Modern Plastics & Polymers February 2013 by Infomedia18

Also available in Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, China & Hong Kong

MPP Tab 1 Feb 2013 Ad Name: Woojin Pg No. 5

MPP Tab 1 Feb 2013 Ad Name: Gelco Pg No. 6

EDITORIAL

Bioplastics to the fore! ioplastics have been there since many years, but their applications in packaging and in the overall plastic product portfolio have been limited. However, with the rising thrust on increasing the sustainability quotient of the polymer value chain and the emergence of new-age materials with superior price–performance ratio, the global bioplastics market seems to be turning a new leaf!

The recent annual market forecast by the industry association European Bioplastics in association with the Institute for Bioplastics and Biocomposites from the University of Hannover provides much insight. According to this forecast, the production of bioplastics is set to rise five-fold by 2016 – from an aggregated production volume of about 1.2 million tonne in 2011 to an anticipated 6 million tonne! The strongest growth is expected from the bio-based, non-biodegradable bioplastics segment. In this context, one should note the importance of building large capacities, particularly in the bio-based versions of bulk plastics such as PE and PET. The frontrunner in this category is partially bio-based PET, with a share of nearly 40 per cent of the global bioplastics production capacity. From a geographical perspective, Asia and South America are witnessing an increasing number of new bioplastics production facilities. The above report adds that by 2016, the bioplastics production capacity of Asia is likely to be about 46.3 per cent while that of South America a little over 45 per cent of the global capacity. Bioplastics production in these two regions is mainly driven by feedstock availability. In Southeast Asia, Thailand has already made a head start towards becoming a bioplastics production hub by taking suitable steps in the form of investments and joint ventures. On the other side of the world, Brazil is keeping pace with the race! Braskem, the world number one in bio-PE production, is gearing up to bring its bio-PP facility on stream this year. In India, the prime strategy seems to be focussed on developing sugarcane as feedstock, while investment in Jatropha is still in the early days.

Editorial Advisory Board A E Ladhabhoy Plastics Technologist

Dr Sushil K Verma Former Director General, CIPET

Dr Swapan K Dhara Regional Technical Head, Basell Polyolefins India Pvt Ltd

Mohan K Jain MD, Indoplast & Past President, AIPMA

P P Kharas

Further analysis reveals that apart from feedstock availability, factors that facilitate the growth of bioplastics include rising market demand, relative scarcity of fossil fuels and supportive government policies in most countries of Asia and South America. However, several factors can hinder the potential of bio-renewable materials in Asia Pacific. The time has come for bioplastics manufacturers to develop products that match the performance expectations of users as well as are available in adequate volume and at ‘good enough’ prices. Further, the government’s proactive steps to introduce codification for composting & biodegradability and to implement national standard certifications will propel the growth of bioplastics.

Chairman, Ecoplast

Raman M Patel Chairman, Industrial Products Mfg Co

Vijay Merchant President, Polycraft

Manas R Bastia manas@network18publishing.com

February 2013 | Modern Plastics & Polymers

CONTENT S

65 Plastics recycling .................................... 66

Special Focus

Plastic raw materials .............. 54

Advancements in Raw Materials

Advancements in raw materials ... 56 Interface: Shamik Shah .......... 60

PET bottle recycling .............................. 68 Environment-friendly products .............. 72

Insight & Outlook

Interface: Ashok Kumar ......................... 74

Recycling

Roundtable ............................................. 76

Roundtable ............................. 61

Green shoots .......................................... 79 Bioplastics .............................................. 80 Interface: Anupkumar A Patel ............... 82

February 2012 2013 | Modern Plastics & Polymers

Automation Trends

Advancements in injection moulding: Implementing the latest innovations for greater efficiency

Energy Management

Energy-efficient PVC pipes: Improving quality and rigidity of PVC pipes

Policies & Regulations

Plastic debris in the marine environment: Fishing out ways of pollution control

Strategy

Smart manufacturing practices: Best ways to reduce waste and optimise cost

Tips & Tricks

Smooth plastics processing: Ancillary equipment to boost processing

Event Report

104 106 108 109 110

In Conversation With

Engineering Expo Ludhiana 2012: Exploring a horizon of opportunities Engineering Expo Indore 2013: Empowering SMEs, expanding market reach Engineering Expo Indore 2013 Panel discussion: Is Indore the next big investorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s magnet?

Denis Blanc Business Unit President, Trelleborg Industrial AVS

Plexpoindia 2013: A showcase of promising opportunities in plastics Conference on Indian Medical Devices and Plastics Disposables Industry 2013: Providing futuristic solutions for growth

Highlights of Next Edition Special Focus: Dies & Moulds Insight & Outlook: Medical Plastics

REGU L AR SEC T ION S Editorial ................................. 9 News, Views & Analysis ...... 28 Technology & Innovation .... 38 Technology Transfer ............. 40 Projects ............................... 100 Tenders ............................... 101

Event List........................... 102 Book Review ...................... 112 Products.............................. 113

Facility Visit

Hinds Plastic Machines Pvt Ltd: Customising solutions for the moulding industry

List of Products.................. 120 List of Advertisers .............. 124 Cover photo courtesy: BASF Performance Chemicals

Details on pg no. 69, 102

Note: ` stands for Indian rupee, $ stands for US dollar and ÂŁ stands for UK pound, unless mentioned otherwise

February 2013 | Modern Plastics & Polymers

Business Insights •Technologies•Opportunities

FOUNDER & EDITOR, NETWORK 18 Raghav Bahl PRESIDENT & EDITORIAL DIRECTOR, TV 18 Senthil Chengalvarayan SENIOR EDITOR Manas R Bastia EDITORIAL TEAM Sweta M Nair, Claylan Menezes, Dharitri Dalvi Anwesh Koley (Delhi), Avani Jain (Ahmedabad) ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR Varuna Naik DESIGN Sharad Bharekar CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER Mexy Xavier PHOTOGRAPHY Joshua Navalkar BUSINESS CONTROLLERS Lovey Fernandes, Akshata Rane, Surekha Karmarkar, Deepak Bhatia, Ashish Kukreti, Shwetha ME, Jayashree N, Sugandha Kulkarni, Shefali Mahant

PRINTING

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Ananth R Iyer ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER - PPC Shekhar Khot

PRODUCTION TEAM Surekha Karmarkar, Ravikumar Potdar Ravi Salian, Sanjay Shelar

OVERSEAS CONTACT CHINA 1001 Tower 3, Donghai Plaza, 1486 Nanjing Road, West, Shanghai 200040, China Tel: +86-21 6289 – 5533 Ext. 368, Fax: +86-21 6247 – 4855 (Craig Shibinsky) Email: craig@ringier.com.hk Ringier Trade Media Ltd

Ringier Trade Media Ltd HONG KONG 9/F, Cheong Sun Tower, 118 Wing Lok Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Tel: +852 2369 – 8788 Ext. 21, Fax: +852 2869 – 5919 (Octavia Au-Yeung) Email: octavia@ringier.com.hk

TAIWAN Room 3, Fl. 12, No. 303, Chung Ming S. Rd., Taichung, Taiwan Tel: +886-4 2329 – 7318 Ext. 16, Fax: +886-4 2310 – 7167 (Sydney La) Email: sydneylai@ringier.com.hk Ringier Trade Media Ltd

Ringier Trade Media Ltd

GERMANY, AUSTRIA, SWITZERLAND Tel: +41-44 734 0472, Fax: +41 44 734 0680 Email: info@islerannoncen.ch USA Tel: (513) 527-8800 Fax: (513) 527-8801 Email: dhight@gardnerweb.com

USA Alfredo Domador, 6505 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 430 Miami, FL. 33126, USA Tel: (305) 448-6875, Fax: (305) 448-9942

GROUP CEO, NETWORK 18 B Sai Kumar CEO-NETWORK 18 PUBLISHING Sandeep Khosla EVP-HUMAN RESOURCES Sanjeev Kumar Singh ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT Sudhanva Jategaonkar ADVERTISING SALES Shashin Bhagat (Ahmedabad) shashin.bhagat@network18publishing.com Mahadev B (Bengaluru) mahadev.b@network18publishing.com Hari Hara Subramaniam (Chennai) hari.s@network18publishing.com Balakrishnan S (Coimbatore) balakrishnan.s@network18publishing.com Surendra Agarwal (Delhi) surendra.a@network18publishing.com Dominic Dsouza (Hyderabad) dominic.dsouza@network18publishing.com Ameya Gokhale (Indore) ameya.gokhale@network18publishing.com Sandeep Arora (Jaipur) sandeep.arora@network18publishing.com Abhik Ghoshal (Kolkata) abhik.ghoshal@network18publishing.com Inder Dhingra (Ludhiana) inder.dhingra@network18publishing.com Surajit Bhattacharjee (Ludhiana) surajit.b@network18publishing.com Olwin Dsouza (Mumbai) olwin.dsouza@network18publishing.com Rohit Dass (Pune) rohit.dass@network18publishing.com Vipul Modha (Rajkot) vipul.modha@network18publishing.com Chirag Pathak (Vadodara) chirag.pathak@network18publishing.com MARKETING TEAM Ganesh Mahale, Akshaya Jadhav

NEWSSTAND AND SUBSCRIPTIONS

DISTRIBUTION HEAD Sunil Nair DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER Manoj Palsay SENIOR MANAGER - SUBSCRIPTIONS Sheetal Kotawdekar CO-ORDINATORS Rahul Mankar, Anant Shirke, Sarita Quadros, Chaitali Parkar, Kamlesh Mathkar, Vaibhav Ghavale

SERVICES

SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES For subscription queries, write to chaitali.parkar@network18publishing.com or call +91 22 30034631-34 or toll free 1800 200 1021 PERMISSIONS For subscription to copy or reuse material from Modern Plastics & Polymers Write to spedit@network18publishing.com • Monthly Issue Price: ` 100 • Annual Subscription: ` 899

Views and opinions expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of Network18 Media & Investments Ltd (Network18)*, its publisher and/or editors. We at Network18 do our best to verify the information published but do not take any responsibility for the absolute accuracy of the information. Network18 does not accept the responsibility for any investment or other decision taken by readers on the basis of information provided herein. Network18 does not take responsibility for returning unsolicited material sent without due postal stamps for return postage. No part of this magazine can be reproduced without the prior written permission of the publisher. Network18 reserves the right to use the information published herein in any manner whatsoever. Printed by Mohan Gajria and published by Lakshmi Narasimhan on behalf of Network18. Senior Editor: Manas R Bastia Printed at Infomedia 18 Ltd, Plot no.3, Sector 7, off Sion-Panvel Road, Nerul, Navi Mumbai 400 706, and published at Network18, ‘A’ Wing, Ruby House, J K Sawant Marg, Dadar (W), Mumbai - 400 028. Modern Plastics & Polymers is registered with the Registrar of Newspapers of India under No. MAHENG / 2008 / 25265. Network18 does not take any responsibility for loss or damage incurred or suffered by any subscriber of this magazine as a result of his/her accepting any invitation/offer published in this edition. *Ownership of this magazine stands transferred from Infomedia18 Ltd (Infomedia18) to Network18 Media & Investments Ltd (Network18) in pursuance of the scheme of arrangement between Network18 and Infomedia18 and their respective shareholders and creditors, as approved by the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi and the necessary approval of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is being obtained.

February 2013 | Modern Plastics & Polymers

MPP Feb_2013 Ad Name: Alok Tab-2, Pg No. 15

MPP Feb_2013 Ad Name: Kalra 1 Tab-2, Pg No. 16

NEWS, VIEWS & ANALYSIS

BASF’s ‘Marketplace of Innovations’ debuts in India

The Market Place of Innovation in session where BASF showcased 20 of its latest global innovations BASF’s ‘We create chemistry’ world tour made its South Asia debut at Mumbai’s NESCO grounds, Bombay Exhibition Centre on January 7, 2013. The interactive exhibition featured 20 world-class BASF innovations, ranging from organic solar cells to electro-mobility solutions to modern insulation materials and sustainable concrete technologies. “Through the ‘Marketplace of Innovations’, BASF is showcasing solutions from the world of chemistry to meet the challenges of a growing world population. The exposition’s examples of BASF’s innovations in sustainability tangibly demonstrate how economic success, social responsibility and protecting the environment are interconnected as key elements of our strategy,” remarked Prasad Chandran, Chairman, BASF India Ltd & Head, BASF South Asia. Prior to Mumbai, the ‘Marketplace of Innovations’ was held at Shanghai, China, as well as at Detroit, Florham Park, Charlotte, Houston, Mexico City and Toronto in North America and Sao Paulo in South America. In Asia, after Mumbai, the tour will travel to Tokyo in February and Seoul in May 2013. Speaking at the Mumbai event, Dr Albert Heuser, President, BASF Asia Pacific, said, “India’s economy is evolving from manufacturing to value-added industries, which makes it important for us to provide our customers with innovative solutions. Innovations allow us to help our customers tackle challenges in major areas such as quality of life pertaining to food & nutrition, resources and environment & climate. In these areas, chemistry acts as an enabler for innovations and sustainability. Thus, the ‘Marketplace of Innovations’ goes perfectly with our new strategy – to create chemistry for a sustainable future.” Sweta M Nair 28

Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

Rajoo Engineers’ Chairman CN Doshi returns to heavenly abode The untimely demise of Chandrakant N Doshi on January 5, 2013, was a moment of deep grief for the entire plastics fraternity. Among the first to recognise the potential of the plastics industry, his approach, fascination with technology and passion positioned Rajoo on the global plastics industry map as a quality supplier of plastic extrusion machinery. He masterminded the allround growth witnessed by Rajoo Engineers by way of a number of amalgamations, alliances and collaborations. Under his dynamic leadership, brand Rajoo was built from zero in just a quarter of the century. He made Rajoo a Star Export House recognised by the

Chandrakant N Doshi

Government of India. He won many accolades for Rajoo on his way to success: Export Excellence Certificate from Engineering Export Promotion Council of India, Machinery for Packing Operations Award from IPMMI – IMDIR, Gujarat Gaurav Award etc. During his life span of 59 years, his philanthropy and service to humanity were commendable. Avani Jain

Hitachi Hi-Rel Power Electronics’ new manufacturing facility starts operations Hitachi Hi-Rel Power Electronics Pvt Ltd has established and started operations at a new manufacturing facility in the Sanand-II Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) Estate. The company spokesperson said, “With this new factory now operating alongside its existing Gandhi Nagar factory, Hitachi Hi-Rel intends to enhance the line up of industrial power electronics for use in plants in fields such as power generation, steelmaking & chemicals.” The goal is to expand Hitachi Hi-Rel’s revenue in the growing Indian infrastructure market. The Sanand factory will produce industrial power electronics products such as medium- & low-voltage inverter drives, steel automation drives and industrial automation products to increase its line up of offerings. This will enable Hitachi Hi-Rel to manufacture cost-competitive

L-R: Hiroaki Nakanishi, Representative and Executive Officer & President, Hitachi, Ltd - Japan and Piyush Shah, Managing Director, Hitachi Hi-Rel Power Electronics Pvt Ltd products with ‘best-in-class’ quality with Hitachi manufacturing knowhow. By increasing production capacity through the new factory, Hitachi Hi-Rel seeks to increase its revenue in the Indian market. At the same time, Hitachi Hi-Rel will strive to expand business by exporting products to regions that hold potential markets for social infrastructure systems, including the Middle East, Southeast Asia & Africa. Hitachi Hi-Rel aims to generate revenues of ` 8 billion in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016. Avani Jain

NEWS, VIEWS & ANALYSIS

Jayashree Polymers bags award for outstanding export performance Jayashree Polymers Pvt Ltd was recently presented with a ‘Special Export Award’ by the All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) in recognition of its outstanding export performance for rubber moulded hoses during 2011–12. To produce rubber moulded and extruded hoses for the automotive industry, Jayashree Polymers Pvt Ltd started as a small-size rubber manufacturing unit at Pune in 1984. Today, the company has production facilities spread across India. This ISO/TS 16949, ISO-14001 and OSHAS 18001 company currently operates from 10 different locations in India. For the last 15 years, it has been an exporter of rubber moulded products and rubber & silicon hoses to more than 30 countries across the globe. On winning this award, Vinod Bansal, Managing Director, Jayashree Polymers Pvt Ltd, said, “We consider this Special Export Award as a motivation to perform better in the coming years. We are confident to take our export sales figure from the current 17 per cent to more than 26 per cent by the year 2015.” The company has started a new division, Jayashree Tubestech Components Pvt Ltd, which has ventured into the manufacturing of fluid transmission products. The division has set up a state-of-the art facility in Pune for producing tubular components with high-precision computer numerical control bending, end forming, spinning and crimping machines, along with testing equipment and a clean room for producing tubular parts with stringent quality and safety requirements. On the c o m p a n y ’s future plans, Bansal added, “We aim to secure a leading position in the automotive rubber product manufacturing segment in India in the next five years. Apart from the auto industry, we plan to expand to markets such as off-road vehicles, defence, white goods and railways. By 2014, we plan to start a fuel injection tube assembly with autofrettage process. Establishing joint venture companies in India to offer product design and highly technological end-to-end solutions to our OE customers and investing in Jayashree Tubestech Components to make it a prominent player in India for fluid transmission products are on the horizon.” Sweta M Nair

Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

Parikh Packaging’s innovations to address current market trends Keeping in mind the growth of plastics in the food packaging sector, Parikh packaging has introduced new products in the market. Pramthesh Pandya, HeadUnit & Business Development, Parikh Packaging Pvt Ltd, noted, “We are developing bulk bags for grains, rice and pet food packaging with 1,100 mm height × 500 mm width × 200 mm gusset, which is the largest size bag. Also, spout insertion at diagonal position for liquid packaging is one of the specialty pre-formed pouch product format being manufactured here. Diagonal zipper (instead of pouch width zipper) pre-formed pouch for free-flow products such as sugar, salt and tea has also been launched by us. In addition, we

Latest achievements of Ami Polymer Pvt Ltd One of the leading manufacturers of silicone rubber products of food, pharmaceutical and medical grade, Ami Polymer Pvt Ltd has achieved many milestones in the recent months. It is the first Indian silicone rubber products manufacturing company to obtain Class 10000 Clean Room certification and Drug Master File (DMF) No. 26201 compliance from the US Food and Drug Administration department for manufacturing silicone tubings and braided hoses (both platinum and peroxide cured). Alpesh Gandhi, the Technical Director of the company, said, “As our silicone tubings and braided hoses are now DMF-26201 compliant, for customers where 100 per cent pure quality is a matter of concern, it will nullify

Pramthesh Pandya

have launched lidding laminate for food application with almost zero solvent retention.” In order to fulfil the needs of the customers and meet current market demands, the company has also deployed new technologies such as eight colour printing machines (300 m/min), solvent-free lamination machine (400 m/min), slitting machine (400 m/min), extrusion coating & lamination machine (300 m/min) and shrink sleeve technology with converting equipment. Avani Jain the lengthy process of selecting the right vendor and make their purchasing system more user-friendly.” The company has recently developed bi-colour/strip tubes for colour coding and flameretardant silicone rubber gaskets satisfying requirements of UL 94 Class V-0. It also deals in fluorinated ethylene propylene (polytetrafluoroethylene)enc apsulated O-r ings of silicone, viton and ethylene propylene diene monomer. Discussing his thoughts on the company’s future, Gandhi added, “Eighty per cent supply goes to the pharmaceutical segments where quality and continuous improvement are prime concerns. Being a quality manufacturer of hi-tech silicone transparent tubes, it is our aim to provide our customers a value-added service.”

NEWS, VIEWS & ANALYSIS

KraussMaffei Group doubles production capacity in Slovakia

The KraussMaffei Group has officially commissioned the second assembly hall at the plant in Sucany (Slovakia). Production therefore started earlier than planned. This means that the production capacity is being doubled just two years after the opening of the Sucany plant. The production area will be doubled to about 13,000 m2 (previously 6,600 m2) exactly two years after the opening of the plant in October 2010. Jan Siebert, Chairman of the Board of Management, KraussMaffei Group, said, “Doubling of the production capacities is an important move for the KraussMaffei Group so that it can cope even better with the increasing demand for electric injection moulding machines and reaction process machinery and systems on our core markets and growth markets such as Eastern Europe and Asia.” In future, this plant will also produce for the KraussMaffei brand injection moulding machines in the EX series, linear robots, reaction process machines and systems, and component trimming machines. To date, KraussMaffei injection moulding machines in the AX series, as well as switching cabinets and moulds have been manufactured in Sucany. During the extension of the plant, a large number of improvements were also made in production processes and quality management. In addition, competencies were strengthened in the areas of development and design of electric injection moulding machines.

IRE 2013 includes tyre manufacturers for first time The 7th International Exhibition and Conference, India Rubber Expo (IRE) 2013, commenced on a promising note on January 22, 2013. This was the first time the exhibition included exhibitors from the tyre manufacturing fraternity; the show was thus called India Rubber Expo & Tyre Show. Supported by the All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA), this show has been certified by the US Department of Commerce. 32

Krones strengthens position in material flow technology and intralogistics Krones has acquired a 26 per cent stake in Klug GmbH, a German company located in Teunz, Bavaria. Klug, as a system supplier since 1995, has been supplying intralogistical solutions featuring software systems developed in-house. The market leader for beverage filling and packaging technology has concluded a cooperation agreement with Klug and will be able to offer clients full-coverage intralogistical solutions through its new partner. The price for the minority holding of 26 per cent is in the medium single-figure million Euros range. Klug GmbH is a profitable company with about 250 people on its payroll. In 2011, it achieved a turnover of about € 25 million. Krones intends to upsize its stake in the medium term, with the aim of eventually acquiring a majority of the stock. This option has also been contractually guaranteed. In view of this alliance, Krones’ Executive Board has decided to discontinue (during the course of the 2013 business year) the firm’s own operations in the fields of material flow technology and intralogistics, in which the company employs about 70 people. Through the cooperative arrangements, Klug will continue to offer Krones’ clients holistically conceived solutions for their intralogistical operations.

More than 550 companies from India and abroad participated in this edition. With a good response on day one, the three-day exhibition, spread over 30,000 sqm, received about 25,000 visitors from 42 countries. A special zone titled the ‘Buyer–Seller Meet’ for small and medium enterprises was organised by Chemicals & Allied Products Export Promotion Council (CAPEXIL). Additionally, for the first time, a ‘Vendor Meet’ was conducted where buyers of rubber products from the

Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

DSM opens Singapore tech centre DSM’s Dyneema highperformance fibre unit has opened an Asia Pacific technical centre in Singapore, the company’s first outside Europe and the US. The Dutch company officially opened the 2,500 sqm tech centre on January 11, 2013. The facility will have Singapore’s first independent ballistic testing centre, with two ballistic ranges and various labs. The € 6.2 million centre will speed local product development for its ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fibre in applications including in the personal security, commercial marine, industrial and sports markets. Gerard de Reuver, President, DSM Dyneema, said, “The Asia Pacific region is a key part of our global corporate strategy focussing on high growth economies. With the opening of our new centre, we will provide our customers in this region with the support to ensure all their innovative and technical needs are met.” The centre meets Singapore’s Building Construction Authority (BCA) Green Mark Scheme and has achieved its GoldPlus standard.

auto component industry, the railways and the defence had been invited to participate. Talking about the expected business generation, Ashok Mittal, Chairman, IRE 2013, said, “We look forward to make India the focal point for the international rubber industry. In this edition, we plan to touch $ 150 million by the Buyer-Seller Meet. Year-on-year, we are increasing 50–60 per cent of the exhibiting area. The next edition of this Expo will be held in Pragati Maidan, Delhi.” Sweta M Nair

MPP FEB _2013_TAB 3_EVEREST PG_33

MPP FEB _2013_TAB 3_KALRA 2 PG_34

NEWS, VIEWS & ANALYSIS

Reverdia opens world’s first large-scale plant for bio-based succinic acid Reverdia has started operations at the world’s first large-scale plant for bio-based succinic acid. The company has kept to its promise to come on-stream before the year end, using unique and proprietary lowpH yeast technology to make Biosuccinium™ with best-inclass environmental footprint. Reverdia, a joint venture between DSM (a life sciences and materials sciences company) and Roquette Frères (a global producer of starch and starch derivatives), has begun operations in Cassano Spinola, Italy, at a commercialscale plant and produces Biosuccinium™, a sustainable succinic acid. The plant, which has a capacity of about 10,000 tonne per annum, is unique in being the world’s first dedicated large-scale plant for the production of succinic acid from renewable resources. It is also the only commercial facility to benefit from experience gained using low-pH yeast technology on a demonstration plant scale. Reverdia regards this as essential to be able to promise further improvements in product quality. “We feel honoured and proud to open this new era in the lives of Reverdia and Biosuccinium™. The new phase will enable direct and indirect customers to start production of commercial scale volumes of materials and end products based on bio-based succinic acid. These will be the first Biosuccinium™-based products to find operational use in industry and to show up on retail shelves,” said Will van den Tweel, General Manager, Reverdia.

Nordson to align branding of recent acquisitions Nordson Corporation will rebrand its recent acquisitions of Xaloy Superior Holdings, Inc, and EDI Holdings, Inc, to Nordson Xaloy and Nordson EDI, respectively. Other acquisitions such as Constructiewerkhuizen G. Verbruggen NV and Premier Dies will also be rebranded with the Nordson EDI brand name. “Attachment of the Nordson master brand to these acquired companies signifies the highly complementary nature of their products to each other, as EDI’s extrusion dies and feed blocks are immediately downstream from Xaloy’s screw, barrel, melt pump and screen changer offerings on a typical plastic extrusion line,” said Peter Lambert, Senior Vice President, Nordson.

