Plastics & Rubber Review, Jan-Feb'2015

Vol.3 No.1 | January-February 2015 | New Delhi, India

Vinyl Saves Lives 5-10 February 2015, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

TECHNOLOGY OF Vacuum Metallized Plastics Packaging

K 2016 invites exhibitors from all over the world

Scented polymers What fragrant plastics tell us?

CHINAPLAS 2015 Ushers in New Trends of Global Plastics Market

EREMA on a course of expansion in the USA

Atlas & Titan slitter rewinders to exhibit at Plastindia 2015

Multiple Conferences At NPE2015

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PLASTINDIA 2015: DESTINATION GANDHINAGAR, PLASTICS INDUSTRY TO BENEFIT At Gandhinagar, PLASTINDIA 2015 is most certainly going to get bigger and better…be a part of this mega event as it’s time to expand your horizon!

The PLASTINDIA 2015 is all set to create new milestones, and scale newer heights as has been the tradition of every PLASTINDIA exhibition. The strong growth that the plastics industry has witnessed in the recent past and continues to do so today will only help in making this PLASTINDIA, a resounding success.

PLASTINDIA exhibitions have always been the cornerstone of the exponential growth that this sunrise industry has witnessed. The sheer numbers are overwhelming. Between 2013 and 2020, in India, plastics consumption is set to increase from 12 MMTA to 20 MMTA; exports from USD 6 billion to 8 billion as well as direct and indirect employment from 1.2 million to 2 million. So surely, 150,000 visitors would congregate at Plastindia 2015 to visit the world’s finest 2000 exhibitors spread over a sprawling 125,000 sq. mts. at Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Gandhinagar as a destination will further catalyse this growth story. Gandhinagar is home to one of the most elaborate exhibiting infrastructure and the internationally acclaimed Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre. The exhibitors of Plastindia 2015 will witness this expansive infrastructure and the convenience it brings to them and to their visiting customers. This ultra-modern venue has air-conditioned halls that are roomy and come with a convenient layout, created for ease of crowd movement. Ample parking space will be another plus.

Locational convenience will surely act as a strong motivator for an unprecedented visitor footfall, especially when Gujarat and its near surroundings itself constitute a significant 60% of the Indian plastics industry. This fact will singularly ensure both, quality and quantity of visitors resulting in sheer exhibitor delight.

Gandhinagar, located just 16 kms from Ahmedabad, is one of the most modern and well planned cities in India with wide avenues and ample greenery and is designed by a well known French architect.

It comes with convenient road, rail and air connections for ease of access. With one of the best port facilities in the country, it will ensure smooth movement of cargo as well. Pleasant weather and a tourist destination will only enhance the pleasure of visitors to Gujarat, a truly vibrant state.

PLASTINDIA 2015 concurrent events include: PROPLAST: This 4th edition event is the final word in processed plastics, the heart of India’s plastics industry. PROPLAST is a showcase of India’s burgeoning plastics processing capability. It demonstrates the high standards that are consistently delivered by Indian processors across the globe.

Conference: The 9th International Conference will host some of the most renowned experts on plastics.

World leaders in plastics are looking forward to sharing their experience, knowledge, expertise and share views with international audience through this conference.

Plasticon Awards: The 7th Plasticon Awards will be held, where the best and brightest from the Indian plastics industry will be felicitated for their accomplishments and excellence across 23 categories.

At Gandhinagar, PLASTINDIA 2015 is most certainly going to get bigger and better…be a part of this mega event as it’s time to expand your horizon.

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I n T h e P a g e s 4 New rotogravure printing press at PlastIndia 2015 8 THERMOFORMING 10 Multiple Conferences At NPE2015 16 NPE 2015: EREMA on a course of expansion in the USA 19 CHINAPLAS 2015 Ushers in New Trends of Global Plastics Market 23 ARBURG at the NPE: Sophisticated applications and Freeformer premiere 26 NPE 2015 PREVIEW - Versatile TPEs 28 NEW EXTRUSION COATING DIE 31 Sacmi Beverage: objective Bangladesh 32 Vinyl Saves Lives 36 HITEMA Improved energy efficiency of air cooled chillers 41 Atlas & Titan slitter rewinders to exhibit at Plastindia 2015 43 Technology of Vacuum Metallized Plastics Packaging 45 The Comexi OFFSET CI8 expands 46 EUROMOLD 2015 ñ world-leading application development trade fair sets a new course 48 Scented polymers - What fragrant plastics tell us?

51 Integrated data acquisition for power consumption 52 K 2016 invites exhibitors from all over the world 54 Show Report: arabplast 2015

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New rotogravure printing press at PlastIndia 2015

A rotogravure printing press new release “PROTEC” has all you want. With the high speed printing, the great value is generated by our high technology.

Electrical Line Drive System (ELS) by SUMITOMO HEAVY INDUSTRY, JAPAN as standard equipment provides an accurate printing you need, fast and easy set-up, less misalignment. This machine has 1~12 colors printing units as your choice and suitable for all kinds of films and papers, being able to dramatically increase your productivity. Also, EPC, Turn-Bar, Large-scale Drying Chamber and Auto Splicing from both top and bottom ways etc. are optional. When you work with this press, you will know how much you can easily operate and get a benefit. Surely make you surprised. You MUST check this out. Thank you very much for your visiting our booth.

Booth no. 12A-FPF3. Hsing Wei Machine Industry Co. Ltd in Taiwan

Gujarat Government Announces SCHEME FOR ASSISTANCE TO INDUSTRIAL UNIT PURCHASING PLANT & MACHINERY DURING PlastIndia 2015 Exhibition

Good News for all participants of PlastIndia 2015!!!

The Government of Gujarat, with supportive efforts from Hon’ble Minister, Shri Saurabhbhai Patel, has approved and come out with a government notification vide G.R. No. MIS102014-838475-P dated 24.12.2014 for the said scheme. For detailed information, please click the link: “PLASTINDIA 2015 - GOG’S SCHEME FOR ASSISTANCE TO INDUSTRIAL UNIT PURCHASING PLANT & MACHINERY DURING THE EXHIBITION”.

All are requested to avail the benefit.

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PLASTINDIA 2015: DESTINATION GANDHINAGAR, PLASTICS INDUSTRY TO BENEFIT At Gandhinagar, PLASTINDIA 2015 is most certainly going to get bigger and better…be a part of this mega event as it’s time to expand your horizon!

The PLASTINDIA 2015 is all set to create new milestones, and scale newer heights as has been the tradition of every PLASTINDIA exhibition. The strong growth that the plastics industry has witnessed in the recent past and continues to do so today will only help in making this PLASTINDIA, a resounding success.

PLASTINDIA exhibitions have always been the cornerstone of the exponential growth that this sunrise industry has witnessed. The sheer numbers are overwhelming. Between 2013 and 2020, in India, plastics consumption is set to increase from 12 MMTA to 20 MMTA; exports from USD 6 billion to 8 billion as well as direct and indirect employment from 1.2 million to 2 million. So surely, 150,000 visitors would congregate at Plastindia 2015 to visit the world’s finest 2000 exhibitors spread over a sprawling 125,000 sq. mts. at Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

For more information, please visit: http://www.plastindia.org

Production efficiency counts! A broad perspective is essential: every day, some 3.5 billion high-quality plastic parts are produced on ALLROUNDER machines – so the utmost production efficiency is required. If you are seeking to produce that efficiently, we are the right choice. We ensure your economic success. ARBURG for efficient injection moulding!

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P&G Plunges Into Plastics With New-Age Material That Could Revolutionize Its Packaging Process to Create Thinner, Cheaper and Greener Products Has Potential to Become a B-to-B Goldmine

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rocter & Gamble is plotting a revolution in packaged goods, but not with a new product. Rather, the Cincinnati-based marketer has developed a process to make new-age plastic that’s thinner, cheaper and greener than the current industry standard.

Not only is P&G planning to use the material for its own products, its patent applications also indicate the company may have a business-to-business goldmine if it can sell it to other marketers from non-competitive package-goods players to automotive giants.

According to a person familiar with the matter, former P&G Chairman-CEO Bob McDonald said the company’s new plastics technology could save P&G alone $1 billion a year by using less plastic and different raw materials. Mr. McDonald likened the technology to some of the company’s most transformative, this person said, including disposable diapers and two-in-one shampoos. While Mr. McDonald stepped down in May, activity around the plastics technology has stepped up in recent weeks under his predecessor-turned-successor A.G. Lafley. (Mr. McDonald was not available for comment.)

The technology, which is being developed by P&G’s whollyowned Imflux subsidiary, would be welcome news for a company that spawned such brands as Tide, Pampers and Swiffer but has been under growing scrutiny from investors over the lack of big hits or major new brands in more than a decade.

Tax credits

P&G recently got Ohio tax credits of up to $2.6 million for an Imflux plant that will employ up to 221 people north of Cincinnati; the company also has ramped up hiring efforts in recent weeks, posting ads seeking a plant superintendent, VP of global manufacturing and a recruiter to hire more people.

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plant, Imflux job listings indicate it will make molds for the proprietary P&G “high-velocity injection molding” system to be deployed in other plants, including those of other companies. P&G’s packaging plants generally are run by outside suppliers and located close to its production facilities, with the nearest big P&G factory in Lima, Ohio, about 100 miles away.

The plant and hiring suggest P&G is putting far more stock in this technology than it has in other recent products spawned by its corporate new-ventures programs, said Deutsche Bank analyst William Schmitz. One of those, Bella and Birch, was a paint that went on walls like wallpaper.

P&G once had high hopes for it as a potential billion-dollar brand, according to people familiar with the matter, but quietly folded the business in 2007 after a brief test in St. Louis. After forays into everything from car-wash and drycleaner franchising to conciergephysician services, P&G last year said it planned to focus innovation efforts closer to its core.

Beyond packaging, CPG P&G’s packaging business alone is huge. Plasticpak, one of P&G’s largest suppliers, has $2.4 billion in annual sales. The last time

Plasticpak issued a public 10-K report with the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2004, P&G made up 27% of its then-$1 billion in sales.

P&G’s patent applications say its manufacturing system can make packages with material as much as 75% thinner than existing ones. The technology also makes it easier to use recycled resins or plant-based alternatives to petrochemicals and will help P&G make packages more recyclable because it allows caps and closures to be made from the same material as the rest of the package.

But the patent applications also outline how the Imflux technology can be applied to products themselves, including toothbrushes, mascara brushes and tampon applicators, allowing them to be made thinner or, in the case of brushes, in a single piece rather than by joining bristles to handles.

The applications cover possibilities well beyond CPG -- including medical devices, toys and parts for the “transportation” industry.

Automakers are already among the biggest users of injection-molded plastics and always on the lookout for ways to take weight out of vehicles to meet rising federal fueleconomy targets. v

THERMOFORMING: New Oven Streamlines Preheating

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Leaders in Thermoforming

In the year 2000 we set out to reach a globally leading position for our complete range of products in keeping with our motto “one step ahead”. Correspondingly, we keep working on a global presence by industrial representatives to consolidate this success.

Our motto - “one step ahead” is also the guideline for process optimisations in deep drawing and plastics processing.

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new thermoforming oven from Davron Technologies, Chattanooga, Tenn. uses both electricity and gas to preheat products. Called the DTI-1244, Davron says the oven is being deployed by a Tier 1 automotive supplier that forms interior components.

A specialized indexing conveyor oven, the DTI-1244 allowed this undisclosed processor to streamline its preheating process by eliminating steps that required additional handling of the products. Previously, the preheating process required two separate preheating systems (a contact press and a convection oven), along with the associated labor resources required to load both systems.

The DTI-1244 includes a two-tier system that performs both preheating functions simultaneously. The upper tier features a contact press that utilizes two heated platens with a decline conveyor. The upper and lower platens are heated by electric rod elements.

The lower tier features a natural gas heated convection oven and a wire mesh conveyor belt. Product is loaded simultaneously on the entrance end of both the upper and lower tiers and is indexed one position into the contact press and the convection oven chamber. Once preheated, both products index one more position, exiting the oven simultaneously. They are then matched together to form a preheated vehicle set ready to be press formed into a single unit.

Both tiers of the DTI-1244 thermoforming oven can operate between 200 and 500 F. The DTI-1244 features PLC control, and all motion functions are controlled by servo for accuracy and speed. The overall dimensions of the indexing conveyor ovenís system are 19-ft wide x 36-ft. long. The interior of the convection oven is made out of 16-gauge aluminized steel backed by six inches of eight-pound density mineral wool insulation.

The exterior is constructed of 16-gauge carbon steel backed by a structural steel frame and finished with high- temperature paint. The upper tier utilizes a Teflon-coated conveyor belt, and the lower tier utilizes a wire mesh conveyor belt.

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Our corporate philosophy is to make our expertise, creativity and decades of experience available for the greatest possible benefit of our customers. The improvements in quality assurance and productivity provide clear competitive edges: • The simple and clear internal structures as well as the centralised production facility and management allow quick and efficient handling of all jobs coming up. This provides high flexibility and fast response to all demands.

• Our team of mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, designers, programmers and specialists is creative, competent and highly committed to optimise your production processes. We do not tread a beaten track but new paths jointly with the customer. You can draw on our experience and know-how in mechanical engineering.

• The machines we develop ñ whether thermoforming machines, milling machines or our TT-inone machine ñ are always state-of-the-art for a long time ahead. The reasons are not least the high-grade equipment and the possibility to retrofit and upgrade the machines.

• To complement the range of machinery and lines the GEISS company provides a first-class service including fast support in case of problems and the opportunity to train operators.

• Our international customers benefit from our role as Global Player. They do not have to put up with long downtimes in case of a problem. Quick supply of spare parts and solutions to problems are always guaranteed

by GEISS. A net of competent and long-standing representations all over the globe consolidates our role as global player. You too may benefit from our commitment, know-how and team spirit.

For more information, please visit: http://www.geiss-ttt. com

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Multiple Conferences At NPE2015 Make Up The Largest, Most Diverse Offering Of Educational Programs In NPE History Visitors at NPE2015: The International Plastics Showcase will have ample opportunity to maximize the return on their trade show investment by taking advantage of the broadest array of educational programs ever offered at an NPE, it was announced today by SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association, which produces the triennial show.

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he latest educational programs to be announced for NPE2015 are a breakfast briefing on key markets and panel discussions on plastics designóboth free to NPE attendees. These are additions to an agenda that already includes four extensive, multi-day, paid conferences on a range of technical and business topics relevant to all sectors of the plastics and end-use industries. All of the programs will be co-located with NPE2015, which takes place March 23-27 in Orlando, FL, U.S.A.

conference ($745 / $895).

• Latin American Seminar in Spanish, entitled “Trends, Opportunities and Technologies in the Business of Plastics,” will be produced by CarvajalMedios B2B, a media partner of NPE2015 and publisher of Tecnologia del Plastico and El Empaque magazines. There will be three half-day session tracks on March 24 and 25. Until January 15, 2015, fees are $150 for one session, $270 for two, and $330 for three.

After that date, the fees are $180, $330, and $410, respectively.

“Our conference programs alone will make NPE2015 unique among plastics trade shows in providing a robust educational experience,”said Gene Sanders, SPIís senior vice president of trade shows and conferences. “There will be hundreds of individual presentations, discussions, and seminars, with a range of content enabling attendees from every sector of the plastics value chain--processors, suppliers, designers, toolmakers, OEMs, and brand owners-to find something of real interest and value.”

•IDSA Southern District Design Conference. The Industrial Designers Society of America will host this conference for design professionals, students, educators and business professionals.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from subject matter experts, explore how design is changing to meet expanding demands, and see how design is key in the creation of end user products in the plastics industry and its vertical markets. This conference will take place March 26 and 27.

