K2022 PREVIEW | MATERIALS
Right: The disc brake cover on KTM’s RockStar motorcycle uses a bio-based PA compound from Akro-Plastic
AF-Colour will showcase its colour and additive masterbatches, with a particular focus on its latest products for future-oriented applications support- ing circular economy initiatives. One of the highlights will be AF-Carbon IR, a
family of carbon black-free masterbatches for improved infrared detectability. Carbon black pigments can lead to faulty detection of packaging in infrared sorting plant; the AF-Carbon IR formula- tions increase detection and sorting recyclability. The AF-Complex range provides additive solutions to various recycling challenges. For example, a drying masterbatch is offered in different versions (standard and premium) that is suitable for use with recycled film or injection moulded parts and offers a drying capability of up to 80%. The range also includes a highly-effective absorber for sulphur and nitrogen odour compo- nents, which is said to be particularly suitable for recycled polyamide (PA) as well as polyolefins (PE and PP). A number of crosslinker additive products, that
are claimed to be able to significantly improve processability of recycled PE and PA by adapting flow behaviour, complement the portfolio. �
https://af-color.com/
Below: Asahi Kasei’s AKXY2 concept car will provide a showcase for its materials technologies
Akro-Plastic will present a broad portfolio of biobased and biomass-balanced compounds. According to the company, the decisive advantage of its Next materials over some alternative recycled materials is the consistency in properties. In addition, it says that some of its biobased com- pounds, such as PA6,9 or PA5,10, offer improved chemical resistance and lower water absorption compared to classic PA 6 or PA66 grades. The company will also show its long glass
fibre-reinforced Akrolen Next PP LGF, which uses a biomass-balanced PP based on cooking oil residues, and Akrotek PK, which is well suited for use in highly stressed cooling circuits using water
and glycol and offers a significantly lower CO2 footprint compared to PA66 or PPA materials.
A Husqvarna FE 350 Rockstar Edition motorcycle
from KTM will also feature in the Akro-Plastic display. It includes a number of sustainable product solutions, including a hybrid brake disc protector produced using one of the company’s bio-based PAs and assembled using the Conexus robotic ultrasonic joining technology, as well as a seat base manufactured in a bio-circular PP LFT. �
https://akro-plastic.com/
Asahi Kasei will present AKXY2, its latest concept car, for the first time in Europe at K2022. The vehicle demonstrates how the company aims to apply its materials expertise throughout the value chain, from raw materials and production technologies to the use of recycled and recyclable polymers. AKXY2 features windows made of hard-coated polycarbonate (the company is developing its own hard-coat technology), interior surfaces covered in its Dinamica premium microfibre fabric, and its AZP low birefringence optical polymer on the interior display. The company will also show its SunForce family
of particle foams. SunForce BE is based on modi- fied polyphenylene ether (mPPE) and offers a combination of lightweight, UL94 V-0 flame retardance, thin-wall mouldability, thermal insula- tion and easy processability. SunForce AS is based on PA and offers high stiffness and strength for metal replacement applications in structural automotive components. Kasei will also show its Leona SG semi-aromatic polyamides, which are said to offer very good mechanical strength, processability and surface quality, as well as its Xyron modified polyphenylene ether (mPPE). �
www.asahi-kasei.com
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IMAGE: ASAHI KASEI
IMAGE: KD FEDDERSEN GROUP
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