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References and Abstracts the organic matrix and the low melting point of these fibres. Hence, a major current concern is the evaluation and improvement of the heat and flame resistance of these structures and, more specifically, the need to investigate the potential for use of intumescents. To understand the performance of composite structures in fire and intensive heat situations, it is necessary to examine the nature and chemistry of their constituents. 52 refs. EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; UK; WESTERN EUROPE Accession no.795762 Item 17 European Plastics News 27, No.11, Nov.2000, p.53 POM GETS INTO GEAR Warmington A Automotive applications account for 46% of polyacetal by end-use, with electric/electronic at 11%. Other applications include industrial equipment, appliances, consumer goods and sports equipment. Only four companies currently produce POM in Europe: Ticona, DuPont, BASF and Zaklady Azotowe. Rhodia and DSM are also present as distributors and imported materials have a stronger market presence in POM than in most engineering polymers. Ticona is to increase capacity at its main site in Kelsterbach, Germany, taking capacity from 77,000 t/y to 100,000 t/y by the end of 2002. Producers managed to push through a series of price increases over the past 15 months. WESTERN EUROPE-GENERAL Accession no.795158 Item 18 Advanced Materials & Composites News 22, No.22, 20th Nov.2000, p.1-2 SAN DIEGO FIRM REDUCES BROKEN BASEBALL BATS AND PLAYER INJURIES AS WELL Blackwrap Sports Inc. Blackwrap Sports Inc. are reported to be using advanced composites in the form of a safety tape, called Shocgard, to strengthen the handles of baseball bats, allowing the bats to flex to 5 in. without breaking. The tape is made from a composite of graphite and Kevlar fibres and is used on both wooden and aluminium bats. The benefits of this tape to the sport of baseball are indicated. USA Accession no.794695 Item 19 Polyurethanes Conference 2000. Conference proceedings. Boston, Ma., 8th-11th Oct.2000, p.117-126 NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR VISCOELASTIC FOAM Hager S; Skorpenske R; Triouleyer S; Joulak F Bayer Corp. (American Plastics Council,Alliance for the Polyurethanes Industry) The production and use of slow recovery viscoelastic PU foams have increased rapidly. Their unique performance characteristics, including shape conformance, vibration and sound damping, and energy and shock absorption, make these the foams of choice for many diverse applications such as pillows, mattress toppers, automotive trim, sports and medical equipment, and ergonomic cushions and pads. These diverse applications require a wide range of foam grades with tailored performance properties. New polyol and formulating technology is being developed to meet the increased demands for improved processing, wider grade latitude and improved performance properties of viscoelastic foam. The results of systematic experimental design studies conducted in the laboratory to help develop this technology are reported. A key advance is the development of polyol compositions that enable the production of high quality, soft viscoelastic foams at 100 index and above. This eliminates processing inconsistencies associated with low index foaming, and yields foams with superior performance characteristics such as improved compressions set, reduced discoloration and finer cell structure with improved feel. Formulating routes to optimise key foam performance features such as low resilience, slow but complete recovery, maintenance of slow recovery characteristics with use, reduced temperature sensitivity, good airflow, and good strength properties are also identified. The results of machine foam studies are presented along with additional foam performance results. 1 ref. EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; FRANCE; USA; WESTERN EUROPE Accession no.794276 Item 20 158th. ACS Rubber Division Meeting - Fall 2000. Conference preprints. Cincinnati, Oh., 17th.-19th. Oct. 2000, paper 21 POLYETHER BLOCK AMIDE RESINS: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN THERMOPLASTICS AND RUBBERS Dennis G M; O’Brien G ATOFINA Chemicals Inc. (ACS,Rubber Div.) The Pebax family of polyether block amide resins is discussed with reference to its performance characteristics and typical applications. The PEBA structure combines a regular linear chain of rigid polyamide segments interspaced with flexible polyether segments. The compatibility between this two-phase crystalline and amorphous structure creates a blend of properties which are said to bridge the gap between thermoplastics and rubbers. Dynamic property testing, flexibility and impact 24 © Copyright 2001 Rapra Technology Limited
