Russian version of Material Data Center
Material Data Center, the international plastics database, is now available in a special version, customized to the Russian market, based on a cooperation between Plastinfo and M-Base.
Chair made of recycled PET is the Top Winner of the 2nd International Plastics Design Competition at NPE2012
The 111 Navy Chair, a replica of the modern design icon of the 1940s is the top winner of the prestigious International Plastics Design Competition (IPDC) sponsored by SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association. The competition attracted 32 product entries whose details and images were posted online many weeks prior to NPE on the IPDC site at www.plasticsdesign.org. A panel of nine judges evaluated the entries in advance of NPE2012 and in a special exhibit at the show itself. In addition to awards presented by the judges, there was a “Peoples’ Choice” award based on online and at-show voting open to anyone in the industry.
New HyTemp grade improves hose extrusion performance
Zeon has added a new grade of HyTemp to its polyacrylate rubber series. Intended for use in charge air cooler hose for turbo diesel or turbo gasoline applications and other automotive parts, HyTemp AR212XP is said to offer better polyacrylate extrusion performance, while bringing the same level of heat and fluid resistance of Zeon’s HT-ACM elastomers — at greater than 50 % faster extrusion rate.
HF Mixing Group opens new technical centre
HF Mixing Group, a 100 % subsidiary of the Possehl Group, Lübeck, Germany, unites the companies Harburg-Freudenberger Maschinenbau GmbH,. Farrel Ltd., and Pomini Rubber & Plastcs srl. under one umbrella. With its broad range of machines the group is one of the world‘s largest suppliers of mixing and processing equipment for the rubber industry.
Zeon introduces new Zetpol EP polymers
Zeon has expanded its portfolio with the new HNBR product line Zetpol EP.
Perfluoroelastomer parts for sealing plasma etch and deposition processes
DuPont has launched Kalrez 9300 and 9500 perfluoroelastomer parts for sealing remote and in situ plasma etch processes as well as for demanding deposition processes where ozone is prominent.
Bridgestone develops non-pneumatic concept tyre
Bridgestone has developed a non-pneumatic (airless) concept tyre that could prove to be a viable and more environmentally-friendly alternative to conventional tyres in the future.
Tire Technology announces winners of International Awards for Innovation and Excellence 2012
The fourth Tire Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellence ceremony took place in Cologne, Germany, on Wednesday, 15 February. The awards are organised in association with Tire Technology International magazine
Kraiburg Rubber Suzhou invests in latest straining and pelletising equipment
To fulfil the increasing requirements regarding ultra-clean compounds Kraiburg Rubber Suzhou (KRS) has invested in a new extruder line.
Kraton FG1901 for coating application successfully passes demanding test series
Kraton said it has tested the performance properties of an industrial coatings starting point formulation made with Kraton FG1901 using ASTM standards. The testing was performed on bare, cold rolled steel panels with a coating thickness of 2 mils and included salt spray resistance, adhesion, and impact, which all showed very good performance results, according to a company announcement.
American Kuhne introduces modular microextrusion system at MD&M
At the MD&M show from 14 – 16 February 2012 in Anaheim, CA, USA, American Kuhne will feature a running microextrusion line including their 13 mm (1/2”) gearless modular microextruder with pressure control, B&H Tool BH25 MicroCrosshead with spiral deflector, 3-ft precision water bath, Conair Medline puller/cutter and Zumbach ID/OD/WALL system.
New sealant and wheel conditioner solutions
Pathway Polymers is offering several new products to the tyre market. These products include a new high-speed sealant and several types of wheel conditioners that are available exclusively through the company.
New HyTemp grade for improved hose extrusion performance
Zeon Chemicals has added a new grade of HyTemp to its polyacrylate elastomer family. Intended for use in charge air cooler (CAC) hose for turbo diesel (TDi) or turbo gasoline applications and other high-performance automotive parts, HyTemp AR212XP is said to offer better polyacrylate extrusion performance, while bringing the same level of heat and fluid resistance of Zeon’s high-temperature ACM (HT-ACM) elastomers – at greater than 50 % faster extrusion rate.
Winners of SPE 41st Auto Innovation Awards Competition announced
The Automotive Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) has announced the winners of its 41st-annual Automotive Innovation Awards Competition.
Zeon continues to grow with facility expansion and new Zetpol EP polymers
High demand for Zetpol HNBR elastomers continues to drive expansion at Zeon Chemicals, with new product introductions and increased manufacturing capacity.
DuPont introduces Kalrez 9300 and 9500 perfluoroelastomer parts to seal demanding plasma etch and deposition processes
The introduction of DuPont Kalrez 9300 and 9500 perfluoroelastomer parts for sealing remote and in situ plasma etch processes, and for demanding deposition processes where ozone is prominent, were two of the highlights of the company's multi-product and technology offerings to semiconductor wafer processors at Semicon Europa 2011.
Reliable release ease for compression molded fluoroelastomers
Huron Technologies, Inc. offers mold release agent 7463 to manufacturers of compression molded fluoroelastomers. A semi-permanent release agent recommended for the release of select fluoroelastomers, release coating 7463 is said to provide good release of rubber seals, gaskets, O-rings, grommets and other molded parts.
WPC from bioplastic and pulp fibres
The Swedish company Innventia AB from Stockholm together with an industrial consortium has developed a wood-polymer material from cellulose pulp and PLA.
Glass fibre-reinforced PLA compounds
RTP Company has launched a new line of glass fibre-reinforced PLA compounds that are said to overcome many limitations of unmodified PLA by delivering greater strength, stiffness, and thermal performance. The new materials target durable and semi-durable applications.
Engel delivers turnkey MuCell systems
With immediate effect, Engel is delivering full systems for MuCell foam injection moulding on a turnkey basis world-wide, thereby covering the entire physical foaming process chain from a single source.
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