Luxus invests in its new technical centre Plastics recycler Luxus has taken delivery of a twin screw compounding line. The investment will form part of the company’s new £ 600,000 technical centre, which will open next February at its Lincolnshire manufacturing site. The new research and development line comprises a twin screw extruder from the Coperion STS Series, a Brabender loss-in-weight feeding system and a Reiter Strand pelletiser.

Borouge and Borealis principal sponsors of inaugural International Water Summit, Abu Dhabi Borouge and Borealis, leading providers of innovative, value-creating plastics solutions, confirmed their commitment to water sustainable solutions by being the principal sponsors of the inaugural International Water Summit in Abu Dhabi from January 15 to 17, 2013. Mark Garrett, Chief Executive, Borealis; Abdulaziz Alhajri, CEO, Abu Dhabi Polymers Company (Borouge) and Wim Roels, CEO, Borouge’s Marketing & Sales Company, confirmed that the sponsorship of the International Water Summit builds on their significant investments in improving the availability of water to millions of people around the world.

Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

Both EDI and Xaloy bring customers an extensive understanding of plastic processes and in-depth expertise of component performance requirements. As Nordson continues to invest in these businesses over the long term, the company expects to provide customers with an even greater value in terms of innovation, service and enhanced global availability. As part of the branding transition, the visual identity of EDI and Xaloy will be aligned with that of Nordson, including the adoption of new Nordson EDI and Nordson Xaloy logos. The transition to the new visual identity will be phased and is expected to be completed over the next several months. Customer service and sales contacts for the respective organisations remain the same. Terry Burton, Technical Manager, Luxus, said, “We chose the compounding system from Coperion as we were impressed with the overall quality of the machine, its flexibility and the support that is offered. In our new technical centre, the twin screw compounder will create polymer formulations for the test development stages of various materials such as PC, PC/ABS, ABS, PA in addition to standard PP and PE. The line will also be used to achieve process and product optimisation when compounding our existing products.” Alhajri stated that avoiding water wastage, particularly in industry, is extremely important to ensure water sustainability. He said that encouraged by Borealis’ assessment of its Water Footprint at its European plants, Borouge established and implemented a comprehensive Water Footprint Programme in 2011 to characterise the nature and scale of Borouge’s current water footprint and to identify the opportunities to improve overall management. “Poor water practices and water leakage can waste millions of litres of the world’s precious water each year, and we are very pleased that water wastage and water efficiency in agriculture & industry are on the agenda for the International Water Summit,” said Alhajri.

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

Engel unveils largest robot in its class

Koch extends dosing system range

Engel, the Austrian injection moulding machine maker, has unveiled a new linear robot with a nominal load-bearing capacity of 120 kg, which the manufacturer claims is the biggest in its class. The latest member of the Viper range, the Viper 120 was launched at Fakuma in October. The robot can be ordered in conjunction with Engel injection moulding machines as well as a replacement for existing equipment or for use with injection moulding machines by rival brands. The Engel Viper 120 has a mould take-off stroke of 3,000 mm and a reach of 3,550 mm. The use of laser-welded steel sections has kept the dead weight of the robots low, enabling the loadbearing capacity to be raised. The robot can be fully integrated with Engel injection moulding machines or can be supplied with an independent control unit that allows it to work with other machines via a Euromap 67 interface.

Koch-Technik, the Germany-based ancillaries maker, has introduced two new models of its gravimetric Graviko dosing system. The Graviko machines dose individual components, such as grains, powder, ground material or coarse powders, into the weighing container using a slider or by volume. Quantities can be dosed with an accuracy of 0.001 s. Precision dosing coupled with a gravimetric weighing system produces a control circuit to ensure that dosing is carried out correctly regardless of bulk materials used. The patented system offers accuracy with a tolerance of ±4 grains per 1,000, a level the company claims is better than any conventional dosing system. The GK 65 is for machine throughputs of up to 80 kg/ hr. The GK 200 is for machine throughputs of up to 250 kg/ hr. Both are suitable for four dosing stations. Depending on the throughput of the processing machine, up to four different components can be processed.

New range of environmentally improved films Amcor Flexibles has launched Amcor Light, a completely new range of environmentally improved films for fresh and dairy applications that offer optimum weight while retaining perfect visual appearance and sealing integrity. Amcor Light reduces packaging weight and its cradle-to-gate carbon footprint is lower

Blow moulding ‘Stanyl’ grade introduced for automotive air ducts

DSM has introduced Stanyl® Diablo OCD 2305 BM, a high-temperature Polyamide (PA) developed for blow-moulded ducts for use in automotive applications. The company said air ducts made of the material are

by up to one-third compared to standard films. Thanks to the high level of film clarity and the same functional properties

lighter than parts made of metal or polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) and can handle continuous temperatures up to 230°C. The material is a heat-stabilised blow moulding grade of ‘Stanyl’ PA 4.6, developed specifically for hot charge air ducts. DSM claims that it is the first hightemperature PA suitable for processing by extrusion-blow moulding and offers significant cost benefit compared to PPS due to its lower weight and scrap rate. Part weights can be reduced by 7 per cent, thanks to improved wall thickness distribution.

Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

as Polyethylene (PE)-based films, it satisfies customers’ needs for improving their environmental credentials and at the same time guarantees on-shelf appeal. The Amcor Light range offers solutions for flowpack as well as for lidding applications. The main families are OPA Light (replacing the traditional OPA/PE films) and OPET Light (replacing the OPET/PE family of films).

Hasco introduces flexible mould temperature control line Hasco Hasenclever GmbH & Co KG has introduced a flexible mould temperature control line. It reduces pressure loss because there are no sharp angles. TempFlex products cool quicker than conventional channels embedded in the mould because the flexible lines are made of braided stainless steel hose with quadratic cross sections and change direction through arcs rather than abrupt corners. Further, the lines are simple to assemble and adaptable to the desired groove process. As per the company, deflecting the coolant in the new lines through 10 arcs rather than through 10 conventional 90° deflections results in 300 per cent less pressure loss. TempFlex is available in metric and imperial measurements. These lines can be retrofitted onto existing moulds plagued by insufficient cooling performance.

TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

Technology Offered 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. Biodegradable polymers

Forms of transfer

A company offers biopolymer nanoparticle technology based on costeffective biodegradable & biocompatible polyolefins, copolymer of ethylene & vinyl acetate and thermoplastic starch blend nanocomposites. These nanocomposites have improved mechanical properties with zero moisture content.

Equipment supply and turnkey

Technology licensing and turnkey

Pilot plants for small-scale production

Rotational moulding of plastics

Areas of application

Chemical fibres and plastics

Packaging materials, disposable nonwovens, hygiene products, consumer goods, agricultural & horticultural tools and medical instruments

Forms of transfer

Plastic lightguide fibres

Areas of application

Forms of transfer

A Chinese R&D institute offers to supply the technology of plastic lightguide fibres and handicraft articles made from it. Plastic lightguide fibres are cylindrical fibres with core-clad structure made of two highly transparent polymers, the advantages of which are excellent light transmission, good toughness, lightweight and easy to process and use.

Water storage tanks, material handling trolleys, pallets, containers, chemical storage tanks etc

Technology licensing

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

Areas of application Chemical fibres and plastics

Forms of transfer Turnkey

New and rebuilt screw and barrels for all-plastic extruders An India-based company is manufacturing screw and barrels for all-plastic extruders and is efficiently rebuilding worn out screws. It is making an energy-efficient washing and drying plant for all-plastic waste. It employs the most cost-effective and efficient washing and drying units for plastic scrap.

Areas of application Plastics manufacturers and plastic waste recycling unit 40

A Chinese company is interested in offering small capacity technology for a wide variety of plants such as polyester plant, polyester chip or direct spinning.

Areas of application

Turnkey

Areas of application Photoelectric switches, photosensitive elements, linear accommodation networks, short-distance optical communications and medical & dental devices

Forms of transfer Technology licensing and equipment supply

Polyester chip plant A company from China offers polyester production plant, polycondensation plant, polymerisation line, hot-melt adhesive plant (500–5,000 TPA), polyester chip plant (2,000–1,50,000 TPA) and film-grade polyester plant (2,000–1,50,000 TPA).

Areas of application Polymerisation and fibre lines

Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

An India-based company, a leading manufacturer of rotational moulding machines, offers plant and machinery for manufacture of water storage tanks and other hollow plastic parts. Rotational moulding is low-cost technology to manufacture large-sized plastic items. It can be used to manufacture water storage tanks of capacity 500–30,000 litre.

Forms of transfer Supply of equipment

Waste plastics conversion A company offers plant technology for converting non-recyclable waste plastics into industrial fuel, which is more sustainable as compared to conventional industrial fuels such as furnace oil or light diesel oil. The company supplies technology to serious clients, who would like to get their waste plastics tested at a demo plant. The plant can be customised for specific requirements. Municipal bodies, industries involved in generation of non-recyclable plastic scrap, plastic scrap dealers who have access to non-recyclable cheap plastic scrap and entrepreneurs are encouraged.

Areas of application Plastics scrap recycling for industrial fuel generation

Forms of transfer Consultancy, joint venture, technology licensing, turnkey

TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

Technology Requested Disposal and recycling of plastic waste

Plastic recycling technologies

Areas of application

A Polish company seeks the technology for dry processing of all kinds of plastic wastes 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.

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

Plastics and polymers industry

Areas of application

Forms of transfer

Plastics industry, waste recycling, waste management

Others

Forms of transfer

Polyacetal resins

Others

A Gulf-based organisation wants to promote projects in the chemicals and petrochemicals sectors in the countries of Gulf Cooperation Council. It is looking for technology suppliers for the manufacture of polyacetal resins.

A Vietnam-based company requires technology for recycling plastics. Diameter of recycled plastic granules is 120–200 mm. Production capacity is 150– 300 kg/hr. The technology is to be used for manufacturing plastic products in an eco-friendly manner, with a lowered cost by allowing optimum use of waste.

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

Plastics recycling

Chemicals/petrochemicals industry

Plastics

Forms of transfer

Forms of transfer Others

Feasibility study, know-how, equipment, turnkey plant, joint venture

PET polyester polyols

Recycled PET polyester polyols plant

An Indian trading-based company is planning a small-scale project for PET polyester polyols manufacturing. The company will procure recycled PET flakes locally, and it already has available land of 28,000 sq ft for manufacturing.

A Poland-based company specialising in recycled PET polyester polyols manufacturing is looking for an alternative proposal of design and engineering of a bigger (approximately 25 kilo tonne per annum) production plant. It plans to start with delivering proper, quality recycled PET flakes in big bags. Therefore, the company requires a complete package offer for this service.

Polyols

Forms of transfer Others

Others

Recycled plastic-making technology

Areas of application Raw materials for making plastic products

Forms of transfer Others

Areas of application

Forms of transfer

Utilisation of natural rubber in asphalt A Pakistan-based company requires know-how on utilisation of natural rubber in modified asphalt covering. It requires standards and specifications guiding the use of natural rubber in modified asphalt, appropriate proportion of natural rubber in mixture, handling of the operation, additives needed and details on improvement in asphalt properties by using natural rubber.

Areas of application Rubber industry

Forms of transfer Others

Information courtesy: Information courtesy: Dr Krishnan S Raghavan, In-Charge, Technology Transfer Services Group, Asian and Paciﬁc Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) of United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Paciﬁc (UNESCAP), APCTT Building, C-2, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi 110 016, Tel: 011-3097 3758 (Direct), 011-3097 3710 (Board), Fax: 011 - 2685 6274, Email: srinivasaraghavan@un.org, Website: www.apctt.org For more information on technology offers and requests, please log on to www.technology4sme.net and register with your contact details. This is a free of cost platform provided by APCTT for facilitating interaction between buyers and seekers of technologies across the globe. After submitting technology offer or request to this website, you are requested to wait for at least two weeks for receiving a response from a prospective buyer/seeker through this website, before contacting APCTT for further assistance.

Share and Solicit Technology The mission of Modern Plastics & Polymers is to spread the technology culture. Here is an opportunity to be a part of this endeavour by sending your technology on offer or technology requirements. If you belong to any of these two categories, you are invited to furnish the techno-commercial details for publication. The write-up needs to be as per the format of this section with information about the particular technology offered or requested, its areas of application and forms of transfer. Contact: Modern Plastics and Polymers Network18 Media & Investments Ltd, ‘A’ Wing, Ruby House, J K Sawant Marg, Dadar (W), Mumbai -28. Tel: 022-3003 4671 • Fax: 022-3003 4499 • Email: spedit@network18publishing.com

Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

ADVERTORIAL

The Future of 3D Technology

FROM THIS DAY,

FORWARD

D technology is all around us. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s changing how we design and manufacture products, make movies, heal our bodies and interact with the world. Work that used to take place on a page or screen now reaches into space. And faster than ever before, 3D technology is transforming our world. To see the impact of 3D, look to the realm of design. Designers led the way in embracing 3D CAD and then 3D printing, incorporating more and more physical models into their iterations and thinking with their heads and their

A few examples of the Stratasys 3D Printer line.

hands. And theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve reaped the benefits: design problems surface sooner and

Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

solutions are less costly. Inspiration happens faster. Ultimately, products are better and consumers are happier. Black & Decker makes a safer tree trimmer and Lamborghini makes a faster car because reviews and trials are more frequently executed on models very much resembling a final product. Now, 3D printing applications are expanding from design into production, and freeing manufacturers to build without traditional restrictions. DDM stands for direct digital manufacturing, a way to produce a finished product, part or tool straight from a computer design.

ADVERTORIAL

This rover includes about 70 FDM parts, including housings, vents and fixtures.

More importantly, DDM means the rewards of faster, leaner, smarter methods are coming to the production floor. When we at Stratasys (and publications like The Economist, Forbes and The New York Times) call 3D printing “the next industrial revolution,” we’re not exaggerating. A hundred years ago, the assembly line changed the world with mass production. It brought luxuries to the middle class, good wages to workers and economies of scale to investors. Today, companies like

BMW already know that DDM is mass production’s heir apparent. One factoryfloor fixture, a nameplate-application device, offers an elegant example. Liberated from tooling constraints, BMW engineers reduced the device’s weight by half and replaced its blocky stock-metal handles with ergonomic grips — a great relief to workers who might lift the fixture hundreds of times per shift. Today, NASA can shape a complex, human-supporting vehicle suitable for Martian terrain, despite the fact that its parts are too complex to machine, too rapidly iterated to outsource and too customized for traditional tooling.

A pediatric engineering research lab has developed and 3D-printed custom devices for their smallest patients.

In a 3D world, we leave behind injection molding, casting and machining, gaining economy without the scale. 3D printing leads us beyond mass production and into mass customization. It’s how a researcher at a Delaware hospital creates a durable ABS-plastic exoskeleton customized to perfectly fit one child, Emma, allowing her to play, explore and hug for the first time. Then that researcher can make a 3D-printed exoskeleton to fit a different child. And another.And a dozen more. Now 15 children with rare disorders can raise their hands because of mass customization. Ideas born today — your ideas — are freer to solve problems faster than ever before. Now, two innovators who helped spark this revolution have fused to lead the charge together, and more great changes are at hand. Welcome to the new Stratasys, leader of the next industrial revolution. - David Reis, Stratasys CEO

February 2013 | Modern Plastics & Polymers

IN CONVERSATION WITH: Denis Blanc

“PLASTICS TECHNOLOGY IS AN INVESTMENTINTENSIVE BUSINESS” …remarks Denis Blanc, Business Unit President, Trelleborg Industrial AVS, as he throws light on aspects related to Anti-Vibration Systems (AVS). In an exclusive interaction with Sweta M Nair during the inauguration of Trelleborg’s fourth Indian facility, he spoke at length about the plastics industry and his geographically influenced experience. 46

Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

Denis Blanc

Since you have extensively dealt in the high-performance engineered plastics industry, what in your view are trends that have changed the industry? I believe there are two major trends that have changed the industry. The first one is the consolidation of customers, or in other words, globalisation. This signifies that when big players in the market increase their global footprint, they request their suppliers of solutions and components to support them in various areas where they are developing their assembly and operations. The second noticeable trend stands true from a technology perspective. The main change that I have seen in the last fifteen years has been the reduction in the size of components, its weight and increased longevity. In the last fifteen years, we have had significant changes in the performance of parts. Reduction in weight directly helped reduce emissions and increased efficiency. If I were to talk about cars, since they are becoming more compact, we need to design parts that are also compact in size and use new kinds of materials, which are lighter.

What are your current responsibilities as Business Unit President at Trelleborg Industrial AVS? I manage the complete business of Trelleborg Industrial AVS, which covers sales in all the continents and manufacturing operations in India, China and North America. I have been with Trelleborg for the last 15 years and have managed different positions. Previously, I was in charge of the Global Business Unit that supplies dynamic car pipe shafts and car steering systems. I was running this business in regions such as France, the Czech Republic, Korea, China and the US. After that, I moved to Asia during which we set up the automotive plant in Noida. After five years, I went back to Europe to take up another assignment related to the automotive industry where I had to restructure diversified companies.

What is the current demand for AVS in India across various industry segments?

In the present scenario, what are the challenges faced by the industry?

As a result of structural changes in India in terms of continual rise in population, industrial development and demand for infrastructure such as railways, roads, airports and ports, combined with sustainable development, the country houses a good market for AVS.

One of the main challenges is to maintain relatively low variations in materials costs and good stability in raw materials. The segment is working towards using more green materials. In my opinion, recycling is going to be the next game changer in the industry as it has a long and strong trend. Thus, companies will have to design solutions that are recyclable. The different components and parts suppliers need to follow this trend or they may get excluded from the business.

Going back to your geographically diversified experience, how different is it handling business in India? I have been handling the Indian portfolio for the last 5 years, and I must admit that it is pleasantly different from the rest of the world. To begin with, learning the local culture is important to understand the mindset of the people. Since we have customers in different regions of India and as delivery time is crucial to our business, I was initially overwhelmed by the logistics aspect. However, I am glad to acknowledge that we have worked out an efficient system. I was also positively surprised to have in India the possibility to source manufacturing equipment. The most critical part of the business was to source raw materials such as plastics and rubber that comply with our international standards. In some cases, it has been challenging in order to get those materials in India at reasonable costs without having to import them. Although this was an issue we faced in the past, the situation is improving.

In your view, how bright is the future for plastics and rubber? With the ever-increasing demand of dampening of vibrations, reduction of noise, higher comfort levels for various applications at the customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end, polymer technology will continue to evolve. It definitely holds a very good future. At Trelleborg, we will continue to develop polymer solutions to contribute to improving performance of our customers.

What motivates you in life? Challenges drive me. My passion to do something new all the time keeps me focussed.

Future of plastics by 2020â&#x20AC;Ś Plastics has been there and will be there. If I look at the past decadeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s statistics, the per cent of plastic parts in automotives has been steadily increasing. Plastic or hybrid parts are progressively replacing metal. In AVS, in particular applications, we are replacing aluminium or metal with plastics by combining rubber in plastics. So we are innovating a new generation of components by using these two materials.

As a plastics industry professional, what is your message to budding entrepreneurs? From an investment, business and customer point of view, I would say that plastics technology is an investmentintensive business. At Trelleborg, we operate in different market segments, which is good for our manufacturing plants. Since we cover the off-highway, rail, industrial, energy, marine, telecom and switchgear segments, we attempt to improve our position in each of these niche markets. However, our offerings will be the combination of different dynamics so as to reduce the risk of existing and future investments. This will balance the movement of dynamics in particular segments. We can be sustainable and profitable by offering a portfolio of solutions to our customers. So my message would be to pay attention to investments and make sure that return on investment is well secured in the contract with customers. Email: sweta.nair@network18publishing.com

February 2013 | Modern Plastics & Polymers

SPECIAL FOCUS

Advancements in Raw Materials Plastic raw materials: Adding to the plastic growth story ......................................................................................................... 54

Advancements in raw materials: A new wave of bioplastics........................................................................................................................ 56

Interface: Shamik Shah, Vice Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sales & Marketing, Monachem Additives Pvt Ltd ................ 60 Roundtable: How far has India been able to reduce dependence on plastic raw material imports? .......................... 61

February 2012 2013 | Modern Plastics & Polymers

MPP Feb_2013 Ad Name: SCJ Tab-4, Pg No. 51 MPP Feb_2013 Ad Name: SCJ Tab-4, Pg No. 51

WITTE

MPP Feb_2013 Ad Name: Goodie Tab-4, Pg No. 52

SPECIAL FOCUS: Plastic raw materials

ADDING TO THE

PLASTIC GROWTH STORY The ever-widening use of plastic products has kept manufacturers busy, and the raw materials industry has complemented this expansion with more marketfriendly products and a more consumer-centric approach. Anwesh Koley delves into the various advancements witnessed by the plastic raw materials sector in the country. Growing need for performance polymers

Courtesy: Pack Pro Plastic Products Ltd

ndia is one of the most promising exporters of plastics among developing countries. The Indian plastics industry produces and exports a wide range of raw materials, plastic moulded extruded goods, polyester films, laminates, moulded/soft luggage items, writing instruments, plastic woven sacks and bags, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) leather cloth and sheeting, packaging, consumer goods, sanitary fittings, electrical accessories, laboratory/medical surgical ware and travel ware, among other products. 54

As manufacturers increasingly focus on customising products in accordance with end-user needs, the Indian plastics industry has also started developing specific items to suit customer requirements, including supplies to original equipment manufacturers. The design, style and pattern are decided according to the requirement of customers in the export market. Currently, the Indian plastics industry is spread across the country, employing more than 4 million people and over 2,000 exporters. It operates more than 30,000 processing units, of which 85â&#x20AC;&#x201C;90 per cent are small and medium enterprises.

Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

Polymer science has evolved over the years by a need to produce new materials for new applications. While some materials have been on the market for a while, there exists a need to optimise their properties to meet specific requirements. When it comes to developing new materials, more emphasis is being placed on controlling the manufacturing process to manipulate molecular weight or develop novel architectures. Polymers have experienced much market success because it is possible to build properties into the material. Further advances in polymer research will enable the materials to meet the demand for highly specialised applications, such as those found in optics and electronics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Almost daily, new developments are emerging from advanced materials and polymer research laboratories around the world: novel electro-active polymer actuators, polymer nanofilms, self-healing polymers, electrically conducting tissue and embedded waveguide sensors in

Plastic raw materials

polymer membranes. However, to compete and get an edge over market competitors, polymer processors must be the first to have the latest technology. Technology can lead to innovative ideas and new products,” opines Sumit Dhingra, Director, Dhingra Polymers.

Industry imperatives The primary requirement for the industry is availability of high-grade polymers. The final plastic product depends heavily on the quality of raw materials. The industry currently faces an acute problem of low-quality polymers. India also has a net shortage of PVC, and few large-scale players manufacture this raw material. Indian quality is not up to global standards; hence, Indian companies have to import from Europe, especially Germany. On the quality front, there is also a requirement for consistency. Rajeev Bhatia, CEO, Premier Pigments & Chemicals, says, “There is a need to offer customised solutions based on the performance need identified by the customer. The industry must come up with a variety of solutions in areas of polymer stabilisation, ultraviolet stabilisation, flame retardancy, improvement of surface properties, increasing impact properties, processing and lubrication, antimicrobial performance etc.” Dependence on imported polymer has not changed in the past years, with manufacturers finding it difficult to look for domestic options. The industry requires imports for specific materials such as PVC, which is in short supply.

Structure of the plastics industry The entire chain in the plastics industry can be classified into manufacturing of polymers known as ‘upstream’ and conversion of polymers into plastic articles known as ‘downstream’. The upstream polymer manufacturers have commissioned globally competitive size plants with imported state-of-the-art technology from the world leaders. The upstream petrochemicals industries have also witnessed consolidation to remain

globally competitive. “The downstream plastic processing industry is highly fragmented and consists of micro, small and medium units. At present, there are about 26,000 registered plastic processing units, of which about 75 per cent are in the small-scale sector. However, the small-scale sector accounts for only about 25 per cent of polymer consumption,” adds Dhingra. The industry also consumes recycled plastic, which constitutes about 30 per cent of total consumption. Plastic processed products, which were earlier exclusively reserved for the small-scale sector, have now been de-reserved. The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Act 2006 increased the investment in plant and machinery to ` 5 crore, and the current exemption on excise duty is ` 1 crore. This initiative helped the industry to increase competitiveness and meet global challenges. Despite plastics being one of the important foreign exchange earners for the country, the share of plastics exports remains at an abysmal 1.2 per cent in the global export market.

To compete and get an edge over market competitors, polymer processors must be the ﬁrst to have the latest technology. Technology can lead to innovative ideas and new products. Sumit Dhingra Director, Dhingra Polymers

Cause for bioplastics While raw materials for conventional petrochemical-based polymers are and will be used across a wide variety of sectors, biodegradable plastics are also finding a market where environmental concerns cannot be ignored. “Until recently, many bioplastics had a limited range of applications due to their poor mechanical properties. However, recently introduced materials and additives are leading to development of a new generation of bioplastics that can find application in more demanding end-use environments,” opines Bhatia. Biodegradable polymers are primarily used as additives and help in degradation of plastics. However, since most plastic products can be recycled, both manufacturers and consumers prefer to have a better recycling facility for these plastics rather than opt for bioplastics, which are currently more expensive. Email: anwesh.koley@network18publishing.com

The industry must come up with a variety of solutions in areas of polymer stabilisation, ultraviolet stabilisation, ﬂame retardancy, improvement of surface properties, increasing impact properties, processing and lubrication, anti-microbial performance etc. Rajeev Bhatia CEO, Premier Pigments & Chemicals

February 2013 | Modern Plastics & Polymers

SPECIAL FOCUS: Advancements in raw materials

WAVE BIOPLASTICS A NEW

The global advancements witnessed by the plastic raw material industry are fast making inroads into India, and the manufacturers in the segment have complemented this growth by continuously developing new materials such as environmentfriendly products to address the needs of environment-conscious customers. Avani Jain tracks the advancements in plastic raw materials and discusses the growth of environment-friendly bioplastics other than thermoplastics and thermosetting polymers.

he last decade has witnessed a phenomenal growth in the Indian plastics industry. The rising demand, both domestic and global, has ensured that manufacturers have their order books full. Plastic products are fast replacing metal as the preferred choice in various industries. Today, thousands of varieties of plastics, plastic products, plastic raw materials, plastic moulding equipment, sealing devices etc are available in the market. This obviously indicates that the plastic raw materials industry has kept pace with the overall demand in the industry and complemented the innovations and advancements required.

