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11December 2011 | Modern Plastics & Polymers
he north-bound global growth trend of plastic film and sheets is likely
to continue in the foreseeable future. According to a recent research
report, the market size is slated to surpass 50 million tonne by 2015,
primarily boosted by changing food consumption trends and increasing
demand from emerging areas of Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East and
Eastern Europe. A deeper probe reveals that swift industrialisation, mushrooming
consumer economy, higher standard of living as well as healthy growth of construction,
food & beverage and consumer packaging sectors in these regions are some of the
key demand drivers.
The Asia-Pacific region needs a special mention here. Projected to be the fastest
growing regional market with a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of
4 per cent, China and India (no points for guessing it right!) are going to be its
growth engine. In terms of market segment, Polyethylene (PE) films account
for the largest share of the global demand. However, its share is on
a downslide due to increased ingress of Polypropylene (PP) into the
end-use markets of PE.
In the PP segment, Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) film
is showing the fastest growth in volume terms. Between 2010 and
2013, global BOPP production capacity is forecast to surge by
more than two million tonne. Due to the major advantages of
low raw material and feedstock prices as well as closeness to
the highly lucrative Asian market, the Middle East is set to
seize the bulk of this capacity expansion.
Since product diversity remains one of the crucial success
quotients for plastic films, and given the existence of
both large- and small-scale manufacturers, there is fairly
fragmented competition in this market. Going forward, the
rising competitiveness in the global marketplace and availability
of additional capacities in some geographies will determine the
next phase of market development as well as the sustainability of
market positions of the leading players in this space.
Amid all these, Plastindia 2012 is around the corner and all set to
affirm the arrival of India on the world stage as the third largest
consumer of plastics by the next decade. Of course, we will bring
out a special edition of Modern Plastics & Polymers next month
to mark this momentous occasion. This will not only analyse the
current business environment, but also put forth future strategies
to sustain the superiority in an increasingly uncertain global market.
Make the most of it!
TAdvantage Asia!
Editorial Advisory BoardA E Ladhabhoy
Plastics Technologist
Dr Sushil K VermaFormer Director General, CIPET
Dr Swapan K DharaRegional Technical Head,
Basell Polyolefins India Pvt Ltd
Mohan K JainMD, Indoplast & Past President, AIPMA
P P KharasChairman, Ecoplast
Raman M PatelChairman, Industrial Products Mfg Co
Vijay MerchantPresident, Polycraft
Manas R [email protected]
EDITORIAL
CONTENTS
Note: ` stands for Indian rupee, $ stands for US dollar and £ stands for UK pound, unless mentioned otherwise
Event Focus: PLASTINDIA 2012Special Focus: ExtrusionInsight & Outlook : Plastics in Automotive / Transportation
Automation Trends
80 PC-based control: Intelligent applications for seamless process
Energy Management
86 Blow moulding machinery: Surpassing excellence in energy efficiency
Policies & Regulations
88 Recycling PET: Adopting sustainable practices
Strategy
90 Best manufacturing practices: Optimising cost through waste reduction
Tips & Tricks
94 Purchasing used machinery: A buyer’s guide
Rohan Shahane, Regional Director – South East Asia, MachinePoint Group
Event Preview
104 Engineering Expo Chennai 2011: Entralling engineering enterprises
108 Engineering Expo Indore 2011: Offering companies manufacturing
advantage with a trading edge
Event Report
112 Engineering Expo Ahmedabad 2011: Redefining success,
epitomising growth
REGUL AR SECTIONS
Editorial ............................... 11
News, Views & Analysis ...... 28
Technology & Innovation .... 38
Technology Transfer ............ 40
Projects ................................. 96
47
Details on pg no. 98, 101
Event List............................. 98
Book Review ...................... 116
Products .............................. 118
List of Products.................. 139
List of Advertisers .............. 142
Cover photo courtesy : Sidel Group
Highlights of Next Edition
Plastics in electronic and electrical appliances .............. 48
Micromoulding..................... 52
Roundtable ........................... 56
Special Focus
61Blow moulding ............................................62
3D blow moulding ................................. 66
Interface - Naveen Gupta ...................... 70
Roundtable ............................................. 72
Stretch blow moulding machinery ......... 74
5S methodology ..................................... 76Insight & Outlook
In Conversation With 44 Canon Patel, MD, Loxim Industries Ltd
Facility Visit 58 Nu-Vu Conair Pvt Ltd:
Competitive technology, comprehensive growth
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Business Insights •Technologies•Opportunities
NEWS, VIEWS & ANALYSIS
28 Modern Plastics & Polymers | December 2011
Evco invests $ 4 million in Oshkosh Evco Plastics is planning to spend more than $ 4 million to expand its Oshkosh facility by 30,000 sq ft and add more machinery. The construction is expected to be completed by March 2012.
“We have several existing customers who have given us new projects and we getting ready for that,” said Dale Evans, President, Evco Plastics. He informed that the facility is being expanded to 100,000
sq ft and is designed to strengthen and increase the infrastructure to enable it to handle larger moulds and equipment and will also include a 100-tonne crane.
Evco has had operations in Oshkosh since 1976. It built the current plant in 2003 and the company expects to add about 20 employees in the next two years. Overall, Evco employs 800 in 10 manufacturing plants that span from Deforest and Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to Calhoun, Georgia; Monterey & Juarez,
Mexico; and Shenzhen, China. It has three plants in Deforest, including its headquarters. “The initial stage spending is $ 2 million, but we expect to spend twice that after it is complete,” Evans said.
Evco serves original equipment manufacturers across the world in industries such as medical, packaging, agriculture, construction, lawn & garden, industrial and appliances.
Anwesh Koley
BMW to buy machines from KraussMaffei Technologies GmbH German auto major BMW AG has
placed an order of nine Resin Transfer
Machines (RTM), and three MX
injection moulding machines with
KraussMaffei Technologies GmbH. The
injection moulding machines come with
a clamping force of 4,000 metric tonne.
BMW ordered the high-pressure
RTMs for two factories in Germany
– Landshut and Leipzig. KM will also
provide post-mould finishing and material
supply equipment. The company plans to
use these RTMs to make components for
car interior and exterior, as well as for load-
bearing structures. “The order reflects years
of cooperation between the companies,” said
Frank Peters, Managing Director, Reaction
Process Machinery Division, KraussMaffei
Technologies GmbH.
BMW has also bought two 4,000-
tonne MX injection presses. One of these
will go to its plant in Wackersdorf for
moulding of stable instrument panels,
using structural foam moulding, for 1- and
3-Series cars. In Leipzig, two 4,000-tonne
MX double-swivel platen machines will
mould components with an outer skin and
a thermoplastic substrate. KM is supplying
two industrial robots for assembly and
follow-up steps. The machine will have
intelligent mould tempering with impulse
control for energy-efficient control of the
mould’s heat balance.
Anwesh Koley
Norner opens its first subsidiary in India
Norner AS, a Norway-based specialised,
fully independent innovation and
technology partner for companies in
plastics value chain, has opened its fist
overseas subsidiary in India. Based at New
Delhi, Norner Mimir India Pvt Ltd will
cater to the fast growing Indian market.
