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Issue 19 | November 2006 | www.epda.com
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The comfortable hotel is located in the fashionable district of the “Quadrilatero Romano” and is walking distance from Piazza Castello, Basilica and the very famous Egyptian Museum. The hotel represents a colonial style, very light and spacious, and encompasses a lovely atrium in its centre. The rooms are modern and elegant. NH Santo Stefano will be a nice location in a beautiful city. Visit www.nh-hotels.com for more information. |
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EPDA members are invited to submit news on their company and products for publication in EPDA’s E-Update newsletter. News may be submitted in any language, to be translated by EPDA staff, and may include photographs. Please e-mail news (in a Microsoft Word document or as text in an e-mail) to epda@epda.com. Please note that submissions may be edited for length and clarity. HIGH-PERFORMANCE PLASTICS FOR AVIATION
AND AEROSPACE The brochure is eight pages long and provides detailed information in technical tables on fire protection properties, smoke gas density, radiation and chemical resistance. In addition, relevant material reference values and approvals for ENSINGER plastics are listed. The brochure can be downloaded from www.ensinger-online.com or you can order it at info@ensinger-online.com. |
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products are prepared from information furnished by HIGH-VALUE CHEMICAL HOSES Made of high-value proven materials, these hoses surpass some of the specifications of the EN 12115 technical requirements and are deliverable on short notice. Further information is available at www.angst-pfister.com. QUADRANT MATERIAL ON THE CATWALK
Elfie’s initial idea was to work with metal swarfs, which she had already seen thanks to her father, but she was advised that these could be dangerous and that plastic swarfs might be a better alternative for her application. When I first saw her, it was during her second visit to the TC; she was carrying a huge sports bag full of plastic swarfs. Taking them out of the bag, she carefully rearranged them and, to our utter amazement, was suddenly holding in front of us what actually looked like a skirt and a sleeveless blouse — completely made of plastic! We were all in awe at witnessing what she had been able to do with material intended for the recycling bin. When she first started to work with the material, Elfie faced the challenge of finding a way to make all the long and curly strings hold together. After some trials, she ended up knitting and weaving them. She said the knitting was not very easy initially, but once she got the hang of it, it became a fun production process. Elfie earned first prize with her outfit for creativity marks. So, maybe there is a great future in plastics — in the world of haute couture. For more information on Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products, please visit www.quadrantepp.com. GEVACRIL®’s ACRYLIC OPAL TUBES
USED FOR LIGHT ART PROJECT
Lit up from inside with the OSRAM‘s LED light system, the XT acrylic tubes diffuse a smooth, colourful light throughout the whole surface of the acrylic double-track rails, whose colours constantly change, creating a fascinating atmosphere with effects never seen before. For further information visit www.rim.lvr.de or www.gevacril.com. SILWOOD PLASTICS SUPPLY PETG FOR STUNNING
LONGCHAMP DESIGN Talbot Designs searched for the best material and found that only Quinn PETG, supplied by Silwood Plastics, could achieve the planned effect. The incredible, fluid, “terraced landscape” design used nearly 5 tons of PETG and 55 tons of steel. The 49 panels were made in Finchley and meticulous planning ensured that they all dropped into place when transferred to the Soho, New York location. The unique design project has attracted wide interest and the BBC recently produced an hour-long documentary about it. “This amazing design shows the beauty, strength and flexibility of acrylic. Silwood is proud to be a contributor to this construction that must be a first in the use of PETG,” said Debbie Coxall of Silwood Plastics. Visit www.silwoodgroup.co.uk for more information. PLASTICS FOR HIGH-TECH APPLICATIONS TORLON® Polymere is a polyamide-imide (PAI), which distinguishes itself from other plastics by being able to withstand high continual temperatures. TORLON® can be used in temperatures ranging from -200° to 260°C. The low thermal expansion coefficient supports the fabrication of robust dimensional prefabricated parts, along with the complete spectrum of temperature. In addition, the material features high tensile strength and is very resistant to fatigue. Graphite and PTFE additives can be used to create modified TORLON variants, which feature a high resistance against consumption. Typical areas of applications for TORLON are sliding and stock elements, which are used in every modern industry. POLYTRON Kunststofftechnik GmbH & Co. KG will help you find the right material for your application. The company is also able to fabricate special orders. Visit www.polytron-gmbh.de for more information. |
| NEWS from the Industry |
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NEW
EDITION OF EUROPEAN PLASTICS AND RUBBER DIRECTORY The directory is available in soft cover for £99 (plus postage and packaging). Visit www.polymer-books.com for more information. |
| Industry Events |
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For a list of all events, please visit www.epda.com/industry.cfm EUROPEAN BIOPLASTICS CONFERENCE EUROMOLD THE GLOBAL POLYESTER AND PET CHAIN 2006 |
The
conference will take place at the NH Santo Stefano. The hotel, part
of the NH Collection Hotels, is located in the regal and aristocratic
part of Torino, the European capital of baroque and former residence
of the Italian Monarchy.
ENSINGER’s
new brochure, "High-Performance Plastics for Aviation and Aerospace,"
focuses on the demands of the aviation and aerospace sectors and
presents polymeric materials that are particularly suitable, tested
and approved for this highly demanding field.
Feed
hoses for acids, alkaline solutions and solvents have always had
to meet the highest technical requirements. While it is very important
that the hoses are resistant to chemicals and do not build up any
electrostatic charges, they must also be easy to clean (sometimes
with a built-in saturated steam system — CIP-cleaning in place).
Angst+Pfister’s CHEMOLIT® series of chemical hoses meets
both requirements. 
Elfie
is a student at the Art Academy of Sint-Niklaas (Belgium) where
she attends a class in fashion design. Her latest assignment was
to create an outfit made of recyclable material.
Due
to their extraordinary properties, which combines excellent light
transmission with stability and suitability to LED light, the German
artist Christoph Stark opted for GEVACRIL XT acrylic clear and white
tubes in order to create an unparalleled illuminated railway, which
runs along the whole length of the museum’s train platform,
the “Museumsbahnsteig,” used to exhibit art installations
by original engineers.
Silwood
Plastics Ltd. has contributed to a remarkable construction for luxury
handbag designer Longchamp in its flagship New York store. The stunning
and highly original staircase, designed by Heatherwick Studios,
was so exceptional that the company could not find a fabricator
in the United States to produce it, and the company turned to Talbot
Designs of London. |
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