June 2015

A patented process for the multi-laminate stacking, bonding, and coating of gyroscopes, small motors, and stators to insulate and improve wire-winding is available from Applied Plastics Co., Inc. of Norwood, Massachusetts. Applied Plastics’ Stacking, Laminating, Bonding, and Coating Service produces parts with electrical insulation to 2000 V and up to 1000 V/mil thickness, depending upon […]

High heat-resistant PTFE coated stainless steel or nitinol forming mandrels for manufacturing small diameter extruded tubing and formed rubber bladders are available from Applied Plastics Co., Inc. of Norwood, Massachusetts. PTFE Natural™ Fluoropolymer Mandrels feature a uniform, non-flaking coating which provides a smooth, anti-stick surface that can withstand 550°F continuous temperatures with excursions to 700°F.

A line of Teflon® coated stainless steel or nitinol forming mandrels that features a 0.05 coefficient of friction for optimum release properties is available from Applied Plastics Co., Inc. of Norwood, Massachusetts. APC Teflon® Coated Mandrels feature a uniform, non-flaking coating that provides a smooth slippery surface which is chemically inert and withstands up to

Teflon® coated stainless steel or nitinol forming mandrels that increase the output of extruded small-diameter tubing and formed rubber bladders are available from Applied Plastics Co., Inc. of Norwood, Massachusetts. APC Teflon® Coated Mandrels feature a release coating precisely applied in thicknesses from 0.00005” to 0.0008” onto stainless steel or nitinol wire from 0.005” to