by Jim Donohue | Jun 1, 2023 | Product Applications
In gel manufacturing, no raw material is more important than process oil. Polymers have their role to play. But oil is the definitive ingredient behind quality gel production. Your choice of process oil will determine: Performance characteristics Color stability...
by jim newell | Apr 3, 2023 | Product Applications, Renkert News
Quality TPE process oil plays an important role in the development of thermoplastic elastomers. So does the advanced technology used to simulate polymer production in the research phase. Dr. Glenn H. Fredrickson has long been at the forefront of developing this...
by jim newell | Mar 1, 2023 | Environment, Safety
Today, advancements in custom polymers such as TPEs (thermoplastic elastomers) are improving products, making us safer, and protecting the future of our planet. Our partner Star Thermoplastics is a leader in the field. As detailed in the February 2023 issue of...
by jim newell | Dec 15, 2022 | Renkert News, Supply Security
Demand for pharma applications is driving thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) market growth, making this a good time to bolster supply chains for polymers, TPE process oil, and other raw materials. The global TPE market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate...
by jim newell | Oct 3, 2022 | Product Applications, Quality Control
The oil industry has almost entirely moved beyond Group I oils. But certain gaps in specialty oil availability among Group II products have lingered, such as high molecular weight (MW), high-viscosity white oils. Reduced sulfuric content, resistance to oxidation,...
