Injection moulding processors will have a bonanza at K 2007 exhibition

Several innovations can be seen in injection moulding machines at K 2007. All electric injection moulding machines will be the highlight in this segment at K 2007. These electric machines are aimed at every segment of the market, from general-purpose to high-end. Suppliers will introduce new lines and fill out their existing ranges with smaller or larger sizes. Hybrids, too, will make news with designs ranging from essentially hydraulic machines having an electric screw drive to mostly electric machines that retain hydraulics for high-pressure clamping or high-speed injection

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Higher speed & output will be major highlight in extrusion at the forthcoming K 2007 exhibition

Higher speed and higher output is the mantra at K 2007 that major extruder manufacturers of the world will chant profoundly. Speed could go up from the existing 100-250 rpm to as high as 1500 rpm. Machine manufacturers are designing output of more than double the conventional speed to provide higher profitability to the processors. In addition, the show will highlight a trend toward larger extruders for cast film, especially PET to gain output efficiency. Blown film machine builders will show new screws, dies and air rings designed to raise output 20-30% and accommodate polymer changes with greater flexibility. In pipe and profile, new systems also have more flexibility to change output and product sizes.

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Blow moulding equipment suppliers to show new developments at K 2007

Blow moulding sector will boast of all electric & hybrid extrusion blow moulding machines as well injection blow moulding machines at the forthcoming K 2007 exhibition. All the leading suppliers of blow moulding machines will also very prominently illustrate energy savings. Other innovations at the show will include a compression molding system for PET preforms and a new way to produce lightweight PET water bottles.

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New polymer additives and colourants to debut at K 2007

K 2007 will showcase an unusual mix of new polymer additives, including some based on novel chemistries. These include PP clarifying and nucleating agents, a stabilizer for Nano composites, and all-natural colour and additive masterbatches for biopolymers. Also being introduced is a “dryable” foaming agent for polycarbonate, additive packages for wood-plastic composites (WPCs). Other new additive includes specialty fillers.

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Petrochemical industry to witness a spate of mergers & acquisitions in 2007

Chemical sector, and more particularly the petrochemical sector, is expected to be flush with higher numbers of mergers and acquisitions in 2007. Consolidation is one of the major factors affecting mergers & acquisitions, the second reason being establishing a global presence.

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K 2007 will show compounding equipments with productivity improvements

Compounding machinery development news at K 2007 focuses on:More torque or more output, and sometimes both for kneaders, mixers and twin-screw extrudersNew productivity enhancements for multi-screw and planetary extrudersImproved dispersion and degassing for specialty compounds and masterbatches.

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US ETP business has good growth potential until 2010

The demand for engineering thermoplastics (ETP) in USA is projected to grow at 3.5% pa to reach 2.5 mln tons (approx) by 2010. This growth is an evident improvement over the previous 5 year period from 2000 to 2005. This turnaround has primarily been driven by resurgence of the electrical and electronics sector, one of the largest outlets for ETP, and by increasing per vehicle usage in the large motor vehicle market.

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In mould labeling in thermoforming is poised for robust development

In mould labeling (IML) allows manufacturers to save time and money by integrating the labeling process directly into the forming process. This one-step approach offers big advantages over traditional decorating methods like pad and offset printing, shrink-sleeve labels, and pressure-sensitive and glued-on labels, all of which require secondary operations.

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