Ecomass Technology is The industry leader in Terms

of High Density Engineered Thermoplastics

Ecomass Technologies specializes in the development and production of high density engineered thermoplastics, delivering material solutions to OEMs and material processors worldwide. Our sales and engineering teams have helped commercial and government customers overcome physical property challenges by developing over 100 high gravity thermoplastic composite materials engineered for weighting, balancing, radiation shielding, and vibration dampening applications.

Appications:

Frangible Projectiles

Weighting and Balancing

Vibration Damping

Radiation Shielding

Lead Replacement

1. Frangible Projectiles

Frangible ammunition or bullets are designed to

powderize upon impact, thereby eliminating

ricochet risks and enhancing shooter safety during

training with steel targets, or in close quarters

combat. Frangible bullets represent the latest and

most significant innovation to firearm science

within the last hundred years. Moreover, frangible

projectiles are lead-free, offering an eco-friendly

alternative to standard lead rounds. Undoubtedly,

frangible ammunition has turned out to be an

immense player in the ammo industry as it

provides a nontoxic, lead-free substitute to

conventional lead bullets.

Lead free ammunition by Ecomass Technologies:

If you are in search of lead free ammunition, then look no further. Since 1998, Ecomass

Technologies has been supplying lead free products to clients all over the world. However, one

of the earliest and most significant applications for Ecomass’ innovative lead free materials has

been lead free frangible projectiles. Originally developed as lead-free training projectiles for law-

enforcement and military personnel, Ecomass’s copper and tungsten based compound materials

are suitable for both indoor ranges as well as close-quarters combat training.

2. Weighting and Balancing

The wide density range of Ecomass high gravity compounds (up to 11 g/cc) give part designers

additional design freedom by providing the weight of metals with the design and production

advantages of injection molded plastics.

For applications and equipment in which vibration cannot be controlled via a vibration pad or

mount, there is a third solution available.

The use of injection moldable, high

density thermoplastic materials is also a

great way to deliver vibration

dampening solutions. High in mass, these

materials can be custom compounded to the

exact density required by the application,

giving part makers the ability to design,

produce and assemble the precise size,

shape and mass of a balance-weight

required. These materials can be

compounded up to 11 g/cc and can be

molded into complex geometries, giving

part makers the freedom to design the exact counterbalance, vibration control component they

need, and nothing more. Furthermore, the nature of these high density materials makes them

natural sound dampeners, adding value by reducing equipment noise as well.

3. Vibration Damping

Vibration Dampening in Industrial Equipment

Industrial equipment in operational condition can generate significant amounts of vibration.

Though these vibrations cannot be eliminated, they need to be controlled, or dampened, as

failure to do so can lead to many problems that affect a machine’s performance and service life.

Apart from improving machine service life, vibration dampening also safeguards workers as

vibrations can generate high noise levels. As per OSHA regulations, there are limits on the

average noise level under which a worker can work in an eight-hour shift, and vibration control

keeps the noise below this threshold Vibration control in machinery reduces the ambient sound

level and can help in reducing the maximum sound level present. Hence, effective vibration

control is a wise investment both in terms of machine performance and worker safety.

4.Radiation Shielding

Ecomass Compounds provide lead free, nontoxic engineered thermoplastics for x-ray and

gamma ray shielding applications, helping device manufacturers meet industry and health

standards while overcoming regulatory concerns.

Radiation Shielding Applications:

Industrial x-ray shielding

Medical x-ray shielding

Lead-free Radiation Shielding from X-ray, Gamma Ray

Radiation has become part and parcel of our life. Our bodies are constantly exposed to radiation

due to ubiquitous mobile devices and other technologies. Though a limited amount of radiation is

tolerable, when it comes to radiations such as X-Ray, Gamma Ray and Neutron radiation, it is

advisable to avoid exposure as these forms of radiation have been linked to cancer, tissue

damage, and other serious health hazards in the human body.

The development of radiation protection and shielding standards has occurred gradually over the

last century. Although radiation shielding has long been a problem in human history, there were

no standards for radiation shielding until 1913. In 1913, the German Radiological Society on X-

ray Protection Measures outlined nine steps for protection of radiologists from radiation injury. It

wasn’t until 1925, however, that the concept of tolerance dose was introduced. We now

understand that there are three major factors that determine the amount, or dose, of radiation

received from a source: 1) time of exposure; 2) distance from the source; and 3) radiation

shielding. Radiation exposure can be managed through a combination of these factors, and now

with this greater understanding along with the advancement in technology, we are able to safely

and effectively shield radiation.

Industrial x-ray shielding

X-rays are one of the most

common sources of radiation

today as x-ray technology is

used extensively in the medical

communities for monitoring and

diagnosing medical conditions.

Therefore, X-ray shielding is

required to protect various

medical products like syringes,

containers. Hence, X-ray

shielded products such as lead

bricks, lead syringe, lead sheets,

shipping containers, etc. are

produced on a large scale. The

major processused to produce

lead shielding products to secure instruments from radiation is lead casting and lead coating.

Lead casting is used to produce lead dustbins, lead containers, lead bricks, lead sheets, source

shielding containers and more.

Medical x-ray shielding

X-rays are a crucial segment of health technology and are indispensable for monitoring as well

as diagnosing medical conditions. For years lead has been the material of choice to produce X-

ray shielding and is utilized in a wide array of shielding products, ranging from shipping

containers to lead sheet and laboratory accessories, etc.

X-ray shielding materials are utilized widely in the healthcare industry. Patients are unprotected

to powerful x-rays for brief periods of exposure, which can nevertheless be dangerous. For

physicians, however, who have to perform the procedure on several patients daily, this repeated

exposure can become a significant risk. Surely, most are aware that exposure to x-rays is

hazardous to your wellbeing. However, while most are aware of the risks of x-ray technology,

fewer seem to understand the health risks of lead, the material still most commonly used to

provide x-ray shielding. While lead can successfully shield and protect users from x-rays, it is

nevertheless a toxic material and exposure to it can lead to its own health concerns.

Thermoplastic composite materials and

their applications

Thermoplastic composite materials are praised as a new generation of composite materials which

have many applications in a wide range of industries. Since they are manufactured by bonding

two or more materials of different physical and chemical properties, the composite materials take

the advantages of the best characteristics of their component materials. During the production

process, they are heated and cooled repeatedly to enhance the materials’ strength and damage

tolerance. The process abolishes the use of autoclave, internal consolidation and debunking,

which eventually leads to cost-savings for manufactures.

Traditionally, thermoplastic composite materials were thought of as expensive materials which

were difficult to work with, required high maintenance cost, and needed expensive special

tooling to reinforce. However, that was in the past; nowadays, with the development of

innovative technologies and thermoplastic composite materials manufacturing procedures, the

materials have been improved dramatically in term of their heat tolerance, toughness, flexibility,

chemical resistance, and product lifespan in addition to their cost and ease of production. They

are used in many different industries these days.

Mailing & Shipping Address

Ecomass Technologies

4101 Parkstone Heights Dr.

Suite 380

Austin, Texas 78746-7482

USA

Telephone

1-877-ECOMASS (877-326-6277)

toll-free in U.S.A.

Telephone: 512-306-0020

info@ecomass.com

Technical Sales and Support

Robert Durkee (ext 1) Ryan Dailey (ext 4)