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Q From: Fiona Ryan

What is setacryl and does it require any kind of treatment such as flaming before being screen printed?
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Q From: Sonja Cook

Can Tefzel be used in Butane and Propane liquids at 75 degrees C under 150 psi pressure?
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Q From: Patrick Byrne

I have a _very old wood burning stove which used to have a Mica front window, I'm trying to replace this but unfortunately I can't find anything large enough, (350mm x 350mm), is there a modern plastic equivalent to Mica which I can use instead ??
regards, Patrick.
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Q From: Eimear Corrigan

Do you know what the outer clasing of a PSP (Playstation Portable) is made from??
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Q From: Paul East

I am looking to find a comparison of various plastics, in terms of the cost of energy used to produce them. Can anyone help with this, or suggest a website where this information is available?

Thank you.
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Q From: Martin Stacy

I am struggling to find a heavy duty pastic carrier bag.

Our sample is 0.09mm thick. What gauge would this be?

Thank you.
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Q From: Chris Downham

Would there be a chemical reaction between PVC and ABS (MABS) resulting in stiction between the 2 components? How can this be prevented?
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Q From: Tim Sellears

Could you please advise if there is a type of plastic that can be used for flat machined parts max. 1200mm long 20mm thick. Requirements are flatness, good machined finish, thermal stability (10 to 30 degrees C), rigidity and resistance to soluable oils and grease.
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Q From: Stephen Marshall-Rees

We curently have a part that is moulded in clear PP. The part includes a living hinge which in the products lifetime will only be flexed no more than about 5 or 6 times.

Is there a totally clear material like PET that could be used with a living hinge feature?
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Q From: amie mckell

i am looking to develop a product for use whilst surfing, i am looking for a company to manufacturer a heat sealed polyethelene bag, could you possibly give me any direction of who to look at for some help? tahnk you
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