...Dear Sir, We are Introducing CAR GLOW for Cars First Time in UAE, PAINT SEALANT PROTECTION WITH PTFE-TEFLON, IMPORTED FROM ADVANCE CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC. (U.S.A). CAR GLOW PAINT SEALANT Car Glow Paint Sealant with PTFE-Teflon (Imported from Advance Chemical Technology, Inc. U.S.A.) represents a breakthrough in appearance technology. PTFE has the lowest coefficient of friction (0.02) known to man. PTFE is the “slipperiest substance known”. It’s equivalent to wet ice on wet ice. This non-abrasive sealant is guaranteed to make your finish smoother than you ever dreamed possible. 1. Car Glow brings a deep luster that is unsurpassed by any other product available. 2. Car Glow will last longer than popular car polishes you may have used in the past. 3. Car Glow totally eliminates the need to wax or polish your vehicle (Cars, Trucks, Buses, Bikes, etc.) 4. Car Glow Paint Protection removes oxidized paint, minor scratches including brake dust spot, industrial fallout and swirl marks. 5. Car Glow will increase performance by reducing drag. 6. Protected paint is unbelievably easy to clean and keep looking showroom new! 7. Car Glow seals and protects your car’s finish from intense sun rays, acid rain, road salt, bird mucks, industrial fallout, fading and oxidizing. 8. Car Glow extends the service life of paint. SERVICES OFFERED DURING SEALANT PROTECTION a. Car wash with car shampoo specially made for protection by AutoCare. b. Buffing with machine to clean your car with...
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...Teflon and Its Applications in Industry 1. Introduction Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) also known as Teflon is a thermoplastic polymer. It is formed by addition polymerization using the monomer tetrafluroethylene (TFE). Teflon is a strong, waxy and non-flammable resin which is used in many applications especially in corrosive industries due to its resistance to chemicals. In addition, it is able to maintain its physical properties over a wide range of temperatures. Teflon was invented by accident by a research chemist named Roy J. Plunkett at DuPont’s Jackson Lab in New Jersey on 6 April 1938. Plunkett and his technician assistant, Jack Rebok, were testing on the chemical reactions of the refrigerant gas TFE, he noticed one of the pressurized cylinders failed to discharge when its valve was opened. Rebok suggested cutting the cylinder open to see what went wrong. They discovered the gas inside the cylinder had solidified into a white powder. Plunkett began to test the properties of the white powder. The white powder was found to be more lubricant than other slippery solids. In addition, it proved to be inert to almost other chemicals and had extremely high melting point at 335°C. Plunkett discovered that the gas had polymerized to become a PTFE resin and thus, invented a way to produce the TFE to PTFE polymerization in the lab. 2. Analysis of Fundamental Structures and Properties PTFE exhibits many useful properties. It is resistant to many chemicals, weather and UV resistance...
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...PTFE is used for the non-stick coating on pans and other cooking utensils. It is not reactive because of the strength of the carbon and fluorine bonds so it is often used in containers and pipework to transport reactive and corrosive chemicals. PTFE can also reduce friction, wear and energy consumption of machinery which helps to prolong the machines life and reduce damage to the parts. PTFE is produced by free-radical polymerization of tetrafluoroethylene. The equation for this process is: n F2C=CF2 → 1/n —{ F2C—CF2}n— Tetrafluoroethylene can explosively decompose to tetrafluoromethane and carbon which means special equipment is needed for the polymerization to prevent hot spots that might start of the explosive decomposition. PTFE is also poorly soluble in almost all solvents so the polymerization has to take place as an emulsion in water. An emulsion is a mixture of two or more liquids that are normally immiscible. Properties Density 2200 kg/m3 Melting point 327 °C Thermal expansion 135 • 10−6 K−1 [21] Thermal diffusivity 0.124 mm²/s...
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...1000oF -50 to 500oC Use in: very High temperature spacers and rings and Used in outer casing and inner retainer ring on rubber lipped oil seals requiring a metal to hold and the seal in housing. Characteristics: Soft, multi-functional metal and Finished by machining. TFR Rulon Also referred as: TFR Brown -450 to 400oF -268 to 205oC Use in: used for moderate and high speed dynamic service running against soft metals. Characteristics: Soft and multi-functional metal Finished by machining. Description: Aluminum is an extremely versatile alloy which combines good formability and high corrosion resistance and medium strength. TFT Teal-Lon Also referred as: TFT Teal -450 to 400oF -268 to 205oC Description: Modified the PTFE with similar properties to PTFE-PRO 01 material but substantially improved wear resistance. Replaces popular blue and green materials used in industrial applications. HPU Polyurethane Also referred as: Urethane, PUR Red Also could be Natural Milky White or Honey Coloured -22 to 230oF -30 to 110oC Use in: Hydraulic cylinder rod seals and piston seals. This material is most commonly used in hydraulic u-cups and packing’s. Characteristics: Plastic-like and Shiny surface finish tough to stretch. Description: it is a high performance material with improved resistance to hot water up to 200°F makes it ideally suited for mining applications where the water based hydraulic fluids are used NBR Nitrile Rubber Also referred to as: NBR, Buna-N Black -22 to 210oF...