Current market scenario Currently, plastic raw material is gaining importance in different spheres of activity, and its per capita consumption is increasing at a fast pace. The plastic raw materials industry in India forms about 0.5 per cent of India’s gross domestic product and is expected to show significant growth in the future. In addition, this industry is witnessing a steady increase in the number of players who are driven by the growth and profitability of the sector. The Indian plastics industry is growing at 56

the rate of 12–15 per cent per annum. Thus, the demand for raw materials is also growing at the same rate simultaneously. At present, engineer ing plastics, usually referred to as thermoplastics, are majorly used as raw materials, followed by thermosetting polymers. Canon Patel, Managing Director, Loxim Industries Ltd, notes, “Examples of engineering thermoplastics are nylon 6, nylon 6-6, polytetrafluoroethylene, acr ylonitrile butadiene styrene, polycarbonate, polyamide, polybutylene terephthalate, polyethylene terephthalate, polyphenylene oxide, pol y sulphone, pol yetherketone, polyetheretherketone, polyphenylene sulphide, polyoxymethylene plastic etc.” On the other hand, the examples of thermosetting polymers are epoxy resin, polyimides etc. Typically, engineering plastic materials are chosen due to the numerous advantages offered by them as compared to conventional plastics. Patel avers, “The key benefit of engineering plastics is cost-effectiveness as these plastics have lower manufacturing cost, electrical insulation properties, excellent surface finish (no secondary operations

Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

Courtesy: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

required), colourability (by addition of pigments/dyes), high production volume, wide range of mechanical properties and transparency (polycarbonate, polymethyl methacrylate, methyl methacrylate acrylonitrile butadiene styrene etc). Further, these are corrosion/chemical resistant, lightweight (low density), decorative, paintable, flexible and sof t (thermoplastic elastomer, thermoplastic vulcanisate, thermoplastic polyurethane etc).”

Advancements in raw materials

The key benefit of engineering plastics is cost-effectiveness as these plastics have lower manufacturing cost, electrical insulation properties, excellent surface finish, colourability, high production volume etc. Canon Patel Managing Director, Loxim Industries Ltd

Engineering plastics also offer improved design flexibility to manufacturers, more than that offered by metal, glass or wood. Other properties of engineering plastics include high heat resistance, mechanical strength, rigidity, chemical stability and flame retardancy. Despite the benefits offered by thermoplastics, there is an increasing demand for environment-friendly plastics, and this has given rise to bioplastics. In India, manufacturers are improving with technological advancements and they now meet international standards as well. With international technology making inroads into the country and higher demand for green products, the ambit has increased manifold. New substitutes are available and these are changing the conventionally used material characteristics. Raw materials and technologies are changing by the day, and better materials such as bioplastics are being introduced to the industry for ensuring better results.

Market for bioplastics

Bioplastics are made from 100 per cent natural materials, and manufacturing of bioplastics consumes 65 per cent less energy than that of conventional plastics. Thus, these environmentfriendly plastics are gaining prominence in the market despite the various beneﬁts offered by thermoplastics. Rajesh K Pandya Vice President–Operations, Parikh Packaging Pvt Ltd

Bioplastics are also finding a market where environmental concerns cannot be ignored. Rajesh K Pandya, Vice President–Operations, Parikh Packaging Pvt Ltd, notes, “Often referred to by their chemical component, polylactic acid, bioplastics are a form of plastics derived from renewable biomass sources, such as vegetable oil, corn starch, pea starch or microbiota, rather than fossilfuel plastics which are derived from petroleum. They are made from 100 per cent natural materials, and manufacturing of bioplastics consumes 65 per cent less energy than that of conventional plastics. Thus, these environment-friendly plastics are gaining prominence in the market despite the various benefits offered by thermoplastics.” As per estimates, plastics derived from plant materials currently constitute 0.2 per cent of the roughly 300 million tonne of plastics consumed each year. However, that volume could jump substantially over the next decade or so due to growing demand for eco-friendly raw materials.

Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

Further, until recently, many bioplastics found limited range of applications due to their poor mechanical properties. However, recently introduced materials and additives are leading to the development of a new generation of bioplastics that can find application in a more demanding enduse environment as well. Globally, the bioplastics production capacity is expected to double by 2015.

Challenges for bioplastics Although the eco-friendly alternatives to plastics are gaining foothold in the consumer products category, these are yet to prove their durability and pliability as the good old plastics. Bioplastics currently lack the heat resistance and impact-absorbing powers of ordinary plastics. In addition, with all-new environment-compatible technologies, development costs can be high, and companies in the segment have yet to achieve economies of scale and a benefit of mass production. Pandya notes, “Most bioplastic technology is relatively new and is currently not cost competitive compared with petroplastics. However, in certain special applications, bioplastics are already unbeatable because pure material costs form only part of the entire product cost.” For example, medical implants made of polylactic acid, which dissolve in the body, save patients a second operation. Compostable mulch films for agriculture, already often produced from starch polymers, do not have to be collected after use and can be left on the fields. Thus, the future of bioplastics is bright.

An optimistic future Many international players are planning to enter India, and this is expected to positively affect the market conditions of existing manufacturers. Therefore, the future of the plastic raw materials industry looks optimistic, and the competition will only get tough with a rise in the number of new materials, including bioplastics. Email: avani.jain@network18publishing.com

SPECIAL FOCUS: Inter face - Shamik Shah

“There is a high demand for cost-effective, innovative high-performance polymer additive solutions” …opines Shamik Shah, Vice President–Sales & Marketing, Monachem Additives Pvt Ltd. In an exclusive conversation with Avani Jain, he states that the demand of polymer additives comes from areas where higher performance is required in terms of mechanical and aesthetic properties. linked to the growth and health of the Indian economy.

What are the recent trends when it comes to polymer additives and their usage? The future trends are towards usage of innovative polymer additives that will help the entire value chain of the plastics industry, starting from polymer producers to original equipment manufacturers. One example is usage of nano-based additive solutions that assist a compounder to achieve equal or better performance in mechanical properties by reducing the loading of traditional additives.

How is the demand for polymers and polymer additives in the plastics industry in India? In terms of volume, the usage of polymer additives is less than that of polymers. Generally, the usage of polymer additives in polymers ranges from 1 per cent to 20 per cent of the polymer composition depending on the kind of performance required. However, the demand of polymer additives is growing at the rate of 10–15 per cent per annum. The demand of polymer additives comes from areas where higher performance is required in terms of mechanical and aesthetic properties. As the plastics industry moves towards better performance products, the demand for polymer additives will increase. The major volume drivers for polymer additive consumption in India mainly depend on the growth of industries such as automotive, packaging, wire & cable sectors etc. These industries are again linked to the overall growth of Indian consumption and economy. Hence, the demand of polymer additives is indirectly 60

What are the challenges and opportunities faced by the industry? There are various challenges faced by the industry at present. First, lack of awareness and knowledge about highperformance polymer additives and their advantages for differentiating in the market place. Second, instable prices of imported raw materials due to high fluctuations in the rupee and dollar. Third, weak business sentiments due to overall slowdown in the Indian economy. Last, tight cash liquidity leading to customers not being able to pay their suppliers in time. Despite these challenges, there are opportunities for the industry as well. Growth has been observed in the polymer additives segment. There is a high demand for innovative high-performance polymer additive solutions that are also cost effective.

What are the recent research and development initiatives of the company? The new business development team at

Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

Monachem is working towards offering futuristic performance solutions with a focus on automotive, packaging, wire & cable and construction applications. The company is developing nano-based additive solutions to be used with Polypropylene (PP) & polyamides for weight reduction in automotive applications without affecting mechanical properties, high-performance anti-oxidants for peroxide cross-linked polyethylene wire & cable applications (medium and high voltage), polymeric flame retardants for electrical/electronics & construction applications, unique char-promoting fire retardant for halogen-free flame retardant wire & cable applications, impact modifiers for improving impact strength in polyolefin & engineering plastics, glass fibre direct rovings for long fibre thermoplastics in automotive applications, spherical glass beads for improving dimensional stability and surface properties, anti-scratch additives with very low volatile organic compounds for automotive applications, anti-microbial solutions based on silver technology for preventing growth of bacteria & fungi in various plastic applications and coupling agents to couple dissimilar materials (PP & talc, PP & glass fibre etc).

What are the company’s plans for the future? The company wants to continuously expand its range of innovative solutions in the form of plastic additives to benefit its customers in India by partnering with leading global technology-driven polymer additive producers. Email: avani.jain@network18publishing.com

SPECIAL FOCUS: Roundtable

How far has

India been able to

reduce dependence on raw material imports?

The plastics industry in India has traditionally been heavily dependent on imported polymers due to a variety of industrial and policy-related reasons. However, over the years, processors are finding it imperative to develop domestic manufacturing facilities. Anwesh Koley interacts with industry experts and gauges their views on the current scenario of polymer imports in India. Surinder Minocha Managing Director, Minocha Enterprises Pvt Ltd

Polymer imports have been a longstanding debate for the plastics industry. The fall in India’s rupee against the dollar is making the cost of polymer resins higher and has been a cause for concern among local buyers across the country. Traders are bleeding with the constant depreciation in currency; our costs have been increasing. Most capacity additions through commissioning of new plants and de-bottlenecking of existing facilities in India have essentially been to meet rising demand. When domestic production exceeds the demand in the domestic market either due to higher imports or due to increased inventories, the surplus is exported. In recent years, India has exported a significant amount of Polypropylene (PP). However, this does not warrant the heavy imports of cheap grade polymers. Dependence on imported polymers has increased and decreased depending on the industry served. The plastics industry though remains dependent on imports.

Ravi Kumar Director, Shiv Pooja Plastics

Polymer imports declined sharply in the last decade because of reduced dependence on imports due to capacity additions in the late 1990s. There was a surge in imports to about 1.1 Million Metric Tons (MMT) in 2008–09, of which Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) & PP were main contributors. The quantum of imports increased to 1.8 MMT in 2009–10 with imports of PVC, PP & Polyethylene (PE) rising to 0.70, 0.43 & 0.62 MMT, respectively. After complaints of cheap imports of plastic raw materials, the industry is complaining of huge imports of plastic goods at lower costs. Most ready-made plastic products come via underinvoicing, giving stiff competition to local converters. Average growth of imports increased from 15 per cent between 2001–02 & 2005–06 to 36 per cent between 2006–07 & 2009–10. Polymer imports have been on an upward trend since 2006–07. With major polymer giants increasing production capacity, the demand supply situation may be balanced for PE. However, the capacity is expected to be short for PVC and the deficit is likely to continue.

Girish Dhawan Proprietor, Perfect Polymers

While India’s per capita demand for polymers is a minuscule 6 kg vis-à-vis the world average of 27 kg, a large base of converting industry, a growing domestic market and export make India an interesting place for polymer business. With more capacities coming up in recent years, the dependence on polymers may decrease. However, with Indian import duty on polymers being one of the lowest in the world (lower than even the US, Europe and Japan), simultaneous imported polymers would continue to rule domestic requirements. The industry would continue to have significant volume of polymer import and export in product categories where the country has major surplus capacities. This is a trade pattern associated with mature economies. The government needs to provide a level playing field to potential investors to attract investment into this sector. A policy formulation would also be essential to make investments viable in this sector.

Editorial take: Email: anwesh.koley@network18publishing.com Overall, Indian plastics processors have not been able to reduce reliance on polymer imports, which provides them a significant cost advantage over using domestic polymers. Although some polymer segments, of late, have seen a capacity surplus in India, the need of the hour is to spread the vantage point across polymer segments. February 2013 | Modern Plastics & Polymers

FACILIT Y VISIT: Hinds Plastic Machines Pvt Ltd

Customising solutions for the moulding industry Injection moulding is now the accepted professional replacement solution to ever more demanding engineering applications where conventional processing techniques are less economical. One of the leaders in the injection moulding industry in India, Hinds Plastic Machines Pvt Ltd, provides an international application experience and a reliable after sales support. Anwesh Koley tracks the company’s efforts in offering innovation and expertise to its customers. Manufacturing facility

he injection moulding industry has grown in the last few decades. Most of the things that we use are manufactured through processed plastics. Today, plastics play a major role in our daily activities, whether as household items, engineering items or automobile parts. The acceptability of plastics has increased over the years, and this acceptance has brought positive results for the injection moulding industry. Keeping these factors in mind, Hinds Plastic Machines Pvt Ltd (HPMPL) offers innovative moulding machines for the ever-increasing market for injection moulded products. 62

Founded in 1999, the company started with a small workshop at Subhash Nagar in New Delhi. In 2003, the company introduced the Euro Series of injection moulding machines during PlastIndia. Praveen Sharma, Managing Director, HPMPL, notes, “As compared to developed countries, India has a large scope of growth in the injection moulding industry. At present, the usage of plastics per person is just 5 to 6 kg per year, whereas in developed countries the usage of plastics per person is about 14 to 15 kg. Therefore, although this industry has the potential to grow further, the competition increases with every passing day, which often reduces the profit of margins for companies.”

Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

The company has recently commenced operations at its new manufacturing plant situated in Manesar at Sector 8 IMT, with an area of about 12,000 sq ft. To meet the growing demand of consumers, the new mega plant at Manesar is slated to take the company to greater heights. “With five machines per month in the 1st phase of setup, the production capacity of this mega plant will be nearly doubled to 10 machines per month within a short span. The new facility will cater mainly to the Indian and South East markets and will provide high quality and advanced machines with a very short lead time,” adds Sharma. The new factory is equipped with all the latest tools and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines to look after specific demands. At present, the company manufactures injection moulding machines with 25 to 400 tonne clamping force in hydraulic clamping and toggle clamping under the brand name Euro Series. The company regularly works on providing the best solutions and cost-effective machines that are energy efficient and highly productive. “Being a manufacturer of injection moulding machines under the brand name of Euro Series, we lay emphasis on manufacturing energyefficient and low-maintenance machines that are not exorbitantly priced. These energy-efficient machines result in 40 to 60 per cent energy saving as compared to normal injection moulding machines which run through simple induction motors,” adds Sharma.

Hinds Plastic Machines Pvt Ltd

New generation machines are also equipped with servo motors that have closed loop hydraulics as the pressure is sensed by a pressure transducer which provides feedback to the frequency drive of the servo motor. “During PlastIndia 2012, we had introduced our Euro Star Series in 25 and 50 tonne with a hydraulic clamping unit and a unique feature of bushless tie bars, eliminating the requirement of lubrication. These machines are also environment-friendly and almost maintenance-free. Still there is large scope for improvement in the injection moulding industry. In India, the all-electric machine manufacturers are very few, and we only have international companies who provide such machines. These machines have a great future if running and maintenance costs are reduced, which would bring a large number of potential companies into the ambit of all-electric machines,” opines Sharma.

Towards higher levels of automation Speed and accuracy top the list of requirements in the plastics processing sector. Manufacturers have to be well aware of the latest technology around the world in order to offer customised solutions to customers. “Today, we lay more emphasis on the energy-efficient, maintenance-free, high-responsive machines. The current genre of injection moulding machines come with a servo motor-driven pump in place of a normal induction motor, which saves energy from 20 to 60 per cent depending on the cycle time and other conditions. Also, due to the availability of advanced

CNC machine

hydraulics and energy-efficient solutions, the hydraulic clamping machine is more adopted as compared to the toggle clamping machine because of its low maintenance and long life,” adds Sharma. The company believes in being at the forefront in terms of technology, which provides it the edge over its competitors. The company has incorporated advanced features in its machines such as the option for connectivity with Wi-Fi and supervisory control & data acquisition solutions through which all the machines connect with a single computer or mobile. Through this feature, customers can access their machine production and status from anywhere in the world. The latest technology used in the equipment industry today develops energy-efficient and automation-oriented equipment. The equipment are now designed to be digitally controlled, more precise, fast, compact and are easily compatible with machine controls. In addition, manufacturers are now modernising their plants to be well equipped with the latest CNC machines and other design-related software, which helps produce a quality product and aids in competing in the international market.

The way ahead It is important for Indian machinery manufacturers to have all the latest and advanced features and energy-efficient servo motors, with a reliable controller at an affordable price. “The industry must strive towards providing customers the latest technology with superior features that are reliable and low on machine maintenance. Few such machines are closed

Programmable logic controller in hydraulic unit

There is large scope for improvement in the injection moulding industry. In India, the all-electric machine manufacturers are very few, and we only have international companies who provide such machines. Praveen Sharma Managing Director, HPMPL

loop machines, which ensure repeatability and minimise rejection. Energy saving can go up to 40 to 60 per cent depending on the moulding parameters, thereby giving higher production rate at lower cost,” feels Sharma. The key challenges faced by companies in the injection moulding industry are to compete globally, upgrade their technology and offer excellent quality & cost-effective solutions with high production rate. With an enthusiastic team and a commitment towards quality and reliability, HPMPL intends to overcome challenges facing the industry and emerge as a global player in the ever-growing injection moulding industry. Email: anwesh.koley@network18publishing.com

Injection moulding unit in operation

February 2013 | Modern Plastics & Polymers

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK

Recycling Plastics recycling: Riding high on efficiency and modernisation .............................................................................. 66

PET bottle recycling: Path towards sustainable packaging ................................................................................................68

Environment-friendly products: WPC makes its way into India Poonam Kalra, Director, Hindustan Plastic & Machine Corporation ............................................... 72

Interface: Ashok Kumar, Proprietor, Jwala Plastics .................................................................... 74 Roundtable: How supportive is the government towards recycling plastics? ................................................... 76

Green shoots ............................................................................................................................. 79 Bioplastics: Biodegradability coming of age ..................................................................................................... 80

Interface: Anupkumar A Patel, Proprietor, Dollplast Machinery Inc .........................................82

February 2013 | Modern Plastics & Polymers

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Plastics recycling

Riding

HIGH EFFICIENCY on

and

MODERNISATION Although a tonne of recycled plastics can save about 5,774 kWh, 16.3 barrel of oil and 22 cubic metre of landfill, the pressing issue of formulating energy-efficient recycling processes is only gaining more steam. In a discussion with plastic recyclers, Sweta M Nair discovers the latest technological advancements that are proving to improve competence.

hat if every type of plastic could be recycled? Instead of ending up in landfills, plastic products would go back to the production line and be turned into a new product. Although this seems more of a fantasy than a reality, the recycling of plastics is easier said than done. Due to many different types of plastics, recycling plastics is more complex than recycling metal or glass. More importantly, mixed plastic cannot be used in manufacturing as it produces poor quality products. To help recyclers identify the plastics used in a particular brand or product line, the Society of the Plastics Industry developed a resin identification system compatible with manual sorting in the mid l980s. The codes used in this system helped companies maintain strict segmentation of scrap plastics. However, companies needed to be thorough when it came to sorting plastics into different categories before 66

they proceeded to the next stage in the recycling process. Although it helped meet an immediate need, the requirement for an automatic start-to-end recycling technology was soon felt.

Advent of new-age recycling plants Modern recycling plants are gradually beginning to enter the country. Along with improving the volume and quality of production, these machines have the added responsibility of contributing towards energy efficiency. “New-age recycling plants or equipment are engineered mostly in developed countries such as the US, Germany, Italy, Japan etc. These plants are fully automatic, where the waste is sorted, washed, dried, ground, agglomerated and extruded in the form of granules. These high-tech machines are exorbitantly priced. To give you an idea, the cost of such a plant could cost anything between ` 2 and ` 5 crore,” reveals Amrut Patel, Chairman, Dollplast Machinery Inc.

Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

The challenge of making energyefficient machines is driving manufacturers to innovate recycling processes. They are achieving this objective by unifying multiple processes. Recycling companies in the country have begun to acknowledge this modernisation wave, but many see this transition as something close to impossible. Comparing the domestic and international scenario, Vipul Maganbhai Panchal, Marketing Director, Panchal Plastic Machinery Pvt Ltd, says, “Achieving energy efficiency in the task of sorting in the Indian recycling segment is next to impossible as cities and towns do not have a solid waste management system in place yet. National programmes to educate citizens about various grades of plastics would ideally be the first step towards achieving this objective.”

Drawing comparisons Considering that domestic companies used locally manufactured recycling

Plastics recycling

plants a decade ago, the new-age ones are a breath of fresh air. By unifying processes, modern recycling plants are now the preferred choice of companies. In contrast to old recycling equipment that have different process techniques, the amount of electricity or labour used is more. However, new technology in recycling equipment is revamping its functioning whereby companies can cut down on consumption of energy and labour by almost 30–40 per cent. Talking about global new-age plastic recycling equipment, Panchal says that one of the latest is the ‘in-line recycling plant’. “It is a combination of an agglomerator and an extruder which takes plastic scrap directly via a conveyor belt to the agglomeration process and, by centrifugal force, scrap goes into the extruder for further processing. To get a better picture of energy consumption with the traditional recycling plant, one would require a grinder (20 hp), agglomerator (40 hp) and extruder with a strand pelletiser (70 hp) for the production of 100–120 kg/hr of low-density polyethylene/highdensity polyethylene/polypropylene. In totality, the recycler would end up consuming 130 hp for that amount of production. Instead, if an in-line recycling plant (100 hp) is used, it would yield a production of 150 kg/hr. Thus, a recycler can save about 30 hp and get 20 per cent more production,” he asserts.

Era of automation At large-scale materials recovery facilities, the majority of sorting is done automatically; for instance, magnets, trommels and air jets separate tin from glass and cans from plastics. However, further separation within categories continues to be carried out by hand. Many acknowledge that this is a major area for automation. Especially for plastics, automatic sorting of individual materials will result in overall efficiency of a recycling plant and save precious labour. One of the first systems of sorting was developed by Professor Henry Frankel, Rutgers University Center for Plastics Recycling Research. He developed a

system that separated polyethylene terephthalate, unpigmented high-density polyethylene and pigmented containers by using the light transmission properties of resins. After working on this system, he managed to bring this concept to a single station, multidetector system assisted by a computer software program that tracks the containers and separates them by resin and colour. Developed internationally, these new automatic sorting stages are able to obtain graded plastics such as polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene and polystyrol. Acknowledging this advancement, Patel says, “In India, except for separation and sorting, we have managed to create fully automatic machines for washing, drying and agglomeration. These machines are well accepted in our country and other developing countries.” Referring to new sorting techniques, he adds, “Software programs used in international recycling plants can sort out waste based on colour and density. I believe the use of such systems will directly help in improving the quality of the product.”

Achieving energy efﬁciency in the task of sorting in the Indian recycling segment is next to impossible as cities and towns do not have a solid waste management system in place yet. National programmes to educate citizens about various grades of plastics would ideally be the ﬁrst step towards achieving this objective. Vipul Maganbhai Panchal Marketing Director, Panchal Plastic Machinery Pvt Ltd

Achieving desired results By using infrared sorting systems, recyclers can be assured of a competent sorting process with a higher collection rate when compared with manual techniques. Segregation of scrap plastics based on composition or hue is then possible. Recyclers believe that the development of the segment largely rests on governmental initiatives where the government could offer some kind of tax benefit such as exemption on sale, excise or income tax. Fully automatic recycling plants are engineered to produce and maintain quality of products without any break down, which saves a considerable amount of energy. Fitted with high-tech heaters and electrical motors, these automatic plants involve minimum cost of production by minimising loss. With the industry stirring towards the adoption of modern machinery in order to achieve energy efficiency, the acceptance of locally manufactured recycling plants is also increasing. Email: sweta.nair@network18publishing.com

Software programs used in international recycling plants can sort out waste based on colour and density. I believe the use of such systems will directly help in improving the quality of the product. Amrut Patel Chairman, Dollplast Machinery Inc

February 2013 | Modern Plastics & Polymers

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: PET bottle recycling

PATH towards sustainable packaging

Survival and environmental consciousness are two forces that drive plastic packaging companies towards sustainability. One of the novel ways for achieving sustainability in plastic packaging is through Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) bottle recycling. Avani Jain analyses the benefits of recycling PET bottles and discusses how these bottles help in attaining packaging sustainability. Courtesy: Moore Recycling Associates Inc

n an era of rising energy costs and scarce resources, plastic packaging companies need to work towards packaging that not only adds value to the products being packaged but also conserves the environment, thus creating sustainability in packaging. The major goal of sustainable packaging is to transform the world into a greener & cleaner place, and safeguard the natural ecosystem. One of the ways of achieving this goal is through recycling PET bottles. Yatindra R Sharma, Managing Director, KHS Machinery Pvt Ltd, says, “PET packaging bottles have made it big in soft drink, edible oil, water, ketchup, hair oil and other liquid consumer products. The demand for PET stretch bottles in India is growing at the rate of 25 per cent per annum in volume. Keeping this growth in mind, there is a dire need for recycling of PET bottles.” 68

Need for recycling All plastics are synthetic polymers, high-molecular weight chemical compounds made up of linked molecules called monomers. The combining of monomers to form a polymer chain is called ‘polymerisation’. PET is a common plastic used in beverage bottles. Similar to most plastics, PET bottles are non-biodegradable and will just lie in landfills if not recycled. In addition, the PET bottle market continues to grow rapidly in every sector of packaging. Since PET is made out of petroleum, more efficient recycling of old PET bottles would help reduce the dependence on oil.

