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SANITIZED BROADTECT PROTECTS POLYMERS AGAINST A WIDE RANGE OF MICRO-ORGANISMS his newly developed product by Sanitized AG has high temperature resistance and is suitable for thermoplastic processing methods such as extrusion processes or injection moulding. The new Sanitized product from the BroadTect portfolio features durable antimicrobial protection that is effective even after weathering. In addition, good antiviral efficacy on surfaces has been demonstrated. This temperature-resistant, antimicrobial product is suitable for most
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MEDNET EXTENDS TUBING PORTFOLIO
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thermoplastic polymers such as PE, PP, TPU, EVA, PVC, rubber (EPDM, NBR, SBR) that are used in the extrusion process or in injection moulding. It is compatible with commonly used additives, making it usable for an abundance of applications. Christine Niklas, Product Manager, said: “With the new product for polymers, we offer the polymer industry an innovative, versatile, multi-protection product that ensures comprehensive, durable antimicrobial protection from any microorganisms.”
edNet, a Germany-based supplier and manufacturer of medical and pharmaceutical components, has expanded its comprehensive portfolio of tubing with additional materials and configurations. As well as an increased range of tube sizes, the portfolio now covers materials including silicone, PU/ PUR, Acrolene XP (a flexible TPE), LLDPE/PE, and PVC. The material selection allows designers to manage key mechanical and chemical
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Cromwell Polythene invests in UK manufacturing and recycling operations
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romwell Polythene continues to strengthen its UK recycling and manufacturing operations, to help businesses protect themselves and the environment during the pandemic. Investment has been made in new machinery and upgrades to existing machines at its UK manufacturing and recycling site, CPR Manufacturing. This has improved processes and increased energy efficiency to help meet the Climate Change Agreement obligations, as well as increasing capacity for film extrusion and bag making, in recycled and virgin polythene. MD James Lee said: “Our comprehensive range of products
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properties ranging from shore hardness, flexibility over kink and temperature resistance to bondability. Medical grades can be DEHP or plasticiser free and are suitable for a range of sterilisation procedures. The MedNet tubing as well as various other unsterile components for medical and industrial applications can be found in MedNet‘s online catalog under www.medneteurope.com/ components.
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is designed to prompt responsible waste disposable and recycling behaviour, whilst helping to keep people safe and minimise infection risk.”
