Nylon & Acetal Shapes

Security Against Contamination

TECAFORM AH ID (POM-C) is the first stock shape thermoplastic that can be easily and quickly detected if equipment failure causes pieces of material to mix with the food product during the production run. The plastic contains an additive which enables it to be more readily detected in the event of an equipment failure. TECAFORM AH ID can be detected using standard metal detection equipment during routine quality inspection procedures.

Prior to the introduction of TECAFORM AH ID, only highly visible, or specially colored materials would typically be used in production. However, even these parts are not always noticeable once the product has been contaminated. This often makes large quantities of the finished product unusable, causing significant downtime and potential financial loss.

This grey acetal is easily and quickly detected by metal detectors, enabling prompt quality assurance and minimizing potentially costly quarantines and recalls.

TECAFORM AH ID is made from resin that is FDA and 3A Dairy compliant. Its resistance to chemicals and cleaning agents make it ideal for use in the production of meat patties, sausages and other formed foods, fruit juices, pasta and pastries, as well as applications in food and pharmaceutical packaging. In addition to being easily detected,

TECAFORM AH ID features all of the technical properties needed to produce high quality plastic components for food processing and other machinery. The product is being used in housing parts, agitators, kneading elements and wiper blades for the food industry.

For additional information, contact Bruce Dickinson, Ensinger, Inc., 365 Meadowlands Blvd., Washington, PA 15301, 856-227-0500, Fax: 724-746-9209, E-mail: sales@ensinger-ind.com, Web: www.ensinger-online.com.

Acetal Rod & Sheet up to 8” Thick

GEHR expanded its acetal product program and inventory. They now feature the broadest range of diameters and thicknesses available in the industry. GEHR is the first to offer co-polymer acetal sheet up to 8” thick. They also now offer 48” x 120” acetal sheet. GEHR offers next-day shipments due to large stocking inventory. Their materials are FDA, USDA and 3A Dairy compliant. They use high grade BASF Ultraform® H4320 resin as well as other well known acetal resins. GEHR uses copolymer for elimination of centerline porosity and all rod and sheet sizes are in line stress relieved as well as secondarily air annealed for superior machinability and dimensional stability. GEHR Acetal rods are available up to 20" and are centerless ground to exacting tolerances up to 2” in 10” lengths. Sheet is available in 24” x 96”, 48” x 120” sizes. GEHR offers acetal co-polymer, ELS (electrically conductive), ESd (antistatic) and WEARGEHR Acetal FG featuring enhanced wear-resistance.

For additional information, contact Bill Shields, GEHR Plastics USA, 24 Creek Circle, Boothwyn, PA 19061, 800- PVC-GEHR/610-497-8941, Fax: 610-497-8901, E-mail: info@gehrplastics.com, Web: www.gehrplastics.com.

Copolymer Acetal

Rochling Engineering Plastics SUSTARIN� C (Acetal) is a general purpose copolymer acetal that is porosity free. The technology used in their manufacturing process ensures that every sheet and rod is free of centerline or core porosity. SUSTARIN C is easily machined with excellent dimensional stability for close tolerance parts. A low coefficient of friction and excellent wear properties, especially in wet or moist environments, make it easy to see why SUSTARIN C is one of the most widely used engineering thermoplastics available today.

They offer the following certification for their acetal: ASTM POM 0211, D6778, FDA21 CFR 177.2470, ASTM POM 211, D 6100 and the material is USDA compliant.

For additional information, contact Birgit Moecks, Rochling Engineering Plastics, 903 Gastonia Technology Parkway Dallas, NC 28034, 704-884-3506, Fax: 704-922-1835, E-mail: birgit.moecks@roechling-plastics.us, Web: www.roechlingplastics.us.

New Self-lubricated Cast Nylon

Nylatech PVM (pressure/velocity/maximum) was developed to provide a premium material for a variety of applications. Nylatech PVM is a self-lubricated material with a low coefficient of friction that can increase the life of equipment.

The material is internally lubricated, minimizes maintenance, improves part life, improves life of mating component, reduces machine/equipment noise, offers a lower coefficient of friction and superb machinability and surface finish.

Nylatech PVM offers exceptional PV (pressure times velocity) values resulting in an excellent material for tough load bearing/frictional applications. It is available in rod, sheet and tube. Custom parts available.

For additional information, contact Calvin Petersen, Nylatech, Inc., P.O. Box 455, Everson, WA 98247, 800-506-9566/360-966-2838, Fax: 360-966-2838, E-mail: nylatech@nylatech.com, Web: www.nylatech.com.

Solvent Welding Nylon

IPS Weld-On� Number 1701 will bond most nylon formulas like type 6 and type 66. Weld-On 1701 is a clear, water-thin solvent cement. To use you simply apply a thin layer to one or both surfaces, allow 30 seconds then apply pressure until initial set takes place. Weld-On 1701 is available in pints from Quick Seal Inc.

For additional information, contact Max Plumhoff, Quick Seal Inc., 50671 Tarrington Way, Granger, IN 46530, 574-272-8695, Fax: 574-272-5004, E-mail: max@quickseal.com, Web: www.quickseal.com.