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SHOWCASE: MATERIALS HANDLING 8–9

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MATERIALS pages 11–13

REGULARS:Latest news 11–12

SHOWCASE: PURGING COMPOUNDS 13

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K 2013: THE PREVIEW pages 16–49

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I’m very fortunate inthat my job allowsme to go to Germanyquite a lot. I likeattending tradeshows in Germany,because they’re a lotof fun - and if youget chance, the timespent outside of theshow is fun too. Ofcourse, in part I’mreferring to the excellent beer and fantastic food. But if your visitallows you a little time to explore the surrounding area, it’s alwaysworth doing.If you’re a newcomer to Düsseldorf, you’ll find that many people opt toventure into the city’s Altstadt (old town). With more than 260 pubs, ithas been nicknamed ‘the longest bar in the world’. But don’t just visitfor the pubs. Spend some time taking in the classic continentalarchitecture of the district - a good way to wind down after a day in theheat of the halls!The majority of this issue of EPPM is a dedicated guide to your show -highlighting key machinery releases, new strategic partnerships andmuch more, all to be announced during K. There’s even our traditionalhall plan in the centre spread, so if you have your copy on-site, it mayjust help you get around. Be prepared for the crowds - it’s not too late to call your top suppliersand request meeting slots with them - they’d love to hear from you.Keeping a relatively clear diary for ad-hoc meetings can be beneficial -but if you’re hoping to visit the major players, be warned that you mayhave to wait some time to speak to specific representatives aboutpopular topics. Finally, make sure you come and see EPPM, and its publisher, RapidPlastics Media - which is the group behind the British Plastics andRubber, Middle Eastern Plastics and Medical Plastics News titles, aswell as the Interplas and Mediplas trade shows. We’ll all be on hand inHall 11, Stand C03 to discuss any of those products, in addition to ournew plastics sector directory service, Plastrep.com.

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Efficiency is set to be the main theme at K 2013, and itcan now become a key part of visitors' preparationbefore the event as well. Through a new microsite andan exclusive app, ENGEL informs the internationalinjection moulding industry about innovations that areon display and activities that are taking place at K.Visitors are guided efficiently to the ENGEL exhibitswhich are relevant to their sector and applications.K 2013 has already started at www.engel-k-online.com. On ENGEL's microsite, there is now apreview of its stand at the fair. All 12 machine exhibitscan be seen in action in trailers, while further detailedinformation makes the company's upgrades and newdevelopments transparent and is already offering thepublic an insight into the future potential of theinnovative products, technologies and systemsolutions. In addition, the microsite provides a schedule formachine demonstrations and an overview of ENGELinjection moulding machines and system solutionsbeing presented at partner stands.

Also available “to take away”

The new ENGEL app for K 2013 is available free ofcharge at www.engel-k-online.com for Android andiOS. It means fair visitors can quickly access thedescriptions of the exhibits, the trailers, thedemonstration times and a plan of the company's

New ENGEL microsite and app

duo) and the first composite brake pedal produced in aone-shot process. With the geometrically optimisedand stress-resistant plastic brake pedal ENGEL and itspartner ZF-Friedrichshafen reach a new milestone inautomotive lightweight construction at K 2013. Theconcept for manufacturing a hybrid, organic sheetbrake pedal received the Composite Innovations Awardin 2011; since then it has been consistently enhancedby ZF. ENGEL offers a first glimpse into the efficiency ofthe manufacturing process from its stand. Using avertical ENGEL insert 1050H/200 injection mouldingmachine with an ENGEL easix multi-axis industrialrobot and infrared oven, continuous fibre-reinforcedthermoplastic semi-finished products (known as'organic sheets') will be heated, preformed in a mouldand immediately overmoulded with polyamide. Thesystem produces ready-to-fit components; no cutting isnecessary. Inject the future – with ENGEL at K 2013.

ENGELwww.engel-k-online.com

Well informed beforeand during the trade

fair: ENGEL's newmicrosite for K 2013

is now up andrunning.

With the new ENGEL app for K 2013 fair visitors can quickly access the descriptions of the exhibits, the trailers, the demonstrationtimes and a plan of the company's stand at any time.

Always up to date – efficiently informed

for 2013

stand at any time. Once installed, the app does notneed a live connection to the Internet to work. Christian Pum, ENGEL AUSTRIA's Sales Director, says:“With the exhibits at our own stand in hall 15 andfurther exhibits at the stands of our partners, ourinnovation density at K 2013 will be greater than it'sever been at a trade fair. Our new online services willhelp visitors to find the innovations that are important totheir field and ensure they don't miss any highlights.”

New milestone in automotive lightweightconstruction

A total of 25 ENGEL exhibits open the door to newapplications, set new efficiency records and provideanswers to the big challenges of the future. Themanufacturing cells on view combine high levels ofprocess integration and automation, strongperformance, sustainability and process reliability. Alsoon show are several new injection moulding machines(ENGEL e-speed, ENGEL e-motion 30 TL, ENGEL v-


The vertical ENGEL insert 1050H/200 injection mouldingmachine will be used to produce brake pedals.

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Hydro-Gen Engineering Ltd, a specialistin industrial water filtration in the UKclaims it has been working closely withseveral customers in the plastics industry.The initial involvement was to improvewater quality to keep the closed loopsystem clean, to stop flow meters foulingand flow control valves blocking, but as anumber of installations came on-line witha side stream polishing system, thegroup says that other benefits came tolight. By using clean cooling water, machinespeeds improved during the trials ascuring time came back towards theoriginal design time, where previously,curing time had to be extended ascooling was becoming less effective dueto poor quality water.To put this extension to the curing timeinto perspective, the group claims that acoating of particulate on a heat transfersurface of only 100 micron (about thewidth of a human hair) can reduce heattransfer by 15%, so if the cooling

efficiency of a system reduces productionby just 15% this would mean that forevery 1000 hours of production, 150hours are lost, which over a year is some1314 hours. In a production facility withten machines this means one or even twomachines are being used just to coverproduction lost by extended curing dueto poor water.Another common problem is the onset ofbiological growth within the system. Onesolution is to routinely drain the wholecooling system, flush it, then refill it withfresh water. However in systems that alsocontain chemicals (such as biocides andantifreeze) these chemicals are in effectthrown away.Hydro-gen claims that the system bestsuited to resolving these issues is a sidestream option which can polish the waterto below 1.0 micron. This is an advancedtechnology which is self-cleaning andwhen installed correctly can reportedlyshow significant benefits within days ofinstallation, ensuring a clean cooling


Water filtration brings new benefits to moulders

system, reducing maintenance down-timeand maintaining production levels as wellas reducing water and chemical losses.

Hydro-Gen Engineering LtdWeb: www.hydro-genengineering.co.uk

EMO Extrusion Molding GmbH, amanufacturer of flat dies for plates andfilm extrusion has expanded itsprocessing capacities in the largestsize range. Film widths up to ninemeters are now possible, says thegroup. Also expanded is the range ofcoatings for corrosion and wearprotection. The group will introducethe new developments to K visitors inHall 2.EMO has also developed new optionsfor the corrosion and wear protectionof nozzle channel and lip areas. Thegroup claims that operating stabilitycan be increased, and deposits ofdegraded material in the flow channelsreduced. EMO offers a whole range ofcoatings. The nozzle components aremade of steel grades 1.2311 and1.2316, which are coated, dependingon the conditions of use, in whole oronly on the flow channel surfaces.

EMO Extrusion Molding GmbHWeb: www.emo.at

Die-maker to debut expandedwidths at K

A new generation of thewidely used contour castfilm die now incorporates aninternal deckle that enablesextrusion processors toachieve speed and precisionwithout incurring downtimefor changing product width,it was announced byNordson EDI, which willintroduce the die at K 2013(Hall 2, Stand G06). The die is said to reduce time neededto achieve on-spec product and topurge between product runs andreportedly offers up to 25%improvement in cross-directionalproduct uniformity, along with areduction in gel formation. The new-generation Contour Die reportedlyretains these advantages while savingup to two days of downtime for widthchanges because it incorporates aninternal deckle for making changes inproduct width.While benefits from the new die will varywith each application, in commercial-scale trial runs by a global filmmanufacturer working with Nordson EDI,the new-generation Contour Die is saidto have achieved considerably narrowergauge tolerances in comparison with acoathanger die, making possiblematerials saving with a calculatedannual value of US $200,000.“The Contour Die can pay for itself inless than a year simply by virtue of theresin savings made possible byprecision control over the gaugeprofile,” said Sam G. Iuliano, chief

technologist. “Nor do these savingstake into account the enhancedproductivity resulting from increasedyields of saleable film and reductions inscrap. Customers using the originalContour Die have told us many timesthat it is easier to adjust than standardcoathanger dies, starts up and settlesin more rapidly, requires less time forpurging, and speeds up productchangeovers.” The new-generation Contour Die is theresult of Nordson EDI’s use ofmodelling and engineering software togenerate an innovative manifold—theflow channel that is machined betweenthe upper and lower halves, or bodies,of the die. This new manifold permitsthe incorporation of a built-in internaldeckle.In developing the original Contour Die,the group designed a coat hanger-shaped manifold, which produces astreamlined melt flow. Unlike the block-like shape of traditional coathangerdies, however, the Contour Die has a

New extrusion die offers new possibilities for cast film

“sculpted” configuration that is smallerand tapered at the ends. This uniqueshape offsets the differences in die-bodydeflection across the width of the diethat are caused by the great pressure ofthe molten polymer that the extrudercontinuously charges into themanifold—differences that in traditionalcoathanger dies cause gauge variationsand the product deformation known as“clamshelling.”Because it exhibits uniform die-bodydeflection, the original Contour Die canbe adjusted to achieve on-specificationfilm more quickly than the traditionalcoathanger die while still yielding astreamlined flow. In addition, it producesa more uniform cross-directional gaugeprofile and a more uniform layerstructure in coextrusion.“The new-generation Contour Dieretains all of the advantages of theoriginal design while making it possibleto carry out rapid changes in productwidth without having to take the dieoffline,” said Mr. Iuliano.

Nordson EDIWeb: www.extrusiondies.com

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Packaging group Paccor hasdeveloped a thin-sheet technologyfor form-fill-seal (FFS) applications indairy, along with other markets calledNeocell. The product is made usingthe MuCell process, supplied byMuCell Extrusion, LLC.Bob Hope, Materials TechnologyManager for Paccor said: “Thedevelopment of this gas injectiontechnology, in conjunction withMuCell Extrusion has allowedPACCOR to offer to the market twonew products for Form-Fill-Seal(FFS) sheet, Neocell and Neocell+.Neocell allows us to eliminate theuse of chemical foaming agents,which for us leads to a cleanerprocess, with much more controlover the expansion, as the quantityof gas injected is metered veryaccurately.”Paccor says that Neocell technologyhas been designed for efficiency andsustainability. According to VincentDuguay, Development leader forNeocell: “Neocell’s unique sellingpoint is its low density middle layer,which forms through the use of theMuCell process and which makesthe polystyrene sheet lighter, moreenvironmentally friendly and alsoimproves the carbon footprint.“Cell size is more homogeneous anddensity can easily be adjusted to thecustomer’s requirements. Neocell+is an extension of Neocell. Mineralfillers are incorporated into theformulation, which further reinforcesthe structure. This enables Neocell+to be used in applications wherepreviously only solid sheet could beused.”“These two new productsdemonstrate PACCOR's commitmentto the FFS market and to offeringsolutions which bring realenvironmental benefits, in terms ofweight reduction and carbonfootprint,” said Hope.Neocell’s density decreasereportedly leads to weight reduction,material savings and reduced CO2emissions. The density of the sheetis claimed to be adjustableaccording to the end user’s needs.Neocell is available in a variety ofthicknesses, ranging from 0.7mm to1.4mm, and the sheet can besupplied in either white or bi-colour.

MuCell Extrusion, LLCWeb: www.mucellextrusion.com


Responding to demand,mould and tool specialistMeusburger has expanded itsrange of mould products inthe grade 1.2714HH with1,350 N/mm². As of now, theFB sliding cores FW 50 andFW 52 change inserts andstandard bars are availablefrom stock in the pre-toughened material.The fact that no further heattreatment is required for this materialgrade allows for shortermanufacturing lead times. Thematerial also features hightemperature and impact resistance. In

MuCell chosen for thin sheetFFS product

Pre-toughened tools available in more hardness grades

addition, it is said to be easilymachinable, despite its hardness.

MeusburgerWeb: www.meusburger.com

Extrusion machinery group SML hasreleased a new three metre widemachine for the production of enhancedstretch film for performance applications.Named SmartCast, the machine is amodular system with four pre-configuredextrusion units at throughputs rangingfrom 1,700 kg/h to 2,400 kg/h and achoice of five or seven layers dependingon requirements. Using an optional edge encapsulationsystem, production speeds of up to 750m/min are claimed to be achievable,which would provide an output on thewinder of over 1,500 kg/h of 12µm film. SML has also upgraded the chill roll unitby adding additional functions, avoiding

Extrusion line released for performance stretch filmvibrations and making operation easier.Also new from SML is the W4000-4Swinder, which has been designed withthe following features:

• Machine and jumbo rolls on 3-inchcores• Hand rolls on 2-inch cores• Coreless and thin core technology• Reduced film tail for improved roll finish

The SmartCast line will be in operationon the SML stand (17/C42) at K 2013 inDüsseldorf.

SML Maschinengesellschaft GmbHWeb: www.sml.at


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SHOWCASEMATERIALS HANDLING

customers include Abu Dhabi Polymers,Tetra-Pak, Indorama and Bumi Mulia.A-Ward container loaders provide somevery attractive benefits to plastic resinmanufacturers; including the ability to fill100% of a container’s volume by loadingat 90°. Full containers = optimisedfreight efficiency and eliminates shiftingof material during shipping. Another benefit that A-Ward’s customersexperience is the increased speed of thecontainer loading process by being ableto position the tilter directly below silos.Built-in remote controls ensure that thecontainer loading process is a one-manoperation and the option of adding ascale system to the machine allows thecontainer to be weighed during loadingwhich avoids over or under loadingcontainers.The most common benefit that A-Wardcontainer unloaders reportedly provide isthe removal of the reliance on expensiveand scarce tipping trailers.With the UO20 model, no forklift or reachstacker is needed to transfer thecontainer from truck to unloader: thetrailer is simply reversed in to the

Container tilter manufacturer A-Ward hasseen a significant increase in demandfor its container tilters for loading andunloading shipping containers withplastic resin.As resin manufacturers and customersshift from shipping with many small bagsto single container liner bags, thedemand has grown for efficient containerloading and unloading solutions.A-Ward manufactures container loadingand unloading machines, also referredto as container tilters.These machines are said to offer a rangeof benefits for both the exporters loadingthe containers with resin and thecustomers unloading them.Whilst A-Ward container tilters have beenaround for many years in otherindustries (such as agriculture, recyclingand mining), the company hasexperienced a sudden and recentincrease in demand from some of theworld’s leading resin suppliers andusers. A-Ward’s most recent container unloaderinstallation was at SoutheasternContainer in Virginia, USA. Other recent

unloader and the unloader removes thecontainer directly from the truck’s trailer.Where resin importers do notnecessarily require all of the resin to bedischarged at once, the containerunloader enables companies to unloadover a longer period of time; thereforeincreasing on-site storage. There is noneed for the driver to wait while theproduct is discharged.Unloading speed can also be controlledexactly by unloading at any desiredangle and by using hydraulic containerdoor arms, operator safety is maximised.