The selection of educational programs available for a fee at NPE2015 is listed below. All paid conferences also include access to the NPE2015 exhibit floor throughout show week. Program information is available at http://www.npe.org/ general-information/education.

• SPI’s Business of Plastics Conference will provide a broad menu of timely topics with business implications. Running from March 23 through March 25, the Business of Plastics Conference will consist of 37 presentations in nine topic areas.

Fees for early bird registration, which ends on January 15, are $245 for SPI members and $300 for nonmembers; afterward, online registration fees are $295 and $350, respectively. On-site registration costs $345 and $400. These fees grant access to any of the Business of Plastics session tracks throughout the week.

• SPE ANTEC© Orlando 2015. Produced by the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), the annual ANTEC is the worldís largest plastics technical conference, with hundreds of technical papers consisting of original content reviewed by industry peers.

In 2014, for example, ANTEC had 124 topical sessions with 627 presentations. ANTEC Orlando 2015 will run from March 23 through March 25.

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Two additional programs listed below are free to all NPE attendees

on a first-come, first-served basis.

Program information is available at www.npe.org/open-sessions.

• SPI / IHS Key Market Breakfast Briefing. Building on an ongoing collaboration between SPI and IHS Chemical, a provider of global market and economic information, this briefing on March 24 will provide insights on the economy, energy, feedstocks, and polymers.

One of the highlights will be a presentation by Wal-Mart called “America Makes,” based on the renaissance of manufacturing in North America.

• Panel Discussions on Plastics Design. Held on the morning of March 26, two panel discussions by experts in design will be organized

by Robert Grace, president of RC Grace LLC and former editorial director and associate publisher of Plastics News. Session 1: “Designing the Future: How Materials Can Change the World,” moderated by Gaylon White, consultant and former director of design programs at Eastman Chemical. Session 2: “Bridging the Communications Gap: How to ‘Talk Designer,”moderated by Robert Grace.

NPE: The International Plastics Showcase is a triennial exposition solely owned and produced by SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association.

NPE2015 will take place Monday through Friday, March 23-27, 2015, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. It will be the largest plastics industry event in 2015, including a world-scale trade show and multiple educational programs. The trade show portion will include 2,000 exhibitors on over one million sq.ft. (93,000 sq.m) of space. NPE2015 will host over 60,000 industry professionals from 120 countries. Visit www.npe. org.

Founded in 1937, SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association promotes growth in the $380 billion U.S. plastics industry. Representing nearly 900 thousand American workers in the third largest U.S. manufacturing industry, SPI delivers legislative advocacy, market research, industry promotion, and the fostering of business relationships and zero waste strategies. From resin suppliers and equipment makers to processors and brand owners, SPI is proud to represent all facets of the U.S. plastics industry. SPI also owns and produces the international NPE trade show. All profits from NPE are reinvested into SPI’s industry services. Find SPI online at www. plasticsindustry.org and www.inthehopper.org.

ICA, API and SACMI, the Italian trident develops a 100% biodegradable & compostable capsule for hot beverages!

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Spa – leader since 1963 in the design, development and production of packaging machines from flexible materials and of complete lines for hot beverages single serve capsules, API Spa, a long-standing company with a wealth of experience in the soft thermoplastic compounds field and leader of the biopolymer industry, SACMI - international group that leads the world in machines for packaging including Beverage and Closures & Containers, Together have designed and developed a 100% biodegradable and compostable single serve capsule for hot beverages.

Presented for the first time at INTERPACK 2014 at the ICA stand, the 100% biodegradable, compostable capsule proved to be a big hit, arousing considerable levels of interest and curiosity.

The capsule was designed by ICA and obtained starting from a compound belonging to API biodegradable range,

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APINAT BIO; thanks to their chemical structure and versatility, these compounds can easily be processed using widely available technologies and have an extensive application range, being used in industries as varied as footwear, agriculture and, of course, packaging.

The cap-making compression technology, for which SACMI is so renowned, has been able to take full advantage of the unique rheology and behaviour of the molten material, APINAT BIO. Besides, the flexibility of this technology has resulted in optimising the APINAT BIO compound reaching an outstanding production output (up to 600 capsules/minute in a CCM 24 cavity machine) and maintaining the functional, biodegradable and compostable performance of the capsule.

Stemming from a joint project by

ICA Spa, API Spa and SACMI, this latest development confirms and reinforces these Italian leading firms’ commitment to the high-innovation development needed to resolve the planet’s burgeoning environmental issues and finally offering consumers a truly completely biodegradable and compostable capsule for hot beverages.

For more information: API S.p.A. Via Dante Alighieri, 27 - 36065 Mussolente (Vicenza) - Italy Tel. +39 0424 579711 Fax +39 0424 579800 Email: api@apiplastic.com Website: www.apiplastic.com Contact person: Barbara Franzoi (e-mail: barbara.franzoi@ apiplastic.com) www.icaspa.it www.apinatbio.com www.sacmi.it

Making NPE Debut, Comprehensive Portfolio Of Custom Capstocks Meets Diverse Color And Weathering Needs Of Building Products all come into consideration.”

John Hickman, now business development manager for Teknor Apex, reflected on Viking Polymers’ two decades of supplying capstocks and other specialty compounds to building products companies: “Achieving a successful balance of end-use properties, processability, and aesthetics calls for extensive knowledge and experience,” he said. “We begin every application solution by having a conversation with the customer to get a clear definition of requirements and expectations.”

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ith 2014 Acquisition of Viking Polymers, Teknor Apex Now Formulates Diverse Capstocks for Outdoor Rigid Profiles, including New Streaking’ Compound for Wood-Like Surfaces Virtually every rigid profile application in outdoor building products like fences and decking places highly specific demands on the coextruded surface compound, or ‘capstock,” that imparts weather-resistant performance.

Making its market debut at NPE2015 is a polymer alloy technology platform that enables Teknor Apex Company to custom-formulate capstocks to meet these requirements for rigid PVC and polyolefins, while providing colors from basic outdoor white to an assortment of very dark colors (Booth S24055). This comprehensive capability combines the specialized product offering developed by building products specialist Viking Polymers (acquired by Teknor Apex in 2014) and the technical and manufacturing depth of Teknor Apex, which is one of the worldís largest custom compounders and a producer of rigid PVC compounds in the U.S. and Asia.

Along with the integrated Viking portfolio of products, Teknor Apex now offers compounds that yield a variegated surface, with toners that provide a rich natural undertone and ‘streakers’ that impart a realistic wood-grain effect. For wood/plastic composite applications such as decking, the company offers a line of polyolefin capstocks.

Many of the capstocks available from Teknor Apex are

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About Teknor Apex. alloys of PVC and other resins with weatherable polymers such as ASA. The company supplies them in pellet form, including pre-colored compounds matched to customer requirements. Some of the recommended applications include railing systems, window components, fencing, siding, and decking. In addition to an extensive laboratory for accelerated weathering tests, Teknor Apex does testing at multiple field locations, reflecting the wide variation of requirements posed by outdoor applications.

“Outdoor building products present myriad combinations of capstock requirements which Teknor Apex is prepared to address through custom formulation,” said John Macaluso, industry manager, building and construction, for the Vinyl Division of Teknor Apex. “The anticipated climate conditions, the vertical or horizontal orientation of the product in end-use, special physical properties like scratch or mar resistance, as well as cap thicknessóthese and other factors

Teknor Apex Company, a privately held firm founded in 1924, is one of the worldís leading custom compounders of plastics. Teknor Apex produces flexible and rigid vinyl, thermoplastic elastomers, nylons, toll and specialty compounds, color masterbatches, specialty chemicals, bioplastics and hoses. The company is headquartered in Pawtucket, RI, U.S.A. and operates thirteen facilities worldwide in the United States, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, China and Singapore. To learn more visit: www.teknorapex. com.

The Vinyl Division of Teknor Apex Company is a leading manufacturer of compounds based on PVC, including Apex? flexible and rigid vinyl, Flexalloy? vinyl elastomers, Fireguard? low-flame, lowsmoke compounds for wire and cable, and BioVinyl compounds with bio-based plasticizer. The Division is an international supplier to the appliance, automotive, construction, medical device, wire and cable, and other industries.

For more information, e-mail: vinyl@teknorapex.com.

NPE 2015: EREMA on a course of expansion in the USA global headquarters in Austria, allowing customers easy access to EREMA equipment, technical support and vast reservoir of knowledge derived from decades of plastics recycling throughout the world.”

The EREMA North America trial centre in Ipswich, Massachusetts

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REMA North America, Inc., a subsidiary of EREMA Engineering Recycling Maschinen und Anlagen GmbH, has announced ready for NPE 2015 that due to high demand – especially in post consumer recycling – it will continue to expand in the USA. Further to this, EREMA will be exhibiting an INTAREMA® 1108 TVEplus® with Laserfilter at Booth no. W5673 on West Hall Level 2 at the International Plastics Showcase from 23 to 27 March 2015 in Orlando, Florida. Additionally, the enhanced, fully automatic edge trim system INTAREMA® 605 K for the in-house recycling sector – which is likewise of significance for the US market – will also be demonstrated live.

Expansion in the USA

To date, customers of EREMA North America (ENA) have had a trial centre already covering some 1,000 m² of floor space and three recycling systems for trials at their disposal at the company’s North America base in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Due to the growing demand for EREMA’s global market leading recycling systems, especially in the post consumer segment, the company now plans to expand it even further to 2,400 m² and install a new system.

This means that in future the North American market will have four demonstration systems stationed in Ipswich for customer trials. The new system will be an INTAREMA® 1108 TVEplus® with Laserfilter which will be joining the three existing plants: an INTAREMA® 1108 T and INTAREMA® 1108 TVEplus® – each with EREMA melt filter SW RTF, plus an INTAREMA® 605 K. The expansion of the trial centre will get underway in March 2015 and its completion is scheduled for late summer 2015.

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USA records increasing demand for post consumer recycling Interest in the recycling of post consumer plastic waste is currently growing at a rapid pace in the USA. The complex material mixtures, high degree of moisture and heavy contamination of the input materials call for the best and most reliable recycling systems.

EREMA offers the INTAREMA® TVEplus® system here which, thanks to the patented configuration of melt filtration with subsequent homogenisation UPSTREAM of extruder degassing, plus the efficient Laserfilter, enables you to make high-quality end products.

The recently enhanced EREMA Laserfilter is particularly suitable for the processing of materials with a high degree of contaminants such as wood, paper, aluminium or copper and fulfils requirements which conventional melt filters cannot meet. With the new scraper geometry of the Laserfilter, customers now have additional efficiency benefits such as longer screen service life and reduced labour requirements thanks to long screen change intervals.

system designed especially for the recycling of PE edge trim is the successor model of the previous KAG system which now features all the innovative technologies of the INTAREMA® plant generation for further boosts to efficiency.

In-house recycling solutions for flexible plastic packaging are a core competency at EREMA – some 2,000 of the over 4,000 EREMA systems sold around the world operate in this application field.

With this new boost to efficiency the enhanced INTAREMA® K system secures the continuation of the success of the in-house recycling application.

One of the key benefits of the new system is the direct feeding of the endless edge trim via piping and cyclone which takes place automatically and offers

INTAREMA® K for In-house Recycling

Another EREMA highlight at NPE 2015 will be the latest product innovation INTAREMA® K, enabling visitors to see for themselves how intelligent inhouse recycling solutions can maintain consistent end product quality while saving production and labour costs at the same time. The new, fully automatic processing

The new INTAREMA® K system for fully automated edge trim recycling

INTAREMA® TVEplus® with Laserfilter for Postconsumer Recycling

maximum flexibility through possible combinations of cyclone, roller intake or conveyor belt, too. As a result, pre-cutting of the edge trim is not necessary. The fully automatic throughput adjustment to the actual amount of edge trim also ensures minimum labour requirements. This efficiency boost results in highquality, clean pellets, up to 100% of which can be returned to the production process. INTAREMA® K systems can thus be integrated not only in production lines but also installed externally as an offline system.

All INTAREMA® systems feature the new Counter Current core technology for improved material intake and higher output capacity, the Smart Start system for extremely easy operation and a top degree of automation plus enhanced ecoSAVE® technology for even lower energy costs.v

About the company: Since it was founded in 1983, EREMA Engineering Recycling Maschinen und Anlagen Ges.m.b.H has specialised in the development and production of plastic recycling systems and technologies for the plastics processing industry and is regarded as the global market and innovation leader in these sectors. EREMA’s technology has become established as a leading global standard for a wide variety of recycling tasks, ranging from the recycling of polyolefins to polyester (PET).

The wide-ranging product portfolio can be divided into the following main segments: • Plastics recycling systems for standard applications and production waste • Plastic recycling systems for heavily printed/contaminated post-consumer waste • FDA-approved PET recycling systems, VACUREMA®, efsa approval requested via customers (e.g. for bottle to bottle recycling) • Inline PET applications (e.g. for fibre, film and strapping) • COREMA® plastic recycling system for the production of highly filled and customised compounds • Fully automatic, self-cleaning melt filters • Pelletising systems Around 450 people around the world work for the Austrian company group. With its own sales and service companies in the USA and China, plus around 50 local representatives in all five continents, EREMA provides custom recycling solutions for international customers. Innovative technology and global service support additionally ensure that owners enjoy the maximum benefit from their EREMA systems.

Numerous patents, particularly energy-saving, environmentally friendly systems, exacting quality requirements and proactive commitment to customers form the basis for the continuing international success of EREMA. Plastics & Rubber Review | January-February 2015 | 17

Gravimetric Control Boosts Accuracy And Economy Of ‘No Spill / Zero Waste’ System For Dosing Liquid Color Riverdale Global Provides and Maintains New Riverdale Gravimetric Stand (RGS) and Supplies Liquid Color Refills-No Equipment Investment Is Needed can easily be networked for central control and monitoring. In addition, the RGS tracks real-time consumption data so inventory levels can be monitored and reorder points can be flagged when low levels are reached. A material accounting record allows entry of material cost to track inventory value on a real-time basis.

RGS System Eliminates Need for FailureProne Urethane Delivery Tube

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ravimetric control has added a new dimension of accuracy and economy to Riverdale Globalís ‘no spill / zero waste’ system for the supply, dosing, and replenishment of liquid color, the company announced today.

With the Riverdale Global system, liquid color is as easy to handle as pelletized color concentrate. The color container is never opened, and drip-proof connections keep the color completely contained.

To enhance this system, Riverdale Global has developed the new Riverdale Gravimetric Stand (RGS), which will be demonstrated at NPE2015 by Riverdale Global (Booth S19189) and Maguire Products (Booth W5663).

In the RGS, a liquid color drum is mounted on a self-calibrating lossin-weight scale that continually reports the weight of the contents to the controller as a means of ensuring that the target let-down ratio is maintained. Flow is modulated through an air-regulated actuator that is connected to the liquid color pump. The pump is

located inside the sealed drum, in accordance with Riverdale Globalís proprietary ìPump in a Drumî design.

“Gravimetric metering holds color-delivery tolerance to within 0.1%, preventing over-coloring and making it possible to reduce costs while maintaining target color levels,” said Paul Maguire, president of Riverdale Global. ìOften it is possible to reduce color usage by 5 to 10% in comparison with properly calibrated volumetric metering systems.”

The RGS controller adds to this accuracy, noted Mr. Maguire. ìIn injection molding, for example, the operator simply enters into the controller the target shot weight and letdown ratio. The controller automatically maintains accuracy after determining cumulative error over a number of cycles, eliminating the most costly cause of color waste-operator setting errors.”

