NPE 2018 | SHOW PREVIEW
which is helping customers to use rPET flakes as input material for their tape extrusion lines. The high recyclability of PET means that big bags can theoreti- cally be recycled indefinitely. Two types of packaging made from 100% rPET bottle flakes will be shown at NPE: an rPET FIBC for large product volumes; and rPET PP Star pinch bottom bags for dry bulk goods. Another application for rPET is
sheet production: the Starlinger Viscotec solution DeCon/Vis- coSheet can process 100% rPET, in-house waste, and virgin material at guaranteed IV levels for direct food contact. The final product has a high-quality
appearance and superior mechanical properties, says the company. �
www.starlinger.com
Struktol is expanding its line of additives for recycled plastics and for polymer compounds that contain recycled content. Its products are used in a variety of different
resin systems from polyolefins to engineered plastics, and are targeted at compounds contain- ing 100% recycled material or materials with varying levels of post-consumer or post-industrial recycled content. For instance, its TR 052 is a compatibiliser and blending aid that allows regrind or recycled product to be incorporated into a wide range of polymers. Processors can realise improved physical properties and overall improved processability of compounds requiring some level of recycled content, says the company. TR 052 has been shown to significantly improve the processability and performance of mixed recycled streams used when separation of the resins is not done beforehand.
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The additive compatibilises dissimilar polymer systems allowing for expanded use of these mixed recycled streams. �
www.4struktol.com
Tosaf of Israel will feature a range of custom-made solutions for four key industries – including packaging, agriculture, home sports & leisure and building & construction. It will also exhibit its portfolio of additives, compounds and colour masterbatches. Tosaf’s technical experts and
R&D team will be available to discuss some of its recent developments – which include a new anti-fog barrier masterbatch for film and packaging, a high
chemical resistance UV masterbatch for
agriculture, a halogen-free flame retardant (HFFR) masterbatch for construction, a matte product with a low SIT (seal initiation temperature) for BOPP, a white masterbatch for extrusion coating, and a selection of special effect colour masterbatches. �
www.tosaf.com
Verstraete has created a special IML guide for NPE visitors (available at
www.imlguide.info), which locates more than 24 IML-related companies at the show. This guide shows where to find injection moulding and thermoform- ing projects using Verstraete’s in mould labels, and gives an insight into the technical information of the 11 IML systems being displayed. Applications include various cups, a bioplastic coffee capsule, a bucket and a wet wipes container.
Below: Verstraete’s guide lists IML-related companies at the show
Left: Visitors to Starlinger’s stand can smell how effective its odour removal
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