Exhibition spotlight news of the polymerindustry - Dr. Gupta Verlag

Deadline for submissions to the International Plastics Design Competition is approaching

The second International Plastics Design Competition (IPDC), one of the highlights at NPE2012, is open for entries from any end market and any country in the world. Entries to this prestigious completion may be submitted online at www.plasticsdesign.org by February 1, 2012. Entries can be for finished products or components and can be submitted by any individual or company along the supply chain: designer, toolmaker, processor, material supplier, equipment builder, or OEM.

NPE2012 with extensive educational program

SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association has announced the agenda for its Business of Plastics Conference, a key part of the content-rich educational program to be co-located with the NPE2012 international plastics exposition.

Rubber Machinery & Equipment Zone at Chinaplas 2012

As the relaunch of Rubber Machinery & Equipment Zone at Chinaplas 2011 received overwhelming response, Adsale will continue this zone in 2012.

Chinaplas 2012 returns to Shanghai

Chinaplas 2012 - the 26th International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries -, will be held at Shanghai New International Expo Centre on April 18-21, 2012. The organisers of Chinaplas 2012, Adsale, announced that with the rapid development of China’s plastics and rubber industries and the global green trend, the fair will be a platform for the introduction of advanced eco-friendly products, technologies and solutions from all around the world. A wide range of machinery, new materials and innovative products will be showcased to satisfy diversified purchasing needs of both Chinese and overseas buyers.

Maplan: Solutions for rubber, silicone and TPE processing

The Austrian company Maplan informs at Fakuma about its broad spectrum of injection moulding machinery for elastomer processing. It comprises not only solutions for the traditional rubber industry, but also for solid and liquid silicone, and thermoplastic elastomers. All of these solutions are offered in connection with extensive automation options as well as multi-component solutions and insertion technologies. As highlight this year the company presents two machines, one for liquid silicone and another for TPE processing.

SPI Society of the Plastics Industry: New location, new start for NPE 2012

In the East Foyer of the Friedrichshafen fairground will be the stand of the SPI, the Society of the Plastics Industry, organisers of one of the world’s top three plastics fairs, NPE 2012.

Danquinsa: Products for adhesives, coatings and elastomer processing

Danquinsa is a system supplier for the plastic and adhesive industries. Highlights at the Fakuma will be the Pearlthane TPU range with new aliphatic grades, Pearlcoat Activa Plus aromatic and aliphatic compounds for decor surfaces with a pleasant haptic and soft touch effect, Pearlthane Eco based on renewable raw materials and the Maxi series with a special price-performance ratio for extrusion and injection moulding applications.

Plasticker: Online marketplace for the plastics industry

The focus of the online portal plasticker.com is the B2B marketplace for raw materials and the machine trading exchange, as well as the industry job market and an exchange for trade representatives.

Elastron: New UL approved HFFR grades

Elastron products being featured at Fakuma 2011 include SEBS and SBS based TPEs, EPDM/PP based TPVs and EPR/PP based TPOs for a whole array of applications ranging from automotive to construction seals, consumer products, white goods and appliances, and medical and care products.

Ultra-soft TPVs as EPDM alternative for automotive seals

Teknor Apex has introduced two new Sarlink TPV grades that can be used as an alternative to EPDM foam or sponge in automotive seals, construction weatherstripping, gaskets, and other profiles requiring high resilience for seal integrity. With Shore A hardness levels of 25 and 35, respectively, Sarlink 5725B and 5735B are, according to the company, the softest TPVs available for extrusion and exhibit the lowest compression set.

BASF: World’s first production-ready thermoplastic wheel rim

In September 2011, smart and BASF have exhibited a world first at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt/Main, Germany: The “smart forvision”, the new concept vehicle from smart, is the world’s first automobile to ride on thermoplastic wheel rims. However, they are not just a concept, but their performance has already been tested for high-volume production. The wheel rims will also be on display at the BASF stand during the Fakuma plastics trade fair that takes place from 18 – 22 October 2011 in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

Cannon: Smart technologies save energy

The new motto of Cannon is “Smart Technology – Save Energy”. This year the German subsidiary of the established Italian machinery company will present at Fakuma new machine concepts and further developments for processing technologies, conventional as well as recent ones.

Rampf: Bio-based sealing solutions

The system supplier will be exhibiting at the WVIB (Association of industrial companies based in the Baden region) joint stand, where it will be presenting its solutions for sealing, casting, bonding and designing based on renewable raw materials. The starting materials for new plastics with improved mechanical properties are natural raw materials such as vegetable oils, maize, wood (lignin) and greases.

KraussMaffei: Cutting machine costs with efficient production solutions

Increasing productivity and efficiency is the main theme of KraussMaffei’s stand at Fakuma. Under the motto BluePower the company has bundled its energy- and resource-efficient production solutions. At its stand KraussMaffei will feature low to medium tonnage injection moulding machines – hydraulic and electric machines from its CX, AX, and EX series.

Hennecke: State-of-the-art PU processing technologies

Hennecke has been developing polyurethane processing machinery and equipment for over 65 years. At Fakuma 2011, the company will present its portfolio of machine concepts, and plant technology.

Clariant: Brilliant colours

Clariant will inform about Cesa additives and combibatches for freezers. These are high-brilliance UV protected white and gray colours with antimicrobial additives.

Listgrove: Human resources solutions

The recruitment and human resources company Listgrove will be present at Fakuma for the third time.

Kuraray: Innovative elastomer solutions

At Fakuma Kuraray will highlight its comprehensive TPE portfolio including the established Septon and Hybrar brands and will also inform about its range of innovative liquid isoprene rubbers (Kuraray Liquid Rubber KLR). The company will exhibit together with its long-time distributor Marubeni.

Desma Tec: Fully automatic production of automotive spring aids

Desma is a well-known producer of low pressure polyurethane machines. At the Fakuma, from 18 – 22 October 2011 in Friedrichshafen, Germany, the company will showcase its newest generation of polyurethane low pressure technology in hall A7, booth 7405.

Api: Enjoy eco-friendly drinking with biodegradable straws

Fermani Cannucce and Api have introduced Bio Straw, a straw made of a 100 % biodegradable material. The straw is the result of a cooperation between the specialist in drinking straw extrusion and the TPE compounder, who delivered the material for this application, Apinat.

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