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Rapra Technology Ltd.

Established in 1919, Rapra Technology is Europe's leading independent plastics and rubber consultancy. Rapra's technical facilities are complemented by an extensive polymer Information Centre.

The information group produce a comprehensive collection of polymer-related books, reports and journals. Encompassing science, technology, market information and general reference works, there is likely to be something of use to anyone working at any level in the plastics or rubber industries, or those industries which use these materials, as well as everyone engaged in polymer-related research.

Rapra Market Reports address polymeric materials, processing and applications. Each report provides the reader with an analysis of the industry.

List of reports from Rapra Technology Ltd.

Fluoropolymers—Technology, Markets and Trends 5/1/2001 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... O-rings, gaskets, seals, and linings for containers, pipes and hoses. These applications depend on one or more of the unique features displayed by the fluoropolymers. The increasing use of fluoropolymers in such dynamic industries as ... \| more... Search inside this report	$459.00
Volume Polymers in North America and Western Europe 7/1/2001 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... have contemporary information on the major players in the marketplace. This Rapra Industry Analysis Report compares the North American volume polymers market with its Western European counterpart, and contains market data on the volume thermoplastics: ... \| more... Search inside this report	$459.00
Application of Textiles in Rubber (The) 8/1/2001 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... fabric construction. The five core fabric materials used in rubber reinforcement are covered, i.e., cotton, rayon, polyester, nylon and aramid. Adhesion of fabrics to the rubber matrix is discussed and tests for measuring adhesion are ... \| more... Search inside this report	$198.00
Thermoplastic Elastomers 12/1/2001 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... of experience backed by convincing case studies in many sectors of industrial activity; new-generation materials have been developed to meet the demands of ever more discriminating customers. This report contains discussion of the different families ... \| more... Search inside this report	$459.00
PVC - World Markets and Prospects 3/25/2002 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... looking at its supply and demand, price, markets and applications, environmental issues and the future prospects of the industry. Professor Pritchard is an exceptional author. He has successfully covered the broad sweep of the PVC ... \| more... Search inside this report	$459.00
Polymers in Building and Construction 8/9/2002 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... applications of plastics include pipes and guttering, window and door profiles, glazing, roofing, sealants and adhesives, cement, insulation, flooring and building panels. Civil engineering applications include geomembranes, road and sports surfaces, building reinforcement and bridge ... \| more... Search inside this report	$459.00
Plastics in Packaging - Western Europe and North America 9/23/2002 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... Polymers are used in caps and closures, sacks, bags, labels, adhesives, rigid containers, films and other flexibles. Plastics are the most important material type in the flexible packaging market with over 70% market share in ... \| more... Search inside this report	$459.00
Handbook of Polymer Testing - Short-Term Mechanical Tests 10/1/2002 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... finished products, failure analysis and for understanding the structure and behaviour of new materials. Each class of materials has its own specific test procedures, which have developed as the material has evolved. This book concentrates ... \| more... Search inside this report	$144.00
Thermoset Resins 11/21/2002 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... and producing lightweight, high performance, high quality products for an ever-expanding range of markets. Thermosets include a wide range of materials: acrylics, alkyds, amino resins, bismaleimides, epoxy, furane, phenolics, polyimides, unsaturated polyesters, polyurethanes and vinyl ... \| more... Search inside this report	$459.00
Natural and Synthetic Latex Polymers 12/2/2002 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... increased use of disposable gloves in the medical industry and the search for elastomers which do not promote allergic reactions. Also latex products are being used extensively as alternatives to solvent based systems such as ... \| more... Search inside this report	$459.00
Adhesives and Sealants - Technology, Applications and Markets 3/14/2003 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... who has also been in senior management, market research and consulting in the industry. It provides an excellent analysis of the state-of-the-art in the adhesives and sealants industry. It is clearly written and will be ... \| more... Search inside this report	$540.00
