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RussiaPolyplastic to acquire a polyethylene pipe maker

One of Russia’s leading pipe systems producer and com-pounder Polyplastic Group is set to acquire the leading western Siberia polyethylene pipe maker, Omsk Pipe Insu-lation Plant (OZTI), in a bid to expand its capacity. The deal, in which Polyplastic is buying 100% stake in OZTI, received the go-ahead from the Rus-sian competition authority FAS, in April. Under the proposed business plan output at OZTI is expected to more than dou-ble and Omsk-based OZTI’s present owner will be taking a stake in the buyer group, with a seat on its board of directors. Currently, the Omsk business, is one of Russia’s five top pipe

producers, and operates 10 ex-trusion lines at its plant. It proc-esses up to 15,000 tonnes per annum of polyethylene every year. The business, formed in 1998, is a major supplier of pipe in Siberia and the Russian far east. Meanwhile, Moscow-based Polyplastic currently operates 11 plants and 9 com-mercial offices across Russia and CIS countries. Its produc-tion facilities are in Moscow, Engels, Klimovsk, Novochebok-sarsk, Dinskaya and Angarsk; at Kalush and Rubezhnove in the Ukraine; in the Belarus city of Kokhanovo and at Step-nogorsk in Kazakhstan. The Group’s annual sales last year were €593 million.

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Russia Sibur to import for easing PP shortage in Russia

Russian petrochemicals giant Sibur has announced its deci-sion to import polypropylene (PP) from China, India and the Middle East starting with an initial shipment of 500 tonnes. It will be followed by subse-quent increases in imports up to 2,000 tonnes per month. The company is doing this to offset a shortfall in domestic supply after several Russian plants were forced to halt produc-tion during a high seasonal demand. However, the Mos-cow-based company said, its a temporay measure and it will

sell the imported PP at market prices with a “minimal com-mission” charge. The move will also help in easing the price pressure on its key refin-ing customers. Sibur’s Tobolsk-Polymer project, destined to be Europe’s biggest PP complex to date, will be commissioned early next year. It will have a capacity of 500,000 tonnes per annum (tpa). Last year, Sibur offshoot Tomskneftekhim produced 128,800 tpa of PP while the Sibur/Gazprom neft joint venture SPE Neftekhimiya turned out 114,400 tpa.

INEOS Technologies has l i-censed its Innovene PP process to China Shenhua, a coal to liquid and chemical company based in Beijing, for the manu-facture of polypropylene resins including homopolymers, ran-dom copolymers and impact copolymers. The 300kta plant, located in Yulin, Shaanxi, will serve the rapidly growing Chi-nese PP market.

China Shenhua is a ma-jor coal chemical producer in China. They were the first company to commercialize

the MTO (Methanol to Olefins) process. This Innovene PP plant will be part of their 2nd MTO complex. Peter Williams, CEO of INEOS Technologies, com-mented: “INEOS is very proud to be selected for this project in the growing Chinese coal chemical industry. We appre-ciate the very good relation-ship developed with China Shenhua Group and we look forward to further cooperation with China Shenhua as they expand their business in the coal chemical industry.”

ChinaShenhua selects INEOS Innovene PP process for a new project

Construction of cargo complex for Olympic construction projects by Polyplastics

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Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (Sabic) will invest $175 million

Russia Plastic Logic to embark on ‘Plastic Inside’ strategy

Saudi ArabiaSabic to upgrade Dutch olefins cracker

Plastic Logic, one of the lead-ers in the field of plastic eletro-nics, has dropped its e-reader product line and is going for a ‘Plastic Inside’ strategy. This means selling its plastic back-planes, sensors and tags for customers to incorporate into end products. Following the investment in the company by the Russian VC firm, Rusnano, Plastic Logic will be opening a centre of excellence in Mos-cow. Since being founded by researchers from the Cavend-ish Laboratory at Cambridge University, Plastic Logic has been at the forefront of re-search and investment into plastic electronics.

The company claims that it will kick-start a real electronic paper revolution by manufac-turing print circuits on a mass scale from organic materials. The company is selling bend-

able displays based on their own backplane and an e-ink display which can be overlaid by a capacitive touch layer. And the yields are compara-ble to the LCD industry. Current products are bendable but, in the works, is an ultra-thin dis-

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play which is half way between the bendable and the rollable. Moves are afoot to put the driver ICs on the plastic and shrink the connectors. Current displays are reflective, but Plas-tic Logic is putting LEDs on the edges of the device to deliver

fins cracker in Geleen, Nether-lands. The company said this is

being done to ensure a safer, more competitive and more en-ergy efficient and environment-frindely cracker, which makes plastics feedstocks ethylene and propylene. A “substantial maintenance turnaround” also is scheduled for the site begin-ning in September 2013. How-ever, Sabic maintained that customers will not be affected by the improvement project, which aims to reduce the crack-er’s energy consumption by eight percent. The project was launched April 11 and is expect-ed to improve the company’s cracker in terms of safety, dura-bility and cost efficiency. Sabic is majority owned by the Saudi government, and ranks as one of the world’s largest producers of polyethylene, polypropylene and several specialty plastics.

The world’s first commercial organic electronics factory, inDresden, Germany, by Plastic Logic

front-light illumination. It has also developed see-through backplanes which could be put onto spectacles, head-up displays and car windscreens. The company is also selling IP to enhance the visual experi-ence of e-ink displays.


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AustraliaCardia launches worlds 1st bio-container for nutritional supplement and cosmetics market

Australia-based Cardia Bio-plastics has launched the world’s first food contact com-pliant and fully recyclable Bio-hybrid container for the global nutritional supplement market and cosmetics industries. The company is implementing a marketing strategy to launch the Bio-Containers globally. In the first step of this strategy.

Cardia is currently working with both a US manufacturer of plastic containers and a major nutritional supplement company to launch the new Bio-Containers into the US

market. Cardia estimates that the packaging (including con-tainers) for this industry alone represents a multi-million dol-lar business opportunity. This is further supported by “Re-search and Markets” report on the US Nutritional Supplement industry which is estimated to be worth US$22.5 billion per annum.

The company has pro-duced “Bio-Containers” for packaging tablets and cos-metics using its new food contact approved Biohybrid resins. The Cardia Biohybrid

UAEGlobal plastics industry converge at inaugural Plastivision Arabia

IndiaIndia to partner GCC countries in polymers and plastics

The emergence of the Middle East region as a key player in the global plastics industry at-tracted a record visitor turnout at the inaugural Plastivision Arabia and ArabiaMold trade fairs. The shows, which were held at Expo Centre Sharjah from May 14 to 17, received 4,763 visitors from 66 countries during their four-day run. The resurgence in the fundamen-tal growth drivers in UAE and the excitement it has created in the packaging and con-struction industry were the rea-sons for such a huge response,

said the organisers.The packaging sector in

the UAE was valued at $1.84 billion in 2011, and is projected to reach $2.3 billion in 2016. While the construction sector will see nearly $15 billion worth of contracts awarded in 2012, with the total value of current projects standing at $2.2 tril-lion, according to Ventures Middle East. Meanwhile, an-nual consumer expenditure on food, another key end-user segment, reached $23.3 billion last year and is expected to touch $33.7 billion in 2016.

India is aiming to support Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries on value addition, from oil economy to polymers and plastic products, said Jayesh Rambhia, president of All India Plastics Manufac-turers Association (AIPMA), recently.

AIPMA is the co-organiser of Plastivision Arabia which is being held from May 14 to 17 featuring 150 exhibitors from 20 countries. The $25-billion Indian plastics industry has the largest number of exhibitors - nearly half of the total par-

ticipation - while the rest are from China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iran, Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Tai-wan, Turkey, the UAE and the UK.

The packaging sector - a key driver of the plastics in-dustry - in the UAE is valued at $1.84 billion in 2011, register-ing a growth of 4.27 per cent, according to Global Industry Analysts. It is projected to grow at 4.68 per cent to reach $2.3 billion in 2016.

SingaporeSunningdale anticipates difficult conditions for business

Singapore-based injection moulder and toolmaker Sun-ningdale Tech Ltd recorded a 16.6 percent increase in quar-terly sales, compared to the same period a year ago, to US$88.64 million. It also record-ed 63.7 percent increase in the net profit to US$2.64 million.

resins are fully recyclable and comply with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and EU regulatory requirements on materials and articles in-tended to come into contact with food. Cardia’s Bio-Con-tainers have been independ-ently tested and validated to comply with the stringent per-formance requirements of the nutritional supplement and cosmet ics indust r ies . The Bio-Containers are well-suited to store vitamins, medical tablets, food and nutritional supplements, and cosmetic

products. Bio-Containers of-fer excellent physical proper-ties and shelf life for the stored products. In addition to their excellent performance, Bio-Containers require less oil to produce and have a more favourable environmental pro-file and carbon footprint than conventional plastic contain-ers. Cardia Biohybrid propri-etary technology combines renewable thermoplastics with polyolefin material to reduce dependence on finite oil re-sources and to reduce carbon footprint.

The company’s automo-tive and mould fabrication business remains stable and its health-care business con-tinues to grow steadily with new orders coming in. Also, an initiative to expand into other automotive plastic parts is in progress. However, the

company expects the busi-ness environment to continue to remain challenging for the rest of the year due to the o n g o i n g d e b t c r i s i s i n Europe, slower global eco-nomic growth and volatil-ity in foreign exchange rates, which presents addit ional

complexity, the Singapore-based company said in its first quarter report. “Pricing pres-sure from customers, coupled with rising raw material prices and significant labor costs in-crease in China continue to squeeze margins,” the report added.


