Products

Elastomers

PCR TPE for Consumer and Industrial Applications

Kraiburg TPE’s new Universal TPE contains up to 40% PCR.  

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LFT-PP Made of Regenerated Cellulose

Polyplastics’ new eco-friendly Plastron LFT boasts weight reduction and mechanical strength.  

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monitoring

Machine Monitoring System Now Offers ‘Escalating Alerts’ of Downtime & Alarms

Guidewheel’s FactoryOps machine monitoring platform has a new feature to ensure faster response to downtime or other alerts.

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Controlled Viscosity Molding Machine Adds Rotary Table

X2F says the addition of a rotary table to its machine reduces cycle times and opens up higher-volume production possibilities—up to four million parts per year.

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Thermoforming

Thermoforming System Allows Use of Molds from Different Manufacturers

Illig’s new RedLine RDF 85 implements a variable mold interface and has an attractive price-performance ratio.

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Film Extrusion

High-Output Air Ring for Heavy-Duty Bags

Air ring exceeds output rates of 1320 lb/hr and targets bags for form-fill-seal applications.  

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Smallest Model in Hybrid Injection Molding Machine Line Optimized

Netstal has redesigned drive components of the hybrid ELIOS series, resulting in reduced dry-cycle times, lower energy usage, and a smaller machine, with the smallest unit in that line—the 460-ton press—now shorter.

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Postconsumer

Upgrade to Next-Generation of Advanced Plastics Shredder

BCA Industries’ ES2000, also known as “The Beast”, offered with electric power option.

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Position Sensor Technology for Closed-Loop Molding

As injection molding machines increasingly seek to respond in real time to shot-to-shot variations in resin viscosity, a new position-sensor technology promises speed and precision.

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Long Fiber Composites Based on Nylon Reclaimed from End-of-Life Fishing Nets

Avient’s new Compl膿t R long fiber-reinforced composites incorporate nylon 6 PCR from discarded fishing nets.  

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SAN and SMA Copolymers Based on Renewable Feedstocks

Ineos Styrolution’s NAS Eco and Luran Eco product ranges have a carbon footprint reduction of 77% and 99% compared to fossil-based styrenics.  

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Thermoforming

Thermoforming Equipment Supplier Expands Virtual Services

  Illig has expanded its customer service program with augmented reality devices and software solutions.

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