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Ing. Lubomír Zeman: Melt flow index and its use in thermoplastic injection moulding technology - theory and practice part 4
- 20.12.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Hot runners
- Injection molding
Ing. Lubomír Zeman, a recognized expert in the field of plastic injection moulding and author of many technical publications, presents the issue of melt flow index and its use in thermoplastic injection moulding technology. This issue is divided into five articles, so do not miss the fifth and also...
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TotalEnergies Equivis HE: The new generation of hydraulic oils for maximum performance, energy savings and reliability
Hydraulic systems are a key component of many industrial and mobile plants. Their efficient and energy-saving operation depends on the quality of the hydraulic oil that provides power transmission, lubrication and component protection. Equivis HE, a TotalEnergies product, represents the leading...
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The Future of Plastics Distribution - Resinex Digital Platform
Simple and quick access to all relevant information and important documents whenever the customer needs them. Customers currently download more than 6,000 documents per month for materials and running orders, proving that this type of support meets their...
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LIFOCOLOR, a leading manufacturer of plastic colorants: Thank you for your support in 2024
- 16.12.2024
- Suppliers of raw materials
- Additives for plastics
- Color masterbatch
- Compounds
- Lasers
- MSV Brno
LIFOCOLOR, a company specializing in the production of custom-made colorants for plastics, considers 2024 to be an exceptionally successful year. We would like to take this opportunity to thank, above all, our customers for their trust, our business partners for their cooperation, and last but not...
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Ing. Lubomír Zeman: Melt flow index and its use in thermoplastic injection moulding technology - theory and practice part 3
- 13.12.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Hot runners
- Injection molding
Ing. Lubomír Zeman, a recognized expert in the field of plastic injection moulding and author of many technical publications, presents the issue of melt flow index and its use in thermoplastic injection moulding technology. This issue is divided into five articles, so do not miss the fourth part,...
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Configurator of customized vibrating bins and feeders by Vibrofeed - MTR s.r.o.
Vibrofeed - MTR s.r.o. is engaged in the design and manufacture of quality vibratory feeding and sorting systems used for process automation in various...
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RESINEX: Clear and rigid PP homopolymer as a suitable replacement for GPPS and PET
The innovative Braskem PP Inspire 252 has been developed for the injection moulding of transparent thin-walled packaging containers and consumer products. Inspire 252 provides high flowability, excellent optics, excellent organoleptic properties (low odour) and a very high level of...
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Stepanek3D: Additional processing of 3D printing products
With the help of surface treatments, dyeing, chemical smoothing, galvanic plating or mechanical processing, it is possible to remove imperfections, improve the accuracy and durability of parts. These methods make it possible to create professional and durable products that meet even the most...
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Safe shutdown before the winter break with Chem-Trend
- 09.12.2024
- Suppliers of raw materials
- Mold cleaning
- Cleaning of machines
- Purge Compound
- Service of machines
- Maintenance of injection molds
Taking a break in TP manufacturing processes – maybe for some time during winter – goes along with a scheduled machine shutdown. However, as Chem-Trend warns, stopping machines without adequate preparation runs some...
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Ing. Lubomír Zeman: Melt flow index and its use in thermoplastic injection moulding technology - theory and practice part 2
- 06.12.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Hot runners
- Injection molding
Ing. Lubomír Zeman, a recognized expert in the field of plastic injection moulding and author of many technical publications, presents the issue of melt flow index and its use in thermoplastic injection moulding technology. This issue is divided into five articles, so do not miss the third part,...
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New generation of High Productivity Plus products from BASF
- 04.12.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Commodity plastics
- PA Polyamide
- Technical plastics
- High Performance Polymers
The new generation of products under the acronym HPP, "High Productivity Plus", is revolutionizing the technical plastics industry. BASF's new Ultramid® HPP (PA6GF30, PA6GF35) and Ultradur® HPP (PBT) products are designed to dramatically improve the efficiency and performance of your production...
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Plastic gold: Chemical recycling in practice - new oil from waste
The ERVO® (Ecological Recycling of High Molecular Weight Waste) technology, owned by ERVO INDUSTRY TECHNOLOGY s.r.o., protected by utility model CZ 31 153 U1 and patent 308 283, represents a revolutionary approach to recycling plastics, rubber and municipal waste through continuous...
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Ampacet Introduces UVBLOCK 1496: A Sustainable Alternative to Conventional UV Barrier Masterbatches
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has introduced UVBLOCK 1496, a new UV barrier masterbatch for food and industrial packaging that offers a sustainable alternative to conventional UV solutions based on benzotriazole...
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Ing. Lubomír Zeman: Melt flow index and its use in thermoplastic injection moulding technology - theory and practice part 1
- 29.11.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Hot runners
- Injection molding
Ing. Lubomír Zeman, a recognized expert in the field of plastic injection moulding and author of many technical publications, presents the issue of melt flow index and its use in thermoplastic injection moulding technology. This issue is divided into five articles, so do not miss the second part,...
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FSM Conference 2024: Towards excellence in plastics processing
- 28.11.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Events
- Photo reportage
On November 6-7, 2024, the anniversary conference FSM: Molds, machines, materials was held in Kouty Vysočina, organized by the plastics association Uniplast Brno on the occasion of its 60th anniversary. This year's theme of the FSM conference was the idea of "Towards Perfection in Plastic...
