Kraiburg TPE’s latest thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) has been specially developed for consumer and industry applications and contains up to 40 % post-consumer recyclate (PCR). In accordance with standard ISO 14021, the manufacturer recycles materials that end consumers from households and the industry can no longer use for their intended purpose.

The latest solution from Kraiburg TPE makes a post-consumer recycling proportion of 40 % possible. The TPE is partly made from household waste. 

Thermoplastische Elastomere

Kunststoff Werkstoffe

Thermoplaste

Compound

Kunststoff-Rezyklat

TPE with a Post-Consumer Recycling Proportion of 40 Percent

Kraiburg TPE is expanding its portfolio of thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) for automotive interiors with grades with a recycling content of up to 38 %.

The post-industrial recycled raw material used is waste material derived from the manufacturing process for plastic products. © Kraiburg TPE

Recycling Content for Automotive Interiors

Plastic manufacturer Dow has announced the launch of more sustainable polyolefin elastomers. The new brand will help the footwear industry to unlock a lower carbon footprint and develop more sustainable products.

Crocs is the first footwear brand to go-to-market with this new material technology.

16:9

Kautschuk / Elastomere

Walking on Bioplastics

KLK OLEO offers plant-based PALMOWAX Ethylene Bis-Stearamide (EBS) as the green sustainable lubricant for plastic industries.

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Sustainable Lubricant for Plastic Industries

A different take on successful recycling– it has won Sirmax the Racer Edge Award 2022. The compounder received the award for its reuse of a former General Motors’ site.

Lorenzo Ferro (third from left), Country Manager of Sirmax North America, accepted the award in Oklahoma City from the decision makers of Racer Trusts: Bob Hare, Bruce Rasher and Elliott P. Laws (from left to right).

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Sirmax Receives a US Award and Invests Heavily

Dupont is adding new, more sustainable grades to the Hytrel TPC-ET product family. Hytrel Eco B is based proportionately on renewable raw materials.

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kunststoffe-international.com

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kunststoffe.de

TPC with up to 72 Percent Biomass Content

The simple replacement of petroleum-based components with renewable alternatives in a well-established reactive extrusion process is a promising route to more environmentally friendly thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers (TPU). However, this requires a comprehensive understanding of the interactions between chemical reactions and material flow within an extruder, as well as a thorough understanding of the effects of heat and shear on polymerization and melt processing.

Extruded strand from the continuous synthesis of a thermoplastic polyurethane, containing the new paraformaldehyde-based polyol

Production of Thermoplastic Polyurethanes with Reduced Carbon Footprint

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Extrusionsanlagen

Polyurethan

Reactive Extrusion of TPU

Increasing demands on component functionality and the need for efficient manufacturing processes are keeping multi-component injection molding squarely in the focus of plastics processing. Not all materials can be processed reliably in the desired combination. The new InMould-Plasma process, which is fully integrated into the injection molding process, facilitates more-efficient production and paves the way for completely new material combinations.

Demonstration mold for the production of a housing cover by the InMould plasma process

More Material Combinations,  Lower Costs

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Schäumen / Reaktive Verarbeitung

InMould-Plasma Streamlines the 2-Component Process and Expands  the Material Spectrum

Hexpol TPE, the international polymer compounding group, has expanded their range of Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) materials with recycled content. The new Dryflex Circular TPE grades have been tested for odor and emissions performance in automotive interiors.

Post-industrial waste streams from plastic part production are incorporated into Dryflex Circular TPE materials for automotive interior applications

Kunststoff-Recycling

Kreislaufwirtschaft

TPE Compounds with Recycled Content

The Chinese Fujian Highsun Engineering Plastics Co, Ltd and Akro-Plastic GmbH have signed an agreement for future cooperation in the Greater China region.

At the signing of the contract in Fuzhou, China. From left to right: Linda Xu, Sales Director, Qi Jiwei, Operations Manager and Deputy General Manager (both Akro Engineering Plastics (Changzhou) Co., Ltd.), Chen Jianlong, Chairman, Highsun Holding Group, Wilfried Jobst, General Manager Akro Engineering Plastics (Changzhou) Co., Ltd., Chen Zhong, President, Highsun Holding Group and Shen Zhonghai, Vice Finance Director, Highsun Holding Group.