Riverdale Global also supplies networking software so the RGS

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The RGS eliminates the urethane delivery tube required for the peristaltic pump in a volumetric system. If not frequently replaced, the tube wears out and breaks, spilling colorant in its mineral oil carrier out into the workplace or even into the feed throat of the processing machine. With each RGS, Riverdale Global provides sealed delivery tubes with quick disconnects. The tubes are available in custom lengths. A rack on the RGS permits storage of the tubes. Also supplied is a customdesign feed throat adapter.

Riverdale Global’s Total System Eliminates Liquid Color Handling Problems The Riverdale Gravimetric Stand is part of a total system designed

by Riverdale Global to prevent the handling complications and workplace mess traditionally associated with liquid color. In this system, liquid color is sealed off from any contact with the workplace or environment. The pump is permanently installed inside a standard-size drum that stays sealed from the moment it leaves Riverdale Global to its return from the customer for refill. During processing, color is metered through a sealed tubing

assembly, with automatic shutoffs preventing spillage. Through Riverdale Global’s ‘return for refill’ sustainability program, the processor is credited for residual color in the container and avoids the problem of discarding it.

Because Riverdale Global refills used drums for any repeat order of a given colorant, the typical 1 to 3% residual content left in a drum is not lost. The company takes responsibility for pump maintenance, tubing replacement, and other color-handling logistics.

RIVERDALE GLOBAL is a leading international supplier of liquid colorants and additives to the plastics industry whose products are used in consumer and commercial markets for toys, personal care items, packaging, and outdoor furniture. The companyís world headquarters is in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, U.S.A. In Latin America, Riverdale has offices in Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia, as well as Puerto Rico. Other international offices are based in the United Kingdom, Singapore, and China. The Riverdale legacy dates back to the early 1900s as a supplier of dyes and industrial chemicals. Email: contactus@riverdaleglobal.com.

Visit www.riverdaleglobal.com.

CHINAPLAS 2015 Ushers in New Trends of Global Plastics Market with the biggest growth potential.

Fueled by gradually accelerating transformation and upgrade of China’s economy, sophisticated technologies, precision equipment and high-performance materials are in high demand. As Asia’s no.

1 and the world’s no. 2 plastics and rubber exhibition, CHINAPLAS is feeling the urge to bring upon the world’s leading technological achievements to drive the industry forward.

Industrial Automation Zone

Leveraging nearly 30 years of experience and expertise, the International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries- CHINAPLAS - has been at the forefront in driving the development and upgrade of China’s and the global plastics industry.

Through the close cooperation with manufacturers, downstream users and industry associations across the world, CHINAPLAS is able to acquire first-hand information that not only enables the creation of a very powerful and practical communication platform for exhibitors and visitors to exchange ideas and insights, but also transforms the knowledge into the market trends that drive the plastics and rubber industries forward.

China’s conventional labourintensive industrialization has posed very negative impact on the environment. In recent years, the Chinese enterprises have faced various issues including labour shortages and rising labour costs, leading many companies to consider introducing automated production lines in attempts to reduce production costs and enhance product quality.

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t CHINAPLAS 2015, being held on 20-23 May, 2015 in Guangzhou, China, there will add four new high-tech theme zones apart from 11 traditional theme zones to address the latest emerging demands of China market. In addition, a series of value-added services will be put up to further enhance both exhibiting and visiting experience.

Four new theme zones designed to meet emerging demands China is not just the largest producer and consumer of plastic and rubber products across the world, but also one of the markets

Having seen the writing on the wall, the Chinese government has rolled out a wide range of policies in support of the economic transformation and lends its support to the industrial robot industry since 2012. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China (MIIT) is reportedly taking the lead to formulate the Technology Route Map of China Robots and the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan for the Robot Industry.

In addition, there is a huge pend-up demand for industrial automation in China and the gap with developed countries is narrowing.

A recent report published by the

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International Federation of Robotics (IFR) indicated that China has become the world’s largest consumer of industrial robots. Presenting a huge demand for automation technologies, the country’s sales volume of industrial robots accounted for 20% of the global output at 36,560 units in 2013, up 60% over 2012.

It is expected the demands of high-end automation technologies used in modern manufacturing industry will continue to rise.

Ms. Ada Leung, General Manager of Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd, the organizer of CHINAPLAS says, “In the past, various automation technologies were scattered over different theme zones. The setup of this new zone is to tame the growing demands for automation in local market.

This new theme zone will serve as a one-stop destination for visitors to learn about the latest automation technologies from all over the world and can watch live demonstrations of robotic systems as well.”

Composite & High-performance Materials Zone

In recent years, the rapid development of high tech industry and high added value products have made many high-performance materials, composites and specialty plastics come into existence and fame with its high strength-to-weight ratios and superior performance with a combination of properties.

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Thanks to these innovative plastics, many downstream industries have experienced revolutionary transformation. Composite & Highperformance Materials Zone will be officially debuted at CHINAPLAS 2015 for visitors to witness the latest achievements in this field.

Composites are materials made from two or more constituent materials, that when combined, they produce synergistic effect with the resultant performance much better than that of individual components. High-performance plastics are materials that meet higher requirements than standard or engineering plastics and are produced in smaller amount.

They are excellent in temperature and chemical stability, as well as mechanical durability. The most common high-performance plastics include polyimide (PI), polyether ether ketone (PEEK), and polyphenylene sulfide (PPS).

Automotive and aerospace

consume most of the composites and high-performance plastics as manufacturers look for materials with light weight construction and high strength that significantly reduce weight and enhance fuel efficiency. In the electronics industry, the flame retardant plastics have a distinguished advantage over new regulations such as RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive) and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive). They are also gaining the popularity within marine, construction, medical, military and new energy arena.

Colour Pigment and Masterbatch Zone and Additives Zone

With a gradual growth in pigments, masterbatch and additives industries, Colour Pigment and Masterbatch Zone and Additives Zone will be set up as two individual main theme zones rather than the sub-zones as in the last year in a bid to provide more

Guangdong province can enjoy free shuttle-bus service if the company comes to visit on Saturday with a group of 20 persons or above at a time.

targeted and efficient exhibition platforms of related products and technologies to visitors.

All rounded services from pre-show to on the show

Adhering to meeting the changing market demand in China, CHINAPLAS will add four theme zones, namely Industrial Automation Zone, Composite and High Performance Materials Zone, Color Pigment and Masterbatch Zone, Additives Zone in 2015 edition.

Before the exhibition, CHINAPLAS leverages multiple channels to maximize the exposure of exhibitors such as trade magazines, websites and social media. Since 2012, the organizer has been staging “roadshows” during the pre-show period across China and the Asia Pacific regions in the form of seminars and conferences to showcase new technologies of exhibitors. The technical topics are meticulously hand-picked according to the characteristics of local industrial clusters, such as electronics related topics in Shunde, Guangdong; automotive and electronics-related topics in Anhui; construction related topics in Shanghai, China.

During which, the exhibitors are able to communicate with over 100 potential buyers to further understand their needs. This move has become one of the regular warm-up activities leading to the show that helps strengthening the subsequent exhibition results.

CHINAPLAS 2015 will bring a whole new range of services to the buyers, in addition to the

current full visitor services such as provision of Exhibit Previews and Visitors Guides, mobile phone apps and transportation and accommodation information to visitors. Guided tour service will be arranged for buyers from automotive, construction, E&E, packaging and medical industries to facilitate them finding the right suppliers in the most time saving and efficient manner. During the exhibition, the organizer will organize “open house” in collaboration with local wellknown enterprises, so that visitors will be given an opportunity to visit their production base. Buyers in

“Both exhibitors and visitors are talking about ROI (return on investment). CHINAPLAS is a one stop platform converging highend technologies and solutions from around the world, giving visitors an opportunity to gain access to various products and technical information at one place.

In addition to the wide range of exhibits, concurrent events and seminars are also in place to explore into the industry’s hot topics. The continuous growth of the exhibition scale also proves that CHINAPLAS maintains a high level of ROI for both exhibitors and visitors,” Ms. Leung says.

The entry tickets have two types, namely one-day pass (RMB 30) and four-day pass (RMB 50). Visitors who successfully pre-registered at www.

ChinaplasOnline.com/prereg on or before 11 March, 2015 will enjoy free admission and receive visitor badge in advance. You can also become registered through smartphone apps and mobile website conveniently. v

About CHINAPLAS 2015

CHINAPLAS 2015 is organized by Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd. and coorganized by China National Light Industry Council - China Plastics Processing Industry Association, China Plastics Machinery Industry Association, Guangdong Plastics Industry Association, Messe Düesseldorf China Ltd., the Plastic Trade Association of Shanghai and Beijing Yazhan Exhibition Services Ltd. The event is also supported by various plastics and rubber associations in China and abroad.

First introduced in 1983, CHINAPLAS is China’s only plastics and rubber trade show approved by UFI (The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry).

CHINAPLAS has been exclusively sponsored by the Europe’s Association for Plastics and Rubber Machinery Manufacturers (EUROMAP) in China for the 26th time. CHINAPLAS is currently Asia’s No. 1 and the world’s No. 2 plastics and rubber trade fair.

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Production process with know-how: complete suction pads can be produced from LSR and thermoplastic in a single operation.

ARBURG at the NPE: Sophisticated applications and Freeformer premiere • • •

Allrounders and Freeformers: the entire range for cost-effective plastic parts production Injection moulding highlights: Lightweight construction, Industry 4.0, medical and packaging technology Additive manufacturing: Sales launch and American premiere for the Freeformer

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Friedrich Kanz, Managing Director of Arburg Inc.: “At the NPE, we will be exhibiting the Freeformer for industrial additive manufacturing for the first time overseas. The sales launch for our American customers will take place at the same time.”

t the NPE in Orlando from 23 to 27 March 2015, Arburg will present a total of ten exhibits on high-end injection moulding technology and industrial additive manufacturing to cover the entire production spectrum from oneoff parts through to mass-produced items. At the 650 square-metre exhibition stand W3729 (Level 2) in the West hall, five Allrounder injection moulding machines and two Freeformers will demonstrate sophisticated applications and innovative processes covering topics such as lightweight construction, multi-component injection moulding, automation and LSR processing.

Four further Allrounder machines will be featured on partner stands.

In the context of accompanying conferences, Arburg will also hold several presentations on the topic of additive manufacturing.

“For us, the NPE is the most important trade fair in the US, at which we will present product premieres, innovative processes and sophisticated applications to the trade visitors. The sales launch of the Freeformer for industrial additive manufacturing in America will also coincide with the exhibition,” says Friedrich Kanz, Managing Director of the North American Arburg subsidiary. “With our offerings, we cover the entire production spectrum – from the industrial additive manufacturing

of one-off parts and multi-variant small batches, through to costeffective injection moulding of mass-produced articles.” He went on to say that production efficiency is the focus with regard to all of the exhibits.

Freeformer for two-component additive processing

With two Freeformers, Arburg will demonstrate how fully functional plastic parts can be additively manufactured from standard granulate using the patented Arburg Plastic Freeforming process based on 3D CAD data, without a mould.

As with injection moulding, the granulate is first melted in a plasticising cylinder. Plastic

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The electric Allrounder 520 A presented at the NPE 2015 meets the high quality standards required for the production of medical parts. The stainless-steel machine version produces 64 pipette tips in a cycle time of around 4.8 seconds.

droplets are applied layer-by-layer onto a moving part carrier via the nozzle of a stationary discharge unit by means of high-frequency piezo technology at a specified duty cycle of 60 to 200 Hertz.

The second discharge unit can be used for an additional component in order to produce, for example, a part in different colours, with special tactile qualities, or as a hard/soft combination. At the NPE, a Freeformer will combine an elastic standard TPU material with a special support material – a first in additive manufacturing.

Possible applications include e.g. bellows, hoses, sleeves, or flexible components for robotic grippers. The supporting structures can subsequently be removed in a water bath.

Industry 4.0: individualised toy buggies

At the NPE 2015, Arburg will demonstrate its practical capabilities with regard to the topical subject of Industry 4.0 using an electric Allrounder 370 E, based on the example of a toy buggy. The Arburg host computer system (ALS) is of central importance here, networking various independent stations, recording all the parameters and transmitting them to a web server.

First of all, a personalised chip card is read in by the Selogica control system of the production cell. During the following cycle, the corresponding buggy is injection moulded and an individual code is applied onto its roof by laser. A linear Multilift Select robotic system 24 | January-February 2015 | Plastics & Rubber Review

performs handling and assembly of the buggy, and removes it from the machine via a chute. Next, the toy car can be checked, e.g. for correct operation. The code on each individual buggy can be read out using a mobile device. It leads to a part-related web page containing all the process data for the moulded part. All the work steps are seamlessly documented, error-free. This ensures transparent, 100 percent traceable production.

Industry specific: Allrounder “Packaging” version In Orlando, Arburg will be exhibiting an injection moulding machine in the “Packaging” version especially designed for the packaging industry. The hybrid Allrounder 630 H (P) has been specially configured for thin-wall applications. It produces four round lids per cycle, made from a transparent PP with a label from Verstraete IML that is printed on both sides. The mould was built by the Canadian partner Stack Teck and an IML system from Yudo is used for the automation. The cycle time is around four seconds.

Medical technology

Thanks to their high precision, speed and low-emission operation, electric machines are ideal for the production of medical items. At the NPE 2015, Arburg will exhibit a representative of its electric high-end Alldrive series. The GMP-compliant, stainless steel Allrounder 520 A machine version uses a high-performance mould from Tanner to produce 64 pipette tips in a cycle time of around 4.8 seconds. For removal, a Hekuma robotic system is used.

Lightweight construction: long-fibre direct injection moulding combined with organic sheet

Arburg presents an innovative leightweight process that is marked as an exhibit as part of the Blue Competence initiative of the German Machinery and Plant Manufacturers Association (VDMA): Using long-fibre direct injection molding a side feeder incorporates the fibres in the liquid plastic melt. The advantages of this innovative process include flexibly adjustable fibre lengths of up to 50 millimetres, a low incidence of fibre damage in the plastic melt

Industry 4.0 in practice: Arburg will use a toy buggy with individual code to show how production can be networked and data can be archived on a part-specific basis.

Arburg is presenting the innovative long-fibre direct injection moulding process at the NPE 2015 with an energy-optimised hydraulic Allrounder 820 S in combination with the overmoulding of a continuous-fibre reinforced thermoplastic insert (organic sheet). The composite part weighs only around 200 grams at a length exceeding 500 millimetres.

and significant cost advantages compared to fibrereinforced standard granulates.

Industrial additive manufacturing: with the Freeformer and Arburg Plastic Freeforming, functional parts can be produced efficiently from standard granulate, without a mould.

The process will be demonstrated on a hydraulic Allrounder 820 S, operating with a mould from company Georg Kaufmann Formenbau. Through the overmoulding of continuousfibre reinforced thermoplastic inserts (organic sheets), high-strength, resilient composite parts are created, which weigh less than 200 grams at a length exceeding 500 millimetres. A six-axis robotic system picks up two organic sheets of different thicknesses from a magazine. The flat inserts are gently heated, process-reliably, using a new technology in the gripper system and transferred to the LIPA (Lightweight Integrated

Process Application) mould at a precise forming temperature. Here, forming of the inserts and injection moulding of the functional and reinforcement elements are performed simultaneously in a cycle time of around 55 seconds.

The composite part produced provides a good illustration of how lightweight parts can be manufactured, e.g. for the automotive industry, with a high level of functional integration and short cycle times by combining organic sheets and long-fibre direct injection moulding. Thanks to the servo-hydraulic system, the hydraulic Allrounder ensures particularly energy-efficient and low-emission operation.