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...Assane DIOUF MBA-Bronx Campus MG- 800 Case 4 : WL Gore Introduction W.L. Gore started as a small company in their basement and has grown into a giant manufacturer with the company’s products being used globally in almost all sectors, including automotive, aerospace, chemical processing, electronic, manufacturing, healthcare, military, and textile industries. W. L Gore and Associates is best known around the world for producing high performance fabrics, medical products and electronics using polytetrafluorethylene; an artificial fiber referred to as PTFE. The company was founded by Wilbert L. Gore (Bill) and Genevieve Gore in 1958 after Bill left his job at DuPont. Today, W.L. Gore with the guidance of the Gore Family is renowned for not only the products that they produce, but also for their unique culture and design that has set the pace for which others such as Google try to emulate Swot The first and most apparent strength of the W.L. Gore company is its diversity of products. The company is able to market to a variety of industries on a global level, including electronics, medical industry, IT, aeronautics, and telecommunications. This diversity affords the company some protection financially should there be any negativity in a given market segment. Another important strength of the company is its strong growth and financial performance over the long-term. According to the information presented, it has been profitable for 37 years and has consistently ranked...
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...be used in the construction industry (b) Visit the Sports Complex and the Community Centre at IIT Madras and find out the materials used for construction and prepare a report. Materials commonly used in the construction industry * Concrete – Cement, Lime, Sand, Aggregates, Fly Ash, Water * Wood, Bamboo, Timber * Stones – Granite, Basalt, Limestone, Marble, Quartizite, Shale, Slate * Silt, Clay, Mud, Moorum, Puzzolona, Thatch * Gypsum * Brick, Crushed Bricks * Metals – Aluminum, Bronze, Copper, Nickel * Galvanized Iron, cast Iron, Ductile Iron, Stainless Steel, Mild Steel * Asbestos * Glass * Gypsum Plaster * PVC, HDPE, Plastics * Ceramics, Mosaic * Epoxy Coating * Paint * PTFE Roofing, Terracotta Tiles * Coal Tar, Bitumen * Plaster Boards * Fabric, Rubber, Foam Board, Plywood * Admixtures – Lignosulphonates, Vinyl Polymers, Polycarboxylate Ethers * Plaster Boards * Epoxy, Neoprene Materials rarely / sparingly used in the construction industry * Stones – Flag Stones * Asphalt * Metals – Chromium, Titanium, Gold, Silver * Silica Fumes * Glass Fiber * Fiber Cement Sheeting * Ice * Aluminum Composite Wall Claddings Materials not used but can be used in the construction industry * Rise Husk ash * Coke, * Clinker, Furnace Slag * Volcanic Tuff * Paper Crete * Diamond * Used Tires, Glass / Plastic Bottles Sports Complex – IIT, Madras ...
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...Classic Case 6 W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Frank Shipper Salisbury State University Charles C. Manz Arizona State University To make money and have fun. W. L. Gore On July 26, 1976, Jack Dougherty, a newly minted MBA from the College of William and Mary, dressed in a dark blue suit and bursting with resolve, reported for his first day at W. L. Gore & Associates. He presented himself to Bill Gore, shook hands firmly, looked him in the eye, and said he was ready for anything. What happened next was one thing for which Jack was not ready. Gore replied, “That’s fine, Jack, fine. Why don’t you look around and find something you’d like to do.” Three frustrating weeks later he found that something, dressed in jeans, loading fabric into the mouth of a machine that laminated the company’s patented Gore-Tex membrane to fabric. By 1982, Jack had become responsible for all advertising and marketing in the fabrics group. This story was part of the folklore that was heard over and over about W. L. Gore. By 1991, the process was slightly more structured. New associates took a journey through the business before settling into their own positions, regardless of the position for which they were hired. A new sales associate in the Fabric Division might spend six weeks rotating through different areas before concentrating on sales and marketing. Among other things, he or she might learn how Gore-Tex fabric was made, what it could and could not do, how...