Process for recycling PET PET is recyclable and highly sustainable. It can be recovered and recycled several times into containers for foods, beverages and personal care products or into carpet and clothing fibres, automotive parts, construction

Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

materials, industrial strapping or other packaging materials. PET can be recovered, and the material reused, through a series of special washing processes or by chemical treatment to break down PET into its raw materials or intermediates, which are then purified and converted into new PET resin. In simple terms, after consumer recyclables have been collected and sorted by type at recycling centres, PET products are crushed, pressed into bales, shredded and refined into PET flakes. These flakes are the raw materials that innovative companies transform into new products. There are various ways in which easy recycling of PET bottles can be ensured. Cesar Rodriguez, CEO, MachinePoint Group, notes, “One of the ways for easy recycling of plastic bottles is to develop a mono-polymer product, where a bottle, cap and label are made from the same material. The recycling of this bottle is easier because

CUT HERE

Manufacturing

On Engineering &

SME Gathering

Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Largest

Invites You To

10 am - 7 pm

Ayodhya Nagari Ground

22 - 25 February 2013

AU RANG AB AD

Exhibitor Profile

250+ participants | 20,000+ business visitors expected | 7, 250+ products on display Business transactions worth ` 80 crore expected | Spread over 15000 sq mtr Showcasing more than 30 diverse industry categories.

CUT HERE

PET bottle recycling

no product separation will be required as the polymers used are not different.”

Benefits of recycled PET (rPET) rPET is emerging as a viable alternative to be used either entirely or in proportion with virgin PET in food and non-food grade packaging applications. Further, rPET sheets can be effectively used for blister packaging. The increased usage of PET bottles has resulted in high availability of PET bottle flakes and it is bound to grow further. In addition, rPET is accepted as the preferred material due to numerous superior properties that include its crystal-like clarity and sparkle, toughness, lightweight, good gas barrier etc. Besides being recyclable and regrindable, it is resistant to solvents as well as corrosion. Moreover, it is a 100 per cent safe (including ‘food contact’) alternative for PET packaging solutions today.

The challenge Recycling is an excellent concept, but more energy is often wasted than gained in reprocessing recyclables. To date, no one has found cost-effective means of recycling food containers into new food containers. Processes that are more efficient can bring us closer to the goal of not wasting resources. Although there is a demand for recycled bottlegrade PET, the high cost of cleaning post-consumer beverage bottles, strict Food and Drug Administration requirements and outmoded technology have favoured the use of virgin PET over rPET in the manufacturing of beverage bottles. Instead, most beverage bottles collected for recycling are reprocessed into non-food products such as fibre and strapping. Despite the challenges, recycling used PET bottles and jars is a key example of the environmental benefits and sustainability of PET as a packaging material. The development of modern and efficient plants dedicated to closed-loop recycling of PET bottles continues to increase around the world.

Future trend Recycling of PET bottles is definitely a profitable business, but there are few points that have to be kept in mind. If PET bottles are recycled using correct technologies and machines, then the end product will be good and yield good margins to the manufacturers. Packaging companies are slowly and gradually identifying the benefits of recycling PET bottles, and this industry will see a boom in the future. Various trends may be observed in the future. Rodriguez avers, “The new trends in plastic bottle recycling include the development of mono-polymer products. At the same time, multilayer products can go for weight reduction as these are more difficult to recycle.” Much has been said about recycling of plastics; however, integration of conventional waste management methods with commercial viability requires skills and technologies. One has to choose the right method with all the precautions and correct machines for building profitability through efficient recycling of plastic products, including PET bottles. Thus, awareness about PET bottle recycling is increasing, but this industry is still at a nascent stage. Further, unlike foreign countries, companies in India still consider it as their secondary task and do not employ proper technologies for recycling of PET bottles. To build profitability through recycling of plastic bottles, companies need to invest in latest technologies and trends. Change is also taking place on this front. Overall, keeping in mind the increasing awareness and ongoing efforts by various companies, the future of the plastic packaging industry is to become more environment-friendly. Further, with the latest machinery and methods making inroads into the country, the recycling industry is set to reach new heights, and recycled plastics, including PET bottles, will see maximum applications in the packaging segment. Email: avani.jain@network18publishing.com

The demand for PET stretch bottles in India is growing at the rate of 25 per cent per annum in volume. Keeping this growth in mind, there is a dire need for recycling of PET bottles. Yatindra R Sharma Managing Director, KHS Machinery Pvt Ltd

One of the ways for easy recycling of plastic bottles is to develop a mono-polymer product, where a bottle, cap and label are made from the same material. The recycling of this bottle is easier because no product separation will be required. Cesar Rodriguez CEO, MachinePoint Group

February 2013 | Modern Plastics & Polymers

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Environment-friendly products

WPC

Makes its way into As the demand for plastic products is on the rise, the requirement for plastic composites also increases. It is thus important to explore alternatives that can effectively supplement conventional plastic composites and achieve desired results without any compromise in quality. Poonam Kalra

ith more than two million tonne of plastics produced in India every year and Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s forest cover currently at 21 per cent instead of an ideal 33 per cent, there is a material that can substitute wood for its durability and plastics for its flexibility. This material is Wood Plastic Composite (WPC).

Wood plastic composite As the name suggests, WPC combines the properties of wood and plastics, offering a highly durable and surprisingly malleable material. WPC is defined as a composite material that contains thermoplastics and wood in various forms. Mostly either the polymer or the fibre, or both, can come from recycled materials. Because of the limited

India

thermal stability of wood, only plastics that can be processed at temperatures below 392Â°F are used in WPC. True to its form, WPC is resistant to moisture, rotting, cracking and splitting. It is a highly durable material and requires low maintenance. It is processed like plastics but has features like wood. It can be manufactured from scrap resources; hence, it is quite environment-friendly. The average product contains about 50 per cent wood, generally in particulate form, such as wood flour or very short fibres. Builders, interior and exterior decorators and furniture manufacturers are embracing this magic material across India in a big way. Civic authorities are exploring ways of using WPC in parks and other public places, which should be able to withstand the vagaries of natural forces as well as human vandalism.

Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

Manufacturing of WPC The most common method of producing WPC is to extrude the material into the desired shape. WPC may be produced from either virgin or recycled thermoplastics such as high-density polyethylene, low-density polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, acrylonitrile-butadienestyrene, polystyrene and polylactic acid. The polyethylene-based WPCs are by far the most common. Additives such as colourants, coupling agents, ultraviolet stabilisers, blowing agents, foaming agents and lubricants help tailor the end product to the target area of application. Extruded WPCs are formed into both solid and hollow profiles. A large variety of injection moulded parts can also be produced, such as automotive door panels, cell phone covers and many more. In some manufacturing facilities, the constituents are combined

Environment-friendly products

and processed in a pelletising extruder, which produces pellets of the new material. The pellets are then re-melted and formed into the final shape. Other manufacturers complete the finished part in a single step of mixing and extrusion.

Features and applications WPC does not corrode and it is highly resistant to rot and decay, though water absorbs into the wood fibres embedded within the material. It has good workability and can be shaped using conventional woodworking tools. WPC is often considered a sustainable material because it is made from recycled plastics and wood industry wastes. One advantage over wood is the mouldability of the material into almost any desired shape. A WPC profile can be bent and fixed to form strong arching curves. Another major selling point of this material is its lack of need for paint. It can be manufactured in a variety of colours, but it is widely available in grey and earth tones.

All these factors promise growth for WPC as a replacement for treated wood in building products and related applications. This composite has a wide range of applications in several market sectors including building & construction, interiors & internal finishes, automotive, garden & outdoor products, industrial and infrastructure as well as other low-volume, niche applications. This alternative material is expected to continue to penetrate the building materials market at a rapid pace, particularly in decking applications. WPC will continue to benefit from its performance characteristics such as durability, weatherability, low maintenance requirements and low life cycle cost. In addition, the demand for WPC will increase and be driven by increasing consumer and contractor familiarity, a widening distribution network as well as product improvements that enhance appearance.

Ensuring solid growth WPC has found significant use in agricultural fencing, moulding and trim applications. Solid growth in decking, fencing and other end uses such as site & leisure furniture will continue to support demand in the future. In addition, rapid growth in window & door applications, as well as smaller niche end uses (porches, site, leisure furniture etc) will also support future demand. Among the major product categories, window & door applications for WPC are anticipated to register the fastest gains through 201213. As with other applications, WPC window & door components are making inroads because of their low maintenance requirements, durability in exterior applications and characteristics similar to those of wood. Poonam Kalra is Director of Hindustan Plastic & Machine Corporation. Email: poonam@hindustanplastics.com

February 2013 | Modern Plastics & Polymers

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Inter face - Ashok Kumar

“Demand for affordable high-tech machinery will further increase” …asserts Ashok Kumar, Proprietor, Jwala Plastics, in a tète-à-tète with Sweta M Nair. By extending his processor and trader perspective, he touches upon aspects such as machinery and mindset, which share a common bond with many Indian recycling players. Which industrial segments have a sustainable demand for recycled plastics in India?

Which main issues still vex the Indian plastics recycling segment? Fortunately, labour has never been an issue in this segment and volume of recycled plastics has been growing steadily in the country. If we were to make a comparison from 2005, the demand has almost increased by 30 per cent. However, continuous supply of electricity is a major problem for this industry. Inadequate supply of electricity creates hindrances in production and could affect the quality of the product.

I believe that 40 per cent of the demand for recycled plastics in the country is generated by the home appliances segment alone. In addition, the shoe industry is another segment that has a substantial demand for recycled plastics. The wire & cable industry is another area where a good portion of recycled plastics is required.

In comparison to virgin polymers, what is the advantage of using recycled plastics? ‘Cost’ is one of the main differentiating factors when comparing virgin with recycled polymers. Recycled plastics is about 40 per cent less expensive than virgin polymers. To remain cost effective, a certain percentage of recycled plastics is usually mixed with virgin polymers. This gives products a limited life span, which in case of home appliances seems appropriate. Even though virgin polymers are more preferred, with the advent of modern technology and innovation, there is hardly any difference between virgin and recycled plastics. The latest modifiers help us achieve recycled plastics that closely resemble properties of virgin polymers.

What changes have transpired in the Indian plastics recycling scenario in the last ten years? Tikri Kalan at Delhi is the biggest market for scrap plastics in Asia. The country’s entire plastics scrap is accumulated here. The number of people associated with the plastics recycling business has swelled in the last decade. The machinery for this segment has also undergone transition. 74

Previously, locally manufactured machines ran on LPG cylinders and created environmental concerns. These machines were not only expensive but also did not have good production capacity. In recent years, Indian recycling plants have replaced old equipment with new high-tech ones. This sort of equipment is now manufactured in India, and some are even exported to Taiwan. The major overhaul came in when these new-age machines unified processes, saving time and resources. By eliminating the need for manual handling, these automatic machines follow a systematic and energyefficient process of recycling. Another promising area is the implementation of reliable detectors and sophisticated recognition software programs. Although these programs are expensive, I believe they will change the recycling process at small businesses as the detectors are almost 100 per cent accurate. However, from a small business perspective, these machines and programs might not be cost effective, thus the demand for affordable high-tech machinery will further increase.

Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

What are your thoughts on the global plastics recycling industry in terms of volume, cost and quality? Many countries have already banned polyethylene bags, so one major problem has already been tackled. Globally, businesses are gearing up to adapt a recycling attitude, and I am glad this is catching up in other countries. To encourage this practice, governments should make sure that recycling of plastics receives the needed backing, as cessation of recycling would bring about negative repercussions. In production of recycled plastics, China ranks first and India comes in second.

What change do you wish to see in the Indian plastics recycling segment? At the consumer level, awareness about different grades of plastics and their proper sorting should be encouraged. Since recycling of plastics is more than a business, it would be ideal if we could involve all entities related to this activity. Lastly, I would like to see recycling assimilated in the ecosystem as an inevitable activity. Email: sweta.nair@network18publishing.com

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Roundtable

How

supportive is the

government towards recycling plastics? Recycling of plastics has assumed substantial importance over the years as processors have realised the significance of developing environment-friendly techniques that will be a boon in the long run. However, government support is a must for any industrial requirement. Anwesh Koley interacts with industry experts and gauges their reaction on the level of government support received by the industry for recycling. Rajesh Panchal Director, Om Chamunda Enterprises

Where sustainability is one of the biggest issues facing the plastics industry, recycling plastics seems the most feasible option considering the rapid increase of pollution levels caused by petroleum-based plastic materials. Due to their physical and chemical structure, biopolymers can be broken down by micro-organisms to decompose and become part of the soil again. The Ministry of Commerce is working on stricter norms for SEZ units engaged in recycling of plastics following the Environment Ministry’s concern on illegal imports of hazardous waste. The government is not considering any fresh proposal for setting up of such units as it is in the process of finalising a policy for plastic recycling units. Recycling plastic products saves energy that would be used to make plastic products from virgin materials. Manufacturing plastics from recycled plastic products uses only two-thirds of the energy used to make plastics from virgin materials.

Neeraj Garg Partner, Suruchi Industries

In India, plastic waste is recycled in an unorganised way. Sixty per cent of the plastic waste collected and segregated is recycled into materials for further processing into consumer products, while the balance is left unutilised. Regulations and legislations have been enforced in two states, viz Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, while a National Plastic Waste Management Council Task Force has been set up by the Government of India, Ministry of Environment of Forests with the association of Department of Petroleum and Chemicals, Ministry of Urban Affairs, Municipal Corporation of Delhi and various groups/associations of plastic manufacturers. Scope exists for the recycling/management of plastic waste as an ‘organised activity’ in India. These efforts indicate the conducive mentality of the government towards recycling plastics. However, the activity needs to be undertaken on a pan India basis as many new plastics manufacturing and processing units are coming up in Tier 2 cities where recycling initiatives are yet to mature.

Debdeep Kole Director, Koley Converting Machinery Pvt Ltd

The Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi, has issued guidelines on recycling of plastic wastes including code of practices for collection. Sorting through conventional practices continues to be adopted and accepted. Plastics processors have also complemented this measure and are taking measures to ensure environment-friendly processing. However, while formulating Indian standard specifications for various plastic products used for critical applications (eg plastic piping systems, water storage tanks, food packaging), a clause is included that reads ‘no recycled plastics waste shall be used’. An exercise has also been carried out by the Ministry of Environment and Forests in association with the Bureau of Indian Standards to include the use of recycled plastic waste wherever appropriate in the manufacture of plastic products. This should be mentioned accordingly in the relevant Indian specifications. It will hopefully simplify recycling procedures.

Editorial take: Email: anwesh.koley@network18publishing.com While the government has been supportive of recycling measures for plastics, there is scope for much improvement. Currently, India has neither any official system for collecting and recycling plastic wastes nor are there overarching initiatives by the private or public sector. These need to be addressed with immediate effect to achieve successful recycling. 76

Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Green Shoots

With numerous green initiatives on the horizon, we bring to you in association with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) a new section ‘Green Shoots’ – the latest to keep you updated on the green phenomenon and to help promote the eco-friendly manufacturing philosophy. Beginning with this edition, we will get you closer to several green practices, products and technologies that not only have a lower impact on the environment but are also safer for company personnel. Read on to get more eco-friendly, energy-saving and economical solutions that can give Indian companies a global business edge.

February 2013 | Modern Plastics & Polymers

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: GREEN SHOOT S: Bioplastics

BIODEGRADABILITY

COMING OF AGE

A revamp of image is happening right before your eyes, as bioplastics are incorporating characteristics of being durable, reliable, efficient, affordable and recyclable. By making a mark on the global plastics industry, Sweta M Nair looks into some of the latest developments in biodegradable bioplastics that leave the confines of a laboratory and enter the world of boundless business opportunities. Verifying credibility

or bioplastics production capacity of one million tonne, about $ 1.25 billion is invested. Although this capitalintensive segment represents only 1 per cent of the total plastics market today, this market share is expected to increase seven times by 2020. With multinational firms investing billions of dollars into Research & Development 80

(R&D) of bioplastics, the segment is burgeoning with new-generation innovations. However, not all bioplastics are designed to biodegrade. Although bioplastics are a form of plastics derived from renewable biomass sources, only biodegradable bioplastics can break down in either anaerobic or aerobic conditions, depending on how they are manufactured.

Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

Compared to the Western world, the scope of biodegradable bioplastics in India has not reached a level of maturity. Lack of awareness and reservations on switching from convention fossil-based plastics has kept many manufacturers at bay. However, this does not mean that the Indian market does not offer different types of bioplastic products. At sourcing, it is important for manufacturers to verify claims of being biodegradable. Questioning the rudimentary basis of being biodegradable, Vijay Merchant, President, Indian Plastics Institute, says, “A product can be termed as being biodegradable when in an industrial composting site the product breaks down in a stipulated time frame into CO2, CH4 and other safe elements. In simple words, during and after the process of composting, no toxic residue should be left behind. To verify such claims of biodegradability, there are clearly defined ASTM standards and ASTM test methods. Despite this, in the last decade, several issues of ‘Greenwashing’ have been cropping up in India where manufacturers of raw materials, agents and traders are falsely using the ‘biodegradability’ term.” In the present scenario, market drivers include recyclability of biobased polyamide, Polyethylene (PE) and Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), and the biodegradability or compostability of other bioplastics. Overall, from a price comparison standpoint, bioplastics

GREEN SHOOT S: Bioplastics

is more expensive than traditional major petroleum-based plastics. In order to achieve complete utilisation, in comparison to fossil-based plastics, bioplastics must become less expensive than its prevailing level. To achieve cost reductions, applications that use less expensive feedstocks along economies of scale could be explored further.

Homeland innovations In recent years, the growth of biodegradable plastics has increased in Asia, although Europe is the leader, closely followed by the US. Developments in the field of biodegradable plastics have been gaining steam in India. In June 2012, a three-member team from the Institute of Chemical Technology developed a type of plastic that can decompose in two months when exposed to sunlight. This innovation involved the development of an oxo-degradable polymer by combining plastic granules (most common in packaging) with a catalyst, which helps plastic break down into smaller chains in the presence of sunlight. In another instance in 2010, scientists from Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology had developed eco-friendly biodegradable plastic sheets. With Om Prakash Mathuria, as the former Project In-charge, All India Coordinated Research Project on Linseed & Sesame (AICRP), Kanpur & Mauranipur, the team consisted of Dr R P Katiyar, Dr Vijay Kumar, Dr Sania Akhtar and Sandeep Krishna Mishra. Discussing the composition, Mathuria explains, “Biodegradable plastic sheets, manufactured by blending linseed stalk powder with high-density PE, can be used for partition walls, boards & trays. When we receive the Gazette notification from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, we will be able to sell our patent to a company so that its commercial application can begin.” Other than compositions, the inclusion of various properties in biodegradable bioplastics has led to its further acceptance. Extending excellent barrier properties to

bioplastics has been one of the biggest breakthroughs. In addition, newer materials are not hydroscopic and can withstand moisture and high temperature. These new properties have made this type of plastic suitable in automotive, medical and baby-care products. In order to make cars more eco-friendly, manufacturers are increasing the percentage of use of bioplastics. Similarly, in the field of medical applications, medical implants made of Polylactic Acid (PLA) are being used, which dissolve in the body, saving patients a second operation.

Researchers and several companies are developing methods for converting plant biomass into ethanol. Vijay Merchant President, Indian Plastics Institute

Commercial outcome Regarding the commercial applications of biodegradable plastics, BASF happens to be one of the first companies that have extended its R&D activity in this area. Its ecovio® range, which is made of renewable raw materials, ecoflex® and PLA, is a type of biodegradable plastic used for manufacturing flexible films for shopping bags. Dr Albert Heuser, President, Markets & Business Development, BASF Asia Pacific, reveals, “When using a garbage bag made of BASF’s ecovio®, the bag and its bio-waste content will degrade completely in an industrial composting site. We are looking at new applications of ecovio®, for instance, in the making of mulch films. With some adaption here and there, we are seeing how it works in different climatic conditions. We are still exploring avenues of using this type of biodegradable plastic in other areas.” Because basic feedstock is derived from either corn or potatoes, for a PLA route, researchers are realising the effect of diverting the basic route of these products from satisfying food and nutrition needs. In connection with this concern, Merchant adds, “Researchers are using switchgrass to produce biodegradable bioplastics. Since it is a perennial native grass that grows quickly, researchers and several companies are developing methods for converting plant biomass into ethanol. However, I do not think its commercial application has begun yet.” Email: sweta.nair@network18publishing.com

We are looking at new applications of ecovio®, for instance, in the making of mulch ﬁlms. Dr Albert Heuser President, Markets & Business Development, BASF Asia Paciﬁc

Biodegradable plastic sheets, manufactured by blending linseed stalk powder with high-density PE, can be used for partition walls, boards & trays. Om Prakash Mathuria Former Project In-charge, AICRP

February 2013 | Modern Plastics & Polymers

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: GREEN SHOOT S: Inter face - Anupkumar A Patel

“International demand for Indian recycling equipment is gradually increasing” …reveals Anupkumar A Patel, Proprietor, Dollplast Machinery Inc, who has been honoured by the Government of India and Plastindia Foundation for his commendable research and development in the plastics recycling segment. In a chat with Sweta M Nair, he talks about innovations in the plastics recycling segment that are leading the way to a greener future. What are the startling aspects that come to light when old plastics recycling equipment is compared with new ones? In old recycling plants, production capacity was less and therefore the cost of production was high. The consumption of electric power was also high as compared to new machines. In addition, maintenance charges and labour requirement were high when using old machines. In contrast to new machines, the quality of the product largely suffered as old machines were manually handled. However, with the development of new technology, efficient motors and high-tech electric heaters are being manufactured and fitted to plants. The automatic plants are energy efficient, where the loss of energy has been considerably reduced. Further, there is no production loss and product quality is maintained. All these factors drastically help lower production cost.

On an average, how much energy can be saved when using new-age plastic recycling plants? By using new-age plastic recycling plants, we can save up to 40 per cent energy. In the old recycling plant, about 50 hp was used for motors and heaters, which used to consume about 40 units/hr, while the new motors and heaters with 82

the same load consume only 25 units/ hr. Thus, there is a saving of nearly 40 per cent of energy. Moreover, in the old machines, the output was 50–60 kg/ hr. With developments in screw barrel, screen changer high-tech heaters, motors etc, the production capacity has increased to 80–90 kg/hr. This has directly brought down the cost of production.

What kind of cutting-edge recycling equipment is available in India? High-tech recycling equipment produced in developed countries is not used in India because they are uneconomical due to high-maintenance cost and nonavailability of waste in huge quantity. However, similar type of equipment is now being manufactured in India. These are affordable and better suited for Indian production capacity. The quality too is at par with international standards. These plants are now available in India and are being exported to various developing countries. Due to affordable pricing, the international demand for Indian recycling equipment is gradually increasing.

What innovations in machinery have been achieved by Dollplast in the recycling segment? Except for separation and sorting, fully automatic technology that deals with

Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

washing, drying and agglomeration has been achieved in India. Such technology has been well accepted in our country. Dollplast has been in the manufacturing recycling equipment segment since the last 18 years and has been continuously engaged in research & development to upgrade equipment. We strive to consume less electricity, cut down cost on labour, minimise wastage during the process, increase production capacity, reduce cost of production and improve the quality of the end product. With these points in mind, in the last five years, we have innovated plants to separate laminated plastics & paper, with a unique plant that can recycle roadside plastic wastes containing all polymers. A first of its kind in the country, this plant can recycle all mixed wastes, including metallic or non-metallic films and different types of polymers. This can solve the burning problem of waste especially for the Municipal Corporation. We call the recycled product Plastwud. End products that can be manufactured from Plastwud are indoor & outdoor furniture, frames for doors & windows, school benches, computer tables, fencing, industrial pallets, garden benches, sheets etc. By using this product, we can save precious resources. Better applications by using wastes can help keep our cities neat & clean. Email: sweta.nair@network18publishing.com

AUTOMATION TRENDS: Advancements in injection moulding

IMPLEMENTING THE LATEST INNOVATIONS FOR GREATER EFFICIENCY The injection moulding industry in India has been growing at a rapid rate in the last few decades. Today, plastics play a major role in our daily activities, whether in household items, engineering items or automobile parts. Moreover, the acceptability of plastics has increased over the years, and this has brought positive results for the injection moulding industry. Anwesh Koley identifies the latest technology in injection moulding for efficient processing.

s compared to developed countries, there is a large scope for growth of the injection moulding industry in India. At present, the usage of plastics is just 5 to 6 kg per person per year, whereas in developed countries, the usage of plastics is about 14 to 15 kg per person per year. Therefore, this industry has the potential to grow further. However, the competition is also increasing with every passing day, which often reduces the profit margins for companies. As the demand of plastic components produced through injection moulding machines increases, the demand for injection moulding machines also increases, as has been seen in the last few years. R Varadrajan, Senior Country Technical Manager–India & SAARC, Dassault Systèmes, SolidWorks, says, “Many companies, both domestic and international, have expanded their 84

manufacturing facilities to meet the increasing demand of customers. In India, there still is a large segment in the plastic arena that uses manual or hand-operated machines or semiautomatic machines.” While majority of the players are now resorting to a phased conversion of these machines into modern automatic programmable logic controlled (PLC) machines, there is a lot of scope and demand for modern and energy-efficient machines that provide a host of benefits to processors and end users.