A-WardWeb: www.a-ward.com

Container loaders and unloaders finding more customers in plastics

with the difficult Kobusch regrind. Thesystem uses a Eureka drying system forthe virgin PET, expected to use around40% less energy than conventional dryingsystems. It also features a MOWISsupervisory system monitoring all theequipment feeding, blending and loading,producing material consumption reportsand including maintenance reports.Crawford Fleming, Project Manager atKobusch commented, “We selected THPlastics as they were able to offer us a fit-for-purpose and cost-effective solutionthat was tailored to meet our specificrequirements. They were committed andinvested in the time and effort tounderstand our specific needs.”The system is monitored and givesKobusch a consistent overview formonitoring schedules and altering themfor any potential issues, again minimisingpotential downtime. TH Plastics included

Kobusch manufactures packaging forprotein-based products, conveniencefood, dry food, consumer care and hightech products, medical andpharmaceutical applications. UK-baseddistributor TH Plastics was selected inearly 2013 to provide a new materialhandling system for Kobusch’s site inCounty Durham. In particular, the grouprequired a blender that could handle twoto three tonnes of regrind flake per hour. TH Plastics’ system is a tailor-made end-to-end materials handling systemdesigned to streamline production,provide more uptime, less energy usageand self regulation. It features “one of the largest batchblenders sold in Europe” (according toTH Plastics), the DGM1000, capable ofblending up to five tonnes of normalproduct per hour. It includes flakeloaders that are designed to work with

a three year warranty and a three yearservice plan. The drying system isdemonstrating around 30% in energysavings. Crawford Fleming said: “The systems allwork seamlessly together and we’vebeen able to achieve optimum levels ofover three tons of flake material per hour,which we’re extremely pleased with, andis much more than we expected. Thiswas a crucial project for us and we wereparticularly nervous having had issueswith the last material handling system wehad implemented. TH Plastics have goneabove the beyond the call of duty andhave been really patient with us, helpingus throughout the whole process. They

have demonstrated a clear partnershipapproach and much more than asupplier – customer relationship. Theyhave taken the time to understand whatwe wanted and how we can get the bestout of our systems. For example bylooking at larger pipe work toaccommodate our needs, and looking atthe timing systems of the hopperloaders. They’ve worked out of hours tomeet our deadlines and accommodatedall of our requests, even if it meantdeparting from the initial plan. Wecouldn’t have asked for a better partner.”

TH PlasticsWeb: www.thplastics.co.uk

Kobusch takes delivery of “one of the largest batch blenders sold in Europe”

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cells, like the ResinWorks system, whichcombines multiple hoppers with integralair manifolds, ducting and wiring on asturdy platform for simplified shipping,installation and operation. Each hoppercan be equipped with a Drying Monitorprobe that incorporates RTD sensorsspaced along its length. The probemeasures the temperature at up to sixdifferent points in the bed of plasticmaterial so that a temperature profilecan be created to verify that conditionsfor proper drying are maintained. Up to 15 hoppers equipped with Conairtemperature controls can be linked tothe DC-T for monitoring and duplicatecontrol. All settings can be made,viewed and adjusted at the dryer. Datafrom individual Drying Monitor probes,including trending graphs, can also bedisplayed on the DC –T monitor thanksto the standard internet connectivity.Controls on other Conair equipment are

The new DC-T TouchView control fromThe Conair Group, which provides aninterface for monitoring and controllingthe entire polymer drying process, willbe featured in Hall 10, Booth J59 at K2013. The new control will be part of acentral-drying cell that includes a W300Carousel Plus desiccant dryer and afour-hopper ResinWorks systemequipped with the patented ConairDrying Monitor.The DC-T TouchView dryer control has awhole host of convenient features thathelp plastics processors get more out oftheir drying system. A big 8-inch-diagonal graphical touch-screeninterface shows everything going on inthe drying system and operators canmake adjustments easily. It showscurrent and historical temperature dataand includes precise dew-point control. The DC-T also provides a gateway forcontrol of multi-hopper central drying

also web-enabled and will benetworked together at K2013 so that anyone with acomputer, tablet or smartphone with Internet accessand the right passwordcredentials can connect withthe controls and monitorconditions or changesettings.“Customers have beentelling us that they wantthese remote access optionsto maximise productivity,”said Doug Brewster,Conveying Product Manager.“Whether they are on theother side of the building or on the otherside of the world, productionsupervisors and management canchange settings, respond to alarms,perform troubleshooting and otheroperations just as if they were standing

Conair to present new polymer drying control at K

dispensing accuracies. Stainless steelcontact surfaces, easy-access hoppercleaning and material drains are keyfeatures of the new design.The blender is suitable for the blown film,cast film, lamination coating, cable coatingand fibre extrusion sectors.The next generation Batch Blendercombines TSM’s patented reverse augertechnology with, responsive throughputmeasurements for real-time control. Themechanical design delivers a smallfootprint, making it ideal for either new orretro-fit installations. A combination of bothbatch and continuous technologies aredeployed in a single unit that reportedlyprovides improved performance over thetraditional batch blender.The hardware and mechanical design is

Specialist supplier of gravimetric systemsTSM Controls has introduced two newproducts to its range at K 2013 whichhave reportedly been designed to deliverimproved cost-performance for plasticsmanufacturers.The new Loss-In-Weight blenderminimises scrap during start-up andproduct changeovers, reducing endproduct manufacturing costs for those inthe extrusion sector while offeringimproved product quality andconsistency, claims TSM. The unit candose up to seven materials at a time andfeatures optional cascade mixingchambers and multiple augers for varyingfeed rates. A new control algorithm,developed in conjunction with a leadingUK university improves weighing and

New blending technology improves cost performance

in front of the operator interface on theplant floor. It’s a tremendous time-saver.”

ConairWeb: www.conairgroup.com

now delivered with a control strategy thatis said to offer faster and more accuratecontrol.“The introduction of these new productsis a direct result of listening to ourcustomers and developing products thatmake a real difference to the bottom line.Achieving true bottom line results needsnot onl, great technology but also greatpeople who understand your business –with the in-depth skills and strong trackrecord in delivering results,” said DeclanByrne, TSM Director of Sales.The new blenders are on display duringthe K Show at the TSM stand in Hall 10,J54.

TSM ControlsWeb: www.tsmcontrols.com

smooth transport of materials. Bucketelevators are used for conveying atheights and under high performanceconditions, an area where RUD claims tohave an extensive product range.BULKOS central chain type bucketelevators are mainly used to provideconveying capacities in extremeconditions and to meet high speedconveying requirements. RUD says ithas a ‘robust and durable design’ for along operating life.BULKOS round steel chain type bucketelevators reportedly enable handling ofmaterials operating under the toughestof conditions such as high temperaturesor bulk flow rates. The RUD multiple linkbucket attachments are robust, durableand help guarantee a high degree ofsafety during transport. RUD states that it retains a high level oftechnical experience in conveyor andconveyor systems for the handling of

The transportation of bulk materials is amajor challenge, to ensure theavailability of building materials whenthey are needed. System availability andreliability are often overlooked and quicksolutions are used which sometimesonly secures limited success. That’s according to RUD, a manufacturerand supplier of chain systems andcomponents to the bulk materialsindustry supplying; complete bucketelevators and spare parts, completeconveyor systems and drive systems forbulk materials handling. The group’s BULKOS range providesconveyors and systems for a wide rangeof bulk material applications. BULKOScomplete bucket elevators are suitablefor vertical conveying applications forpowdery, granular, lumpy and hightemperature bulk materials.BULKOS belt type bucket elevators arereinforced with textile or steel inlays for

Bucket elevators allow reliable conveying of bulk materials

bulk materials. Supplying standard andspecialised solutions across allconveyors, drive and elevatorapplications.

RUD ChainesWeb: www.rud.co.uk


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A hydraulicpower unitwith twopumpseffectivelyovercomes

resistanceduring slide

plate or divertervalve operation

without need for apressurised hydraulic oil accumulator,it has been announced by NordsonKreyenborg GmbH, which willintroduce the system at K 2013 (Hall9, Stand A44-48). The new system reportedly eliminatesthe costs associated with maintainingpressurised accumulators, as well asthe additional costs andcomplications caused by the safetyinspections required for suchaccumulators. Inspections must becarried out every one to two years inBelgium, for example, and every fiveyears in Luxembourg and Germany.In addition, the two pumps in the newNordson Kreyenborg system aresupplied from a single oil reservoirand are driven by a single motor,simplifying the design and reducingthe initial investment.In a conventional hydraulic system forslide plate screen changers, a

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POWER UNITELIMINATESNEED FOR APRESSURISEDOILACCUMULATOR

Austrian groupEcon, amanufacturerof extrusionperipherals,especially

underwaterpelletizing

systems, pelletdryers, screen

changers and pyrolysisfurnaces will launch a new laboratoryversion of the underwater pelletizingsystem at K 2013. Named EUP 10, it is designed forthroughputs of 1-15 kg per hour,depending on density and granulesize. The nozzle platen can be fittedwith one to five nozzles of individualdiameters. Also launching (or re-launching) will be

the group’s screen changer, whichhas been re-designed. The maindifference is a patent-pending sealingtechnology, which is said to beadvantageous when processing verylow-viscosity plastic melts (e.g. PA,PET). The unit features a free-flow area onthe screen, in which 75% ispermanently open for the melt stream,while 25% of the stream isbackwashed. This is due to the newscreen assembly. The two meshes arelocated next to one another in each ofthe two displacement piston units,allowing for a more direct flow in themelt channels. This reduces the backpressure in the melt flow and theassociated energy consumption. Also on display will be the S+L pelletdryer. The dryer is available in four

standard sizes forthroughput rates from500 to 10,000 kg/h(based on a bulkdensity of 0.7 kg/m³).They can be used asstand-alone devices aswell as in combinationwith Econ’s granulationunits.

Econ GmbHWeb: www.econ.eu

LAB-SCALEUNDERWATERPELLETIZER TOENTERMARKET

pressurisedaccumulator isrequired to overcomethe resistance causedby residual degradedor baked-on polymer,which canotherwiseimpede themovement ofslide plates ina screenchanger or ofthe bypass, start-up,and switch-over valves used in variouspolymer processing applications. TheNordson Kreyenborg system makesrapid action possible in these deviceswhile avoiding the maintenance,costs, and safety issues of apressurised accumulator.The new system utilises two hydraulicpumps that are capable of operatingsimultaneously. One, called thevolume flow pump, draws on a largervolume of oil to provide fastmovement when the level ofresistances is low. The second, calledthe high-pressure pump, uses less oilbut generates a pressure buildup thatovercomes high levels of resistance.

KreyenborgWeb: www.kreyenborg.com


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An analysis of the global market forexpandable polystyrene (EPS) has beenreleased.Market research firm Ceresana carriedout the study, which revealed that globaldemand for EPS in the construction andpackaging industries will slow down, butcontinues.It also goes on to highlight factors likethe recovery of the construction sectorafter the financial and economic crisis in2008/09, state-funded programs toimprove energy efficiency, andincreasing wealth and population inemerging countries.Average growth rates of 4.8% p.a. thathave been generated in the previouseight years are unlikely to be reachedagain, but Ceresana neverthelessexpects consumption to increase at anAAGR of 3.8% in the next eight years.An expected market volume of morethan US$15 billion in 2020 shows thatthe market for EPS is well worth a closerexamination.Asia-Pacific already is the mostimportant consumer of EPS worldwide,

accounting for about 54% of globaldemand, followed by Western andEastern Europe. Market analysts atCeresana forecast Asian-Pacificcountries to continue to gain shares ofthe global EPS market, mostly at theexpense of saturated industrialisedcountries in Western Europe and NorthAmerica.Developing and emerging countries, onthe other hand, can capitalise on anincreasing per capita consumption ofpackaging materials and other EPS-based products. The most importantgrowth trend on the international marketis China.One of the major application areas is theconstruction sector that accounted formore than 61% of total demand in 2012.European countries in particular record awidespread use of EPS in theconstruction sector, as a range of state-funded programs target at improvingenergy efficiency.All around the world, EPS-basedproducts are used in the construction ofnew residential building and in the

EPS market analysis now available

refurbishment ofold buildings.Even on saturatedmarkets, this cancreate growthimpulses becauseEPS consumptionin the constructionsector is expectedto increase by4.1% per year.Packaging madefrom EPS that is,for example, usedto transport freshfish or electronicgoods, accountfor more than a third of global demand.Especially in Asia-Pacific and SouthAmerica EPS products are accountingfor a significant share of total demand.Other EPS-based products includerecreational goods such as helmets,cores for surf boards, life jackets or foamcups for hot beverages. A particularlylarge consumption volume in thissegment is recorded in North America,

not least due to a comparatively highconsumption of foam cups. EPS is alsoused in child safety seats, castingmoulds, and horticultural applications.Taken together, all these applicationsaccounted for about 4% of globaldemand.

CeresanaWeb: www.ceresana.com

The first of two new products from UK-based Detectamet is a fully detectablelarge straight clip that is designed to re-seal large bags or sacks used in the foodindustry to contain ingredients. It is easyto close and open and is coloured darkblue. It has a sealing length of 320mm.Modern food processing companies nowuse detection systems to carry out finalchecks on their finished product. Piecesof plastic can be detected by thesemachines and the contaminatedcupcakes can be detected and sent intothe reject bin.

The plastic meets the requirement of EUand US regulations for food contact, andit will continue to do its job attemperatures as low as -50°C / -58°F. Thismeans that the clips can be used to sealsacks or large bags of product or partlyused ingredients that are to be stored inthe deepest of deep freeze stores as wellas at ambient temperatures.For companies that dispense their drygoods by the scoop rather than by thepart sackful, Detectamet has alsolaunched a new range of food scoops.They are made from the company’s

Metal detectable scoops and bag clips reduce contamination risks

detectable high impact polypropyleneand are available in three sizes of 250ml,500ml and 1000ml.The scoops have inner graduationmarking for easy measurements whendispensing ingredients such as flour andsugar. The handle offers a sturdy,comfortable grip and with a hole forhanging and easy storage.Each scoop has its size stamped on thehandle for instant recognition and the flatbottoms allow them to safely sit flat oncounter tops and tables and can bestacked when not in use.

The small scoop is marked in 50ml andin 2oz increments, the medium is markedin 100ml and in 3oz increments and thelarge scoop measures in 200ml and in5oz increments.The one–piece manufacture means thatthe scoops offer due diligence solutionsto cleaning risks and the detectabilityreduces the risk of productcontamination when post productiondetection systems are installed.

DetectametWeb: www.detectamet.co.uk

Following two years of steady decline inthe European price of 12 micron bi-oriented polyester (BOPET) film, it wouldappear that the trend has finallystabilised, according to PCI FilmsConsulting. BOPET film prices haveremained unchanged for three monthsrunning.Whilst some modest reductions in priceare likely for Q3, 2013, PCI believes thatfuture price movements in either directionare not expected to be significant due to:

• Already squeezed film producermargins• Excess film extrusion capacity• Stable raw material costs

European film producer margins havebeen weakened in 2013 due to the

absorption of higher input costs, mainlybecause they have been unable to passthese increased costs onto customers.In addition film producers have beenchasing volume to improve capacityutilisation at a time when EuropeanBOPET film demand remains at beststable. Both factors are putting BOPETfilm producers under significant financialstrain.Speaking of the problems facing theWest European BOPET film extrusionindustry, PCI Managing Director, MrSimon King said: “European producersof 12 micron BOPET films will be glad tosee prices finally stabilise but they stillface strong competition from Turkish,Middle Eastern and Asian producers.European buyers of BOPET film nowsource the majority of their commodity

EU BOPET film prices “finally stabilise” says consultancy

films from lower-cost suppliers outside ofEurope so if the European industry is tosurvive, successful strategies to developand supply added-value products will becritical.”In the latest edition of, ‘EuropeanMonthly BOPET Film Pricing Series’, PCIreports on industry average prices

obtained from interviews with buyers andsellers of 12 micron BOPET film acrossEurope.

PCI Films ConsultingTel: +44 1604 749001Email: [email protected]: www.pcifilms.com


MATERIALS ROUNDUP

Hugo Jönsson, the founder of Swedishcompounder Polykemi, has passedaway at the age of 83. Hugo is said to have visited the office ona daily basis, even in his final days. Hisrole recently was as Senior Advisor tothe current management.Hugo Jönsson was born in the village ofIngelstorp east of Ystad. He began hiscareer at Persöner, at the time largestcompany in Ystad. There he advancedto Deputy Manager of the textilerecycling department. In his book, MyOwn Story, which he wrote after hisretirement, he recounts how hesuggested to the management ofPersöner to close the textile departmentand grow into the field of plastics; asuggestion which was apparentlyrejected.

