Machinery - News

May 09, 2008 - Ferromatik Milacron Presents a Hybrid Injection Molding Machine With Exceptionally High Speed at Plastpol

Injection molding machine manufacturer Ferromatik Milacron exhibits a K-TEC 155 high-performance injection molding machine with 1,550 kN clamping force at Plastpol in Kielce from 27 to 30th May , 2008. The hybrid machine is equipped with an injection unit of international size 970 and a barrier screw with a 50 mm diameter and produces thin-walled rectangular dishes from transparent polypropylene at high speeds by means of electric plasticizing.
May 08, 2008 - 1 x Micro + 1 x Clean room = Double exhibition success

At the national plastics PDM exhibition in Telford / England (April 15 to 17) two injection moulding machines, BOY 12 A and BOY 22 A, demonstrated latest developments from the German manufacturers.
May 07, 2008 - Process Optimisation in a Cooperation Network

State-of-the-art and efficient production is feasible even for absolute newcomers in the field of polyurethane processing, as is proven by the example of the Dutch company FILTRAIR. The manufacturer of high-tech air filters for industrial use benefits from PU know-how gained by joining together in a cooperation network.
Apr 28, 2008 - New Aseptic Solutions from Sidel: 1 Filler, 2 Decontamination Processes, 3 Configurations

At Interpack, Sidel is presenting a complete range of solutions for aseptic packaging of sensitive products sold in plastic bottles at room temperature.
Apr 25, 2008 - New Infrared Lamps Cut Electricity Consumption by 15% on Sidel Blow Molding Machines

Sidel and Philips have teamed up to develop new infrared lamps for blow molding machine ovens for a 15% savings on electricity.
Apr 24, 2008 - Palletizing Takes a Positive Turn

Sidel will present at Interpack a new robotic palletizing application. Featuring a "positive turning" infeed system with neither "collision" nor impact, the system reduces the risk of damage to the packs and increases line flexibility.
Apr 24, 2008 - Xaloy Extrusion Mixer Launched nXmix System in Chinaplas

Xaloy Inc. a manufacturer of components and melt delivery systems for plastics molding and extrusion machinery, announced in Chinaplas, Asia's largest plastics and rubber trade fair held from 17 to 20 April, the launch of nXmix, a technology for dispersion of additives and fillers in thermoplastic polymers.
Apr 23, 2008 - FlexLine, First Bottling Line Designed for Ultralight PET Bottles

Sidel introduces the FlexLine at Interpack. FlexLine is the first bottling line dedicated to producing ultralight water bottles at high speeds. This environmentally-friendly technology paves the way for mass production of these types of bottles.
Apr 23, 2008 - Insert - Over-Mould - Ready To Go ......

BOY will exhibit a BOY 35 A VV at the first Proform exhibition in Dortmund (Westfalenhalle, June 10 - 13). According to organizers, this new exhibition for the process integration of stamping and injection moulding techniques is especially designed for manufacturers in the field of metal and plastics processing.
Apr 22, 2008 - Ferromatik Milacron Presents a Hybrid Injection Molding Machine with High Performance at Chinaplas

Chinaplas in Shanghai, an especially powerful performance on displayed by a high-performance K-TEC 200 S injection molding machine from Ferromatik Milacron at booth E1 H31 in the German pavilion. Equipped with electric plasticizing, the hybrid machine produces food containers with a 2+2-cavity stack mold at an exceptionally high speed. At the same time, the machine impresses with its very quiet running.
Apr 22, 2008 - Hybrid Material Made from Polymers and Proteins Fluoresces and Responds to pH Value and Temperature

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley (USA) have now developed a new strategy for the formation of hybrid materials from synthetic polymers and proteins. They have thus been able to fuse the specific biological functions of proteins with the advantageous bulk and processing properties of plastics. Polymer-protein hybrid materials may be of use in the manufacture of sensors, nanomachine parts, or drug-delivery systems.
Apr 21, 2008 - Clariant Masterbatches Adds 7 Multi-Layer Blowmolding Machines at Sites Worldwide

