Industry New KHS development: sustainable, cost-effective film processing in the shrink packer June 10, 2013 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart With two new developments for the shrink packer KHS is meeting industry demands for economy and sustainability. To be more precise, these are a film spreader that requires about 90% less compressed air than previously used, and an innovative distance sensor that greatly saves on film material. Before packaging units are wrapped in film, in […] Read more »
Product News Flexible film report takes a close look at post-use collection and processing June 8, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Plastic films currently represent around 35% of the plastics packaging stream in Ontario with some types of flexible films growing at rates of more than 5% annually. Due to the volume and growth, there is an increased interest and need to ensure this packaging stream is effectively managed after use. To that end, The Canadian […] Read more »
Category Menu Report says, automotive plastics market to grow significantly in the next five years June 8, 2013 by plasticsinfomart NEW YORK : According to a new market research report, the global automotive plastics consumption market is expected to grow considerably during the period from 2013 to 2018. As per the report released by MarketsandMarkets, the global plastic consumption market revenue is expected to grow from $21,617 million in 2012 to $46,112 million by 2018 […] Read more »
Recycling News North American polystyrene prices trend higher in May, PVC prices fall June 8, 2013 by plasticsinfomart WASHINGTON : The recent data published by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) shows that the North American polystyrene (PS) prices have gone up in May, where as the PVC prices have moved in the opposite direction. The PS prices have increased by 2 cents per pound in May. This is after a fall of 3 […] Read more »
Category Menu Reifenhäuser Kiefel Extrusion Launches Web Shop for Spare Parts June 8, 2013 by plasticsinfomart On 8 April 2013, Reifenhäuser Kiefel Extrusion, based in Worms, broke new ground in the sector by launching a spare part web shop for blown film lines. Effective immediately,registered customers can place orders for over 1,000 different spare parts for EVOLUTION, KIRION and FILMTEC equipment. The assortment includes parts for extruders, dies, winders, take-off systems, […] Read more »
Category Menu Motors for Portable Medical Devices June 7, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Different motor technologies offer different motion solutions with distinct advantages for different types of portable medical devices. These motion solutions are contributing to new portable medical devices that are smaller, lighter, more powerful, and often cheaper than ever before — and designed for global distribution. New slotless, brushless motors A new slotless, brushless motor design […] Read more »
Industry Watch Out, Hobbyist 3D Printing – Here Comes DIY Injection Molding June 7, 2013 / March 7, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Although many people now think of hobbyist 3D printers when they want to make small quantities of plastic parts at home, 3D printing isn’t the only way to go. A $1,500 benchtop injection molding machine has been funded via Kickstarter’s crowdsourcing funding process. The hand-operated machine, which reminds me of an innovative, professional-looking Gadget Freak […] Read more »
Industry Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions to supply Zimmer technology based PA6 plants in China June 7, 2013 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions will be supplying its Zimmer technologies to two Chinese corporations for production of polyamide (PA) 6, the business unit of France-based Air Liquide Group announced recently. Fujian Jinfeng Technology Co Ltd and Fujian Zhongjin New Material Co Ltd recently signed contracts for PA6 plants with Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions, […] Read more »