The Indian subsidiary was recently
inaugurated at Royal Norwegian Embassy
amid many prominent personalities from
the Indian petrochemical and plastics
fraternity. The lamp was lighted by Ann
Ollestad, Norwegian Ambassador to India;
Dr Tine Rorvik, Chief Executive Officer,
Norner AS; and Lars Evensen, Managing
Director, Norner Mimir India Pvt Ltd.
Several key personalities from Indian Oil
Corporation Ltd (it has recently signed
an R&D agreement with Norner) also
graced the occasion.
Ashutosh Gupta will be heading the
operation of the Indian subsidiary, with
support from Dr Shailendra Solanky and
Rajish Raghu, who have diverse experience
in the polymer value chain.
This is in line with Norner’s target
industry and expertise, which span the
value chain from catalysts synthesis and
gas conversion to end use of plastics.
Manas R Bastia
Bayer to expand operations in Asia
Bayer has
r e c e n t l y
unveiled an
e x t e n s i v e
i n v e s t m e n t
plan in Asia,
aiming to
increase sales in the region by 60
per cent, reaching € 11 billion
($ 14.8 billion) by 2015. The company
intends to expand its Methylene
Diphenyl Diisocyanate MDI)
capacity at the Shanghai site to reach
1 million tonne annually. Included in
the € 1 billion investment, the company
plans to increase its polycarbonate
capacity to 500,000 tonne annually
and build a new Hexamethylene
Diisocyanate (HDI) line to raise
annual capacity by 50,000 tonne.
According to Dr Marijin Dekkers,
Chairman of Board of Management
at Bayer AG, the investment plan
spanned from increasing production and
improving distribution to investment
in downstream support and research
facilities. Between the company’s
healthcare, crop science and materials
science sections, Bayer expects a capital
expenditure of € 1.8 billion by 2015 and
will continue to strengthen its workforce
in the region. In the last 12 months, the
company has expanded its employee
strength by 8 per cent. “We have made
capital expenditure of € 3.4 billion over
the past 10 years,” said Dr Dekkers.
Anwesh Koley
L-R: Ann Ollestad, Dr Tine Rorvik and Dr G S Kapur (IOCL)
NEWS, VIEWS & ANALYSIS
30 Modern Plastics & Polymers | December 2011
Star Thermoplastic opens TPR lab A division of Star Thermoplastic Alloys &
Rubbers Inc’s has opened a Thermoplastic
Rubber (TPR) rheology/analytical
laboratory at the company’s Broadview
headquarters. The company’s Thermoplastic
Division has created the laboratory on two
floors of the headquarters. It has invested
in the fully equipped, multifunctional
laboratory ‘to further increase our
level of customer focus, satisfaction
and applications support,’ emphasised
Thomas A Dieschbourg, President, Star
Thermoplastic Alloys & Rubbers Inc.
The company has a production line
dedicated to producing and testing samples
and finished goods. Star is a provider of
Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) with
production lines to handle large and
small orders. The new laboratory gives
the company the ability to analyse from a
chemist’s perspective any given formulation
and modify it to make it perform better.
Anwesh Koley
International Leadership Award to Dow CEO Andrew Liveris
Andrew Liveris, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Midland-based Dow Chemical Co, is the latest recipient of the 2011 International Leadership Award from the United States Council for International Business.
Liveris was honoured at an award ceremony in New York City for his strong commitment to manufacturing and international growth, according to Council for International Business, and also for ensuring that the US benefits from closer trade & investment ties with other countries. “At a time when international business has never been more dynamic, it is essential for all of us – citizens, businesses and our government – to embrace the new reality that we have to make strategic choices about our future and how we want it to unfold,” Liveris said during his keynote address at the award ceremony. Liveris is the 31st recipient of the International Leadership Award.
“We must, without hesitation, venture to build bold public-private partnerships that will enable us to achieve the necessary transformation because we cannot accomplish this alone,” said Liveris. Liveris’ appointment as Co-Chair of the US President Barack H Obama’s Advanced Manufacturing Partnership in 2011, and his penning of the book Make It in America, also distinguishes him as an international business leader, according to the Council.
Anwesh Koley
SABIC unveils security PC films SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business has introduced two new breakthrough Lexan Polycarbonate (PC) film technologies for Identification (ID) cards that help simplify integration of additional security features needed to combat identity theft and counterfeiting. Several years after SABIC’s successful introduction of the Lexan Secure ID film portfolio, this expansion of its security product offerings with Lexan SDCX and SC92E high-performance films clearly demonstrates the company’s commitment to identity protection technologies that benefit smartcard manufacturers and consumers alike.
New Lexan SDCX co-extruded film and Lexan SC92E flexible hard-coated film provide solutions to the challenges of constructing ID cards and security documents with more & thinner layers and complex manufacturing. “Identity theft and risk of counterfeiting call for increased functionality and innovation in electronic ID card design,” said
Lennard Markestein, Global Marketing Director, Specialty Film & Sheet, Innovative Plastics.
Lexan SDCX co-extruded film combines a core layer of white opaque or transparent Lexan film with a clear, laser-engravable cap layer to avoid the challenges of handling separate thin film layers. Lexan SC92E hard-coated film for card overlays surpasses standard PC film in durability, including scratch and chemical resistance, extending useful life and reducing resource consumption.
Anwesh Koley
Lexan Secure ID films
Andrew Liveris
German Diversity award for BASF BASF has recently received German Diversity Award as ‘Germany’s Most Diverse Employer’ in the category of large-scale enterprise. The award was given out by Henkel, business consultancy firm McKinsey and the German business magazine Wirtschaftswoche. It honours employers, individuals and innovative projects that are committed to establishing a working culture of diversity.
On receiving the award, Saori Dubourg, President, BASF - East Asia Regional Headquarters, said, “Diversity and inclusion is a strategic tool for BASF to focus our competencies on future market demands. The award is, therefore, a big appreciation of our efforts in this field and at the same time an incentive to improve
further.” Dubourg was instrumental in setting up the global Diversity & Inclusion project in 2008 and 2009.
“Diversity is firmly anchored in BASF’s daily business. Nevertheless, we will continue to develop instruments and measures to advance the diversity in our company,” confirmed Dr André Becker and Peter van den Hoek, who are currently responsible for the global Diversity + Inclusion (D+I) activities at BASF. More than 150 BASF employees worldwide are already involved as D+I ambassadors in addition to their regular jobs. They organise D+I activities, collect best practices and actively support establishing a culture of diversity in their own working environment.
Anwesh Koley
NEWS, VIEWS & ANALYSIS
32 Modern Plastics & Polymers | December 2011
Asahi Kasei Plastics gets SPE Innovation Award Asahi Kasei Plastics North America
and Penda Corp shared the stage
in Livonia, Michigan, at the Society
of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive
Innovation Awards Gala with
Chrysler Group LLC, winning the
‘Most Innovative Use of Plastics’ award
in the Body Exterior category. Now
in its 41st year, the SPE Automotive
Innovation Awards Competition &
Gala is the largest and oldest recognition
event in the automotive and plastics
industries. John Moyer, President,
Asahi Kasei Plastics, commented,
“Winning this award is a first for
our company. It is a testament to our
organisation’s talent and innovative
spirit. This is a proud moment for our
employees.”