Multi-component technology: Suction pad made from thermoplastic and liquid silicone

As a multi-component application, Arburg will demonstrate the production of vacuum suction pads made from thermoplastic and liquid silicone (LSR). For this purpose, an electric Allrounder 570 A is equipped with two injection units

in L-position and a 4+4-cavity mould from Rico. Thanks to its horizontal configuration, the Multilift Select robotic system is able to enter the clamping unit from above. It transfers the pre-moulded PBT parts to the LSR cavities and sets the finished parts down onto a conveyor belt. Four vacuum suction pads (used e.g. for moving bulky or heavy loads in handling equipment), are produced in a cycle time of around 40 seconds.

Arburg presentations round off trade fair appearance

Arburg will not only be represented by its exhibition stand at the NPE, it will also contribute with keynote presentations on the topic of additive manufacturing: Managing Director Sales, Helmut Heinson, will provide an outlook on the global and US markets at the special NPE3D event.At the Antec Technology Forum, Managing Director Technology & Engineering, Heinz Gaub, will give a presentation on how additive manufacturing is changing the plastics industry. v

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NPE 2015 PREVIEW

Versatile Tpes For Personal Electronic Devices Provide Wide Range Of Properties For Comfort, Durability, And On-The-Go Style Teknor Apex Offers a Series of MonpreneÆ TPEs for Colorful and Touch-Friendly Earbuds, Cords, Grips, Cases, Wristbands, and Other Consumer Electronic Components human contact.”

At NPE2015, Teknor Apex will highlight these Monprene grades for consumer electronics:

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versatile series of TPEs developed by Teknor Apex Company for consumer electronics provides the enhanced functionality, pleasing tactile properties, vivid color, and durability that are particularly valuable for constant-use personal devices like in-ear headphones, computer mice, fitness trackers, and smart watches.

To be introduced at NPE2015 (Booth S24055), the consumer electronics series of compounds is part of the MonpreneÆ family of TPEs. All products in the series exhibit resistance to skin oil, stains, household chemicals, and UV and are free of latex, phthalates, BPA, and heavy metals. Grades for overmolding show excellent adhesion to polycarbonate, ABS, and PC/ABS. Custom formulation by Teknor Apex makes possible a wide choice of surface propertiesófrom plastic-like to rubbery, from silky smooth to ‘grippy,’ and from glossy to matte. The compounds can be

• Monprene OM-13255 and OM13265 Over-Molding Compounds for Wearable Devices. These 55 and 65 Shore A compounds provide a silky smooth feel, with low surface friction in uses like wristbands. Their light natural color allows for excellent colorability. The compounds have excellent resistance to abrasion, skin oil, water, and weathering. supplied in light, natural-colored pellets or custom-colored to match any requirement.

Besides custom-formulating any of the Monprene compounds to meet customer requirements, Teknor Apex can provide engineering support for application development and can supply identical formulations around the world, according to Brian Mulvany, senior manager of consumer, industrial, and electrical markets for the companyís Thermoplastic Elastomer Division.

“Monprene compounds for consumer electronics derive from commercially proven TPEs in markets where Teknor Apex has longstanding expertise, such as medical, wire and cable, personal care, and safety products,” said Mr. Mulvany. “Building on this experience, we have developed property portfolios optimized for electronics applications that involve prolonged use in intimate

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• Monprene OM-16277 OverMolding Compound for Earbuds.

This 75 Shore A compound provides a soft, conforming fit in the ear and is lightweight, with a specific gravity of 0.910. The compound is naturally translucent and can be used as-is or customcolored.

• Monprene OM-12268 OverMolding Compound for Smart Phone Cases. This 70 Shore A compound provides a soft, shockabsorbing protective layer over the rigid case. In tests for adhesion strength, failure is cohesive rather

than adhesive. The compound has a slick surface that permits the phone to be easily slipped into and removed from pockets. It is waterand weather-resistant.

• Monprene OM-12267 and OM12245 Over-Molding Compounds for Grips on Computer Mice or Game Controllers. These 65 and 45 Shore A compounds provide comfortable, secure grips, with a non-slip surface and a matte finish.

Both are formulated for abrasion resistance.

• Monprene CE-17000 Series for Jacketing of Earpiece Cords.

These flexible halogen-free compounds are available with Shore A hardness of 65, 75, or 85.

They drape well, remain flexible at low temperatures, and exhibit good tear strength. Compared with conventional TPEs, they have superior resistance to skin oil, sweat, suntan lotion, and olive oil.

The extrudability of Monprene CE-17000 compounds is superior to that of PVC and of other TPEs, including TPU and CoPE. For more information: apactpe@ teknorapex.com.

AF-COLOR

AF-COLOR is a synonyme for production of high-quality masterbatches.

As a subsidiary of AKRO-PLASTIC, based in Niederzissen close to Koblenz, we have been operating under our own behalf within the internationally acting Feddersen-Group since 2004. From that period in time, we have been continuously invested in expansion of environmentally-sound production lines. Furthermore, the areas Research and Development as well as Sales and Logistics have been steadily increased. Today, we are in the position to offer high-quality masterbatches as well as carbon black and additive concentrates to our customers all over the world.

Our DQS-certificates (ISO 9001, TS 16949 and ISO 14001) guarantee to have a trustworthy partner. It is our goal to belong to the major industry players regarding our products as well as all other areas. Environmental aspects are as important to us as the qualification of our employees.

We are acting as your service partner: After considering our customers’ requirements, the formulations are developped and production starts.

Due to our accredited laboratory, we are able to control many technical aspects in advance. Our customers are world-wide operating as well as medium-sized companies. Those have one thing in common: individual requirements. Developing easy-applicable solutions is own of our greatest aim.

For this reason, AF-COLOR offers more than only standard products: Whether AF-Color®, AF-Carbon® or AF-Complex® - we offer customized solutions.

Quality - made in Germany As the leading supplier Brabender Messtechnik® develops, produces and supplies instruments and equipment for the determination of material quality and physical properties in all ranges of research, development and industrial production in the chemical industry world-wide.

In our range of products we offer suitable instruments for all applications: as single units or complete test lines. Mixers, extruders, downstream equipment, etc. We advise and plan, together with you. And we find the suitable solution for your individual task.

Our customers know that they can rely on our long-lasting instruments.

But not only the “Hardware”, i.e. the machines, are important. Also the right and user-friendly software decides about the benefit of a testing and measuring instruments. Therefore we develop taylor-made software for our instruments.

Development and production are closest toothed with each other.

Therefore we can grant quality made in Germany without any compromise. Because research, development and production are effected exclusively in Germany.

Even delivery of small quantities is one of our special services.

Just to supply instruments is not enough for us. We inform our customers and intensively take care for them if required. We provide know how and service around our products, from individual trainings, long-term spare parts guarantee until competitive maintenance contracts.

For more information: AF-COLOR Zweigniederlassung der AKROPLASTIC GmbH, Industriegebiet Scheid 27, 56651 Niederzissen, Germany, Postfach 67, 56649 Niederzissen, Germany, Phone: +49 2636 8092-0, Fax: +49 2636 8092-31,http://www.af-color.com, info@af-color.com

For more information, please contact: Brabender Messtechnik GmbH & Co. KG Kulturstr. 51-55, 47055 Duisburg, Germany Phone: +49 203 99819-0, Fax: +49 203 99819-22 http://www.brabender-mt.de sales@brabender-mt.de Plastics & Rubber Review | January-February 2015 | 27

NEW EXTRUSION COATING DIE ELIMINATES EDGE BEAD AND ENHANCES COAT WEIGHT UNIFORMITY FOR KOREAN MAKER OF FLEXIBLE PACKAGING When Korea Aluminium Installed Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries EPC Die on an Existing Coating Line, Thickness Tolerances Were Narrowed by 50 to 60% range of variation from target coat weight is very good indeed for a manual die,” he said. “With an automatic die, the range could easily be cut in half.”

Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries is represented in South Korea by Dae Joo Ind. Co., whose president is S.J. Kang. Nordson field service agent Andy Svenningsen traveled from the USA to provide on-site startup support for Korea Aluminium, and Chooni Kim, senior sales manager for Nordson in South Korea, supplied technical recommendations for enhancing coat weight uniformity.

EPC™ Die Installed at Korea Aluminium

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n advanced extrusion coating die designed to reduce edge bead has enabled one leading producer of aluminum foil and foil-laminate flexible packaging to actually eliminate edge bead, as well as reducing coat width variation by half or more, it was announced today by Nordson Corporation.

After a die for applying LDPE on an existing production line for flexible food packaging had been causing problems with die lines and leakage, Korea Aluminium Co. Ltd. recently replaced it with the Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries Edge Profile Control (EPCô) die. The new die has not only eliminated the previous problems but has also made it possible to address the issue of edge bead and the waste of coating and substrate material that results from it, according to Mr. Jeonghyeon

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Heo, senior manager of Korea Aluminiumís headquarters facility in Chungbuk.

While the degree of edge bead reduction achievable with the EPC die depends on a number of factors, the reduction in the Korea Aluminium coating line was 100%. “We are now manufacturing product with zero edge bead,”said Mr. Heo. In addition, he noted, the EPC die reduced coat weight variation by 50 to 60%: “Thickness uniformity was +/- 2 or 2.5 microns with the old die, but with Nordson’s EPC die uniformity has been improved to almost +/- 1 micron.”

The EPC unit installed on Korea Aluminiumís coating line was a manual die, noted Sam G. Iuliano, Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries chief technologist. “The 4 to 5%

EPC™ Die Makes Possible Fine Tuning of the Edge Profile of a Coating An EPC die includes an external deckle as a secondary seal to prevent leakage and an internal deckle system that sets coat width and seals polymer at the die exit. Internal deckle parts provide independently adjustable components that seal off the internal flow channel and can be positioned to set the overall coating width and to minimize edge bead.

Similarly, a manual or automated system for adjusting a flexible lip of the die makes it possible to maintain coat weight uniformity.

Internal deckle systems used for fine-tuning the edge profile of a coating are effective because of the tendency of molten polymer to exhibit transverse flow if lateral barriers to flow are removed at the die exit. In the EPC die, the internal deckle components for adjusting

manufacturer of pharmaceutical, food, and confectionary packaging that complies with U.S. and EU codes and standards. Visit www. koal.co.kr.

DAE JOO IND. CO. is the agent is South Korea for Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries film, sheet, and coating systems. Visit www. daejooi.com.

Schematic shows how the internal deckle system (orange and yellow components) of the EPC extrusion coating die can be adjusted to reduce edge bead in a coating (shown in gray). In this example, edge bead is reduced from six times the target coating thickness to twice that thickness.

the edge bead profile are located upstream of the lip landóone in the primary manifold section, the second in the preland area. By adjusting the positions of these components relative to the deckle rod, it is possible to reduce the flow of polymer at the extreme edges of the coating, thereby minimizing edge bead.

KOREA ALUMINIUM CO., LTD has been a producer of aluminum foil since 1987 and is a

Company Profile

Starlinger & Co. Gesellschaft.m.b.H. Starlinger is an innovative European industrial company specialising in mechanical engineering and process technology.

As world market leader in the fields of flexible woven plastic packaging, PET recycling and PET refinement, Starlinger sets the standards with applicationoriented solutions.

Starlinger recycling technology

Starlinger recycling technology is a division of Starlinger & Co. Ges.m.b.H. Although only on the market since 2003, Starlinger PET recycling lines are used in many fields of application and many countries by now.

Since the product launch of the first PET recycling line in 2003 the Austrian company has established itself as a high-tech supplier of recycling equipment for bottle-to-bottle recycling and high-viscosity applications. Its SSP technology, based on the Starlinger iV+ process, reduces the AA content in pellets and

Nordson Corporation engineers, manufactures and markets differentiated products and systems used for the precision dispensing of adhesives, coatings, sealants, biomaterials, polymers, plastics and other materials, fluid management, test and inspection, UV curing and plasma surface treatment, all supported by application expertise and direct global sales and service.

Nordson serves a wide variety of consumer non-durable, durable and technology end markets including packaging, nonwovens, electronics, medical, appliances, energy, transportation, construction, and general product assembly and finishing. Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, the company has operations and support offices in more than 30

countries. Visit Nordson on the web at http://www.nordson.com, @ Nordson_Corp, or www.facebook. com/nordson.

Nordson Polymer Processing Systems provides customers with engineered components to melt, homogenize, dispense, and give shape to plastic and fluid coating materials. Nordson Corporation leverages the collective plastics industry experience from a series of strategic acquisitions to offer a uniquely broad portfolio of industry-leading technologies.

Nordson delivers a full range of precision melt stream products ó from screws and barrels for extrusion and injection molding to filtration systems, pumps, and valves to the extrusion dies and pelletizing systems to meet the constantly evolving needs of the polymer industry.

Nordson Corporation provides customers with local technical sales, service and remanufacturing capabilities through sales organizations and regional manufacturing facilities in over 30 countries. To learn more visit us at http://www. nordsonpolymerprocessing.com.

ensures thorough decontamination (including additives such as oxygen scavengers) as well as a substantial IV increase.

Already one year after starting the planning and construction of the first SSP reactor, Starlinger obtained a letter of non-objection from the US Food and Drug Administration FDA.

Applications, countries, references

Flexibility and user-friendliness are paramount to Starlinger when it comes to new developments. The latest technological achievements comprise capacity increase, energy saving measures, and easy adaptability to customer material. In addition, Starlinger has been granted food contact approvals by various countries and brand owners.

The majority of the lines are installed in Western and Central/Eastern European countries, but also in Australia, the Middle East, and the Americas. In the course of this year Starlinger’s first installation in Bolivia, South America, has been finished.

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Sacmi Beverage: objective Bangladesh As in previous years, Sacmi technology will play a starring role at the IPF fair in Dhaka

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growing market of enormous potential.

One in which Sacmi aims to continue playing a leading role by attending, once again, IPF (International Plastics, Packaging and Printing Industrial Fair), a crucial event for the industry that will be held in Bangladesh from 27 to 30 January 2015 (Hall 6 – n. 626).

The beverage market in Bangladesh is a highly dynamic one: all the major global brands, such as Coca Cola, Pepsi Cola, Euro Cola, RC Cola, Pran Cola and Mojo Cola are there, as are a series of local carbonated soft drink brands.

Moreover, the country is also experiencing considerable growth in the still beverages segment which includes fruit juices and mineral waters. In short, this market expansion has convinced Sacmi – active on the Bangladesh market since 2004 when it supplied the first CSD line for the manufacture of 2-piece plastic caps to its customer Padma – to exhibit the very best of its beverage production and packaging technology.

That market presence has steadily grown with the installation of another 5 lines that employ compression technology. Now, in addition to

Padma, Sacmi’s client portfolio includes Globe, Ast Beverages & Partex Beverages; moreover, the installed machines have been drawn from the entire Sacmi closure range, namely the famous CCM machines (from 24 to 80 cavities) for the production of single-piece and 2-piece caps, thus ensuring we cover the entire soft drinks industry.

Sacmi’s steady growth in terms of the number of machines installed has driven the Group to invest considerable resources in aftersales services too: in Dhaka, the capital, a highly efficient facility has been set up specifically for this purpose. This is essential to ensure customers can count on ever-closer support right from the design stage, allowing them to enjoy the benefits of complete turnkey solutions that are highly competitive in terms of reliability, productivity and optimal energy consumption.

