Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Cross-linking technologies Thermoplastic elastomers Colour measurement guide Whats new in nanotubes?
Introducing
on the iPad, iPhone and Android-based devices
App sponsored by
Having led the way with high-quality digital-only magazines for the global plastics industry, AMI is now also making its titles available free-ofcharge on the iPad, iPhone and a wide range of Android-based smartphones and tablet computers. The dedicated apps for Compounding World magazine are now ready to download from Apples App Store and iTunes or from the Google Play Store. Just search for AMI Plastics. Current and past copies are available free-of-charge and new issues will be added to the apps as soon as theyre published. If you are using Apples latest iOS 5 operating system, then the magazines will appear in your Newsstand and new editions will be added automatically if you sign up for our free subscription. The Compounding World app is sponsored by Leistritz, a leading supplier of twin-screw extruders.
contents
05 Industry news
page 13
The latest compounding industry news including international acquisitions and alliances, plus new investments and plant openings.
page 21
Colour measurement can be critical in the manufacture of high-quality products. Peter Smith of X-Rite provides useful advice on how to get it right.
Polymer-Chemie invested in a custom-made ERP system for its compounding plants. Now the Poly.ERP system is available to other compounders.
contact us
Applied Market Information Ltd AMI House, 45-47 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QP, United Kingdom Tel:+44 (0)117 924 9442 Fax:+44 (0)117 989 2128 www.amiplastics.com Head of business publishing: Senior editor: Contributing editor: Designer: Advertisement manager: Andy Beevers Chris Smith Jennifer Markarian Nicola Crane Claire Bishop E-mail: abe@amiplastics.com E-mail: cs@amiplastics.com E-mail: editorial@compoundingworld.com E-mail: claire@amimagazines.com Direct tel: +44 (0)20 8686 8139
Copyright Applied Market Information. No part may be reproduced without the prior written permission of the publisher.
www.compoundingworld.com July 2012 | compounding world 3
MicroBlender, Maguire's smallest blender; stainless steel hoppers; enhanced mix blade/static dam; improved handling of poorly flowing materials.
When Steve Maguire popularized the gravimetric batch blender in the 80s, he started out small, working from his attic. From those early blenders, the line has grown both larger and smaller; big and little, if you will. Now, the new Maxi Batch is the largest volume blender at 14,000 lbs/hr and the littlest one- the Micro Blender- is still wellmicro. The concept however remains the same, actually improving through field trials. The real-world test is having nearly 40,000 units installed worldwide. Steve Maguire remembers his days as a processor and the ever-present pressure to produce. Technology, after all, is supposed
Maguire Headquarters: 11 Crozerville Road, Aston, PA 19014 Tel: 610-459-4300, 888-459-2412 Fax: 610-459-2700 E-mail: info@maguire.com Maguire Europe: Tel: +44 1827 265 850 Fax: +44 1827 265 855 E-mail: info@maguire-europe.com Maguire Asia: Tel: +65 6848 7117 Fax: +65 6744 3370 E-mail: magasia@singnet.com.sg
U.S. Patent 6,154,980. Other U.S. and International patents pending.
to work for you, not against you. Thats why Maguire sees blender logic as the gateway to process control in the future. Accuracy, precise dosing, economy of materials never go out of fashion. And little things count, especially as resin costs rise. With nearly 150 patents in the U.S. and internationally, Maguire is committed to developing unique products and systems in blending and beyond. So the big story is really about combining productivity with savings. Why not make a little move today and contact us? Who knows? It could make a big difference.
www.maguire.com
news
www.aschulman.com
www.hallstar.com
www.vdma.org
temperature range. Daplen EE168AI-9533 is used on the dashboard and centre console for its low-gloss finish and resistance to scratching. The dashboard fascia uses XMod MSC65T20 for the carrier sub-structure and Daplen EG265AI for the surface. All of the parts are produced by Magneti Marelli.
www.borealisgroup.com
July 2012 | compounding world 5
news
new office space and 3,000m2 of production space to its existing plant, taking total floorspace to almost 8,000m2. The company will also install additional infrastructure to support the new compounding line, its sixth. Manner Plastics president Raj Bhargava said the company has seen considerable growth since 2009, when it acquired the intangible assets of Texas-based PVC Compounders. The assets we acquired in 2009 provided a platform to diversify our markets and expand our customer base, he said. Our revenues have grown by 60% over the past four years. Just as importantly we have doubled the number of customers we serve. Manner Plastics supplies flexible PVC compounds in the US, Canada, Mexico and a number of Asian countries. Its most recent development was a range of UL94 V-0 (1.5 mm and 3.0 mm) compounds for injection moulding applications.
www.basf.com www.astra-polymers.com
www.mannerplastics.com
6 compounding world | July 2012
www.tue.nl
www.compoundingworld.com
To learn more please visit the ALTIRIS pigments website or email us at altiris@huntsman.com
Follow @HuntsmanAltiris on Twitter For further info click here
This advertisement contains general information about the properties of the products described in it. Information is updated regularly. To check whether this is the most recent information, or if you would like more information, you can find contact details on www.huntsman.com/pigments. Huntsman does not recommend any of its titanium dioxide pigments for use in leadstabilized, rigid PVC formulations. Information is given in good faith but we do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information. NOTHING IN THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS TO BE CONSTRUED AS A WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR OTHERWISE. IN ALL CASES IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER TO DETERMINE THE APPLICABILITY OF THE INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS AND THE SUITABILITY OF THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED FOR ITS OWN PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all sales of products referred to in this publication are subject to the general terms and conditions of sale of Huntsman International LLC or its affiliated companies. ALTIRIS is a registered trade mark of Huntsman Corporation or an affiliate thereof in one or more, but not all, countries. 2012 Huntsman Corporation.
news
www.polyone.com www.colormatrix.com
into a Coperion twin-screw compounding extruder. Direct feeding of the molten recyclate into the compounding extruder is claimed to reduce energy costs and minimise residence time and shear, while allowing the system operator access to the full range of filler, reinforcing, degassing and blending technologies provided by a twin-screw compounding installation. According to Erema, the Corema system allows
recycled polymers to be used in formulations with up to 80% CaCO3 filler and up to 50% glass or wood fibre reinforcement - it is not possible to incorporate such high non-polymer addition levels in the standard Erema singlescrew recycling system, according to the company. It said this opens up possibilities to manufacture customised high added-value compounds for high-performance applications. Eremas Discovery Day
www.erema.at www.coperion.com
www.compoundingworld.com
mental Health Perspectives journal, the study on HCBD stereoisomers in US Food from Dallas, Texas analysed 36 foodstuff samples. These included lipid-rich products such as peanut butter, poultry, fish and beef. The researchers found detectable levels of HBCD in 15 of the samples and they concluded that food may be a substantial contributor to elevated -HBCD levels
observed in humans in other studies. EFRA (European Flame Retardants Association) and NAFRA (North American Flame Retardants Alliance) issued identical responses (http://bit.ly/EFRA2012) stating: HBCD was not detected in the majority of samples and in those where it was, it was far below the levels where one might see adverse effects. The associations pointed out that the foods analysed
10
Chicago Tribune newspaper in the US have raised concerns over Californias tough furniture fire resistance regulations which act as the default standard for the US. The newspaper claims flame retardant manufacturers lobbying for candle flame ignition tests which can only be met using foams containing what it describes as toxic flame retardant chemicals ignores the low incidence of such fires. The newspaper reports Californias regulators will shortly replace this with a smouldering cigarette test, which can be met using fire-retardant fabrics alone (http://bit.ly/TribuneFR). The Chicago Tribune has
also singled out Chemturas Firemaster 550 fire retardant blend in its fire retardants coverage, claiming that a new
2.5 times higher throughputs Enhanced mixing quality and dispersion Energy savings up to 25%
Our range of crosslinking peroxides for the wire and cable industry is the worlds largest. Our product portfolio includes neat peroxides as well as an extensive range of clay, whiting, silica and polymer bound formulations. For example: Perkadox BC Dicumyl peroxide Perkadox 14S Di(tert-butylperoxyisopropyl)benzene Trigonox T for liquid dosing tert-Butyl cumyl peroxide Formulations with different phlegmatizers can be made available with due observance of safety characteristics and the appropriate environmental and transportation regulations. Whatever your particular requirements, we can develop the product to match. www.akzonobel.com/polymer
Producing cross-linkable compounds can be particularly challenging because of the sensitivity of the additives and resulting formulations. Jennifer Markarian looks at the materials and processing options
types. Cross-linking of PEX-B occurs in a water bath or steam after the part is extruded. Making both types of cross-linkable compounds requires careful mixing and temperature control. A third type, radiation cross-linkable compounds (PEX-C), do not require additives to initiate cross-linking. After the part is extruded, it is cross-linked in a separate process by electronic-beam, beta, or gamma radiation.
