At ABRAFATI 2015, the WACKER Group is presenting a range of innovations for challenging coatings and sealants: Wood impregnated with the new silicone resin emulsion SILRES WH is protected against damp, moisture and damage caused by fungi ...
Tags: coatings, sealants, silicone resin emulsion, interior paint additive
SHETLAND Islands Council announced it will retrofit 3,900 streetlights, external lighting on public buildings, leisure centers, ferry terminals and piers. Five years ago, six LED lanterns were installed in Lerwick’s Bank Lane and ...
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Polyurethane technology is a crucial component in today’s extremely energy-efficient refrigerators, comfortable mattresses and when used as a coating for durable, design-friendly floors. Covestro, formerly Bayer MaterialScience, ...
A group of researchers have developed Leibniz Institute for Polymer Research in Dresden, Germany have developed a self healing tire which can repair cut and tear on its own. Amit Das and his colleagues at the German research institute ...
H.B. Fuller has introduced a new adhesive solution that will promise manufacturers 20% volume savings on typical applications. The new Advantra 8790 adhesive has been designed to cater to customers' requirements for high-performance ...
Tags: H.B.Fuller, flexible packaging, adhesive, labeling
Fluon ETFE fluoropolymer film and LUMIFLON fluoroethylene vinyl ether (FEVE) from AGC Chemicals Americas Inc. are ideal for architectural applications. Fluon ETFE film has been used in some of the world’s most creative architectural ...
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The new Silicone Roof Coating System from Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. extends the life of aging roofs, ensuring that they continue delivering watertight, energy efficient performance while significantly delaying the day when tear-offs ...
Tags: Silicone Roof Coating, aging roofs
Toray Plastics has introduced new TreaTear LT Series of linear-tear, polyproypylene sealant films for consumer packaging goods and converters. The new sealant films offer low seal initiation temperature (SIT) and high heat-seal ...
Tags: Toray Plastics, packaging, BOPP, films
According to BASF, cars do not simply consist of solid materials such as steel, plastics or glass. Various different fluids are also essential for a smooth driving experience. Many of these fluids (depicted in blue) contain BASF products. ...
Tags: chemicals, BASF, BASF products, Fluids
Südpack Verpackungen has announced a new digital printing process which helps customers quickly personalise their packaging. It offers clear colour gradients, brilliant colours and sharp outlines. Managing partner Johannes ...
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US-based electronic interconnectors firm Molex Incorporated has launched ML-XT Sealed Connection System capable of doing away with electrical glitches for commercial vehicles operating in harsh environment. Promising cost savings on the ...
Blanks/USA has launched Lift Off die cut paper product lineup that is print-ready and provides durability during assembly. A breakaway from the industry standard perforated formats prone to accidental ripping or tearing, the new product ...
The unrepentant voices of complaining Australian consumers are ringing loud and clear. The latest instances have impacted on two of the country's best-known brands, Glad Wrap and Nestle's Allen's Lollies. Glad Wrap cuts through for ...
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BASF SE has entered into a technology license agreement with EM.tec design GmbH for the production of valure. The new production plant, located in Bingen, Germany, will have an annual capacity of about 1.5 million square meters of surface ...
Beumer Group has introduced a sustainable form-fill-seal (FFS) system for chemical products offering high throughput, availability and a compact design. The SealPac system ensures reproducible weight accuracy of the bags, and operators ...
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