The new X-Series™ instruments are Alpha Technologies’ modular production floor solution for customers who are looking to bring testing closer to the rubber compound mixing line. Actionable rheological data is acquired immediately after the mixing process.
Read MoreAlpha Technologies Launches New Automated Production Floor Testing Solution
March 27, 2018
Alpha Technologies introduces the Alpha ATC™ (Automated Test Cell). This next-generation automated production floor testing solution will minimize human interaction as the sample goes through the testing process. The ATC™ receives a sample at the end of the mixing process and takes it through rheological testing all while providing batch release data using Alpha’s Enterprise software.
Read MoreCustomized Service for Truckload or Less-Than-Truckload Quantities of ARLANXEO Materials
March 22, 2018
The relationship between ARLANXEO and RDAbbott is truly collaborative and focuses on how best to service our customers. RDAbbott offers tremendous ordering flexibility and operational versatility. In some cases, customers don’t have the warehouse space to inventory material or their applications don’t require a large amount of product. In response to this need, RDAbbott has been able to intercede on these customers’ behalf by stocking its warehouses with the products that customers want, in the amounts they need—strategically located throughout the United States.
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Automotive LED Headlamp Optic Featured at NPE2018
March 20, 2018
In booth W4143 at NPE2018, Zeiger Industries will be molding an automotive LED headlamp optic made from DOWSIL™ MS-4007 Moldable Silicone on a Milacron-Fanuc Roboshot a-S55iA with their new iHMI Controller that has a two cavity mold mounted to a M.R. Mold universal base with a single drop gated cold runner system. The production cell will utilize an ELMET TOP 5000P dosing system, a Thermal Care air cooled EQ3A01 portable chiller, and a Yushin YC-100S-11-8 robot with an E-Touch Compact controller, a custom engineered end-of-arm tool, and a Yushin indexing conveyor. A virtual molding simulation of the filling and curing process will be provided compliments of SIGMASOFT®. The Zeiger LSR Plug-n-Play Conversion Kit incorporates a Wexco777 water-cooled barrel, Zpringlok™ LSR pre-closed valve, ZSAR PM zero compression ratio screw and their proprietary barrel/screw sealing device.
Read MoreM.R. Mold and RDAbbott to Highlight Silicone Technologies at NPE 2018
November 16, 2017
M.R. Mold and RDAbbott to highlight revolutionary silicone technologies at NPE 2018.
Read MoreR.D. Abbott Promotes New German RepRap LAM 3D Printer and Dow Performance Silicones 3D Printable SILASTIC™ 3D 3335 Liquid Silicone Rubber Capabilities
October 10, 2017
RDAbbott featured the latest addition to its technical services portfolio, a Liquid Additive Manufacturing (LAM) 3D Printer, at the 2017 International Elastomer Conference in Cleveland, Ohio.
Read MoreProposed Changes to SCAQMD Rule 1168 for Adhesive and Sealant Applications Are Adopted
October 7, 2017
With a little help from RDAbbott, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Governing Board ammended rule 1168 to allow the use of solvent-based Chemlok within the District on October 6, 2017.
Read MoreShorten Your Time to Market with a Computer-Designed Plasticizer
October 1, 2017
Hallstar’s Paraplex® Approach draws upon decades of performance data to quickly create custom-designed plasticizers that meet the strictest design requirements. To learn more, check out their new video.
Read MoreOngoing Shale Gas Finds Ensure Thermax® Stability
September 1, 2017
Next generation gas drilling techniques continue to evolve allowing the market access to previously unavailable large shale gas reserves.
Read MoreArlanxeo Introduces Keltan® 2470E for Electrical Applications
August 18, 2017
To better serve the wire and cable market with EPDM raw materials, ARLANXEO is introducing a new product—Keltan® 2470E—which has been specifically developed for electrical applications.
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