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SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association and Allied Industry Groups to Demonstrate Unique Medical Uses of Flexible PVC in

“Vinyl Saves Lives” Booth and Demo at NPE2015 Booth to Feature Ebola-Patient Isolation Unit and Ancillary Medical Equipment

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o demonstrate how plastics, and specifically PVC or vinyl, saves lives, SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association, and its affiliate, the Flexible Vinyl Alliance, will feature a special booth at NPE2015, March 23 -27, 2015, in the lobby of the South Hall of the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Among the showcased items will be an actual portable medical isolation containment unit similar to those used in Africa and elsewhere to isolate patients and protect medical personnel and the populace from the spread of infectious diseases and contain pandemics including Ebola and SARS. PPE or Personal Protective Equipment such as garments, masks and shoe covers will also be on display.

The goal is to demonstrate that plastics used in the manufacture of medical products are safe and

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necessary for appropriate patient care. SPI, sponsors of and contributors to the booth, expect it to generate positive international media coverage for vinyl and other sectors of the plastics industry and their benefits to the public.

This special booth at NPE2015: The International Plastics Showcase, which attracts 60,000+ visitors, 2,000 exhibitors and press from around the globe, is designed to show the world that “Vinyl Saves Lives.”

Vinyl is a major plastic component used in the manufacture of portable medical isolation units, protective garments, floors and a host of other medical products in the fight against infectious diseases and potential global pandemic such as Ebola, ASAES and Lassa Fever.

(Important background – Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC

or also referred to as vinyl) is the second most common plastic material in use today. (Polyethylene or PE is #1). PVC is a critical material used in automotive interiors, medical devices, building products, cable and wiring jacketing, resilient flooring, durable wall coverings, food packaging and water infrastructure products.)

Exhibit Supported by Key Industry Associations The booth will be supported by leading soft vinyl producers and manufacturers of specialized medical products and systems, as well as organizations using these materials in affected regions of Africa and elsewhere. The Flexible Vinyl Alliance, SPI’s Flexible Vinyl Products Division, The Vinyl Institute (VI) and the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) among others, will be represented in the booth. A wide range of other medical products and healthcare groups are expected to be part of the presentation.

The “Vinyl Saves Lives” project and booth is an initiative of Washington-based SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association, its members and allied groups.

SPI owns and operates the NPE 2015: The International Plastics Showcase, one of the world’s largest tradeshows. The special

booth is expected to be one of the main attractions of the show.

The Flexible Vinyl Alliance (FVA), also headquartered in Washington, is responsible for the planning and promotion of the project. FVA envisions the display of multiple critical healthcare items fashioned from flexible vinyl, inclusive of a suite of products that all speak to patient safety, healthcare worker protection and positive patient outcomes. Experts will be on hand to answer questions.

Industry Spokesmen Air Their Views

The plastics manufacturing industry accounts for more than $380 billion in annual shipments in domestic sales and employs about 900,000 people in 15,949 facilities across the U.S. “The plastics industry is ready to take a strong stand and demonstrate to the world that, indeed, vinyl is a great product that, among other things, is a dominant material used in hundreds and hundreds of medical and healthcare products and as a result, saves lives,” said SPI President and CEO William R. Carteaux.

The plastics industry is the third largest U.S. manufacturing industry and a significant contributor to the domestic economy. The industry has an enviable record as an affordable, durable and sustainable material used safely for more than 50 years. The SPI delivers advocacy, market research, industry promotion and fosters business relationships and zero waste strategies. http://www. plasticsindustry.org.

Kevin D. Ott, executive director of the Flexible Vinyl Alliance (FVA) notes that, “While some of the best-known, but often unrecognized uses of PVC include wire and cable jacketing, medical tubing, blood bags, roofing, flooring and wall coverings, the material is suitable for an almost limitless range of products offering superior and proven performance characteristics, particularly in healthcare settings, that are essential to patient safety and survival, as we deal with pandemic containment and protecting the general population.

Lacking a vaccine for Ebola at this time, PVC plays an essential role as a “barrier” material between the health care worker and the fluids that are known to spread the virus.”

The FVA is a coalition of trade organizations, materials suppliers, compounders, formulators, molder and fabricators and serves to provide messaging and advocacy on the proven safety economy and utility of flexible PVC. http://www. flexvinylalliance.com.

For more information on the Vinyl Saves Lives NPE project and ongoing related projects and activities, contact: Kevin D. Ott, executive director, Flexible Vinyl Alliance (FVA), c/o SOCMA, 1850 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036. Voice mail: 202-721-4125. Tel: 703-606-4555. Email: KOtt@ FlexVinylAlliance.com. http://www.flexvinylalliance.com.

battenfeld-cincinnati presents high-performance, energyefficient extrusion equipment

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attenfeld-cincinnati is a global extrusion systems manufacturer offering energy-efficient, complete extrusion lines for pipe, profile, sheet and WPC extrusion.

In addition, battenfeld-cincinnati provides support for the full life cycle of its products – from the initial idea to comprehensive after-sales services. Customers benefit from an extensive global sales and service network.

Product highlights at Plastindia will include a showcase of large diameter pipe production solutions for diameters up to 1,600 mm (PVC) and up to 2,500 mm (PO). battenfeld-cincinnati’s internal pipe cooling technology helps to reduce line length (or alternatively increase output), while ensuring excellent end product quality and a significant reduction in sagging that saves material. battenfeld-cincinnati will also present the newest single and twin screw extruder technologies for window profile as well as WPC/ NFC extrusion and its wide range of co-extrusion solutions.

Visit us at PLASTINDIA 2015: Hall 8-B19 www.battenfeld-cincinnati.com About battenfeld-cincinnati: The battenfeld-cincinnati group has five production locations on three continents and an extensive network of sales and service contacts. The extrusion specialist offers its customers complete line solutions, optimized for energy efficiency, long service life and high performance.

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Exhibitors in The ‘NPE2015 Startup Garage’ will Offer Innovations on The Cutting Edge of Polymer Technology Selected Thus Far Are Twelve Startups with Promising Developments in Graphenes, Bioplastics, Recycling, 3D Printing, and Other Technologies of Timely Importance The Startup Garage is a program developed by SPI in partnership with the new-venture tracking firm Startup.Directory to provide startups with prominently located exhibit stations at the show, which will take place March 23-27, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. The plan originally called for a limited number of startups to be selected by show management and Startup.

Directory, but with twelve startups selected and additional demand from the marketplace, SPI says it will expand the Startup Garage space and accept more applications.

Companies selected thus far will highlight innovations in bioplastics, recycling, 3D printing, polymerization, resin processing, and antimicrobial polymers. Three of the startups report developments in the burgeoning field of graphenes—two-dimensional carbon-atom nanostructures that can be used for formulating plastics composites with dramatically enhanced properties.

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he NPE2015 Startup Garage has already attracted so many startup ventures with exciting new technologies that the special exhibit for these companies has been expanded by SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association, which produces the triennial NPE: The International Plastics Showcase.

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“The response to our call for applicants has been met with an enthusiastic response by new companies doing exciting things at the forefront of polymer technology,” said Brad Williams, SPI’s director of trade show sales and marketing. “While some of these startups propose new ways to address pressing issues involving renewable resources and waste reduction, others offer enhancements of plastics manufacture and product performance. The quality of the exhibitors so far has led us to

extend the call for more.”

More information on the NPE2015 Startup Garage is available at www. npe.org/startup-garage-npe2015, or you may contact Gerard Eldering of Startup.Directory at Gerard@ innovatetech.com. The startup companies thus far accepted for exhibiting in the Startup Garage are: Aguas Pristinas S.A. Patented zerowaste beverage container and packaging system, with products designed to be recovered for reuse in other forms. One example is roofing products derived from bottles.

Biobent Polymers. “Bio-composite” polymers with up to 40% renewable content from soy or other renewable agricultural products. www.biobent.com. cycleWood Solutions Inc. Compostable and sustainable resins produced from lignin in tree byproducts generated during papermaking.

LDPE-like film grades are 100% compostable. Injection molding grades are available in either compostable or sustainable (blended with polyolefins) versions. www.cycleWood.com.

Formlabs, Inc. 3D printing systems for engineers, designers, and artists.

One system uses stereolithography to produce high-resolution prototypes. The company also develops materials for 3D printing and 3D-printing software. www. formlabs.com.

Garmor Inc. Graphene priced for high-volume plastics applications. The company also has developed methods for incorporating graphene into plastics and shares this information with customers. www.garmortech.com.

Graphenics. Engineering services and materials based on a patented process to produce graphene and incorporate it into plastic with minimal disruption of plastics processes and minimal darkening of the composite. www. plusgraphene.com. iQLP LLC. Development of polymer materials and manufacturing processes for polymer suppliers, converters, and end users. Solutions highlighted at NPE2015 will include semiconductor packaging, film and laminate extrusion, and structural polymers. www.iqlp.net.

Plastic EQ Corp. Web marketplace where companies post offers of and requests for recycled plastics online. The company integrates the full sales cycle, including paperwork, payment / collection, freight management, credit check, etc. www.plastic-eq.com.

Productfast Automation. Technology for monitoring a manufacturing operation that replaces the Andon light system with wireless audio and visual effects. www. productfast.com.

Smart E2 Solutions, LLC. System for producing fuel products from non-recyclable plastics. About a gallon of fuel is produced from 8 to 10 lb. of un-washed, un-sorted waste plastic at a cost of less than $1. www.se2sol.com.

TiFiber Inc. Anti-microbial polymers that exhibit broad-spectrum activity against bacterial species, including drug-resistant strains such as MRSA. Among potential applications are medical devices and disposables, synthetic textiles, and consumer goods. www.tifiber. com.

Zzyzx Polymers. New “mechanochemical” process for compatabilizing, encapsulating, and fully dispersing materials into plastics, with a pilot plant established in Pennsylvania. To be highlighted at NPE2015: graphene conductive polypropylene; high-impact polyethylene; and a polycarbonate-like PP. www. zpolymers.com.

About NPE

The International Plastics Showcase is a triennial exposition solely owned and produced by SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association. NPE2015 will take place Monday through Friday, March 23-27, 2015, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. It will be the

largest plastics industry event in 2015, including a world-scale trade show and multiple educational programs. The trade show portion will include 2,000 exhibitors on over one million sq.ft. (93,000 sq.m) of space. NPE2015 will host over 60,000 industry professionals from 120 countries. Visit www. npe.org.

Founded in 1937, SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association promotes growth in the $380 billion U.S. plastics industry.

Representing nearly 900 thousand American workers in the third largest U.S. manufacturing industry, SPI delivers legislative advocacy, market research, industry promotion, and the fostering of business relationships and zero waste strategies. From resin suppliers and equipment makers to processors and brand owners, SPI is proud to represent all facets of the U.S. plastics industry.

SPI also owns and produces the international NPE trade show. All profits from NPE are reinvested into SPI’s industry services. Find SPI online at www.plasticsindustry. org and www.inthehopper.org.

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TECHNOLOGY

Improved energy efficiency of air cooled chillers independent refrigeration circuits (mod. 130÷480).

The SBS/SBSF models are all equipped with shell & tube evaporator, modular aluminum finned copper coil condensers, mounted in V configuration, axial fans and scroll compressors (up to 6 compressors) installed on two or on request, three independent refrigeration circuits.

New ENR/ENRF SERIES from 1 to 480 kW

In the last 10 years awareness in energy saving has continuously increased in both industrial and HVAC applications, at Hitema we strive to reduce the electrical consumption of cooling equipment using the most effective, innovative and efficient techniques. In the refrigeration and heat pump sectors European standards and directives are now applied to increase the standard of materials used, increase innovation and in the application of new technologies to improve refrigeration system efficiencies.

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he ENR/ENRF and SBS/SBSF are chillers from our Cooling Plus Energy series with air cooled condensers operating on R-410A, which can also come with complete “Free-cooling” sections (only for models ENRF and SBSF) to guarantee energy savings.

The ENR/ENRF units are equipped with either stainless steel plate type, self-cleaning coaxial or shell & tube evaporator, aluminum finned copper condenser, axial fans and rotary compressor (mod. 001÷005) or scroll compressors (mod. 008 ÷480, up to 4 compressors) installed on one refrigeration circuit (mod. 001÷100) or two

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HVAC designs for Data Centre – Total Load 1.5 MW

In the refrigeration and air conditioning sector continuous attempts are made to reduce the energy consumption of all systems by improving the management of cooling power, optimizing the flow paths of water-glycol and providing greater temperature accuracy.

Recent research has developed the use of environmentally friendly refrigerants with lower environmental impact and excellent thermal performances. However, large refrigerant equipment still have very high power requirements, especially those demanded from very large air or water cooled chillers with screw compressors. The utilization of screw compressors is traditionally very high amongst larger capacity chillers (>300 kW) and therefore the optimization of partial load performance, which is a condition present in almost all refrigeration plants at various stages throughout the year, is deemed as the goal by Hitema. A modern and intelligent technology is to control the large power demands of screw compressors by inverter driven

electronic devices.

Advantages offered with the Inverter Technology

An inverter (VDF) is an electrical device acting on the variation of voltage and frequency. The inverter uses the line alternate voltage (a.c.) to produce a direct voltage (Diode Bridge - d.c.). From this direct voltage an alternate voltage is regenerated (PWM technique) with a frequency f between 0 and fmax (maximum frequency) and voltage V<Vnet (electric net voltage).

Inverters are widely used in filmpolyester capacitor configuration, which is similar technique used on photovoltaic plants. The absence of electrolytic materials avoids the early aging due to the temperature, currents and stocking periods. The current distortion THDI is much lower than is electrolytic capacitors since the equivalent electrical capacity is lower. Moreover the compactness and longevity of inverters above film capacitors is also a consequence of superior effectiveness of cooling directly with liquid refrigerant line.

With this technology, the partialization of cooling capacity is achived by reducing the number of revolutions of the motor that drives the compressor or in other terms reducing its power supply frequency. The rotation speed of the screw is adjusted according to the instantaneous thermal load to be disposed. High thermal loads requiring high flow rates of refrigerant gas, so high rotational speeds and low thermal loads

• Cooling power can increase up to 20% above the optimal cooling power at 50 Hz, this is because the screw compressors can rotate with higher gears reaching higher frequencies up to 130 Hz. • Higher operating flexibility due to large envelope of control (from 16% to 100%, widest modulation range on the market) and higher power density.

• Reduced electrical consumption at partial load between 30 Hz and 50 Hz compared to a standard screw compressor with a slide valve capacity control system. This results in a measured absorbed power being reduced by up to 15%.

• Reduced mechanical compressors wear, as the screw will rotate for most of year with reduced r.p.m. (higher MTBF).

• Inverter technology with screw compressor variable Vi, using automatic control of Vi the performances of chiller increase.

High-efficiency chillers with magnetic oil-free compressors

Not only screw compressors can use the inverter technology.

Another solution recently adopted from Hitema in collaboration with Arctic Cool Chillers Limited, are the Danfoss Turbocor compressors.

The Turbocor compressors are centrifugal oil free compressors with magnetic bearings. This

New SBS/SBSF SERIES from 240 to 1000 kW

allow you to work at lower speeds. Going to intervene on the rotation speed of the motor, the absorbed power by compressors is reduced and thus the energy consumption, as opposed to a machine with screw compressor without inverter that operates at constant speed. The application frequency range was widened between 30 Hz to 130 Hz. Main advantages are: • The starting current is effectively equal to 0, as the current is directly proportional to frequency, the inverter starts the screw compressor with no frequency and it causes an absorption equal to 0, as opposed to a machine with a standard screw compressor without inverter, that would have a typical inrush current when they are started.

Figure 1 – Soft start characteristic

Figure 2 – Comparison at typical ESEER conditions for air cooled chillers

• Reduced CO2 emissions by cutting electrical consumption at partial load.

