RECYCLED MATERIALS | MATERIALS
The Turtle project combines a high-quality mould with a high-performance, all-electric injection moulding machine and the new LRXplus linear robot. This combination brings clear eco- nomic benefits with an early ROI, while valuable resources responsibly. The core of the turtle consists of mechanically
recycled PC/ABS E-Loop 5120MR from Elix Polymers. However, a foamed or reinforced core made from recycled material is also possible and offers further potential for sustainable production. The outer skin is made of chemically recycled ABS, which can be supplied in various colours. Another sustainable element is that the cold runner sprue is removed, shredded and fed back into the production process for the core material. This is done with the new mini sprue mill from partner Getecha. Palplast has expanded its portfolio of applica- tion-specific compounds made with recyclate, which includes a PMMA grade and an electrically conductive PP. “The trend in the industry continues toward closed material loops,” said Amit Wirnik, managing director and co-owner of Palplast.
Its new Palprop Statec will be seen for the first
time at Fakuma. The PP compound is electrically conductive due to a high carbon black content and high dispersion. It is also suitable for the produc- tion of transport containers for sensitive electronic components, due to its high impact toughness. It can be processed using all common methods, including injection moulding, making it suitable for a range of applications. Like other Palplast com- pounds, it is available with a variable recycled content, which in this case can be up to 100% of the polymer content. Josef Wirnik, founder and co-owner of Palplast,
said: “With Palprop Statec, we are demonstrating our diverse capabilities in compounding.” Palplast will also introduce a new generation of
PMMA grades with up to 100% recycled content. They are ideal for applications requiring high optical standards, such as visible parts in the automotive industry or luxury packaging for cosmetics. In addition, the company finished commission- ing a new compounding line in September. The facility is designed for high processing tempera- tures, which enables the compounding of high- performance plastics such as Peek.
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