Current News Articles - page 24
Daily updated information and news from the plastics industry.
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New in hot runner technology from HRSflow
- 25.09.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Hot runners
Precise control of the hydraulic needle drive, wear-resistant design for abrasive plastics, high-quality injection molding of foils. HyFlow, the recently introduced needle opening and closing speed control technology in hydraulically operated cylinders, is available as a complete or - if used on...
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New hollow shoulder FANUC for full production productivity
With the R-2000iD, the FANUC introduces the hollow arm and smaller installation dimensions into its best-selling R-2000 series. This makes the iD series ideal for all applications that require process cables, such as spot welding or material...
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ENGEL presents next generation all-electric e-mac injection moulding machines
In October 2020, ENGEL is presenting the next generation of its all-electric e-mac injection moulding machine series in a challenging application for the manufacture of pipette tips. Offering maximum flexibility for individual customer requirements, the e-mac is now even more...
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A completely different drying of materials with UltraDryer from A.M. spol. s r.o.
- 22.09.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Peripherals
For decades, dry air drying with a two-cartridge or rotor dehumidifier has been considered the only correct approach to drying hygroscopic materials. 13 years ago, Maguire launched a three-chamber LPD rotary dryer on the plastics market. The material is not dried in a stream of dry air, but in a...
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METROVAC SG – the compact solution for small conveying systems
- 21.09.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Conveyors
For standard conveying applications, motan's new METROVAC SG conveying station offers an optimal and inexpensive solution for smaller conveying systems. Consisting of a vacuum blower, a control and a cyclone dust filter, up to 8 hopper loaders can be connected to the PLC...
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The company PROFING Piešťany advises how to choose the right wire straightener
- 18.09.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Peripherals
Wire straightening is a process that goes back to the essence of steel production technology. In short: when the steel cools, various grains (crystals) are formed and various defects at their borders. During wire forming and production, these are transformed differently, and different stresses and...
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Plastic variable flow regulators type RVPK from the company FORT - PLASTY s.r.o.
When implementing industrial ventilation systems, possible economic savings during the operation of the installed ventilation system are increasingly taken into account. One of the most effective ways to save significantly is to regulate the system properly. The most common control elements include...
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ant s.r.o. represents electrofusion welding of pipes
- 14.09.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Welding of plastics
Electrofusion welding is a method of joining plastic pipes with the help of special fittings (electric fittings), which have a built-in resistance wire. With the help of an electric current from a welding machine for electric fittings, the resistance wire heats up and melts the mass of the fitting...
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MOL Group and Meraxis will work together to produce recycled plastics
The Swiss Meraxis business group and the leading Central European integrated oil, gas and petrochemical group MOL have entered into a strategic partnership focused on the development and production of recycled polyolefins. The goal is to develop and produce high quality materials based on recycling...
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The first post-crisis Technical seminar Granic organized by VALPLAST CZ
This year's seminar, which took place on September 3, 2020 in Brno, was attended by about 40 guests. The aim of the seminar was to present the wide possibilities of using mineral masterbatches of the Granic brand, especially in the production of foils. The company VALPLAST CZ presented specific...
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Antibacterial wall coverings PALCLAD Pro HYG
The PALCLAD PRO HYG tiling system offers a practical and ideal solution for wall cladding where high demands are placed on hygiene (they eliminate the deposition of microbes). The boards are suitable for lining large areas, in hospitals, pharmaceutical facilities or, for example, in the food...
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New mobile cleaning laser ROD 1000W from Narran s.r.o.
The biggest novelty of Narran s.r.o. is a new mobile cleaning laser ROD with a power of 1000W for 2020. The laser is equipped with a special fiber resonator, which allows cleaning without damaging the surface and handles a really wide range of unwanted materials from greases and greases through...
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ŠKODA AUTO has invested 32 million euros in a production line for ENYAQ iV in Mladá Boleslav
- 03.09.2020
- Automotive
ŠKODA AUTO has completed the reconstruction of the production line for the production of MEB vehicles at its main plant in Mladá Boleslav, which has been underway since last summer. Among other things, modifications were made in the area of building statics, conveyor technology and final assembly....
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WITTMANN BATTENFELD presents its highlights digitally
Since FAKUMA 2020 has been postponed to next year due to the health risks arising from the SARS-CoV-2 virus, WITTMANN BATTENFELD has decided to present the exhibits originally planned for the Fakuma and several other interesting applications in the form of product videos, and post them on a...
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LANXESS launches bio-based prepolymer line Adiprene Green
- 31.08.2020
- Suppliers of raw materials
- Bioplastics
- Rubber
LANXESS has developed a new range of MDI polyether prepolymers containing renewable raw materials. Marketed under the brand name Adiprene Green, the products are suitable as replacement for existing fossil based polyether prepolymers and allow the PU processor to produce components with a reduced...