Pipes and cables are benefiting from the improved properties of cross-linked polyethylene
New kneaders
Cross-linking and other additives can be compounded using twin-screw extruders, continuous mixers or reciprocating kneaders. An advantage of the kneader is the capability to inject liquids through a mixing tooth, into the centre of the polymer at low pressure, anywhere along the processing chamber. Many cross-linking agents come in either liquid or meltable-solid form and when injected directly into the
Internal view of the Buss MX 4 being used to produce silane-crosslinkable HFFR compounds
Mixing
Grafting of PE
Feeding of ATH
polymer matrix they are immediately and efficiently incorporated, says Mike Irish, vice president of the US subsidiary of Buss, the Switzerland-headquartered manufacturer of reciprocating kneaders. For halogen-free flame retardant (HFFR) wire and cable compounds, flame retardant fillers such as magnesium dihydroxide or aluminium trihydrate are used at high levels of up to 75% and can be temperature sensitive, which makes the compounding process a challenge. The Buss Kneader excels in the feeding and mixing of high filler levels and in the gentle treatment of shear- and temperature-sensitive polymers and additives, claims Irish. Silane-cross-linkable HFFR compounds for wire and cable applications are typically made in two compoundA liquid injection pin is used to add cross-linking additives in the B&P Process TriVolution Tri-Kneader ing steps in order to adequately mix the high levels of mineral flame retardants. First the polymer is grafted with silane or peroxide cross-linking agents and pelletized, and then this grafted polymer is compounded with flame retardants, coupling agents, and other additives and again pelletized. The final pelletized compound is extruded into cable and cross-linked after extrusion using water or steam.
Feeding of polymers
Buss recently introduced a 22 L/D version of its MX 4-flight kneading compounder, which is 50% longer than the previous 15 L/D MX machines and, because it is long enough to handle multiple tasks, is capable of replacing the two-step compounding process with a single-step process. After the polymer is melted, the silane is injected into the melt. There is a long residence time in the grafting zone to allow the silane to graft onto the polymer. Next, the flame retardant filler and other additives are fed into the melt and further mixed (see the picture above). A final degassing zone releases residual volatiles. Throughout the process, the melt temperature remains safely below the decomposition temperature of ATH. According to Buss, the advantages of the one-step process are lower energy use, easier logistics due to eliminating storage of an intermediate compound, and simplified quality control due to testing one compound rather than two. B&P Process Equipments TriVolution Tri-Kneader, a reciprocating kneader introduced last year, can be used to efficiently process cross-linked compounds, says Michael Lazorchak, global product manager for mixing systems at the company. Higher levels of cross-linking additives are typically added to a formula in order to achieve the target levels in the finished product and compensate for any losses created by over-shearing, high heat history, long dwell times, lubricity of the mass, and other factors. The TriVolution, however, is designed to eliminate these losses through its triple stroke per revolution, its multitude of pin/flight interfaces, and its capability to fine-tune shear, explains Lazorchak. A uniform dwell time, low heat history, and finely tuned dispersive vs. distributive mixing profile helps dial in the optimized solution, he notes. Achieving the target level of cross-linking while maintaining a specific temperature profile is a key challenge. When compounding peroxide-cross-linked
14
www.compoundingworld.com
Polymers
For electronic packaging, fuel hoses, ooring, power cables and accessories, conveying belts, ATEX applications.
For seals, water-meters, heat sinks, geothermal pipes, LED light sockets, primers for electrostatic painting, gas barrier properties.
www.timcal.com
PE or silane-grafted PE, temperature control is critical to avoid flashing off liquid additives in the compounding process. Standard peroxides must be compounded below 160-170oC to prevent premature peroxide decomposition and cross-linking in the extruder (i.e., scorching). Akzo Nobel, a major supplier of cross-linking peroxides, introduced a higher-temperature peroxide, Trigonox 311, several years ago that extends this temperature range by 20-30oC. Lubricity is also an issue, notes Lazorchak. He says that traditional kneaders have a tendency to slip and become inefficient when processing liquid additives, while twin-screw extruders may over-shear the product and produce a heat history that flashes off much of the liquid, thereby creating both a hazard and waste product. The TriVolution is designed to optimize mixing of liquid additives. The TriVolution has also been used to crosslink a blowing agent used for foaming a part during injection moulding. The blowing agent was set to activate as a foaming effect in the injection moulding of the finished part, explains Lazorchak. The temperatures of the compounding process had to be tuned to compounding and cross-linking, but not to activate the blowing agent in the extruder. We essentially compounded a loaded gun pellet that would fire in the injection moulding phase.
Harnessing radiation
Radiation cross-linking uses high-energy radiation to break chemical bonds and release free radicals to initiate cross-linking. Although PE does not require any additives to make it radiation cross-linkable, some other resins such as polyamides and PVC must use cross-linking activators, either compounded in or added via masterbatch during processing of the part. Beta Gamma Services in Germany uses high-energy beta and gamma radiation to cross-link a wide range of polymers in many types of parts, including pipes, wire and cable insulation, tubes for heat-shrink products, and injection moulded parts for automotive and other sectors. Radiation cross-linking can be used for parts containing multiple materials, such as metals and polymers. The degree of cross-linking can be varied within a part using shielding to protect some areas from radiation. US-based E-Beam Services uses electron-beam irradiation to cross-link polymers for wire, cable, and tubing. Typically, part manufacturers use a contract service provider rather than in-house equipment, because e-beam systems are complex, capital-intensive, and require specialized maintenance and regulatory oversight, notes the company.
www.bgs.eu www.ebeamservices.com
premature reactions in cross-linking applications. Along with the standard closed-barrel co-rotating twin-screw extruder, the company also offers such machines with a clam-shell or sliding-barrel construction for easy cleaning in several size models, typically from 90 mm up to 130 mm. The underlying idea of the design is that cleaning is key ingredient to provide a quality product for such a technical application, notes Giorgio Colombo, managing director at ICMA. KraussMaffei Berstorff is active in the cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) pipe market which is already well established and is now expanding into new market and application areas thanks to further improvements in properties. Daniel Lachhammer, product manager for pipe extrusion at the company, says that growing applications for PEX include potable and hot water pipes, gas pipelines, district heating systems, heating and sanitary pipes, industrial applications, geothermal pipe systems, and air conditioning systems. The move to cross-linked materials in these markets is being driven by the materials improved temperature resistance at both high and low extremes, plus its chemical and creep resistKraussMaffei Berstorff offers conical twin-screw extruders for the production of PEX-A pipes
Twin-screw options
Twin-screw compounding extruders are also widely used to produce crosslinkable compounds for direct extrusion, in which compounding and extrusion are performed in-line in one step. For example, Coperion twin-screw extruders are used for both pelletized compounds and direct extrusion of PEX for pipe and wire and cable applications. The machines are also used in the direct extrusion of foamed and cross-linked specialty films. ICMA San Giorgio has developed a special screw design to restrict
www.compoundingworld.com
17
ICMA San Giorgio supplies extruders with clam-shell barrels for easy cleaning when producing crosslinked compounds
ance and its ability to withstand notching and cracking even at low temperatures. Apart from high-end solutions for PEX-B and PEX-C pipe production, KraussMaffei Berstorff develops and sells complete lines for single- and multi-layer PEX-A pipe. In this process, a pre-mixed, peroxide-cross-linkable compound is extruded into pipe using a counterrotating twin-screw extruder with a special pipe head, followed by in-line cross-linking in an infrared irradiation oven. In KraussMaffei Berstorffs integrated system, the cross-linking oven is supplied by its exclusive partner, Crosslink Finland. Click on the links for more information:
Gain-In-Weight Batching
Continuous Feeding
Recipe Optimization
The Process of
Railcar/Truck Unloading
Our advanced approach to building process systems puts complete control at your fingertips.