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What Are the Proven Applications for Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics?
- 27.11.2024
- Suppliers of raw materials
- Commodity plastics
- Recycling technologies
- Recycled plastics
- Technical plastics
Are you exploring high-quality, reliable post-consumer recycled plastics (PCR) for your products? If you’re facing increasing demand for PCR materials or seeking sustainable, high-performance solutions, we have exactly what you...
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Saves energy, boosts performance and efficiency: BASF's extremely durable PPA for next-generation IGBT semiconductors
- 26.11.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Automotive
- Commodity plastics
- PA Polyamide
- Technical plastics
- High Performance Polymers
Customized Ultramid® Advanced N3U41 G6 enhances the durability, long-term performance and reliability of IGBT semiconductors. Semikron Danfoss uses BASF's PPA to encapsulate its Semitrans 10 IGBT semiconductors for inverters in photovoltaic and wind energy...
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How to boost your process efficiency with Chem-Trend’s products
- 25.11.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Mold cleaning
- Purge Compound
- Oils, lubricants
- TPU - thermoplastic elastomers
Chem-Trend offers process aids for the efficient processing of thermoplastics under the Lusin® and Ultra Purge™ brands. Products include lubricants, release agents and cleaning compounds that increase productivity and reduce mess. Biesterfeld Silcom represents them on the Czech and Slovak...
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MAPRO Group has become the exclusive distributor of the global e-shop MOULDSHOP on the Slovak and Czech market
MAPRO Group becomes the exclusive distributor of the MOULDSHOP e-shop for the Slovak and Czech markets in 2024. Mouldshop.cz offers a wide range of components for the toolmaking and plastics industry. In addition, MAPRO SLOVAKIA is also the exclusive distributor of HAITIAN International injection...
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GRAFE's customer portal now offers a CO₂ calculator to verify the life cycle assessment
Sustainability requirements in plastics processing are constantly increasing and more and more customers are demanding proof of a product's eco-balance. For this reason, the GRAFE GROUP, Blankenhain, has been providing a CO₂ calculator for certifying the masterbatches or compounds ordered...
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Innovation in the world of dosing technology: Movacolor brings a new solution for plastics processing
Movacolor, a leading manufacturer of dosing technology, is bringing innovative solutions for plastics processing in 2024. Innovations include the PTC portable touch control panel and the MDS dosing unit, which increases efficiency and stability in production environments. The new offline dosing...
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GRAFE identifies trends and supports customers from implementation to the finished product
When it comes to surface trends, nature offers designers worldwide the greatest inspiration, as it is an almost inexhaustible source of shapes and colors. And because it is alive, it changes, which in turn leads to new structures, shapes, tones and nuances being created over and over again. Just...
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Revolution in packaging: Coreless stretch film saves nature and your wallet
In today's world, where there is more and more talk about sustainability and environmental protection, innovative solutions are also coming to packaging and logistics. The latest trend that is gaining industry attention is Coreless Stretch...
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Volkswagen Slovakia's top laboratory builds on over 20 years of experience
The Volkswagen Slovakia's Material Testing Laboratory became the first in the Group to perform accredited tests as an independent laboratory for external customers. Together with modern technological equipment, it is a reliable partner for customers looking for testing and material trials in...
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Drekoma offers an economical humidification solution thanks to its patented Orbit Wing technology
Family company Ing. Vladimír Harazím, CSc. - Drekoma took part in the International Engineering Fair in Brno this October. In Hall V, it again presented its patented technology, which humidified the air of the exhibition space. According to their experience, this technology contributes to increased...
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Ampacet expands ELTech range to include color masterbatches for optical fiber cable
- 06.11.2024
- Services
- Additives for plastics
- Color masterbatch
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has expanded its ELTech portfolio to include a range of high performance color masterbatches based on a Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) carrier resin and specifically designed for optical fiber cable PBT...
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LIFOCOLOR: colouring agents for plastics with natural sandstone and cork effect
LIFOCOLOR brings innovative plastic colorants that faithfully mimic natural materials such as sandstone and cork. These imitations of stone and wood are ideal for manufacturers who want to aesthetically differentiate their products in the marketplace. They are suitable for finishing plastic...
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SUBTER PLUS – Exclusive Representative of O.C.S. for Rubber Molds in the Czech Republic and Central Europe
- 01.11.2024
- Plastics Moulds
- Rubber
- Injection molds
SUBTER PLUS s.r.o., based in Jindřichův Hradec, has become the exclusive representative of Italian manufacturer O.C.S. s.r.l. for rubber molding products in the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Hungary. O.C.S. s.r.l. specializes in molds for injection and compression molding and...
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Innovative SLM and DMLS metal 3D printing technologies. What are their advantages and disadvantages?
- 30.10.2024
- Services
- 3D technology
SLM and DMLS technologies are leading technologies in the field of additive manufacturing for metallic materials. Both methods use lasers to create parts layer by layer from metal powder, enabling the production of highly detailed and mechanically strong parts. Although the technologies are often...
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Fakuma 2024: World-class innovation in the plastics sector
- 28.10.2024
- Services
- FAKUMA
- Exhibitions
The 29th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing closed in Friedrichshafen as a great success. 1639 exhibitors presented their innovations in the fields of efficiency, sustainability and circular economy in twelve almost fully occupied halls and nearly booked-out foyers from the...
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