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Bausano's technological evolution in 2013 moved along two main lines: energy savings and machine ergonomics to allow easier use by operators. The PVC pipe and profile extrusion lines were completely redesigned, with the company choosing not to optimise the machines belonging to the previous generation, which were already more than a...

The solutions presented by BD Plast at the K 2013 fair included a manually operated screen changer belonging to the BDLG range, driven by a series of geared wheels. The device incorporates special solutions such as safety protections for moving parts (sliding plate) and an elbow integrated into the delivery side of the screen changer itself...

The K 2013 exhibition was an important opportunity for Italy's Brush District to spread the word about its products in the world of plastics and rubber and to strengthen the partnership between two of its members: Techno Plastic and Borghi. Indeed these two firms even shared the same stand at the event, each making its own contribution in...

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Recently closing its doors in Istanbul, the exhibition remained substantially on a par with last year’s edition in terms of exhibition area (24,950 net square metres), exhibitors (1084 including direct and represented) and visitors (an estimated 40,000 operators). The data show a fair that is expanding steadily over time...

In addition to manufacturing plastic recycling plants as its core business, Tecnova has also been building profile extrusion lines for some time. The latter are primarily based on E60 single screw extruders with 60 mm diameter screws, but the range also includes smaller E45 and larger E90 models, with screw diameters of 45 and 90 mm...

An exclusive program which includes side by side support, tailor-made state-of-the-art technology, personalized technical training and 24 h assistance is offered by Saip to the main players in the oil & gas field. The company has been active in this market for over 15 years supplying solutions characterized by...

Gorilla Belt, the innovative automatic screen changer developed by Cofit, is being tested from 16th to 20th December 2013 by Binova in Oleggio (Novara, Italy). This screen changer handles melts from contaminated post-consumer thermoplastics like those used for construction or farming film. The system is based on...

On December 10, in Frankfurt the plenary meeting of the European Technical Committee CEN/TC 145 took place. It was attended by the delegates from the British, French, German, Italian and Swiss standardization bodies. Such Committee (which draws safety standards for plastics and rubber machines) is...

"Bioplastics made from bio-feedstock, and reintegrated into the biosphere as a nutrient, or recycled together with conventional plastic, clearly have a potential for being a truly sustainable material. And it could reduce fossil fuel consumption", stated EU Environment commissioner Janez Potočnik in his opening speech...

The new Ford 3.5L and 3.7L engine manifold uses a crossover coolant component made of DuPont Zytel HTN PPA resin instead of brazed metal, shaving one pound to improve fuel economy. Behind the scenes, the running change illustrates the trend toward using high performance thermoplastic where it is essential. And it shows...

The Brazilian market prizes RadiciGroup specialities: the seats in six - Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Natal, Porto Alegre, Salvador and São Paulo - of the twelve stadiums hosting the 2014 World Cup in Brazil are made of Radiflam engineering plastics. Plastic parts made of flame...

Nowadays, it is getting harder to find true technological innovations during an exhibition dedicated to the plastics and rubber industry. The one reported here - introduced by Guzzini Engineering for the first time at the K Show in Düsseldorf - represents an exception. On a standard vertical injection machine for thermoplastics...

For the production of 50 to 250 mm diameter pipes for applications ranging from cable ducts for telecommunications to water supply and sewer systems, Olmas proposes a corrugator with a vacuum forming system that positions the moulds vertically rather than horizontally. According to the manufacturer, the choice between the two options...

The new Compac lines developed by Gamma Meccanica to recover post consumer PET allows recycled granule to be regraded and made usable for the production of food grade packaging, thanks to Moby technology developed by SB Plastics Machinery. Moby consists of a treatment system for recycled PET pellets...

On December 14 and 15, Torninova is holding an open house to unveil Geomac, a cast system for the production of 4,000 mm wide dimpled drainage membranes made from HDPE. These membranes are widely used in the construction industry and in the infrastructures sector (roads, railways, tunnels etc.) not only for their draining properties...

For the production of solid bases for linear brooms (both household and industrial ones), Presma supplies rotary injection moulding machines with between 10 and 18 stations; these solutions guarantee high output rates thanks to the elimination of downtimes for cooling of the component in the mould, as well as high quality processing...

Since 1953, the mechanical, chemical, thermal and fire-resistance performance of Technyl polyamides by Solvay Engineering Plastics have enabled superior value-added and environmentally conscious innovations in demanding markets such as automotive and transportation, construction and energy, consumer goods and...

World of Plastics is the new online platform launched by X-Rite Pantone. The company transferred investment from a major plastics tradeshow into direct benefits for clients and partners, converting the time and money that would have been spent at the show, offering free education, exclusive...

Flexibility and high reliability: these are the characteristics that have always distinguished Sorema plants and equipment. And they are fully in evidence with the new delabeler, designed to remove sleeve labels (labels that wrap completely around the bottle) in post-consumer PET bottle washing lines...