by Kristin Carlin | Aug 6, 2018 | PTFE micropowders
The very same chemicals that keep foods from sticking to frying pans can be used to enhance any thermoplastic part or component. Thermoplastic resins made with powerful polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) micropowders provide excellent non-stick properties. The Power of...
by Kristin Carlin | Jul 17, 2018 | Fluoroelastomers
Productivity and safety in oil and gas recovery operations depend on the strength of equipment, parts and systems. Downtime or injuries from equipment failure are unacceptable, so machinery must be built with parts and components that will not fail in these harsh...
by Kristin Carlin | Jun 28, 2018 | FEVE Resins, Fluoropolymer coatings
In downtown Seattle, there is a new standard for environmentally friendly office space. Amazon has added three sphere-shaped buildings to its headquarters that take architecture and horticulture to a whole new level. The trio of domes made with glass and steel are...
by Kristin Carlin | Jun 11, 2018 | ETFE film
If you’re serious about the field of architecture, you’re heading to the AIA Conference on Architecture 2018. This show (A’18 for short) provides full immersion into the latest trends, technologies and designs in the industry. We’re excited to...
by Kristin Carlin | May 31, 2018 | Automotive products
In any vehicle today, you can find over 40 automotive parts made with coated nonwoven materials – both in the interior and under the hood. Nonwoven fabrics are growing in popularity because they offer a variety of benefits for manufactures and end users. Nonwoven...
by Kristin Carlin | May 10, 2018 | Fluoropolymer coatings
More than 10% of today’s powder coatings use metallic pigments, and color and aesthetic trends show a growing demand. However, it is still very challenging to formulate metallic powder coatings that have the durability and weatherability characteristics required for...
by Kristin Carlin | Apr 17, 2018 | Fluoroelastomers
To extract as much product out of an oil or gas reservoir as possible, exploration and production companies use enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques to operate in high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) downhole conditions. These production methods typically utilize...
by Kristin Carlin | Mar 9, 2018 | Specialty Chemicals
Every year, AGC participates in the MD&M West, East and Minneapolis expos, which bring together medical device design and manufacturing professionals, medtech suppliers, industry engineers and executives. The event gives attendees a chance to get a firsthand look...
by Kristin Carlin | Feb 16, 2018 | PTFE micropowders
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) micropowders are used as additives in thousands of products. They can add lubricity or improve friction and wear characteristics of base materials. Because PTFE micropowders are milled very fine, they can be compounded in rubber,...
by Kristin Carlin | Jan 29, 2018 | Chlor-Alkali
AGC Chemicals Americas recently opened a 600+ square foot lab in Exton, Pennsylvania. The lab will provide brine/membrane testing services for our chlor-alkali producer customers. Our goal is to provide analysis and results data that aids our customers’ continuous...
