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Inline color measurement is essential for automatic color adjustment of recyclates. Good results have now been obtained in an industrial project.

Color sensor front end, including the device for height adjustment of the product stream, immediately after pelletization and the drying process of the recyclate: The 20 mm-sized measurement spot compensates for the random position of the pellets and the vibration of the vibratory conveyor, and thereby ensures high measurement accuracy.

16:9

Farbmessgeräte

Messgeräte für Farbe

Messtechnik

Farbstoffe

Kunststoff Werkstoffe

Kunststoff-Rezyklat

Automatically Adjusting to the  Desired Color

To make sensible use of recycled materials, they must be of a comparable quality to new materials. A new sorting technology could help.

With the PIDEA system, objects can be detected multiple times for statistical evaluation. 

Recycling

Sortierer

Kunststoff-Recycling

Additive

Inspektion, Analyse und Sortierung von Rohmaterial

Kreislaufwirtschaft

Sorting Done Differently

A new masterbatch enables greater color homogeneity in PVC products. The secret behind it is the small pellet size.

During the mixing tests in the laboratory, the SSP did not settle.

Masterbatches

Farbstoffe und Pigmente

Polyvinylchlorid

Small Pellet, Higher Quality

The demands placed on electric car batteries are high. In one project, function-integrating, lightweight solutions for the components were developed.

The battery reference system in a Mercedes-Benz EQS platform design.

Antriebsbatterien

Elektromobilität

Flammschutzmittel

Faserverbundwerkstoffe

Designing the Car Battery of Tomorrow

Delta Tecnic develops a pigment combination capable of meeting the demanding French CSTB certification for PVC profiles.

The pigments are able to withstand the CSTB test.

PVC-Profile

Pigment Combination for PVC Profiles

PAs are often stabilized with copper- or halogen-containing additives in automobiles. Polymeric amines can be an alternative with fewer disadvantages.

The conditions in the engine compartment of electric vehicles are different from those of internal combustion engines. This presents opportunities not only for new materials, but also for other additives.

Stabilisatoren

Polyamide

Technische Kunststoffe

Durable Even without Copper  and Halogens

Without additives, most plastics would be pretty useless. Fossil-based compounds dominated for a long time, but now there are more and more bio-based alternatives.

Biogenic additives could prove to be building blocks for a greener future for plastics.

Biokunststoffe

Auxiliary Materials on the Way  to a Greener Future

Promix’ mixing nozzle effectively prevents the formation of streaks in the component.

Building block made of white ABS with 2% liquid color and open nozzle: the color pattern is irregular (left). With the Promix mixing nozzle, an excellent color result could be achieved using 50% less colorant (right). 

Spritzgießen

Farbkonzentrate (Batches)

Farben, flüssig

Streak-Free with 50 Percent Less Color Additive

Clariant achieves 100% PFAS-free additive portfolio: Ceridust 8170 M, a texturing agent for powder coatings and AddWorks PPA line of polymer processing aids.

By eliminating PFAS from its entire additive portfolio, Clariant offers sustainable alternatives without compromising performance, in line with the global trend toward greener manufacturing practices.

PFAS-Free Additives

Wood can also be used as a basis for plastics and can be processed into reinforcing fibers. But are these fibers also suitable for technical components?

The reinforcing effect of the fibers was investigated on wood fiber nonwovens, among other things.

Fasern

Holz

Renewable Reinforcement Fibers

Fakuma 2024 review: highlights in the materials sector

At first glance, the model looks like a standard skateboard. The exciting part is hidden inside.

Polyetherketon

Polyoxymethylen

Messe Fakuma

Streifinger, Florian

Hochleistungskunststoffe

Polysulfone / Polysulfide

Sustainability Is Becoming  Less Important

The diameter of fiber optic cables should be reduced. A masterbatch can help with the technical implementation.

Fiber optic cables are an important component of the 5G expansion.

Verbindungstechnik

Industriekommunikation

Masterbatches for Smaller  Fiber Optical Cables

Avient Corporation launched a new mold release additive for high-temperature polymers. Formulated without intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), this new non-PFAS additive can be used to enhance the manufacturing processes of high-pressure injection molding. Part of the Colorant Chromatics portfolio of high-temperature polymer additives, Evoluscend non-PFAS mold release additive is an innovative solution for boosting production efficiency and product quality for manufacturers, according to the company.

The non-PFAS mold release additive for high-temperature polymers helps enhance manufacturing efficiency. 

New Additive for High-Temperature Polymers

Study on the coloring of plastics: SKZ and Netzsch investigate the change in liquid colors during long storage and at elevated temperatures.

Liquid colors on the test bench: The SKZ and the company Netzsch investigated the behavior of the colors after accelerated storage.

Time for Liquid Colors

Plastics Insights asked some pigment and masterbatch manufacturers about current and future color and design trends.

Pigmente

Effektpigmente

Crises Add Variety

Teaching materials manufacturer Wissner relies on renewable raw materials, processing is possible with standard plasticization.

Driving forward the development of sustainable teaching and play materials together (from left): Jörn Wissner, Simon Hagemann, Jess Wissner, Jürgen Wissner (all Wissner GmbH) and Peter Meisel, Regional Sales Manager KraussMaffei.

Verbundwerkstoffe / Werkstoffverbunde

Wood Powder Only with  Standard Screw

FRPs are more difficult to recycle than unreinforced polymers. This changes when they are reinforced with polymer fibers instead of conventional fibers.

A major advantage of self-reinforced plastics is that they can be used in the morphology best suited to the application.

Lightweight Design with  Just One Material

The additives previously used for antibacterial surfaces have various problems. Natural substances are a suitable alternative.

Medizintechnik

Using Natural Substances to Combat Microbes on Surfaces

At this year‘s NPE, Eckart will primarily be showcasing new developments in the effect pigment sector. These are intended to create eye-catching product designs.

More than twice the sparkle intensity compared to competitive products offers the effect pigment Luxan C842 Spotlight Red of Eckart.

Special Pigments for Attractive Products

Länderspecial USA

Messe NPE

Broad Range of Design Effects

Delta Tecnic has formulated a masterbatch that provides precise opacity and coloring functionalities, ensuring that the tubes of fiber optic cables maintain their original visual identification.

Masterbatch for smaller cables in telecommunication.

Delta Tecnic Drives Fiber Miniaturization

Helpful in choosing the right lubricant for PVC is the Hildebrand solubility parameter. For many lubricants, values are now available for the first time.

PVC-Additive

Standardkunststoffe

Gleitmittel für Kunststoff

An Attempt to Quantify the Compatibility of Lubricants for PVC

Base Black masterbatch for polypropylene (PP) from Grafe offers an alternative to many automotive blacks.

The masterbatch can be precisely adjusted to the black shades desired by vehicle manufacturers. 

Alternative to OEM Direct Inks

IKT has developed PFAS-free processing aids together with Constab Polyolefin Additives.

Without fluorine and sharkskin: The IKT of the University of Stuttgart in search of substitutes for PFAS chemicals

Verarbeitungshilfmittel

Polymer Processing Aids for Extrusion

At Fakuma 2023, Lehvoss will exhibit application examples that open up new possibilities in the design and processing of plastics. The focus also is on weight reduction.

Strong, impact-resistant materials for ski bindings are on display on the Lehvoss booth.