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Bayer MaterialScience introduces “Tango 12”The official soccer ball of Euro 2012

The European Soccer Champi-onship this year or as it is known popularly, Euro 2012, will be played with a cutting-edge synthetic ball that is fast, robust and precise, known as “Tango 12”. Designed and based on the materials developed by Bayer MaterialScience, one of the world’s largest polymer companies, the adidas ball has a surface texture like den-im, allowing players a better ball control and accuracy. Be-sides some interesting optical and haptical effects, it is also responsible for the particularly good flight properties of the ball. The weight of the ball is also optimal and its shell is made up of five layers with a total thick-ness of 1.1 millimetres. The mid-dle layer – an Impranil foam containing millions of gas-filled microcells – is responsible for the optimal contact, whereas the upper layers protect the foam from external influences and help keep the ball looking new longer. The innermost layer is an adhesion coating that con-nects the textile substrate to the layers above. On top of this is

a syntactic foam layer, roughly one millimetre thick, made up of millions of gas-filled cells. The ball therefore quickly regains its spherical shape after being kicked, ensuring optimal flight. “These layers provide for optimal contact with the player’s foot and for very good control in all weather conditions,” explained Thomas Michaelis, project man-ager for ball development at Bayer MaterialScience.The ball is finished off with three compact polyurethane layers of various thickness. They make the surface highly resistant to external factors and abrasion, but also highly elastic, ensuring the ball retains its unique ap-pearance over the long term.The individual panels of the ball shell are bonded together us-ing Bayer’s patented thermal bonding technology and thus absorb essentially no moisture. As a result, the ball is no more than 0.1 percent heavier even in heavy rain and is almost completely waterproof. A raw material development from Bayer MaterialScience is used here, too – the thermo-activat-ed adhesive based on a water

borne polyurethane dis-persion from the Disper-coll U product line. This makes play possible even in heavy rain. The ball, un-like its predecessors, does not have a glossy surface. Rather it is matte, which is the today’s norm.The new ball has the classic black and white design up-dated with host nations col-ours embedded in triangles. Red and white for Poland, and yellow and blue for Ukraine. Tango 12 has undergone com-prehensive laboratory tests, and also impressed both ama-teurs and professionals in eight countries who played with it during a year long test phase. It is also being used in the Ger-man Bundesliga, the Cham-pions League, Major League Soccer in the United States and the Primera División in Ar-gentina. Though the outside design is modifies for each, the structure and properties of the ball remain the same.Meanwhile, Tango 12’s fewer cut edges and greater curva-ture mean fewer seams and edges in the outer shell. Meas-

urements of the diameter at sixteen different points for each ball show that the devia-tion between the largest and smallest diameters is no more than one percent.The ball’s name “Tango” de-buted at the 1978 world cham-pionship in Argentina, and its successors provided for plenty of goals at subsequent champi-onships in the 1980s. Bayer Ma-terialScience and adidas want to continue their successful collaboration and are currently working on the next advance-ment in sports goods.

High-tech product on the soccer pitch. Fiver layers of the high-performance material ImpranilR from Bayer MaterialScience make the Tango 12, accurate and robust

Pictures courtesy: adidas

New design combined with proven materials. Colorful accents provide for a fresh look. The host nations’ national colors - red and white for Poland, yel-low and blue for Ukraine - have been immortalized on the Tango 12

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区域新闻

俄罗斯

Plastic Logic 公司走上“内塑”战略

Plastic Logic公司是塑料电子

领域的先锋公司之一，该公司

已经放弃了其电子阅读器产品

线，并将要开始“内塑”战

略。这意味着它将出售塑料背

架，传感器和标签给顾客投入

到高端产品中。继俄罗斯风险

投资公司RUSNANO的投资之

后，Plastic Logic将在莫斯科的

卓越中心开张。Plastic Logic公

司自从由剑桥大学卡文迪什实

验室的研究员成立以来，一直

处于塑料电子领域研究和投资

的前列。该公司声称，它将通

过大规模生产有机材料印刷电

路来启动一个真正的电子纸革

命。该公司将要销售可弯曲显

示屏，这种显示器是由他们自己

的底板和一种电子墨水显示屏组

成，并且可以叠加一个电容式触

摸层。产量可以和液晶产业相提

并论。目前的产品是可弯曲的，

但是，现在的工作是一种处于弯

曲和卷曲之间的超薄显示器。仍

处于酝酿期的计划是把驱动器

IC放在塑料上并且收缩连接器。

目前的显示器会反射，但Plastic

L o g i c公司正在把LED放在

设备的边缘上来以提供正面光线

的亮度。它也开发了可透视背

板，能够用于眼镜上，平视显示

器和汽车挡风玻璃。该公司还出

售IP以提高电子墨水显示器的视

觉体验。

俄罗斯 Sibur公司以进口来缓解俄罗斯的PP短缺

俄罗斯石化巨头Sibur公司日

前宣布，它决定向中国、印度

和中东进口聚丙烯（PP），首

批装运有500吨。之后，进口

量将增加到2000吨每月。公司

这样做是为了抵消当一些俄罗

斯工厂被迫停止生产以后在高

需求季节出现国内供应短缺。

然而，莫斯科的公司说，这只

是一个暂时性的措施，它会按

市场价格出售这些进口的PP，

只收取“最低佣金”的费用。

此举也将有助于缓解其主要炼

油客户的价格压力。Sibur公

司的Tobolsk聚合物项目，注

定要成为欧洲迄今为止最大的

聚丙烯工厂，将于明年年初启

用。其生产量将达到50万吨每

年（TPA）。去年，Sibur的一

家子公司Tomskneftekhim生

产了128800吨的聚丙烯，同时

Sibur与GazpromNeft的合资企

业SPE Neftekhimiya生产了114

400万吨。英力士技术公司已授权它的

Innovene PP工艺给中国北京

的煤炭、液体和化学公司神

化，用以生产聚丙烯树脂，包

括均聚物、无规共聚物和抗冲

共聚物。位于陕西省榆林的

300kta工厂将为快速发展的中

国PP市场服务。

中国神化在中国是一家大

型煤炭化学品生产商。他们

是第一家商业化MTO（甲醇

制烯烃）工艺的公司。这个

Innovene PP工厂将是他们的

第二个MTO综合体的一部分。

英力士技术公司的首席执行官

Peter Williams先生说：“在

中国不断增长的煤化工产业中

被选中做此项目，英力士感到

非常地自豪。与中国神化集团

建立良好的关系让我们感到很

欣慰，并且随着它们在煤化工

产业的业务扩张，我们同时也

期待着与中国神化的进一步合

作。”

中国

神化选择INEOS Innovene PP 工艺作为新项目

Plastic Logic公司位于德国德累斯顿的世界上第一个商业化有机

电子厂

Innovene PP聚丙

烯厂

2012年5月的Tobolsk

- 聚合物项目


区域新闻

1 . 7 5亿美元用以改进荷兰

Geleen的烯烃裂解装置。该公

沙特基础工业公司（SABIC）

将在接下来的 1 8个月投资

俄罗斯

Polyplastic公司收购聚乙烯管材制造商

沙特阿拉伯

沙特基础工业公司将升级荷兰烯烃裂解装置

俄罗斯领先管材系统生产商及

混炼商之一，Polyplastic集团

将收购西西伯利亚聚乙烯管材

生产商Omsk Pipe Insulation

Plant (OZTI)力图扩大其产能。

在四月份，Polyplastic集团收

购OZTI100％股权的协议已经

得到了俄罗斯的竞争管理局

FAS的批准。根据拟议的商业

计划，预计OZTI的产量将超

出两倍，并且基于鄂木斯克的

OZTI公司现任主人将获得买家

团的股份任董事会席位。

目前，鄂木斯克的业务是

俄罗斯前五名管材生产商之

一，并在其基地运行10条挤出

生产线。每年可处理15000吨

聚乙烯。这项业务成立于

1998年，是西伯利亚及俄罗斯

远东地区的主要供应商。

与此同时，基于莫斯科的

Polyplast ic集团目前运行着

11个工厂和9个商业办公室，

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沙特基础工业公司

生产设施在莫斯科,恩格斯，克

里莫夫斯克，新切博克萨尔斯

克，金斯卡亚和安加尔斯克; 在

卡卢什和乌克兰的鲁别日诺耶;

司表示这样做是为确保一个更

安全、更具竞争力、更加节能

以及环保的裂解装置来制造塑

料的原料乙烯和丙烯。

此基地的一个“重大维修

翻身”也预定在2013年9月开

始。然而，沙特基础工业公司

认为其客户将不会受到此改善

项目的影响，它的目的在于减

少裂解装置能源消耗的百分之

八。该项目将于四月十一日推

出，预计将提高该公司裂解装

置的安全性，耐久性和成本效

益。

沙特基础工业公司主要是由

沙特政府控股，居世界上最大

的聚乙烯、聚丙烯和一些特种

塑料的生产商之一。

Polyplastic公司为奥林匹克建设项目建设货运综合体

在白俄罗斯科哈诺沃市以及在

哈萨克斯坦的斯捷普诺戈尔斯

克。该集团去年的年销售额为

5.93亿元欧元。


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亚洲 u 塑料 u 资讯 Asian Plastics News 05/06 2012

Chinaplas 2012 ends with record visitors Chinaplas 2012, the 26th International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries, ended on April 21, 2012 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, China, with new records of exhi-bition area, numbers of exhibitors and visitors

Ranked as Asia’s No.1 and world’s No.2 plastics and rubber show, the show expanded 16.67% to 210,000sqm

compared to 2011 and the number of visitors touching 109,858, an increase of 16.77% versus 2011. The show had 2,729 exhibitors coming from 36 countries and regions, which filled up the 25 exhibition halls, an increase of 12.1% comparing to 2011. The show also welcomed over 500 new exhibitors who were optimistic about China and Asian plastics and rubber in-dustries. Some of renowned new com-ers were LG Chem, Daelim, Styrolution, Orion, Kao, ESOPP, Senvo, Shihyao, Ena-iviv, Shantou Auto Packaging Machinery, Zhongshan Guzhen Huaxin, Wells, Fukan Plastics and Techne-Graham.