• Superior control of water outlet temperature exhibiting less fluctuation around the set point temperature. Typically tolerances of around +/- 0.5°C are possible.

type of compressors has all the advantages of inverter technology and need less maintenance because they are oil-free.

Friction-free magnetic bearings reduce the maintenance costs associated with oil service. One moving part (motor rotor shaft and impeller assembly) is levitated

Figure 3 – On left, a semi-hermetic compact screw compressor with integrated frequency inverter mounted in a Hitema chiller. On right diagram of necessary components for inverter technology: line reactor filter (2) and RFI filter (1), this last only required in residential areas according to EU EMC directive (2004/108/EC) and EN 61008-3.

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E.E.C.C.A.C. proposal (Energy Efficiency and Certification of Central Air Conditioner). The formula used to calculated this is: ESEER= 0.03 x EER(100%) + 0.33 x EER(75%) + 0.41 x EER(50%) + 0.23 x EER(25%) The EER value (%) is the efficiency of chiller at 100%, 75%, 50%, 25% of load under various conditions in accordance with Table 2: Figure 4 – On left, a cross section of Turbocor compressor. On right, the diagram of shaft with the magnetic bearing.

during rotation by a digitally controlled magnetic bearing system, consisting of one axial and two radial bearings, which completely eliminates any metalto-metal contact and wear surfaces. Sensors at each magnetic bearing monitor the shaft location 100,000 times per second ensuring precise positioning of the shaft.

The advantages of inverter technology in numbers

Table 1 shows a comparison between three compressors that having the same capacity under the same operating conditions, working at full load.

BRAND Model

Table 2 - Weighting factors of part load efficiencies for calculating European Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio.

Figure 5 and Figure 6 show the advantage of inverter technology in two practical cases: Figure 5 shows the EER how varies as the load varies and the ESEER for three air-cooled chillers product by Hitema with about the same cooling capacity; Figure 6 show the same thing but for three watercooled chillers.

BITZER BITZER DANFOSS CSH8583-125Y-40P CSVH24-125Y-40A TT300-H6-1-ST-E-O-CE

Description semi-hermetic screw

compressor

Length [mm] Width [mm] Height [mm] Weight [kg] *Sound Pressure Level [dB(A)]

1540 691 712 860 64,1

semi-hermetic screw compressor with integrated frequency inverter

centrifugal compressor with integrated frequency inverter

1434 664 652 735 66,1

788 518 487 120 53,5

Table 1 – Comparison between compressors that having a cooling capacity of about 290kW for the 100% of load, condensing temperature of 40°C and evaporating temperature of 3°C. *Sound pressure level referred to measures according to normative ISO3744, pressure level at distance of 10m, referred to free field on reflecting surface.

This simple comparison shows another interesting aspect in the use of compressors that use inverter technology compared to compressors that do not: the dimensions and weights are much lower, this is especially true for the Turbocor due to the fact that they are centrifugal compressors instead of volumetric compressors. Finally, in terms of noise again the Turbocor compressors have a sound pressure level measured at 10m well below the most classic screw compressors.

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Figure 5 – Comparison between three air-cooled chillers: Hitema model EET.750 with twin semihermetic screw compressors; Hitema model ITC.770 with twin semi-hermetic screw inverter driven compressors; Hitema model AHA.760 with Turbocor compressors. Each models are equipped with economizer and condenser with cooper tubes and aluminum finned core. The models EET.750 and ITC.770 have fitted shell & tube evaporator and AC fans regulated with fan speed regulator (cut phase).

The model AHA.760 have fitted flooded evaporator and EC fans. The refrigerant for all models is R134a. ÅÅ

Figure 6 – Comparison between three water-cooled chillers: Hitema model ECWH.630 with twin semi-hermetic screw compressors; Hitema model ECWH.630 with twin semi-hermetic screw inverter driven compressors; Hitema model AHW.630 with Turbocor compressors. Each models are equipped with shell & tube condenser.

The models ECWH.630 have fitted shell & tube evaporator and the model AHA.760 have fitted flooded evaporator. The refrigerant for all models is R134a.

act in this method, we can consider the operating curve of a centrifugal pump. (Figure 7).

AHA SERIES from 245 to 1140 kW

Big Evolution Chiller SERIES like EET and ITC up to 1.5MW

From these two figures it can be seen that the use of compressors with inverter technology leads to an increase in the efficiency of chillers especially at partial loads with a consequent reduction in power consumption. This is especially true for models fitted with Turbocor compressors. Also you can see a higher EER for the water cooled chillers in comparison of aircooled chillers due to the lower condensing temperature and the absence of energy consumption by the fans mounted in the air-cooled models.

inverters, and chillers that have Turbocor compressors, Hitema also offer the use of inverters applicable to the standard axial fans. To control the volume of air circulated through the condenser in the air cooled chillers simple fan speed regulators to cut the phase applied to the fan motor are currently widely used. With this method, it is possible to decrease the rotation of the motor intervening directly on the supply voltage. However, with the use of inverters, which modulate the frequency from 20 to 50 Hz it is possible to reduce steadily the air flow and achieve improved condensing control.

For chillers with screw compressors installed with inverter control and variable Vi compressors, the increase achieved in ESEER is around 14% for air cooled chillers and 17% for water cooled chillers. For chillers with Turbocor compressors and EC condenser fans, compared with chillers that have fitted standard screw compressors without inverter and AC fans, the increase achieved in ESEER is around 36% for air cooled chillers and 63% for water cooled chillers. If we compare chillers with inverter driven screw compressors and chillers with Turbocor compressors, the increase achieved in ESEER is around 20% for air cooled chillers and 40% for water cooled chillers.

Axial Fans for Condenser with inverter

To reduce the yield gap that exists between the chillers that have screw compressors, with or without

Benefits obtained by the use of frequency variation with respect to voltage variation are the following: • Lower energy consumption For low-medium speed (rpm) the frequency variation allows reduced power consumption. However the motor efficiency is completely utilized with all cooling load. A cut phase adjustable fan-motor has an efficiency ratio between 72−74% whereas the same motor with frequency driver has a performance ratio of 80%.

installed with fans operating from a variable frequency drive, significant noise reductions up to 6 dBA for the same chiller unit are possible (ISO3744).

Hitema also uses another innovative application around the air fans, by the use of a special diffuser on top of the fans, that allows: • Energy Saving of 22%.

• Noise reduction of 6 dB(A).

Centrifugal process pump (2-4 poles) with Inverter

Hitema has continued the use of inverters to their circulating pumps in order to obtain a non-dissipative regulation of power with variation of the pump speed, depending on the heat load required.

Agin we obtain significant results in energy savings as you trace the actual load energy requirements without any effect on the process.

To understand how the nondissipative adjustment is able to

The intersection of the characteristic operating range for centrifugal pump with the typical flow-pressure curve can be used to identify the point of working regime (point A for 100% of load).

If the load in the system requires a flow of 75% of the maximum by the regulation by the classic choke valve installed after the pump then an additional pressure drop is artificially introduces and the system must overcame a higher pressure drop (kPa or m.w.c.) than is actually required by load (point B). Furthermore by moving the operating flow point, the pump efficiency is also changed, which then introduces a further efficiency loss.

By adjusting inverter frequency instead, it follows the real load demand by altering the pump curve. (Figure 8). Varying the speed of the pump changes its actual operating curve, which will move vertically downwards and thus we reach into the new operating point (point C) without any adjustment valve introduction. This results in a real energy saving of 30%.

The process pumps when installed with an inverter can effectively have zero starting current if the water flow can be gradually increased up to the maximum

• Reduced noise levels This is a key point when using axial fans for refrigeration in the air conditioning sector, as air cooled chillers are widely used in residential applications; when

Figure 7 - Operating curve of a centrifugal pump.

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Figure 8 - Operating curve with speed pump variation.

New ECWH SERIES from 260 to 1500 KW

New AHW SERIES from 260 to 1560 kW

flow, which again avoids potential water hammer.

The correct management of the inverter location completes the full system optimization.

Conclusion

Today there are many applications that require effective and innovative solutions to reduce the absorbed power requirements of the refrigeration hardware in process cooling industries, commercial air conditioning and data centres facilities. The optimum operation of the refrigeration equipment at partial loads is especially significant when average annual ambient air temperatures are between +5°C and +20°C, typical for the vast majority of European countries. For even lower ambient temperatures, the combination of inverter technology coupled with that of free-cooling, whereby chilled water can be produce by using fan energy only, can also be effectively used to produce chiller units with even greater efficiencies than previously considered possible.

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Figure 9 – Electrical panel for Big Evolution chillers product by Hitema

For more information, please contact:

HITEMA SRL Via Mons. G. Babolin 14, Z.I. San Gabriele 35024 Bovolenta (Padua) Tel. 049 5386344 R.a. 12 linee, Fax. 049 5386300, info@hitema.it, www.hitema.it

Atlas & Titan slitter rewinders to exhibit at Plastindia 2015

A

tlas Converting Equipment Ltd. will partcipate at Plastindia 2015 in Gandhinagar, Gujurat between 5th & 10th February on Stand 11-A04 in Hall 11 where the latest developments in the Atlas CW Series and Titan SR9 Series slitter rewinders will be presented.

Atlas & Titan slitter rewinders provide solutions for a wide range of flexible materials including plastic film, flexible packaging, labels, laminates and paper. In 2014, Titan celebrated its 50th Anniversary as a global leader in slitter rewinder technology.

In addition to the Atlas CW3600 & CW1040 Series slitter rewinders, the company has also recently introduced the CW5400 Series available in widths from 3.6 to 5.4 metres. The complete CW Series of more compact film slitting solutions now covers machine widths from 2.5m to 10.4m at speeds of up to 1,500m/ min.

Major benefits of the new Atlas CW Series technology platform include higher efficiency, increased productivity and reliability, higher quality rewind reels, reduced noise levels and more effective, operatorfriendly control systems.

The Atlas CW Series has been designed to cope with the increasing speed of film production lines with faster acceleration and deceleration cycles. Compared to a conventional primary film slitter running at 1,500m/ min. producing rewind lengths of 8,000m, the Atlas CW

Series has a faster rewind cycle, but at only 1,200m/min.

This latest Atlas technology features wireless rewind arm positioning, automatic knife positioning and direct drive web path rollers ensuring optimum web tension for films as thin as 6 micron and up to 125 micron. Electrical cabinets are now fully integrated in to the machines to reduce the space required for installation with ĂŤunder floorĂ­ service channels no longer required. More than 60 of the new Atlas CW Series film slitters have now been sold to many film producers across the world.

The new generation Titan SR9 Series secondary slitter rewinders provide unsurpassed levels of slitting productivity, design modularity and rewind reel quality in machine widths of 1650 & 2250mm for high volume production printers and converters. New features include reduced power consumption, faster set-up time and improved sustainability showing respect for the environment. A unique Linear

Tracking Slitter section (LTS) ensures a short and constant web length between the knives and rewind shafts to deliver the highest quality rewind reels.

The Titan ER610 compact duplex slitter is available in two widths of 1350 & 1650mm with running speeds up to 450m/min. (option for 550m/min.) and has been particularly successful with many sales during 2014 bringing the total number now in operation worldwide to more than 150 machines.

Atlas & Titan continue to be a global leaders in the design and production of high performance slitter rewinders and these latest technologies set a new benchmark in the slitting & rewinding of plastic films & flexible packaging materials.

Comprehensive customer support is provided through a new service platform and a global network of operations based in Europe, North America, Mexico, India, SE Asia and China.

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We achieve this leadership by leveraging our core competencies in: Precision Materials Engineering Applied Materials works at the frontiers of physics and materials science, designing systems that build atomic structures thousands of times thinner than a single human hair ñ systems that function day after day with exacting precision and unparalleled production volume capacity. We make constant performance improvements to optimize the deposit, removal and modification of current materials while researching and developing the next radical materials advancement, paving the way for new products and industries.

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that improve our customersí device performance and yield. This allows them to better address the technology inflections in transistor, interconnect, memory and display that are being brought on by consumer demand for increased mobility.

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Technology of Vacuum Metallized Plastics Packaging

By Dr. Mount Elridge

moving above the evaporation source.

In some instances the metal is sputtered off a solid metal target by impacting it with high energy ions formed with (often an argon gas) plasma generated above the metal target. Sputtering is slower than evaporation for many materials but is important for deposition of alloys or for better quality metal layers than may be achieved by evaporation. Metallized plastics are everywhere and can be found in snack packages, window films, capacitors, mirrors, Holograms, Automobile headlights, wrapping paper, bottle labels, decorative metal replacement, CDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s etc.

P

olymer products are metallized by many different means for many different reasons ranging from decoration, light reflection, light barrier, to supply protection from light and gasses, to lower surface resistance, the storage of electrical charge, for control of energy dissipation during microwave cooking and many other applications. Metallized plastics are all around us in our everyday lives.

In general the polymer surface is completely covered with the metal but pattern metallized surfaces are becoming more popular for both decorative and technical reasons such as antenna for security devices

and control of browning reactions during microwave cooking.

In general the metal most widely used in commercial applications is aluminum but large amounts of copper, silver and stainless steel alloys are also used commercially for the production of flexible circuits, reflective mirrors and susceptors for microwave pop corn.

The metal is generally deposited onto a treated plastic surface by the physical vapor deposition from an evaporation source where the metal is melted in a high vacuum chamber and allowed to condense on the polymer surface which is

Why metallization and how it evolved?

Perhaps the most widely used metallized products today are the metallized films used in flexible snack packaging where volume has been growing since the early 1980â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to replace clear barrier packaging such as Saran coated films. One of the most important reasons for using metallized films over the existing clear barrier films is the excellent light barrier which is added to the packaging material by the metal layer. Metallized films are produced such that the typical light transmission rate is less than 1% of the ambient light (Optical density of 2.0 or higher) which has been determined to be important for snack packaging.

In fact, many of the first snacks were packaged in cans to supply a light barrier and then managed

with distribution to minimize stale and rancid products. In the absence of the light barrier, at the level of metallized films, many of our snack foods would be quickly ruined not by the moisture gain or loss (staling) or oxygen gain (oil oxidation giving rancidity) but because the visible and UV light would attack the oils and give an accelerated rancidity reaction. So without the light barrier the need for improved moisture and oxygen barrier are not needed.

Eldridge has been a member of Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) since 1975, when he joined as a student member. He presented the results of his Masters thesis at the 1976 ANTEC and his Ph.D. thesis at the 1979 ANTEC. Since then he has presented Papers at ANTEC in 1981, 1987, 1992, 2000 as well as at several RETECâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and TOPCON. He was elected to the Extrusion Division Board of Directors in 1980. While a member of the Board he helped index the Consultants Corner book, developed a data base of Extrusion Division ANTEC papers, oversaw the Fellows process, worked to develop the TAPPI paper exchange as Films Focus Chairman, and served as 1988 ANTEC Program Chairman, Division Chairman 1990-91, and Division Councilor for two 3 year terms ending in 1998. Currently he is overseeing the Fellows Process and is the Chairman of the Packaging Focus Group. At the 2000 ANTEC he became a Fellow of the Society. v

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Keeping

Up

With

Technology

ADDITIVES: ‘Temperature’ Color Concentrates Launched By Newcomer Chromatic Technologies Inc. enters thermoplastics business with its thermochromic color concentrates.

Leading global supplier of

thermochromic (temperature)

inks for packaging Chromatic Technologies Inc. (CTI),

Colorado Springs, Col., has

developed thermochromic color concentrates for thermoplastics

that boast significant performance advantages.

