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July 10, 2019

LCR Hallcrest is pleased to announce achieving ISO13485:2016 certification under the updated regulation, which is the internationally recognized standard for quality management systems in the medical device industry. LCR Hallcrest has demonstrated its ability to produce, sell and service the sales of medical devices while satisfying applicable regulatory requirements. . . .Read More

June 25, 2019

What is Thermochromic Masterbatch?    

Thermochromic Pigment for Plastics -- Uses include temperature driven Color Changing Cups, Spoons, Bowls & Stirrers that create consumer engagement with reusable plastics

Where to Buy?

LCR Hallcrest is a leading supplier of Thermochromic Masterbatch. Visit  www.hallcrest.com or call us at 847.998.8580.

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March 27, 2019

Product Bulletin

 Thermax® irreversible labels have been updated with a new temperature indicating chemical for the 232ºC / 450ºF & 199ºC / 390ºF events

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December 17, 2018

Pucks change from purple to clear above freezing  

LCR Hallcrest is pleased to be recognized as technology partners in the development of a thermochromic coating by PPG for NHL hockey pucks. The color changing coating will change from purple to clear when a puck’s temperature is above freezing, providing visual indication that the puck should be replaced.

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November 26, 2018

Scout-A-Bout® Measures Water Temperature Below the Surface

 LCR Hallcrest is pleased to announce that it is supplying custom liquid crystal thermometers to Monzyk Innovations for its low-cost revolutionary fish finder that indicates sub surface water temperature and identifies the type of fish it attracts. Scout-A-Bout® is a self-contained, 1” x 4.5” unit with a thermometer/ fish identifier, designed to be attached to a fishing or drop line. That’s it, no electronics just get it in the water, give it a few minutes and read the results.

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October 29, 2018

LCR Hallcrest is pleased to offer for sale Thermostrip™ WD a self-adhering, waterproof, color-changing label that measures the surface temperature of medical instruments in washer disinfectors, bedpan washers and any thermal disinfector. Using Thermostrip™ WD on an instrument surface with each wash cycle will indicate that the minimum surface disinfection temperature has been reached. Label is adhesive backed, easily removed with no residue and retained, permanent and accurate.

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September 09, 2018

Thermocapture™ DL is a personalized self-adhering, waterproof, color-changing label that measures the surface temperature of dishware in commercial dishwashers.  

 Thermocapture™ App will photograph the irreversible temperature label capturing your information, including the pass / fail color change, and upload data and images to your password protected data base / web page, automating record keeping

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June 08, 2018

Roll to Roll Labels for High Volume Automated Application

LCR Hallcrest is pleased to announce the addition of a web-based roll formatted label production line. Liquid Crystal (LC) labels, temperature indicators and graphics are typically screen printed on a sheet then cut to size. The company has designed, developed and established a high-volume reel to reel liquid crystal label manufacturing capability.

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February 20, 2018

Color Changing Materials Markets are forecasted to grow at CAGR 6.77% till 2022

 Infinity Research, Dec 2017

LCR Hallcrest is sharing in thermochromic market growth with cutting edge products and custom formulations that react to environmental changes with a color change that can be permanent or reversible. Active packaging engages consumers, driving your message forward. Additionally, this ability to create active, engaging messaging is crossing over to industrial process control applications where real time visual identification of a manufacturing process enhances quality control.   . . .Read More

December 22, 2017

We are thankful for your continued support and wish you and your families a safe and happy holiday season! ... . . .Read More