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Limescale deposits on chrome-plated or stainless steel fittings, and clouded tiles in the bathroom, are unsightly. In water heaters, in the coffee machine or in pipework, however, they cause problems, …

Think durability and elasticity can’t go hand in hand? Think again. Fluoroelastomers form an entire family of rubbers that meets both demands at once: chemical and thermal resistance alongside elastic …

Polyvinylidene fluoride, or PVDF for short, is a fluorinated polyolefin that became known under the trade name KYNAR®. Since chemists at the US company Pennsalt Corporation first synthesised it in …

The German term “Duroplaste” derives from the Latin “durus”, meaning hard. English uses the name thermosets, which reflects how these plastics set permanently during curing. The international standard ISO 472:2013, …

Some physical effects influence everyday life without people being aware of them. At the same time, their value for industry and technology is immense – as in the case of …

In hose technology, hose connectors play an important role. They come in as many variants as the hoses they join. They extend, branch or repair hose lines and connect them …

Determining the density of liquids plays an important role across many industries, for example in beverage and spirits production, the chemical industry, and oil extraction and refining. Density measurement helps …

Alongside welding, bolting and soldering, adhesive bonding has become one of the most important techniques for joining metals. Engineering and manufacturing already bond 50 % of all components with adhesives. …

Compression fittings and cutting ring fittings are detachable connections and play an important role in the connection technology of hoses and pipes in order to create leak-free pipe connections. This …

When hearing the term “halogen,” many people first think of lamps or headlights. However, halogens are found in numerous products we use every day. This article explains what halogens are …