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EDITORIAL

Advantage Asia!

he north-bound global growth trend of plastic film and sheets is likely to continue in the foreseeable future. According to a recent research report, the market size is slated to surpass 50 million tonne by 2015, primarily boosted by changing food consumption trends and increasing demand from emerging areas of Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East and Eastern Europe. A deeper probe reveals that swift industrialisation, mushrooming consumer economy, higher standard of living as well as healthy growth of construction, food & beverage and consumer packaging sectors in these regions are some of the key demand drivers. The Asia-Pacific region needs a special mention here. Projected to be the fastest growing regional market with a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4 per cent, China and India (no points for guessing it right!) are going to be its growth engine. In terms of market segment, Polyethylene (PE) films account for the largest share of the global demand. However, its share is on a downslide due to increased ingress of Polypropylene (PP) into the end-use markets of PE. In the PP segment, Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) film is showing the fastest growth in volume terms. Between 2010 and 2013, global BOPP production capacity is forecast to surge by more than two million tonne. Due to the major advantages of low raw material and feedstock prices as well as closeness to the highly lucrative Asian market, the Middle East is set to seize the bulk of this capacity expansion.

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

Since product diversity remains one of the crucial success quotients for plastic films, and given the existence of both large- and small-scale manufacturers, there is fairly fragmented competition in this market. Going forward, the rising competitiveness in the global marketplace and availability of additional capacities in some geographies will determine the next phase of market development as well as the sustainability of market positions of the leading players in this space. Amid all these, Plastindia 2012 is around the corner and all set to affirm the arrival of India on the world stage as the third largest consumer of plastics by the next decade. Of course, we will bring out a special edition of Modern Plastics & Polymers next month to mark this momentous occasion. This will not only analyse the current business environment, but also put forth future strategies to sustain the superiority in an increasingly uncertain global market. Make the most of it!

MD, Indoplast & Past President, AIPMA

P P Kharas Chairman, Ecoplast

Raman M Patel Chairman, Industrial Products Mfg Co

Vijay Merchant

Manas R Bastia manas@infomedia18.in

President, Polycraft

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CONTENT S

61 Blow moulding ............................................62

Plastics in electronic and electrical appliances .............. 48

3D blow moulding ................................. 66 Interface - Naveen Gupta ...................... 70

Micromoulding..................... 52

Roundtable ............................................. 72

Special Focus Stretch blow moulding machinery ......... 74

Roundtable ........................... 56

Insight & Outlook 5S methodology ..................................... 76

Automation Trends

PC-based control: Intelligent applications for seamless process

Energy Management

Blow moulding machinery: Surpassing excellence in energy efficiency

Policies & Regulations

Recycling PET: Adopting sustainable practices

Strategy

Best manufacturing practices: Optimising cost through waste reduction

Tips & Tricks

Purchasing used machinery: A buyer’s guide

In Conversation With

Canon Patel, MD, Loxim Industries Ltd

Rohan Shahane, Regional Director – South East Asia, MachinePoint Group

Event Preview

104 108

Engineering Expo Chennai 2011: Entralling engineering enterprises Engineering Expo Indore 2011: Offering companies manufacturing advantage with a trading edge

Event Report

112

Engineering Expo Ahmedabad 2011: Redefining success, epitomising growth

Facility Visit

Details on pg no. 98, 101 Cover photo courtesy : Sidel Group

Nu-Vu Conair Pvt Ltd: Competitive technology, comprehensive growth

REGU L AR SEC T I ON S Editorial ............................... 11 Event List............................. 98

Highlights of Next Edition

News, Views & Analysis ...... 28 Book Review ...................... 116

Event Focus: PLASTINDIA 2012 Special Focus: Extrusion Insight & Outlook : Plastics in Automotive / Transportation

Technology & Innovation .... 38 Products.............................. 118

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Technology Transfer ............ 40 List of Products.................. 139 Projects ................................. 96 List of Advertisers .............. 142 December 2011 | Modern Plastics & Polymers

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NEWS, VIEWS & ANALYSIS

Norner opens its first subsidiary in India

L-R: Ann Ollestad, Dr Tine Rorvik and Dr G S Kapur (IOCL)

Norner AS, a Norway-based specialised, fully independent innovation and technology partner for companies in plastics value chain, has opened its fist overseas subsidiary in India. Based at New Delhi, Norner Mimir India Pvt Ltd will cater to the fast growing Indian market. The Indian subsidiary was recently inaugurated at Royal Norwegian Embassy

BMW to buy machines from KraussMaffei Technologies GmbH German auto major BMW AG has placed an order of nine Resin Transfer Machines (RTM), and three MX injection moulding machines with KraussMaffei Technologies GmbH. The injection moulding machines come with a clamping force of 4,000 metric tonne. BMW ordered the high-pressure RTMs for two factories in Germany – Landshut and Leipzig. KM will also provide post-mould finishing and material supply equipment. The company plans to use these RTMs to make components for car interior and exterior, as well as for loadbearing structures. “The order reflects years of cooperation between the companies,” said

Evco invests $ 4 million in Oshkosh Evco Plastics is planning to spend more than $ 4 million to expand its Oshkosh facility by 30,000 sq ft and add more machinery. The construction is expected to be completed by March 2012. “We have several existing customers who have given us new projects and we getting ready for that,” said Dale Evans, President, Evco Plastics. He informed that the facility is being expanded to 100,000

amid many prominent personalities from the Indian petrochemical and plastics fraternity. The lamp was lighted by Ann Ollestad, Norwegian Ambassador to India; Dr Tine Rorvik, Chief Executive Officer, Norner AS; and Lars Evensen, Managing Director, Norner Mimir India Pvt Ltd. Several key personalities from Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (it has recently signed an R&D agreement with Norner) also graced the occasion. Ashutosh Gupta will be heading the operation of the Indian subsidiary, with support from Dr Shailendra Solanky and Rajish Raghu, who have diverse experience in the polymer value chain. This is in line with Norner’s target industry and expertise, which span the value chain from catalysts synthesis and gas conversion to end use of plastics. Manas R Bastia

Bayer to expand operations in Asia

Frank Peters, Managing Director, Reaction Process Machinery Division, KraussMaffei Technologies GmbH. BMW has also bought two 4,000tonne MX injection presses. One of these will go to its plant in Wackersdorf for moulding of stable instrument panels, using structural foam moulding, for 1- and 3-Series cars. In Leipzig, two 4,000-tonne MX double-swivel platen machines will mould components with an outer skin and a thermoplastic substrate. KM is supplying two industrial robots for assembly and follow-up steps. The machine will have intelligent mould tempering with impulse control for energy-efficient control of the mould’s heat balance. Anwesh Koley

Bayer has r e c e n t l y unveiled an extensive investment plan in Asia, aiming to increase sales in the region by 60 per cent, reaching € 11 billion ($ 14.8 billion) by 2015. The company intends to expand its Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate MDI) capacity at the Shanghai site to reach 1 million tonne annually. Included in the € 1 billion investment, the company plans to increase its polycarbonate capacity to 500,000 tonne annually and build a new Hexamethylene Diisocyanate (HDI) line to raise annual capacity by 50,000 tonne. According to Dr Marijin Dekkers, Chairman of Board of Management at Bayer AG, the investment plan spanned from increasing production and improving distribution to investment in downstream support and research facilities. Between the company’s healthcare, crop science and materials science sections, Bayer expects a capital expenditure of € 1.8 billion by 2015 and will continue to strengthen its workforce in the region. In the last 12 months, the company has expanded its employee strength by 8 per cent. “We have made capital expenditure of € 3.4 billion over the past 10 years,” said Dr Dekkers. Anwesh Koley

sq ft and is designed to strengthen and increase the infrastructure to enable it to handle larger moulds and equipment and will also include a 100-tonne crane. Evco has had operations in Oshkosh since 1976. It built the current plant in 2003 and the company expects to add about 20 employees in the next two years. Overall, Evco employs 800 in 10 manufacturing plants that span from Deforest and Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to Calhoun, Georgia; Monterey & Juarez,

Mexico; and Shenzhen, China. It has three plants in Deforest, including its headquarters. “ The initial stage spending is $ 2 million, but we expect to spend twice that after it is complete,” Evans said. Evco serves original equipment manufacturers across the world in industries such as medical, packaging, agriculture, construction, lawn & garden, industrial and appliances. Anwesh Koley

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NEWS, VIEWS & ANALYSIS

International Leadership Award to Dow CEO Andrew Liveris

Andrew Liveris

Andrew Liveris, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Midland-based Dow Chemical Co, is the latest recipient of the 2011 International Leadership Award from the United States Council for International Business. Liveris was honoured at an award ceremony in New York City for his strong commitment to manufacturing and international growth, according to Council for International Business, and also for ensuring that the US benefits from closer trade & investment ties with other countries. “At a time when international business has never been more dynamic, it is essential for all of us – citizens, businesses and our government – to embrace the new reality that we have to make strategic choices about our future and how we want it to unfold,” Liveris said during his keynote address at the award ceremony. Liveris is the 31st recipient of the International Leadership Award. “We must, without hesitation, venture to build bold public-private partnerships that will enable us to achieve the necessary transformation because we cannot accomplish this alone,” said Liveris. Liveris’ appointment as Co-Chair of the US President Barack H Obama’s Advanced Manufacturing Partnership in 2011, and his penning of the book Make It in America, also distinguishes him as an international business leader, according to the Council. Anwesh Koley

Star Thermoplastic opens TPR lab A division of Star Thermoplastic Alloys & Rubbers Inc’s has opened a Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR) rheology/analytical laboratory at the company’s Broadview headquarters.The company’s Thermoplastic Division has created the laboratory on two floors of the headquarters. It has invested

German Diversity award for BASF BASF has recently received German Diversity Award as ‘Germany’s Most Diverse Employer’ in the category of largescale enterprise. The award was given out by Henkel, business consultancy firm McKinsey and the German business magazine Wirtschaftswoche. It honours employers, individuals and innovative projects that are committed to establishing a working culture of diversity. On receiving the award, Saori Dubourg, President, BASF - East Asia Regional Headquarters, said, “Diversity and inclusion is a strategic tool for BASF to focus our competencies on future market demands. The award is, therefore, a big appreciation of our efforts in this field and at the same time an incentive to improve

further.” Dubourg was instrumental in setting up the global Diversity & Inclusion project in 2008 and 2009. “Diversity is firmly anchored in BASF’s daily business. Nevertheless, we will continue to develop instruments and measures to advance the diversity in our company,” confirmed Dr André Becker and Peter van den Hoek, who are currently responsible for the global Diversity + Inclusion (D+I) activities at BASF. More than 150 BASF employees worldwide are already involved as D+I ambassadors in addition to their regular jobs. They organise D+I activities, collect best practices and actively support establishing a culture of diversity in their own working environment. Anwesh Koley

SABIC unveils security PC films SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business has introduced two new breakthrough Lexan Polycarbonate (PC) film technologies for Identification (ID) cards that help simplify integration of additional security features needed to combat identity theft and counterfeiting. Several years after SABIC’s successful introduction of the Lexan Secure ID film portfolio, this expansion of its security product offerings with Lexan SDCX and SC92E high-performance films clearly demonstrates the company’s commitment to identity protection technologies that benefit smartcard manufacturers and consumers alike. New Lexan SDCX co-extruded film and Lexan SC92E flexible hard-coated film provide solutions to the challenges of constructing ID cards and security documents with more & thinner layers and complex manufacturing. “Identity theft and risk of counterfeiting call for increased functionality and innovation in electronic ID card design,” said

Lennard Markestein, Global Marketing Director, Specialty Film & Sheet, Innovative Plastics. Lexan SDCX co-extruded film combines a core layer of white opaque or transparent Lexan film with a clear, laser-engravable cap layer to avoid the challenges of handling separate thin film layers. Lexan SC92E hard-coated film for card overlays surpasses standard PC film in durability, including scratch and chemical resistance, extending useful life and reducing resource consumption. Anwesh Koley

in the fully equipped, multifunctional laboratory ‘to further increase our level of customer focus, satisfaction and applications support,’ emphasised Thomas A Dieschbourg, President, Star Thermoplastic Alloys & Rubbers Inc. The company has a production line dedicated to producing and testing samples

and finished goods. Star is a provider of Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) with production lines to handle large and small orders. The new laboratory gives the company the ability to analyse from a chemist’s perspective any given formulation and modify it to make it perform better. Anwesh Koley

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Lexan Secure ID films

NEWS, VIEWS & ANALYSIS

New die series from Battenfeld-Cincinnati Austria-based Battenfeld-Cincinnati has sold the first die from a new Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) extrusion die series to Polish pipe producer InstalPlast. InstalPlast is using the Spider 200-3 to produce three-layer foam core pipes, with diameter in the range of 32-200 mm, on a co-extrusion line. The new die is replacing the feedblock-and-standard die combination, which have been used previously. With the new system, the two melts for the inner and middle layers are fed into the die centrally via a new distribution system.

According to the company, in contrast to conventional dies, where the melt for only one layer could be fed in centrally, this is now possible for two layers for the first time. Only the melt for the outer layer is fed in laterally via a side-fed distributor laid out as a coathanger model. The Spider 200-3 has five major advantages for pipe production – compact size, easier set-up, improved pipe wall thickness, greater stability and better processing conditions. Avani Jain

Asahi Kasei Plastics gets SPE Innovation Award Asahi Kasei Plastics North America and Penda Corp shared the stage in Livonia, Michigan, at the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive Innovation Awards Gala with Chrysler Group LLC, winning the ‘Most Innovative Use of Plastics’ award in the Body Exterior category. Now in its 41st year, the SPE Automotive Innovation Awards Competition & 32

SABIC, Chongqing Government to build engineering thermoplastics compounding plant SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business, Chongqing Xiyong Micro-electronics Industrial Park and Chongqing Economic and Informatization Commission have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) where SABIC would establish an engineering thermoplastics compounding plant in Chongqing, China. The move supports the Chinese government’s 12th Five-Year Plan to expand into the country’s western region and reinforces SABIC’s commitment to build on its long heritage of serving this important market with innovative and consistently high-quality materials solutions. The new compounding plant, which is expected to be online in 2013, will produce several of SABIC’s world-class polycarbonate, polycarbonate blends and other high-quality engineering thermoplastics to provide easier access for customers from southwest of China. It will have compounding lines, colour development capabilities and advanced equipment enabling SABIC to create new applications for engineering plastics. This is SABIC’s third Chinese engineering thermoplastics investment this year. Huang Qifan, Mayor, Chongqing, said, “This compounding plant marks not only the settlement of another Fortune 500 company in Chongqing, but also the strong support from a world-class engineering thermoplastics provider to the industrial chain of Chongqing’s laptop industry.” Avani Jain Gala is the largest and oldest recognition event in the automotive and plastics industries. John Moyer, President, Asahi Kasei Plastics, commented, “Winning this award is a first for our company. It is a testament to our organisation’s talent and innovative spirit. This is a proud moment for our employees.” Asahi Kasei has developed two new and distinct UV-resistant Thermylene® grades – one for the twin-sheet

Modern Plastics & Polymers | December 2011

TI plans sites in India

Bill Kozyra

TI Automotive, a leading global supplier of fluid storage, carrying and delivery technology, is expanding its reach in the Indian automotive market with two new facilities in Bengaluru and Chennai. Both locations will produce technology for the domestic Indian market. The Bengaluru facility was established to produce fluidcarrying lines for passenger cars, with full production to begin in December 2011. At full production, TI Automotive will employ 68 at the 12,500-sq ft facility. The Chennai facility is the company’s first fuel tank systems in India and will produce low-emission plastic fuel tanks. Production will begin in April 2012. The 73,000-sq ft facility will employ 70. TI Automotive also has facilities in Manesar to produce powertrain systems, and in Baroda and Manesar for production of fluid-carrying systems. Bill Kozyra, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, TI Automotive, said, “India is a key growth region that is essential to being a major global supplier. With the new facilities, we are firmly entrenched there, and continue to expand our global footprint to provide advanced technology that meets the needs of our customers across the world.” Annabel Dsouza thermoformed lid and one for the injection-moulded bin, which maximises performance while reducing weight. The weight savings is projected to save $ 3 million over the life of the programme versus alternative technologies, eg, L ong-glass Thermoplastic Polypropylene (LFT-PP), short-glass nylon [Polyamide (PA) 6/6], Sheet-Moulding Compound (SMC) and Bulk-Moulding Compound (BMC). Annabel Dsouza

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NEWS, VIEWS & ANALYSIS

Global biodegradable plastic packaging market to reach $ 1.85 billion in 2011

According to a report on Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market 2011-2021 published by the European company Visiongain, the biodegradable plastic packaging market is gradually gaining significance in the vast global packaging industry and is expected to reach $ 1.85 billion in 2011. Three main reasons cited for this growth include escalating demand for environment-friendly, sustainable packaging of goods, healthier lifestyles

Wittmann Battenfeld, SKZ partner for inline thermography Continuing its commitment to stable and optimal parts quality, Wittmann Battenfeld will be the exclusive partner of Das Kunststoff-Zentrum (SKZ) for inline thermography. The company has acquired the worldwide usage rights for the inline thermography process developed by SKZ in Würzburg, Germany. The marketing & communication for this technology are handled by Wittmann Battenfeld and SKZ. Inline thermography is a process for identifying quality variations associated with regulation of temperature when

Manjushree setting up two PET container plants Manjushree Tehnopack is setting up two new manufacturing facilities in Bidadi and

Vimal Kedia

worldwide and rapidly developing emerging markets with growing consumer demand for biodegradable plastic packaging across all sub-markets. Moreover, rising concerns over environmental hazards, carbon footprint and waste reduction targets specified by different countries and the trend towards ‘green packaging’ are driving demand for biodegradable plastic packaging solutions. This is a global trend and even India is seeing an increase in biodegradable plastic packaging solutions. Recently, the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) conducted a study on Domestic Green Packaging Industry and stated that the green packaging industry is growing at about 25 per cent per year, faster than the overall packaging sector, which is growing at about 20 per cent annually. Visiongain also states that the technological advancements related to lightweight packaging will further boost demand in the industry. Avani Jain

China’s machine makers seek market expansion

tolerances are exceeded. It helps avoid rejections and ensure stable parts quality. This ‘quality assurance in the hot state’ is achieved by recording surface temperature of an injection moulded part with a thermographic camera immediately after the ejection process. The software developed by SKZ then evaluates the temperature profile. Deviations from ideal temperature profiles are calculated and segment-dependent corrections are sent to the cooling circuits of the mould. Thus, any necessary temperature changes are implemented in real time. Annabel Dsouza

While the market is still booming in China, the country’s top machine makers are looking to expand outside their borders. In countries like Brazil, India and Russia, Chinese manufacturers see an opportunity to open new manufacturing operations, seize marketshare and try their hand at globalising. The advantages for manufacturers in China are clear. Customers in developing markets are price-conscious and Chinese manufacturers can offer machines at prices that often undercut their international rivals. Markets like India, however, have started to resist the inflow of machines from China, going so far as to impose anti-dumping tariffs against Chinese-made presses in 2009. Jason Chan, Marketing Manager, Cosmos Machinery, said, “India is a big market and growing quickly. We have just started there, but it is a great opportunity. Besides India, South America and Southeast Asia are big markets where the competition is not as tough as in China.” Consequently, the past two years have seen an increasing number of Chinese-led companies entering global markets. These companies are considering India, Russia and Brazil as potential locations for setting up a new manufacturing facility. The value of having a manufacturing operation outside China is the ability to understand and respond to an outside market. Annabel Dsouza

Harohalli industrial area on the outskirts of Bengaluru, India, with an investment of $ 38 million. The new facilities will concentrate on the food & beverage customers, plus the liquor and pharma sectors. Vimal Kedia, Managing Director, Manjushree Tehnopack Ltd, said, “It is only natural for us to shift the manufacture of preforms from the existing unit to the new one and maintain all future PET performrelated business along with further projects

to this new facility.” The proposed Bidadi unit will be close to a major beverage customer, reducing logistics costs. The company has both its existing facilities in the Bommasandra industrial area on the outskirts of Bengaluru. Kedia added, “While a large chunk of our business is focussed on domestic markets, 8 per cent of the total turnover is contributed by exports to countries like the US, Australia, Africa, Gulf, Malaysia, Maldives, etc.” Annabel Dsouza

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TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

New MEVOPUR® range additives improves productivity

A new range of sector-dedicated MEVOPUR® additives from Clariant offers a productivity boost to pharmaceutical packaging converters. The additives for polyolefins, including nucleating agents & processing aids, address converters’ needs to control escalating manufacturing costs in the face of increasing regulatory controls and demand for innovative products. As shown in tests using injection and injection/compression moulded caps, MEVOPUR nucleants enable converters to achieve an increase in production rates of up to 12 per cent as compared to non-nucleated Homopolymer Polypropylene (PP-H). These nucleants can add more rigidity to polymers such as PP-H & random copolymer PP and high- & low-density polyethylene due to their more consistent and finer morphology, without degrading impact strength. This allows converters to create thinner-walled part sections with raw material savings. The nucleants also reduce moulding defects caused by anisotropic shrinkage, eg, warping & sink marks.

Next-generation HyCAP system Husky Injection Molding Systems has recently launched a next-generation HyCAP system for high-output beverage closure manufacturing. An evolution of the existing platform, the new HyCAP system offers several advantages such as facilitating faster cycle times, improved energy utilisation and closer integration with Husky’s new KTW closure moulds, while maintaining the highest levels of 38

New 65-tonne vertical injection moulding machine Precision Medical Products Inc (PMP) has launched ENGEL vertical injection press, which offers the customers new manufacturing opportunities under the PMP roof, with the same level of reliability. The new press provides for 16-cavity needle hub overmoulding; high volume production, either automatic or manual; rotary table process removes operator downtime and allows

simultaneous insert loading and moulding over two stations; and all-electric injection unit for highest precision, superior repeatability and lowest energy consumption. It also provides moulding capability in a certified Class 7 ISO clean room and operational flexibility for complex applications. The hybrid ENGEL e-insert machine offers the compatibility for existing moulds with the benefits such as shorter cycle times, faster injection speeds and energy savings of the electric injection unit.