K-Tron is known worldwide for engineering and delivering superior systems that make industrial processes efficient, reliable and profitable. With world-class mechanical design, precision weighing technology, and cutting-edge control systems, K-Tron means productivity throughout your process and throughout your business.
Filtration
George Cuneo
Senior Systems Engineer K-Tron
Learn how K-Tron can solve your material handling and feeding challenges. Visit us at ktron.com
bookshelf
RECOMMENDED READING
Our selection of the latest titles and essential reference works for the compounding industry
PVC Formulation 2012 - Conference Proceedings
2012, 22 papers and CD, E335.00 or 280.00 or $420.00 Brand New. Markets, flexible and rigid materials and nanocomposites. . More info/Buy here
d anw r b ne
Antimicrobial Polymers
2012, by Lagaron, Ocio & LopezRubio, E110.00 or 90.00 or $145.00 Brand New. Covers the science, applications and regulation of biocides. More info/Buy here
d anw r e B n
Visit www.pidbooks.com for hundreds of recent titles, easy online ordering, special offers and clearance bargains!
Order online or by telephone, fax or email. Contact Matt Wherlock, Tel: +44 (0)117 924 9442 Fax: +44 (0)117 9892128 email: mjw@amiplastics.com All prices are correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change. Please check the Plastics Information Direct website for current prices and shipping charges.
Colour measurement is critical for the manufacture of high-quality plastic materials and products. Peter Smith of X-Rite provides some useful advice on how to get it right
3) What system of tolerancing does the customer use and how tight is the tolerance?
Some common tolerancing systems include CIELab, CMC Lab, DE 2000 and HunterLab. It is important to select the appropriate system of tolerances to guard against release of product that doesnt meet customer specifications and delay the shipping of good product. Loose tolerances may require only a colorimeter, while tight tolerances may require a 31-point spectrophotometer.
s
21
The three typical types of spectrophotometers: spherical, 0/45 or 45/0, and multi-angle
precise colour measurements on a wide range of materials, such as paper, paint, plastics and textiles. Manufacturers also regularly use 0/45 or 45/0 spectrophotometers that mimic the behaviour of the human eye, based on the attributes of sample texture and gloss. Many 0/45 spectrophotometers have to physically touch test surfaces or transparent holders to take their readings. However a new generation of 0/45 spectrophotometers can take readings from a distance, without contacting the actual product. The non-contact technology allows manufacturers to easily measure wet paints or coatings as part of process quality control.
at various angles.
16 October 2012: Cologne, Germany 5 November 2012: Philadelphia, USA 12th November 2012: Dubai
More information:
For more help in understanding colour measurement and selecting the best instruments for a process, contact Peter Smith at X-Rite Europe: PSmith@xrite.com.
www.xrite.com
Maag Group is the innovative solution provider for pump, pelletizing and filtration systems. We deliver high-quality components and complete systems, from extruder tips to pelletizers. In addition to our primary locations in Switzerland and Germany, we have eight sales and service offices around the globe to provide our customers with full service par excellence.
Automatik Plastics Machinery GmbH Ostring 19 63762 Grossostheim Germany T +49 6026 503 0 info@maag.com Maag Pump Systems AG Aspstrasse 12 8154 Oberglatt Switzerland T +41 44 278 82 00 welcome@maag.com www.maag.com
>compounding
& extrusion
>materials
handling
>service
>>The advance into a new performance dimension of compounding technology. The new
ZSK Mc18 twin screw extruder of Coperion, formerly Werner & Peiderer, is the most productive high performance ZSK of all time. With a specic torque of 18 Nm/cm3 it stands for considerable throughput increases with improved product quality and the widest processing window on the market to provide you with a unique technology advantage. Thats what we mean when we say condence through partnership. >>www.coperion.com
www.konicaminolta.com
that were highlighted in the companys recent home and interiors 2013 forecast. Pantones Plastic Standard Chips can be produced in all of the 3,400 colours in the companys Plus Series and Fashion + Home colour system libraries, as well as in custom colours. Moulded in polypropylene, the chips include both gloss and matte finishes and are tiered with thicknesses ranging from 1 to 2 mm.
www.hunterlab.com
www.xrite.com
www.pantone.com
27
Save money and energy with these best-selling books from Plastics Industry Expert Robin Kent
Energy Management in Plastics Processing: Strategies, targets, techniques and tools
Learn how to cut up to 30% from your energy bill permanently, by understanding where energy is wasted and applying a structured approach to energy management. l evaluate your current strengths and weaknesses in energy management l benchmark consumption against real industry data l carry out effective site surveys Structured as a practical workbook, tools are provided for monitoring progress, and key tips for energy-efficiency are offered throughout Cost Management in Energy Management in Plastics Processing: Strategies, Plastics Processing: Strategies, targets, techniques and tools is priced at targets, techniques and tools E105.00 or 90.00 or $135.00. To purchase, or for further information, please click here The essential guide to intelligent cost management in the plastics factory: l challenges the old-fashioned principle of minimising labour costs l provides an alternative route-map through all areas where costs can be reduced or eliminated l deconstructs the process of making plastics products to show how the cost is built up, and where money can be saved Keep the labour sack the kilogrammes and the kilowatt-hours! Cost Management in Plastics Processing: Strategies, targets, techniques and tools is priced at E90.00 or 75.00 or $115.00. To purchase, or for further information, please click here
Published by Plastics Information Direct, publisher and bookshop for the plastics industry: www.pidbooks.com
WIND TURBINE
BLADE MANUFACTURE
2012
International industry conference on design, materials, production and performance of windmill blades
HEADLINE SPONSOR
SPECIAL OFFER: Save 200* if you register before 12th October 2012
Organised by: Applied Market Information Ltd. Also sponsored by:
Simply search for AMI Plastics in iTunes, Apples App Store or Googles Play Store. Alternatively click on the relevant link below.
PLEASE PRINT
REGISTRATION FORM
Company:_____________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ __ ______________________________________________________________ Country: ______________________________________________________ Tel: ________________________ Fax: ______________________________ E-mail address: _________________________________________________ VAT No.:__________________________________________________
(Must be completed by all EU Companies)
POLYMERS
in
Photovoltaics 2012
Company activity: ______________________________________________ Invoice address (if different from above): ____________________________
Early bird registration: Register before 16th March 2012 for only 850*. Thereafter the cost is 990*. Group rates: For companies wishing to register two or more delegates, group discounts are available. Please contact Jenny Skinner for more details
Polymers in Photovoltaics 2012 table top exhibition A limited number of table top exhibition spaces are available in the registration area and coffee lounge directly outside the conference room. The table top exhibition fee is only 1750* and includes 1 free delegate place. Exhibitors may either use tables provided by the hotel (120 x 45 x 75 cm), or bring their own stand or display. Sponsor this event and promote your company A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available at this event that can help to promote and enhance your companys products and services to this highly targeted international audience. For further information, please contact the Conference Organiser on: +44 (0) 117 924 9442. Social events The social events organised for Polymers in Photovoltaics 2012 will provide an ideal setting for delegates and speakers to mix business with pleasure.
