The K 2022 offered an immense range of innovations and application examples for – and with more – sustainable materials. Interestingly hereby was that bio-based versions were extremely popular.

Shoes made from waste gas: genetically modified bacteria produce ethanol from waste gas, which is then used to create plastic, e.g. for the Cloudprime shoes from On.

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Thermoplastische Elastomere

Kunststoff Werkstoffe

Thermoplaste

Silikone

Messe K-Kunststoffmesse

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Masterbatches

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Polyethylen

Streifinger, Florian

Polylactid

Polyamide

Biokunststoffe

Effektpigmente

Polypropylen

Faserverbundwerkstoffe

Andere Werkstoffe

Kunststoff-Rezyklat

Silikonkautschuk

Kautschuk / Elastomere

Is Bio the New Standard?

The use of TPE materials with recycled content increases the sustainability of vehicles. They are also used more and more in the interior.

The selection of high-quality recyclate enables their use in demanding automotive applications.  

Recyclate Reduce the CO2 Footprint in Seals and Interior Applications

Kunststoff-Recycling

Kunststoffverarbeitung: Verfahren

Kunststoff-Aufbereitung

Kreislaufwirtschaft

Soft, Elastic and Recycled

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).

Compound

Compoundeure

Dienstleistungen

Handel

Polypropylen-Compound

Unternehmen und Unternehmer

Wirtschaft

Sirmax Receives a US Award and Invests Heavily

Compounder Mocom will be showcasing products made from 100  % post-consumer recycled materials (PCR) at the Fakuma.

Compounder Mocom will be showcasing products made from 100 % post-consumer recycled materials (PCR) at the Fakuma

Automotive

Elektronik

Messe Fakuma

Made Entirely from PCR

This time around, polymers distributor Albis will be focusing on sustainable products and will be presenting materials based on recycled products or renewable resources aimed at various industrial sectors.

Albis will be presenting materials based on recycled products or renewable resources

All Things Sustainable

At K, Radici will present the Renycle product family. These engineering compounds have a variable proportion of mechanically recycled PA obtained from PIR and PCR.

Reducing weight and ensuring safety are the aims of compounds developed by Radici specifically for electromobility.

Technische Kunststoffe

More Comprehensive  Life Cycle Analysis

Compounder Mocom will focus chiefly on technical compounds for WiFi and radar applications as well as on fuel cell and battery technology.

Applications for the light-transmitting PC compounds with metallic effect include illuminated trim.

Elektromobilität

Mobilität

Compound Innovations for Trade Show Debut

Bio-Fed’s booth will be dedicated to the topic of bioplastics in all their facets, and will be run jointly with Akro-Plastic, AF-Color and parent company K. D. Feddersen.

Bio-Fed‘s K trade fair presentation is dedicated to the topic of bioplastics in all its facets.

Kunststoffe, biobasiert

Kunststoffe, bioabbaubar

Organic – both Inside and Outside

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

TPC with up to 72 Percent Biomass Content

At K 2022, it was clearly shown that with suitable materials not only can CO2 emissions be reduced, but also advantages in component design achieved.

The Japanese chemical company Asahi Kasei showed its concept vehicle at K 2022. The domed roof in particular could lead to a few changes in future automobiles.

With suitable materials CO2 emissions can be reduced and advantages in component design can be achieved.

Automotive Highlights of K 2022

Polymethylmethacrylat

Polycarbonat

Suitable Materials for Smart  Vehicle Design

New plant replaces existing facility after only 8 years

The new facility comes in at twice the total area of the previous plant.

Lehvoss Expands Capacity in China

Transparent polyethylene films can now be produced with antimicrobial and electrically conductive properties as well. This can be achieved by combining several films with the relevant property profiles. The surface conductivity of the films can also be increased by using a suitable new coating technique. The article describes the newly developed special compounds required for this and demonstrates their industrial feasibility. 

Folien

Special Compounds: Transparent, Conductive, and Antimicrobial 

The formulation of melt-colored plastics compounds is becoming increasingly complex. From the large array of available stabilizers, fillers, and colorants, the right solution must be found for each application. To ensure successful development of tailored compounds, additive experts must work more closely together. 

Colored Compounds: Tailored Diversity 

Previously, the properties of plastic end products were at the center of attention, but focus is now shifting to the manufacturing process itself. Increased productivity with lower energy consumption makes a sustainable contribution. 

Additives and Compounds: Focus on Specific Solutions 

Bada AG in Bühl, Germany, has developed compounds that are tailored particularly for applications in contact with drinking water. For these compounds, the company offers fast, flexible solutions and technical service. 

Suitable for Drinking Water 

Compounds 

TPE with a Post-Consumer Recycling Proportion of 40 Percent

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.

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. With its Universal PCR TPE, the plastics producer is supporting customers and end users in implementing their sustainability targets and applications and is presenting a tough plastic that according to the company provides plenty of possible applications and is suitable as an alternative for established market solutions.

“The development process focused on Kraiburg TPE’s desire to offer customers a sophisticated alternative to our most-requested compounds. Universal PCR TPE is our multi-tool in the field of compounds, with a proportion of recycled materials ranging between 13 % and 40 % that come from households or commercial and industrial waste streams,” says Dr. Jan Bothe, Product Development Scientist at Kraiburg TPE. “We’ve spent a lot of time on developing a product that can make a real difference. This series enables us to offer customers and prospective clients a useful, high-quality alternative to established products.”

According to the company, the TPE also has strong points in color and mechanics. Designers and developers reportedly appreciate the various color and tone options designed to meet people’s needs: compounds are available in natural color as a basis for customer-specific color solutions as well as in a gray color characteristic for recycled plastics. Another feature worth emphasizing is the compound’s processability, which is in no way inferior to that of standard solutions. Product managers will benefit from constant and high quality as well as from availability in Europe. When needed, certificates of conformity with REACH and RoHS can be issued on request. Universal PCR TPE is available for customers in the EMEA area.

KRAIBURG TPE GmbH & Co KG  

https://www.kraiburg-tpe.com

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

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