NPE 2018 | SHOW PREVIEW
MATERIALS
covers, air-inlet housing and UV resistant light housing. Alcom LDX HTC are light-diffus- ing compounds based on a copolyester which have “an outstanding degree of light transmission and diffusion as well as
excellent chemical and impact resistance”, says Albis. They are designed as light covers in challenging environmental conditions such as animal sheds, commercial kitchens or industrial facilities.
Alperform LB-Batch is a new masterbatch which
SABIC will exhibit at NPE 2018 with the theme: “What Matters to You?” which it says represents “the company’s ongoing commitment to listen closely to its customers, share ideas and expertise, and work together to achieve new levels of performance”. In the packaging sector, SABIC is highlighting its PP Flowpact copolymer product portfolio. PP Flowpact FPC70 resin is a new addition to the recently introduced FPC45 (MFR 45) and FPC100 (MFR 100) grades, which is intended for applica- tions that can be filled with hot content. It has “considerably higher top-load strength than identical products made with current benchmark materials”, said Sabic, which improves stackability. Among the applications in SABIC’s automotive display will be the world’s largest rear quarter window made from Lexan PC glazing material. The SABIC stand will also show body in white (BIW) reinforcement components made using plastic- metal hybrid technologies developed by SABIC to reduce weight by up to 8 kg. SABIC will also highlight an award-winning, thin-wall instrument panel produced using Stamax, a long glass fibre reinforced PP material, in a chemical foaming process. �
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NPE 2018 is a platform for Albis Plastic to high- light the materials produced at its new compound- ing facility in Duncan, South Carolina. Major product highlights include Altech Eco Near-to- Prime recycled compounds, Alcom Lighting and Alperform Lighting product lines as well as WIC PP and WIC PA carbon fibre compounds for light- weight construction applications. Altech Eco compounds with a recycled content of up to 100% are used for engine covers, valve
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“enables flexible dosing but stands out for its high cost efficiency in the self-colouring of ABS and PC for highly reflective and opaque components, including lamp housings and extrusion profiles for linear LED applications”, says Albis. Alcom TCD PA6 5060 FR 16089 and TCD PA6 5070 FR 15021 WT are thermally conductive and electrically insulating PA 6 compounds used for heat management, including LED applications. Two silver-grey metallic colours have been developed which are suitable for thermally conductive decorative elements or as “cool touch” housing components. �
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At NPE2018, BASF will present the prototype of a “cobot”, a collaborative robot for industrial use, made by Siasun. The cobot is made with BASF’s thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer Elastollan, glass fibre reinforced polyamide Ultramid and 3D printed polyamide 6. The lightweight design and materials used in the cobot will help manufacturers boost production speed while lowering energy costs, said BASF. The group will also focus on materials used in composite technologies, 3D printing and compostable packaging. �
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SABIC will show body in white (BIW) reinforcement components made using plastic-metal hybrid
technologies
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Siasun’s Abel Yu, Lewis Xiong and Haiwei Yang with the prototype cobot the company has built using BASF materials
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