This move marks CTI’s entry into the thermoplastics arena, says chief marketing officer

Patrick Edson. “We made this entry into color concentrates

largely at the request of customers who were seeking a U.S.-based bisphenol-A free solution from a company that could also provide thermochromic technology to other packaging formats.” He adds that CTI will sell its thermo concentrate pellets PowerCapsules

or powders across the plastics industry chain. The thermochromic

technology provides unique ‘hot & cold’ advisories to consumersas the inks and or concentrates are activated at set temperatures where by the colors appear or disappear.

Along with temperature indication, PowerCapsules are said to

offer the benefits of an ‘enviable’ let-down ratio and a technology that is said to drive vibrant color and UV stability. The recyclable concentrates have been qualified in popular PP, HDPE, L/

LDPE, and PS applications including utensils, beverage closures, ice-cream spoons, baby-bath toys, coffee lids and soup bowls.

Adds Edson, “We know that brand owners are very frustrated

with suppliers who only offer a solution for a single packaging

format. Since such companies sell products in plastic, aluminum,

MATERIALS: PCT Polyester For LED TV Solvay has unveiled an enhanced version of its Lavanta high-performance polyester for television LEDs.

Solvay Specialty Polymers, Alpharetta, Ga., has unveiled an enhanced version of its Lavanta high-performance polyester (HPP) for the production of LEDs for televisions and backlight unit (BLU) applcations.

This second-generation HPP injection molding grade is said to provide significantly improved processability, resulting in higher yields and shorter cycle times, while maintaining its high heat and light stability properties.

Lavanta 5115 WH 224 is a 15% glass fiber-reinforced polycyclohexylene terephthalate (PCT) compound specifically developed for LED electronic packaging applications that utilize surface mount technology. It can be molded at a lower temperature (257 F/125 C) than competitive PCTs and still maintains 100% of its maximum crystallinity. According to global business development manager Glenn Cupta, this material is an important achievement because it exceeds the processing requirements of the LED industry. He says the trend among television manufacturers is to use fewer LEDs to reduce cost. This is accomplished by sending higher amperage through the LED, resulting in significantly higher junction temperatures about 212 F/100 C and greater brightness. Previously used materials are unable to withstand the higher heat and light output, discoloring prematurely in applications such as reflector cups.

Lavanta 5115 WH 224 has greater than 95% reflectivity with excellent whiteness retention even after thermal and light aging. This gives it excellent reliability for LEDs that operate at high junction temperatures up to 302 F/150 C. The material replaces competitive materials including polyphthalamides (PPAs) like PA6T and PA9T, which can only operate up to 248 F (120 C). This PCT is also said to have lower moisture absorption and excellent dimensional stability compared to PPA. It boasts strong mechanical propertiesówhich allows for easy ejection from the tool-including tensile strength of 11,312 psi and elongation of 1.6%.

Gujarat Tourism Make Available Additional 500 rooms for PlastIndia 2015 Akshar Travels, Ahmedabad, the official travel agency for Plastindia 2015 confirmed that Gujarat Tourism has made available an additional 500 well appointed rooms for PlastIndia 2015.

PowerCapsules technology is best-in-class for UV/fluorescent

Dispelling rumours on shortage of rooms, Mr. Manish, MD of Akshar Travels said that plenty of rooms are available across all categories of hotels in addition to the rooms released by Gujarat Tourism. Asking Visitors and Exhibitors not to panic, he assured that rooms will be made available at reasonable prices not exceeding the rates prevailing during the recently concluded Vibrant Gujarat 2015.

so customers get stronger color or have the option of using less

For information related to rooms for PlastIndia 2015 contact +91 9978912390 or 1800 233 9008

cardboard, glass, shrink film, labels and cups, they need suppliers who can take an idea and stretch it across any packaging format

and support it globally.” Specific to plastics, CTI needed to take a giant leap forward in technology, quality and cost. Our new

light and heat stability and also offers more energy per capsule, thermochromic material.

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The Comexi OFFSET CI8 expands its benefits in the European flexible packaging & labels market after two new sales • Big companies from Europe have trusted this sustainable high quality printing concept to respond their current customers’ demands • The Comexi printing press, which incorporates offset technology to the central drum, is unique in the market

competitive prices are perhaps never ending requests. Those demands are challenging the capabilities of the converters with traditional technologies. It is an opportunity for those converters to introduce an innovative technology that easily solves those requirements and simplifies operational processes.

T

he Comexi Group, a leading company specialist in machinery solutions for the flexible packaging conversion industry, has recently reached new agreements to install its Comexi OFFSET CI8 printing press. Specifically, two main European companies from Austria and East Europe have trusted the Comexiís offset technology to boost their machinery fleet so that respond stringent customers’ demands.

All these converters seek maximum quality, sustainability and increase productivity in their products.

Consequently, the Comexi OFFSET CI8 becomes the suitable solution to strengthen their positioning as environmentally responsible printers while maintaining high standards of quality. This is enabled by joining the advantages of both offset variable lengths and flexo central impression drum printing in one single press for flexible packaging and labels.

Market demands as opportunity for market leaders

It is not new that flexible packaging has been facing the rising costs of materials and price pressures while run lengths have been decreasing. Within this scenario, operating costs and specifically changeover times and waste are key factors to take into account when deciding the best printing solution.

Brand owners are increasingly demanding to add value to their packs; highest quality, fast delivery and

For the current flexible package printer excitement, Comexi Group is promoting to the market a central impression offset variable repeat printing technology, which looks set to transform flexible package printing into a more sustainable future. Worldwide announced

by Comexi Group in 2012, the Comexi OFFSET CI8 press is the market leader for sustainable short and medium runs. Comexi Group Industries, S.A.U. Pol. Industrial de Girona Av. Mas.

The benefits of combining fast job changeover with EB curing technology

Comexi Group has developed a press that replaces solvent inks by using EB curing technology, which allows the use of solventless and instantaneous cured inks without photoiniciators, fully compatible for its use in food packaging. Its fast job changeover, high printing quality and prepress low cost also characterize the Comexi OFFSET CI8. All these benefits are combined with a much cleaner printing process in comparison with flexo or rotogravure technologies.

The offset technology provides maximum flexibility in the production process, allowing very

short time-to-market, due to the fast in-house pre-press that allows preparing a new job while the press is still carrying out a previous one.

The printing cylinders are easy to exchange manually (automatic cylinder exchange is available as an optional) and all job parameters can be digitally stored and recalled.

The pre-setting of mechanical adjustments like ink keys, formrollers and printing cylinders are automatic. Another point to be highlighted is the considerable savings for the companies due to the fast and keen in-house plate making. Offset technology is characterized by the use of lithographic plates, with much less costs compared with photopolymers or engraved cylinders used in traditional flexo and rotogravure technologies. The cost reduction at this part of the process allows changing the design and language, adding new logos or making promotional campaigns without additional printing costs.

It also allows reducing minimum print runs and printing film in stock.

The Comexi OFFSET CI8 press use servo drive technology, allowing fast production, reduced press downtime and start-up waste. The machine prints in up to 7-colors, plus white or lacquer, with a web width of 900 mm or 1100 mm, at a maximum speed of 300m/min.

For more information, comexi@comexigroup.com www.comexigroup.com

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EUROMOLD 2015 – world-leading application development trade fair sets a new course

“

EUROMOLD has been setting the direction for industrial application development, moldmaking and tooling, and additive manufacturing for 20 years,” says Dr. Eberhard Döring, Trade Fair Manager of EUROMOLD. “For example, the additive manufacturing community had already been gathering at EUROMOLD when others were not even familiar with the topic. That is one of the reasons why we have established ourselves as number one in the world in this field. Now the time has come to expand the core concept and make some course corrections. We are going to do so boldly, with full dedication and commitment to the future of our event.”

In detail this means a new exhibition site in

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the future, namely Düsseldorf, new dates from 22 to 25 September 2015, and concept expansions and improvements. Since both tooling and moldmaking as well as the additive manufacturing/3D printing communities are very strong at EUROMOLD, closely linking these two fields is essential. This is important in order to position the business locations Germany and Europe for the future, both for classic moldmaking and tooling and for the new technologies. In the sense of a pilot project, this process has already started during the recent EUROMOLD. To remain the first address for all questions

related to industrial application development, the fields of Industrial Design and Engineering will be significantly expanded.

New visitor groups and industries are being actively recruited.

Significant investments are being made here.

“In response to repeated requests from our customers, EUROMOLD 2015 will now be held from 22 to 25 September 2015,” adds Diana Schnabel, EUROMOLD Trade Fair Manager. “The decision to change venues was made in the short term, so that we only had the opportunity for detailed discussions with all

stakeholders and to weigh all arguments afterwards. We wish to sincerely apologise for the short notice! This is something we would have liked to avoid.”

Something else that is important to the trade fair organisers: In January the customers will be invited to Düsseldorf so they can see the new exhibition site in person. This is also when the expanded and adapted trade fair concept will be presented and discussed.

With the move to Düsseldorf, we now have the opportunity to incorporate the needs and wishes of our customers in the trade fair concept Diana Schnabel, Managing Director of EUROMOLD Here are some facts about the recent EUROMOLD 2014: This year there were 56,912 visitors from 95 countries at EUROMOLD. A total of 36,993 of the visitors came from Germany and 19,919 from abroad. Most of the international guests came from the Netherlands (9%), Italy (7%), France (7%) and Switzerland (5%). Visitors from Qatar, Uruguay and Moldavia as well as from ten other nations also attended for the first time.

EUROMOLD once again had more than 1,000 exhibitor companies from 34 different countries this year. Tooling and moldmaking at 28% accounted for the largest proportion. This corresponds to the high level of the previous year. The second and third-largest shares were made up by exhibitor companies from the rapid prototyping & tooling (12%) and the model and prototype construction segments (9%), which also grew compared to 2013. The proportion of national exhibitors was 58.2% while the percentage of international exhibitors increased from 40.8% to 41.8% compared to 2013. 29% were first-time exhibitors. Most of them were German companies (113), including the segments of moldmaking and tooling (63%), rapid prototyping &

tooling (34%) and software and hardware (28%).

Terry Wohlers once again wowed the audience with his conference on the topic “The Truth Behind the AM Supply Chain” this year, setting a new attendance record with more than 120 participants.

Attendance at the other conferences and forums was very good as well. Forums on a wide variety of topics complementing the trade fair themes offered more than 140 speakers with interesting presentations for the visitors.

Additive manufacturing and tooling, design+engineering, materials, the exhibitor presentation forum and the CAE forum were very well attended as well. The special exhibition “Additive Manufacturing and Tooling” presented in cooperation with the companies BILLION, EOS, FADO, InfusionTech, LBC Engineering, Listemann Technology AG, Mimotec SA, PEP – Centre Technique de la Plasturgie et des Composites, Simcon, SINGLE Temperiertechnik GmbH and Texer Design is planned for the coming EUROMOLD following its success this year.

The international purmundus challenge, the 3D design contest under the motto “Print up your life – How does 3D printing change

our world?” was held for the third time already. Young international designers submitted 3D product ideas that appealed with their creativity, simultaneously setting themselves apart with their suitability for everyday use and social added value. Products were awarded in the categories best concept and best product.

More than 200 enthusiastic students were instructed with reallife examples in what is known as the “3D School”. During the entire trade fair, the British TCT Bright Minds program presented a classroom where hundreds of students seized the opportunity to familiarize themselves with CAD, 3D printing technologies, 3D scanning, the haptic-based 3D mouse and the 3D printer in a workshop.

The hydroforming, lightweight construction, thermoforming, design+engineering, virtual reality + simulation, materials, turning + milling and campus theme parks were met with great interest among the trade fair visitors as well. Expanding the theme parks is planned for the coming year.

EUROMOLD 2015 is being held from 22 to 25 September 2015 at the Düsseldorf exhibition site.

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Scented polymers

What fragrant plastics tell us?

By Dipl.-Ing. Guido Deussing , Redaktionsbüro GDeussing, Neuss

Awareness of the importance of olfactory forces proves to be valuable in many different respects. Manufacturers of consumer goods are virtuosos in using this instrument to stimulate product careers and to avoid the fate of ending as an unwanted shelf warmer: a pleasant fragrance increases the consumer’s perception and acceptance of a product and therefore promotes sales – notwithstanding possible cultural differences in the assessment of what smells good or stinks; there is no accounting for taste, as the saying goes. This fact explains the use of aromas and fragrances in the manufacturing of consumer goods that have the same product name but taste different in Asia than in Central Europe or the United States.

Odours have a direct impact on our perception and our decision-making processes: it is a well-known fact that anything which smells good gets a good response. However, it is not always the case that something which smells good is good for us too, while something that stinks is not always bad for us. In actual fact, this article outlines a specific example of where the opposite is the case.

We don’t have a nose merely for visual effect. And it would be just as inaccurate, on the other hand, to describe the nose as an olfactory organ alone – in view partly of the extremely complicated smelling process (which has not been explained completely yet at the scientific level) and partly of the psychological element associated with our nose that is reflected in many idioms we use.

The nose and its significance

We cut off our nose to spite our face when we harm ourselves by acting spitefully or resentfully. When we annoy people, we get up their nose, while we keep our nose clean by behaving properly and keeping out of trouble. We put a person’s nose out of joint when we make someone jealous and thumb our nose at them when we act with blatant disregard for their feelings. We turn our nose up at someone when we are showing disdain or scorn. We are sticking our nose into something when we interfere or intrude where it is not of proper concern to us. And, finally, we are acting haughtily when we have our nose in the air.

Irrespective of its metaphorical meaning, our nose renders us great service in everyday life, for example when we are assessing something: what smells goods generally elicits a positive response from us. This is true not only of people but also of all the different things that we eat and wear, that care for or decorate our bodies or that are useful to us in some way or another: as soon as they reach our nose, odours can start a more powerful neuronal firework show in us than any of our other senses and can lead to reactions ranging from disgust to delight and even addictive sniffing.

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The toy industry also gives in to the temptation to stimulate the life of its products by using substances with olfactory appeal – without making any attempt to hide the fact. On the contrary: the advertising for them frequently even stresses that this doll smells of cinnamon while another one has a vanilla scent (more about this later on). Some fragrances have allergenic potential, however, which should not be underestimated – particularly in view of the fact that some of the population (about five per cent in Germany) is sensitive to allergenic fragrances. And: something that is an approved ingredient of cosmetics is not by any means necessarily approved for use in a children’s toy.

Regulation of allergenic fragrances in scented toys

In their article in the Journal “Analytical Methods” [1], Dr Ines Masuck, Dr Christoph Hutzler and Professor Dr Dr Andreas Luch from the German Risk Assessment Institute (BfR) in Berlin point out that allergenic fragrances are one of the main causes of contact dermatitis in children.

The BfR scientists report that the revised European Directive on the safety of toys 2009/48/EC [2] therefore bans 55 fragrances, although it permits up to 100 µg of the fragrance per gram of material when this is technically unavoidable under good manufacturing practice.

The aromatic compounds that are banned or are only permitted in limited concentrations include, for example, d-limonene, linalool, benzyl alcohol, citronellol, methyl heptine carbonate, geraniol, citral, hydroxycitronellal, cinnamal, anisyl alcohol, cinnamyl alcohol, eugenol, isomethyl ionone, isoeugenol, lilial, amyl cinnamal, farnesol, lyral, amylcinnamyl alcohol, hexyl cinnamaldehyde, benzyl benzoate, benzyl salicylate, benzyl cinnamate and coumarin. There should be no expectation that the packaging will indicate whether any of these substances have been used as a additive. It is not possible to conclude, on the other hand, they are not present because they are not permitted. Be very careful has to be the motto. Some manufacturers who have not committed themselves to compliance with a quality standard tend on occasions to try and improve their products by adding banned substances.