There were two new pavilions from Ko-rea and Thailand this year, boosting the number of pavilions to 13 and breaking last year’s record. The rest of the pavilions came from Austria, Canada, France, Ger-many, Italy, Japan, PR China, Taiwan, Tur-key, UK and USA.

The show witnessed 28,110 overseas visitors, which was 25.59% of the total. They came from 150 countries and re-gions with Korea, India, Japan, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Russia, Hong

Kong and Iran, accounting for 62.83% of the total overseas visitors.

“Chinaplas’ growing reputation to-gether with the strengthening economy in the Asian region boosted confidence of our exhibitors, leading to an upsurge in the

number of exhibitors and exhibition scale,” said Stanley Chu, chairman of adsale ex-hibition services, organizer of Chinaplas. “The well-mixed Chinese and overseas ex-hibitors, the latest market updates for dif-ferent application sectors, together with a diversified range of exhibits have attract-ed visitors from different parts of the world, achieving a double-digit increase in the number of visitors.”

At Chinaplas this year, over 100 groups of key buyers, corporations and associa-tions, representing different application sectors, came from all over the world, including Brazil, Colombian, India, Indo-nesia, Iran, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Phil-ippines, China, Russia, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukrainian and Vietnam. The strong attendance of renowned enterprises, such as Foxconn Technology Group, Loreal, MicroPort Medical, Rexam Plastic Metal-lizing Technologies and United Automo-tive Electronic Systems demonstrated the leading role of Chinaplas as an effective sourcing platform for plastics and rubber

A record breaking of 109858 trade visitors coming from over 150 regions searched for cutting-edge plastics and rubber technologies at Chinaplas 2012

The future zone at Chinaplas 2012

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technology.To demonstrate the theme of ‘The

Future is in Plastics and Rubber, the Fu-ture Zone comprising of ‘Future Car’ and ‘Premium Design Gallery’, succeeded in capturing the attention of all participants. The ‘Batshark’, champion of ‘Future Car’ design competition operated under the ‘Nurturing Our Future’ program, was un-

veiled at the opening day. Specially cre-ated by a group of students in East China university of science and technology, the Batshark featured smart operation system, lightweight and green technology with its design concept revealing the forward looking future in the plastics and rubber industries.

The impressive show in 2012 provide

Chinaplas a solid foundation in gaining more overseas visitors and exhibitors and reaching another climax in the coming future. The organizer announced that Chinaplas 2013, with an expected exhibi-tion area of 220,000sqm, will be staged at China Import & Export Fair Pazhou Com-plex, Guangzhou, China, from May 20 to 23, 2013.

The 4th international seminar on bioplastics application at Chinaplas 2012

Opening ceremony at Chinaplas 2012

Chinaplas 2012 successfully showcased over 2,500 sets of machines and various kinds of chemicals and raw materials brought by 2,729 international exhibitors

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Speciality chemicals company, Lanxess displayed its latest technologies and environmental-friendly products under the theme of green mobility at Chinaplas. At the trade show, the company highlighted its premium products for electronics, automotive, construction and plastic coating industries, which come from its following four business units - semi-crystalline products (SCP),

hub for company’s Durethan and Pocan high-performance plastics by offering a comprehensive, high-value technology package including CAD and CAE facilities and a world-class parts testing centre to all customers in the Asia-Pacific region. The company also demonstrated its continued commitment to being a sustainable supplier and a reliable partner to mobility and urbanization mega trends at the show. Its inorganic pigments of the Bayferrox and Colortherm series displaying high colour strength, are extremely light-fast and weather-resistant. They are characterized by their high quality and environmentally friendly processing. They are available as powders, slurries, free-flowing compact pigments or granules and are used to colour materials primarily for the coatings and plastic industry. Meanwhile, intelligent lightweight construction solutions based on polyamides and polyesters was one of the main areas of focus of the SCP unit. The company see enormous potential for polyamide composite sheet hybrid technology in concepts for green mobility such as electric vehicles. Possible applications include engine bearings, door structures, pedals, front ends, and seat cross-members. The company also exhibited its range of organic dyes, plasticizer and flame retardants for plastic applications, including toys, food packaging, construction, electrical and automotive parts at the show.

inorganic pigments (IPG), rhein chemie (RCH) and functional chemicals (FCC). To reinforce collaboration with customers and demonstrate its rapidly increasing commitment to the Asia region, Lanxess announced it will open a new Asia-Pacific application development centre in the Hong Kong Science & Technology Park, which will start in the second half of 2012. Hong Kong will become a technology

Lanxess stresses on “Green Mobility”

Below are some companies that generated lots of excitement among trade visitors at Chinaplas 2012:

Lanxess displaying innovations in engineering plastics

Kraiburg TPE displays adhesion compounds

Kraiburg TPE displayed its new products such as the drinking water series and a wide range of adhesion compounds at the show. The water series products are developed as per the European drinking water standards and can be used in

plumbing installations, including seals, shower heads and other sanitary fittings. The company’s thermoplastic elastomers offer optimal adhesion properties on materials such as PA (nylon), ABS or ABS/PC and ensure excellent elastic recovery. Additionally, through the application of TPE, manufacturers benefit not only from improved production conditions for injection moulding, but also from an extended complex functionality – even at extreme heat or low temperatures. Furthermore, the application of a time- and money-saving multi-component process ensures simplified logistics as well as safe and more hygienic products compared to assembly processes. Due to their smooth, dirt- and limescale-repellent surface TPEs are suitable for use particularly in the sanitary and drinking water sector. The company also announced its plans to double the capacity to 7,000 tonnes per year of its Malaysian facility to cater to the Chinese and Indian markets.

Adhesion compounds by Kraiburg-TPE on display

Kraiburg-TPE displaying its machinery at Chinaplas

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Evonik promotes automotive, LED lighting, electronics and solar industries solutions

Evonik industries displayed a range of products for automotive lightweight design applied in the Lotus lightweight Exige including Vestamid HTplus high-performance polymer, which has been recently used in mass-produced gear-shift levers. It makes the customized products lighter and brings faster production p o s s i b i l i t y t o c u s t o m e r s ; P l e x i g l a s automotive glazing, which provides 40-50% weight reduction than conventional glass and makes it of great interest to car manufacturers. Other innovations include Evonik’s crosslinker TAC, which helps to improve ageing properties of PE heat shrink tubes for cables in the automotive engine room, and Triacetonamin (TAA) derivatives, which are the most important precursors of highly efficient UV-stabilizers. The company also showcased intelligent solutions to meet more demanding

material requirements from lighting customers. Reflector sockets have a significant influence on the quality of LEDs. Reflector sockets made of Vestamid HTplus remain significantly whiter even over a long period, it enable the LED to keep shining brightly and make it possible to create even extremely small LEDs due to the good flowability of this material. In addition, Evonik has developed speciality Plexiglas moulding compounds that are perfectly suited for use with LEDs. Providing innovative solutions for solar power, Evonik has recently launched the new Flexoskin barrier film, which covers flexible photovoltaic modules to protect them against the adverse effects of wind and weather.Evonik industries at Chinaplas

SAS Automation introduces spring loaded locator SAS Automation, a leading robotic end-of-arm tooling manufacturer introduced a new spring loaded locators that are ideal for insert mould labelling applications. Available in two sizes, the SLL 10-15 and SLL 16-30 are ideal for precision accuracy and performing several processes at the same time. Spring loaded locators provide the assurance required in complex and low tolerance applications. Insert moulding and in-mould labelling (IML) are two of the most difficult tasks for an operator to perform. Insert moulding is the process of placing small parts into a mould that then become part of the finished product.

The robot must be able to assure proper placement and alignment of the inserts. IML is the process of placing labels into the mould so that they become part of the finished product. SAS has developed and patented a process for IML that does not require mechanical gripping of the label by the tool or in the mould, leaving a much cleaner surface on the finished part. The significant features of SAS process include: accuracy of +/- .001 inches, sized to fit end-of-arm tool, robot and mould, pins can dock on existing mould locators, custom lengths, strokes and diameters are also available.

A chemical plant of Evonik industries

Spring-loaded docking pins for insert moulding applications by SAS automation


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Bayer presents new polycarbonate solutionsBayer MaterialScience displayed i t s l a t e s t p r o d u c t p o r t f o l i o of polycarbonate solutions at Chinaplas under the theme “From Megatrends to Business”. The company focused on solutions for the challenges brought upon by the world’s most pressing global megatrends, particularly in the areas of increasing urbanization, esca lat ing energy demand a n d a g e i n g s o c i e t i e s . T h e exhibits included colourful and unbreakable outfits for intelligent robots, which can be used in the health care area, as well as a reflective guardrail to improve road safety. In line with company’s commitment to get closer to customers and accommodate a regional strategy that focuses on captur ing growth t rends in Asia, and especially China, Bayer MaterialScience last year moved its global headquarters of its polycarbonates business

Bayer MaterialScience booth at Chinaplas

highlights in the mobility section feature polycarbonate applications in reflective guardrail and electric vehicle (EV) chargers. These chargers are unbreakable even at extreme temperatures as low as -40°C, resistant to humanity’s tampering, and chemical proof. When charging high currents electricity, the polycarbonates provide perfect security through a UL-0 and 5VA flame retardant rating. The company has also developed sustainable solutions for energy efficient billboard lighting based on LED lighting systems

made from polycarbonate plastics. The potential energy savings alone make LEDs a smarter choice than other lighting technologies for interior and exterior lighting applications. Visitors were amazed by the polycarbonate film sculpture tree named “Tree of Life”. This work of art is shaped from Makrofol LM907, a new light-diffusing film from Bayer MaterialScience functional films. The film features outstanding clarity, transparency, stability, consistency, and strength to ensure excellent quality in a wide range of applications.

