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Im very fortunate in
that my job allows
me to go to Germany
quite a lot. I like
attending trade
shows in Germany,
because theyre a lot
of fun - and if you
get chance, the time
spent outside of the
show is fun too. Of
course, in part Im
referring to the excellent beer and fantastic food. But if your visit
allows you a little time to explore the surrounding area, its always
worth doing.
If youre a newcomer to Dsseldorf, youll find that many people opt to
venture into the citys Altstadt (old town). With more than 260 pubs, it
has been nicknamed the longest bar in the world. But dont just visit
for the pubs. Spend some time taking in the classic continental
architecture of the district - a good way to wind down after a day in the
heat of the halls!
The majority of this issue of EPPM is a dedicated guide to your show -
highlighting key machinery releases, new strategic partnerships and
much more, all to be announced during K. Theres even our traditional
hall plan in the centre spread, so if you have your copy on-site, it may
just help you get around.
Be prepared for the crowds - its not too late to call your top suppliers
and request meeting slots with them - theyd love to hear from you.
Keeping a relatively clear diary for ad-hoc meetings can be beneficial -
but if youre hoping to visit the major players, be warned that you may
have to wait some time to speak to specific representatives about
popular topics.
Finally, make sure you come and see EPPM, and its publisher, Rapid
Plastics Media - which is the group behind the British Plastics and
Rubber, Middle Eastern Plastics and Medical Plastics News titles, as
well as the Interplas and Mediplas trade shows. Well all be on hand in
Hall 11, Stand C03 to discuss any of those products, in addition to our
new plastics sector directory service, Plastrep.com.
As they say in Dsseldorf,
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Efficiency is set to be the main theme at K 2013, and it
can now become a key part of visitors' preparation
before the event as well. Through a new microsite and
an exclusive app, ENGEL informs the international
injection moulding industry about innovations that are
on display and activities that are taking place at K.
Visitors are guided efficiently to the ENGEL exhibits
which are relevant to their sector and applications.
K 2013 has already started at www.engel-k-
online.com. On ENGEL's microsite, there is now a
preview of its stand at the fair. All 12 machine exhibits
can be seen in action in trailers, while further detailed
information makes the company's upgrades and new
developments transparent and is already offering the
public an insight into the future potential of the
innovative products, technologies and system
solutions.
In addition, the microsite provides a schedule for
machine demonstrations and an overview of ENGEL
injection moulding machines and system solutions
being presented at partner stands.
Also available to take away
The new ENGEL app for K 2013 is available free of
charge at www.engel-k-online.com for Android and
iOS. It means fair visitors can quickly access the
descriptions of the exhibits, the trailers, the
demonstration times and a plan of the company's
New ENGEL microsite and app
duo) and the first composite brake pedal produced in a
one-shot process. With the geometrically optimised
and stress-resistant plastic brake pedal ENGEL and its
partner ZF-Friedrichshafen reach a new milestone in
automotive lightweight construction at K 2013. The
concept for manufacturing a hybrid, organic sheet
brake pedal received the Composite Innovations Award
in 2011; since then it has been consistently enhanced
by ZF. ENGEL offers a first glimpse into the efficiency of
the manufacturing process from its stand. Using a
vertical ENGEL insert 1050H/200 injection moulding
machine with an ENGEL easix multi-axis industrial
robot and infrared oven, continuous fibre-reinforced
thermoplastic semi-finished products (known as
'organic sheets') will be heated, preformed in a mould
and immediately overmoulded with polyamide. The
system produces ready-to-fit components; no cutting is
necessary. Inject the future with ENGEL at K 2013.
ENGEL
www.engel-k-online.com
Well informed before
and during the trade
fair: ENGEL's new
microsite for K 2013
is now up and
running.
With the new ENGEL app for K 2013 fair visitors can quickly access the descriptions of the exhibits, the trailers, the demonstration
times and a plan of the company's stand at any time.
Always up to date efficiently informed
for 2013
stand at any time. Once installed, the app does not
need a live connection to the Internet to work.
Christian Pum, ENGEL AUSTRIA's Sales Director, says:
With the exhibits at our own stand in hall 15 and
further exhibits at the stands of our partners, our
innovation density at K 2013 will be greater than it's
ever been at a trade fair. Our new online services will
help visitors to find the innovations that are important to
their field and ensure they don't miss any highlights.
New milestone in automotive lightweight
construction
A total of 25 ENGEL exhibits open the door to new
applications, set new efficiency records and provide
answers to the big challenges of the future. The
manufacturing cells on view combine high levels of
process integration and automation, strong
performance, sustainability and process reliability. Also
on show are several new injection moulding machines
(ENGEL e-speed, ENGEL e-motion 30 TL, ENGEL v-
OCTOBER 2013 WWW.EPPM.COM 5
The vertical ENGEL insert 1050H/200 injection moulding
machine will be used to produce brake pedals.
Images: ENGEL
cover story
MACHINERY
Hydro-Gen Engineering Ltd, a specialist
in industrial water filtration in the UK
claims it has been working closely with
several customers in the plastics industry.
The initial involvement was to improve
water quality to keep the closed loop
system clean, to stop flow meters fouling
and flow control valves blocking, but as a
number of installations came on-line with
a side stream polishing system, the
group says that other benefits came to
light.
By using clean cooling water, machine
speeds improved during the trials as
curing time came back towards the
original design time, where previously,
curing time had to be extended as
cooling was becoming less effective due
to poor quality water.
To put this extension to the curing time
into perspective, the group claims that a
coating of particulate on a heat transfer
surface of only 100 micron (about the
width of a human hair) can reduce heat
transfer by 15%, so if the cooling
efficiency of a system reduces production
by just 15% this would mean that for
every 1000 hours of production, 150
hours are lost, which over a year is some
1314 hours. In a production facility with
ten machines this means one or even two
machines are being used just to cover
production lost by extended curing due
to poor water.
Another common problem is the onset of
biological growth within the system. One
solution is to routinely drain the whole
cooling system, flush it, then refill it with
fresh water. However in systems that also
contain chemicals (such as biocides and
antifreeze) these chemicals are in effect
thrown away.
Hydro-gen claims that the system best
suited to resolving these issues is a side
stream option which can polish the water
to below 1.0 micron. This is an advanced
technology which is self-cleaning and
when installed correctly can reportedly
show significant benefits within days of
installation, ensuring a clean cooling
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Water filtration brings new benefits to moulders
system, reducing maintenance down-time
and maintaining production levels as well
as reducing water and chemical losses.
Hydro-Gen Engineering Ltd
Web: www.hydro-genengineering.co.uk
EMO Extrusion Molding GmbH, a
manufacturer of flat dies for plates and
film extrusion has expanded its
processing capacities in the largest
size range. Film widths up to nine
meters are now possible, says the
group. Also expanded is the range of
coatings for corrosion and wear
protection. The group will introduce
the new developments to K visitors in
Hall 2.
EMO has also developed new options
for the corrosion and wear protection
of nozzle channel and lip areas. The
group claims that operating stability
can be increased, and deposits of
degraded material in the flow channels
reduced. EMO offers a whole range of
coatings. The nozzle components are
made of steel grades 1.2311 and
1.2316, which are coated, depending
on the conditions of use, in whole or
only on the flow channel surfaces.
EMO Extrusion Molding GmbH
Web: www.emo.at
Die-maker to debut expanded
widths at K
A new generation of the
widely used contour cast
film die now incorporates an
internal deckle that enables
extrusion processors to
achieve speed and precision
without incurring downtime
for changing product width,
it was announced by
Nordson EDI, which will
introduce the die at K 2013
(Hall 2, Stand G06).
The die is said to reduce time needed
to achieve on-spec product and to
purge between product runs and
reportedly offers up to 25%
improvement in cross-directional
product uniformity, along with a
reduction in gel formation. The new-
generation Contour Die reportedly
retains these advantages while saving
up to two days of downtime for width
changes because it incorporates an
internal deckle for making changes in
product width.
While benefits from the new die will vary
with each application, in commercial-
scale trial runs by a global film
manufacturer working with Nordson EDI,
the new-generation Contour Die is said
to have achieved considerably narrower
gauge tolerances in comparison with a
coathanger die, making possible
materials saving with a calculated
annual value of US $200,000.
The Contour Die can pay for itself in
less than a year simply by virtue of the
resin savings made possible by
precision control over the gauge
profile, said Sam G. Iuliano, chief
technologist. Nor do these savings
take into account the enhanced
productivity resulting from increased
yields of saleable film and reductions in
scrap. Customers using the original
Contour Die have told us many times
that it is easier to adjust than standard
coathanger dies, starts up and settles
in more rapidly, requires less time for
purging, and speeds up product
changeovers.
The new-generation Contour Die is the
result of Nordson EDIs use of
modelling and engineering software to
generate an innovative manifoldthe
flow channel that is machined between
the upper and lower halves, or bodies,
of the die. This new manifold permits
the incorporation of a built-in internal
deckle.
In developing the original Contour Die,
the group designed a coat hanger-
shaped manifold, which produces a
streamlined melt flow. Unlike the block-
like shape of traditional coathanger
dies, however, the Contour Die has a
New extrusion die offers new possibilities for cast film
sculpted configuration that is smaller
and tapered at the ends. This unique
shape offsets the differences in die-body
deflection across the width of the die
that are caused by the great pressure of
the molten polymer that the extruder
continuously charges into the
manifolddifferences that in traditional
coathanger dies cause gauge variations
and the product deformation known as
clamshelling.
Because it exhibits uniform die-body
deflection, the original Contour Die can
be adjusted to achieve on-specification
film more quickly than the traditional
coathanger die while still yielding a
streamlined flow. In addition, it produces
a more uniform cross-directional gauge
profile and a more uniform layer
structure in coextrusion.
The new-generation Contour Die
retains all of the advantages of the
original design while making it possible
to carry out rapid changes in product
width without having to take the die
offline, said Mr. Iuliano.
Nordson EDI
Web: www.extrusiondies.com
MACHINERY ROUNDUP
Packaging group Paccor has
developed a thin-sheet technology
for form-fill-seal (FFS) applications in
dairy, along with other markets called
Neocell. The product is made using
the MuCell process, supplied by
MuCell Extrusion, LLC.
Bob Hope, Materials Technology
Manager for Paccor said: The
development of this gas injection
technology, in conjunction with
MuCell Extrusion has allowed
PACCOR to offer to the market two
new products for Form-Fill-Seal
(FFS) sheet, Neocell and Neocell+.
Neocell allows us to eliminate the
use of chemical foaming agents,
which for us leads to a cleaner
process, with much more control
over the expansion, as the quantity
of gas injected is metered very
accurately.
Paccor says that Neocell technology
has been designed for efficiency and
sustainability. According to Vincent
Duguay, Development leader for
Neocell: Neocells unique selling
point is its low density middle layer,
which forms through the use of the
MuCell process and which makes
the polystyrene sheet lighter, more
environmentally friendly and also
improves the carbon footprint.
Cell size is more homogeneous and
density can easily be adjusted to the
customers requirements. Neocell+
is an extension of Neocell. Mineral
fillers are incorporated into the
formulation, which further reinforces
the structure. This enables Neocell+
to be used in applications where
previously only solid sheet could be
used.
These two new products
demonstrate PACCOR's commitment
to the FFS market and to offering
solutions which bring real
environmental benefits, in terms of
weight reduction and carbon
footprint, said Hope.
Neocells density decrease
reportedly leads to weight reduction,
material savings and reduced CO
2
emissions. The density of the sheet
is claimed to be adjustable
according to the end users needs.
Neocell is available in a variety of
thicknesses, ranging from 0.7mm to
1.4mm, and the sheet can be
supplied in either white or bi-colour.
MuCell Extrusion, LLC
Web: www.mucellextrusion.com
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Responding to demand,
mould and tool specialist
Meusburger has expanded its
range of mould products in
the grade 1.2714HH with
1,350 N/mm. As of now, the
FB sliding cores FW 50 and
FW 52 change inserts and
standard bars are available
from stock in the pre-
toughened material.
The fact that no further heat
treatment is required for this material
grade allows for shorter
manufacturing lead times. The
material also features high
temperature and impact resistance. In
MuCell chosen for thin sheet
FFS product
Pre-toughened tools available in more hardness grades
addition, it is said to be easily
machinable, despite its hardness.
Meusburger
Web: www.meusburger.com
Extrusion machinery group SML has
released a new three metre wide
machine for the production of enhanced
stretch film for performance applications.
Named SmartCast, the machine is a
modular system with four pre-configured
extrusion units at throughputs ranging
from 1,700 kg/h to 2,400 kg/h and a
choice of five or seven layers depending
on requirements.
Using an optional edge encapsulation
system, production speeds of up to 750
m/min are claimed to be achievable,
which would provide an output on the
winder of over 1,500 kg/h of 12m film.
SML has also upgraded the chill roll unit
by adding additional functions, avoiding
Extrusion line released for performance stretch film
vibrations and making operation easier.
Also new from SML is the W4000-4S
winder, which has been designed with
the following features:
Machine and jumbo rolls on 3-inch
cores
Hand rolls on 2-inch cores
Coreless and thin core technology
Reduced film tail for improved roll finish
The SmartCast line will be in operation
on the SML stand (17/C42) at K 2013 in
Dsseldorf.
SML Maschinengesellschaft GmbH
Web: www.sml.at
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MACHINERY
SHOWCASE
MATERIALS HANDLING
customers include Abu Dhabi Polymers,
Tetra-Pak, Indorama and Bumi Mulia.
A-Ward container loaders provide some
very attractive benefits to plastic resin
manufacturers; including the ability to fill
100% of a containers volume by loading
at 90. Full containers = optimised
freight efficiency and eliminates shifting
of material during shipping.
Another benefit that A-Wards customers
experience is the increased speed of the
container loading process by being able
to position the tilter directly below silos.
Built-in remote controls ensure that the
container loading process is a one-man
operation and the option of adding a
scale system to the machine allows the
container to be weighed during loading
which avoids over or under loading
containers.
The most common benefit that A-Ward
container unloaders reportedly provide is
the removal of the reliance on expensive
and scarce tipping trailers.
With the UO20 model, no forklift or reach
stacker is needed to transfer the
container from truck to unloader: the
trailer is simply reversed in to the
Container tilter manufacturer A-Ward has
seen a significant increase in demand
for its container tilters for loading and
unloading shipping containers with
plastic resin.
As resin manufacturers and customers
shift from shipping with many small bags
to single container liner bags, the
demand has grown for efficient container
loading and unloading solutions.
A-Ward manufactures container loading
and unloading machines, also referred
to as container tilters.
These machines are said to offer a range
of benefits for both the exporters loading
the containers with resin and the
customers unloading them.
Whilst A-Ward container tilters have been
around for many years in other
industries (such as agriculture, recycling
and mining), the company has
experienced a sudden and recent
increase in demand from some of the
worlds leading resin suppliers and
users.
A-Wards most recent container unloader
installation was at Southeastern
Container in Virginia, USA. Other recent
unloader and the unloader removes the
container directly from the trucks trailer.
Where resin importers do not
necessarily require all of the resin to be
discharged at once, the container
unloader enables companies to unload
over a longer period of time; therefore
increasing on-site storage. There is no
need for the driver to wait while the
product is discharged.
Unloading speed can also be controlled
exactly by unloading at any desired
angle and by using hydraulic container
door arms, operator safety is maximised.
A-Ward
Web: www.a-ward.com
Container loaders and unloaders finding more customers in plastics
with the difficult Kobusch regrind. The
system uses a Eureka drying system for
the virgin PET, expected to use around
40% less energy than conventional drying
systems. It also features a MOWIS
supervisory system monitoring all the
equipment feeding, blending and loading,
producing material consumption reports
and including maintenance reports.
Crawford Fleming, Project Manager at
Kobusch commented, We selected TH
Plastics as they were able to offer us a
fit-for-purpose and cost-effective solution
that was tailored to meet our specific
requirements. They were committed and
invested in the time and effort to
understand our specific needs.
The system is monitored and gives
Kobusch a consistent overview for
monitoring schedules and altering them
for any potential issues, again minimising
potential downtime. TH Plastics included
Kobusch manufactures packaging for
protein-based products, convenience
food, dry food, consumer care and high
tech products, medical and
pharmaceutical applications. UK-based
distributor TH Plastics was selected in
early 2013 to provide a new material
handling system for Kobuschs site in
County Durham. In particular, the group
required a blender that could handle two
to three tonnes of regrind flake per hour.
TH Plastics system is a tailor-made end-
to-end materials handling system
designed to streamline production,
provide more uptime, less energy usage
and self regulation.
It features one of the largest batch
blenders sold in Europe (according to
TH Plastics), the DGM1000, capable of
blending up to five tonnes of normal
product per hour. It includes flake
loaders that are designed to work with
a three year warranty and a three year
service plan. The drying system is
demonstrating around 30% in energy
savings.
Crawford Fleming said: The systems all
work seamlessly together and weve
been able to achieve optimum levels of
over three tons of flake material per hour,
which were extremely pleased with, and
is much more than we expected. This
was a crucial project for us and we were
particularly nervous having had issues
with the last material handling system we
had implemented. TH Plastics have gone
above the beyond the call of duty and
have been really patient with us, helping
us throughout the whole process. They
have demonstrated a clear partnership
approach and much more than a
supplier customer relationship. They
have taken the time to understand what
we wanted and how we can get the best
out of our systems. For example by
looking at larger pipe work to
accommodate our needs, and looking at
the timing systems of the hopper
loaders. Theyve worked out of hours to
meet our deadlines and accommodated
all of our requests, even if it meant
departing from the initial plan. We
couldnt have asked for a better partner.