Quality control is important to monitor potential allergens

It is in the interests of individual consumers in particular to check and evaluate the potential risks of toys – not just whether small components can get detached and swallowed or whether there is any danger of poisoning by chemical additives but also whether there is any allergenic potential. Migration and emission studies, that are carried out in the context of emission chamber measurements in the case of fragrance allergies, play a decisive role here. Since fragrances are by their nature volatile or semi-volatile organic compounds (VOC/SVOC), gas

chromatography combined with mass spectrometric detection (GC/MS) is an additional analytical method of choice to obtain a quick insight into suspicious products, which – in the final analysis – can be subjected to chamber testing in accordance with the regulations if and when they are identified as being allergenic and harmful to health.

Beware of scented dolls

Quality control of children’s toys is essential – there is really no alternative to it – particularly in view of the fact that products from all over the world can be ordered nowadays via the Internet and some of them are manufactured to quality standards that are nowhere near as strict as those applied in Germany. This is confirmed by an experiment carried out by Masuck et al.

The BfR scientists ordered five different scented dolls from an Internet shop. Masuck et al. explain that one of the dolls had a sweet vanilla smell, while the others were supposed to smell of popcorn, strawberry and violet – according to the promises made on the packaging. What was at any rate the case was that “the smell of all the dolls investigated differed from the typical plastic smell with its synthetic associations”. In this context, it seems to be reasonable and only sensible to ask the question here: what does plastic smell like?

Making sure that quality control is comparable

In their analysis, the scientists detected such banned substances as coumarin, cinnamyl alcohol and amyl cinnamic aldehyde. Allergenic fragrances like benzyl benzoate were in addition detected in quantities that would have made declaration on the packaging necessary. d-limonene and linalool were also found, but only when the scientists used a different extraction process, which allows the conclusion to be drawn that quality control results and the analytical procedure used need to be subjected to a critical review and should be compared with acknowledged and guaranteed (i.e. validated) processes.

The following rule of thumb can, in a nutshell, be applied by all parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles who want to give young children a treat: hands off scented toys! They need to be treated with caution and should in dubious cases be kept away from children and disposed of – at the latest when playing with the toys leads to headaches, nausea or unaccountable skin reactions. The same is true of bicycle helmets that suddenly start to give off an unpleasant smell. Although there is a very different reason for this ...

Fragrance to increase safety

The point of bicycle helmets is to protect the heads of the people wearing them. Only undamaged helmets do what they are supposed to do in an emergency, however. It is therefore advisable to replace such helmets at regular intervals. But who willingly throws out expensive equipment on the off chance that it may be damaged?

Bicycle helmets are available in all shapes and sizes: there are models that can be folded up and ones with a flashing back light or an iPhone display. In future, cyclists will be able to buy helmets that start to smell as soon as they are damaged. A new process makes sure that fragrant oils escape when cracks form in plastics. The damaged helmet releases fragrances.

Bottom right: the microcapsule after it has broken open. (Photo: Felizitas Gemetz, ©: Fraunhofer IWM)

A new process that scientists from the Fraunhofer Material Mechanics Institute (IWM) in Freiburg have developed in co-operation with the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology (UMSICHT) in Oberhausen is supposed to provide clarity:

If small cracks form in polymer materials, they start to smell. Larger cracks virtually stink. What are responsible for the odours are fragrant oils that are enclosed in microcapsules and are integrated in the polymer.

Christof Koplin, a scientist who works at IWM, explains that damage to the helmet material, e.g. due to a crash, leads to the formation of cracks in the polymer, so that the microcapsules integrated in the polymer break open and the fragrant oil they contain escapes – with the relevant olfactory impact. This is a good time to dispose of the helmet.

Additives have to survive the production process undamaged

The tiny fragrant oil capsules consist of a silicon core that is impregnated with oil and is enclosed by a layer of melamine formaldehyde resin, which acts as an odour-tight jacket for the capsules and protects them from the mechanical stresses that occur during further processing. These concentrated fragrances are added to a polypropylene material that is given the final shape of the component by the injection moulding process at high pressure (up to 100 bar) and at temperatures of 200 to 300°C. In the case of bicycle helmets, what is involved here is a film that is attached to them.

The development of such an olfactory safety indicator is of much greater significance than it might sound. In order to determine what stresses are needed to break open the tiny capsules (which are 1 to 50 micrometres in size), the scientists at the Fraunhofer IWM subject the material to numerous stress tests, to measure pressure, bending and flexing resistance levels. The experts only classify the tests as successful if the capsules open shortly before the product breaks and the fragrances can escape. Koplin explains: “Our odour detection method has several advantages. It not only enables polymer components that are critical for safety reasons to be replaced in good time. The fragrances that escape also make it possible to detect damage that is not visible.”

Unsuspected potential for further applications discovered

The process developed by the Fraunhofer research scientists is suitable, incidentally, not only for all safety products like bicycle, motorcycle or construction helmets that are difficult to test for defects. The viability of pressure hoses of the kind used, among other things, as washing machine supply lines that are not visible and are difficult to access could, for example, be monitored with them as well. Odour sensors could monitor plastic water and gas supply pipes for critical cracks too, since they detect fragrances that escape from long distances away. The scientists from the Fraunhofer institutes are convinced that it will be possible to find a market for their innovation – and they are justified in thinking this, since odour detection is, after all, already being used with coated metal components, as Koplin points out. A very early stage has only been reached with the plastics and polymer materials that are used in numerous different shapes and forms as well as in many different areas.

Talking about practical applications: the 17th “Odour and Emissions of Plastic Materials” workshop is being held by the Institute of Material Technology / Plastic Technology at Kassel University on 16. and 17.

March 2015 (venue: Kassel University, Kurt-Wolters-Strasse 3, 34109 Kassel). Further details about the workshop, the programme and the registration arrangements can be found at www.ifw-kassel.de and in the “Apropos K” section of www.k-online.de.

Sources and publications providing further information [1] I. Masuck, C. Hutzler, A. Luch, Screening of fragrances in scented toys: a comparative study of different headspace techniques coupled to GC-MS, Anal. Methods, 2013, 5, 508 [2] Revised European Directive on the safety of toys 2009/48/EC [http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ. do?uri=OJ:L:2009:170:0001:0037:de:PDF] [3] Fraunhofer Institute Umsicht, press release Plastics & Rubber Review | January-February 2015 | 49

New general manager at injection moulding machine manufacturer Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH as from April 1st 2015

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag announced the appointment of Gerd Liebig as Chief Sales Officer (CSO) from April 1st 2015

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umitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH has announced Gerd Liebig as Managing Director (Chief Sales Officer) in the group.

Gerd Liebig, 53, takes over the full responsibility of all worldwide sales, after sales and marketing activities out of the company’s headquarter in Schwaig. He is also leading the worldwide sales subsidiaries and representatives.

Gerd Liebig will join Sumitomo (SHI) Demag from April 1st 2015 with extensive experience in the plastic machinery business. Most recently serving as Group Marketing Director for an injection moulding machine manufacturer in Austria, Gerd Liebig has been engaged for 25 years in the injection moulding machinery business. Before joining the last position he spent 15 years at former Demag Plastics Group - now Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH - as Marketing Director and later Chief Strategic Officer.

In the new position Gerd Liebig will work hand in hand with Dr. Tetsuya Okamura (Chief Executive Officer of Sumitomo (SHI) Demag and Senior Vice President of Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd. Japan) and Andreas Schramm (Chief Technical Officer) and will thus continue to drive ahead with guiding Sumitomo (SHI) Demag into a future position of global market leadership in the injection moulding business.

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH Sumitomo (SHI) Demag has shaped the development of the plastics industry from its very beginning. As a specialist for injection moulding machines for plastics processing, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag and its Japanese parent company are leading the industry.

The global development and production network of Sumitomo Heavy Industries and Sumitomo (SHI) Demag is comprised of four facilities in Japan, Germany and China with more than 3,000 employees.

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The product portfolio includes all-electric, hydraulic and hybrid injection moulding machines with clamping forces of between 180 and 20,000 kN. With more than 115,000 installed machines, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag is present in the most important global markets.

More than 5,000 machines sold per year make Sumitomo Heavy Industries and its plastics machinery division one of the largest manufacturers of injection moulding machines in the world.

At Sumitomo’s headquarters in Chiba, Japan, the company manufactures machines with clamping forces in the small to medium range. Nearly 95% of all delivered machines are equipped with on all-electric drive concept.

The Germany-based facilities in Schwaig and Wiehe specialise in the production of Systec machines with hybrid drives we well as in the production of hybrid highperformance and high-speed ElExis SP and SP Systec machines.

IntElect machines with electric drives for the international market are also produced in Germany.

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag operates at the former Demag facility in Ningbo / China, which came

on-stream in 1998. In 2007, the Chinese subsidiary of Demag Plastics Machinery (Ningbo) Co., Ltd. started operations at a local facility with a production area of 11,000 sqm. Demag Plastics Machinery (Ningbo) Co., Ltd. is planning to expand its production capacities in Ningbo (Zhejian province). By mid-2015, the production will be stepped up from the current output rate of 650 to an annual production capacity of 1,000 injection moulding machines.

The company’s portfolio of injection moulding machines for the Asian market is comprised of the Systec C series with clamping forces of between 500 and 10,000 kN. In addition to injection moulding machines, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag offers one-to-one customer support and standardized automation systems for part handling, technical and process solutions for special applications, customized services and service concepts as well as a range of financing options to support investment in injection moulding machines.

With its comprehensive sales and service network of subsidiaries and agencies, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag is present in all major markets. www.sumitomo-shi-demag.eu

PLASTINDIA 2015 9th International Plastics Exhibition & Conference Feb. 5-10, Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat www.plastindia.org

Integrated data acquisition for power consumption provides ideal basis for efficient energy management PC-based control links Smart Metering with Big Data

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or efficient energy management in building and plant operation, it is necessary to log the consumption of water, electricity, and heat at the shortest possible intervals.

PC-based control from Beckhoff offers the ideal basis for the acquisition and processing of this consumption data, including secure communication with Cloud-connected database systems.

Consumption data concerning the use of electricity, water, heat or gas in networked buildings, properties, towns or plants can be made available via the Cloud. These large quantities of data – often referred to as ‘Big Data’ – can be used by building occupants, building operators or municipalities in order to optimise energy consumption. Malfunctions and excessive consumption can be easily identified. This identification of malfunctions, as well as gathering detailed, highly accurate consumption statistics – often remotely – is streamlined through this process.

Beckhoff supplies the ideal platform for Smart Metering in

PC-based control. Consumption data is cost-effectively acquired via modular Beckhoff I/O terminals.

These flexible devices are ideal for the most diverse types of signals, either by the direct connection of a sensor, by distributed I/Os on a fieldbus (e.g. EtherCAT, PROFINET or BACnet/IP) or via lower-level buses such as M-Bus. Control, regulation, and data pre-processing are performed by an Embedded PC, which is easily scalable with different performance classes. The programming of PLC functions, the integration of program codes as required (such as for C++), and the configuration of

I/O points, database interfaces, and the OPC UA (Unified Architecture) communication protocol, all take place in the universal TwinCAT engineering environment. A modern, Cloud-connected system interface can be realised via the TwinCAT database server.

Optionally, the data can also be buffered and analysed locally in an Embedded PC. With OPC UA, the Embedded PC serves as the client and the higher-level energy management software as the OPC UA server.

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K 2016 invites exhibitors from all over the world Registration documents available from the beginning of 2015

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ot long to go now: the registration documents for the world’s premier trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry will be available from January 2015. That is when the printed exhibitor invitations will be sent out and the digital registration form can be used at www.k-online.com For all companies wishing to participate in K 2016, the closing date for registration is 31 May 2015. Werner Matthias Dornscheidt, President and CEO of Messe Düsseldorf, and his team are looking forward to the exhibitor response: “After busy months of preparation, we are now shifting into the ‘active’ phase. We are again expecting a very big turnout, as K in Düsseldorf is the industry’s platform for premieres. Every three years, companies from all over the world come here to present their innovations and their current and visionary solutions. Thanks to their unparalleled breadth of offering and the unmatched internationality of exhibitors and visitors, the fair is in a class of its own worldwide.”

The presentations of exhibiting companies at K 2016 will be supplemented by a special show illustrating the possible uses of plastics and their

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diversified properties well beyond the present day. Health and nutrition, quality of life, communication and global networking, energy efficiency and climate protection, and safety and mobility are just some of the topics spotlighted. The special show is being organised by the German plastics industry under the auspices of PlasticsEurope Deutschland and Messe D端sseldorf.

Other highlights of the accompanying programme of K 2016 will be the Science Campus, the field of additive manufacturing and the PEPSO pavilion: The Science Campus is the forum for research and teaching. In this special zone, institutes, universities and other higher education establishments are presenting their latest scientific findings on the complex overall theme of plastics and rubber.

Under the 3D fab+print banner, special prominence will be given to the diversity of generative production techniques known as 3D printing.

At the Printed Electronics Products and Solutions (PEPSO) pavilion, suppliers from the printed electronics sector can exhibit their latest developments in a dedicated area.

Numerous useful features on the Internet will be making it easier for exhibitors to register for K 2016 and organise their trade fair participation.

For instance, companies that exhibited in 2013 can log in with their existing access data. All they have to enter on the registration form are any changes to the 2013 details. First-time exhibitors are asked to choose the type and size of exhibition stand and enter what they will be exhibiting on the basis of product categories. Then they simply add a personal contact and the relevant company details, and their original registration is complete. Anyone who needs help is welcome to contact the teams in D端sseldorf and of any of the 72 foreign representatives and subsidiaries around the globe.

With its impressive product innovations and the multitude of business transactions concluded in October last year, K 2013 surpassed even the highest expectations. 3,220 exhibiting companies and 218,000 trade visitors came together in D端sseldorf. v Plastics & Rubber Review | January-February 2015 | 53

Show Report: arabplast 2015 • • •

Arabplast 2015 is 38% bigger than the 2013 edition, following greater response from exhibitors and sponsors.

Arabplast is also ranked as No. 1 show in the region in plastics, petrochemicals and rubberindustry A record number of 906 exhibitors from 41 countries and 27268 trade visitors came from 119 countries at the Arabplast 2015.

On display at Arabplast 2015 are new products and technologies in injection moulding, blow moulding, wrapping and packaging, pre and post plastic processing techniques as well as raw materials, such as additives and polymers. The show covers a wide spectrum of plastic machinery, plastic/rubber process ing technology, pre and post-processing systems, plastic packaging technology, injection moulding, blow

moulding,

wrapping

technology,

extrusions, chemicals and additives, semi finished goods, engineering plastics and plastic products.

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POSITIVE VISITOR RESPONSE TO HIGH INTERNATIONAL LEVEL OF PARTICIPATION & WIDE SPECTRUM OF EXHIBITS Approximately 16% more trade professionals came to Arabplast 2015 in comparission with the previous edition. GCC visitors contributed 57%, while 43% came from countries outside of GCC Region. The largest number of foreign visitors came from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iran, Pakistan, Egypt, African countries, and India, while China, Germany, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon contributed adequately to the trade visitors. There was a strong increase in the number of visitors from the Saudi Arabia, Oman, Africa, Qatar, Iran, Lebanon, & Jordan as compared to last edition of Arabplast.

51% of the trade visitors showed their interest for Plastic machinery & Plastic packaging, while some 49% of the visitors expressed their interest for raw materials and other sectors. 41% of the trade visitors are employed as high-level management, while 23% indicated that they were influential in making their company’s investment decisions.

The next edition of ‘arabplast’ will be held after two years, i.e. from 7-10 January 2017

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