Metal substitution and recyclate grades in focus
New process and material developments for metal replacement and new materials with a high recycled content are the focal point of Lanxess’s presentation at Fakuma in Friedrichshafen.
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Multirange synthesis for producing polyol
New MP reactor for producing APP optionally from PET or terephthalic acid in mid-sized systems.
Vacurema inline sheet technology going from strength to strength
Erema, the Austrian manufacturer of plastic recycling systems, is recording above-average growth rates for its Vacurema inline sheet technology for the production of flat PET film in a single working step direct from post-consumer bottle flake.
Engel at Fakuma 2009
The use of energy-saving machines and energy saving systems is still in the injection moulder's focus. And this makes it all the more important for the machine manufacturer to face these challenges and offer innovative and sustainable energy-efficient solutions for injection moulders. With a motto of "Driving you eco" Engel is exhibiting at Fakuma 2009 in Friedrichshafen from 13th to 17th October.
Moretto X Technology for PET
Moretto, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of automation equipment for the processing of plastics, introduces X Technology, highly energy-efficient comprehensive drying, dosing and other relevant systems for the manufacture of bottles and containers for liquids in the beverage, food, cosmetic and other industries and using PET.
Processing properties of Borstar PE
It is very important for the film converter that the processing operation is smooth, efficient and trouble-free. High output is a must, the bubble must not burst and cause production delay, and the thickness profile of the film should be stable. The downgauging flexibility of the film is important for cost reduction, as is the flexibility to use both mono and coextrusion processes.
Borstar PE for blown film applications
Borealis’ proprietary Borstar technology is built on process and catalyst technology development and is a focal point of the company’s innovation programme. The company uses this technology to design molecular structured materials to meet customers’ specific needs. Borstar PE and PP capacity expansion in both Europe and the Middle East is a core ingredient of the company’s strategy.
ILLIG at Fakuma 2009
ILLIG will present their latest line systems for sheet processing at the upcoming Fakuma, Friedrichshafen, October 13 to 17, 2009. These lines are suitable for manufacturing products for various applications in electrical engineering, electronics, automobile and vehicle construction, general industrial applications through to household, leisure and sports articles.
Successful results for Moretto at PLAST’09
At Plast’09, an exhibition that took place in Milan at the end of March, Moretto S.p.A. launched latest developments in its products range. The company, global leader in the production of automation for the processing of plastics, has introduced innovative solutions and cutting-edge technologies.
Precisely dosed for high quality fleece fabric
Precisely dosed for high quality fleece fabric Process-stabilised dosing of all components directly during the manufacturing process – that is one of Mann+Hummel ProTec’s core competencies. The fleece manufacturer RKW Gronau relies on exactly this competence in its new nonwoven fabric plant. The SOMOS Gramix S9 gravimetric dosing and mixing system, designed for up to nine formula components, is integrated in the plant.
KruiseKontrol premiere – new Moretto technology at Plast ‘09
Leading Italian auxiliary equipment supplier Moretto is bringing innovations and cutting-edge technologies to Plast’09, this year’s most important European-wide plastics and rubber exhibition.
Static – The friend for In-Mould Labellers
Pioneered in Wales in the 1970s, in-mould labelling (IML) was originally developed for the medical and pharmaceutical industries to avoid instruction labels peeling off. IML is the process whereby a label is inserted into the mould before the injection moulding takes place; the label then becomes an integral part of the final product.
Industrial or linear robots
There’s a lot in favour of automated injection moulding: increased performance – greater flexibility – constant process stability – higher output of parts without loss of quality – integration of several functions in one operation. But which type of robot is the better choice – a linear robot or an industrial robot?
Improving in plastic bag manufacture
Meech’s web cleaner improves quality and saves money in plastic bag manufacture.
Synergy in tool and mold making
A drastic change has taken place in tool and mold making. In practically no other area are the traces of globalization as obvious as in this branch of industry.
Dr Boy: automated over-moulding
Dr BOY insert moulding machines with vertically arranged clamping units offer many advantages for an automation of the production process. In particular, the easy and space-saving integration of peripheral equipment and the possibility for rapid changeover are decisive factors.
Intelligent cycle time reduction
The cycle time reduction is without a doubt one of the most targeted productivity goals since the invention of the injection moulding machine.