Asahi Kasei has developed two new
and distinct UV-resistant Thermylene®
grades – one for the twin-sheet
thermoformed lid and one for the
injection-moulded bin, which maximises
performance while reducing weight.
The weight savings is projected to
save $ 3 million over the life of
the programme versus alternative
technologies, eg, Long-glass
Thermoplastic Polypropylene (LFT-PP),
short-glass nylon [Polyamide (PA) 6/6],
Sheet-Moulding Compound (SMC) and
Bulk-Moulding Compound (BMC).
Annabel Dsouza
New die series from Battenfeld-Cincinnati Austria-based Battenfeld-Cincinnati has
sold the first die from a new Polyvinyl
Chloride (PVC) extrusion die series
to Polish pipe producer InstalPlast.
InstalPlast is using the Spider 200-3
to produce three-layer foam core pipes,
with diameter in the range of 32-200
mm, on a co-extrusion line. The new die
is replacing the feedblock-and-standard
die combination, which have been used
previously. With the new system, the
two melts for the inner and middle
layers are fed into the die centrally via a
new distribution system.
According to the company, in
contrast to conventional dies, where the
melt for only one layer could be fed in
centrally, this is now possible for two
layers for the first time. Only the melt
for the outer layer is fed in laterally via
a side-fed distributor laid out as a coat-
hanger model. The Spider 200-3 has five
major advantages for pipe production
– compact size, easier set-up, improved
pipe wall thickness, greater stability and
better processing conditions.
Avani Jain
TI plans sites in India
TI Automotive, a leading global supplier
of fluid storage, carrying and delivery
technology, is expanding its reach in the
Indian automotive market with two new
facilities in Bengaluru and Chennai. Both
locations will produce technology for the
domestic Indian market. The Bengaluru
facility was established to produce fluid-
carrying lines for passenger cars, with full
production to begin in December 2011.
At full production, TI Automotive will
employ 68 at the 12,500-sq ft facility.
The Chennai facility is the company’s
first fuel tank systems in India and will
produce low-emission plastic fuel tanks.
Production will begin in April 2012. The
73,000-sq ft facility will employ 70. TI
Automotive also has facilities in Manesar
to produce powertrain systems, and in
Baroda and Manesar for production of
fluid-carrying systems.
Bill Kozyra, Chairman & Chief
Executive Officer, TI Automotive, said,
“India is a key growth region that is
essential to being a major global supplier.
With the new facilities, we are firmly
entrenched there, and continue to expand
our global footprint to provide advanced
technology that meets the needs of our
customers across the world.”
Annabel Dsouza
Bill Kozyra
SABIC, Chongqing Government to build engineering thermoplastics compounding plant SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business, Chongqing Xiyong Micro-electronics Industrial Park and Chongqing Economic and Informatization Commission have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) where SABIC would establish an engineering thermoplastics compounding plant in Chongqing, China. The move supports the Chinese government’s 12th Five-Year Plan to expand into the country’s western region and reinforces SABIC’s commitment to build on its long heritage of serving this important market with innovative and consistently high-quality materials solutions.
The new compounding plant, which is expected to be online in 2013, will produce several of SABIC’s world-class polycarbonate, polycarbonate blends and other high-quality engineering thermoplastics to provide easier access for customers from southwest of China. It will have compounding lines, colour development capabilities and advanced equipment enabling SABIC to create new applications for engineering plastics. This is SABIC’s third Chinese engineering thermoplastics investment this year. Huang Qifan, Mayor, Chongqing, said, “This compounding plant marks not only the settlement of another Fortune 500 company in Chongqing, but also the strong support from a world-class engineering thermoplastics provider to the industrial chain of Chongqing’s laptop industry.”
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36 Modern Plastics & Polymers | December 2011
Manjushree setting up two PET container plants Manjushree Tehnopack is setting up two
new manufacturing facilities in Bidadi and
Harohalli industrial area on the outskirts
of Bengaluru, India, with an investment of
$ 38 million. The new facilities will
concentrate on the food & beverage
customers, plus the liquor and pharma
sectors.
Vimal Kedia, Managing Director,
Manjushree Tehnopack Ltd, said, “It is only
natural for us to shift the manufacture of
preforms from the existing unit to the new
one and maintain all future PET perform-
related business along with further projects
to this new facility.” The proposed Bidadi
unit will be close to a major beverage
customer, reducing logistics costs. The
company has both its existing facilities
in the Bommasandra industrial area on
the outskirts of Bengaluru. Kedia added,
“While a large chunk of our business is
focussed on domestic markets, 8 per cent
of the total turnover is contributed by
exports to countries like the US, Australia,
Africa, Gulf, Malaysia, Maldives, etc.”
Annabel Dsouza
Global biodegradable plastic packaging market to reach $ 1.85 billion in 2011
According to a report on Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market 2011-2021 published by the European company Visiongain, the biodegradable plastic packaging market is gradually gaining significance in the vast global packaging industry and is expected to reach $ 1.85 billion in 2011.
Three main reasons cited for this growth include escalating demand for environment-friendly, sustainable packaging of goods, healthier lifestyles
worldwide and rapidly developing emerging markets with growing consumer demand for biodegradable plastic packaging across all sub-markets.
Moreover, rising concerns over environmental hazards, carbon footprint and waste reduction targets specified by different countries and the trend towards ‘green packaging’ are driving demand for biodegradable plastic packaging solutions.
This is a global trend and even India is seeing an increase in biodegradable plastic packaging solutions. Recently, the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) conducted a study on Domestic Green Packaging Industry and stated that the green packaging industry is growing at about 25 per cent per year, faster than the overall packaging sector, which is growing at about 20 per cent annually. Visiongain also states that the technological advancements related to lightweight packaging will further boost demand in the industry.
Avani Jain
Wittmann Battenfeld, SKZ partner for inline thermography Continuing its commitment to stable and optimal parts quality, Wittmann Battenfeld will be the exclusive partner of Das Kunststoff-Zentrum (SKZ) for inline thermography. The company has acquired the worldwide usage rights for the inline thermography process developed by SKZ in Würzburg, Germany. The marketing & communication for this technology are handled by Wittmann Battenfeld and SKZ.
Inline thermography is a process for identifying quality variations associated with regulation of temperature when
tolerances are exceeded. It helps avoid rejections and ensure stable parts quality.
This ‘quality assurance in the hot state’ is achieved by recording surface temperature of an injection moulded part with a thermographic camera immediately after the ejection process. The software developed by SKZ then evaluates the temperature profile. Deviations from ideal temperature profiles are calculated and segment-dependent corrections are sent to the cooling circuits of the mould. Thus, any necessary temperature changes are implemented in real time.