TH Plastics
Web: www.thplastics.co.uk
Kobusch takes delivery of one of the largest batch blenders sold in Europe
MACHINERY
SHOWCASE
MATERIALS HANDLING
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cells, like the ResinWorks system, which
combines multiple hoppers with integral
air manifolds, ducting and wiring on a
sturdy platform for simplified shipping,
installation and operation. Each hopper
can be equipped with a Drying Monitor
probe that incorporates RTD sensors
spaced along its length. The probe
measures the temperature at up to six
different points in the bed of plastic
material so that a temperature profile
can be created to verify that conditions
for proper drying are maintained.
Up to 15 hoppers equipped with Conair
temperature controls can be linked to
the DC-T for monitoring and duplicate
control. All settings can be made,
viewed and adjusted at the dryer. Data
from individual Drying Monitor probes,
including trending graphs, can also be
displayed on the DC T monitor thanks
to the standard internet connectivity.
Controls on other Conair equipment are
The new DC-T TouchView control from
The Conair Group, which provides an
interface for monitoring and controlling
the entire polymer drying process, will
be featured in Hall 10, Booth J59 at K
2013. The new control will be part of a
central-drying cell that includes a W300
Carousel Plus desiccant dryer and a
four-hopper ResinWorks system
equipped with the patented Conair
Drying Monitor.
The DC-T TouchView dryer control has a
whole host of convenient features that
help plastics processors get more out of
their drying system. A big 8-inch-
diagonal graphical touch-screen
interface shows everything going on in
the drying system and operators can
make adjustments easily. It shows
current and historical temperature data
and includes precise dew-point control.
The DC-T also provides a gateway for
control of multi-hopper central drying
also web-enabled and will be
networked together at K
2013 so that anyone with a
computer, tablet or smart
phone with Internet access
and the right password
credentials can connect with
the controls and monitor
conditions or change
settings.
Customers have been
telling us that they want
these remote access options
to maximise productivity,
said Doug Brewster,
Conveying Product Manager.
Whether they are on the
other side of the building or on the other
side of the world, production
supervisors and management can
change settings, respond to alarms,
perform troubleshooting and other
operations just as if they were standing
Conair to present new polymer drying control at K
dispensing accuracies. Stainless steel
contact surfaces, easy-access hopper
cleaning and material drains are key
features of the new design.
The blender is suitable for the blown film,
cast film, lamination coating, cable coating
and fibre extrusion sectors.
The next generation Batch Blender
combines TSMs patented reverse auger
technology with, responsive throughput
measurements for real-time control. The
mechanical design delivers a small
footprint, making it ideal for either new or
retro-fit installations. A combination of both
batch and continuous technologies are
deployed in a single unit that reportedly
provides improved performance over the
traditional batch blender.
The hardware and mechanical design is
Specialist supplier of gravimetric systems
TSM Controls has introduced two new
products to its range at K 2013 which
have reportedly been designed to deliver
improved cost-performance for plastics
manufacturers.
The new Loss-In-Weight blender
minimises scrap during start-up and
product changeovers, reducing end
product manufacturing costs for those in
the extrusion sector while offering
improved product quality and
consistency, claims TSM. The unit can
dose up to seven materials at a time and
features optional cascade mixing
chambers and multiple augers for varying
feed rates. A new control algorithm,
developed in conjunction with a leading
UK university improves weighing and
New blending technology improves cost performance
in front of the operator interface on the
plant floor. Its a tremendous time-
saver.
Conair
Web: www.conairgroup.com
now delivered with a control strategy that
is said to offer faster and more accurate
control.
The introduction of these new products
is a direct result of listening to our
customers and developing products that
make a real difference to the bottom line.
Achieving true bottom line results needs
not onl, great technology but also great
people who understand your business
with the in-depth skills and strong track
record in delivering results, said Declan
Byrne, TSM Director of Sales.
The new blenders are on display during
the K Show at the TSM stand in Hall 10,
J54.
TSM Controls
Web: www.tsmcontrols.com
smooth transport of materials. Bucket
elevators are used for conveying at
heights and under high performance
conditions, an area where RUD claims to
have an extensive product range.
BULKOS central chain type bucket
elevators are mainly used to provide
conveying capacities in extreme
conditions and to meet high speed
conveying requirements. RUD says it
has a robust and durable design for a
long operating life.
BULKOS round steel chain type bucket
elevators reportedly enable handling of
materials operating under the toughest
of conditions such as high temperatures
or bulk flow rates. The RUD multiple link
bucket attachments are robust, durable
and help guarantee a high degree of
safety during transport.
RUD states that it retains a high level of
technical experience in conveyor and
conveyor systems for the handling of
The transportation of bulk materials is a
major challenge, to ensure the
availability of building materials when
they are needed. System availability and
reliability are often overlooked and quick
solutions are used which sometimes
only secures limited success.
Thats according to RUD, a manufacturer
and supplier of chain systems and
components to the bulk materials
industry supplying; complete bucket
elevators and spare parts, complete
conveyor systems and drive systems for
bulk materials handling.
The groups BULKOS range provides
conveyors and systems for a wide range
of bulk material applications. BULKOS
complete bucket elevators are suitable
for vertical conveying applications for
powdery, granular, lumpy and high
temperature bulk materials.
BULKOS belt type bucket elevators are
reinforced with textile or steel inlays for
Bucket elevators allow reliable conveying of bulk materials
bulk materials. Supplying standard and
specialised solutions across all
conveyors, drive and elevator
applications.
RUD Chaines
Web: www.rud.co.uk
10 WWW.EPPM.COM OCTOBER 2013
eppm COMPOUNDING LINES & EQUIPMENT
A hydraulic
power unit
with two
pumps
effectively
overcomes
resistance
during slide
plate or diverter
valve operation
without need for a
pressurised hydraulic oil accumulator,
it has been announced by Nordson
Kreyenborg GmbH, which will
introduce the system at K 2013 (Hall
9, Stand A44-48).
The new system reportedly eliminates
the costs associated with maintaining
pressurised accumulators, as well as
the additional costs and
complications caused by the safety
inspections required for such
accumulators. Inspections must be
carried out every one to two years in
Belgium, for example, and every five
years in Luxembourg and Germany.
In addition, the two pumps in the new
Nordson Kreyenborg system are
supplied from a single oil reservoir
and are driven by a single motor,
simplifying the design and reducing
the initial investment.
In a conventional hydraulic system for
slide plate screen changers, a
MACHINERY SPOTLIGHT
POWER UNIT
ELIMINATES
NEED FOR A
PRESSURISED
OIL
ACCUMULATOR
Austrian group
Econ, a
manufacturer
of extrusion
peripherals,
especially
underwater
pelletizing
systems, pellet
dryers, screen
changers and pyrolysis
furnaces will launch a new laboratory
version of the underwater pelletizing
system at K 2013.
Named EUP 10, it is designed for
throughputs of 1-15 kg per hour,
depending on density and granule
size. The nozzle platen can be fitted
with one to five nozzles of individual
diameters.
Also launching (or re-launching) will be
the groups screen changer, which
has been re-designed. The main
difference is a patent-pending sealing
technology, which is said to be
advantageous when processing very
low-viscosity plastic melts (e.g. PA,
PET).
The unit features a free-flow area on
the screen, in which 75% is
permanently open for the melt stream,
while 25% of the stream is
backwashed. This is due to the new
screen assembly. The two meshes are
located next to one another in each of
the two displacement piston units,
allowing for a more direct flow in the
melt channels. This reduces the back
pressure in the melt flow and the
associated energy consumption.
Also on display will be the S+L pellet
dryer. The dryer is available in four
standard sizes for
throughput rates from
500 to 10,000 kg/h
(based on a bulk
density of 0.7 kg/m).
They can be used as
stand-alone devices as
well as in combination
with Econs granulation
units.
Econ GmbH
Web: www.econ.eu
LAB-SCALE
UNDERWATER
PELLETIZER TO
ENTER
MARKET
pressurised
accumulator is
required to overcome
the resistance caused
by residual degraded
or baked-on polymer,
which can
otherwise
impede the
movement of
slide plates in
a screen
changer or of
the bypass, start-up,
and switch-over valves used in various
polymer processing applications. The
Nordson Kreyenborg system makes
rapid action possible in these devices
while avoiding the maintenance,
costs, and safety issues of a
pressurised accumulator.
The new system utilises two hydraulic
pumps that are capable of operating
simultaneously. One, called the
volume flow pump, draws on a larger
volume of oil to provide fast
movement when the level of
resistances is low. The second, called
the high-pressure pump, uses less oil
but generates a pressure buildup that
overcomes high levels of resistance.
Kreyenborg
Web: www.kreyenborg.com
OCTOBER 2013 WWW.EPPM.COM 11
MATERIALS
An analysis of the global market for
expandable polystyrene (EPS) has been
released.
Market research firm Ceresana carried
out the study, which revealed that global
demand for EPS in the construction and
packaging industries will slow down, but
continues.
It also goes on to highlight factors like
the recovery of the construction sector
after the financial and economic crisis in
2008/09, state-funded programs to
improve energy efficiency, and
increasing wealth and population in
emerging countries.
Average growth rates of 4.8% p.a. that
have been generated in the previous
eight years are unlikely to be reached
again, but Ceresana nevertheless
expects consumption to increase at an
AAGR of 3.8% in the next eight years.
An expected market volume of more
than US$15 billion in 2020 shows that
the market for EPS is well worth a closer
examination.
Asia-Pacific already is the most
important consumer of EPS worldwide,
accounting for about 54% of global
demand, followed by Western and
Eastern Europe. Market analysts at
Ceresana forecast Asian-Pacific
countries to continue to gain shares of
the global EPS market, mostly at the
expense of saturated industrialised
countries in Western Europe and North
America.
Developing and emerging countries, on
the other hand, can capitalise on an
increasing per capita consumption of
packaging materials and other EPS-
based products. The most important
growth trend on the international market
is China.
One of the major application areas is the
construction sector that accounted for
more than 61% of total demand in 2012.
European countries in particular record a
widespread use of EPS in the
construction sector, as a range of state-
funded programs target at improving
energy efficiency.
All around the world, EPS-based
products are used in the construction of
new residential building and in the
EPS market analysis now available
refurbishment of
old buildings.
Even on saturated
markets, this can
create growth
impulses because
EPS consumption
in the construction
sector is expected
to increase by
4.1% per year.
Packaging made
from EPS that is,
for example, used
to transport fresh
fish or electronic
goods, account
for more than a third of global demand.
Especially in Asia-Pacific and South
America EPS products are accounting
for a significant share of total demand.
Other EPS-based products include
recreational goods such as helmets,
cores for surf boards, life jackets or foam
cups for hot beverages. A particularly
large consumption volume in this
segment is recorded in North America,
not least due to a comparatively high
consumption of foam cups. EPS is also
used in child safety seats, casting
moulds, and horticultural applications.
Taken together, all these applications
accounted for about 4% of global
demand.
Ceresana
Web: www.ceresana.com
The first of two new products from UK-
based Detectamet is a fully detectable
large straight clip that is designed to re-
seal large bags or sacks used in the food
industry to contain ingredients. It is easy
to close and open and is coloured dark
blue. It has a sealing length of 320mm.
Modern food processing companies now
use detection systems to carry out final
checks on their finished product. Pieces
of plastic can be detected by these
machines and the contaminated
cupcakes can be detected and sent into
the reject bin.
The plastic meets the requirement of EU
and US regulations for food contact, and
it will continue to do its job at
temperatures as low as -50C / -58F. This
means that the clips can be used to seal
sacks or large bags of product or partly
used ingredients that are to be stored in
the deepest of deep freeze stores as well
as at ambient temperatures.
For companies that dispense their dry
goods by the scoop rather than by the
part sackful, Detectamet has also
launched a new range of food scoops.
They are made from the companys
Metal detectable scoops and bag clips reduce contamination risks
detectable high impact polypropylene
and are available in three sizes of 250ml,
500ml and 1000ml.
The scoops have inner graduation
marking for easy measurements when
dispensing ingredients such as flour and
sugar. The handle offers a sturdy,
comfortable grip and with a hole for
hanging and easy storage.
Each scoop has its size stamped on the
handle for instant recognition and the flat
bottoms allow them to safely sit flat on
counter tops and tables and can be
stacked when not in use.
The small scoop is marked in 50ml and
in 2oz increments, the medium is marked
in 100ml and in 3oz increments and the
large scoop measures in 200ml and in
5oz increments.
The onepiece manufacture means that
the scoops offer due diligence solutions
to cleaning risks and the detectability
reduces the risk of product
contamination when post production
detection systems are installed.
Detectamet
Web: www.detectamet.co.uk
Following two years of steady decline in
the European price of 12 micron bi-
oriented polyester (BOPET) film, it would
appear that the trend has finally
stabilised, according to PCI Films
Consulting. BOPET film prices have
remained unchanged for three months
running.
Whilst some modest reductions in price
are likely for Q3, 2013, PCI believes that
future price movements in either direction
are not expected to be significant due to:
Already squeezed film producer
margins
Excess film extrusion capacity
Stable raw material costs
European film producer margins have
been weakened in 2013 due to the
absorption of higher input costs, mainly
because they have been unable to pass
these increased costs onto customers.
In addition film producers have been
chasing volume to improve capacity
utilisation at a time when European
BOPET film demand remains at best
stable. Both factors are putting BOPET
film producers under significant financial
strain.
Speaking of the problems facing the
West European BOPET film extrusion
industry, PCI Managing Director, Mr
Simon King said: European producers
of 12 micron BOPET films will be glad to
see prices finally stabilise but they still
face strong competition from Turkish,
Middle Eastern and Asian producers.
European buyers of BOPET film now
source the majority of their commodity
EU BOPET film prices finally stabilise says consultancy
films from lower-cost suppliers outside of
Europe so if the European industry is to
survive, successful strategies to develop
and supply added-value products will be
critical.
In the latest edition of, European
Monthly BOPET Film Pricing Series, PCI
reports on industry average prices
obtained from interviews with buyers and
sellers of 12 micron BOPET film across
Europe.
PCI Films Consulting
Tel: +44 1604 749001
Email: info@pcifilms.com
Web: www.pcifilms.com
12 WWW.EPPM.COM OCTOBER 2013
MATERIALS ROUNDUP
Hugo Jnsson, the founder of Swedish
compounder Polykemi, has passed
away at the age of 83.
Hugo is said to have visited the office on
a daily basis, even in his final days. His
role recently was as Senior Advisor to
the current management.
Hugo Jnsson was born in the village of
Ingelstorp east of Ystad. He began his
career at Persner, at the time largest
company in Ystad. There he advanced
to Deputy Manager of the textile
recycling department. In his book, My
Own Story, which he wrote after his
retirement, he recounts how he
suggested to the management of
Persner to close the textile department
and grow into the field of plastics; a
suggestion which was apparently
rejected.
Obituary: Hugo Jnsson, a life in plastics
Hugo continued to pursue the industry,
borrowed money and founded Polykemi
in 1968. A few years later the company
was expanding outside the borders of
Ystad and Sweden. Today Polykemi has
approximately 250 employees with
foreign subsidiaries in the Czech
Republic, Denmark, Germany and China
and agents/distributors in seven
countries. The subsidiaries Rondo Plast
(recycling) and Scanfill (packaging
compounds) are both located in Ystad.
The plant in China was opened in 2007
and Hugo Jnsson was instrumental in
the process for establishing Polykemi in
the Chinese market, as it was his
conviction that it was necessary for
Polykemi to be present there.
Despite a huge fire in 1975, Hugos
business continued to grow, venturing
into mineral reinforced PP in 1979, which
turned out to be more complicated and
expensive than calculated, almost
causing the company go under. The
development of Polyfill in 1982/1983
gave the company long term financial
stability. In the mid-eighties, Jnsson
invested in an R&D department for
Polykemi.
In 1997 he retired as Managing Director
and handed responsibility of daily
operations to his sons Ola and Lars,
naming himself Chairman of the Board
at Polykemi now the largest private
employer in Ystad and in the southeast
of Scania.
Outside of work at Polykemi Hugo also
involved himself in local politics and was
Chairman of the Ystad Harbour for three
years, where he managed to convince
the Polish ferry
line operating
the Polonia to
choose Ystad as
its Swedish
harbor.
Hugo Jnsson
was fond of non-
profit sports, in
particular Ystad
IF team
handball.
Jnsson
transformed YIF
into the major club it is today, and is said
to have been behind the clubs first
Swedish Championship in 1976.
Polykemi
Web: www.polykemi.se
DSM, along with automotive component
specialist KACO, has developed a
lightweight crankshaft cover that uses
EcoPaXX, DSMs bio-based polyamide
410, for the latest line of diesel engines
developed by the Volkswagen Group.
The cover incorporates integral seals in
PTFE and liquid silicone rubber (LSR),
as well as various metal inserts. It will be
used on Volkswagens new MDB
modular diesel engine platform,
implemented across its Audi, Seat,
koda and VW brands.