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...Case study notes This case study explores a very unique organisation: W.L. Gore Associates. It explores the role of organisational management and culture within a very innovative firm, which is responsible for some very well-known products such as the famous Gore-Tex fabric, and yet few people know much about this remarkable organisation. It is operated in a way similar to that of a cooperative such as The John Lewis Partnership in the UK, where the employees are also owners. In addition, the organisation seeks to minimise management with the emphasis on action and creativity. Case study questions 1. Explain what happened to the Gore-Tex brand after the patent expired. What activity can firms use to try to maintain any advantage developed during the patent protection phase? Competitor products emerged (generic versions if you like). To compete, it was necessary to develop the brand. This is something that has not happened. What else could it do? 2. List some of the wide range of products that the Gore-Tex fabric has been applied? All sorts of clothing, shoes, coats, etc. Also, windsurf sales and kite surf sales. What else could it be applied to? 3. It seems that Gore Associates is heavily orientated towards technology. What are some of the dangers of being too heavily focused on technology? Myopic views such as not listening to customer views, too focused on technology. Missing opportunities that may exist, which involve minor changes. Also, marketing mix considerations need to...
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...HW 9 Problem 14.5 a. To Find: (a) The number-average molecular weight (b) The weight-average molecular weight (c) The degree of polymerization for the given polypropylene material b. Given: Molecular Weight Range (g/mol) xi wi 8,000–16,000 0.05 0.02 16,000–24,000 0.16 0.10 24,000–32,000 0.24 0.20 32,000–40,000 0.28 0.30 40,000–48,000 0.20 0.27 48,000–56,000 0.07 0.11 c. Assumptions: The given data is accurate; the material (polypropylene) is pure. d. Solution: (a) Number-average molecular weight: Molecular wt. Range Mean Mi 8,000-16,000 16,000-24,000 24,000-32,000 12,000 20,000 28,000 32,000-40,000 40,000-48,000 48,000-56,000 36,000 44,000 52,000 xi 0.05 0.16 0.24 xiMi 600 3200 6720 0.28 10,080 0.20 8800 0.07 3640 ____________________________ Mn = xi M i = 33,040 g/mol (b) Weight-average molecular weight: Molecular wt. Range 8,000-16,000 16,000-24,000 24,000-32,000 32,000-40,000 40,000-48,000 48,000-56,000 Mean Mi wi wiMi 12,000 20,000 28,000 36,000 44,000 52,000 0.02 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.27 0.11 240 2000 5600 10,800 11,880 5720 ___________________________ M w = wi M i = 36,240 g/mol (c) Degree of polymerization: For polypropylene, the repeat unit molecular weight, m = 3(AC) + 6(AH) = (3)(12.01 g/mol) + (6)(1.008 g/mol) = 42.08 g/mol DP = Mn 33,040 g/mol = = 785 m 42.08 g/mol ...
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...proof stem adds safety & reliability Stainless steel valves have 316L ends Full range of options to suit specific requirements 5 6 2 1 4 3 7 The Series R8 Ball Valve is available with additional options. Contact SVF for more information. ls tro F Fl SV n Co ow MATERIALS ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Body End Connector Ball Stem Seat Body Seal Stem Seal Retainer Sizes 2-1/2” & 3” OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS SPECIFICATIONS (Additional options available) 316 Stainless Steel (ASTM A351 CF8M) Carbon Steel (ASTM A216 WCB) 316L Stainless Steel (ASTM A351 CF3M) Carbon Steel (ASTM A216 WCB) 316 Stainless Steel (ASTM A351 CF8M) 316 Stainless Steel (ASTM A276) Stainless Steel 17-4 pH (ASTM A564 630) TFM1600TM, Delrin®, UHMWPE, PEEK PTFE, Buna “N”, GRAFOIL®, UHMWPE, Viton®, EPDM SupraLonTM 316 Stainless Steel 8 -- Sizes 2-1/2” & 3” SPECIFICATION STANDARDS OF COMPLIANCE SVF Series R8 Ball Valves are available in designs that meet the following Industry Standards: • ANSI • ASME • API • DIN • ISO • MSS • BPE • NACE •...
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...and culture within a very innovative firm, which is responsible for some very well known products such as the famous Gore-Tex fabric, and yet few people know very much about this remarkable organisation. It is operated in a similar way to that of a cooperative such as the John Lewis Partnership in the United Kingdom, where the employees are also owners. In addition the organisation seeks to minimise management with the emphasis on action and creativity. Today this enigmatic firm employs approximately 7,000 people in more than 45 plants and sales locations world-wide. Manufacturing operations are clustered in the United States, Germany, Scotland, Japan and China. Proprietary technologies with the versatile polymer polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) have resulted in numerous products for electronic signal transmission; fabrics laminates; medical implants; as well as membrane, filtration, sealant and fibres technologies for a range of different industries. Today the organisation divides its products into four main groupings: medical products; fabric products; electronic products; and industrial products. Gore has approximately 650 US patents and thousands world-wide. Further details of these can be found by visiting the US Patent & Trademark office website at www.uspto.gov. Introduction W.L. Gore & Associates is probably best known in Europe for its Gore-Tex product (that piece of material in your coat that keeps you dry yet allows your body to breathe), yet few people know very much...
