Publication: Plastics Technology

First reported May 02 2013 - Updated May 02 2013 - 1 reports

MATERIALS: PEEK Compounds with High-Modulus Carbon Fiber

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Victrex Polymer Solutions, Conshohocken, Pa., has developed a series of enhanced Victrex PEEK compounds that incorporate high-modulus carbon fibers for a boost in strength and stiffness and weight-reduction potential.WEB EXCLUSIVE: Victrex ... [Published Plastics Technology - May 02 2013]
First reported May 02 2013 - Updated May 02 2013 - 1 reports

MATERIALS: New UV-Stabilized, Toughened Acetal for Auto Interiors

From: Plastics TechnologyWEB EXCLUSIVE: Ticona, Florence, Ky., has developed a new blend technology that is said to overcome issues with previous impact-modified acetals.WEB EXCLUSIVE: Ticona, Florence, Ky., has developed a new blend technology that is ... [Published Plastics Technology - May 02 2013]
First reported May 02 2013 - Updated May 02 2013 - 1 reports

MATERIALS: Improved FR TPEs for Wire & Cable

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Advances in both formulation and compounding technologies have enabled Teknor Apex Co., Pawtucket, R.I., to develop a new family of TPE compounds for wire and cable that are RoHS and REACH compliant.WEB EXCLUSIVE: Advances in both formulation ... [Published Plastics Technology - May 02 2013]
First reported May 02 2013 - Updated May 02 2013 - 1 reports

MATERIALS: Olefin Block Copolymers for More Elastic Blown Films

WEB EXCLUSIVE: The Hygiene and Medical business of Dow Chemical Co., Midland, Mich., has introduced new grades of its high-molecular weight Infuse OBCs (Olefin Block Copolymers) for blown films.WEB EXCLUSIVE: The Hygiene and Medical business of Dow Chemical ... [Published Plastics Technology - May 02 2013]
First reported Apr 30 2013 - Updated Apr 30 2013 - 1 reports

Top 10 Troubleshooting Tips

I usually don't venture into the realm of "technical" in this space. I leave that up to my fellow blogger Tim Womer. But well-known extrusion gurus Greg Campbell and Mark Spalding announced at ANTEC last week the publication of their 800-page book, Analyzing ... [Published Plastics Technology - Apr 30 2013]
First reported Apr 29 2013 - Updated Apr 29 2013 - 1 reports

Dimensional Stability after Molding—Part 5

Materials Know HowFrom: Plastics TechnologyAll materials possess a property called the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE). The vast majority of materials increase in size as their temperature increases and decrease in size as their temperature de ... [Published Plastics Technology - Apr 29 2013]
First reported Apr 29 2013 - Updated Apr 29 2013 - 1 reports

INJECTION MOLDING: Press Configured as Self- Contained Clean Room

Setup reportedly meets ISO Class 7 (Class 10,000) and is said to be fully compliant with FDA and GAMP requirements, as well as DQ, IQ, and OQ documentation. Has since been applied to dust-free molding of automotive trim.About 18 months ago, an injection ... [Published Plastics Technology - Apr 29 2013]
First reported Apr 29 2013 - Updated Apr 29 2013 - 1 reports

EXTRUSION: Higher-Pressure Gas Injection For Microcellular Foams

Applicable to extrusion and blow molding operations.MuCell Extrusion LLC now offers equipment able to inject gas into the melt stream of an extruder barrel at up to 1000 bar (15,000 psi). “The higher pressure SCF units complement our existing 7500 psi ... [Published Plastics Technology - Apr 29 2013]
Entities: SCF
First reported Apr 29 2013 - Updated Apr 29 2013 - 1 reports

Conair & Rapid Joined by Shredder Maker

Move expands Rapid’s range of product offerings in size reduction.IPEG, Inc., Cranberry Township, Pa., the parent company of The Conair Group and Rapid Granulator, has acquired Republic Machine of Louisville, Ky., a maker of single-shaft shredders. I ... [Published Plastics Technology - Apr 29 2013]
First reported Apr 29 2013 - Updated Apr 29 2013 - 1 reports

Sumitomo (SHI ) Demag Opens U.S. Technology Center in Ohio

From: Plastics TechnologyFacility will be used for customer mold trials, machine demonstrations, technology testing, and hands-on training.Last month, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag opened its first major U.S. Technology Center in Strongsville, Ohio. The 8250 ft² ... [Published Plastics Technology - Apr 29 2013]
First reported Apr 29 2013 - Updated Apr 29 2013 - 1 reports

New Machinery Debuts at Negri Bossi, Sacmi Open House

New preform system, all-electric press among the highlights.Negri Bossi and parent company Sacmi held an open house in Italy last month for U.S.-based molders at which it introduced some new machinery and gave a first glimpse of new technology in the ... [Published Plastics Technology - Apr 29 2013]
First reported Apr 29 2013 - Updated Apr 29 2013 - 1 reports

AUXILIARIES: Super-Compact Granulators For Bulky Parts

Four models available at trhoughputs to 450 lb/hr.New NCF Series granulators from Conair, Cranberry Township, Pa., have footprint dimensions 30% smaller than many other granulators with similar capabilities. The “super-tangential” cutting chamber is designed ... [Published Plastics Technology - Apr 29 2013]
Entities: Cranberry

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EXTRUSION: Higher-Pressure Gas Injection For Mi... [Published Plastics Technology - Apr 29 2013]
Dimensional Stability after Molding—Part 5 [Published Plastics Technology - Apr 29 2013]
Conair & Rapid Joined by Shredder Maker [Published Plastics Technology - Apr 29 2013]
Sumitomo (SHI ) Demag Opens U.S. Technology Cen... [Published Plastics Technology - Apr 29 2013]
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