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Modern Plastics & Polymers
December 2010
EDITORIAL
The power of PET
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t has been an ongoing effort on the part of the user industry to downgauge the packaging needs (primarily for cost savings on materials), and yet offer better quality products. In this endeavour, blow moulding has become quite handy as it helps in retaining the design and performance of a product by reducing the size. So, for lightweight PET bottles, there is neither any need to change the design nor part with any performance characteristics. At the same time, there is a growing emphasis on environmental impact by all the stakeholders in the packaging sector. Therefore, it is no surprise to witness the rising demand for sustainable packages, and a shift in focus by manufacturers to produce eco-friendly PETs. As the practice of increasing the content of recycled material, especially in food packaging intensifies, the PET packaging is likely to be even more sustainable, thanks to avant-garde technologies that would reduce the carbon footprint resulting from plastic bottles. In fact, some of the latest technologies are capable of weight reduction in bottles by 20 per cent. So, what’s next? With demand for PET packaging rising steadily, there should be a positive impact on the blow moulding machines with higher production speeds. Moreover, improvements in moulding technology and barrier materials would
help make blow moulded bottles for catering to the unique marketing and product protection requirements. For further insights into the blow moulding process towards reducing costs and ensuring quality, turn to the ‘Sector Watch’. Do you know that electrical and electronic products account for the second-largest consumer segment of engineering plastics, only next to the booming automotive sector? Going by the surge in invasion of durable, lightweight and affordable plastics in applications ranging from cell phones and computers to televisions and microwaves, it does not seem too far-fetched. What’s more, some of the emerging technology trends are advantageous to the high-performance property, processability and cost-efficiency of engineering plastics in the electrical and electronics industry. However, question remains about the recyclability of plastics from end-of-life electronics. The ‘Market Trends’ and ‘Industry Analysis’ add several perspectives to it. Read on…
Editorial Advisory Board A E Ladhabhoy Plastics Technologist
Dr Sushil K Verma Former Director General, CIPET
Dr Swapan K Dhara Regional Technical Head, Basell Polyolefins India Pvt Ltd
Mohan K Jain MD, Indoplast & past president, AIPMA
P P Kharas Chairman, Ecoplast
Raman M Patel Chairman, Industrial Products Mfg Co
Vijay Merchant President, Polycraft
Manas R Bastia
Editor manas@infomedia18.in
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CONTENTS
Design Innovations
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Product design and innovations
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S Navarathan, Proprietor, Progressive Poly Pack Industries
Leaders Speak Facility Visit 52
Messung Group of Companies: ‘Measuring’ its way to the top
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Blow moulding: PET production made sustainable
Sector Watch
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Market Trends 58
Polymers in cellular technology: ‘Electrify’ing innovations
Industry Analysis 62
Plastics in electronics: Gaining a new edge
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PVC compounds in electronics: Towards a lead-free environment
Eco Insights Know-How 72
Moulded parts: Delivering surface finish and accuracy Manoj Mehta, Country Manager - India and SA ARC Operations, Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp
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Performance Metrics 76
CAE for plastic parts: Efficient evaluation for optimisation Courtesy: BASF SE
Management Mantras 80
Effective delegation: Success through empowerment M Hariharan, Director, Savoir Faire Management Consultancy Pvt Ltd
Preview
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Hi Tech Automation: Taking manufacturing to the next level
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Engineering Expo Indore 2011: Investment ahoy!
Advertorial Curtain Raiser 88
Frost & Sullivan 2010 India Excellence in Chemicals, Materials and Food Awards: Recognising exemplary achievements
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K 2010: Towards brighter business prospects
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REGUL AR SECTIONS Editorial......................... 21 National News............... 24 Asia News ..................... 30 World News................... 38
Product Update............. 100
Details on page no. 83-84, 101,102 Cover photo courtesy : Krones
Product Inquiry............. 115
Highlights of Next Issue
Advertisement Inquiry........ 117
Sector Watch : Extrusion Market Trends : Plastics in Automotive/Transportation
Events Calendar............. 90
Product Index............... 121
Book Shelf ..................... 98
Advertisers’ List ............ 124
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NATIONAL NEWS
STRATEGIC ALLIANCE
Rajoo Engineers collaborates with Bausano & Figli Rajoo Engineers has entered the Indian pipe and profile extrusion machinery s e g m e n t through its JV with Italy-based Bausano & Figli. This JV, christened Rajoo Bausano Extrusion Pvt Ltd, will be based in Rajkot and commence operations by 2011. It will produce and market pipes and profile lines, including wood composite profiles, in India, various parts of Africa, the Gulf region and the SAARC region. Indian processors will be offered the Rajoo Bausano 30 L/D extruders to enhance melt homogenisation at much higher output levels using similar size extruder and motor ratings. The patented high torque multi-drive system with four synchronised motors driving the Rajoo Bausano extruder with much smaller motors, consume less power and reduce maintenance costs.
India’s plastics industry gets a boost through ‘plastic’ parks Since the plastics industry in India is still in its infant stage with a meagre 1.5 per cent share in world trade, the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals has planned to set up ‘plastic parks’ throughout the country. The scheme will ensure a state-of-the-art infrastructure and common facilities to assist the sector to move up the value chain and contribute to the economy more effectively. The Department sources said there is an urgent need for such an initiative as the Indian plastics industry is large but highly fragmented with many SMEs that do not have the capacity to tap international trade opportunities. The Centre
According to Plastindia Foundation, India’s plastics industry is growing at
consumption of 7.2 kg, Plastindia predicts a rise to 20 kg by 2020, thereby escalating India’s polymer consumption to 20 mt. The Foundation expects the plastics sector to continue to grow at more
an impressive CAGR of 15 per cent with polymer consumption set to reach 10 mt (million tonne) in 2012. Bipin Shah, Vice President, Plastindia Foundation, said that if the plastics sector maintains these growth rates, the country will become the world’s third-largest consumer of polymers in 2012, after the US and China. With a current per capita plastics
than 10 per cent annually, driven by demand from the infrastructure, transportation and agriculture sectors. This upward swing for the India’s plastics industry will be supported by government reform initiatives and special plastics processing clusters and SEZs that will overcome infrastructure bottlenecks and create business-friendly environments.
POLYMER DEMAND
India likely to be third-largest polymer consumer
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will bear half of the cost of the proposed ‘plastic parks’ as a one-time grant, not exceeding ` 40 crore. A special scheme steering committee (SSC) will grant ‘in-principle’ approval to these applicants. Final approval will be granted after six months, provided all conditions are fulfilled. A special purpose vehicle (SPV) will be established as a distinct legal entity to execute these plastic parks. These SPVs will be formed through a consortium of anchor & user enterprises and large infrastructure developers.
PRICE REDUCTION
Petrochemical industry cuts prices on low demand Growing imports and lower demand in the domestic petrochemical market has prompted Indian manufacturers to reduce prices. Major producers like Haldia, GAIL, IOC and Reliance have cut prices by ` 1-3 in all variants of PP and PE. This is in contrast to the global trend whereby prices have risen by $ 30 to $ 1,360 a tonne and $ 50 to $ 1,230 a tonne for PP and PE, respectively. The rise is primarily due to the rising crude oil prices and supply constraints since many of the units globally have discontinued operations. There are many reasons for this move; local stockists reveal that Indian manufacturers have kept prices very high even when international crude prices and global polymer prices had softened. Even if these prices have been reduced now, it is still not at the level, which could have resulted if Indian companies would have cut prices in line with global prices earlier. Pricing for polymers will be critical in the coming months, since the market is slightly oversupplied, due to upcoming capacities in the domestic market and dumping of imported polymers as overseas units are reducing capacities.
NATIONAL NEWS EXTENDING CO-OPERATION
Messe Düsseldorf and Plastindia Foundation continue collaboration
(L-R): Ashok Kumar Goel and Werner Matthias Dornscheidt
Messe Düsseldorf will once again assume responsibility for the acquisition and supervision of exhibitors from Europe and North America for PLASTINDIA 2012. This agreement was signed during
K 2010 in Düsseldorf by Ashok Kumar Goel, President, Plastindia Foundation and Werner Matthias Dornscheidt, Chairman and CEO, Messe Düsseldorf. To welcome this agreement of mutual co-operation, Dornscheidt said, “The Indian market is becoming increasingly important for the plastics and rubber industry, primarily due to growth in applications such as packaging, electricity and electronics, telecommunications, infrastructure, mobility, medical technology and domestic appliances.” Despite the global financial crisis, the Indian plastics industry has seen an average growth of about 12 per cent in recent years. By 2012, India is expected to be the world’s third-largest plastics consumer.
the Indian plastics industry to leverage opportunities available in the export as well as domestic market. The Indian Oil petrochemical complex coming up at Paradeep can ensure sustainable raw materials for APPTC. Another advantage to this project is the strategic location of Balasore, which is well-connected with other parts of Orrisa and neighbouring states. The Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology (CIPET) would be the apex body controlling the project activities as per the directives of the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals.
market. This high-level forum is likely to see experts from the industry, government, consulting and academia. Last year, the first Rubber Day was held in Germany
to commemorate the centenary of the invention of synthetic rubber, followed by Brazil and China. As the world’s largest synthetic rubber manufacturer, LANXESS is expected to focus on expanding its global rubber production network and raise awareness on its butyl & butadiene rubber products and high quality rubber chemicals. Consequently, ‘LANXESS Rubber Day’ has become a major networking platform for key players in the rubber sector.
Plastics development center in Orrisa Srikant Jena
PREMIER EVENT
‘LANXESS Rubber Day’ comes to India LANXESS will host ‘LANXESS Rubber Day’ in New Delhi on December 3, 2010. The theme is ‘Driving growth and delivering safety’. It will be a one-day conference addressing growth trends in the rubber industry in India. Topics for discussion will include emerging trends, policy issues, contributions to Indian growth, and other issues connected with the regional 26
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Gerresheimer opens representative office in India
In an effort to expand its global operations, Gerresheimer has established its representative office in Mumbai. Among leading suppliers of specialty glass and plastic products to the global pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, this move reflects the company’s commitment to profiting from the consistent growth in emerging markets. Besides its primary business of pharmaceutical packaging and drug delivery systems, Gerresheimer’s Indian office will focus on establishing its local customer base through sales support and technical services. Uwe Rohrhoff, CEO, Gerresheimer, said, “We currently generate around 10 per cent of our revenues in dynamically growing markets like India and China. We aim to double this figure over the next three years. Opening our representative office in India is an important step towards achieving this objective.” Besides China, where Gerresheimer already has seven production facilities, the fast-growing Indian pharmaceutical market is also gaining momentum.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Orissa will soon have India’s first Advanced Plastics Processing Technology Center (APPTC) at the coastal district of Balasore. The Planning Commission has approved the APPTC project at a total investment of ` 15 crore. The state government has agreed to share 50 per cent of this cost and also provide land for the APPTC. This will fill up the demand & supply gap of skilled manpower in India’s eastern region by conducting long-term and short-term training programmes in polymer processing technology. Srikant Jena, MP and Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, said, “The APPTC will not only fulfill the requirement of additional skilled technical manpower for plastics processing but will also facilitate in rendering technology support services.” Large-scale production facilities and processing plants at APPTC will enable
MARKET GROWTH
NATIONAL NEWS OUTREACH
Plastindia prioritises social infrastructure
Ashok Kumar Goel The Plastindia Foundation plans to invest in a plastics learning centre that will conduct bachelors and masters programmes in polymer engineering and business administration. For this purpose, Plastindia has purchased 50 acre of land in Vapi. Ashok Kumar Goel, President, Plastindia Foundation, and Managing Director, Essel Propack Ltd, said that there have been
positive discussions with the University of Akron, University of Massachusetts and Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley to ensure a world-class polymer engineering programme. Plastindia is also embarking on a ‘plasticulture’ programme, designed to provide plasticsbased technology to rural Indian farmers. Plastindia has identified 1,400 farmers in 16 villages in Aurangabad, Maharashtra who will participate in this pilot project, which will come at an investment of about ` 20 million over the next two years. Through these steps Plastindia hopes to emphasise the positive role played by plastics in India’s socio-economic landscape.
COLLABORATION
Kemrock and DSM to manufacture specialty resins in India
Kemrock Industries & Exports Ltd and DSM Composite Resins AG have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a 51:49 joint venture. This (L-R): Kalpesh Patel, CMD, agreement pertains Kemrock with Dr Michael Effing, to the manufacture President, DSM of unsaturated Composite Resin AG polyester and vinyl ester specialty resins in India. The alliance with DSM will enable Kemrock to fortify its expertise in composite manufacturing and align it to global standards. DSM, one of the leading composite resins providers in the world, will strengthen its presence in India and leverage its depth of technological knowledge and global customer relationships. Following the MoU announcement recently, Kemrock Industries’ stock price rose immediately by 1.42 per cent to ` 693.95 on the BSE.
Bristow, Asia General Manager and Chief Operating Officer, A. Schulman Inc, said that the new plant would be located in Vadodora, with about 25 employees.
This will be Schulman’s fifth in the Asia Pacific region, joining locations in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Australia. The latter two plants were added to the Schulman stable earlier this year when the firm acquired ICO Inc. In the Asia-Pacific region, Schulman’s sales grew 87 per cent to almost $ 85 million, while gross profit from the region shot up 83 per cent to almost $ 12 million in 2009.
by 18 per cent to around 1,50,000 tonne during April-August quarter. Local availability was tight and imports were also on the lower side; plus the price delta between LDPE and LLDPE also hit a record high. HDPE demand was reported at around 7,00,000 tonne, increasing 11 per cent from April-August 2009 while LLDPE demand rose by only 4 per cent to about 4,75,000 tonne. Production issues at Reliance, Haldia and Gail have impacted LLDPE
demand growth by constraining local availability. Also, the polypropylene market has grown by around 18 per cent to 1.25 mt, driven by demand from the auto sector.
MARKET EXPANSION
A. Schulman preparing for the Indian adventure A. Schulman Inc will open its first Indian plant by the end of 2011. Among the world leaders in plastics compounding, A. Schulman will begin with a single Farrel continuous mixing line for additive masterbatches. This will enable the company to leverage on India’s fastgrowing flexible packaging sector with its massive consumer market. Derek DEMAND TRENDS
Indian polyolefins and PVC demand robust in 2010-11 India’s strong economic performance has certainly given a boost to the polyolefin and PVC demand. In the last six months, these markets expanded by 4-18 per cent. This momentum is likely to be maintained for the rest of the fiscal year 2010-11. The only interruption to this growth trajectory was the LDPE demand, which shrank
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ASIA NEWS NEW SOLUTIONS
Low emission additive formulations for thermoplastics developed An innovative range of high heat, low colour distortation, and low emission
additive formulations for thermoplastics, which deliver significant benefits to compounders, moulders and endusers has been developed by Songwon Industrial Co Ltd. Market demands for improved performance and durability in end-use applications have driven the requirements for absolute service life and average operating temperature to new levels. Existing systems based on phenolic MARKETSHARE
Asian naphtha dips low, but cracks trend rising Asian naphtha prices have dipped to a four-session low at the beginning of the week, but cracks trended up for the fourth session to a two-week high, despite incoming arbitrage cargoes, as per recent reports.
antioxidants and thioesters are in danger of not meeting the more recent extended requirements. For materials such as filled or unfilled polypropylene (PP), typically injection moulded in thicker wall sections, the need for increased properties and longer lifecycles are becoming a constant factor. Environmental, health and safety standards have also become more critical with a key focus on the reduction of emissions. Klaus Keck, Manager, Global Applications and Technical Service Community, Songwon, stated, “Songwon has created a significant win-win solution. Not only can we outperform current industry standards by more than 50 per cent when required; we are also able to meet these standards with reduced additive loadings. This in turn generates the additional benefits of low colour distortion; often a problem when higher loadings are required.” Arbitrage volumes fixed as well as put on provisional bookings rose in the week by 1,00,000 tonne to around 4,00,000 tonne for December. Expectations that these volumes could rise to 5,00,000 tonne failed to dampen sentiments. However, some of the volumes are on provisional booking, hence all of them may not land in Asia eventually. Demand from China, South Korea and Japan could absorb 3,00,000-4,00,000 tonne. Buying is expected to continue in China as the country is plagued by a diesel crisis.
NEW PROJECT
BASF plans new production facility for antioxidant blends in Bahrain
BASF has announced plans to build a production facility for customerspecific antioxidant blends (CSB) in Bahrain. The new CSB plant will be constructed in addition to the existing tolling agreement for CSB with Astra Polymer in the Kingdom of Saudi-Arabia, which caters mainly to local customers. “With the new
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production facility in Bahrain, we will be able to support the fast growth of our customers in the Middle East region while providing the flexibility in supply and service speed that our customers require,” informed Hans
NEW HEADQUARTERS
Clariant continues to strengthen its presence in Greater China
Swiss specialty chemicals company, Clariant continues to strengthen its presence in Greater China with the official opening of its new Greater China headquarters in Shanghai. The new facility also includes a new technical application centre for pigments. Clariant further announced the start-up of its new Quinacridon pigment joint venture in Hangzhou. In September 2009, Clariant had launched its new multipurpose-plant in Zhenjiang. A new ethoxylation facility in Dayabay, the industrial hub in Southern China is under construction and its opening is scheduled for mid 2011. Clariant will have invested approximately 150 million Swiss francs (CHF) over the past twoand-a-half years. Greater China will gain a share of around 8 per cent of the worldwide Clariant business. W Reiners, President, Performance Chemicals Division, BASF. After evaluating several investment options, BASF decided that a new antioxidant blending facility in Bahrain would be a good option as it would be able to cater to the needs of its customers by providing specific antioxidant blends of the highest value. Furthermore, as the world’s leading plastic additives supplier, BASF intends to support polymer growth in the Middle East region with local production as well as the services that customers demand.
ASIA NEWS PRICING
Upcoming LLDPE capacity to lower prices below LDPE Metallocene linear low-density polyethylene (mLLDPE) is to be cheaper than low density polyethylene (LDPE). C6 mLLDPE, marketed as a premium resin with superior features such as easy processability and high tearing resistance, has been priced at $ 50/tonne over commodity PE film grades in recent years. However, this year’s global tight supply has
pushed LDPE film grades up by as much as $ 100/tonne above C6 mLLDPE by the end of October. With the expected rapid rise in mLLDPE capacity in Asia in the next two years, this situation could exacerbate. ExxonMobil is due to start two 6,50,000 tpa LLDPE plants in Jurong Island, Singapore, by the end of 2011. Its existing 6,00,000 tpa LLDPE plant at the same site is expected to focus on C6 mLLDPE production once the new plants come on stream. Japan’s Prime Polymer is expanding its 1,90,000 tpa mLLDPE plant at Chiba by 20,000 tpa by debottlenecking process that will be completed around mid-November, and to 2,50,000 tpa in Q4-2011.