New PET kegs range The revolutionary Petainer keg by Petainer is a lightweight beverage container manufactured in recyclable Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), and is designed for one-way use. Supplied in rigid polypropylene casings, the new kegs are specifically designed to be filled on existing brewery filling lines that are currently used for filling steel kegs. Conventionally, these are filled with the opening in the keg facing downwards and sealed onto the filling system. Key environmental benefits of the Petainer keg include low material usage, as compared to returnable metal kegs and other one-way kegs, and a lightweight construction, which reduces supply chain environmental impacts. Further, Petainer kegs and polypropylene cases of the new versions are fully and easily recyclable, meeting all essential requirements of EU regulations, including suitability for both mechanical and ‘energy from waste’ recycling.

Apart from these substantial benefits to breweries and fillers, there are real advantages to end users. One of the biggest benefits is reduced storage space needed by PET kegs. Securely storing empty metal kegs to prevent them from being stolen before they are collected is a problem in many outlets. Petainer kegs, once de-pressurised, can be easily crushed when they are empty and then put into the recycling bin with other recyclable plastics containers.

reliability, repeatability and part quality. The new HyCAP system utilises various speed and energy improvements that provide cycle enhancements particularly for lightweight closures. The all new screw design offers improved plasticising rates while allowing lower melt temperatures to maintain strength and other properties of the resin. The reduced melt temperatures also result in cycle & energy savings, with lesser waste

and heat loss. Powerpack upgrades have been incorporated to enable faster cycles. In order to fully leverage the acquisition of closure mould maker KTW, the new version of HyCAP has been optimised to integrate with Husky’s KTW closure moulds. Further, the new HyCAP system allows better cooperation between the machine and hot runner through adaptive carriage control to maximise gate quality and consistency.

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TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

As part of our endeavour to spread the technology culture, this section provides a means to promote and facilitate exchange of select technologies. We strive to bring together suppliers of such technologies with suitable users for negotiations and industrial collaboration.

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Technology Requested

Conversion of batch-poly plant to C P plant

Disposal and recycling of plastics waste

A company from China is interested in providing consultancy for the modification of batch-poly plant to C P plant like polyester plant, polyester chip or direct spinning.

A Polish firm seeks the technology for dry processing of all kinds of plastic waste or a magnetic processing method in the electrostatic field. The technology should allow sorting of all kinds of plastic materials, hay-silage foils, PET, HDPE, PVC, etc, by excluding dangerous waste. Specific technical requirements include initial cleaning without the use of water, sorting of all kinds of plastic materials after cleaning in a closed system, and a maximum processing capacity of 10,000 tonne of waste per annum.

Areas of application Chemical fibre and plastics Forms of transfer Turnkey

Plastic recycling technologies using organic and inorganic compounds An Iranian company offers plastics recycling technologies using organic and inorganic compounds. This idea is based on the principle of water electrolysis in which sodium chloride is kept in proximity of turpentine/pine oil and plastics.

Areas of application Plastics recycling Forms of transfer Others

Areas of application Plastics industry, waste recycling, waste management Forms of transfer Others

Lab-scale non-woven and monofilament plant An Indian company is looking for a lab-scale, non-woven and monofilament plant in a single station.

Areas of application Plastics Forms of transfer Others

Plastics recycling technologies

An Iranian company is willing to provide plastic recycling technologies using urea and ammonium carbonate and synthetic ammonia.

A Sri Lankan company is seeking the latest plastics recycling technologies, especially for automatic sorting, washing, metal detection, granulation process system, washing plants, crushers, extruders, etc.

Areas of application Plastics recycling Forms of transfer Technology licensing

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IN CONVERSATION WITH: Canon Patel

“With time, engineering thermoplastics has moved from a single-polymer compound to blends and alloys”

…opines Canon Patel, Managing Director, Loxim Industries Ltd. In an exclusive conversation with Avani Jain, he underlines that the demand for engineering and specialty thermoplastic compounds is going to increase drastically due to their increased usage in the automotive sector.

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Canon Patel

Tell us about the engineering and specialty thermoplastics compound manufacturing industry in India. The polymer industry in India is growing at an average rate of 12-15 per cent per year. We have large resin manufacturers in the country, so there is a good opportunity for companies like us. Currently, the consumption of engineering plastics is low, ie, only 10 kg per capita, but this demand is likely to increase to about 25 kg per capita. The growth of the automotive sector can be seen as the biggest driver of this growth.

What are the key demand drivers influencing the growth of the industry? With regard to the Indian population demographics, more than 50 per cent of the population falls under the age bracket of 25-35 years, which clearly says that the spending power of the economy is higher than any other economy in the world. For this reason, the number of cars per capita has increased drastically over the years. Thus, automotive sector, which sees the maximum usage of engineering thermoplastic compounds, is on a boom. Further, we are rightly placed with four major automotive manufacturers in the range of 40 km, which is an opportunity by itself. Today, all multinational automotive companies are focussing on India as their potential market. Also, the infrastructure development in the country is fueling the growth of this industry.

What are the properties of engineering and thermoplastic compounds, which make these so useful in the automotive sector? Engineering thermoplastic compounds majorly help in weight reduction and offer excellent heat resistance and rigidity. In the automotive industry, these are used to make all under-the-hood applications like radiator, dashboard, security systems, etc.

Tell us about the recent technological advancements in the industry. With time, engineering thermoplastics has moved from a single polymer compound to blends and alloys. Also,

quality conscious companies and customers are moving towards ecofriendly products. Further, previously, flame retardant system was employed by the industry, but companies today employ brominated flame retardant system.

The plastic raw material industry is witnessing a steady increase in the number of players who are driven by the growth and profitability of the sector. What is your take on this? The number of players is increasing because it is a low capital investment industry; hence, entry barrier is minimal as compared to that in larger industries. Cost is not a barrier in this industry, but long-term commitment is the basic requirement; this is because it is a competitive industry. The companies only need to develop new products and manage the inventory and cost.

What are the top five challenges in the sector? The first challenge is that the product lifecycle is very short. Often one polymer is replaced by another cheaper polymer. Second, it is an extremely unorganised industry where a lot of segmentation is seen in terms of customer base. Many customers are housed in remote locations and providing service to them is a challenge. Third, saving and retaining the intellectual property is a huge task for companies like us. Fourth, there is lack of awareness about engineering thermoplastics, as India is predominantly a commodity plastics market. Finally, retaining people is also important task for us.

Toughest business decision taken... Starting this business has been the toughest business decision made. After completing an MBA in Operations Management from the University of Wales, UK, I returned to India. We had a family business of producing dyestuff, which was doing well, and there was no reason for me to diversify into a completely new segment. But from the start, I had an inclination towards the polymer industry, which I thought to be a clean and growing industry. I wanted to contribute to this growth, and this led to establishment of the polymer business

of Loxim Industries Ltd. It was a tough decision to start a new venture, but I am glad to have started this business, which has proved to be a success.

Your greatest inspiration in life… One book that inspires me the most is You Can Negotiate Anything by Herb Cohen. This book is not merely about the art of negotiating but about putting your point of view before others. I believe that nothing is impossible to achieve and this book shows you the different ways to achieve your goals.

Things that you keep in mind while starting something new... Background research and other things about a new venture are done well in advance, but what stands out is your gut feeling, which comes through talking to that company or individual. Your comfort level with the new environment is also important because in future, this would turn into a positive energy that would drive towards success.

What are your growth plans for Loxim? Loxim was established six years ago and is still a young company. In these six years, we have created good brand awareness and developed a good product mix. We have always worked to ensure that our customer is satisfied. Further, we benchmark against our own quality standards and try to further improve it. According to me, the above-mentioned factors will drive the growth of our company.

Your message to aspiring and upcoming entrepreneurs in this domain… ‘Be honest to oneself ’ – this is the most important thing required for growth of a businessman. Honesty and strong ethics drive the success of a business. It is also important to value time. If you respect time, then it will respect you. Another most important thing for an aspiring individual is being passionate about whatever you do, and you should always have an inner desire to achieve something big in life. Email: avani.jain@infomedia18.in

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SPECIAL FOCUS

Plastics in Electronic and Electrical Appliances Plastics in electronic and electrical appliances: Charging up the future .....................................................................................48

Micromoulding: Small innovations, big impact ........................................................................... 52

Roundtable: How will e-waste recycling impact the industry in India? ........................................................................................ 56

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SPECIAL FOCUS: Plastics in electronic and electrical appliances

Charging up the

future

With the emergence of retail boom in India, the electronic and electrical appliances market is delivering valueadded products at competitive prices. Plastic components used in electrical devices will be the change agents for enhancing manufacturing and driving volume demand. Annabel Dsouza highlights applications of plastics in the hi-tech world of electronic devices.

fter conquering myriad applications across the manufacturing industry, plastics has made significant headway in the electrical and electronics industry, creating possibilities for a wealth of innovative low-cost, high-functionality products. Properties like light weight, design flexibility, ease of processing and overall durability of performance help plastics outweigh the conventional

materials like metal and glass. Apart from making our favourite smartphones and tablets more sophisticated and sleek, plastics plays a crucial role in adding value to the performance and competitiveness of electronic products.

The artistry of plastics The use of plastics as a mouldable, lightweight and energy efficient construction material has revolutionised the way we

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interact with our electronic gadgets and appliances. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plastics processor has much more to offer than the conventional Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and Polypropylene (PP) for wires, cables and capacitor films. From Polycarbonate/ Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (PC/ ABS) in computer housings, power adaptors and imaging devices to epoxy & phenolic resins in printed wire & circuit boards, polymer technology has driven the growth of plastics in a wide variety of electrical and electronic applications. All these have paved the way for phenomenal growth in demand, as companies in the consumer goods, retail, healthcare, transport, electronics and packaging industries are utilising plastic electronics to change business models and enhance their portfolio of value-added products. Swathi Sridharan, Research Associate - South Asia and Middle East, Chemicals, Materials and Food Practice, Frost & Sullivan, says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;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 domains for 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 Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.4 per cent for the forecast period between 2009 and 2014.â&#x20AC;?

Plastics in electronic and electrical appliances

The shifting of manufacturing bases of the electrical & electronics industries to Asia from Europe and North America is the underlying mega trend, and this is expected to drive the engineering plastics market in India. Swathi Sridharan Research Associate - South Asia and Middle East, Chemicals, Materials and Food Practice, Frost & Sullivan

Miniaturisation of electronic components Electric and electronic products have gained increasing significance in a number of industries. With the growing trend for miniaturisation, electronic applications are being used in highly integrated assembly groups, especially in electrical, communications and automotive engineering. Conductive components in electrical and electronic products have to meet different requirements depending on their field of application. Polymers are typical insulation materials owing to their extremely low electrical conductivity. Increased interest has been noted in using polymers for other electrical applications due to their properties such as weight, processibility and chemical resistance. In recent times, thermally and electrically conducting polymers have been developed by addition of common fillers such as carbon black, graphite, metallic fibres, flakes or carbon fibres and, increasingly, nanofillers such as carbon nanotubes. 50

These compounds have been deployed successfully in a range of antistatic and electromagnetic shielding applications. In order to ensure a high degree of electrical conductivity, a high content of conductive fillers is required, which forms a close percolation network. Depending on the end-user application, electronic plastics have to be formulated using the right balance of base polymer, functional additive/masterbatch and performance filler. Higher filler contents commonly have a negative influence on the mechanical properties and processability due to considerable increase in melt viscosity. Functional components that require high electrical conductivity are still typically produced in cost-intensive processing and assembly steps such as insert moulding, hot stamping or metallising. The filler content, and thus the electrical conductivity, can be increased significantly without decreasing the processability by using metal alloys that exhibit a low melting point. These metal alloys are liquid in the processing phase and do not solidify before the cooling phase. This allows production of complex moulded parts with definite electrical and thermal properties. As a result, material-related disadvantages are reduced in comparison with highly filled moulding compounds.

Opportunities abound Innovations in the field of electrical plastics have arisen as a result of technology push, rather than market pull. As the global plastics industry is chanelling its expertise into the development of cutting-edge electrical applications, individual companies are developing their business models to create customer value from plastic electronics. Since electronic components are typically made of a series of layers of different conducting materials, their development involves a combination of competences in different technology areas. These include materials and inks, technology & design, equipment, process scale-up and the provision of components and

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services. Complex scientific and technical challenges spanning the disciplines of chemistry, physics, electronics, systems integration and process engineering need to be solved. For successful market entry, these challenges have to be resolved via collaborative developments among partners with complementary core competences. Sridharan adds, “Emerging technology trends in the field of engineering plastics include renewably sourced & light-weight materials; improved material product performance by incorporating nanotechnology. These nascent but fast evolving trends are advantageous to the high-performance property, processability and cost-efficiency of engineering plastics in the electrical and electronics industry. Improving product performance is important for customers trying to differentiate themselves in a competitive global market.”

Seizing the competitive advantage With the current pace of innovation in engineering polymer technology, the window of opportunity is expanding for Indian players to gain a competitive advantage in delivering new solutions in electronics. By optimising the productionto-market cycle, the Indian plastics industry can leverage the electronics boom in the country by expanding product offering as well as volume supply. Each application of plastic electronics will involve a different combination of functionality, performance and price point, allowing exploitation of a range of first-to-market opportunities. Sridharan concludes, “The shifting of manufacturing bases of the electrical & electronics industries to Asia from Europe and North America is the underlying mega trend, and this 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 Research and Development (R&D) and developmental manufacturing processes in these countries.” Email: annabel.dsouza@infomedia18.in

SPECIAL FOCUS: Micromoulding

Small innovations,

big impact As electronic products around us get smaller and portable, the plastic components inside them are constantly expanding in performance and shrinking in size. Annabel Dsouza analyses the micromoulding techniques used to mould tiny electronic plastic components at a lower cost and higher speed.

ith a demand share of about 18 per cent, the Electrical and Electronics (E&E) industry is the second-largest consumer of engineering plastics globally. Driven by rapid demand for innovative electronic gadgets, especially in developing economies, the growth of plastics application in electrical consumer durables is expected to grow at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of about 10 per cent. Apart from pioneering features and design aesthetics to the end-user, plastics offers unique processing advantages along the consumer electronics value chain. The production economics of plastic electronics are different from conventional electronics based on silicon chip approaches, making it possible to consider products with radically different price 52

points, performance and functionality. This, in turn, opens up the possibility for new applications and markets that are not accessible using rigid electronics technologies. Some of the applications envisaged are: Packaging that is intelligent and/or interactive, aids in anti-counterfeiting & protection of products and helps differentiate brands through eyecatching displays Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) printed onto packaging, thus creating value from efficiencies in product inventory management and logistics Displays and signage applications, including e-readers, that make use of low power, sunlight-readable, flexible large area displays that will last for days on a single charge

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Lightweight, flexible power sources integrated into mobile devices, in or on buildings and in consumer accessories Lighting panels of any size or shape manufactured as part of a buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s architecture and infrastructure, or in automotive, aircraft and other transport systems

Innovation index With electronic products becoming smaller in size and portable, the plastic components inside them are also constantly decreasing in size and growing in performance. Micromoulding of electronic plastic parts requires efficient injection moulding machines to mould tiny components at a lower cost and a higher speed. This translates into increased profitability through material conservation as less resin is used to create more parts.

Micromoulding

Miniaturisation and portability trends are driving electronic innovations and plastic component moulders are developing precise and cost-effective solutions for numerous applications such as cell phones, tablets and music players. Anthony Kalaijakis Strategic Market Manager, Molex

A significant trend in industrial production of E&E devices involves miniaturisation of individual components, while simultaneously equipping them with greater functionality. A successful solution lies in using Three-Dimensional Injection Molded Plastic Interconnect Devices [3DMolded Interconnect Devices (3D-MID)]. Not only do these offer a high level of design freedom, but can even be used to create sophisticated mechatronic systems that combine electrical and mechanical functions. Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) is an innovative technology used to manufacture precision moulded electronic components. It allows conductive tracks and electronic components to be attached directly to the plastic interconnect device in a simple, environment-friendly process (without the use of etching or caustic chemicals). The process offers an extremely high level of layout flexibility. It was recently shown that the miniaturisation potential of the process has still not even come close to being exhausted. In contrast, conventional processes are already reaching their limits in this respect with a number of electronic components. Anthony Kalaijakis, 54

Strategic Market Manager, Molex, says, “Miniaturisation and portability trends are driving electronic innovations and plastic component moulders are developing precise and cost-effective solutions for numerous applications such as cell phones, tablets and music players. LDS is one of the crucial methods that are empowering mould designers and manufacturers to keep pace with constant innovations in the electronic plastics space. By combining the versatility of the two-shot moulding process for MID with the speed and precision of LDS capability, electronic component moulders can incorporate durability and versatility into small electronic gadgets.” MID technology is one of the current trends that allow injection moulded plastic parts to be mounted on printed circuit board tracks. There are various methods for achieving this, such as laser-direct structuring or 2-shot moulding. With both these methods, maximum standards need to be met in terms of moulding points, absence of burrs, warping, tolerances and surface properties. The rheological properties of high-performance plastics used in niche electrical applications have to be modified to suit these tooling techniques. Flame retardance is another important property that determines the performance of plastics in electronic components. In Europe, Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in E&E equipment and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directives also mandate that flame resistance be achieved without the use of halogenated components. Limiting Temperature Index (LTI) is also an important requirement that specifies the maximum continuous use/operating temperature for a material. Extreme Temperature Plastics (ETP) has good growth prospects for the E&E market. Kalaijakis highlights, “Additionally, because developers can create prototypes, they realise a greater cost savings. LDS technology allows them to experiment with the placement of traces and shielding by making changes to the laser position without having to invest in expensive

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tooling changes. The LDS technology is also suitable for miniaturisation strategies, featuring circuitry that can be imaged with a three-axis laser on a variety of RoHS-compliant plastics with pattern modification.”

Future scope As plastics promotes further advancements in the E&E industry, manufacturers in this sector have enormous opportunities ahead. E&E applications offer significant capacity building and product portfolio enhancement potential for plastics processors and machinery manufacturers. Major advantages in production dynamics of plastic electronics are: Savings over product lifecycle: Plastics is durable, hardwearing and easy to maintain. This increases the overall lifecycle of electronic products. Finish: Customers buy not only a product, but also value in the form of features, usability and design. Plastics can deliver this design flexibility. Less processing time: Plastic components consume less material and energy during production, making them cheaper and enabling resource conservation. Strength: Plastics can be modified to offer outstanding mechanical strength, comparable to conventional materials like steel. Design flexibility: Plastics is 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 by using plastics. Improving cost economics: As innovations take place in this sector, engineering plastics are easily available. Lower volumes are available at cheaper prices, eg, Polyamide (PA) and Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) offer easy processing and assembly (PA60), dimensional stability and high dielectric strength (PBT). These are mostly employed as a casing material for effective insulation and environmental resistance. Email: annabel.dsouza@infomedia18.in

SPECIAL FOCUS: Roundtable

How will e-waste recycling impact the industry in India? Increasing concerns about the impact of plastics on the environment are being translated into strict legislation that may have significant effects on the use and disposal of plastics, particularly in electrical and electronic equipment. Annabel Dsouza traces the developments in the electronics industry to address end-of-life plastics disposal and recycling. Rasool Khan Director, K K Plastic Waste Management Pvt Ltd

E-waste recycling has conventionally been dominated by the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;informalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sector. But, expanding volume, short lifecycles and an ever-growing waste stream have attracted many environmental regulations pertaining to recycling of electronics and electrical equipment. The existing schemes of waste recycling and material recovery in the informal sector have now been transformed into more scientific techniques for higher efficiency and recycler responsibility. Today, e-waste recycling industry in India is highly organised with an extensive and coordinated network. Because plastics in electronics are so diverse and used in various applications & types of products, they are affected by many regulations across the world. Four regulatory areas important to plastics processors are air quality, end-of-life waste, toxic substances and fire safety. Several laws aim to reduce this waste by mandating recycling and encouraging manufacturers to improve material choices & create better designs.

Rohan Gupta Chief Operating Officer, Attero Recycling

Sandesh Kumar Jain

E-waste is not just a waste, but an important resource that can be economically utilised instead of shunning it as a social and environmental burden. The logistics operations of e-waste collection are imperative to the recycling process. Apart from metros, recyclers should have an efficient network of waste collection from all tier-I and tier-II cities. In India, few products come back for recycling. Not all companies take the initiative to spread awareness of ewaste disposal and provide the facility. A few forward-looking companies are working in this direction. Two major challenges in this business are low awareness level among companies and individuals about recycling and collection of waste products. Because of low infrastructure, collection of electronics for recycling becomes a much more costly affair. In September 2008, the government came up with a regulation stating that every electronic waste is part of hazardous waste and should be sent to authorised waste recyclers only.

Project Manager, Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology

Editorial take:

Recycling is a crucial concern across the plastics industry. But, it is more relevant in electronics applications where design cycles and product lifespans are short. E-waste collection, segregation and storage are important to the overall success of recycling operations. It is an efficient method to utilise energy resources and gain cost savings. Plastics processors who manufacture components for electrical and electronic equipment need to understand the current and potential impact of these opportunities so that they can select the best materials to enable industry compliance and offer a competitive advantage. For successful recycling operations, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and their moulders and extruders must study the current and upcoming legislation around the world to ensure compliance. Fortunately, innovative plastics are currently available as alternatives to those facing regulatory restrictions. These new alternatives can contribute additional benefits such as eliminating costly secondary operations.

