Plastics Industry PP, HDPE prices slump in Turkey amid ample offers from Central Asia June 4, 2016 / March 14, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Turkish prices for polypropylene and high density polyethylene slumped amid increased product offering from Uzbekistan, as per market sources in Platts. PP raffia prices were assessed at US$975-979/mt CFR Turkey Wednesday, down US$65/mt on the week, a low since February. High density blowmolding and film prices also reached a low (since February) of US$1131-1135/mt, slipping […] Read more »
Breaking News fppe Kenya and East Afripack are pooling their resources June 3, 2016 / February 27, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Messe Düsseldorf’s interpack alliance and IPACK-IMA are now sharing a platform in Nairobi. The food processing & packaging exposyum (fppe) and East Afripack are set to form a joint platform at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) from 5 to 7 December 2016. The platform will serve companies along the entire food packaging value chain, […] Read more »
Design Plastic Simulation: Thin, Transparent and Tapping into the Cloud June 2, 2016 / February 28, 2017 by plasticsinfomart The classic dilemma in plastic product design still remains the same: Make it as light as possible, but also strong enough for the job. The thin walls in plastic containers, for example, must retain sufficient strength to hold the heavy liquid content without collapsing; therefore it requires balancing lightweight goals vs. structural requirements. And the […] Read more »
Plastics Industry Multi-market demand spurs Plastic Molding Technology investments in equipment June 2, 2016 / March 14, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Plastic Molding Technology Inc. (PMT; El Paso, TX) announced new investments to expand the company’s molding capacity and capabilities. PMT’s investments include a new all-electric injection molding machine, along with a crane system and auxiliary equipment, to support new projects and an expansion of growth in key market segments. The machinery and auxiliary equipment investments […] Read more »
Plastic Masterbatch ADDITIVES: Snakelike Effects Masterbatch for Flexible Film May 31, 2016 / February 23, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Amopacet’s latest special effect additives technology creates multidimensional color and texture. The latest in special-effect colorant/additive masterbatches from Ampacet Corp., Tarrytown, N.Y., is the new patent-ending ReptyleFx, said to create unique, customizable colors and surface textures in flexible plastic film, which enables designers to create edgy new products that replicate the tactile and visual appeal […] Read more »
Design Entex never stops improving its planetary roller extruder May 27, 2016 / February 28, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Entex Rust & Mitschke GmbH continues to develop new modules for its well established planetary roller extruder. A new one enables direct feeding into the roller to get more energy in and out of the material and makes the design easier. “We replaced the original feeding section with a planetary feeding section, the material is […] Read more »
Plastics Industry LDS technology ready for next-generation wireless technology, says LPKF May 26, 2016 / March 9, 2017 by plasticsinfomart In cooperation with the Institute of High Frequency Technology and Radio Systems (Institut für Hochfrequenztechnik und Funksysteme, HFT) at Leibniz University of Hannover, the LPKF Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) technique is currently being scrutinized for its suitability for next-generation wireless applications. Publications due for release in late mid-2016 demonstrate the applicability of the LDS […] Read more »
Plastic Masterbatch Alok to tap LED industry with light diffusing masterbatch May 25, 2016 / February 23, 2017 by plasticsinfomart The Delhi-based Alok, one of the leading manufacturers of masterbatches (a key raw material for making plastic products), is eyeing to tap the growing light emitting diodes (LED) industry with its innovative products that help reduce the harmful effect of this energy-efficient lighting source on eyes. While the benefits of LED – such as being […] Read more »