Advancements in injection moulding Tracing the development in this sector, most machinery manufacturers started their journey with hand moulding machines or semi-automatic machines. Gradually, all-electric machines entered the market through increased awareness and changing global trends. Much Research and Development (R&D) has

Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

already gone into this sector. Whether it is polymers, moulds, injection moulding machines, auxiliary equipment or plant automation, manufacturers have been successful in implementing cost- and energy-saving mechanisms. Major developments in this sector are focussed on how to save energy and bring about innovative design concepts for the final product. Today, due to the advancement in polymer science and development in engineering plastics, most parts are converted from aluminium to plastics, which results to low cost and lightweight components with added durability of parts. These components play a major role in the automobile sector, helping in improving fuel efficiency and achieving cost reduction. The major parts involved in the injection moulding setup are the moulds and auxiliary equipment. Due to the availability of latest design software and

Advancements in injection moulding

It is important to work directly on a 3D model providing part designers and mould makers with familiar and intuitive workﬂows so that they can quickly optimise their part and mould designs for manufacturability. R Varadrajan Senior Country Technical Manager–India & SAARC, Dassault Systèmes, SolidWorks

modern tools, it is very easy to design and manufacture a typical mould in a short time. Because of the possibility to design typical moulds, the moulds are now available with hot runner and more cooling points that lead to short cycle time, better-finished final products and runner-free parts.

Enhancing mould efficiency through 3D technology Various 3D solutions in injection moulding have been designed to simulate how melted plastic flows during the injection moulding process to predict manufacturing-related defects on parts. When defects are identified, they can be easily minimised or eliminated by making changes to the part design, mould design, plastics material or processing parameters to save energy, natural resources, time and money. “It is important to work directly on a 3D model providing part designers and mould makers with familiar and intuitive workflows so that they can quickly optimise their part and mould designs for manufacturability. The ability to make design changes early 86

helps ensure that the mould works right the first time, reducing or eliminating the need for rework and improving part quality,” says Varadrajan. In addition, SolidWorks Plastics provides users with valuable knowledge so they can determine the impact of changes to the part geometry, mould design, material selection or processing conditions on product quality. The software’s state-of-the-art meshing system is powerful and fast, and covers a range of geometries, from thin-walled parts to very thick and solid parts. Guided analysis setup, intelligent defaults and automated processes ensure that simulations are set up correctly, even if simulation tools are used rarely. In terms of the developments in this sector, a major role is also played by the injection moulding machine manufacturer. Looking at the last decade, there is a lot of improvement with plastics processors upgrading their technology in this field quite frequently. In the early 80s, the machines were equipped with very simple hydraulics and electrical control. Then in the late 90s, the machines featured some advanced hydraulics, such as variable displacement pumps and microprocessors, and gradually PLC was introduced. Currently, machine manufacturers lay more emphasis on how to make their machines more energy efficient. To aid this, the injection moulding machines are made available with advanced hydraulics, energy-efficient servo motor-driven pumps and high-speed controllers.

Achieving cost effectiveness It is imperative to enhance products based on customer input. The product definition team should visit customers, listen to their requirements and then take the input to the R&D team. The requirement for integrated plastic flow simulation technology has initiated various customer-centric measures from processors to enhance the cost– quality ratio. “The most cost-effective time to optimise plastic parts for

Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

manufacturability is during the initial stages of product design. Skipping this step often leads to an inefficient mould design and results in high reject rates and time-to-market delays,” feels Varadrajan. Thus, design changes in the early stages of the product development cost less and have the greatest impact on productivity and product quality. Effective in-mould technology allows designers of plastic parts and injection moulds to evaluate the manufacturability of product parts and moulds within the design stages for form, fit and function. It simulates how melted plastic flows during the injection moulding process to predict manufacturing-related defects on parts. Allowing defects to be identified within the design stage of the product helps manufacturers to enhance product quality, cut down on wastage and minimise the need for prototypes.

The road ahead for 3D in injection moulding In the past decade, the plastics industry has emerged as the key driver of innovation and application development and finds use in numerous industries including new areas of application comprising automotive, defence & aerospace, telecommunications, furniture and electronics. Many mould makers are yet to adapt to 3D in India. Plastic injection expertise is also a very niche area with only a few experts who can design complex moulds. Further, design decisions are still taken based on experience. Depending on the complexity of the moulds, decisions may occasionally go wrong. The major challenge is to streamline the design process in 3D and move to plastic simulation software as a design process. This makes plastic flow simulation available at the hands of every young designer and helps him make independent design decisions. This eventually results in faster design and avoids costly rework of the moulds. Email: anwesh.koley@network18publishing.com

Courtesy: Shenzhen Plastic Products Ltd

ENERGY MANAGEMENT: Energy -ef ficient PVC pipes

IMPROVING quality and rigidity of PVC pipes

The increasing number of applications for extruded pipes across sectors has prompted manufacturers to improve the quality of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipes. This is warranted by a fast-expanding market and growing awareness among manufacturers and end users. Anwesh Koley analyses the various measures to improve efficiency in PVC compounding.

he range of useful properties afforded by PVC makes it one of the most versatile of all pipe materials, a fact attested by the variety of applications and markets served by extruded PVC pipes. The rationale for specifying or using PVC pipes is justified on the basis of any or several of the following attributes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; corrosion resistance, chemical resistance, strength-to-weight ratio, lightweight, flexibility, long-

term tensile strength, watertight joints, aberration/wear resistance, impact strength, low maintenance, thermal insulation, water safety, flame resistance and favourable cost. However, several factors have to be kept in mind for manufacturing high-quality PVC pipes.

PVC: The preferred choice PVC pipes have widespread use in a number of industries, ranging from simple residential plumbing to complex

Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

Courtesy: Kiowa

water treatment systems. Because of the material properties of PVC, these pipes are thermo-resistant and fire retardant and serve as high-quality water conduits in many construction applications. â&#x20AC;&#x153;PVC pipes are superior to most other modern materials due to environmental friendliness, chemical & heat resistance, inherent toughness and non-corrosive & electrically non-conductive properties. PVC is very useful for making pipes to secure connections between other pipes

Energy -ef ficient PVC pipes

Depending upon the quantity or type of plasticiser used, the characteristics of PVC can be dramatically altered to have high impact strength and relatively low hardness and rigidity. Amit Kalra Director, Hindustan Plastic & Machine Corporation

(reducing leakage), maintaining quality in water and reducing the potential for injury in construction applications,” says Amit Kalra, Director, Hindustan Plastic & Machine Corporation. PVC pipe manufacturers purchase raw materials in one of the two forms: blended PVC extrusion compound or basic PVC resin and other ingredients for preparation of their own compounds. Most major manufacturers purchase PVC resin and commence their manufacturing process with the preparation of PVC pipe extrusion compounds. Rigid PVC compounds are a mixture of PVC resin and some combination of stabilisers, extenders, lubricants, pigments and modifiers. Rigid PVC compounds prepared for PVC pipe extrusion are carefully designed and developed to provide specific properties, which are application dependent. “Depending upon the quantity or type of plasticiser used, the characteristics of PVC can be dramatically altered to have high impact strength and relatively low hardness and rigidity,” adds Kalra. Unplasticised PVC pipes are quite rigid with high strength and good chemical resistance. These properties make it attractive for use in 92

above and below the ground plumbing applications. However, at reduced temperatures, the impact strength of PVC drastically decreases. This means that at low temperatures, the ability of PVC to dissipate energy from a sudden impact is limited and may result in partial failure. This situation can be improved by using a plasticiser that gives high impact strength at a much lower temperature. However, a gain in one property usually means a compromise of another, in this case, a loss in stiffness.

Sustainable production An additive often used to reduce cost is calcium carbonate. However, addition of calcium carbonate causes a significant reduction in impact strength. Reducing the amount of calcium carbonate added to the base material will significantly improve the impact strength of PVC pipes. Alternatively, conical twin screw extruders can be used for manufacturing of PVC pipes because they are specifically designed for holding higher calcium carbonate loading without compromising on strength. The screw surface area in the feed zone is considerably larger in a conical twin screw extruder than in a parallel screw extruder offering the same output. As a result, transmission of heat energy and plastification in the feed zone are more efficient. Moreover, due to larger feed zone, plastification is spread out over a larger section of the screw, thereby significantly improving the quality of the pipe. In addition, the meshing surface area of the conical twin screw is larger in the plasticising section, which results in higher but controllable energy input through shear. In the metering section, the meshing surface area of the conical twin screw is less, giving lower energy input and hence homogeneous melting. “A good quality PVC pipe should have the following additional properties. It should sustain harsh environments such as mining and civil construction sites, thread to larger diameter and pressure

Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

classes, be easy to handle & install and be safe in underground installations with predictability of long-term performance,” opines Kalra.

Characteristic advantages Extruded PVC pipes are environmentally friendly due to the source of the raw material used to make PVC resin. Salt, abundant everywhere in the world, is used to create the resin that goes into the making of PVC pipes. Salt is unlikely to ever diminish as a natural resource. Because PVC pipes last for decades, it is going to cost less to recycle in the long run. Additionally, PVC pipes are light in weight, so more PVC pipes are transportable per truckload as compared with metal pipes. This fact means that the fuel used in transportation of the material is reduced. Another major advantage of PVC pipes is that they are acid resistant. Acids produce electrochemical reactions with other materials, but PVC pipes are non-conductive. Because PVC pipes are resistant to chemicals, they are used in agricultural farming, where the pipes are exposed to destructive soils, fertilisers and chemicals such as pesticides. Salts corrode metal pipes, but not PVC pipes. Because PVC pipes do not have to be replaced as often as corrosive metal pipes, they save the buyer money in the long run. While metal pipes need to be cleaned or replaced very often, PVC pipes need only be replaced every 7 to 15 years. PVC pipes can resist temperatures of up to 140°F. Because PVC is chemically resistant, it is often used as a protective cover in metal piping applications, including plumbing systems. Constant assessment, measurement, analysis of impact and controlling the outcome entail sustainable development. Not just the organisation but the entire supply chain dealing with the organisation must be geared up to meet the enhanced standards of sustainable development, starting from employees to suppliers & vendors to customers or end users. Email: anwesh.koley@network18publishing.com

POLICIES & REGULATIONS: Plastic debris in the marine environment

Illustration: Sharad Bharekar

Fishing out ways of pollution control Marine habitats across the globe are being contaminated with land-based sources that are now affecting aquatic animals. Governmental intervention along with awareness programmes could limit the increase in contamination. Sweta M Nair, in an interaction with industry members, discusses some concrete steps that can work towards controlling the presence of plastic debris in the marine environment.

he catastrophe of plastic debris floating in water bodies across the world is due to the lackadaisical attitude associated with littering. Over the years, human-created waste has been discharged into the coastal or marine environment. This has affected oceanic ecosystems and is directly impacting the quality of life. Its far-reaching effects have prompted governments, plastic associations, private enterprises, environmental groups and global citizens to take action. From awareness programmes and beach cleanups to global research, there are currently more than 100 projects planned worldwide to tackle this issue. Bodies representing the plastics industry are collaborating efforts to take up the cause at an international level because the issue has become graver than just that of an imaginary allplastic floating island. “Micro-pollution 94

is one such problem that the western world is waking up to. The presence of relatively tiny particles of plastics in the marine environment is creating havoc because aquatic animals are ingesting them,” remarks Jayesh Khimji Rambhia, Managing Director, Premsons Plastics Pvt Ltd. The possibility of marine creatures carrying, accumulating or releasing chemicals or pollutants poses a threat for human consumption. With a fairly recent increase in research, the potential actions would be best when carried out at an international level.

Problem in India The irresponsible littering attitude of people is gravely affecting the water bodies in the country. Compared to the awareness about plastic pollution on land surfaces, the problem of plastic debris in the marine environment is almost unheard of. Furthermore, polluted

Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

riverbanks and seashores in India are the result of ineffective disposal of plastics. Elaborating on this general attitude, Bipin Shah, President, Plastindia Foundation, says, “Fundamentally speaking, all kinds of wastes disposed in rivers or lakes ultimately reach larger water bodies. The transportation of plastic debris too happens at this stage. Moreover, it has become evident that plastics do not degrade in the marine environment, which means we need immediate solutions.” At an international level, many projects dealing with this issue have been sanctioned. One such project is the Waste Free Oceans. Founded in May 2011, this industry-led initiative works towards reducing floating marine debris on coastlines by 2020. Initiated by the European Plastics Converters, the project involves fishermen, nonprofit organisations, politicians and the

Plastic debris in the marine environment

industry. Highlighting salient features of this project, Rambhia adds, “They have developed floating nets to pick up floating waste. These sophisticated nets can be stationed across rivers or fixed behind boats so as to clean areas near the beach. The waste collected through this process is then sent to plastics recycling plants. In February 2012, during my tenure as President in AIPMA, I had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Waste Free Ocean to bring awareness on marine waste and solutions to India.”

Finding solutions The stance towards finding solutions is a responsibility shared by all. Co-operation with the plastics recycling industry is important so that the waste collected can be recycled as plastics do not degrade in seawater, and the material collected is a valuable source for the industry. “When clearing plastic debris from the marine environment, we need to make sure that it does not end up in landfills or on the curb side. When we talk about controlling plastic waste, we first need to implement a severe penalty on people who dispose plastics in water bodies. Second, at an industry level, we need to compensate activities to clean up the existing debris. Perhaps the opening of collection centres so that accumulated plastic wastes can be deposited for recycling would be an ideal solution,” adds Shah. In an attempt to tackle this waste problem, a similar remuneration scheme has been chalked out by the Waste Free Oceans – an alternative source of income will be provided to Europe’s fishing fleets for collecting marine litter rather than fishing. The initiative aspires that this practice will catch up in the future, thereby making it a sustainable activity. Considering India’s vast shoreline, its extensive fishing communities could be the catalyst for this change. They could become the focus of recycling programmes and the channel for cleanup initiatives.

End-of-life options According to the Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 1999, every municipal authority is responsible for collection, segregation,

storage, transportation, processing and disposal of municipal solid wastes. Despite many suggestions put forth by various plastic industry bodies, the absence of a multi-action approach is being felt. Rambhia elaborates, “To promote recycling of waste, waste segregation is necessary at the source. We need to look at increasing the price of waste, which is usually deposited by rag pickers. The waste that is collected has varied applications. For example, since plastics are produced from oil, and similar to diesel & petrol, it is a source of power; Switzerland incinerates 80 per cent of plastic waste to generate power. Recycled plastics can also be added in road mixtures or to furnaces of steel plants.” Littering, in a broad sense, is a social crime. Initiatives to change the attitude towards improper disposal of plastics should be implemented at school or college levels. By giving waste management an infrastructure industry status, the proper disposal of plastic debris would get a head start. Perhaps the mandatory use of 20 per cent of recycled plastics in most plastic products should be applied in India as well, and companies dealing in recycled plastics should be given tax incentives. Although the immediate clean up of plastic debris from domestic water bodies seems bleak, the plastics industry is positively seeking innovative ways to tackle this situation in the most optimised manner. Researchers have found that the so-called micro particles in sea water end up in the sea through sewage due to improper disposal of cosmetics and homecare products. Plastic debris in the marine environment is an environmental catastrophe for marine and bird life. Although the issue of marine litter is not strictly a plastics problem, the plastics industry should form a united front in tackling this issue. Restoring the cleanliness of coastlines and waterbodies is possible with the support of corporate sponsors, NGOs and local politicians. A major step in revamping this situation would be to add value to the waste to make consumers more aware that marine litter is a valuable resource. Email: sweta.nair@network18publishing.com

The presence of relatively tiny particles of plastics in the marine environment is creating havoc because aquatic animals are ingesting them. Jayesh Khimji Rambhia Managing Director, Premsons Plastics Pvt Ltd

At an industry level, we need to compensate activities to clean up the existing debris. Perhaps the opening of collection centres so that accumulated plastic wastes can be deposited for recycling would be an ideal solution. Bipin Shah President, Plastindia Foundation

February 2013 | Modern Plastics & Polymers

STRATEGY: Smar t manufacturing practices

BEST WAYS TO REDUCE WASTE AND OPTIMISE COST The plastics processing industry often faces criticism for causing environmental damage and industrial pollution. Processors are thus environment issue seriously and ensuring that production techniques do not taking this is heavy wastage of raw materials, energy etc as these also add to result in heav costs. Avani Jain investigates some of the best manufacturing the overall co practices to reduce waste and optimise cost. thereby results in optimising cost. There are a number oof ways of reducing waste and optimising cost such as recycling of waste, employi employing strategies for reducing wate consumption, adopting energy & water automation ssolutions, using energy mot efficient motors etc. The solutions are many, but the main thing is the intention and motivation on the part of the compa companies. Here is where the com change is coming.

Strategies by polymer processors

aste is any aspect of operations that fails to add value. It is a signific ant hidden cost for many plastic companies and it includes the costs associated with energy and maintenance, solid wastes, inefficient use of water, hydraulic oil and emissions to the atmosphere. With rising energy costs, soaring raw material prices and the impacts of climate change, the need to monitor energy consumption and reduce waste is more important than ever. To remain competitive, a business must adopt effective energy management processes and waste reduction methods. Further, as with most industries, controlling costs is critical to sustainability and profitability. Companies and organisations are increasingly taking an interest in waste reduction, which 96

Right from pol polymer processors to plastic processing machinery m manufacturers, it seems that the industry is aware of its respons responsibilities and is adopting various steps in reducing waste. M M Biswal, Business Head–Polymers, Loxim Industries Ltd, details, “In order to reduce waste, one has to have an appropriate system in place as it helps in improving the overall efficiency of the company. In our company, whatever water is consumed during the manufacturing of engineering thermoplastic compounds is recycled and used for watering our plants in the garden. Because we are located in a low-lying area and experience a lot of water accumulation, we also have a rainwater harvesting plant. We not only reduce waste but consume it as well. For example, we have an eco range made of recycled products that we offer to our customers. Further, we believe that

Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

automation and training of people are important; if people are trained well, they could contribute more towards operating efficiencies.” Reducing waste does not merely mean managing the solid and liquid waste but it also means avoiding the excessive use of energy. “Energy efficiency is only possible through a good set of machinery which demands good investment. Cutting cost on infrastructure in turn would increase the cost of efficiency, so we believe that investing in right machinery is very important. Using the right machinery will result in cost and operating efficiency and waste reduction in the long run. At the same time, the product quality will also be good,” Biswal opines.

Machinery manufacturers’ initiative If we talk about the plastic processing machinery manufacturers, then they have also started adopting novel methods for waste reduction. Due to high power and raw material costs, the polymer processing machinery manufacturers are pushed to develop machines facilitating higher output. For that matter, automation solutions have become an obvious need as they help in reducing waste to a very large extent. This has also led to increase in energy efficiency, thereby reducing the power cost. The return on investment is also high.

Smar t manufacturing practices

Automating for no wastage

Role of ancillary equipment

In order to ensure consistent quality, reduced wastage and greater production efficiencies to offset high costs of raw materials, labour and power, companies are moving towards the use of automation and robotics. Thus, automation technologies have gained their due attention from the plastic processing companies. As a result, companies in the plastics processing segment are using numerical control machine tools for manufacturing of their key components. These numerical control machine tools have highly revolutionised the machining process as the parts need not be manufactured manually. This has helped in making highly precise machines and the chances of mistakes are minimised, thereby reducing wastage. Further, customers want highly automatic and synchronised systems to improve their product quality and efficiency. At present, microprocessorcontrolled high-speed programmable logic controller systems are used. Another system that helps in increasing efficiency and minimising waste is the supervisory control and data acquisition system, which usually refers to a centralised system that monitors and controls complex systems spread out over large areas. The machines with this system help in achieving zero rejection.

Ancillary equipment also plays a major role in increasing energy efficiency and reducing wastage. Rajiv Trivedi, Vice President (Marketing), Prasad Group & Chairman, Indian Plastics Institute–Ahmedabad Chapter, notes, “Ancillary equipment can be the answer to automation requirements of companies and can help reduce wastage to a very large extent. The equipment can help in reducing the wastage of masterbatches, additives etc, thereby increasing productivity and reducing contamination. Thus, the demand for ancillary equipment is high and is increasing in the plastics processing machinery segment. Earlier ancillary equipment were considered a luxury but now they have become a necessity and an important part of machinery.” Ancillary equipment can be the answer to automation requirements of companies and can help reduce wastage to a very large extent. He adds, “Various processes, such as storage, handling, drying, conveying, colouring, cooling, heating, counting, grinding and recycling, are involved in converting raw material to finished products. For performing all these functions, companies do not require manual work that increases the chances of mistakes and wastage but require ancillary equipment (eg chilling plants, mould temperature controllers, drying systems etc), thereby reducing wastage, improving quality and enhancing productivity.” If the right type of ancillary equipment is used, then it will not only avoid wastage of the raw material but also save energy consumed during processing.

Efficiency through servo motors The development and usage of servo motors and drives also greatly help in reducing the consumption of power. Servo motors help in reducing energy consumption by about 60 per cent. They also occupy less space. The existing normal electric or fuel-driven motors transmit power to various points of movements through gears, chains, belts and pulleys, which are heavier and bigger. On the other hand, in the servo motors, all movements in the machine are powered by appropriately sized motors that are controlled by drives and sensors, which are small, light and convenient. Thus, they also largely help in reducing energy waste.

In a nutshell As waste is eliminated, 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 will be more environment-friendly. With the latest machinery and methods making inroads into the country, energy efficiency and waste reduction will be other feats by this industry. Email: avani.jain@network18publishing.com

Energy efficiency is only possible through a good set of machinery which demands good investment. Cutting cost on infrastructure in turn would increase the cost of efficiency, so we believe that investing in right machinery is very important. M M Biswal Business Head–Polymers, Loxim Industries Ltd

Companies do not require manual work that increases the chances of mistakes and wastage but require ancillary equipment, thereby reducing wastage, improving quality and enhancing productivity. Rajiv Trivedi Vice President (Marketing), Prasad Group & Chairman, Indian Plastics Institute–Ahmedabad Chapter

February 2013 | Modern Plastics & Polymers

TIPS & TRICKS: Smooth plastics processing

ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT

BOOST PROCESSING Ancillary equipment serve as the basic ingredients for an efficient operational set up for any plastics processor. Anwesh Koley looks into the various measures that should be kept in mind by manufacturers while using ancillary equipment to enjoy seamless plastics processing.

lastics manufacturers across the globe maintain a host of plastic extrusion processing machines and provide custom-made products for businesses or individual consumers. Ancillary equipment vary in performance and function, although

their main function is to break down plastics, usually into small pellets, and convert them into various shapes for making a wide assortment of goods. There is a need to ensure homogeneous integration of all the equipment in order to achieve desired production

levels. Since a high level of automation is involved in processing, manufacturers must ensure harmony between hydraulic and electronic components. ( With inputs f rom Motan-Colortronic Plastics Machinery (India) Pvt Ltd) Email: anwesh.koley@network18publishing.com

Following are some pointers while using ancillary equipment:

Dryers: Optimal and constant production conditions are essential for product quality and efficient production. Hot air dryers used in plastics machinery offer an effective way to process plastic granules and remove surface moisture. With pre-heated material, important production parameters are under control. Fully insulated hot air dryers have a performance of 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;90 kg/hr.

Conveyers: Automatic vacuum conveyers protect the integrity of materials and eliminate waste. Central conveying systems help derive operational cost benefits from an automatic coupling station. These also help eliminate spillage and make more productive use of factory floor space. With a cleaner, uncluttered workspace, they also improve health and safety standards.

Modular design: Multilayer extrusion heads are used when different raw materials are transformed into composite-layer film during the co-extrusion process. This reduces downtimes at material changing points through intuitive handling. High-grade digital load cell technology secures better recipe integrity due to a very short reaction time at recipe or throughput changes.

Temperature control: Advanced models of ancillar y equipment have a microprocessorcontrolled temperature regulator. They are also equipped with a safety thermostat to prevent overheating of materials. The use of corrosionresistant materials ensures a long lifetime, more durability and avoids contamination of plastic granules.

Maintenance: Reduction in maintenance costs can be achieved through reliable, easy-to-maintain central vacuum pump and filter systems. Centralising material storage in one storage tower serving multiple machines with consequent reduction in bins maximises material usage with closed loop recycling. Proven and reliable hopper loaders can save labour cost.

Acquisition of consumption data: Precise control of the overall process (eg start-up phase, recipe change, fast and continuous adjustment of production capacities) helps create a detailed data base. During orientation of the machine, the cooled and stabilised film is heated to optimal temperature and stretched by passing through a series of closely located rollers.

Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

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.