E-waste recycling requires collaboration between the government, enterprises and recyclers to build an effective collection system. Besides, regulatory enforcement will help spread awareness about the same and generate considerable benefits for the environment and industry.

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FACILIT Y VISIT: NU-VU Conair Pvt Ltd

Competitive technology, comprehensive growth Demand for accurate and quality processes in all sectors has given a fillip to the ancillary equipment manufacturing sector, which helps improve productivity & quality. In the plastic auxiliary equipment domain, NU-VU Conair Pvt Ltd provides innovative and competitive products to its customers. Avani Jain tracks the efforts made by the company to lead in its genre.

oisterous growth in all sectors of the plastics industry has enabled further advancements in the plastics processing industry. Impeccable quality of products and flawless processes are the desires of every plastics processor, and to achieve these, he must focus on the minutest of details, and this can be ensured through the use of appropriate auxiliary equipment. There are only few prominent players in the market among the plastic auxiliary equipment manufacturers in the country, and NU-VU Conair Pvt Ltd features among these. The company makes efforts to continuously offer its customers

products that are innovative and offer value for money. “The maximum demand for plastic auxiliary equipment is in the automotive sector, packaging & bottling plants and irrigation lines. Other industries with good demand include household, extrusion and electronics sector,” says K M Shah, Managing Director, NU-VU Conair Pvt Ltd.

The journey so far NU-VU Conair Pvt Ltd was started in 2005 with a vision to provide innovative and competitive solutions in the plastics auxiliary sector. “We started off with a modest 250-sq m area dedicated for the

factory & office and only three workers and three directors,” notes Shah. The major breakthrough came about in 2007 when the company formed a Joint Venture ( JV) with Conair, USA, which is a well established firm since 1958. In the same year, the facility was shifted to Vatva Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC), with an area of 5,000 sq m and later to the current facility in Piplaj. The Piplaj facility is spread over a 10,000-sq m area, with 8,000 sq m of the total area dedicated to the manufacturing facility. “In the span of six years, we have drastically expanded our plant capacity and managed to get

Photo: Vijaykumar Soneji

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NU-VU Conair Pvt Ltd

most of the big customers in our basket,” claims Shah.

the company mainly exports to Asian countries like China, Singapore and Thailand, besides Africa.

Manufacturing facility NU-VU Conair Pvt Ltd boasts of a stateof-the-art manufacturing facility with inbuilt assembly shop, paint shop, testing centre, Research & Development (R&D) centre and corporate office. To ensure an easy and efficient manufacturing process, the assembly area is divided into three bays or sections – drying & conveying, heat transfer & blending, crystallising & granulating. The company has in place totally closed-loop systems right from material procurement to the dispatch of final equipment through a chain.

What is on offer? The company provides solutions to customers’ need for plastics auxiliaries like hot air dryers, hopper loaders, gravimetric blenders, volumetric feeders, granulators, dehumidifier dryers, centralised conveying systems, chillers, mould temperature controllers, etc. The equipment are used for conveying, drying, blending, crystallising plastic pellets and mould cooling. These auxiliary equipment help customers achieve higher production with optimum time and better quality of their end products. “The company has the capacity of producing 10-11 machines per day,” notes Shah. The key components are imported from the parent company and assembled at this facility. “We get 30 per cent of the components from Conair, USA, and 70 per cent is from India. Thus, we only assemble the parts here and do not design these,” informs Shah. At present,

Dehumidifier air dryers and crystallisers

R&D endeavours NU-VU Conair Pvt Ltd is committed to finding and delivering process solutions that make a real difference to customers in terms of cost & energy efficiency. The company also has an R&D and training centre. “We have the support of technical institutes like Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology (CIPET) to establish our technical knowledge and understand the actual requirements of our customers,” claims Shah. He elaborates, “The company also produces few machines for the Indian market, which are not produced by the parent company. We share our thoughts with the parent company, carry out R&D and, finally, test the products before selling them to customers.” The company is currently developing new machines like energy smart dehumidification system and BFS volumetric feeder. “We are also in the process of introducing mould sweat protector, which helps increase the mould life in injection moulding applications,” says Shah.

Sustainability efforts The company makes continuous efforts to establish an eco-friendly and system-driven culture. Shah avers, “Our dehumidifiers consume 35 per cent less energy and yield optimum production result as compared to products offered by our competitors. Another product is lossin-weight system, which consumes less energy and reduces wastage of material.”

Parts of hot air dryers Photo: Vijaykumar Soneji

The maximum demand for plastic auxiliary equipment is in the automotive sector, packaging & bottling plants and irrigation lines. Other industries with good demand include household, extrusion and electronics sector. K M Shah Managing Director

Quality control The company has a quality control department where products are thoroughly checked as they arrive and then assembled. The products are then tested based on their application, customer requirements and standards set by our partners. “We maintain same quality standards as followed in our parent company. We will soon be applying for TUV certification,” informs Shah.

Future growth plans Currently, NU-VU Conair Pvt Ltd manufactures all products that are in demand by the Indian market. Shah concludes, “Since the last five years, our growth has been more than 100 per cent. Our aim is to seize the maximum share of the Indian market and become the number one company by satisfying our customers in terms of service, quality and energy savings. In future, we aim to extend our expertise to manufacturing all products that are currently produced by our parent company. We believe in quality, innovation, performance and aim at maximum customer satisfaction.” Email: avani.jain@infomedia18.in

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INSIGHT & OUTLOOK

Blow Moulding Blow moulding: Adapting to changing market dynamics .................................................................62

3D blow moulding: Bridging technology gaps ....................................................................................... 66

Interface - Naveen Gupta: Senior Branch Manager, Polymechplast Machines Ltd .........................................70

Roundtable: What are the merits of blow moulded plastics in packaging?................................72

Stretch blow moulding machinery: Addressing challenges, pursuing growth ................................................................74

5S methodology: Quantifying quality solutions ..................................................................................76 December 2011 | Modern Plastics & Polymers

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Blow moulding

Adapting to changing market dynamics

Courtesy: BASF

Durability of plastic products and design versatility are key requirements of the packaging industry today and blow moulding offers these features and much more. Anwesh Koley emphasises that innovating with time is the crucial element that customers look for in a product.

ith the increasing use of packaging materials in India, the market for product packaging is on a steady rise. One of the most popularly used techniques to produce containers and packages is blow moulding. Blow moulding is a manufacturing method used in the plastics and polymers industry to create hollow but strong containers for their clients. Plastic beverage bottles and fuel tanks are commonly created through blow moulding. The automotive sector is a big user of blow moulded products and whose varied applications, coupled with the low processing cost, has ensured rapid innovation across all verticals that use this technology.

Process and applications A typical blow moulding machine setup uses an extruded plastic preform and 62

compressed air to fill the chamber of a divided mould.The two halves of the mould get separated and the finished container is released. Dinesh Bharti, Manager (Sales Engineering), Toshiba Machine (India) Pvt Ltd, says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Among plastics conversion technologies, blow moulding enjoys a predominant position as the output materials or forms have a cross-section of applications. The term blow moulding refers to the process generally adopted for manufacturing hollow articles like bottles, jars, drums, etc. On the non-packaging side, the process is also used for producing toys, automobile parts, accessories and engineering components.â&#x20AC;?

Current trends Various types of blow moulding machines are available in the Indian market. But the current trend is towards prestretch blow moulding machines. As

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the pharmaceutical industry is one of the largest industries in India and there is a huge consumption of small bottles, pre-stretch blow moulding machines are witnessing high demand and, currently, are the best and highly productive method available. These machines are available in the Indian market at competitive prices. The blow moulding machine industry is booming after recovering from the worldwide economic downturn and is expected to continuously go up at least for the next 5-6 years. There are various reasons why blow moulding is preferred over other methods of manufacturing. The tool cost involved in this process is low as compared to that in injection moulding. While plastic packaging companies have conventionally adhered to blow moulding over the years, it is the automotive sector that is increasingly using blow moulded parts due to a steadily growing trend of

Blow moulding

Among plastics conversion technologies, blow moulding enjoys a predominant position as the output materials or forms have a cross-section of applications. The process is also used for producing toys, automobile parts, accessories and engineering components. Dinesh Bharti Manager (Sales Engineering), Toshiba Machine (India) Pvt Ltd

replacing metal parts with plastics. Thus, the complicated parts both inside and outside an automobile can be designed and processed easily. Also, wastage can be minimised as material yield is almost 100 per cent in this process. The automotive segment has witnessed new trends in terms of plastic products and their applications. From air circulation ducts to fuel distribution lines; from seat fabrics to wiper water bottles; and from door trims to external fenders and spoilers, these are the latest body parts that are witnessing the usage of blow moulded products. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since most of the automobile companies are expanding rapidly, some of the new automobile industries from Japan and Europe have recently started their operations in India. According to an internet survey, automobile companies are expected to grow about 20-25 per cent every year,â&#x20AC;? adds Bharti. The demand for white goods is also surging since the past few years, with increasing per capita income and availability of a number of financing schemes in the market.

Reasons for acceptability

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Earlier, metal products were most frequently used for containing liquid, semi-liquid and even a few solid products. However, the consistent rise in metal prices has witnessed a steady decline in the use of metal products, and this has resulted in plastics becoming the most preferred material for packaging. Gradually, heavy dependence on blow moulded products has seen companies opting for technology that provides faster throughput and finer finish. The packaging industry is of the opinion that packaging materials made of tin should be replaced with blow moulded plastics. This is because tin, aluminium and other similar metals used in packaging are not only more expensive, but also in short supply. Development of packaging technology has not only contributed to improving the aesthetic appeal of products, but also their shelf life. Blow moulded products cause lesser wastage as compared to other techniques and considering the growth prospects in the plastics industry

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and growing consumer awareness of packaging, it is expected that there would be substantial development in this area. Some of the commonly available plastic packaging machinery include machines for strip packaging, carton filling, fully automatic bag making machinery and automatic microprocessor-controlled packaging machines. Blow moulded packaging machinery manufacturers increasingly focus on developing rapid output, low-cost packaging equipment. In future, equipment will become smaller, more flexible, multi-functional and highly efficient and will also save time & cost. Blow moulded containers have made inroads into the packaging locations. Major applications of these containers include edible oils, dairy products, paints, chemicals, etc; further, the extended version of stretch blow moulded bottles and containers finds applications in packing squash, syrup, cola, malted food, grain, pickle, etc. Modifications in the processes and availability of resin varieties for such containers have further extended their applications.

Driving up Use of blow moulding in plastics with automation helps in increasing the productivity of the end product. The technological selection depends on the requirement of the product being packed. Blow moulding reduces the tooling cost as well as it is easier to enhance the productivity and aesthetics. As demand for blow moulded packaging increases, this will also increase the demand for blowing machines having higher production speeds. Improvements in moulding techniques and barrier materials have allowed blow moulded bottles to be tailored to unique marketing and productprotection requirements. To add to the success story, increasing numbers of companies are choosing to perform the blow moulding process within their bottling plants as a way of reducing costs and ensuring quality. Email: anwesh.koley@infomedia18.in

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: 3D blow moulding

Continuous advancements in the field of plastics have facilitated rapid growth in demand for blow moulded products. With increasing requirement for new designs and smart functionality, the industry is thriving with the sustainability factor. Anwesh Koley explains that three-dimensional blow moulding can help in delivering higher output and achieving better productivity.

he advantages of blow moulding for large parts made of commodity or non-engineering plastics have been appreciated since long by the automotive industry as well as other industries like packaging. Vijay Vora, Director, Roshma Pet Plast Pvt Ltd, says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Advanced blow moulding has now become a high-tech procedure. New technologies include parison manipulation, suction blow moulding and innovative extrusion techniques.â&#x20AC;? Parison manipulation and suction blow moulding have been developed to produce scrapless parts, which has led to the procedure commonly known as Three-Dimensional (3D) blow moulding. The new process eliminates the negative effects of the pinch weld and improves mechanical performance in critical stressed areas.

Need for advancements Conventional extrusion blow moulding of heavily convoluted, 3D tubular shapes such as fuel tank filler pipes, automotive air ducts and tubes used in household appliances inevitably results in welding seams at the pinch 66

forces. In order to address such shortcomings in the process, 3D blow moulding solutions were introduced. In 3D blow moulding, a parison sized according to the article diameter is manipulated by special devices directly into the cavity of the blow mould, avoiding pinch areas and welding seams on either side of the article and minimising overall material usage. The remaining welding seams are reduced to a minimum at both article ends. Depending on the shape and complexity of the article, companies specialising in this process offer different technologies for small- & large-volume production of convoluted, 3D tubular shapes.

Different 3D concepts In suction blow moulding, a parison is extruded from the die tool of an accumulator Courtesy: SS Packaging head into a closed blow mould and drawn through the mould areas, which cause potentially large via vacuum while supported amounts of flash at the mould parting on a cushion of air. This support air line. In extreme cases, flash can weigh also prevents premature contact of the multiple times the weight of the parison with the cavity surfaces. After moulding itself. Moreover, very long the parison emerges from the bottom pinch areas require high clamping of the blow mould, it is closed by

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3D blow moulding

Advanced blow moulding has now become a high-tech procedure. New technologies include parison manipulation, suction blow moulding and innovative extrusion techniques. Vijay Vora Director, Roshma Pet Plast Pvt Ltd upper and lower shutters. The part is then inflated and cooled as done in conventional blow moulding. Suction blow moulding generally requires simple and inexpensive blow moulds. Other forms of 3D blow moulding techniques utilise simple and inexpensive blow moulds, though, with a horizontal parting line. The clamping unit opens and closes vertically. The lower mould

half is in motion while a robot inserts the parison into the cavity. After insertion, the lower mould half shuttles in position below the upper mould half, the clamping unit closes and the inflation and cooling processes are triggered. Based on continuous research and demand, companies have managed to generate 30 per cent smaller footprint on the latest-generation horizontal 3D blow moulding machines.

Advantages of 3D technology The 3D technology has various advantages over conventional blow moulding, which many rigid blow moulding manufacturers find useful. The process ensures higher part quality due to the elimination of welding seams, resulting in a more uniform wall thickness distribution without affecting the mechanical properties so that material accumulation or notches at welding seams can be avoided. Also, the materials used are such that they do not bond sufficiently at pinch areas. If welding seams present a problem, short glass fibre-reinforced materials can also be processed. The regrind content is reduced, thereby lowering degradation of

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thermally sensitive materials and breakdown of fibres in reinforced materials. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The process also reduces the flash weight, which results in lower capital investment because of the use of smaller extruders, lower clamping forces, simple de-flashing systems, smaller granulators, smaller blenders and conveyors as well as smaller chillers,â&#x20AC;? says Vora. Lower operating costs due to the reduced amount of material being processed, thus reduces the power usage of drive motors and heating systems.

Areas of improvement One of the drawbacks in blow moulding of heavily convoluted tubular shapes is the difference in wall thickness of inner and outer radii resulting from different stretch ratios. A similar flaw can occur as a result of premature contact of the parison in horizontal blow moulds. To compensate this, companies across the world have developed a Radial Wall Thickness Distribution System (RWDS) that permits uniform wall thickness at inner and outer radii of convoluted sections at any point along the circumference of the parison â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even in case of small parison diameters. Even for 3D blow moulding, Indian manufacturers have not adopted this technology on a large scale, as the machines and technology required is not prevalent in the country. The Indian blow moulding industry depends heavily on the US, Europe, Korea and China for machinery. Also, to use the 3D blow moulding machines on a regular basis in the country, there is a need to educate & train the workforce about the functioning of the new technology, which will help manufacturers avoid unnecessary technical lagging. The use of hollow parts is increasing by the day and blow moulding is still the preferred choice. However, if manufacturers can invest in technologies like 3D blow moulding, the output can be increased, quality can be improved and the products will benchmark global standards. Email: anwesh.koley@infomedia18.in

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Inter face - Naveen Gupta

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The industry needs to focus on equipment efficiency and right tooling techniquesâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;Śbelieves Naveen Gupta, Senior Branch Manager, Polymechplast Machines Ltd. With advancements in technology and requirements of time & quality, blow moulding has become the preferred choice for the plastics industry. In an interaction with Anwesh Koley, he explains why the technique is here to stay and the areas that need improvement.

How is blow moulding industry shaping up in India? The blow moulding industry is growing in the country due to wide applications, particularly in the pharma and cosmetics industry, which are heavily dependent on blow moulded products. From manual to automatic, if volumes are good, then one can go for Injection Blow Moulding (IBM) machines. Though the current market price of IBM machines is quite high, the final product boasts of superior quality. This technology is generally preferred when the volumes are low and the manufacturer operates on a smaller capacity up to 100 MS only. However, if the component size is bigger, then an extrusion blow moulding machine would be required. This technique is adopted in case of high volume requirements, yet precision in terms of final finish remains an issue with this method.

Cost advantages associated with blow moulding. Blow moulding has visible cost advantages as this process deals with a hollow product. The parison has limited wall thickness, which is determined by the type of product to be manufactured. The thickness depends on the applications and the industry that will be using the product and, accordingly, the cost can be determined. Thus, 70

volumes can be increased according to the applications and costs can also be kept low as per requirements. Also, the blow moulding process is cheaper as compared to injection moulding or extrusion moulding, as the price of machines is lower. Another advantage is that if the shape of the product has to be changed, it can be done with minimal investment, whereas in case of injection moulding, heavy expenses have to be incurred for a similar change.

What are the latest technology advancements and innovations in blow moulding? We have developed the Fast In Fast out (FIFA) technology, which is again a form of accumulator type blow moulding. An extruder is a primary component in blow moulding and, with the new process, the time taken by the raw material as it enters the parison is lesser and the entire process of blowing the material in the desired shape is carried out faster. However, if there is considerable difference in the thickness along the shape of the product, we use a technology called parison programmer. In a blow moulded bottle, the bottom is the thickest, the middle portion is thinner and the neck region is thick. To maintain this design element, we use parison programmer. The goal of the blow moulding process is to obtain a blown product whose parison is

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neither too thin (as otherwise, the container would break at the thinnest point as soon as it is under strain) nor too thick. A too thick section is a waste of material and money. Also, a well-defined thickness profile must be obtained at the end of the process. Numerous difficulties prevent the mould designer from reaching this objective in the first trial.

Challenges before the sector. The industry does not have the right tooling components to work with. There is a dearth of quality mould-makers and designers in the industry. For instance, the automotive industry requires intricate detailing, which cannot be provided by blow moulding due to lack of precision and availability of technology. In China, components are developed in 30-45 days, whereas the same process takes almost 5-6 months in India. Thus, we lack the essential factor of time of our delivery, and this can only be addressed through the use of better tools and moulds. Overall, the blow moulding industry in India has the advantage of being cost-effective and can be customised according to the application. If the right tooling technology is implemented, blow moulded products from India will have global competence. Email: anwesh.koley@infomedia18.in

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Roundtable

merits blow moulded plastics packaging? What are the of in

The packaging industry is fast moving from metals to the use of plastics due to various visible advantages of plastics. Blow moulding is a widely used method for manufacturing plastic containers, and this gradual shift will eventually benefit the blow moulding industry. Anwesh Koley asks industry experts whether plastics has the attributes to be able to take over metal packaging completely in future. Abhay Aggarwal Director, Durga Plastic Industries

Padmanabhan Ranganathan

Flexible packaging types are being widely adopted across different product categories like beverage, home care, beauty & personal care, pet care and other consumer goods categories. This is because products in flexible packaging are lighter & easier to carry, convenient to use and often cost-effective options as compared to other packaging types like metal, glass and rigid plastics. With use of packaged products moving from Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s large cities into small towns and villages, the use of blow moulded and other small flexible packaging types has grown rapidly, as these are affordable to Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rural masses. Properties like durability, strength, light weight, low cost, water & chemical resistance, welding properties, less energy & heavy chemicals requirements in manufacturing ensure that plastics are extensively used in the packaging industry. And, if properly recycled, plastics can dominate the world of packaging and enter the domain of metal containers, which have till date seen few competition.

Director, Acme Impex

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Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is generally used for packaging and contains additives like UV stabilisers and flame retardants to make it robust for the packaging industry. Blow moulded packaging is easily recyclable than metal products. Another distinctive characteristic of plastics is that it can be moulded into different shapes and, due to its flexibility, manufacturers can switch from one shape or size to another. Metal is heavier than plastics; hence, blow moulded plastic packaging is light weight and reduces the overall mass of the product. Plastics are cost-effective to produce and require less energy to transport, reducing product cost. Probably, the biggest reason for adoption of plastics for packaging is the safety factor. Blow moulded PET containers are not hazardous if damaged as compared to metals which might develop sharp edges if tampered with. Also, plastics are more environment-friendly than metals as greenhouse emissions from them are lower.

Manager, Vivek Polymer (India)

Editorial take:

Plastic packaging is used for catering to fast moving consumer products in the industry today. With advancements in science & technology, plastic food packaging has been constantly enhanced and is the key ingredient for success of product packaging. The convenience of using plastic product is more than metal packaging, as it is safer and is not harmful while being tampered. In metal packaging, the products are often influenced by climatic conditions and might cause damage or malfunction. But with plastics, the packaging process is designed such that no exterior elements like air or dust could enter and affect the quality of products. If these checks are not maintained, the products would have a shorter shelf life and start rotting within hours of production. Most big companies depend on plastics as their core packing materials. Plastic packaging are commonly used for packing plastic bottles. High-density polyethylene is another type used to pack cosmetics, shampoo, detergent and garbage & retail bags.

Metal packaging has its own merits, but in terms of cost-effectiveness and flexibility in usage, plastics has emerged as a better option for manufacturers. Rounding it off is the safety factor, which no end consumer can afford to ignore.

