Synthetic rubber tubing offers resiliency with heat and chemical resistance for high-performance applications such as fuel and oil lines, chemical processing and transfer, peristalic pumps, cable jacketing, and solvent conveyance.. Vitube[R] withstands a variety of petroleum-based fluids and hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, xylene, and carbon tetrachloride. Vitube's general temperature range is -30F to 400F, and can withstand long-term sun and ozone exposure. Available in black matte finish in sizes ranging from 1/32-in. to 7/8-in. New Age Industries, Inc., Southampton, PA

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Vynaprene gripping material is durable and has the feel of leather at the cost of vinyl. One-piece construction will not crack or come apart. Grips can be stamped or imprinted in multiple colors. Applications include hand tools and fitness equipment. GripWorks, Arnold, MO Enter 203

EMI shielding tapes include backings of double-coated copper, tin-plated copper, copper-plated polyester ripstop fabric, embossed copper, embossed aluminum and embossed tin-plated copper. The tapes are available with both conductive and nonconductive acrylic adhesive for EMI shielding, static charge draining, and grounding, and they are easily die cut. 3M Electrical Products Division, Austin, TX Enter 204

Powder coatings attach decorative metallic pigments to powder particles to ensure uniformity and consistency in use. Britebond[TM] generates a finish that is insensitive to variations in application parameters, equipment type or substrate configuration. It eliminates metallic quality problems such as shadowing, nonuniformity and color drift during a production run or at shift changes, as well as sparking during application. Morton Powder Coatings, Reading, PA Enter 205

Liquid crystalline polymer is formulated for high performance electronics where high frequency, chemical resistance, and fine line high density interconnect (HDI) requirements are critical. ZYVEX TeraClad[TM] material is a single-clad laminate, developed primarily for flexible circuit applications. It provides excellent dimensional stability, reduced stress, and reduced variations in electrical performance. Rogers Corp., Rogers, CT Enter 206

Vibration proof structural adhesive is formulated for applications requiring high bond peel and impact strength. Duralco 4535 has no volatiles, solvents or out-gassing. It bonds dissimilar materials, such as glass to metals, ceramics to metals, plastics to metals and difficult-to-bond substrates. Duralco 4535 cures at room temperature and offers excellent resistance to chemicals, solvents, and thermal shock. Contronics Corp. Brooklyn, NY Enter 207

Long-fiber reinforced pbts are specifically formulated to improve the mechanical properties of long-fiber composites. The tailored resin and the technology used to compound it with long fibers ensure excellent fiber wet-out, high adhesion between PBT matrix and the fiber, and ease of molding. Celstran[R] grades with 30, 40, and 50 percent long-glass fibers provide the impact, tensile and flexural strengths that nearly identical to nylon. Ticona, Auburn Hills, MI Enter 208

Powder coatings for plastics and electronics are available in a wide range of chemistries, colors and textures. POWDURA[R] Texture Coatings help hide surface imperfections while providing a durable finish with a single-step application. For applications where a low cure powder is needed, POWDURA Polyester Powder Coatings are specifically formulated and customizable to provide substrate protection and durability. Sherwin-Williams Co., Cleveland, OH Enter 209

Conductive products in roll and sheet form are used to produce electrical elements such as resistors, capacitors, electrical circuits and lamps on flexible subtrates, making permanent and disposable applications affordable. Conductive materials such as silver, carbon, copper, ATO and ITO can be provided on various substrates. Applications include radio frequency identification (RFID), membrane switch and electroluminescence technologies for consumer electronics, point-of-purchase signage, appliances, and medical devices. MACtac Technical Products, Stow, OH Enter 210

Structural adhesives for bonding plastics are formulated for difficult-to-bond composites and dissimilar substrates. They require minimal surface preparation and cure rapidly at room temperature to load-bearing bonds that withstand weathering, humidity, and wide variations of temperature up to 250¿F, and provide exceptional flexibility with high tensile and shear strength. Devcon, Danvers, MA Enter 211