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TBA ECP ANNOUNCES NEW RANGE OF MAGNETICALLY DETECTABLE PLASTIC POLYMER PRODUCTS - 25/06/2009

Static control and EMI shielding specialist, TBA Electro Conductive Products (ECP) has announced the availability of a wide range of magnetically detectable moulded products for use in food manufacturing and similar applications where there is a requirement to detect plastic parts in production lines.

The new range includes a number of finished products moulded from the company's magnetically detectable compounds that are ideal for use in food manufacturing environments. These include detectable and electrostatic conductive blue matting in 1.5, 3 and 5mm thicknesses, detectable and electrostatic conductive orthopaedic blue floor tiles, detectable and electrostatic conductive blue proofed neoprene sheet, red or blue detectable one litre measuring jugs and detectable calculators and nail brushes.

Magnetically detectable plastic products solve the problem of contamination of food products by items used in the manufacturing process entering the mix by accident. Such incidents can result in unnecessary costs being incurred through scrapping of large quantities of finished product should the contamination be detected in-house through standard inspection procedures, product recalls and possibly expensive litigation if an item reaches the consumer and is eaten. In addition, business can be diminished as a result of lost reputation and questions arising over the safety of food products.

By making use of magnetically detectable products from TBA ECP, these problems and costs can be avoided. The company's magnetically detectable plastic products can be sensed by conventional metal detection system so food products containing broken components made from TBA materials can be found and rejected before entering the supply chain. In addition, use of detectable products demonstrates that a manufacturer has taken all due diligence in the production process to minimise contamination of products.

Besides being suitable for use in food manufacturing applications, the electrostatic conductive products are also compliant with ATEX requirements for explosive atmospheres.

TBA Electro Conductive Products is a specialist manufacturer of high quality electro static protection (ESP) and electro magnetic interference (EMI) shielding products. A wide variety of plastics and coatings is available to enable manufacture of products for EMI shielding and static protection in general electronic production and cleanroom applications.

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For more information, please contact: TBA Electro Conductive Products, PO Box 56, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 7EY. Tel: 01706 647718, Fax: 01706 646170. Email: info@tbaecp.co.uk

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