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The beginning of the summer did not bring a turnaround in the development of vehicle production in the Czech Republic
- 27.08.2020
- Services
- Automotive
Despite the gradual restart of the market, the production of motor vehicles is still well below last year's level. From January to July, a total of 589,339 motor vehicles were produced, ie 29.7% less than in the first seven months of last year. The development of production reflected the...
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Sensoneo received a prestigious grant of € 1.368 million from the European Innovation Council
The Slovak technology company Sensoneo, which develops and provides revolutionary solutions for efficient and transparent waste management, has succeeded in the pan-European EIC Accelerator call focused on innovative technological projects supporting the objectives of the European Green...
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KraussMaffei extends sales cooperation with Luger in Austria and Hungary
KraussMaffei Austria, a national subsidiary of the Munich-based KraussMaffei Group, is extending its sales cooperation for KraussMaffei-brand injection molding machines with the Austrian family-owned company Luger GmbH. The cooperation will start on September 1,...
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Quality advertising starts in 3PLAST
- 20.08.2020
- Services
- Plastic products
The company 3PLAST s.r.o. has been operating on the Slovak market since 2007. The main credo of our company is "SUCCESS", not only in terms of personal and professional growth of our employees, but the greatest success for us is customer...
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Turn waste polystyrene into a valuable commodity with INECS
- 18.08.2020
- Plastics recycling
- Recycling technologies
EPS or expanded polystyrene is a thermoplastic with a wide range of applications, e.g. as an insulating material or to protect products during transport. A characteristic that predestines EPS for such use is, in particular, its low bulk density. This is usually between 10 - 30...
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Automatic feeders from PROFING Piešťany spol. s.r.o.
PROFING Piešťany s.r.o. is engaged in the development and production of machines such as: plastic crushers, EPS polystyrene crushers, shredder, knife mills and feeders. The automatic feeder is an effective solution because you can save time, money and work safety when you use it - you no longer...
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Complex care of plastic injection molds from Formy Tachov s.r.o.
Mission Formy Tachov s.r.o. is to participate and assist customers in the smooth, efficient and highly economical production of plastic products. The company offers innovative development, design, production and service of plastic injection molds. The strategy of the company is to offer, develop...
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Development, production and construction of plastic parts, tools and molds from Plastimax Tech s.r.o.
Plastimax Tech s.r.o. Develops, manufactures and assembles plastic components. Our experienced specialists design high-quality individual products for you with the help of state-of-the-art CAD programs. We provide a complete service in the field of tool management from development and construction...
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Addiplast group expands its engineering plastics range with its ADDIBIO RENEW range of natural fibers and bio-polymers
- 10.08.2020
- Suppliers of raw materials
- Automotive
- Packaging
- Bioplastics
- Circular economy
- Compounds
- PA Polyamide
- PE Polyethylene
- PP Polypropylene
- Recycled plastics
- Technical plastics
- High Performance Polymers
Addiplast Group, founded in 1986, now, has 2 production sites: Addiplast & Addikem in Saint Pal de Mons in France, equipped with twin-screw extruders and Buss co-mixers. Both sites are certified IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 and have a production capacity of 30...
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PENTA - servis spol. s r.o. - Sales of packaging technology, custom machines and complete service
- 06.08.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Service of machines
It doesn't end with the sale! The company PENTA-servis spol. provide complete customer care, including consulting, training, supply of consumables, warranty and post-warranty...
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Exclusive polycarbonate wavy boards from TITAN Tatraplast s.r.o.
- 05.08.2020
- Plastics and Rubber products
- Plastic products
This product is designed for the most demanding customers, combining quality with attractive design. It is a full polycarbonate board with one-sided co-extruded UV protection. Width 76/18 (axial wave length 76mm, wave height 18mm), material thickness 2.8mm, with wide range of...
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Kurz wins Red Dot Award for excellent product design
- 04.08.2020
- Services
- Automotive
A Human-Machine Interface (HMI) concept for an automotive display panel from Leonhard Kurz was awarded the 2020 Red Dot Award for good design. The HMI concept received the award in the product design competition and in the automotive category. The special feature of the HMI instrument panel is its...
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Lightweight construction Arburg: Efficient production of highly durable components with long glass fiber
Big topics in connection with the automotive industry are electromobility and autonomous driving. In addition, the requirements for resource protection and sustainability are constantly increasing. Arburg shows how efficient insertion of fibers into a polymer melt (FDC) can be used efficiently and...
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Ensinger presents continuous fibre-reinforced thermoplastic plates for industry
For applications where the mechanical requirements are too high for unreinforced or short fibre-reinforced plastic stock shapes, continuous fibre-reinforced thermoplastic plates offer an excellent alternative. Thanks to the continuous fibre reinforcement, usually a woven fabric of glass or carbon...
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MOL has discovered new natural gas and condensate deposits in Pakistan
- 28.07.2020
- Suppliers of raw materials
- Research
As the operator of the TAL unit in Pakistan, MOL has discovered new deposits of natural gas and condensate. This is the thirteenth positive result of the company's geological survey in Pakistan and the tenth discovery on the TAL...
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