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47 CompositesWorld.com HyComp LLC 17960 Englewood Dr. Cleveland, OH 44130 T: +1 (440) 234-2002 F: +1 (440) 234-4911 www.hycompinc.com HyComp specializes in injection and compression molding thermoplastics and thermoset composites. Material Solutions We transform the world of... Compression: Polyimides Thermoplastics Epoxies Polyester Phenolics Injection: PAI PEEK PEI PC PPS Let our solutions-based sales approach and over 30 years experience support your composite material goals. AS9100C, ISO9001, ITAR Engineered Thermoplastics and Thermoset Composites Exhibitor Booth: B58 CAMX 2017 Sizing formulations for structural fibers Michelman (Cincinnati, OH, US), a developer and manufacturer of fiber sizing and resin modifiers, is featuring its newest fiber sizing formulations, including solutions suitable for use with glass, carbon and other structural fibers. Specifically, Michelman is extending its polyamide dispersion portfolio with the addition of Hydrosize PA874, which is particu- larly suited to long fiber. It is used to optimize nylon composites and designed to offer long-term performance in environments exposed to high temperatures such as in electronic devices or engine parts. Also in the booth is Hydrosize U5-01, a sizing solution for amorphous polymers. Properties such as resistance to heat distortion and high impact strength make amorphous polymers such as PC, PPO or ABS alloys good candidates for new applica- tions in the automotive, electronics and medical device indus- tries. Additionally, the Hydrosize U5-01 polyurethane dispersion offers strong adhesion and has been used successfully as the sizing solution for glass and carbon fiber. Hydrosize HP-1632 is a polyimide solution for high-tempera- ture thermoplastics. This polyimide-based sizing can withstand extreme processing temperatures that many high-temperature thermoplastics require. Targeted materials include PEEK, PPS, PEI and others. It offers what is said to be excellent thermal stability, adhesion and abrasion resistance. Additionally, it has low creep and has been proven to work with carbon fiber. Finally, Michelman says it is pursuing the development of a large portfolio of products targeting applications that use thermoset resins, such as epoxy, vinyl ester and unsaturated polyester. These dispersions are compliant with the latest regulation requirements and are formaldehyde-free. Booth P62. www.michelman.com Integrated tool heating and cooling Mold heating and cooling specialist Mokon (Buffalo, NY, US) is exhib- iting its Full Range temperature control system, which integrates either a water or an oil heating system with a select chiller, providing a compact, self-supporting heating and cooling system in one unit. These systems are available with a range of temperatures from -29°C to 315°C. The Full Range system is said to be suitable for applications that include jacketed vessels, mixers, reactors, molding, multiple- zone processes, laboratories, cleanrooms and sanitary environments. Systems are available with air- or water-cooled condensing, up to 96 kW of heating, flows to 120 GPM/454 LPM, and up to 40 tons (140 kW) chilling capacity. Full Range systems also are available with NEMA 4, NEMA 4X or special wash-down demands. A variety of additional options and features are available, including stainless steel construction, higher and lower operating temperatures, larger heating and chilling capacities and stationary skid-based assemblies. Booth S48. www.mokon.com