Machinery News ENGEL at Chinaplas 2014 in Shanghai March 5, 2014 by plasticsinfomart As the pressure to reduce costs continues to rise, innovation, efficiency and automation increasingly become the focus for injection moulding producers in Asia. ENGEL will be demonstrating how to successfully meet such current challenges at Chinaplas 2014, from 23rd to 26th April in Shanghai. All four highly integrated manufacturing cells on display at ENGEL’s trade […] Read more »
Industry Market News RTP Company Introduces New Acetal Wear and Friction Compounds March 5, 2014 by plasticsinfomart WINONA, MN USA – ( March 4, 2014) – Global custom engineered thermoplastics compounder RTP Company continues to strengthen its wear and friction compounds by introducing APWA Plus™ compounds – the latest advancement in its family of wear and friction acetal (POM) compounds. RTP Company has long been a leader in this field which includes […] Read more »
Category Menu New HASCO guide columns Z031 / … without spigot with DLC coating March 5, 2014 by plasticsinfomart The new DLC coated HASCO guide columns Z031 / …, without centering spigot, meet the highest requirements of injection molding. The DLC coating combines good hardness with excellent tribological properties in terms of friction, wear and Schmierung.Eine superior wear resistance due to high film hardness, low friction and excellent sliding properties contribute significantly to improve […] Read more »
Industry Hexagon Metrology launches 360° Smart Inline Measurement Solutions March 5, 2014 / March 7, 2017 by plasticsinfomart New solutions answer growing need for actionable information within the automotive production line Hexagon Metrology announced today the launch of 360° Smart Inline Measurement Solutions (360° SIMS), a new family of measurement solutions that can be fully integrated into demanding automotive production lines to serve manufacturers during launch, ramp-up and ongoing production. They enable full […] Read more »
Processes Low-leak suction plates for sheet metal handling March 4, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Extremely reliable and highly flexible: With its new suction plates, SPLT series, FIPA GmbH (http://www.fipa.com) makes automated sheet metal handling a lot easier. “FIPA is once again expanding its solutions for sheet metal handling”, says Rainer Mehrer, CEO at FIPA. In sheet metal handling an increasing number of laser-cutting systems and punching machines with grippers […] Read more »
Breaking News Category Menu Perstorp prepared for India’s future coatings success March 4, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Perstorp, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will be showcasing a full palette of essential building block raw materials and innovative specialty coating products at PAINTINDIA 2014. The exhibition represents an important forum for Perstorp to meet customers and reinforce its commitment to the ongoing development and success of the Indian coatings market. Committed investments […] Read more »
Product News Milliken presents Ultra Clear PP as the inspiring alternative to other glass clear packaging materials at Interpack 2014 March 4, 2014 by plasticsinfomart • Sustainability meets clarity and aesthetics in ultra-clear, lightest weight and cost-efficient solutions based on Milliken’s UL-certified clarifier for PP (polypropylene) • Easy empty, hot fill and light weight application features in the spotlight • Booth # Hall 10 C32, Düsseldorf, May 8-14, 2014 Ghent,Belgium– Leading polyolefins […] Read more »
Market News More local PP, PE prices emerge lower in Malaysia, Indonesia March 4, 2014 by plasticsinfomart More domestic PP and PE prices for March were announced with decreases in Malaysia and Indonesia after initial prices emerged lower last week as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. Softer import prices and the downward trend in China in February were cited as the main reasons behind the new lower prices in Malaysia while […] Read more »