________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
DELEGATE DETAILS
(If more than one delegate please photocopy form)
Title:________ First name: ________________________________________ Surname: ______________________________________________________ Position:_______________________________________________________ Special dietary requirements: _________________________________
PAYMENT DETAILS
All payments to be made in Euros
Welcome cocktail reception A welcoming cocktail reception will be held on the first evening. All delegates are invited to attend and it will offer an excellent opportunity to meet speakers and other colleagues. The welcome cocktail reception will run approximately from 18:00 to 19:30 and is included in the delegate fee. Conference dinner
All delegates are warmly invited to attend the conference dinner, which will take place at a local restaurant on the evening of 25th April 2012. The additional cost is 70*. Hotel accommodation Delegates are responsible for booking their own accommodation. AMI has negotiated a room rate of 156.71 for a single room and 196.49 for a double room (breakfast and taxes included) at the Maritim Hotel in Cologne. To reserve a room please contact the hotel directly and state that you are attending AMIs Polymers in Photovoltaics 2012 conference. Tel: +49 221 2027 849 Fax: +49 221 2027 826 E-mail: reservierung.kol@maritim.de Cancellations Full refunds, less a cancellation charge of 200 will only be made on cancellations received prior to 23rd March 2012. Thereafter we regret that no refunds can be made. Delegates may be substituted at any time. Please note no refunds may be given on table top bookings or dinner places. * + 19% German VAT
Delegate fee thereafter: 990 + 19%* = 1178.10 Table top exhibition: 1750 + 19%* = 2082.50 (Includes one free delegate place) Conference dinner: 70 + 19%* = 83.30
* German VAT
Total:
___________
METHOD OF PAYMENT
On receipt of this registration form your credit card will be debited. You will be sent an invoice in 5-10 working days. Bank Transfer quoting: Applied Market Information Ltd. -Polymers in Photovoltaics 2012 to: Commerzbank, Filiale Dsseldorf, Breite Strae 25, 40213 Dsseldorf, Germany Account number: 1024710 Bank No. 300 400 00 IBAN: DE93 3004 0000 0102 4710 00 SWIFT: COBADEFFXXX Visa / Mastercard / Eurocard / JCB (Please note all card payments will be processed in Sterling)
CONFERENCE HOTLINE
JENNY SKINNER, CONFERENCE ORGANISER Applied Market Information Ltd. 45-47 Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3QP, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 117 924 9442 Fax: +44 (0) 117 311 1534 E-mail: js@amiplastics.com
The latest programme, including any new speakers or changes to the schedule can be viewed on our website: www.amiconferences.com
SPECIAL OFFER: Save 140* if you register before 16th March 2012
Organised by: Applied Market Information Ltd. Sponsored by: Media supporters:
Name of cardholder: ____________________________________________ Expiry date: _____________________ 3- digit security code: ____________ Cardholders signature:___________________________________________ Signature: _______________________ Date:_________________________ ____________________________________
www.amiconferences.com
New material developments are extending the scope and functionality of TPEs. Chris Smith reviews recent innovations
new grades against standard sytrenic TPEs the company measured a 25% improvement when exposed to water and a 175% improvement when exposed to soapy water. According to Teknor Apex senior consumer market manager Brian Mulvaney, the Wet Grip line is suitable for a wide range of houseware, personal care, power and hand tool, and sporting goods applications and is the result of more than a year of compound optimisation. The TPEs retain their suitability for processing via multi-component, coinjection or insert overmoulding techniques. The proprietary wet-grip chemistry that we have developed addresses everyday situations in the real world, where workers must handle tools, cooks use utensils and golfers grip clubs regardless of surface
July 2012 | compounding world 29
Main image: PolyOne GLS developed a custom TPE grade for Kor Waters new Delta bottle
Right: Two-shot moulding is used to integrate the TPE closure seal on the Delta bottle
conditions, Mulvaney says. Improved wet grip performance was also the driver for Kraiburg TPEs development of its Thermolast W range of SBS products, which the German company claims deliver coefficients of friction in wet conditions up to three times that of its standard grades. According to Kraiburg, the improved wet grip performance has been achieved without the use of tackifiers so there is no risk of migration, which can cause stickiness at the surface. It also means there is no negative impact on processibility using multi-component injection moulding techniques. The company says the wet grip technology can, however, be combined with tackifiers if required. Thermolast W products are available with hardness values of between 25 and 60 Shore A and provide all the performance characteristics of Kraiburgs standard SBS grades, including high transparency and ease of colouring. The company is targeting applications such as anti-slip mats, tool grips, fitness equipment, surgical instruments and household goods. It also expects to be able to adapt the chemistry to its Thermolast styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene (SEBS) TPEs in the future.
result is a soft touch part with high resistance to indenting. Santoprene 8211-85MM350 TPV is filling a gap for TPE-V use in the automotive industry, as its good optical and haptical properties can be applied to a broad range of automotive interior applications, says Mathias Dietz, manager of sales and development at German component maker ElastomerTechnik Gedern and a Santoprene user. The soft, low-gloss comfort touch achieved enhances the appearance of automotive interiors and provides a perception of high-quality to customers, he says. ExxonMobil says it has also been focusing on improving the processibility of its TPV products, with its Santoprene M200 series targeted at applications calling for easy processing and demanding aesthetics. One of the target application areas for the products is in encapsulation of glass window elements, where the ability to reduce injection pressures by up to 40% and lower melt temperatures by around 10C reduces the risk of glass breakage. According to ExxonMobil, the good flow of the M200 series TPVs means the surface finish can also be matched closely to that of extruded parts used on the glazing line such as EPDM extrusions by the use of specific mould surface graining techniques. Santoprene 121-XXM200 TPV grades are part of our ongoing innovation to develop new TPVs that meet automotive industry requirements for lower cost and lighter weight engineered applications, while improving functional and aesthetic performance, says Michael Russo, global brand manager for Santoprene TPV at ExxonMobil. The commercialisation of Engels Dolphin technology earlier this year in the latest Mercedes Benz Actros truck could mark a further significant step forward in the penetration of TPE into the automotive interior sector. It uses physical foaming techniques to create a TPE surface with a more cushioned effect than traditional direct overmoulding. The technology is being used to produce four panels that make up the 2 m wide dashboard on the new truck, including a complex lower section with fold away drawers. Italian compounding company SO.F.TER provides the resins for the application Re-blend PC/ABS blend for the rigid carrier mouldings and Pibiflex TPE from SO.F.TERs P-Group subsidiary for the soft surface while production is carried out by Italian automotive component maker SOLE at the Mercedes plant at Wrth in Germany. The parts are produced on an Engel Duo injection machine with a horizontal
www.compoundingworld.com
Automotive innovations
Meanwhile, TPEs are finding growing application in the automotive industry, where their low emissions can help meet the demanding odour and fogging requirements set by the automotive OEMs for interior parts. ExxonMobils Santoprene 8211-85M350 TPV has been formulated for such applications and is being used by VW to produce the roll top trim for the door on its Multivan and for the glove box cover on its Beetle car. In both cases it is used as a solid skin applied over a PP core using a multi-component moulding process. The
Comparison of wet and dry coefficient of friction for Kraiburgs Thermolast W wet grip TPEs against standard alternatives
TPE Compound Target hardness COF, wet COF, dry
Control A Wet Grip A Control B Web Grip B Control C Wet Grip C Control TPV
Source: Kraiburg TPE
30
cover logo plates, which it is making for the first time using a two stage overmoulding process in place of manual assembly. The TPE is used to create the undercut bearing elements that retain the rigid polyamide logo plate in place on the engine cover. By injection moulding the TPE onto a slotted ring on the logo plate, the hard and soft materials are mechanically fixed together. The bond is strong enough at demoulding temperatures to allow the undercuts to be produced with no risk of separation. Kraiburgs Hipex TPEs provide hardness values of 70 Shore A and are suitable for continuous operation at 150C and short term use at up to 170C. The TPEs are also resistant to oils and a wide range of chemicals found in automotive environments. German firm Mues is using Kraiburgs Hipex TPE to secure its engine logo plates intermediate rotary table, multi-axis robot and Mucell physical foaming unit. The mould is by Swiss mouldmaker Georg Kaufmann. The two-step moulding process involves first producing the rigid carrier followed by overmoulding with TPE, which is foamed using the Mucell microcellular foam moulding technology developed by US-based Trexel. According to SO.F.TER, the Dolphin technology produces excellent haptic and aesthetic results. Particular benefits in this first application include well differentiated grain zones, elimination of joints, and good colour matching in the two colour options (beige/ black and black/grey). It says the Pibiflex TPE also meets the UV resistance, thermal stability, scratch resistance, recyclability, and odour and fogging requirements of Mercedes Benz. This is the latest in a string of innovative TPE automotive applications developed using SO.F.TER TPEs. The company worked closely with Rchling Automotive Italia in the development of the projectile injection moulding technology used to produce the cowl grille on the Ford C-Max model, launched in 2010. That part comprises a rigid PP cowl with a flexible seal overmoulded onto one edge in SO.F.TERs Forprene TPV. The seal is hollowed out using Rchlings patented projectile technique, which employs pressurised gas to force a polyamide bullet through the TPV seal in the mould to core it out. The result is a 30% weight saving, while the wall thickness is said to be more consistent than could be achieved using gas or water assisted techniques. BASF has also developed a high temperature resistant version of its Elastollan TPU, providing a continuous operating temperature of up to 150C. Like other products in the Elastollan range, the 785A10HPM grade is a hard phase modified (HPM) TPU and is intended primarily for cable applications. However, other grades in the Elastollan range have proved highly suitable for injection moulded interior trim applications, with one of the most notable applications in the centre console of the current VW Golf model. This is produced at the Innovative Components Technologies site at Lennerstadt in Germany (formerly part of Key Plastics Europe) by overmoulding onto a PC/ ABS rigid substrate. Outside of the automotive sector, PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers worked with US companies KOR Water and RKS Design to develop a new version of its KOR Delta Dehydration Vessel a stylish and easy to use water bottle for sports and leisure use. One of the key goals of the redesign was to incorporate the closure sealing gasket into the cap using an overmoulding process to simplify assembly and long term use of the bottle. PolyOne GLS developed a custom TPE material for the application, which delivered a 30 Shore A hardness value and compression set of less than 30% at both ambient and elevated temperatures (75C). It also provided a good bond to the cap, which is produced in Tritan copolyester from Eastman Chemical. The Delta container is manufactured in two sizes (500 ml and 750 ml) and four colour tints. The PolyOne GLS TPE is used to form the cap gasket, as well as for the cap cover and base pad.
