Literature.

BOOKS

The Rubber Formulary. Edited by Peter A. Ciullo and Norman Hewitt. 743 pages. Price, $285. William Andrew Publishing, Norwich, NY (1999).

This rubber formulary includes sections on ingredients, processing methods, testing, an overview of the hisory of rubber, as well as 500 suggested formulas. Eleven formulary sections are grouped according to elastomer type, including compounds based on natural rubber and polyisoprene, styrene-butadiene and butadiene, butyl and halobutyl, polychloroprene, EPDM, nitrile, chlorinated polyethylene and chlorosulfonated polyethylene, urethane, silicone and fluoroelastomers, acrylate and epichlorohydrin, and specialty rubbers. The book also provides an overview of compounding raw materials, processes and evaluation techniques. It is written for chemists and compounders.

Commerical Polymer Blends. By Leszek A. Utracki. 680 pages. Price, $265. Rapra Technology Ltd., Shawbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, U.K. (1998).

This in-depth publication presents the compositions of virtually all polymer blends. The text is said to have practical value in aiding the develoment of new blends for specific applications.

REPORTS/STUDIES

Adhesives. "Adhesives, VII" is the subject of a 1,000-page, comprehensive, multi-client, techno-economic marketing study. The study provides in-depth information on technical, economic and marketing information, U.S. statistical data on materials and end uses for 1999, appraisal of trends, growth rates, opportunities, new product needs and much more. (Skeist)

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BROCHURES

Silicone materials. This silicone selection guide for engineered materials presents the company's line of silicone materials available to the aerospace industry. The company supplies adhesives, sealants and coatings for defense and aerospace programs. Also offered are thermally conductive materials for use in heat transfer processes where heat is detrimental to components and assemblies. (NuSil Silicone Technology)

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Thermoplastic elastomers. A color brochure describes the expanding role of the company's proprietary engineered polyvinyl chloride products and thermoplastic elastomer compounds in the automotive industry. The six-page brochure illustrates various components. (Teknor Apex)

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Hydraulic press. An eight-page, color catalog features the full line of Vantage Series presses for molding, bonding, trimming and laminating. The catalog describes 38 standard Vantage Series presses which can be custom configured for a wide range of applications, according to the company. Vantage Series presses are available with clamp forces ranging from 50 to 1,000 tons and standard platen sizes from 15" x 15" to 48" x 48". Standard features include an integral energy-efficient hydraulic system with load-sensing pump, a programmable control system built to NFPA 79 standards, as well as safety guards around the molding area. Optional features include larger platens, heated platens (to 1,200 [degrees] F), platen cooling, work tables and pan removal systems, as well as multiple daylight openings. (Wabash MPI)

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Pressurizing rheometer. A color brochure describes the PVS rheometer, an instrument for measuring viscosity of samples under high pressure and defined temperature conditions. Featured in the brochure are applications the PVS rheometer addresses in several industries. The PVS rheometer is portable and compact, making it easily transportable, according to the literature. Designed for easy testing of complex samples, it will simulate process conditions in a benchtop environment. The PVS comes with the company's Windows-based Rheovision software, which eliminates the need to reset test parameters through the use of stored programs and powerful control capabilities, according to the literature. (Brookfield Engineering Laboratories)

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Benchtop oven. Product literature describes the LAC benchtop oven and the Protocol Plus oven controller, standard on all LAC ovens. Each two-page fact sheet provides brief product descriptions, lists key features and includes product specifications. The LAC oven's precise temperature uniformity is said to provide increased yield in process-critical applications such as curing, drying, sterilizing and aging. (Despatch)

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Specialty polymers. Key information on specialty polymers and polyolefins is provided through two product selection guides designed with the user in mind. The literature provides detailed information on products/product forms available to meet highly specific market needs, chemical structures and clearances for food contact use, all in easy-to-read four-color charts, laminated for use in the laboratory, according to the company. "Additives for Specialty Polymers and Products" lists more than 60 antioxidants, processing stabilizers, light stabilizers, brightening agents and blends, along with recommended applications. The focus is on additives used in engineering plastics, styrenics, polyvinyl chloride, polyurethanes, elastomers, adhesives, tackifiers, adhesive compounds and sealants. "Additives for Polyolefins" offers information to meet market needs in polypropylene fiber, filled systems, film, molding, pipe, tape, wire and cable. (Ciba Specialty Chemicals)

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Laser marking systems. A literature piece features the company's line of laser marking systems. Published in a brochure format, it provides complete information on the five new laser marking systems which are said to produce superior quality marks for precision bar codes, texts and identification marks, including complex logos. (Matthews International)

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Circular fluid bed processors. Circular fluid bed processors for drying, moisturizing and cooling of powder and bulk solid materials are detailed in a six-page brochure. Illustrations and cutaway photographs detail how circular fluid bed configurations increase operating efficiency, cut cleaning time and reduce cost relative to traditional rectangular designs. Supply-side, fluid bed and exhaust-side components are listed, along with a schematic of a complete system with explanation of fluid bed principles. Drawings of eight models ranging in diameter from 18 to 84 inches are included with a capacity range chart and list of standard and optional equipment. (Kason)

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