Products

polyolefins

Materials: Halogen-Free FR, Glass-Reinforced PP Compounds

SABIC’s latest addition to its specialty PP compounds portfolio include halogen-free, flame-retardant short- and long- glass fiber reinforced grades for a broad range of applications. 

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Electronics

Additives: Cost-Effective Colorants for Wire & Cable Applications

PolyOne’s OnColor WC Choice wire & cable colorants said to achieve required performance levels cost effectively.

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Materials

Materials: Flame-Retardant High-Temperature Polyamide for 3D Printing

This product line is specially designed for extrusion-based 3D printing such as FFF.

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Additives: Processing Aid for PET and rPET Preforms

PolyOne’s ColorMatrix AAzure processing aid for PET and rPET preforms boasts added acetaldehyde (AA) control capabilities.

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Packaging

Additives: Polyolefin Regrind Enhancing Additive

Britec’s new BTec REA360 is a combination processing aid, polymer stabilizer and odor neutralizer for polyolefin regrind.

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Materials: ECCOH for Optical Fiber Cables (OFC)

PolyOne’s new specialized ECCOH grades for OFC boast enhanced chemical resistance and improved productivity.

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Medical

Auxiliary Equipment: Advanced Gravimetric Additive Masterbatch Feeder

Ampacet’s new Liad Smart ColorSave 1000 gravimetric feeder said to take dosing precision and cost savings to next level.

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Construction

Materials: Cold-Temperature Impact PC Copolymer

Star Plastics’ new addition to its StarPrime line is a PC copolymer which boasts improved impact at extreme temperatures.

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industry 4.0

Automation: Plug-and-Play Screwdriver for Cobots

OnRobot’s screwdriver features built-in smart features—including precise torque and embedded axis control—that simplify programming and boost productivity.

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PET

Additives: NIR-Detectable Black Masterbatch Technology Make Dark Colors More Recyclable

Clariant ColorWorks develops dark colorants without carbon black for PET, HDPE and PP. 

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Postprocessing

Decorating: Laser Marking with Nearly Seamless Integration and Remote Support

Laserax’s LXO Fiber Laser Marker series reduces integration time and cost and facilitates collaboration between system integrators and laser experts. 

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Injection Molding: Hand-Operated Molding Machine Features Mixing, New Mold Frames

The Mix-Molder System’s miniature polymer mixing device can combine small quantities of molten plastics, additives and fillers, while mold frames support 3D-printed cavities.

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Blending & Dosing