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Billion will demonstrate thin wall co-injection on a 150 tonne all-electric Select machine
could include recycled resins or polymers containing high levels of fillers or natural fibres. German machinery maker Boy (Hall A7, Stand 7101) will launch its Boy 25 E VV vertical insert moulding machine at the show. The new machine replaces the 22 A A VV model in the Boy line and uses the company’s proven energy-saving servo-motor pump drive. Using the optional electric screw drive and insulated barrel options, energy savings of up to 70% are possible over the previous machine. Despite offering an uprated clamp, the 25 E VV takes
up 10% less space, says the company’s head of mechan- ical design Martin Kaiser. Features carried over from its predecessor include the fixed lower platen, energy- saving clamp locking function, and twin-tiebar clamp unit. However, the hydraulic control is completely new, says the company. High performance electronics solutions will be on display on the Ensinger Compounds stand (Hall B1, Stand 1222). The company will show its highly filled graphite compounds for injection moulding of bipolar plates for both high and low temperature fuel cells. These high thermal conductivity grades are also said to be suitable for production of heat exchangers and electronic heat sinks. Ensinger will also launch the first product in its new
Tecamold LDS range for manufacturing Moulded Interconnects using the direct laser structuring technique. The first compound in this new line is based on PEEK resin; the company says it is currently developing additional grades using alternative high temperature resins. The display on the ExxonMobil stand (Hall B4, Stand
Ensinger launches its Tecamold LDS
compounds for direct laser
structuring of MIDs
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4310) focuses on polymers for production of lightweight automotive components. The company claims its Santoprene TPVs and Exxtral polyolefins help car makers produce lighter components that match or exceed the mechanical and aesthetic requirements of currently used alternatives. It will also highlight applications of its
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Vistamaxx propylene-based elastomers in applications such as food and beverage containers and rigid packag- ing and storage, where the resin can help to cut cost and improve environmental performance. Japanese machinery maker Fanuc (Hall B3, Stand 3211) will show latest version of its all-electric Roboshot Alpha-S-100iA machine, which features an updated controller and a new integrated material supply system that synchronises material dosing into the screw feed zone. The machine will be demonstrated producing cycle helmet components in POM using a two-cavity mould. Shot weight is 24.3g. Parts are removed using a linear handling unit supplied by Hi-Tech Automation. Fanuc will also show fully automatic production of
miniature watch parts on a Roboshot S-2000i30B machine with 30 tonne clamp force. The 3.2mm gear wheels, which weigh 0.004g and are moulded in POM, are removed by a six-axis Fanuc LR Mate 2001C robot and inspected using a Robotec vision system. Its display is completed with a two-component moulding exhibit using the new E-Multi additional injection unit from Mold-Masters fitted to a Roboshot S-2000i-50B machine. It will produce an ice-scraper in PS and TPV using a Polar-Form mould. For its first showing at Fakuma, bioplastics special-
ist FKuR (Hall 5, Stand 5126) will be highlighting Braskem’s sugar cane ethanol-based PE resin. FkuR is the distributor for the Brazilian company’s “Green PE” in Europe and has also developed a range of bio-based PE compounds which are marketed under the Terralene name. All are 100% recyclable and fully compatible with petrochemical-based PE. FKuR will also show its own biodegradable plastic
compounds, including its Biograde injection moulding product line. Latest addition to the Biograde portfolio is the cellulose-based C6509 product, which is said to offer high transparency, good flexibility and easy colouring, making it suitable for applications such as cosmetics packaging. Compound and masterbatch maker Grafe (Hall B5,
Stand 5306) will diplay its latest innovations, including a low emission PP compound for the automotive industry and a new colouring technology for bioplastics. The new PP compound is suitable for injection and blow mould- ing and is said to meet the requirements of the VW 50180 and VDA276-1 emission standards and VW 44045 heat ageing test. The company will also
provide details of its new
Biocolen colouring joint venture with Sensient Imaging Technolo-
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