Wacker expands silicone elastomer production in China
Wacker inaugurated a new production line for silicone elastomers at its Zhangjiagang site in China.
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Lanxess Adiprene LF technology enables injection molding of cast PU elastomers
Adiprene C930, a unique Low Free MDI based cast urethane from specialty chemicals company LANXESS, has just proven as an appropriate material for being processed via injection molding.
Thermolast K for aesthetic and overmolded dog toy
Kraiburg TPE has demonstrated its expertise in custom-engineered thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) by providing a compound tailored to the precise balance of hardness and flexibility for a durable dog toy in combination with superior adhesion to nylon and excellent colorability.
Ineos Styrolution introduces new grade for the healthcare industry
Ineos Styrolution’s new Styroflex 4G80 is specifically designed for medical tubing applications.
Stronger focus on medical applications
Kraiburg TPE will unveil its adhesion-optimized Thermolast M compounds with adhesion capabilities for a variety of medical thermoplastics at Pharmapack 2019 in Paris.
Albis distributes new halogen-free TPE-compounds from Uteksol
Albis Plastic GmbH expands its TPE-Portfolio with flame retardant Styrene-based thermoPlastic Elastomers (TPS) of the brand Solplast from Uteksol.
Kraiburg TPE Thermolast K helps Askoll innovate the e-mobility
Italy's leading manufacturer of electric two-wheelers has specified the use of Thermolast K for two precision gasketing applications on the new battery boxes of a growing range of power-assisted bikes and electro-scooters.
Albis Plastic receives sustainability standard certification
Albis Plastic GmbH has been certified in line with current Europe-wide Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) standards.
PolyOne shock-absorbing TPEs protect phone cases
Independent testing proves PolyOne shock-absorbing TPEs protect phone cases from impact better than TPUs
Kraiburg TPE Scores a Victory with The First Thai Brush
Thailand's manufacturer of toothbrushes and household brushes is committed to producing toothbrushes of the highest quality. For this reason, The First Thai Brush Co., Ltd. has chosen a high-quality thermoplastic elastomer from Kraiburg TPE.
Heat-resistant PLA compounds and versatile bioplastics at Fakuma 2018
At Fakuma 2018, FKuR Kunststoff GmbH will be presenting its broad portfolio of bio-based thermoplastics for injection molding, thermoforming and extrusion.
Virtual DoE of elastomer parts
Increasingly complex plastic parts, which need to meet economical as well as ecological standards, pose an enormous challenge for injection molders. Tools like the virtual DoE, featured by the Sigmasoft®Virtual Molding Technology, help rising to these challenges.