To facilitate development of new, head-turning effects in plastic bottles for packaging-industry customers, Clariant Masterbatches has been installing new bi- and tri-layer blowm olding machines at various sites on four continents. In the last twelve months, a total of seven machines will have been started up at facilities in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, China, Indonesia, Thailand and France. They supplement the capabilities of other single- and multi-layer machines located around the world, which have been operating for many years.
Apr 16, 2008 - Sidel Opens Packaging Development & Tooling Center in Mexico

As business booms for its Mexican customers, Sidel is investing three million euros in a project designed to offer proximity, responsiveness and service.
Apr 15, 2008 - Automation Solutions for Reliable and Validatable Packaging

At Interpack 2008, for the first time Siemens Drive Technologies will be exhibiting concepts and e-pedigree solutions for an electronic pedigree in the packaging process. Automatic identification of all packaging components and process assurance with Machine Vision ensures the uninterrupted traceability that is required above all in the pharmaceutical industry.
Apr 15, 2008 - ELEKTRA Selection with Selected Options

Injection molding machine manufacturer Ferromatik Milacron displays a new special model of the proven all-electric ELEKTRA series at the KMO in Bad Salzuflen from April 9 to 12, 2008 on exhibition stand B 18 in Hall 20 of its agent IKS. The ELEKTRA selection 110 with 1,100 kN clamping force and an injection unit of international size 300 produces series terminals for the electrical industry with 3.5 grams at a cycle time of 14 seconds.
Apr 14, 2008 - Consistent Automation Solutions for Packaging Lines

At Interpack 2008, Siemens Drive Technologies is exhibiting integrated drive and automation concepts with standardized communication solutions for packaging machines and packaging lines. For handling modules, Siemens is presenting the path interpolation integrated in the Simotion Motion Control System in conjunction with the Simatic Visionscape machine vision system. As well as this, concepts such as the Optimized Packaging Line (OPL) for the integrated automation of packaging lines will also be on show.
Apr 14, 2008 - KraussMaffei Berstorff successful in Romania

Romanian pipe producer Valrom has bought another QuickSwitch line from KraussMaffei Berstorff. Valrom, the biggest PE pipe producer in Romania, is a subsidiary of the Italian Valsir S.p.a. The new system is the first fully-automatic QuickSwitch line for polyolefin pipe up to 450 mm diameter.
Apr 14, 2008 - LyondellBasell to Highlight Leadership, Innovation and Collaboration at its Chinaplas 2008 Exhibit

With the theme, "Leadership, Innovation and Collaboration", LyondellBasell Industries will participate in Chinaplas 2008 - the 22nd International Exhibition of the Plastics and Rubber Industries - to be held from April 17 -22 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Pudong, Shanghai, China. LyondellBasell's booth number will be W2 C11.
Apr 11, 2008 - Advanced Technology for Pipe and Profile Extrusion

At the Chinaplas 2008, KraussMaffei Berstorff will be showing the KME 60 XS single-screw extruder and a die to produce technical profiles from PMMA and PO. The machines in the XS machines series are capable of delivering a high return on investment, because they are high-tech, low-cost machines that keep manufacturing costs low. The XS concept results in machines ready for integration in an automated extrusion line. It covers all applications in technical profile and pipe extrusion.
Apr 10, 2008 - Buhler Sets New Trend in PET Sorting Technology

More than 50 years ago, ICI used Buhler Sortex's pioneering optical sorting techniques for the sorting of plastics. Over the years as technologies have advanced and environmental awareness increased, the use of recycled input materials has become important and the optical sorting of washed PET flakes is now a key process step in the PET bottle recycling loop.
Apr 10, 2008 - SpinForm for High Productivity in Multicomponent Moulding

At the Chinaplas 2008, KraussMaffei will be demonstrating an innovative system for high-performance multicomponent moulding. The KM 380-1400/1400 CW SpinForm is a swivel-platen machine. During the show, it will be producing disposable razors in a 24 + 24 cavity mould built by Chinese mouldmaker Ace Mold.
Apr 09, 2008 - KraussMaffei's PUR Mixing and Metering Systems Boost Productivity in Low-Throughput Tasks

