Wanner International will be exhibiting its range of Hydra-Cell hydraulically balanced, seal-less diaphragm pumps, specifically developed to meet the needs of polyurethane production, at Utech Europe. The company added to its range of pumps for polyurethane manufacturing the Hydra-Cell metering solutions MT8 seal-less triplex metering pump that is designed to accommodate low flow rates from 0.227 to 30.280 l/h and pressures up to 241 bar while exceeding API 675 performance standards. Its multiple diaphragm design provides virtually pulse-free flow without the need for pulsation dampeners.

Rampf Production Systems and its partner for the Asian markets, Orient-Rampf Dosiertechnik (Souzhou) Co., Ltd., are exhibiting their mixing and dispensing systems for sealing, casting, and bonding single-, dual-, and multi-component reactive plastic systems at Chinaplas 2018 (hall 2H, stand 2J71) from 24 – 27 April 2018 in Shanghai, China.

BASF and the Hyundai Motor Company will present the outstanding features of the new, jointly developed concept vehicle RN30 at the K 2016.

For the first time, the TPU specialists of Huntsman will share a stand at K 2016 with Huntsman Tecnoelastomeri, a specialist for MDI-based hot cast elastomer systems and machinery, which became part of Huntsman in 2015 through the acquisition of the Italian systems house. Huntsman now has a broad portfolio of elastomers for all sectors from thermoplastic polyurethanes to hot cast solutions.

At its stand at K 2016, Rampf Polymer Solutions will spotlight its sealing systems based on polyurethane and silicone. In addition, the company will present its casting systems for filter manufacturing and bonding systems for assembly applications, sandwich elements, and surface lamination.

Cannon announced that its presence at K 2016 will be characterised by an exhibition programme focused on multi-technical solutions offered under the message “Do It Better”. Polyurethanes, composites and thermoforming plants of a new generation – built by the company in Europe, North America, China and Japan – already make use of dedicated hardware and software packages for process planning, production monitoring, internet of things (IoT), and cloud computing. These technological developments will be illustrated at the exhibition stand through a series of presentations, running a different subject every day.

Albrecht Bäumer GmbH & Co. KG will be presenting its solutions for the processing of foam and flexible materials at K 2016. Besides the new Split-H Endless 500 horizontal splitting machine, the company will be showcasing the Lamit-HRB-PUR bonding machine for the processing of polyurethane hot-melt adhesives, as well as new products in the retrofit sector.

Besides its existing portfolio, the distribution company Krahn Chemie will present the following new products at K 2016: PU prepolymers from Epaflex and Polytex, pearlescent pigments from Fuzhou Kuncai Fine Chemicals, titanium dioxide from Ruichem, as well as the plasticiser Oxsoft L9TM from Oxea Chemicals.

Milliken will join forces at K 2016 with polyurethane foam producer Torres Espic and foam-cutting innovators Fecken-Kirfel to demonstrate the appeal of using the bright deep shades of Milliken’s Reactint colourants in combination with specific cutting profiles to indicate quality, and differentiating features and benefits in PU foams in applications such as mattresses.

Under the motto “Fascination PUR”, the German PU processing machinery and equipment manufacturer Hennecke GmbH will celebrate its 70 year anniversary at K 2016, showcasing sample parts from diverse areas of application for polyurethane.