Right: Teknor Apex will show new TPEs for wearable electronics
exhibition preview | NPE 2015 Polymax TPE
Booth S19058
The latest introduction from Polymax TPE is a range of premium compounds targeted at sensory-sensitive applications such as cap liners and wine closures. The new TPEs are said to be characterised by low extractables, organoleptic neutrality, good sealing properties and high clarity. The products meet most food and beverage contact standards applicable in the US and Europe, and are fully recyclable. ❙
www.polymaxtpe.com
Teknor Apex Booth S24055
Teknor Apex will introduce several new additions to its Monprene line of TPEs that have been formulated for the requirements of the emerging market for wearable electronics. All of the new grades display good resistance to skin
oil, stains and household chemicals, while overmould- ing grades show good adhesion to polycarbonate, ABS and PC/ABS blends. The materials can be formulated to provide a range of surface properties - extending from smooth and plastic-like to “grippy” and rubbery - and can be supplied as natural pellets or custom-coloured. The range includes the Monprene OM-13255 and OM-13265 over-moulding compounds offering 55 and
MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT Arburg
65 Shore A hardness values and a silky smooth feel for applications such as wristbands. Monprene OM-16277 is a 75 Shore A compound designed to provide a soft, conforming fit in ear bud applications. Monprene OM-12268 is a 70 Shore A compound
designed for overmoulding applications in smartphone cases. It is said to offer a slick, low friction surface allowing devices to easily slip into the user’s pocket. Monprene OM-12267 and OM-12245 are overmoulding grades targeted at applications such as computer mice or game controllers. They provide 65 and 45 Shore A hardness values with a non-slip surface and a matt finish. ❙
www.teknorapex.com
Booth W3729
Below: Arburg’s direct LFT processing system will run at NPE
German machinery maker Arburg will show its Freeformer additive manufacturing system for the first time in North America at NPE 2015. The machine - which differentiates itself from current additive building systems by accepting standard granular polymer feedstock - is able to handle two materials at one time, making it easy to incorporate support structures into parts. Two examples will be running in Orlando.
The company will also be demonstrating a range of
high performance injection moulding production techniques. An Allrounder 820S, for example, will be producing a composite part using a combination of continuous fibre reinforced thermoplastic sheet overmoulded with a long fibre reinforced plastic (LFT) compounded directly on the moulding machine. The company will also show an example of Industry
4.0 networked manufacturing on an Allrounder 370E machine, which will be producing an individualised toy car with all production and subsequent measurement and test data being delivered back to a central data management system. Other show exhibits include an Allrounder 520A
medical specification machine producing pipettes on a 64-cavity mould, an Allrounder 570A two-component machine moulding suction pads in a combination of PBT and LSR (liquid silicone rubber), and an Allrounder 630H hybrid machine moulding IML lids. ❙
www.arburg.com
Athena Automation Booth W151
Canadian fast cycling injection machinery maker Athena Automation will have three machines running at the show. A 300 tonne Xform 300 preform system with
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