Industry Ferromatik Milacron provides two Elektra 50 to Offenburg University of Applied Sciences September 26, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Two Elektra 50 all electric injection molding machines were presented to Offenburg University of Applied Sciences by Ferromatik Milacron. The Germany institution is in collaboration with the Italian machinery supplier to train new bloods for the plastics industry. In the university’s new “Mechanical Engineering/Materials Engineering” course, more than 100 students will be working with the […] Read more »
Breaking News Product News Lanxess launches first AA-rated concept tire under new EU labeling regulations September 26, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Lanxess announced that its recently unveiled concept tire, Lanxess AA, will be among the first in the industry to earn a double-A rating under the new European Union (EU) tire labeling regulations that will be implemented in November. “We believed that creating our own concept tire was essential to developing a thorough command of our high-tech […] Read more »
Processes PTi received new US patent for new height adjustment device September 26, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Processing Technologies International (PTi), a global manufacturer of high performance sheet extrusion machinery, has been awarded a US patent for its new ratchet-activated height adjustment device. “This new invention is built into the roll stand and delivers a distinct advantage, offering processors reduced cost and higher quality sheet materials,” said James Johnson, PTi’s Senior Vice President-Technical […] Read more »
Category Menu SABIC expands Lexan sheet products for railway interiors September 26, 2012 by plasticsinfomart SABIC’s Innovative Plastics has launched two new Lexan sheet products, the Lexan H6500, a new PC/acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (PC/ABS) sheet grade that complies with the upcoming CEN/TS 45545 harmonized standard, and LEXAN H6200, a new grade that complies with Germany’s DIN norm. Lexan H6500 sheet is an opaque, solid, low-gloss PC/ABS blend that delivers high stiffness for […] Read more »
Interviews Lanxess appoints Chien Ming Cheng as new CEO of Greater China region September 26, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Chien Ming Cheng, the current head of the ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) business line of Lanxess’ Technical Rubber Products business unit, has been appointed as CEO of Lanxess Greater China. The current CEO, Martin Kraemer, will take over leadership of the newly formed business line Benzyl Products and Inorganic Acids within the business unit Advanced […] Read more »
Machinery News Maplan to demonstrate horizontal injection machine for LSR application September 26, 2012 by plasticsinfomart At Fakuma 2012, Maplan will highlight its liquid silicone rubber (LSR) application: a horizontal MHF400/200edition with SILjector-injection unit equipped with the latest generation of control devices, the PC5000touch V3. The MHF400/200edition, with 2,000kN clamping force, is a high precision SILjector-injection unit working according to the FIFO-principle with active backflow barrier and greatest dosing accuracy at 100ccm […] Read more »
Industry BASF to shut down Styropor EPS plants in Malaysia and India September 26, 2012 by plasticsinfomart BASF has decided to shut down the Styropor expandable polystyrene (EPS) plants at its sites in Parir Gudang, Malaysia and Thane, India by the end of this year. “The closure of BASF’s Styropor plants in Malaysia and India has become inevitable due to the high EPS overcapacities in Asia Pacific that have developed in recent years. […] Read more »
Processes inject2blow senkt Zeitaufwand und Kosten September 26, 2012 by plasticsinfomart ENGEL AUSTRIA CANTONI and set new standards in terms of process integration. The jointly developed inject2blow method combines injection molding and blow molding process in a common mold in an injection, thus reducing significantly the cost and time involved in the production of cosmetics, pharmaceutical and food containers. With a cycle time of under 14 seconds […] Read more »
