Abstract: Provided is a composite molded product of polybutylene terephthalate resin and metal, having sufficient adhesion strength and being moldable at a mold temperature of 100° C. or lower. Specifically, the composite molded product containing a polybutylene terephthalate resin composition comprising a fibrous reinforcing agent, a polybutylene terephthalate resin and a thermoplastic elastomer, or a modified polybutylene terephthalate resin composition comprising a modified polybutylene terephthalate resin composed of a copolymer of polybutylene terephthalate and isophthalic acid, containing 3 to 50% by mole of isophthalic acid component to the total amount of all the dicarboxylic acid components and a fibrous reinforcing agent and a metal (layer) having a finished finely uneven surface, integrally combined with the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel epoxy-amine composition modified a hydroxyalkyl urethane, which is obtained as a result of a reaction between a primary amine (C1) and a monocyclocarbonate (C2), wherein modifier (C) is represented by the following formula (1): wherein R1 is a residue of the primary amine, R2 and R3 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, and n satisfies the following condition: n?2. Diluents, pigments and additives can be used. Doping with the hydroxyalkyl-urethane modifier imparts to the cured composition superior coating performance characteristics, such as pot-life/drying, strength-stress, bonding, appearance, resistance to abrasion and solvents, etc., in a well-balanced state.

Abstract: A load carrying basket for attachment to a vehicle roof is movable between a deployed position and a stowed position. The stowed position facilitates entry of the vehicle into garages, parking lots and the like, having limited overhead clearance. The load carrier includes a plurality of pivotally mounted support members which are pivotally attached to an upper frame and a lower frame. At least one of the support members is a clamping member to clamp the carrier in the deployed position. Advantageously, the clamping member also clamps the load carrier in the stowed position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polybutylene terephthalate resin composition which is free from bleeding and other problems, and improves the flowability (melt-flowability) while maintaining the characteristics such as mechanical strength or toughness. To 100 parts by weight of a composition composed of 50 to 90% by weight of (A) a polybutylene terephthalate resin and 10 to 50% by weight of (B) inorganic filler, is blended 0.05 to 5 parts by weight of (C) a glycerin fatty acid ester being composed of glycerin and/or a dehydrated condensate thereof and a fatty acid having 12 or more carbon atoms and having 200 or more hydroxyl value determined by the method specified in the description.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polybutylene terephthalate resin composition which has an excellent vibration welding performance, an excellent resistance to heat shock, and is useful for a case, housing and the like of electric/electronic parts. Specifically, it provides a polybutylene terephthalate resin composition for vibration welding comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a polybutylene terephthalate resin; (B) 20 to 100 parts by weight of a modified polyester copolymer containing 5 to 30% by mole of a comonomer; (C) 5 to 30 parts by weight of an elastomer selected from an acrylic-based copolymer having a glycidyl group and/or an ?-olefin.?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid (ester).?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid glycidylester-based ternary polymer; and (D) 60 to 150 parts by weight of a glass fiber.

Abstract: The present invention is a plated resin molded article and process of producing the plated resin molded article, wherein metal plating is carried out on the surface of a thermoplastic resin molded article and either of requirements (1), (2) and (3) described below is included: (1) the thermoplastic resin molded article contains a thermoplastic resin and a water-soluble substance, a step of carrying out the removal of fat from the resin molded article and a step of electroless plating are provided in combination, and a step of etching by an acid containing a heavy metal is not included; (2) the thermoplastic resin molded article contains a polyamide-based resin and a styrene-based resin, a step of carrying out the removal of fat from the resin molded article and a step of electroless plating are provided in combination, and a step of etching by an acid containing a heavy metal is not included; or (3) a step of contact-treating the thermoplastic resin molded article with an acid or base not containing a heav

Abstract: An electromagnetic noise suppressor of the present invention includes a base material 2 containing a binding agent and a composite layer 3 formed by integrating the binding agent that is a part of the base material 2 and the magnetic material. This electromagnetic noise suppressor has high electromagnetic noise suppressing effect in the sub-microwave band, and enables it to reduce the space requirement and weight. The electromagnetic noise suppressor can be manufactured by forming the composite layer 3 on the surface of the base material 2 by physical vapor deposition of the magnetic material onto the surface of the base material 2. The article with an electromagnetic noise suppressing function of the present invention is an electronic component, a printed wiring board, a semiconductor integrated circuit or other article of which at least a part of the surface is covered by the electromagnetic noise suppressor of the present invention.

Abstract: A flame-retardant resin composition comprises 25 to 150 parts by weight of (B) a thermoplastic polyester1 elastomer, 5 to 40 parts by weight of (C) a phosphinic acid compound comprising a salt of at least one member selected from the group consisting of a phosphinic acid, a diphosphinic acid, and a polymerized product thereof, and 0.5 to 20 parts by weight of (D) an epoxy compound, relative to 100 parts by weight of (A) a polybutylene terephthalate-series resin. Such a flame-retardant resin composition is useful for various molded products and for covering the surface of an electric wire, or the like. The present invention provides a halogen-free flame-retardant resin composition which has a high heat resistance and a high flame retardancy and is excellent in hydrolysis resistance, abrasion resistance, and moldability (e.g., extrusion properties).

Abstract: Provided is a polybutylene terephthalate resin composition maintaining mechanical strength while providing excellent toughness, and which has excellent flowability during melt molding. In particular, to 100 parts by weight of the sum of 50 to 99 parts by weight of (A) a polybutylene terephthalate resin and 1 to 50 parts by weight of (B) a thermoplastic elastomer, there is added 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of (C) an acrylic-based oligomer.