Engineering and High Performance Plastics 6/5/2003 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... temperature resistance, strength, dimensional stability and chemical resistance in many demanding applications. Engineering and high performance polymers experienced high growth during the second half of the 1990s because of high demand for IT/telecom products and ... \| more... Search inside this report	$540.00
Flame Retardants for Plastics 7/31/2003 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... properties of plastics under the different conditions of processing and use. Flame retardants can act in a variety of ways: by raising the ignition temperature, reducing the rate of burning, reducing flame spread and reducing ... \| more... Search inside this report	$540.00
Plastic Films - Situation and Outlook 8/1/2004 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... to show comparisons with Europe. Europe is taken in the broad sense, not only Western Europe, as was normally done until recently, but Central and Eastern Europe as well. Ten new countries entered the Economic ... \| more... Search inside this report	$540.00
Light Vehicle Tyres 9/1/2004 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... dwarfs any other part of the rubber industry and absorbs well over two-thirds of all natural rubber production and almost as large a proportion of synthetic rubber manufacture. Consequently much of the innovation in the ... \| more... Search inside this report	$540.00
Polymers in Construction 1/1/2005 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... plastics after packaging, accounting for 20% (4.89 million tonnes) of total plastics consumption in 1995. This increase reflects a trend over the last 25 years, which has seen the building industry increasingly use plastics. In ... \| more... Search inside this report	$171.00
Handbook of Biodegradable Polymers 1/31/2005 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... potential to provide a solution to a range of environmental concerns: decreasing availability of landfill space, declining petrochemical sources, and also offer an alternative option to recycling. Rapra's Handbook of Biodegradable Polymers is a complete ... \| more... Search inside this report	$198.00
Bonding Elastomers: A Review of Adhesives and Processes 2/1/2005 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... urethane fork lift wheels, rubber lining for chemical storage or solid rocket motors, engine bushes and mounts, seals for transmissions, electrical power connectors and military tank track pads. There are over 20 kinds of elastomeric ... \| more... Search inside this report	$153.00
Mixing of Vulcanisable Rubbers and Thermoplastic Elastomers 2/1/2005 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... all major machinery makers having made innovations of one type or another. Some developments have been as small as re-profiling rotors of relatively conventional design. Others have been the introduction of completely new rotor designs, ... \| more... Search inside this report	$153.00
Polymer Processing with Supercritical Fluids 2/1/2005 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... a comprehensive overview of the current research. SCFs are currently the subjects of intense research and commercial interest. Applications such as the RESS (rapid expansion of supercritical fluid solutions) process are part of standard industrial ... \| more... Search inside this report	$153.00
Plastics Additives 3/31/2005 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... market. Plastics Additives begins with an executive summary of the important points arising from the report, followed by an overview of the significant trends in the four largest plastics market sectors: packaging, construction, automotive and ... \| more... Search inside this report	$540.00
Practical Guide to Polyethylene 4/1/2005 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... about every aspect of polyethylene production and use in a reader-friendly form. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of working with polyethylene, offering practical comment on the available types of polyethylene, properties and in-service performance, ... \| more... Search inside this report	$90.00
Sterilisation of Polymer Healthcare Products 5/1/2005 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... even greater challenge - how do you sterilise without adversely affecting the end use or the end user? This comprehensive reference supplies insights into this developing field. Sterilisation of Polymer Healthcare Products offers a thorough ... \| more... Search inside this report	$171.00
Thermal Degradation of Polymeric Materials 6/1/2005 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... and higher-temperature applications. Controlling degradation requires understanding of many different phenomena, including chemical mechanisms, the influence of polymer morphology, the complexities of oxidation chemistry, and the effects of stabilisers, fillers and other additives. This work ... \| more...	$144.00
Polymers in Asphalt 7/1/2005 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... regulated by national and European standards. The modifiers used take many different forms: polymers, latex, and many chemical additives. Determining how modifiers actually affect the performance of a mixture and establishing construction quality control procedures ... \| more... Search inside this report	$153.00

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