MARKET TRENDS
New offers for PVC slated to increase towards year end
In China, after PVC sellers wrapped up their November business with increases of $ 10/tonne from October, Asian producers re-emerged with further increases on December import offers to the country. Although some PVC sellers had commented that they started to lose confidence in the market direction for the medium term due to the imminent winter season along with the upcoming year-end, new offers have come up towards year end, with further increases in China. Suppliers pointed to tight domestic availability in China amid good demand as the main reasons behind their hike decisions. Rising domestic prices, as well as the bullish market trend in other polymer markets were among the other factors supporting December price hikes. As several PVC plants in North China were shut due to the government’s measures to meet the country’s emissions targets for plants performing in polluting and energy-intensive industries, prompt availability was reported to tighten further, thereby providing a firmer ground for sellers.
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ASIA NEWS MACHINERY DEMAND
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
CAPACITY EXPANSION
Formosa plans to invest over $ 2 billion in China
Expansion underway at Total Petrochemicals’ PS capacity in China
Slump in China’s injection moulding machinery market
Total Petrochemicals is one of the leading petrochemicals companies in Europe, the United States, the Middle East and Asia. The company has its head office in Brussels (Belgium). Its main product polymers are used to make a host of plastic products that are indispensable to daily life in today’s world.
Plastics injection moulding machines account for the largest share in the total output of plastics processing machinery – 40 per cent in China, and 50-80 per cent in Germany, Japan and the US – as per Research China. The global plastics injection moulding machine market has developed at an annual average rate of 3.5 per cent in recent years with the output in 2006 reaching 91,480 and 97,250 in 2007. However, the output experienced continuous downslide in both 2008 and 2009 by 10 per cent and 5 per cent respectively, because of the global financial crisis. In 2009, the domestic demand in China grew steadily. However, the import and export market of Chinese plastics injection moulding machines in 2009 was not so optimistic.
Formosa Plastics Group plans to invest $ 2.3 billion to expand its complex in China. The project is expected to commence construction in 2011 and is likely to be completed in three years. The project, which still needs approval from the Taiwanese government, is part of FPG’s overseas investment plans totalling up to NT$ 340 billion ($ 11.2 billion) in three years, including expansion of its ethylene and propylene operations in the US, and the construction of a steel mill in Vietnam for $ 7.8 billion. Formosa Plastics Corporation was founded in 1954. Started in 1957, its plant produced 4 metric tonne per day of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin, the smallest PVC plant in the world at that time.
Total Petrochemicals plans to expand its capacity to over 2,00,000 tpa at its polystyrene plant in China’s Guangdong province. The new capacity at the Foshan factory will come on-stream at the end of 2010, and will enable the company to almost double its sales from the facility since 2008. Increased output from the expanded facility is aimed at the ‘high-end’ markets in South and Central China. The company supplies PS to packaging, consumer electronics, home appliance and office automation markets.
ASIAN MARKET
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WORLD NEWS
SUSTAINABLITY
K 2010: A great success for bioplastics industry
ACQUISITION
Sustainability is one of the key topics of the bioplastics industry, and this was widely discussed at K 2010. “It is clear from what we have seen in the industry, at the show in general, that the decade-long research and development process into alternatives to petrochemical-based plastics has paid off, today there are hundreds, if not thousands of new plastic products made from plants, not oil, and production capacities in 2009 were over 430,000 tonne”, said Hasso von Pogrell, Managing Director, European Bioplastics. The push to adopt plastics made from plants comes from the fact that these revolutionary new materials emit less greenhouse gas into the atmosphere, consume less energy, and contribute to the new green economy – a fact regularly confirmed by market and lifecycle studies. According to Pogrell, with an eye on the steadily growing demand for sustainable solutions, European Bioplastics is actively working with stakeholders on EU level to jointly develop appropriate criteria and standards for measuring sustainability regarding bioplastics.
CONFERENCE
SPE and SPI agree on co-location of ANTEC with NPE2012 The world’s largest plastics technical conference will take place again during NPE. Organised by SPI, NPE2012 will take place from April 1-5, 2012 at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Florida. Both ANTEC 2012 and the NPE trade show will begin on April 2, 2012. INNOVATION
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Teknor Apex closes deal with DSM to acquire Sarlink The acquisition by Teknor Apex Company of the Sarlink thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) elastomer business was completed upon the closing of a deal with former owner Royal DSM N.V. The Sarlink operation, including employees, technologies, compounding capabilities and sales operations on three continents, has now become part of Teknor Apex’s Thermoplastic Elastomer Division. It will operate as a part of the larger group within the company, supplying products under the Sarlink® brand, said Suresh Swaminathan, Vice President, Teknor Apex. He further pointed out that the acquisition of Sarlink
ANTEC is the world’s largest plastics technical conference. The 2010 edition of this annual event provided attendees from 40 countries with access to 630 original, peerreviewed technical presentations covering every sector of the plastics industry. “The vast range of polymer technology to be addressed at ANTEC will mirror the breadth of products and services exhibited at NPE, opening possibilities for synergy between in response to the challenges thrown up by our key markets and global megatrends such as mobility and urbanisation,” said Werner Breuers, member of Board of Management, LANXESS AG.
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is expected to make Teknor Apex the most diversified independent compounder of TPEs, with eight generically different polyolefin, styrenic and TPV chemistries and strong positions in automotive, consumer product, industrial, medical, wire & cable packaging markets. Also expanded with the Sarlink addition is Teknor Apex’s global reach. The company now produces TPEs at five sites in America, two in Europe, and one in Singapore.
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conference room and show floor,” said Susan Oderwald, Executive Director, SPE. This was also illustrated by the items from the various exhibiting business units – Butyl Rubber (BTR), Performance Butadiene Rubbers (PBR), Technical Rubber Products (TRP), Rubber Chemicals (RUC), SemiCrystalline Products (SCP), Functional Chemicals (FCC) and Inorganic Pigments (IPG). Business in plastics and polymers industry plays a key role for the group.
WORLD NEWS COLLABORATION
Optimised processing unit enables record performance
The merger of the two extrusion specialists, battenfeld-cincinnati, is bearing fruits in the form of new single-screw extruder models. The Infrastructure Division has introduced the new 40 D single-screw extruder series, which offers advantages on account of its optimised processing unit. The outstanding feature of this
‘GREEN’ INITIATIVES
SABIC Innovative Plastics reaffirms environmental commitment
SABIC Innovative Plastics is reaffirming its commitment to the environment with two new announcements: the expansion of its existing Sustainability Solutions Portfolio comprising over 20 sustainability solution families and hundreds of product grades such as new Noryl*, Cycoloy* and Lexan* EXL resins containing post-consumer recycled (PCR) content; and the introduction of a rigorous new validation process for sustainable materials and applications.
new extruder series is its enormous output with low melt temperature. This makes these machines, which come in five sizes with screw diameters of 45, 60, 75, 90 and 120 mm, the ideal choice for high-performance HDPE and PP-b pipe extrusion. The expertise of both companies has been pooled in designing the 40 D series: proven features, such as the machine frame structure and the division of the processing unit into five heating zones, have remained unchanged. What is new is the use of a particularly powerful drive train, which operates with a high degree of efficiency. The optimised processing unit and the new drive train reduce energy consumption by about 15 per cent. There is also a new processing unit. A feed zone with spiralled grooves ensures optimal material infeed and transport, and thus a consistent high throughput.
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Gloucester received an order from Southeast Asia worth $ 3.3 million for new blown film equipment from the RKW Group, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of polyethylene and polypropylene films, non-wovens and nets. Gloucester Engineering Company has been an industry player in advancing quality and production limits in the plastics extrusion and converting market. GEC manufactures its equipment at its headquarters in Gloucester, MA, USA and through its joint-venture company, Kabra Gloucester Engineering in India. seven sustainability solution families, with more in the pipeline. This portfolio validation process enables customers to confidently choose high-performance materials that advance their environmental and business goals. SABIC Innovative Plastics plans to successfully expand its list of verified materials and sustainability portfolio through the end of 2010 to further support customers’ environmental objectives.
and product manufacturers to rely on consistent colour samples in the form of polypropylene plaques. The plaques are free of cadmium, lead and diarylide pigments. Their lightfastness
rating (to standard DIN EN 12877, an 8rated blue wool scale) is 6-7. Each colour in the RAL Plastics P1 set is supplied with absolute colorimetric data and a reflectance/wavelength curve. At launch, the RAL Plastics P1 system included the 100 most frequently requested colours from the RAL Classic collection, cited as the most popular range in the industry. The collection will gradually be extended to around 200 shades in the next few years as market demand develops.
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The new process includes a Sustainable Product Scorecard, developed in partnership with thirdparty environmental sustainability consulting firm, GreenOrder. The Sustainability Solutions Portfolio meets many environmental initiatives, including automotive weight out, flame retardance and post-consumer recycled content. The scorecard process has already verified the environmental benefits of
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Additive and colour masterbatch manufacturer, Gabriel-Chemie Group has launched the RAL Plastics P1 colour standard, for which it has provided technical and development support. Gabriel-Chemie of Gumpoldskirchen, Austria, said the RAL P1 products allow designers, brand managers
ACHIEVEMENT
WORLD NEWS AWARD
IAPD recognises Sheffield Plastics’ Responsible Care policy
Steven Rada and Tim Ryan accepting IAPD Environmental Excellence Award
At the 54 th Annual International Association of Plastics Distributors Convention, Sheffield Plastics, was recognised for its exemplary Responsible Care policy. Patrick Foose, IAPD President and current Howard Natal, incoming President, presented the Environmental Excellence Award to Steven Rada and Tim Ryan of Sheffield Plastics. Foose said, “The IAPD association recognises one company that has demonstrated innovative or exemplary environmental responsibility & impact, and the Board of Directors found Sheffield Plastics’ systemic and deliberate approach impressive.”
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FORESIGHT
Dow Chemical CEO, bullish on the demand for plastics
Dow Chemical Co sees growth opportunities in plastics for food packaging and health & hygiene products as it moves away from other areas of its basic plastics business. Dow’s Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Liveris, said the largest US chemicals company remains ‘bullish on plastics’ as demand grows and a return in global production capacity falls short of industry-wide expectations. However, the company plans to be selective about which types of plastics it focusses on, looking for areas where it has technological advantages and large marketshare. Dow does not provide earnings estimates for
investors, but Liveris said he expects normalised earnings of $ 3.50 a share to $ 5.50 a share for the “near term”. The company had given a figure of
$ 4-4.50 a share when meeting with analysts a year ago, a spokesman said. Dow did not specify what it considers to be ‘near term’. “We expect solid year-overyear earnings gains in 2011 and 2012,” Liveris added. Dow expects sales volumes to return to pre-recession levels next year for most of its business and across the full company by 2012, fuelled by growth in emerging markets.
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DESIGN INNOVATIONS
Plastic materials are strong yet lightweight, versatile and flexible, allowing technological innovation and design freedom. Besides, design is increasingly viewed as an important strategic resource. This feature focusses on the processes and technologies adopted by leading design-driven companies in the development of radical as well as breakthrough innovations in products.
Over-the-hill floor lamps
Known for his surreal-shaped wood furniture, in 1969 Wendell Castle had an idea to create massive, plastic floor lamps that were literally on the floor. Fast forward 40 years later and the colourful, plastic, arched lamps were reintroduced at the Design Miami/Basel, Switzerland. The lamps, which many would consider contemporary, sell for around $ 30,000. The only leading American designer to use plastic in high design at the time, Castle’s infamous ‘plastic fantastic’ period are considered icons, collected by museums and connoisseurs alike. Recently, R 20th Century gallery presented five designs in editions of eight. The lamps are being made in limited quantities and only eight examples of each design will be executed. They will be made by Castle using his original moulds and will be individually signed.
The rolling bookshelves
Now you can display your books in style and roll them around to wherever you want. Patatras by Michaël Bihain is a simple yet elegant rolling bookcase that is crafted beautifully to hold one’s texts. It presents itself as the rolling shelf made of expanded polypropylene. New for 2010, Patatras is a fun solution to book storage - the rolling bookshelves. Moulded from polypropylene and available in a range of bright colours, these circular bookshelves can be fun additions to one’s modern interior, literally and figuratively, as they could be ‘interpreted as wheels of knowledge’, according to the designer. Each shelf or cell is for one book only, so one would have to be selective about the books although these bookshelves are quite large, four feet in diameter and almost a foot deep.
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DESIGN INNOVATIONS
Furniture for the future
The Kartell style commode brings to mind the classic piece of furniture brought up to date by the use of the plastic material of which it is made and by its transparency. Soft, elegant and intriguing, Ghost Buster communicates both a retro and a futurist mood. On its surfaces solidity and air, corners and curves, straight lines and sinuous lines continue in an infinite play of perspectives and reflections that catch the eye, fascinate and spark curiosity. Its transparency transforms it into a naked ethereal vision - a ghost - the evocation of the piece of furniture that it represents. Ghost Buster is a monobloc made from a single mould with shelves and stands on four L-section legs. It is an iridescent little ghost that works well in any corner of the home.
‘Green’ solution
Nook is the first piece of furniture from new company VIAL, which was designed by designer Patrick Frey and is made from a single piece of VarioLine®, a high-tech plastic never before used in furniture production. Nook has been nominated for the 2011 ‘Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany’. This stool is folded out of a single sheet of VarioLine® along a milled clinching pattern on a single piece of floral-shaped material. Its shape establishes a symbiosis of its curvature and rectilinearity. An aluminium catch is used at the bottom to hold the whole structure together. This is a high tech injection moulded board with a closed celled foam kernel, enclosed by two high density upper layers; hence VarioLine is light weight but robust, rigid but flexible and is as weather resistant as it is UV resistant. The material is a polypropylene that makes it completely recyclable.
Modern elegant design by Casprini
Designed by Marcello Ziliani for Casprini, an Italian company, this chair and table collection is fashionable and modern. With an elegant shape and a classy black and white colour palette, the set can be easily integrated in various arrangements. The modern table (named ‘Atatlas’) by the designer is made from a plastic composite and painted in glossy white or black. An elongated oval tabletop is made of natural crystal, with central circle painted in white or in full coloured satin. The casual chair (‘Azhar’), has a flashy, but tasteful lacquer finish and is composed of a cast aluminum base painted in glossy white or black and has a seat in shiny nylon or polycarbonate. Just by looking at it, one cannot really tell that the base is aluminum. The chair base design repeats one of the table. Even though the products are very alike, the materials used to produce them were different. Nevertheless, the end result looks luxurious and sophisticated. 44
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LEADERS SPEAK
“‘Imagination’ is the key thought process for the manufacturers” ...cites S Navarathan, Proprietor, Progressive Poly Pack Industries. He also believes that there needs to be more awareness and R&D on biodegradable products, which will help the industry in attaining sustainability. A visionary with a penchant for innovation, Navarathan provides insights on the trends witnessed in the packaging industry, evolution of technology & importance of R&D and innovation, in conversation with Shivani Mody. Trends in the packaging industry The packaging industry is progressing at a fast pace and growth has crossed levels that the industry did not envisage. At present, we are growing at a rate of 25 per cent year on year and we expect it to continue with the same momentum. Further, the industry is now increasingly using plastics instead of iron for manufacturing components, which is adding to the demand for plastics. The industry is evolving and the mindset of people is also undergoing a change. The packaging segment is seeing major changes. Each day, new products, eco-friendly materials and innovative designs are making their way into the industry. The designs are now getting small and compact in size. At present, ‘imagination’ is the key thought process for the manufacturers. The packaging process and machinery are now becoming
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energy-efficient and environment-friendly. Across geographies, sustainability will be the major trend that will continue to affect operations in packaging. Nowadays, consumers are also taking a keen interest in buying products that have value and are eco-friendly. As part of the branding activity, packaging is gaining importance in attracting customers and appealing to a wider audience. Attention-grabbing packaging shapes, sizes, features and materials that increase shelf impact and product differentiation – prompting consumers to buy – have now become the ‘mantra’ for the industry. Raw materials used for packaging It is the fluctuations in raw materials that affect the packaging industry. The scarcity and free flow of materials makes a huge difference to the industry. Currently, there is more focus on recyclable raw materials. Today, manufacturers are more concerned
LEADERS SPEAK about the quality of raw materials, which helps in improving the productivity and quality of the final product. The industry is also contemplating the use of energy-efficient raw materials, but for this to become a reality, the cost implications need to be worked out. On the whole, the availability of most of the raw materials such as paper, plastic, board, glass, metal, which are required in the packaging industry, in abundance adds to the further growth of industry. Advancements in technology and machinery The packaging industry is facing the challenge of manpower. The constant movement of workers too is adding to the problems. The industry is rapidly adopting automation technology as a way to tackle reduced manpower concerns. With this a shop-floor requiring 60 workers can be reduced to 30 workers. Such a move has reduced the overall cost and improved productivity and quality. Some of the latest trends in this area include the use of advanced technology in injection moulding machines, fully automatic conveyors & cranes and robots for handling finished products. With the change in materials and designs, mould technology has also changed and has become more of an automatic process. There is a need for high quality moulds. Verticals showing growth The rapid growth in markets such as food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and textile has resulted in the rising need for packaging, as all these sectors need specialised packaging. Further, FMCG, healthcare & diagnostics and retail are verticals adding to the growth prospects of the packaging industry. While considering the packaging requirements of the pharma industry, one has to look at the high quality standards. Also for pharma packaging, the investments in clean room technology and protective gears such as masks and glasses for employees are a costly proposition. Considering the food and beverage industry, there is much demand for cups. Also products that have thermocol as an additive in plastics are showing scope for growth in the country. With growing consumer knowledge,
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the safety of products in terms of manufacturing and use is an area of concern. Focus on R&D and new products We outsource our design requirements and carry out in-house innovations in designing new containers. For instance, we have patented four designs, the strawberry, mango, ball and matka shapes for ice cream packaging. These have been in-house creations and are well-accepted by consumers. At present, we are working on various new moulds and designs mostly for food items. Some of our innovations are towards creating new packaging designs for 6 litre ice cream packs and the 125 ml cassatta container pack. Available in compact shapes, these prove to be cost-effective and energy-efficient solutions in the long run. Some of our innovations include designs for spoons to make it user-friendly. Opportunities in domestic and international markets At present, our growth area remains the domestic food industry. Until now, we were manufacturing to meet local needs and as per customer requirements. Now our strategy is to target more of the branded packaging market, which holds huge potential in the country. Based on customer requirements, we are also venturing into packaging products for the pharma industry. There is opportunity for manufacturing branded tablet bottles of different shapes and capacities. Another area of opportunity lies in the manufacturing of poker coins, which will be exported to places such as Goa where the casino industry has developed. By March 2011, we plan to invest ` 5 crore and set up a mineral water plant and start inhaler manufacturing. Currently we are expanding our shopfloor and investing in high-end machines to increase production. Having established a good presence in the domestic market, we plan to explore opportunities on a global level. Moving beyond the country, we plan to reach out to the growing, developing markets such as Africa, Sri Lanka, among others. The urban area is getting saturated and is becoming a tough competitive environment. Our plan
is to increase penetration in the rural markets, which is a growing area. After this, we will look at the US and European markets for further exports. As the first step, our strategy will be to develop a customer base through the e-commerce platform by way of website/online sales. The major requirement in international markets is for cutlery products such as spoons, forks, which will be our major focus area. Industry focus on ‘green’ solutions Nowadays, the industry is considering products and technologies that come under the ‘green’ banner. It is using biodegradable materials that are environment-friendly. Due to cost constraints, the use of such materials in the industry is limited. There needs to be more awareness and R&D regarding biodegradable products, which will help the industry in attaining and maintaining sustainability. Also the adoption of automation is helping it reduce cost and power consumption of manufacturers. Added to this, the deployment of IT systems for designing and innovative purposes is a time-saving process and helps in reducing the time to market. Government support for the industry With huge growth prospects for the packaging industry, the government is looking to support the industry for investments, entrepreneurship and expansion. Also the industry employs five lakh workers and has the potential for creating more jobs. The new projects and investments in the country are favourable for the MNCs and major companies. For the smaller units, taking government support and growing thereafter is a feasible route. As per the GCMTC policy any company that has a feasible ` 1 crore-project proposal can avail of government support. There is no need for a collateral guarantee and it is helpful for the company. But the issue here is that banks are not supportive. Other than this, the government is planning to set up trade free zones and is inviting investments. These zones will see the government creating infrastructure and leasing the buildings and machinery. The larger companies who will invest in these zones will also be beneficial for the small-scale and medium-scale units.