Solvay Rhodia presents eco-mobility solutions for ChinaA combination of products for more efficient batteries from Solvay Speciality Polymers and auto l ight-weight ing solutions from Rhodia Engineering Plastics were displayed at Chinaplas. This is aimed at helping China OEMs speed-up the development and industrialization of pure electrical vehicles (EVs) and plug-In hybrids (PHEVs), a responsible way for China to reduce the environmental impact from combustion automotives. Solef PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) from Solvay is the material of choice for binders and separators in Li-Ion batteries, the core of EVs, and helps store more electrical power with the same volume and weight and also significantly increases the battery

life-cycle. Rhodia’s well-established series of Technyl metal-replacing and auto light-weighting polyamide materials are ideal eco-mobility solutions. The energy saving and new energy vehicle development plan seeks to reduce automotive pollution in China and EVs-PHEVs manufacturing on an industrial scale will play a leading role. The companies also announced progress on a US$27 million compounding facility in Changshu, of Jiangsu province, China, which will be commissioned mid-this-year.

Rhodia was acquired by Solvay for US$4.8 billion that created one of the largest chemical companies in the world with over 3,000 employees. At Chinaplas, Solvay

Rhodia also presented a portfolio of solar energy modules and components to meet the escalating growth of photovoltaic (PV) installations. These include Halar ECTFE for front-sheet films, which ensure durable optimal light transmission, while for back-sheet laminates both Halar ECTFE and Solef PVDF offer moisture barrier hydrolysis protection, long-term weather-ability and UV stability.

In addition, Cogegum GFR and Polidiemme cross-linkable halogen free flame retardant materials are perfectly adapted for PV cabling, offering high fire and tear resistance, as well as flame retardancy, excellent UV resistance and long-lasting weather protection.

unit to Shanghai, China, from Leverkusen, Germany. Close to 70 global and regional functions of the business unit have transferred to Shanghai as part of this ground breaking decision. Bayer is the first polycarbonate producer who moved its global polycarbonates headquarters, one of BMS’ major business units, to China. To better demonstrate Bayer MaterialScience’s sustainable solutions, the booth at Chinaplas 2012 showcased five topics in the fields of mobility, health, climate, living and technology. This year’s


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Sabic introduces new carpet packing application

S A B I C s h o w c a s e d i t s n e w P P 5 0 6 P homopolymer at Chinaplas this year. The product is used for carpet packing applications & woven sacks especially at low denier, low shrinkage and high speed.

This material also provides excellent processability, even at high line speed, and excellent balance of tenacity & elongation. It also displayed PP Qrystal random copolymer is used for injection-

moulded thin wall clear containers. SABIC’s new PP Qrystal random copolymer QR 6711K, with new-generation clarifying agent (Millad NX8000), provides improved aesthetics with exceptional see-through clarity for thin-wall video casing, food and storage containers. The combination of the improved additive package and the design of the resin itself provides less yellowing – which gives a “fresher” look - and a much more robust processing window. In fact, QR6711K offers haze levels that are five times lower than the PP671K when processed at low temperatures. This will lead to a cycle-time reduction and energy savings on top of the high clarity – both are important drivers in key markets such as Turkey and China. Other product on display was Sabic’s new PP random copolymer grade, PP651H. The product has a high molecular weight with specially designed properties required for high demanding pressure pipes. It is highly heat stabilized and formulated for extraction resistance. This grade, with a long service life, is used for the manufacturing of PPR pipes and in fittings for the transport of cold and hot water.

Sabic’s booth at Chinaplas

PolyOne delivers customer-focused rigid vinyl solutionPolyOne Corporation, a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, exhibited Geon Rigid Vinyl solutions, including a unique, UL certified extrusion grade for electrical applications, at Chinaplas trade show. The company offers an extensive line of material solutions that can be used in highly visible consumer appliances, such as housings for air conditioners, blenders, and refrigerator ice dispensers and laundry and dishwasher consoles. In this market, pre-coloured Geon™ Vinyl rigid moulding grades have the aesthetics needed to replace painted metal or plastics such as ABS. In addition to standard and custom colours, Geon Vinyl rigid moulding materials are available in deep saturated colours, transparent colours, and speciality colours, such as metallics, all of which have the UV resistance needed to keep parts looking new longer than competitive options.

Recently, PolyOne col laborated with Friedrich, a global air conditioner manufacturer who wanted to reduce production costs for injection-moulded panels on their Kühl room air conditioners by switching from painted ABS to a pre-coloured polymer. PolyOne’s technology

and sales teams discussed Friedrich’s needs and ran moulding trials at PolyOne’s innovation centre on a Friedrich tool to determine what colours, textures, and gloss could be achieved. PolyOne’s Colour Lab used both existing colours and custom colour-matching to provide the seven colours required by the application. P o l y O n e ’ s t e c h n o l o g y t e a m t h e n collaborated with Friedrich by providing part design recommendations, running

additional tooling trials at PolyOne’s innovation centre, and working directly with Friedrich’s manufacturing locations globally. Making the switch from painted ABS to pre-coloured vinyl simplified the supply chain and reduced operational cost while providing a high-quality, aesthetical ly appeal ing housing. In addition, Friedrich found that the Kühl unit runs more quietly because of the improved sound deadening characteristics of vinyl.

PolyOne’s booth at Chinaplas


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DSM Engineering Plastics, the life sciences and mater ia l s sc iences company, presented its solutions for a “brighter” living and strengthened its commitment to Asia. DSM that once again retained its number one position in the chemical industry sector in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, aims to support its customers and value chains with innovative Eco+ solutions that create more value with less environmental impact. The company demonstrated EcoPaXX, Arnitel Eco, halogen free solutions such as Stanyl ForTii and cradle-to-cradle engineering plastics at Chinaplas this year. EcoPaXX polyamide (PA410) is a bio-based, high performance resin that is carbon neutral from ‘cradle to gate’. About 70% of this innovative polymer’s building blocks are derived from castor oil, a renewable resource. It offers key advantages over both traditional and ‘green’ polyamides and is a great choice for applications in the automotive, electrical & electronics and sports & leisure markets. Arnitel Eco is a high performance, low emissions thermoplastic co-polyester (TPE) made from 20-50% renewable resources. It is successfully used in Inspire 3-D printing systems from Almteq, who aims to use only bio-based

Clariant features biodegradable masterbatches

DSM highlights “Bright” future with sustainable solutions

Clariant, a leading speciality chemicals company, showcased a range of chemi-cal products in pigments, additives and masterbatches, which could help custom-ers from the plastic industry respond to the sector’s most significant challenges. The

company which recently inaugurated a new pigments plant in Tianjin, China, also introduced its line of eco-friendly master-batches to the Chinese market. The new plant equipped with 16 production lines is located in the Bohai Fine Chemicals Industry

Park and is a joint venture between Clariant and Tianjin Bohai Chemical Industry Co. The total investment on the plant is US$19 mil-lion and it occupies a total area of 13,000 square meters. The company highlighted its newest Mevopur masterbatches, which is a dedicated range of colour and perform-ance masterbatches, and compounds for the highly-sensitive and demanding medi-cal and pharmaceutical sector. It recog-nizes the high standards of this industry and delivers consistent performance worldwide to help customers respond quickly to rap-idly changing preferences and demands. They meet the latest industry trends for sur-face functionality and aesthetics, still taking into account safety and regulatory compli-ance. In addition, the range minimizes risk at every stage of design and production is critical for the medical and pharmaceuti-cal sectors. In addition to low-halogen pig-ments for plastics compounds and a line of chemical foaming agents, the company also launched its range of compostable masterbatches brands, which are certified eco-friendly alternatives to traditional col-ours and additives.

materials for its printers and was looking for a flexible or elastic material able to offer the right technical performance to add to its portfolio. Amphenol, a global leader in interconnect systems, has switched to using DSM’s Stanyl ForTiiTM resin to boost mechanical and electrical performance of its widely used power edge card connector family for computer servers. Deep into the sustainable development strategy, DSM cooperates with German-

based EPEA to develop multiple cradle-to-cradle certified engineering plastics. Up till now these cradle-to-cradle certified products have been well applied in various areas such as office furniture and baby products. Stressing on its Asian business, DSM has recently moved its global headquarters to Singapore, among other key functions. The company also intends to invest a total of about US$1 billion in its businesses in China by the year of 2015.

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A shley Jones – Profile

Vision, strategy and empowerment equals success…

be on refurbishment, re-organisation and skill development as the capital and human assets had largely been run down.

“We have an excellent track record of success,” said Mr Jones but not without some necessary restructuring during the initial years. Two factories in China were consolidated into one closing the Jiangmen plant and moving business to Shanghai to create the critical mass necessary to sustain business. Malaysia too was necessary to close and dividing the remaining business and assets between plants in Philippines and Thailand proved to be essential for long-term success.

Following this opening initial salvo, Jones then developed a two-pronged growth strategy for Asian markets. First, the utilisa-tion of unused European/US technologies to grow organically in existing markets and products. Secondly, development of new business opportunities through identification of narrower more specific market segments using new technology and automation. He sees it as essential to have a strong vision but also to be flexible always ready to move to attack early market trends.

The hard work laid a solid platform for growth. In the Philip-pines, GCS had the dominant market share in their personal care closures market segment and needed. Zeller Plastik is the inventor of the hinged closure, or the butterfly hinge, that many of us are familiar with. Jones identified a major opportunity as a large Bev-erage company broke up with its joint venture bottling partner.

GCS also benefited from Thailand’s strong economic platform and despite political difficulties it’s increasingly chosen as a hub for filling of personal care products for South-East Asia. This in ad-dition to the strong beverage industry, GCS decided to invest in a new factory in 2009 doubling the capacity potential.

Asia has changed since Mr Jones took over GCS Asia Pacific seven years ago. “There was huge diversity among the cities and each country was fiercely independent in identity,” he recalled. He then added that he now compares Asia to Europe before the European Union. Back then each country had the same product but with its own subtle difference. The winds of globalisation have now blown to Asia, and increasing harmonisation means that one can buy products with similar specifications whether in Indonesia, Thailand or China. For example take an everyday product like shampoo, Mr. Jones relates that Asians have a desire to enjoy the best brands and products. When they see advertising and use the products they rightly develop strong faith in the major interna-tional brands. Multi-national brand owners are investing heavily in Asia for their brands and new design packaging with global reach. As a result, many parts of Asia are moving up the technol-ogy ladder.