Obituary: Hugo Jönsson, a life in plastics

Hugo continued to pursue the industry,borrowed money and founded Polykemiin 1968. A few years later the companywas expanding outside the borders ofYstad and Sweden. Today Polykemi hasapproximately 250 employees withforeign subsidiaries in the CzechRepublic, Denmark, Germany and Chinaand agents/distributors in sevencountries. The subsidiaries Rondo Plast(recycling) and Scanfill (packagingcompounds) are both located in Ystad.The plant in China was opened in 2007and Hugo Jönsson was instrumental inthe process for establishing Polykemi inthe Chinese market, as it was hisconviction that it was necessary forPolykemi to be present there. Despite a huge fire in 1975, Hugo’sbusiness continued to grow, venturing

into mineral reinforced PP in 1979, whichturned out to be more complicated andexpensive than calculated, almostcausing the company go under. Thedevelopment of Polyfill in 1982/1983gave the company long term financialstability. In the mid-eighties, Jönssoninvested in an R&D department forPolykemi.In 1997 he retired as Managing Directorand handed responsibility of dailyoperations to his sons Ola and Lars,naming himself Chairman of the Boardat Polykemi — now the largest privateemployer in Ystad and in the southeastof Scania.Outside of work at Polykemi Hugo alsoinvolved himself in local politics and wasChairman of the Ystad Harbour for threeyears, where he managed to convince

the Polish ferryline operatingthe “Polonia” tochoose Ystad asits Swedishharbor.Hugo Jönssonwas fond of non-profit sports, inparticular YstadIF teamhandball.Jönssontransformed YIFinto the major club it is today, and is saidto have been behind the club’s firstSwedish Championship in 1976.

PolykemiWeb: www.polykemi.se

DSM, along with automotive componentspecialist KACO, has developed alightweight crankshaft cover that usesEcoPaXX, DSM’s bio-based polyamide410, for the latest line of diesel enginesdeveloped by the Volkswagen Group.The cover incorporates integral seals inPTFE and liquid silicone rubber (LSR),as well as various metal inserts. It will beused on Volkswagen’s new MDBmodular diesel engine platform,implemented across its Audi, Seat,Škoda and VW brands. Compared with covers made ofaluminium, system costs for theEcoPaXX cover are said to beconsiderably lower, thanks in part to theuse of an integrated, fully automatedproduction cell for the component atKACO. Weight has been reducedconsiderably too, since the EcoPaXXgrade is 45% less dense thanaluminium.DSM says that 70% of its EcoPaXXpolyamide 410 is derived fromrenewable resources, and the polymeris certified 100% carbon neutral from

cradle to gate. In the production stage,KACO moulds the crankshaft cover,and integrates two separate seals: thefirst, made of PTFE, is placed into themould by a robot, and EcoPaXX isover-moulded onto it; the second,made of LSR, is then moulded directlyinto the part using a 2K process. Thermoplastic crankshaft covers arestill uncommon, with polyamide 6 or 66being the favoured material. Andreas Genesius, Head of ProjectManagement at KACO said: “The partcomes out of the injection mouldingcell ready to be assembled onto theengine block. No trimming isnecessary at all. By taking a holisticapproach to automotive part designand production, we are contributing tosustainable technological progresswithout any compromise on partperformance or competitiveness.”Fibre orientation, the number andposition of gating points, and thedesign and integration of the variousinserts have been optimised tominimise warpage and ensure tight

Volkswagen cranks up lightweighting in new diesel engines

seals between the cover and theengine block and oil sump, says DSM.The cover is also resistant to thetightening of bolts fixing it to theengine block and the sump (each ofwhich are built to different tolerances),

as well as from tools used to fix theposition of the FEAD (Front EndAccessory Drive) belt.

DSMWeb: www.dsm.com/automotive

Celebrity UK hairdresser Richard Wardhas released a plastic hairbrush thatuses antimicrobial additives. NamedTangle Angel, the brush uses Biomasterantimicrobials to make it more hygienicand safe to use. Biomaster antimicrobials are blendedspecifically for the end application andare said to reduce the growth ofharmful bacteria including MRSA, E.coliand salmonella. The active ingredient in Biomaster issilver, a natural antimicrobial that hasbeen used for centuries to prevent thegrowth of bacteria. Added duringprocessing, the properties do not leakout or wash off through use.Tangle Angel, which also has heatresistant and anti-static properties builtin, has reportedly seen a strong growthin sales through hair salons and directlythrough hairdresser Richard Ward’swebsite.Ward said: “Brushes can collect hair,dead skin and residues of hair productswhich can become sticky and attractdirt. I wanted to create a brush that notonly detangles and looks beautiful, buthas an added benefit through the

added antibacterialagent, which acts as a great defence.We are so pleased with how customershave responded to the brush and arelooking to develop further products withBiomaster.” Paul Morris, Managing Director atBiomaster said: “It’s been said that theaverage hairbrush holds more bacteriathan a sink plughole or dog bowl. We’repleased to be partnering with RichardWard on a product that can make adifference to people’s everyday lives.”

BiomasterWeb: www.biomastertechnology.com

Applications: the ‘health and safety hairbrush’

Rhein Chemie has officiallyopened its first Russianproduction facility inLipetsk where thecompany is to produceRhenogran (pre-dispersed,polymer-bound additives)for the rubber processingindustry.The product rangeincludes accelerators,sulfur donors, antioxidants,and crosslinking activatorsfor the manufacture of tyres andtechnical rubber products such asextruded profiles, hoses, and seals forthe automotive industry.Rhein Chemie says Rhenogran helpsrubber processors by making productionmore safe and cost-effective as well assignificantly increasing the quality ofrubber components and improving theirlong-term functionality and durability.The product is dust-free, thussignificantly reducing the need foroccupational safety and cleaningmeasures. Rhenogran is said to be renowned for itsoptimal miscibility in the processing of

Production facility for polymer-bound rubber additives opens

rubber additives in the mixture. Itspreads quickly and completely in therubber matrix, thus enabling activecrosslinking substances to unleash theirfull effect. This reduces dosing amountsand prevents chemicals from blooming,says Rhein Chemie.Compared to powder, Rhenogran is saidto generally reduce mixing time by 30 to50 percent. Optimal dispersion ofchemicals makes it possible to meet thehighly exacting quality requirementsdemanded today, especially by OEMs.

Rhein ChemieWeb: www.rheinchemie.com


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SHOWCASEPURGING COMPOUNDS

Routsis, President of Routsis Training.On November 8, 2013 at 11 AM EST, thethird webinar will be presented by theDoctor of Scientific Molding, JohnBozzelli. Mr. Bozzelli spent 20 years atDow, has written well over 100 industrypapers and is one of the most respectedexperts in the injection mouldingindustry. His webinar titled “ProperPlanning in Screw/Barrel Design WillImprove Profits: How to avoid the mostcommon injection moulding problemsbefore they start” will focus specificallyon how to eliminate common problems,such as degradation and lengthy colorchanges, before they occur. The series concludes with a fourthwebinar on December 4, 2013 at 2 PMEST presented by Nancy Mitchell, theTechnical Product Manager at Dyna-Purge.Those interested in registering orobtaining additional information on eachof the four webinars should visit:www.dynapurge.com/resources/webinars.aspx

Dyna-Purge Web: www.dynapurge.com

The Dyna-Purge Division of ShumanPlastics, Inc., Buffalo, NY, hasannounced a four-part webinar seriestitled “From the Boardroom to theShop Floor: Answers to your topquestions.” Dyna-Purge recently askedits customers to identify their biggestbusiness challenges. The majority ofresponses, as stated by Tim Cutler, VicePresident of Dyna-Purge, led to fourcommon themes — hiring and retainingthe right people; developing talentedtechnicians; avoiding injection mouldingproblems; and solving commonproblems with purging. The series has already kicked off with Dr.Russ Riendeau conducting a livepresentation to a large audience atUBM’s Plastec Midwest show inChicago, IL. Dr. Riendeau, co-author of“The CEO's Guide to Talent Acquisition,”shared his first-hand knowledge aboutwhat it takes to hire and retain the verybest talent. Dr. Riendeau’s livepresentation was then uploaded ontothe UL IDES website, where it is nowavailable on demand at no charge toviewers. The series continues with a webinarscheduled for October 2, 2013 from 2PM EST to 3 PM EST titled “MakingPermanent Sustainable Change ThroughTraining: A better way to developtalented techs,” presented by Andy

Purging compound supplier offers informative webinars

Purging compound an effective choice for blow moulder

dies forcleaning –and theknock-oneffects offrequentdisassemblyandreassembly.It can beused whilethe machineis coolingand left in the tooling – even forextended periods – until the next start-up, when it is itself purged by standardmaterial.Flexible PVC processors used toexperience more problems than thoseworking with rigid PVC compounds. Thiswas because cleaning flexible PVC fromextrusion and moulding machinesrequires specifically formulated purgingmaterials that match the material withinthe machine.

Dugdale LtdWeb: www.dugdalepvc.com

UK and European PVC extruders andinjection moulders can now gain accessto a wide range of REACH-compliant,lead-free purging compounds – and apool of specialist knowledge – accordingto UK-based Dugdale PLC. Reformulatedpurging compounds that meet currentEuropean chemicals regulations are partof the Dugdale range, which alsoincludes a selection of rigid and flexiblePVC compounds for UK and Europeancustomers.The compounds are formulated to workin tandem with the group’s customisedextrusion and injection mouldingcompounds.In addition to being a lead and tin-freeformulation, the compounds feature newstabiliser technology which givesDucafreeze elevated temperatureresistance, making it suitable for use asa freeze or purge compound for rigidand flexible PVC production across awide range of applications. It isespecially suited to high-end rigid PVCapplications with processingtemperatures over 200˚C. Ducafreeze issaid to eliminate the need for stripping

PVC compound range expanded to facilitate purging

Purging compound developerAquapurge has been partnering the RPCGroup at its Llantrisant, Wales, site in thelatter’s ongoing continuous improvementoperational efficiency work. Aquapurge says its new Poly ClearHMEX compound has been used duringblow moulding production at RPC andsays the product requires just a fractionof the time previously taken to clean outprevious production runs. Aquapurge Technical Director, JohnSteadman, commented: “We worked onwhite bottle production issues on startup after the weekend. Black ‘speccing’issues were at the time disruptingproduction and requiring manpowerintensive inspection, sometimes for atwo hour period. Our solution was to trialsome 10kg of Poly Clear HMEX on atwin head machine making 2 x 380mlcontainers. Within 18 minutes weachieved clear production with no furtherneed for remedial work.”RPC’s Chris Walstow led the projectfrom the client end. “We made greatstrides with Aquapurge on the machinepurging front,” he said. “All of thisproduction work contributes to ourcompany’s Overall EquipmentEffectiveness (OEE) and our plantefficiency generally. We are nowconfident in the performance of PolyClear HMEX in helping us achieve someof our production goals.”Aquapurge is marketing its Poly Clear

HMEX as “the most universal and mosteffective purging compound that thecompany has developed” for bothcontinuous and accumulator blowmoulding of polyolefins. Aquapurge istargeting sales on the global blowmoulding sector and says UK blowmoulders have been first to takeadvantage. The company says plastic blow-mouldedcontainer applications, typically from 0.5lupwards are set to see immediatebenefits, especially in saving downtime;material cost and colour contamination. “The accumulator blow mouldingprocess is sensitive to inherent hold-uppoints in all head designs and, overtime, can contribute to black speckingand loosened or degraded polymer ormasterbatch. At Aquapurge we questionthe practice of taking a risk with all thesefactors – and Poly Clear HMEX is oursolution,” concluded Steadman.

AquapurgeWeb: www.aquapurge.com

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HOLDING THE BUBBLE

CAPS and CLOSURES

According to a new study* worlddemand for caps and closures isprojected to rise by over 5% per year to$46 billion in 2016 so the outlook forperformance injection mouldingequipment suppliers looks optimistic.In a nutshell – the injection mouldingproduction of caps and closures entailsthermoplastic and thermosettingpolymer granules being fed into aheated barrel where they are melted andmixed under pressure by a rotatingscrew until there is a homogeneous meltwhich is injected into a mould cavitywhere the shape is configurated to thecavity and is replicated exactly. Themould is then cooled and openedejecting the finished cap/closure. Forcaps and closures, multi-cavity mouldsare used to allow the production ofthousands of caps per minute. For some time, compression mouldinghas enjoyed a perceived ‘top of thepodium’ position with respect toproductivity, particularly for certain typesof beverage caps and closures.Compression moulding is a formingprocess in which extruded plastic melt iscropped and loaded into a single cavitythe cap is formed into shape andejected. In recent years, injection

by Kevin Heap, Packaging Expert, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag

moulding solutions have surpassed thecapabilities of compressions moulding,particularly for single piece waterenclosures. Manufacturers are often contracted toproduce millions of caps and closures,so to be cost effective, investment inhigh performance plant equipment isadvisable. Packaging formats areconstantly changing to be more inkeeping with modern lifestyles such assports caps, gabletop cartons, asepticcartons and stand up pouches, it makesgood economic sense to build acomplete moulding system to take careof all anticipated applications, ratherthan trying to adapt existing equipment.Once a cap is moulded, zero postproduction operations are required dueto the moving core operated by themould and injection moulding machine.From a sustainability point of view, bioplastics are also being developed tomeet manufacturer’s green credentialrequirements, which enables any scrapmaterial from any type of plastic to bereground and reused, benefitting fromlittle waste.In terms of materials, plastic closures aregaining in market share at the expenseof metal, paperboard, and glasspackaging thanks to their costadvantages, shatter resistance, re-sealability, and graphics capabilities.Polypropylene will remain the leadingcaps and closure resin but there areexpectations that the material may bereplaced with HDPE which haseconomic and sustainability advantages. The ‘more for less’ philosophy is highlyevident in our industry. With material stillbeing the largest cost element of aclosure, thin walling and weightreduction has been the theme for thelast few years. From a machinerymanufacturer point of view, thinner wallsections bring changes in processingrequirements: higher pressures andspeeds, faster cooling times, andmodifications to part-ejection and gating

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Owing to its hybrid drive technology, thefact that all motions were optimisedthrough the system’s new ‘activeAdjust’feature (which allows cycle optimisationthrough individually adjustableparameters without any externalassistance via a slider system) and thenew NC5 machine control. The systemreaches cycles of just 2.5 secondsresulting in low unit costs, high efficiencyand outstanding economic viability. The El-Exis SP, with single or multi-component capability, has a 150-750tonnes clamp force range, up to1120mm between tie bars and canaccommodate up to 2.5kg shot weight. Many manufacturers today are willing toinvest in high-performance injectionmoulding equipment for the productionof caps and closures. These days, it isan expectation that suppliers provideturnkey solutions, including roboticproduct handling, advice with tooling,training and testing as well as all theknow-how and support that underpinsefficient injection mouldingmanufacturing.

*Study carried out by The FreedoniaGroup

arrangements. Theseprocess changes havein turn prompted newconsiderations inmould, machinery,and part design.Sumitomo (SHI)Demag strive toproduce lightweightcaps and closureswhich surpassperformanceexpectations andhelp lower costs,increasesustainability andincrease speedcapabilitiesWith advances inmould design,materials and highperformanceinjection moulding machinery, a leadingmineral water cap manufacturer hasinstalled the Sumitomo (SHI) Demag El-Exis SP fast cycling injection mouldingmachine to produce 72 HDPE screwcaps in just 2.5 seconds. The El-Exis SP300-2500 with a clamping force of 3,000kN, is producing caps from HDPE andincorporates a 72-cavity hot runnermould for the 28mm 1.6g closure whichincludes a tamperproof strip.The El-Exis SP is a hybrid system whichuses a carefully crafted blend of drivetechnologies including a servo drivenhydraulic clamp unit to achieve precisemovements, a hydraulic accumulatordelivering high injection rates, and an

electric screw drive for parallelplasticising, all of which shave

tenths of a second offthe cycle timeenablingmanufacturersto profit fromincreased

margins.The system installedincluded a high-performancebarrier screw with a diameterof 70mm and a L:D (lengthto diameter) ratio of 25:1.