FACILITY VISIT
Messung Group of Companies
‘Measuring’ its way to the top Automation seems to be the success mantra for every manufacturing industry around the world. And in India, Messung Group has revolutionised the automation industry. As the authorised representative of Mitsubishi Electric in India, Messung Group has carved a niche for itself in Factory Automation (FA). Annabel Dsouza finds out how Messung Group’s technological competence and experience is enabling the Indian industry to conquer new heights every day.
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essung Group holds the distinction of being the pioneers of the Indian automation industry. ‘Messung’ literally translates as ‘measurement’ in German. Under the leadership of Farook Merchant, Chairman and MD, Messung Group began its operations in 1981 at Bhosari, Pune. And today, if Messung Group is considered a pioneer, it is because it has always kept pace with the latest global trends that revolve around energy efficiency, safety, wireless connectivity and top floor-to-shop floor supervision. All along, it has been integrating international standards with local industry expectations. This approach has helped Messung Group build upon its core strengths of consistent quality, flexibility with customisation, after-sales service, technical competence and industry experience. The automation industry in India is worth $ 360 million. It is expanding rapidly at a CAGR of approximately 15
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per cent. The Indian automation sector is dominated by multi-nationals like Siemens, Rockwell and Schneider. Still, Messung Systems, an indigenous Indian enterprise, along with Mitsubishi Electric, holds 8 per cent of the FA marketshare in India. And, the reasons are many.
Distinctive infrastructure Spread over 5,000 sq m, Messung Systems operates from its state-ofthe-art facility, which has dedicated units for testing and simulation for its own products as well as those of Mitsubishi Electric. It has developed a unique range of automation products like Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and Remote I/Os. Innovative solutions have been developed using world- class Mitsubishi FA Products. These products find applications in six industry verticals namely automobile, plastics, textiles, pharmaceuticals, printing and packaging. For the plastics industry, in particular, Messung Group caters to the
FACILITY VISIT exposure to lead is prevented through emission absorbing screens/filters. Additionally, every Messung product undergoes heat chamber testing and application-oriented simulation for complete reliability.
Our growth engines are supported by investments in R&D, value engineering, enhancing the facilities of a particular area office and appointing strategic system houses. Farook Merchant
Chairman and Managing Director automation needs of injection moulding and blow moulding machines. With an annual turnover of ` 123 crore in 2010, the Messung Group aims at reaching ` 300 crore by 2012. Messung Group is known for its best-in-business ethics, quality practices based on global export standards, and a committed team of about 400 employees and other support staff. The manufacturing processes are controlled by stringent QC procedures. Messung Group of Companies is ISO 9001:2008 certified. The products are manufactured in air-conditioned and dust-free production environment. Special precautions are taken to eliminate static discharge. Human
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Support services Messung Group offers excellent after sales support for its clients. The group has 11 sales offices, 4 service centres and 34 system houses spread across the length and breadth of India. Besides Pune, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kolkata, it serves clients in cities like Rudrapur, Gurgaon, Nagpur and Vadodara as well. Merchant says, “Our growth engines are supported by investments in R&D, value engineering, enhancing the facilities of a particular area office and appointing strategic system houses for business growth. Further investments in testing & assembly machines by selecting the best vendors, financial modules in SAP or Cordys and other IT modules are implemented thoughtfully and judiciously.” Messung Group conducts regular training and knowledge support services for its clients and staff. Its R&D team is committed towards developing customised solutions for innovative functions. These strategies have helped the company build a base of 3,000 clients with 600 loyal accounts. In addition to serving some of the leading brands like Ashok Leyland and Bajaj, Messung Group has clients at the bottom-of-the-pyramid too.
Acquiring excellence Messung Group’s first significant achievement came in 1984 when it designed its first Programmable Logic Controller. Named Meprolog-H, it was manufactured for Kirloskar Oil Engines to replace the conventional Relay Contractor Logic at the facility. Next, leveraging upon the economic liberalisation in 1991, Messung Group collaborated with the world leaders in automation, Mitsubishi Electric. In 1995, Messung Systems obtained authorised distributorship for Mitsubishi
Factory Automation (FA) products. And, in 1998, Messung Sales & Services Pvt Ltd became the authorised sales & service provider of Mitsubishi CNC Controllers. In October 2010, the Messung-Mitsubishi alliance celebrated 15 years of collaboration in the Indian automation industry. Highlighting this successful association, Merchant says, “This partnership is based on knowledge, technology and competency, which is possible due to excellent synergy between both companies. We have worked together to address the needs of the Indian automation market by offering the best techno-commercial solutions via products, domain knowledge and expertise.” Besides Mitsubishi, Messung also represents Sweden-based Beijer Electronics. Apart from commercial projects, Messung’s commitment towards social infrastructure is evident from the automation solutions it has provided for water supply and distribution.
Venturing into the future In the recent years, India has witnessed a rise in demand for home appliances, industrial machinery, automobiles and railcars. With a view to tap into this market, Mitsubishi Electric has expanded its power devices business in India with the establishment of Mitsubishi Electric India Pvt Ltd. Messung Group has facilitated this expansion by launching Messung Technologies Pvt Ltd to focus on the process automation sector. Through an initial investment of ` 5 crore, a new manufacturing facility of 1,800 sq m has been acquired, close to the current facility at Bhosari, Pune. This will enable Messung Group to play a pivotal role in garnering more business and market visibility within its six industry verticals. The group is also planning to increase its exports through international ventures, especially in the European periphery. With a strategy like this, Messung Group is certainly ‘measuring’ its path towards greater heights.
SECTOR WATCH
With the middle class emerging globally, the demand for PET is constantly growing, particularly in developing markets, including Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. In this backdrop, the need for sustainability has made PET a more attractive packaging alternative. Also, faster recycling of PET leads to higher returns on every investment made. Geetha Jayaraman and Anwesh Koley explore the various blow moulding techniques used by the packaging industry to produce lightweight PET bottles without having to change design, thus saving on the cost of packaging. 54
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ith the increasing use of packaging materials in India, the market for product packaging is on a steady rise. And blow moulding is one of the most popularly used techniques to produce containers and packages. Blow moulding is a manufacturing method used in the plastics and polymers industry to create hollow but strong containers. Plastic beverage bottles and fuel tanks are commonly created through blow moulding. A typical blow moulding machine set-up uses an extruded plastic preform and compressed air to fill the chamber of a divided mould. The two halves of the mould get separated and the finished container is released. Vithal Kalbate, AM – Non-Beverage & Business Development, Sidel Group, says, “According to the production of preforming, bottle blow moulding preform can be divided into injection stretch blow moulding, stretch blow moulding and extrusion blow moulding. PET bottle blow moulding can be divided into two categories – pressure bottle, such as filling carbonated beverages bottles; and
Cost advantages make India a preferred packaging export hub Due to low manufacturing costs, India is fast becoming a preferred hub for the packaging industry. The Indian packaging industry has made a mark with its exports that comprise flattened cans, printed sheets and components, crown cork, lug caps, plastic film laminates, craft paper, paper board and packaging machinery, while the imports include tinplate, lacquers, coating and lining compounds. In India, the fastest growing packaging segments are laminates and flexible packaging, especially PET and woven sacks. It is imperative for India to upgrade its packaging standards through innovative technologies in order to be on par with the world’s best practice. Packaging labels must inform consumers about the ingredients of the product, the nutritional value, and the manufacturing and expiry dates of the products; something which is being made mandatory by the government. Almost all the major players are expanding their existing capabilities to tap the fast growing export market for Indian packaging products.
non-pressure bottles, such as filling water, tea and oil bottles among others.” The lightweight bottles are made through stretch blow moulding process. The resin normally used is PVC or PET. The latter has become popular and finds applications in packaging edible oil, fruit juices, mineral water, etc. P V Narayanan, Chairman, Cognizance Packaging, observes, “Blow moulding is generally done through injection blow or stretch blow. The design is normally premade by the mould (mould contours). In injection blow moulding, one generally gets the standard containers. The dimensions are the contours of the mould and wall thickness is controlled by the parison. Blow moulding is generally adopted for hollow containers like bottles, jerry-cans and even larger drums. While the technique of blow moulding is standardised, the factors that need to be looked at include the selection of appropriate grade of resin and machine processing conditions.”
Benefits of PET The high strength and creep resistance of PET makes it ideal for packaging carbonated soft drinks, while the crystal clarity emphasises the purity of bottled water. Moreover, it is safe & lightweight. Besides being flexible and recyclable, PET containers have many other advantages and are now used not only for beverages but also for food and household products, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and agricultural chemicals. “Price pressures have resulted in the reduction of packaging costs leading to use of PET bottles, as light as possible, without compromising on the other characteristics of the package. Apart from new trends being witnessed such as shorter necks, use of ribs, oxygen scavenging etc to achieve lightweight PET bottles, developments have also been seen in blowing technologies like enhanced control of heating process for better and controlled material distribution among others,” avers N A Kamat, Senior Manager-Sales & Marketing, Magplastic Asia Pvt Ltd.
While the technique of blow moulding is standardised, the factors that need to be looked at are the selection of appropriate grade of resin and machine processing conditions. P V Narayanan
Chairman, Cognizance Packaging Today, PET has virtually replaced glass for packaging of beverages like water, carbonated drinks, juices, alcoholic drinks, oil, milk, etc and with the ongoing development in barrier technologies like plasma coatings, multi-layering, etc, more PET packaging will be used in spirits and beer packaging as well. “In principle, the demand for plastics-based packaging is on the rise. Given the benefit of food compatibility, cost of packaging and amenability to fill-seal-cap and labelling including coding and marking, the blow moulded containers enjoy a better marketshare. They also offer the benefit of lower tare, and hence a direct influence on the freight where the consignments are freighted by weight. The containers can be made in different colours,” points out Narayanan. The use of blow moulding in manufacturing PET through automation helps in increasing the productivity of the end-product. Kalbate says, “The use of technological selection depends on the requirement of the product being packed. Blow moulding reduces the tooling cost as well as makes it easier to enhance productivity and aesthetics.” As the demand for PET packaging increases, December 2010 | Modern Plastics & Polymers
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The decision as to which process is to be used can depend on desired appearance & cost/benefit relationship, and whether features like chemical or impact resistance are required. N A Kamat
Senior Manager - Sales & Marketing, Magplastic Asia Pvt Ltd so will demand for blow moulding machines with higher production speeds. Improvements in moulding techniques and barrier materials have allowed blow moulded bottles to be tailored to meet unique marketing and product protection requirements. In addition, an increasing number of companies are choosing to perform the blow moulding process within their bottling plants as a way of reducing costs and ensuring quality.
Blow moulding for lightweight packages Sustainability has gained considerable significance in the PET business and lightweight PET is one of the desired solutions offered by manufacturers today. Blow moulding technology allows food manufacturers to downgauge their PET bottles, thus saving on packaging costs. Mohammad Shoeb, Assistant Manager - Design & Development, Clear Plastics, notes, “We can achieve less wall thickness when compared to injection moulding as it is not easy to injection mould into a thin wall. Blow moulded products are seen as replacement for paper and metal products.” These performance levels are 56
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explained by the heating reserve and the quality of heating, which ensure a wide processability window and impeccable bottle quality. This is a step put forward towards attaining eco-design packaging, thanks to waste reduction at the source, PET from old bottles is treated and reused to make new ones. This helps in reducing the overall environmental impact. Companies are also working on reducing energy consumption in the heating process and in the bottle blowing steps. Over the years, food companies are constantly working on downgauging their packaging, whether made from plastic or metal, as new technologies allow them to make better quality products, thus enabling cost savings on materials. At the same time, they focus on producing light-weight PET bottles without having to change design or sacrifice any performance characteristics. Blow moulding technique helps in retaining the design and performance by reducing the size. Kalbate says, “The blowing technologies are improving to give uniformity of thickness as well as stretching accuracies, thus saving precious material in areas that are non-critical. This has resulted in reduction of the material use. In the beverage industry, a typical 500 ml water bottle, which used to weigh 17 gm can now be 9 gm (or even 7 gm). To achieve this, designers have worked on bottle designs to ensure that there is no compromise on the functional requirements of the product that is packed.”
Latest technologies In an effort to increase the content of recycled material in food packaging, the latest developments are helping to make the PET package more sustainable by reducing the carbon footprint resulting from plastic bottles. The latest technologies enable weight reduction of bottles by 20 per cent. Packaging of perishable goods poses many challenges to the service providers since light, microbes and air can easily destroy the product. Dry decontaminated PET bottles have now proven an ideal packaging solution for the dairy sectorCourtesy: and resolve these rhinocoatings
problems in an eco-friendly way. The key element of this is a compact machine for blow moulding bottles, filling and capping them, specifically for sensitive products under aseptic conditions. Kamat states, “The decision as to which process is to be used can depend on the desired appearance (clear or not) & the cost/benefit relationship, and whether features like chemical or impact resistance are required. The ultimate choice of materials and processes is also based on the cost of tooling involved and sizes of production runs.”
Challenges Blow moulding process is aimed at obtaining a blown product whose parison is neither too thin (otherwise, the container would break at the thinnest section as soon as it is under constraint) nor too thick. A thick package will lead to waste of material and money. One of the greatest challenges of blow moulding simulation lies in the fact that there is a parison flying in open space until it comes in contact with a mould whose geometry can be
Selection of the right technology and equipment is challenging, considering the options available at different investment levels. The focus needs to be on overall equipment efficiency, unit cost of product and energy saving. Vithal Kalbate
AM - Non-Beverage & Business Development, Sidel Group
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quite complex. Kalbate informs, “Selection of the right technology and equipment is always challenging, considering the options available at different investment levels. The focus needs to be on overall equipment efficiency (OEE), unit cost of product and energy saving.”
Environment-friendly plastics Environmental concerns are fast catching the attention of all the stakeholders in the packaging industry. With the growing demand for sustainable packages, manufacturers are shifting focus towards producing eco-friendly PETs. Organisations such as the Indian Centre for Plastics in the Environment spread awareness to make people perceive the real challenges concerning the environment. The centre undertakes continuous awareness programmes by publishing information on waste management materials, and statistics about the correct usage of polymer. Several companies are also seen to be making efforts to adopt greener technologies. PET offers better protection from odour than HDPE. It also allows the production of bottles that are lighter than 30 gm, which is the weight of the traditional onelitre HDPE bottle. Since the manufacturers have been able to replace the traditional aluminium seal with a watertight lid, they have contributed significantly towards waste elimination. “As an anti-pilferage or tamper evident measure induction, sealing of bottle necks is possible. The used containers can be easily recycled,” informs Narayanan. Using PET, therefore, helps producers to meet their eco-design requirements. At the entrance to the filling line, PET bottles emit 50 per cent less CO2 than a similar size glass bottle. “With the increase in the use of lightweight packs, we are able to reduce the carbon footprint to a greater extent. Recycling of such lightweight package has no impact on recycling capabilities of the package as one has to maintain the thickness size of these packages,” points out Kalbate. The dry decontamination system consumes less disinfectant and reduces
water consumption remarkably. It also reduces the bottle weight from 28 to 24 gm. Since PET permits diversifying and personalising bottle shapes, the future is likely to bring more innovative bottles.
Way forward Though the Indian packaging industry is growing rapidly, it has a long way to go in producing the best-in-class sustainable products. Kalbate concludes, “We are still
catching up with other countries in terms of the usage of plastics for packaging. With increasing consumer-consciousness towards health and hygiene, the beverage industry is booming, but at the same time moving away from the conventional packages to PET for beverages due to safety concerns of consumers. In view of this, we see evergrowing potential for blow moulding technology for packaging.”
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Polymers in cellular technology
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‘Electrify’ing innovations Plastics have traditionally been synonymous with non-conducting properties. However, the discovery of conductive polymers has given a significant boost to the electronics industry. With plastics being adopted in almost all manufacturing sectors, the demand for plastic electronic products has increased. However, going forward, the industry needs to reduce its carbon footprint by installing efficient recycling infrastructure. Annabel Dsouza and Kymberlee Fernandes explore the evolving trends in this sector.
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structures, polymers are among the latest entrants into the enthralling world of consumer electronics. Besides polymer in common appliances like cell phones, polymer research is resulting in innovations in the areas of organic photovoltaics, Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) displays and lightings, data memories, to name a few. Some of these advancements are highlighted below.
The cell phone leap There is no denying that the widespread usage of cell phones across India has greatly impacted the nation’s economy and vice-versa. In February 2010, the total number of cell phone subscribers in India rose to 604.1 million, increasing at a CAGR of 10.2 per cent and is estimated to reach 853 million users by 2014. It comes as no surprise that
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India is the world’s fastest growing cell phone market after China. Mobile handsets have not only captivated urban India but have also penetrated rural markets. This leap is attributed to the latest technology that has ensured quick manufacture-to-market cycle along with introducing the latest features of global standards. It must be noted that it takes a wide variety of materials and processes to make a single handset. With the recent emphasis on the aesthetics of mobile phones along with its weight and energy-efficiency, polymers are making a breakthrough in cellular electronic technology. The optical sharpness of flat panel displays is now improved by a polymer coating. OLED technology is one of the many fields witnessing a breakthrough in polymer usage.
