Category Menu Flowplus pressure monitor from Intertronics features universal Luer-Lock system March 25, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Flowplus16 is a high precision fluid pressure monitor device (up to 16 bar) designed from concept to exactly fit medical device criteria by including the standardised Luer-Lock connector system and internally, a void free flow channel coated with a virtually inert FDA compliant elastomer. In particular, the universal single size Luer-Lock system enables equipment manufacturers to combine almost […] Read more »
Product News Durable,airtight and attractively labelled:Weidenhammer Packaging at interpack 2014 March 25, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Hockenheim / Dusseldorf, 24 March 2014 – With their largest stand to date, Weidenhammer Packaging Group (WPG) is presenting a comprehensive portfolio of modern convenience packaging at interpack 2014 in Dusseldorf (March 8-14, Hall 9, Stand C 34 / D 31). Europe’s leading supplier of durable, attractively labelled packaging solutions will be introducing important new […] Read more »
Material News DSM’s EcoPaXX is selected by Dytech for Ferrari and Maserati fuel vapor separators March 24, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, announces that its bio-based high performance EcoPaXX® polyamide 410 has been selected by Dytech-Dynamic Fluid Technologies for the fuel vapour separators it produces for Ferrari and Maserati sports cars. This solution, in halogen-free flame retardant EcoPaXX Q-KGS6, will increase the fire safety of the cars […] Read more »
Market News Arabian Peninsula closes March on limited Middle Eastern quotas March 24, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Arabian Peninsula countries received limited quotas from the Middle Eastern producers for March as per ChemOrbis. This situation caused a stable to firm trend in the region despite low buying interest. In the PP market, Saudi Arabian producers lifted their March prices by around $10/ton from February in their local market, pointing to their restricted […] Read more »
Machinery News AMUT: MULTIPURPOSE EXTRUSION SOLUTIONS March 22, 2014 by plasticsinfomart AMUT GROUP, headquartered in Novara, Italy, is a global leader in plastics extrusion field, since 1958. Starting with the production of different kind of extruders, the company has continued its technological improvement up to manufacturing complete lines. AMUT stands for innovative process engineering as well as flexibility and high quality production. Extruders and dies are still […] Read more »
Market News LDPE prices losing premium over HDPE, LLDPE in China March 22, 2014 by plasticsinfomart During the second half of 2013, import LDPE prices in China jumped to their highest levels since 2008 as tight supplies across Asia and strong buying appetite from China drove prices steadily upwards as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. In recent weeks, however, the premium for LDPE prices over LLDPE and HDPE has begun […] Read more »
Category Menu FITBIONIC’s New Prosthetic Foot Uses Solvay’s Torlon®PAI for Key Bearing Components March 22, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Ultra-High Performance Polymer Provides Strength, Toughness, and Wear Resistance in Highly Demanding Load-Bearing Application ALPHARETTA, Ga., March 11, 2014 – FITBIONIC Inc., Boulder, Colo., an upstart developer and manufacturer of next-generation prosthetic technology, has launched its first product – an innovative prosthetic foot that features high load-carrying bearings made of Torlon® polyamide-imide (PAI) from Solvay […] Read more »
Machinery News OYSTAR Presents a Multitude of Innovative Packaging Solutions March 22, 2014 by plasticsinfomart The OYSTAR Group to present several new machines for a variety of applications at the interpack 2014. Stutensee, March 12, 2014. For example, OYSTAR Hassia has expanded its product portfolio in the lower-to-mid-level output range with an ergonomic FFS machine for mini-portions and cups. Users will benefit from its compact construction and ergonomic operation. At […] Read more »