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Akro-Plastic and Highsun Establish Joint Venture

KLK OLEO offers bio-based ingredients that are used in plastic products to impart wide-ranging benefits, from process optimisation to improved part performance.

KL-Kepong Industrial Holdings Sdn Bhd.  

https://www.klkoleo.com

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Hochleistungskunststoffe

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions launches its latest lightweight thermoplastic composite bearing.

Trelleborg’s enhanced dual-layer bearing with a low-friction modified PEEK layer that reduces friction and increases wear performance for use in bearing, wear ring, and bushing applications.

Lightweight Thermoplastic Composite Bearing

Additive manufacturer Grafe has developed a new update for its matting agent in 3D printing.

Compared to its predecessor, the matting agent halves the gloss level once again. 

Farbstoffe und Pigmente

Additive

Filamente für additive Verfahren

Andere Werkstoffe

Werkstoffe für additive Verfahren

3D Printing with Less Gloss

With K 2016 in Düsseldorf, Germany, and formnext in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, professionals with an interest in additive manufacturing had two opportunities last year to gain a sense of the spirit of innovation in the industry. One issue was particularly prominent: the increase in production efficiency. This improves the economy of using the different 3D printing processes. 

A Diversity of Suppliers and Physical Cross-Linking Make Possible New Business Models and Application Scenarios for Additive Manufacturing  

Steuern, Regeln

Rapid Prototyping

Rapid Manufacturing

Selektives Laserschmelzen von Kunststoff, Metall, Keramik

Selektives Lasersintern von Kunststoff, Metall, Keramik

Faserverarbeitung

Industrieroboter

Qualitätssicherung

All Elements at a Glance 

Is there a quantum leap on the horizon for 3D printing? The prototype of a newly developed 3D printer is able to process commercial pellets – also those of high-performance plastics such as PEEK, PPS, PSU, PA and PC, with or without fibers. The machine applies the usual strand-deposition process, though with a simply designed print head that includes a radial screw. 

A Novel Type of Print Head Gives Fresh Impetus to the FDM Branch 

Polysulfone / Polysulfide

Kohlenstofffasern / -matten

Faser- und Filamentextrusion

3D-Print with Affordable Pellets 

Kraiburg TPE Presents Its Next Generation Supersoft TPEs

A new series of extremely soft TPEs have a soft surface similar to human skin.

From orthopedic appliances and bicycle equipment through to lids for cosmetics – the fields of application of very soft, tough and durable materials are as diverse as the specific requirements for the material itself. To meet the demand for a reliable solution that satisfies the current standards and regulations, a new series of extremely soft thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) is now available from Kraiburg TPE GmbH & Co. KG. The three compounds of the Next Generation Supersoft TPEs are therefore being combined under the new name Thermolast S.

The extremely soft TPEs have a soft surface similar to human skin. This touch quality is a result of the low hardness range of 30 to 50 Shore 00 or 45 to 70 VLRH (very low rubber hardness). The materials’ substantially reduced tendency to oil out, for example, enables high-quality gel pad applications and optimizes ejection of the finished parts during processing.

The compounds show good mechanical properties and excellent compression set at room temperature. The materials can be processed by injection molding and 3D printing. They have all necessary approvals and meet all necessary standards: raw materials conformity to EU 10/2011 and FDA standards, conformity to DIN EN 71–3 standards for toys, REACH and RoHS tested. For example, they have been tested in accordance with ISO 10993–10 (skin irritation). The product’s good skin compatibility also makes it suitable for paramedical applications such as orthopedic appliances that do not necessarily require medical approvals.

The three Next Generation Supersoft TPEs are available in a translucent version as standard, and transparent compounds with hardnesses of up to 25 VLRH can also be supplied. The non-sticky granules can also be individually colored on request.

KRAIBURG TPE GmbH & Co KG  

https://www.kraiburg-tpe.com

The materials’ substantially reduced tendency to oil out, for example, enables high-quality gel pad applications and optimizes ejection of the finished parts during processing

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