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  1. PATERLEY

    Notching/drilling rafters

    Hello, I’m on a job taking out a drop ceiling and converting to a vault. There are currently 2x12 rafters 24 OC spanning 12-14 feet at a 6:12 pitch and 40 snow load. Problem is, there is a 2” vent that penetrates through right in the middle of my vault, with the existing pipe below the rafters...
  2. PATERLEY

    SEBS Characteristics?

    Hello, I am hoping to get some clarity regarding a TPE we use for a kitchen sink strainer. Background: We make a clog-resistant, non-stick kitchen sink strainer. We are being required to support our "claim" of the non stick nature of the product. We find it to be non-stick because of the...
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    TPE surface tension water drainage issue

    Hello All, I designed a TPE sink strainer. The original design and prototypes were urethane casted with a "looks like feels like" resin, but was not TPE. The initial prototype did not have draft, but had the same number of drainage holes, air vents, etc. For injection molding, 3 degrees of...
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    Material Choice: TPE VS TPU for Injection Molding

    Hello All, First post here. I have a quandary that I would love some input on. A little background: About 4 months ago I designed a new sink strainer that I have started the process to manufacture here in the US. At the time, I felt 75 Shore A TPE (unisoft) would be the best option in terms...

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