Medical extensions
PolyOne GLS has also announced an extension to its Versalloy HC line of TPVs for medical applications. Manufactured at ISO13485 medical compliant sites to
www.compoundingworld.com
www.techne-calibration.com calibration@bibby-scientific.com
Follow us on...
Be the first to know when we publish a new edition, plus updates on our conferences and useful links. www.twitter.com/plasticsworld
PolyolefinAdditives2012
International conference on technical and market developments in polyolefin compounding
Special offer: Save 100* if you register before 21st September 2012
Organised by: Applied Market Information Ltd. Sponsored by: Media supporter:
Giulia Esposito, Conference Organiser ge@amiplastics.com Ph: +44 117 924 9442 Fax: +44(0)117 311 1534
FDA current Good Manufacturing Practice standards, the Versalloy HC 9220-70, HC 9220-80 and 9220-90 grades are intended as drop in replacements for three medical TPVs that ExxonMobil will decommercialise at the end of this year. PolyOne and ExxonMobil have collaborated in the development of the new products, which are manufactured using ExxonMobils Santoprene TPVs. The new grades will be marketed in Europe and the US and product is available now, says PolyOne. The grades provide Shore A hardness values of 70, 80 and 93 and are said to be characterised by low levels of extractables and good flex-life performance, fluid compatibility and wet grip. UK-based Elasto recently extended its line of medical grade TPEs to include coloured products. The new Mediprene coloured TPEs are manufactured from medical grade ingredients using pigments and carriers that comply with USP Class VI and relevant parts of ISO10993. All are manufactured in ISO 13485 facilities. In the US, medical moulder Plas-Tech Engineering is using Medalist TPEs from Teknor Apex to produce plunger tip seals on its latest line of single-use syringes for cosmetic facial drug applications. The devices are manufactured in three different sizes 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5cm3 volume in either polycarbonate or cyclic olefin copolymer (COC). COC types are typically marketed as a safer alternative to glass designs while offering a longer shelf life than polycarbonate or polyolefin-based alternatives. Plas-Tech selected two different Medallist TPEs: translucent MD-145 for the polycarbonate versions and MD-555 for the COC types. MD-555 has been formulated to be compatible with COC resins, which can display stress cracking effects when in contact with
www.compoundingworld.com
some TPE grades, according to Teknor Apex. Both grades are suitable for gamma and autoclave sterilisation, do not interact with drugs, and provide the required compression set and resistance to heat ageing neded to maintain seal integrity. Medalist elastomers process at higher rates than traditionally used polyisoprene rubber and permit cost-effective production in high cavitation and hot runner injection moulding. Their consistent shrinkage allows for extremely tight dimensional tolerances without trimming or other post-moulding processes, says Lisa Charno, medical market manager for the TPE division of Teknor Apex.
Above: Microcellular foamed TPE features in the dashboard of the latest Mercedes truck
Below: PlasTech uses Teknor Apex Medallist TPEs for the tip seal in these single use syringes
Sustainable developments
The thermoplastics processing characteristics of TPEs, such as reduced process energy consumption, together with their recyclability means they can often present a more sustainable option than traditional thermoset
35
materials. That sustainable advantage is now being leveraged further through the introduction of products based on renewable or part-renewable feedstocks. Merquinsas established Pearlthane Eco line of polyester TPUs is available with hardnesses ranging from 70 Shore A to 55 Shore D and offers a renewable content of between 24 and 80% (measured to ASTM D6866). DuPonts Hytrel RS family of thermoplastic polyester TPEs cover the range from 30 to 82 Shore D and feature renewable contents of between 35 and 65%. More recently, Tessenderlo subsidiary Cousin Tessier (CTS) extended its TPE compound portfolio to include the Green Tefabloc series, which offer renewable contents of between 25 and 50% and hardness values starting from 50 Shore A. It claims the products set a new standard for softness in the renewable TPE sector. The company says it is using a range of bio-derived resins to produce the new range of TPEs, including the Gaialene grafted starch-based polymers developed by Roquette, as well as fillers such as ground oyster Click on the links for more information: shells. According to CTSs innovation and sustainable development manager, Aline Grudget, the Green Tefabloc products are intended to deliver a low carbon footprint without compromising performance or lifespan. Applications are expected in automotive and consumer sectors.
www.teknorapex.com www.kraiburg-tpe.com www.exxonmobilchemical.com www.basf.com www.glstpes.com www.polyone.com www.elastotpe.com www.merquinsa.com www.dupont.com www.cts-compounds.com
www.struktol.com/solutions
To find out how our products can improve your process, call 330.928.5188 or email solutions@struktol.com
ENTEK Extruders
PO Box 39, 200 Hansard Avenue Lebanon, Oregon, USA, 97355 Tel: 541-259-1068 Fax: 541-259-8018 www.entekextruders.com
PolymerFoam2012
International conference on blowing agents and foaming technology for thermoplastics and elastomer
SPECIAL OFFER: Save $190 if you register before August 31, 2012
Organized by: Applied Market Information LLC Sponsored by: Media supporters:
Kelly Cressman, Conference Coordinator kc@amiplastics-na.com Ph: +1 610 478 0800 Fax: +1 610 478 0900
Polymer-Chemie has invested in a custom-made ERP system for its compounding operations. Now the Poly.ERP system is available to other European compounders. Compounding World takes at a look at its development and implementation
and achieved sales of approximately E150 million in 2011. Other Polymer Group subsidiaries that have plants in Bad Sobernheim include Polyblend, TechnoCompound, PolyMIM and Sun Alloys Europe. The Group also has production operations in Russia with its OOO Tula Polymer subsidiary. Back in mid-2008, Polymer-Chemie decided to invest in a new software system to oversee its complex manufacturing and corporate processes. Until then it had been using software modules that were developed in-house and covered inventory management, production and quality assurance. These systems had
July 2012 | compounding world 39
processes of all the Groups companies in a standardised but also industry-specific way. Its instruction for the development work was as standardised as possible and as individual as necessary! The company selected Kirchhoff Datensysteme Software (KDS) to develop the industry-specific ERP system. With offices in Erfurt and Mainz, Germany, the software development and system house has been operating for more than 22 years and has more than 100 employees. The goal was to have a system that ensures all operational processes are consistently monitored in an integrated corporate database so that all of the companys departments can work together to complete their work processes effectively. The number of silos at the Polymer Group site in Bad Sobernheim indicates the scale and complexity of its operations served the company well, but as the business grew and became more diversified, they struggled to keep up. External consultants initially suggested that the company should introduce a standard off-the-shelf enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to solve the problem. They developed an initial software roll-out scenario and a rough cost estimate. However, Polymer-Chemies management decided to take a closer look at the options after hearing from some other companies about negative experiences with standard ERP systems. Gerald Hauf, managing partner of Polymer Group, says that they spoke with other companies that they had a good relationship with to find out about their experiences with well-known and widely used ERP systems. Their responses raised some important questions. A detailed analysis revealed that many process steps that, at first glance, seemed to have been standardised, did not improve our corporate processes when you analysed them more closely. However, implementing more efficient processes was a key objective of introducing the system. A second analysis focused on which of the companys operational processes needed to be covered by the system in an industry-specific way, and how suitable systems could support these processes. It also examined whether the new processes would improve the efficiency of work task handling. Asked whether commissioning a customer-specific ERP system was very risky, Hauf responds, Of course!. However, he quickly adds: We were able to limit the financial risk by concluding an unusual master agreement. We had the following idea: Polymer-Chemie would finance development of parts of an industry solution for polymer compounders. In return, it would receive a tailor-made, comprehensive ERP system to meet our own specific requirements. Of course, we could not completely eliminate implementation-related risks, but we considered these risks to be lower than the risks of other alternatives.