Kevin Heap, Sumitomo (SHI)Demag Packaging Expert

COMMENT Outlook on caps and closures



Arburg’s Allrounders, which are nowavailable in the “packaging” versioncombine high productivity and lowenergy requirements for a range ofapplications, including caps andclosures.“As is customary, we combine ourcomprehensive technology with expertconsulting services”, said AndreasReich, Sales Manager Packaging atArburg. “In addition to applicationtechnology support, we also provide ourcustomers with assistance in theplanning of complete systems,commissioning, CE certification andcompetent support worldwide. Theseservices are ensured reliably and rapidlyby our Packaging team, whichcomprises both sales and engineeringpersonnel. Just as the industry hascome to expect from us.” The “packaging” versions of the electricAlldrive (A) and hybrid Hidrive (H) serieshave been adapted for packagingapplications, taking into accountdistance between tie bars, clampingforce and opening stroke. This results inclamping forces of 1,800 kN, 2,300 kN,2,900 kN, 3,700 kN and 4,600 kN whichuse the appropriate, larger injectionunits. The rigid, longitudinal steel machinebase supports accommodate heavymould weights and compensate for highload changes during mass movements.The FEM-optimised mounting platenscombine the necessary rigidity with low

Allrounders tailored for performance caps and packaging applications

weight. Together with servo-electrictoggle-type clamping units, thisfacilitates fast opening and closingmovements, leading to shorter overallcycle times. At the same time, energyrecovery during braking means that theenergy applied is used more efficiently.Energy savings totalling up to 30% canreportedly be achieved in comparisonwith hydraulic clamping systems.In the ‘packaging’ versions, Arburg saysthat up to four injection units areavailable for each machine type,ensuring that the high plasticisingperformance required in the packagingsector can be achieved. Servo-electric dosage drives ensure fastoperation across cycles, short dosagetimes and productivity. The use of barrierscrews ensures homogeneous meltpreparation and a high materialthroughput. Injection involves eitherservo-electric or hydraulic accumulatortechnology via position-regulatedscrews. With a dynamic filling process,active acceleration and deceleration isachieved. Together with higher injectionspeeds of up to 500 mm/s, this enablesthe short injection times which arerequired in the packaging sector. Ifproduction sequences need furtheroptimisation, injection can be startedsimultaneously with the “mould closing”movement as standard. Once again, theaim here is to reduce the cycle times inorder to achieve high productivity inmanufacturing.

For the production of thin-walled items and screwcaps, special features areavailable which enable thepackaging Allrounders to beadapted to the particularapplication.The equipment forproducing thin-walled itemsincludes facilities forconnecting an external in-mould labelling system orremoval system. In addition,

APPLICATION FOCUS

the extension of the robotinterface enables the roboticsystem to advance as the mouldopens. Again, this brings aneffective reduction in the entirecycle time. Freely programmableramps for the hydraulic ejectorensure the fast and smoothdemoulding of parts. Valveclusters with large diameters helpwith rapid actuation of pneumaticfunctions in the mould, such as air blow.In screw cap production, fast, reliableejection of mass-produced parts is key.For this task, a servo-electric ejector withhydraulic booster function, in otherwords an increased ejection force of 250kN, is available. This is said to allowtrouble-free demoulding, even of shrunk-on closures. The ejection and mould-opening stages can be synchronised.Dropping of the moulded parts can beadjusted with precision to keep themould opening times short. Higherscrew circumferential speeds enablecorrespondingly short dosage times.This permits very fast cycle times. Theexpanded control features additionalsignals and an interface for drying ordosing units so that the peripherals can

be fully integrated in the productionprocesses.Further control functions are alsointegrated, such as start-up parameters.This function facilitates a controlled startof production, particularly with high-speed applications. The heat-up sequence at the start ofproduction permits rapid and safe start-up when multi-cavity moulds are used.The machine is adjusted so that theautomatic sequence is interruptedfollowing advancement of the ejector.The production process only restartsafter the system has been manuallyreleased by personnel via the controlpanel.

ArburgWeb: www.arburg.com

Mold-Masters, a supplier of hot runnersand process control solutions, is usingthe K Show to exhibit its IRIS technologyin a live work cell on its booth. Thetechnology will be producing HDPEclosures in a 16-cavity, fast-cyclingclosure mould. The system incorporatesMold-Masters' IRIS co-injection hotrunner, an E-Multi secondary injectionunit, and E-Drive servo-driven valve gatecontrol, all integrated into a single controlunit. Precise dosing, flow and pressurecontrol are all achieved via integratedcontrol of the two melt streams and themovement of the servo actuated valvepins. Using Mold-Masters co-injectiontechnology, the cap is moulded with aprecise, controlled EVOH barrierencased in its center. This results in asimple, high performance cap that isready to be used, as opposed torequiring a secondary operation to insertor mould a liner.IMD, from Brugg, Switzerland, will beproviding testing equipment that has theability to detect the presence, thickness,and location of clear barriers in all partsproduced. The testing system issupplemented with the entiredownstream equipment IMDvista INOX

line for cooling, sorting andpacking of the parts.The IRIS technology willalso be shown moulding athin-walled cat foodcontainer, live on the StorkPlastics Machinery booth(hall 13/D72). This systemis integrated with a mouldprovided by Van Den Brink.Co-injection in thin-wallcontainers eliminates theneed to use a multi-layerthermoformed structurewith tie layers and glues.The benefit is that a netshaped part is producedwith no web scrap.Simultaneous injection of a 3-6% barrierin each cavity is achieved with balancedfilling and control of the melt streams.Also new from the group are additions toits E-Multi lineup, which has doubled toinclude the EM4-550 and the EM2-16.Launched in 2010, the E-Multi hasreportedly become the standard inportable auxiliary injection units for multi-material or multi coloured applications.The group claims that E-Multi isdesigned for moulders who are looking

Mold-Masters to live-demo the latest in caps and closures technology

to economically optimise their existinginjection moulding machine assets withan auxiliary injection unit that is mobile,compact and footprint neutral.A number of additional Mold-Mastersproducts will also be launching newfeatures and enhancements at the KShow. The Fusion G2 line has beenexpanded with the F7000 nozzle andequipped with new heater technologyand is said to be particularly relevant to

automotive and large part moulders.2013 marks a milestone anniversary forMold-Masters. The company is rich in itshistory, claiming nearly 1000 registeredpatents. Recently acquired by Milacron,in June 2013, Mold-Masters states that itexpects to grow and expand in “new andexciting ways”.

Mold-MastersWeb: www.moldmasters.com

16-23 October 2013, Düsseldorf, Germany

2013: THE PREVIEW

Koch-Technik's fully automaticmaterial feed system Navigatoris said to increase the level ofautomation in plasticsprocessing. The patentedsystem reportedly deliversaccurate material distributionwith zero residue in centralconveyor systems. Pneumaticsliders automatically move therequired material and machinelines together and connectthem. The advantage of thissystem is that the lines do notcome into contact with any othermaterial, offering protection againstcontamination and undesired mixing.The Navigator system can distribute upto 40 different plastics to the processingmachines in a single material supplysystem, claims the group. The integratedcontrol system allows all the necessarydata to be stored and output on

standard interfaces. The system is madeuser-friendly with an operating statusdisplay and a self-diagnosis option. Asan option it can also be integrated inprocess monitoring visualisationsoftware, as supplied by Koch-Technik.The system can be integrated intoexisting material supply systems without

modifying their basic design.Other conveying solutions also comewith a number of new features. Koch-Technik says it has developed solutionsfor plastics processors looking for moreenergy-efficient material conveyingtechnology. Many custom-built projectsare based on the efficient control of

vacuum generators and other energyconsumers with the involvement of thewhole production structure.The company will exhibit on stand A21in hall 10.

Koch-TechnikWeb: www.koch-technik.com

"Navigator" feed system offers high-end material distribution

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Reproducible, fast results and an easy touse measuring instrument are of highestpriority in the area of quality control ofpolymers according to Netzsch, whichsays it has incorporated these into thedevelopment of the new Netzsch DSC214 Polyma. The result is an instrumentsaid to be optimised for the polymer field,also ideal for sample preparation andincorporating flexible software. The core of the newly developed DSC214 Polyma is comprised of the newArena furnace for fast heating andcooling rates, the new Corona sensorand the Concavus pan. These form a trioof elements combined for achieving fastand reproducible measurements. Measurement preparation has beensimplified by means of the newSampleCutter, which is availableexclusively from Netzsch, and the brand-new “3in1 Box” containing 96 pre-sorted,securely packed Concavus pans.Time savings are reported to be achievedby the new “SmartMode” of themeasuring software. Pre-defined methodsand automatic calibration allow for themeasurement to be started at the push of

Reproducible DSC results now faster and easier

a button, claims Netzsch. The introduction of the AutoEvaluationfunction allows more effective evaluationof measurement results. Netzsch claimsthat with AutoEvaluation it is now possibleto determine thermal effects in the

measuring curve automatically. Another new piece of softwaredevelopment is “Identify”. This algorithmcan be used to identify unknownpolymers. In addition, Identify cancompare results from routine qualitycontrol checks with the saved standardcondition for the raw material, thusallowing a quick insight into the quality ofdelivered goods. Additional information on the new “360°approach” of the new DSC 214 Polymacan be found at www.netzsch.com/20650,or on the Netzsh stand at K.

NetzschWeb: www.netzsch.com/20650

Stäubli to demonstrate quickmould change and new robotfor IMMAt thisyear’s KShow,Stäubli’sConnectorsandRoboticsDivisions willjointly present arange of productsspecifically designed for the plasticsindustry to improve productivity andproduction flexibility.Stäubli Connectors has devised aquick mould change (QMC) demoapplication to be shown at K, which itsays illustrates how easily, quickly andreliably even the heaviest tools can bechanged on a modern injectionmoulding machine. Also on display will be the division’scomplete range, presentedinteractively, including a new multi-coupling plate (MCI209) that providescentralised non-spill connections for allmould temperature control circuits;preventing pollution and reducing theconsumption of heat transfer fluid.Jointly exhibiting is Stäubli’s Roboticsdivision, which has a range of four-and six-axis robots specificallydesigned for automation applicationsin the plastics market. These, it says,combine high precision and ultra-shortcycle times with straightforwardprogramming and easy communicationwith the IMM.Being unveiled at the show is Stäubli’snew TX340 SH 6-axis shelf robotdesigned in response to customerdemand for a robot that can bemounted on top of the IMM, givingexceptional reach to both sides of themachine with excellent payloadcapability; increasing productionflexibility within a smaller footprint thanconventional gantry robots. The groupwill be in Hall 11, Stand 11.

StäubliWeb: www.staubli.com/en


The ability to reduce cost, increaseproduction efficiency and minimisewaste when adding colour and additivesto thermoplastic processes isimperative. Additives often represent asignificant percentage of the materialsmix so choosing the correct solution isvital to ensuring that aesthetic,functional and processing requirementsare met.

PolyOne is a leading supplier of colorantand additive materials for plastics andthe Company’s specialty solid and liquidadditive solutions, design and technicalexpertise and colour matching anddevelopment capability are helpingcustomers around the world improvetheir manufacturing processes.

There are a number of different waysthat additives can be introduced into theproduction line and the decision to useliquid or solid solutions depends on amultitude of factors specific to individualapplication requirements.

Where liquid solutions are specified,advanced metering systems and

technical support are an integralcomponent of the additive solution.

PolyOne’s ColorMatrix businessadopts a ‘full service’ approachwhereby advanced volumetricmetering systems and technical

support are provided tomaximise the value of usingColorMatrix liquid colorant andadditive technologies. TheFlexCart™ family of next-generation, flexible meteringsystems offer clean andcontrollable colorant andadditive incorporation for awide range of thermoplasticapplications.

The flagship FlexCart™,launched earlier this year,features a modular base unitthat accommodates a widerange of global packaging andpump variations. The systemeliminates the need foradditional dosing equipmentand provides standardizedmetering for processors withmultiple production sites.

Three new additions to theFlexCart™ range will be ondisplay at the K 2013:

FlexCart™ Mini - Offers excellentflexibility, mobility and ease of use butwith reduced complexity and a smallerfootprint, making it suitable forprocessors with limited production floorspace.

FlexCart™ Micro - Easily transferredbetween machines or set up as free-standing, this model offers a more basicmetering setup without compromisingcontrol or accuracy.

FlexCart™ Nano - Designed for lowquantity, accurate metering and can bepositioned on any flat surface in theproduction environment.

When used in conjunction withColorMatrix’s preferred packaging,FlexCart™ systems deliver productrecovery rates of up to 99%, reducingmaterial waste and improvingsustainability for a maximum return onmaterials cost.

Global technical supportColorMatrix has a team of experiencedTechnical Service Engineers that providecomprehensive on-site support tocustomers around the world. Theirservices include production processreviews, on-site support for new start-ups and guidance and training on

equipment selection to ensure accuratemetering, shot to shot consistency andminimal waste.

PolyOne ColorMatrix will be hosting aspecial equipment showcase andtechnical clinic at K2013. The newFlexCart™ range of liquid meteringsystems will be on display in Hall 6,Room B1. Experienced TechnicalServices Engineers will be on hand todemonstrate the benefits of theseadvanced volumetric systems.Furthermore, ColorMatrix is invitingvisitors to challenge their technical teamwith any processing issues they mayhave. Feel free to bring along parts thatmay illustrate the problem.

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This is an important year for you, notjust because of K, but because it's abig anniversary. What has been key tothe successful growth of Mold Mastersover the last 50 years?Over the last 50 years our companyalways recognised the importance ofinnovation. Of course product design hasbeen key and there are numerousexamples of products being releasedthat became solution standards andtechnology leaders in the fields. A greatexample is the release of our Melt-Disk,the first high performance edge gatingsolution. This was huge for the medicalmarket and has fueled various designreleases by many hot runner companiessince then. Even in our new products likeAccu-Valve MX and our line of auxiliaryinjection units, E-Multi – these productsare all leading the way in their fields.However, in addition to productinnovation, we have been innovative inthe way we have expanded. A greatexample is China. As we continued tomonitor the growth in hot runners in Asiain the mid 2000s and saw how quicklycold runner applications were beingconverted to hot runner designs, werealised that a strong presence in Chinawas key as well. Since 2007, our Chinafacility has become our largest, mostimpressive manufacturing center, servingthe Asia needs with fast delivery, highperformance hot runners. This innovativeforesight allowed us to firmly positionourselves in this key market. In fact if youconsider our total global foot print, thecompany has been well positionedthrough various growth initiatives to bestserve our customer base very effectively. On top of all this, our people are whatkept us strong over all these years. Wehave a tremendous amount ofemployees that are experts in our fieldswith well over 20 years of experience.This vast knowledge base has acted as afoundation of support for our companyover 50 years, advancing ourorganisation and keeping us in front ofthe market.

The recent acquisition by Milacron hitthe headlines. How will this affectbusiness going forward, and what isthe strategy for the future?The Milacron transaction has allowed usto expand even further into markets allover the world. Although each Milacronbrand operates as a very unique identity,we can take advantage of each other’sservice foot print, sales and servicecenters, internal process to allow forwork flow optimisation, creating onecommon goal – to offer our customersthe best support and the most advancedtechnical solutions.

