DSM Elastomers has launched Keltan 8642A, a fast curing, high green strength ENB grade with very good filler and plasticiser acceptance.

Rhein Chemie recently presented its Rhenogran XLA-60 crosslinking activator for polyacrylate rubber compounds used to manufacture technical rubber goods for the automotive industry.

Lanxess is extending its range of highly elastic neodymium-polybutadiene (Nd-BR) rubbers with a grade of particularly high viscosity – Buna CB 21.

On the occasion of Nautic – Salon Nautique de Paris, which took place from 5 – 13 December 2009 –, Total Petrochemicals in association with Sealver & Dynamic Rotomolding presented the Wave Boat, a concept 100 % made of rotomoulded polyethylene.

Ansell Healthcare, a supplier of barrier protective solutions, has launched the AlphaTec 58-270, a new chemical-resistant glove. Designed as a liquid-proof glove requiring less force to grip oily parts, the AlphaTec 58-270 incorporates the Ansell Grip Technology. The enhanced grip reduces fatigue and offers superior dexterity, says the company. The AlphaTec 58-270 is recommended for light handling applications in environments with potential chemical hazards, including the chemical industry, oil refineries and production, automotive and OEM markets, maintenance, metal, machinery & equipment and building & construction. AlphaTec 58-270 is a lighter version of the AlphaTec 58-530 and 58-535 gloves which are recommended for medium to high duty chemical applications.

Arkema has introduced new nanostructured thermoplastic materials that are said to combine flexibility, thermomechanical stability, chemical resistance, and adhesiveness.

Lanxess has expanded its portfolio of high-performance HNBR elastomers with the particularly easy-flowing grade Therban AT 3400 VP.

Natural rubber suspension mounts from Advanced Antivibration Components (AAC) are designed to isolate suspended products that weigh from 25.4 – 50.8 kg (56 – 112 lbs).

Plasmatreat will demonstrate at the Fakuma how normally incompatible components in the injection moulding process can be joined by the use of Openair plasma-technology.

Rico Elastomere Projecting GmbH, a manufacturer of injection moulding tools and automation technology for elastomeric processing, will exhibit at the Fakuma for the first time with an own stand.