A global standard by MNCs means that products made any-where in the world, have to be of similar quality. GCS takes ad-vantage of its experience and connections in other parts of the world to serve customers in Asia. Last year, GCS won the Innova-tion Category at Unilever’s “Partner to Win” awards ceremony in London for their “speed of light” development of moulding and closures that allowed Unilever to re-launch the Axe/Lynx men’s shower gel and Clear Anti-Dandruff shampoo simultaneously in

From humble beginnings as an apprentice in a metal packaging factory in the UK, Ashley Jones is now the vice president of GCS Asia Pacific, running the company’s interest in Asia. He shares with APN his journey…

GCS Asia Pacific was a small dormant business before Mr. Jones was appointed in 2006, he arrived with a vision of creating a bigger and modern packaging business with customer serv-

ice at the forefront. In only 5 years, he’s doubled the sales turno-ver, improved profitability and drastically reduced working capital and in doing so has made GCS AP one of the most respected and sustainable closure manufacturers in this competitive Asian market.

Through in-depth market segment analysis he identified and developed many new businesses. For instance, he has grown the Philippines CSD market from zero to a 30% market share in just 2 years. In 2011 he announced the award of business by a lead-ing MNC of a complex 6-part multi-component assembly for the deodorant market. Introduced new leading edge technologies, built new factories and restructured the sales and management organisations to support the growth and complex technologies.

Let’s go back to September 5th 1977 as that was Ashley Jones’s first day of work. As a young Apprentice at Metal Box, his work was largely menial. Located in Neath, South Wales, Metal Box was a part of the town’s bustling engineering and food industries. After a series of mergers and acquisitions Metal Box, through CMB and Crown eventually led to the international group Global Closures Systems (GCS).

GCS consists of 5 geographical regions and six brands, which were previously individual companies: Zeller Plastik, Obrist, Astra Plastique, Bender, Massmould and UCP. “It’s been 35 years since I first joined the company and 28 years of service,” Mr Jones re-counted, with more than a tinge of pride.

Tough, resilient, independent and a loyal company man clearly these are some of his strongest qualities. “I feel like a strong staff of the company, having started from the bottom,” he relat-ed, “this brings a unique view in the Executive Boardroom.”

When Mr Jones took over GCS’s Asia Pacific operations in 2006, the company had five factories spread over four countries: China, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand. The initial focus had to


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record time. Obrist Thailand played a significant role in winning the award with being the first global producer of the new Clear closure.

Despite its successes in Asia, GCS is not resting on its laurels and has pushed forward with further growth plans. A brand-new bi-injected, in-mould assembled closure has been awarded in China by a major MNC. The closure is GCS AP’s first bi-colour/ma-terial closure using bi-injection moulding technology for the per-sonal care/hair care segment. While the initial outlay will be high, Mr. Jones believes the technology drives down cost and waste enabling the more complex closure to be made at a competitive price which adds significant value to the brand.

Other major new technologies introduced include producing for the developing Chinese oral care market. A 128-cavity mould for closures is already fully loaded in the Shanghai plant. Light-weighting continues to be a major market demand in the plastics industry. GCS has invested in R&D, especially in the beverage sec-tor. “The first couple of months were hard because we need to

build a reliable technology platform” said Mr. Jones, “but now we are selling out and benefitting from the latest technology.”

“Asian employees work very hard, in fact (I would argue) much harder than their Western compatriots” he observed. “They have a strong ambition to do well but often underplay their achieve-ments which are significant. A weakness is that whilst they want to be the best but they settle for being seen as second or third best. There’s little basis for this humility and our people need to be proud of what they achieve.”

“None of GCS success could have happened without the hard work and diligence of our employees. They are very loyal, professional and they work so hard. They deserve to be recog-nized and my regret is that I can’t name them all in this article.”

Mr. Jones is eager to see the plastics industry grows in Asia to-gether and that we need to learn from one another. As Chairman since 2009, is a regular face at the APN’s Packaging Conference. He is chairing the event again this year and is committed to the development of the Packaging industry in the Asian region.

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Highlights of the next 3 issues

JULY / AUGUSTFeatures • Packaging • Pigments & Masterbatches • Automotive • Films & Sheets

Show Report • Propak Asia show review • Packaging conference review

Country Report / CEO ProfileTechnical GuideBonus Circulation @ • Vietnamplas HCM, Vietnam

SEPTEMBER / OCTOBERFeatures • Building & Construction • Engineering Plastics • Blow Moulding • Ancillary Equipment

Country Report / CEO ProfileTechnical GuideBonus Circulation @ • Plastics & Rubber Indonesia

NOVEMBER / DECEMBERFeatures • Automotive • Additives & Compounding • Injection Moulding • Packaging

Country Report / CEO ProfileTechnical GuideBonus Circulation @ • Plastics & Rubber Indonesia • Arabplas • Plastvision, India


I njection Moulding

Innovations set to change the injection moulding businessInjection Moulding is one of the prime processes for producing plastics products, as it is fast and can be used in mass production of high precision engineering components and dispos-able consumer goods. APN looks at some of the latest innovations in this field

Locally produced injection molding ma-chines from the MX SeriesAt the recently concluded Chinaplas 2012, KraussMaffei showed industry pro-fessionals the MX 850-6100, from the suc-cessful large machine series produced in China. In future, machines in the clamp-ing force range from 8500 to 40000 kN will also be produced at the plant in Haiyan for the Chinese and Asian market. The MX Series is specially designed for hard con-tinuous operation and represents a very compact and powerful production system which combines short machine times with quick cycles and high molding output. The Series has a modular design and can be flexibly adapted for special production requirements. “Our special solutions in in-jection moulding machinery and high ef-ficiency with innovative strength were the main factors in the last few years that al-lowed us to successfully establish ourselves on the Chinese market“, said Michael Müller, General Sales Manager for injec-tion moulding machinery at KraussMaffei. The MX Series from KraussMaffei is now successfully positioned in many industries throughout the world and has set stand-ards, especially in the automotive industry. MX swivel plate and compression mould-ing machines for multicolour television

frames and wind shields are just as suc-cessful as standard machines or produc-tion cells for combined processes using in-jection moulding machinery and reaction process machinery, for example SkinForm or ColorForm. Injection moulding machin-ery is the largest of KraussMaffei’s business units. The company offers four injection moulding machine ranges, the CX, MX, AX and EX, which cover not only standard ap-plications, but also the whole bandwidth of process variants and special processes. Big machines (the MX series) are one area in which the company excels. Another core competence is solutions for the auto-motive industry. Other areas where Krauss-Maffei has intensive expertise are packag-ing, electrical/electronics and medical technology applications. In recent years, the business unit has expanded its special-ized knowledge base in robotic systems and automation The company is rapidly strengthening its position as a partner with the resources and know-how to supply complete manufacturing cells.

World’s fastest injection moulding closure system introducedHusky Injection Moulding Systems has an-nounced the introduction of its new HyCAP high performance package (HPP) system

for high output beverage closure manu-facturing. It is the world’s fastest system for the production of injection moulded beverage closures and represents a signif-icant advancement in beverage closure manufacturing. The system incorporates a new mould concept that eliminates wasted processes and movements within the mold, resulting in the highest levels of productivity for beverage closures. Husky claims that the new system offers up to 20% faster cycle times and up to 20% less energy consumption over its previous gen-eration product. By maximizing efficiencies through the further integration of machine and mould technologies, Husky is able to provide customers with industry-leading productivity without sacrificing part quali-ty. HyCAP HPP also incorporates a number of features that focus on improving ease-of-use and embedding more intelligence into the system itself. Its SmartStart and SmartStop features provide faster and easier startup and shutdown, and with the latest generation of Polari control, offer the highest level of precision and repeat-ability thereby enabling a greater degree of fine tuning, particularly benefiting faster cycling lightweight applications. The new HyCAP HPP system also features a single interface for central control of the entire system, including hot runner temperature control and auxiliary equipment. “Our goal with HyCAP HPP is to grow our lead-ership in beverage packaging by offering a completely integrated solution that is focused on maximizing output and ef-ficiency,” said Jeff MacDonald, Husky’s Vice President, Marketing. “HyCAP HPP provides exactly what customers have been seeking — a closure manufacturing solution that combines the advantages of injection moulding with part cost econom-ics comparable to compression mould-ing.” Husky provides complete injection molding systems including machine, mould, hot runner, temperature controller and process and productivity software. By supplying the entire system Husky is able to provide complete melt stream control, resulting in increased productivity, less waste and improved part quality.

The MX series injection moulding technology from KraussMaffe


Special software to ease mould designDassault Systèmes (DS) SolidWorks, the 3D Computer-aided design (CAD) graphics company’s has unveiled the new Solid-Works plastics software, which is a user-friendly software tool enabling users to predict and avoid manufacturing defects during the earliest stages of plastics part and injection mould design. This boosts productivity and results in quicker product delivery. The ability to make design chang-es early helps ensure that the mould works right the first time, reducing or eliminating the need for rework and improving part quality. In addition, it provides users with valuable knowledge so they can deter-mine whether changes to the part geom-etry, mould design, material selection or processing conditions, will have a positive impact on the ability to easily manufac-ture their products. This software is based on technology from SIMPOE SAS (SIMPOE), one of the leading providers of plastics in-jection moulding simulation software. As a SolidWorks Gold Partner, SIMPOE currently provides fully integrated, fully will be of-fered under the SolidWorks brand and in two packages — SolidWorks Plastics Pro-fessional for part designers, and SolidWorks Plastics Premium for mould designers and mould makers. The first release of Solid-Works Plastics 2012 is available in North America since April, with other regions and countries to follow later this year.