And now to the technology on displayat K. We’re particularly interested inthe IRIS co-injection technology. Canyou elaborate on how the systemworks? And what are the benefits tomoulders using the technology?Iris is fully based on Mold-Masters’ CoreTechnologies. It’s a compact co-injection

system that integrates with a standardinjection moulding machine andstandard mould, allowing customers totake advantage of their existing capitalequipment. This is key. The technologyutilises specially designed nozzles andiFLOW manifold technology thatcombines melt streams and providesbalanced fill. Valve gate control of theopening and closing movements of theservo-actuated valve gate pins is donewith the E-Drive to achieve fast cycletimes and precise cavity fill, allowing forfull control of the placement andthickness of the barrier. The co-injectionresults are obtained by preciseintegrated control of dosing, flow, andpressure of the two melt streams.Balanced filling of 3-5% barrier-layermaterial into all parts equally is achievedusing proprietary iFLOW manifoldtechnology, precise control of the E-Multiunit, and the positioning of the valve pinsusing the E-Drive actuation system. Thesingle integrated IRIS control systemcontrols the E-Drive pin positioning, hotrunner heaters, and the barrier injectionflow to ensure that the elements of thesystem work together in harmony. TheIRIS co-injection technology is currentlyavailable for 64 cavity tools and possibleapplications are continually evolving.One of the recent developments is a newE-Drive controller that allows forsimultaneous control of up to four E-Drive systems. This drastically reducesthe space requirements and technicalresources that are required for actuationsynchronisation. This entire concept is key whereverbarrier layers are required to preventpermeation of oxygen and migration ofCO2 or against moisture for medicine orfood containers, the IRIS systemprovides a comprehensive solution forprocess optimisation and cost reduction. The complete system consists of theMold-Masters IRIS co-injection hotrunner, an E-Multi injection unit, and aservo-electric E-Drive valve gateactuation system.It has a single, integrated Control Systemfor all co-injection movements; theassociated control unit is fully integratedand is located in a single, space-savinghousing. The high-precision controller ismeasuring flow and pressure for bothmelt streams, controls the absolute

EPPM talks new products, new trends and K Showwith Mold-Masters.

accurate movement of the servo-actuated pins and also incorporatestemperature control. It offers an attractive alternative for thefood packaging industry suitable for theproduction of food packaging, such asdiced fruit, pet-food, coffee pods,sauces, soups, beer, and baby food. IRISalso provides an attractive alternative toglass, metal, multilayer thermoforming ormulti-piece assemblies to achieve afunctional barrier. The system produces anet-shape part with no waste oradditional processes. The IRIS system benefits closuremoulders, because the new co-injectiontechnology allows for caps to have adirectly co-injected EVOH barrier, whichmerely constitutes a proportion of 3-6%of the total cap. The co-injection processsimplifies the production of the closurewhere a barrier layer is required andeliminates previously required multi pieceassemblies. The result is a simple but100% sealed cap, which can be useddirectly in the packaging process.

Which markets would you say you arelooking to engage most with duringthe show?Looking at our Iris system, this is clearlyClosures, Thinwall Packaging andMedical Packaging Applications. Withour partners we showcase solutions fromall segments live at this K show and weare highly confident that there’ll be manyinquiries for similar applications as wellas new ones that will use Iris for i.e.challenging product design or shelve lifeextensions. Iris is a real game changerand this K show is where we go outwidely and showcase our capabilities.We look forward to customersapproaching us with their challenges tocreate the most benefit for them from ourunique technology. In addition, within ourbooth we are launching key newproducts specifically for the medical,automotive and high speed packagingmarkets as well, which are also keymarket focuses for our company.

Also new for the K crowds are thelatest additions the E-Multi portfolio(pictured) for multi-material/multi-coloured applications. What do theseproducts bring to the range?At K 2013 we showcase the most

complete E-Multi productrange ever. With a total of12 models the E-Multi linenow covers really allneeds of multi-materialinjection moulding onsingle material machines.No matter if theapplication is for small orlarge shot weight, there’san E-Multi for it. With thelatest addition EM4-550we provide shot weightsup to 500 cm³. The newradial-mount E-Multi (firstintroduced at K show)offers flexible positioningand options for almost

any type of application. Since the releaseof our E-Multi product line in 2009, wewanted to ensure that the product couldbe used by any of our customers, in anymarket. We now have the product rangeto do this!

You also have a strong presence at theshow on the stands of your partnercompanies. What do you look for inpartner companies, and, likewise, whydo they select you to work with?Mold-Masters covers almost all industriesand therefore we also partner with alarger number of companies to show ourbroad portfolio. With Mold-Masters nowbeing part of Milacron it is obvious topartner with other Milacron companies,so customers will see our Sprint systemfor Beverage Closures running on theFerromatik booth in Hall 15, Booth C06.We also showcase medical solutions andour temperature controllers live atFerromatik and the DME booth in Hall 01Booth C10. Apart from our group ofcompanies we also see the value inpartnering with key companies in theindustry that are focused on highperforming, technical solutions. We areworking with Schöttli to show anotherhigh speed, Sprint closure systemrunning at Netstal in Hall 15, Booth D24.Our unique IRIS technology will berunning live on our booth (Hall 1, BoothA39) as well as at Stork in Hall 13, BoothD72. A full list of partners and systemsrunning will be on display on our boothas well as ready for takeaway from thereto take a full “Mold-Masters tour” a Kshow. Mold-Masters also follows a verycustomer-focused developmentapproach so all of these partnershowcases are based on cooperativedevelopment – and that’s a clearstrength of Mold-Masters – globally. Weare proud to be known as “taking on themost challenging projects” and creatingthe most valuable solutions to ourcustomers. The partner projects weshowcase at K2013 are excellentexamples of what we deliver every day.

Finally, what are your predictions forthe hot runners market going into thenext year?Mold-Masters anticipates a continuousgrowth, based on overall economy andalso based on the innovative solutionswe bring to the market and that aremaking the difference for our customers.The plastic market is continuously fueledby trends such as light weighting(packaging), new single-use technology(medical), increase in plastic part usage(automotive), model proliferation(electronics), all important key trends thatdrive the need for new and advanced hotrunner products. We are very confidentthat our showcase at K show will supportour current initiatives and look forward toa growing 2014. This will be anothersuccessful year in Mold-Masters brighthistory as we just celebrate our 50thcorporate anniversary here at K – and welook forward to at least another 50 yearsof innovation.

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Proflex manufactures a range of multi-layer plasticenclosures for bulk liquid packaging of non-hazardousand food grade liquids. These large enclosures canwithstand temperatures of up to 60°C and consist oflayers of polyethylene for flexibility and wovenpolypropylene for tensile strength along with a numberof injection moulded components. Ensuring that theyproduce a quality product is the responsibility ofAndrew Sangster who is the Global Quality andTechnical Director for Proflex.“Increasingly companies are using this type oftechnology to ship their products around the world”said Sangster, “the product lowers shipping costs andproducts can often by shipped in concentrate formand reconstituted and bottled at the other end.”During a recent QA / QC audit Sangster recognisedseveral areas that could be improved and add towardsproduct confidence and reliability. Specifically, it wasidentified that there was too much reliance on simplemechanical testing of the final enclosure and a needfor audit consistency further back in the supply chain. Sangster sought out new methods and proceduresand whilst working with one of their contract testinglaboratories, Edwards Analytical, was introduced to theidentiPol system from Lacerta Technology. TheidentiPol is a simple system for the testing andcomparison of incoming plastic material, in either thinfilm/pellet form or a sample cut from a component. Asimple 15 minute test is all that is needed in order togenerate a “go / no go” indication of the productquality and consistency. “This greatly appealed to us”said Sangster, “along with not needing an expert

scientist to run the unit. The only qualificationrequired is a ‘degree’ of care and attention”. Following trials and evaluations an identiPol systemwas purchased and since then several changes havebeen implemented at Proflex’s manufacturing facility.The identiPol is routinely used to check incoming filmas well as moulded components – and also a sampleof the plastic granules used by Proflex’s supplier fortesting. “This allows us to test what our supplierprovides as a product, as well as what was suppliedto them as a raw material. It enables us to test thequality of our suppliers’ manufacturing process andalso look at potential issues regarding crosscontamination that may arise during manufacturing,something that was not easily picked up bymechanical testing alone” said Sangster. “The identiPol gives us more than DSC, gives usmore than DMA and we use it in preference to thesetechniques that are more at home in the R&Dlaboratory. Specifically the determination of the ‘end-point’ where the plastic has fully melted is a veryuseful number for us.” Proflex have been successfully using the identiPol attheir UK manufacturing unit and have plans to roll outthe system to their other manufacturing sites, such asChina. They rightly take great pride in the resilienceof their quality assurance systems and proceduresand these are starting to turn the heads of their globalblue chip customers who have been impressed withtheir set-up. “We’ve detected batches drifting out ofspecification and the identiPol has allowed us tocatch them in time and reject these batches”

Sangster concluded “IdentiPol is now a fundamentalpart of our quality strategy, if an organisation may beconsidering shipping or using a different grade ofmaterial, so that they can improve their margin, we willfind them out. Most importantly that material will notenter our supply chain.” Lacerta Technology will exhibit in Hall 5, Stand B30 at K.

Lacerta TechnologyWeb: www.lacerta-technology.com

Molecor, a specialist group in PVC-O technology forpipe extruders will display its integrated Seal System(ISS+) as well as PVC-O pipes up to 800mm.The group has developed air-based molecularorientation technology for water transport pipelines.Now, the company has grown into two business units:Molecor Canalizaciones (manufacturing andcommercializing PVC-O pipes) and Molecor Tech,which has developed a technology to manufacturePVC-O pipes up to DN 800 mm and 365 psi.The first PVC-O pipe manufactured with Molecor’spatented technology was produced in 2007, just in timeto be shown at K 2007. This first tube was a DN200mm. In 2008 the range increased to DN400mm, whichMolecor claims was the “unofficial limit” for PVC-Opipes at the time.

Oriented PVC pipe breaks new diameter records

By 2010 the group was able to manufacture tubes withdiameters of 450-500mm. The group marketed this at K2010 as “the biggest PVC-O pipe in the world”.Now, in 2013, the group claims that its technology isready to reach the DN 800mm mark for PVC-O pipes.The manufacturing concept uses an air-basedtechnology in which no water is involved, whichreportedly makes for a safer, cleaner, more efficient andprofitable process. It is a flexible system able to workcontinuously with an extrusion line, or it can operate inbatches. The new integrated seal system (ISS+) is one of themore recent technological developments.This system, patent pending, is designed tomanufacture socketed oriented pipes with automatedintegration of the gasket, retaining the orientationdegree in the critical areas of the pipe.

Breyer is a specialist in manufacturing high-quality andefficient extrusion lines for plastic processing. The groupis currently working on gap impregnation technology toopen up new markets for the company in the field ofcomposites. The process allows the automatedproduction of a vehicle bonnet, made of CFK integralconstruction in only 15 minutes. Sandwich buildingelements can be manufactured in one single step. Usinga fibre composite design, the weight of the bonnet hasbeen reduced by 60%. Its weight is about 5kg.The machine concept is essentially built of six modules: abasic machine with mould carriers, a tool kit with bothmould sets and the central part, an injection system,vacuum device, temperature control and handling system.The tool comprises a tool frame and two mould halves.The maximum clamping surface size is 1.2 x 1.7m.The tools’ surface topography has been optimised toallow direct painting of components. The sandwichconstruction structure supports connecting elements formounting in order to avoid subsequent installations ofadditional elements on the formed part.For the set-up of the machine no elaborate foundation isnecessary, as it is used (for example) for presses. Bothprocess and machine are designed for low pressures(<10 bar), hence the whole construction is less extensivethan high pressure machines. This is also beneficial forthe movement dynamics. Fast open-close movements

Breyer to present gap impregnation technology

Molecor Tel: +34 902 566 577Email: [email protected]: www.molecor.com

can be carried out by saving energy with linear units.For a fully automated production the machine is suppliedwith handling systems that can be integrated into themachine concept.The current version of the machine is set up for formsizes up to 1.2 x 1.7 m. The group will exhibit in Hall 16,Stand 16C18.

Breyer GmbHWeb: www.breyer-extr.com

Proflex uses identiPol system to improve product qualityCASE STUDY:

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battenfeld-cincinnati isplanning itsappearance at K2013 around thetheme of highperformance andenergy efficiency inextrusiontechnology. The company saysits three divisions,namelyconstruction,infrastructure andpackaging, willpresent extrusion solutions that operateenergy-efficiently and save materialwhilst maintaining high standards ofquality. In response to the trend towardsincreasing use of recycled materials inprofiles, the construction division of thegroup will showcase a newly designedextruder combination - the conEX 63 Pconical extruder mounted in a‘piggyback’ configuration on a twinEX78-34P. The two counter-rotating twin-screw extruders combined are said toachieve an output of about 500 kg/h. The infrastructure division is rolling out anew, gearless single-screw extruderseries for K 2013. The solEX GL seriesincludes four models with screwdiameters of 45, 60, 75 and 90 mm andbattenfeld-cincinnati says the newmachines achieve high standards ofquality achieved with low melttemperatures, low energy input and an

battenfeld-cincinnati to focus on energy and cost reductions

optimal capital/output ratio.The packaging division is also focusingon efficiency. New initiatives on displaywill include the ‘Multi-Touch roll stack’,which is said to produce stress-free filmat high line speeds, as well as a newanti-wear concept for planetary rollerextruders, which are being used forapplications such as calender feedingand pelletising.For the PET industry, battenfeld-cincinnati says it will showcase itsspecialised single-screw extruder with anintegrated compounding section foroutputs between 500 and 1,000 kg/h.With this extruder, battenfeld-cincinnatisays up to 16 percent of energy costscan reportedly be saved by processingundried PET, eliminating the need forpreliminary material drying.

battenfeld-cincinnatiWeb: www.battenfeld-cincinnati.com

On the heels of the Graham Group’sacquisition of majority interest inAmerican Kuhne (AK) in October 2012and Graham Engineering Corporation’s(GEC) acquisition of Welex in June2013, GEC has announced that thethree companies will exhibit together atK 2013 in Hall 14, Stand 14A54.“Together, GEC, AK and Welex create aconvergence of leading technologies,people and capabilities in extrusion. Weare excited about the multiple points ofsynergy for the markets we serve andlook forward to adding furthertechnologies, businesses and talent toour platform,” said founder, DonaldGraham.“True to our motto ‘Innovation TakingShape’, we have already leveragedpatented GEC die-centering technologyto create precise, full closed-loopcontrol of concentricity for the benefit ofAK medical tubing customers and areactively working on additionalinnovations,” said GEC Chairman BillKerlin.At K 2013, GEC will exhibit innovation inGraham Wheel clamp technology thatintroduces flexibility and configurabilityto enable a range of package shapesand sizes on a single platform. AK willbe demonstrating extruder technologiesfor energy savings, quick changeover,and configurability. In addition, Welexwill highlight the new Welex ConvergeCTS Sheet Line, conical twin screwtechnology for dryerless PET and PLAsheet production.

Graham Engineering Corporation, American Kuhne and Welexto co-exhibit

GEC is a supplier of extrusion blowmoulding equipment and offers acomplete range of monolayer andmultilayer blow moulding equipmentand technology upgrades including:rotary wheel blow moulders for bottlesizes from 85 ml up to 5 gallonpackaging applications, shuttlemachines for up to 10 litre capacity,reciprocating screw and shot potmachinery for lightweight HDPEcontainers, and single and dual headaccumulator head industrial machinesfor up to 75lb shot capacities.AK is a global supplier of standard andcustomised single screw extruders, feedscrews, and also controls to multipleend-use applications, as well ascomplete extrusion systems for medicaltubing, pipe, and profile.Welex is a global supplier of highperformance sheet extrusion solutions.The group has equipment installed inmore than 3,000 customer locations in69 countries. Welex products includeco-extrusion and multi-layer methods aswell as dozens of barrier lines installedglobally.

Graham Engineering CorporationWeb: www.grahamengineering.com

American KuhneWeb: www.americankuhne.com

WelexWeb: www.welex.com

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As a market leader in high qualityLaboratory consumables,SciLabware have an unrivalledreputation for product quality andcustomer service.We are ISO 9001: 2008 accreditedand work to the most rigorousinternational standards. Productexcellence is achieved by theenforcement of strict qualitystandards and meticulous qualitycontrol, supported by thespecialist skills of some of theworlds most experienced polymertechnicians.

The result is a quality consciousculture committed to totalcustomer satisfaction.

For more than half a century, theAzlon® name has beensynonymous with high qualityaffordable plastic laboratory ware.

Available in a variety of polymers,Azlon® reusable plastics cover abroad range of applications insideand outside of the laboratory.

Azlon® products aremanufactured to the highestquality standards utilising a rangeof plastic moulding techniquesincluding blow and injectionmoulding.

Leadership in polymer science andmany important innovations havecombined to make Azlon® one ofthe most widely known andrespected brands in durableplasticware.

Azlon Multi Lingual WashBottles

The new Azlon® Multi lingual washbottle gives you chemical namesand safety instructions in fourEuropean languages – English,French, German and Spanish.We’ve also updated the design toreflect the very latest changes inEuropean labelling legislation(GHS) including new hazardwarning pictograms. Plus ofcourse you get all of the featuresand benefits of this laboratoryessential, including Driplok®vapour venting technology.

