POTTING COMPOUND
Does not absorb moisture
The 20-2353 flexible polyurethane potting and encapsulating resin is designed to protect delicate and sensitive electronic surface mount components. This reportedly is done by not imparting stress on components during cure or when thermal cycled in electronic assemblies. It is suitable for applications that require continuous exposure to wet environments. Epoxies, Etc., www.epoxies.com Enter 602
HIGH-STRENGTH ADHESIVE
Excellent gap cure
Designed for mating pot core and e-core halves, 848 Gel is reportedly a high-strength adhesive with excellent gap cure that guarantees the formation of high performance bonds. The product fixtures in 40 to 60 seconds at room temperature when used with 501E activator, and bond strengths reach up to 3,000 psi. It is ideal for such applications as fastening magnets to flux rings for dc motor construction, flywheel and alternator construction, and other ferrite and metal bonding processes. Dymax Corp., www.dymax.com Enter 603
CABLE CLAMPS
Releasable clip design
These adhesive-backed adjustable cable clamps feature a releasable clip for adding and removing cables and wires. Molded in black Nylon 6/6, the clamps have a 94-V2 UL rating and are available in five sizes. Ranging from 0.311- to 1- inch bundle diameters. Micro Plastics Inc., www.microplastics.com Enter 604
CAPS
Protects straight threads
Created for protecting straight threads on studs and fittings, the TC Series of caps enable users to push or thread the cap on the fitting. They are available in 28 sizes that range from 3/8-24 to 1-7/8-12. Made of low-density polyethylene, the caps feature either six or eight equally spaced exterior ribs. Niagara Plastics Co., www.niagaraplastics.com Enter 605
HIGH BONDING AGENT
Improved primer/adhesive
Created to be an excellent extrusion, lamination, and printing primer on a variety of substrates, Aquaforte 108-W reportedly offers grease, oil, water, and moisture resistance. It is compatible with LDPE-Surlyn printing inks, and accepting substrates include nylon, cellophane, vinyl, polyester, and polycarbonate, among others. Parker Hannifin, www.parker.com Enter 606
FOAM TAPE
Lightweight, water-tight seal
Scapa P3209 single-coated PVC foam tape is designed for window glazing and partition wall construction. According to the company, the tape is backed by a paper release liner and coated with an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive. It reportedly produces a lightweight, water-tight, UV-resistant seal that is fire rated to DIN 4102 part 1, B2. The foam tape also may be used for freezer assembly applications, the company adds. Scapa North America, www.scapatapesna.com Enter 607
POTTING COMPOUND
Gels within 20 minutes
Trigger Cure(TM) 9-20675 A/B potting compound is designed to provide fast curing benefits of light curing products with the chemical cure of traditional potting compounds. The material forms a UV-cured layer on top, providing protection to the surface, up to .25 inch. The interior reportedly gels within 20 minutes to a soft, rubbery encapsulant, further protecting parts. It is designed for a range of electrical and electronic applications. Dymax Corp., www.dymax.com Enter 608
BULK DISPENSERS
Multi-Options
The Bulk-12, Bulk-14, and Bulk-34 Systems are designed to offer high volume extrusion, spray or swirl options, and internal system diagnostics that monitor temperatures and system settings. The bulk dispensers can be equipped with optional stand-alone controllers or programmable logic controllers for different levels of automation. Bulk-12 and Bulk-14 are available in 112 and 230 ac versions, and the Bulk-34 is available in 230 ac. Henkel Loctite Corp., www.loctite.com Enter 609
POTTING COMPOUND
Forms tough layer
Durabond(TM) 7032 metallic stainless putty can reportedly fill, bond, repair, and protect up to 2,000F. With a pot life of 60 minutes, it is designed to be a trouble-free process, by applying and then allowing it to dry. The putty is useful for a wide variety of applications, including repairing pumps, valves, and fittings; filling cracks and holes; and rebuilding worn shafts and tank linings. Cotronics Corp., www.cotronics.com Enter 610