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Right: Ascend showed its HiDura Med range of medical grade PA66 compounds
bearings. Options include a gearbox to engage both upper and lower rolls and a rotor coupling drive.
At the other end of the scale, the BT25X is an
updated version of the company’s Bench Top 25 Lab Series pelletiser. It now uses AC motors and drives and includes the company’s Safe Torque Off (STO) function. The new model also offers a broader range of speeds and can be used in batch or continuous modes. �
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use in pharmaceutical packaging, medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic equipment. It is formulated with raw materials pre-tested for European Pharma- copeia and biocompatibility according to ISO 10993 standards. �
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Ascend Performance Materials launched its ReDefyne portfolio of sustainable PAs, which are available with up to 100% pre and post-consumer recycled PA6 or 66 and are said to provide low carbon footprint and high performance. ReDefyne products are third-party
certified and Ascend said it is partnering with ITW Global Fasteners to pilot blockchain traceability through Plastic Finder’s Certified Circular Plastic pro-
gramme. The company also presented its recently
Above: Röchling’s BioBoom PLA has been developed with Benvic and BASF for automotive applications
introduced HiDura Med medical grade PA66 resins, which meet ISO 10993-5 and 10993-10 testing criteria and can be used in a variety of healthcare applications, including medical dura- bles, drug delivery system components, surgical instruments, and wound care products. �
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Right: The AXP (HD) is a heavy duty version of BPM’s proven A-Series X-Class pelletiser
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Bay Plastics Machinery showed improved versions of two of its plastics pelletisers. The AXP (HD) is the latest addition to its A-Series X-Class Pelletiser for medium duty production scenarios. Offered in 12-inch (300mm) and 16-inch (400mm) cutting widths, the HD series is intend- ed for heavy duty applications and includes larger motor options, easy-adjust push-pull knife holder, and larger diameter rolls and
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Benvic used the show to promote a range of new compounds and applications from its increasingly diversified portfolio. The company is collaborating with BASF and
Röchling to develop automotive components using its Plantura bioplastics compounds that are produced in Italy. The three companies presented their latest advances in a joint presentation on the BASF stand (the company is providing its additive expertise in development of Plantura PLA-based compounds that meet the requirements for the parts produced by Röchling). A primary aim of the Röchling project is to cut emissions — the company claims a 65% saving
CO2
for a PLA component compared to a PP one of the same weight. It said it has commercialised three car components made from Benvic’s Plantura PLA compounds: an engine cover for Stellantis that was previously made in PP; active grille shutters (AGS) for Volvo that were previously made in PP and PA; and another AGS application for the Chinese electric car maker Human Horizons. For the cables market, Benvic introduced its
LinkFlex HF polyolefin compounds, which are designed to meet demands for halogen-free flame-retarded (HFFR) and low-smoke zero-halogen LSZH) products. They comply with the IEC60754-2 standard for low acidity emissions and meet EN 50575 standard classes from ECA up to B2CA. Produced on new compounding lines in Spain, the LinkFlex HF compounds are said to offer good processability and flexibility. They
are aimed at applications such as data communications, fibre- optics and photovoltaics. Benvic also launched its Dot
range of engineered polyolefin compounds at the show. Part of the company’s Xtended materials portfolio, the materials are initially aimed at applications in white goods and consumer products.
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