Display technology OLED displays are widely used in mobile phones and television screens. They are being used to make screens that set new standards in picture quality, power consumption and space requirement. The global OLED market has been witnessing a CAGR of 24.46 per cent, and is predicted to achieve 349.73 million units by 2014. OLED is an optoelectronic technology that consists of a fluorescent organic layer sandwiched
between two metal electrodes. These polymers give out light when tweaked with an electric current. In recent years, they have found increased application in cell phone displays and intend to replace LCD and LED with OLED technology. This is due to key advantages of low-cost raw materials & processing techniques and higher performance in terms of brightness & colour accuracy. OLED technology is introducing the global polymer market to unconventional materials like polyaniline, poly phenylene vinylene and polyfluorene. Anil Duggal, Advanced Technology Leader, Electronic Material Systems & Chief Scientist, GE Global Research, says, “GE has developed a solutioncoating technique that enables OLED fabrication on a plastic film substrate. We see two key advantages with polymer-based OLEDs. First, these products are mechanically flexible allowing larger scope for application. Second, roll-to-roll processing of polymer-based OLEDs can make devices available at lower costs than batch-processed glass-based OLED devices.” There seems to be infinite potential for Indian suppliers of OLED raw materials, as the Asia-Pacific region holds more than 90 per cent of the marketshare with regard to suppliers and consumers of this technology.
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Polymer-based OLEDs are mechanically flexible. Also, roll-to-roll processing of polymer-based OLEDs can make devices at a lower cost than batch-processed glass-based OLED devices. Anil Duggal
Advanced Technology Leader, Electronic Material Systems & Chief Scientist, GE Global Research
The polycarbonate perspective Cutting-edge technology like OLED, the industry cannot ignore the uses of polycarbonate in electronics, which is the most consumed polymer. In 2009, electrical applications accounted for 24 per cent of the total global polycarbonate demand. Polycarbonates are typically used in switches, plugs, sockets, cellular phones, computer housings, power distribution (covers and housings), connectors, electrical chargers, electrical household appliances, battery boxes, etc. These require polymers with low melt viscosity and high toughness & impact resistance. This makes polycarbonate the preferable thermoplastic to be used in most electrical and electronic gadgets. Over the last 30 years, demand in this sector has grown more rapidly than most other applications. Electronic polycarbonates are distinguished by fast-paced technological advances in this field. With innovative functions of polycarbonates being discovered, the global demand for polycarbonates is estimated to rise to 26.3 per cent in 2015. Emerging markets like India, December 2010 | Modern Plastics & Polymers
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Handsets are recycled in the integrated copper smelters where plastic material is often used to fuel the process. Plastics are also recycled into other objects such as traffic cones.
in 2000 to 6,84,300 tonne in 2009. The bisphenol-A (BPA) issue that is currently reducing the market for other applications, such as packaging and medical devices, is not likely to impact the electrical usage of polycarbonates. However, polycarbonates should be used with caution and the industry needs to develop systems for the efficient recycling of plastic electronics. With plastics becoming an integral part of the electronics industry, doubts have been raised about managing plastics from end-of-life electronics. The question asked is “can plastics from electronics really be recycled?”
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Based on scientific knowledge, there is a clear consensus on the promises of plastics recycling. However, developing Poonam Kaul a recycling infrastructure is a Spokesperson, Nokia India time-consuming process. As the search for answers continues, it is China and the Far East are the principal imperative that decisions be based manufacturing hubs for polycarbonate on sound information. Elaborating on electronics with a huge domestic market these developments, Poonam Kaul, as well as export potential. spokesperson, Nokia India, says, The electrical and electronics “Mobile phones contain a large variety polycarbonate demand is expected of metals, inorganic materials and to increase at a CAGR of 7.7 per plastics. The way to recycle them is to cent up to 2015. This is the result separate the battery from the handset of growth in consumption volume and send these to specialised recycling from 4,15,000 tonne companies. Handsets are recycled in integrated copper smelters where plastic material is often used to fuel the process; metals are collected and inorganic material is used as the process additive or used as construction material. Plastics are also recycled into other objects such as traffic cones. Batteries are dismantled to reuse cobalt, a metal key to the production of rechargeable batteries in electronic goods.” The use of plastics has enabled the average Courtesy: HTC 60
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weight of a mobile phone to drop from 500 gm to 100 gm over the last eight years, thereby lowering raw material use and costs.
Glimpse into the future Engineering polymers seem to be the material of future electronics. Battery chargers, sunshades and carrier bags are being designed to convert light into energy and reduce dependence on existing power grids. This will eliminate the need to carry a mobile charger and look for a socket to charge it. The new components for electronic appliances are flexible, thin and light, while simultaneously being strong and inexpensive. Companies are developing intelligent process that can manufacture electronic components on virtually endless rolls of plastic substrate. These functional parts can then be directly integrated into numerous products by reducing the usage of silicon or copper. With regard to energy-efficiency and environment sustainability, performance plastics are increasingly being used in the construction of solar panels. Recent research has yeilded a prototype of a cheap plastic solar cell that lasts for eight months at full operating capacity. The same plastic solar cell had lasted for only ten hours earlier. The solar cell they have created is actually a hybrid, comprising tiny nanorods dispersed in an organic polymer or plastic. A layer only 200 nanometre thick is sandwiched between electrodes and can produce about 0.7 volt. The electrode layers and nanorod/polymer layers can be applied in separate coats, making production fairly easy. And unlike semiconductor-based photovoltaic devices, plastic solar cells can be manufactured in a solution in a beaker without the need for clean rooms or vacuum chambers. The plastics industry is aiming at combining efficiency with new applications that will provide a boost to the polymer industry in the domestic market as well as on a global scale in the years to come.
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Plastics in electronics
Gaining a new edge Plastic electronics have the potential to address some of the key challenges of the present century: environmental protection, energy generation & conservation, and recycling, as compared to traditional technologies. The plastics industry and the electronics & electrical sector have been leveraging on each other’s core strengths for mutual benefit. Consequently, the market is witnessing a boom in plastic electronic products. Read on for further insights‌ Swathi Sridharan
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Advantage of plastics in the electronics & electrical industry The growth of the Indian electronics industry, which was pegged at $ 20-22 billion in 2009, is set to explode to $ 360 billion by 2015. The industry is witnessing dynamic growth. India has emerged as a major destination for electronics manufacturing and the rapid advancements in telecom, defence, power, IT, and electrical & electronics sectors is fuelling the growth of the plastics industry. This is testified by the fact that the South Asian region accounts for about 47 per cent of the global consumption of engineering plastics. Furthermore, the burgeoning demand for consumer and white goods arising from an ever-increasing need for the latest technologies from the young middle class is opening up new areas
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of investment and innovation in the engineering plastics sector. Engineering plastics offer several benefits owing to which their demand is rising and the market in India is expected to increase at a CAGR of 8.4 per cent for the forecast period between 2009 and 2014. The main drivers for the consumer shift to engineering plastics in India include: Savings over product lifecycle: Plastics are durable, hardwearing and easy to maintain. They do not have a tendency to corrode like metals and are both thermal & electrical insulators. All these properties make plastics easier to maintain and operate, hence increasing the product lifecycle. Finish: Customers do not just buy a product; they also buy value in the form of features, usability and design. Plastics can deliver that flexibility in design. They can be of any colour – transparent, translucent or opaque; any texture – matte that enables to eliminate glare in office; and smooth for easy-to-clean kitchen equipment or non-slip for handles. Less processing time: Plastics consume lesser material and energy during production. This makes them cheaper and also enables conservation of resources. Strength: Some of the advanced polymers offer mechanical strength, which are comparable or even superior to traditional materials like steel. Design flexibility: Plastics are ideally suited to ergo-dynamic curves, which make modern tools easy and safe to use. Hence, more complex and intricate designs can be created with better accuracy with plastics. Improving cost economics: As innovations take place in this sector, engineering plastics are easily available. Even lower volumes are available at cheaper prices, for instance, plastics such as polyamide (PA) and polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) that offer easy processing and assembly (PA60), dimensional stability and high dielectric strength (PBT). They are mostly
employed as casing material for effective insulation and environmental resistance. Some of the main applications of these plastics are in switches, gears, motors, wires & cables, battery casings, halogen-free flame retardant and cell separator plates.
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Recent innovations Emerging technology trends in the engineering plastics field include renewably sourced & lightweight materials; improved material product performance by incorporating nanotechnology, for example; and human connectivity in the context of multiple electronic technology convergence. All these nascent but fast evolving trends are advantageous to the high-performance property, processability and cost-efficiency of engineering plastics in the electronics and electrical industry. Improving product performance is important for customers trying to differentiate themselves in a competitive global marketplace. Significant enhancements to existing engineering plastics have emerged from R&D activities, particularly in the area of high flow. Here are some examples. Lexan DMX resin from Sabic Innovative Plastics is a new PC copolymer with a significantly improved scratch resistance property over conventional PC and transparency properties similar to the conventional material. The improved scratch resistance property can eliminate paint or hard coatings for a lower cost and provide a more environment-friendly solution. Ultradur High Speed, BASF Aktiengesellschaft (BASF)’s free-flowing PBT thermoplastic polyester, has significantly lower melt viscosity relative to its standard Ultradur grades, resulting in substantial improvement in processing properties. Depending on fibreglass content, it flows at least twice the distance relative to comparable standard Ultradur grades, while mechanical properties, shrinkage behaviour, and dimensional
Source: Frost & Sullivan Global consumption of engineering and high performance plastics (2009): 14.0 million tonne
stability under heat remain unaffected by the modification. DSM Engineering Plastics has introduced a range of high flow & productivity nylon 4, 6 Stanyl Super Flow (Stanyl SF) grades, which offer significant system cost reductions through shorter manufacturing cycle time per part, as well as greater design freedom. The net result is lower material/ processing costs per part, and greater opportunity for innovation such as metal replacement when compared to standard resins.
Growth prospects for plastic electronics Engineering plastics used in electronics find applications in solar cells, displays and lighting, RFIDs, telecom components, LEDs and auto-electronics. The shifting of manufacturing bases of the electrical & electronic industries to Asia from Europe and North America is the underlying mega trend, which is expected to drive the engineering plastics market in India. This is owing to the fact that better manufacturing practices being introduced in Asian countries will lead to increased focus on R&D and developmental manufacturing processes in these countries. Swathi Sridharan is Research Associate - South Asia and Middle East, Chemicals, Materials and Food Practice with Frost & Sullivan. Email: anishc@frost.com
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PVC compounds in electronics
Towards a lead-free environment With a growing focus on environment-friendly products, the electronics and electrical industry is keenly looking at lead-free PVC compounds. This has also led to an increase in the use of heavy metal-free colour pigments. Shivani Mody takes a closer look at the industry efforts and alternative approaches towards using RoHS compliant, non-toxic products.
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he use of PVC as a raw material for manufacturing wires and cables continues to dominate the electronics and electrical industry. Since last three decades, extensive research is being conducted on aspects of PVC technology and this area is witnessing substantial growth. In spite of its increasing use, there are several environmental and safety concerns with regard to PVC materials. The PVC compounds are blended with fillers, additives, resins, high-end plasticisers, stabilisers to induce new properties into the final product. Moreover, the change in the European rules & regulations on use of lead in PVC has brought about a sea change in India too. Increasingly, the industry is looking at using environment-friendly PVC 64
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compounds, devoid of harmful metals such as chromium, cadmium and lead. Two prominent drawbacks of PVC in case of fire are – they produce dark, toxic smoke, which decreases visibility for people, and they are also corrosive, resulting in large accumulation of acids. To rectify these problems, the industry is exploring the use of halogen-free compounds that will enhance visibility during fire. Prasad Narasimha, Head of Production, Lapp India, informs, “PVC has chloride that causes smoke during a fire and is suffocating during the extrusion process on the shopfloor. Using halogen-free compounds, the visibility can be improved by 60 per cent during a fire. The compounds additionally do not support
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combustion and are now increasingly being used for wires, cables and other products in high-rise buildings.” Narasimha adds, “Through the use of additives with PVC, one can attain flexibility, tensile strength, better elongation and more load sustenance.”
Towards ‘green’ products When the European Union’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive became effective in 2006, manufacturers of certain types of electrical and electronic equipment were constrained from marketing new products containing lead, cadmium, mercury and other heavy metals. In order to continue selling their products in Europe, manufacturers sought lead-free vinyl compounds for jacketing and heavy metal free (HMF) colour concentrates. Besides, the substitute materials were needed to deliver the same performance properties similar to the existing materials, and meet international standards.
Reducing lead content Nowadays, companies are increasingly looking at reducing the lead content in PVC and are also supporting environmental protection by partnering with agencies that promote reduction in use of chemicals in products. For instance, by collaborating with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and joining the National Partnership for Environmental Priorities (NPEP) programme, companies can achieve the goals. NPEP encourages organisations to form voluntary partnerships with the EPA to reduce the use and release of any of 31 priority chemicals, including lead. The overall goal is a reduction of 4 million pound of these chemicals by 2011. Dr Shengyang Ju, General Manager, Geon Compounds Asia, PolyOne, informs, “While working with a wire and cable manufacturer, we had to formulate vinyl compounds without lead-based stabilisers, and also secure the necessary approvals as well as ensure transition in all aspects of manufacturing. The
solution we developed was Geon™ EMB405L vinyl compounds that include lead-free stabilisers and ensure equivalent processing and performance parameters.” Dr Ju adds, “With the use of lead-free materials, the manufacturer was able to continue marketing its wire and cable products in Europe. Since the company shifted to lead-free wire and cable materials ahead of its competitors, it was able to gain a competitive advantage. The manufacturer was able to expand its European sales and also open up new market opportunities in North America. This has helped to make an important contribution to the company’s growth and revenue targets.” Currently, the efforts in terms of using lead-free components are limited in India. The use of environment-friendly products is in a concept stage. The hindrance in its rapid adoption is the cost factor, which poses a huge financial burden on firms. The viability of these products needs to be established before they can be adopted on a larger scale in the industry. Narasimha says, “The use of lead-free PVC compounds becomes a costly proposition. Also removal of lead creates other issues during the manufacturing process. One of the issues is stabilisation of PVC during the extrusion process. There is also a reduction of speed of the line in this case. To achieve the process capability, the speed in the line is compromised. This is a challenge the industry faces at present. To build environment-friendly products and expand into global markets, manufacturers will need to use lead-free compounds.” On the same lines, Deepak Bansal, Director, Swastik Polyvinyls Pvt Ltd, says, “The use of lead-free compounds has to be a conscious effort undertaken by companies. For instance, they can use lead-free stabilisers, which have been recommended by the industry. Globally, the issue of quality of products is a sensitive one, especially while exporting to European nations. The contamination is checked at minute levels such as the
PVC has chloride that causes smoke during fire and is suffocating during the extrusion process on the shop-floor. Using halogen-free compounds, the visibility can be improved by 60 per cent during a fire. Prasad Narasimha
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The industry is definitely looking to reduce heavy metal elements in colour concentrates. Even in the wire and cable industry, this is a concern especially because of environment conservation issues. Parveen Jain
Director, P K Consultants level in parts per million. To ensure that the compound does not get contaminated, we have set up separate plants. In India, the awareness on these issues is yet to gather momentum.”
Eco-friendly colour concentrates With the growing emphasis on ‘green’ solutions, today manufacturers are focussing on the colour pigments. The industry is now aiming at reducing the harmful metal content in colours. Dr Ju states, “The wire and cable manufacturer we partnered with was able to remove 1,00,000
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pound of lead from its operations, major contributors towards this were the reformulated vinyl compounds and colour concentrates from its previous supplier. In order to reduce the metal content, the manufacturer switched from heavy metal containing colour concentrates to RoHS compliant PolyOne OnColor™ colour concentrates. This helped the company enhance its ‘green’ reputation and considerably reduce health and safety risks to its workers from lead exposure, while also eliminating the costs of handling, monitoring and reporting these regulated materials.” Parveen Jain, Director, P K Consultants, adds, “The industry is definitely looking to reduce heavy metal elements in colour concentrates. Even in the wire and cable industry, this is a concern especially because of environment conservation issues. The main problem here is access to advanced technology and price constraints.” Across industries, the colour pigments are used to drive new aesthetic trends, create dynamic visual impact and improve brand recognition & product differentiation. Historically, pigments based on lead, chromium (VI) and cadmium have served the red, orange and yellow colour market. With stricter regulations, the colour formulators typically turned to highperformance organic pigments to replace heavy metal-based pigments. Although high performance pigments meet performance requirements, they do so at the expense of their higher cost, which often acts as a deterrent to reformulation. Bansal says, “The industry is currently considering the use of organic pigments. These pigments are easily available in the country. Some of their properties are good stability to solvents, weathering, consistency, unique shades, bright, pure, rich colours with good colour strength and are safe to use as they are completely non-toxic and environment-friendly.”
Recycling as an option The concept of recycling the PVC product and reusing it is gaining prominence. There is also a need to work with the industry, academicians and the community to increase awareness that PVC is recyclable and there is a strong market for the end-products. Jain informs, “Along with recycling of materials, the industry is also using energy-efficient technology. With the industry and government norms becoming strict, there is also a focus on reducing carbon emissions while working with these compounds. Having access to information and financial assistance, large organisations have taken significant steps in reducing harmful contents and carbon emissions. Here, smaller companies have not been able to contribute much due to lack of finance.” One of the efforts of the industry for environment-friendly products is towards production of high-performance, lowcost, lead-free PVC compounds for wire and cable insulation. Experiments are being conducted with clay nanocomposite technology, as it has been demonstrated that such systems can improve a variety of properties relevant to the performance of wire and cable insulation (thermal stability, barrier properties, flame retardance, etc). Companies are also researching the use of alternative stabilisers and attempting to change resins. These efforts would help in removal of the lead stabilisation.
A growth perspective Presently, the market for PVC compounds that are RoHS compliant and environment-friendly is growing internationally as well as nationally. This is yet to become a greater movement in the country. Narasimha says, “Apart from the growth of lead-free compounds, even the halogen-free compounds are a growing market in the country.” With focussed efforts on environmentfriendly products, India holds immense potential in making inroads into the global markets.