Compared with covers made of
aluminium, system costs for the
EcoPaXX cover are said to be
considerably lower, thanks in part to the
use of an integrated, fully automated
production cell for the component at
KACO. Weight has been reduced
considerably too, since the EcoPaXX
grade is 45% less dense than
aluminium.
DSM says that 70% of its EcoPaXX
polyamide 410 is derived from
renewable resources, and the polymer
is certified 100% carbon neutral from
cradle to gate. In the production stage,
KACO moulds the crankshaft cover,
and integrates two separate seals: the
first, made of PTFE, is placed into the
mould by a robot, and EcoPaXX is
over-moulded onto it; the second,
made of LSR, is then moulded directly
into the part using a 2K process.
Thermoplastic crankshaft covers are
still uncommon, with polyamide 6 or 66
being the favoured material.
Andreas Genesius, Head of Project
Management at KACO said: The part
comes out of the injection moulding
cell ready to be assembled onto the
engine block. No trimming is
necessary at all. By taking a holistic
approach to automotive part design
and production, we are contributing to
sustainable technological progress
without any compromise on part
performance or competitiveness.
Fibre orientation, the number and
position of gating points, and the
design and integration of the various
inserts have been optimised to
minimise warpage and ensure tight
Volkswagen cranks up lightweighting in new diesel engines
seals between the cover and the
engine block and oil sump, says DSM.
The cover is also resistant to the
tightening of bolts fixing it to the
engine block and the sump (each of
which are built to different tolerances),
as well as from tools used to fix the
position of the FEAD (Front End
Accessory Drive) belt.
DSM
Web: www.dsm.com/automotive
Celebrity UK hairdresser Richard Ward
has released a plastic hairbrush that
uses antimicrobial additives. Named
Tangle Angel, the brush uses Biomaster
antimicrobials to make it more hygienic
and safe to use.
Biomaster antimicrobials are blended
specifically for the end application and
are said to reduce the growth of
harmful bacteria including MRSA, E.coli
and salmonella.
The active ingredient in Biomaster is
silver, a natural antimicrobial that has
been used for centuries to prevent the
growth of bacteria. Added during
processing, the properties do not leak
out or wash off through use.
Tangle Angel, which also has heat
resistant and anti-static properties built
in, has reportedly seen a strong growth
in sales through hair salons and directly
through hairdresser Richard Wards
website.
Ward said: Brushes can collect hair,
dead skin and residues of hair products
which can become sticky and attract
dirt. I wanted to create a brush that not
only detangles and looks beautiful, but
has an added benefit through the
added antibacterial
agent, which acts as a great defence.
We are so pleased with how customers
have responded to the brush and are
looking to develop further products with
Biomaster.
Paul Morris, Managing Director at
Biomaster said: Its been said that the
average hairbrush holds more bacteria
than a sink plughole or dog bowl. Were
pleased to be partnering with Richard
Ward on a product that can make a
difference to peoples everyday lives.
Biomaster
Web: www.biomastertechnology.com
Applications: the health and safety hairbrush
Rhein Chemie has officially
opened its first Russian
production facility in
Lipetsk where the
company is to produce
Rhenogran (pre-dispersed,
polymer-bound additives)
for the rubber processing
industry.
The product range
includes accelerators,
sulfur donors, antioxidants,
and crosslinking activators
for the manufacture of tyres and
technical rubber products such as
extruded profiles, hoses, and seals for
the automotive industry.
Rhein Chemie says Rhenogran helps
rubber processors by making production
more safe and cost-effective as well as
significantly increasing the quality of
rubber components and improving their
long-term functionality and durability.
The product is dust-free, thus
significantly reducing the need for
occupational safety and cleaning
measures.
Rhenogran is said to be renowned for its
optimal miscibility in the processing of
Production facility for polymer-bound rubber additives opens
rubber additives in the mixture. It
spreads quickly and completely in the
rubber matrix, thus enabling active
crosslinking substances to unleash their
full effect. This reduces dosing amounts
and prevents chemicals from blooming,
says Rhein Chemie.
Compared to powder, Rhenogran is said
to generally reduce mixing time by 30 to
50 percent. Optimal dispersion of
chemicals makes it possible to meet the
highly exacting quality requirements
demanded today, especially by OEMs.
Rhein Chemie
Web: www.rheinchemie.com
OCTOBER 2013 WWW.EPPM.COM 13
MATERIALS
SHOWCASE
PURGING COMPOUNDS
Routsis, President of Routsis Training.
On November 8, 2013 at 11 AM EST, the
third webinar will be presented by the
Doctor of Scientific Molding, John
Bozzelli. Mr. Bozzelli spent 20 years at
Dow, has written well over 100 industry
papers and is one of the most respected
experts in the injection moulding
industry. His webinar titled Proper
Planning in Screw/Barrel Design Will
Improve Profits: How to avoid the most
common injection moulding problems
before they start will focus specifically
on how to eliminate common problems,
such as degradation and lengthy color
changes, before they occur.
The series concludes with a fourth
webinar on December 4, 2013 at 2 PM
EST presented by Nancy Mitchell, the
Technical Product Manager at Dyna-
Purge.
Those interested in registering or
obtaining additional information on each
of the four webinars should visit:
www.dynapurge.com/resources/webinar
s.aspx
Dyna-Purge
Web: www.dynapurge.com
The Dyna-Purge Division of Shuman
Plastics, Inc., Buffalo, NY, has
announced a four-part webinar series
titled From the Boardroom to the
Shop Floor: Answers to your top
questions. Dyna-Purge recently asked
its customers to identify their biggest
business challenges. The majority of
responses, as stated by Tim Cutler, Vice
President of Dyna-Purge, led to four
common themes hiring and retaining
the right people; developing talented
technicians; avoiding injection moulding
problems; and solving common
problems with purging.
The series has already kicked off with Dr.
Russ Riendeau conducting a live
presentation to a large audience at
UBMs Plastec Midwest show in
Chicago, IL. Dr. Riendeau, co-author of
The CEO's Guide to Talent Acquisition,
shared his first-hand knowledge about
what it takes to hire and retain the very
best talent. Dr. Riendeaus live
presentation was then uploaded onto
the UL IDES website, where it is now
available on demand at no charge to
viewers.
The series continues with a webinar
scheduled for October 2, 2013 from 2
PM EST to 3 PM EST titled Making
Permanent Sustainable Change Through
Training: A better way to develop
talented techs, presented by Andy
Purging compound supplier offers informative webinars
Purging compound an effective choice for blow moulder
dies for
cleaning
and the
knock-on
effects of
frequent
disassembly
and
reassembly.
It can be
used while
the machine
is cooling
and left in the tooling even for
extended periods until the next start-
up, when it is itself purged by standard
material.
Flexible PVC processors used to
experience more problems than those
working with rigid PVC compounds. This
was because cleaning flexible PVC from
extrusion and moulding machines
requires specifically formulated purging
materials that match the material within
the machine.
Dugdale Ltd
Web: www.dugdalepvc.com
UK and European PVC extruders and
injection moulders can now gain access
to a wide range of REACH-compliant,
lead-free purging compounds and a
pool of specialist knowledge according
to UK-based Dugdale PLC. Reformulated
purging compounds that meet current
European chemicals regulations are part
of the Dugdale range, which also
includes a selection of rigid and flexible
PVC compounds for UK and European
customers.
The compounds are formulated to work
in tandem with the groups customised
extrusion and injection moulding
compounds.
In addition to being a lead and tin-free
formulation, the compounds feature new
stabiliser technology which gives
Ducafreeze elevated temperature
resistance, making it suitable for use as
a freeze or purge compound for rigid
and flexible PVC production across a
wide range of applications. It is
especially suited to high-end rigid PVC
applications with processing
temperatures over 200C. Ducafreeze is
said to eliminate the need for stripping
PVC compound range expanded to facilitate purging
Purging compound developer
Aquapurge has been partnering the RPC
Group at its Llantrisant, Wales, site in the
latters ongoing continuous improvement
operational efficiency work.
Aquapurge says its new Poly Clear
HMEX compound has been used during
blow moulding production at RPC and
says the product requires just a fraction
of the time previously taken to clean out
previous production runs.
Aquapurge Technical Director, John
Steadman, commented: We worked on
white bottle production issues on start
up after the weekend. Black speccing
issues were at the time disrupting
production and requiring manpower
intensive inspection, sometimes for a
two hour period. Our solution was to trial
some 10kg of Poly Clear HMEX on a
twin head machine making 2 x 380ml
containers. Within 18 minutes we
achieved clear production with no further
need for remedial work.
RPCs Chris Walstow led the project
from the client end. We made great
strides with Aquapurge on the machine
purging front, he said. All of this
production work contributes to our
companys Overall Equipment
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efficiency generally. We are now
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Aquapurge is marketing its Poly Clear
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effective purging compound that the
company has developed for both
continuous and accumulator blow
moulding of polyolefins. Aquapurge is
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The company says plastic blow-moulded
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material cost and colour contamination.
The accumulator blow moulding
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time, can contribute to black specking
and loosened or degraded polymer or
masterbatch. At Aquapurge we question
the practice of taking a risk with all these
factors and Poly Clear HMEX is our
solution, concluded Steadman.
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CAPS and CLOSURES
According to a new study* world
demand for caps and closures is
projected to rise by over 5% per year to
$46 billion in 2016 so the outlook for
performance injection moulding
equipment suppliers looks optimistic.
In a nutshell the injection moulding
production of caps and closures entails
thermoplastic and thermosetting
polymer granules being fed into a
heated barrel where they are melted and
mixed under pressure by a rotating
screw until there is a homogeneous melt
which is injected into a mould cavity
where the shape is configurated to the
cavity and is replicated exactly. The
mould is then cooled and opened
ejecting the finished cap/closure. For
caps and closures, multi-cavity moulds
are used to allow the production of
thousands of caps per minute.
For some time, compression moulding
has enjoyed a perceived top of the
podium position with respect to
productivity, particularly for certain types
of beverage caps and closures.
Compression moulding is a forming
process in which extruded plastic melt is
cropped and loaded into a single cavity
the cap is formed into shape and
ejected. In recent years, injection
by Kevin Heap, Packaging Expert, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag
moulding solutions have surpassed the
capabilities of compressions moulding,
particularly for single piece water
enclosures.
Manufacturers are often contracted to
produce millions of caps and closures,
so to be cost effective, investment in
high performance plant equipment is
advisable. Packaging formats are
constantly changing to be more in
keeping with modern lifestyles such as
sports caps, gabletop cartons, aseptic
cartons and stand up pouches, it makes
good economic sense to build a
complete moulding system to take care
of all anticipated applications, rather
than trying to adapt existing equipment.
Once a cap is moulded, zero post
production operations are required due
to the moving core operated by the
mould and injection moulding machine.
From a sustainability point of view, bio
plastics are also being developed to
meet manufacturers green credential
requirements, which enables any scrap
material from any type of plastic to be
reground and reused, benefitting from
little waste.
In terms of materials, plastic closures are
gaining in market share at the expense
of metal, paperboard, and glass
packaging thanks to their cost
advantages, shatter resistance,
re-sealability, and graphics capabilities.
Polypropylene will remain the leading
caps and closure resin but there are
expectations that the material may be
replaced with HDPE which has
economic and sustainability advantages.
The more for less philosophy is highly
evident in our industry. With material still
being the largest cost element of a
closure, thin walling and weight
reduction has been the theme for the
last few years. From a machinery
manufacturer point of view, thinner wall
sections bring changes in processing
requirements: higher pressures and
speeds, faster cooling times, and
modifications to part-ejection and gating
APPLICATION FOCUS
Owing to its hybrid drive technology, the
fact that all motions were optimised
through the systems new activeAdjust
feature (which allows cycle optimisation
through individually adjustable
parameters without any external
assistance via a slider system) and the
new NC5 machine control. The system
reaches cycles of just 2.5 seconds
resulting in low unit costs, high efficiency
and outstanding economic viability.
The El-Exis SP, with single or multi-
component capability, has a 150-750
tonnes clamp force range, up to
1120mm between tie bars and can
accommodate up to 2.5kg shot weight.
Many manufacturers today are willing to
invest in high-performance injection
moulding equipment for the production
of caps and closures. These days, it is
an expectation that suppliers provide
turnkey solutions, including robotic
product handling, advice with tooling,
training and testing as well as all the
know-how and support that underpins
efficient injection moulding
manufacturing.
*Study carried out by The Freedonia
Group
arrangements. These
process changes have
in turn prompted new
considerations in
mould, machinery,
and part design.
Sumitomo (SHI)
Demag strive to
produce lightweight
caps and closures
which surpass
performance
expectations and
help lower costs,
increase
sustainability and
increase speed
capabilities
With advances in
mould design,
materials and high
performance
injection moulding machinery, a leading
mineral water cap manufacturer has
installed the Sumitomo (SHI) Demag El-
Exis SP fast cycling injection moulding
machine to produce 72 HDPE screw
caps in just 2.5 seconds. The El-Exis SP
300-2500 with a clamping force of 3,000
kN, is producing caps from HDPE and
incorporates a 72-cavity hot runner
mould for the 28mm 1.6g closure which
includes a tamperproof strip.
The El-Exis SP is a hybrid system which
uses a carefully crafted blend of drive
technologies including a servo driven
hydraulic clamp unit to achieve precise
movements, a hydraulic accumulator
delivering high injection rates, and an
electric screw drive for parallel
plasticising, all of which shave
tenths of a second off
the cycle time
enabling
manufacturers
to profit from
increased
margins.
The system installed
included a high-performance
barrier screw with a diameter
of 70mm and a L:D (length
to diameter) ratio of 25:1.
Kevin Heap, Sumitomo (SHI)
Demag Packaging Expert
COMMENT Outlook on caps and closures
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Arburgs Allrounders, which are now
available in the packaging version
combine high productivity and low
energy requirements for a range of
applications, including caps and
closures.
As is customary, we combine our
comprehensive technology with expert
consulting services, said Andreas
Reich, Sales Manager Packaging at
Arburg. In addition to application
technology support, we also provide our
customers with assistance in the
planning of complete systems,
commissioning, CE certification and
competent support worldwide. These
services are ensured reliably and rapidly
by our Packaging team, which
comprises both sales and engineering
personnel. Just as the industry has
come to expect from us.
The packaging versions of the electric
Alldrive (A) and hybrid Hidrive (H) series
have been adapted for packaging
applications, taking into account
distance between tie bars, clamping
force and opening stroke. This results in
clamping forces of 1,800 kN, 2,300 kN,
2,900 kN, 3,700 kN and 4,600 kN which
use the appropriate, larger injection
units.
The rigid, longitudinal steel machine
base supports accommodate heavy
mould weights and compensate for high
load changes during mass movements.
The FEM-optimised mounting platens
combine the necessary rigidity with low
Allrounders tailored for performance caps and packaging applications
weight. Together with servo-electric
toggle-type clamping units, this
facilitates fast opening and closing
movements, leading to shorter overall
cycle times. At the same time, energy
recovery during braking means that the
energy applied is used more efficiently.
Energy savings totalling up to 30% can
reportedly be achieved in comparison
with hydraulic clamping systems.
In the packaging versions, Arburg says
that up to four injection units are
available for each machine type,
ensuring that the high plasticising
performance required in the packaging
sector can be achieved.
Servo-electric dosage drives ensure fast
operation across cycles, short dosage
times and productivity. The use of barrier
screws ensures homogeneous melt
preparation and a high material
throughput. Injection involves either
servo-electric or hydraulic accumulator
technology via position-regulated
screws. With a dynamic filling process,
active acceleration and deceleration is
achieved. Together with higher injection
speeds of up to 500 mm/s, this enables
the short injection times which are
required in the packaging sector. If
production sequences need further
optimisation, injection can be started
simultaneously with the mould closing
movement as standard. Once again, the
aim here is to reduce the cycle times in
order to achieve high productivity in
manufacturing.
For the production of thin-
walled items and screw
caps, special features are
available which enable the
packaging Allrounders to be
adapted to the particular
application.
The equipment for
producing thin-walled items
includes facilities for
connecting an external in-
mould labelling system or
removal system. In addition,
APPLICATION FOCUS
the extension of the robot
interface enables the robotic
system to advance as the mould
opens. Again, this brings an
effective reduction in the entire
cycle time. Freely programmable
ramps for the hydraulic ejector
ensure the fast and smooth
demoulding of parts. Valve
clusters with large diameters help
with rapid actuation of pneumatic
functions in the mould, such as air blow.
In screw cap production, fast, reliable
ejection of mass-produced parts is key.
For this task, a servo-electric ejector with
hydraulic booster function, in other
words an increased ejection force of 250
kN, is available. This is said to allow
trouble-free demoulding, even of shrunk-
on closures. The ejection and mould-
opening stages can be synchronised.
Dropping of the moulded parts can be
adjusted with precision to keep the
mould opening times short. Higher
screw circumferential speeds enable
correspondingly short dosage times.
This permits very fast cycle times. The
expanded control features additional
signals and an interface for drying or
dosing units so that the peripherals can
be fully integrated in the production
processes.
Further control functions are also
integrated, such as start-up parameters.
This function facilitates a controlled start
of production, particularly with high-
speed applications.