Industry-specific applications
The result of this second analysis was surprising. It revealed that instead of a standard system, the operation would require three or four partially industryspecific industry applications to efficiently depict the relevant business processes. In addition, these systems had to closely dovetail with each other. Polymer-Chemie therefore took the unusual step of commissioning the development of a specialised industry solution that was able to cover the business
40 compounding world | July 2012
PLASTICS IN PHOTOVOLTAICS
2 0 1 2
The international technology and business conference on plastics, adhesives and elastomeric materials in solar modules CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
SPECIAL OFFER: Save $190 if you register before August 10, 2012
Organized by: Applied Market Information LLC Media supporters:
Amanda Schaeffer Conference Coordinator as@amiplastics-na.com Ph: +1 610 478 0800 Fx: +1 610 478 0900
easily made using parameter control. In addition to expanding modules and departmental functions, Polymer-Chemie and KDS worked together to establish continuous process improvement procedures. Operating managers from all areas have worked with the system developers to increase the efficiency, practicality and controllability of work processes and the related system functions. The results of this work are routinely included in new software releases.
Delivering benefits
Reviewing the development and implementation of Poly. ERP, Polymer Groups Hauf says: Today, we have Along with the implementation of the new ERP system, PolymerChemie adopted barcode-based inventory control tration using mobile data terminals. Using this system, containers are marked with a barcode upon receipt through to consumption, and again from manufacture through to shipping. As a result, they can be tracked throughout their lifecycle. The simple, user-friendly scan functions have been designed so that they can be easily used by production and logistics employees. The production control station is directly connected with booked order data so that integrated production planning based on specified delivery dates can be made without circulating documents. The software also considers industry-specific order types such as toll compounding orders, master call-off orders and special production runs, such as blending processes, as well as start-up control for granulate materials. All production processes - including batch tracking, raw materials consumption, material demand and manufacture of finished products are directly recorded by a scanner and are available for review in the system. The modules were developed one after another and successively introduced in the Polymer Group companies. A comprehensive ERP system was developed over the period of almost five years to cover all operational processes of the company. Special solutions were implemented in addition to the normal business processes of a formulation-based compounder. For example, a business integration module for external companies was implemented. This interface manager enables an externally operated logistics centre to be connected with Poly.ERP. With this configuration, for example, documents are electronically exchanged between the Groups Polyblend subsidiary and an important customer. The extension of the Poly.ERP system to Polymer Groups Russian subsidiary meant that several countryspecific system processes also had to be covered. This was helped by the fact that the software architecture was designed for multi-lingual use throughout the system. In addition, modifications to suit the customerspecific processes of a polymer compounder can be
42 compounding world | July 2012
system-supported processes throughout all departments of our company. Since introduction of Poly.ERP, we have been continuously working on improving our processes and making them more efficient. We have made a lot of progress in doing so, but, of course, there is still a lot of work to be done in this area in future. He adds that an additional benefit for the company has been the improved process transparency. Today, many processes and inter-relationships are much clearer than they were prior to the introduction of Poly. ERP. And of course, that is crucial for making good corporate decisions. Summarising the benefits that Poly.ERP has brought to Polymer-Chemie and the other companies within the Polymer Group, Hauf says: I am sure that if you speak with the various managing directors of the Group and with the respective department heads of the individual companies, each one will naturally have a different view of what is beneficial. From my point of view, I feel that it is very helpful for the Group that, thanks to standardised processes, we have an ever better understanding of what is going on in the companies. At the same time, their industry-specific topics are efficiently depicted. A good example of the above is the transparency we have gained regarding gross profit performance.
Commercial launch
Following from its successful implementation of Poly. ERP at the Polymer Group, KDS made the ERP system commercially available in Europe at the start of this year. By offering a specialised industry solution for polymer compounders, KDS is aiming to become the market leader in this particular sector. It says that it will continue to develop the system, adding that each new customer will help it to further expand the functionality of the software for the benefit of all users. Click on the links for more information:
www.polymer-chemie.de www.kds-kg.de
www.compoundingworld.com
The international conference on advanced elastomer, composite and thermoplastic materials in oil and gas applications
Special offer: Save 150*/135* if you register before 21st September 2012
Organised by: Applied Market Information Ltd. and Sponsored by: Media supporters:
SPECIAL OFFER: Save $190 if you register before August 17, 2012
Organized by: Applied Market Information LLC Supported by: Media supporters:
Marissa Hann Conference Coordinator mh@amiplastics-na.com Ph: +1 610 478 0800 Fx: +1 610 478 0900
www.swentnano.com
FutureCarbon is using carbon nanotubes to make heated panels for car doors
heat composites and coatings. In July of last year, it signed a long-term agreement with Konrad FutureCarbons Dr. Walter Schtz. FutureCarbon has been exploring a number of ways to use carbon nanomaterials to Hornschurch to develop artificial leather with integrated heating for automotive applications.
conductive yarn is not fragile and is perfectly flexible due to the absence of CNT agglomerates. Target markets include the electronics, automotive and medical sectors.
www.future-carbon.de
www.gimac.com www.lati.com
July 2012 | compounding world 45
http://plastics.tamu.edu
www.axson-group.com
www.cfbi.com
46
www.rheinchemie.com
www.compoundingworld.com
FAQs
Extrusion (www.pipeandprofile.com); Film and Sheet Extrusion (www.filmandsheet.com); and our newest title, Pipeline Coating (www.pipeline-coating.com).
I have a brochure, company newsletter or customer magazine that Id like to share with your readers. How can I do that?
There are three ways of doing this. You can link to a PDF of the publication from an advertisement within the magazine. Additionally, we can include it in our Brochure Showcase page which features six different publications with their covers, brief descriptions and relevant links. The third option is to include the full publication alongside the magazine as a digital supplement - we simply add your pages onto the back of the magazine. For details and
If you would
Simply click on
Timcal: carbon
additives
Timcal has produce d this 24-page brochur e to provide technical details of its Timrex graphite and Ensaco conductive carbon black additives for polymer compounds. It covers a wide range of applicat ions.
publication
Oxea: Phthalate
the oxo people
-free plasticize
rs
Click here
to download
OXSOFT
This 24-page technical brochure from Oxea Chemicals has full details of its phthalate-free, non-VOC plasticizers includin g the results of extensiv e comparison tests with DOP, DINP and DIDP.
Click here
ExxonMobil:
to download
Vistamaxx case
study
This case study looks at how ExxonMobils Vistamaxx propylene-based elastomer helped Halsall Toys Europe improve the impact performance of an innovative toy without the need for costly mould modifications.
SODVWLF IDQWDVWLF
SODVWULEXWLRQQHZVOHWWH U
Plastribution:
Plastic Fantastic
Plastributions new 20-page Plastic Fantasti c magazine looks at the compan ys award winning work on an indestructible prison chair, lists its full range of materials, and looks in detail at a selection of new resins.