Lyondell Basell has launched a new Avant M single-site catalyst system
New single-site catalyst boosts process performance of Lyondell Basell`s Metocene PP technology.
The new Vacurema Inline Strapping System
Erema introduced the new Vacurema Inline Strapping System - from PET bottle flake to high-grade PET strapping band in just one production line.
Engel improves operator ergonomics, thus boosting productivity
Injection moulding machines that you can talk to are still science fiction, but as human-machine interaction continues to grow closer, communication is becoming increasingly easy. Intuitive control logic plays an important role here, such as the next generation CC 200 machine control unit recently presented by Engel. Another important step to shortening the man-machine divide is that of extending control logic by optimising operator ergonomics.
Sidel's solutions for the aseptic packaging
Sidel is launching a complete range of solutions for the aseptic packaging of sensitive products distributed in plastic bottles at room temperature.
New PET strapping technology
The specialist symposium on "PET Strapping" held jointly by Erema, the Austrian manufacturer of plastic recycling systems, and their Italian technology partner Techno Plastic s.r.l., on 27 and 28 October 2008 at Erema's headquarters in Ansfelden generated enormous interest.
Gammaflux: hot runner temperature control systems
Gammaflux Europe GmbH, Wiesbaden/Germany, has now integrated into its high-performance hot runner temperature control systems a sequential valve gate controller (SVGC).
Polyurethane resin transfer molding for composites
Bayer MaterialScience pioneers polyurethane resin transfer molding for composites with added strength, eco-friendliness.
Converting technology expands manufacturing operations
Converting Technology, a member of PAC Machinery Group, has increased its production capacity through the purchase of additional servo-driven wicketed and flat bag converting equipment. By installing new equipment at their facility in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Converting Technology has substantially increased capacity and efficiency.
Drying and cleaning plant for reprocessing of plastics
MAS, the Austrian manufactured, presented at 12th International Fair of Plastics Processing Plastpol, which was held on 27 - 30 May 2008 its new drying and cleaning plant for reprocessing of plastics. Plastpol is one of the largest exhibitions dedicated to the plastics industry not only in Poland, but also in Eastern Europe.
Erema to stage symposium on PET Strapping
Erema, the Austrian manufacturer of plastic recycling systems, and their technology partner Techno Plastic s.r.l., Castelfranco Emilia (Modena), are to hold a special symposium on "PET Strapping", the inline processing of PET bottle flake to make strapping and monofilaments, on the 27th and 28th of October this year.
Innovative Plastics technologies from KraussMaffei
KraussMaffei not only has the know-how to engineer advanced systems for the three major plastics processing technologies - injection moulding, extrusion and reaction moulding. The company also develops innovative processes that open up totally new applications for plastic components.
Green technologies at global polyurethanes conference
Green technologies, improved coatings, adhesives and sealants to be presented at global polyurethanes conference.
Sidel's FlexLine at interpack 2008
Sidel introduces the FlexLine at Interpack 2008. FlexLine is the first bottling line dedicated to producing ultralight water bottles at high speeds. This environmentally-friendly technology paves the way for mass production of these types of bottles.
Hefestus challenges vacuum technology
Hefestus Ltd., Israel, will exhibit an innovative new concept for packaging with modified atmosphere (MAP technology) at Interpack 2008.
Octal`s new PET plastic plant to feature direct to sheet technology
Octal has revealed details of its direct to sheet (DTS) APET plastic manufacturing process which constitutes a significant departure from traditional manufacturing processes - both in terms of manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
Cooling without regret in gwk
Technically demanding plastic parts and mass produced articles have one thing in common in production: the efficiency of cooling the injection mold and the hydraulic components directly affects the quality of the molding and the economic efficiency of the process. When renovating their cooling installations many companies discover previously hidden potential savings.
New environmentally friendly coupling reactions
In close cooperation with leading research institutes, Saltigo GmbH has developed a number of new reaction technologies to bring the ecological aspects of the production of agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients in line with the economic implications.
Sidel's Equinox is the first automatic blow molding regulation system
Sidel is introducing first automatic blow molding regulation system. The Equinox system built into Sidel`s rotary blow molding machines ensures consistent, top quality PET bottle production for better overall bottling line efficiency.
Ilapak will show at interpack how minimize cost per pack
Ilapak launches new technology at interpack which enables all customers to achieve lowest cost per pack.