The heat-up sequence at the start of
production permits rapid and safe start-
up when multi-cavity moulds are used.
The machine is adjusted so that the
automatic sequence is interrupted
following advancement of the ejector.
The production process only restarts
after the system has been manually
released by personnel via the control
panel.
Arburg
Web: www.arburg.com
Mold-Masters, a supplier of hot runners
and process control solutions, is using
the K Show to exhibit its IRIS technology
in a live work cell on its booth. The
technology will be producing HDPE
closures in a 16-cavity, fast-cycling
closure mould. The system incorporates
Mold-Masters' IRIS co-injection hot
runner, an E-Multi secondary injection
unit, and E-Drive servo-driven valve gate
control, all integrated into a single control
unit. Precise dosing, flow and pressure
control are all achieved via integrated
control of the two melt streams and the
movement of the servo actuated valve
pins. Using Mold-Masters co-injection
technology, the cap is moulded with a
precise, controlled EVOH barrier
encased in its center. This results in a
simple, high performance cap that is
ready to be used, as opposed to
requiring a secondary operation to insert
or mould a liner.
IMD, from Brugg, Switzerland, will be
providing testing equipment that has the
ability to detect the presence, thickness,
and location of clear barriers in all parts
produced. The testing system is
supplemented with the entire
downstream equipment IMDvista INOX
line for cooling, sorting and
packing of the parts.
The IRIS technology will
also be shown moulding a
thin-walled cat food
container, live on the Stork
Plastics Machinery booth
(hall 13/D72). This system
is integrated with a mould
provided by Van Den Brink.
Co-injection in thin-wall
containers eliminates the
need to use a multi-layer
thermoformed structure
with tie layers and glues.
The benefit is that a net
shaped part is produced
with no web scrap.
Simultaneous injection of a 3-6% barrier
in each cavity is achieved with balanced
filling and control of the melt streams.
Also new from the group are additions to
its E-Multi lineup, which has doubled to
include the EM4-550 and the EM2-16.
Launched in 2010, the E-Multi has
reportedly become the standard in
portable auxiliary injection units for multi-
material or multi coloured applications.
The group claims that E-Multi is
designed for moulders who are looking
Mold-Masters to live-demo the latest in caps and closures technology
to economically optimise their existing
injection moulding machine assets with
an auxiliary injection unit that is mobile,
compact and footprint neutral.
A number of additional Mold-Masters
products will also be launching new
features and enhancements at the K
Show. The Fusion G2 line has been
expanded with the F7000 nozzle and
equipped with new heater technology
and is said to be particularly relevant to
automotive and large part moulders.
2013 marks a milestone anniversary for
Mold-Masters. The company is rich in its
history, claiming nearly 1000 registered
patents. Recently acquired by Milacron,
in June 2013, Mold-Masters states that it
expects to grow and expand in new and
exciting ways.
Mold-Masters
Web: www.moldmasters.com
16- 23 October 2013, Dsseldorf, Germany
2013: THE PREVIEW
Koch-Technik's fully automatic
material feed system Navigator
is said to increase the level of
automation in plastics
processing. The patented
system reportedly delivers
accurate material distribution
with zero residue in central
conveyor systems. Pneumatic
sliders automatically move the
required material and machine
lines together and connect
them. The advantage of this
system is that the lines do not
come into contact with any other
material, offering protection against
contamination and undesired mixing.
The Navigator system can distribute up
to 40 different plastics to the processing
machines in a single material supply
system, claims the group. The integrated
control system allows all the necessary
data to be stored and output on
standard interfaces. The system is made
user-friendly with an operating status
display and a self-diagnosis option. As
an option it can also be integrated in
process monitoring visualisation
software, as supplied by Koch-Technik.
The system can be integrated into
existing material supply systems without
modifying their basic design.
Other conveying solutions also come
with a number of new features. Koch-
Technik says it has developed solutions
for plastics processors looking for more
energy-efficient material conveying
technology. Many custom-built projects
are based on the efficient control of
vacuum generators and other energy
consumers with the involvement of the
whole production structure.
The company will exhibit on stand A21
in hall 10.
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K 2013: THE PREVIEW
Reproducible, fast results and an easy to
use measuring instrument are of highest
priority in the area of quality control of
polymers according to Netzsch, which
says it has incorporated these into the
development of the new Netzsch DSC
214 Polyma. The result is an instrument
said to be optimised for the polymer field,
also ideal for sample preparation and
incorporating flexible software.
The core of the newly developed DSC
214 Polyma is comprised of the new
Arena furnace for fast heating and
cooling rates, the new Corona sensor
and the Concavus pan. These form a trio
of elements combined for achieving fast
and reproducible measurements.
Measurement preparation has been
simplified by means of the new
SampleCutter, which is available
exclusively from Netzsch, and the brand-
new 3in1 Box containing 96 pre-sorted,
securely packed Concavus pans.
Time savings are reported to be achieved
by the new SmartMode of the
measuring software. Pre-defined methods
and automatic calibration allow for the
measurement to be started at the push of
Reproducible DSC results now faster and easier
a button, claims Netzsch.
The introduction of the AutoEvaluation
function allows more effective evaluation
of measurement results. Netzsch claims
that with AutoEvaluation it is now possible
to determine thermal effects in the
measuring curve automatically.
Another new piece of software
development is Identify. This algorithm
can be used to identify unknown
polymers. In addition, Identify can
compare results from routine quality
control checks with the saved standard
condition for the raw material, thus
allowing a quick insight into the quality of
delivered goods.
Additional information on the new 360
approach of the new DSC 214 Polyma
can be found at www.netzsch.com/20650,
or on the Netzsh stand at K.
Netzsch
Web: www.netzsch.com/20650
Stubli to demonstrate quick
mould change and new robot
for IMM
At this
years K
Show,
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Connectors
and
Robotics
Divisions will
jointly present a
range of products
specifically designed for the plastics
industry to improve productivity and
production flexibility.
Stubli Connectors has devised a
quick mould change (QMC) demo
application to be shown at K, which it
says illustrates how easily, quickly and
reliably even the heaviest tools can be
changed on a modern injection
moulding machine.
Also on display will be the divisions
complete range, presented
interactively, including a new multi-
coupling plate (MCI209) that provides
centralised non-spill connections for all
mould temperature control circuits;
preventing pollution and reducing the
consumption of heat transfer fluid.
Jointly exhibiting is Stublis Robotics
division, which has a range of four-
and six-axis robots specifically
designed for automation applications
in the plastics market. These, it says,
combine high precision and ultra-short
cycle times with straightforward
programming and easy communication
with the IMM.
Being unveiled at the show is Stublis
new TX340 SH 6-axis shelf robot
designed in response to customer
demand for a robot that can be
mounted on top of the IMM, giving
exceptional reach to both sides of the
machine with excellent payload
capability; increasing production
flexibility within a smaller footprint than
conventional gantry robots. The group
will be in Hall 11, Stand 11.
Stubli
Web: www.staubli.com/en
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The ability to reduce cost, increase
production efficiency and minimise
waste when adding colour and additives
to thermoplastic processes is
imperative. Additives often represent a
significant percentage of the materials
mix so choosing the correct solution is
vital to ensuring that aesthetic,
functional and processing requirements
are met.
PolyOne is a leading supplier of colorant
and additive materials for plastics and
the Companys specialty solid and liquid
additive solutions, design and technical
expertise and colour matching and
development capability are helping
customers around the world improve
their manufacturing processes.
There are a number of different ways
that additives can be introduced into the
production line and the decision to use
liquid or solid solutions depends on a
multitude of factors specific to individual
application requirements.
Where liquid solutions are specified,
advanced metering systems and
technical support are an integral
component of the additive solution.
PolyOnes ColorMatrix business
adopts a full service approach
whereby advanced volumetric
metering systems and technical
support are provided to
maximise the value of using
ColorMatrix liquid colorant and
additive technologies. The
FlexCart family of next-
generation, flexible metering
systems offer clean and
controllable colorant and
additive incorporation for a
wide range of thermoplastic
applications.
The flagship FlexCart,
launched earlier this year,
features a modular base unit
that accommodates a wide
range of global packaging and
pump variations. The system
eliminates the need for
additional dosing equipment
and provides standardized
metering for processors with
multiple production sites.
Three new additions to the
FlexCart range will be on
display at the K 2013:
FlexCart Mini - Offers excellent
flexibility, mobility and ease of use but
with reduced complexity and a smaller
footprint, making it suitable for
processors with limited production floor
space.
FlexCart Micro - Easily transferred
between machines or set up as free-
standing, this model offers a more basic
metering setup without compromising
control or accuracy.
FlexCart Nano - Designed for low
quantity, accurate metering and can be
positioned on any flat surface in the
production environment.
When used in conjunction with
ColorMatrixs preferred packaging,
FlexCart systems deliver product
recovery rates of up to 99%, reducing
material waste and improving
sustainability for a maximum return on
materials cost.
Global technical support
ColorMatrix has a team of experienced
Technical Service Engineers that provide
comprehensive on-site support to
customers around the world. Their
services include production process
reviews, on-site support for new start-
ups and guidance and training on
equipment selection to ensure accurate
metering, shot to shot consistency and
minimal waste.
PolyOne ColorMatrix will be hosting a
special equipment showcase and
technical clinic at K2013. The new
FlexCart range of liquid metering
systems will be on display in Hall 6,
Room B1. Experienced Technical
Services Engineers will be on hand to
demonstrate the benefits of these
advanced volumetric systems.
Furthermore, ColorMatrix is inviting
visitors to challenge their technical team
with any processing issues they may
have. Feel free to bring along parts that
may illustrate the problem.
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Metering control is a key benefit of FlexCart metering systems. Pumps can be interchanged between systems and according to
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K 2013: THE PREVIEW
This is an important year for you, not
just because of K, but because it's a
big anniversary. What has been key to
the successful growth of Mold Masters
over the last 50 years?
Over the last 50 years our company
always recognised the importance of
innovation. Of course product design has
been key and there are numerous
examples of products being released
that became solution standards and
technology leaders in the fields. A great
example is the release of our Melt-Disk,
the first high performance edge gating
solution. This was huge for the medical
market and has fueled various design
releases by many hot runner companies
since then. Even in our new products like
Accu-Valve MX and our line of auxiliary
injection units, E-Multi these products
are all leading the way in their fields.
However, in addition to product
innovation, we have been innovative in
the way we have expanded. A great
example is China. As we continued to
monitor the growth in hot runners in Asia
in the mid 2000s and saw how quickly
cold runner applications were being
converted to hot runner designs, we
realised that a strong presence in China
was key as well. Since 2007, our China
facility has become our largest, most
impressive manufacturing center, serving
the Asia needs with fast delivery, high
performance hot runners. This innovative
foresight allowed us to firmly position
ourselves in this key market. In fact if you
consider our total global foot print, the
company has been well positioned
through various growth initiatives to best
serve our customer base very effectively.
On top of all this, our people are what
kept us strong over all these years. We
have a tremendous amount of
employees that are experts in our fields
with well over 20 years of experience.
This vast knowledge base has acted as a
foundation of support for our company
over 50 years, advancing our
organisation and keeping us in front of
the market.
The recent acquisition by Milacron hit
the headlines. How will this affect
business going forward, and what is
the strategy for the future?
The Milacron transaction has allowed us
to expand even further into markets all
over the world. Although each Milacron
brand operates as a very unique identity,
we can take advantage of each others
service foot print, sales and service
centers, internal process to allow for
work flow optimisation, creating one
common goal to offer our customers
the best support and the most advanced
technical solutions.
And now to the technology on display
at K. Were particularly interested in
the IRIS co-injection technology. Can
you elaborate on how the system
works? And what are the benefits to
moulders using the technology?
Iris is fully based on Mold-Masters Core
Technologies. Its a compact co-injection
system that integrates with a standard
injection moulding machine and
standard mould, allowing customers to
take advantage of their existing capital
equipment. This is key. The technology
utilises specially designed nozzles and
iFLOW manifold technology that
combines melt streams and provides
balanced fill. Valve gate control of the
opening and closing movements of the
servo-actuated valve gate pins is done
with the E-Drive to achieve fast cycle
times and precise cavity fill, allowing for
full control of the placement and
thickness of the barrier. The co-injection
results are obtained by precise
integrated control of dosing, flow, and
pressure of the two melt streams.
Balanced filling of 3-5% barrier-layer
material into all parts equally is achieved
using proprietary iFLOW manifold
technology, precise control of the E-Multi
unit, and the positioning of the valve pins
using the E-Drive actuation system. The
single integrated IRIS control system
controls the E-Drive pin positioning, hot
runner heaters, and the barrier injection
flow to ensure that the elements of the
system work together in harmony. The
IRIS co-injection technology is currently
available for 64 cavity tools and possible
applications are continually evolving.
One of the recent developments is a new
E-Drive controller that allows for
simultaneous control of up to four E-
Drive systems. This drastically reduces
the space requirements and technical
resources that are required for actuation
synchronisation.
This entire concept is key wherever
barrier layers are required to prevent
permeation of oxygen and migration of
CO
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or against moisture for medicine or
food containers, the IRIS system
provides a comprehensive solution for
process optimisation and cost reduction.
The complete system consists of the
Mold-Masters IRIS co-injection hot
runner, an E-Multi injection unit, and a
servo-electric E-Drive valve gate
actuation system.
It has a single, integrated Control System
for all co-injection movements; the
associated control unit is fully integrated
and is located in a single, space-saving
housing. The high-precision controller is
measuring flow and pressure for both
melt streams, controls the absolute
EPPM talks new products, new trends and K Show
with Mold-Masters.
accurate movement of the servo-
actuated pins and also incorporates
temperature control.
It offers an attractive alternative for the
food packaging industry suitable for the
production of food packaging, such as
diced fruit, pet-food, coffee pods,
sauces, soups, beer, and baby food. IRIS
also provides an attractive alternative to
glass, metal, multilayer thermoforming or
multi-piece assemblies to achieve a
functional barrier. The system produces a
net-shape part with no waste or
additional processes.
The IRIS system benefits closure
moulders, because the new co-injection
technology allows for caps to have a
directly co-injected EVOH barrier, which
merely constitutes a proportion of 3-6%
of the total cap. The co-injection process
simplifies the production of the closure
where a barrier layer is required and
eliminates previously required multi piece
assemblies. The result is a simple but
100% sealed cap, which can be used
directly in the packaging process.
Which markets would you say you are
looking to engage most with during
the show?
Looking at our Iris system, this is clearly
Closures, Thinwall Packaging and
Medical Packaging Applications. With
our partners we showcase solutions from
all segments live at this K show and we
are highly confident that therell be many
inquiries for similar applications as well
as new ones that will use Iris for i.e.
challenging product design or shelve life
extensions. Iris is a real game changer
and this K show is where we go out
widely and showcase our capabilities.
We look forward to customers
approaching us with their challenges to
create the most benefit for them from our
unique technology. In addition, within our
booth we are launching key new
products specifically for the medical,
automotive and high speed packaging
markets as well, which are also key
market focuses for our company.
Also new for the K crowds are the
latest additions the E-Multi portfolio
(pictured) for multi-material/multi-
coloured applications. What do these
products bring to the range?
At K 2013 we showcase the most
complete E-Multi product
range ever. With a total of
12 models the E-Multi line
now covers really all
needs of multi-material
injection moulding on
single material machines.
No matter if the
application is for small or
large shot weight, theres
an E-Multi for it. With the
latest addition EM4-550
we provide shot weights
up to 500 cm. The new
radial-mount E-Multi (first
introduced at K show)
offers flexible positioning
and options for almost
any type of application. Since the release
of our E-Multi product line in 2009, we
wanted to ensure that the product could
be used by any of our customers, in any
market. We now have the product range
to do this!
You also have a strong presence at the
show on the stands of your partner
companies. What do you look for in
partner companies, and, likewise, why
do they select you to work with?
Mold-Masters covers almost all industries
and therefore we also partner with a
larger number of companies to show our
broad portfolio. With Mold-Masters now
being part of Milacron it is obvious to
partner with other Milacron companies,
so customers will see our Sprint system
for Beverage Closures running on the
Ferromatik booth in Hall 15, Booth C06.
We also showcase medical solutions and
our temperature controllers live at
Ferromatik and the DME booth in Hall 01
Booth C10. Apart from our group of
companies we also see the value in
partnering with key companies in the
industry that are focused on high
performing, technical solutions. We are
working with Schttli to show another
high speed, Sprint closure system
running at Netstal in Hall 15, Booth D24.
Our unique IRIS technology will be
running live on our booth (Hall 1, Booth
A39) as well as at Stork in Hall 13, Booth
D72. A full list of partners and systems
running will be on display on our booth
as well as ready for takeaway from there
to take a full Mold-Masters tour a K
show. Mold-Masters also follows a very
customer-focused development
approach so all of these partner
showcases are based on cooperative
development and thats a clear
strength of Mold-Masters globally. We
are proud to be known as taking on the
most challenging projects and creating
the most valuable solutions to our
customers. The partner projects we
showcase at K2013 are excellent
examples of what we deliver every day.
Finally, what are your predictions for
the hot runners market going into the
next year?
Mold-Masters anticipates a continuous
growth, based on overall economy and
also based on the innovative solutions
we bring to the market and that are
making the difference for our customers.
