Processes Automation as a growth accelerator October 4, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Industrialization of the manufacturing processes allows cost-effective production of fiber-composite components: Fill demonstrates concentrated expertise at Composites Europe 2013.Fill automates CFRP processing, thereby facilitating highly profitable mass production. At the Composites Europe international trade fair from 17 to 19 September in Stuttgart, the Upper Austrian company presented precise processing of the latest composite materials. Fast, […] Read more »
Category Menu The new FLOWCON plus water flow regulator from WITTMANN October 4, 2013 by plasticsinfomart At the K 2013 trade fair in Düsseldorf, WITTMANN is presenting the latest model from its line of FLOWCON flow regulators: the FLOWCON plus with proportionally controlled stepper motor and wear-free flow meter. By replacing the solenoid valves of the previous model, this enables proportional control of the valves, which allows for a significant improvement […] Read more »
Material News Baerlocher to produce PVC stabilizers in Turkey October 4, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Munich – October 2, 2013 – Baerlocher begins construction of a new manufacturing facility in Akhisar in the district of Manisa, Turkey.The plant, which is targeted to start production end of 2014, will have a capacity in excess of 40,000 t and will produce both calcium based and lead stabilizer additive one-packs. The manufacturing operation […] Read more »
Industry Rinco Ultrasonics Expands Line of Ultrasonic Pouch Sealing Systems for Flexible Packaging October 4, 2013 / March 7, 2017 by plasticsinfomart LAS VEGAS, Nev., September 23, 2013 – Rinco Ultrasonics, a leading manufacturer of ultrasonic welding equipment, has expanded its line of FPA series ultrasonic pouch sealing systems for flexible packaging used for dry and liquid foods, personal care items, and electronics. The new FPA 4500-T model offers numerous improvements over its predecessor, the FPA 4500, […] Read more »
Market News PP, PE prices shift direction in Europe after 5 months October 3, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Following the settlements of the monthly ethylene and propylene contracts in Europe, new offers have started to be revealed in the downstream PP and PE markets on a bearish note for the first time after five months as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. Initial PP and PE offers in both Germany and Italy indicate […] Read more »
Machinery News New dies for flexible multi-layer pipe production October 3, 2013 by plasticsinfomart PVC multi-layer pipes have long since established themselves for a great variety of applications in many regions around the world. Nevertheless, the demand for these light-weight, functional pipes is still on the increase, and at the same time manufacturers are looking for production equipment with more and more output capacity. In response, the Con-struction Division […] Read more »
Industry Delcam’s latest developments on show at Euromold October 3, 2013 / March 7, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Delcam will highlight developments in four programs from its range of manufacturing software on stand H57 in Hall 8 at the Euromold exhibition to be held in Frankfurt, Germany, from 3rd to 6th December. The key technologies on show will be the new Vortex strategy for high-speed area clearance, the latest additions to the mill-turn […] Read more »
Industry DSM makes breakthrough in polyamide blown film processing with Akulon XS October 3, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, says the potential for polyamide 6 in blown film for flexible food packaging is further enhanced with the introduction of Akulon® XS. Thanks to its improved crystallisation properties, Akulon XS has an extended processing window, providing new opportunities in designing co-extruded multi-layer as well as […] Read more »
