NEWS
Nordson opens pelletiser lab in North America
Nordson has opened a new process laboratory for pelletising systems and melt delivery equipment at its site at Hickory in North Carolina, US, to enable customers to see its BKG systems in operation, evaluate new formulations, carry out application development and train equipment operators. The laboratory includes a pelletising line with throughput capacity of up to 450 kg/h, including a twin-screw extruder, BKG pelletiser, Optigon self- cleaning process water and pellet drying system, and a jet cleaner for removal of polymer residue from die plates. Melt delivery components include three HiCon screen changers, BlueFlow gear pump and HyFlex diverter valve. It is also equipped to carry out rheological analysis.
Russian moves
Sukano has appointed Omya Algol to distribute its PET, PLA and speciality performance masterbatch- es in Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan. The move will allow customers to more easily access its products, which are claimed to increase functionality, improve aesthetics and enable recyclability. �
www.sukano.com �
www.omyaalgol.ru
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NEWS IN BRIEF...
The German masterbatch association Masterbatch Verband has elected a new board. Lifocolor’s Dr Martin Fabian was elected to head the association. Performance Masterbatch- es’ Michael Thiessenhusen was re-elected as first deputy chairman and Color Plastic Chemie’s Achim Henkel elected second deputy chairman.
www.masterbatchverband.de
Nordson’s US team in the new pelletiser lab
Nordson operates a number of process laboratories in Europe, the US and Asia, and already has BKG laboratories in Germany, China and Thailand. The Hickory unit is the first BKG laboratory in the Americas. n In a separate move, Nordson has announced a realignment of its global business that will see the creation of two new units: Industrial Precision Solutions
(IPS) and Advanced Technol- ogy Solutions (ATS). The company said its
Polymer Processing Solutions division, which includes pelletisers, melt filters, pumps and processing screws, will become part of the IPS business headed up by EVP Gregory P Merk. He has worked at Nordson since 1994 and was formerly EVP of its Adhesive Dispensing Systems operations. �
www.nordson.com
Panasonic opts for Teijin LFT
Panasonic is using a carbon-fibre reinforced LFT from Teijin to manufacture parts for its latest 4K professional video cameras. The PC-based Sereebo material is used to injection mould the handle and top cover of the HC-X2000 and HC-X1500 cameras. Teijin worked together with Panasonic to develop the application. According to Teijin, the Sereebo LFT material — which combines long carbon fibre in a Panlite PC matrix — provides a short moulding cycle while enhancing strength, reducing weight and improving flame retardance. The parts also display a smooth high quality surface. �
www.teijin.co.jp
COMPOUNDING WORLD | April 2020
Panasonic’s latest video camera uses
carbon reinforced PA LFT from Teijin
www.compoundingworld.com
Performance engineering plastics distributor Conventus Polymers has set up a Mexican subsidi- ary, Conventus Polymers de Mexico, in Guadalajara. The company has been supplying to multinational OEMs in Mexico for some years. It says having its own legal entity in the country will allow it to strengthen its position and offer a world-class service to local manufacturers.
www.conventuspolymers.com
IMAGE: NORDSON
IMAGE: TEIJIN
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