Click here
to download
SODVWLFIDQWDVWLF
Click here
to download
Click here
to download
8dbedjcY^c\LdgaY ^hVbdci]an bV\Vo^cZlg^iiZcheZX^ idegdk^YZVY^gZXia^c`id^i# XVaan[dg edanbZgXdbedjcYZghVcYbVhiZgWViX] 9Za^kZgZYY^\^iVaan!i]^h^hV ^bbZY^ViZanWngZVYZghVaaVgdjcYi]Z egdYjXZghVgdjcYi]Z\adWZ# bV\Vo^cZ[dgi]ZbdYZgcV\Z! ldgaY# >i^hejWa^h]ZYZaZXigdc^XVaanWn egdk^Y^c\gVe^YY^hig^Wji^dcVcY[gZh] I]ZZaZXigdc^XY^hig^Wji^dcd[ 6eea^ZYBVg`Zi>c[dgbVi^dc!i]ZaZVY^c\ XdciZci[dggZVYZgh!l]^aZ\ZcZgVi^c\V 8dbedjcY^c\LdgaY egdk^YZgd[bVg`Zi^ciZaa^\ZcXZVcY ^hcdidcangVe^Y fj^X`VcYbZVhjgVWaZgZhedchZ[dg VcYZ[[ZXi^kZ!^i^hVahdhjhiV^cVWaZ! ZkZcih[dgi]Z\adWVaXdbedjcY^c\VcY VYkZgi^hZgh# Xjii^c\eVeZgXdchjbei^dcVcYY^hedhVa bVhiZgWViX]^cYjhig^Zh# 6YkZgihVgZkZgnXdbeZi^i^kZaneg^XZY ^hhjZh!VhlZaaVhgZYjX^c\i]Z I]ZXdbeVcn]VhVYZiV^aZYYViVWVhZ VcYXVc^cXajYZa^c`hhigV^\]iidndjg Zck^gdcbZciVa^beVXid[^ciZgcVi^dcVa d[hZc^dgYZX^h^dcbV`ZghVi'!+', dlclZWh^iZ#>[ndjVgZhZaa^c\ YZa^kZgn# XdbedjcY^c\VcYbVhiZgWViX] bVX]^cZgn!VcX^aaVgnZfj^ebZci! JhZghXVcVXXZhhXjggZciVcYeVhi egdYjXi^dch^iZhVXgdhh:jgdeZ!i]Z bViZg^Vah!VYY^i^kZhdghZgk^XZhid ^hhjZhd[i]ZbV\Vo^cZk^VVYZY^XViZY 6bZg^XVh!6h^VVcYi]ZB^YYaZ:Vhi#I]^h XdbedjcYZghdgbVhiZgWViX] lZWh^iZ!8dbedjcY^c\LdgaY#Xdb#I]^h jc^fjZVcYXdchiVcianjeYViZYYViVWVhZ egdYjXZgh!i]Zc Vahdegdk^YZhcZlgZVYZghl^i]i]Z 8dbedjcY^c\LdgaY egdk^YZh8dbedjcY^c\LdgaY egdk^YZhVcZmigZbZanZ[ deedgijc^inidgZ\^hiZg[dgi]Z^gdlc l^i] X^ZcikZ]^XaZid XdbegZ]Zch^kZ\adWVaVXXZhhidi]Z`Zn egdbdiZndjgWjh^cZhh\adWVaan# bdci]ancdi^ XVi^dcZ"bV^ah[dgZVX] ejgX]VhZghd[edanbZgVYY^i^kZh! 7ZXVjhZi]ZbV\Vo^cZ^hejWa^h]ZY cZlZY^i^dcd[ 8dbedjcY^c\LdgaY XdbedjcY^c\bVX]^cZgnVcYVcX^aaVgn VcYY^hig^WjiZYZaZXigdc^XVaan!i]ZgZVgZ eajh[gZZVXXZhhidi]ZVgX]^kZYXde^Zh# Zfj^ebZci# cdYZaVnhXVjhZYWneg^ci^c\VcY :VX]ZY^i^dcd[i]ZbV\Vo^cZ^h :VX]bdci]!i]ZbV\Vo^cZYZa^kZgh ^ciZgcVi^dcVaYZa^kZgn#6hhddcVhVcZl VXXZhh^WaZdca^cZ[dg&'bdci]h! je"id"YViZ^c[dgbVi^dcVcYVcVanh^hdc ZY^i^dc^hXdbeaZiZYZVX]bdci]!^ih egdk^Y^c\VcZmigZbZankVajVWaZ i]Zbdhi^bedgiVciVcYgZaZkVci i^bZanXdciZcihXVcWZVXXZhhZY gZhdjgXZ[dggZVYZghVcYZmiZcYZY iZX]c^XVaYZkZadebZcih!bVg`ZiigZcYh! ZmedhjgZ[dgVYkZgi^hZgh# Wjh^cZhhcZlhVcYaZ\^haVi^kZ VccdjcXZbZcih#6cYjca^`Zdi]Zg \ZcZgVaeaVhi^XhbV\Vo^cZh! 8dbedjcY^c\LdgaY N8dbegZ]Zch^kZ\adWVaXdkZgV\Z ^h&%%[dXjhZY dci]ZheZX^ NIVg\ZiZYZY^idg^VaXdciZci X^c[dgbVi^dccZZYhd[ XdbedjcYZghVcYbVhiZgWViX] N>c"YZei]bVg`Zi`cdlaZY\Z egdYjXZgh# N ;gZZdca^cZVXXZhh[dgVaa 6XXZhhidi]ZbV\Vo^cZ^hZci^gZan N=^\]anXdbeZi^i^kZVYkZgi^hZbZc [gZZ"d["X]Vg\Z#6hZVX]^hhjZd[ 8dbedjcY^c\LdgaY N6cZ[[ZXi^kZVcYZ[ igViZh ^hejWa^h]ZY! X^ZcigdjiZidbVg`Zi Z"bV^ahVgZhZciid&)!,(-gZaZkVci
I]Z\adWVabV\Vo^cZ[dg edanbZgXdbedjcYZgh
This Compou Use 20-pagending brochur World e from to Steer Enginee promote your product ring has s and details of services . This the compan media pack ys EPZ screw has full element detailss, ofbarrels our global and shafts, includin coverag e, forthcom g innovati ing ve designs , features that simple deliver copy higher requirem intake, enhance ents and d mixing very and efficienttive competi conveyin costs. g.
9ecfekdZ_d]MehbZe\\[h i0
CW media pack
like your broc hure to be inclu Claire Bishop. ded on this page claire@amim , please conta agazines.com. ct Tel: +44 (0)20 8686 8139
Click here
to download
examples of all three options, contact Claire Bishop (claire@amimagazines.com Tel: +44 208 686 8139).
Images courtesy of: Aspla S.A., Britton Unterland GmbH, Frilvam S.p.A., RKW SE
Special offer: Save 100* if you register before 5th October 2012
Organised by: Applied Market Information Ltd. Sponsored by: Media supporter:
Rocio Martinez Conference Organiser rmm@amiplastics.com Ph: +44 117 924 9442 Fax: +44(0)117 311 1534
antistatic additives
www.ionphase.fi
colorants
antimicrobials
Novosystems now offers its Novopearls in 100 kg batches Novosystems of Seevetal, Germany, is now selling its Novopearls micro-granulates in smaller batches making the microbatch colorants more appealing for moulding applications. They can also be mixed with liquid colours, according to the company. The minimum order size was previously 1,000 kg which means that the colour micro-granulates have primarily been used in
www.compoundingworld.com
antimicrobial technologies. Neus antimicrobial solutions for medical devices such as catheters and tubing extrusion applications. Now they are being offered in batches as small as 100 kg, which opens up numerous applications in injection moulding. Launched at the Fakuma exhibition last year, Novopearls were described as filling the gap between liquid colours and conventional masterbatch pellets. They are now also being successfully used in conjunction with liquid colours to give significant increases in coloration performance compared to using only liquid colours. The spherical Novopearls are highly pigmented and have an average diameter of 450 microns. They use a wax carrier with a melting point of just 85C, ensuring rapid, streak-free mixing of the pigment in a wide range of host plastics. enhance the ability to kill bacteria at the point of treatment. Microspec has earned a global reputation for extruding small, complex medical tubing with tight tolerances. It can layer antimicrobial additives in the outer portion of multi-lumen tubing, which can help to keep costs down and places the antimicrobial where it is needed most.