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Moulded parts
Delivering surface finish and accuracy Product design and manufacturing are no longer separate, autonomous functions, but rather two sides of the same coin. Mould makers can improve manufacturing operations and make a valuable contribution to their company’s bottom line, with the help of design for manufacturability tools. By considering manufacturing issues during initial design, they can avoid time-consuming delays, unnecessary costs and undesirable quality issues. If the mould maker can ensure efficient and cost-effective design, it will definitely save considerable amount of time and money for the company. Manoj Mehta How would a mould-making organisation ensure good surface finish and accuracy of moulds? Mould design like any other product design does not occur in a vacuum – it has a significant impact on manufacturing. In fact, 3D design carries even greater potential for streamlining production processes, especially when mould makers take advantage of design for manufacturability (DFM) tools and applications. With these technologies, they can avoid manufacturing delays, cost overruns and shop floor retrofits that work against a company’s success and competitive position. What is the winning formula to ensure that design and manufacturing go together? Winning in today’s global marketplace requires more than innovative and creative product designs for mould makers. To succeed, they must beat the competition in the market, while controlling development costs and maintaining high levels of quality. Accomplishing these goals demands the implementation of efficient and consistent processes throughout the product development cycle. If mould makers create fantastic product designs, but experience difficulties 72
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in manufacturing, one cannot achieve healthy profit margins, ambitious production schedules, or consistent product quality that are necessary for a company’s success. 3D product design is an important piece of the mould-making puzzle because it can truly make manufacturing processes run like clockwork. In addition to shorten design cycles, a 3D design platform that incorporates DFM tools and applications can help address production pitfalls by automating and streamlining manufacturing. When building moulds, 3D DFM capabilities can help mould makers trim time, cut costs and improve quality. How does DFM streamline the production process in mould making? Although the advent of CAM software represented a quantum leap in machining productivity, mould makers can reap additional efficiency gains by using an integrated 3D design system that provides DFM tools. No matter what process they utilise – milling, drilling, punching, laser/waterjet cutting, multi-access machining, or wire EDM – the critical requirements include accurate, clean 3D geometry and machining technology that best fits one’s needs. The ability to import design data into a CAM system is just the beginning. It is important to know when to make design
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changes or process an engineering change order (ECO). Besides, it should be seen whether CAD and CAM systems are integrated so that changes propagate between the ‘designed’ and ‘machined’ model; and whether someone checked the model for manufacturing issues with a DFM tool. In addition, the documentation consequences of making changes during machining should also be considered. All these issues can result in downtime, additional costs, or more scrap and rework. The last thing one would expect is a surprise on the shop floor. DFM tools can minimise the hiccups in the machining processes. What are the benefits of design’s mouldability to the mould maker? Manufacturers utilise moulds to produce a growing number of products. However, not all shapes are mouldable. Regardless of the moulding method used – including injection moulding, thermoforming, resin fills, blow moulding and rotational moulding – considering a design’s mouldability is a key factor for shooting quality parts at volume. Although 3D core-and-cavity capabilities can facilitate the development of moulds, using DFM tools to assess mouldability can help avoid production problems and extend mould service life. For example, it is important to check whether draft analysis is done to ensure that the part will pop out of the mould without damaging the part, if undercuts that increase the cost of the mould can be located and eliminated prior to tooling design. Some other considerations include issues related to consistency in part thickness, whether parting line is in an acceptable location for the aesthetics of a design, whether fluid flow or thermal simulation will help optimise mould design and forming process. This is not all, as one should also know what happens when changes need to be made and whether the mould tool gets automatically updated with part design changes, whether the current design of a part can be easily compared with the new design to see
where material is added and removed, as well as what aspects have been modified and also whether shrinkage in mould design has been compensated for, among others. Avoiding mould production issues and extending mould service life can help a company save time and money. DFM tools can help achieve mould production goals. What is the role of design in casting and forging? Many manufacturers produce metal parts that are not machined, either through forging or casting. Forging is the preferred method for creating extra strong metal parts, in which the metal’s grain is hammered or pressed into the shape of a part using a combination of pressure and temperature. Casting is typically reserved for metal parts having complex geometries that preclude machining or in instances where casting is faster and less expensive than machining. Cast parts are produced by pouring molten metal into sand, metal, or investment-cast moulds. As with mould development, using DFM tools can benefit both processes. Regardless of whether parts are cast or forged, 3D design and DFM tools can check the draft of parts, and evaluate the strength and precision of fixtures, dies & moulds. For example, can you improve the performance of power hammers and presses during forging operations? Would you like to avoid dielock? Can you leverage 3D printing to economically create starch-based moulds for casting? Would integrated product data management (PDM) allow you to better manage production? Using 3D DFM tools can help predict more accurately the product of forging and casting operations – instead of working through trial and error – saving time and money in the process. Elaborate on the process of design for assembly in the mould-making process. The methods utilised to assemble parts and sub-assemblies into final products can vary greatly: from pick-
2-cavity mould for valve cap Courtesy: JK Mold Design
and-place robotics to machine-driven assembly/packaging to human manual operations. With any assembly operation, the ability to visualise and simulate how a product goes together is essential for preventing assembly-related bottlenecks. In the case of assembly machines, this capability can also help to develop the best-performing, most cost-effective system by using simulation data to design and size it perfectly. Simulating assembly operations, whether manual or automated are becoming increasingly important for squeezing additional time and costs of production. Here are some of the important considerations. Are you creating assembly animations for operators to follow or still using paperbased instructional methods? What about mechatronics? Can kinematics and dynamics simulation tools be used to design and size machinery appropriately? Are you selecting electric motors and drive mechanisms that balance service life versus cost? Can a 3D design data be used to streamline assembly operations, improve packaging or create documentation? Assembling manufactured parts into final products is an important aspect of many manufacturing operations. One December 2010 | Modern Plastics & Polymers
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can leverage 3D design data in ways that can transform assembly operations into a more efficient and cost-effective operation. What are some of the ways mould makers can increase profitability? Competition compels manufacturers to seek out ways to grow profits. From the manufacturing perspective, there are several ways to contribute to increased profitability: Cut or control manufacturing costs: 3D CAD software is integrated with leading manufacturing systems, such as CAM, mould analysis and mechatronics software. This integration gives mould makers seamless access to analysis and interference-checking capabilities. Integrated DFM can help cut or hold the line on manufacturing costs. Eliminate downtime and production stoppages: Mould makers now have precise 3D geometries for clean fit & assembly and also facilitate the processing of design changes. They can automate manufacturing workflows and accelerate ECO processing. These capabilities give them the agility required to rectify changes on the fly and prevent downtime. Reduce scrap, rework and waste: With DFM tools, mould makers will experience fewer geometry surprises on the production floor, resulting in less scrap and rework. Optimise materials usage: Reducing materials usage is an easy way to cut costs. Eradicate wasted or duplicated effort: In today’s technologybased manufacturing environment, there should never be a need for a manufacturer to redraw or remodel designs, because 3D CAD mould makers can eliminate data translations, file conversions, or model redraws. How can manufacturers accelerate time to market? Manufacturers can shorten time-tomarket by making sure that a design is ready for prime time – suitable for 74
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manufacture – and by streamlining processes and interactions. Ensure manufacturable designs: Making sure that a product is manufacturable requires the use of DFM tools to evaluate whether it can be made cost-effectively in the specified shape and material. With comprehensive DFM tools, mould makers can assess materials and geometries to deliver a problem-free design to production, thereby avoiding unnecessary delays. Guarantee production-ready data: Providing design in a CAD data format that is ready to go to production can save additional time Streamline vendor interaction: Eliminating time-consuming interactions with vendors is vital for speeding time-to-market. Accelerate assembly operations: Assembly operations not only consume time to perform, but also require time to design and develop. Facilitate late-cycle changes: The way in which a manufacturing organisation handles late-cycle design changes and ECOs is also a factor in reducing time-to-market. What are some of the effective methods for mould makers to reduce returns and warranty costs? The best way to cut costs related to product returns and warranty claims is to manufacture a quality product in the following ways: Enhance product quality: There are two facets to quality in terms of manufacturing. One has to do with manufacturability, while the other involves performance. Increase accuracy: Mould makers can ensure product quality by increasing the accuracy of development effort. Evaluate fastening methods: The methods such as bolted connections and welded connections need to be looked at to determine which method works best and gain cost advantage, reduce weight or accelerate assembly.
Leverage interference collision and clearance check tools: This is pivotal to ensure that the design will work properly at nominal tolerance values. Conduct motion simulations: It is essential to understand part deflections due to dynamic loads, and ensure that the design will operate properly while in motion. Bill of materials (BOM): Generating a BOM for design that updates automatically with design changes is necessary. How best can a mould maker minimise the impact of his products on the environment? Manufacturers can do more than develop green products. They can also apply the principle of sustainability toward lessening the environmental impacts and attendant costs of their production processes in the following ways: Reduce shipping and transportation costs: With sustainability software, mould makers can evaluate transportation and shipping costs as they apply to materials, components and product distribution. With this information, one can make important decisions about design that can lessen its environmental impact. Identify energy savings: Energy costs are a big part of today’s manufacturing operations, so the ability to reduce energy usage is important from both a cost and an environmental standpoint. Eliminate waste disposal costs: As with energy, waste disposal is becoming a much larger line item for manufacturing operations. Manoj Mehta is the Country Manager - India and SAARC Operations, Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corporation. He can be contacted on email: mmehta@solidworks.com
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CAE for plastic parts
Efficient evaluation for optimisation The market continuously demands a reduction in time and cost of development of new plastic parts. Computer-aided engineering (CAE) can help make this a reality, which can ensure efficiency at each stage of development. It serves as an important tool that has the potential to save companies’ time and cost. State-of-the-art CAE tools can be utilised for composite materials in both structural and mouldability analysis.
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n the development of new plastic parts, early optimisation is critical to the economics of a product. Computer-aided engineering (CAE) is currently used in all development phases. CAE services in parts development include material selection, design, structural analysis, acoustical analysis, mould filling simulation, blow moulding simulation and design of extrusion dies. Some of them are elaborated below.
Material selection On account of the availability of a large number of thermoplastics, characterised by numerous
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mechanical, thermal, electrical and other properties, the designer is confronted by a bewildering amount of data. Databases make it possible – with respect to known requirements – to find the ‘right’ material in a short time. These permit material selection based on physical properties determined by standardised methods.
Design In terms of the design, the CAE development service includes designing of new plastic parts; development of new design concepts (starting from a pre-determined available space); and the conditions to be fulfilled. Since
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plastic parts often have complicated geometry with freeform surfaces, 3D CAD (solid-modelling) systems are typically used. In contrast to twodimensional drawings, these assure complete and unequivocal definition of the part geometry and facilitate the identification of problem areas (material accumulations, demoulding problems, etc). Additionally, once generated, the CAD geometry can also be used for subsequent product development work (for example, finite element (FE) calculations, stereolithography, CAM, etc).
Checking the structural capability Plastic parts must meet stringent strength and rigidity requirements. Because of the potentially complicated geometry of plastic parts, it is not always possible to determine via known analytical methods whether such requirements can be met. In such cases, reliable information can be obtained by FE calculations. Finding the weak points: The method for detecting the weak points of a design by testing prototypes has a substantial disadvantage in that, for most cases, it detects only the weakest area of a part. After the weak area is removed, further testing will show the next weakest area. In contrast, FE analysis makes it possible to find several weak spots simultaneously and remove them through geometric changes. Optimisation in terms of strength, rigidity and stability: Because of the relatively low strength and stiffness of thermoplastics (as compared to metals), it is often necessary to use a complex geometry in order to meet requirements concerning loading, deformation characteristics, and/or stability (deflection or buckling). This optimised geometry can be costly and time-consuming to obtain. In parts made of fibre-reinforced thermoplastics, it is possible to optimise the geometry of the part
Fig. 1a: Sound pressure distribution for an air intake manifold. This part was not optimised
and sprue system, so that the fibres are preferentially oriented in order to maximise the performance of the part under load. In this manner, the fibre orientation-dependent anisotropic material properties are utilised to optimise performance for a specific purpose. This problem can also be solved using a structural analysis in combination with a mould-filling simulation (both based on the FE method). If the dynamic performance is known, a subsequent calculation step can yield information about sound emission. The propagation of sound waves in an air space is calculated by the boundary element method (BEM). It is possible to represent, for example, the frequency-dependent sound pressures and sound intensities at any point in space, and optimise them at an early stage of the development. Preventing process-dependent problems: The part development process requires early detection of potential processing problems, so that they may be taken into consideration during the design stage. For mechanically stressed parts, it is also useful to understand the effects that the processing method has on material properties. For example, besides the
Fig. 1b: After part optimisation
fibre orientation, the strength reduction of knit lines in the part geometry should be taken into consideration. For such purposes, efficient numerical simulation tools are available whereby many processing problems can be identified and the processes optimised.
Moulding filling simulation The injection moulding process presents a whole spectrum of individual problems ranging from filling difficulties and questions concerning mould cooling to part warpage. Simulation of the filling
Calculations by the FE method In the development of new plastic parts, the FE method makes it possible to answer many questions before prototype parts are made. FE analysis can be used, for example, to estimate stresses and strains, displacements, reaction forces, resonant frequencies & characteristic mode shapes, accelerations, and deflection & buckling loads. In this manner, engineers can evaluate part performance and optimise design at an early stage. For example, it is possible to check the structural capability of a plastic part and also detect the weak points of a design. Moreover, it is also possible to optimise a preliminary design in terms of strength, rigidity and stability, and investigate the dynamic & acoustical properties of a part.
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Figure 2: Calculated wall thickness distribution of a plastic fuel tank made of LupolenÂŽ
process gives information about knit lines, air inclusions, melt flow front hesitation and excessive pressure-tofill situations. Measures for improving the filling process are either a change in part geometry (most often a modification of wall thickness) or the optimisation of the runner. For rapid changes, direct feedback to the mould and part designers is necessary. A mould filling simulation allows the computation of fibre orientation at the same time. This information is needed to determine how the material mechanical properties are affected. Also, knowledge of this orientation is a prerequisite in the analysis of warpage, a significant problem in the injection moulding process. The numerical calculation of warpage, based directly on the results of the mould filling simulation, makes it possible to evaluate different countermeasures for reducing undesirable part deformation. When temperature problems are expected, a mould cooling simulation can provide an insight into the temperature distribution expected in the mould. If necessary, it is also possible to determine the effect of cooling on the warpage. The gasassisted injection moulding process (GAIM process) extends the freedom of part geometry, but at the same time can bring up additional questions for the part designer. Besides the filling 78
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characteristics of the melt, a GAIM simulation also calculates the location and size of the gas bubble. In this manner, it is possible to study the effect of different gas introduction points and gas flow channel geometries to ensure the correct position of the air cavities in the finished part. The fusible core process is sometimes used in the production of complicated, hollow injectionmoulded parts. This process involves the use of fusible cores of tin-bismuth alloy, which melt at a relatively low temperature. Due to the low rigidity of these cores, the problem of core shifting assumes special importance. In non-uniform filling, core deflection that can result in either contact of the core to the outer mould wall or core fracture can occur relatively rapidly. Critical for such deflections are the pressures acting on the core during the filling and holding phase of the injection moulding process. The analysis of these pressures makes it possible to determine core deflections and evaluate various measures to reduce core shifting.
Blow moulding simulation The blow moulding process is often used to fabricate complicated hollow parts, which must meet stringent wall thickness distribution requirements. Due to the nature of the process, undesirable thin area scan occur, particularly at the corners. These thin areas can be avoided by an optimisation of the pre-forms. Simulation of the inflation process provides accurate information about the wall thickness to be expected. In addition, the simulation process also permits an optimisation of the container shape, if the available methods for pre-form optimisation are not sufficient to prevent the identified weak areas. This option can be used particularly in the design of containers for which only the part space and the maximum volume are defined. Typical of this problem category are automobile fuel tanks.
Design of extrusion dies Computational analysis of flow processes occurring in the screw has substantially improved extruder design. The calculations of material throughput, pressures and the melting process provide essential information for the optimisation of screw geometry. In the design of the dies that are connected to the extruder (parison heads, extrusion dies, etc), questions can arise with regard to melt distribution, temperature variation and possible flow instability. Such questions can also be answered with the aid of appropriate computer programs.
Future developments The use of computer-aided engineering/ computer-aided simulation process for injection moulding has reduced the need for prototype tooling to a significant degree. Filling, cooling, shrinkage and warpage analyses offer feasible solutions to manufacturers who otherwise had to perform actual moulding trials. Moreover, the calculations of part performance and simulation of the fabrication process are expected to become increasingly reliable. All these developments are expected to bring in ease and efficiency in the production of plastic parts. Note: The information submitted in this publication is based on BASF’s current knowledge and experience. In view of the many factors that may affect processing and application, these data do not relieve processors of the responsibility of carrying out their own tests and experiments; neither do they imply any legally binding assurance of certain properties or of suitability for a specific purpose. It is the responsibility of those to whom BASF supplies their products to ensure that all proprietary rights and existing laws & legislations are observed. Courtesy: BASF SE
MANAGEMENT MANTRAS
Effective delegation
Success through empowerment
Delegation is a win-win situation when done appropriately, as it allows to make the best use of time and skills. Moreover, it helps other people in the team to grow and develop to reach their full potential in the organisation. Last but not the least, delegation makes one responsible by granting him the authority to do a particular thing. Delegation fails if authority and responsibility do not go together. M Hariharan
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he renowned management guru Peter Drucker defined management as ‘getting things done through other people’, which more or less sums up the meaning of delegation as well. However, about 2,500 years ago, Thiruvalluvar, a poet saint from Southern India, best defined delegation in these verses, “After having considered, ‘this man can accomplish this, by these means’, let (the king) leave
with him the discharge of that duty.” (Thirukkural Verse no. 517 - English translation by G U Pope.) There are five specific aspects to delegation covered by this definition, which include: Clarity of purpose: A delegator should be clear about the outcome of the task delegated. Delegating is not asking someone to do a task without telling him ‘what for’. Delegator’s clarity of the tools to be used: A delegator should have knowledge of the tools to be used for accomplishing the tasks. Otherwise, he/she cannot suggest or take corrective actions if there is a problem. Task performer’s clarity of the tools to be used: Task performer should be trained in using the tools and methodology to accomplish a particular task. It goes with the ethos of Toyota Production System (TPS) of ‘Use only reliable, thoroughly tested technology that serves your people and processes’ (Principle 8 of The Toyota Way)
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Analyse before delegating: Analyse the ground reality, skills of the task performer, tools & methodologies before delegating. Principle 12 of The Toyota Way states, ‘Go and see for yourself to thoroughly understand the situation (genchi gembutsu)’. This is what is required before delegating. Do not interfere after delegating: ‘Don’t boss around’ is a common advice given to ‘bosses’. Being a leader is different from being a boss. The task performer will start doubting his/her abilities if he/she is interrupted too often.
Lack of clarity on the process of delegation for the delegator: What, when and how of delegation is not often understood, let alone the ‘why’ to delegate. Delegation should be a systematic process.
Enablers of delegation Delegation needs a conducive environment to succeed. There are a few
enablers for successful delegation, which are elaborated herein: Communication of the purpose: It is vital to find the purpose, and the means will follow. ‘If we do not know where we want to go, it does not matter which way to go’ (Cheshire Cat in Alice in Wonderland). Communication, both verbal and through actions, should convey the purpose of the task to the performer.