The plastic market is continuously fueled
by trends such as light weighting
(packaging), new single-use technology
(medical), increase in plastic part usage
(automotive), model proliferation
(electronics), all important key trends that
drive the need for new and advanced hot
runner products. We are very confident
that our showcase at K show will support
our current initiatives and look forward to
a growing 2014. This will be another
successful year in Mold-Masters bright
history as we just celebrate our 50th
corporate anniversary here at K and we
look forward to at least another 50 years
of innovation.
EXECUTIVE Q&A: MOLD-MASTERS
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K 2013: THE PREVIEW
Proflex manufactures a range of multi-layer plastic
enclosures for bulk liquid packaging of non-hazardous
and food grade liquids. These large enclosures can
withstand temperatures of up to 60C and consist of
layers of polyethylene for flexibility and woven
polypropylene for tensile strength along with a number
of injection moulded components. Ensuring that they
produce a quality product is the responsibility of
Andrew Sangster who is the Global Quality and
Technical Director for Proflex.
Increasingly companies are using this type of
technology to ship their products around the world
said Sangster, the product lowers shipping costs and
products can often by shipped in concentrate form
and reconstituted and bottled at the other end.
During a recent QA / QC audit Sangster recognised
several areas that could be improved and add towards
product confidence and reliability. Specifically, it was
identified that there was too much reliance on simple
mechanical testing of the final enclosure and a need
for audit consistency further back in the supply chain.
Sangster sought out new methods and procedures
and whilst working with one of their contract testing
laboratories, Edwards Analytical, was introduced to the
identiPol system from Lacerta Technology. The
identiPol is a simple system for the testing and
comparison of incoming plastic material, in either thin
film/pellet form or a sample cut from a component. A
simple 15 minute test is all that is needed in order to
generate a go / no go indication of the product
quality and consistency. This greatly appealed to us
said Sangster, along with not needing an expert
scientist to run the unit. The only qualification
required is a degree of care and attention.
Following trials and evaluations an identiPol system
was purchased and since then several changes have
been implemented at Proflexs manufacturing facility.
The identiPol is routinely used to check incoming film
as well as moulded components and also a sample
of the plastic granules used by Proflexs supplier for
testing. This allows us to test what our supplier
provides as a product, as well as what was supplied
to them as a raw material. It enables us to test the
quality of our suppliers manufacturing process and
also look at potential issues regarding cross
contamination that may arise during manufacturing,
something that was not easily picked up by
mechanical testing alone said Sangster.
The identiPol gives us more than DSC, gives us
more than DMA and we use it in preference to these
techniques that are more at home in the R&D
laboratory. Specifically the determination of the end-
point where the plastic has fully melted is a very
useful number for us.
Proflex have been successfully using the identiPol at
their UK manufacturing unit and have plans to roll out
the system to their other manufacturing sites, such as
China. They rightly take great pride in the resilience
of their quality assurance systems and procedures
and these are starting to turn the heads of their global
blue chip customers who have been impressed with
their set-up. Weve detected batches drifting out of
specification and the identiPol has allowed us to
catch them in time and reject these batches
Sangster concluded IdentiPol is now a fundamental
part of our quality strategy, if an organisation may be
considering shipping or using a different grade of
material, so that they can improve their margin, we will
find them out. Most importantly that material will not
enter our supply chain.
Lacerta Technology will exhibit in Hall 5, Stand B30
at K.
Lacerta Technology
Web: www.lacerta-technology.com
Molecor, a specialist group in PVC-O technology for
pipe extruders will display its integrated Seal System
(ISS+) as well as PVC-O pipes up to 800mm.
The group has developed air-based molecular
orientation technology for water transport pipelines.
Now, the company has grown into two business units:
Molecor Canalizaciones (manufacturing and
commercializing PVC-O pipes) and Molecor Tech,
which has developed a technology to manufacture
PVC-O pipes up to DN 800 mm and 365 psi.
The first PVC-O pipe manufactured with Molecors
patented technology was produced in 2007, just in time
to be shown at K 2007. This first tube was a DN
200mm.
In 2008 the range increased to DN400mm, which
Molecor claims was the unofficial limit for PVC-O
pipes at the time.
Oriented PVC pipe breaks new diameter records
By 2010 the group was able to manufacture tubes with
diameters of 450-500mm. The group marketed this at K
2010 as the biggest PVC-O pipe in the world.
Now, in 2013, the group claims that its technology is
ready to reach the DN 800mm mark for PVC-O pipes.
The manufacturing concept uses an air-based
technology in which no water is involved, which
reportedly makes for a safer, cleaner, more efficient and
profitable process. It is a flexible system able to work
continuously with an extrusion line, or it can operate in
batches.
The new integrated seal system (ISS+) is one of the
more recent technological developments.
This system, patent pending, is designed to
manufacture socketed oriented pipes with automated
integration of the gasket, retaining the orientation
degree in the critical areas of the pipe.
Breyer is a specialist in manufacturing high-quality and
efficient extrusion lines for plastic processing. The group
is currently working on gap impregnation technology to
open up new markets for the company in the field of
composites. The process allows the automated
production of a vehicle bonnet, made of CFK integral
construction in only 15 minutes. Sandwich building
elements can be manufactured in one single step. Using
a fibre composite design, the weight of the bonnet has
been reduced by 60%. Its weight is about 5kg.
The machine concept is essentially built of six modules: a
basic machine with mould carriers, a tool kit with both
mould sets and the central part, an injection system,
vacuum device, temperature control and handling system.
The tool comprises a tool frame and two mould halves.
The maximum clamping surface size is 1.2 x 1.7m.
The tools surface topography has been optimised to
allow direct painting of components. The sandwich
construction structure supports connecting elements for
mounting in order to avoid subsequent installations of
additional elements on the formed part.
For the set-up of the machine no elaborate foundation is
necessary, as it is used (for example) for presses. Both
process and machine are designed for low pressures
(<10 bar), hence the whole construction is less extensive
than high pressure machines. This is also beneficial for
the movement dynamics. Fast open-close movements
Breyer to present gap impregnation technology
Molecor
Tel: +34 902 566 577
Email: info@molecor.com
Web: www.molecor.com
can be carried out by saving energy with linear units.
For a fully automated production the machine is supplied
with handling systems that can be integrated into the
machine concept.
The current version of the machine is set up for form
sizes up to 1.2 x 1.7 m. The group will exhibit in Hall 16,
Stand 16C18.
Breyer GmbH
Web: www.breyer-extr.com
Proflex uses identiPol system to improve product quality CASE STUDY:
Laura Wight loading another sample into
Proflexs identiPol system
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Hall 11, Stand B58
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K 2013: THE PREVIEW
battenfeld-
cincinnati is
planning its
appearance at K
2013 around the
theme of high
performance and
energy efficiency in
extrusion
technology.
The company says
its three divisions,
namely
construction,
infrastructure and
packaging, will
present extrusion solutions that operate
energy-efficiently and save material
whilst maintaining high standards of
quality.
In response to the trend towards
increasing use of recycled materials in
profiles, the construction division of the
group will showcase a newly designed
extruder combination - the conEX 63 P
conical extruder mounted in a
piggyback configuration on a twinEX
78-34P. The two counter-rotating twin-
screw extruders combined are said to
achieve an output of about 500 kg/h.
The infrastructure division is rolling out a
new, gearless single-screw extruder
series for K 2013. The solEX GL series
includes four models with screw
diameters of 45, 60, 75 and 90 mm and
battenfeld-cincinnati says the new
machines achieve high standards of
quality achieved with low melt
temperatures, low energy input and an
battenfeld-cincinnati to focus on energy and cost reductions
optimal capital/output ratio.
The packaging division is also focusing
on efficiency. New initiatives on display
will include the Multi-Touch roll stack,
which is said to produce stress-free film
at high line speeds, as well as a new
anti-wear concept for planetary roller
extruders, which are being used for
applications such as calender feeding
and pelletising.
For the PET industry, battenfeld-
cincinnati says it will showcase its
specialised single-screw extruder with an
integrated compounding section for
outputs between 500 and 1,000 kg/h.
With this extruder, battenfeld-cincinnati
says up to 16 percent of energy costs
can reportedly be saved by processing
undried PET, eliminating the need for
preliminary material drying.
battenfeld-cincinnati
Web: www.battenfeld-cincinnati.com
On the heels of the Graham Groups
acquisition of majority interest in
American Kuhne (AK) in October 2012
and Graham Engineering Corporations
(GEC) acquisition of Welex in June
2013, GEC has announced that the
three companies will exhibit together at
K 2013 in Hall 14, Stand 14A54.
Together, GEC, AK and Welex create a
convergence of leading technologies,
people and capabilities in extrusion. We
are excited about the multiple points of
synergy for the markets we serve and
look forward to adding further
technologies, businesses and talent to
our platform, said founder, Donald
Graham.
True to our motto Innovation Taking
Shape, we have already leveraged
patented GEC die-centering technology
to create precise, full closed-loop
control of concentricity for the benefit of
AK medical tubing customers and are
actively working on additional
innovations, said GEC Chairman Bill
Kerlin.
At K 2013, GEC will exhibit innovation in
Graham Wheel clamp technology that
introduces flexibility and configurability
to enable a range of package shapes
and sizes on a single platform. AK will
be demonstrating extruder technologies
for energy savings, quick changeover,
and configurability. In addition, Welex
will highlight the new Welex Converge
CTS Sheet Line, conical twin screw
technology for dryerless PET and PLA
sheet production.
Graham Engineering Corporation, American Kuhne and Welex
to co-exhibit
GEC is a supplier of extrusion blow
moulding equipment and offers a
complete range of monolayer and
multilayer blow moulding equipment
and technology upgrades including:
rotary wheel blow moulders for bottle
sizes from 85 ml up to 5 gallon
packaging applications, shuttle
machines for up to 10 litre capacity,
reciprocating screw and shot pot
machinery for lightweight HDPE
containers, and single and dual head
accumulator head industrial machines
for up to 75lb shot capacities.
AK is a global supplier of standard and
customised single screw extruders, feed
screws, and also controls to multiple
end-use applications, as well as
complete extrusion systems for medical
tubing, pipe, and profile.
Welex is a global supplier of high
performance sheet extrusion solutions.
The group has equipment installed in
more than 3,000 customer locations in
69 countries. Welex products include
co-extrusion and multi-layer methods as
well as dozens of barrier lines installed
globally.
Graham Engineering Corporation
Web: www.grahamengineering.com
American Kuhne
Web: www.americankuhne.com
Welex
Web: www.welex.com
K 2013: THE PREVIEW
As a market leader in high quality
Laboratory consumables,
SciLabware have an unrivalled
reputation for product quality and
customer service.
We are ISO 9001: 2008 accredited
and work to the most rigorous
international standards. Product
excellence is achieved by the
enforcement of strict quality
standards and meticulous quality
control, supported by the
specialist skills of some of the
worlds most experienced polymer
technicians.
The result is a quality conscious
culture committed to total
customer satisfaction.
For more than half a century, the
Azlon

name has been

synonymous with high quality
affordable plastic laboratory ware.
Available in a variety of polymers,
Azlon reusable plastics cover a
broad range of applications inside
and outside of the laboratory.
Azlon products are
manufactured to the highest
quality standards utilising a range
of plastic moulding techniques
including blow and injection
moulding.
Leadership in polymer science and
many important innovations have
combined to make Azlon one of
the most widely known and
respected brands in durable
plasticware.
Azlon Multi Lingual Wash
Bottles
The new Azlon Multi lingual wash
bottle gives you chemical names
and safety instructions in four
European languages English,
French, German and Spanish.
Weve also updated the design to
reflect the very latest changes in
European labelling legislation
(GHS) including new hazard
warning pictograms. Plus of
course you get all of the features
and benefits of this laboratory
essential, including Driplok
vapour venting technology.
Our unique two-way valve lets the
vapour escape when pressure
builds up and stops air getting into
the liquid. The result no more
hazardous drips and an accurate,
continuous dispensing stream.
Company Profile: SciLabware
Custom Manufacturing Service
SciLabware has vast experience and
cutting edge technology in a number
of Plastic manufacturing techniques,
including Injection blow moulding,
extrusion moulding, vacuum forming
and polymer fabrication. Our
knowledge and techniques are not
confined to Laboratory products, so if
you have a plastic manufacturing
requirement and need a trusted
partner, why not find out how our
manufacturing knowledge can help to
realise your project.
A Famous Brand from
CUSTOM PRINT FACILITY
SciLabware has the capability
to custom print on any bottle
design up to 4 colours.
For a free quotation please
e-mail your enquiry to
azlon@scilabware.com
VISIT US AT
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or email Azlon@scilabware.com
and quote K
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K 2013: THE PREVIEW
In order to overcome warpage and
rough surface issues for moulders,
engineering plastics specialist Eurotec
has developed Tecomid NAX0 GD50 NL
CA (PA 6.6, 50% GRF, heat and UV
stabilised). This grade is said to
eliminate warpage issues whilst retaining
the surface finish of PARA
(polyarylamide) resins at mould
temperatures as high as 80C. The
grade is said to have a higher heat
deformation temperature then PARA
resins and shows better mechanical
properties than standard PA6.6 GF50
grades, according to Eurotec. It features
the same density as a standard PA6.6
GF50 grade which is 4% lower than a
Specialist grades eliminate warpage and offer conductivity
standard PARA GF50 resin.
The group is also making strides in the
conductive electronics market. Tecolen
OE00 BK EC can be used in film and
fibre applications where conductivity is
required. While achieving high
conductivity with surface resistivity lower
than 1cm, flexibility is not compromised,
says the group. The grade has a tensile
modulus of 500 MPa and a strain at
break higher than 100%. Moreover
Tecolen OE00 BK EC can be used either
by itself or as a masterbatch for PP, PE
and EVA resins. When used as a
masterbatch Tecolen OE00 BK EC can
modify base resins from permanent
antistatic to high conductivities. It can
also be used in woven antistatic big
bags to create conductive fibres and
films or as an electrical conductive
masterbatch for PP, PE and EVA based
fibres and films.
Eurotec also offers Tecolen OE10 RD018
EC 0B (electrically conductive LDPE) a
non-sloughing, transparent grade
developed for ESD packaging
applications. It also supplies conductive
grades compounded with a variety of
base resins from engineering to high
performance thermoplastics, using
assorted formulations to achieve the
required electrical conductivity. Non-
sloughing, FDA compliant, transparent,
electrostatic and paintable grades have
all been developed to meet specific
customer requirements. The group will
be in Hall 7.2, Stand E19.
Eurotec
Web: www.eurotec-ep.com
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Bunting Europe to show range
of equipment at K
Bunting
Magnetics
Europe, part
of the Bunting
Magnetics Group
-producer of
precision
magnetic products
for the worldwide
recycling, food,
printing, automobile, plastics, and
electronics industries, is exhibiting a
variety of products at the K Show.
Featured on Stand C11 in Hall 10 are an
assortment of magnetic separation,
metal detection, and material handling
equipment specifically designed for the
plastics and rubber industries. The
Bunting selection at the show includes
free-fall drawer magnetic separation
equipment, plate housing magnetic
separation devices, and in-line metal
separators. Experienced Bunting
personnel are on hand to discuss
existing and new applications which
require an optimised metal removal.
Commenting on the K Trade Fair
showing, Jake Hall, Export Sales
Manager, said: The K Trade Fair is
widely recognised in the world of
plastics and rubber, and provides
Bunting the perfect platform to
showcase our equipment for these
industries. We look forward to meeting
with existing and new customers to
discuss how Bunting equipment can
help achieve the standards of separation
that the rubber and plastics industries
have come to expect.
For more than 50 years, Bunting
Magnetics Co. has developed and
manufactured precision magnetic
products for the worldwide printing,
automobile, plastics, food, electronics
and recycling industries. The groups
products serve global markets and
include a broad range of magnetic
materials and components, magnetic
separation systems, material handling
equipment, magnetic printing cylinders,
metal detection equipment, bonded
magnetics, and assemblies. Buntings
manufacturing facilities are located in
Newton, Kansas; suburban Chicago,
Illinois; DuBois, Pennsylvania; and
Berkhamsted, England.
Bunting Magnetics Europe
Web: www.buntingeurope.com
K 2013: THE PREVIEW
Kongskilde will mark its appearance in
Hall 10, Stand B40 with the launch of a
new high pressure multipurpose
separator. The newly developed RVS
Rotary Separator series has been
designed for waste handling needs in the
plastic and paper industries.
The Multipurpose RVS Separator can
handle material from thin plastic film
through to thicker plastic materials, foam,
rubber and even small moulded plastic
parts such as tops, tails etc. It can also
be used in harsh environments such as
Material Recycling Facilities (MRFs).
Reliability, robustness, simplicity and
trouble free maintenance have been the
driving force behind the design, claims
Kongskilde to launch high pressure multi-purpose rotary separator
the group. The result is an RVS Rotary
Separator which is extremely tight
sealing, even when exposed to very high
vacuums up to 35,000Pa in negative
pressure.
The design incorporates a stronger
separator with a low pressure drop even
with high material loads. Key features
such as removable inspection hatches
on the top and a pivoting hood allow for
quick and easy maintenance.
Furthermore the strong rotor has been
designed to allow quick paddle changes
during service intervals to reduce
downtime for servicing while also
reducing the cost of a complete rotor
change.