Articles made of PET: Preforms, bottles and jars Sunrise Containers Ltd Project type New facility Project news Sunrise Containers Ltd is planning to set up a new plastics project at Valsad in Gujarat. The project involves manufacturing of articles made of PET: preforms and bottles and jars with or without caps. Project location Valsad, Gujarat Project cost NA Implementation stage Planning Contact details: Sunrise Containers Ltd 405, Acme Industrial Park Off IB Patel Road Goregaon (East) Mumbai – 400 063 Tel: 022-26861701 Fax: 022-26862714 Email: contact@sunrisecontainers.com Website: www.sunrisecontainers.com

Plastic injection moulding components/products Supreme Industries Ltd Project type New facility Project news Supreme Industries Ltd is planning to set up a new plastics project at Burdwan in West Bengal. The project involves manufacturing of plastic injection moulding components/products. Project location Burdwan, West Bengal Project cost NA Implementation stage Planning

Contact details: Supreme Industries Ltd 1161, 1162, 6th Floor Solitaire Corporate Park 167, Guru Hargovindji Marg Andheri–Ghatkopar Link Road Chakala, Andheri (East) Mumbai – 400 093 Tel: 022-67710000, 40430000, 30840000 Fax: 022-67710099, 40430099 Email: info@supreme.co.in Website: www.supreme.co.in

Plastic piping systems and fittings Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd Project type New facility Project news Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd is planning to set up a new plastics project at Alwar in Rajasthan. The project involves plastic piping systems and fittings consisting of extruded, moulded and fabricated products. Project location Alwar, Rajasthan Project cost NA Implementation stage Planning Contact details: Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd Jain Plastic Park NH No. 6, Bambhori Dharangaon, Jalgaon Maharashtra – 425001 Tel: 0257-225 8011/22 Fax: 0257-225 8111/22 Email: jisl@jains.com Website: www.jains.com

Re-processed plastic granules Cosmo Films Ltd Project type New facility Project news

Cosmo Films Ltd is planning to set up a new plastics project at Vadodara in Gujarat. The project involves manufacturing of re-processed plastic granules. Project location Vadodara, Gujarat Project cost NA Implementation stage Planning Contact details: Cosmo Films Ltd Vermardi Road, Village Navi Jithardi Near Inox, Off N H Road Taluka Karjan Vadodara – 391 240 Tel: 02666-232960, 320707 Email: info.vdr@cosmofilms.com Website: www.cosmofilms.com

Shock tubes (plastic tubes) Economic Explosives Ltd Project type New facility Project news Economic Explosives Ltd is planning to set up a new plastics project at Nagpur in Maharashtra. The project involves manufacturing of shock tubes (plastic tubes). Project location Nagpur, Maharashtra Project cost NA Implementation stage Planning Contact details: Economic Explosives Ltd 11, Zade Layout Bharat Nagar Nagpur Maharashtra – 440 033 Tel: 071-22561000 Fax: 071-22560202 Email: solar@solarexplosives.com

Information courtesy: Tendersinfo.com 1, Arch Gold, Next to MTNL Exchange, Poisar, S V Road, Kandivali (W), Mumbai - 400 067, Maharashtra, India Tel: 022 28666134 • Fax: 022 28013817 • Email: parmeet.d@tendersinfo.com

100 Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

TENDERS

Latest LatestPopular PopularTenders Tendersbrought broughttotoyou youbybywww.tendersinfo.com www.tendersinfo.com Polypropylene bags Org : Tamil Nadu Co-Operative Sugar Federation Limited TRN : 14239176 Desc : Purchase of polypropylene 50 kg bags (new bags) for packing sugar BOD : 11 Feb 2013 Loc : Chennai, Tamil Nadu BT : Domestic (NCB)

Degradable garbage plastic bags Org

: Vardhaman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjang Hospital TRN : 14245766 Desc : Supply of degradable garbage plastic bags BOD : 12 Feb 2013 Loc : New Delhi BT : Domestic (NCB)

Polythene bags Org : Le Sivom De La Région Mulhousienne TRN : 14147212 Desc : Supply of polythene bags for the collection of household packaging mixture BOD : 13 Feb 2013 Loc : Mulhouse, France BT : Global (ICB)

Polythene bags Org

: Food and Environmental Hygiene Department TRN : 14167301 Desc : Supply of black polythene bags with recycled content BOD : 14 Feb 2013 Loc : Hong Kong BT : Global (ICB)

Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags Org : Statens Og Kommunernes Indkøbs Service A/S TRN : 10610433

Desc : Supply of polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags BOD : 14 Feb 2013 Loc : Denmark BT : Global (ICB)

Water bottles Org : Central Railway TRN : 14206561 Desc : Supply of insulated water bottles with belt and sipper BOD : 14 Feb 2013 Loc : Mumbai, Maharashtra BT : Domestic (NCB)

Celluloid sheets Org TRN Desc BOD Loc BT

: : : : : :

Labour Standards Bureau 14155664 Supply of celluloid sheets 15 Feb 2013 Japan Global (ICB)

Compartmentalised bins Org

: Communauté de Communes du Liancourtois TRN : 14192092 Desc : Providing two compartmentalised bins for collection of garbage BOD : 15 Feb 2013 Loc : France BT : Global (ICB)

HDPE monofilament UV knitted wind screen Org : Port of Chennai TRN : 14251863 Desc : Supply of HDPE monofilament UV knitted wind screen BOD : 15 Feb 2013 Loc : Chennai, Tamil Nadu BT : Domestic (NCB)

Org: Organisation’s name, TRN: Tendersinfo Ref No, Desc: Description, BOD: Bid Opening Date, Loc: Location, BT: Bidding Type. Information courtesy: Tendersinfo.com 1, Arch Gold, Next to MTNL Exchange, Poisar, S V Road, Kandivali (W), Mumbai - 400 067, Maharashtra, India Tel: 022 28666134 • Fax: 022 28013817 • Email: parmeet.d@tendersinfo.com

February 2013 | Modern Plastics & Polymers 101

EVENT LIST

National Indo-German International Seminar

Aurangabad

Hyderabad

Maharastra Feb 22-25, 2013

Andhra Pradesh May 31-Jun 3, 2013

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: Network18 Media & Investments Ltd, Ruby House, 1st 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

Plastasia 2013 Plastasia 2013 is a business platform for industrialists with a prime focus on the plastic sector. The event showcases a huge variety of plastic recycling, processing, manufacturing and testing equipment, which are beneficial for better reliability and higher quality of plastic finished products. The past edition has created a record of welcoming more than 35,000 business people from the food & beverage, medical & pharmaceutical, packaging, electronics, automotive and construction sectors; February 22–25, 2013; at Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka For details contact: Amala G Triune Exhibitors Pvt Ltd No. 25, 3rd Floor 8th Main Road, Vasanthnagar Bengaluru, Karnataka Tel: 080-43307474 Fax: 80-22352772 Website: www.plastasia2013.com

For the 5 th time, the Organization of Plastics Processors of India (OPPI) and the German Plastics and Rubber Machiner y Association within VDMA will jointly organise the Indo-German International Seminar on ‘Plastics in Automotives’. This technology seminar aims to introduce a wide range of emerging plastics processing technologies to Indian plastics processors. The conference will focus on plastics machinery for the automotive industry, emphasising the practical use of technologies to improve processes; March 7–8, 2013; at Trident, Chennai, Tamil Nadu For details contact: Deepak Lawale Secretary General Organization of Plastics Processors of India 404/405, Golden Chambers New Link Road Andheri (W ), Mumbai – 400053 Tel: 022-66923131/32 Fax: 022-26736736 Email: oppi@vsnl.com

IPLEX Chennai The Tamil Nadu Plastics Manufacturers Association, the organiser of IPLEX, has come forward to exhibit various moulds and dies, equipment and machineries exclusively required by the plastic manufacturing sector of India. The exhibitors are well versed with the respective range of products so that attendees can select the best for their firms; June 27–30, 2013; at Chennai Trade & Convention Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu For details contact: Senthil Kumar N The Tamil Nadu Plastics Manufacturers Association C- 1, First Floor

102 Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

Rams Square, Village Road Nungambakkam Chennai, Tamil Nadu Tel: 044-28250107

PlastShow PlastShow is dedicated to offering a comprehensive range of plastic products and processing equipment. The event strives to offer complete information about the recent inventions of the plastic manufacturing sector. The exhibitors find this expo to be the perfect business meeting place where the exhibiting companies get an opportunity to establish themselves and promote their brands; September 27–30, 2013; at Vapi Industrial Association Ground, Vapi, Gujarat For details contact: Brijesh Purohit Sunline Infotech 118, Lotus Arcade Opposite Automotive Gondal Road Rajkot, Gujarat Tel: 0281-2460135

Plastivision India Plastivision India is designed to help exhibitors and visitors to discover potential markets. It will be the 9th in the series of national exhibitions and seminars organised by AIPMA. AIPMA is dedicated to the development & growth of the plastic industry, contributing to national progress through plastics; December 12–16, 2013; at Bombay Exhibition Center (BEC), Mumbai, Maharashtra For details contact: All India Plastics Manufacturers Association A-52, Street No. 1 MIDC, Marol Andheri (East) Mumbai, Maharashtra Tel: 022-28217324/28217325/28352511 Fax: 022-28216390 Website: www.plastivision.org

EVENT LIST

International Plast Serbia Plast Serbia is one of the biggest exhibitions with regard to the plastics and rubber industry in Serbia. The event offers an overview of the present market situations. The changing demands and trends of customers ensure that business houses are on a constant path to adopt new technologies. Plast Serbia is attended by eminent members and experts from the plastics and rubber industry; February 20–22, 2013; at Novi Sad Fair, Serbia For details contact: ICM International d.o.o. Ismeta Mujazinovića 5/5 RS – 11000 Beograd, Srbija Tel: +381 11 41 40 477 Fax: +381 11 41 40 448 Email: plast@icm.si Website: www.plast.si

SüdTec For three days, SüdTec will offer unlimited business potential for companies making an entry into the plastics and metal industry. Hosted by The UBM Canon at Messe Stuttgart, Germany, the show will be attended by those in the rubber, plastics, automotive, textile and garments industries from different parts of the world; February 26–28, 2013; at Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany For details contact: Guido Küpper Friedrich-Karl-Str. 260c 50735 Köln Deutschland Tel: +49 (0)221 16847665 Fax: +49 (0)221 16847664 Email: guido.kuepper@ubm.com Website: www.suedtec.com

The conference aims to bring together cable producers, raw materials suppliers and equipment manufacturers; March 5–7, 2013; at Maritim Hotel, Cologne, Germany

Tel: +(359)-(2)-9655286 Fax: +(359)-(2)-9655231

3P - Plas Print Pack Pakistan 3P - Plas Print Pack Pakistan aims to provide a unique networking platform for key industrial players to exhibit new and cutting-edge technology. Plas Print Pack proves to be a comprehensive showcase, drawing the attention of international vital industrial players to Pakistan, where business alliances are forged, deals are sealed and new networking opportunities are found; March 8–10, 2013; at Expo Centre Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan

For details contact: Applied Market Information Ltd AMI House 45-47 Stokes Croft Bristol BS1 3QP Tel: +44(0)117 924 9442 Fax: +44(0)117 989 2128 Email: info@amiplastics.com

International Fair of Plastics & Rubber Processing International Fair of Plastics & Rubber Processing (EPLA) is a specialised international trade exhibition for the plastics and rubber processing industry. EPLA is an ideal platform for exhibitors from the industry to display their new products and services; March 5–7, 2013; at Poznan International Fair Grounds, Poznan, Poland For details contact: Poznan International Fair Limited Glogowska Street 14 Poznan, Poland Tel: +(48)-(61)-8692000 Fax: +(48)-(61)-8665827 Website: www.epla.pl/en

For details contact: Farhan Khan Fakt Exhibitions Pvt Ltd No. 304, 3rd Floor Clifton Center, Block 5 Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Tel: +92-21-35810637/9 Fax: +92-21-35810636 Website: www.plasprintpack.com.pk

Plast Imagen Mexico Plast Imagen Mexico is an international trade fair. This leading specialised exhibition is considered the natural venue in Mexico for machinery manufacturers interested in international expansion for their products, March 12–15, 2013; at Centro Banamex Exhibition Centre, Mexico

Plast Sofia

Cables 2013

Plast Sofia is an event with a record of bringing international exhibitors and trade visitors with great decision-making powers under one roof. Exhibitors belonging to this sector will display their products and items in order to acquaint customers with the latest technologies and services and lure them into forming professional contracts and ties; March 6–8, 2013; at Inter Expo Center Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria

Cables 2013 is recognised as the leading forum looking at polymer developments in the cables industry. This well-established event regularly attracts over 245 international delegates from the global supply chain.

For details contact: Bulgarreklama Agency 147 Tsarigradsko Shaussee Sofia, Bulgaria

For details contact: Carlos Gutierrez Marin E J Krause & Associates, Inc 6550, Rock Spring Drive Suite 500, Bethesda Maryland, USA Tel: +(1)-(301)-4935500 Website: www.plastimagen.com.mx 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

February 2013 | Modern Plastics & Polymers 103

EVENT REPORT: Engineering Expo Ludhiana 2012

LUDHIANA

December 21–24, 2012 GLADA Ground

Exploring a horizon of opportunities Generating tremendous response from the industry, Engineering Expo Ludhiana has proved to be a game changer for the machine tools industry in the region. Leveraging the vast potential and possibilities of Punjab, the Expo provided the perfect platform for accelerating business. Held from December 21 to 24, 2012, the Expo witnessed a wide range of business possibilities being unfolded. The four-day event received a robust response from the industry at large.

L–R: Pravin Bansal, BJP – District Chief, Punjab; Hakam Singh Giaspura, Ex-Mayor of Ludhiana; Deepak Ballani, National Programme Officer, UNIDO-ICAMT; Mahendra Singh Dhakad, Programme Director, UNIDO-ICAMT; Harcharan Singh Golwaria, Mayor of Ludhiana; Sandeep Khosla, CEO, Network 18 Publishing; Anil Joshi, Hon’ble Industry Minister, Govt of Punjab; Sukhdial Singh, President, CLMTM

Anwesh Koley

round Independence in 1947, Ludhiana had a handful of machine tools units and some units that manufactured hosiery machines. Over a period, units producing bicycle and auto parts entered the scene. Eventually, there came about the need for machine tools to meet the growing demands for mother machines in the country. That is when entrepreneurs established machine tools producing units in Ludhiana. Today, Ludhiana has evolved to become one of the major producers of mother machinery in India. Led by manufacturing biggies, Ludhiana is fast emerging as a leading investment destination in the northern region of the country. Capitalising on this vast growth potential, the Ludhiana edition of Engineering Expo organised by Network 18 Publishing emerged as an

eye opener. Inaugurated amid incredible industry response, the maiden edition of Engineering Expo Ludhiana and Punjab Machine Tools Show (PUMTOS) stood tall with potential on the very first day. The Expo not only highlighted the potential of regions like Punjab in northern India but also made it evident to manufacturers how they could have easy access to this manufacturing-friendly zone. Held at GLADA Ground, Ludhiana, from December 21 to 24, 2012, the event generated commendable enthusiasm among exhibitors. Visitors too were excited about the prospects of a show of such a magnitude being held in the developing industrial region of Ludhiana.

A grand opening Positioned to add positivities to the manufacturing and machine tools industry in and around Ludhiana, the Expo saw business deals worth ` 10

104 Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

crore in the first few hours of the trade exposition and an order book looking potent with big business deals for the exhibitors, thus benchmarking itself with the best in class trade shows. Gracing the occasion and boosting the confidence of the industry, Minister of State for Industries and Commerce Anil Joshi asserted, “We need a foolproof plan to promote the machine tools industry in Ludhiana. The Ministry is willing to extend all possible support to the machine tools manufacturers to set up business. We have the right pool of manpower available, but we need exposure so that our machinery is accepted not only in India but across the globe.” The inaugural function was also attended by Ludhiana Mayor Harcharan Singh Golwaria. Addressing the audience, he said, “A cursory look at the halls in the Expo clearly showed that the machinery available in Ludhiana can benchmark global quality. However, we are still

Engineering Expo Ludhiana 2012

Highlights of this edition

250 exhibitors from across India Spread over more than

12,000 sqm 26,135 business visitors from across India Business transacted worth

` 195 crore 16,188 business leads generated

20,000+ pproducts displayed from different industries More than 3,50,000 kg machinery moved in for display heavily dependent on imported machinery. We need to reduce this dependence by spreading awareness about our machinery to the world.” The other dignitaries present at the inauguration included prominent industry stalwarts like SSS Dhillon, Director, MSME Development Institute; Mahesh Khanna, GM, District Industries Center; Mahendra Singh Dhakad, Programme Director, United Nations Industrial Development Organization-International Center for the Advancement of Manufacturing Technology (UNIDO-ICAMT); Paramjit Singh, GM, Institute of Machine Tool Technology; Simarjeet Singh Bains, MLA; Deepak Ballani, National Programme Officer, UNIDO-ICAMT; Rajesh Jain, Senior Manager, National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC); Sukhdial Singh, President, Consortium of Ludhiana Machine Tools Manufacturers (CLMTM); Manjit Singh Matharoo, CEO, Matharoo & Matharoo Inc & General Secretary, CLMTM and Sandeep Khosla, CEO, Network 18 Publishing.

Boosting industry sentiments While Ludhiana has seen a flurry of enthusiastic entrepreneurs and

investments, there are areas that still need attention. Elaborating further, Matharoo added, “Of late, the machine tools industry in Ludhiana is suffering due to lack of exposure and a platform to demonstrate its credentials. However, with an event like the Engineering Expo, I am confident that we will successfully regain our lost ground.” The machine tools fraternity unanimously accepted that there was need for a platform, which can help the region showcase its industrial might. To this, Dhillon avered, “We need to organise similar events frequently in Ludhiana in order to bring our facilities and service providers together and discuss the requisite improvements for this sector in the region.”

An innovative platform for business possibilities Visitors at the show were amazed by the variety of machinery on display and found the event to be best-in-class to interact with industry players. Amit Takkar, Director, Takkar Industries, exclaimed, “I visited this Expo for the first time and I am pleased with the arrangements. The variety of machinery on display was commendable. An event of this magnitude has taken place in Ludhiana for the first time; the local industry should take full advantage of this opportunity.” Another visitor, Abhishek Handa, Business Development Manager, Radeecal Communications, observed, “The Expo is appealing at first sight. Moreover, the companies exhibiting here are big names from the industry. I am quite satisfied with the overall arrangements at the Expo.” Pankaj Jain, Manager, Rexam Bright Solutions, another visitor, also shared similar sentiments. He stated, “An event of this stature and scale is taking place for the first time in Ludhiana, and I am pleased to see the quality of machinery on display. The choice of venue is an important factor for such events and GLADA Ground is a perfect location to attract a large number of visitors.

Such events should take place more often in Ludhiana.”

An event to reckon The exhibition halls saw a large number of visitors, of which many expressed their keenness to exhibit in the Expo next year. Also, the exhibitors received considerable enquiries for their machines and were highly optimistic about generating substantial business. Substantiating the same, C S Sidhu, Director–Technical, GR Cranes & Elevators, said, “We have received large number of enquiries at this event and expect most of these to convert into business. We have already sold machines to many customers.” Another exhibitor, Robin Basant, Managing Partner, Basant Mechanicals, expressed, “The Expo plays a crucial role not only in business development but also in increasing profitability. Engineering Expo is considered an ideal platform for companies to foster growth through reach and awareness to their right target audience. Presented by Network 18 Publishing, Engineering Expo proves to be a perfect combination of a vast range of exhibitors, spacious venue, state-of-the-art amenities and humungous visitor turnout, which is crucial for exhibitors.” Didarjit Singh, Proprietor, Karam Chucks, who also exhibited at the Expo, said, “Personally, my expectations from Engineering Expo at Ludhiana were high, and this Expo has lived up to my expectations. It has not only given us vast exposure but also given us the confidence to launch some of our new products so that people who are not able to attend international shows can find internal quality products in India.” Matharoo aptly conc luded, “Engineering Expo is a great platform to showcase the industrial talent residing in smaller towns and cities of India. A place like Ludhiana has the skills to attract international manufacturers to India, and such Expos do a commendable job in assisting this.” Email: anwesh.koley@network18publishing.com

February 2013 | Modern Plastics & Polymers 105

EVENT REPORT: Engineering Expo Indore 2013

INDORE

January 11–14, 2013 Labhganga Convention Centre

Empowering SMEs, expanding market reach The manufacturing and allied sectors in and around Indore are experiencing a surge in business and investment like never before. Amid such promising prospects and tremendous untapped potential, Engineering Expo Indore 2013 emerged as a catalyst and added to the growth momentum of Madhya Pradesh. A report...

(L-R): Omprakash Gupta, President, MPEMCA; Dinesh Patidar, Chairman & MD, Shakti Pumps (I) Ltd; Krishna Murari Moghe, Mayor, Indore; Amit Goyal, Chairman, FIEO; Ajay Sahai, Director General and CEO, FIEO and Sudhanva Jategaonkar, Associate Vice President, Network 18 Publishing

Pallavi Mukhopadhyay

s one of the emerging cities of India, Indore offers potentially lower costs, necessary and inexpensive infrastructure as well as a suitable business environment for companies. Moreover, there is immense scope for innovative ideas to be nurtured in this region. Indore is a land of opportunities for small and large businesses alike. Today, Indore has opened its doors to both Indian and international investors. A hotspot for manufacturing units, the city has unleashed its mammoth potential of hosting new industries and tapping opportunities that await India. A recent study by Cushman & Wakefield stated that Indore is one of the top 10 emerging cities of India for

long-term business investment across industries. Madhya Pradesh houses more than five original equipment manufacturers and more than 100 auto component manufacturing facilities. Their market size is approximately $ 306 million. Additionally, IT major Infosys is investing ` 600 crore in its proposed unit in Indore. Tata Consultancy Services is also investing ` 410 crore in the city. With the country’s first operational greenfield special economic zone spanning 1,038 hectare set up in Indore, an influx of investor and business opportunities will be seen along with an increase in job opportunities.

Boosting growth Given the current spate of investments across an array of industries in and

106 Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

around Indore, as well as those in the pipeline for the near future, this central part of India is poised for major industrial growth. In this context, Engineering Expo Indore 2013, which took place on January 11–14, 2013, at the Labhganga Convention Centre, emerged as a catalyst for the growth momentum of Madhya Pradesh. The Expo was spread across more than 10,500 sqm and showcased more than 8,000 products by over 208 exhibitors in 30 diverse industry categories. With an outlook to augment business opportunities of the manufacturing and machine tools industry in and around Indore, the Expo saw business deals worth ` 72 crore and an order book with big business deals for the exhibitors, thus benchmarking itself with top class trade shows.

Inaugural ceremony: Highlights The 5th edition of Engineering Expo Indore was successfully organised by Network 18 Publishing in association with Madhya Pradesh Electric Merchants and Contractors Association (MPEMCA) and Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO). Amid promising prospects for a fast-emerging Madhya Pradesh, the Expo came alive with the lighting of the inaugural lamp in the presence of esteemed dignitaries comprising Krishna Murari Moghe, Mayor, Indore; Dinesh Patidar, Chairman & MD, Shakti Pumps (I) Ltd; Omprakash Gupta, President, MPEMCA; Amit

Engineering Expo Indore 2013

Goyal, Chairman, FIEO; Ajay Sahai, Director General & CEO, FIEO and Sudhanva Jategaonkar, Associate Vice President, Network 18 Publishing. In his inaugural speech, Moghe said, “I am pleased that Engineering Expo is being organised in Indore. We will benefit from the large business platform offered by the Expo. Business owners are getting a great opportunity to promote their brands and products through this Expo, which can contribute to the progress of not only the state but also the country and thus propel economic growth.” While appreciating the contribution of Engineering Expo to the industries of the region, Patidar said, “This Expo has given a good platform to exhibitors. The industry, as a whole, and local customers are benefitted by it. I sincerely hope everybody’s business is boosted through this initiative. Today, the business fraternity in Indore needs to engage in continuous learning and development to keep up with the innovative and changing concepts of business processes and practices.” Gupta encouraged the audience to leverage the Expo in furthering their business growth. He added, “Engineering Expo will help in increasing technical knowledge within the business community. I urge everyone to have a good time and take advantage of the Expo. This is a great chance for exhibitors to display a wide array of products and a golden opportunity for the industry to learn about the latest technologies available in the market.” Addressing a packed audience, Goyal observed, “Madhya Pradesh is a progressive state, and small & medium enterprises comprise 80 per cent of the business. I thank Network 18 for taking this initiative to help the manufacturing fraternity gain more mileage and engage in knowledge sharing. I wish all the participants the very best and hope for the exhibition to be a grand success.” Sahai highlighted the role of this Expo and the importance of value addition in innovation for the manufacturing fraternity of the country.

He observed, “Indore has been seeing healthy annual growth and has a competitive edge due to the availability of manpower. Engineering Expo has been a trendsetter for the domestic as well as the export market. Innovation and R&D will be the growth drivers for the manufacturing sector in India, and the country promises great potential in this direction.” Jategaonkar delivered the vote of thanks on behalf of the organisers and said, “I thank all our partners and participants who have helped us bring Engineering Expo to its current position of an insightful and engaging business forum. This Expo is intended for the overall benefit of the engineering and manufacturing industry, and we have plans to further strengthen its offerings in the years to come.”

An empowering experience Engineering Expo Indore 2013 empowered visitors with the latest technologies and strategic industry insights. Being a transmission line (cables, energy metres, isolators) supplier, Deepak Lalwani, Proprietor, Deepak Traders, has been attending the Expo for the last three years. “I come to the Engineering Expo as I get an opportunity to learn about the latest technology, interact with the exhibitors and see new machinery. Responses from the exhibitors are great. I think this is an excellent platform for buying and sharing,” explained Lalwani. Another visitor, Suneel Arora, Proprietor, Pooja Electronics, said, “The Expo has been a knowledge sharing experience. Such Expos are good for a city like Indore as it enables the industry to become familiar with the latest technology. I am having a great experience here.” The exhibitors at the Expo varied from companies focussed on green initiatives to those involved in providing identity and security solutions. Among the exhibitors, Nimesh Doshi, Owner, Asiatic Traders, said, “We are distributors of machine tools and are working towards green energy. We have

Highlights of this edition Pan India participation by 208 exhibitors Spread across more than

10,500 sqm 12,019 business visitors visited from across India Business transacted worth ` 72 crore* More than 11,272 business leads generated* 8,000+ products displayed from different industries More than 75,000 kg machinery moved in for display * Feedback received from exhibitors

launched solar panels in this edition of Engineering Expo. The Expo has been a success as all the stalls have 100 per cent occupancy.” Govind Agrawal, CEO, Anaxee Technologies Pvt Ltd, shared, “We deal in biometrics, identity management, fingerprint technology, face & iris recognition and metal detectors. The latest technologies we have launched at this Expo are new Adhaar authentication systems and JustLook face recognition systems. We are customising our Android-based applications for our clients and giving discounts to visitors who book here.” An exhibitors’ directory comprising the listing of all the exhibitors at the Expo and their vital details was also unveiled. This wealth of information took the participants of the Expo a step closer in their quest to stay competitive in business. Engineering Expo attracted more than 12,000 visitors and buyers from in and around the city. With a great display of some of the latest machinery, tools and technology, the Expo catered to the diverse requirements of the manufacturing industry. The next edition of Engineering Expo will be held in Aurangabad on February 22–25, 2013. Email: pallavi.mukhopadhyay@network18publishing.com

February 2013 | Modern Plastics & Polymers 107

EVENT REPORT: Engineering Expo Indore 2013 Panel discussion

Is Indore the next big investor’s magnet? On the sidelines of Engineering Expo Indore 2013, a panel discussion held on January 11, 2013, analysed in depth the prospects of and problems in the industrial progress of Indore. Need for more focus on exports

(L-R): Bhupesh Trivedi, Head–Power Sales, Waaree Energies Pvt Ltd; Dinesh Patidar, Chairman & MD, Shakti Pumps (I) Ltd; Amit Goyal, Chairman, FIEO; Archana Tiwari-Nayudu, Executive Editor, Network 18 Publishing; Dr Gautam Kothari, President, Pithampur Audhyogik Sangathan and Ajay Sahai, Director General & CEO, FIEO

Pallavi Mukhopadhyay

n the wake of a welcome growth spurt in Madhya Pradesh, Engineering Expo Indore 2013 took a step forward and dug deeper into the nuances of Indore’s growth story. A panel discussion was held after the inauguration of the Expo to help investors planning to set up businesses in Indore explore their horizons. Already established businesses explored the scope for further expansion not only outside Indore but also internationally. Serving as food for thought for industry leaders and professionals, this brainstorming session brought forth the highlights and lowdowns of investing in the central business district of the country. Held on January 11, 2013, the panel discussion comprised an eclectic mix of leading industry experts including Dinesh Patidar, Chairman & MD, Shakti Pumps (I) Ltd; Bhupesh Trivedi, Head–Power Sales, Waaree Energies Pvt Ltd; Dr Gautam Kothari, President, Pithampur Audhyogik Sangathan; Ajay Sahai, Director General & CEO, FIEO and Amit Goyal, Chairman, FIEO.