Our unique two-way valve lets thevapour escape when pressurebuilds up and stops air getting intothe liquid. The result – no morehazardous drips and an accurate,continuous dispensing stream.

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In order to overcome warpage andrough surface issues for moulders,engineering plastics specialist Eurotechas developed Tecomid NAX0 GD50 NLCA (PA 6.6, 50% GRF, heat and UVstabilised). This grade is said toeliminate warpage issues whilst retainingthe surface finish of PARA(polyarylamide) resins at mouldtemperatures as high as 80˚C. Thegrade is said to have a higher heatdeformation temperature then PARAresins and shows better mechanicalproperties than standard PA6.6 GF50grades, according to Eurotec. It featuresthe same density as a standard PA6.6GF50 grade which is 4% lower than a

Specialist grades eliminate warpage and offer conductivity

standard PARA GF50 resin. The group is also making strides in theconductive electronics market. TecolenOE00 BK EC can be used in film andfibre applications where conductivity isrequired. While achieving highconductivity with surface resistivity lowerthan 1cm, flexibility is not compromised,says the group. The grade has a tensilemodulus of 500 MPa and a strain atbreak higher than 100%. MoreoverTecolen OE00 BK EC can be used eitherby itself or as a masterbatch for PP, PEand EVA resins. When used as amasterbatch Tecolen OE00 BK EC canmodify base resins from permanentantistatic to high conductivities. It can

also be used in woven antistatic bigbags to create conductive fibres andfilms or as an electrical conductivemasterbatch for PP, PE and EVA basedfibres and films.Eurotec also offers Tecolen OE10 RD018EC 0B (electrically conductive LDPE) anon-sloughing, transparent gradedeveloped for ESD packagingapplications. It also supplies conductivegrades compounded with a variety ofbase resins from engineering to highperformance thermoplastics, usingassorted formulations to achieve therequired electrical conductivity. Non-sloughing, FDA compliant, transparent,electrostatic and paintable grades have all been developed to meet specific

customer requirements. The group willbe in Hall 7.2, Stand E19.

EurotecWeb: www.eurotec-ep.com


Bunting Europe to show rangeof equipment at K

BuntingMagneticsEurope, partof the BuntingMagnetics Group-producer ofprecisionmagnetic productsfor the worldwiderecycling, food,printing, automobile, plastics, andelectronics industries, is exhibiting avariety of products at the K Show. Featured on Stand C11 in Hall 10 are anassortment of magnetic separation,metal detection, and material handlingequipment specifically designed for theplastics and rubber industries. TheBunting selection at the show includesfree-fall drawer magnetic separationequipment, plate housing magneticseparation devices, and in-line metalseparators. Experienced Buntingpersonnel are on hand to discussexisting and new applications whichrequire an optimised metal removal. Commenting on the K Trade Fairshowing, Jake Hall, Export SalesManager, said: “The K Trade Fair iswidely recognised in the world ofplastics and rubber, and providesBunting the perfect platform toshowcase our equipment for theseindustries. We look forward to meetingwith existing and new customers todiscuss how Bunting equipment canhelp achieve the standards of separationthat the rubber and plastics industrieshave come to expect.”For more than 50 years, BuntingMagnetics Co. has developed andmanufactured precision magneticproducts for the worldwide printing,automobile, plastics, food, electronicsand recycling industries. The group’sproducts serve global markets andinclude a broad range of magneticmaterials and components, magneticseparation systems, material handlingequipment, magnetic printing cylinders,metal detection equipment, bondedmagnetics, and assemblies. Bunting’smanufacturing facilities are located inNewton, Kansas; suburban Chicago,Illinois; DuBois, Pennsylvania; andBerkhamsted, England.

Bunting Magnetics EuropeWeb: www.buntingeurope.com

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Kongskilde will mark its appearance inHall 10, Stand B40 with the launch of anew high pressure multipurposeseparator. The newly developed RVSRotary Separator series has beendesigned for waste handling needs in theplastic and paper industries. The Multipurpose RVS Separator canhandle material from thin plastic filmthrough to thicker plastic materials, foam,rubber and even small moulded plasticparts such as tops, tails etc. It can alsobe used in harsh environments such asMaterial Recycling Facilities (MRFs).Reliability, robustness, simplicity andtrouble free maintenance have been thedriving force behind the design, claims

Kongskilde to launch high pressure multi-purpose rotary separator

the group. The result is an RVS RotarySeparator which is extremely tightsealing, even when exposed to very highvacuums up to 35,000Pa in negativepressure. The design incorporates a strongerseparator with a low pressure drop evenwith high material loads. Key featuressuch as removable inspection hatcheson the top and a pivoting hood allow forquick and easy maintenance.Furthermore the strong rotor has beendesigned to allow quick paddle changesduring service intervals to reducedowntime for servicing while alsoreducing the cost of a complete rotorchange.

Due to their high efficiency theMultipurpose RVS range is compatiblewith the Kongskilde Multiair blowersmaking them suitable key componentsfor any manufacturing or recyclingcompany looking at designing a centralor de-central process waste handlingsystem.Steen Weihe, Product Manager atKongskilde said “When looking atdesigning and developing a newproduct, we at Kongskilde always havethe customer’s needs at the front of ourminds which can sometimes createdesign challenges. With the RVS wewanted the unit to be able to be servicedas quickly as possible due to the


important role it plays in a wastehandling system but we had to be verycareful that the easy access did notcompromise the low pressure dropperformance. I think we have achieved aunit that will benefit many customersWorldwide in terms of performance,reliability and value for money.”

KongskildeWeb: www.kongskilde.com

Ray-Ran Test Equipment Ltd has been aspecialist in the design and manufactureof polymer testing equipment since1977. Part of its product range dealswith instruments to prepare samplesfrom either raw material, sheet or pipe.CNC profile cutting machines are idealfor producing tensile test samples fromunderground thick wall pipes or sheetmaterial generally up to 100mm thick.Cutting speeds, in the region of 2,800 to28,000 rpm, give the desired surfacefinish and ensure that the temperature atthe cutting surface does not affect thematerial characteristics.Cutting presses are available aspneumatic or hand operated units,which when used with the Ray-Ran testsample cutters will cut thinner samplesup to 8mm thick from materials such asfoil, film, plastic sheet, paint or foam.Also available is small injection mouldingapparatus which can take raw materialssuch as pellets or flakes, and moulddumbbells, impact bars or colourplaques using a combination of heat tomelt the polymer, and a pneumatic ramto inject the molten polymer into themould under high pressure.The samples produced from the abovemachines can then be used on a rangeof test equipment to test the physicalcharachteristics of the material, which inturn forms part of a complete test facilityfor a range of plastic materials.For further information on the abovemachines or others the group will beavailable in Hall 11 Stand B30.

Ray-RanWeb: www.ray-ran.com

Company Profile: Ray-RanTest Equipment Ltd

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Lacerta Technology, a group active inplastic quality assurance will announcean expansion in its identiPol range oftesting equipment.Lacerta Technology will be unveiling the2nd generation of its plastic identificationand quality assurance system, identiPolat K 2013.The identiPol is specifically designed towork alongside the production line, toensure that plastic raw material is ofsufficient quality and consistency toprevious batches, prior to processing.The identiPol family grows with theannouncement of the 2nd generationQuality Assurance system – the identiPolQA2 which now offers improved

OIT and MFi capability announced for the identiPol family at K 2013

performance and enhanced software,alongside optional Melt Flow Indication(MFi ) and camera compatibility. A new member of the identiPol family isalso announced: the identiPol OIT formeasuring the oxidative induction timeof a plastic material. The OIT is anindicator of plastic lifetime and level ofantioxidant present within the material.The identiPol OIT meets current ISO andASTM standard test specifications. Both of the new identiPol units will beworking at stand B30, Hall 5 and thegroup says it is encouraging delegatesto bring their samples and qualityassurance problems to the stand foranalysis and discussion.


Lacerta develops and manufactures abroad range of instrumentation used inthe analysis, characterisation and qualityassurance of plastic materials.Headquartered in Keyworth, UK andsupported by a worldwide distributionnetwork, Lacerta offers a range ofpatented technologies for scientists,engineers and QA professionals.

Lacerta Technology LtdWeb: www.lacerta-technology.com

Meech International, a specialistdeveloper and manufacturer ofelectrostatic controls and relatedsolutions, will exhibit at K 2013 with itsrange of Hyperion static controlequipment and series of its web-cleanersdesigned for the plastics industry. The company says it has successfullydeveloped a new line of anti-staticproducts suitable for the plastics industry,as businesses become increasinglyaware of the impact static can have on in-house activities.“As a static charge is generated,products made of common plasticmaterials like polyethylene, polypropyleneand polystyrene tend to mis-feed ormisbehave, while the opportunity forcontamination of the final productincreases dramatically,” said DavidRogers, Business Unit Director for staticcontrol at the company’s UKheadquarters. The company says its most recentlylaunched bars, the 971IPS and 929IPS,were developed as a direct response tocustomer feedback and provide efficientionisation from a 24v power supply. The company will exhibit its web cleaningequipment with the message it could helpminimise wastage and achieve higherlevels of productivity within the plasticsindustry. Meech’s non-contact web cleaner, theCyclean, will be displayed, which thecompany says is capable of removingcontamination to below one micron.

MeechWeb: www.meech.com

Meech to display newdevelopments in static controland web-cleaning


K 2013: THE PREVIEWFour core systems from International IMM brand

2.6 g every 4.5 seconds. Quality ismonitored by a vision system from IMDVista (Switzerland) with good/bad partseparation at the machine.The third machine in the F-Series at theFerromatik Milacron both is an all-electric 2,700 kN cube mouldingmachine, the F 270 CUBE. “Bringing thefirst all-electric cube moulding machineto the market demonstrates ourleadership role in versatile stack-turningtechnologies, which we have beencontinually developing over the past 15years, said Dr. Thorsten Thümen,Director of Research & Development.The machine has generous tie-barspacing of 750 x 750 mm. It features anelectric rotating mechanism within themachine and an 8+8 cavity cube mouldwith four sides, both made by German-based Foboha. This machineconfiguration makes use of an electricGeneral Performance (GPe) size 50 maininjection unit as well as an electric GPe45 traversing injection unit, mountedover the clamping unit on the movingplaten.On each parting line of the cube mould,eight pairs of parts – the top and thebottom of a sophisticated two-component twist top – will be produced.Following a 90° rotation of the cubemould, the two parts are screwedtogether by automation on the operatorand non-operator sides of the machine

and removed via an Air-Move-System made by Trio-technik(Germany). The shot weight ineach parting line is 77.6 g, or 9.7 gfor each twist top. The cycle timeis 9.5 seconds. The fourth machine in themodular F-Series will be ondisplay at the Mold-Mastersbooth (Hall 1, booth A39). Here a1,600 kN F 160 can be seen,

incorporating a hydraulic

Advanced Performance(APh) size 45 injectionunit in combination witha vertically mounted E-Multi injection unit builtby Mold-Masters.Using a 16-cavitymould from F&STool (USA), thismachine willdemonstrateproduction ofclosures with twocomponents usingbarrier injection. Theprimary injection unitproduces the maincomponent while the vertical injectionunit produces the core material. Theimpermeable barrier core materialprevents gasses from getting out, andodours from getting into the interior ofthe part. The 4.3 g closures areproduced with a cycle time of 4.2seconds. As with the F 350 describedabove, part quality is monitored withequipment from IMD Vista.“Thanks to active collaboration with ourpartners, we are presenting fourcomplete production cells around themodular F-Series. These differentmanufacturing systems demonstrate therange of our applications technologyexpertise at Ferromatik Milacron,” saidSven Engelmann, Head of Applications& Systems.The Elektron series is marketed globallyby Milacron. K 2013 will see theintroduction of a new small machine witha clamping force of 300 kN bringing thetotal number of machines in this seriesto eleven, ranging from 300 to 5,500 kN.“The new machine hearkens back todecades of successful small machineofferings at our company and marks ourreturn in this segment,” said RalfCezanne, Director of Sales & Marketing.

The Elektron 30 willfeature an international size 55 injectionunit and will produce applicators for 1 mlmedical ampules on a four-cavity mouldmade by Braunform (Germany) with acycle time of 9.1 seconds, and a partweight of 1.6 g. A second Elektron machine at the DMEbooth (Hall 1, booth C10) will bemoulding Frisbees. This 500 kN Elektron50 will use an international size 300injection unit and a mould by DauntlessIndustries (USA) along with a quickchange adapter from DME which allowsprocessors to rapidly switch moulds.Ferromatik Milacron is part of theMilacron group which has four centersaround the world, including Germany,USA, India, and China, where injectionmoulding machines are manufactured.“With the Mold-Masters acquisition,Milacron and its 4,700 employees has agreater global reach than ever andcustomers will see the first synergies ofthe larger group at K 2013”, said GeroldSchley, Managing Director of FerromatikMilacron und Vice President of MilacronChina.

Ferromatik MilacronWeb: www.ferromatik.com

Ferromatik Milacron will present foursystem designs across its own standand partner stands, featuring injectionmoulding machines in the modular F-Series along with two all-electricmachines from the Elektron series.Machines from Ferromatik Milacron willdisplay at the Mold-Masters and DMEstand, both of which are now part of theMilacron group.The modular F-Series, ranging in sizefrom 500 to 6,500 kN, can be configuredas an all-electric, hydraulic, or hybridmachine, depending on the user’smanufacturing requirements. At K 2013visitors will see an all-electric F 200 witha clamping force of 2,000 kN equippedwith a size 50 Advanced Performance(APe) electric injection unit. Using a 4-cavity mould and an IML system by H.Müller from Switzerland, this machinewill demonstrate production of thin-walled rectangular lids with labeling.Every 3.1 seconds, four lids with labelsweighing 8.2 g will be produced. Thelids are taken out of the mould laterally,monitored by a vision system for quality,stacked and removed.An F 350 hybrid with a clamping force of3,500 kN will be on display using a size70 Advanced Performance (APh)hydraulic injection unit. Driving a 64-cavity mould by Corvaglia (Switzerland),the machine will produce 33 mmbeverage closures with a part weight of

At K 2013, Instron will be showcasing,on stand J18 in Hall 10, measuring andtesting systems for determination of therheological properties of plastics andevaluation of the behaviour of materialsand components under static anddynamic loads. Amongst the exhibits willbe the CEAST MF50 melt flow tester,and the new CEAST MF30 with manualmass selector, a CEAST 9050 pendulumimpact tester, and a CEAST 9350 dropweight tester.The group will also be presentingautomated testing systems, accessories,and software for the laboratory and theshop floor. This includes the newAutoX750 Automatic ContactingExtensometer, the TrendTracker softwarepackage, and an automated carouselsystem for tensile testing that features aprecision measuring system fordetermining specimen thickness.The CEAST MF30 and MF50 are part ofInstron’s new melt flow tester series. TheCEAST MF30 is a single-weight system,designed to determine melt mass-flowrate (MFR) and melt volume rate (MVR)in accordance with ISO 1133-1 and -2Procedures A, B, C, and ASTM D1238. Itfeatures a high-resolution digital encoderand a N/C-controlled weight lifter. Thelifter is equipped with an integrated loadcell for controlled compacting andpurging operations.

The CEAST MF50 is a melt flow testerfor single-weight and multi-weight tests.It is claimed to be compliant with thelatest international standardrequirements for temperature accuracyand stability. During multi-weight tests,the system automatically applies up tofive of the eight pre-installed testmasses, ranging from 0.325 - 21.6 kg, inany desired sequence. During themeasurement, the temperature profile inthe barrel is accurate to ISO 1133-2. TheCEAST VisualMELT Software controls allfunctions of the tester during single-weight and multi-weight tests.The CEAST 9350 is a floor-standingimpact system designed to deliver highimpact energies from 0.59 -750 J. Thesystem can be used to test a variety ofspecimens and is suitable for a range ofimpact applications including tensileimpact tests, puncture tests, or tests toIzod and Charpy.The new AutoX750 is a high-resolutionautomatic contacting extensometerwhich meets the requirements for ISO9513, ASTM E83, and ISO 527-1 (2011).Features include automatic gauge lengthpositioning, adjustable contact force witha reference label, and multiple knife-edge options to accommodate differentmaterials.Also on display will be TrendTracker, anew software package for Bluehill

Testing specialist to bring new impact test and melt flow equipment

Software, which accelerates the dataanalysis workflow of a lab by allowingthe user to search and analyze testresults across multiple samples testedover time and on various test frames.The results are automatically exported toa robust and scalable database.Finally, the group will discuss itsautomatic carousel feeding system,which it claims may reduce the time andeffort required for performingstandardised tests on tabletop tensile

testers from the Instron 5960 Series. Anoptional digital measuring system is nowavailable to capture the thickness of allspecimens at several points over thelength of the specimen with an accuracyof 1 µm. It then transmits the valuesthrough an RS 232 interface to theBluehill 3 Materials Testing Software.