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INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Stretch blow moulding machiner y

Addressing challenges, pursuing growth The stretch blow moulding industry in India has rapidly grown in volumes and areas of application. Manufacturers are pleased with the quality of raw materials available and overall dynamics of their operations, with the government also supporting the plastics industry in its endeavour to emerge as the numero uno in machinery manufacturing. Tej Ram Singhal

he blow moulding industry in India is growing at about 5 per cent for stretch blow moulding machines. Currently, two types of blow moulding machines are available: Single-stage and two-stage blow moulding machines.

Single-stage type In the single-stage machine, the process involves manufacturing bottles from granules. The granules are selected, fed into the preform and the final stage is the finished bottle. These machines are manufactured by only few companies in the world – ASB Nesai and Akoi – both from Japan. Another company – Sipa from Italy – has also started manufacturing these machines. Single-stage stretch blow moulding machines are also known as classic onestage machines, as the concept has long been extended to developing various Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) structures. The classic single-stage machine design is extremely versatile as the same basic machine design can be used to make bottles and jars in a variety of shapes and sizes. This was the standard single-stage machine in the early years, with eight cavities for 1.5litre bottles.

is the perform, which becomes the raw material and the subsequent stage is the final bottle or jar. This technology was introduced to India in 1997. These machines are of two types – automatic and semi-automatic – and are used to manufacture jars with capacities ranging from 30 ml to 25 litre. Earlier, performs were made by continuously extruding a PET tube. A perform manufacturing machine takes a continuously extruded PET tube, heats and closes one end and then heats the other end; it then forms a thread finish by blow moulding. This process had a faster output rate, at 12,000 preforms per hour, than the earlier injection moulding

routes of 8- and 16-cavity moulds. Being extruded, the performs can also be multilayered with barrier materials. This system was overtaken by injection moulded performs since the number of cavities increased to 32 and beyond. The IM finish offered features like vent slots, which made the technique preferable to manufacturers. The IM technology is currently available f rom many companies, providing customers with greater technical and commercial choice. The two-stage technology machine with six blow moulds operated at about 4,000 bottles per hour. Subsequent mould and cooling development increased the output to 6,000 bottles per hour.

Two-stage type The second type of blow moulding machine is the two-stage blow moulding machine. In this machine, the first step 74

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Stretch blow moulding machiner y

Stretch blow moulding is primarily used for manufacturing food grade PET jars and bottles. In addition to food packaging, it is used for containing mineral water, lubricants, medicines, cosmetic products and liquor. Today, PET is the only lightweight unbreakable food grade material available. It is essentially a substitute for glass packaging. Extrusion is used for materials like Polypropylene (PP), High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and Low-Density Polyethylene (LDP), which are opaque. In 1997, when two-stage blow moulding technology first came to India, the output was about 600 bottles per hour. Initially, two-cavity machines were used, but now fourcavity machines are used. The cost of machines has remained constant in the past 14 years. However, raw material prices keep fluctuating due to variations in crude oil price. Over the years, the basic blow moulding technology has remained the same. The overall energy consumption is reduced through increase in production. This is the key challenge, as manufacturers today are strained for time and capacity. The more economies of scale one can achieve, the faster will be the rate of production and higher energy savings.

Areas of concern In terms of competition, China is the major concern for the blow moulding machinery industry in India. The price of Chinese equipment is dramatically lower than that of Indian machinery. Their quality is average, and the machines work well only for 1 or 2 years. Customers are aware of this but still opt for Chinese machines due to the low upfront price they have to pay. The Chinese blow moulding sector, like other industrial sectors in China, receives large-scale government incentives. They are exempted from paying electricity charges and companies do not face labour strikes. They also receive cash incentives on their exports. However, there are no such government incentives in India. The food packaging sector should only use virgin plastic material. Recycled PET can be used in other applications but not for making food grade PET. But, companies across the country are using recycled plastics for packaging food materials, and this must be discouraged.

Future trends Plastics consumption in India is quite low. While countries like the US have plastics consumption of about 2.5 kg per person per year, the figure in India is only about 600 gm per person per year. With increasing awareness of the benefits of plastics, this figure is likely to rise in future where plastics will replace metal and glass as the primary material for packaging. Tej Ram Singhal is Director of Suraj Plastic Industries. Email: info@surajplasticindustries.com

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INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: 5S methodology

Quantifying

quality solutions

In the previous edition, a methodology was suggested to quantify improvement initiatives, tracing them to seven triggers of bottom line, viz, product mix, sales volume, selling price, change in costs, release of fixedcost resource, working capital and release of fixed asset. Here is a description of the 5S methodology as an example to illustrate the same. sustainable quality initiative, be it Kaizen, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) or initiation of lean principles. 1S or Seiri means sorting, ie, move out items not belonging to that work area. The workers in that area must ensuring this. This gels with the theme of workers’ involvement in the quality process. 2S or Seiton means storing, ie, a place for everything and everything in its place (organising). Areas are designated to store the sorted items as per frequency of use, ease of access, security and visibility. This enables the creativity of workers. 3S or Seiso means scrub, ie, cleaning up the work area. Uncluttered and organised shopfloor facilitates clear thought process and brings out minor niggles in the machine & workplace.

M Hariharan

ny sustainable improvement has to have stability of operations as the bedrock. An organisation needs a system to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow. To achieve this, a popular concept used today is 5S methodology. 5S is a term for a workplace organisation methodology that uses five Japanese words – Seiri (sort), Seiton (store), Seiso (scrub), Seiketsu (standardise) and Shitsuke (systematise). 5S helps maintain an organised and efficient workplace, eliminate losses due to failures & breaks and improve the overall quality & safety of work.

5S methodology at the workplace The 5S methodology is the basis of any

4S or Seiketsu means standardise, ie, standardising best practices. Organising methods, frequency of cleaning and visual display of operation practices ensure that the first three S’s are uniformly practised throughout the plant. This enables development of multiple skills and cross training of people across work centres. 5S or Shitsuke means systematise, ie, make the above-mentioned S’s a habit or way of life. For example, systematising calls for self-audit, peer audit and continuous sharing of best practices.

Impact of 5S on the seven triggers of bottom line Here is an illustrative list of bottom line impact. The real benefit of 5S lies in its creating the base for quality improvements.

5S impact on cost 5. Shitsuke means systematise Make the four S’s a way of life (Self-discipline)

4. Seiketsu means standardise Standardise best practices (Maintaining cleanliness)

1. Seiri means sorting Move out items not belonging to that work area (Clearing up)

5S 2. Seiton 3. Seiso

means scrub Make the work area clean (Cleaning)

Figure 1: The 5S methodology

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means storing A place for everything and everything in its place (Organising)

1) Reduction of cost Availability of spares at the right place at the right time leads to minimising spares and consumables consumption. Otherwise the workers keep requesting for replacement. Quantification is possible by tracing the past record of purchase and comparing with the current stock levels (2S). Minimising wear & tear and replacement of machinery spares due to cleanliness of equipment. The probability of machine failure is minimised due to the generally cleaner equipment. Quantification can be done by comparing the

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replacement post implementation with the past replacement history due to wear and tear (3S). Reduction in accidents leading to minimised accident-related expenses. Minor accidents due to oil spill on the shop floor, cluttered workplace can be minimised. Comparing the history of accidents and related expenses, pre- & post-implementation is possible (3S). However, for all these instances, there should be a culture to measure the costs within the organisation. 2) Release of fixed-cost capacity Minimising search waste and human resources for more productive operations leads to release of human resources. Quantification is difficult. But, a trend of work content of the workers, if mapped, can help justify this (2S). Reduction of training time in case of multiple skills development of employees due to standardisation of workplace organisation. If the company has a culture of training the workers in other areas then this quantification can be attempted. But, in the absence of training, the result can be seen in the release of time. Quantification is difficult (4S). Uncluttered workplace releases floor space and postpones additional rental space. This can be quantified, if and when the expansion happens. Otherwise, if another location can be de-hired due to this, then it is quantifiable (2S). Morale of the workforce improves, leading to higher productivity, and thus release of capacity. This is extremely difficult to quantify. Benefits leading to release of capacity is the most difficult to quantify, unless costing experts are involved in the effort.

5S impact on investment 1) Reduction of working capital investment Maintenance of spares is minimised due to visible workplace. This is quantifiable with reasonable accuracy (2S). 78

Five-stage methodology of Savoir faire ÂŠ Stage 1: Identifying the activities pre- and post-implementation of the initiative Stage 2: Identifying the resources required pre- and postimplementation of the initiative Stage 3: Comparing the resources required pre- and postimplementation of the initiative Stage 4: Tracing impact of changes to the seven triggers of bottom line Stage 5: Quantification of benefits/costs of initiatives Excess stock is identified and removed leading to minimisation4 of stock. This is quantifiable, but will affect profit negatively in the short run, as unwanted stock sold at less than the book value can hurt the bottom line (2S). Generally, impact on the working capital is quantifiable with less effort. 2) Postponement of investment Improved cleanliness increases asset life. This is extremely difficult to quantify, unless a remnant life analysis is done before and after sustained efforts over a period (3S). Well maintained maintenance tools increases their longevity. This too is extremely difficult. But, a trend analysis of the records pre- and post-implementation can be done (3S). Uncluttered workplace releases floor space and postpones additional own space (2S). Generally, quantification of the fixed asset investment is difficult to justify.

5S impact on sales 1) Sales price Uncluttered workplace leads to an improved image for the company, and thus to better negotiation. It is improbable to quantify (5S). Minimising search waste, leading to minimising cycle time and hence to better on-time delivery capability. It is difficult to quantify,

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but can be attempted by tracking the actual cycle time and pre- & post-implementation (5S). Improved quality of the equipment, leading to minimising defects, and thereby to better quality output. This is possible to measure, if the actual lot tolerance proportion defects are tracked pre- and postimplementation (3S). Quantification of sales price impact is extremely difficult, as there are many owners for sales price increase. 2) Sales volume Released capacity used for additional volume. Difficulties here are similar to those in quantification of release of fixed asset investment. Even if it is quantified, the sales volume also has many owners (5S). 3) Sales mix Lesser search waste leads to minimising change over time, and thus to accepting small lot orders. This is difficult to quantify. But, it should be taken in sync with the setup time reduction enabled by minimal search waste. This also has many owners (2S).

Banking on the trust factor Quantification of financial benefits will be difficult as long as the quality experts remain averse to quantification and the accountants disagree with any improvement that might lead to negative or no impact in the short term. The two functions must shed their mutual distrust to gain headway in this regard.

M Hariharan practises consultancy in the field of cost management, lean thinking, constraint management, management control system and business excellence as Founder Director at Savoir Faire Management Services. Savoir Faire helps organisations to improve their profitability by aligning their people and processes to customer value and articulate the bottomline impact using the cost excellence (CEÂŠ) model. Email: hari@sfccostmanagement.com

AUTOMATION TRENDS: PC-based control

Intelligent applications for seamless process With pressure increasing on the plastics industry to enhance quality and productivity, PC-based machine control comes no less than a boon for the industry. PC-based machine control is widely used in blow moulding machines for controlling the production process. It provides software solutions to machine manufacturers for maximising profile accuracy and producing high-quality plastic products.

he plastics processing industry faces constantly increasing demands on performance, in terms of both the quality of parts and productivity of machines. Besides simple operation and energy-efficient production, complete documentation of the production process is considered as a feature of modern blow moulding machines. The machine controller is thus considered as a key factor in the fulfillment of these requirements. Together with the .Net-based Blow moulding HumanMachine Interface (HMI) software, the ‘TwinCAT Blow molding Framework’ offers a complete software solution for blow moulding machines.

Integrated control platform replaces special subassemblies Conventional blow moulding machine controllers are based on special hardware, which is difficult to modify with new tools. Turnkey software for blow moulding applications plus a Panel PC with a 15-inch thick display and a highperformance Intel® Celeron® processor place all advantages of open PC-based automation technology at the user’s disposal: Instead of special modules, eg, for controlling wall thickness or temperature, 80

the Industrial PC constantly controls all machine functions. Thanks to the modular structure of the Blow Molding Framework software, different measuring systems such as analogue encoders or Simple Sensor Interface (SSI) can be connected more easily to a machine. For instance, the electrical signals from sensors, valves and motors are picked up and output by using Beckhoff ’s Bus Terminal I/O system. In large machines, appropriate placement of distributed I/O modules saves costs and increases functional reliability. Going further, safetyoriented bus terminals permit simple and fast implementation of safety functions. Compact Flash storage is used instead of a hard disk, which guarantees the user low failure rates.

Short sampling time Optimum wall thickness control is crucial for the quality of the final product. Since this controlled system possesses a high natural frequency, short sampling times are decisive for quality. This requirement is met perfectly by employing a highperformance Industrial PC and EtherCAT as a fast fieldbus system. For example, if sampling times of less than 1 ms can be achieved, the profile accuracy is increased

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to the maximum and plastic products with consistently high quality can be produced.

Clear and convenient user interface The productivity of a machine depends, among other things, on how fast the operator can intervene in the manufacturing process and that the information needed for the same is available at a glance. The user interface of a blow moulding machine often supplies an abundance of unstructured information, making it difficult for the machine operator to distinguish between important and unimportant data. Thus, particular importance was placed on a clear structure when designing the user interface from Beckhoff. Ergonomic approaches were also utilised, ie, the colour design is ‘easy on the eyes’ and the amount of visible data is intelligently condensed.

Wall thickness control The user interface for the wall thickness control is clearly divided into four equal large fields. The header field contains status information such as language version, operator name and alarm messages. Access rights are specified and operator inputs registered with the aid of

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user management in order to completely document the production process. The configurable status bar contains the most important process information such as cycle time, extruder data or piece counters. The third field contains the soft keys, while the fourth field contains variable contents, such as wall thickness or temperature control. The wall thickness editor contains all important functions for fast, clear creation of the wall thickness curves. Up to 25 profiles can be illustrated and edited. Partial wall thickness control at the hose circumference is also supported.

Automatic adaptation of mass flow rate The hose length and actual curve value are shown in real time during production, and deviations from the set value are displayed and monitored. Perfect production of plastic items in the blow moulding process requires an extruder mass flow rate that is automatically adapted to the cycle time and constant hose length with no undesirable weight fluctuations. In order to correct the extruder speed, the TwinCAT Blow Molding Framework offers the option for constantly correcting the hose length by using a photocell during continuous operation. For intermittent operation, a battery level controller is available. The optional master-slave coupling of several extruders facilitates the optimisation process.

Precise, fast temperature control A major prerequisite for high product quality is precise and fast temperature control. The TwinCAT Blow Molding Framework integrates a software temperature controller with clear operating pages, which has been proven in many applications in the plastics industry. All important control zone parameters can be seen at a glance on the user interface; critical temperature deviations are indicated by a colour change. The input of an entire group of temperature zones is especially simple, eg, in case of a cylinder. As a result, the operation, as compared to single temperature

controllers, is accelerated and simplified considerably.

Motion control for hydraulic, hybrid and servo-electric axes The TwinCAT Blow Molding Framework is suitable for blow moulding machines with hydraulic, servo-electric or hybrid drive technology. Energy-efficient drive concepts are supported, such as driving the main pump with a servo drive. Short cycle times are achieved by optimum control of the transport movement and clamping unit, among other things. Blow Molding Framework uses the proven motion modules from the TwinCAT hydraulic library to obtain an optimum balance between fast movement and accurate positioning.

Support for production cells Modern production facilities have special insertion units for placing pre-fabricated components into the mould, eg, handles for drums or printed foils. Servo-electric handling systems increasingly perform article transport. Insertion units and handling systems are integrated either by fieldbus interface or directly using the blow moulding framework. For quality certification, an automated article check is performed and the results optionally displayed on the screen and stored in the production log. A free network interface is available as standard for transmission of these data.

Fulfilling quality and efficiency requirements optimally High performance of Beckhoff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PC-based controller platform makes short reaction times possible, guaranteeing efficient production of high-quality plastic products. A large touchscreen display is available for ergonomic operator guidance and fast user intervention. Integration of the controller into company networks facilitates complete documentation of the production process, logging of operator interventions and the assignment of user rights. Beyond that, the high requirements of modern quality assurance systems are met, eg, analysis of machine errors is supported by a sophisticated messaging system. Courtesy: BECKHOFF PC Control

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ENERGY MANAGEMENT: Blow moulding machiner y

Surpassing excellence in

energy efficiency Energy efficiency and space management are key concerns troubling the plastics industry today. Though manufacturers are getting government support at the policy level, the infrastructure needs to be stepped up for improving output quality. Anwesh Koley analyses the efforts required for conserving energy and achieving efficiency in the plastics manufacturing space.

typical blow moulding manufacturing unit involves the use of various components, which heavily require electricity to function proficiently. A major challenge for manufacturers is to reduce the time taken across various blowing steps within the process. Since the process involves alternate heating and cooling of preforms, it is important to ensure that the time taken for each is gradually reduced over the production process in order to save energy.

The process In the Stretch Blow Moulding (SBM) process, the plastics is first moulded into a preform by using the injection moulding process. These preforms are produced with the necks of bottles, including threads on one end. The preforms are packaged and later fed into a reheat stretch blow moulding machine after cooling. In the SBM process, the preforms are heated using infrared heaters above their glass transition temperature, then blown using 86

high-pressure air into bottles using metal blow moulds. The blow moulding equipment space has witnessed numerous innovations over the years, as manufacturers had to adapt to changes according to growing customer needs. This has resulted in increased innovation in the plastics moulding industry. Srikanth Padmanabhan, Managing Director, Motan-Colortronic Plastics Machinery (India) Pvt Ltd, says, “There is huge scope in the field of blow moulding machines, as a major segment of the plastics industry wants to switch over from the basic manual moulding machines to modernised Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) controlled ones with advanced hydraulics and energysaving machines.”

Technology to enable efficiency With more advanced features that manufacturers incorporate in their machines are options for connectivity with Wi-Fi and SCADA solutions through which all machines can be connected with

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a single computer or the mobile, through which they can access their machine production and status from anywhere in the world. Today, the emphasis is more on energy-efficient, maintenance-free and high-response machines. The current lot of machinery comes fitted with servo motordriven pump instead of normal induction motor, which saves energy of 20-60 per cent, and this depends on the cycle time and other conditions. “Also, due to the availability of advanced hydraulics and energy-efficient solution, the hydraulic clamping machine is adopted more than the toggle-type clamping machine, due to its low maintenance and long life,” adds Padmanabhan. The equipment designed today are digitally controlled, more precise, fast, compact and easily compatible with machine controls. Manufacturers are modernising their plants and equipping them with latest CNC machines and design-related software for producing quality product and competing in the international market.

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There is huge scope in the ﬁeld of blow moulding machines, as a major segment of the plastics industry wants to switch over from the basic manual moulding machines to modernised Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) controlled ones with advanced hydraulics and energy-saving machines. Srikanth Padmanabhan Managing Director, Motan-Colortronic Plastics Machinery (India) Pvt Ltd

Cost control and environment safety Lowering costs through better quality, reducing inputs, less wastage and less labour has been the focus in the blending and conveying systems. “User-friendly networked controls reduce the time taken to understand the operations. The current trend is towards graphic, menu-driven touchscreen controls. Different parts of the system can communicate with each other through CANbus or Ethernet protocols,” says Padmanabhan. While manufacturers have to ensure that the above requirements are met during the process, another area of concern for blow moulding equipment is environment-friendliness. This is managed by companies through the use of consumables, which are recyclable or environment-friendly.

Achieving the desired results Manufacturers are developing equipment that have higher productivity and consume lesser space within the plant. Another important measure is to reduce all forms of waste resulting from operational rejections, waste heat and spillage. “A specific problem in India is that although labour is relatively cheap, most are unemployable and without intensive training. Also, the attrition rate of trained personnel is high. This has led to increased automation and userfriendly and data-recordable systems,” says Padmanabhan. Automatic blow moulding machines that are not labourintensive might reduce time in the plant with efficient use of robotics, but not all manufacturers can afford it. Thus, small- and medium-scale blow moulding manufacturers need to find a means to increase production efficiency with the available resources. The blow moulding industry is working on reducing time to meet the demand from both domestic & global customers and with the latest technology, quality will not be compromised either. Email: anwesh.koley@infomedia18.in

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POLICIES & REGULATIONS: Recycling PET

Adopting

sustainable

practices The increasing use of plastics in industrial & consumer applications, growing consumer awareness on solid waste recycling and low cost of recycled goods has led to an increased demand for recycled plastic resin & products. But recycling of plastics must not harm the environment. Anwesh Koley underlines that guidelines must be implemented to achieve the desired results.

n order to understand the requirements for recycling plastics, it is important to look into the chemical structure of plastics, whereby, it can be successfully reused without causing any environmental damage. The government regularly comes out with measures to ensure efficient recyclability of plastic bottles, and the industry also has started contributing towards this measure. India recycles approximately 3.6 million tonne of plastics every year. There are about 3,500 organised and 5,000 unorganised recycling units employing 6 lakh people directly and 10 lakh indirectly. The major types of plastics recycled are Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), AcrylonitrileButadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polystyrene (PS), nylon, Polycarbonate (PC), High-Impact Polystyrene (HIPS), Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA) and other engineering plastics.

Nature of plastics in PET All plastics are synthetic polymers, which are high molecular weight chemical compounds made up of linked molecules called monomers. The process of combining of monomers to form a polymer chain is called polymerisation. PET is a common plastic material used as an ingredient in beverage bottles. Like most plastics, PET bottles are 88

non-biodegradable and will just sit in landfills if not recycled on time. PET is made of petroleum, so a more efficient recycling of used PET bottles would help reduce dependence on oil. Recycling is an efficient concept, but often the recycling process ends up wasting more energy in reprocessing the recyclables rather than gaining it. Besides, the industry is yet to find a cost-effective means of recycling food containers into new food containers. Although there is a demand for recycled bottle-grade PET, the high cost of cleaning post-consumer beverage bottles, strict Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements and outmoded technology have favoured the use of virgin PET over recycled PET in manufacturing of beverage bottles. This has resulted in most beverage bottles collected for recycling being reprocessed into non-food products such as fibre and strapping.