Annabel Dsouza
China’s machine makers seek market expansion While the market is still booming
in China, the country’s top machine
makers are looking to expand outside
their borders. In countries like
Brazil, India and Russia, Chinese
manufacturers see an opportunity to
open new manufacturing operations,
seize marketshare and try their hand
at globalising. The advantages for
manufacturers in China are clear.
Customers in developing markets
are price-conscious and Chinese
manufacturers can offer machines
at prices that often undercut their
international rivals. Markets like India,
however, have started to resist the
inflow of machines from China, going
so far as to impose anti-dumping tariffs
against Chinese-made presses in 2009.
Jason Chan, Marketing Manager,
Cosmos Machinery, said, “India is a
big market and growing quickly. We
have just started there, but it is a great
opportunity. Besides India, South
America and Southeast Asia are big
markets where the competition is not
as tough as in China.” Consequently,
the past two years have seen an
increasing number of Chinese-led
companies entering global markets.
These companies are considering India,
Russia and Brazil as potential locations
for setting up a new manufacturing
facility. The value of having a
manufacturing operation outside
China is the ability to understand and
respond to an outside market.
Annabel Dsouza
Vimal Kedia
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
38 Modern Plastics & Polymers | December 2011
Next-generation HyCAP system Husky Injection Molding Systems has
recently launched a next-generation
HyCAP system for high-output beverage
closure manufacturing. An evolution of
the existing platform, the new HyCAP
system offers several advantages such as
facilitating faster cycle times, improved
energy utilisation and closer integration
with Husky’s new KTW closure moulds,
while maintaining the highest levels of
reliability, repeatability and part quality.
The new HyCAP system utilises
various speed and energy improvements
that provide cycle enhancements
particularly for lightweight closures. The
all new screw design offers improved
plasticising rates while allowing lower
melt temperatures to maintain strength
and other properties of the resin. The
reduced melt temperatures also result in
cycle & energy savings, with lesser waste
and heat loss. Powerpack upgrades have
been incorporated to enable faster cycles.
In order to fully leverage the acquisition
of closure mould maker KTW, the new
version of HyCAP has been optimised
to integrate with Husky’s KTW closure
moulds. Further, the new HyCAP system
allows better cooperation between the
machine and hot runner through adaptive
carriage control to maximise gate quality
and consistency.
New 65-tonne vertical injection moulding machine Precision Medical Products Inc (PMP)
has launched ENGEL vertical injection
press, which offers the customers new
manufacturing opportunities under
the PMP roof, with the same level of
reliability.
The new press provides for
16-cavity needle hub overmoulding; high
volume production, either automatic
or manual; rotary table process
removes operator downtime and allows
simultaneous insert loading and moulding
over two stations; and all-electric
injection unit for highest precision,
superior repeatability and lowest energy
consumption. It also provides moulding
capability in a certified Class 7 ISO
clean room and operational flexibility
for complex applications.
The hybrid ENGEL e-insert machine
offers the compatibility for existing moulds
with the benefits such as shorter cycle
times, faster injection speeds and energy
savings of the electric injection unit.
New MEVOPUR® range additives improves productivity
A new range of sector-dedicated
MEVOPUR® additives from Clariant
offers a productivity boost to
pharmaceutical packaging converters.
The additives for polyolefins, including
nucleating agents & processing aids,
address converters’ needs to control
escalating manufacturing costs in the
face of increasing regulatory controls
and demand for innovative products.
As shown in tests using injection
and injection/compression moulded
caps, MEVOPUR nucleants enable
converters to achieve an increase
in production rates of up to 12 per
cent as compared to non-nucleated
Homopolymer Polypropylene (PP-H).
These nucleants can add more
rigidity to polymers such as PP-H &
random copolymer PP and high- &
low-density polyethylene due to their
more consistent and finer morphology,
without degrading impact strength.
This allows converters to create
thinner-walled part sections with raw
material savings. The nucleants also
reduce moulding defects caused by
anisotropic shrinkage, eg, warping &
sink marks.
New PET kegs range The revolutionary Petainer keg by
Petainer is a lightweight beverage
container manufactured in recyclable
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), and
is designed for one-way use.
Supplied in rigid polypropylene
casings, the new kegs are specifically
designed to be filled on existing brewery
filling lines that are currently used for
filling steel kegs. Conventionally, these
are filled with the opening in the keg
facing downwards and sealed onto the
filling system.
Key environmental benefits of
the Petainer keg include low material
usage, as compared to returnable metal
kegs and other one-way kegs, and a
lightweight construction, which reduces
supply chain environmental impacts.
Further, Petainer kegs and
polypropylene cases of the new
versions are fully and easily recyclable,
meeting all essential requirements of
EU regulations, including suitability
for both mechanical and ‘energy from
waste’ recycling.
Apart from these substantial benefits
to breweries and fillers, there are real
advantages to end users. One of the
biggest benefits is reduced storage space
needed by PET kegs. Securely storing
empty metal kegs to prevent them from
being stolen before they are collected
is a problem in many outlets. Petainer
kegs, once de-pressurised, can be easily
crushed when they are empty and then
put into the recycling bin with other
recyclable plastics containers.
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
40 Modern Plastics & Polymers | December 2011
Technology Offered
Conversion of batch-poly plant to C P plant A company from China is interested in providing consultancy
for the modification of batch-poly plant to C P plant like
polyester plant, polyester chip or direct spinning.
Areas of applicationChemical fibre and plastics
Forms of transferTurnkey
Plastic recycling technologies using organic and inorganic compounds An Iranian company offers plastics recycling technologies
using organic and inorganic compounds. This idea is based on
the principle of water electrolysis in which sodium chloride is
kept in proximity of turpentine/pine oil and plastics.
Areas of applicationPlastics recycling
Forms of transferOthers
Plastics recycling technologies An Iranian company is willing to provide plastic recycling
technologies using urea and ammonium carbonate and
synthetic ammonia.
Areas of applicationPlastics recycling
Forms of transferTechnology licensing
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excluding dangerous waste. Specific technical requirements include
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plastic materials after cleaning in a closed system, and a maximum
processing capacity of 10,000 tonne of waste per annum.
Areas of applicationPlastics industry, waste recycling, waste management
Forms of transferOthers
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Areas of applicationPlastics
Forms of transferOthers
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extruders, etc.
Areas of applicationPlastics recycling
Forms of transferOthers
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Technology Requested
“With time, “With time, engineering engineering
thermoplastics thermoplastics has moved from has moved from a single-polymer a single-polymer
compound to compound to blends and blends and
alloys”alloys”
IN CONVERSATION WITH: Canon Patel
44 Modern Plastics & Polymers | December 2011
…opines Canon Patel, Managing Director, Loxim Industries Ltd. In an exclusive conversation with Avani Jain, he underlines that the demand for engineering and specialty thermoplastic compounds is going to increase drastically due to their increased usage in the automotive sector.
…opines Canon Patel, Managing Director, Loxim Industries Ltd. In an exclusive conversation with Avani Jain, he underlines that the demand for engineering and specialty thermoplastic compounds is going to increase drastically due to their increased usage in the automotive sector.