InstronWeb: www.instron.com

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Starlinger to launch new lamination technology

show the recently launched viscoSHEETPET sheet line. The new sheet line issaid to be able to process up to 100%recycled PET, virgin PET, and PIR (post-industrial regrind) at guaranteed IVlevels, meeting FDA/EFSA levels forfood-grade applications.In the days before and after the K Show,customers will also have the opportunityto visit the Starlinger Open House inWeissenbach, one hour by car fromVienna. From October 14 – 16 and 21 –25, 2013 the entire machinery rangefeaturing the newest developments intextile packaging production and plasticsrecycling equipment can be seen inoperation in the showroom at theStarlinger factory premises.Starlinger textile packaging andStarlinger viscotec will be in Hall 16,Stand B47, and Starlinger recyclingtechnology will be in Hall 9, Stand D21.

Starlinger & Co. GmbHWeb: www.starlinger.com

Austrian group Starlinger & Co. GmbHwill be presenting a new web laminationconcept in Düsseldorf this year. “This isa revolutionary step in continuous weblamination, making it a lot easier andmore efficient while guaranteeing bestlamination quality”, said Starlinger SalesDirector Hermann Adrigan. Starlinger isknown for its stacoTEC lamination lines,selling up to 30 lines per year tocustomers around the globe. Theworldwide first presentation of the newlamination line will be at the Starlingerbooth in hall 16, where visitors can see itin live operation. In addition, Starlinger’slatest developments in flexible wovenpackaging will be presented.As well as the lamination technologylaunch in hall 16, the recycling arm ofthe group will have a stand in hall 9,where it will launch a new developmentwhich allows the recycling of highlycontaminated post-consumer and post-industrial plastic waste such as washedhousehold waste, agricultural films orsimilar, as well as heavily printedmaterial. The technology also featurescompounding capabilities for upgradingthe final product. During the exhibition arecoSTAR universal 65 VAC will processhighly printed PE film, demonstrating theexcellent melt degassing and cleansingcapacity needed for high-qualityregranulate that can be used in differentapplications.Starlinger viscotec will stage the worldpremiere of the new deCON reactor inhall 9. A viscoSTAR reactor will be set upin hall 16, where a video wall will also

Process group to demonstrate automated blow mouldingmanagement system

technology and lighting methods. Thismulti-camera inspection system offersdetection for the entire containerincluding seal surface, sidewall, baseand label defect detection as well aslaboratory-precision finish gauging, allon the conveyor line. The OptiChecksystem is modular and can becustomised to meet the specific needsof a container producer. Versions of theOptiCheck system are available foropaque as well as transparentcontainers.

Agr InternationalWeb: www.agrintl.com

Agr International, Inc.will use the K Show todemonstrate theProcess Pilot, anautomated blowmoulding managementsystem that interfaceswith the machine toprovide materialthickness distributionmanagement and defectdetection for PET bottleswhile offering hands-offblowmoulder control. With the trend towardslighter bottles, the Process Pilot is thesystem offers bottle producers the abilityto aggressively light-weight bottles to theabsolute minimum while ensuring thatmaterial is distributed appropriately. TheProcess Pilot system makes it possibleto produce consistent bottles on a 24/7basis regardless of operator skills,environmental changes and preformvariations, claims Agr. Overall improvedquality with reduced variation in top loadand volume, production efficiencies thatresult from eliminating the need forsection weights as well as reducedscrap and lower incidences of downtimein the blowing operation or filling linedue to quality issues are all reportedbenefits of the system. The OptiCheck system offers acomprehensive vision-based inspectionsolution for bottles and similarcontainers transported on a conveyorline. Its capabilities incorporate vision

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TSM Controls is displaying its new lookcompany brand along with new blendingtechnology at this year’s K Show. The Irish company has undertaken aseries of transformations to reflect itsexpanding global presence.Developments include the rebranding ofthe TSM company logo, which now hasa sleek, modern design in striking blueand white, the launch of a new user-friendly company website, several newkey managerial appointments withinTSM’s worldwide offices, and – mostsignificantly – the development of newpatented blending technology.“The K Show is the perfect venue tointroduce our new branding to all ourcustomers and showcase our excitingnew product innovations. R&D at TSMhas always been customer driven andour new introductions at K 2013 reflectvery clearly these demands,” saidDeclan Byrne, TSM Director of Sales. The blending technology on display atthe stand combines TSM’s patentedtechnology with advanced controlalgorithms and highly responsive controlsystems and includes a gain-in-weightand loss-in-weight batch blender forflood-fed applications, as well as acontinuous loss-in-weight dosingblender for flood fed or starve-fedapplications. The new TSM batch blender combinesthe group’s patented reverse augertechnology with fast, responsivethroughput measurements for real-timecontrol. A control algorithm, speciallydeveloped in conjunction with a UK


TSM talks new products, new branding and new people

university, allows performance to bemaintained at lower set-points. Themechanical design delivers a smallfootprint, making it suitable for eithernew or retro-fit installations.The new loss-in-weight blender canreportedly dose up to 7 materials at onetime and features optional cascademixing chambers, multiple augers forvarying feed rates and easy hoppercleaning. The group will be in Hall 10,Stand J54.

TSM ControlsWeb: www.tsmcontrols.com

The High Performance Materials (HPM)business unit of chemistry group,Lanxess is looking to use K to showcaseits strides in lightweight automotiveconstruction based on Durethan andPocan high-tech polyamides andpolyesters. Lanxess recently acquired Bond-Laminates, a manufacturer and supplierof continuous fibre-reinforcedthermoplastic performance compositesmarketed under the TEPEX brand. “We are now one of the fewthermoplastics manufacturers in the worldthat can supply performance compositesand compounds proven in large-scale

New materials to demonstrate green mobility potentialproduction, complete with the associatedapplications know-how for the volumeproduction of lightweight components,”said Dr. Michael Zobel, Head of HPM. Among the recent applications of HPMlightweight construction were front-endcarriers consisting entirely of polyamide 6and the first car brake pedal made ofpolyamide reinforced with continuousglass fibres suitable for large-scale seriesproduction.The group will exhibit in Hall 6, StandC76/78.

LanxessWeb: www.lanxess.com

Borch Machinery Co.,Ltd will show its latesttwo-platen machineBU900 at its 117m2

stand, which the groupsays features a brightconcept and design.The latest version of Borch two platenmachine, named the BU series, isdeveloped based on Europeantechnology. It is researched anddesigned by Borch and a Europeantechnology team, and has beendesigned to meet local and internationalrequirements. With its servo system andcompact structure, the machine presentits sound performance with theadvantages of energy saving, spacesaving and machine stability. The BUmachine is suitable for large moulding

Europe meets Asia in new machine design

applications such as garbage boxes,household appliances, automotive parts,and big pallets etc. The BU machine canbe also used to produce more specialistplastic products, which requirecomplicated injection technology, likelow injection pressure moulding, foaminjection moulding, and venting-typemoulding. The group will be in hall 13,stand C47.

Borch Web: www.borch-machinery.com

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The Hexpol TPE group, which bringstogether the ELASTO and MüllerKunststoffe businesses, will bepresenting its latest advances in TPE andflexible polymer solutions at K 2013, hall8a stand H18.“K is a truly international event whichbrings together worldwide OEMs,manufacturers and processors of therubber and plastics industry. We’relooking forward to meeting up with newand existing customers and presentingHexpol TPE as a global specialist forintelligent TPE and flexible polymersolutions”, said Sven-M Druwen,European Sales Coordinator for HexpolTPE. “We have one of the mostcomprehensive portfolios in the industry;covering TPS, TPO, TPV, TPU, soft PVC,cork compounds, colour and additivemasterbatch. So whether high fluid andheat resistance is needed from a TPVcompound in automotive sealing, abiocompatible medical grade TPS forintubation equipment or non-phthalate,DEHP free soft-PVC for toys; we can offerour customers the best solution for each

TPE group set to be a corker at K

combination of mechanical properties,regulatory compliance, formulationstability and biocompatibility status.We’ve engineered custom formulationsfor a number of medical deviceapplications including IV systems,syringe plunger seals, tubing, facemasks and medical packaging”. Hexpol will also highlight severalinnovations in its Dryflex TPE family;including TPE with optimisedcompression set, conductive TPE andadhesion compounds for two and threecomponent applications which offer easyprocessing with bonding to a range ofsubstrates such as PA, PC, ABS andPOM.

Hexpol TPEWeb: www.hexpoltpe.com

application or indeedsupply multiplecompounds from differentclasses. At K2013 we’ll be demonstratingwhy we’re a single source for customisedflexible polymer compounds”. Among the innovations on display will beLifocork; flexible polymer compoundswhich combine natural cork withthermoplastic raw materials. Lifocorkcompounds offer low densities, naturalcork haptics, UV resistance and a non-slip surface. They can be processedusing typical thermoplastic processingmethods such as injection moulding,extrusion or thermoforming.Hexpol TPE will have its medical team onhand at K2013: “We’ll be available togive in-depth advice on the use of TPE inmedical device applications”, explainedNiklas Ottosson, Medical TechnicalManager at Hexpol TPE. “The right TPEformulation is the key to a safe andsuccessful medical product. Ourexperience in this sector means we’vedeveloped our Mediprene TPEcompounds to offer the right

Corbion Purac bioplastics will beexhibiting at the K trade fair in Dusseldorfunder the theme ‘partnering forbioplastics growth’. To highlight the mostrecent developments in PLA (polylacticacid), Corbion Purac will be exhibiting anumber of bio-based applicationsresulting from numerous strategicpartnerships.The group has teamed up with partnersin a number of industries, includingpackaging, automotive, home interiorsand sporting goods, and will beshowcasing the resulting applications inHall 5, Stand 5B22.In addition to final PLA articles, CorbionPurac will also be displaying adistributor’s corner, intended to provide aplatform for interested parties to come

PLA partnerships to bring new bioplastic applications

packaging or primary product materials.The group’s understanding of keysustainability drivers provides a strongbasis for brandowner collaborations.PLA, claims the group, is an adaptablematerial that can often be processed onexisting equipment, with commerciallyacceptable cycle times. Corbion Puracsays that it welcomes converters andcompounders who are interested inlearning more about PLA processing. Thetechnical team will be on hand at the fairto discuss and exchange PLA processingexperience, from sheet extrusion andthermoforming, to injection moulding andfoaming.

Corbion PuracWeb: www.corbion.com

into direct contact with their local PLAresin partner. To this end, Corbion Puracsays that it is “leveraging its strategicpartnerships to drive PLA innovation andstimulate increased bioplastic adoptionthroughout the value chain.”The group is specialised in lactic acid,lactic acid derivatives and lactides. Highperformance, biobased lactide monomersfor PLA open up a wealth of possibilitiesfor bioplastic applications which have –until now – been limited to oil-basedplastics. Combining high biocontent witha low carbon footprint, PLA is claimed bythe group to be a great replacement forPS, PP and ABS. Corbion Purac claims itoffers brandowners an opportunity to bea sustainability frontrunner in their field,whether it be in terms of product

Lorenz Kunststoff GmbH says it is aboutto launch a new grade of duroplast,named BMC 0204, at K 2013. “Our customers are often faced with theproblem of a component that has tocomply with several different standardsand regulations”, said Thomas Lorenz,CEO of Lorenz Kunststofftechnik GmbH.“This necessitates the use of severaldifferent types of plastic, which is notonly complicated but also expensive.”Developed in the company's ownlaboratory over a period of two years,the duroplast combines severalcharacteristics in a single material andcan be subjected to a broad range ofapplications.In its UL 94 certification test, 0204achieved level V0, despite its thicknessof only 0.4 mm. Lorenz Kunststoff claimsthat this makes it currently the only flameretardant plastic suitable for injectionmoulding with an oxygen index of 100percent (a value said to be twice as highas that of other plastics deemed asextremely flame retardant). Theduroplast material fulfils a wide range offire safety standards and has alreadybeen awarded several importantEuropean certifications. It has beenclassified as I0 / F0 / M1, the highestlevel of the French NF F 16-101

Flame retardant plastic to launch at K

production in high unit numbers, andcan be custom configured to the user’sspecific production conditions. Sales Manager Peter Ooms will beavailable at stand C35 in hall 7a for initialqueries as well as for specific enquiries.

Lorenz Kunststoff GmbHWeb: www.lomix.de

standard. In addition to its flameretardant properties, BMC 0204 is alsoresistant to temperatures as low as -40°C. It has a flow rate of at least 1000 mm inthe flow spiral at 100 Mpa, BMC 0204,making it suitable for production of bothlarge-dimension and fine-wroughtcomponents. The low injection pressurerequired for processing also facilitatesinsert moulding of sensitive electroniccomponents and sensors. BMC 0204has a CTI value of 600 volts and athermal conductivity of 1.35 W/m*K,which may give it potential in theelectronics field, particularly in theproduction of connection boxes, circuitbreakers and fuse strips, as well as indomestic appliances. The material issaid to be demonstrably free of halogen,chloride, cyanide and bromine, and issuitable for printing or laser marking. “It is the sum of all these properties thatmakes BMC 0204 so special,” saidLorenz. “Since it is suitable for use inmore applications than other syntheticmaterials, it can significantly reduce thequantity of different types used in manyproducts.” The group says that thematerial is not offered as an expensiveniche product. BMC 0204 is suitable foruse as a standard material for



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New regulations regarding the use ofhalogenated flame retardants (FR)coupled with more stringent smokeand toxicity requirements areopening the way for more flameretardant solutions.FRX Polymers, Inc. hasdeveloped the Nofia familyof additives based onpolyphosphonate, an inherentlyflame retardant polymer, which hasphosphorus in the backbone of thepolymer. The Nofia products includehomopolymers, copolymers andoligomers that can be used in a broadrange of engineering thermoplastic andthermoset resins. The homopolymer and copolymers canbe used as blending components andhave found application in differentpolyesters, polycarbonate (PC) and PCblends, and in thermoplasticpolyurethane (TPU) and otherengineering thermoplastic elastomers.The oligomers, which vary in molecularweight and end group functionality,show good compatibility withunsaturated polyesters and phenolic,epoxy and polyurethane resins. The applications where Nofiapolyphosphonates can be appliedinclude: fibre applications forcommercial textiles and carpet,monofilaments for industrial andtransportation applications, durablebiocompounds, compounds forconsumer electronic applications, filmand sheet for thermoforming

Halogen-free flame retardants launched for thermoplastics andthermosets

applications inmass transportation and building andconstruction, profiles, prepregs andlaminates for use in a wide range ofapplications including electronics,construction, rail and aviation. In somepolymer systems, e.g. TPU, the additionof Nofia polyphosphonates can achieveClass A in ASTM E-84 and E-162 testswhile retaining transparency. In PC,Nofia copolymers can achieve UL94 V-0down to 0.25mm.FRX Polymers, Inc. is currently buildinga production scale plant in Antwerp,Belgium which will come on stream inthe fourth quarter of 2013. The grouphas a large pilot plant in Switzerlandfrom which material is currently suppliedto a variety of commercial applications.The headquarters and R&D are inChelmsford, Massachusetts, USA.FRX Polymers, Inc. will be exhibiting at Kin Hall 5, 6-C-01.