A new oil cooled servo motor for injection moulding machinesXantop Industries from Taiwan exhibited a new customized oil cooled high torque servo motor especially designed for Injec-tion moulding machine at Chinaplas 2012. By infusing the oil from the hydraulic system of the machine into the interior of the mo-tor, Xantop motor has achieved consider-ably high cooling efficiency with such oil circulation that eliminates the notorious overheating problem as a result of persist-ent heavy loading and frequent downtime in the summer. In addition to the power saving to an extreme, such motor satis-

fies various moulding requirements and prolongs the life cycle of its own. Without the cooling fan to dissipate heat and puff

dust, it is environment friendly. It is the ideal energy saving motor for mid to big injec-tion moulding machine.

Husky’s HyCAP 300 NPE system

Exploded view of mould of interior car door handle using SolidWorks software

I njection Moulding


In 2009, more than 4000 medical devic-es went through the 510(k) notification process as compared to only 30 PMA

applications for new devices and 1550 additions to existing PMAs. Hence, the popularity of 510(k) in helping fast-track the FDA clearance process is self evident. It requires demonstration of substantial equivalence to another legally US mar-keted device, which means that the new device is at least as safe and effective as the predicate, though not necessarily identical. The equivalence is established with respect to intended use, design, ener-gy used or delivered, materials, chemical composition, manufacturing process, per-formance, safety, effectiveness, labelling, bio-compatibility, standards, and other characteristics, as applicable.

However concerns by FDA that the 510(k) process may have opened up the market to more risk, means that it now demands stricter information on materials used from medical device manufacturers while demonstrating substantial equiva-lency between devices. This is important because in medical and pharmaceuti-cal applications, a change in material composition can impact the mechanical performance and reliability of a device. It could also impact the bio-compatibil-ity assessments performed during various stages of development.

Particularly in packaging applications, the potential effect of material changes on extractables (a substance that comes

Medical

FDA gets stricter with 510K Each person who wants to market a Class I, II, and III device intended for human use in the US, for which a Premarket Approval (PMA) is not required, must submit a 510(k) to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is considering stricter norms in granting such approvals. APN reports

facturers of devices and pharmaceuti-cals need to understand that in industrial production of polymer compounds and masterbatches, the normal operational parameters are open to the possibility of cross contamination. For example, normal cleaning procedures may simply involve purging at the end of one run, before the start of another,” said Steve Duckworth, head of global market segment, medical and pharmaceutical, masterbatches busi-ness unit at Clariant, a global speciality chemicals company.

Therefore, for a successful 510(k) sub-mission, the device manufacturer must have information on the materials used, risk of changes to these materials and options to control them in the future. Secondly, they must also have the entire history of material

changes from the launch of the existing device until today for demonstrating substan-tial equivalency. This is pos-sible only if the manufacturer receives supporting data from the supplier profiling the ingredients used for a formu-lation, the process controls, and updates on any defined changes.

“That’s why at Clariant, we have set-up a dedicated healthcare and medical team, and a dedicated range of colour and performance mas-terbatches and compounds known as MEVOPUR. These are produced within the controlled environment of three dedicat-ed ISO13485 accredited global facilities to avoid potential cross-contamination during produc-tion. Our MEVOPUR range con-tains ingredients that have been biologically evaluated using the test protocols of USP 23 part 87, 88 for “Class VI” devices, or ISO10933 parts 4,5,10, 11 and 18,” concludes Duckworth.

out of the material using laboratory extrac-tion under defined conditions and solvents) and leachables (a substance that comes out of the actual package in contact with an actual drug under storage conditions) should not be underestimated. Even if there is no drug contact, and bio-compat-ibility is not required, changes in materials can cause a variation in shrinkage of the plastic moulding, in-built stress or in the physical properties, with a potential risk on device performance and reliability. Worse case scenarios include mechanical failure or jamming of the often tight-tolerance device components.

Though the industry uses a visual qual-ity standard, it should be kept in mind that while the colour appears the same when comparing two different suppliers or batches, the formula may be different. There may be several ways to achieve a similar colour by blending pigments or se-lecting different pigments. Therefore what appears to be the same colour may not be the same recipe.

Take Titanium dioxide (TiO2) as an example. Although sharing the same chemical ‘CAS’ number, the basic TiO2 white pigment may have several dif-ferent types of coatings applied to im-prove dispersion in plastics. If the TiO2 supplier or grade is changed between batches of compound or masterbatch, the difference in coatings and other differences may be observed in the final product. This difference could be significant for a pharma-packag-ing application where leachables is a concern.

Key areas for change occur on the formulation side, but produc-tion methods also play a role in the consistency of a polymeric material. “Normally, medical and pharma-ceutical companies are operating under GMP. In polymer and com-pound manufacturing, this level of GMP is difficult, and in most cases without a green-field site, impossible to implement. So a practical view must be taken. However, manu-

Stephen Duckworth

Sodium Chloride Individual Vial


Propak Asia Preview

ProPak Asia 2012 — Solutions for food, drink and pharma processing and packagingThe region’s one-stop exhibition for manufacturers and suppliers of machinery, technology and materials for the packaging and processing sub-sectors in the food, drink and pharmaceutical industries, ProPak Asia, will be organised at Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC) between 13 to 16 June, 2012. The spotlight this year, which incidental is the event’s 20th anniversary, is on solutions that ensure quality, freshness, and safety for these industries

Lab and Test zone at ProPak Asia 2011

Reaffirms its reputation as the leading trade exhibition for the said industries, ProPak Asia 2012 has confirmed par-

ticipation till date of 9 national pavilions with 27 country/regional groups including China, France, Germany, Korea, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, United Kingdom and US. The show is Asia’s must-attend event presenting large buying and selling oppor-tunities for industry stakeholders as Thailand rebounds from floods last year, Myanmar opens up, regional consumption surges, and preparations are made for ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2015.

“As the largest international process-ing and packaging event in Asia, ProPak continues to highlight the topical issues that are affecting the industry, and brings together the leading manufacturers and suppliers to showcase a wide range of cut-ting-edge solutions to an international au-dience,” said Justin Pau, general manager of Bangkok Exhibition Services (BES), which is a member of the Allworld Exhibition Alli-ance and organiser of ProPak Asia.

Last year’s exhibition attracted 33,376 trade buyers from 61 countries, with ma-jor representations from Malaysia, India, Singapore, Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, China, Myanmar and Bang-ladesh. “With its high annual visitor-ship, ProPak Asia is the perfect platform for Singaporean companies to present their

products and solutions to the industry at large, and to keep abreast of the trends in the market,” added Albert Lim, chairman of the Packaging Council of Singapore. “ProPak Asia 2012’s emphasis on food, drink and pharmaceuticals brings aware-ness to high-performing materials and processes for these sectors. By nature of their perishability and compositions, food, drink and pharmaceuticals put very high demands on processes and packaging materials.”

This year, the show will focus on five spe-cialized zones: drink tech Asia - 11th inter-national beverage and brewing process-ing and packaging technology exhibition; pharma tech Asia – 19th international pharmaceutical & cosmetics packaging and processing technology exhibition; lab & test Asia - 6th international labora-tory equipment, instrumentation, test and measurement and quality control exhibi-tion; and plas tech Asia – 7th international plastic for processing and packaging tech-nology exhibition. In addition, print tech Asia - international printing for processing and packaging technology exhibition, will mark its début at this year’s show.

Meanwhile, ProPak will also feature a series of high-level conferences, seminars, workshops and competitions, with special segments highlighting food, beverage and pharmaceutical solutions. These include

food innovation Asia conference by food science and technology association of Thailand, packaging conference by Asian plastics news, food innovation contest, technology promotion association confer-ence, pharmatech seminar, Thai star and Asia star packaging awards, FoSTAT-Nestle bowl quiz, and green packaging confer-ence.

Emphasising on the total support pro-vided to ProPak Asia by the government of Thailand was Salanraj Sutaschuto, di-rector of board of coordinating depart-ment at the Thailand Convention & Exhi-bition Bureau, and Marut Jitpatima, Thai-land’s ambassador in Singapore. ”ProPak will continue to bring together the ‘Better of the Best‘ in the sectors of food process-ing and packaging, incorporating brew-ing and beverage technology, as well as pharmaceutical technology. Other side events such as conferences and semi-nars will add immense value to the entire show,” said Sutaschuto.

“The processing and packaging indus-tries are growing at an exponential rate in ASEAN and the ProPak 2012 exhibition and conference is designed to equip industry practitioners with perspectives that drive the next level of growth. Building on last year’s theme of going green, we aim to make great strides forward in every sec-tor.” concludes Pau.


Visitor registration at ProPak Asia 2011 Machinery for the drink industry

APN caught up with Justin Pau, general manger of Bangkok Exhibition Services – the organiser of ProPak Asia, on his visit to Singapore recently. Here are some excerpts from the conversation:APN: In the past 20 years, ProPak has grown to become Asia’s one-stop international

processing and packaging event. What’s your vision for this event over the next five years or so?

Pau: My vision for ProPak Asia is to continue to meet the needs of the region’s grow-ing food, drink and pharmaceutical processing and packaging industries, exceed the expectations of our exhibitors and visitors, deliver a high quality international trade event, and strengthen our strong name and position in the region. That’s why we keep adding some new initiatives every year. For example, PrintTech Asia at ProPAk Asia 2012, which is a dedicated zone for printing, labeling, marking, coding and scanning, which are all important elements in the processing and packaging of food, drink and pharmaceuticals.

APN: Please share with us the growth story of processing and packaging industry in Asia? What role can Thailand play in this, particularly, when surrounded by major emerging economic powerhouses like China and India?

Pau: Asia, China and India are all growing fast. Thailand is also growing fast and has a lot of scope for growing more. Thailand has a significant advantage in Asia be-cause it acts as a gateway to Asia. This advantage is even more pronounced with the forthcoming AEC2015, which will connect a combined population of over 580 million.