Industry-government efforts Nearly all types of plastics can be recycled; however, the extent to which they are recycled depends on technical, economic and logistic factors. Innovations in plastics separation, sorting, washing and de-contamination technologies equipment have made it possible to efficiently collect, separate and recycle mixed rigid packaging plastics. Amit Kalra, Director, Hindustan Plastic and Machine Corporation (HPMC),

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says, “The National Plastics Waste Management Task Force of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, has recommended a strategy and action programme of plastics waste management in India. Also, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), New Delhi, has issued guidelines on recycling of plastic waste. All responsible manufacturers of plastic recycled products adhere to the safety rules and regulations laid out by the government.” The government has formulated several rules and regulations so as to cause minimum environmental damage. These rules fall under Environment Protection Act 1986. According to the Act, all recycling of plastics shall be undertaken strictly in accordance with the BIS specification: IS 14534: 1998, entitled ‘The Guidelines for Recycling of Plastics’. Manufacturers of plastic products also have to incorporate markings and codings. These markings indicate type of plastics and also whether it is virgin or recycled. Apart from regulations, The Plastics Industry Association, through its member units has to undertake self-regulatory measures to protect the environment.

Modern technology for recycling plastics Most bottles are made of PET. PET containers are identified by a resin identification code imprinted on the side or bottom of the container. After

Recycling PET

The National Plastics Waste Management Task Force of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, has recommended a strategy and action programme of plastics waste management in India. Amit Kalra Director, Hindustan Plastic and Machine Corporation

collection, the bottles are forwarded to recycling locations where they are run through grinders that reduce them to flake form. The flakes then proceed through a separation and cleaning process that removes all foreign particles such as paper, metal and other plastic materials. Among the recently developed technologies, the automatic PET washing system that requires less capital and energy cost is useful for the Indian market. “The latest PET washing/grinding/drying systems incorporate heated pre-wash stage to remove labels from whole bottles before grinding, a wet grinder/crusher to reduce bottles to flake, followed by a succession of small wet-washing units – hot and cold – that use intensive friction,” adds Kalra. Each washer is followed by a friction dryer to strip off dirty water. It also uses density separators and metal detectors both before and after washing. Density separation is followed by two friction dryers, one for the polyolefin that ‘floats’ and second for PET ‘sinks’. PET is air-classified for removing fines, labels and nylon barrier material from bottles. The last stage is the drying stage, where flakes are thoroughly dried by friction dryers. After being cleaned according to market specifications, the recovered PET is converted into a variety of useful products such as carpet fibre, strapping, moulding compounds and non-food containers.

An eye on the future The need for an effective means to recycle PET bottles has urged both the industry and policy makers to look into the problem, with particular focus on energy efficiency and reusability of PET. With more companies becoming involved in research to develop better means of recycling PET, the condition is expected to improve both globally and in India. Till then, a better understanding of the chemical structure of PET would make it easier to recycle it. Email: anwesh.koley@infomedia18.in December 2011 | Modern Plastics & Polymers

STRATEGY: Best manufacturing practices

Optimising

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cost through waste reduction

The plastics processing industry often faces heavy criticism for causing environmental damage and industrial pollution. Processors are now taking this issue seriously and making efforts to ensure that production techniques do not result in heavy waste and high energy utilisation. Avani Jain puts forth some of the best manufacturing practices to help reduce waste and optimise cost.

aste is defined as any aspect of operations that fails to add value. It is a significant hidden cost for many plastics manufacturing companies and includes the costs associated with energy & maintenance, solid wastes, inefficient utilisation of water, hydraulic oil and emissions into the atmosphere. Increasingly, companies and organisations are taking an interest in waste reduction, which thereby results in optimising cost. Rohan Shrikant Shahane, Regional Director-South East Asia, Machine Point Consultants SL, notes, “With rising energy costs, soaring raw material prices and the impacts of 90

climate change, the need to monitor energy consumption and reduce waste is more important than ever. As with most industries, controlling costs is critical to sustainability and profitability. In order to remain competitive a business must adopt effective energy management process and waste reduction methods.”

Waste reduction strategies Right from polymer processors to plastics processing machinery manufacturers, it seems that the industry is aware of their due diligence and is adopting various steps for reducing waste. M M Biswal, Business Head-Polymers, Loxim Industries Ltd, details, “In order to reduce waste, one has to have an

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appropriate system in place, as it helps in improving the overall efficiency of the company. In our company, the water consumed during manufacturing of engineering thermoplastic compounds is recycled and used for watering our plants in the garden. We also have a rain water harvesting plant as it is a low lying area and a lot of water accumulation happens.” He continues, Thus, we not only reduce waste but consume it as well. For example, we offer to our customers an eco range, which is made of recycled products. We believe that automisation and training of people is important because if the people are trained well, they would contribute more towards operating efficiencies.”

Best manufacturing practices

The use of all-electric injection moulding machines helps in substantial reduction in maintenance cost. Rohan Shrikant Shahane Regional Director-South East Asia, Machine Point Consultants SL

The right machinery will result in cost and operating efﬁciency as well as waste reduction in the long run. M M Biswal Business Head-Polymers, Loxim Industries Ltd

While making moulds of different sizes, we are particular about the quantity and size of raw material used. Bharat Mistry Partner, Ash Win Engineers

Reducing waste does not merely mean managing the solid and liquid waste, but also means preventing excessive energy use. “Energy efficiency is possible only through a good set of machinery that demands adequate investment. Cutting cost on infrastructure, in turn, would increase the cost of efficiency, so we always believe that investing in right machinery is important. The right machinery will result in cost and operating efficiency as well as waste reduction in the long run. At the same time, the product quality will be good,” Biswal opines. Apart from the plastics processing machinery manufacturers, the ancillary equipment manufacturers have realised the need for waste reduction. The plastics processing machinery manufacturers have also started adopting novel methods for waste reduction. Earlier, in the injection moulding segment, hydraulic machines ruled the market, but now the all-electric machines with better energy efficiency are being employed. Shahane notes, “The use of all-electric injection moulding machines helps in substantial reduction in maintenance cost, as these eliminate the need for hydraulic oil. Further, a shorter product cycle makes these more productive than the hydraulic machines. These machines reduce losses by using high-speed servo motors to drive the processes.”

Supporting acts The rotomoulding industry is also continuously adopting various strategies for reducing waste and energy. Bharat Mistry, Partner, Ash Win Engineers, says, “We make machines that help in reducing plastic wastes. For example, plastic wastes like the entire plastic tanks are cut into small pieces by a scrap cutter; these pieces are then fed into a solid granulator where their size is further reduced to 10 mm. These are then put into a recycling extruder in which fine plastic granules are obtained; these granules are used to make an entirely new product. Thus, we are not only making the machine, but also reusing the plastic waste.” Mistry adds, “Further, as a responsible company we have taken a

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number of steps. First, while making moulds of different sizes, we are particular about the quantity and size of raw material used, which, in this case, is stainless steel. We ensure that we procure only that quantity of material that will be needed for the job because if the requirement is low, then the remaining steel roll will go waste. Second, we produce extremely energyefficient oven chambers, ie, furnace that runs on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) as against diesel or petrol. This results in energy efficiency and reduction in the production cost.” He continues, “Third, we use standardised frequency drives of European origin for the rotation of the mould. It ensures jerk-free operation, which otherwise may lead to variation in thickness, thus causing wastage. For example, if 100 tanks are made and there is weight variation, then it is not acceptable and they go waste.” At present, the company has employed some techniques, but in future it will also adopt novel measures for waste reduction. Mistry claims, “We are developing machines that ensure high production. These machines will have the capacity to produce 30-35 products in one and a half hour. They will have advanced oven chambers, with temperature sensors inside the mould. The machines will reduce the cost of production, improve speed and ensure quality production. In future, we also aim to use Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)-based microprocessor control, which will ensure repetitive production with exact thickness and, thereby reduce wastage.”

Understanding responsibilities With the elimination of waste, the quality improves while production time and cost are reduced. Keeping in mind the ongoing efforts by various companies, the future of the plastics industry is to become more environment-friendly; further, with the latest machinery and methods making inroads to the country, energy efficiency and waste reduction will be yet another achievement by this industry. Email: avani.jain@infomedia18.in

TIPS & TRICKS: Purchase of used machiner y

A buyer’s guide The market for used industrial equipment is a big one with many sellers out there. Any purchase decision regarding used machinery must be made after considering various factors as even in the secondary market for machinery, the costs are high and significant investment is required. Here are some pointers that would help potential buyers of used machinery make a good deal. Anwesh Koley

ue to wide global acceptance and use of plastics, the market for used plastics processing machinery is a global

industry today, with market leaders having manufacturing & engineering locations worldwide. The machinery manufacturers that will dominate this price-sensitive market in the future will be those currently focussing on further automating

their machinery offerings. Hence, buyers of such machinery must understand the process flow at the manufacturing base and remaining useful life of the equipment, and how it will add value to their business. Email: anwesh.koley@infomedia18.in

Here are some factors to consider when purchasing used machinery: Budget – The budget will dictate many things including the brand and model type that can be purchased. The buyer should have a clear breakup of costs associated with the purchase decision. These include cost of additional space required, if necessary; cost of transporting machines to the factory; dissembling & reassembling the machines; cost of machines and various duties applicable, etc.

Partnering the right people – Given the global nature of this business, it is not possible for a buyer to be aware of the best deals in terms of cost and quality. This is where brokers come in; a good broking company can present the buyer with multiple options and help him select the best used machinery for his/her needs.

Visual inspection – Internet has made communication easy and buyers can conduct much of business communication online, but there is no alternative to physically inspecting the machinery one is going to purchase. Used machinery is usually not warranted; one must know the extent of refurbishment and state of the machinery. It is advisable to insist on a test run and observe signs of machine ill health, eg, unusual vibrations or noise, and also find out about the state of maintenance & look for worn out parts.

Trade fairs – Businesses, whether big or small, benefit immensely by regularly visiting used machinery trade fairs. Learning acquired and contacts made at such trade fairs can often prove invaluable when the buyer gets down to making purchase-related decisions.

Negotiation – The physical observation of the machinery empowers the buyer to negotiate with the seller or the broker. One should not hesitate to name a price that he/ she feels is fair for the machine. They should try and get favourable terms of delivery, eg, getting the machine delivered free to their site, transportation charges borne by the seller, etc.

Get ever ything on paper – This is a very important step in buying used machinery. Getting everything on record, f rom the first formal quotation, the details of machines, accompanying accessories, delivery terms, mode of payment, extent of buyer liability, seller liability, etc. This step ensures authenticity to the deal.

With inputs from: Rohan Shahane, Regional Director – South East Asia, MachinePoint Group. Email: rshahane@machinepoint.com

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PROJECT S

New projects and expansion activities are the barometers of industrial growth. These also present business opportunities to service providers like consultants, contractors, plant & equipment suppliers and others down the value chain. This feature will keep you updated with vital information regarding new projects and capacity expansions being planned by companies in the plastics, polymers and allied industries.

Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) Lubrizol Corporation

Project type New facility Project news Lubrizol Corporation has proposed to set up a ` 1,175-crore Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) industrial unit in a joint venture at Dahej Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC), Bharuch, Gujarat. The construction of the unit will start in January 2013 and the production by October 2014. CPVC products have great demand in South-East Asia, Middle East and Africa. Considering the investor-friendly and transparent policies and best infrastructural facilities in Gujarat, the company has chosen the state for setting up this unit. Project location Dahej, Gujarat Project cost ` 1,175 crore ($ 245 million) Implementation stage Proposed Contact details: Aant Pant Lubrizol India Pvt Ltd 9/3, Thane Belapur Road Turbhe Navi Mumbai-400705 Tel: 022-27672568-74 Fax: 022-27632407 Email: apan@lubrizol.com

Composites Processing Carbures

Project type New facility Project news Spain-based Carbures plans to invest $ 6.5 million to build a composites manufacturing plant in Greenville, USA. The company selected the location in part due to its proximity to potential customers like Lockheed, Boeing, Proterra and BMW. Processes 96

will include hand layup, resin transfer moulding and automated tape layup. Construction of the facility will begin shortly, and Carbures plans to have the facility online in the second quarter of 2012. It will employ 50 people.

Project location Greenville, USA Project cost $ 6.5 million (€ 4.9 million) Implementation stage Planning

Implementation stage Planning Contact details: Reinhold Lutz BASF Bahrain P.O. Box 18696 Al Seef, Bahrain Tel: +973 - 17585251 Fax: +973 - 17583400

Polysilicon Punj Lloyd

Contact details: Carbures USA 5, Hercules Way Donaldson Center Airport Greenville South Carolina-29605 Tel: (+1) 864 593 3934 Email: info@carbures.com

Plastic additives BASF

Project type New facility Project news BASF has broken ground on a previously announced multi-million dollar plastic additives facility at the Bahrain International Investment Park, with production of Customer Specific Antioxidant Blends (CSB) to start in 2012. The company said that the investment was spurred by a supply agreement with Astra Polymer, the Damman, Saudi Arabia based supplier of masterbatch, additives, and compounds, as well as the opportunities presented by the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which represent one of the fastest growing sectors of polyolefin production worldwide. The new operation will become one of the world’s largest CSB plants with an annual capacity of about 16,000 metric tonne. Project location Bahrain Project cost Not known

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Project type New contract Project news Punj Lloyd has bagged an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract to set up Qatar’s first plant for manufacture of polysilicon, the raw material used to build solar cells. The contract has been awarded by Qatar Solar Technologies (QSTec) and is scheduled to be commissioned by mid-2013. The EPC contract awarded to the Indian conglomerate involves the establishment of 4,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) of polysilicon manufacturing capacity. The total envisaged capacity of the plant is 8,000 TPA of high-purity solar grade polysilicon at an investment of $ 1 billion. The work under the contract involves residual basic engineering & design, detailed engineering, procurement, supply, manufacturing, construction and commissioning, among others. Project location Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar Project cost $ 1 billion approx Implementation stage Planning Contact details: Punj Lloyd House 17-18 Nehru Place New Delhi - 110019 Tel: +91 11 2646 6105 Fax: +91 11 2642 7812 Email: info@punjlloyd.com

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Chennai

Indore

Aurangabad

Tamil Nadu Dec 8-11, 2011 Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam

Madhya Pradesh Jan 6-9, 2012 Poddar Plaza, Nr Gandhi Hall

Maharashtra Feb 17-20, 2012 Garware Stadium, Chikkalthana

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, 1st

Infomedia 18 Ltd, Ruby House, Floor, J K Sawant Marg, Dadar (W), Mumbai 400 028. Tel: 022 3003 4651 • Fax: 022 3003 4499 • Email: engexpo@infomedia18.in • Web: www.engg-expo.com

Industrial Automation-India

Plastindia 2012

The event will bring latest trends and technology in automation, energy and power transmission closer to the Indian traders; December 6-9, 2011; at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru

This is the premier exhibition of the Indian plastics industry. It will be a strategic meeting point for all large and small players from the global arena; February 1-6, 2012; at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

For details contact: Hannover Milano Fairs India Pvt ltd 603/604, Samarpan Complex, Chakala Andheri (E), Mumabi - 400 099 Tel: 022 4005 0681-82 Fax: 022 4005 0683 Email: info@hmf-india.com Website: www.hmf-india.com

For details contact: Plastindia Foundation 401, Landmark B, Suren Road Off Andheri Kurla Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400093 Tel: 022 26832911, Fax: 022 26845861 Email: info@plastindia.org Website: www.plastindia.org

of applications and oppotunities in the Indian medical manufacturing industry; March 23-24, 2012; at Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA) Complex, Ahmedabad For details contact: D L Pandya Classic Computer Services B-4, Mandir Apt, Opp P & T Colony Satellite Road, Ahmedabad - 380 015 Tel: 079 26740611, Fax: 079 26754867 Mob: 09825457563 E-mail: mpds00@vsnl.com / dlpandya gmail.com Website: www.imdiconferences.com

Plast Expo 2012 India Packaging Show 2011T

Intelpack 2012

This show brings together seven established niche shows dedicated to distinct segments. It attracts worldwide machinery manufacturers and service providers for food, pharma and packaging industry; December 7-10, 2011; at NSIC Exhibition Centre, Okhla Industrial Estate, New Delhi

This event will display various technology and converting applications for the future of plastics packaging. Visitors will find innovations & solutions to make their business more efficient and profitable; February 23-25, 2012; at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai

For details contact: Prateek Kaushik Print-Packaging.com Advant Navis, Unit No A1101B Noida-201301, Uttar Pradesh Tel: 0120-3075400 – 04 Fax: 91-22-27812578, Mob: 09899981610 Email: info@packplus.in Website: www.indiapackagingshow.com 98

For details contact: 113, Building No 2, Link Road Malad (W), Mumbai - 400 064 Tel: 022 28803977/28803978 Fax: 022 28819008 Email: intelexpo@vsnl.net Website: www.intelexpo.com

Indian Medical Devices Conference 2011 This event will focus on the growing range

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This is a unique opportunity for exhibitors to develop a direct relationship with their clients. It will be an interactive platform to display raw materials, chemicals & auxiliaries, equipment & services, moulds, dies, etc; October 7-10, 2012; at Rajkot Race Course Ground, Rajkot, Gujarat For details contact: Brijesh Purohit Saurashtra Plastic Manufacturers Association “Laxman”, 3rd Floor, Paramount Hall Bhutkhana Chowk, Rajkot - 360 002, Gujarat Mob: + 91 9426249072 Tel: +91-281-2228802 Fax: +91-281-2223798 Email: spma@plasticmanufacturer.org Website: www.plasticmanufacturer.org

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International IPCC 2012

will be exhibited; February 17-20, 2012; at Athens Metropolitan Expo, Athens, Greece

The International Paint, Coatings and Chemicals Exhibition holds a special significance since the Middle East is the world’s fastest growing chemicals and petrochemicals market. The region’s booming construction sector is renewing the demand for raw materials and propelling business for the processing industries; December 28-31, 2011; at Tehran Permanent Fairground, Tehran, Iran

For details contact: 3EK Organization of Exhibitions L. Pentelis 28 152, 35 Vrilissia, Hellas, Greece Tel: +30 (210) 8056205/207/208 Fax: +30 (210) 8056209 Email: info3ek@otenet.gr Website: www.plastica-expo.gr

For details contact: Banian Omid Company Apt.7, 4th floor, No 2212, Near Park Saie Gas Station, Vali-e-Asr Avenue, Tehran, Iran Tel: +98 (21) 88720005-7 Fax: +98 (21) 88710252 Email: nfo@ ipcc.ir/nfo@banian.ir Website: www.ipcc.ir

JEC is a composite industry organisation dedicated to developing products and services for its customers and for the composite industry. This conference will address the booming composites market’s requirements of raw materials and automation solutions. It will be a meeting ground for the scientific community, R&D professionals across Europe; March 27-29, 2012; at Porte de Versailles, Paris, France

For details contact: AIPMA House A-52, Street No. 1, MIDC Marol, Andheri (E) Mumbai - 400 093 Tel: +91 22 28217324 / 25, 28352511 Fax +91 22 28216390 Email office@aipma.net Website: www.plastivisionarabia.org

Argenplás 2012

The annual polyester world congress brings together industry leaders from around the world to focus on the new technology, product and application directions needed to sustain growth and maintain profitability as markets recover worldwide; February 1416, 2012; at Swissôtel, Zurich, Switzerland

For details contact: Guillaume Vouioux Journals and Exhibitions 25 boulevard de l’Amiral Bruix Paris-75116, France Tel: +33 1 58 36 15 07, Fax: +33 1 58 36 15 19 Website: www.jeccomposites.com

For details contact: Nicole Morris MBS Polymer Events A unit of Chemical Business Media 110 William Street, 11th Floor New York, NY 10038 Tel: 1-212-621-4978, Fax: 1-212-621-4970 Email: events@mbspolymer.com Website: www.mbspolymer.com

Chinaplas 2012 This edition of Chinaplas will continue the legacy of bringing solutions to the global plastics industry while highlighting the opportunities within Asia. The exhibition will showcase the most innovative and advanced plastics and rubber machinery and raw materials; April 18-21, 2012; at Shanghai New International Expo Centre, PR China

Plastica 2012 This is a biennial exhibition that aims at presenting new developments, trends and technologies in plastics and rubber processing. Raw materials, petrochemicals, polymers, resins, mixtures, specialty chemicals, additives, masterbatches, semifinished and finished polymers, processing machines, moulds, ancillary equipment, etc

While serving as an international platform for the Indian plastics industry, this exhibition will facilitate business prospects for all major global players in the region. This event will promote opportunities and provide exposure to manufacturers of raw material & machinery, auxiliary equipment, pigments & additives, dies & moulds, etc; May 14-17, 2012; at Expo Centre Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

JEC Europe 2012

Polyester and PET Chain 2012 16th

Plastivision Arabia 2012

For details contact: Lillian Tse Adsale Exhibition Services Limited 6th Floor, 321 Java Road North Point, Hong Kong Tel: (852) 2516 3374, Fax: (852) 2516 5024 Email: publicity@adsale.com.hk Website: www.chinaplasonline.com

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While focussing on the latest in plastics technology and value-added innovations, this event will serve myriad business interests through a highly qualified segmented audience of OEMs and distributors. It will be a good opportunity to ideate and network with the best minds in the region’s polymer industry; June 18-22, 2012; at Centro Costa Salguero, Buenos Aires, Argentina For details contact: Emma Fiorentino Argentine Chamber of the Plastics Industry J Salguero 1939 Buenos Aires 1425, Argentina Tel: 54-11-4821-9603 Fax: 54-11-4826-5480 Email: info@emmafiorentino.com.ar Website: www.argenplas.com.ar 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

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Engineering Expo organised by Infomedia18 is one of the engineering industry’s biggest events in country. The 2010-11 edition of Engineering Expo saw business transactions worth over Rs. 161 crores. Launched in Ahmedabad in the year 2002, the event today boasts of a fabulous visitor turnout. The Expo is a preferred destination for SME’s and manufacturing & engineering companies to transact, network, tie-up and exchange ideas for the growth of the industry.