FRX Polymers, Inc.Web: www.frxpolymers.com

Hasco is presentingan array of productsfrom its Mould BaseDivision and HotRunner Division at K2013.The Mould BaseDivision is focusingthis year on the areasof guiding/locatingand temperaturecontrol. A largenumber of newcomponents will beintroduced, as well asproduct developmentssuch as refined mounting tolerances forlocation elements. In addition to this,new connection couplings andtemperature control hoses will be ondisplay. Other functional components with DLCcoatings will create the potential fornew applications by providing longerservice life. A new, high-quality thermalinsulating sheet has also been designfor optimum heat balance in theinjection mould. The Hot Runner Division is focusing onneedle valve technology. It is displayinga hydraulically operated Z2380/…cylinder for the displacement of needlevalve assemblies, making the systemeasier to maintain. The cylinder can bedismantled without exposing thehydraulic drive, thus protecting thesystem and the environment fromhydraulic oil contamination. HASCOimplements the pneumatic drive for the

Mould base and hot runner developments on display

needle valve assemblies with theZ2371/… cylinder.Entire actuating plates for needle shut-off systems are now moved on an all-electric basis, employing a new driveand control technology. This electricactivation is particularly suitable forhigh-cavity systems in the packagingindustry and medical technology.Individually configurable travel pathsand speeds are said to help to improveproduct quality and process reliabilityduring the injection moulding process.The drive programme is rounded off bya range of modular needle valves forindividual pneumatic and hydrauliccontrols in different housing variants. Inthe control technology field, both aproduct optimisation and a centralcontrol unit will be on display.

HascoWeb: www.hasco.com

K 2013: THE PREVIEW

At K 2013 Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) will not onlydisplay extrusion equipment, but also its entire rangeof machinery for the production and converting offlexible packaging at the show in Düsseldorf and at itssimultaneous EXPO at the company's headquarters inLengerich, just an hour and a half by car fromDüsseldorf. The main attraction will be the unveiling ofa new extrusion line, currently referred to by the codename “E-24”.E-24 is the project name for the new film extrusionconcept that will be introduced, along with its realname, on the floor of the show. E-24 runs at highspeeds without sacrificing quality, claims the group.Downtimes are said to be brief and changeovers quick,and energy efficiency has also been incorporated inthe design. Also on show will be the Optimex 3-layer blown filmline, which is equipped with high performancemodules, new automation technology and optimal melt

paths to allow high output for profitable production.The Filmex cast film line will be producing stretch filmsfor pallet load stability. These films are characterised bya strong holding force, as well as high puncture andtear resistance. The line is rounded off with the newFilmatic PS stretch film winder, which is suitable forhard-to-wind films.An additional highlight is the Aquarex blown film linewith water quench cooling, that blows film downward.The Aquarex will be running an asymmetrical barrierfilm. To run such demanding products at high outputswith minimal waste, the Aquarex has specific technicalfeatures. All machine components are completelyintegrated and production is automated. Filmsproduced on the Aquarex are suitable forthermoforming and pouch applications.Additional lines, including blown and cast film, all flexoand gravure printing presses and the completespectrum of W&H equipment from basic to the high-

Brand new film extrusion line to launch at K

PolyOne’s portfolio of colour and additive solutionsenhance the performance of thermoplastic parts,improve manufacturing efficiency, reducemanufacturing downtime and enable smooth producttransitions, according to the group. In addition tohighlighting specialised polymer materials, servicesand solutions on the PolyOne stand in Hall 8a, J13, thecompany will be showcasing its extended range ofFlexCart liquid colour and additive metering equipmentin Hall 6, Room B1.The full range of FlexCart dosing systems, designed tomaximise the value of using ColorMatrix liquid colorantand additive solutions, will be available to review anddiscuss first hand with members of the ColorMatrixtechnical services team. Along with the flagshipFlexCart system, which was launched in June this year,three new systems will be on display, each designed todeliver accurate and consistent metering and provide

varying degrees of flexibilityto suit individual processingrequirements. Experienced technicalservices engineers will be onhand to discuss theequipment and any furthertechnical or thermoplasticprocessing issues.ColorMatrix is invitingvisitors to challenge itstechnical team and bringalong any parts that mayillustrate their issue and helpget it resolved.

ColorMatrixWeb: www.colormatrix.com/K2013


tech will be ready for demonstration. A shuttle busbetween Düsseldorf and Lengerich is available.W&H subsidiary, BSW (Bag Solutions Worldwide) willrun demonstrations on the advanTex 2250 circular loomat its booth in Hall 17 of the K. An EXPO will also takeplace at the BSW plant in Prostejov, Czech Republic,where it will be showing its entire portfolio of machineryfor the production and converting of PP woven fabricsfor the flexible packaging industry.

Windmöller & HölscherWeb: www.wuh-lengerich.de

PolyOne ColorMatrix to show advanced metering equipment and technical services

Since 1947 Flambeau says it has been at the forefrontof plastic processing. From just one machinemanufacturing just one product, the company’s humblebeginnings have developed and grown to encompass adiverse range of manufactured plastic products in theindustrial, automotive and retail markets. It's expertisegives the group the ability to provide a diverse range ofproducts and services, from tooling design for injectionand blow moulded thermoplastic components tocontract manufacturing of complete assemblies. Flambeau claims it is one of the only internationalplastic manufacturers that specialises in designingplastic solutions for customer requirements utilisingboth injection and blow moulding technologies. Itsaccreditation to TS 16949 and ISO 14001, demonstrateits adherence to the highest quality standards. Thegroup says it will support its clients on their projectsfrom concept right through to a finished packed

product ready for retail. Flambeau says that it gives itscustomers global innovative solutions based on 65years of expertise.Flambeau will be exhibiting at this year’s K Show,promoting its manufacturing capabilities, as well as itsretail brands. 2013 will be the first time Flambeau hasexhibited at K, and will be used as a platform topresent its technical capabilities on the internationalstage. The group will exhibit in Hall 7, Level 2/A20.

FlambeauWeb: www.flambeau.co.uk

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On the Simco-Ion Netherlands stand at the K–Show thegroup will launch no less than ten brand new productsfor controlling static electricity.These products all belong to a new family called IQEasy, and all feature 24V DC supply voltage. Anti-staticbars, static measuring, static bonding and specialproducts for IML (in-mould labelling) will be launched.All products will be managed by the Manager IQ Easy,a controller that will provide distribution of the 24V DCsupply voltage to up to six connected devices. A 7” fullcolour LCD display provides information about thestatus and settings of all connected devices.Analogue input and output signals are available as wellas a serial communication port for protocols such as,Profibus, Can-open, Ethernet-IP etcetera.For quality management systems and process tracking,full data logging for all devices is incorporated. Simco-Ion will be in Hall 11, Stand B58.

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K 2013: THE PREVIEWAutomation group offers flexibility with 22 robots

With a total of 22 robots on display onits own stand and on the stands of sixpartner companies, Sepro Robotique istouting “freedom of choice” in injectionmoulding automation at K 2013. Jean-Michel Renaudeau, CEO of SeproRobotique, said: “When we talk about‘Your Free Choice in Robots, we’reshowing potential customers that nomatter what their application, no matterwhere they are located, no matter whattheir operating parameters, Sepro hasoptions that can meet their needs. Weare a global company, with in-depthengineering and manufacturingcapabilities, strong technical andmarketing partnerships, unmatchedservice and support, and a diverseproduct offering, and we intend to bethe number one robot supplier in themarkets we serve.”After many years in Hall 10 at the show,Sepro says it is moving to Hall 12 StandA49 in order to gain more floor space.Covering a total of 255 m2, the displaywill be the largest ever for Sepro. It willshowcase the latest Sepro technology,including much that has never beenseen before.

One such development on display willbe 5X Line and 6X Visual workingtogether in an automation cell.This set up consists of two six-axisarticulated-arm units operatingtogether with three 5-axis Cartesianrobots in an entertaining “automationballet”. Developed by SeproRobotique in partnership with StäubliRobotics, these two robot families areaimed at injection mouldingapplications requiring complex partmanipulation. The 5-axis 5X Line isbased on high-precision Sepro 3-axisCartesian beam robots and a 2-axisStäubli servo wrist. The two additionalcompact servo rotations make it easyto adapt to challenging applicationslike insert placing, complex extractionpaths in the mould, path tracking forflame treatment, and the like. The 6XVisual line of robots combines aStäubli 6-axis articulated-arm robotwith Sepro Visual 3 control to deliveran automation solution specificallytailored for injection moulding. Fivemodels are available to serve injectionmoulding machines from 20 to 4000tonnes.

Also demonstrated will be multi-material moulding and in-moulddecoration with Multi-Inject 20 on aSumitomo Demag IMM. The verticalinjection unit on a bi-material injectionmoulding machine might interfere withmovement of a standard beam robot,but Sepro claims that its Multi-Inject 20robot, which is being shown for the

first time at K 2013, is different. Thisspecially designed unit will be operatingon a 210 tonne Sumitomo Demagmachine with a two-position rotatingmould for making ice scrapers with soft-touch gripping surfaces. In operation,the robot picks a decorative label from afeeder and places it on the mouldedscraper body before the grippingmaterial is over-moulded. Then itremoves the finished product to aconveyor as the cycle repeats.

Sepro RobotiqueWeb: www.sepro-robotique.com

K 2013: THE PREVIEWRomi to show expanded machine range

Romi, the company behind Sandretto,will be presenting its new line of plasticinjection moulding machines at K.Installed over an area of 400m², Romiwill show the Romi Sandretto EL 75,Romi Sandretto EL 300 and the newRomi Sandretto EN 450. “Romi has decided to consolidate itsposition in the international market ofinjection moulding machines andstamping Romi brand in the machineswas a decision that confirms theintentions of the company, as well asgives confidence and strength toSandretto brand” said International SalesManager, Monica Romi Zanatta. Sheadded that “Romi has over 80 years of

“Game-changer” launched forthermoforming process design

Component manufacturer, machinerybuilder and IR heat specialist Ceramicxwill launch a new infrared heating toolat K 2013. The new machine will beoperational on the Ceramicx exhibitionstand and is designed set to helpachieve pinpoint processing accuracyand increased profit margin throughenergy saving, according to the group. Developed in partnership with TrinityCollege Dublin the new tool offers anautomated way to measure and map aheat spectrum that was previouslyinvisible. Dr Cathal Wilson and Dr GerardMcGranaghan of Ceramicx togetherwith Dr Tony Robinson of TrinityCollege Dublin will be putting the newsystem through its paces at K 2013,showing plastics thermoformers andblow moulders how it can work forthem, through more effectivemanufacturing and better processdesign. The group states that it will offer agreater understanding andmeasurement of how IR heatingelements of all kinds actually work andperform – mapping a previouslyinvisible spectrum of IR radiant heat.It shows how IR heat radiation affectstarget bodies; in the first instance avariety of plastic materials.The first model will be on show inDusseldorf from October 16-23.Ceramicx will then build futuremachines to customer order andpurchase. Ceramicx also expects to immediatelyuse this machine in the design andperformance of its own infrared heatingcomponents, and in the design andbuild of thermoforming and blowmoulding machines and othermachinery involving IR heating.Sensors, robotics, thermocouples, andprogrammes such as LabView andMatlab are arranged in such a way asto provide the most practical ways inmeasuring radiant heat flux distributionfrom any given heater system. Fromthat base criteria the system can betweaked to measure different effects. Avariety of target bodies in plastics –polypropylene; polyethylene etc – canbe experimented with in order to helpwith the design of different heater andreflectors and with the effects ofdifferent kinds of IR heat: short,medium and long wave.

CeramicxWeb: www.ceramicx.com


history and more than 150,000 installedmachines worldwide, a milestoneconquered with quality and technologythat only a selected few can claim”.For technical and engineeringapplications the company is showing thetwo new additions to the all-electric RomiSandretto EL Series, with 75 and a 300tonne of clamping force.Using the technology and experience onthe CNC machinery, the whole seriesrelies on ball-screw and servo-drivenmovements. The result is a quietmachine which is fast, frugal andprecise, states the group.Operating noise levels are less than 60dB, average energy savings up to 60%

compared to currenthydraulic machines andup to 80% whencompared to oldertechnology, and movementaccuracy is on the hundredthsof a millimetre.These are the first two models touse the new control CM15, a userfriendly 15” touch-screen control with fullconnectivity via Internet, VNC Server,FTP server and PVI server.The Romi Sandretto EN Series is themost recent range of machines releasedby Romi. It is compact, has a low noiselevel, and is easy to operate andmaintain, claims the group.

Additionally Romi is expanding the RomiSandretto EN Series to include a 380and a 450 tonne. At K 2013 the companywill be exhibiting the Romi Sandretto450.

Romi SandrettoWeb: www.sandretto.co.uk

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Saudi Arabian polypropylene (PP)producer NATPET will focus onenhancing converter productivity andend-product appeal in the rigidpackaging sector by highlighting thehigh-clarity aesthetics, processingefficiency and performance possibilitiesof its advanced thermoforming andinjection moulding grades at K 2013 inHall 8a, Stand J10.On show will be the new thermoforminggrade H03TF and the injection mouldinggrades R25MLT and R40MLT. Visitorscan experience these grades in actionduring the show with four machinemanufacturers producing parts from thegrades at their booths. Thermoforming grade H03TF is said tocombine high clarity and aesthetics withdimensional stability for thermoformedcups, trays and containers, both inshallow and deep drawn parts andcovering a variety of thicknesses.

NATPET to show high-clarity aesthetic materials

Featuring Milliken’s nucleating additiveHyperform HPN-600ei, the PP allowsshorter cycle times compared toconventional nucleated PP andincreases the number of finished articlesproduced with minimum waste. Thehighly-transparent containers have novisual barrier to the content and displaygood stacking performance. Hyperform HPN-600ei generatesisotropic shrinkage control with arelatively high crystallization temperatureto give H03TF stiffness/impact balanceand strength that create stability andoptimise control. This results in an extrasteady production process and moreconsistent finished articles with a bettertop load bearing capability. It also hasregrind stability and will not yellow evenafter multiple extrusions, claims NATPET.At K 2013, Amut (Hall 16, Stand D43)and Gabler (Hall 3, Stand D35) willproduce thermoformed drinking cups

using H03TF.NATPET’slatest upgradesto its range ofPP productsuse Milliken’sMillad NX 8000clarifyingagent. R25MLTand R40MLTare high-clarityPP grades forthin-walledpackaging andinjectionmoulded

containers for the food and non-foodmarkets. The use of Millad NX 8000enables converters to achieveconsiderable energy and cost savingsby processing the grades at lowertemperatures and with shorter cycletimes than similar products from themarket, according to the group.Reduced energy consumption alsomeans a lower carbon footprint, withcarbon dioxide generation cut by areported five to eight percent. The random copolymers deliver parts ata thickness of 1mm, where the hazevalue is 6% compared with 15-20% ingrades containing conventional clarifierswhen processed at low temperatures.Potential applications includetransparent housewares, anddifferentiated packaging for cosmeticarticles. At K 2013, FANUC will runapplications based on Teldene R40MLTin Hall 15, Stand B25, and injectionmoulder, Dr. Boy will produce insulin pencaps made from Teldene R25MLT at Hall13, Stand A43.

NATPETWeb: www.natpetpp.com

Negri Bossi says it will exhibit its latestinnovations on an 800m2 stand entirelydedicated to injection moulding at K2013. The company will be showcasing eightintegrated production centres featuringmachines with both two-platen andtoggle-clamp injection technology,equipped with Smart Energy devices tominimise power consumptionFirst of all there is the new Bi-Power VH1000, the smallest of the two-platenhybrid range of large machines. Therewill also be a 650 tonne version of theevergreen Vector series with integratedrobot, set up with a mould makingpolycarbonate headlight reflector dishes.Another first at the show will be the latestversion of the Canbio series – a Canbio210 equipped with a mould forautomotive heat shield caps in PA66 +25percent GF. This unit – like the previousone — will also feature an integratedSytrama robot. Negri says all themachines in the 160-500 tonne range willbe equipped with the new Smart Flexclamping units with optimised structuralrigidity and V-rails to guide the mobileplaten, thus creating an oil-free mouldingzone.In addition, the fully electric version of theVesta 300 will also be on show. As well asthe Smart Flex clamping unit, Negri saysthe machine also features a new actuatorwith ultra-rapid ball bearing screw.

Negri BossiWeb: www.negribossi.co.uk

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