Abstract: Provided is an insulating material satisfying IEC60695-12 Standard for the molded parts composed of a flame retardant PBT resin composition, specifically for a thin-walled molded article, even without applying secondary working. For details, to (A) 100 parts by weight of a polybutylene terephthalate resin, there are added (B) 5 to 50 parts by weight of a halogen-based flame retardant, (C) 5 to 40 parts by weight of an flame retardant assistant, (D) 5 to 100 parts by weight of a liquid crystalline polymer, and (E) 0 to 200 parts by weight of an inorganic filler.

Abstract: Provided is a polybutylene terephthalate resin composition for insulating parts, which satisfies GWIT Standard over a thickness range of 0.75 to 3 mm, the thickness range having been accepted as difficult to satisfy the Standard. In detail, to (A) 100 parts by weight of a polybutylene terephthalate resin, there are added (B) 5 to 50 parts by weight of a halogen-based flame retardant, (C) 5 to 50 parts by weight of a flame retardant assistant, (D) 1 to 100 parts by weight of a nitrogen-based compound, and (E) 0 to 200 parts by weight of a fibrous reinforcement.

Abstract: The invention provides a resin composition which gained flame-retardancy by a non-halogen based flame-retardant, having excellent small-warping performance without deteriorating excellent moldability and various characteristics (mechanical characteristics, electrical characteristics, and long-term environmental characteristics) which are inherent advantageous properties of polybutylene terephthalate resin. Specifically, to (A) 100 parts by weight of polybutylene terephthalate-based resin, there are mixed: (B) 10 to 100 parts by weight of a polymer of one or more types selected from the group consisting of modified polyester and styrene-based resin; (C) 10 to 100 parts by weight of specific phosphinic acid salt and/or diphosphinic acid salt and/or a polymer thereof; and (D) 20 to 200 parts by weight of glass fiber having an average cross-sectional area ranging from 100 to 300 square micrometers.

Abstract: Tint bases include dual functional polymers and pigments. Methods of preparing tint bases include obtaining a dual functional polymer, obtaining a pigment, and combining the dual functional polymer and the pigment. Coating compositions, kits, and methods of coating employing the tint bases are also provided.

Abstract: A bolster for assembly to an instrument panel assembly of an automotive vehicle is provided. The vehicle has a steering column with a steering column axis and at least two energy absorbing brackets located laterally to either side of the steering column axis. The bolster comprises a unitary structure having a generally forward wall and a generally aft wall. The forward wall has a forward wall, forward surface. The forward wall, forward surface includes first and second bolster transfer surfaces for transferring forces from the bolster to the energy absorbing brackets. The bolster further comprises a plurality of generally laterally extending rib structures. The rib structures extend from adjacent the first bolster transfer surface to adjacent the second bolster transfer surface.

Abstract: A laser weldable PBT-series resin composition comprises a polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)-series resin (A), and at least one resin (B) selected from the group consisting of a polycarbonate-series resin (b1), a styrenic resin (b2), a polyethylene terephthalate-series resin (b3) and an acrylic resin (b4). The PBT-series resin (A) may be a PBT homopolyester, or a PBT-series copolymer modified with not more than 30 mol % of a copolymerizable monomer (e.g., a bisphenol compound or an adduct thereof with an alkylene oxide, and an asymmetrical aromatic dicarboxylic acid). The ratio (weight ratio) of the resin (B) relative to the PBT-series resin (A) [the former/the latter] is about 0.1/1 to 1.5/1. The resin composition may comprise a glass fiber. The resin composition is excellent in laser weldability, and can improve in welding strength of a shaped article formed from the resin composition.

Abstract: A bolster for assembly to an instrument panel assembly of an automotive vehicle is provided. The vehicle has a steering column with a steering column axis and at least two energy absorbing brackets located laterally to either side of the steering column axis. The bolster comprises a unitary structure having a generally forward wall and a generally aft wall. The forward wall has a forward wall, forward surface. The forward wall, forward surface includes first and second bolster transfer surfaces for transferring forces from the bolster to the energy absorbing brackets. The bolster further comprises a plurality of generally laterally extending rib structures. The rib structures extend from adjacent the first bolster transfer surface to adjacent the second bolster transfer surface.

Abstract: A load carrying basket for attachment to a vehicle roof is movable between a deployed position and a stowed position. The stowed position facilitates entry of the vehicle into garages, parking lots and the like, having limited overhead clearance. The load carrier includes a plurality of pivotally mounted support members which are pivotally attached to an upper frame and a lower frame. At least one of the support members is a clamping member to clamp the carrier in the deployed position. Advantageously, the clamping member also clamps the load carrier in the stowed position.

Abstract: A water absorbing agent comprising a crosslinked polymer including a water-soluble vinyl monomer (a1) and/or a vinyl monomer (a2) that is formed into the water-soluble vinyl monomer (a1) by hydrolysis, and a crosslinking agent (b) as an essential constituting unit, wherein the following formulae (1) and (2) are satisfied; a process for its production, and absorbers and absorbent articles made by the water absorbing agent. (Y)??1.14(X)+69.5 ??(1) (X)=((x1)2+4×(x2)2)1/2 ??(2) wherein (x1) denotes a water-retention amount (g/g) of the water absorbing agent after being soaked in a physiological saline for one hour; (x2) denotes an absorption amount (g/g) of the water absorbing agent after being soaked in a physiological saline under loading of 0.9 psi for one hour; and (Y) denotes a liquid permeation speed (ml/min) of a physiological saline after the water absorbing agent is soaked in a physiological saline under loading of 0.3 psi for one hour.

Abstract: A process for making a molded running board assembly for installation on a vehicle includes blow molding the body of the running board and incorporating one or more additional components such as a step plate or a trim strip. The process involves placing the insert into the blow mold cavity in a subcavity, holding the insert by vacuum pressure and then extruding and blow molding a parison to simultaneously mold the running board and integrate the insert.