Towels extend lives of canvas tops and enclosures

August 1, 2008  |  Marine, Products

With proper care, boat owners can extend the useful lives of their canvas boat tops and enclosures. Shurhold’s microfiber towels come in a variety three-pack: The extra-strong orange towel serves for effective washing and cleaning; the super-soft dark blue towel is recommended for polishing and sh…
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Eco-friendly digitally printable materials reduce installation time

August 1, 2008  |  Graphics, Products

EnviroFlex™, a new line of eco-friendly and lightweight digitally printable materials for billboards, banners and other applications, offers a variety of options: Frontlit Lite (7-ounce), Lite High-Res (5-ounce), PolyFlex Lite (5.5-ounce), PolyPoster and PolyPoster HighRes (3.8-ounce). Up to 60 pe…
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Komar products allow easy cutting of Kevlar thread

August 1, 2008  |  Products, Upholstery

Problem: Kevlar® thread works well in sewing operations, but it can be tough to cut cleanly. Solution: Komar Alliance has designed a complete line of nippers, scissors and shears to cleanly and efficiently cut Kevlar or other tough threads. The products, made with hardened stainless steel blades, h…
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Tonneau fabric creates consistent truck appearance

August 1, 2008  |  Markets, Products

Problem: Truck owners want tonneau covers consistent in appearance with the rest of the vehicle. Solution: DiamondTex, a heavy-duty fabric with textured vinyl coating, simulates the diamond-plate material commonly used for truck beds and tool boxes. The rugged and unusual look of DiamondTex tonneau …
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Molded plastic zippers benefit large structures

August 1, 2008  |  Products

Problem: Fabricated structures require a heavy-duty closure with easy access and durability. Solution: Big structures benefit from Big Zip™ #15 Premium Heavy-Duty molded plastic zippers. Big Zip offers 100-percent corrosion resistance to salt water, teeth injection-molded from DuPont Delrin® acet…
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WIRAND® fibers eliminate need for steel reinforcement

August 1, 2008  |  Products

Problem: Placing typical steel reinforcement in concrete slab-on-grade industrial, commercial and high-performance floors takes time and is difficult to conform to construction drawings. Solution: WIRAND® fibers are produced with low-carbon steel wire with high-tensile strength. Introducing WIRAND …
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Coated polyester fabric protects rafts and inflatable kayaks

August 1, 2008  |  Marine, Products

Problem: Commercial whitewater rafting exposes materials to extreme conditions: rock and sand abrasion, daily use, high UV light, constant high pressures and tensions. Manufacturers of rafts and inflatable kayaks want a premium material that performs better than existing PVC boats. Solution: The new…
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Automated grommet welder produces strong, clear grommets

August 1, 2008  |  Graphics, Products

Problem: Metal grommets cover up parts of expensive, high-resolution graphics, and the occasional grommet failure leads to costly field repairs. Solution: For secure grommets made of clear PVC, FIAB’s Automated Grommet Welder does the trick. The RF generator operating on single-phase 208-volt powe…
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New shears cut through fire-retardant thread

August 1, 2008  |  Products

Problem: A mattress manufacturer has difficulty cutting the new fire-retardant thread now required for mattresses. Solution: New Kai® 7000 Series shears with corrugated blades slice through aramid materials, such as Kevlar®, fiberglass and composite/carbon fibers. SOURCE Wolff Industries
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New shears cut through variety of tough fabrics

August 1, 2008  |  Products

Problem: Kevlar®, designed to resist penetration, is difficult to cut in individual or multiple layers. Solution: Clauss 8” Bent Kevlar Shears cut Kevlar materials, as well as other tough fabrics such as canvas, plastic and upholstery. SOURCE Clauss Cutlery
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