A lot of PUR applications require metering and mixing small volumes of material. Typical examples of this kind of application are sealing beads, adhesive systems or casting. Output is sometimes under 10 g/s. Up to now, processing these very small volumes has only been possible with low-pressure processes.
Apr 07, 2008 - GKF HiProTect - Innovative Containment Capsule Filling Machine for Highly Potent Substances

Bosch Packaging Technology extends its GKF series with the HiProTect, a fully integrated containment capsule filling system for processing potent substances. The new GKF HiProTect meets the growing need of pharmaceutical researchers and manufacturers for a true containment solution. The design of the GKF HiProTect prevents contact between the operator and potent substances, eliminating the need for expensive and awkward air suits, masks and other safety equipment.
Apr 07, 2008 - The World's Biggest Injection Moulding Machine by ENGEL

Plastics processors GRAF from Teningen recently commissioned a two platen ENGEL machine with a clamping force of 55,000 kN and three injection units for the production of underground tanks and logistics containers. ENGEL has broken all previous records with this development. The duo 5500 not only supports shot weights of up to 140 kg with its three injection units, but is also very economical with its extremely low energy consumption.
Apr 04, 2008 - DSM Desotech Inc. Files Antitrust and Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against 3D Systems Corporation

In response to recent speculation in the stereolithography ("SL") industry, DSM Desotech Inc. ("Desotech") confirms that on 14th March , 2008, it filed a lawsuit against 3D Systems ("3DS") in federal court in Chicago. The lawsuit is in response to what Desotech believes is repeated anticompetitive conduct by 3DS in the market for large-frame SL machines - particularly, 3DS's Viper™ Pro SLA® System ("Viper Pro") - and the resin used in those machines, as well as 3DS's infringement of Desotech's intellectual property.
Apr 02, 2008 - Packaging Machinery that's Fully Packaged in Plastic

Protective packaging is essential when transporting high-quality products. A multitude of sophisticated packaging machines is available on the market to cater for the wide range of product shapes and sizes. In contrast, the Italdibipack Group in Pogliano Milanese, Italy, has remained committed to offering its customers simple and flexible packaging solutions for more than 30 years.
Apr 01, 2008 - ENGEL E-Max on Tour

Maximum precision and economy in a compact package. This is the new, fully-electric ENGEL e-max injection moulding machine. And this machine is touring through Europe from 15th April to 3rd July 2008. At 11 locations, visitors can look forward to a multi-faceted programme under the banner of "europe-max 2008". Besides demonstrations of ENGEL e-max machines and talks by experts for experts, there will be opportunities for networking with other experts.
Apr 01, 2008 - Potable Water Certifications for Sabic Innovative Plastics' Hydrostable Noryl Resins Speed Time to Market

Manufacturers of products that come in contact with potable water must navigate through a multitude of regulations, which can delay time to market. SABIC Innovative Plastics has proactively and voluntarily obtained potable water certifications for its hydrostable Noryl resins to help manufacturers simplify and speed up the approval process.
Mar 27, 2008 - Instant Cost Reduction Key to Fastener Show Success

At the heart of any manufacturing process lays the need to fasten and assemble components and attention to these two huge but diffuse cost/processes can pay big dividends. Small reductions in costs or time can generate massive knock-on benefits. In particular fastening stands out as one of the few areas in which UK manufacturing companies can make immediate cost savings, and the Fastening & Assembly Solutions Exhibition offers the biggest choice of these cost-saving opportunities to be found anywhere in one place at one time.
Mar 24, 2008 - Automotive Testing integrated in Reaction Process Machinery division

KraussMaffei has integrated its Automotive Testing unit, with its intensive know-how and long experience in environmental simulations, into the company's Reaction Process Machinery division that has especially close links with the automotive industry. This brings Automotive Testing into KraussMaffei Technologies; prior to this move, Automotive Testing was part of KraussMaffei's service company.