The panel discussion was moderated by Archana Tiwari-Nayudu, Executive Editor, Network 18 Publishing.

Growth on fast track Madhya Pradesh has come a long way since the 1980s. Today, investors are taking notice of the state due to its ideal geographical location, investor& technolog y-friendly policies, progressive bureaucracy, fast-improving infrastructure and cost effectiveness. Kothari said, “Indore was known for its poor infrastructure, power issues and lack of government interest in the past. Today, the city is seeing better road, rail & air connectivity, growth of SEZs and a proactive government acting in the interest of the state’s development.” Commenting on the need for such exhibitions to propel further business growth, Patidar observed, “Business houses in Europe and America await such Expos to launch their latest products. In India, we need to adopt similar practices and take part in as many Expos as possible to gain more brand visibility and further enhance business prospects.”

108 Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

Industries in and around Indore need to focus on research & development and innovation in order to match up to global standards. High-quality products, competitive pricing and superior packaging are the growth drivers for exports. Commenting on the scope for building a stronger export network for SMEs in Indore, Sahai stated, “Export is a long-term activity; a company ’s credibility is of utmost importance. A substandard product will hamper not just the image of the company but also the image of the country. Thus, businesses looking to begin exports must do field visits, conduct thorough market research and further explore their horizons before commencing exports.” Fur ther, Goyal elaborated, “Currently, Gujarat is the leader in exports, constituting 24 per cent of the country’s export share, followed by Maharashtra with 20 per cent. However, Madhya Pradesh contributes only 1 per cent of the total exports from India. It is imperative for Madhya Pradesh to take necessary steps and think global by conducting detailed studies of specific foreign markets and products for which FIEO is ready to extend its services.” In his observations on the action plan for the future, Trivedi explained, “Today, the State Government has a clear intent to enhance development. It is showing commitment towards dr iving industrial growth in the state. This new vigour is a welcome change. We must move out of our comfort zones, take more risks and expand our knowledge with every passing day.” This engaging panel discussion was followed by a lively question & answer session. Email: pallavi.mukhopadhyay@network18publishing.com

Plexpoindia 2013

A showcase of promising opportunities in plastics The plastics industry is growing at a very fast pace. Continuous innovations are taking place in the segment so as to meet domestic and global needs. The sixth edition of Plexpoindia brought with it new promises and brighter opportunities for the Indian plastics fraternity. Plexpoindia 2013 provided an interactive platform for those in the plastics industry to showcase their latest products and technologies to prospective customers. Inaugural session

Avani Jain

he plastics industry in India symbolises a promising industry and is growing leaps and bounds. The per capita consumption of plastic products in India is growing and is moving towards 2.5 times GDP growth. While the Government of India is trying to set up economic reforms to boost the plastics industry by joint ventures and foreign investments, entrepreneurs are trying to provide high-quality plastic products. Thus, the country has the potential to become a global plastics processing hub. The plastics industry is growing, but there is still tremendous scope for innovative technological upgradations. In such a scenario, Plexpoindia 2013 offered an interactive platform where machinery and equipment related to the plastics industry were showcased. The week-long event was held in Gandhi Nagar in Gujarat on January 8–13, 2013. This exhibition was organised by Gujarat State Plastics Manufacturers Association and supported by the Government of Gujarat as part of ‘Vibrant Gujarat’. The event was held jointly with Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show 2013.

Plexpoindia 2013 was inaugurated by Narendra Modi, Chief Minister, Gujarat, who was impressed with the quality and technologically advanced products being displayed by the Indian plastics industry. In his inaugural address of Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show 2013, he said, “Trade fairs like this act as a catalytic agent in boosting the growth of any business. They serve as a platform for technology and knowledge sharing. Further, the buyers and sellers are easily able to connect with each other. Also, companies looking for investments and technological tie-ups can benefit from such an event.”

Platform for opportunities The exhibition was held in an airconditioned area of 13,500 sq m. Most exhibitors were manufacturers of plastics processing machinery, plastic raw materials & compounds, plastic finished goods, converting & printing machinery, plastics auxiliary equipment & testing equipment etc. Nearly 310 exhibitors were present at the event. They included multinationals and medium& small-scale manufacturers. They displayed different kinds of machines to

Narendra Modi, Chief Minister, Gujarat, inaugurating Plexpoindia 2013

demonstrate the progress made by them in their respective fields. Harshad Soni, Deputy Manager– Marketing, Ferromatik Milacron India Pvt Ltd, noted, “Our main purpose of participating in this event was to showcase our products before the entire plastics fraternity. Further, this time, the event is much better since the last year in terms of number of visitors and the scale at which it is organised.” The success of the event can be easily gauged from the fact that there were nearly 20,000 visitors present at the event. This number included national and international visitors. There were visitors from various states of India and countries like Africa, China, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Canada, UK etc. Also present were trade promotion bodies and associations, technical publications, R&D and education & training institutions, all related to plastics.

Giving a boost Automotive, medical, packaging and textiles are sectors that attract maximum investment in the state of Gujarat. Further, Gujarat’s infrastructure and socio-political scenario have motivated various global players to set up firms in the state. Plexpoindia 2013 has widened the scope of growth of plastics in the state as well as in India. Further, it has helped companies to demonstrate their products not only to domestic customers but also to international participants. Ketan Shah, Chairman, Plexpoindia 2013, concluded, “Since the awareness about new developments is increasing and upgradation of technology is taking place, Plexpoindia 2013 has proved to be a golden platform for the buyer and seller to meet under one roof and accelerate their business in more ways.” Email: avani.jain@network18publishing.com

February 2013 | Modern Plastics & Polymers 109

EVENT REPORT: Conference on Indian Medical Devices and Plastics Disposables Industr y 2013

PROVIDING

FUTURISTIC SOLUTIONS FOR GROWTH

Jay Narayan Vyas, Former Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Gujarat, delivering the inaugural address

Avani Jain

he medical devices industry is growing at a rapid pace. This industry is expected to grow with the ageing population, increased life expectancy and expanding markets in developing countries. The growth of this industry in the country has also led to increased use of plastics owing to many reasons. To state a few, polymers are relatively easy and economical to manufacture, and they are easy to sterilise. Amid an increase in demand for plastic medical devices, the industry is facing issues that need to be resolved to ensure continuous growth. To address some of these issues and provide a boost to the medical devices industry, the National Conference and Technology Exhibition on Indian Medical Devices and Plastics Disposables Industry 2013 was organised on January 9–10, 2013, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This two-day event was sponsored by the Government of Gujarat under the Vibrant Gujarat Event Series and supported by leading industry associations

including Association of Indian Medical Device Industry; Medical Disposables Manufacturers Association; Society of Biomaterials & Artificial Organs; National Biomedical Engineering Society; Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council; Food and Drugs Control Administration, Government of Gujarat; Association of Diagnostics Manufacturers of India; The All India Plastics Manufacturers’ Association; Gujarat State Plastics Manufacturers Association and Indian Plastics Institute.

Raising the curtain The event was inaugurated by Jay Narayan Vyas, Former Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Gujarat, in the presence of many dignitaries. In his inaugural address, Vyas elaborated on government support activities for the medical devices industry in Gujarat. He also cited various government projects in the healthcare sector.

Fruitful discussions The event served as a perfect meeting place for industry leaders, decision makers and trade associations looking for

110 Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

The growth potential for the Indian medical devices industry is on an overdrive. This is caused by increasing use of plastics in medical devices owing to a number of benefits offered by them. In such a scenario, the recently held National Conference and Technology Exhibition on Indian Medical Devices and Plastics Disposables Industr y 2013 added vigour to this industry, ensuring a healthy growth. Avani Jain reports… new tie-ups. More than 45 experts and industry leaders shared their experiences and made presentations on various critical issues and techno-commercial challenges important for the Indian medical devices and plastics disposables industry. Talking about the growth of the medical sector in the country, Manoj Bhardwaj, Managing Director, SMC Medical Manufacturing Pvt Ltd, said, “The medical devices sector is growing fairly well in the country. However, if we compare this growth with other countries, then we are lagging behind. Thus, the medical devices manufacturing segment needs to prove their worth in the global market.” Further, noting the penetration of plastics in the medical devices sector, he said, “In the present times, most medical devices use plastics due to the variety of benefits offered by them. This demand for plastics will only increase in the future.” There were two interesting panel discussions: ‘Technical Challenges: India v/s Global Scenario’ and ‘Indian Medical Device Industry: 360 Degree Perspective’.

Conference on Indian Medical Devices and Plastics Disposables Industr y 2013

An attentive audience

Technology Display Show Exhibition 2013

As many as 400 delegates attended the various discussions. Speakers and delegates were not only from India but also from countries such as the US, Germany, Canada, France, China and Africa.

Platform for opportunities The conference was held in conjunction with ‘Technology Display Show Exhibition 2013’, wherein about 40 companies offered polymers, machineries, packaging materials and many critical inputs required for manufacturing medical devices and plastics disposables. The exhibition was a success as it witnessed about 600–800 visitors during the two days. Many companies from India and overseas exhibited numerous products and services. Talking about the importance of the event for the exhibitors and visitors, Sanjay Y Shah, Owner Promoter, Unikal Consultants, commented, “This event has served as a good platform for exhibitors to connect with their potential customers. Not only the exhibitors but even the visitors benefitted. Visitors were able to gather knowledge about technologies available locally and internationally.”

In a nutshell The medical industry is continuing to improve the quality of life of people with the manufacture of new devices. A steady stream of new medical devices through advanced polymer research has provided a major boost to the industry. In its tenth edition, National Conference and Technology Exhibition on Indian Medical Devices and Plastics Disposables Industry 2013 proved to be an effective and interactive platform for delegates representing industry and academia from India and abroad, all gathered under one roof. Email: avani.jain@network18publishing.com

February 2013 | Modern Plastics & Polymers 111

BOOK REVIEW

Polymer Extrusion (Revised 4th Edition) Author: Chris Rauwendaal Price: ` 10,848 Chris Rauwendaal is a well-known practising polymer process engineer and chemist in the area of polymer extrusion. He initially created handouts based on his classes and seminars. These were compiled into the 1st edition of the book ‘Polymer Extrusion’ published fifteen years ago. As a practising process engineer, he understands the needs and requirements of the industry. This book has three main parts. The first part covers hardware and mechanical aspects. The second part deals with process analysis. The third part discusses practical applications of the extrusion theory. There is a special chapter on modelling and computer simulation, now an essential part of extrusion engineering. A sincere attempt has been made to keep mathematical complexity to a minimum. Also, the aim of the book to bridge the gap between theory and practice is well achieved. Because of the huge financial impact of extrusion problems, a chapter on troubleshooting has many new additions to help readers with important issues in actual extrusion operations. This edition will be very useful for students and practising process engineers working in the industry.

Szycher’s Handbook of Polyurethanes (2nd Edition) Author: Michael Szycher PhD Price: ` 11,700 Polyurethanes are versatile polymers with applications such as rigid and flexible foams, flexible slab, solid elastomers, reaction injection moulding, carpet backing and two component formulations. This handbook covers chemistry and technology applications and summarises the published work of many chemists, researchers and technologists. Data is compiled from technical publications, seminars and patent literature. The patents have been carefully selected to illustrate the complex principles involved in polyurethane chemistry and technology. Important aspects such as thermoplastics, thermosets and curable compositions used in diverse applications of structural materials, coatings, adhesives and sealants are well elaborated. Dr Michael Szycher has taken help from other experts in the field to cover all aspects of the subject. He holds a PhD in Medicine and is the former Chairman & CEO of CardioTech International, Inc, a manufacturer of medical products based on specialised polyurethanes. Recognised as an international authority on polyurethanes and blood compatible polymers, his knowledge on biomaterials applications enhances the value of this handbook. This handbook contains history, basic concepts, isocyanate chemistry, structure–property relations, various applications, processing, including processing with twin screw, medical applications and biocompatibility testing. An elaborate appendix covers polyurethane suppliers and manufacturers in the US, processing systems, glossary etc. Reviewer: Dr Yatish Vasudeo, President & CEO, By Innovations Consultancy India Pvt Ltd Available at: Wisdom Book Distributors,Hornby Building, Ist Floor, 174, D.N. Road, Mumbai - 400 053 Tel: 022-22074484 66318958 • Telefax: 022-22034058

112 Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

PRODUCT S

Looking For A Specific Product? Searching and sourcing products were never so easy. Just type MPP (space) Product and send it to

Name

51818

eg. MPP Moulding and send it to 51818

Flame-retardant plastic compounds Flame-retardant plastics are essential to devices we use every day, providing a valuable tool in fire prevention. For fire to occur, the three basic elements of fuel, heat and oxygen must exist. The science of flame retardance uses chemical reactions to moderate one or more of these attributes. Flame retardant compounds help mitigate fire danger, increase plastic's ignition resistance, reduce the speed of flame spread, reduce heat release and smoke & fume generation. RTP Company Chennai – Tamil Nadu Tel: 044 - 42147313 Email: srengasamy@rtpcompany.com Website: www.rtpcompany.com

Silicone transparent tubing and braided hose Polyester-reinforced silicone transparent braided hose is made for food, pharmaceutical, chemical, medical and heavy engineering industries, thermal power stations and PSUs. This braided hose is made of 100 per cent pure silicone rubber by using fully automatic state-of-the art machines and technologies. It already caters to all the major pharmaceutical companies in India and is also exported to overseas customers. Medical grade braided hose is manufactured under stringent quality control and is made of medical grade silicone rubber, temperature-resistant from -80°C to 250°C (-110°F to 480°F), non-reactive to body tissue and fluid, unaffected by most water-soluble materials, sterilisable by steam, dry heat, ethylene oxide and gamma radiation and has an indefinite shelf life. The silicone transparent tubing sizes are available from 0.5 mm ID to 200 mm ID, and braided hoses have sizes available from ID range ½” to 2 ½”. Ami Polymer Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-28555107/631/914, Mob: 09223290931 Fax: 022-28555378 Email: amipolymer@vsnl.com Website: www.amipolymer.com

February 2013 | Modern Plastics & Polymers 113

PRODUCT S

Universal PID controller

The universal PID controller adopts digital calibration technology for input measurement with input measurement accuracy 0.3 per cent FS. Non-linear calibration tables for standard thermocouples and RTDs are available in the instrument. All other linear inputs such as 4–20 mA, 0–10 VDC etc are also available. It can satisfy the requirements of various applications, make quick delivery and is easy to maintain. Its friendly and customised operating interface leads to easy learning and simple manipulation. It has high quality and performance hardware design, using high-performance tantalum capacitor or ceramic capacitor. Compared to competing models, it consumes less electricity, experiences less temperature shifting, provides higher stability and reliability and can work in a wider range of temperatures. Micon Automation Systems Pvt Ltd Ahmedabad – Gujarat Tel: 079 - 32900400 Email: sales@miconindia.com Website: www.miconindia.com

Dual-control water-type mould temperature controller The dual-control water-type mould temperature controller is a single machine that can simultaneously control the temperature requirements of different male and female moulds. The male and female moulds require different temperature degrees. Dual-control series lets you control two different temperatures accurately. The size is decreased by 40 per cent to save space. It does not need constant replacement which helps in acquiring substantial savings with regards to cost and time and improves work efficiency. The patented ‘Heat-insulated’ design improves safety, extends the machine’s life and makes repair and maintenance more efficient and safer. The water-type series does not produce oil and gas, thereby reducing pollution in the work place which is useful in electronics, medical and cosmetic industries. In the water-type series, the cooling effect increases efficiency and does not pollute the mould. It is economical and has widespread applications. The imported PID temperature controllers are used for accurate control of temperature within ±0.1°C. Yann Bang Electrical Machinery Co Ltd Taichung -Taiwan Tel: 886-4-22710000, Fax: 886-4-22711988 Email: yb@yannbang.com Website: www.yannbang.com 114 Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

Hot runner system mould

Some characteristics of the Moki patent hot runner system mould include short cycle time (shortest time up to 3.2 s with advanced blowing technology), high productivity and good stability. It is suitable for lightweight and extra-thin (thinnest up to 0.3 mm) disposable products. Other features are waste reduction, lower production cost, high stability of finished products, low defect rate, strong mould structure, floating structure, thin finished products, average thickness, stable quality and long life of mould. Mo Chyi Enterprise Co Ltd Changhua County - Taiwan Tel: +886-4-7354681 Email: lcn11111@ms23.hinet.net Website: www.food-mold.com

Pellet screening system Super Platon is the latest generation of pellet screening system for plastics industry. This system detects black spots or off-colour contaminants as small as 0.1 mm in a pellet stream by using four highresolution line sensor cameras. The Super Platon is installed inline or offline after a vibratory sizing screener to detect and remove defective pellets. Kubota Corporation Shanghai City - China Tel: +86-21-63298843 Email: obahideaki1224@yahoo.co.jp Website: www.keisoku.kubota.ne.jp/chinese

Copolymer emulsion Dipicryl 03D6 is vinyl acetate, butyl acrylate copolymer emulsion, which is slightly viscous and of medium particle size with excellent flow properties. It is specially developed for making highly pigmented emulsion paints. It has a milky white appearance with free flowing dispersion and particle size of 0.5 to 0.8 microns. It forms tough and flexible film above 7°C which is clear, non-tacky and free from bits. Dipicryl 03D6 has good compatibility with pigments, extenders, protective colloids, plasticisers and other acrylic emulsions. It is used in making premium quality interior and exterior coating wall paints. Speciality Polymers Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra

PRODUCT S

Tel: 022 - 22063534, Fax: 022 - 22063533 Email: spdp@vsnl.com, import@specialitypolymer.com, export@specialitypolymer.com Website: www.specialitypolymer.com

Mould-temperature controller and chiller The mould temperature controller and special custom-made chiller are new products that include cold-hot all-in-one mould temperature controller, die-casting mould temperature controller, quick-cooling & heating mould temperature controller, two machines in one water circulation temperature controller and rubber/high temperature/roller mould temperature controller. These machines are intended for processes such as plastic injection moulding, extrusion moulding, blow moulding, chemical industry, dye-casting, reaction axe rubber tyre, rubber vulcanisation, electric wire, calendar, printing, ban-burying and other related industries. Weichi Enterprise Co Ltd Guangzhou - China Tel: +86-020-36850626

Email: weichimaster@163.com Website: www.weichigz.com

Specialty chemicals The Millad NX 8000 offers important sustainability benefits enabling PP to be processed at significantly lower temperatures versus standard clarified PP. The superior clarifying performance enables broader use of PP, a low-density and easily recycled plastic, to replace less-sustainable materials in packaging, household and food storage applications. Hyperform HPN nucleating agent for polyolefins is a family of high-speed nucleating agents, which allow for faster crystallisation rates, improved processing and higher throughputs. Hyperform HPR synthetic reinforcing agents for polypropylene improve mechanical properties, while reducing part weight as compared to traditionally filled automotive compounds. Milliken Asia Pte Ltd Singapore Tel: +65-65931319 Email: tiffany.tay@milliken.com Website: www.millikenchemical.com

February 2013 | Modern Plastics & Polymers 115

PRODUCT S

Centrifugal air blowers and fans

Wood plastic composites

The high-efficiency centrifugal air blowers and fans handle air/hot flow gases, corrosive gases, dust, powder materials etc. These are available for impeller mounted and motor shaft/ direct coupled/V-belt drive. The impeller has backward/back inclined/ forward curves type design with construction welded/riveted selected based on required application. The blowers and fans are designed in single stage/multi-stage/DWDI type depending upon the required specification. These have capacity ranging from 100 m³/hr to 3,00,000 m³/hr and pressure up to 2,500 mm WG.

Wood Plastic Composites (WPC) are thermo-plastically processible materials made from wood and plastics (PP, PE, PVC, PS, ABS) for use in building, furniture, automotive, consumer goods, housing industry etc. In order to operate with optimum function, upstream and downstream equipments are designed for the best match with the extrusion line. For further improving the output of extrusion line, each processing device and computer-controlled possibility (eg PLC, PC base) are recommended to suit different users’ demands.

Vacunair Engineering Co Pvt Ltd Ahmedabad, Gujarat Tel: 079-22910771, Mob: 09824036375 Email: info@vacunair.com Website: www.vacunair.com

Intype Enterprise Co Ltd Tainan - Taiwan Tel: +886-6-2614196 Email: extruder@intype.com.tw Website: www.intype.com.tw

High-pressure cleaner

Extrusion machine

The hot water compact class high-pressure cleaner is simple in operation. The impressive features of the compact class include single-button control, chassis with integrated tank and the integrated highpressure hose reel. It is very user-friendly and is a single-phase comfort unit of the compact class with one-button operation. The high-pressure cleaner has chassis with integrated tanks, hose and accessory stowage.

The LIN-90II-TS is a performance-based machine designed to accommodate large containers with outstanding cycle time. It produces from 200 ml to 4 L of PE/PP and PVC/PTEG, and the productivity reaches 4,500 and 860 pc/hr, respectively. To ensure quality, mechanical and electrical components from leading brands are used in this machine.

Karcher Cleaning System Pvt Ltd Noida - Uttar Pradesh Tel: 0120-4661800 Email: kritika.batra@karcher.in Website: www.karcher.in

Akei Plastic-Machine Mfy Ltd Kowloon - Hong Kong Tel: +852-27411312 Email: akeisimon@akei.com.cn Website: www.akei.com.hk

PP sheets Anti-static plastic pallet This anti-static plastic pallet is available in various sizes. It is made from virgin foodgrade plastic materials and is used in pharmaceutical and food-based industries. Also offered are grain storage pallets, steel reinforced plastic pallets, drum pallets, moulded plastic pallets, rackable plastic pallets etc.

Polypropylene (PP) sheets have excellent smooth surface. These sheets are also available with glass cloth backing options. The sheets come with good weldability, weathering resistance, outstanding flexibility, low thermal conductivity, high chemical conductivity, high chemical resistance and long life.

Ergen Plastic Industries Jodhpur - Rajasthan Tel: 0291-2433737, Mob: 09414195707 Email: info@ercon.co.in Website: www.indiamart.com/plastic-pallets

Sangir Plastics Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-28726120 Email: sangirnp@bom7.vsnl.net.in Website: www.sangirplastics.com

116 Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

PRODUCT S

must To make the product of superior quality, it This . norms -free ination contam and safety adhere to t makes the end product well accepted in the marke reducing its rejection rates.

Agnish Roy (Manager - Business Development) Marsap Services Pvt Ltd

February 2013 | Modern Plastics & Polymers 117

PRODUCT S

Temperature control system The 2 to 16 zone control panel for hot runner temperature control system is widely used in plastic injection moulding. Panels are designed taking into consideration all the required controlling and safety features to accurately maintain the desired temperature of all the zones. The main components of the control panel include model PID-723 temperature controller, LTC-16 SCR based heater power regulator, HMC-8 heater monitoring card, PWM-4 pulse width modulation card and other panel accessories. Libratherm Instruments Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-28963823, Mob: 09821136685 Email: libratherm@libratherm.com Website: www.libratherm.com

Plastic pallet A wide range of plastic pallets is offered for every application in material handling. These pallets are made of prime grade advanced polyethylene materials. The pallets are known for longer life, superior performance and ensuring the best in industry quality standards in both automated and traditional material handling and distribution systems. The heavy-duty steel reinforced plastic pallets are ideal alternatives for steel and wooden pallets. Swift Techno Plast Pvt Ltd Navi Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-22978351, Mob: 09769220221 Email: sales@swiftind.co.in Website: www.plasticpallet.co.in

Plastic flap loaded foot valve The new range of plastic flap loaded foot valve is most popular due to its friction-free low cost design. It gives better linear flow of water in the suction lines than CI foot valves. These products exhibit some distinguished features such as durability, friction-free design, corrosion resistance, leakage-proof and dimensional accuracy. Technical specifications include standards as per IS:10805:1986 of BIS, thread as per IS:554:1985 of BIS, body test pressure at 0.5 MPa, seat test pressure at 0.02 MPa, normal bore size 21/2" and 3" (65 mm 118 Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

and 80 mm) and materials of construction PP body, PP strainer and PVC washer. Arti Products Rajkot - Gujarat Tel: 0281-2388908, Mob: 09428155144 Email: arti_product@sify.com Website: www.artiproducts.in

Metering feeders Conair BFS and BFH metering feeders provide injection moulders and extruders with a versatile, economical way to volumetrically meter colorants or other additives into the flow of virgin material directly at the throat of the processing machine. By metering additives directly at the throat, greater savings in material inventory and colourant is achieved over traditional pre-coloured or centrally blended material schemes. Features include model for low/high throughput, injection or extrusion control, easy no-tools cleanout, digital setpoint accuracy, optional low level alarm etc. Nu-Vu Conair Pvt Ltd Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 079-32985993 Email: nuvu@conairgroup.com Website: www.conairgroup.com

Plastic planters These coloured plastic planters are made using optimum quality hard plastic. Durable in nature and sturdy by frame, the plastic planters are offered in various colours and design patterns. The plastic planters are ideal for indoor as well as outdoor applications. These are used to hold plants and enhance the decor of surroundings. The products comply to all national and international standards set by the industry. Samruddhi Industries Ltd Sangli - Maharashtra Tel: 0233-264573, Mob: 09423677084 Email: samruddhi@samruddhi.com Website: www.samruddhi.com

The information published in this section is as per the details furnished by the respective manufacturer/ distributor. In any case, it does not represent the views of Business Insights â&#x20AC;˘Technologiesâ&#x20AC;˘Opportunities

An invite that rewards as well...

