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Slippery conduits foil wire-chewing cockatoos

Wednesday 03 September 2008

FLEXICON says it has supplied Telstra with ‘cockatoo-proof’ flexible conduit for protecting cables in the Australian outback from attacks by the wildlife.


Thermoplastic a suitable replacement part

Wednesday 30 July 2008

ACCORDING to Dotmar, its ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) thermoplastic material offers properties which make it a suitable replacement part for certain areas in factories.


Stretchable industrial vacuum hose

Thursday 28 February 2008

FLEXAUST has released a line of stretchable vacuum cleaner hose for manufacturers that come in several stretch ratios, sizes, and colours, with streamlined, shuttle moulded end fittings.


Tough plastics

Thursday 21 February 2008

DOTMAR has released two new treated plastics which resist scratches, ultraviolet rays (UV), chemicals and impact, for use in engineering and manufacturing processes.


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