For a specially good combination of toughness and stiffness, even in high-temperature applications, the TER Plastics Polymer Group, Herten, Germany, is exhibiting its Terez LFT range of grades with good fiber adhesion at the Fakuma trade show. A new product in the range, which usefully complements existing long fiber compounds, is Terez GT3 HLG40 with reduced water absorption. Tribological requirements, even at high temperatures, can be fulfilled with the newly developed grade Terez HT 100 H G30 TF15. According to the manufacturer, special chemical coupling of the lubricating component allows maintenance-free use over long periods. With standard polyamides, glass fiber contents of up to 65 % are now available, which enable high stiffness and strength as well as good surface quality to be achieved. 

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Whether it was the motto presented by the trade fair’s committee or threatened prohibition proceedings: material producers are getting more involved with sustainability. While some are participating in campaigns and initiatives, others are investigating more closely the basis of their raw materials and their products. In view of the challenge to create a circular economy for plastics, all other topics take second place this year.

Fig. 2. Because of the heterogeneous feedstock, PET bottles of recycled material frequently exhibit slight discoloring – particularly noticeable on the bottle necks. Clariant is working on a masterbatch that will permit a uniform color quality 

Raw Materials Producers See Signs of the Times, and Implement them in Different Ways

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With Newcycling, multi-polymer and multi-layer plastic packaging, that previously could not be recycled, can now be separated and processed into homogeneous regrind using ZSK twin screw extruders.

Factory at APK AG in Merseburg, Germany, where up to 8000 t/a of plastic recyclate can be manufactured using the new process

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Teknor Apex presents three halogen-free FR glass-reinforced polyamide compounds with UL94 ratings of V0.

Application example: engine cover in the automotive industry

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A new HDPE grade fills the space between unimodal and bimodal HDPE grades.

HDPE grade Paxon SP5504 offers good ESCR without compromising stiffness, impact, top load performance, or processability

For Blow Molded Bottles and Containers

Repsol will build two polymer materials plants at its Sines Industrial Complex, representing the largest industrial investment in Portugal in the last ten years.

Repsol will build a linear polyethylene plant and a polypropylene plant at its Sines Industrial Complex

Repsol Expands Polyolefin Capacity

The greenhouse gas emission saved by he companies is estimated to be around 800 million kg CO2 on annual basis.

DSM and Fibrant reduce greenhouse gas emissions

DSM and Fibrant Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Electrical architecture in an E-car is significantly more challenging than for conventionally powered vehicles. Particularly for insulation of high-voltage (HV) components, the demands on the materials used are increasing. With specially-tailored materials for electric vehicles, challenges in automotive high-voltage technology can be overcome.

Insulation of high-voltage components in electric vehicles makes high demands on the materials used

Polyamide Specialties for Electromobility

Elektromobilität

Mobilität

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For many components, the use of metal-replacing plastics is an attractive possibility e. g. to save weight and benefit from enhanced design freedom. In various applications, however, the thermal conductivity of the polymers is of equal importance. There are different additives that can be used to enhance this property. In the development of two polyamide families, Domo Engineered Materials investigated which of those additives are especially useful to this end, and applied Light Flash Analysis to examine the materials.

By way of adapting the specimen, the LFA 467 HyperFlash device from Netzsch enables both through-plane and in-plane TC measuring

Which Fillers Are Best Suited for Thermally Conductive Plastics, and How They Can Help Replace Metals

Heat Transfer with Plastics versus Metals

The circular economy and more sustainable additives are the focus of AF Color’s Fakuma presence this year.

The circular economy and more sustainable additives are the focus of AF Color’s trade show presence this year

Masterbatches

Messe Fakuma

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Hochleistungskunststoffe

Biobased Additives and Orange for PA

Lehvoss will be coming to Fakuma with compounds for lightweight construction applications, including those intended to serve as metal substitutes.