Dear Reader, ‘Modern Plastics & Polymers’ solicits original, well-written, application-oriented, unpublished articles that reflect your valuable experience and expertise in the plastics & polymers industry. You can send us Technical Articles, Case Studies and Product Write-ups. The length of the article should not exceed 1500 words, while that of a product write-up should not exceed 100 words. The articles should preferably reach us in soft copy (either E-mail or a CD). The text should be in MS Word format and images in 300 DPI resolution & JPG format. The final decision regarding the selection and publication of the articles shall rest solely with ‘Modern Plastics & Polymers’. Authors whose articles are published will be sent a complimentary copy of that particular edition. Published by Infomedia 18 Ltd, ‘Modern Plastics & Polymers’ is one of the leading monthly magazines exclusively meant for producers and user fraternities of the plastics industry. Well supported by a national readership of over 80,000 and our strong network of 26 branch offices across India, this magazine reaches out to key decision makers among the Indian manufacturers of plastics products, machinery and allied sectors. Brought out in association with Hong Kong-based Ringier Trade Media Ltd (one of the world’s largest trade publishing houses with more than 200 special interest titles and offices in every major country), it ensures that advertisers are able to promote their products and services across the globe at no extra cost. So get going and rush your articles, write-ups, etc… Thanking you, Yours sincerely,

Manas R. Bastia Senior Editor Modern Plastics & Polymers Network18 Media & Investments Limited ‘A’ Wing, Ruby House, J K Sawant Marg, Dadar (W) Mumbai 400 028 India

D +91 22 3003 4669 T +91 22 3024 5000 F +91 22 3003 4499 E manas@network18publishing.com W www.network18publishing.com

LIST OF PRODUCT S

Looking For A Specific Product? Searching and sourcing products were never so easy. Just type MPP (space) Product Name and send it to 51818

eg. MPP Moulding and send it to 51818 Product

Pg No

Product

Pg No

Product

Pg No

2 Day Indo-German seminar on –

Compounding extrusion........................................................ 22

Exporter of thermoplastic component ................................ 115

“Plastics in Automotives – Redefining Possibilities”....50

Compressed air dryer ............................................................ 77

Extruder machine ............................................................ 27, 85

3D production system ..................................................... 44, 45

Compressed air system .......................................................... 29

Extruder screw ...................................................................... 89

Acoustic enclosure .....................................................33

Compressor ...................................................................... 20,29

Extrusion ............................................................................. BC

Additive masterbatches ......................................................... 35

Condensing unit.................................................................. 113

Extrusion coating line .......................................................... 14

Air audits blower................................................................... 20

Conductive compound .......................................................... 35

Extrusion dies.......................................................................... 8

Air compressor ...................................................................... 83

Conical twin screw extruder ................................................. 16

Extrusion machine .............................................................. 116

Air cooled sealer.................................................................... 73

Connector.......................................................................... FGF

Extrusion pump..................................................................... 52

Air treatment......................................................................... 83

Continuous screen changer ................................................. 128

Extrusion system ................................................................. BC

Air conditioner part .......................................................... FGF

Control panel ...................................................................... 113

Feed roll ....................................................................89

Air conditioning plant........................................................... 83

Conventional phase failure relay ............................................. 6

Feeding and conveying .................................................... 77, 91

All electric machine .............................................................. 23

Coolant pipe.......................................................................... 93

Film cutter............................................................................. 89

Aluminium die casting machinery ....................................... 83

Copolymer emulsion ........................................................... 114

Flame retardant plastic compound...................................... 113

Analog timer ........................................................................... 6

Counter ................................................................................... 6

Fueling system ....................................................................... 20

Anti-static plastic pallet ...................................................... 116

CPVC pipe...................................................................... 10, 21

Furnace .................................................................................. 83

Auto dosing and mixing system.......................................... 111

Crusher ................................................................................ 111

Gear pump .........................................................52, 128

Auto vacuum loader ............................................................ 111

Crystalliser............................................................................. 77

Granulating and recycling ..................................................... 91

Automation system ............................................................... 91

Cutting and stitching machine ............................................. 14

Granulator ............................................................ FIC, 77, 127

Barrel ......................................................................128

Dehumidified air dryer ...........................................FGF

Granulator blade ................................................................... 89

Batch weigh blender ............................................................. 26

Dehumidified dryer ............................................................ FIC

Gravimetric blender ............................................................ 127

Bed knives ............................................................................. 89

Dehumidifying air dryer ..................................................... 127

HDPE tarpaulin heat sealing machine .......................24

Biodegradable masterbatches ................................................ 35

Dehumidifying dryer ..................................................... 34, 111

Head and tail lamp ........................................................... FGF

Black masterbatches .............................................................. 35

Die face cutter ....................................................................... 89

Heart valve frame .................................................................. 37

Blender ................................................................... FIC, 19, 57

Die plate ................................................................................ 89

Heat transfer roll ................................................................. 128

Blending unit .................................................................... FGF

Diesel generator .................................................................... 83

Heating and cooling.............................................................. 91

Blower series ......................................................................... 91

Digital panel meter ............................................................... 12

High cavitation ..................................................................... 25

Blown film extrusion system ............................................... BC

Digital temperature controller............................................. 121

High performance screw ..................................................... 128

Brass .................................................................................... 117

Door trim .......................................................................... FGF

High-pressure cleaner ......................................................... 116

Brass insert .......................................................................... 117

Dosing and mixing................................................................ 91

High speed mixer ............................................................ 27, 85

Brass moulding.................................................................... 117

Drives .................................................................................. 121

Hopper dryer ....................................................................... 111

Carbon black ...........................................................117

Dry van pump ....................................................................... 33

Hopper loader ..................................................................... 127

Central material conveying system ..................................... 111

Dry-break couplings.............................................................. 20

Hot air dryer ....................................................... 34, 127, FGF

Centrifugal air blowers and fans ......................................... 116

Drying and dehumidfying..................................................... 91

Hot runner system ................................................................ 91

Chiller ................................................................................. 113

Drymax air-hot air dryer ................................................... FIC

Hot runner system mould ................................................... 114

Circular weaving machine ..................................................... 14

Drymax dryer ..................................................................... FIC

Hydraulic injection moulding machine................................. 23

Clean room application ......................................................... 25

Drymax pet-dehumidified dryer ........................................ FIC

Hydraulic motor .................................................................... 39

Cleaning oven ..................................................................... 128

Dual channel with modbus ................................................. 121

Hydraulic pump .................................................................... 39

Cluster facia ...................................................................... FGF

Dual-control water-type mould temperature controller ..... 114

Hydraulic servo drive ............................................................ 39

Cold room ........................................................................... 113

Dynamic controller ............................................................. 121

IML technique ..........................................................25

Colour masterbatches ...................................................... 15, 35

Ejector.......................................................................20

Induction sealing ................................................................... 73

Compact chiller ................................................................... 127

Electric injection moulding machine gearbox......................... 7

Industrial chilling equipment .............................................. 113

Complete range of rational moulding

Evaporating unit ................................................................. 113

Industrial cooler .................................................................... 83

machines and rational moulds............................................... 22

Evaporative cooling tower ..................................................... 83

Infomedia yellow pages ......................................................... 78

FGF - Front Gate Fold, FIC - Front Inside Cover, BIC - Back Inside Cover, BGF - Back Gate Fold, BC - Back

120 Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

LIST OF PRODUCT S

Product

Pg No

Product

Pg No

Product

Pg No

Injection moulded component ............................................ 115

Plastic board production system ........................................... 59

Single screw extruder plant ................................................... 16

Injection moulding machine ........................FGF, 5, 17, 43, 48

Plastic conveyor belt.............................................................. 27

Software for central monitoring............................................ 77

Injection moulding-general ................................................... 75

Plastic flap loaded foot valve............................................... 118

Solenoid valve ....................................................................... 93

Injection moulding-multi-component .................................. 75

Plastic machinery .................................................................. 83

Specialty chemicals.............................................................. 115

Injection moulding-vertical ................................................... 75

Plastic masterbatches ............................................................ 51

Stack moulds ......................................................................... 25

Injection mould ..................................................................... 75

Plastic pallet ........................................................................ 118

Storage tank equipment ........................................................ 20

Ink adhesion .......................................................................... 73

Plastic planter ...................................................................... 118

Surface treatment .................................................................. 73

In-line drip irrigation plant................................................... 53

Plastic processing machine .................................................... 14

System solution ..................................................................... 91

Inline drip tubing ............................................................ 10, 21

Plastic textile and machinery ............................................. BIC

Tank truck equipment................................................20

Knob and switch ....................................................FGF

Plastivison 2013 .................................................................... 64

Tape stretching line with inverter driven cheese winders ..... 14

Label adhesion ...........................................................73

PLC..................................................................................... 121

Technical moulds .................................................................. 25

Largeflow water heater.......................................................... 91

Polyolefin pipe................................................................. 10, 21

Temperature control system ................................................ 118

Loader ................................................................................ FIC

PP-R pipe ....................................................................... 10, 21

Temperature controller .............................................. 6, 12, 121

Loading arm.......................................................................... 20

PP sheets ............................................................................. 116

Temperature indicator ............................................................. 6

Manual and hydraulic screen changer ....................... 128

Precision moulding............................................................ FGF

Thermoformers ................................................................... BC

Masterbatch feeder .............................................................. 111

Presses ................................................................................... 59

Thermoforming ................................................................... BC

Material dryer ................................................................. 19, 57

Pressure guage ....................................................................... 93

Thermoforming and PS foam............................................. BC

Material storage .................................................................. 127

Priming valve......................................................................... 20

Thermoforming mould ....................................................... 125

Medical mould ...................................................................... 25

Printing and cutting / rewinding machine ........................... 14

Thick and wide plastic sheet extrusion line.......................... 18

Metering feeder ................................................................... 118

Printing presses ..................................................................... 59

Three arm bi-axial roto moulding machine.......................... 27

Mono and multilayer sheet line ............................................ 14

Process controllers ................................................................. 12

Three arm bi-axial roto moulding machine.......................... 85

Monofilament line................................................................. 14

Process machinery ................................................................. 83

Toggle injection machine ...................................................... 23

Monolayer blown film ..................................................... 10, 21

Profile controller.................................................................. 121

TPU masterbatches ............................................................... 15

Monolayer blown film line.................................................. BC

Pulveriser ................................................................... 22, 27, 85

Transmissions and PTOs ...................................................... 20

Mould temperature controller ............................................... 34

Pulveriser disc........................................................................ 89

Twin - screw co-rotating extruder ................................ 37, 123

Mould temperature controller ............................................. 127

Pump ............................................................................... 20, 33

Twin - screw element.................................................... 37, 123

Mould temperature controller and chiller ........................... 115

Push fitting............................................................................ 93

Twin - screw extruder ................................................... 37, 123

Moulding............................................................................... 25

PVC mixer cooler ........................................................... 10,21

Twin mill pulveriser ........................................................ 27, 85

Mould ........................................................................ 22, 27, 85

PVC flexible braided hose .................................................... 93

Twin screw extruder gearboxes ............................................... 7

MTC .................................................................................. FIC

PVC foam core pipes ...................................................... 10, 21

Twin screw extrusion line ..................................................... 16

Multi layer cast film line ....................................................... 14

PVC palletising lines....................................................... 10, 21

Two platen injection moulding machine .............................. 23

Multi-component mould....................................................... 25

PVC pipes ....................................................................... 10, 21

Twolayer blown film........................................................ 10, 21

Multilayer blown film ..................................................... 10, 21

PVC profile lines............................................................. 10, 21

Ultra sonic flow meter ................................................12

Multilayer blown film line .............................................14, BC

Rapid prototyping................................................ 44, 45

Universal controller ............................................................. 121

Multilayer co-extrusion sheet line......................................... 18

Recycling lines.................................................................. 14

Universal PID controller ..................................................... 114

Multi-station ......................................................................... 75

Relays ...................................................................................... 6

UV stabiliser .......................................................................... 35

Napkin dies ...............................................................89

Resin dehumidifier ................................................................ 77

Vacuum booster pump ................................................33

Optic sheet extrusion line ..........................................18

Robot.................................................................................. FIC

Vacuum dryer ........................................................................ 34

Optical brightner................................................................... 35

Rock n roll machine ........................................................ 27, 85

Vacuum forming machine ................................................... BC

P U tube ....................................................................93

Roots blower ......................................................................... 33

Vacuum loader ................................................................... FGF

Panel meter ............................................................................. 6

Rotary automatic hot colour marking machines................... 99

Vacuum pumps and system ................................................... 20

Paperless recorder .................................................................. 12

Rotary cutters ........................................................................ 89

Vacuum system ...................................................................... 33

Parallel and right angle axes gearbox ...................................... 7

Rotary dies ............................................................................ 89

Variable displacement pump energy-saving machine ........... 41

Pellet screening system ........................................................ 114

Round table carrousels .......................................................... 27

Vibratory screening system ................................................... 22

Pelletiser parts ....................................................................... 89

Safety access equipment .............................................20

Vibro screens ................................................................... 27, 85

Pelletisers ....................................................................... 89, 128

Sealer ..................................................................................... 73

Volumetric dosing unit.......................................................... 77

PET preform didicated machine .......................................... 41

Servo energy saving machine ................................................ 41

Warehouse .................................................................59

PET sheet extrosion.............................................................. 18

Sheet calendering line ........................................................... 59

Water chiller .......................................................................... 77

PET/PE washing line ........................................................... 14

Shut off nozels .................................................................... 128

Water jetting ......................................................................... 20

PETline injection moulding machine................................... 23

Shuttle remoulding machines ............................................... 22

WFR .................................................................................. FIC

Phase failure relay ................................................................... 6

Silicone transparent tubing and braided hose ..................... 113

White masterbatches............................................................. 35

Pipe making .......................................................................... 75

Single mill pulveriser....................................................... 27, 85

Wood plastic composite ...................................................... 116

Plastic auxiliary equipment ................................................... 26

Single screw extruder gearboxes.............................................. 7

FGF - Front Gate Fold, FIC - Front Inside Cover, BIC - Back Inside Cover, BGF - Back Gate Fold, BC - Back

122 Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

LIST OF ADVERTISERS Advertiser’s Name & Contact Details

Pg No

ACS Auxiliaries India Pvt Ltd ...................... 26

Advertiser’s Name & Contact Details

Pg No

Ferromatik Milacron India Pvt Ltd ............... 23

Advertiser’s Name & Contact Details

Pg No

L & T Plastics Machinery Ltd .................. FGF

T: +91-02135 - 329112

T: +91-79-25890081

T: +91-044-26812000

E: acsindia@corpemail.com

E: salesfmi@milacron.com

E: handigolg@larsentoubro.com

W: www.aecinternet.com

W: www.milacronindia.com

W: www.larsentoubro.com

Aeromec Marketing Co Pvt Ltd .................... 99

Gardner Denver Engineered Pro. (I) ............. 20

Larsen & Toubro Ltd ................................... 31

T: +91-250-2454915

T: +91-79-40089312

T: +91-22-6752 5656

E: hvt@aeromec.in

E: info.ahm@gardnerdenver.com

E: ss-ccd@lth.ltindia.com

W: www.aeromec.in

W: www.gardnerdenver.com

W: www.larsentoubro.com

Alok Masterbatches Ltd ............................... 15

Gelco Electronics Pvt Ltd............................... 6

Lohia Starlinger Ltd. ................................. BIC

T: +91-011-41612244

T: +91-79-22200902

T: +91-011-30641770

E: sales@alokindustries.com

E: info@gelco-world.com

E: prom.lsl@lohiagroup.com

W: www.gelco-world.com

W: www.alokmasterbatches.com Boge Compressed Air System ....................... 29

Gem Equipments Ltd ................................... 83 T: +91-0422-2363800

T: +91-044-43009610

E: sales@gemindia.com

E: fc.jayakaran@boge.com

W: www.gemindia.com

W: www.boge.in Chuan Lih Fa Machinery Works Co., Ltd. .... 75

Glaves Corporation ...................................... 89 T: +91-141-2460324

T: 886-6-253-2111

E: sales@glaves.biz, axj@glaves.biz

E: clf@clf.com.tw

W: www.glaves.biz

W: www.clf.com.tw Continental Carbon India Ltd .....................117

Hindustan Plastic and Machine Corporation 16

W: www.lohiagroup.com Mahavir Agencies ........................................117 T: +91-288-3203200 E: sales@mahavironline.com W: www.mahavironline.com Matsui Technologies India Ltd. .................... 34 T: +91-0120-4243862 E: rahuldeep@mass.motherson.com

Mifa Systems...............................................121

T: +91-011-25473361 T: +91-120-6721200

E: poonam@hindustanplastics.com

E: rkatiyar@continentalcarbonindia.com W: www.continentalcarbonindia.com

W: www.hindustanplastics.com IC ICE Make Refrigeration Pvt Ltd ............113

Dyna Automation Pvt Ltd ............................ 39

T: +91-79-65426394

T: +91-79-26404605

E: info@icemakeindia.com

E: info@dynahydraulics.com W: www.dynahydraulics.com

W: www.icemakeindia.com J P Extrusiontech Limited ............................ 14

Elpie Engineers Pvt Ltd ..............................125

T: +91-2646-222163

T: +91-79-26870825 E: info@mifasystems.com W: www.mifasystems.com N.A. Corporation ......................................... 85 T: +91-79-25840374 E: info@naroto.com W: www.naroto.com Nand Composites Pvt Ltd ...........................115

T: +91-2827-294522

E: info@jpextrusiontech.com

T: +91-9822016337

E: info@elpie.in

W: www.jpextrusiontech.com

E: info@nandcomposites.in

W: www.elpie.in Enercon Asia Pacific Systems Pvt Ltd ........... 73

Jingcheng Times (Beijing) Plastics Machinery Co., Ltd.......................................................... 8

W: www.nandcomposites.in Neejtech India (Braunform) .......................... 25

T: +91-4344 244303

T: 86-10-5900-3588

T: +91-79-26561312

E: info@enerconasiapacific.com

E: jingcheng_times@vip.163.com

E: info@neejtech.com

W: www.enerconaciapacific.com

W: www.jc-times.com

W: www.neejtech.com

Everest Transmission .................................... 33

Kabra Extrusion Technik Ltd................... 10, 21

Neejtech India (Niigata) ............................... 17

T: +91-11-45457777

T: +91-22-2673 4822

T: +91-9909974224

E: info@everestblowers.com

E: sunil@kolsitegroup.com

E: contact@niigataindia.com

W: www.everestblowers.com

W: www.kolsite.com

W: www.niigataindia.com

Our consistent advertisers

COC - Cover on Cover, FGF - Front Gate Fold, FIC - Front Inside Cover, BIC - Back Inside Cover, BC - Back Cover

124 Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

LIST OF ADVERTISERS Advertiser’s Name & Contact Details

Pg No

Network18 ................................................... 78

Advertiser’s Name & Contact Details

Pg No

Rajoo Engineers Ltd....................................BC

Advertiser’s Name & Contact Details

Stratasys GmbH. ..................................... 44, 45

T: +91+022-303242518

T: +91-2827-252701

T: 49-69-420-9943-0

E: sdubey@network18publishing.com

E: kcdoshi@rajoo.com

E: europe@stratasys.com

W: mcc@network18publishing.com

W: www.rajoo.com

Nu-Vu Conair Pvt. Ltd ................................127

Sacmi Engineering India Pvt Ltd .................. 48

Pg No

W: www.stratasys.com Suresh Engineering Works ........................... 53 T: +91-731-2527872

T: +91-9376783206

T: +91-7600003968

E: salesindia@conairgroup.com

E: sales@negribossi.in

W: www.conairgroup.com

W: www.negribossi.com

Organization of Plastic Processors of India ... 50

Samson Extrusion Ind Pvt Ltd...................... 93

E: suresen@aittelmail.in W: www.sureshengg.com Toshiba Machine (India) Pvt. Ltd. ................ 43 T: +91-011-43291111

T: +91-22-66923131/32

T: +91-22-23436320

E: dineshelija@toshiba-machine.co.in

E: Email: oppi@vsnl.com

E: samson7@vsnl.com

W: www.toshiba-machine.co.jp

W: www.oppindia.org

W: www.samson-grp.com

Piovan India Pvt Ltd .................................... 77

Shanghai Forward Machinery Co.,Ltd .......... 59

Unimark (Arburg)......................................... 19 T: +91-22-25506712 E: infomum@unimark.in

T: +91-22-27782367

T: 86-21-5990-8899

E: amit.bajaj@piovnindia.com

E: forward_001@163.com

W: www.piovan.com

W: www.forwardsh.com

Plastiblends India Ltd .................................. 35

Shini Plastics Technologies I Pvt Ltd............ 91

T: +91-022-67205200

T: +91-250-3021166

E: rsd@koisitegroup.com

E: jnbhat@shiniindia.com

W: www.plastiblendsindia.com

W: www.shini.com

Plastivison 2013 ........................................... 64

Shree Momai Autocast Containers................ 22

T: +91-22- 6777 8899

T: +91-2668-266440

W: www.plastivision.org

E: iyer@shreemomai.com W: www.shreemomai.com

Prasad Koch Technik Pvt. Ltd....................... 27

Shri Gurukrupa Engineering Works ............. 24

W: www.unimark.in Unimark (Maguire)....................................... 57 T: +91-22-25506712 E: infomum@unimark.in W: www.unimark.in Witte Pumps & Technologies ....................... 52 T: +91-11-41613643 E: witte@goodiesons.com W: www.witte-pumps.de Wittmann Battenfeld India Pvt Ltd ............FIC T: +91-044-42077009 E: info@wittman-group.in W: www.wittmann-group.com Woojin Plaimm Co Ltd .................................. 5

T: +91-79-25830112

T: +91-265-3042371

E: plastics@prasadgroup.com

E: shrigurukrupaengg@yahoo.com

T: +91-9810043265

W: www.prasadgroup.com

W: www.gurukrupaengg.com

E: in@wjpin.com

Prayag Polytech Pvt Ltd ............................... 51

Specific Engineering ...................................123

T: +91-011-47262000

T: +91-265-2646871

E: delhi@prayagmb.com

E: info@specificgroup.com

W: www.prayagmb.com

W: www.specificgroup.com

Procon Technologies Pvt Ltd ........................ 12

Sri Sai Plasto Tech ....................................... 41

W: www.plaimm.com Xaloy Asia (Thailand) Ltd. ..........................128 T: +91-79-40327380 E: m.sanghvi@th.xaloy.com W: www.xaloy.com Yann Bang Electrical Machinery Co.,Ltd. ....111

T: +91-79-27492566

T: +91-044-42994365

T: 886-4-2271-6999

E: info@procon.co.in

E: sspt_plastics@live.in

E: yb@yannbang.com

W: www.procon.co.in

W: www.srisaiplastotech.com

W: www.yannbang.com

R R Plast Extrusions Pvt Ltd ........................ 18

Steer Engineering Pvt Ltd ............................ 37

Zambello Riduttori Group ............................. 7

T: +91-22-42461500

T: +91-80-23723309

T: 39-0331-307-616

E: marketing@rrplast.com

E: info@steerworld.com

E: info@zambello.it

W: www.rrplast.com

W: www.steerworld.com

W: www.zambello.it

Our consistent advertisers

COC - Cover on Cover, FGF - Front Gate Fold, FIC - Front Inside Cover, BIC - Back Inside Cover, BC - Back Cover

126 Modern Plastics & Polymers | February 2013

(36 issues)

You Pay ``.2199/1999/Get 44% dis c ount on Cover Price ``.3600/3600/-

Years

http://eshop.infomedia18.in

You Pay ``.899/799/Get 33% dis c ount on Cover Price ``.1200/1200/-

Year (12 issues)

Be the first to get the latest news, views & reviews relevant to your Industry. Door delivery of copies. Never miss an issue. Easy payment options.

Why Subscribe?

SSSSS UUUUU BBBBB SSSSS C CCC C RRRIRR I IBII BBEBB EE EE

` 899/-

Subscription Department, Network18 Media & Investments Ltd, Ruby House, 1st Floor, J K Sawant Marg, Dadar (W), Mumbai 400 028.

` 2199/-

February 2013

130

Modern Plastics & Polymers

Reg No: MH/MR/WEST/234/2012-2014 RNI No: MAHENG / 2008 / 25265 Licence to Post at Mumbai Patrika Channel Sorting OfďŹ ce, Mumbai GPO., Mumbai 400 001. Date Of Posting 1st & 2nd Of Every Month / English & Monthly. Date Of Publication: 28th Of Every Previous Month.