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Ford recycles tyres and soybean oil in the engine compartment
NEWS linking begins as soon as the two components have been thoroughly mixed, irrespective of moisture levels. Terostat MS 500 is based on silane-modified polymers and exhibits a high initial bond strength directly after joining. This sag-resistant one-component adhesive is applied warm and cross-links by reacting with atmospheric moisture to form an elastic product. In addition to primer-less adhesion to glass, metal and plastics, the elastic adhesive also has excellent UV, temperature and weathering resistance. Compared with fastening processes that rely on adhesive tapes, this product is also easier to handle. Providing full sealing, these products ensure that solar modules have a long service life. By sealing all joints and edges, they effectively prevent the penetration of moisture and thus enhance the efficiency of the module. They also offer advantages in terms of design and construction as they are capable of compensating for tolerances in the laminate or the frame, which reduces the risk of modules becoming detached from frames. Contact: Henkel AG & Co KgaA, Henkelstraße 67, 40191 Düsseldorf, Germany. Tel: +49 211 797 0, Fax: +49 211 798 4008, Web: www.henkel.com
carded tyres to good use. By combining recycled tyres with bio-renewable content, they are delivering environment-friendly seals and gaskets for Ford vehicles. The gaskets and seals are derived from 25% post-consumer particulate from recycled tyres and 17% bio-renewable content from soy. In total, more than 2.2 million pounds of rubber from recycled tyres has been made into RPM seals and gaskets and more than 210 000 used tyres have been recycled. In addition, 150 000 pounds of soy has been used to create the materials. The seals also offer weight savings – with more than 1675 tons of weight removed from Ford vehicles on the road. ‘When it comes to finding a way to use more renewable and recyclable content in our vehicles, Ford and our suppliers are looking at every part of a vehicle,’ said Dr Cynthia Flanigan, Technical Leader, Research and Innovation, Ford. ‘As long as an application makes sense and upholds strict quality standards, we will look to get these sustainable materials inside our vehicles.’ The sustainable gaskets were first introduced to Ford in 2008 and are now used in 11 vehicles. Those that feature the sustainable seals and gaskets include the Ford Escape, Ford F-150, Ford F-250, Ford F-350, Ford Fiesta, Ford Flex, Ford Focus, Ford Mustang, Ford Taurus, Ford Transit Connect and Lincoln MKS. Contacts: Ford Motor Co, One American Road, Dearborn, MI 48126, USA. Tel: +1 313 322 3000, Fax: +1 313 845 7512, Web: www.ford.com Recycled Polymeric Materials Inc, 6031 Joy Road, Detroit MI 48204, USA. Tel: +1 313 957 6373, Fax: +1 313 933 7395, Email: [email protected], Web: www.rpmpolymer.com
Henkel AG & Co KgaA’s Terostat 2K Ultrafast and Terostat MS 500 sealant and adhesive system achieves instant handling strength when framing crystalline modules.
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n the USA, Ford Motor Co and supplier Recycled Polymeric Materials (RPM) have found a way to put dis-
3M to acquire sealants manufacturer
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M Co has entered into an agreement to acquire Advanced Chemistry & Technology Inc (AC TECH), a manufacturer of quick-cure, lightweight polysulfide sealants for aerospace applications. AC TECH’s fast-curing polysulfide sealants complement 3M’s aerospace materials product range and custom engineered technology. ‘The addition of AC TECH expands 3M’s product presence in the aerospace market for the manufacture and maintenance of commercial and military aircraft,’ explained Denise
IN BRIEF Independent engineering consultancy acquires BHR Group In the UK, BHR Group, which specialises in fluid engineering, has been acquired by VirtualPie Ltd, an independent engineering consultancy based in Wolverhampton. Further details on the acquisition will be published in the September issue of 6HDOLQJ7HFKQRORJ\ US law firm wins asbestos-related lung cancer trial Reports in the US press reveal that asbestos law firm Weitz & Luxenberg PC has won an asbestos-related lung cancer trial against defendants The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co and Goodyear Canada. After a five-week jury trial in New York State Supreme Court, the jury returned a verdict on behalf of both Weitz & Luxenberg clients, Eugene “Mac” McCarthy and Walter Koczur. Koczur was exposed to gaskets containing Goodyear asbestos while working as a steam-fitter between 1969 and 1973 at a number of job sites in the Buffalo area of New York state. McCarthy was also exposed to gaskets containing Goodyear asbestos while working as a heavy-equipment engine mechanic during the late 1960s and early 1970s. SAE redesigns its digital library SAE International, a US-based organisation for engineering professionals in the aerospace, automotive and commercial vehicle industries, has redesigned its digital library – a comprehensive resource, encompassing more than 175 000 technical papers, standards and related publications. Key features and benefits of the new library include a simple, powerful search engine that delivers results quickly; “facets” that enable users to quickly filter search results; at-a-glance detail pages displaying abstracts, references and citations; cross-reference and taxonomy terms to help find related content; and tools to share findings with colleagues, including email, HTML linking and social networking. More information: Web: http://digitallibrary.sae.org/ ElringKlinger’s Chinese subsidiary opens new plant ElringKlinger Group’s Chinese subsidiary Changchun ElringKlinger Ltd has opened its new factory in China. Based in Changchun, the capital and largest city of Jilin province, this new plant represents a major investment in further expansion, as a response to rapid growth in the country and increasing orders from local customers. Alongside cylinder-head and speciality gaskets, it will supply metal– elastomer gaskets and plastic housing modules.