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EVENT PREVIEW: Engineering Expo Chennai 2011

CHENNAI

Dec 8-11, 2011 Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam

Enthralling engineering enterprises Tamil Nadu continues to be a favoured destination for investments not only for the service sector, but also the manufacturing industry due to several factors like availability of abundant talent pool and the infrastructure facilities including sea, air, rail and road network. Catalysing growth to the next level is the fourth edition of Engineering Expo Chennai, scheduled from December 8-11, 2011. This edition will further augment the industrial activities that are synonymous to the competitive spirit of Engineering Expo and the state as well. Bhargav T S

apan has identified Tamil Nadu as one of the most potential states for investments recently, and towards this, the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has signed a bilateral economic cooperation agreement with Tamil Nadu. The agreement is a feather in the cap for the state as it has been identified as a potential investment destination by none other than an industrially advanced country like Japan. It is estimated that about 240 of the 725 Japanese companies are already in Tamil Nadu and many more investors are looking at the state as an attractive investment destination. According to a senior State Government official, the joint Steering Committee of METI and the State Government have identified several infrastructure projects in the state. He added that the government has plans for establishing a Japanese industrial cluster near Chennai.

Fostering development Acting as a key enabler in propelling the growth of the manufacturing and service sectors in the state is Engineering Expo Chennai organised by Infomedia 18. The fourth edition of the Expo to be held in Chennai will be a conducive platform in amalgamating the capabilities of the state with the specific needs of the industries. “The paradigm of Engineering

Expo participation has grown beyond expectations and become the hub for all engineering activities like manufacturing, designing, construction and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects,” states Abhishek Goyal, Marketing Executive - Transformer Division, Electrotherm India. Countries like Korea, Japan and Thailand have evinced interest in investing in the state, particularly regions close to the major ports. Tamil Nadu has a unique distinction of having three major ports – Chennai, Tuticorin and Ennore. It also boasts of having the first corporatised port – Ennore – in the country. “Opportunities are abundant in the areas of power, including renewable energy; roads and minor ports development; water augmentation; wastewater treatment; logistics and industrial parks,” asserts M Velmurugan, Executive Vice Chairman, Guidance Bureau, Industries Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The State Government is facilitating investments through exclusive industrial estates for industries from these countries. With Chennai emerging as the hub of international investments, the government is concentrating on improving the urban infrastructure. According to the industrial development authorities, the government will launch two special programmes – Chennai City Development Mission that

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Engineering Expo Chennai stats 175+ Exhibitors 12,000+ Expected visitors ` 45 crore Worth business expected

44,000 sq ft Area 5,000+ Products on display will include the suburban areas with an allocation of ` 500 crore; and an Integrated Urban Development Mission for other cities and towns at an investment of ` 750 crore. A separate project for the industrial development of the southern districts is also in the pipeline involving creation of a self-sustainable industrial growth corridor on the Madurai-Tuticorin highway. A detailed project has been prepared with locations identified for creating clusters of investment regions for manufacturing, agricultural business, knowledge hubs and tourism. These projects will be implemented through publicprivate partnership, the government sources reveal.

Growth catalyst The State Government, apart from large industries, is also looking at accelerating

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the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with additional incentives. The first step will be a three per cent interest rebate on loans provided by the Tamil Nadu Industrial Investment Corporation. Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation has identified over 2,256 acre in 25 locations to promote industrial clusters for MSMEs. The government is also revamping land pricing policies to simplify the processes. According to Goyal, since 2009, Tamil Nadu has become the major hub for most of the manufacturing industries. “The Engineering Expo has become an ideal place for companies in various manufacturing sectors to showcase their product strength. It extends its purpose to both buyers and sellers of engineering products. On one side where the sellers can cater to a large The government will launch two special programmes: Chennai City Development Mission will include the suburban areas with an allocation of ` 500 crore; and an Integrated Urban Development Mission for other cities and towns at an investment of ` 750 crore. potential client group, even the buyers are made aware of the latest technological changes, which, in turn, help them choose the best product. Second, considering the level of competition in cities like Chennai where most of the companies have entered a price war, platforms like Engineering Expo are the best way to invest in marketing and reach out to a larger clientele,” he adds. Sandeep Khosla, Chief Executive Officer – Publishing, Infomedia 18, states, “The last three editions of Engineering Expo have contributed immensely to the engineering and service industries from this part of the country. Besides, it has significantly benefited the small and medium enterprises in spreading their wings, as the event provided an ideal platform to connect the buyer and the seller. As we look forward with further valueadditions for even better experience and reach to the target audience, we welcome

Opportunities are abundant in the areas of power, including renewable energy; roads and minor ports development; water augmentation; wastewater treatment; logistics and industrial parks. M Velmurugan Executive Vice Chairman, Guidance Bureau, Industries Department, Government of Tamil Nadu

all large, medium & small industries in manufacturing & servicing sectors to be a part of the fourth edition of Engineering Expo in this exciting journey. We are sure that the Expo will catalyse the business prospects of the manufacturing community significantly.”

The Chennai advantage With its strong base in MSME, Engineering Expo Chennai offers a unique advantage by not only providing new opportunities for enhancing the business, but also for augmenting the existing process with cost-effective technologies. Though it is a common phenomenon, MSMEs are the worst affected due to the rising cost of finance and volatile raw material prices.

The paradigm of Engineering Expo participation has grown beyond expectations and become the hub for all engineering activities like manufacturing, designing, construction and Engineering, Procurement and Construction ( EPC) projects. Abhishek Goyal Marketing Executive - Transformer Division, Electrotherm India

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There are options for these enterprises to become competitive. In order to stay afloat, it is necessary to look for innovative technologies to reduce the cost of manufacturing while satisfying the customers’ specific requirements. In this scenario, Engineering Expo Chennai gains significance as its helps connect buyers and sellers of affordable technologies.

One-stop destination More than 175 exhibitors, f rom diverse engineering and service industries are expected to participate in Engineering Expo Chennai. To be held in Chennai Trade Centre, which is about six kilometre from Chennai airport, the event will have participants from several industrial segments including machine tools and accessories, hydraulics and pneumatics, instrumentation, light & medium industries, automation, electrical & electronics, material handling equipment and process plant machinery and equipment. Major industrial associations including Tools & Gauge Manufacturers Association of India, Tamil Nadu Small and Tiny Industries Association, Electroplaters & Metal Finishers Association of Tamil Nadu, and Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce and Industry will participate in Engineering Expo Chennai. Visitors are expected from varied industrial segments including automotive, Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), pharmaceuticals, process equipment, light & medium engineering and a large student community. The third edition of Engineering Expo held in March this year generated a business worth about ` 34 crore. The exhibition saw machinery movement of over 87,000 kg and generated about 5,500 business leads. Just like the past editions of Engineering Expo, the forthcoming event will also provide an ideal breeding ground for collaborations between companies with significant growth in terms of exhibitors, visitors and innovative technologies displayed. Email: bhargav.t@infomedia18.in

EVENT PREVIEW: Engineering Expo Indore 2012

INDORE

Jan 6-9, 2012 Poddar Plaza, Near Gandhi Hall

Offering companies manufacturing advantage with a trading edge Sensing the pulse of the customers and offering them the best of opportunities has been the notion and intent of Engineering Expo ever since its inception. With the aim to equip companies with the best networking as well as product demonstration platform, the fourth edition of Engineering Expo Indore will kick-start from January 6, 2012. Perched for profits, this year’s edition promises to offer companies a manufacturing advantage with a trading edge. A preview… Prerna Sharma & Nishi Rath

elcome to the heart of India where possibilities are endless and opportunities unlimited! Madhya Pradesh, by virtue of its central location, has become a strategic hotspot for setting up logistical activities and a burgeoning trade hub. Notwithstanding is the fact that its major cities such as Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior and Jabalpur are also gaining major traction owing to the state’s inherent advantages. Abuzz with all the success ingredients such as strategic positioning, logistics hub, proximity to major ports, low cost of land & labour, availability of talented manpower and the entrepreneurial spirit of people are driving businesses in these cities. Since years, Indore has been known as the trading hub of central India. But owing to these promising advantages and proximity to emerging manufacturing hubs such as Pithampur and Dewas are offering the city manufacturing advantage with a trading edge. Is it not the perfect mix to progress and prosper? Taking these thoughts forward and keeping up with the growth momentum is the fourth edition of Engineering Expo Indore that promises to offer exhibitors and visitors a dual opportunity. Slated to be held between January 6 and 9, 2012, the Expo aims at offering

companies a networking platform for enhancing their business prospects. Elaborating on this, Sandeep Khosla, Chief Executive Officer – Publishing, Infomedia 18, informs, “With the intent to offer our exhibitors the dual proposition of exploring manufacturing opportunities along with an inherent trading edge, we decided, in 2009, to select Indore as the location to organise Engineering Expo. I am delighted to share with you that the past three editions have proved to be successful in terms of generating enviable business leads. I am sure that the upcoming edition will offer our exhibitors much more opportune prospects. For visitors, it is going to be a great networking platform to forge deals and get updated on latest products & services. All in all, it is a winwin scenario for all.”

Opportunities unlimited The geographic location of the state makes it a prominent business destination for companies vying to get a logistical advantage over their competitors. It can give companies an upper hand in establishing inter-state trade. The major advantage it offers investors is the low establishment cost of business as compared to its neighbouring states. Justifying the same, Ashok Jaiswal, President, Association of Industries, Madhya Pradesh, informs, “Apart from low transportation cost to every corner

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Engineering Expo Indore stats 200+ Exhibitors 12,000+ Expected visitors 15,000+ Products on display 1,00,000 sq ft Area Participation from 38 different cities in India

5,000+ Products on display of the country, the state offers basic requirements such as land, water and skilled manpower for at lower cost. The state also allows industrial units and their ancillaries to have captive power plants to produce power as per the requirement. However, Rajesh Prasad, Factory Head – Pithampur, Jyothy Laboratories, opines, “Indore is fast emerging as a transportation hub due to its easy accessibility. However, ancillary industrial development is still at a nascent stage in the state. This offers new entrants trying to establish their base in the state an added advantage. Areas like Delhi and NCR are getting saturated, and Madhya Pradesh is proving to be a preferred destination for setting up ancillary

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units due to the advantages such as low production and transportation cost, which it will offer investors.” Testifying this, Sameer Golwelkar, Managing Partner, Orion Wire Ropes, says, “The presence of major industrial units has given way to the establishment of ancillary industries. Moreover, the cost of production in smaller cities, such as Indore, is less as compared to other big cities. Second, the state’s proximity to Gujarat is an added advantage. Many ancillaries have developed in Madhya Pradesh to cater to the larger industries in Gujarat.” Multinational companies setting up their manufacturing units in Madhya Pradesh have also led to the growth of ancillary industries in the state. Ravindra Pujari, Managing Director, Unique Saws & Machineries, says, “Madhya Pradesh houses five Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and more than 100 auto component manufacturing facilities the market size of which is about $ 306 million. In addition, many major industry players have plans to set up plants in the state. Pithampur offers tremendous potential and promises to be one of the leading auto-based clusters in India.”

Upbeat exhibitors Like always, exhibitors are upbeat about exhibiting their innovative products and demonstrating their manufacturing might to visitors of the Expo. Going by their sentiments, most of the exhibitors are happy with the choice of location such as Rudrapur, Indore and Aurangabad for organising the Expo, as it offers them access to such emerging manufacturing hubs. According to one of the exhibitors, B Harish, GM, Micromatic Machine Tools, “Indore is a developing industrial hub and it is the perfect time and place to organise the event. Indore is a very significant market for us. Looking at the potential of the region, we had set up our franchisee here six months ago. As the major cities are getting crowded by the day, people are moving towards tier II & tier III cities. Thus, regions like Rudrapur and Indore have become great

options for many leading manufacturers.” he adds, “We feel that by participating in the Expo, we will get a lot more visibility. Moreover, we are also looking at higher sales through the exhibition.”

First green SEZ in MP India’s ﬁrst greenﬁeld SEZ was set up in Indore. About 7,500 people have been engaged in these units, nine units involving ` 650 crore are under construction in the SEZ. The SEZ has, so far, done export business worth ` 1,300 crore. Seconding his views, Rajesh Ratnaparkhi, Director, Ratnaparkhi Electronics India, avers, “Many exhibitors from Indore and neighbouring areas will be present at the event, which will offer scope for interaction with manufacturers. Indore and nearby areas like Pithampur are fast developing and with Indore being a great exhibition centre, we will have great opportunities to get introduced and present ourselves to our potential clients in the best possible way. During the event, we will be launching two of our products: CNC wire cut EDM machine and portable EDM machine.” Prabodh Ahuja, Partner, Hi-Tech Engineers, Indore, informs, “I plan to get answers to most of my technical queries at the Expo. Additionally, Indore is a developing business hub and our participation in the Expo will give us recognition in Indore and its nearby areas. Some of our best material handling products will be on display there and interested people can get an idea about the product as there will be live demonstration.” According to Yogesh Mantri, Managing Director, Automation and General Electric Co, “The event will be a kind of mini ELECRAMA. It is good to have such an event in one of the developing areas. It will offer a platform for everybody – the industry, traders and OEMs. We hope to interact with more customers and showcase our products during the event. We will be displaying the

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Universal Enclosures of Schneider make.” In contrast, Manish Matta, Manager, Electronic Appliances, avers, “People are always on the move and do not have the time to see all the products & solutions available. Events such as this come as a one-stop solution for all. Also, Indore is not what it used to be five years ago. It is fast developing, and, at this point, organising such an event will be beneficial for everybody.” He adds, “We are into trading, manufacturing and are solution providers and will be displaying 10-15 solutions that we launched last year.”

Growth ahoy! While many opportunities exist, there is still much more scope for companies who want to make Indore and the surrounding regions their preferred investment landscape. According to Gautam Kothari, President, Pithampur Audhyogik Sangathan, “To make the state a prominent export hub, a special corridor has been recently sanctioned by the government, which will be linked with the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor. Also, many other railway projects are in the pipeline. Kothari adds, “Regions in & around Indore have the potential to attract many pharmaceuticals companies, be it formulations or biotech, but due to the absence of regulatory bodies in Indore, many pharma companies have shifted their base from the region. However, with the decentralisation of the Food & Drug Administration Authority to Indore from Bhopal, many pharma companies are flourishing around the region. Along with this, the recently launched single window system & single application systems in the industrial policy will act as trade enablers.” With such promising prospects ready to be leveraged & capitalised on, exhibitors and visitors at Engineering Expo Indore Edition can be sure of getting the biggest bang for their buck. Be there on January 6, 2012, to capture the immense opportunities waiting to be tapped… Email: prerna.sharma@infomedia18.in or nishi.rath@infomedia18.in

EVENT REPORT: Engineering Expo Ahmedabad 2011

Redefining success, epitomising growth Gujarat, renowned for its vibrant and buoyant economy, has been at the forefront of industrial growth, thanks to the entrepreneurial culture of its people and strong infrastructure focus of its policy makers. In this backdrop, Engineering Expo Ahmedabad 2011 proved to be a catalyst in accelerating this growth further by bringing the industry veterans from the manufacturing sector together under one roof and offering ample business opportunities. Meeting the expectations of exhibitors and visitors alike, the Expo completed a decade of excellence in the state and promised to define new horizons in its next edition. A report… Avani Jain

he success story of Gujarat stands out as one of the most dynamic growth stories in India. Recognised for its vibrancy and entrepreneurial spirit, the state has carved a niche among the most industrially developed regions in the country with respect to investment, production value and value-additions in industrial sector. It houses a number of multinational corporations, private sector enterprises and medium & small-scale units. In such a scenario, trade fairs assume great significance as they provide a platform to companies to interact with customers directly, and thus foster business and trade. Doing exactly this for a decade, in the state where it originated, Engineering Expo organised by Infomedia 18 has emerged as one of the major trade platforms for the industry by catering to the needs of the manufacturing fraternity. Held during October 14-17, 2011, Engineering Expo Ahmedabad

was well-organised and offered a plethora of business opportunities to both exhibitors and visitors. Substantiating this fact, Nilesh J Dalal, Proprietor, J D Corporation, said, “The event was conducted in a most efficient manner. It was extremely well-planned and everything seemed to be just in the right order. Unlike other events, I received more quality customers here. In present times, events such as this have become important, as otherwise, it would be impossible to reach all customers at one go since they are scattered all over the state.”

Grand opening The inauguration function was graced by the presence of Chief Guest Ravi Kapoor, Chairman – Gujarat Chapter, Indian Chemical Council, & Managing Director, Heubach Colour Pvt Ltd; Shaileshbhai D Kava, President, Machine Tools Manufacturers’ Association, Rajkot, & Managing Director, Shailesh Machine Tools Pvt Ltd; Hemendra C Shah, Vice President (Commercial)

and Chief Financial Officer, Elecon Engineering Co Ltd, along with Sudhanva Jategaonkar, Associate Vice President, Infomedia 18. Industry veterans not only felt that the event facilitated the growth of the industry, but also believed that the present day events have improved over the years. Kapoor said, “I have been visiting various exhibitions since the last 15 years, so can feel the sea change being witnessed today. Earlier, the number of visitors were not substantial and even the organisers lacked the vision. But now, the exhibitions have become lively and attract many visitors as evidenced at Engineering Expo.” This mega trade show was seen as an encouraging step by the distinguished guests, from the industry’s point of view. Shah opined, “Engineering Expo Ahmedabad served as an ideal meeting point for exhibitors and customers. While it offered the opportunity to exhibitors for showcasing their products and generating business leads, it also enabled customers to explore competitors’ products at one place; and these further facilitated on-the-spot decisions on their part.” During the event, exhibition directory featuring the list of all the exhibitors of Engineering Expo Ahmedabad was also unveiled.

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state has been registering a growth of more than 22-25 per cent every year. In the wake of automation and new technologies, the industry is growing remarkably well. In such a scenario, events like Engineering Expo act as a catalyst to boost the industry,” said Shah. Among the emerging sectors in Gujarat, automobile industry holds a prominent place. In this regard, Kava said, “The growth of auto industry in the state is a positive development for the machine tools industry. This has led to setting up of many new companies in Rajkot, solely dedicated to the requirements of this sector. Rajkot is one of largest manufacturing hubs for machine tools, and houses around 600 players in this segment, with majority being the small- and medium-scale enterprises.” He added, “Trade shows like Engineering Expo help customers in getting the actual feel of the products. Further, the exhibitors can compare their products with those of their competitors and take steps for further improvement.”

Valuable experience for exhibitors Engineering Expo Ahmedabad showcased the best in terms of engineering innovations & technologies and served as a platform for the business fraternity to grow and gain a competitive edge. Being an all-inclusive engineering show, the event provided an opportunity to exhibitors from various sectors to spread awareness about their products and services. “The event provided a platform to spread awareness about my company, which besides being a Fenner distributor also deals with many other products. I have received good response from customers. Undoubtedly, Engineering Expo is better than any other exhibition on several counts, be it the organisation part of it or the products on display,” noted Harsh Jain, Director, P K Transmission Products Pvt Ltd. The exhibitors received an overwhelming response and generated many leads having the potential to generate revenues. To this, Hardik

Panchal, Director, Jekson Machinery Pvt Ltd, said, “Engineering Expo has seen many genuine visitors this time. We have received many enquiries and some of them have already been converted into orders.” Another exhibitor Bhavin Siddhapura, Partner, Macht Exim LLP, added, “The event has turned out to be better than what I expected. It helped customers to know about different companies and their products. Importantly, it conveyed the message to customers that now they can get everything in Ahmedabad and do not have to travel to other places for the same.” The Expo not only met the expectations of the regular exhibitors but also that of the new entrants.

Engineering Expo Ahmedabad at a glance

180 Exhibitors 11,789 Visitors 15,000+ Products displayed ` 74 crore Business generated 4,312 sq m Exhibition area 87,000 kg Machinery moved 12 Cities participated “I am participating in any exhibition for the first time. I have received good response for the gate automation product and sold 10 of them,” opined Major Amitava Mittra, Chief Operating Officer, BGI Engitech Pvt Ltd. To this, Karan D Trivedi, Executive Director, TIMS Internationals, added, “One word that would describe this exhibition is ‘excellent’. The organisers have done a good job.” Highlighting the long-term fruitful association with the organisers, Vishal Dhandhukiya, General Manager Operations, Bhavya Machine Tools, said, “Promotional activities are the need of every company and for the same reason

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we are connected with Engineering Expo since many years.”

