Polymers in Sport and Leisure

References and Abstracts
Item 132
Adhesive Technology
16, No.1, March 1999, p.30-1
SHOE BUSINESS
Albus S
Bayer AG
The use of adhesives in shoe manufacturing is examined,
and problems associated with bonding are discussed, with
particular reference to hydrolysis resistance and heat and
moisture resistance. Water-based adhesives are claimed
to offer advantages over solvent-based, hot melt and
reactive systems, and their use is described.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; GERMANY;
WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.723042
Item 133
Gummibereifung
72, No.3, March 1996, p.93-5
German
NEW SPORTCONTACT IS NOW MOVING INTO
THE REPLACEMENT MARKET
Schmidt P
The Continental test track at Catalunya in Spain is the
focus for a detailed review of the new ContiSportContact
tyre. Test results are analysed regarding roadholding in
wet conditions, cornering and braking. It is compared with
the earlier CV/CZ 91 which has been on the market since
1989. The new ContiSportContact is fitted on the new
vehicle production line by car manufacturers such as
Porsche, Audi, BMW and Mercedes. Areas of detailed
examination include noise reduction, tyre ripple design,
asymmetrical tread pattern, and shoulder abrasion.
CONTINENTAL; PORSCHE; AUDI; BMW;
MERCEDES
EUROPE-GENERAL; EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN
UNION; GERMANY; SPAIN; WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.721817
Item 134
Revue Generale des Caoutchoucs et Plastiques
No.768, May 1998, p.30-3
French
STADE DE FRANCE: PLASTICS IN THE FINAL
Delannoy G
An examination is made of applications of plastics in the
Stade de France, a football stadium constructed for the
1998 World Cup in France. An underground PVC
geomembrane produced by Alkor Draka was installed as
a barrier to gases permeating from the site, which was
previously occupied by a factory operated by Gaz de
France. PVC sheeting produced by Braas was used in
construction of the roofing, and the stadium seating was
injection moulded by Grosfillex in a UV stabilised
propylene copolymer.
ALKOR DRAKA; FILLON; SMAC ACIEROID SA;
GROSFILLEX; BRAAS GMBH
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; FRANCE;
GERMANY; WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.721774
Item 135
Materie Plastiche ed Elastomeri
No.10, Oct.1996, p.570-3
Italian
STAR IN THE NORTH-EAST
Latorre C
Properties of the Apistar series of rubber-modified
polyamide compounds produced by API Applicazioni
Plastiche Industriali of Italy are examined, and applications
of these materials in the manufacture of ski boots and inline
roller skates are described. Other materials in the
Company’s range are reviewed, and turnover, employment
and production capacity figures are presented.
API APPLICAZIONI PLASTICHE INDUSTRIALI;
ALFAPLASTIC
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; ITALY;
WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.721746
Item 136
Gummibereifung
70, No.9, Sept.1994, p.45-6
German
CONTINENTAL AIM TO PROVE COMPETENCE
WITH RACING TYRES
Schmidt P
Truck racing, the only motor sport sponsored by
Continental, is a way of proving the performance of the
tyres. The HS 41-5 is constructed from a standard carcass
and after being used for racing can either be retreaded or
fitted to a truck for normal road use.
CONTINENTAL AG
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY; EUROPEAN UNION; GERMANY;
WESTERN EUROPE
Accession no.721581
Item 137
Macplas International
No.1, Feb. 1999, p.74
SPORTING TPU
The properties of thermoplastic polyurethanes which make
them suitable for use in sports equipment are examined,
and typical applications are discussed. Their toughness and
durability make them suitable for use in bladders for balls,
for bicycle helmets, in fabric laminated products such as
scuba buoyancy compensators, and as the scuff resistant
layer for the bottom of inflatable pontoon-style boats.
JPS ELASTOMERICS CORP.
USA
Accession no.720722
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