Due to their high efficiency the
Multipurpose RVS range is compatible
with the Kongskilde Multiair blowers
making them suitable key components
for any manufacturing or recycling
company looking at designing a central
or de-central process waste handling
system.
Steen Weihe, Product Manager at
Kongskilde said When looking at
designing and developing a new
product, we at Kongskilde always have
the customers needs at the front of our
minds which can sometimes create
design challenges. With the RVS we
wanted the unit to be able to be serviced
as quickly as possible due to the
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important role it plays in a waste
handling system but we had to be very
careful that the easy access did not
compromise the low pressure drop
performance. I think we have achieved a
unit that will benefit many customers
Worldwide in terms of performance,
reliability and value for money.
Kongskilde
Web: www.kongskilde.com
Ray-Ran Test Equipment Ltd has been a
specialist in the design and manufacture
of polymer testing equipment since
1977. Part of its product range deals
with instruments to prepare samples
from either raw material, sheet or pipe.
CNC profile cutting machines are ideal
for producing tensile test samples from
underground thick wall pipes or sheet
material generally up to 100mm thick.
Cutting speeds, in the region of 2,800 to
28,000 rpm, give the desired surface
finish and ensure that the temperature at
the cutting surface does not affect the
material characteristics.
Cutting presses are available as
pneumatic or hand operated units,
which when used with the Ray-Ran test
sample cutters will cut thinner samples
up to 8mm thick from materials such as
foil, film, plastic sheet, paint or foam.
Also available is small injection moulding
apparatus which can take raw materials
such as pellets or flakes, and mould
dumbbells, impact bars or colour
plaques using a combination of heat to
melt the polymer, and a pneumatic ram
to inject the molten polymer into the
mould under high pressure.
The samples produced from the above
machines can then be used on a range
of test equipment to test the physical
charachteristics of the material, which in
turn forms part of a complete test facility
for a range of plastic materials.
For further information on the above
machines or others the group will be
available in Hall 11 Stand B30.
Ray-Ran
Web: www.ray-ran.com
Company Profile: Ray-Ran
Test Equipment Ltd
K 2013: THE PREVIEW
Lacerta Technology, a group active in
plastic quality assurance will announce
an expansion in its identiPol range of
testing equipment.
Lacerta Technology will be unveiling the
2nd generation of its plastic identification
and quality assurance system, identiPol
at K 2013.
The identiPol is specifically designed to
work alongside the production line, to
ensure that plastic raw material is of
sufficient quality and consistency to
previous batches, prior to processing.
The identiPol family grows with the
announcement of the 2nd generation
Quality Assurance system the identiPol
QA2 which now offers improved
OIT and MFi capability announced for the identiPol family at K 2013
performance and enhanced software,
alongside optional Melt Flow Indication
(MFi ) and camera compatibility.
A new member of the identiPol family is
also announced: the identiPol OIT for
measuring the oxidative induction time
of a plastic material. The OIT is an
indicator of plastic lifetime and level of
antioxidant present within the material.
The identiPol OIT meets current ISO and
ASTM standard test specifications.
Both of the new identiPol units will be
working at stand B30, Hall 5 and the
group says it is encouraging delegates
to bring their samples and quality
assurance problems to the stand for
analysis and discussion.
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Lacerta develops and manufactures a
broad range of instrumentation used in
the analysis, characterisation and quality
assurance of plastic materials.
Headquartered in Keyworth, UK and
supported by a worldwide distribution
network, Lacerta offers a range of
patented technologies for scientists,
engineers and QA professionals.
Lacerta Technology Ltd
Web: www.lacerta-technology.com
Meech International, a specialist
developer and manufacturer of
electrostatic controls and related
solutions, will exhibit at K 2013 with its
range of Hyperion static control
equipment and series of its web-cleaners
designed for the plastics industry.
The company says it has successfully
developed a new line of anti-static
products suitable for the plastics industry,
as businesses become increasingly
aware of the impact static can have on in-
house activities.
As a static charge is generated,
products made of common plastic
materials like polyethylene, polypropylene
and polystyrene tend to mis-feed or
misbehave, while the opportunity for
contamination of the final product
increases dramatically, said David
Rogers, Business Unit Director for static
control at the companys UK
headquarters.
The company says its most recently
launched bars, the 971IPS and 929IPS,
were developed as a direct response to
customer feedback and provide efficient
ionisation from a 24v power supply.
The company will exhibit its web cleaning
equipment with the message it could help
minimise wastage and achieve higher
levels of productivity within the plastics
industry.
Meechs non-contact web cleaner, the
Cyclean, will be displayed, which the
company says is capable of removing
contamination to below one micron.
Meech
Web: www.meech.com
Meech to display new
developments in static control
and web-cleaning
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Four core systems from International IMM brand
2.6 g every 4.5 seconds. Quality is
monitored by a vision system from IMD
Vista (Switzerland) with good/bad part
separation at the machine.
The third machine in the F-Series at the
Ferromatik Milacron both is an all-
electric 2,700 kN cube moulding
machine, the F 270 CUBE. Bringing the
first all-electric cube moulding machine
to the market demonstrates our
leadership role in versatile stack-turning
technologies, which we have been
continually developing over the past 15
years, said Dr. Thorsten Thmen,
Director of Research & Development.
The machine has generous tie-bar
spacing of 750 x 750 mm. It features an
electric rotating mechanism within the
machine and an 8+8 cavity cube mould
with four sides, both made by German-
based Foboha. This machine
configuration makes use of an electric
General Performance (GPe) size 50 main
injection unit as well as an electric GPe
45 traversing injection unit, mounted
over the clamping unit on the moving
platen.
On each parting line of the cube mould,
eight pairs of parts the top and the
bottom of a sophisticated two-
component twist top will be produced.
Following a 90 rotation of the cube
mould, the two parts are screwed
together by automation on the operator
and non-operator sides of the machine
and removed via an Air-Move-
System made by Trio-technik
(Germany). The shot weight in
each parting line is 77.6 g, or 9.7 g
for each twist top. The cycle time
is 9.5 seconds.
The fourth machine in the
modular F-Series will be on
display at the Mold-Masters
booth (Hall 1, booth A39). Here a
1,600 kN F 160 can be seen,
incorporating a hydraulic
Advanced Performance
(APh) size 45 injection
unit in combination with
a vertically mounted E-
Multi injection unit built
by Mold-Masters.
Using a 16-cavity
mould from F&S
Tool (USA), this
machine will
demonstrate
production of
closures with two
components using
barrier injection. The
primary injection unit
produces the main
component while the vertical injection
unit produces the core material. The
impermeable barrier core material
prevents gasses from getting out, and
odours from getting into the interior of
the part. The 4.3 g closures are
produced with a cycle time of 4.2
seconds. As with the F 350 described
above, part quality is monitored with
equipment from IMD Vista.
Thanks to active collaboration with our
partners, we are presenting four
complete production cells around the
modular F-Series. These different
manufacturing systems demonstrate the
range of our applications technology
expertise at Ferromatik Milacron, said
Sven Engelmann, Head of Applications
& Systems.
The Elektron series is marketed globally
by Milacron. K 2013 will see the
introduction of a new small machine with
a clamping force of 300 kN bringing the
total number of machines in this series
to eleven, ranging from 300 to 5,500 kN.
The new machine hearkens back to
decades of successful small machine
offerings at our company and marks our
return in this segment, said Ralf
Cezanne, Director of Sales & Marketing.
The Elektron 30 will
feature an international size 55 injection
unit and will produce applicators for 1 ml
medical ampules on a four-cavity mould
made by Braunform (Germany) with a
cycle time of 9.1 seconds, and a part
weight of 1.6 g.
A second Elektron machine at the DME
booth (Hall 1, booth C10) will be
moulding Frisbees. This 500 kN Elektron
50 will use an international size 300
injection unit and a mould by Dauntless
Industries (USA) along with a quick
change adapter from DME which allows
processors to rapidly switch moulds.
Ferromatik Milacron is part of the
Milacron group which has four centers
around the world, including Germany,
USA, India, and China, where injection
moulding machines are manufactured.
With the Mold-Masters acquisition,
Milacron and its 4,700 employees has a
greater global reach than ever and
customers will see the first synergies of
the larger group at K 2013, said Gerold
Schley, Managing Director of Ferromatik
Milacron und Vice President of Milacron
China.
Ferromatik Milacron
Web: www.ferromatik.com
Ferromatik Milacron will present four
system designs across its own stand
and partner stands, featuring injection
moulding machines in the modular F-
Series along with two all-electric
machines from the Elektron series.
Machines from Ferromatik Milacron will
display at the Mold-Masters and DME
stand, both of which are now part of the
Milacron group.
The modular F-Series, ranging in size
from 500 to 6,500 kN, can be configured
as an all-electric, hydraulic, or hybrid
machine, depending on the users
manufacturing requirements. At K 2013
visitors will see an all-electric F 200 with
a clamping force of 2,000 kN equipped
with a size 50 Advanced Performance
(APe) electric injection unit. Using a 4-
cavity mould and an IML system by H.
Mller from Switzerland, this machine
will demonstrate production of thin-
walled rectangular lids with labeling.
Every 3.1 seconds, four lids with labels
weighing 8.2 g will be produced. The
lids are taken out of the mould laterally,
monitored by a vision system for quality,
stacked and removed.
An F 350 hybrid with a clamping force of
3,500 kN will be on display using a size
70 Advanced Performance (APh)
hydraulic injection unit. Driving a 64-
cavity mould by Corvaglia (Switzerland),
the machine will produce 33 mm
beverage closures with a part weight of
At K 2013, Instron will be showcasing,
on stand J18 in Hall 10, measuring and
testing systems for determination of the
rheological properties of plastics and
evaluation of the behaviour of materials
and components under static and
dynamic loads. Amongst the exhibits will
be the CEAST MF50 melt flow tester,
and the new CEAST MF30 with manual
mass selector, a CEAST 9050 pendulum
impact tester, and a CEAST 9350 drop
weight tester.
The group will also be presenting
automated testing systems, accessories,
and software for the laboratory and the
shop floor. This includes the new
AutoX750 Automatic Contacting
Extensometer, the TrendTracker software
package, and an automated carousel
system for tensile testing that features a
precision measuring system for
determining specimen thickness.
The CEAST MF30 and MF50 are part of
Instrons new melt flow tester series. The
CEAST MF30 is a single-weight system,
designed to determine melt mass-flow
rate (MFR) and melt volume rate (MVR)
in accordance with ISO 1133-1 and -2
Procedures A, B, C, and ASTM D1238. It
features a high-resolution digital encoder
and a N/C-controlled weight lifter. The
lifter is equipped with an integrated load
cell for controlled compacting and
purging operations.
The CEAST MF50 is a melt flow tester
for single-weight and multi-weight tests.
It is claimed to be compliant with the
latest international standard
requirements for temperature accuracy
and stability. During multi-weight tests,
the system automatically applies up to
five of the eight pre-installed test
masses, ranging from 0.325 - 21.6 kg, in
any desired sequence. During the
measurement, the temperature profile in
the barrel is accurate to ISO 1133-2. The
CEAST VisualMELT Software controls all
functions of the tester during single-
weight and multi-weight tests.
The CEAST 9350 is a floor-standing
impact system designed to deliver high
impact energies from 0.59 -750 J. The
system can be used to test a variety of
specimens and is suitable for a range of
impact applications including tensile
impact tests, puncture tests, or tests to
Izod and Charpy.
The new AutoX750 is a high-resolution
automatic contacting extensometer
which meets the requirements for ISO
9513, ASTM E83, and ISO 527-1 (2011).
Features include automatic gauge length
positioning, adjustable contact force with
a reference label, and multiple knife-
edge options to accommodate different
materials.
Also on display will be TrendTracker, a
new software package for Bluehill
Testing specialist to bring new impact test and melt flow equipment
Software, which accelerates the data
analysis workflow of a lab by allowing
the user to search and analyze test
results across multiple samples tested
over time and on various test frames.
The results are automatically exported to
a robust and scalable database.
Finally, the group will discuss its
automatic carousel feeding system,
which it claims may reduce the time and
effort required for performing
standardised tests on tabletop tensile
testers from the Instron 5960 Series. An
optional digital measuring system is now
available to capture the thickness of all
specimens at several points over the
length of the specimen with an accuracy
of 1 m. It then transmits the values
through an RS 232 interface to the
Bluehill 3 Materials Testing Software.
Instron
Web: www.instron.com
K 2013: THE PREVIEW
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Starlinger to launch new lamination technology
show the recently launched viscoSHEET
PET sheet line. The new sheet line is
said to be able to process up to 100%
recycled PET, virgin PET, and PIR (post-
industrial regrind) at guaranteed IV
levels, meeting FDA/EFSA levels for
food-grade applications.
In the days before and after the K Show,
customers will also have the opportunity
to visit the Starlinger Open House in
Weissenbach, one hour by car from
Vienna. From October 14 16 and 21
25, 2013 the entire machinery range
featuring the newest developments in
textile packaging production and plastics
recycling equipment can be seen in
operation in the showroom at the
Starlinger factory premises.
Starlinger textile packaging and
Starlinger viscotec will be in Hall 16,
Stand B47, and Starlinger recycling
technology will be in Hall 9, Stand D21.
Starlinger & Co. GmbH
Web: www.starlinger.com
Austrian group Starlinger & Co. GmbH
will be presenting a new web lamination
concept in Dsseldorf this year. This is
a revolutionary step in continuous web
lamination, making it a lot easier and
more efficient while guaranteeing best
lamination quality, said Starlinger Sales
Director Hermann Adrigan. Starlinger is
known for its stacoTEC lamination lines,
selling up to 30 lines per year to
customers around the globe. The
worldwide first presentation of the new
lamination line will be at the Starlinger
booth in hall 16, where visitors can see it
in live operation. In addition, Starlingers
latest developments in flexible woven
packaging will be presented.
As well as the lamination technology
launch in hall 16, the recycling arm of
the group will have a stand in hall 9,
where it will launch a new development
which allows the recycling of highly
contaminated post-consumer and post-
industrial plastic waste such as washed
household waste, agricultural films or
similar, as well as heavily printed
material. The technology also features
compounding capabilities for upgrading
the final product. During the exhibition a
recoSTAR universal 65 VAC will process
highly printed PE film, demonstrating the
excellent melt degassing and cleansing
capacity needed for high-quality
regranulate that can be used in different
applications.
Starlinger viscotec will stage the world
premiere of the new deCON reactor in
hall 9. A viscoSTAR reactor will be set up
in hall 16, where a video wall will also
Process group to demonstrate automated blow moulding
management system
technology and lighting methods. This
multi-camera inspection system offers
detection for the entire container
including seal surface, sidewall, base
and label defect detection as well as
laboratory-precision finish gauging, all
on the conveyor line. The OptiCheck
system is modular and can be
customised to meet the specific needs
of a container producer. Versions of the
OptiCheck system are available for
opaque as well as transparent
containers.
Agr International
Web: www.agrintl.com
Agr International, Inc.
will use the K Show to
demonstrate the
Process Pilot, an
automated blow
moulding management
system that interfaces
with the machine to
provide material
thickness distribution
management and defect
detection for PET bottles
while offering hands-off
blowmoulder control.
With the trend towards
lighter bottles, the Process Pilot is the
system offers bottle producers the ability
to aggressively light-weight bottles to the
absolute minimum while ensuring that
material is distributed appropriately. The
Process Pilot system makes it possible
to produce consistent bottles on a 24/7
basis regardless of operator skills,
environmental changes and preform
variations, claims Agr. Overall improved
quality with reduced variation in top load
and volume, production efficiencies that
result from eliminating the need for
section weights as well as reduced
scrap and lower incidences of downtime
in the blowing operation or filling line
due to quality issues are all reported
benefits of the system.
The OptiCheck system offers a
comprehensive vision-based inspection
solution for bottles and similar
containers transported on a conveyor
line. Its capabilities incorporate vision
K 2013: THE PREVIEW
TSM Controls is displaying its new look
company brand along with new blending
technology at this years K Show.
The Irish company has undertaken a
series of transformations to reflect its
expanding global presence.
Developments include the rebranding of
the TSM company logo, which now has
a sleek, modern design in striking blue
and white, the launch of a new user-
friendly company website, several new
key managerial appointments within
TSMs worldwide offices, and most
significantly the development of new
patented blending technology.
The K Show is the perfect venue to
introduce our new branding to all our
customers and showcase our exciting
new product innovations. R&D at TSM
has always been customer driven and
our new introductions at K 2013 reflect
very clearly these demands, said
Declan Byrne, TSM Director of Sales.
The blending technology on display at
the stand combines TSMs patented
technology with advanced control
algorithms and highly responsive control
systems and includes a gain-in-weight
and loss-in-weight batch blender for
flood-fed applications, as well as a
continuous loss-in-weight dosing
blender for flood fed or starve-fed
applications.
The new TSM batch blender combines
the groups patented reverse auger
technology with fast, responsive
throughput measurements for real-time
control. A control algorithm, specially
developed in conjunction with a UK
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university, allows performance to be
maintained at lower set-points. The
mechanical design delivers a small
footprint, making it suitable for either
new or retro-fit installations.