Canon Patel
45December 2011 | Modern Plastics & Polymers
Tell us about the engineering and specialty thermoplastics compound manufacturing industry in India.The polymer industry in India is growing
at an average rate of 12-15 per cent per
year. We have large resin manufacturers in
the country, so there is a good opportunity
for companies like us. Currently, the
consumption of engineering plastics is low,
ie, only 10 kg per capita, but this demand
is likely to increase to about 25 kg per
capita. The growth of the automotive
sector can be seen as the biggest driver of
this growth.
What are the key demand drivers influencing the growth of the industry?With regard to the Indian population
demographics, more than 50 per cent of
the population falls under the age bracket
of 25-35 years, which clearly says that the
spending power of the economy is higher
than any other economy in the world.
For this reason, the number of cars per
capita has increased drastically over the
years. Thus, automotive sector, which
sees the maximum usage of engineering
thermoplastic compounds, is on a boom.
Further, we are rightly placed with four
major automotive manufacturers in the
range of 40 km, which is an opportunity by
itself. Today, all multinational automotive
companies are focussing on India as their
potential market. Also, the infrastructure
development in the country is fueling the
growth of this industry.
What are the properties of engineering and thermoplastic compounds, which make these so useful in the automotive sector?Engineering thermoplastic compounds
majorly help in weight reduction and offer
excellent heat resistance and rigidity. In
the automotive industry, these are used to
make all under-the-hood applications like
radiator, dashboard, security systems, etc.
Tell us about the recent technological advancements in the industry.With time, engineering thermoplastics
has moved from a single polymer
compound to blends and alloys. Also,
quality conscious companies and
customers are moving towards eco-
friendly products. Further, previously,
flame retardant system was employed by
the industry, but companies today employ
brominated flame retardant system.
The plastic raw material industry is witnessing a steady increase in the number of players who are driven by the growth and profitability of the sector. What is your take on this?The number of players is increasing because
it is a low capital investment industry; hence,
entry barrier is minimal as compared to that
in larger industries. Cost is not a barrier in
this industry, but long-term commitment is
the basic requirement; this is because it is a
competitive industry. The companies only
need to develop new products and manage
the inventory and cost.
What are the top five challenges in the sector?The first challenge is that the product
lifecycle is very short. Often one polymer
is replaced by another cheaper polymer.
Second, it is an extremely unorganised
industry where a lot of segmentation is seen
in terms of customer base. Many customers
are housed in remote locations and providing
service to them is a challenge. Third, saving
and retaining the intellectual property is a
huge task for companies like us. Fourth,
there is lack of awareness about engineering
thermoplastics, as India is predominantly a
commodity plastics market. Finally, retaining
people is also important task for us.
Toughest business decision taken...Starting this business has been the toughest
business decision made. After completing
an MBA in Operations Management from
the University of Wales, UK, I returned
to India. We had a family business of
producing dyestuff, which was doing well,
and there was no reason for me to diversify
into a completely new segment. But from
the start, I had an inclination towards the
polymer industry, which I thought to be
a clean and growing industry. I wanted
to contribute to this growth, and this led
to establishment of the polymer business
of Loxim Industries Ltd. It was a tough
decision to start a new venture, but I am
glad to have started this business, which
has proved to be a success.
Your greatest inspiration in life…One book that inspires me the most is
You Can Negotiate Anything by Herb
Cohen. This book is not merely about
the art of negotiating but about putting
your point of view before others. I believe
that nothing is impossible to achieve and
this book shows you the different ways to
achieve your goals.
Things that you keep in mind while starting something new...Background research and other things
about a new venture are done well in
advance, but what stands out is your gut
feeling, which comes through talking to
that company or individual. Your comfort
level with the new environment is also
important because in future, this would
turn into a positive energy that would
drive towards success.
What are your growth plans for Loxim?Loxim was established six years ago and is
still a young company. In these six years,
we have created good brand awareness and
developed a good product mix. We have
always worked to ensure that our customer
is satisfied. Further, we benchmark against
our own quality standards and try to
further improve it. According to me, the
above-mentioned factors will drive the
growth of our company.
Your message to aspiring and upcoming entrepreneurs in this domain…‘Be honest to oneself ’ – this is the most
important thing required for growth of a
businessman. Honesty and strong ethics
drive the success of a business. It is also
important to value time. If you respect
time, then it will respect you. Another most
important thing for an aspiring individual
is being passionate about whatever you do,
and you should always have an inner desire
to achieve something big in life.
Email: [email protected]
Plastics in Electronicand Electrical Appliances
47December 2011 | Modern Plastics & Polymers
Plastics in electronic and electrical appliances:
Charging up the future .....................................................................................48
Micromoulding:
Small innovations, big impact ........................................................................... 52
Roundtable:
How will e-waste recycling impact
the industry in India? ........................................................................................ 56
SPECIAL FOCUS
48 Modern Plastics & Polymers | December 2011
SPECIAL FOCUS: P last ics in e lectronic and electr ical appl iances
After conquering myriad
applications across the
manufacturing industry,
plastics has made significant
headway in the electrical and electronics
industry, creating possibilities for a wealth
of innovative low-cost, high-functionality
products. Properties like light weight,
design flexibility, ease of processing
and overall durability of performance
help plastics outweigh the conventional
materials like metal and glass. Apart
from making our favourite smartphones
and tablets more sophisticated and sleek,
plastics plays a crucial role in adding value
to the performance and competitiveness
of electronic products.
The artistry of plastics The use of plastics as a mouldable, light-
weight and energy efficient construction
material has revolutionised the way we
interact with our electronic gadgets and
appliances. Today’s plastics processor
has much more to offer than the
conventional Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
and Polypropylene (PP) for wires, cables
and capacitor films. From Polycarbonate/
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (PC/
ABS) in computer housings, power
adaptors and imaging devices to epoxy &
phenolic resins in printed wire & circuit
boards, polymer technology has driven
the growth of plastics in a wide variety of
electrical and electronic applications. All
these have paved the way for phenomenal
growth in demand, as companies in
the consumer goods, retail, healthcare,
transport, electronics and packaging
industries are utilising plastic electronics
to change business models and enhance
their portfolio of value-added products.
Swathi Sridharan, Research
Associate - South Asia and Middle East,
Chemicals, Materials and Food Practice,
Frost & Sullivan, says, “The burgeoning
demand for consumer and white goods
arising from an ever-increasing need for
the latest technologies from the young
middle-class is opening up new domains
for investment and innovation in the
engineering plastics sector. Engineering
plastics offer several benefits owing to
which their demand is rising and the
market in India is expected to increase
at a Compound Annual Growth Rate
(CAGR) of 8.4 per cent for the forecast
period between 2009 and 2014.”
With the emergence of retail boom in India, the electronic and electrical appliances market is delivering value-added products at competitive prices. Plastic components used in electrical devices will be the change agents for enhancing manufacturing and driving volume demand. Annabel Dsouza highlights applications of plastics in the hi-tech world of electronic devices.
