NewAge manufactures plastic tubing and rubber hose but the company also supplies a variety of fittings and clamps. In this white paper, the types of fittings it offers are compared using text, images and a reference chart. The report notes facts such as each fitting's performance features, typical applications, materials and installation requirements. Clamps are reviewed as well.
US CPSC has issued an NPR for the exemption of polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), high impact polystyrene (HIPS), and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) from third party testing for regulated phthalates content.
Air Hydro Power of Louisville, KY has acquired Total Hose of Decatur and Huntsville, AL. With the addition of Air Hydro Power's product lines, Total Hose will have complete Automation, Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Hose and Fitting offerings. Air Hydro Power currently has locations in Birmingham and Montgomery, AL, seven locations in KY and one location in Southern IN.
Ocean Craft Marine is pleased to announce thedevelopment, testing and delivery of another OCM industry first; A 9.8 meter Rigid Hull Inflatable Amphibious boat. Thisnew model Amphibious RHIB is no longer a prototype and has now entered full-production.
The US Department for Energy has issued the final rule for energy conservation regulations relating to battery charger efficiency. Stakeholders need to ensure compliance by June 13, 2018.
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China has implemented a new Industrial Standard, QB/T 1002-2015, for leather shoes. The new standard was implemented on March 1, 2016.
Following the success of the ASIS Amphibious RIBs 7.1 and 6.1m, and in response to popular demand; ASIS just developed, tested and delivered its biggest amphibious RIB ever manufactured yet; A 9.8 meter Black Rigid Inflatable Amphibious boat.
San Francisco recently became the first US city to set a comprehensive ban on the use of polystyrene foam in consumer products. The Californian city has also set mandatory standards for compostable and biodegradable plastics.
Updating toy safety standards, on June 30, 2016 Joint Standard Australia/Standards New Zealand Committee CS-018, published AS/NZS 8124.1:2016 and AS/NZS 8124.2:2016. These replace AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2013 and AS/NZS ISO 8124.2:2009 respectively.
The EU has published ATP-9, the 9th adaptation to technical and scientific progress to the CLP Regulation, containing important changes to Table 3.1 of Part 3 of Annex VI.
Ampac, a division of ProAmpac, has won an AmeriStar award for the Duke's Mayonnaise 8 oz. Pouch, a shaped, reclosable stand up pouch new to the mayonnaise and condiment aisle utilizing clear, barrier lamination for product protection. Ampac was also recognized for its E-Z SnackPakTM win in the WorldStar Awards Competition.
Following a period of public consultation, the European Commission has published plans to restrict CMRs in textile articles and clothing. These restrictions will be implemented in two phases.
At 60 years old, Vardex reinforced PVC hose is one of NewAge Industries' mainstays. Its decades of reliability, durability, crush resistance, and kink resistance have enabled it to endure the demands of fluid and air transfer in industries such as food and beverage, OEM and chemical. Vardex continues to be a versatile hose that provides full vacuum capabilities, flexibility and light weight.
Japan has introduced new regulations regarding polyethylene naphthalate (PEN) use in food contact materials and articles. The new law takes effect on December 6, 2016.
The WTO has published EU proposals to strengthen the migration limit for BPA in toys for children under 36 months, and for toys intended to be placed in the mouth.
On June 22, 2016 the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act was signed into law by the US President. The new law updates the previous Toxic Substances Control Act from 1976.
In June 2016, France published a revised list of standards relating to the childcare articles. These updated standards give presumption of conformity to Decree 91-1292.
The standards organization, ASTM, has updated its safety specification for children's chairs and stools. Published in May 2016, the new standard, ASTM F2613-16, replaces ASTM F2613-14.
Laboratory Testing Inc. has received an updated special process certification from GE Transportation Aviation's S-400 Program which also includes Crack Propagation Measurement (Code AIXE). The full list of GE approvals currently held by LTI covers chemistry, metallography and mechanical testing.
France's DGCCRF has published new document relating to food contact materials made from inorganic materials, excluding metals, and organic materials made from synthetic fibers and plant fibers.
The ECHA has included Benzo[def]chrysene on its Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern, bringing the total number of listed substances to 169.
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