Feb 12, 2003 | Article
Flame retardant nanocomposites were synthesized by melt-blending ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers (EVA) with multi wall carbon nanotubes. Fire property measurements by cone calorimeter revealed...
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Feb 3, 2003 | Article
Over the past 15 years, halogen free, fire retardant cable systems have gained a large market volume. Systems fulfilling the European norm IEC 60332-3 have become an acceptable part of cable makers...
Jan 13, 2003 | Article
Apart from glass fibres, that represents 95 % of polymer reinforcement fibres, numerous other fibres can be used. Aramid and carbon fibres account for most of the last other 5 %. All special fibres...
Jan 6, 2003 | Article
When developing or fine-tuning a PVC formulation for profile extrusion it is usual to pay close attention to the fusion characteristics, such as fusion time, fusion and equilibrium torque and...
Dec 30, 2002 | Article
Neat plastics have limited rigidity. To compete with metals it is possible to use reinforcement with fibres which induces an increase of the mechanical properties and HDT and reduces the tendency to...
Dec 11, 2002 | Article
The use of wood-plastic composites is growing rapidly, as consumers experience their advantages over wood including low or no routine maintenance and no cracking, warping or splintering. Additive...
Nov 20, 2002 | Article
Introduction Polyurethanes refer to large family of thermosets used in a wide range of applications. Like with other polymers, the introduction of glass fibres will provide to the material...
Nov 12, 2002 | Article
Effective cleaning of plastic processing equipment is vital for keeping the machinery running productively and free from trouble. Josephine Komarmi of Dyna-PurgeĀ® Div. of Shuman Plastics Inc...
Oct 21, 2002 | Article
There are many advantages associated with the use of liquid colour, but there is also the potential for handling complications and plant-floor mess. A new comprehensive colour-management system...
Oct 9, 2002 | Article
The use of flame-retardant additives is expected to experience strong growth in the next five years. The anticipated growth is being attributed to two factors. Firstly, there will be a more...