Impediments in delegation There are a few impediments that hinder delegation in an owner-driven organisation. These are as follows: Lack of risk diffusion: A larger organisation is capable of cushioning the slips in performance with multiple layers of management, while the stakes are normally high for an SME. For instance, to reach the chairman in a large organisation, there are about five layers to cross. In an SME, the chairman is the second layer. Though it is an advantage for faster response to the customer’s problem, defamation happens faster in case of failure. Distrust on the employees: With a huge attrition rate normally associated with an SME, there is a general lack of trust on the employees. This is a huge hindrance for delegation. Paucity of skills: Attracting the right talent is always a difficult task for an SME. People take up employment by default, rather than by design. SME’s sole aim is to get someone rather than not getting anyone. Customer demands for personal attention: Customers of an ownerdriven organisation, who are normally purchase officers, expect the owner to meet them. Statements like, ‘Have you become too busy? We preferred you as a supplier only because of the ‘personal’ attention you were giving us!’ are hints to take the cue and fall in line. December 2010 | Modern Plastics & Polymers
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Skills development: Skills of employees must be listed; gaps should be identified. Then a mechanism to develop the skills is to be put in place. Attrition need not be an excuse for not training; lack of training may be a reason for attrition. After all, human beings want recognition and scope to learn as well. Just because someone is not qualified does not make him ineligible for training. It is possible that he did not have the opportunity to get qualified. De-skilling: To make people multiskilled, one tried and tested Toyota way is to deskill the job content. Principle 6 of TPS states, ‘Standardised tasks are the foundation for continuous improvement and employee empowerment.’ Customer education: Customers need to be educated to accept a company’s subordinates. It is easier said than done. But unless it is attempted, one will continue to struggle with all the tasks on one’s head. Customers should gain the confidence of working with an organisation, rather than with an individual. Patience to allow talent nurturing: A large Indian engineering enterprise is known for their employee loyalty to the organisation. When one of the retired employees of that company was asked, “What is so special about your company?” The reply was, “We are allowed to commit mistakes”. That sums it up. Mistakes need to be tolerated. Learning mechanism for secondlevel employees to train others: The delegation has to percolate down the line. The reach of delegation has to spread.
Effective delegation The following 10-step methodology can help an owner-driven organisation to delegate with accuracy. Classification of tasks: The tasks are to be classified into three categories. Class A – those that must be delegated. The least important tasks that do not affect the ultimate business process must be delegated. Class B – those that may be delegated. These tasks can be delegated 82
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Attrition need not be an excuse for not training; lack of training may be the reason. After all, human beings want recognition and scope to learn. after creating the relevant control measures and countermeasures in case of failure. Class C – those that cannot be delegated at all till the advanced skills and trust are developed. Identify the skill-sets required for Class A and B: For the Class A – must list; and Class B – may list, it is essential to list the skills required for accomplishing the tasks, both technical and soft skills. Map the skill-sets of employees, especially loyalists within the organisation: First and foremost, employees should be classified as loyalists and others. Then, the skills of both the sets of employees need to be mapped. Moreover, it is possible that the likely loyalists may turn out to be loyalists, if tasks are delegated. Fill the skill gap for Class A tasks: The skills of loyalists must be matched with the skills required for performing Class A tasks. Normally, it is found that there are not many gaps for doing these ‘must list’ tasks. Even if there are any, they can be easily filled by communicating. Communicate the tasks to stakeholders: One of the most important measure is to communicate to everyone within the organisation as well as external stakeholders (suppliers, vendors, banks, etc) that henceforth, a specific person will perform a particular set of tasks. It has to be ensured that no one interferes later. Here the communication has to be more specific. If warranted, service level agreements are to be drawn, making the task performer fully accountable for the consequences. This will build the confidence of the external stakeholders.
Map a plan for filling the skill gaps for Class B tasks: Class B tasks require specific skills. Hence, it is necessary to develop timelines for filling the gaps. It may call for training the likely loyalists or even recruiting people with specific skills. Run a pilot test for the Class B tasks: Without a pilot run, it is not advisable to go for a whole-hog delegation of the Class B items. People should be allowed to commit mistakes. Run the PDCA (plan do check act) cycle and move on to SDCA (standardise do check act) before fully delegating. Repeat the process: Like the famous management guru Dr Eli Goldratt says, ‘never allow inertia to become a system’s constraint’, it is important to repeat the process to include more items into Class A and B. Then the way forward is to move on to Class C.
Conclusion A systematic approach to delegation is pivotal. It is necessary to start attempting, which will make life much simpler. Principle 9 of The Toyota Way, says, ‘Grow leaders who thoroughly understand the work, live the philosophy and teach it to others’; and Principle 10 states, ‘Develop exceptional people and teams who follow your company’s philosophy’. These small but essential principles will help one and all in every organisation go a long way in performing tasks fruitfully. M Hariharan practises consultancy in the field of cost management, lean thinking, constraint management, management control system and business excellence as Founder Director, Savoir Faire Management Services. Savoir Faire develops cost information systems to support pricing, outsourcing and control decisions using the cost excellence (CE©) model. He is also a renowned trainer on the impact of customer focus, competitor actions and goal conflicts on the bottom-line of the business. Email: sfgroup@vsnl.com
PREVIEW
Taking manufacturing to the next level
Mumbai | 17-19 Feb, 2011
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hat are the few things that a future factory will have and must have beyond doubt? The answer lies in automation! It is automation that will drive manufacturing, growth, productivity, quality, innovation and technology. Supporting this, R Narayanan, Head – Discrete Automation & Motion Division, ABB India, avers, “Automation will be vital in helping manufacturing companies achieve economies of scale, global competitiveness and meet stringent quality/safety standards. Automation products, systems, solutions and services are designed to improve customers’ business, centered on increasing industrial productivity, while lowering environmental impact.”
Minimal human intervention
The introduction of automation in Indian manufacturing has dramatically changed the speed & efficiency of production and delivery systems for the industry. It is a smart muscle that smoothly integrates and executes activities in an industrial environment. “An ideal factory in the future would have minimal human intervention besides being increasingly environment-friendly,” says Shekar Viswanathan, Deputy Managing Director, Toyota Kirloskar Motor. Industrial automation has replaced human beings across industries. Automation proves to be an apt solution for jobs that require precision, speed, endurance and reliability. Traditional applications of industrial automation include material handling, assembling, painting, welding, packaging, palletising,
With fast-paced changes taking place in the manufacturing sector, the need for automation cannot be undermined. With India catching up on the adoption of automation solutions, manufacturing will soon witness a dramatic change in the way it is being operated today. Aimed at offering automation solutions for the entire manufacturing fraternity, the HiTech Automation Show is designed to provide a fertile ground for GenX manufacturing. product inspection and testing. Industrial robots are used in a diverse range of industries including automotive, electronics, medical, food production, pharmaceutical and machinery.
Increase in demand
High efficiency and productivity have taken centre-stage in today’s manufacturing scenario. To match the demands of increased quality at lower cost, several industries are opting for automation. “The demand for ERP/MIS integration with factory floor, which was more of theory, is fast becoming a reality,” says Narayanan. He also mentions that technologies for equipment, products, systems with PLCs, DCS, drives, fieldbuses, sensors, robotics as well as high level software integration between these discrete automation islands are being developed. “All manufacturing industry verticals have seen a huge demand for automation in the last decade. Process industries like steel, cement, refineries, petrochemicals, power, etc, and discrete manufacturing industries like automobile, pharma, building segment, food & beverages, rubber & plastics will continue to drive the demand for automation,” asserts Narayanan. “Automation is the key to success. Typical automation capabilities, relative to the use of technological interventions such as advanced planning, measurement, robotics and MES, continue to grow. The focus of the emerging trends will be on reducing variability, increasing velocity, increasing visibility, guaranteeing full compliance and increasing collaboration,” asserts Frank Khoshnoud, Sr VP & Head
– Manufacturing, Retail & Distribution (MRD), Patni. Looking at such promising prospects, Network18 Group will be organising HiTech Automation Show from February 17-19, 2011, in Mumbai concurrently with HiTech Material Handling, under the umbrella show HiTech Manufacturing. HiTech Automation is a first-of-itskind event showcasing latest innovations under one roof. From factory automation, process automation & control systems, field instrumentation and smart sensor, robotics & drives, software solutions to hydraulic and pneumatics, the event will display the best among the newage automation solutions. “HiTech Automation showcases the best and the latest in the industry. This show is a must attend for all small and medium enterprises. For those who will be a part of this extravaganza, the exhibition will provide tremendous networking opportunities and scope for business generation,” asserts Sudhanva Jategaonkar, Associate VP–B2B Publishing, Infomedia18, a Network18 company.
One-stop automation shop
Displaying cutting-edge technology, breakthrough innovations and interactive demonstrations from the leaders in the automation industry, HiTech Automation Show has been designed to provide an ideal platform for the growth of the automation industry in India. HiTech Automation will help the entire automation industry converge into a single lucrative platform that will serve as a foundation for future growth of the industry and drive it towards a promising automated future.
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Engineering Expo Indore 2011
Investment ahoy Acknowledged as the commercial capital of Madhya Pradesh, Indore is poised to become an industrial hub. Investments attracted by the region, in the recent past, have made it a strong contender for inclusion in the coveted category of commercial hubs of the country. Aiding the growth of commerce in the region are trade shows like Engineering Expo that not only provide a fertile platform for business augmentation but also a breeding ground for industry. Shibani Gharat
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ndore, known for its rich historical heritage, is in the process of getting its name engraved in gold in the history of world manufacturing. The region that is the commercial capital of Madhya Pradesh is thriving with business opportunities than ever before. Thus, it can be said that footprints of royalty meet the velocity of business in the city. The city, after navigating through centuries, is positioned to become an industrial hub. Today, Indore has grown beyond measure with the bulk of its trade coming from small, mid and large-scale manufacturing & service industries. The region has more trade & commerce to offer than any other city of similar stature within the country. Key business houses, including a bevy of foreign investors, have already made serious investments in concurrent projects that are ongoing in and around Indore. The industries, a major constituent of the Indore economy, contribute a considerable amount of revenue. The city has emerged as a major investment and industrial centre. Further, it is one of the fastest growing tier-II cities in India and is also in the process of becoming an IT hub with many IT companies flourishing in Madhya Pradesh. It also has a thick concentration of conventional production and manufacturing industries. Prominent among them is the textile, which has been the backbone of the city’s industrial growth. Pithampur near Indore is one of the largest hubs of vehicle and automobile industries in India. Eminent industrial
houses have opened factories and plants in Indore. Some of the most important among them include Kinetic Honda, Onida Saka, Pratap Steel, Prestige Group, Bajaj Tempo, Bridge Stone, Chirag, Ingots, Eicher Motors, Dhar Textiles, Larsen and Toubro, Indo German Tools, Hindustan Motors, Crompton Greaves, Pratibha Syntex, Kores India, etc. Harish Bajaj, Director, Atlas Radios, says, “New investments have helped the region immensely, especially the SMEs. They supply machinery and raw materials locally to various companies.” Atlas Radios is engaged in the trading of electronic components, electronic meters, electrical items, home appliances, synthetic adhesives and such other items. He further explains, “Take our example – any new manufacturing unit cannot run without electricity. We supply electronic parts to these organisations and that is how we have benefited from the investments.”
Infrastructure growth Indore provides industries with complete civic and industrial infrastructure. The industrial growth of this region has been phenomenal, thanks to multinational and national companies choosing the city to set up their industries here. Time and again, these companies have reiterated that excellent infrastructure in the city makes them choose it for investment. A comprehensive industrialfriendly environment, supported by robust infrastructure, has resulted in exceptional industrial growth of this part of MP. As the capital of the Holkar dynasty, Indore has always had an easy access to other prominent regions in India. Today, this region has proximity to almost all major
towns in India, through a network of rail, roads and air, which is a boon for industrial growth. India’s first greenfield SEZ set up in Indore is an achievement for the State Government. Until now, 46 industrial units have been allotted land in Indore SEZ in which investment of ` 1,300 crore has been finalised and 20 units have already started their operations. Apart from Indore SEZ, Pithampur industrial park is MP’s first and unique industrial park developed by a public sector undertaking, which assures reliable and superior quality infrastructure, estate management and supporting amenities. Around 7,500 people are engaged in this SEZ and nine units involving ` 650 crore are still under construction. The SEZ so far has recorded ` 1,300 crore worth of export business. Moreover, Indore SEZ, Pithampur, is a notified multi-product SEZ. The circuits of Pithampur-DharMhow have been selected as mega
Engineering ExpoIndore has been a great experience for us. Last year, we booked machinery worth ` 2.5 lakh during the four-day event. We had also received around 100+ potential leads. Santosh S Garav
Deputy Marketing Manager, Electronica Mechatronic System (I)
Indore | 7-10 Jan, 2011 The Engineering Expo organised by Infomedia 18 is one of the country’s biggest engineering events. The 2009-10 edition of the Expo saw business transactions worth over ` 150 crore. Launched in Ahmedabad in 2002, the event today boasts of huge visitor turnout. The Expo is a preferred destination for SMEs, manufacturing and engineering companies to transact, network, tieup & exchange ideas for the growth of the industry. The Engineering Expo 2010-11 is scheduled to take place in four cities. After starting off at Pune in November, the Expo proceeds to Ahmedabad, Indore & Chennai in subsequent months.
investment regions as per the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor. Modal logistics hub at Pithampur, economic corridor on Indore-Pithampur airport road and water supply project & sewerage project in Pithampur have been approved. All these projects would bring about revolutionary changes to the region’s economy.
Investment-friendly policies The industries in Madhya Pradesh are resource-driven at large. This is due to its natural wealth in the form of limestone, coal, soya, cotton, bauxite, iron ore, silica, etc. Because of this, other industrial sectors are also emerging. Some of these include textile, cement, steel, soya processing and optical fibres. However, there is one exception to the resource-driven industrialisation policy. This exception is the region of Indore. In the past, the state of Madhya Pradesh as a result of its incentive policies has been successful in developing a strong base in the auto, auto ancillary and pharmaceutical sectors. In the last few years, the state government has introduced many policies to encourage the development of Indore. The MP State Industrial Policy, 2004, provides specialised packages for loss-making units.
Several schemes are on offer with an aim to develop industries in Indore through a ‘cluster’ approach. The State Government has acknowledged textile, pharmaceutical, IT, auto components and food processing as priority sectors for the city. With the constitution of industrial clusters around Indore, its economic geography has expanded rapidly in the recent years. The major economic clusters around Indore are located in Kheda, Sanwer and Dewas along with Pithampur. With such tremendous prospects available, a platfom was required to bring about all the major players together for mutual benefits. This demand led to the introduction of Engineering Expo. Sudhanva Jategaonkar, Associate Vice President-B2B Publishing, Infomedia18, a Network 18 company and the organiser of Engineering Expo Indore, avers, “Engineering Expo is a platform that brings together participants from the entire manufacturing sphere. Acting as a one-stop-shop, this show immensely benefits the entire manufacturing fraternity. Indore has become a hot destination for investors owing to all the support provided by the State Government. Trade in the region is booming, which in turn will help the industry. In the past, initiatives like Engineering Expo have proved to be principal platforms for this thriving industry to grow beyond measures.”
Platform for success Engineering Expo is an ideal manufacturing & engineering trade fair for displaying various products and services. It is one of the most preferred platforms to grow business, as selected by 1,000+ companies that participated in the previous editions of the Expo. Past exhibitors like Atlas Radios are reaping huge benefits from their participation at the Expo. “Engineering Expo has helped us spread awareness about our company and products among the new market entrants in the region. It has also helped business growth. Business generated through last year’s Engineering Expo has
Engineering Expo has helped us spread awareness about our company and products among the new market entrants in the region. It has also helped business growth. Business generated through last year’s Engineering Expo has contributed to 10 per cent of our annual turnover. Harish Bajaj
Director, Atlas Radios contributed to 10 per cent of our annual turnover. This year, we are expecting to grow to 30 per cent,” Bajaj adds. “Engineering Expo Indore has been a great experience for us. Last year, we booked machinery worth ` 2.5 lakh during the four-day event. We had also received around 100+ potential leads,” says Santosh S Garav, Deputy Marketing Manager, Electronica Mechatronic System (I), while reminiscing about last year’s event. The company participated in Engineering Expo Indore last year. Highlighting the performance of Engineering Expo in helping the development of SMEs, Jategaonkar says, “The brand Engineering Expo is a brilliant example of a humble beginning and achieving enviable feats over the years. The coming months look promising for the manufacturing sector, and we aim to provide more business development opportunities through our Expo.” Diverse industry presence, government support, infrastructure and Engineering Expo are the four pillars of growth for Indore industry. Budding trade and commerce alongwith investors’ trust will make these pillars stronger.
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Frost & Sullivan 2010 India Excellence in Chemicals, Materials and Food Awards
Recognising exemplary achievements Frost & Sullivan will honour top achievers in the chemicals, materials and food ingredients sector at the soon-to-be-held 2010 India Excellence in Chemicals, Materials and Food Awards. These awards will acknowledge prominent companies for their significant contributions in the areas of products and services.
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he Indian Chemicals, Materials and Food (CMF) industry is witnessing rapid growth, with companies demonstrating best practices in different regional and global markets. To recognise superior planning and the execution of product launches, strategic alliances, distribution strategies, technological innovations, customer services, etc, Frost & Sullivan is organising the 2010 India Excellence in Chemicals, Materials and Food Awards on December 6, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency, Mumbai.
The selection process The excellence awards will identify and recognise prominent companies in the chemicals, materials and food ingredients sectors for their significant contributions in the areas of products and services. These awards will recognise the distinction of products and services with respect to customer value, competence, features and functionality, customer focus, etc, with a host of other crucial factors such as leadership, strategy, growth, innovation, integration and reliability. The nominees and award recipients have been identified through a diligent process, taking into consideration the perspectives of customers, experts 88
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and thought leaders within the industry along with Frost & Sullivan’s knowledge base. Speaking on the CMF industry, Mamta Wadhwa, Senior Director - Chemicals, Materials and Food Practice, South Asia and Middle East, Frost & Sullivan, says, “Our research on the best practices went beyond the top 10 players in the industry and the MNCs to identify mid-sized domestic players who have achieved operational and functional excellence in their own specific fields of business. We came across companies, which have demonstrated product leadership positions across the world, some of which are driven by first generation entrepreneurs.”
