- Coatings that span time.
It could seem incredible, but repainting bridges could become a thing of the past. Fluoropolymer-based paints can last for more than 30 years without the need to repair the original surface. The benefits to cost and aesthetic value are obvious. Asahi Glass developed `Lumiflon' in 1982 as the first solvent-soluble ......
- Extreme Plastic Bearings
Because they need no oiling and have no moving parts, bearings made from internally lubricated polymers can provide maintenance and cost advantages over plain and rolling-element bearings made from metal. But load and thermal limitations that have kept plastic bearings out of many heavy-duty applications—until now. A new bearing material ......
- Engineered Polymer Bearings.
Igus Inc., a manufacturer of engineered polymer bearings, announces iglide J, a low-cost bearing for light loads. It is specifically designed for start/stop, light duty applications and requires no external lubrication. The iglide J is constructed of a water/moisture absorption resistant thermoplastic base material and can be used at temperatures ......
- Extending dimerate fatty acid technology into
polyurethane.
Polyester polyols form the start of polyurethane resin development. Fatty acid technology provides one possible route to successful product development. Improved features, such as resistance to hydrolytic or radical attack, good adhesion to low-energy substrates while providing flexibility and good impact properties, is important in the development of polyols for ......
- University of Southern Mississippi to host 31st Annual
International Waterborne, High-Solids, and Powder Coatings
Symposium.
The School of Polymers and High Performance Materials at The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS, is scheduled to host their 31th Annual International Waterborne, High-Solids, and Powder Coatings Symposium on February 18-20, 2004, at the Marriott Hotel, in New Orleans, LA. The preliminary program is as follows: Wednesday, February ......
- Fluid Handling
Plunger pump Model 1540, mid-size, plunger pump is rated at 18 gpm and 1200 psi. It is designed for continuous-duty applications. The compact footprint and moderate weight make it ideal for cart mounts as well as stationary installations. High-strength TNM connecting rods, stainless steel plunger rods, split manifold, and high-pressure ......
- New Products
Hydraulic hose The ParMax 761 Series hydraulic hose is a long-lasting hose made for extremely high-pressure applications; offers a constant working pressure of 8,000 psi; and features an inner tube of oil-resistant synthetic rubber and six spiral plies of high-tensile steel-wire reinforcement, as well as a durable color layline for ......