Sonderhoff mixing and dosing system with new Siemens motion control at K 2013
At K 2013 (16 to 23 October 2013) in Düsseldorf, Siemens together with Sonderhoff will present the fully automatic mixing and dosing system DM 403 from Sonderhoff Engineering equipped with the new Siemens motion control technology Simotion D 445. On this machine it will be demonstrated live to trade visitors how the polyurethane-based two-component foam sealing system Fermapor K31 from Sonderhoff Chemicals will be exactly dosed and applied accurately to the contour.
Cannon presents new mixing heads at K 2013
More than 32,000 Cannon mixing heads – most of them are still in production – have been installed on more than 14,000 metering units, in the five continents.
“Very British” – AutoRim presents new machine series at K 2013
Engaged by AutoRim to evaluate new methods of production, Katy Hindson advised AutoRIM to embark on UK manufacture of standard low pressure polyurethane foam and elastomer units after research identified that processors prefer a ‘local’ machine which is operator friendly, available on short lead time, reliable with good local technical and process support, and attractively priced. AutoRIM development engineers, pioneers of designs including GSPU large output low pressure mixing machines with hollow sphere incorporation for deep sea oil and gas extraction, sand-filled elastomers for electrical encapsulation, and epoxy resin for offshore buoyancy, took the research forward and produced a new range of designs which incorporate an ECOmode for reduced energy consumption and the D-series mix head for improved foam mixing and quality.
Croda presents new bio-based monomers and solutions for WPCs at K 2013
At K 2013 Croda Coatings & Polymers will present a selection of sustainable monomers (building blocks), polyols and additives. These products offer a wide range of different functionalities alongside high performance properties. Croda Coatings & Polymers has extended its range of 100% bio-based Priplast polyester polyol building blocks for polyurethane applications with the introduction of Priplast 3293. The product is semi-crystalline and its availability broadens the amorphous Priplast range to meet the requirements for high demanding polyurethane applications by offering performance characteristics such as hydrolytic and thermo-oxidative stability combined with an improved environmental profile.
Chem-Trend introduces new processing aids at K 2013
At K 2013 in Duesseldorf Chem-Trend will present its comprehensive portfolio of processing aids for thermoplastic materials. A highlight will be the new Lusin Lub O 32 F, which has been developed particularly with regard to PET processing. Since the newly developed product is NSF H1 registered and EU (2002/72/EG) certified, it can be used in the manufacture of products which are subject to food hygiene requirements.
Hexpol TPE at K 2013 – Latest advances in TPEs and flexible polymers
The Hexpol TPE group announced to present their latest advances in thermoplastic elastomers and flexible polymer solutions at K 2013 in Düsseldorf. The group brings together the Elasto and Müller Kunststoffe businesses.
Pearlthane Eco TPU used in Breco’s timing belts
Breco Antriebstechnik Breher GmbH & Co. KG has developed a new range of timing belts made from Pearlthane Eco thermoplastic polyurethane supplied by Merquinsa.
Hoffman Mineral: Calcined Neuburg Siliceous Earth achieves excellent results in thermoplastics and elastomers
Hoffmann Mineral launched its Calcined Neuburg Siliceous Earth at K 2010; the company has been build up a special facility for this product, which has already found a good acceptance in the market.
Hoffman Mineral: Calcined Neuburg Siliceous Earth achieves excellent results in thermoplastics and elastomers
Hoffmann Mineral launched its Calcined Neuburg Siliceous Earth at K 2010; the company has been build up a special facility for this product, which has already found a good acceptance in the market.
Rhein Chemie presents results of the CarboElast project at K 2013
Rhein Chemie Rheinau, based in Mannheim, Germany, will inform about the results of the CarboElast project at K 2013. Other highlights at the RheinChemie stand include Rhenogran Geniplex-70, a crosslinking activator for state-of-the-art sulfur crosslinking systems, Rhenoblend functional elastomers with special properties based on trans-polynorbornene, Rhenodiv and Rhenoshape bladder technology, and Addonyl additives for manufacturing and modifying cast polyamide.
Wanhua-BorsodChem: Focus on PVC and TPUs at K 2013
2013 will be the first time that BorsodChem will be present at the K fair as a member of the Wanhua Group. The focus of the presence at K 2013 will be on BorsodChem’s PVC and Wanhua’s TPU businesses
ML Engraving: New patent for footwear production Hall 4, stand D30
Italian company ML Engraving, based in Onore (Bg), a specialist in the laser engraving of moulds, will inform at K about the patent technology Air-Off, an innovative process for the realisation of textures. The Air-Off is a solution to solve the problems associated with degassing eliminating the risk of burning, blowing bubbles and small tears.
Huntsman highlights GMP thermoplastic polyurethanes and new pigments at K 2013
Huntsman manufactures products and technologies such as amines and adhesives, carbonates and curing agents, isocyanates and surfactants, TPUs, PUs, and TiO2 pigments. At K2013 the US company will focus on developments in the TPU portfolio as well as on new pigments.
Hytrel jounce bumper hits European Roads
Fiat adopts an integrated jounce bumper system on its Punto model that integrates several components into one to deliver better performance and a lower system cost. The part is the result of a successful cooperation between the OEM, DuPont, Insit, and Ossberger. Together they developed a novel approach that improves driving dynamics and passenger comfort.
Dow to showcase formulation-enhancing solutions at ECS 2013
Dow Chemical announced that it will showcase its portfolio of technologies and solutions for the coatings and construction industries at the European Coatings Show (ECS) from 19 – 21 March 2013, Nuremberg, Germany. Highlights from the businesses exhibiting at the show include:
Nitroil to exhibit polyurea coatings range at European Coatings Show 2013
Nitroil Performance Chemicals announced it will present its range of polyurea coating materials at European Coatings Show from 19 – 21 March 2013 in Nuremberg, Germany, launching new developments like PC CR 226, a highly chemical-resistant polyurea based on different chemical backbones than today’s standard.
Teknor Apex appoints NRC as distributor in Central and Eastern Europe for ETP products
Teknor Apex Company has named Nordmann, Rassmann GmbH (NRC) to distribute its engineering thermoplastic (ETP) compounds in Germany and six other nations in Central and Eastern Europe, it was announced at Fakuma 2012 by Neil Croucher, ETP sales director for Teknor Apex.
Good feeling and good performance
Highlights at the Fakuma stand of Kraiburg TPE will include Copec compounds for consumer electronics products, Thermolast V for high-temperature applications, and the extended Thermolast M series for applications in the medical field.
PVC-free solutions for strictly regulated applications
Actega DS is specialised in materials for strictly-regulated markets such as food, beverage, pharmaceutical and medical industries. The TPE compounder early started the development of PVC-free technologies. In the 1980s it successfully established PVC-free materials for crown caps and aluminum caps on the market. A product for metal/plastic composite cap has been launched in 2006 which is able to withstand sterilisation process. The development of PVC-free materials for vacuum metal closures started in 2005. In 2008, Actega presented the first Provalin prototype and in 2010 the variant 1241 was launched as a comprehensive sealing compound for products with a high oil/fat content in twist-off caps. Only recently the company announced that Andechser Natur uses Provalin for its yoghurt lids.
Wittenburg expands medical product range
Soft medical TPE applications have been the main focus for Wittenburg in the last years. Now it was announced that the Dutch group will strengthen the medical product portfolio in the area of hard specialty engineering plastic compounds. To the base polymers functionalities like X-ray and/or metal detectable, lubricated, thermal conductive, electrical conductive, etc. can be added. Engineering plastic compounds are supplied by Wittenburg’s sister company Witcom.
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