ChargingCharging
future futureupup
thethe
50 Modern Plastics & Polymers | December 2011
Miniaturisation of electronic componentsElectric and electronic products have
gained increasing significance in a number
of industries. With the growing trend for
miniaturisation, electronic applications
are being used in highly integrated
assembly groups, especially in electrical,
communications and automotive
engineering. Conductive components in
electrical and electronic products have to
meet different requirements depending
on their field of application.
Polymers are typical insulation
materials owing to their extremely low
electrical conductivity. Increased interest
has been noted in using polymers for
other electrical applications due to their
properties such as weight, processibility
and chemical resistance. In recent times,
thermally and electrically conducting
polymers have been developed by
addition of common fillers such as
carbon black, graphite, metallic fibres,
flakes or carbon fibres and, increasingly,
nanofillers such as carbon nanotubes.
These compounds have been deployed
successfully in a range of antistatic and
electromagnetic shielding applications.
In order to ensure a high degree of
electrical conductivity, a high content
of conductive fillers is required, which
forms a close percolation network.
Depending on the end-user application,
electronic plastics have to be formulated
using the right balance of base polymer,
functional additive/masterbatch and
performance filler. Higher filler
contents commonly have a negative
influence on the mechanical properties
and processability due to considerable
increase in melt viscosity.
Functional components that require
high electrical conductivity are still
typically produced in cost-intensive
processing and assembly steps such
as insert moulding, hot stamping or
metallising. The filler content, and
thus the electrical conductivity, can be
increased significantly without decreasing
the processability by using metal alloys
that exhibit a low melting point. These
metal alloys are liquid in the processing
phase and do not solidify before the
cooling phase. This allows production
of complex moulded parts with definite
electrical and thermal properties. As a
result, material-related disadvantages
are reduced in comparison with highly
filled moulding compounds.
Opportunities aboundInnovations in the field of electrical
plastics have arisen as a result of
technology push, rather than market
pull. As the global plastics industry
is chanelling its expertise into the
development of cutting-edge electrical
applications, individual companies are
developing their business models to create
customer value from plastic electronics.
Since electronic components are typically
made of a series of layers of different
conducting materials, their development
involves a combination of competences
in different technology areas. These
include materials and inks, technology
& design, equipment, process scale-up
and the provision of components and
services. Complex scientific and technical
challenges spanning the disciplines of
chemistry, physics, electronics, systems
integration and process engineering need
to be solved.
For successful market entry, these
challenges have to be resolved via
collaborative developments among
partners with complementary core
competences. Sridharan adds, “Emerging
technology trends in the field of
engineering plastics include renewably
sourced & light-weight materials;
improved material product performance
by incorporating nanotechnology. These
nascent but fast evolving trends are
advantageous to the high-performance
property, processability and cost-efficiency
of engineering plastics in the electrical and
electronics industry. Improving product
performance is important for customers
trying to differentiate themselves in a
competitive global market.”
Seizing the competitive advantageWith the current pace of innovation in
engineering polymer technology, the
window of opportunity is expanding
for Indian players to gain a competitive
advantage in delivering new solutions in
electronics. By optimising the production-
to-market cycle, the Indian plastics
industry can leverage the electronics
boom in the country by expanding
product offering as well as volume supply.
Each application of plastic electronics
will involve a different combination of
functionality, performance and price
point, allowing exploitation of a range of
first-to-market opportunities.
Sridharan concludes, “The shifting of
manufacturing bases of the electrical &
electronics industries to Asia from Europe
and North America is the underlying
mega trend, and this is expected to drive
the engineering plastics market in India.
This is owing to the fact that better
manufacturing practices being introduced
in Asian countries will lead to increased
focus on Research and Development
(R&D) and developmental manufacturing
processes in these countries.”
Email: [email protected]
Swathi SridharanResearch Associate - South Asia and Middle East, Chemicals, Materials and Food Practice, Frost & Sullivan
The shifting of manufacturing bases of the electrical & electronics industries to Asia from Europe and North America is the underlying mega trend, and this is expected to drive the engineering plastics market in India.
Plast ics in e lectronic and electr ical appl iances
SPECIAL FOCUS: Micromoulding
52 Modern Plastics & Polymers | December 2011
With a demand share of
about 18 per cent, the
Electrical and Electronics
(E&E) industry is the
second-largest consumer of engineering
plastics globally. Driven by rapid demand
for innovative electronic gadgets,
especially in developing economies, the
growth of plastics application in electrical
consumer durables is expected to grow
at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate
(CAGR) of about 10 per cent. Apart
from pioneering features and design
aesthetics to the end-user, plastics offers
unique processing advantages along the
consumer electronics value chain.
The production economics of plastic
electronics are different from conventional
electronics based on silicon chip
approaches, making it possible to consider
products with radically different price
points, performance and functionality.
This, in turn, opens up the possibility
for new applications and markets that
are not accessible using rigid electronics
technologies. Some of the applications
envisaged are:
Packaging that is intelligent and/or
interactive, aids in anti-counterfeiting
& protection of products and helps
differentiate brands through eye-
catching displays
Radio-Frequency Identification
(RFID) printed onto packaging, thus
creating value from efficiencies in
product inventory management and
logistics
Displays and signage applications,
including e-readers, that make use of
low power, sunlight-readable, flexible
large area displays that will last for
days on a single charge
Lightweight, flexible power sources
integrated into mobile devices, in or on
buildings and in consumer accessories
Lighting panels of any size or shape
manufactured as part of a building’s
architecture and infrastructure, or
in automotive, aircraft and other
transport systems
Innovation indexWith electronic products becoming smaller
in size and portable, the plastic components
inside them are also constantly decreasing
in size and growing in performance.
Micromoulding of electronic plastic parts
requires efficient injection moulding
machines to mould tiny components
at a lower cost and a higher speed. This
translates into increased profitability through
material conservation as less resin is used
to create more parts.
As electronic products around us get smaller and portable, the plastic components inside them are constantly expanding in performance and shrinking in size. Annabel Dsouza analyses the micromoulding techniques used to mould tiny electronic plastic components at a lower cost and higher speed.
Small Small innovations,innovations,
big impactbig impact
54 Modern Plastics & Polymers | December 2011
A significant trend in industrial
production of E&E devices involves
miniaturisation of individual components,
while simultaneously equipping them with
greater functionality. A successful solution
lies in using Three-Dimensional Injection
Molded Plastic Interconnect Devices [3D-
Molded Interconnect Devices (3D-MID)].
Not only do these offer a high level of
design freedom, but can even be used to
create sophisticated mechatronic systems
that combine electrical and mechanical
functions. Laser Direct Structuring (LDS)
is an innovative technology used to
manufacture precision moulded electronic
components. It allows conductive tracks
and electronic components to be attached
directly to the plastic interconnect device
in a simple, environment-friendly process
(without the use of etching or caustic
chemicals). The process offers an extremely
high level of layout flexibility.
It was recently shown that the
miniaturisation potential of the process
has still not even come close to being
exhausted. In contrast, conventional
processes are already reaching their limits
in this respect with a number of electronic
components. Anthony Kalaijakis,
Strategic Market Manager, Molex,
says, “Miniaturisation and portability
trends are driving electronic innovations
and plastic component moulders are
developing precise and cost-effective
solutions for numerous applications such
as cell phones, tablets and music players.