Award categories The Voice of Customer Award Series involves a multi-tier process wherein excellence in the industry is gauged through ratings provided by end-user companies. The initial stage involves the identification of key suppliers; end-users of suppliers’ products are then interviewed focussing on a sample that accounts for the majority of the total marketshare. The next stage of analysis includes a statistical and analytical model wherein a panel of inhouse Frost
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Mamta Wadhwa
Senior Director-Chemicals, Materials and Foods, South Asia and Middle East, Frost & Sullivan
Rationale behind organising the event… The rapid growth in the chemicals, materials and foods market in India has made the key companies in the industry evolve beyond conventional practices. Globalisation has resulted in increasing competition from developing economies and over the next decade, we see a significant number of chemical companies from the Middle East (ME)/Asia Pacific (APAC) region in the global top 10. The current platform is to give recognition to companies that have demonstrated excellence in terms of various aspects of business like product launches, strategic alliances, distribution strategies, technological innovations, customer services, etc. What’s next? Awards are an unbiased, third party recognition that can provide a profound impact in enhancing the brand value, and thereby accelerating the recipient’s growth. Our positioning in the market and unique approach enables us to determine how best-in-class companies worldwide manage growth, innovation and leadership. Hence, we plan to regularly conduct such events to recognise best practices in the industry. & Sullivan CMF experts examine and compute critical parameters determining product innovation/quality/customer service for each product category. A rating on these parameters is gathered from respondents on the importance and relevance in the purchasing and decision-making process. The final ratings are averaged across respondents to arrive at a mean score. Suppliers with the highest scores are then nominated for the award and analysed further to determine the winner. The jury-based awards are based on the premise of nominations from industry experts from various sectors of the chemicals, materials and food ingredients industry. Further, Frost & Sullivan analysts track company revenues, growth, dynamics, marketshare, etc for the nominated companies. Specific criteria are used to ascertain the final competitor ranking in each industry. Post this, final analysis is viewed and then the jury of industry experts determines awardees. “Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards identify exemplary achievements within a multitude of industries and functional disciplines. The analysis on best practices identifies excellent performances of executives, companies, products and processes. This research is an invaluable source to companies for new ideas to improve strategies and processes, which ultimately drive corporate growth,” adds Wadhwa. December 2010 | Modern Plastics & Polymers
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EVENTS CALENDAR
National MUMBAI Concurrent Shows
Ahmedabad Gujarat Dec 10-13, 2010 Gujarat University Exhibition Hall
Indore
Madhya Pradesh Jan 7-10, 2011 Maharaja Shivajirao School Grd, Chimanbaug
Chennai
Tamil Nadu Mar 11-13, 2011 Chennai Trade Centre
India’s premier industrial trade fair on products and technologies related to Machine Tools, Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Process Machinery & Equipment, Automation & Instrumentation, Packaging & Auxiliaries, IT Products, Electrical & Electronics, Material Handling and Safety Equipment. For details contact: Infomedia 18 Ltd, Ruby House, 1st Floor, J K Sawant Marg, Dadar (W), Mumbai 400 028. Tel: 022-3003 4649/51 Fax: 022-3003 4499 Email: engexpo@infomedia18.in
Frost & Sullivan 2010 India Excellence in Chemicals, Materials and Food Awards
The awards identify and recognise prominent companies in the chemicals, materials and food ingredients sectors for their significant contributions in the areas of product and service; December 06, 2010; at Hyatt Regency, Mumbai For details contact: Anish Charles Corporate Communication Frost & Sullivan 4th Floor, Tower VI, Solitaire Corporate Park Chakala, Andheri (E), Mumbai 400 093 Tel: 022-4001 3419, Mob: 098205 78485 Email: anishc@frost.com Website: www.frost.com
Corrupack 2010
This will be an opportunity for players of the Indian packaging sector to elaborate on the potential of the corrugated box industry and generate business contacts; December 10-12, 2010; Hyderabad International Convention Center (HICC), Hyderabad For details contact: M L Agarwal Andhra Pradesh Corrugated Box Manufacturers’ Association 401, Vaibhav Kunj Apartment 90
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1- 2- 605 Tower Tank Bund Road Hyderabad – 500 080 Telefax: 040-27668908 Email: info@apcma.in Website: www.apcma.in
Advances in Injection Moulding
The conference will focus on energy management, sustainability, green moulding and innovations in injection moulding manufacturing technologies to enable manufacturers to stay ahead and prosper; December 13-14, 2010; at Intercontinental The Lalit, Mumbai For details contact: K V Subramanian Secretary General, Indian Plastics Institute, 30, Sarvodaya Indl. Estate, 1st floor, Off Mahakali Caves Road, Near Paper Box Factory Andheri (E) Mumbai 4000 93 Tel: 022-66950397/66962601 Email: ipi@vsnl.com/ipi@bom3.vsnl.net.in Website: http://www.plastemart.com/ipi
Plastivision India 2011
This event is being designed to help exhibitors and visitors discover potential markets. It will be the 8th in the series of
Maharashtra Feb, 17-19, 2011 Bombay Exhibition Centre
One of the largest advanced design and manufacturing events in India featuring Machine Tools, Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Process Machinery & Equipment, Automation & Instrumentation, Packaging & Auxiliaries, IT Products, Electrical & Electronics, Material Handling and Safety Equipment.
For details Infomedia 18 Ltd, Ruby House, 1st Floor, J K Sawant Marg, Dadar (W), Mumbai 400 028. Tel: 022-3003 4650 Fax: 022 3003-4499 Email: hitech@infomedia18.in
national exhibitions and seminars organised by AIPMA; January 20-24, 2011; at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai For details contact: Sanjivini Kothare All India Plastics Manufacturers’ Association, Mumbai Tel: 022-2821 7324/7325 Fax: 022-2821 6390 Email:info@plastivision.org Website: www.aipma.net
PU TECH 2011
This exhibition and conference will bring together raw material producers, equipment suppliers and end-users under one roof to provide a comprehensive interaction of technology and industry; March 09-11, 2011; at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, New Delhi For details contact: Ramamurthy K Secretary General, IPuA Flat 7, III Floor Shakthi Mahal CIT Colony, Mylapore Chennai 600004 Tel: 044-2499 5923 Fax: 044-2499 5923 Email: admin@pu-india.org Website: www.putechindia.com
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International IPCC 2010
Plastech West 2011
This show is aimed at presenting the paints, resins, coatings, chemicals, machinery and services of the Middle East since it is among the world’s fastest growing petrochemical markets; December 22-25, 2010; at Tehran International Permanent Fairground, Iran
This international exhibition and conference will serve as a project acceleration resource with new technology, machinery and materials for increased efficiency and reduced costs & wastes; February 8-10, 2011; at Anaheim Convention Centre, Anaheim, California, USA
For details contact: Banian Omid Company, Tehran, Iran Tel: +98 (21) 88720005-7 Fax: +98 (21) 88710252 Email: info@banian.ir Website: www.ipcc.ir
Arabplast This event will be a unique opportunity to the Middle East plastics & rubber industries. It will help exhibitors and visitors to discover the potential in the plastics markets around Middle East, Asia and Africa; January 8-11, 2011; at Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Dubai, UAE For details contact: Jeen Joshua Al Fajer Information & Services Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: +971-50-8535820 Fax: +971-4-3403608 Email: alfajer@emirates.net.ae Website: www.arabplast.info
Interplastica 2010 This is an important trade fair for the plastics industry of Russia and its neighbouring countries, focussing on processing equipment, recycling lines and finished plastic goods; January 25-28, 2011; at Expocenter Krasnaya Presnya Fairground, Moscow, Russia For details contact: Messe Düsseldorf Moscow, Russia Tel: +7 495 605 11 00 Fax: +7 495 605 72 07 Email: info@messedi.ru Website: www.interplastica.de
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For details contact: Canon Communications LLC Los Angeles California, USA Tel: +1 (310) 445-4200 Fax: +1 (310) 445-4299 Email: info@cancom.com Website: www.canontradeshows.com/ expo/plastw11
Asia Masterbatch 2011
For details contact: NürnbergMesse GmbH Messezentrum, Nürnberg Germany Tel: +49 (0) 9 11. 86 06-0 Fax: +49 (0) 9 11. 86 06-82 28 Email: ariana.brandl@nuernbergmesse.de Website: www.european-coatings-show.com
Bangla Plast 2011 This international fair seeks to explore the latest inventions & research for the plastics industry. It will suit entrepreneurs in the Indian subcontinent to consolidate and strengthen their business opportunities globally; April 20-23, 2011; at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh
This programme will cover a number of issues like raw material, machinery, market trends and customer developments to provide an international forum for all companies involved in the Asian masterbatch business; March 28-30, 2011; Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore
For details contact: KMG Business Technology Ahmedabad Gujarat, India Tel: 079 26851511/079 3241 0602 Fax: +91 79 2685 1716 Email: info@kmgindia.com Website: www.kmgindia.com
For details contact: Adele Brown Senior Conference Organiser Applied Market Research Bristol United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 117 924 9442 Fax: +44(0)117 989 2128 Email: ab@amiplastics.com Website: www.amiplastics.com
Interplas 2011
European Coatings Show 2011 The European Coatings Show featuring adhesives, sealants and construction chemicals is one of the leading exhibitions for the international paints industry held every two years. The aim of this exhibition is to bring together all coating professionals under one roof; March 29-31, 2011; at Exhibition Centre, Nürnberg, Germany
An international event aimed at serving the European polymer industry, which will feature the latest machinery & equipment for processing and converting polymers; September 27-29, 2011; Birmingham, United Kingdom For details contact: Reed Exhibitions Companies Surrey, The United Kingdom Tel: +44 20 8271 2134 Email: rxinfo@reedexpo.co.uk Website: www.reedexpo.com The information published in this section is as per the details furnished by the respective organiser. In any case, it does not represent the views of Business Insights •Technologies•Opportunities
REPORT
K 2010
Towards brighter business prospects At a time when the plastics industry is on the road to recovery amid an uncertain global financial environment, K 2010 played an important role in bringing the industry players together to tap the upcoming opportunities and emerge triumphant.
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he global plastics industry has grown significantly in recent times, despite the adverse impact of the economic downturn. The K 2010 trade fair, held from October 27 to November 3, in Düsseldorf, Germany, bolstered the prospects of the industry further.
An optimistic outlook The verdict from Ulrich Reifenhäuser, Chairman - the Exhibitor Council for K 2010, stated, “K 2010 was held at the right point in time and has provided new impetus to all areas of our industry. The many and sometimes quite unexpectedly specific contract negotiations entered into at the trade fair speak for themselves!” Proven to be the global plastics sector’s most important meeting place, K 2010 was undisputedly a successful event, amid the 3,102 exhibitors, showcasing products and innovations with an aim to develop business contacts. It brought together leading suppliers of plastics machinery, raw and auxiliary materials and semi-finished products, technical parts & reinforced plastic products under one roof.
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Companies reported an overwhelming volume of contacts, a marked willingness among trade visitors to invest, and many spontaneous business deals. Delighted by the good results, Werner Matthias Dornscheidt, CEO & President, Messe Düsseldorf, said, “Registering more than 2,20,000 trade visitors, K 2010 has clearly exceeded expectations in the sector, given that the crisis is now finally drawing to an end! We are satisfied that the trade fair succeeded in providing a strong impetus for further growth and that our exhibitors were able to conduct business with numerous international customers of high decision-making competence.”
‘Visions in Polymers’ Plastics is emerging as a preferred material for implementing creative ideas, particularly in the field of energy efficiency and saving resources. This insight was reflected at the show by numerous exhibitors spanning 56 nations. The special show ‘Visions in Polymers’ also picked up on this theme, and garnered great interest among experts from
REPORT around the world. Film sequences, selected exhibits and discussions with experts from industry and science highlighted the development trends on the horizon and the novel applications the future holds for plastics.
Visitors galore K 2010 gained kudos from visitors for the product ranges on display spread across the 19 exhibition halls. Almost 97 per cent of participants lauded the event saying they fully achieved the objectives of their visit. Close to 60 per cent of K 2010 visitors came from outside Germany. Commenting on this, Reifenhäuser said, “It can be clearly felt that an investment backlog formed during the global economic crisis. Now demand is rising on a global scale and we register overwhelming customer interest in our buyer sectors. The innovations launched at K 2010 are stimulating a powerful thrust in the orders taken. Companies are now benefiting from also having
consolidated their strengths during hard times, developing innovations and decisively strengthening their competitive edge.” It is clear that among the international experts attending, a further shift towards overseas visitors has taken place. At K 2007, 57 per cent of all foreign guests came from Europe; this year the percentage dropped to 54 per cent. Thus, the proportion of guests from the rest of the globe rose to 46 per cent. A substantial increase was registered in the number of visitors from Turkey and from Israel with 4,100 and 3,600 business people, respectively (compared to 2,800 and 2,300 at the previous event). Compared to K 2007, there were more visitors from Egypt, Brazil and the United Arab Emirates. The biggest visitor group here came from Asia, with approximately 30,000 experts and about 11,000 guests from the Indian subcontinent, which accounted for the largest share of Asian visitors.
India is seen as a market of interest and is a popular partner when it comes to investment. The Indian plastics industry has grown at about 12 per cent, on average, in recent years, and by 2012, it seems that India will become the world’s third-largest consumer of plastics and plastic products.
Growth potential Since 1952, the K plastics trade fair in Düsseldorf has been the central assemblage for the international plastics industry and the première platform for innovations and trends. Last year demonstrated that even a thriving plastics industry can be severely hit by the ups and downs of the global economy. K 2010 not only proved that it takes innovation and creativity to overcome such crises, but it has also made obvious that the plastics industry still has enormous untapped growth potential.
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BOOK SHELF
Electrical Properties of Polymers Second Edition Authors : Tony Blythe and David Bloor Price : ` 4,609
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Since the 1970s, intrinsically conductive polymers have progressed from laboratory curiosities with either poor chemical and physical stability frequently, indeterminate composition, to widely explored materials that have demonstrated new physics and are used in diverse commercial applications. As compared with its predecessor (1979), which was more introductory, the bibliography in this edition has been considerably expanded due to the inclusion of new topics – linear and non-linear optical properties – and partly reflecting the steady and sizeable flow of papers on intrinsically conductive polymers. This edition provides a timely update on recent advances in electrical and electronic properties of polymers. The book’s comprehensive analysis spans underlying physical principles and synthesis through emerging technologies, including light-emitting diodes and flexible polymers. The authors have made extensive use of the literature. It encompasses the modern frontiers concerned with non-linear optical and electrically conductive plastics. With an emphasis on the description and explanation, in molecular and electronic terms, so as to give a basic understanding of the electrical behaviour of polymers; the choice of subject matter makes this book educative rather than exhausting. With references and suggestions for further reading, the book will help those venturing into research in polymer science, or those joining the industrial sectors that utilise both insulating and conducive plastics, who want an insight into the rather specialised area of electrical properties. Diffusivity is no longer a phenomenological coefficient, and firm validation from molecular theories now exists for Fick’s law. This book examines various aspects of diffusion in polymers that are being quantitatively described and engineered – detailing the phenomenology of diffusion and outlining areas for future research. It considers the statistical mechanics of polymers. The literature on diffusion is vast and mainly mathematical. In a much specialised area such as polymers, the conventional mathematical modelling ends a little too quickly. In this book, the origins of the key equations, their representations, and methods of solutions are analysed first. The discussions on the unusual variants of the equations of importance to this area follow. Additionally in a discussion on diffusion in homogenous media; molecular dynamic simulation, which has contributed significantly to the existing perception of liquid and solid behaviour over the last few decades, has been described in detail, and a number of applications for simple fluids confined within idealised microscopes, random media and polymers have been discussed. In addition, the book touches upon subjects like molecular simulations of sorption and diffusion in amourphous polymers, transport phenomena in polymer membrane, supermolecular structure of polymer solids and its effects on penetrant transport, translational dynamics of macromolecules in melts etc. With helpful equations, tables and illustrations, this is an essential reference for polymer, plastics, and chemical engineers; physical, surface, and colloid chemists; polymer and materials scientists.
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PRODUCT UPDATE
Digital control system
Lab extruder
Atlas Material Testing Technology offers ‘Ci4000 Weather-Ometer®’ digital control system, which comes with digital and optical technologies in an easy-to-use laboratory weathering instrument. Certified with CE, UL, CSA, ISO and EN compliant, it is used in automotive, paints & coatings, and plastics industries. It consists of 6,500-W water-cooled xenon arc lamp system, TFT full colour 10.4" touch-screen control panel display of all test parameters. 'SmartDamper' reduces test variability in chamber temperature and humidity. This control system compensates for changes in ambient laboratory conditions. 'SmartLight' monitor verifies that the correct light capsule is installed. Direct setting & control of specimen and chamber air temperature, display of diagnostics messages, 14-factory pre-programmed test methods, controlled irradiance up to 2 sun levels for higher acceleration, etc, are other important features.
Neoplast Engineering offers fully instrumented single-screw & twin-screw laboratory extruders with integrated data acquisition PLC. This machine can be attached to various downstream equipment for carrying out a variety of tests like extrudability of polymers, studying the problems occurring in R&D as well as in practical applications. It is provided with manifold screws, die heads and downstream equipment to fulfil all kinds of extrusion tasks. The sample material is plastified under practice-oriented conditions and extruded through die-head. All measuring values such as torque, melt pressure, and melt temperature are recorded continuously and represented in the form of tables and graphs parallel to the running test. The extruder frame is mounted on four caster wheels with level screw arrangement for fixing it rigidly on the floor. The main motor with AC variable frequency drive and detachable keyboard are fitted with this extruder. For attaching various tools, the barrel flange is provided with hinge-type arrangement for its quick opening, dismantling and screw cleaning. Since the maximum output is just 5 kg/hr, it prevents wastage of expensive material under testing. The maximum processing temperature is up to 40°C, which can be controlled by auto tune type and dual display PID temperature controllers.
