THESE 7 SOLUTIONS MAY SOLVE 700 OTHER PROBLEMS . . . . . . PERKAPS YOUR WON "BAKELITE" PLASTICS-Problem Solvers for Industry
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When o n e manufacturer solves a -wartime production problem b y using the right B A K É L I T E plastic, the result m a y b e helpful t o m a n y other manufacturers. In this spirit w e pass along here trie solutions t o seven typical problems, any o n e of which may provide the answer to yours. T h e plastic materials discussed are, of course, available only for highly essential uses. D o y o u h a v e a tough coatings problem? In recent tests, steel panels coated with a B A K É L I T E resin primer showed no blistering, pimpling. or rusting after 8,000 hours of continuous water immersion, while other prim ers failed a t 3 0 0 hours.
A m a n u f a c t u r e r , w i s h i n g t o e l i m i n a t e t h e a s s e m b l y of s e v e r a l p a r t s n o r m a l l y r e q u i r e d i n small r e l a y c o n s t r u c t i o n , d e s i g n e d a n i m p r o v e d r e l a y for 'which t h e b a s e snd s t a t i o n a r y c o n t a c t s u p p o r t w e r e t o b e m o l d e d in one p i e c e . A B A K É L I T E g e n e r a l - p u r p o s e m o l d i n g m a t e r i a l w a s specified for t h i s u n u s u a l a n d c o m p l e x c o n s t r u c t i o n . T h i s m a t e r i a l p r o v i d e s t h e d e s i r e d d i e l e c t r i c q u a l i t i e s a n d fine finish. I t also w i t h s t a n d s t h e s e v e r e v i b r a t i o n e n c o u n t e r e d in a i r c r a f t a n d s h i p b o a r d in s t a l l a t i o n s , as w e l l a s s a l t a t m o s p h e r e a n d w i d e t e m p e r a t u r e v a r i a t i o n s —from 60 d e g . F . below zero t o 180 d e g . F . a b o v e .
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using thermosetting materials, interest you? Heatronic molding, a recent development of t h e Bakélite Labora tories, m a k e s this possible, speeds curing time 10 to 50 per cent, drops molding pressure 3 0 to 4 0 per cent. T h e s e e x a m p l e s are typical of the scores of devel opments y o u will be posted o n if you keep in touch with Bakélite Plastics Headquarters. Our Engineering Staff and D e v e l o p m e n t Laboratories h a v e amassed a wealth of data t h a t can h e l p y o u now with your essen tial production problems, o r with your plans for the days to come. Write for specific technical literature. P l e a s e address Department 9.
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BOOKLET 9-A "BAKELITE HORIZONS"
descriptions of the various B A K É LITE thermosetting arid t h e r m o p l a s tic molding materials.
—This p a m p h l e t provides a brief introduction to BAKÉLITE plastics. Describes t h e origin of plastics . . . their forms, fabricating techniques, and applications.
"MOLDING TECHNIC FOR BAKEUTE AND VINYLSTE PLASTÏCS" (Price $3.50)
BOOKLET 9-P "A SIMPLIFIED GUIDE TO BAKELITE PLASTICS"—A 16-page, illustrated booklet t h a t describes, in digest form, the various types of BAKÉLITE plastics and synthetic resin p r o d u c t c .
—A 224-page manual on the a r t of molding plasties. Contains latest technical data the designer, engi neer, molder, and user should knowabout designing and f a b r i c a t i n g hot-set a n d -"old-set molding m a t e rials.
BOOKLET 9 m BAKELITE MOLDING PLASTIES"—A 32-page illustrated reference booklet. Gives technical
BOOKLET 9-L "BAKELITE LAMINATING PLASTICS"'—A 24-page illustrated booklet. Describes, in detail, v a r i o u s
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Now, l i g h t i n g -fixture s o c k e t s aboard America's Victory Ships are m o l d e d of B A K É L I T E phenolic plastics. T h e y are lighter, more compact, and iBiore duraoie t h a n sockets previously used. T h e manufacturer found t h a t less "breakage and faster a s s e m b l y made possible a produc tion j u m p of ΙΟ to 15 per c e n t . . . pushed costs d o w n 10 per cent. T h e n e w socket has b e e n approved for use aboard all ships of our Merchtant Marine, w h e r e it -will withstand vibration and extremes in temperature change.
A tlety blower· measuring only four inches in diameter, weighing only four ounces, cools t h e radio and other electronic e q u i p m e n t o n Amer ica's fighting aircraft. Using a BAJÉCELÏTE general-purpose phenolic molding material, t h e manufacturer has b e e n able to mold t h e lightweight blower housing to close tolerances, y e t secure gr*>d heat resist ance and. mechanical strength.
types of laminated plasties mads with 8A.-KBLITE laminating var nishes, a n d illustrates many appli cations, Outlines fabricating: tech niques, aand grîves A S T M data.
Shows how these new resin3 accel erate bodying· time and improve performance of many surface coat ings. BOOKLET 9-J "BAKELITE COATING PRODUGTS"— A 4-page folder for the paint and varnish technologist, describing the new water emul sions based on C-9 resins.
BOOKLET S-V "BAKESJTE «EAT-HARDENABLE VARNISH, mmEL, LACQUER, CEMENT"- — A 40-page illustrated booklet. Describes resin-baking coatings and bonding materials— their pro>j)erties, uses, and advan tages.
BOOKLET 9-Q 'BAKELITE SEALING SOLUTIONS FOR PÛ&0US CASTINGS"
BOOKLET 9-F ''BAKELITE €-9 RESSNS" —A 12-page illtiBtrated booklet for the paint and varnish technologist.
— A 4-page foider that tells how to reclaim porous and spongy casting» by impregnating with resin-baking solutions.
T h e l i n i n g o f t h o f o o d c o n t a i n e r s used in Medical Corps hospital food carts must stand u p against constant scraping with ladle or spoon w h e n serving, and sudden temperature changes on sterilizing. T h a t ' s a tough assignment for a n y coating. Y e t à BAKELITE resin baking finish does the job—and does i t welL Known best before the war for i t s use in insulating and bonding armature and coil windings, t h e s e glasslike coatings h a v e passed many rigid requirements in m e e t i n g today's wartime n e e d s in replacing plated linings for cans, drums, and tanks.
Army· Navy» Federal housing developments, and N a v y and Maritime ships are using p l u m b i n g accessories m o l d e d of B A K S U T E cellulose acetate. Five hundred thousand faucet handles h s v e already been pro duced—and are proving highly successful because of their low heat trans mission, gc od heat resistance, fine appearance, arid resistance t o corro sion. Other developments include a shiny w h i t e elbow, for toilet flush tanks that will not stirink or distort in service.
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