APN: The floods of 2011 in Thailand affected the processing and packaging industry as well. How will ProPAk Asia help in their revival?

Pau: Unfortunately, the floods effected many industries in Thailand. Many processing and packaging factories were badly effected, machines and lines damaged or destroyed. Many of these factories need to replace and upgrade machines and they will be able to source the latest innovation and technologies at ProPak Asia 2012, kick-starting the revival process.

APN: You are from UK and had also worked in Shanghai, before joining BES. Are there some lessons to be learned by the West, which is reeling under the threat of debt crisis and double-dip recession?

Pau: I first moved to Asia in 1999 because I saw Asia’s potential. Asia has grown un-recognisably since I first arrived and still has the potential to grow significantly. I believe everyone can learn from each other and grow. Asia has learnt from the West and continues to do so to its advantage. The West is learning how best to work with Asia to its advantage too.

APN: Finally, how hopeful are you in regards to the future of Asian processing and pack-aging industry?

Pau: I am very confident about the future of Asia’s food, drink and pharmaceutical processing and packaging industries as I can see a lot more growth. More growth through the demands of meeting both domestic and export consumption. Asian businesses are very sophisticated and buy on specifications and not just on price. Both domestic and international companies are growing their businesses in Asia as Asian countries are consuming many products and services produced by Western companies, and this will help all businesses.

Justin Pau, general manager ofBangkok Exhibition Services andorganiser of ProPak Asia 2012

Propak Asia Preview


Propak Asia Exhibitors

3M Thailand LimitedStand no. AA40

3M-Matic™ Case Sealing Equipment Im-proving throughput and reducing packag-ing costs. 3M-Matic™ Case Sealers repre-sent an economic avenue of automation for box sealing. Whether your requirements are adjustable, random or product-specific, 3M-Matic™ Case Sealers offer a solution to meet nearly any application.

Agr International Inc.Stand no. D38

Agr is a solution provider for quality and proc-ess control in the field of plastic production and the beverage industry. Highlighted will be the Pilot Family of Agr. This comprehen-sive product family offers a closed loop solu-tion, optical inspection as well as thickness measurement for any rotary blow molding machines.

BP Plastics Sdn. Bhd.Stand no. EE37

BP PLASTICS SDN BHD. is one of the leading producers of industrial plastic packaging film located in Johor, Malaysia. Our major products are: Multilayer Cast Stretch Film, LDPE Shrink Film or Shrink Tubing, Lamination Base Film (sealant layer), Heavy Duty Sack & Liner, Garbage Bags, Pallet Top Cover, Air cargo Sheet/Tubing.

Easecon Induserial Co., Ltd.Stand no. D25

EASECON was established in 1994 and spe-cializes in Modular Plastic Conveyor Belts and Spiral System. All products are devel-oped and designed by engineering team, and they are complied and certificated with FDA and RoHs standard. With innova-tion technology, Easecon has become a well known brand worldwide.


Intralox (Thailand) Ltd. Stand no. C31

Intralox’s innovative conveyance tech-nologies: 1) FoodSafe Solutions, including SeamFree™ belting, EZ Clean technology, ThermoDrive® belting and food safety con-sultation services. 2) Spiralox™ Solutions, proven technologies to cut product waste in half and eliminate metal wear debris. 3) Activated Roller Belt™ (ARB™) Solutions, the award-winning package handling system with layout consulting.


KARLVILLE DEVELOPMENT SAS Stand no. U28

Karlville manufacture a wide range of shrink sleeve application machines dedicated to cap seals for beverage, food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. Benefiting from Scheidegger Technology, our machines are easy adaptable on any production line as integrated system to labeller, or as stand alone machine achieving cap seals appli-cation up to 1 000 bpm.

KBF Inter Pack Co., Ltd.Stand no. D43

KBF Interpack is a specialised supplier, con-sultant and designer of PET product for your packaging. We supply products for many industrialists such as cosmetic, herbal, phar-maceutical and many more. We also supply packaging components as closures which including plastic caps, aluminum caps, pumps and sprayers in various shapes and sizes.

Kuraray Asia Pacific Pte., Ltd.Stand no. EE19

EVALTM is the registered trademark for the ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) copolymer resins manufactured and marketed by Kuraray since 1972. EVALTM resins are char-acterized by their excellent processability and outstanding barrier properties. These unique polymers are particularly suited for food, medical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, agricultural and industrial packaging and automotive applications.


Pakco International Co., Ltd.Stand no. BB63

Tema PE products are fabricated with the best quality material using the computer-ized moulding machines with high precision temperature-control oven and high quality pattern of moulding processes. These prod-ucts are specifically designed for applica-tions requiring environmental stress crack resistance with a balancing stiffness and processability and contain UV stabilizer to give protection for outdoor performance.

Tre-Atthaboon Industry Co., Ltd.Stand no. AA21

Please visit us Booth LL4 # No.1 Top Selling Plastic Pallet and Bin in Thailand for more than 10 years by T.A.B (Tre-Atthaboon co., Ltd.)

Xinle Huabao Plastic Machinery Co., Ltd.Stand no. T38

Pe Stretch Film Line, PE/PVC Cling Film Line, Peva Embossed Film And Lamination Line, Pe Breathable Film Line, TPU Film And Lami-nation Line, Eva Solar Cell Encapsulation Film Line, Rainbow Film Line, High-speed Pa-per/film Lamination Line.

Zhejiang Goldstone Packaging Co., Ltd. Stand no. T32

Goldstone pack is one of the biggest and most professional enterprises for flexible & container. We have 5 factories, 1000 em-ployees. Our workshop confirm with 100,000 GMP purification standards. We have ex-ported all over the world. We produce cap foil, die cut, lidding material, banderole, stand up pouch, blister foil, etc.



J EC Preview

ICS gathers the widest range of techni-cal papers, composites experts and qualified industry delegates in a single

event. It is an educational program that offers forums and technical conferences about the latest innovations in the various application sectors of the composites in-dustry and fosters dialogue between the academic, industrial and final-user sectors. The forums and conferences are based on case studies and lectures by international-ly-renowned specialists in research, design, development and production, specifically mass production.

Last year’s JEC Asia attracted over 7,000 professional visitors from 51 countries, 76% of them from the Asia-Pacific region. “The high attendance of professionals and decision-makers from Asia demonstrated that JEC Asia helps bring in everybody in the regional composites value chain”, said Frédérique Mutel, JEC President and CEO. “This year we aim to highlight latest technologies, technical content and in-novative approaches. The show will also offer a unique platform for exchanges of information and exploiting new commer-cial niches.”

Boosted by sharp economic growth and rapid urbanisation, the increase in demand for advanced composite materi-als has remained strong in the entire Asia-Pacific. In 2010 world production of com-posites increased by almost 5% to reach

5th JEC Asia coming up in JuneThe 5th JEC Asia composites show and conferences, is being organised in Singapore from June 26 to June 28, 2012, at the Suntec international convention and exhibition centre. With biocomposites, automotive and automation as the three main themes, there will also be a In-novative Composites Summit (ICS) on the sidelines of the show

8 million tonnes, of which nearly 38% was represented by the Asia-Pacific region. Ac-cording to an annual survey of the com-posites market carried out by JEC, Asian production should reach 43% of global production of composites by 2015. “We be-lieve composites will see sustained growth in the construction, aeronautics, automo-tive, wind-power and EEE [electrical and electronic equipment] sectors in Asia over the next five years,” added Mutel.

Among new initiatives this year, a iPhone app for JEC Asia has been launched. It will contribute to optimize meetings, schedule conferences and facilitate consultations among exhibitors during JEC Asia and af-ter. There will also be a new area called lab & innovation showcase, which will function as a composites trends observa-tory showcasing innovations and growth in the composites industry sector by sector. A networking and business meetings area will be dedicated to meetings and exchanges to facilitate the flow of business on the ex-hibit floor.

At this year’s JEC Asia, Malaysia has been chosen as the country of honour. Also for the first time, JEC Asia will host a huge Singapore pavilion, with Japan, Republic of Korea, India, Germany and France, also hosting their respective pavilions.

JEC Asia organisers said that Malaysia has been selected based on the rapid growth potential of the local composites

market, and the solid network established between the worlds of science, technol-ogy, R&D, teaching and industry. “The Asian composites industry is increasingly concerned about the environmental im-pact of its production, and this year, JEC Asia has set itself the target of analysing the market for biocomposites, which is an environmentally friendly solution. In this field Malaysia is making a large contribu-tion,” explained Mutel.

The show exhibitors will be presenting a range of innovations in biocomposites, es-pecially the rapid commercial expansion of natural fibres used to replace tradition-al glass and carbon fibres. Natural fibres can improve the environmental compat-ibility of composite materials, especially biocomposites, at a reasonable cost. One such example in Asia is the Japanese car manufacturer Toyota, which is speeding up the incorporation of biocomposites in its production vehicles. JEC annual survey shows that composite materials today represent almost 6% of the weight of ve-hicles. This penetration level is likely to rise since advanced composites can help car manufacturers to significantly reduce the weight of their vehicles, thereby reducing manufacturing costs.

Another area with huge demand is of process automation solutions that will help the improvement of manufacture, especially high added-value applications in the aerospace and wind-power sec-tors. JEC Asia 2012 will showcase the lat-est process automation solutions that can help the industry in Asia to optimize costs, enhance productivity and improve the quality of their products. In the wind-pow-er sector, for example, manufacturers of wind-turbines worldwide are increasingly using robots to reduce the costs of blades by up to 40%, so that wind-powered en-ergy can, in the end, become more com-petitive than hydroelectric energy.

“Automation is a powerful engine for technological progress in the composites industry, and JEC Asia 2012 will be offer-ing Asian visitors a platform for finding out about the latest solutions for incorporat-ing automation in composite production processes,” concluded Mutel.

