SHOW PREVIEW | CHINAPLAS 2018
Total Corbion PLA will show a number of applications based on its Luminy PLA
which is held on 25 April. However, the overwhelming element of the show is the exhibition itself – and, given the growing importance of China as a plastics power- house, many major US and European suppliers have a major presence.
PLA display Total Corbion PLA will display a number of applications based on its Luminy PLA, a bio-based and biodegradable polymer made from annually renewable resources that offers a reduced carbon footprint versus many traditional plastics. Pack & Proper has used Luminy to create a thermoformed black platter for attractive presenta- tion of foods such as cheese, sushi and hors d’oeuvres. The material has a slate-like appearance thanks to its surface shape – giving a more exclu- sive appearance to a disposable application. Other examples include: PLA-lined paper cups
from Totempak; single-use aprons from Gaia; coffee cup lids from WinGram; coffee capsules from Guanghe; thermoformed packaging from Bio4Pack; foamed ice cream packaging from Synbra; and non-woven applications from Yangtze. Total Corbion PLA is on track to start up its new 75,000 tonnes/year PLA production plant in Rayong, Thailand later this year. The plant will produce a broad range of Luminy PLA neat resins – from standard PLA to versions with high heat resistance, for applications including extrusion and thermoforming.
Below: Brückner Servtec has enhanced its clip and chain refurbishment services in China
Stretching out German film specialist Brückner Maschinenbau will present its new laboratory stretching machine, the Karo 5.0. More than 40 of its previous-generation Karo IV units have been installed – used for everything from packaging film recipes and optimised skin lay-
ers, to high speed resins and capacitor film. The Karo 5.0 boasts a series of extended
features which will be seen for the first time at Chinaplas 2018. These include: ergonomic design for more comfortable and convenient operation; a new visualisation system to allow optimised, intuitive machine control; better process control; faster change of process settings and oven cooling function; quieter operation; and, less energy consumption. At the show, Brückner says it will introduces two “world novelties” in battery separator film: • A 5.5m line concept for the wet process; and, • Its Lisim simultaneous stretching process – ap- plied to wet battery separator film production for the first time. Meanwhile its sister company, Brückner Servtec, will highlight ways to boost the efficiency and profitability of existing film production lines. These include enhanced local services for the Chinese market, a virtualised IPC system upgrade – and clip and chain refurbishment services in China. Many customers already use the company’s clip and chain refurbishment service, for sliding and roller chains used in film-stretching lines. The company’s expertise, combined with modern tools -- and options such as renting clip and chain parts – help to minimise downtime.
PP sacks Starlinger will show off its Ad Star technology, for making block bottom valve sacks from polypropyl- ene woven fabric, in two different ways during Chinaplas: through its augmented reality applica- tion software; and at an open house in nearby Taicang.
“Having our own factory in China is definitely an advantage in providing support to our customers,” said Klaus Mayerhofer, regional sales director at Starlinger.
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