The new loss-in-weight blender can
reportedly dose up to 7 materials at one
time and features optional cascade
mixing chambers, multiple augers for
varying feed rates and easy hopper
cleaning. The group will be in Hall 10,
Stand J54.
TSM Controls
Web: www.tsmcontrols.com
The High Performance Materials (HPM)
business unit of chemistry group,
Lanxess is looking to use K to showcase
its strides in lightweight automotive
construction based on Durethan and
Pocan high-tech polyamides and
polyesters.
Lanxess recently acquired Bond-
Laminates, a manufacturer and supplier
of continuous fibre-reinforced
thermoplastic performance composites
marketed under the TEPEX brand.
We are now one of the few
thermoplastics manufacturers in the world
that can supply performance composites
and compounds proven in large-scale
New materials to demonstrate green mobility potential
production, complete with the associated
applications know-how for the volume
production of lightweight components,
said Dr. Michael Zobel, Head of HPM.
Among the recent applications of HPM
lightweight construction were front-end
carriers consisting entirely of polyamide 6
and the first car brake pedal made of
polyamide reinforced with continuous
glass fibres suitable for large-scale series
production.
The group will exhibit in Hall 6, Stand
C76/78.
Lanxess
Web: www.lanxess.com
Borch Machinery Co.,
Ltd will show its latest
two-platen machine
BU900 at its 117m
2
stand, which the group
says features a bright
concept and design.
The latest version of Borch two platen
machine, named the BU series, is
developed based on European
technology. It is researched and
designed by Borch and a European
technology team, and has been
designed to meet local and international
requirements. With its servo system and
compact structure, the machine present
its sound performance with the
advantages of energy saving, space
saving and machine stability. The BU
machine is suitable for large moulding
Europe meets Asia in new machine design
applications such as garbage boxes,
household appliances, automotive parts,
and big pallets etc. The BU machine can
be also used to produce more specialist
plastic products, which require
complicated injection technology, like
low injection pressure moulding, foam
injection moulding, and venting-type
moulding. The group will be in hall 13,
stand C47.
Borch
Web: www.borch-machinery.com
K 2013: THE PREVIEW
The Hexpol TPE group, which brings
together the ELASTO and Mller
Kunststoffe businesses, will be
presenting its latest advances in TPE and
flexible polymer solutions at K 2013, hall
8a stand H18.
K is a truly international event which
brings together worldwide OEMs,
manufacturers and processors of the
rubber and plastics industry. Were
looking forward to meeting up with new
and existing customers and presenting
Hexpol TPE as a global specialist for
intelligent TPE and flexible polymer
solutions, said Sven-M Druwen,
European Sales Coordinator for Hexpol
TPE. We have one of the most
comprehensive portfolios in the industry;
covering TPS, TPO, TPV, TPU, soft PVC,
cork compounds, colour and additive
masterbatch. So whether high fluid and
heat resistance is needed from a TPV
compound in automotive sealing, a
biocompatible medical grade TPS for
intubation equipment or non-phthalate,
DEHP free soft-PVC for toys; we can offer
our customers the best solution for each
TPE group set to be a corker at K
combination of mechanical properties,
regulatory compliance, formulation
stability and biocompatibility status.
Weve engineered custom formulations
for a number of medical device
applications including IV systems,
syringe plunger seals, tubing, face
masks and medical packaging.
Hexpol will also highlight several
innovations in its Dryflex TPE family;
including TPE with optimised
compression set, conductive TPE and
adhesion compounds for two and three
component applications which offer easy
processing with bonding to a range of
substrates such as PA, PC, ABS and
POM.
Hexpol TPE
Web: www.hexpoltpe.com
application or indeed
supply multiple
compounds from different
classes. At K2013 well be demonstrating
why were a single source for customised
flexible polymer compounds.
Among the innovations on display will be
Lifocork; flexible polymer compounds
which combine natural cork with
thermoplastic raw materials. Lifocork
compounds offer low densities, natural
cork haptics, UV resistance and a non-
slip surface. They can be processed
using typical thermoplastic processing
methods such as injection moulding,
extrusion or thermoforming.
Hexpol TPE will have its medical team on
hand at K2013: Well be available to
give in-depth advice on the use of TPE in
medical device applications, explained
Niklas Ottosson, Medical Technical
Manager at Hexpol TPE. The right TPE
formulation is the key to a safe and
successful medical product. Our
experience in this sector means weve
developed our Mediprene TPE
compounds to offer the right
Corbion Purac bioplastics will be
exhibiting at the K trade fair in Dusseldorf
under the theme partnering for
bioplastics growth. To highlight the most
recent developments in PLA (polylactic
acid), Corbion Purac will be exhibiting a
number of bio-based applications
resulting from numerous strategic
partnerships.
The group has teamed up with partners
in a number of industries, including
packaging, automotive, home interiors
and sporting goods, and will be
showcasing the resulting applications in
Hall 5, Stand 5B22.
In addition to final PLA articles, Corbion
Purac will also be displaying a
distributors corner, intended to provide a
platform for interested parties to come
PLA partnerships to bring new bioplastic applications
packaging or primary product materials.
The groups understanding of key
sustainability drivers provides a strong
basis for brandowner collaborations.
PLA, claims the group, is an adaptable
material that can often be processed on
existing equipment, with commercially
acceptable cycle times. Corbion Purac
says that it welcomes converters and
compounders who are interested in
learning more about PLA processing. The
technical team will be on hand at the fair
to discuss and exchange PLA processing
experience, from sheet extrusion and
thermoforming, to injection moulding and
foaming.
Corbion Purac
Web: www.corbion.com
into direct contact with their local PLA
resin partner. To this end, Corbion Purac
says that it is leveraging its strategic
partnerships to drive PLA innovation and
stimulate increased bioplastic adoption
throughout the value chain.
The group is specialised in lactic acid,
lactic acid derivatives and lactides. High
performance, biobased lactide monomers
for PLA open up a wealth of possibilities
for bioplastic applications which have
until now been limited to oil-based
plastics. Combining high biocontent with
a low carbon footprint, PLA is claimed by
the group to be a great replacement for
PS, PP and ABS. Corbion Purac claims it
offers brandowners an opportunity to be
a sustainability frontrunner in their field,
whether it be in terms of product
Lorenz Kunststoff GmbH says it is about
to launch a new grade of duroplast,
named BMC 0204, at K 2013.
Our customers are often faced with the
problem of a component that has to
comply with several different standards
and regulations, said Thomas Lorenz,
CEO of Lorenz Kunststofftechnik GmbH.
This necessitates the use of several
different types of plastic, which is not
only complicated but also expensive.
Developed in the company's own
laboratory over a period of two years,
the duroplast combines several
characteristics in a single material and
can be subjected to a broad range of
applications.
In its UL 94 certification test, 0204
achieved level V0, despite its thickness
of only 0.4 mm. Lorenz Kunststoff claims
that this makes it currently the only flame
retardant plastic suitable for injection
moulding with an oxygen index of 100
percent (a value said to be twice as high
as that of other plastics deemed as
extremely flame retardant). The
duroplast material fulfils a wide range of
fire safety standards and has already
been awarded several important
European certifications. It has been
classified as I0 / F0 / M1, the highest
level of the French NF F 16-101
Flame retardant plastic to launch at K
production in high unit numbers, and
can be custom configured to the users
specific production conditions.
Sales Manager Peter Ooms will be
available at stand C35 in hall 7a for initial
queries as well as for specific enquiries.
Lorenz Kunststoff GmbH
Web: www.lomix.de
standard. In addition to its flame
retardant properties, BMC 0204 is also
resistant to temperatures as low as -
40C.
It has a flow rate of at least 1000 mm in
the flow spiral at 100 Mpa, BMC 0204,
making it suitable for production of both
large-dimension and fine-wrought
components. The low injection pressure
required for processing also facilitates
insert moulding of sensitive electronic
components and sensors. BMC 0204
has a CTI value of 600 volts and a
thermal conductivity of 1.35 W/m*K,
which may give it potential in the
electronics field, particularly in the
production of connection boxes, circuit
breakers and fuse strips, as well as in
domestic appliances. The material is
said to be demonstrably free of halogen,
chloride, cyanide and bromine, and is
suitable for printing or laser marking.
It is the sum of all these properties that
makes BMC 0204 so special, said
Lorenz. Since it is suitable for use in
more applications than other synthetic
materials, it can significantly reduce the
quantity of different types used in many
products. The group says that the
material is not offered as an expensive
niche product. BMC 0204 is suitable for
use as a standard material for
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New regulations regarding the use of
halogenated flame retardants (FR)
coupled with more stringent smoke
and toxicity requirements are
opening the way for more flame
retardant solutions.
FRX Polymers, Inc. has
developed the Nofia family
of additives based on
polyphosphonate, an inherently
flame retardant polymer, which has
phosphorus in the backbone of the
polymer. The Nofia products include
homopolymers, copolymers and
oligomers that can be used in a broad
range of engineering thermoplastic and
thermoset resins.
The homopolymer and copolymers can
be used as blending components and
have found application in different
polyesters, polycarbonate (PC) and PC
blends, and in thermoplastic
polyurethane (TPU) and other
engineering thermoplastic elastomers.
The oligomers, which vary in molecular
weight and end group functionality,
show good compatibility with
unsaturated polyesters and phenolic,
epoxy and polyurethane resins.
The applications where Nofia
polyphosphonates can be applied
include: fibre applications for
commercial textiles and carpet,
monofilaments for industrial and
transportation applications, durable
biocompounds, compounds for
consumer electronic applications, film
and sheet for thermoforming
Halogen-free flame retardants launched for thermoplastics and
thermosets
applications in
mass transportation and building and
construction, profiles, prepregs and
laminates for use in a wide range of
applications including electronics,
construction, rail and aviation. In some
polymer systems, e.g. TPU, the addition
of Nofia polyphosphonates can achieve
Class A in ASTM E-84 and E-162 tests
while retaining transparency. In PC,
Nofia copolymers can achieve UL94 V-0
down to 0.25mm.
FRX Polymers, Inc. is currently building
a production scale plant in Antwerp,
Belgium which will come on stream in
the fourth quarter of 2013. The group
has a large pilot plant in Switzerland
from which material is currently supplied
to a variety of commercial applications.
The headquarters and R&D are in
Chelmsford, Massachusetts, USA.
FRX Polymers, Inc. will be exhibiting at K
in Hall 5, 6-C-01.
FRX Polymers, Inc.
Web: www.frxpolymers.com
Hasco is presenting
an array of products
from its Mould Base
Division and Hot
Runner Division at K
2013.
The Mould Base
Division is focusing
this year on the areas
of guiding/locating
and temperature
control. A large
number of new
components will be
introduced, as well as
product developments
such as refined mounting tolerances for
location elements. In addition to this,
new connection couplings and
temperature control hoses will be on
display.
Other functional components with DLC
coatings will create the potential for
new applications by providing longer
service life. A new, high-quality thermal
insulating sheet has also been design
for optimum heat balance in the
injection mould.
The Hot Runner Division is focusing on
needle valve technology. It is displaying
a hydraulically operated Z2380/
cylinder for the displacement of needle
valve assemblies, making the system
easier to maintain. The cylinder can be
dismantled without exposing the
hydraulic drive, thus protecting the
system and the environment from
hydraulic oil contamination. HASCO
implements the pneumatic drive for the
Mould base and hot runner developments on display
needle valve assemblies with the
Z2371/ cylinder.
Entire actuating plates for needle shut-
off systems are now moved on an all-
electric basis, employing a new drive
and control technology. This electric
activation is particularly suitable for
high-cavity systems in the packaging
industry and medical technology.
Individually configurable travel paths
and speeds are said to help to improve
product quality and process reliability
during the injection moulding process.
The drive programme is rounded off by
a range of modular needle valves for
individual pneumatic and hydraulic
controls in different housing variants. In
the control technology field, both a
product optimisation and a central
control unit will be on display.
Hasco
Web: www.hasco.com
K 2013: THE PREVIEW
At K 2013 Windmller & Hlscher (W&H) will not only
display extrusion equipment, but also its entire range
of machinery for the production and converting of
flexible packaging at the show in Dsseldorf and at its
simultaneous EXPO at the company's headquarters in
Lengerich, just an hour and a half by car from
Dsseldorf. The main attraction will be the unveiling of
a new extrusion line, currently referred to by the code
name E-24.
E-24 is the project name for the new film extrusion
concept that will be introduced, along with its real
name, on the floor of the show. E-24 runs at high
speeds without sacrificing quality, claims the group.
Downtimes are said to be brief and changeovers quick,
and energy efficiency has also been incorporated in
the design.
Also on show will be the Optimex 3-layer blown film
line, which is equipped with high performance
modules, new automation technology and optimal melt
paths to allow high output for profitable production.
The Filmex cast film line will be producing stretch films
for pallet load stability. These films are characterised by
a strong holding force, as well as high puncture and
tear resistance. The line is rounded off with the new
Filmatic PS stretch film winder, which is suitable for
hard-to-wind films.
An additional highlight is the Aquarex blown film line
with water quench cooling, that blows film downward.
The Aquarex will be running an asymmetrical barrier
film. To run such demanding products at high outputs
with minimal waste, the Aquarex has specific technical
features. All machine components are completely
integrated and production is automated. Films
produced on the Aquarex are suitable for
thermoforming and pouch applications.
Additional lines, including blown and cast film, all flexo
and gravure printing presses and the complete
spectrum of W&H equipment from basic to the high-
Brand new film extrusion line to launch at K
PolyOnes portfolio of colour and additive solutions
enhance the performance of thermoplastic parts,
improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce
manufacturing downtime and enable smooth product
transitions, according to the group. In addition to
highlighting specialised polymer materials, services
and solutions on the PolyOne stand in Hall 8a, J13, the
company will be showcasing its extended range of
FlexCart liquid colour and additive metering equipment
in Hall 6, Room B1.
The full range of FlexCart dosing systems, designed to
maximise the value of using ColorMatrix liquid colorant
and additive solutions, will be available to review and
discuss first hand with members of the ColorMatrix
technical services team. Along with the flagship
FlexCart system, which was launched in June this year,
three new systems will be on display, each designed to
deliver accurate and consistent metering and provide
varying degrees of flexibility
to suit individual processing
requirements.
Experienced technical
services engineers will be on
hand to discuss the
equipment and any further
technical or thermoplastic
processing issues.
ColorMatrix is inviting
visitors to challenge its
technical team and bring
along any parts that may
illustrate their issue and help
get it resolved.
ColorMatrix
Web: www.colormatrix.com/K2013
44 WWW.EPPM.COM OCTOBER 2013
tech will be ready for demonstration. A shuttle bus
between Dsseldorf and Lengerich is available.
W&H subsidiary, BSW (Bag Solutions Worldwide) will
run demonstrations on the advanTex 2250 circular loom
at its booth in Hall 17 of the K. An EXPO will also take
place at the BSW plant in Prostejov, Czech Republic,
where it will be showing its entire portfolio of machinery
for the production and converting of PP woven fabrics
for the flexible packaging industry.
Windmller & Hlscher
Web: www.wuh-lengerich.de
PolyOne ColorMatrix to show advanced metering equipment and technical services
Since 1947 Flambeau says it has been at the forefront
of plastic processing. From just one machine
manufacturing just one product, the companys humble
beginnings have developed and grown to encompass a
diverse range of manufactured plastic products in the
industrial, automotive and retail markets. It's expertise
gives the group the ability to provide a diverse range of
products and services, from tooling design for injection
and blow moulded thermoplastic components to
contract manufacturing of complete assemblies.
Flambeau claims it is one of the only international
plastic manufacturers that specialises in designing
plastic solutions for customer requirements utilising
both injection and blow moulding technologies. Its
accreditation to TS 16949 and ISO 14001, demonstrate
its adherence to the highest quality standards. The
group says it will support its clients on their projects
from concept right through to a finished packed
product ready for retail. Flambeau says that it gives its
customers global innovative solutions based on 65
years of expertise.
Flambeau will be exhibiting at this years K Show,
promoting its manufacturing capabilities, as well as its
retail brands. 2013 will be the first time Flambeau has
exhibited at K, and will be used as a platform to
present its technical capabilities on the international
stage. The group will exhibit in Hall 7, Level 2/A20.
Flambeau
Web: www.flambeau.co.uk
Corporate Profile: Flambeau
On the Simco-Ion Netherlands stand at the KShow the
group will launch no less than ten brand new products
for controlling static electricity.
These products all belong to a new family called IQ
Easy, and all feature 24V DC supply voltage. Anti-static
bars, static measuring, static bonding and special
products for IML (in-mould labelling) will be launched.
All products will be managed by the Manager IQ Easy,
a controller that will provide distribution of the 24V DC
supply voltage to up to six connected devices. A 7 full
colour LCD display provides information about the
status and settings of all connected devices.
Analogue input and output signals are available as well
as a serial communication port for protocols such as,
Profibus, Can-open, Ethernet-IP etcetera.
For quality management systems and process tracking,
full data logging for all devices is incorporated. Simco-
Ion will be in Hall 11, Stand B58.