LDS is one of the crucial methods that
are empowering mould designers and
manufacturers to keep pace with constant
innovations in the electronic plastics
space. By combining the versatility of
the two-shot moulding process for MID
with the speed and precision of LDS
capability, electronic component moulders
can incorporate durability and versatility
into small electronic gadgets.”
MID technology is one of the current
trends that allow injection moulded
plastic parts to be mounted on printed
circuit board tracks. There are various
methods for achieving this, such as
laser-direct structuring or 2-shot
moulding. With both these methods,
maximum standards need to be met in
terms of moulding points, absence of
burrs, warping, tolerances and surface
properties. The rheological properties of
high-performance plastics used in niche
electrical applications have to be modified
to suit these tooling techniques.
Flame retardance is another important
property that determines the performance
of plastics in electronic components.
In Europe, Restriction of Hazardous
Substances (RoHS) in E&E equipment
and Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) directives also
mandate that flame resistance be
achieved without the use of halogenated
components. Limiting Temperature Index
(LTI) is also an important requirement
that specifies the maximum continuous
use/operating temperature for a material.
Extreme Temperature Plastics (ETP)
has good growth prospects for the E&E
market. Kalaijakis highlights, “Additionally,
because developers can create prototypes,
they realise a greater cost savings. LDS
technology allows them to experiment
with the placement of traces and shielding
by making changes to the laser position
without having to invest in expensive
tooling changes. The LDS technology is
also suitable for miniaturisation strategies,
featuring circuitry that can be imaged
with a three-axis laser on a variety of
RoHS-compliant plastics with pattern
modification.”
Future scopeAs plastics promotes further advancements
in the E&E industry, manufacturers in
this sector have enormous opportunities
ahead. E&E applications offer significant
capacity building and product portfolio
enhancement potential for plastics
processors and machinery manufacturers.
Major advantages in production dynamics
of plastic electronics are:
Savings over product lifecycle: Plastics
is durable, hardwearing and easy to
maintain. This increases the overall
lifecycle of electronic products.
Finish: Customers buy not only a
product, but also value in the form of
features, usability and design. Plastics
can deliver this design flexibility.
Less processing time: Plastic
components consume less material
and energy during production, making
them cheaper and enabling resource
conservation.
Strength: Plastics can be modified to
offer outstanding mechanical strength,
comparable to conventional materials
like steel.
Design flexibility: Plastics is ideally
suited to ergo-dynamic curves, which
make modern tools easy and safe
to use. Hence, more complex and
intricate designs can be created with
better accuracy by using plastics.
Improving cost economics: As
innovations take place in this sector,
engineering plastics are easily
available. Lower volumes are available
at cheaper prices, eg, Polyamide
(PA) and Polybutylene Terephthalate
(PBT) offer easy processing and
assembly (PA60), dimensional stability
and high dielectric strength (PBT).
These are mostly employed as a casing
material for effective insulation and
environmental resistance.
Email: [email protected]
Anthony KalaijakisStrategic Market Manager, Molex
Miniaturisation and portability trends are driving electronic innovations and plastic component moulders are developing precise and cost-effective solutions for numerous applications such as cell phones, tablets and music players.
Micromoulding
SPECIAL FOCUS: Roundtable
56 Modern Plastics & Polymers | December 2011
Rasool Khan Director, K K Plastic Waste Management Pvt Ltd
E-waste recycling has conventionally been dominated by the ‘informal’ sector. But, expanding volume, short lifecycles and an ever-growing waste stream have attracted many environmental regulations pertaining to recycling of electronics and electrical equipment. The existing schemes of waste recycling and material recovery in the informal sector have now been transformed into more scientific techniques for higher efficiency and recycler responsibility. Today, e-waste recycling industry in India is highly organised with an extensive and coordinated network. Because plastics in electronics are so diverse and used in various applications & types of products, they are affected by many regulations across the world. Four regulatory areas important to plastics processors are air quality, end-of-life waste, toxic substances and fire safety. Several laws aim to reduce this waste by mandating recycling and encouraging manufacturers to improve material choices & create better designs.
Increasing concerns about the impact of plastics on the environment are being translated into strict legislation that may have significant effects on the use and disposal of plastics, particularly in electrical and electronic equipment. Annabel Dsouza traces the developments in the electronics industry to address end-of-life plastics disposal and recycling.
Sandesh Kumar Jain Project Manager, Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology
Recycling is a crucial concern across the plastics industry. But, it is more relevant in electronics applications where design cycles and product lifespans are short. E-waste collection, segregation and storage are important to the overall success of recycling operations. It is an efficient method to utilise energy resources and gain cost savings. Plastics processors who manufacture components for electrical and electronic equipment need to understand the current and potential impact of these opportunities so that they can select the best materials to enable industry compliance and offer a competitive advantage. For successful recycling operations, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and their moulders and extruders must study the current and upcoming legislation around the world to ensure compliance. Fortunately, innovative plastics are currently available as alternatives to those facing regulatory restrictions. These new alternatives can contribute additional benefits such as eliminating costly secondary operations.
Rohan Gupta Chief Operating Officer, Attero Recycling
E-waste is not just a waste, but an important resource that can be economically utilised instead of shunning it as a social and environmental burden. The logistics operations of e-waste collection are imperative to the recycling process. Apart from metros, recyclers should have an efficient network of waste collection from all tier-I and tier-II cities. In India, few products come back for recycling.
Not all companies take the initiative to spread awareness of e-waste disposal and provide the facility. A few forward-looking companies are working in this direction. Two major challenges in this business are low awareness level among companies and individuals about recycling and collection of waste products. Because of low infrastructure, collection of electronics for recycling becomes a much more costly affair. In September 2008, the government came up with a regulation stating that every electronic waste is part of hazardous waste and should be sent to authorised waste recyclers only.
E-waste recycling requires collaboration between the government, enterprises and recyclers to build an effective collection system. Besides, regulatory enforcement will help spread awareness about the same and generate considerable benefits for the environment and industry.
Editorial take:
How How willwill e-waste e-waste recyclingrecycling impact impact
thethe industry industry inin India? India?
Boisterous growth in all sectors
of the plastics industry has
enabled further advancements
in the plastics processing
industry. Impeccable quality of products
and flawless processes are the desires of
every plastics processor, and to achieve
these, he must focus on the minutest of
details, and this can be ensured through
the use of appropriate auxiliary equipment.
There are only few prominent players in
the market among the plastic auxiliary
equipment manufacturers in the country,
and NU-VU Conair Pvt Ltd features
among these. The company makes efforts
to continuously offer its customers
products that are innovative and offer
value for money. “The maximum demand
for plastic auxiliary equipment is in the
automotive sector, packaging & bottling
plants and irrigation lines. Other industries
with good demand include household,
extrusion and electronics sector,” says K
M Shah, Managing Director, NU-VU
Conair Pvt Ltd.
The journey so farNU-VU Conair Pvt Ltd was started in
2005 with a vision to provide innovative
and competitive solutions in the plastics
auxiliary sector. “We started off with a
modest 250-sq m area dedicated for the
factory & office and only three workers
and three directors,” notes Shah.
