NPE2012: Kraiburg TPE presents new polar alloys and OBC blends for consumer electronics
Kraiburg TPE announces the presentation of two new TPEs at NPE2012 in Orlando: These are new OBC blends and polar alloys. Both types are said to deliver better mechanical performance, pleasant feeling haptics, good oil and chemical resistance, and superior bonding strength for durable and consumer electronics such as cell phones.
NPE2012: Teknor Apex introduces new vinyl compounds with bio-based plasticizers
At NPE2012 Teknor Apex introduces new flexible vinyl compounds with plasticizers based on renewable resources. The BioVinyl compounds incorporate phthalate-free Dow Ecolibrium bio-based plasticizers, which are manufactured using plant byproducts by Dow Electrical and Telecommunications (Dow E&T), a unit of The Dow Chemical Company. Under a recently announced joint collaboration agreement, Teknor Apex has been granted the exclusive right to market in North America flexible vinyl compounds containing these plasticizers in certain applications.
A. Schulman at NPE 2012: Replacing metal with plastics
A. Schulman announced that it will be launching a new series of nylon compounds under the trade name Schulamid HM for metal replacement applications. The Schulamid HM series of products incorporates high reinforcement content of 40% to 65% using glass fiber, carbon fiber and aramid fiber while maintaining high flowability and excellent surface appearance in injection molding applications. The company said that it has successfully replaced aluminum for the structural brackets of an overhead panel on mass transit buses with 50% glass fiber reinforced nylon. Additionally, it said that the flowability of 65% glass fiber matches that of a conventional 33% glass fiber nylon. The company has found that success is more likely when trying to use engineered plastics to replace cast metals and alloys rather than steel.
NPE2012: Huntsman highlights new Krystalgran applications
This year at NPE, emphasis at the Huntsman stand will be placed on innovative products including Krystalgran, a range of aliphatic resins that are used to create protective films for optical and non-optical applications. Krystalgran films were first developed for use in the automotive industry.
NPE2012: US debut of the new electric Arburg Edrive series
In Orlando machinery supplier Arburg will present a total of six exhibits. The focus will be on the subject of efficient production. One of the highlights on the 500 m² stand in the West Hall will be the US premiere of the new Edrive series, with which Arburg has expanded its electric machine range. The stand will also feature electric and hybrid exhibits from the Alldrive and Hidrive series, as well as a vertical machine. There will be demonstrations involving the production of moulded parts for the automotive, medical technology, electronics and packaging sectors. The Selogica control system will also be on show, providing impressive evidence of its benefits in increasing efficiency.
NPE2012: Elastron highlights material solutions for automotive applications
Close to the TPE Pavilion at NPE2012 is the stand of Turkish compounder Elastron. The company announced that it will especially highlight its material solutions for automotive applications.
Technology Central@NPE with Elastomers - TPE pavilion
The TechnologyCentral@NPE2012 will be located in the South Hall. Its components include the Emerging and Market Technology Pavilions, SPI’s Business of Plastics Conference, Antec and the Technology Theater. The Technology Theater will enable exhibitors to offer 30-minute presentations, product demonstrations, or seminars.
NPE2012: Listgrove
Listgrove is an international recruitment and human resources company specializing in the plastics industry since 1975. It will inform about its range of services including; search, selection, database search, advertising support, market research, outplacement and career transition, interim placement and psychometric testing.
NPE2012: Latest developments of the Hybrar series
The Japanese company Kuraray produces an extensive range of resins, chemicals, and fibres and is one of the leading global PVA/PVB suppliers. A highlight will be latest developments of the Hybrar series. Other highlighted products will be the acrylic Kurarity TPEs that combine transparency and weather resistance with elasticity and good adhesive qualities.
NPE2012: PolyOne
PolyOne will focus on material solutions for appliances design, transportation, E & E, photovoltaics, and consumer. A main focus will be on a new range of bioplasticisers, which have been developed together with Archer Daniels Midland. reFlex 100 is a high solvating plasticiser that has potential to replace, in whole or in part, BBP or other high solvating plasticisers.
TPE Pavilion at NPE 2012: Topsil
Topsil is a company from Poland specialising in the processing of silicones and thermoplastic elastomers.
TPE Pavilion at NPE 2012: Star Thermoplastics
The company will be highlighting the SEBS-based StarPrene series
TPE Pavilion at NPE 2012: KMI group
KMI is a manufacturer and distributor of engineering thermoplastics, compounds, etc.
TPE Pavilion at NPE2012: Elastocon
Elastocon offers the 2800 Series and 8000 Series of TPEs, the SMR Series of TPOs, the STK Series for overmoulding, and alloys, all of which can be injection moulded, extruded, blow moulded or compounded.
TPE Pavilion at NPE 2012: Alliance Polymers (Nantong Polymax, BASF Polyurethanes)
Alliance currently markets the Maxelast TPE series from Nantong Polymax and BASF Elastollan TPUs.
Kraiburg TPE: International plastics trade shows will offer on-the-spot dialogue with customers
TPE manufacturer Kraiburg TPE will be present at leading industry trade shows in USA and Asia. The focus of the company’s booth at NPE will be on ground breaking ‘innovations’. In the same month, Kraiburg TPE will also be appearing at Chinaplas in Shanghai, China where they will emphasise on their ‘Leading in Performance and Quality’.
Kraiburg TPE: International plastics trade shows will offer on-the-spot dialogue with customers
TPE manufacturer Kraiburg TPE will be present at leading industry trade shows in USA and Asia. The focus of the company’s booth at NPE will be on ground breaking ‘innovations’. In the same month, Kraiburg TPE will also be appearing at Chinaplas in Shanghai, China where they will emphasise on their ‘Leading in Performance and Quality’.
Yantai Wanhua to introduce new TPUs at Chinaplas
At Chinaplas Yantai Wanhua Polyurethane Co., Ltd. will inform about its broad portfolio of TPU basic resin and compounding products for applications in the medical industry, high-performance sports and luxury shoes, the electronic industry, etc.
Telko at Chinaplas 2012
Telko, with headquarters in Helsinki, Finland, and subsidiaries operating in 13 countries, announced that it will exhibit at Chinaplas in Shanghai.
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