Polyurethane resin transfer molding for composites
Bayer MaterialScience pioneers polyurethane resin transfer molding for composites with added strength, eco-friendliness.
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Converting technology expands manufacturing operations
Converting Technology, a member of PAC Machinery Group, has increased its production capacity through the purchase of additional servo-driven wicketed and flat bag converting equipment. By installing new equipment at their facility in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Converting Technology has substantially increased capacity and efficiency.
Drying and cleaning plant for reprocessing of plastics
MAS, the Austrian manufactured, presented at 12th International Fair of Plastics Processing Plastpol, which was held on 27 - 30 May 2008 its new drying and cleaning plant for reprocessing of plastics. Plastpol is one of the largest exhibitions dedicated to the plastics industry not only in Poland, but also in Eastern Europe.
Erema to stage symposium on PET Strapping
Erema, the Austrian manufacturer of plastic recycling systems, and their technology partner Techno Plastic s.r.l., Castelfranco Emilia (Modena), are to hold a special symposium on "PET Strapping", the inline processing of PET bottle flake to make strapping and monofilaments, on the 27th and 28th of October this year.
Innovative Plastics technologies from KraussMaffei
KraussMaffei not only has the know-how to engineer advanced systems for the three major plastics processing technologies - injection moulding, extrusion and reaction moulding. The company also develops innovative processes that open up totally new applications for plastic components.
Green technologies at global polyurethanes conference
Green technologies, improved coatings, adhesives and sealants to be presented at global polyurethanes conference.
Sidel's FlexLine at interpack 2008
Sidel introduces the FlexLine at Interpack 2008. FlexLine is the first bottling line dedicated to producing ultralight water bottles at high speeds. This environmentally-friendly technology paves the way for mass production of these types of bottles.
Hefestus challenges vacuum technology
Hefestus Ltd., Israel, will exhibit an innovative new concept for packaging with modified atmosphere (MAP technology) at Interpack 2008.
Octal`s new PET plastic plant to feature direct to sheet technology
Octal has revealed details of its direct to sheet (DTS) APET plastic manufacturing process which constitutes a significant departure from traditional manufacturing processes - both in terms of manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
Cooling without regret in gwk
Technically demanding plastic parts and mass produced articles have one thing in common in production: the efficiency of cooling the injection mold and the hydraulic components directly affects the quality of the molding and the economic efficiency of the process. When renovating their cooling installations many companies discover previously hidden potential savings.
New environmentally friendly coupling reactions
In close cooperation with leading research institutes, Saltigo GmbH has developed a number of new reaction technologies to bring the ecological aspects of the production of agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients in line with the economic implications.
Sidel's Equinox is the first automatic blow molding regulation system
Sidel is introducing first automatic blow molding regulation system. The Equinox system built into Sidel`s rotary blow molding machines ensures consistent, top quality PET bottle production for better overall bottling line efficiency.