Displaying a sense of contentment The event attracted several visitors from leading industrial centres such as Vadodara, Rajkot, Gandhinagar, among others, who were on the look-out for the latest in engineering solutions for improving their business prospects. Their satisfaction with the show could be gauged from the fact that most of them are eagerly looking forward to the next year’s edition. Abhinav Srivastava, Technical & Marketing Consultant, Asteam Consultants, said, “I have been coming to the exhibition since last three years, as it helps me find potential clients. I am looking forward to come in the future as well.” Engineering Expo provided a common networking platform for leaders in the industry to showcase their products and this helped the potential customers take better business decisions. “I usually visit such exhibitions with the objective of finding out new potential suppliers, which otherwise are not known to us,” commented Pankaj Pandya, Manager - Purchase, Metso Minerals (India) Pvt Ltd. Another visitor, A K Mehta, Assistant General Manager, General Mechanical Works Pvt Ltd, said, “We manufacture engineering product, and at present, are looking for welding equipment for our factory. Engineering Expo has helped me gather information about various products in this segment available in the market.” It is not only the organisers who believe that the event has evolved over time, but even regular visitors share this sentiment. Srivastava averred, “With time, Engineering Expo has grown bigger and better. This can be gauged from the fact that every year, new companies are added to the already long list, which truly indicates the signs of growth.” Maintaining the growth trajectory and taking the next step ahead, the upcoming edition of the Engineering Expo will be organised in Pune from November 1821, 2011. Don’t miss it. Email: avani.jain@infomedia18.in

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Guan Yu Industrial Co offers thermoplastic elastomer handles that have several features, such as: comfortable, safe, durable and aesthetical. These are used in various kinds of handle parts on the basis of a second injection to provide static skid resistance and soft touch. The materials are entirely passed through the environmental test of ROHS. Body type, colour, degree of transparency and physical properties can be adjusted according to customers` requirements. Main characteristics include: based on SEBS; good weather resistance & twist resistance; excellent texture; matte & light surface are both available; and nontoxic, can be entirely recycled. Applications are in: coat of toothbrush handles, handles of cases, bags & tools, etc.

Malik Engineers manufactures and offers MESS (BF) series single screw extruders for producing low density polyethylene plastic materials. These products include low density foam packaging sheets, foam tubes, rods, profiles and also netting. The products are widely used in packaging of fragile and delicate items, cold insulation, etc. The extrusion process utilises a single screw extruder fitted with precision screw & barrel unit of special configuration and design for producing EPE foam products. The design makes possible melting, gas injection, cooling and pumping of the compound from suitable die from which the foamed product discharges. In the extruder, raw-materials pre-mixed with suitable ingredients are melted and continuous injection of blowing agent, such as Isobutane or combination of other gases, like CO2 and Isopentane through precision metering and dosing pumps is done to obtain a lower density foam product. The machines are provided with accurate electronic controllers and circuits for precise control of the process parameters. These can be adapted to produce protection sheet, pipe, rod, profile and netting by use of suitable attachments supplied with the machine.

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Vacuum thermoforming lines Oshonic Enterprise offers high-speed PSP vacuum thermoforming and trimming machines for foam and unfoamed products manufactured by Shinchang Engineering. These machines allow users to run different materials, like PS, HIPS, PP, PVC, APET, OPS, PE, PLA with the thickness ranging from 2 mm to 3 mm for foam sheet and 0.2 mm to 2 mm for unfoamed sheet. The machines are equipped with fully-automatic controllable touch system. Speed controllable AC servo motor is used for transporting materials. Features include: big size of the top and bottom table enables bulk production, noiseless operation, applicable for both vacuum thermoforming and pressure vacuum thermoforming, etc. The vacuum thermoforming lines are used for external packing materials for food, fruit, cosmetics; packaging for high-grade goods, industrial machinery parts; container for pharmaceutical & medical products and various types of lunch boxes, trays and containers. Oshonic Enterprise Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 094271 43762 Email: oshonic.enterprise@gmail.com

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Melt flow indexers & testers Gotech Testing Machines offers melt flow indexers and testers (model GT7100-MIB) that are used to measure the rate of extrusion of molten resins through a die of specified length and diameter. This is done under prescribed conditions of temperature, load and piston position in the cylinder for measuring the flow rates of polymer. The design of this tester complies with both method A and B of ASTM, ISO, JIS and CNS criteria. By calculating the set moving distance of piston and materialâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s density, it is available to test MFR, MVR and FRR. Its testing flow rate falls between 0.15 and 300 g/10 min. Gotech Testing Machines Inc Taichung Industry Park - Taiwan Tel: +886-4-2359 006 (Extn: 204), Fax: +886-4-2359 0062 Email: gt204@gotech.biz

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Drying & conveying systems ACS Auxiliaries India offers Nomad series portable drying and conveying systems manufactured by AEC Inc, USA. These systems are mounted on a single, easy-to-position, portable cart. The Nomad PD integrates WD series dryer, while the Nomad II utilises the AD desiccant dryer. The Nomad II is available in four basic configurations with a process air-flow from 25-100 m続/hr, and is compatible with 25-255 ltrs drying hoppers. The Nomad PD offers dryer process air-flow from 150-380 m続/hr, and is compatible with 170-650 ltrs drying hoppers. AP1 control is standard on the Nomad II, with a touchscreen interface that provides information about the desiccant bed regeneration, process temperature, dewpoint and material loading system. The Nomad PD offers an off-the-shelf PLC with independent operation of drying and conveying control circuits, and a 1/16 DIN temperature controller provides an LED readout of process air, actual and set point temperatures. Both controllers offer alarm indication for high process air, high temperature regeneration air, and high dewpoint. ACS Auxiliaries India Pvt Ltd Pune - Maharashtra Tel: 020-4014 7575, Mob: 09371154045 Email: acsindia@corpemail.com

Granulators Yann Bang Electrical Machinery Co offers low speed granulators. The functions of these granulators are reverse function, low noise, uniform crushed granule, less dust, compact size, easy to clean and convenient & safe operation. These granulators can be used with any kind of small plastic wastes. Plastic materials have the features of expanding when hot and shrinking when cold, so if conducted at unstable temperature or operated wrongly, the mould would face problems, such as water wrinkles, shrinking, twist and transform and bad gloss and many others resulting in defectives and old waste material. In order to reduce waste, the crushers can crush defectives and recycle them, thus saving cost and protecting environment. Yann Bang Electrical Machinery Co Ltd Taichung - Taiwan Tel: +886-4-2271 6999 Fax: +886-4-2271 1988 Email: yb@yannbang.com 124 Modern Plastics & Polymers | December 2011

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Multilayer plants Kabra Extrusiontechnik offers KET multilayer plants for manufacturing shrink film. These plants are designed to give uniform or flat films at low power consumptions and are suited for high end applications. The plants are available for film widths up to 2500 (mm) and come in standard or with an internal bubble cooling system. Shrink films are made either of LDPE or a blend of LDPE/LLDPE and PVC. These polyethylene shrink films are manufactured in a mono or multilayer blown film process. The films can also be supplied in perforated form or as semi-tubing, gusseted hoods, flat film, etc. Shrink films are available either transparent or coloured. The films can be used either manually or mechanically by all standard shrink systems. Reduced thickness shrink films are thinner shrink films for use with highperformance shrink systems. These new type of films is characterised by their glossy appearance and high tear strength. The fine shrink films provide optimum protection as they are very 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. Kabra Extrusiontechnik Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-2673 4822-25, Fax: 022-2673 5041 Email: nivedita@kolsitegroup.com

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Blown film lines

Safety laser scanners

Kabra Extrusiontechnik offers blown film lines. The three layer blown film line has 2 x 55 mm grooved feed extruders and a 65 mm extruder for the outer layer. The outer extruder is connected with European PIB liquid injection pump. The plant is equipped with a 300 mm Kabraflex die head and cooling ring. The film is wound on latest designed back to back dual station load cell controlled duplex winder which ensures uniform film tension during entire operation. The monolayer film plant with liquid PIB technology are being used for producing stretch cling film. The advanced PIB technology gives stickiness to the cling film helping it to effectively cling to the product to be wrapped.

Omron Automation offers user-friendly and versatile OS32C safety laser scanners that are able to solve many safety applications. The low profile of these scanners allows installation in small spaces making them ideal for collision avoidance of automated guided vehicles (AGVs). For complex AGV applications, up to 70 combinations, each with one safety zone and two warning zones can be set. Key feature of these scanners is that replacing a damaged sensor is faster and easier. No re-programming is required as the configuration which is stored in the I/O block can be detached from the sensor block.

Kabra Extrusiontechnik Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-2673 4822 Fax: 022-2673 5041 Email: nivedita@kolsitegroup.com

Omron Automation Pvt Ltd Bengaluru - Karnataka Tel: 080-4072 6400 Fax: 080-4146 6403, Mob: 09980943045 Email: in_enquiry@ap.omron.com

Injection moulding machines

Engineering thermoplastics

Neejtech India offers worldclass all-electric horizontal injection moulding machines from Niigata Machine Techno Co Ltd, Japan. These machines are available in the range of 50 tons to 1000 tons and in vertical IMM ranging from 30 tons to 150 tons. Shot size (PS) ranges from 20 grams to 4550 grams. These machines are generally known as green machines, because they save more than 60 per cent power consumption than similar size hydraulic/ toggle machines. The injection moulding machines are absolutely free from oil and therefore do not create pollution. These machines ensure enhanced accuracy and reliability, and also provide great cost savings and contribute to the environmental preservation. The machines are ideally suitable for medical, automotive, pharmaceutical, healthcare and packaging moulding segments of the industry. They run silent and without vibrations. The machines are very precise due to no deviation through oil viscosity, compressibility, through drifting hydraulic valve action time. By switching over from hydraulic to electric injection moulding machines, one can save greater cost on power consumption, cooling water consumption, hydraulic oil elimination, even housekeeping and maintenance cost.

Plastic Abhiyanta offers most versatile engineering thermoplastics (Anulon114) processed into machinable rods. The mechanical components machined out of the Anulon-114 rods are gear wheels, gear racks, sprockets, bearing bushes, feed screws, slipper pads, sliding bars, pulleys, castors and numerous others. Anulon-114 has successfully replaced steel, cast iron, gunmetal and stainless steel. Due to low co-efficient of friction against ferrous and non-ferrous metals, Anulon-114 bushes, gears, sprockets and bearings give trouble-free service with minimum maintenance and even without external lubrication. Anulon-114 is resistant to all types of grease, oil and organic solvent. The noise and shock is absorbed by Anulon-114 components making them ideal for modern concept of environmental demand for noise pollution. The components are characterised by their high strength, heat resistance toughness and high impact strength. This makes it the most suitable material in load bearing capacity. Anulon-114 is also supplied in machined and finished components as per specifications and drawings. Anulon-114 M grade extruded PA6 with controlled percentage of molybdenum di-sulphide increase the slip bearing properties, stiffness and wear resistance.

Neejtech India Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 079-2656 1312 Mob: 09825040231 Email: sales@neejtech.com 126 Modern Plastics & Polymers | December 2011

Plastic Abhiyanta Kolkata - West Bengal Tel: 033-2236 5371, Fax: 033-2225 0977 Email: anulon@cal2.vsnl.net.in

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Polypropylene random pipes & fittings Diplast Plastics offers polypropylene random (PP-R) pipes and fittings. The raw material of Diplast PP-R pipes and fittings is polypropylene random copolymer (PP-R). This material due to high quality is the most reliable system to be employed in plumbing and water supply systems. PP-R products are physically superior, hygienically safe and non-carcinogenic. Polypropylene (PP) is a general polyolefin plastic. It has excellent heat resistance and has higher pressure resistance. PP-R has more impact strength than other materials. It also has more long-term heat resistance and creep performance. At the same temperature and internal pressure PP-R have longer useful life. PP-R pipes and fittings is the best water supply material because it can operate 50 years at 70 per cent and long-term internal pressure. Some of the properties are: non-corrosive, leakproof & frostproof, non-decaying & non-deforming, non-contracting diameter, around 50 years service life, high chemical resistance, taste & odour neutral, etc. Diplast PP-R pipes and fittings networks for cold and hot installations, ie, in residential buildings, hospitals, hotels, office & school buildings, solar plants floor heating, etc. Diplast Plastics Ltd Mohali - Punjab Tel: 0172-2272942, Fax: 0172-2225224 Email: info@diplast.com

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Dryers

Laser displacement sensors

W i t t m a n n Automation India offers compact D-series Drymax dryers with a dry air conveying package to provide closed loop drying and conveying in a single unit. These dryers consist of a standard dry air generator and drying hopper in addition to a maintenance-free 3-phase conveying blower. They are protected by a central, easy-to-reach filter and supplies in vacuum mode. The loader is mounted on the drying hopper with new material. In pressure mode, the just-in-time loader is mounted on the injection-moulding machine and is supplied with dried material using dry air conveying. After each drying cycle the conveying line can be purged to avoid re-moisturisation of any remaining material in the line. The two material loaders can be controlled via buttons on the front panel of the dryer. The JIT loaders are equipped with a glass cylinder for easy visual control of the material flow and, allow the proximity sensor to be positioned for exact control of the material buffer.

Banner Engineering offers triangulation laser displacement sensors for non-contact height or thickness measurement of a wide variety of materials such as sheet metal, wood, ceramic, paper, plastic, rubber, foam and baking dough, etc. These sensors provide precise measurement of distance, web thickness and alignment. Applications include hot parts, machined parts, semiconductors and PCBs, shiny or reflective parts, and soft or sticky parts. There are three models in the series, with measurement ranges of 25-35, 60-100 and 100-200 mm. Thickness is measured by two sensors mounted at either side the target that automatically synchronise with one another. Up to 32 sensors can be easily combined in a mixed measurement network of multi-track displacement or thickness sensors. The dedicated software application included with each sensor allows easy setup, configuration and software accommodates data logging and monitoring for statistical process control. Output communication is via simultaneous 4-20 mA (16 bit D/A) and RS-485 serial connection.

Wittmann Automation India Pvt Ltd Chennai - Tamil Nadu Tel: 044-4207 7009 Fax: 044-2371 9602 Email: n.kumar@wittmann-robot.com

Banner Engineering India Pvt Ltd Pune - Maharashtra Tel: 020-6640 5624 Fax: 020-6640 5623, Mob: 09322339208 Email: salesindia@bannerengineering.com

VacuumJet units Resins Genesis Nutech offers Styrosun resins that are weatherable, highimpact, styrenic polymers specifically designed for use in outdoor application. Key advantages of these resins are the retention of physical properties after outdoor weathering and very low dielectric loss factor (telecommunication devices). Features include: good mechanical property retention, low water absorption, practical toughness and rigidity, lowest dielectric loss factor for satellite antennas, good seawater resistance and cold impact resistance, high colour stability, good colour dispersion and printable, coatable & paintable. The Styrosun resins are used in satellite housings and receiving dishes, telecommunication devices and antenna applications, wide array of construction applications, caravan windows and ventilation screens, signage panels (foamed and non-foamed), wood plastics, gardening applications and maritime and military applications. Genesis Nutech Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-6798 7595 Fax: 022-2555 5070 Email: info@genesisnt.com 128 Modern Plastics & Polymers | December 2011

Madhu Machines & Systems offers VacuumJet compact units that create vacuum leading to negative pressure in the cavity. Only 6 bars of air pressure are needed from the injection molding machine. Vacuum can be made through the clearance of the ejector pins and/or an air valve. Air valve is preferred, because it can draw bigger volume of air from the cavity rather than only using ejector pin clearances. It allows a back-pressure in the cavity of up to 920 mbar, and enables vacuum of up to 60 normal LPM, triggered by a pneumatic valve. Installation of VacuumJet units in the injection mould ensures and results in improved productivity through: optimal injection moulding parameters, perfect venting, perfect fluidity during injection, higher production rate, lower injection temperature, and lower energy consumption. These factors help improve plastic part quality, via: uniformity of colour of plastic parts, lesser sink marks, invisible weld lines, superior visual appearance, greater dimensional stability, and higher mechanical resistance. Madhu Machines & Systems Pvt Ltd Vadodara - Gujarat Tel: 0265-2353886, Fax: 0265-2334278 Email: machinery@madhu-group.com

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Cable glands Novoflex Marketing offers hygrip PG cable glands that are high-performance engineering cable glands suitable for unarmoured and plastic insulated cables. These cable glands are corrosion-resistant, vibrationproof, and impact-resistant with compact streamline construction & high stability. They can be used both indoors and outdoors. The cable glands are resistant to salt water, gasoline, alcohol, oil, grease, benzene, common solvent, weak acids and alkalies. They have high tensile strength with selfextinguishing and self-lubricating properties. The hy-grip PG cable glands are watertight and provide good strain relief and have a multipurpose application. They are used for protection and fixing of cables in control panels & appliances, machines & devices, measuring & control engineering, plant installation, etc. Novoflex Marketing Pvt Ltd Kolkata - West Bengal Tel: 033-2226 0513 Fax: 033-2229 7814, Mob: 09903163634 Email: novoflex@vsnl.net

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Rheometers Malvern Aimil Instruments offers Rosand range of capillary rheometers, bundled with W indows-based simulation software Flowmaster developed by Compuplast. These bench-top and floor-standing rheometers measure the flow properties of polymers with market-leading precision, providing a sound basis for the construction of truly representative process models. The simulation software makes it easy to use the data to simulate extrusion, and other polymer processing operations, cutting the requirement for expensive, time-consuming pilot scale trials. These rheometers provide the material data that the simulation software requires to develop a simulation that accurately reflects process behaviour. Simulation software allow accurate representation of the complete die or screw extrusion process, including cooling, a suite of module options simplifying plant specific model development. Malvern Aimil Instruments Pvt Ltd Navi Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-3918 3596 Fax: 022-3918 3562, Mob: 09867368075 Email: soloni.gosalia@malvernaimil.com,com

Hydraulic systems accessories Elesa and Ganter India offers ATEX line of accessories for hydraulic system, such as plugs, breather caps, oil sights and oil level indicators. The main feature of these accessories is conformity to Atex European Directives 94/9/EC (as per suitable marking on product) that makes them suitable for environments with risk of explosion (for equipments in Group II, category 2GD). The black technopolymer plugs come with NBR synthetic rubber flat packing ring. The breather caps are available with technopolymer splash guards with NBR synthetic rubber flat packing ring. The HGFT ATEX oil level indicators with black technopolymer threaded body comes with transparent technopolymer window while the GN 743.6 oil level indicator have aluminum threaded body and ESG glass window. Elesa & Ganter India Pvt Ltd Noida - Uttar Pradesh Tel: 0120-4726666 Fax: 0120-4726600 Email: info@elesaganter-india.com 130 Modern Plastics & Polymers | December 2011

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Co-rotating twin-screw extruders Steer Engineering offers Alpha series corotating twin-screw extruders. The entire extruder processing zone (EPZ) is based on the modular design concept with engineered gearbox for long life at ultra high torque capacity of 17 Nm/cm続. All the barrels can be disassembled by means of the special quick clamp system. The screw shafts have been designed with split construction comprising of a safety shaft adapter and the Continua splined shaft. Continua spline avoids stress concentration in both screw shafts and screw elements, thereby increasing torque carrying capacity. These extruders are suited for shear intensive application with high bulk density ingredients & specific energy of 0.2 kWh/ kg or higher. These are available in 30, 40 & 50 mm sizes. Key applications include mineral filled polymers, colour & carbon-black masterbatch, polymer blends, melting and homogenising. Steer Engineering Pvt Ltd Bengaluru - Karnataka Tel: 080-2372 3309 Fax: 080-2372 3307 Email: info@steerworld.com

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Colour marking machines

Nozzle heaters

Aeromec Marketing Co offers rotary automatic hot colour (hot embossing) sequential colour marking machines that are designed to mark in colour in all types of polyethylene pipes, rigid PVC pipes and sections during extrusion process. These machines require power only for heating. Model AMC-210 can mark from 10 mm to 315 mm outside diameter of pipes. The marking is done at every one meter on the pipes/sections by using pantorgraphed brass/SS stereos fixed on the heater body. Stereos are heated by using electronic percentage differential circuit which adjusts the temperature. The machines are designed to colourmark by adjust using a coloured polyester tape placed between the stereos and the pipes/sections to be marked. 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 are: automatic sequential counter with 3-or 4-digits and up to 7-digits coder (hand-operated) colour marking machines.

Watlow's ThermaSleeve nozzle heaters, offered by Lance Engineers & Consultants, create a precise temperature profile and offer energy savings for hot runner systems. These are low profile, high-performance electric heaters with rapid thermal response that allows the heat to be created precisely where it is needed. The patented manufacturing technology features a computercontrolled laser cutting technique that precisely generates the power distribution pattern. These nozzle heaters are designed to have intimate contact with the surface of the nozzle, which optimises heat transfer. This intimate contact combined with lower heater mass contributes to rapid thermal response to and from the nozzle tip. The nozzle heaters are easily installed and removed from the nozzle with a custom installation and removal tool. Some of the benefits are: rapid thermal response, precise temperature profile, low physical profile, precision fit, repeatability, energy savings of 20-25 per cent, etc. Applications are in hot runner moulds, syringe heating, analytical instrumentation, etc.

Aeromec Marketing Co Pvt Ltd Thane - Maharashtra Tel: 0250 2454915, Fax: 0250-2455579 Email: mail@aeromec.in

Plastic whiteners Plast Fine Polymers offers plastic whiteners that are used for adding whiteness, clarity and gloss to polymers at reduced costs. These whiteners not only reduce the use of titanium dioxide and masterbatch in milky products, but also make it super milky. The whiteners can give good results in all polymers even at a high-temperature with 100 per cent mixing to the principal (claims the company). These whiteners can be mixed with 100 per cent second granules in product with dull granules and fillers. The brightness, clarity and shine of these whiteners are as good as virgin or semi-virgin products. These can also be mixed with natural virgin, second & dull polymers, granules re-processors, plastic sutli, liner & pan piece, tarpaulin, carry bags, plastic box strapping, rotomould article, polymer sheet, PVC rigid pipe, house hold article, injection moulders, etc. Plast Fine Polymers Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 079-6524 2332, Mob: 09825587152 Email: plastfine@indiatimes.com 132 Modern Plastics & Polymers | December 2011

Lance Engineers & Consultants Hyderabad - Andhra Pradesh Tel: 040-5561 2700, Fax: 040-2341 2217 Email: lanceindia@hathway.com

Gearboxes Zambello Riduttori Group offers TST series gearboxes for co-rotating twin screw extruders. The design and manufacturing are achieved by complying with AGMA standards and is suitable for screws with rotating speed of 600-1,200 RPM. The TST 58.5/70 COR-HT has a screw diameter of 70 mm; its center distance of two output shafts is 58.5 mm; and when the rotating speed of screw reaches 600 rpm/min, the transmitted motor rate goes to 402 kW with torque moving up to 3200Nm/shaft X 2 shafts. Similarly, the TST 76/92 COR-HT has a screw diameter of 92 mm. The center distance of two output shafts is 76 mm. When rotating speed of the screw reaches 900 RPM, the transmitted motor rate reaches 1300 kW with a torque going up to 6900Nm x 2. All gears used in the gearboxes are manufactured from finest quality steel imported from Europe. Zambello Riduttori Group Milano - Italy Tel: +39-0331-307616 Fax: +39-0331-309577 Email: info@zambello.it

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Extrusion coating lamination plants

Recycling systems

Ocean Extrusions offers extrusion coating lamination plants that manufacture various substrates required for PP/HDPE woven fabric, nonwoven fabric, paper poly coating requirements, etc. These machines consist of unwinder turret or mechanical type, corona treater, anchor coating, extruder 75 mm with 28:1 screw ratio, coat hanger type die, laminator unit with 120 mpm line speed, sandwich unwinder, winder turret or surface type, AC control panel cabinet and heating panel cabinet. The extrusion coating lamination plants are used to laminate wove sack PP/HDPE fabric coating for fertilizer bag, plastic raw material bags, cement bags, chemical product bags, food packings (like rice bag & flour bag), jumbo bags, sugar bags, agriculture bags and general purpose bags.