www.novosystems.de
www.neuinc.com
July 2012 | compounding world 51
medical plastics
BIOdegradable PLASTICS
Putnam Plastics is using tungsten-filled plastics to create marker bands for the fluoroscopic illumination of catheter tips used in minimally invasive medical procedures. They reduce costs by replacing traditional gold or platinum marker bands and they also offer greater adhesion to the catheter shaft tip. The marker bands provide high levels of visibility under fluoroscopy (radiopacity). This allows surgeons to precisely locate the catheter deep within the body for the deployment of balloons, stents, and other devices in blood vessels. Traditional metal marker bands require a multi-step forming process to create seamless small diameter tubes. Special equipment is used to crimp or swage the metal bands to the polymer shaft tip so that they do not fall off during medical procedures. This process is costly and time consuming, and quality controls are needed to guarantee sufficient mechanical bonding between the dissimilar materials. Putnams marker bands are made from tungsten-filled polymers, such as nylons, urethanes and thermoplastic elastomers. Using the same polymer as the catheter shaft allows heat bonding of the band for a more secure assembly. Tungsten loadings range from 65% to 80% by weight to meet radiopacity requirements. The bands are cut from tubes extruded in a single process. Putnam uses a proprietary co-extrusion technology to applies an unfilled polymeric outer surface to the bands.
www.putnamplastics.com
www.frilvam.com www.fiplast.it
antimicrobials
posed. It has therefore developed a new antimicrobial additive that prevents premature deterioration of the bio-based plasticizer caused by microbial attack from bacteria and fungi. Sanitizeds other new development is an antimicrobial additive that prevents rapid degradation of biodegradable polymers by protecting them against microbe and fungal attack. They allow the functional life of biodegradable polymers,
such as PLA, to be controlled, while still remaining fully biodegradable. Target applications include biodegradable agricultural films which need to remain in place for a defined period of time, typically three to six months, allowing seedlings to propagate and become established so that they can flourish when the film degrades and they are exposed to the open air.
www.sanitized.com
www.compoundingworld.com
Click here to view sample pages and to order this brand NEW report
Polyethylene Film Extruders - 9th Edition Amongst the leading groups included:
British Polythene Industries Plc RKW SE Grupo Armando Alvarez S.A. Britton Group Papier-Mettler Trioplast Industrier AB and more...
For each group listed, you will nd: Corporate strategy and development analysed, including latest investments and acquisitions Up to date nancials Complete listings of extrusion plants in Europe Film extrusion activities outside Europe Product offering and specialisations
This report is of great relevance to all companies involved in the polyethylene lm extrusion business, providing useful benchmark information and giving unrivalled information on the size and structure of the industry.
www.ami-publishing.com
Applied Market Information publishes over 50 different reports and databases covering thermoplastics markets globally. The range of publications aim to provide complete listings of plants carrying out particular plastics processing operations and to give an analysis of the leading groups. AMI also produces authoritative industry reports which provide cost effective statistical data and analysis on polymer trends. For more information go to our website or contact Rgine Futter or Elizabeth Carroll on sales@amiplastics.com or Tel: +44 (0) 117 9249442.
AMIs eighth international conference on Multilayer Packaging Films is being held in Cologne, Germany, on 16-18 October. This brochure has the full line-up of expert speakers.
The international conference on advanced elastomer, composite and thermoplastic materials in oil and gas applications
SPECIAL OFFER: Save 200* if you register before 7th September 2012
Organised by: Applied Market Information Ltd. Sponsored by: Media supporter:
SPECIAL OFFER: Save 150*/135* if you register before 21st September 2012
Sponsored by:
Media supporters:
Polyolefin Additives
AMIs fifth international conference on developments in polyolefin compounding takes place in Cologne, Germany, on 23-25 October. Check out the impressive programme in this brochure.
heaDline spOnsOr
The Flexible Packaging Middle East conference takes place in Dubai on 12-14 November. It will cover new materials and machinery developments, as well as featuring presentations from leading packaging producers in the region.
Images courtesy of: reifenhuser Kiefel extrusion Gmbh, norner as, Borouge pte ltd., Dow europe Gmbh
speCial OFFer: Save 200 if you register before 28th September 2012
Media supporter:
Images courtesy of: natureworks llC, nestl, printing Company Verstraete nV., rpC Containers ltd. and sem plastik
AMIs seventh Thin Wall Packaging conference has attracted a great line-up of speakers from companies such as Nestl, RPC, Linpac, General Mills and EDV Packaging. This brochure has the full programme.
speCial OFFer: Save 210* if you register before 2nd November 2012
Organised by: Applied Market Information Ltd. Sponsored by: Media supporters:
To see our full line-up of more than 25 plastics industry events over the next 12 months, please visit www.amiconferences.com
Maguire: blenders
This 16-page brochure from Maguire covers its wide selection of blenders. Its range includes more than 76 models capable of handling up to 12 ingredients and offering throughputs up to 5,000 lb/hr or 2,270 kg/hr.
This 12-page brochure from C.A. Picard International covers its high-quality replacement parts for extruders, mixers and kneading machines. These include screw elements, kneaders, screw shafts, barrels, cylinders and baffles.
This new eight-page brochure covers Technes range of industrial fluidised baths that are designed for the rapid and efficient cleaning of extrusion tooling without risking damage to the components.
If you would like your brochure to be included on this page, please contact Claire Bishop. claire@amimagazines.com. Tel: +44 (0)20 8686 8139
Perrite
Head office location: Date founded: General Manager: Ownership: No. of employees: Warrington, UK 1975 Perrite Europe David Johnson; Perrite Malaysia Mark Lewis The Vita Group 200
Sales 2011: 100 million Plant locations: Production 2011: Warrington, UK; Johor Bahru, Malaysia; LArbresle, France 40,000 tonnes
Profile: Perrite is an engineering polymer compounder owned by the Vita Group. The company was originally based in Europe with two separate companies: Perrite in the UK and Jackdaw Polymers in France. A 25,000 tonnes/year facility was added in Malaysia in 2003. In 2010, the European operations were combined into the Perrite Europe group. Product line: The Perrite group supplies the injection moulding and extrusion industries, serving customers in the electrical, automotive, sanitary goods, household appliances and oil markets. A broad range of materials and grades are produced including coloured, reinforced, heat stabilised and flame retardant compounds based on ABS, PC/ABS, ASA, PA/ABS, PC/ASA, PP, PC, PS, PA, POM and PBT. Perrite designs and produces bespoke grades to meet specific applications and also offers assistance in all stages of product development from design, polymer selection, testing and approval through to optimising tool design and processing.
Product strengths:
Forthcoming features
The next issues of Compounding World magazine will have special reports on the following subjects: August PVC plasticizers Reactive extrusion Carrier materials September Pigments and colorants Weathering resistance Fillers and coupling agents
Editorial submissions should be sent to Andy Beevers: abe@amiplastics.com For information on advertising in these issues, please contact Claire Bishop: claire@amimagazines.com Tel: +44 (0)20 8686 8139
Injection World June Injection Worlds June edition is packed with articles on thermoplastic composites for automotive applications, aluminium tooling, temperature controllers, masterbatch trends, plus the latest in John Goffs moulding masterclass series. Click here to view
Injection World May The May issue of Injection World is a medical special including a look at novel IML developments. Plus the magazine boasts features on optical moulding, TPEs, PP nucleation and temperature controllers. Click here to view
Pipe and Profile May/June The May/June edition of Pipe and Profile Extrusion looks at the latest developments in processing WPCs and recycled resins. It also reviews how software is being used to improve die performance and profiles a water pipe replacement project in Casablanca. Click here to view
Film and Sheet June/July The June/July edition of Film and Sheet Extrusion looks at developments in polymers for photovoltaics, reviews the market for heavy duty sacks, and examines Europes leading PE film producers. Click here to view
Take out your own free subscriptions to any of the magazines. Click on the logos below to simply register on-line.
AMI conferences
25-26 September 9-10 October 23-25 October 27-28 November 27-29 November 29-31 January 18-20 February 25-27 February 5-7 March 19-21 March Medical Grade Polymers, Boston, MA, USA Polymer Foam, Newark, NJ, USA Polyolefin Additives, Cologne, Germany Minerals in Compounding, Atlanta, GA, USA Fire Resistance in Plastics, Cologne, Germany Thermoplastic Concentrates, Coral Springs, FL, USA The Grass Yarn & Tufters Forum, Cologne, Germany Wood-Plastic Composites, Vienna, Austria Cables, Cologne, Germany Green Polymer Chemistry, Cologne Germany
For information on all these events and other conferences on film, sheet, pipe and packaging applications, see
www.amiplastics.com
www.compoundingworld.com
And dont forget to tell your colleagues, customers and suppliers about the magazine. You can use the e-mail button above (the @ symbol in the browser) to help spread the word.