Industry PTi is Granted U.S. Patent for New Manual Roll Gap Adjustment Device July 9, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Processing Technologies International (PTi), a leading global manufacturer of high-performance sheet extrusion machinery, has been awarded a U.S. patent for its new manual roll gap adjustment device which features an integral ratchet positioning arm. The gap adjustment mechanism, which can be operated up to full line pressure of 600 to 800 lb per linear inch […] Read more »
Machinery News MANUAL DUMP SYSTEM HAS COMPACTOR, CONVEYOR July 9, 2012 by plasticsinfomart A new Manual Dump System from Flexicon collects dust generated during manual dumping, compacts empty bags, and conveys bulk material downstream. The dust-free system is comprised of a receiving hopper, dust collector, bag compactor and flexible screw conveyor. A bag infeed chute through the sidewall of the hopper hood allows the operator to pass empty bags […] Read more »
Breaking News Product News ENTRY LEVEL UV CURING FLOOD LAMP FROM INTERTRONICS FOR ADHESIVES/COATINGS/INKS July 9, 2012 by plasticsinfomart ENTRY LEVEL UV CURING FLOOD LAMP FROM INTERTRONICS FOR ADHESIVES/COATINGS/INKS As specialists in the field the engineers at Intertronics are well aware of the advantages of UV curing for adhesives, coatings and inks in the automotive, electronic, optical and medical device assembly industries, where they can greatly speed production cycles, enhance quality and reduce piece […] Read more »
Processes Erema opens new 5 million euros customer center at Austria headquarters July 6, 2012 by plasticsinfomart At the Erema Discovery Days 2012, the recycling technology supplier officially opened a new customer center at its headquarters in Ansfelden, Linz, Austria. Erema also launched its new Corema technology that combines the recycling and compounding process in one system. About 400 guests from around the world attended the event, held from June 20-22. They […] Read more »
Market News Thai Bangchak declares force majeure after fire July 4, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Thailand’s Bangchak Petroleum Pcl declared force majeure on Wednesday after a fire broke out at its 80,000 barrel-per-day crude distillation unit, a senior executive said. The force majeure would prompt it to sell some crude, which is in the delivery process, because it has no storage after it shut all units of its refinery, senior […] Read more »
Category Menu Polyamide oil sump weighs half as much as aluminum alternative July 4, 2012 by plasticsinfomart An oil sump molded from DuPont Zytel polyamide resin is helping the Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania meet new challenges with regard to noise, emissions and weight. The lightweight yet equally robust oil sump – the lower shell of the oil pan module – is among the host of innovative technical solutions incorporated by Scania […] Read more »
Product News Advanced phosphorescent pigments make life-saving easier July 4, 2012 by plasticsinfomart A specially formulated compound glows in very low light conditions making emergency shears more useful to medical response personnel trying to quickly reach wounds. A phosphorescent glow-in-the-dark color masterbatch is added to a reinforced nylon compound during molding to create a glow-in-the-dark effect to the Rip Shears Ripper, which allows EMTs to quickly slice through […] Read more »
Machinery News KraussMaffei to exhibit "special know-how" machines at PU China July 4, 2012 by plasticsinfomart KraussMaffei announced recently it will exhibit reliable machines for production of quality surfaces and lightweight plastic components at PU China, to be held in Shenzhen, China during September 18-20. “KraussMaffei furnishes all services along the process chain and for complete process planning from a single source. We will demonstrate our know-how at PU China by […] Read more »