Erema offers the TVEplus recycling systems that facilitate recycling of the increasingly more heavily inked and additive laden plastics packaging, for the transformation of this waste into valuable, near virgin quality pellets. A unique advantage of the large cutter/compactor is the ability to dynamically blend scrap materials while they are in the chamber. Scrap, inconsistent in its material make up and amounts is blended to produce a steady, predictable melt. The preheated, densified materials are then fed directly to the extruder screw. Compression and melting occur gradually, at a precisely controlled temperature, adding minimal heat history to the reclaim. The melt filters are placed ahead of a degassing system. These are capable of handling large amounts of contaminants at higher production rates and quality.

Ocean Extrusions Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 079-2290 2200, 3299 4554 Email: oceanextrusions@gmail.com

Infrared heaters & lamps Alok International offers a complete range of inf rared heaters and infrared lamps manufactured by Victory Lighting (UK) Ltd. A complete range of shortwave infrared lamps, ceramic infrared heaters and medium wave quartz infrared heaters are offered. All these products are available ex-stock. Also offered are infrared modules, infrared ovens and control systems for IR. Applications of infrared lamps and heaters include: PET preform heating, drying water-based inks on printing presses, paint baking, powder coating curing, curing inks on textiles, drying glue on paper, drying moisture in paper mills, paper coating drying, shrink wrapping, food warming, evaporation of water in humidifiers, for soldering and in the semiconductor industry. Alok International New Delhi Tel: 011-2592 0408 Fax: 011-4144 3563 Email: alok@alokinternational.in 134 Modern Plastics & Polymers | December 2011

Erema GmbH Ansfelden/Linz - Austria Tel: +43-732-31900167 Fax: +43-732-319071 Email: erema@erema.at

Hydraulic oil systems Yuh-Dak Machinery Co offers hydraulic oil systems. The servo control hydraulic injection moulding machine saves energy up to 72 per cent during production process, with high injection rate that is suitable and economic for thin parts forming, and multi cavities moulding. Bi-metallic barrel is used for high reaction melting technology. It has hardness, anti-attrition and anti-corrode qualities. Yuh-Dak Machinery Co Ltd Taipei Hsien - Taiwan Tel: +886-2-26946450 Fax: +886-2-26946454 Email: yuhdak@ms19.hinet.net

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Counters & power supplies .................7 CPVC pipes......................... 12, 19, 129 Crushers .............................................81 Crystallisers........................................71 Cutting & stitching machines ...........14 Cyclic olefin copolymers.................BIC Dairy machinery ........................... 69 Data logging software......................129 Dehumidified air dryers........... FGF, 23 Dehumidified dryers ....................... FIC Dehumidifying air dryers ................141 Dehumidifying dryers ..................39, 81 Design concepts .................................91 Die & Mould India international exhibition......................46 Differential pressure transmitters ......20 Digital panel meters ..........................16 Digital temperature controllers..........73 Dolomite ............................................85 Door trims .....................................FGF Double-column vertical machining centres .................83 Double shaft gearboxes....................123 Drip irrigation .................................109 Drives.................................................73 Dryers ..................................... FIC, 128 Drying & conveying systems...........124 Dual channels ....................................73 Duel fuel burners .............................121 Dust & waterproof digital scale ......121 Dyestuffs ............................................84 Dynamic controllers ..........................73 Elastomer refinery/petrochemicals 135 Electric injection moulding machine gearboxes...............9 Electrical automotive solutions ..........53 Encoders ..............................................7 Energy saving machines ....................49 Engineering thermoplastics .............126 Exhibition organisers .........................79 Exhibitions...................................24, 46 Extruder machines .......................21, 37 Extrusion coating lamination plants .........................8, 134 Extrusion coating lines ......................14 Extrusion dies ..................................146 Extrusion plants ...............................145 Extrusion systems ............................ BC Extrusion ......................................... BC Feeding & conveying systems ........ 71 Finished packages ..............................91 Flameproof motors ............................51 Flame-retardant masterbatches..........10 Flange mounting motors ...................51 Fluid bed dryers...............................121 Fluorescent.........................................84 Gearboxes .............................123, 132 Geared motors ...................................65 Gears ................................................123 Genioplast pellets ........................87, 89 Granulators ......... FIC, 23, 71, 124, 141 Gravimetric blenders .......................141 Grinders .............................................23 Ground calcium carbonates ...............85 HDPE & LLDPE ........................ 95 HDPE pipe plants...............................8 HDPE .............................................131 Head lamps & tail lamps ..............FGF Heart valve frames.......................42, 43 Helical gearboxes ...............................65

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136 Helical speed reducers .....................123 137 High cavitations.................................17 138 High-pressure reciprocating air-compressors ..........125 139 High-speed mixers.......................21, 37 140 Hopper dryers ..............................23, 81 141 Hopper loaders .......................... 23, 141 142 Hot water generators .......................121 143 Hot-air dryers ..........FGF, FIC, 39, 141 144 Hydraulic oil systems.......................134 145 Hydraulic systems accessories ..........130 146 Hydrostatic pressure testing machines ..............................107 147 I/O junction boxes ........................ 20 148 IML techniques .................................17 149 Indirect air heaters ...........................121 150 Industrial automation ......................111 151 Industrial chilling equipment ..........131 152 Industrial control & sensing devices ...7 153 Industrial cooling systems ...............125 154 Industrial ovens................................121 155 Infrared heaters & lamps ................134 156 Injection & blow moulding machines18 157 Injection moulding machines ................FGF, 18, 25, 35, 67, 75, 77, 82, 105, 109, 115, 126, 127, 130, 143, BGF 158 Injection moulds ..........................67, 82 159 Inks ..................................................135 160 Inline drip irrigation plants .............124 161 Inline drip tubings ............... 12, 19, 129 162 Insert moulding machines ...............143 163 Inverter/variable frequency drives........7 164 Jumbo blown film plants................ 60 165 Junction boxes ....................................20 166 Kaolin........................................... 85 167 Knobs & switches ..........................FGF 168 Lab micrometers ..........................107 169 Lamination plants..............................60 170 Laser displacement sensors ..............128 171 LDPE ........................................ 95, 131 172 Level controllers ..................................7 173 Liquid crystalline lymers ................BIC 174 Loaders ........................................... FIC 175 Mass comparators ........................121 176 Masterbatch feeders ...........................81 177 Masterbatches & plastic compounds135 178 Masterbatches ........................ 10, 53, 99 179 Material dryers...................................41 180 Material handling equipment ..........130 181 Material storages..............................141 182 Material testing instruments ..... 63, 121 183 Measuring & monitoring relays ..........7 184 Medical foods ....................................53 185 Medical moulds .................................17 186 Melt flow index testers ....................107 187 Melt flow indexers & testers ...........122 188 Metal working machines .................130 189 Micro fine pulverising systems ........145 190 Milky polymers ................................127 191 Mineral filters ....................................85 192 Modbus I/O junction boxes ..............20 193 Moisture analysers ...........................121 194 Mold sweat protectors .......................18 195 Mold temperature controllers ............39 196 Molding machines .............................17 197 Mono & multilayer sheet lines ..........14 198 Mono layer blown film plants .............8 199 Monofilament lines............................14 200 Monofilament plants .........................60

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Monolayer blown film lines ............. BC Monolayer blown films ........ 12, 19, 129 Motion controls ...................................7 Motors ...............................................51 Mould temperature controllers .. 23, 141 Moulds .........................................21, 37 MTC .............................................. FIC Muffle furnaces ................................107 Multi-component injection moulding machines .......67, 82 Multi-component moulds..................17 Multi-layer blown film lines ...... 14, BC Multi-layer blown film plants..............8 Multi-layer blown films ....... 12, 19, 129 Multi-layer cast film lines..................14 Multi-layer co-extrusion sheet lines ................22,97 Multi-layer plants ............................125 Multi-station................................67, 82 Natural polymers..........................127 Neat resins .........................................84 Non-destructive tests .......................121 Nozzle heaters .................................132 NPE-2012 .........................................26 Nylons ..............................................131 Oil coolers ...................................122 Oil/coolant coolers...........................125 Online b2b marketplace .............31,139 Opacity testers .................................107 Optic sheet extrusion lines ..........22, 97 Optical brighteners .......................COC Packaging development engines .... 91 Panel air-conditioners ......................125 Panel coolers ....................................122 Paper chemicals .................................84 Paper lamination plants .....................60 Paperless recorders .............................16 Parallel & right angle axes gearboxes 10 Parallel shaft helical gearboxes ........123 PBEGL geared motors......................51 PBT plastic I/O junction boxes ........20 PET bottle testing equipment...........63 PET bottling compressors ...............125 PET master matches .........................10 PET perform dedicated machines.....49 PET recycling plants ...........................8 PET sheet extrusions...................22, 97 PET/PE washing lines ......................14 PET-dehumidified dryers............... FIC Pharmaceuticals/cosmetics ...............135 Photoelectric sensors ...........................7 Physical properties testing instruments ..........................121 PID controllers ................................129 Pipe extrusion lines for PVC/PPR/PE ............................115 Pipelines...........................................109 Pipe making machines.................67, 82 Pipette accuracy testers ....................121 Planetary gear boxes ........................123 Plastic additives ...............................118 Plastic brighteners ...........................127 Plastic conveyor belts .........................37 Plastic injection moulding machines .27 Plastic moulding machines ..............135 Plastic processing machines ...............14 Plastic textile & machinery ...............57 Plastic tinopol ..................................127 Plastic whiteners ...................... 127, 132 Plastivision Arabia-2012 ...................24 Plate heat exchangers ........................69 PLCs ..................................................73 Plug valves .........................................69 Pneumatic valves ................................69 Polyacetal copolymer ......................BIC Polybutylene terepthalate................BIC Polymer conveyer belts ......................23 Polyolefin pipes .................... 12, 19, 129 Polyphenylene sulfide .....................BIC Polypropylene random pipes & fittings ................................127 Polypropylene.....................................95

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Polystyrene hips .................................95 Pom polyacetal ...................................95 PP glassfilled compounds ..................10 PP mineral filled compounds ............10 PP-R pipes .......................... 12, 19, 129 PP/HDPE/PET box strapping plants 8 PP/HDPE/PET monofilament plants 8 PP/PP/TQ film plants ........................8 PPCP ......................................... 85, 131 PPRP powder ..................................127 Precision balances ............................121 Precision moulding machines ........FGF Precision temperature controls ........129 Printing/cutting/rewinding machines 14 Process controllers ......................16,129 Process tanks ......................................69 Profile controllers...............................73 Programmable logic controllers .....7, 73 Programmable terminals ......................7 Proximity sensors .................................7 Pulverisers ....................................21, 37 PVC compounds................................99 PVC foam core pipes ............ 12,19,129 PVC kisan pipe plants .......................60 PVC mixer coolers................. 12,19,129 PVC palletising lines ...................12, 19 PVC pipes.................... 12, 19, 109, 129 PVC profile lines ................. 12, 19, 129 PVC suspension grades .....................95 PVC .................................................135 Quick connectors .......................... 93 Quick mould change systems ............93 Raffia tape lines .............................. 8 Rail tankers ........................................69 Reciprocating air-compressors .........125 Recycling lines ...................................14 Recycling systems ............................134 Refrigerant pumps .............................69 Refrigeration ......................................69 Reprocessing plants ...........................60 Resin dehumidifiers ...........................71 Resins...............................................128 RFID ...................................................7 RH & temperature transmitters ........20 Rheometers ......................................130 Robot systems ..............................23, 25 Robots ............................................. FIC Rock-n-roll machines ..................21, 37 Rotary automatic hot colour marking machines ..........133 Rotational moulding machines ........145 Rotational moulds............................145 Rotomoulding machines ..................145 Round table carrousels.......................37 RTDs ...............................................129 Safety laser scanners .....................126 Safety light curtains .......................7, 20 Screw compressors .............................69 Sealants ............................................135 Secon & dull polymers ....................127 Self-adhesive tapes ...........................122 Servo energy saving machines ...........49 Shaft mounted speed reducers.........123 Shuttle rotomoulding machines ......145 Shuttle series plants .........................145 Side sealing & cutting machines .....113 Single mill pulverisers..................21, 37 Single screw extruder gearboxes ..........9 Single screw extruder plants ..............55 Single screw extruders .....................118 Single shaft extruder gearboxes .......123 Slipring crane-duty motors................51 Software for central monitoring ........71 Solid granulators ..............................145 Solid-state relays ..............................129 Special refrigeration equipment ......125 Sprinkler systems .............................109 Sprockets..........................................123 Stack moulds .....................................17 Steam boilers ...................................121 Stretch blow moulding machines ....143 Switching relays ...................................7

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Synthetic string plants .........................8 Talc .............................................. 85 Tanks & silos .....................................69 Tape stretching lines ..........................14 Tarpaulin lamination plants...............60 Technical moulds ...............................17 Telecom cables ...................................99 Temperature controllers ... 7, 16, 73, 129 Temperature sensors ........................129 Tensile testers ..................................107 Testing instruments ...........................63 Thermic fluid heaters ......................121 Thermocouples ................................129 Thermoformers ................................ BC Thermoforming & PS foams .......... BC Thermoforming ............................... BC Thermoplastic alloys ..........................84 Thermoplastic compounds ................84 Thermoplastic elastomer handles ....118 Thermosets ......................................135 Thick & wide plastic sheet extrusion lines .........22, 97 Three arm bi-axial roto-moulding machines.21, 37 Three side seal pouch making machines .............................113 Thyristorised power controllers .......129 Timers..................................................7 TPE/TPU compounds ......................10 TPU masterbatches ...........................33 Tray dryers .......................................121 Twin mill pulverisers ...................21, 37 Twin-screw co-rotating extruders 42, 43 Twin-screw elements ...................42, 43 Twin-screw extruder gearboxes............9 Twin-screw extruders ...................42, 43 Twin-screw extrusion lines ................55 Two-colour cane plants .....................60 Two-layer blown film .......... 12, 19, 129 Two-roll mills ..................................107 Two-stage reciprocating air-compressors ................................125 Ultrasonic flow meters................... 16 Universal controllers ..........................73 Universal input temperature scanners .......................129 Universal masterbatches.....................10 Universal testing equipment ...... 29, 121 UV & PU master batches .................10 UV stabilisers ................................COC Vacuum dryers............................... 39 Vacuum forming machines .............. BC Vacuum loaders ..............................FGF Vacuum thermoforming lines ..........121 VacuumJet units ...............................128 Variable displacement pumps ............49 Ventilators ........................................122 Vertical injection moulding machines ......................67, 82 Vertical machining centres.................83 Vibratory screening systems ............145 Vibro screens ...............................21, 37 Virgin polymers ...............................127 Vision sensors ......................................7 Volumetric dosing unit ......................71 Water chillers ......................... 71, 125 Water-cooled reciprocating air-compressors ..........125 Welding guns ...................................109 WFR ............................................... FIC White masterbatches ..............COC, 10 Winders .............................................60 Wire & cables....................................53 Wire EDMs ....................................117 Wired connection ..............................20 Wireless receivers...............................20 Wireless .............................................20 Worm reducer gearboxes .................123 Worm reducers ................................123 Woven sack tape plants .....................60

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A & D Instruments India Pvt Ltd T: +91-124-471-5555 E: k-newseela@aanddindia.in W: www.aandd.jp

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Ferromatik Milacron India Pvt Ltd T: +91-79-25890081 E: salesfmi@milacron.com W: www.milacronindia.com

AB Diachem Systems Pvt Ltd T: +91-11-25155456 E: sales@scalewatcher.in W: www.scalewatcher.in

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Freeze Tech Equipments Pvt Ltd T: +91-44-42152387 E: info@freezetechequip.com W: www.freezetechequip.com

Adinath Controls Pvt Ltd T: +91-2764-286573 E: info@adinathcontrols.com W: www.adinathcontrols.com

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Aeromec Marketing Co Pvt Ltd T: +91-250-2454915 E: hvt@aeromec.in W: www.aeromec.in Aerotherm Systems Pvt Ltd T: +91-79-25890158 E: contact@aerothermsystems.com W: www.aerothermsystems.com Alok Masterbatches Ltd T: +91-11-41612244 E: sales@alokindustries.com W: www.alokmasterbatches.com Ash Win Engineers T: +91-79-22811879 E: info@ashwinengineersindia.com W: www.ashwinengineersindia.com

Kabra Extrusion Technik Ltd T: +91-22-2673 4822 E: sunil@kolsitegroup.com W: www.kolsite.com

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Katlax Enterprises Pvt Ltd T: +91-9328197614 E: info@katlax.com W: www.katlax.com

T: +91-11 25724865 E: poonam@hindustanplastics.com W: www.hindustanplastics.com

L & T Plastics Machinery Ltd T: +91-44-26812000 E: handigolg@larsentoubro.com W: www.larsentoubro.com

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Husky Injection Molding Systems P Ltd BGF T: +91-22-25706316 E: snair@husky.ca W: www.husky.ca

Larsen & Toubro Ltd T: +91-22-6752 5656 E: ss-ccd@lth.ltindia.com W: www.larsentoubro.com

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IC ICE Make Refrigeration Pvt Ltd T: +91-2764-291022 E: icemake1@gmail.com W: www.icemakeindia.com

Lohia Starlinger Ltd T: +91-11-30641770 E: prom.lsl@lohiagroup.com W: www.lohiagroup.com

Loxim Industries Limited T: +91-2717-308000 E: info@loxim.com W: www.loxim.com

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Madhu Machines & Systems Pvt Ltd T: +91-265-2353886 E: info@madhu-group.com W: www.madhu-group.com

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Matsui Technologies India Ltd T: +91-120-4243862 E: rahuldeep@mass.motherson.com

Mifa Systems T: +91-79-26870825 E: info@mifasystems.com W: www.mifasystems.com

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IDMC Limited T: +91-2692-225399 E: idmc@idmc.coop W: www.idmc.coop IndiaMART InterMESH Limited T: +1800-200-4444 E: pr@indiamart.com W: www.indiamart.com

Blend Colours Pvt Ltd T: +91-40-24361499 E: info@blendcolours.com W: www.blendcolours.com

Ingeco Gears Pvt Ltd T: +91-2717-651551 E: info@ingecogears.com W: www.ingecogears.com

Boge Compressed Air System T: +91-44-43009610 E: s.sriram@boge.com W: www.boge.in

Instron India Pvt Ltd T: +91-44-28293888 E: instronindia@instron.com W: www.instron.com

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Dirco Polymers Pvt Ltd T: +91-124-4367450 E: ajay.kapoor@dirco.in

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Dow Chemical Company W: www.dow.com/ecolibrium

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Electronica Plastic Machiners Ltd T: +91-22-32531959 E: vkt@electronicapmd.com

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Expo Centre Sharjah T: +91-22-67778899 E: sales@plastivisionarabia.org W: www.plastivisionarabia.org

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Jing Cheng Mold Machinery Co., Ltd T: +86-576-8461-0001 E: jingcheng_times@vip.163.com W: www.jc-times.com

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Jyoti Cnc Automation Pvt Ltd T: +91-2827-287081 E: info@jyoti.co.in W: www.jyoti.co.in

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Rajoo Engineers Ltd T: +91-2827-252701 E: kcdoshi@rajoo.com W: www.rajoo.com

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Plastiblends India Ltd T: +91-22-67205200 E: rsd@kolsitegroup.com W: www.plastiblendsindia.com Plastic Technologies T: +91 9322215410 E: pvs.prasad@plastictechnologies.com W: www.plastictechnologies.com Polymachplast T: +91-265-2631211 E: goldcoin@polymechplast.com W: WWW.polymachplast.com Polyplastic Marketing India Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-67587668 E: tushar.birje@polyplastics.com W: www.polyplastics.com

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Sacmi Engineering India Pvt Ltd T: +91-7600003968 E: sales@negribossi.in W: www.negribossi.com

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Toshiba Machine (India) Pvt Ltd T: +91-11-43291111 E: dineshelija@toshiba-machine.co.in W: www.toshiba-machine.co.jp

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Wolkem India T: +91-294-2415111 E: praveer@wolkem.com W: www.wolkem.com

Woojin Selex Co., Ltd T: +91-9941342299 E: ryanrhee@gmail.com W: www.woojinselex.com

Yann Bang Electrical Machinery Co.,Ltd. 81 T: +886-4-2271-6999 E: yb@yannbang.com; judy.w@yannbang.com W: www.yannbang.com Zambello Riduttori Group T: +39-0331-307-616 E: info@zambello.it W: www.zambello.it

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