References and Abstracts performance vs. temperature, elastic performance, processing, and speciality grades are examined. End use applications include sporting goods, belting, breathable structures, polymer modification, and a TPU processing aid. USA Accession no.794130 Item 21 Machine Design 72, No.20, 19th Oct.2000, p.46 DUAL BLADE SWIM FINS HAVE DIVERS KICKING WITH EASE The features of ScubaPro’s Twin Jet fins, which have dualblades made from tough, flexible Monprene thermoplastic elastomer, are described. The blades convert more of the diver’s kicking energy into forward motion than conventional paddle-shaped swim fins. A special diving fin (the Twin Jet Graphite), which is moulded from a softer, more flexible Monprene formulation, which is lighter in water than the standard Twin Jet, is also available from the company. SCUBAPRO USA Accession no.793621 Item 22 SAMPE Journal 35, No.2, March/April 1999, p.52-7 HURRICANE: THE 1998 UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII HUMAN POWERED VEHICLE Ghasemi Nejhad M N; Yuen R D; Veomett J K; Uyema M N; Saiki L S; Bernal J S; Ng R K H; Young S T M Hawaii,University A description is given of the design, manufacture and testing of the frame and removable, aerodynamic fairing used in Hawaii University’s semi-recumbent, single-rider Human Powered Vehicle. Both the frame and fairing are made from advanced composites and computer aided design was utilised in the design of the vehicle. USA Accession no.793615 Item 23 High Performance Plastics Oct.2000, p.6-7 TREND TOWARD LIGHTWEIGHT CARBON BIKES IS A WINNER FOR COMPOSITES AS WELL AS RIDERS This article focuses on the increasing use of carbonreinforced/ epoxy composites in the production of lightweight racing bicycles, and looks in particular at those produced by Trek Inc. of the USA, the company which supplied the US Postal Service professional racing team in the 1999 and 2000 Tour de France events. TREK INC.; RADIUS ENGINEERING INC. EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; FRANCE; USA; WESTERN EUROPE Accession no.792032 Item 24 Plastics News International Oct.2000, p.6/8 PLASTICS WIN AND LOSE AT THE OLYMPICS Kettle M This article highlights several “winning” plastics applications in the Sydney Olympics infrastructure, such as vinyl flooring in the arrivals hall of Sydney International Airport, the roofing of the huge games stadium, the roofing of the equestrian centre, mattresses and bed-heads for the athletes, a sports surface at the tennis centre, and seating in the SuperDome. It is also reported that the organisers adopted a PVC-minimisation policy, instigated by Greenpeace. ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES AUSTRALIA; GE PLASTICS; CADILLAC PLASTICS; LASERLITE AUSTRALIA; BAYER; VISCOUNT PLASTICS; BIS SHRAPNEL; AV SYNTEC; AUSTRALIA,VINYL COUNCIL; GREENPEACE INTERNATIONAL; MONTELL AUSTRALIA Accession no.792013 Item 25 Plastics News(USA) 12, No.31, 2nd Oct.2000, p.9 PLASTIC ENTERS OLYMPICS IN ITS OWN WAY Tilley K This article highlights several ways in which plastics were used in the Sydney Olympics this year, such as the stadium running track surface, the singlets worn by international wrestlers, security passes, gymnasts’ floor mats, swimsuits, and a tennis surface. It is also reported that the organisers adopted a PVC-minimisation policy, instigated by Greenpeace. DOW CHEMICAL CO.; WESTPAC BANKING CORP.; GREENPEACE AUSTRALIA Accession no.791512 Item 26 Rubber India 52, No.6, June 2000, p.11-5 RUBBER INFLATABLES FOR USE IN THERAPEUTICS AND LIFE SAVING DEVICES Banerjee B Bengal Waterproof Ltd. Rubber inflatables with or without reinforcement have been designed and developed for use as medical © Copyright 2001Rapra Technology Limited 25
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