Kraiburg TPE has introduced the FC/CM3/AD1 TPE series designed for direct contact with fatty foods. The compounds meet EU 10/2011 and US FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 requirements and adhere to a range of polar thermoplastics.
Syensqo has expanded its non-fluorosurfactant perfluoroelastomer portfolio with new grades rated for continuous operation up to 320°C. The materials target high-purity, high-temperature vacuum service in semiconductor sealing, with variants now available for sampling, trial and commercial use.Syensqo expands market-first non-fluorosurfactant perfluoroelastomer portfolio
At K 2025, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will demonstrate coordinated electric LSR processing across three IntElect 130t cells with partners including Nexus, Kracht, Rico, Momentive, Wacker and Shin-Etsu, featuring standardised machine kits, OPC UA data linkage and automated automotive and medical applications.
At K 2025, Ekochem will present developments in TPE-S thermoplastic elastomers, combining rubber properties with the functionality of plastics.
Rubber Street will return to Hall 6 at K 2025, jointly organised by wdk and Messe Düsseldorf. The 500 m2 special area is fully booked with a record 19 exhibitors covering the elastomer and TPE value chain, and will feature reusable flooring made from recycled tyre rubber.
Sigma Engineering will present Sigmasoft Virtual Molding 6.2 at K 2025. The release delivers up to four times faster simulations, improved result quality and usability, plus the debuts of Sigmaecon and Sigma Rubber Designer.
Wacker has started serial production of Nexipal Sense silicone sensor laminates and will debut the prefabricated components at K 2025. The automated roll-to-roll process integrates digitally printed electrodes and in-line AI inspection.
Trelleborg will exhibit its FoodPro range of globally compliant sealing materials for food and beverage processing equipment at drinktec 2025, hall B5, booth 552. The portfolio covers EPDM, NBR, FKM, PTFE and PEEK solutions and includes new FoodPro EPDM grades.
Wacker will present Elastosil eco LR 5003, a temper-free liquid silicone rubber designed for food-contact applications, at K 2025 in Düsseldorf. The grade meets BfR and FDA limits without postcuring and will be demonstrated in mouthpiece production for air up bottles.
B.IRD Machinery will present compact infrared rotary drum systems for rapid heating and drying of plastics at K 2025. The technology targets pellets, regrind, flakes and powders, citing more than 90% time savings and up to 70% energy savings, with applications in injection moulding, TPU, compounding and recycling.
Wacker will present Elastosil R 531/60 at K 2025, a silicone rubber for busbar insulation in electric vehicle batteries, combining cost-effective extrusion processing with advanced fire protection properties.
Bodo Möller Chemie expands its portfolio by becoming the distributor of Rain Carbon hydrocarbon resins and solvents in Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia. The partnership aims to strengthen the company's position in the CASE raw materials sector.