Awards ceremony at JEC Asia 2011


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医疗

在2009年，有4000多个医疗器械通

过510(k)通知程序，相比之下，仅

有30个新设备参与了PMA申请和1550个

现有PMA申请的补充。因此，510（K）

的普及在帮助快速跟踪FDA的批准进度方

面不言而喻。它要求证明新设备与之前已

在美国市场合法销售的设备实质等同，这

意味着新设备虽然不必与先前设备完全一

致，但至少要同样安全和有效。这种等效

关系建立在其使用目的之上，以及设计、

使用或交付的能源、材料、化学成分、制

造工艺、性能、安全性、有效性、标签、

生物兼容性、标准化、以及适用的其他特

点上。

然而，FDA担忧510（K）程序可能已

使市场面临更大的风险，意味着它现在要

求制造商提供用于医疗设备的严格材料信

息，以证明不同设备间的实质等同。这一

点非常重要，因为在医疗和制药应用中，

材料成分的变化，影响器材的机械性能和

可靠性。它也可以影响在不同研发阶段期

间的生物兼容性评估。

特别是在包装应用中，材料变化对迁移

物（在规定条件和溶剂下，使用实验室提

FDA加大对510K申请的审核力度每个人要想在美国市场推出供人类使用的I，II和III级器件，即便不需要通过产品上市审核批准（PMA），也必须向美国食品和药物管理局（FDA）提交510（K）申请。FDA正在考虑对该申请加大审核力度。APN报道

必须采用实际观测的方法。然而，医疗器

械与药品制造商需要了解在进行混配物和

母粒工业化生产时，在常规的操作过程中

很可能产生交叉污染。例如，正常的清洁

步骤可能只是在一次运行结束之后，下一

个运行开始之前的简单清洗。”

因此，对于一个完满的510（K）申请，

设备制造商必须提供其所用的材料信息，

以及改变这些材料所带来的风险与未来控

制风险的方法。其次，他们还必须有材料

变化的整个历史，包括从已推出的设备到

如今展示的同等代替品。做

到这些，制造商必须从供应

商那里得到辅助数据来分析

配方的成分、过程控制、以及

对任何限定变化的更新。

D u c k w o r t h 先生总结

说：“这就是为什么在科莱恩

我们成立了一个专门的医疗保

健和医药团队，以及一系列颜

色和功能性母粒及即众所周知

的MEVOPUR。

为了避免生产过程中的潜在

交叉污染，这些产品在全球三家

通过ISO13485认证的工厂里生

产。我们的MEVOPUR产品系列

所包含的成分已通过生物评估，

所使用的测试协议有检测“第

6级”设备的USP 23部分87，

88，或ISO10933部分4，5，10，

11和18。”

取设备从材料中所提取的一种物质）以及

析出物（在储藏条件下，从与实际药品接

触的包装中跑出的物质）的潜在影响不应

该被低估。即使没有接触药品，不需要生

物兼容性，材料变化也可以引起塑料成型

收缩的变化，以及内置压力或在物理性质

的变化，对设备的性能和可靠性存在潜在

风险。更糟糕的情况下会导致高精度要求

器材部件产生机械故障。

虽然这个行业使用一个可视化质量标

准，但也应该牢记当比较两个不同的供应

商或批次时，即使出现颜色相同，配方也

可能会有所不同。要实现相似的颜色，也

许可以通过混合颜料或选择不同的颜料等

多种方法。因此，即使是相同的颜色，配

制方法也可能不同。

以二氧化钛为例。虽然它们拥有相同

的化学CAS号码，但是基本的二氧化钛白

色颜料可能有几种不同类型的涂料用以

提高其塑料中的分散。如果二氧化钛化

合物的批次或母粒供应商不同，或者等

级改变，那么最终产品就可能表现出涂

层上的区别以及其他方面的差异。这种

差异对于注重溶出问题的药品包装应用

来说非常重要。

配方是导致变化出现的关键地方，

但是生产方法也影响着聚合物材料的

一致性。全球知名精细化工公司-科

莱恩公司，医疗与制药，母粒商务

部门的全球市场细分主管，Steve

Duckworth先生说：“通常情况下，

医疗和制药公司会根据GMP标准进

行生产。对于生产聚合物和化合物来

说，达到GMP标准非常困难，如果

白手起家的话更是难上加难。因此

Stephen Duckworth

氯化钠单个小瓶


注塑

创新设置改变注塑成型业务注塑成型是生产塑料产品的主要工艺之一，因为它速度快，可用于大规模生产高精度工程部件以及一次性消费品。APN将回顾这一领域的一些最近创新

当地生产的MX系列注塑成型机在最近结束的2012年中国国际橡塑展上，

KraussMaffei公司展示了在中国成功生产

的大型机器系列专业设备MX850-6100。

今后，海盐工厂也将为中国和亚洲市场生

产锁模力范围从8500kN到40000kN的机

器。MX系列专为耗时长的连续运作所设

计，代表着一个非常紧凑而强大的生产系

统，并结合了开机时间短、周期快和成型

产出高的特点。该系列产品具有模块化设

计，可以灵活适应特殊生产的要求。

KraussMaffe i的注塑机械销售经理

Michael Müller说：“我们注塑机的特

殊解决方案和高效的创新实力是过我们过

去几年能够在中国市场成功立足的主要因

素”。KraussMaffei公司的MX系列现在已

经成功立足于世界各地的许多行业，特别

是为汽车行业树立了标准。用于生产多色

电视机框架和挡风板的MX转模台和压缩

模设备就如标准机器，或注塑机械和反应

发泡成型设备的组成工艺生产组件一样成

功，例如SkinForm或ColorForm。注塑成

型机器是KraussMaffei最大的业务单位。

该公司可提供的四种注塑成型机范围，即

CX、MX、AX和EX，其中不仅仅包括标准

应用，而且包括整个工艺可变参数和特殊

工艺范围。大型机器（MX系列）是该公司

的过人之处。另一个核心竞争力是汽车行

业的解决方案。KraussMaffei公司在其他

领域也拥有密集的专业技术，如包装、电

气/电子和医疗技术应用。

近年来，其业务单位已扩张其专业知识

基础到机器人系统和自动化上。作为一个

资源和熟知如何提供完整制造单元的合作

伙伴，此公司正在迅速加强这一位置。

世界上最快的注塑成型系统介绍赫斯基注塑系统公司已宣布引进其新的

HyCAP高性能组件系统（HPP）用于高

产量饮料瓶盖的生产。它是世界上最快的

注塑成型饮料瓶盖生产系统，并且代表了

饮料瓶盖生产的重大进步。该系统采用

了新模具概念，消除了模具内浪费的程

序和动作，使饮料瓶盖生产力达到最高水

平。赫斯基声称新系统提供了更快的周期

时间，减少度高达20％；能量消耗与上

一代产品相比，减少度高达20％。通过

机器和模具技术的进一步组合，赫斯基最

大限度地提高了生产效率，能够为顾客提

供业界领先生产力而不会有损零件质量。

HyCAP HPP还采用了多项功能，集中改善

易于使用度，并且为系统本身嵌入更多智

能技术。其SmartStart和SmartStop功能

提供了更快、更容易的开启与关闭，并与

最新一代Polari控制一起提供了最高水平

的精确度和可重复性，从而实现了更精密

的微调度，尤其使周期快的轻质量应用受

益。新的HyCAP HPP系统还具有一个整

体系统的中央控制单接口，包括热流道温

度控制及辅助设备。赫斯基的营销副总裁

Jeff MacDonald说：“通过提供一个注重

最大化输出和效率的完整集成解决方案，

我们对HyCAP HPP的目标是增加我们在饮

料包装中的领导地位。HyCAP HPP精确提

供了客户的需求 — 即一个结合了注塑成

型优势与压缩成型成本效益的封闭生产解

决方案。”赫斯基提供了完整的注塑成型

系统，包括机器、模具、热流道、温度控

制器和程序及生产软件。通过供应整个系

统，赫斯基能够提供完整的熔体流控制，

提高生产力，减少浪费并提高零件质量。

KraussMaffei公司MX系列注塑成型技术


注塑

特殊软件简化模具设计Dassault Systèmes (DS) SolidWorks是

一家三维计算机辅助设计（CAD）图形公

司，它公布了一个新的SolidWorks塑料软

件，此软件易于使用并且可以使用户在塑

料零件和注塑模具设计的初期预测及避免

产生缺陷。这个软件促进了生产率也使产

品能更快交付。能够早些改变设计就帮助

确保了模具第一次工作的顺利，减少或消

除了返工的需要，并且提高了零件质量。

此外，它还为用户提供了宝贵的知

识，使他们能够决定改变零件的几何形

状、模具设计、材料选择或加工条件是否

会对方便制造产品产生积极影响。此软件

建立在SIMPOE SAS (SIMPOE) 技术的基

础之上，SIMPOE是塑料注塑成型模拟软

件的领先供应商之一。作为SolidWorks的

金牌合作伙伴，SIMPOE目前提供完整的

集合，完整的作品将在SolidWorks的品牌

下分成两种配套 — 一种是供零件设计师

使用的SolidWorks Plastics Professional，

另一种是供模具设计师使用的SolidWorks

Plastics Premium。SolidWorks Plastics

2012的第一个版本将于四月在北美开始发

行，今年年底在其他地区与国家发行。

新型油冷却注塑机伺服电机台湾Xantop Industries 在2012年国际橡塑

展上展示了一个特别为注塑机设计的新型

定制油冷却高扭矩伺服电机。通过从机器

的液压系统注油到电机内部，Xantop的电

机已经达到了相当高的散热效率，用这种

油循环消除了因持续高负荷而出现的臭名

昭著的过热问题以及在夏季频繁停机的问

题。除了将省电发挥到了极致，此电机还

满足各种模具的要求，并且可以延长自身

的生命周期。它非常的环保，无冷却风扇

散热和粉扑的灰尘。它是中型到大型注塑

成型机器的理想节能电机。

Husky公司的HyCAP 300 NPE系统

使用SolidWorks软件设计的内部车门把手模具展开图


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