Simco-Ion
Web: www.simco-ion.com
Static technology group to launch ten new products
OCTOBER 2013 WWW.EPPM.COM 45
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Hall 11, Stand H25
D-53773, Hennef, Germany
Tel: +49-2244-83041
email : pmh.gmbh@t-online.de
www.pmh-extruder.com
Werner & Pfleiderer co-rotating twin-screw extruder ZSK 57-2
with 40 l/d screw lenght, venting, 8-hole die, cooling tank,
Scheer strand pelletizer SGS100-E.
130 mm IMEXO twin-screw extruder with venting, DC-motor
100 kW, with force feeder, die-face pelletizer.
1370 mm wide Reifenhuser flex lip sheet die 0 - 1,9 mm
die gap.
800 mm wide Kaufman 3-roll stack, roll diameter 300/450/450
mm pneumatic clamping, 4,8 kW DC-motor.
4-component Tschritter dosing unit CW600 with weighing
calculator MWS20.
2700 mm wide Reifenhuser cast film line, with 200 mm
extruder, melt pump, with 2250 mm autoflex T-die, 2700 mm
wide chillroll, diameter 800 mm, with edge trim station,
Eurotherm gauging system, 4 nos. post cooling rolls, web
control, Stahlkontor winder 2250 mm wide.
1600 mm wide Reifenhuser cast film line, with 90 mm
extruder, with 1500 mm T-die, 1600 mm chillroll, gauge system
and automatic turret winder, for film thickness 15 - 100 m.
120 mm Reifenhuser extruder RH1651-1-120-30 screw
lenght 30 l/d, DC-motor 168 kW.
1300 mm wide PMH 3-roll stack, roll diameter 450 mm, roll
surface hardened, cromium plated and high polished,
hydraulic clamping, AC-drives with master-/slave control.
115 mm Wil-MAN Filtration hydraulic screen changer,
2 pistons.
1600 mm wide Reifenhuser film winder SFA 1600 with aux.
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pellet cooler with cooling blower and cyclon.
45 mm Ankele extruder, screw lenght 30 l/d, AC-motor 22,7 kW
Extruders
30 mm extruder, 27 l/d, vented
30 mm extruder, 27 l/d
45 mm extruder, 24 l/d
45 mm extruder with Calvamat edge-trim re-feeder
45 mm Ankele extruder, 30 l/d
60 mm TPM extruder, 30 l/d
90 mm Reifenhuser extruder, 30 l/d
115 mm PMH extruder, 32 l/d, vented
120 mm Reifenhuser extruder, 30 l/d, vented
120 mm Reifenhuser extruder, 30 l/d
120 mm Reifenhuser extruder, 25 l/d, low base
200 mm Reifenhuser extruder, 30 l/d
16 mm twin-screw compounder, 40 l/d, vented
57 mm W&P twin-screw compounder, vented
130 mm IMEXO twin-screw extruder, vented
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K 2013: THE PREVIEW
Automation group offers flexibility with 22 robots
With a total of 22 robots on display on
its own stand and on the stands of six
partner companies, Sepro Robotique is
touting freedom of choice in injection
moulding automation at K 2013.
Jean-Michel Renaudeau, CEO of Sepro
Robotique, said: When we talk about
Your Free Choice in Robots, were
showing potential customers that no
matter what their application, no matter
where they are located, no matter what
their operating parameters, Sepro has
options that can meet their needs. We
are a global company, with in-depth
engineering and manufacturing
capabilities, strong technical and
marketing partnerships, unmatched
service and support, and a diverse
product offering, and we intend to be
the number one robot supplier in the
markets we serve.
After many years in Hall 10 at the show,
Sepro says it is moving to Hall 12 Stand
A49 in order to gain more floor space.
Covering a total of 255 m
2
, the display
will be the largest ever for Sepro. It will
showcase the latest Sepro technology,
including much that has never been
seen before.
One such development on display will
be 5X Line and 6X Visual working
together in an automation cell.
This set up consists of two six-axis
articulated-arm units operating
together with three 5-axis Cartesian
robots in an entertaining automation
ballet. Developed by Sepro
Robotique in partnership with Stubli
Robotics, these two robot families are
aimed at injection moulding
applications requiring complex part
manipulation. The 5-axis 5X Line is
based on high-precision Sepro 3-axis
Cartesian beam robots and a 2-axis
Stubli servo wrist. The two additional
compact servo rotations make it easy
to adapt to challenging applications
like insert placing, complex extraction
paths in the mould, path tracking for
flame treatment, and the like. The 6X
Visual line of robots combines a
Stubli 6-axis articulated-arm robot
with Sepro Visual 3 control to deliver
an automation solution specifically
tailored for injection moulding. Five
models are available to serve injection
moulding machines from 20 to 4000
tonnes.
Also demonstrated will be multi-
material moulding and in-mould
decoration with Multi-Inject 20 on a
Sumitomo Demag IMM. The vertical
injection unit on a bi-material injection
moulding machine might interfere with
movement of a standard beam robot,
but Sepro claims that its Multi-Inject 20
robot, which is being shown for the
first time at K 2013, is different. This
specially designed unit will be operating
on a 210 tonne Sumitomo Demag
machine with a two-position rotating
mould for making ice scrapers with soft-
touch gripping surfaces. In operation,
the robot picks a decorative label from a
feeder and places it on the moulded
scraper body before the gripping
material is over-moulded. Then it
removes the finished product to a
conveyor as the cycle repeats.
Sepro Robotique
Web: www.sepro-robotique.com
K 2013: THE PREVIEW
Romi to show expanded machine range
Romi, the company behind Sandretto,
will be presenting its new line of plastic
injection moulding machines at K.
Installed over an area of 400m, Romi
will show the Romi Sandretto EL 75,
Romi Sandretto EL 300 and the new
Romi Sandretto EN 450.
Romi has decided to consolidate its
position in the international market of
injection moulding machines and
stamping Romi brand in the machines
was a decision that confirms the
intentions of the company, as well as
gives confidence and strength to
Sandretto brand said International Sales
Manager, Monica Romi Zanatta. She
added that Romi has over 80 years of
Game-changer launched for
thermoforming process design
Component manufacturer, machinery
builder and IR heat specialist Ceramicx
will launch a new infrared heating tool
at K 2013. The new machine will be
operational on the Ceramicx exhibition
stand and is designed set to help
achieve pinpoint processing accuracy
and increased profit margin through
energy saving, according to the group.
Developed in partnership with Trinity
College Dublin the new tool offers an
automated way to measure and map a
heat spectrum that was previously
invisible.
Dr Cathal Wilson and Dr Gerard
McGranaghan of Ceramicx together
with Dr Tony Robinson of Trinity
College Dublin will be putting the new
system through its paces at K 2013,
showing plastics thermoformers and
blow moulders how it can work for
them, through more effective
manufacturing and better process
design.
The group states that it will offer a
greater understanding and
measurement of how IR heating
elements of all kinds actually work and
perform mapping a previously
invisible spectrum of IR radiant heat.
It shows how IR heat radiation affects
target bodies; in the first instance a
variety of plastic materials.
The first model will be on show in
Dusseldorf from October 16-23.
Ceramicx will then build future
machines to customer order and
purchase.
Ceramicx also expects to immediately
use this machine in the design and
performance of its own infrared heating
components, and in the design and
build of thermoforming and blow
moulding machines and other
machinery involving IR heating.
Sensors, robotics, thermocouples, and
programmes such as LabView and
Matlab are arranged in such a way as
to provide the most practical ways in
measuring radiant heat flux distribution
from any given heater system. From
that base criteria the system can be
tweaked to measure different effects. A
variety of target bodies in plastics
polypropylene; polyethylene etc can
be experimented with in order to help
with the design of different heater and
reflectors and with the effects of
different kinds of IR heat: short,
medium and long wave.
Ceramicx
Web: www.ceramicx.com
OCTOBER 2013 WWW.EPPM.COM 47
history and more than 150,000 installed
machines worldwide, a milestone
conquered with quality and technology
that only a selected few can claim.
For technical and engineering
applications the company is showing the
two new additions to the all-electric Romi
Sandretto EL Series, with 75 and a 300
tonne of clamping force.
Using the technology and experience on
the CNC machinery, the whole series
relies on ball-screw and servo-driven
movements. The result is a quiet
machine which is fast, frugal and
precise, states the group.
Operating noise levels are less than 60
dB, average energy savings up to 60%
compared to current
hydraulic machines and
up to 80% when
compared to older
technology, and movement
accuracy is on the hundredths
of a millimetre.
These are the first two models to
use the new control CM15, a user
friendly 15 touch-screen control with full
connectivity via Internet, VNC Server,
FTP server and PVI server.
The Romi Sandretto EN Series is the
most recent range of machines released
by Romi. It is compact, has a low noise
level, and is easy to operate and
maintain, claims the group.
Additionally Romi is expanding the Romi
Sandretto EN Series to include a 380
and a 450 tonne. At K 2013 the company
will be exhibiting the Romi Sandretto
450.
Romi Sandretto
Web: www.sandretto.co.uk
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K 2013: THE PREVIEW
Saudi Arabian polypropylene (PP)
producer NATPET will focus on
enhancing converter productivity and
end-product appeal in the rigid
packaging sector by highlighting the
high-clarity aesthetics, processing
efficiency and performance possibilities
of its advanced thermoforming and
injection moulding grades at K 2013 in
Hall 8a, Stand J10.
On show will be the new thermoforming
grade H03TF and the injection moulding
grades R25MLT and R40MLT. Visitors
can experience these grades in action
during the show with four machine
manufacturers producing parts from the
grades at their booths.
Thermoforming grade H03TF is said to
combine high clarity and aesthetics with
dimensional stability for thermoformed
cups, trays and containers, both in
shallow and deep drawn parts and
covering a variety of thicknesses.
NATPET to show high-clarity aesthetic materials
Featuring Millikens nucleating additive
Hyperform HPN-600ei, the PP allows
shorter cycle times compared to
conventional nucleated PP and
increases the number of finished articles
produced with minimum waste. The
highly-transparent containers have no
visual barrier to the content and display
good stacking performance.
Hyperform HPN-600ei generates
isotropic shrinkage control with a
relatively high crystallization temperature
to give H03TF stiffness/impact balance
and strength that create stability and
optimise control. This results in an extra
steady production process and more
consistent finished articles with a better
top load bearing capability. It also has
regrind stability and will not yellow even
after multiple extrusions, claims NATPET.
At K 2013, Amut (Hall 16, Stand D43)
and Gabler (Hall 3, Stand D35) will
produce thermoformed drinking cups
using H03TF.
NATPETs
latest upgrades
to its range of
PP products
use Millikens
Millad NX 8000
clarifying
agent. R25MLT
and R40MLT
are high-clarity
PP grades for
thin-walled
packaging and
injection
moulded
containers for the food and non-food
markets. The use of Millad NX 8000
enables converters to achieve
considerable energy and cost savings
by processing the grades at lower
temperatures and with shorter cycle
times than similar products from the
market, according to the group.
Reduced energy consumption also
means a lower carbon footprint, with
carbon dioxide generation cut by a
reported five to eight percent.
The random copolymers deliver parts at
a thickness of 1mm, where the haze
value is 6% compared with 15-20% in
grades containing conventional clarifiers
when processed at low temperatures.
Potential applications include
transparent housewares, and
differentiated packaging for cosmetic
articles. At K 2013, FANUC will run
applications based on Teldene R40MLT
in Hall 15, Stand B25, and injection
moulder, Dr. Boy will produce insulin pen
caps made from Teldene R25MLT at Hall
13, Stand A43.
NATPET
Web: www.natpetpp.com
Negri Bossi says it will exhibit its latest
innovations on an 800m
2
stand entirely
dedicated to injection moulding at K
2013.
The company will be showcasing eight
integrated production centres featuring
machines with both two-platen and
toggle-clamp injection technology,
equipped with Smart Energy devices to
minimise power consumption
First of all there is the new Bi-Power VH
1000, the smallest of the two-platen
hybrid range of large machines. There
will also be a 650 tonne version of the
evergreen Vector series with integrated
robot, set up with a mould making
polycarbonate headlight reflector dishes.
Another first at the show will be the latest
version of the Canbio series a Canbio
210 equipped with a mould for
automotive heat shield caps in PA66 +25
percent GF. This unit like the previous
one will also feature an integrated
Sytrama robot. Negri says all the
machines in the 160-500 tonne range will
be equipped with the new Smart Flex
clamping units with optimised structural
rigidity and V-rails to guide the mobile
platen, thus creating an oil-free moulding
zone.
In addition, the fully electric version of the
Vesta 300 will also be on show. As well as
the Smart Flex clamping unit, Negri says
the machine also features a new actuator
with ultra-rapid ball bearing screw.
Negri Bossi
Web: www.negribossi.co.uk
Negri Bossi bringing eight
production cells to K
Image: Gabler
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Albis 29
Anglo Plastics 16
Arburg 21
Bausano 50
Birmingham Granulators 50
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Breyer 28
Bunting Magnetics 43
CJP 13
Colloids 46
Colormatrix (Advertorial) 20
Corbion 48
Dalesway 51
DB Automation 50
DME Europe 45
Engel 1
Erema 41
Equipnet 51
Eurotec 30
Flambeau 33
Go-Dove 10
HB-Therm 32
Herbold 50
Instron 35
Interplas 52
Koch-Technik 42
Kongskilde 34
Krauss Maffei 37, 50
Lacerta Technology 36
Lanxess 7
Maguire 19
Maschinenhandel Borowski 51
Max-Robot 49
Meech 46
Mold Masters 47
NATPET 39
Netzsch 2
Plastico Trading 48, 50
PMH GmbH 45, 51
Process Control 45
PTI-Europe 51
Ray-Ran 48
Rawmec 51
Renmar 50
Romi Sandretto 17
RUD Chaines 43, 51
SciLabware 31
Simco-Ion 25
Solvay 23
Tappex 50
Tinius Olsen 24
TransXL 51
TSM Controls 40
Vinyl GB 51
Wittmann Battenfeld 18
Zerma 50
Zumbach 44
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250ltr Motan Luxor 80 Dryer With Twin Desic-
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1300mm Battenfeld coextrusion sheet line;
2 x 90mm single screw extruders. 1300mm x
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winder, 1995.
500mm wide Illig RDM 50/3 lid thermoformer,
Double heaters, Motor Indexing. Auto Rail
Spreading, Counter/ Stacker, 1982 very good
condition.
1700mm Bandera Virginio Mai PMMA ABS
sheet extrusion line. 80mm extruder, 1600mm
Simplas die, 2-7mm thickness. Complete
line 1987.
1000kg/hr Colourtronic 3 component
Gravimetric Blender Feeder with hopper
loaders 2004.
1850mm Battenfeld Gloenco PP PE Cast
Film Line: 120mm+60mm extruders, feed-
block. 1650mm Cloeren auto die, 1850mm
Chill roll, haul off, winder.1993.
100mm Union single screw extruder. 35D
vented with fan cooled barrel. Vacuum vent.
110kw dc motor and drive. Temperature
panel 1987.
Rapid Kurf 205 edge trim granulator
with powered nip feed rolls for side trim
granulation.
60mm Cincinnati Alpha60 extruder with
inverter drive powering a 37 kW motor ,
cooling. 2003.
890mm Welex World Standard sheet Line.
90mm Extruder. Gear Pump 900mm Die.
890mm Welex Stack winder. 1997.
660 x 350mm Cumberland model 6/84
Granulator 15kw ac motor.
140mm Berstorff ZE130A 40D corotating
twin screw compounding line,300rpm
screws,500Kw motor W&P UG200 face
cutter,centrifugal dryer & pumps .
1450mm wide Kaufman Repiquet sheet
extrusion line. 120mm Kaufman extruder,
Omipa die, 1450mm 5 roll polishing stack,
pump group, haul off, guillotine. 1991.
1000mm Omv Coextrusion Sheet Line.
120mm Omv Extruder, 60mm Coextruder,
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1800mm Virginio Mai 3 layer coex line
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1500mm Bandera 3 roll stack
1350mm Welex/Union line
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1040mm Welex Coex sheet line.
1040mm Welex 3 roll stack
1000mm Esde 3 roll Stack
1000mm OMV co ex sheet line
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THERMOFORMING
700mm Illig RDM 63/15B cup forming line
605mm Kiefel KL2 SH Thermoformer,
540mm Kiefel KL2EH vacuum former
500mm Kiefel Model Kmv 50d. Thermofomer
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115mm Welex Extruder, 30d
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90mm Welex single screw extruder
80mm Cincinnati Titan twin screw
90mm John Brown Egan single screw extruder
70mm Battenfeld-kuhne Extruder
60mm Cincinnati coextruder
50mm Welex co extruder. 25:1 l/d ratio.
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DIES
980mm EDI model Ultraex HR75
915mm EDI ex lip sheet die
900mm Kuhne model BDF 90F
863mm EDI Ultraex H75 ex lip sheet die
500mm Masterex ex lip cast lm die 1987
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500mm Zerma model GSH-500/600
660 x 350mm Cumberland model 6/84.
Tel: +44 (0) 1793 827666 Email: sales@transxl.co.uk Web: www.transxl.co.uk
Over 35 Years of Service
1040mm Welex sheet extrusion line: 90mm
Welex extruder with gear pump, die head,
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haul off and winder.
500 x 350mm Kiefel Model Kmv 50d.
Thermofomer. 2002 Unwind stand. Top and
bottom heaters. Forming station. Punch
station and stacking station.
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