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Kydex® Mass Transit Applications

Kydex®thermoplastic sheet is available in specialized grades that meet all performance criteria for flammability and smoke emission as tested under: ASTM E-662 and ASTM E-162 as described in both the "Recommended Fire Safety Practices for Rail Transit Materials...

Kydex® Electrical Applications

Kydex®conductive sheet products are formulated for manufacturers of electrical and electronic components and original equipment which require conductive housings, material handling totes, bins, floor mats, and other related items to protect against electrostatic...

DELRIN® AF Blend

Delrin® AF Blend, Acetal Homopolymer, PTFE filled, extruded -as manufactured by Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products is a is a unique thermoplastic material for use in moving parts in which low friction and long wear are important. It is a combination of Teflon*...

Tecanat™

Modern Plastics offers Tecanat™ a natural unfilled polycarbonate that has transparency, excellent impact strength and tensile properties. Polycarbonate is an amorphous thermoplastic. Good electrical properties combined with superior impact strength and moderate...

Expert’s Corner: Food Processing Machinery – Tecaform AH ID

Overview: Soft food filler valves, pistons, and valve body components which regulate the flow of products into packages must be FDA compliant, chemical resistant, temperature resistant, and wear resistant. Problem: Even in optimal conditions, part failure due to...

Lucite® Museum Grade

Museum Grade UV MAX Protection Museum Grade UV Max is a specialty acrylic sheet made to offer the maximum protection possible from harmful UV light. This sheet filters out 98% of damaging UV light which causes fading and decomposition of photos, artwork and exhibits....

Lucite® Aviation

Lucite® Aviation grade offers superior optical quality and thickness tolerances for nonmilitary aircraft applications. Credited to meet or exceed the current version of LP-391 and ASTM-D-4802. Lucite® is half the weight of glass with double the impact resistance,...