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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.

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

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.

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.

One-stop service for hard/soft material solutions

Plastic Technologie Service GmbH (PTS) is a specialist for hard/soft combinations, radiation crosslinked thermoplastics and high-performance compounds. For Fakuma 2012 PTS announced several new developments: Scratch-resistant foams (skin types) with adhesion to polypropylene, HT polymers including radiation crosslinking and shielding technology as well as materials for selective electro-plating.

Enplast introduces new TPVs

Following the acquisition of Polyprime in the United States, Enplast recently introduced a new TPV series to the European markets. The EzPrene series currently consists of nine types ranging in hardness from 55 Shore A to 50 Shore D. This series complements the company’s Enflex VL and VU family of general-purpose elastomers for applications in the automotive, construction, and plumbing industries. Enplast said the EzPrene series employs a proprietary cure technology and that the products are non-hygroscopic, therefore they do not need to be dried prior to processing. For each of the members of the EzPrene family there are grades available that are marketed specifically for applications in colour. The materials in the series are comparable to conventional TPVs in terms of strength and elasticity, in regard to colourability and the eliminiation of pre-drying they outperform them.

Teknor Apex presents expanded TPE capabilities at Fakuma

Teknor Apex Europe announced that for the first time it can produce at its plants in Belgium and the UK compounds spanning the entire range of TPE chemistries developed worldwide by the company headquartered in Pawtucket, RI, USA. Teknor Apex Europe manufactures compounds in four product families: styrenics, vulcanisates, olefinics and over-moulding compounds for industries as diverse as automotive, medical, consumer, and wire and cable. Besides its compounding plants in Europe, the company produces TPEs at five sites in the United States and one in Singapore

DKT 2012: Premiere of the TPE Forum

The extensive lecture programme of the DKT conference includes a two-day TPE forum, held from 3-4 July (room Amsterdam). The concept of the TPE Forum has been developed in cooperation with the Technical Committee of the VDI unit “Engineered polymer materials”, which was responsible for the programme.

Kraiburg TPE

The TPE compounder will inform about latest developments in the field of drinking water applications. The compounds of the DW series meet all key requirements for products that are in direct contact with drinking water; applications may include plumbing seals, filtration demand, showerheads or design elements in and around fittings.