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...Confirming Pages g Frank Shipper Greg L. Stewart Salisbury University CASE 26 W. L. Gore & Associates: Developing Global Teams to Meet 21st-Century Challenges1 University of Iowa Charles C. Manz University of Massachusetts–Amherst n 2010, W. L. Gore & Associates celebrated its 52nd year in business. Founded in 1958 by Bill and Vieve Gore in the basement of their home, Gore had grown into a global enterprise famous for its high performance fabrics, medical products, and next-generation electronic products, as well as its use of self-empowered teams of employees (called associates at Gore). In its earlier years, the company had endeavored to restrict the size of its different corporate facilities to 200 associates or fewer, a practice that helped keep the number of teams at a given facility to a manageable number and facilitated cross-team coordination. More recently, however, to better cope with the challenges of a global marketplace, increasing numbers of teams were composed of associates in different facilities, sometimes facilities that were spread across three continents; the coordination of team members working in different facilities was enabled by online communication. In 2010, Gore’s products were sold on six continents and used on all seven continents, as well as under the ocean and in space. The company global operations required teams of associates to tightly coordinate their activities in developing, producing, and marketing...
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...without solvent. After 2 h, the reaction was terminated by flushing the solution with air to decompose the catalyst. The decomposed catalyst and unreacted styrene and was removed from the reaction mixture by filtration on a fritted glass and washed it by 100 mL of methanol. The oligomers were characterized by gel permeation chromatography, GPC/SEC analysis were performed by eluting THF solutions of the polymeric samples at 30 ºC (Waters oven) in two PolyPore columns (protected by a PolyPore guard column) (Polymer Labs) mounted on a Waters 1515 isocratic HPLC pump. Detection was performed by a Waters 2414 differential refractive index detector. The THF eluent was filtered through 0.45 µm PTFE Pall membrane filters and degassed in an ultrasound bath. Solution samples were filtered through 0.20 µm PTFE GVS filters. The system was calibrated with TSK Tosoh Co. polystyrene standards. Table 3: Oligomerization styrene catalyzed by complexes C1 and...
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...channels, and stages of production that fit well together – they are mutually reinforcing and that marry well with customer needs” and I would add “… and for which customers have a Willingness to Pay at the price point that will yield profits and not losses. Do you agree with this statement universally? In other words, why couldn’t an established firm test many new and diverse “playing fields” with very small beta tests via prototype new products and services? Or could the established firm do both simultaneously? W.L. Gore is a great start-up firm story Robert. I wonder how they were able to test and use their products in those very different markets without pulling to many resources (mainly R & D) from its original core-product PTFE in the wire & cable industry? It would also be very interesting to find out how they balanced their current commitments to buyers while they tested new applications of their product in different industries, especially in the beginning phases of the business. Gore serves a very diverse customer base with a lot of different needs. My bet is a big key to their success and strategy choice was finding “where not to play” as you stated earlier in your discussion post. I agree beta testing on new products provide the established firm “Where to Play” choices on what can be done to expand the enterprise. But in doing so the established firm still stands to assume some “risk” in product(s) being unsuccessful. In my opinion the firm is “wasting...
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...Home Search Collections Journals About Contact us My IOPscience Fast and Accurate Technique for Determination of Moisture Content in Oil Palm Fruits using Open-Ended Coaxial Sensor This content has been downloaded from IOPscience. Please scroll down to see the full text. 2005 Jpn. J. Appl. Phys. 44 5272 (http://iopscience.iop.org/1347-4065/44/7R/5272) View the table of contents for this issue, or go to the journal homepage for more Download details: IP Address: 134.7.89.216 This content was downloaded on 20/09/2015 at 12:31 Please note that terms and conditions apply. Japanese Journal of Applied Physics Vol. 44, No. 7A, 2005, pp. 5272–5274 Brief Communication #2005 The Japan Society of Applied Physics Fast and Accurate Technique for Determination of Moisture Content in Oil Palm Fruits using Open-Ended Coaxial Sensor Zulkifly A BBAS, You Kok Y EOW, Abdul Halim SHAARI, Azmi ZAKARIA1 , Jumiah H ASSAN, Kaida K HALID1 and Elias S AION INSPEM, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Malaysia 1 Department of Physics, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Malaysia (Received March 30, 2004; accepted September 3, 2004; published July 8, 2005) A simple, fast and accurate technique employing an open-ended coaxial sensor for the determination of the moisture content in oil palm fruit is presented. For this technique, a calibration equation has been developed based on the relationship between the measured moisture content...
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