Atlas Material Testing Technology Illinois - USA Tel: +1-773-327-4520, Fax: +1-773-327-5787 Email: info@atlas-mts.com
PVC compounds & colour masterbatches Anukampa Polymers & Technologies offers customised PVC compounds, PVC colour masterbatches, PVC-based TPEs & alloys (based on NBR, TPU, ABS, etc), and PVC antistatic compounds including RoHS-compliant grades. These are suitable for a wide range of applications meeting a number of end converting processes like extrusion, injection moulding, blow moulding, etc. All masterbatches have been developed with good quality pigments, ingredients and additives. These are thoughtfully selected and carefully blended & processed after required trials. This results in optimised distribution, dispersion for uniform & reproducible colour for sparkling output. These are also suitable for electrical requirements, owing to its superior selection of pigments/ additives. The company can develop customised colours, including pearl colours with specific applications like low temperature, high temperature, UV, FRLS, etc. Anukampa Polymers & Technologies P Ltd Hyderabad - Andhra Pradesh Tel: 040-2370 1591/3291 8093 Fax: 040-2370 2837 Email: contact@pvcindia.com 100
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Neoplast Engineering Pvt Ltd Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 079-2583 0602/1185, Fax: 079-2583 5298 Email: info@neoplastindia.com
Bag making machine Plas Alliance offers ‘ P L 4 2 B F W FAV+SL4’ roll-toroll bag making machine. The ‘Garbag’ bag on roll machine (BFWFA-V+SL series) combines fully automatic production to multitracks roll. There is no need to wait or to manually operate to change the roller. The ‘BFWFA-V+SL’ series bag making machine can supply side slitting seal to get multi-tracks roll to roll at the same time and good output condition. It uses the heavy-duty unwind up to 1,000 mm diameter bobbin. This machine takes less space, and costs less with many other advantages. Plas Alliance Ltd Chia-Yi Hsien - Taiwan Tel: +886-5-221 7005, Fax: +886-5-221 1929 Email: plas@pal-plas.com
PRODUCT UPDATE
Dehumidified air dryers Prasad Group of Companies offers ‘EKO’ series of nextgeneration dehumidified air dryer with lowest dew point up to -50ºC. It is equipped with a unique heat exchanger to save energy up to 25 per cent. The continuous drying process takes place through automatic drying & regenerating cycle. High-quality molecule sieves (drying agent) ensure longer life. It is provided with patented 4/2-switchover valve with Teflon strip sealing and spring screws mechanism which gives absolute leak-proof diversion of dry and wet air. It also has three micro filters - dry air filter, return line filter and regenerative air filter for dust-free operation. Besides these, it is equipped with 7-day digital timer-cum-programmer for different schedule and material change. It comes with complete PLC-based control. Prasad Group of Companies Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 079-2589 0687/2583 0112 Fax: 079-2583 0129 Email: plastics@prasadgroup.com
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PRODUCT UPDATE
Colour marking machine Aeromec Marketing Co offers rotary automatic hot colour (hot embossing) sequential colour marking machine. This machine is designed to mark colour on all types of polyethylene pipes, rigid PVC pipes and sections during extrusion process. It requires power only for heating. The model 'AMC-210' machine can mark 10-315 mm outside diameter of pipes. The marking is done at every one metre on the pipes/sections by using pantorgraphed brass/SS stereos fixed on the heater body. The stereos are heated by using electronic percentage differential circuit which adjusts the temperature. It is designed to colour mark by using a coloured polyester tape placed between the stereos and the pipes/sections to be marked. The option of periodical marking can be given with special electronic equipment and an apparatus with pneumatic working. Periodical marking can be set up to three digits. Other models available with the company include automatic sequential counter with 3 or 4 digits and up to seven digits coder (hand-operated) colour marking machine. Aeromec Marketing Co Pvt Ltd Thane - Maharashtra Tel: 0250 245 4915 / 3896, Fax: 0250-245 5579 Email: mail@aeromec.in
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PRODUCT UPDATE Multilayer plant K a b r a Extrusiontechnik offers 'KET' multilayer plant for manufacturing shrink film. It is designed to give uniform or flat films at low power consumptions and is suitable for high-end applications. The plants offered are for film width of up to 2,500 mm and in standard or with an internal bubble cooling system. The line is available with the option of different layer ratios of 1:1:1 and 1:2:1, for economy as well as superior properties. The shrink films are made either of LDPE or a blend of LDPE/LLDPE and PVC. The polyethylene shrink films are manufactured by mono or multilayer blown film process. Normal BUR is 4:1 to allow good shrinkage when heated during packing process. The films can also be supplied in perforated form or as semitubing, gusseted hoods, flat film, etc. Shrink film is available either transparent or coloured. It can be welded or sealed, and is tear-resistant. The film can be used either manually or mechanically by all standard shrink systems. This is a thinner shrink film for use with highperformance shrink systems. This new type of film is characterised by its glossy appearance and high tear strength. The fine shrink films provide optimum protection as they are strong and have good sealing properties. These can be used with almost all types of packaging system, from angle-welding machines right up to fully- automated machines.
The benefit of this machine is that the material has to be heated only once. It is used to process multi-layer film and mixed plastic material even with different MFI. It is available in single piece plastic pallet with a size of 1,500 mm x 1,200 mm produced through single cold sprue. Allied Solutions India Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-4221 0100 Fax: 022-2557 6234 Email: info@alliedsolutions.com
Kabra Extrusiontechnik Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-2673 4822-25 Fax: 022-2673 5041 Email: nivedita@kolsitegroup.com
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EPS cup making machine Neejtech India offers EPS cup making machine from THERMOWARE BV. This machine ensures a highvolume production since it comprises a highly efficient pneumatic control. Equipped with 16cavity moulds, it is designed to run at an optimised cycle time and comparatively offers a 60 per cent higher production rate. Its user-friendly electronics and the company’s good after-sales services enhance the popularity of the product. This machine is used for making drinking cups for hot & cold drinks and icecream cups. Besides, even disposable trays, plates, containers, etc, can easily be made by changing the mould. Neejtech India Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 079-2656 1312 Mob: 09825040231 Email: sales@neejtech.com
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Precision haul-off R R Plast Extrusion offers precision haul-off. It is provided with an individual drive for each belt, which in turn, has a precisely synchronised servo motor. The belt has a contact length of 1,000 mm. This haul-off can be operated from both a PLC touchscreen as well as remote panel mounted on the haul-off. The opening and closing of the haul-off takes place through a pneumatic cylinder. High-quality poly-V type belt with special rubber coatings is provided to ensure minimum slippage and long life. A digital display for the speed is installed on the remote panel. Since the haul-off is free from vibration, there is excellent control even at high speed. R R Plast Extrusions Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-2852 0396/2850 5208 Fax: 022-2850 9603 Email: rrengg@vsnl.net
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Air chiller Yann Bang Electrical Machinery Co offers air chiller. This chiller is provided with the latest European, American or Japanese compressors and highly efficient shell-pipe cooler. It is available with specially designed heatexhaustion cooling system. The chiller is also equipped with digital temperature display, microprocessor temperature controller, and abnormal warning indicators. It is provided with filter cover to protect the heat-exhausting pipe from the dirt in the air and make cleaning more convenient. The unit comes in special rustpreventive stainless steel body. Yann Bang Electrical Machinery Co Ltd Taichung - Taiwan Tel: +886-4-2271 6999 Fax: +886-4-2271 1988 Email: yb@yannbang.com Website: www.yannbang.com
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Desiccant dryers Atlas Copco Compressor Sales offers energy efficient 'CDX 1201050' desiccant dryers. Features include low pressure drop and almost negligible power consumption. Reliable performance of the dryers is achieved by massive desiccant overfill, wide desiccant chambers, low air speed design and proper selection of the desiccant. Wide desiccant vessels and optimised flow have reduced the pressure drop to as little as 0.25 bar for smaller dryers. Routine maintenance has been made fast, clean and as simple as possible. Changing the desiccant takes just a few minutes, as the desiccant can be removed and replaced without disconnecting the dryer from the compressor. Standard pressure dew point performance is -40ยบC (with activated alumina as desiccant), for more demanding applications minus 70ยบC pressure dew point is available as an option (with molecular sieves). Each dryer of the 'CDX 120-1050' range can operate from 4 to 16 bar working pressure. Each dryer is also suitable for both G and NPT connection. Atlas Copco Compressor Sales Pune - Maharashtra Tel: 020-3985 2316, 3985 2318, Fax: 020-2714 5948 Email: littlemaster@in.atlascopco.com
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Gravure proofing machine Graphic (India) offers JM Heaford’s SCOF gravure proofing machine. The open fronted design ensures fast cylinder loading for greater productivity with additional space around the cylinder for ease of operation. The moving rail and fixed drum design helps to consistently print high quality, in register, proofs. The low open fronted rail with load platform and easy lift system ensures smaller cylinders can be loaded by hand and the design of the load platform and register camera position allows for larger cylinder loading by crane. Processing times vary by user but it can handle up to 10 cylinders per hour including one substrate change. It incorporates a larger drum which gives a longer proof length and the higher proofing speed improves ink transfer from fine cells. A range of smaller detailed modifications such as the addition of a quick change doctor blade, have also been made. The machines are used by both printing companies and cylinder engraving service houses for checking cylinder quality, separations, text and register, producing production quality proofs for customer approval, in-house development work and staff training purposes. Graphic (India) Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-2261 3151/ 6147, Fax: 022-2262 5300 Email: trs.sanon@vsnl.com
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Co-extrusion blown film line Reifenhauser (India) Marketing offers 'FILMTEC' series of multilayer co-extrusion blown film line. This is used in a large number of fields ranging from sack film to agricultural film, dump liner sheeting, FFS & lamination sheets, single layer to 7-(9+) layer barrier film lines, etc. The modular structure of the stationary 3-layer dies (1:8:1) enables the flow geometry to be adapted to specific products with the shortest material change-over times. In addition to typical 5-layer structure from 1:1:2:1:1 to 3:1:1:1:3, the 200 mm to 650 mm diameter die-heads are able to produce extreme combinations. This wide spectrum gives film producers the flexibility to produce polyolefins as well as barrier structures including EVOH, PA, CoPET as well as classical barrier films that can be laminated with BOPP, BOPA and BOPET. The 'REIcoflow' and 'REIcotherm' automation modules reduce the transverse film thickness variations to a minimum. Continuous regulation & monitoring maintain consistency and high productivity. Reifenhauser (India) Marketing Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-2686 2711, Fax: 022-2686 2722 Email: info@reifenhauserindia.com
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Dispensing system AM Spa offers ‘Servo-FloŽ 801-HV’ positivedisplacement, two-component meter-mix dispensing system manufactured by Sealant Equipment & Engineering. It is designed to apply small precision beads and small metered shots of precisely mixed resins and provides longer bead lengths and/or an increased quantity if metered shots. The servo-motor design provides consistent and repeatable bead profiles and a change of flow rate during the dispense cycle. The fixed-ratio design improves production rates, product quality and reduces manufacturing costs in microdispensing applications. This dispensing system is designed to provide a variety of preset material-dispensing profiles and dispense results ranging from 0.2 cc up to 18 cc at 1:1 ratio. It can dispense precisely mixed materials for different part configurations in batch or random processes. It can be preset to vary the flow rate during dispensing in automated, indexing, XYZ-motion and robotic processes. The control accepts operator preset material profiles or electronic commands from the automation. AM Spa Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-2648 9074; Mob: 98339 32265 Email: anjanitewari@amspa.org
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Screen changer Rajhans Plastic Machinery offers lever type screen changer for the processing of thermoplastic extruders. This screen changer is used in pipe plant, sutli plant, blown film plant, co-extrusion line, multi layer blown film plant, lab extrusion and PVC re-cycling plant. The company also offers specially designed heavy-duty models with capacity upto 600 bar. The filter stations can be changed without the loosening of any clamping bolts. It can be manually operated with the help of handle. It is provided with detachable breaker plate which enables easy cleaning. The special ceramic bend heaters help in faster heating. This screen changer is available with special wheel mounted trolley for dismantling and movement of screen changer. Rajhans Plastic Machinery Pvt Ltd Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 079-2583 0003, 2589 5852, Fax: 079-2589 1838 Email: exports@rajhansindia.com The information published in this section is as per the details furnished by the respective manufacturer/distributor. In any case, it does not represent the views of Business Insights •Technologies•Opportunities
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Absolute pressure transducer ................. 19 Additive masterbatches ................... 20, 75 Air bubble film plant .......................... 111 Air bubble sheet plant ...................... 4, 51 Air chiller..................................... 43, 108 Air treatment system ............................. 10 Air-conditioner parts ............................. 11 Air-cooled chillers .................................. 9 Air-cooled sealers ................................ 33 Auto dosing and mixing system............. 81 Auto vacuum loader............................. 81 Automation........................................ 107 Automation system ............................... 25 Automotive Dealership Excellence Awards 2010..................................... 123 Auxiliary equipment ............................ 108 Awards - 2010 India Excellence Award.... 93 Bag making machine ............................ 100 Banking services................................. 113 Barrel screws ..................................... 111 Barrels................................................. 31 Bed knives ........................................... 47 Bimetallic cylinder .............................. 104 Bimetallic high-output extruder............ 104 Bimetallic screws ................................ 104 Bio-degradable masterbatches .............. 20 Black masterbatches............................. 20 Blenders ....................................... 79, FIC Blending unit ....................................... 11 Blow mould ....................................... 110 Blow moulding technology.................. 111 Blower series........................................ 25 BMC mould....................................... 110 Brine chillers .................................. 9, 109 Cast film line ......................................4, 51 Central material conveying system......... 81 Chain pulley block ............................. 110 Chillers.............................................. 109 Chillers for batching plant ...................... 9 Clean room applications ........................ 6 Cleaning ovens.................................... 31 Cluster facia ........................................ 11 CNC ................................................. .BIC CNC turning centres .......................... 108 CNC vertical machining centres............ 39 CNC VMC ........................................ 108 Co-extrusion blown film line ............... 111 Co-extrusion die .................................... 4
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Co-extrusion blown film plant ................. 4 Colour marking machine.................... 104 Colour masterbatches .................... 13, 20 Colour/fluorescent masterbatches.......... 75 Complex multi-part assembly .................. 7 Connectors .......................................... 11 Continuous screen changers ................. 31 Control panels ................................... 103 Controllers......................................... 107 Converters ......................................... 103 Cooling tower................................ 10, 43 Counters & power supplies ..................... 3 Crabs................................................ 110 Crane................................................ 110 Crusher ............................................... 81 Datalogging software............................ 103 Dehumidified air dryers ................ 11, 103 Dehumidified dryers ...................... 81, FIC Desiccant dryers................................. 109 Die-casting mould.............................. 110 Differential pressure transducer ............. 19 Digital control system ......................... 100 Digital panel meter ................................ 8 Digital temperature controller................ 41 Dishes ................................................BC Dispensing system .............................. 112 Disposable sheets/articles .....................BC Door trims ........................................... 11 Dosing & mixing machine..................... 25 Double-shaft gearbox........................... 49 Drip irrigation tube............................... 70 Drives.................................................. 41 Drying & dehumidifying system.............. 25 Dual channel with modbus ................... 41 Dynamic controller ............................... 41 Electric injection moulding machine gearboxes ................................................. 5 Electric solutions .................................. 53 Encoders ............................................... 3 EOT/HOT cranes ............................... 110 EPE foam sheet production line........... 104 EPS cup making machine ................... 106 Equipment for plastic processing ........... 16 Exhibition - Engineering Expo... 65, 83, 101 Exhibition - HiTech Manufacturing Show ...94 Exhibition - I Pack 2010 ....................... 91 Exhibition - Plastivision India 2011........ 18 Extrusion blow moulding machinery....... 57
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Extrusion coating lamination plant..... 4, 51 Extrusion dies.............................. 111,128 Extrusion machinery.............................. 23 Feeding & conveying system ................... 25 Filler/compounds/masterbatches ........... 75 Film extrusion lines ............................. 106 Financial services ............................... 113 Flame-proof hoist............................... 110 Flame-retardant masterbatches ............. 20 Flat dipper........................................... 70 Fully automatic strapping plant ............. 51 Gear motor............................................. 32 Gear pump ................................... 31, 89 Gearbox......................... 29, 32, 49, 110 Geared & flexible couplings.................. 32 Geared motor...................................... 29 Gears............................................ 32, 49 Goliath crane .................................... 110 Goods lift .......................................... 110 Granulating & recycling system ............. 25 Granulator ......................................... FIC Gravure proofing machine ................. 110 Grinding machines............................... 12 HDPE pipe plant ....................................... 4 Head lamps & tail lamps...................... 11 Heart valve frames ....................... 14, 103 Heat transfer rolls ................................ 31 Heater cooler mixers and spares ......... 111 Heating & cooling system ..................... 25 Helical speed reducer........................... 49 High cavitations ..................................... 6 High-performance screws ..................... 31 HMHDPE/LDPE/LLDPE .......................... 51 Home improvement solution ............... 108 Hopper dryer ....................................... 81 Horizontal machining centre ................ BIC Hot air dryers................................ FIC, 11 Hot runner system ................................ 25 Humidity and temperature transmitter .... 19 Induction sealing machine ............... 33 Industrial control & sensing devices ......... 3 Industrial coolers.................................. 10 Industrial cooling systems ................... 109 Injection compression machine ........... 105 Injection moulding - general................. 97 Injection moulding - multi-component ... 97 Injection moulding - vertical ................. 97 Injection moulding machine......................
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....................11, 15, 27, 37, 45, 69, 125 Injection moulds................................... 97 Ink adhesion ........................................ 33 Invertor/variable frequency drives ............ 3 Jib crane............................................... 110 Knobs & switches .................................... 11 Lab extruder ......................................... 100 Lab mixers ......................................... 111 Label adhesion .................................... 33 Largeflow water heaters ........................ 25 Lathes................................................. BIC Level controllers ..................................... 3 Liquefiers ............................................... 9 Loader................................................ FIC Manual & hydraulic screen changers....... 31 Marine air conditioning ........................ 43 Masterbatch feeder .............................. 81 Masterbatches...................................... 20 Material dryers..................................... 79 Measuring & monitoring relay ............... 3 Medical moulds ..................................... 6 Metal separation .................................. 17 Milling centres ................................... .BIC Monolayer blown film plant .................... 4 Monorail trolley ................................. 110 Motion controls...................................... 3 Motorised chain pulley block .............. 110 Mould changing systems..................... 105 Moulding automation ............................. 7 Moulding system .................................... 6 Multi-component moulds ........................ 6 Multi-layer blown film plants ............. 4, 51 Multilayer plant .................................. 105 Nano-mould coating............................. 104 Oil / coolant ........................................ 109 Oil chillers............................................. 9 Oil coolers ........................................ 109 Palletiser - dry-cut strand-type ................ 47 Palletisers............................................. 31 Panel air-conditioners ......................... 109 Panel coolers ..................................... 109 Paperless recorder.................................. 8 Parallel & right-angle axes gearboxes ...... 5 Parallel shaft helical gearbox ................ 49 PET blow moulding machine................. 35 PET box strapping plant........................ 51 PET masterbatches ............................... 20 PET recycling plant ................................. 4 Photoelectric sensors .............................. 3 PID controller..................................... 103 Pipe extrusion line ............................... 45 Pipe making system .............................. 97
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Planetary gearboxes ............................. 49 Plastic converting & beverages machine ............................................ 113 Plastic injection mould........................ 110 Plastic processing machinery, ancillaries and spares......................... 111 PLC..................................................... 41 Power generation ............................... 108 PP glass-filled compounds .................... 20 PP mineral-filled compounds................. 20 PP TQ plant......................................... 51 PP/HDPE rafffia tape lines .................... 51 PP/HDPE semi-automatic strapping plant....51 PP/HDPE/PET box strapping plant ........... 4 PP/HDPE/PET monofilament plant ........... 4 PP/TQ film plant .................................... 4 Precision haul-off ............................... 107 Precision moulding ............................... 11 Precision temperature controls............. 103 Process controllers....................8, 41, 103 Profile projectors ................................ 107 Programmable logic controllers............... 3 Programmable terminals ......................... 3 Proximity sensors .................................... 3 PVC braided hose plant ....................... 35 PVC compounds & colour masterbatches.................................... 100 PVC suction hose plant ........................ 35 Quick connectors .................................... 61 Quick die change system ................... 105 Quick mould change systems ....... 61, 105 Raffia tape lines........................................ 4 Recycle/reclaim machine system.......... 104 RFID...................................................... 3 Robot systems ...................................... 15 Robots................................................ FIC Rotary cutters ....................................... 47 RTD................................................... 103 Rubber mould .................................... 110 Safety light curtains .................................. 3 Screen changer.................................. 113 Screws............................................... 111 Sealers ................................................ 33 Segmented barrels ............................. 111 Segment element for twin extruder ...... 104 Separating magnetic & non-magnetic metals ............................ 17 Servo motors ..................................... 107 Shaft-mounted speed reducers .............. 49 Shut-off nozels ..................................... 31 Single screw and barrel ...................... 111 Single-screw extruder gearboxes.............. 5
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