With the introduction of SABIC® HDPE B5260ULS, processors are provided with a new blow molding grade typically developed for the production of bottles, such as milk, as well as other dairy products and juices. The principal target of the grade is bottles for UHT (Ultra-High Temperature) and sterilized milk that are produced on high-speed extrusion blow molding lines, especially in southern European countries. zobacz więcej

The Human Power Team of Dutch cyclists won the 2012 World Human Powered Speed Challenge (from 10 September to 15 September) with the Velox 2. This lightweight, aerodynamic velomobile was developed in partnership with DSM whose extensive knowledge and expertise in materials, health, and nutrition was crucial to the team’s success. A vital component of the Velox 2 was the drive-train incorporating DSM’s Stanyl®, a high-performance polyamide 46 which helped give the Human Power Team the edge they needed to win. zobacz więcej

The Russian economy is growing again! The effects of the global economic crisis have basically been overcome and, even if the dynamism of the years leading up to the crisis has yet to be attained again, there are clear signs of recovery in every sector of the economy, and in particular in the plastics and rubber market. The development of key customer industries, first and foremost the packaging industry, is leading to growing demand for plastic and rubber products. The construction industry has also recovered, although less due to major new building projects than to extensive renovation and modernisation work throughout the country, which need a wide variety of products such as insulation material, pipes, window frames etc. zobacz więcej

Temperatura formy jest czynnikiem determinującym wiele zjawisk zachodzących w formie podczas procesu wtryskiwania, które wpływają na właściwości otrzymywanych wyprasek. Najdłuższą z faz tego procesu jest ochładzanie. Czas ochładzania wypraski w formie jest konieczny do uzyskania przez wtryśnięty do formy płynny materiał polimerowy wystarczającej sztywności, umożliwiającej jego bezpieczne usunięcie oraz struktury gwarantującej uzyskanie założonych właściwości wytrzymałościowych i użytkowych. zobacz więcej

The German company Ensinger GmbH has placed an order with Coperion GmbH, formerly Werner & Pfleiderer, for a twin screw extruder of the new ZSK Mc18 series. The compounder is equipped with 45 mm diameter screws, two ZS-B side feeders and one ZS-EG twin screw side devolatilization unit. Ensinger is specialized in the production of compounds, semi-finished products, profiles and finished products in high performance engineering plastics and will be using the new compounder at its main factory at Nufringen for the production of high-grade compounds reinforced, for example, with glass or carbon fibres. Typical matrix materials are polyamide (PA), polyether ether ketone (PEEK) or polyethylene terephthalate (PET). zobacz więcej

Now a new plastic film gives even better protection to Luvitec® high molecular weight powders from penetrating oxygen from the air. Luvitec® (polyvinylpyrrolidone, abbreviation: PVP) is an important component in the manufacture of specialty membranes and specialty adhesives. "With the new packaging, we can guarantee our customers even better and, in particular, consistent product quality. The membrane industry in particular is dependent on consistent product properties and purity," explains Dr. Markus Lohscheidt, Global Business Management PVP at BASF. zobacz więcej

The latest issue of Compounding World magazine is now available for viewing on-line. Use the link below to see our November 2011 edition in full. zobacz więcej