July_AMP_Digital

44 / 50

ADVANCED MATERIALS & PROCESSES • JULY 2014 44
l i terature
products &
Dow Corning Corp., Midland, Mich., introduced two new
Silastic brand fluoro liquid silicone rubbers (F-LSRs)
to expand design options and provide processing effi-
ciency for fuel-resistant automotive components. Meet-
ing key market needs for both performance and cost
control, Silastic F-LSRs combine the fuel, oil, and sol-
vent resistance of fluorosili-
cone rubber (FSR) with the
processing benefits of liquid
silicone rubber (LSR). Both
Silastic F-LSRs exhibit excel-
lent resistance to nonpolar
hydrocarbon fuels, oils, and
solvents and offer process cost savings as well. Silastic
FL-60-9201 F-LSR provides flexibility for dynamic seals
such as diaphragms and membranes, while Silastic
FL-70-9201 F-LSR provides high modulus with low com-
pression set for static seals such as O-rings and gas-
kets. .
FLIR Systems, Wilsonville, Ore., introduced the FLIR
A6700sc—an economical compact thermal imaging
camera, which incorporates a cooled Indium Anti-
monide (InSb) detector that
operates in the 3-5 µm
waveband. A broadband
version operating on the
1-5 µm waveband is also
available. Both versions
produce crisp thermal images
of 640 × 512. Achieving a high thermal sensitivity of
<20 mK, the camera captures the finest image details
and temperature difference information. Precise camera
synchronization and triggering make it well suited to high
speed, high sensitivity applications. The camera sup-
ports image frame rates up to 480 frames per second
when operating in windowing mode.
Green Belting Industries Ltd.,
Mississauga, Ontario, re-
leased a unique problem solv-
ing product—HVMT Orange
masking tape that can sur-
vive the abrasion and heat as-
sociated with gas fueled
HVOF (high velocity oxy fuel)
coatings. It delivers clean
coating lines and no adhesive
residue. The tape is flame retardant, self-extinguishing,
highly abrasive resistant, and very flexible and conform-
able. .
Unitel Technologies Inc., Mt. Prospect, Ill., joined with
Inorganic Polymer Solutions Inc., Blacksburg, Va., to
commercialize a 100% VOC-free inorganic coating. Its
performance is not affected by high temperatures, oxy-
gen-deficient conditions, or marine environments. Ce-
ramiGuard provides a new option to fight corrosion with
two steps in one: An acid phosphate gel provides the
passivation layer while an alkaline colloidal gel forms the
protective refractory ceramic top-coat. Underlying
chemical reactions occur simultaneously. The unique ad-
vantage of this new coating is that the ceramic is formed
by an in situ chemical reaction and not by conventional
high temperature processing of inorganic powders.
, .
Thermo Scientific, Waltham,
Mass., introduced the UltraDry
Compact EDS x-ray detector.
Small enough to fit in the palm
of the hand, it features a main-
tenance-free design that elim-
inates the need for liquid
nitrogen. The detector handles
collection rates up to one mil-
lion x-rays per second with de-
tection sensitivity to boron and
EDS energy resolutions of 129
eV Mn. The streamlined design
makes it suitable for tabletop SEMs, as well as a tight fit
on new SEMs or as a cost-effective replacement EDS
for existing SEMs. .
Carl Zeiss Microscopy, Peabody, Mass., released its first
automated digital microscope, the ZEISS Smart-
zoom 5. It is comprised of an optical engine (in-
cluding a zoom, camera, and illumination),
a stand with sample stage, objective
lenses, operating unit, and software. The
microscope is well suited to con-
ducting failure analyses. Once a
sample is placed under the de-
vice, switching back and forth be-
tween the device and software is
unnecessary as all the steps can be
completed directly on the screen. The “best
image” feature allows users without any prior knowledge
to achieve optimal results—the system shows a preview
of different illumination options and the user selects the
best one. The device is factory calibrated and can be
used immediately. .
Master Bond, Hackensack, N.J., introduces MasterSil
152, a two-component, condensation curing system
that only requires air for complete cross-linking. It was
developed for potting and encapsulation applications
where additional cured silicone cannot be used. The sys-
tem fully cures at room temperature in 24-48 hours, has
low exotherm and low shrink-
age upon curing, and features
a 10:1 mix ratio by weight.
MasterSil 152 combines low
viscosity and electrical insula-
tion properties with the ability
to cure in sections exceeding