June 2007 English / Deutsch    
 
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  In this edition:
   
  Introducing new Business Manager in Europe
   
  Elettra solves aggressive sealing problem in print industry cleaning systems  Elettra, leading Italian producer of print roller washing systems, solved the problem of valve seals failing due to aggressive solvents by switching to Kalrez® perfluoroelastomer parts.
   
  DPE solves pharma seal challenge with Finite Element Analysis and a unique D-ring   Using software and high quality data, DuPont Performance Elastomers solved a critical sealing problem for customers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and food processing industries.
   
  Fifty years of fluoroelastomers: Changing the world of rubber for ever 2007 is the 50th Anniversary of DuPont Performance Elastomers Viton®, the world's first fluoroelastomer - and the birth of the fluoroelastomers industry.
   
  New Kalrez® Perfluoroelastomer Parts Authorized Distributor for Middle East Africa
   
  Satisfaction survey confirms quality of parts, delivery reliability and technical attributes of Kalrez® parts  Over 80 customers in 17 countries worldwide were interviewed about their attitudes to every aspect of buying and using Kalrez®.
   
  Expo dates for your calendar
 
How to select the best elastomer for a given application

In order to increase mean time between failure (MTBF), improve safety and reduce leaks, system and maintenance engineers must match a material's performance and corresponding cost to process conditions. To ensure that the most suitable product is chosen for an application, engineers must either have a working knowledge of elastomer characteristics or have a resource readily available. William M. Stahl from DuPont Performance Elastomers investigates the options available and suggests an easy evaluation process to help you make the right choice. Read article

The "Chemical Resistance Guide" makes elastomer selection easier.
Online Chemical Resistance Guide
The guide to choosing the best perfluoroelastomer seal for your application can be downloaded from www.dupontelastomers.com/crg/. The Kalrez® Applications Guide will help you in compound selection by rating the resistance of Kalrez® compounds to virtually any combination of temperature and chemical media, and gives guidance in seal design.

Kalrez® Application Guide
The guide to choosing the best perfluoroelastomer seal for your application can be downloaded from www.dupontelastomers.com/kag/ The Kalrez® Applications Guide will help you in compound selection by rating the resistance of Kalrez® compounds to virtually any combination of temperature and chemical media, and gives guidance in seal design.