Lehvoss will be coming to Fakuma with compounds for lightweight construction applications

Replacing Metals with PPA Compounds

Polymers distributor K. D. Feddersen will be presenting various new materials at the Fakuma trade-show which it will be sharing with other companies in the group.

M Vera bio-based compounds are also suitable for food contact

Wide Range of Materials at a Shared Booth

Fakuma will see polymers distributor Dreyplas showcasing applications for Lubmer ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) from Mitsui Chemicals. Compared with conventional, sintered, semi-finished products, this PE offers substantial cost savings in the production of molded parts and profiles, which are characterized by very good slip properties.

When it comes to tribological applications, UHMWPE represents an alternative to engineering polymers, such as PPS, POM, PA and PBT

Polyethylen, ultrahoch-molekulares

Injection Moldable UHMWPE

Premium-quality automotive interior surfaces are becoming increasingly important from the customer’s point of view. This insight prompted Asahi Kasei to develop its Leona SG series of semi-aromatic polyamides (PA), which the Japanese group will be presenting at this year’s trade show Fakuma.

Automotive interiors require materials with good mechanical properties that will also produce premium-quality surfaces

Superior Surface Quality in Automotive Interiors

PA66 and PBT considerably expand the field of applications for laser sintering by showing better properties than classic PA11 and PA12 materials in most cases.

As a temperature-resistant and flame-retardant material with high mechanical properties, PA66 opens up new application possibilities for laser sintering, such as its use as a sensor holder

PA66 and PBT for Laser Sintering

Polybutylenterephthalat

Selektives Lasersintern von Kunststoff, Metall, Keramik

Verfahren für die additive Fertigung

Pulverbettverfahren

Additive Fertigung

From Injection Molding to  Additive Manufacturing

DSM Engineering Materials increases its high-performance materials production capacity at its Jiangyin plant in Jiangsu Province, China. Work on an additional compounding line began in February 2022, with completion expected in 2023.

The new line will help DSM to meet growing demand for high-performance polymers used in a wide range of end-applications – particularly for electric vehicles and in electrics, and electronics – and will help drive the shift to a low-carbon, circular economy.

In recent years, rising living standards and increasingly ambitious environmental policies have driven demand for sustainable high-performance materials in China. Supplying the automotive, electrics, and electronics markets, China’s specialty engineering materials industry continues to show a healthy growth rate. The new state-of-the-art compounding line will help meet this demand for high-performance specialty materials such as PA6/PA66 (Akulon), PET/PBT (Arnite), TPC (Arnitel), PA410 (EcoPaXX), PA4T/PPA (ForTii) and PA46 (Stanyl).

In addition to increasing production capacity for materials enabling sustainable solutions, the expansion project will deliver no increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions upon start-up and will be powered by 100% renewable electricity. This aligns with the sustainability commitments of DSM Engineering Materials, which include halving its global GHG emissions and launching bio- and/or recycled-based alternatives for its whole portfolio by 2030. As stated in a press release, the Jiangyin site is already a frontrunner in sustainable manufacturing, using self-generated solar power and sourced renewable electricity to produce high-performance materials.

Caroline Mitterlehner, Vice President Specialties DSM Engineering Materials, commented: “China is an important and fast-growing country for DSM Engineering Materials. As such, we aim to strengthen our business partnerships by continuing to invest in key areas of sustainable growth. The Jiangyin site’s new compounding line enables us to further expand our specialty materials offering for customers in China, supporting their growing demand for sustainable electrics, electronics, and automotive products.”

Jason Zhang, Vice President Performance Polymers and General Manager China for DSM Engineering Materials, commented: “Our new production line in Jiangyin is a key milestone for DSM, underlining our commitment to supporting our customers, enabling sustainable living, and seizing growth opportunities in China. Together with our customers, we are ready to take the next important steps in our sustainability journey, drive the shift to a low-carbon, circular economy, and create brighter lives for all!”

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DSM Engineering Materials expands its high-performance materials production capacity at its Jiangyin plant in Jiangsu Province, China.

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