9 Nov 2010
Lighter PP auto parts possible with new synthetic mineral fibers from Milliken Hyperform® HPR grades increase stiffness, temperature resistance
Ghent, Belgium – 9 November 2010 – The new Hyperform® HPR family of reinforcing additives from Milliken provides processors with a new option for making high performance polypropylene parts with low weight. The synthetic mineral-based fibers live up to the company’s theme for K 2010, increasing sustainability through additive innovation.
9 Nov 2010
Songwon introduces a new and innovative solution for PP Fiber Stabilization
Ulsan, Korea – November 9, 2010 – Songwon, a leading additives supplier to the polymer industry, announces the development of a new solution for PP Fiber stabilization in color critical applications.
9 Nov 2010
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Tough Lexan* Sheet for Train Window Frames Helps Plexx Stay on Track with Lower Costs and Streamlined Production
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – November 9, 2010 – At K 2010, SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced that its new ultra-tough, flame-retardant (FR) Lexan* F6000 polycarbonate (PC) sheet has been chosen by Plexx AS, a leading Norwegian plastics converter, to thermoform the first European passenger train window frames. The frames will be used in Norwegian State Railways train cabins. This advanced, tailor-made PC material replaces sheet molded composite (SMC) for significantly improved performance and faster cycle times, while avoiding the multiple secondary operations required for SMC. SABIC Innovative Plastics is helping customers succeed in the highly competitive transportation sector with advanced solutions that provide high performance, system cost savings, and superior end-product differentiation vs. thermoset materials. The company is exhibiting at K 2010 in Hall 6, Stand D42.
8 Nov 2010
DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS LAUNCHES ARNITEL ECO
At K 2010, DSM Engineering Plastics has launched Arnitel® Eco, a bio-based, high performance engineering plastic.
8 Nov 2010
XANTAR® POLYCARBONATE PORTFOLIO FULLY MEETS REQUIREMENTS FOR EUROPEAN SMART METER INTRODUCTION
Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics has announced that its XANTAR® and XANTAR® C grades have been fully approved in major smart meter replacement projects, including EDF’s smart meter replacement project in France. With the international deregulation of the energy markets and the increasing drive for energy efficiency, there is a vast demand for smart and intelligent meters for electricity, gas and water that can be accessed remotely. Major development activities are currently ongoing in venues all across Europe. In this context, the large scale activities in France are considered to be an important guideline to all relevant industries along the value chain involved.
5 Nov 2010
Melio®09-T-42: The new high gloss aqueous patent imitation
Muttenz, November 5, 2010 - Patent leather is always in the fashion focus of shoe designers and manufacturers - sometimes more, sometimes less - but is always in demand. Therefore a great deal of effort has been put into the development of an aqueous alternative for the purely solvent-based patent topcoats of the past. Clariant’s new Melio® 09-T-42 must be regarded as a major improvement and provides tangible benefits over other products currently available.
5 Nov 2010
Clariant launches beauty and productivity boosters for leather finishing
Muttenz, November 5, 2010 - Clariant launches Melio® Aquabase EF and HF, its two new tailor-made leather pre-coatings designed to bring out the natural beauty of leather and achieve maximum cutting yield.
4 Nov 2010
NEW MOOG SPEED CONTROLLED PUMP SYSTEM CUTS ENERGY USE IN HYDRAULIC PLASTICS MACHINES
BÖBLINGEN, 4 November 2010 – Moog has unveiled a new pump system at K-2010 that will provide injection molding and blow molding machine builders with a motion control solution that can lower energy consumption in hydraulic machines by 30 percent or more when compared to traditional approaches and ultimately reduce the total cost of ownership. Moog, a specialist in high performance motion control for machine builders in a variety of industrial applications, is now offering a complete integrated system called the Moog Speed Controlled Pump System that is based on three of Moog’s proven products. The system includes a fixed displacement Radial Piston Pump (RKP), a Maximum Dynamic Brushless Servo Motor and a Modular Multi-axis Programmable Motion Control Servodrive (MSD). The unique functionality of this system is the ability to allow users to change the speed of the motor and pump thereby controlling the fluid flow. The resulting machine is more energy efficient and this new system also provides optimized system performance and easier setup for operators.