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Sealing Technology
carded tyres to good use. By combining recycled tyres with bio-renewable content, they are delivering environment-friendly seals and gaskets for Ford vehicles. The gaskets and seals are derived from 25% post-consumer particulate from recycled tyres and 17% bio-renewable content from soy. In total, more than 2.2 million pounds of rubber from recycled tyres has been made into RPM seals and gaskets and more than 210 000 used tyres have been recycled. In addition, 150 000 pounds of soy has been used to create the materials. The seals also offer weight savings – with more than 1675 tons of weight removed from Ford vehicles on the road. ‘When it comes to finding a way to use more renewable and recyclable content in our vehicles, Ford and our suppliers are looking at every part of a vehicle,’ said Dr Cynthia Flanigan, Technical Leader, Research and Innovation, Ford. ‘As long as an application makes sense and upholds strict quality standards, we will look to get these sustainable materials inside our vehicles.’ The sustainable gaskets were first introduced to Ford in 2008 and are now used in 11 vehicles. Those that feature the sustainable seals and gaskets include the Ford Escape, Ford F-150, Ford F-250, Ford F-350, Ford Fiesta, Ford Flex, Ford Focus, Ford Mustang, Ford Taurus, Ford Transit Connect and Lincoln MKS. Contacts: Ford Motor Co, One American Road, Dearborn, MI 48126, USA. Tel: +1 313 322 3000, Fax: +1 313 845 7512, Web: www.ford.com Recycled Polymeric Materials Inc, 6031 Joy Road, Detroit MI 48204, USA. Tel: +1 313 957 6373, Fax: +1 313 933 7395, Email: [email protected], Web: www.rpmpolymer.com
Henkel AG & Co KgaA’s Terostat 2K Ultrafast and Terostat MS 500 sealant and adhesive system achieves instant handling strength when framing crystalline modules.
Company News Ford recycles tyres and soybean oil in the engine compartment
I
n the USA, Ford Motor Co and supplier Recycled Polymeric Materials (RPM) have found a way to put dis-
3M to acquire sealants manufacturer
3
M Co has entered into an agreement to acquire Advanced Chemistry & Technology Inc (AC TECH), a manufacturer of quick-cure, lightweight polysulfide sealants for aerospace applications. AC TECH’s fast-curing polysulfide sealants complement 3M’s aerospace materials product range and custom engineered technology. ‘The addition of AC TECH expands 3M’s product presence in the aerospace market for the manufacture and maintenance of commercial and military aircraft,’ explained Denise
IN BRIEF Independent engineering consultancy acquires BHR Group In the UK, BHR Group, which specialises in fluid engineering, has been acquired by VirtualPie Ltd, an independent engineering consultancy based in Wolverhampton. Further details on the acquisition will be published in the September issue of 6HDOLQJ7HFKQRORJ\ US law firm wins asbestos-related lung cancer trial Reports in the US press reveal that asbestos law firm Weitz & Luxenberg PC has won an asbestos-related lung cancer trial against defendants The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co and Goodyear Canada. After a five-week jury trial in New York State Supreme Court, the jury returned a verdict on behalf of both Weitz & Luxenberg clients, Eugene “Mac” McCarthy and Walter Koczur. Koczur was exposed to gaskets containing Goodyear asbestos while working as a steam-fitter between 1969 and 1973 at a number of job sites in the Buffalo area of New York state. McCarthy was also exposed to gaskets containing Goodyear asbestos while working as a heavy-equipment engine mechanic during the late 1960s and early 1970s. SAE redesigns its digital library SAE International, a US-based organisation for engineering professionals in the aerospace, automotive and commercial vehicle industries, has redesigned its digital library – a comprehensive resource, encompassing more than 175 000 technical papers, standards and related publications. Key features and benefits of the new library include a simple, powerful search engine that delivers results quickly; “facets” that enable users to quickly filter search results; at-a-glance detail pages displaying abstracts, references and citations; cross-reference and taxonomy terms to help find related content; and tools to share findings with colleagues, including email, HTML linking and social networking. More information: Web: http://digitallibrary.sae.org/ ElringKlinger’s Chinese subsidiary opens new plant ElringKlinger Group’s Chinese subsidiary Changchun ElringKlinger Ltd has opened its new factory in China. Based in Changchun, the capital and largest city of Jilin province, this new plant represents a major investment in further expansion, as a response to rapid growth in the country and increasing orders from local customers. Alongside cylinder-head and speciality gaskets, it will supply metal– elastomer gaskets and plastic housing modules.
5 August 2011
Sealing Technology