustics, and ketones. Each product's recommended applications are listed as well, such as: graphic arts and printing; steel/aluminum; plastics; wood; pulp and paper; textiles; food; and specialty applications.

Hexpol is a global provider of elastomer compounds and Chase Elastomer said it has expertise across an array of rubber roller applications.

For more information about Chase Elastomer rubber compounds for the roller industry, or other Hexpol products and services, visit the company's website at www.hexpolcompounding.com.

NewAge Industries has launched Clearflo Ag-47 antimicrobial tubing, which is suitable for a variety of fluid transfer applications.

Clearflo Ag-47 is designed to protect liquids from harmful bacteria, NewAge said, that can result in taste transfer, odors and illnesses. Applications that can benefit from Clearflo Ag-47's antimicrobial technology include food processing and delivery, beverage transfer (including dairy and those containing alcohol), water lines, laboratory uses, medical devices and other clean fluid transfer processes.

Clearflo Ag-47 is manufactured from a clear, flexible PVC compound, NewAge said, that is free of phthalates. It contains a silver ion additive, tested in accordance with ISO 22196:2011 on more than 50 different species of bacteria, to guard against microorganisms such as E. coli, listeria, salmonella, legionella, MRSA, campylobacter and pseudomonas. The silver ion ingredient is throughout the tubing, not only on the interior as with similar products, for bacteria protection on all tubing surfaces, the company said.

Listed by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF-51) for food equipment materials, Clearflo Ag-47 offers antimicrobial technology that NewAge said is effective with the infrequent use of fluids in warm conditions such as beverage and food transfer. It is REACH and RoHS compliant, made from non-toxic ingredients conforming to FDA standards and does not contain latex or animal-derived components, the company claimed.

NewAge said the transparent tubing handles temperatures between -40°F and 125°F (-40°C and 52°C) and is stocked and immediately available in 10 sizes ranging from 3/16” through 1/2” I.D.

For more information on Clearflo Ag-47 antimicrobial tubing, email [email protected] or click here.

Teknor Apex Co. has rolled out a new family of thermoplastic elastomers for consumer products that provides vivid color, tactile appeal and soft-grip ergonomics, while spanning a broad range of physical properties and exhibiting excellent moldability.

The Monprene CP Series compounds are standard products available in identical formulations to customers in North America, Europe, and Asia. Teknor Apex said two series are available: Monprene CP-10100 low-density compounds, with specific gravity of 0.89; and Monprene CP-11100 high-density compounds, with specific gravity of 1.15. Initially each series is comprised of six grades with Shore A hardness ranging from 40 to 90.

With a light hue in natural form, Teknor Apex said Monprene CP Series compounds exhibit excellent colorability, and all grades are suitable for skin contact and are resistant to cosmetics and household chemicals. When over-molded onto a rigid substrate, they provide a soft grip with ergonomic benefits, the company said.

The high-flow properties of Monprene CP Series TPEs make them suitable for a wide range of part shapes and sizes in injection, insert and two-component molding, Teknor Apex claimed.

Teknor Apex recommends Monprene CP Series compounds for grip, handle, cushion, anti-skid, anti-vibration, knob and button applications in such products as writing instruments, sporting goods, appliances, tools, personal care items such as toothbrushes and razors, and flexible or soft items such as toys.

For more information, go to http://www.teknorapex.com/division/tpe.