The major breakthrough came about
in 2007 when the company formed a Joint
Venture ( JV) with Conair, USA, which
is a well established firm since 1958. In
the same year, the facility was shifted to
Vatva Gujarat Industrial Development
Corporation (GIDC), with an area
of 5,000 sq m and later to the current
facility in Piplaj. The Piplaj facility is
spread over a 10,000-sq m area, with
8,000 sq m of the total area dedicated to
the manufacturing facility. “In the span
of six years, we have drastically expanded
our plant capacity and managed to get
Demand for accurate and quality processes in all sectors has given a fillip to the ancillary equipment manufacturing sector, which helps improve productivity & quality. In the plastic auxiliary equipment domain, NU-VU Conair Pvt Ltd provides innovative and competitive products to its customers. Avani Jain tracks the efforts made by the company to lead in its genre.
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FACILIT Y VISIT: NU-VU Conair Pvt Ltd
Photo: Vijaykumar Soneji
Competitive technology, comprehensive growthCompetitive technology, comprehensive growth
NU-VU Conair Pvt Ltd
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Dehumidifier air dryers and crystallisers
most of the big customers in our basket,”
claims Shah.
Manufacturing facilityNU-VU Conair Pvt Ltd boasts of a state-
of-the-art manufacturing facility with
inbuilt assembly shop, paint shop, testing
centre, Research & Development (R&D)
centre and corporate office. To ensure an
easy and efficient manufacturing process,
the assembly area is divided into three
bays or sections – drying & conveying,
heat transfer & blending, crystallising &
granulating. The company has in place
totally closed-loop systems right from
material procurement to the dispatch of
final equipment through a chain.
What is on offer?The company provides solutions to
customers’ need for plastics auxiliaries like
hot air dryers, hopper loaders, gravimetric
blenders, volumetric feeders, granulators,
dehumidifier dryers, centralised conveying
systems, chillers, mould temperature
controllers, etc. The equipment are
used for conveying, drying, blending,
crystallising plastic pellets and mould
cooling. These auxiliary equipment help
customers achieve higher production with
optimum time and better quality of their
end products. “The company has the
capacity of producing 10-11 machines per
day,” notes Shah.
The key components are imported
from the parent company and assembled
at this facility. “We get 30 per cent of
the components from Conair, USA,
and 70 per cent is from India. Thus, we
only assemble the parts here and do not
design these,” informs Shah. At present,
the company mainly exports to Asian
countries like China, Singapore and
Thailand, besides Africa.
R&D endeavoursNU-VU Conair Pvt Ltd is committed to
finding and delivering process solutions that
make a real difference to customers in terms
of cost & energy efficiency. The company
also has an R&D and training centre. “We
have the support of technical institutes like
Central Institute of Plastics Engineering
and Technology (CIPET) to establish
our technical knowledge and understand
the actual requirements of our customers,”
claims Shah. He elaborates, “The company
also produces few machines for the Indian
market, which are not produced by the
parent company. We share our thoughts
with the parent company, carry out R&D
and, finally, test the products before selling
them to customers.”
The company is currently developing
new machines like energy smart
dehumidification system and BFS
volumetric feeder. “We are also in the
process of introducing mould sweat
protector, which helps increase the mould
life in injection moulding applications,”
says Shah.
Sustainability effortsThe company makes continuous
efforts to establish an eco-friendly and
system-driven culture. Shah avers, “Our
dehumidifiers consume 35 per cent less
energy and yield optimum production
result as compared to products offered by
our competitors. Another product is loss-
in-weight system, which consumes less
energy and reduces wastage of material.”
Quality control The company has a quality control
department where products are thoroughly
checked as they arrive and then assembled.
The products are then tested based on
their application, customer requirements
and standards set by our partners. “We
maintain same quality standards as
followed in our parent company. We will
soon be applying for TUV certification,”
informs Shah.
Future growth plansCurrently, NU-VU Conair Pvt Ltd
manufactures all products that are in
demand by the Indian market. Shah
concludes, “Since the last five years, our
growth has been more than 100 per
cent. Our aim is to seize the maximum
share of the Indian market and become
the number one company by satisfying
our customers in terms of service,
quality and energy savings. In future,
we aim to extend our expertise to
manufacturing all products that are
currently produced by our parent
company. We believe in quality,
innovation, performance and aim at
maximum customer satisfaction.”
Email: [email protected]
K M ShahManaging Director
The maximum demand for plastic auxiliary equipment is in the automotive sector, packaging & bottling plants and irrigation lines. Other industries with good demand include household, extrusion and electronics sector.
Parts of hot air dryersPhoto: Vijaykumar Soneji
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Blow MouldingBlow moulding:
Adapting to changing market dynamics .................................................................62
3D blow moulding:
Bridging technology gaps ....................................................................................... 66
Interface - Naveen Gupta:
Senior Branch Manager, Polymechplast Machines Ltd .........................................70
Roundtable:
What are the merits of blow moulded plastics in packaging? ................................72
Stretch blow moulding machinery:
Addressing challenges, pursuing growth ................................................................74
5S methodology:
Quantifying quality solutions ..................................................................................76
INSIGHT & OUTLOOK
With the increasing use
of packaging materials
in India, the market for
product packaging is on
a steady rise. One of the most popularly
used techniques to produce containers
and packages is blow moulding. Blow
moulding is a manufacturing method
used in the plastics and polymers industry
to create hollow but strong containers for
their clients. Plastic beverage bottles and
fuel tanks are commonly created through
blow moulding. The automotive sector is
a big user of blow moulded products and
whose varied applications, coupled with
the low processing cost, has ensured rapid
innovation across all verticals that use this
technology.
Process and applicationsA typical blow moulding machine set-
up uses an extruded plastic preform and
compressed air to fill the chamber of a
divided mould. The two halves of the mould
get separated and the finished container is
released. Dinesh Bharti, Manager (Sales
Engineering), Toshiba Machine (India)
Pvt Ltd, says, “Among plastics conversion
technologies, blow moulding enjoys
a predominant position as the output
materials or forms have a cross-section
of applications. The term blow moulding
refers to the process generally adopted for
manufacturing hollow articles like bottles,
jars, drums, etc. On the non-packaging
side, the process is also used for producing
toys, automobile parts, accessories and
engineering components.”
Current trendsVarious types of blow moulding machines
are available in the Indian market.
But the current trend is towards pre-
stretch blow moulding machines. As
the pharmaceutical industry is one of
the largest industries in India and there
is a huge consumption of small bottles,
pre-stretch blow moulding machines are
witnessing high demand and, currently,
are the best and highly productive method
available. These machines are available in
the Indian market at competitive prices.
The blow moulding machine industry
is booming after recovering from the
worldwide economic downturn and is
expected to continuously go up at least
for the next 5-6 years. There are various
reasons why blow moulding is preferred
over other methods of manufacturing. The
tool cost involved in this process is low as
compared to that in injection moulding.
While plastic packaging companies have
conventionally adhered to blow moulding
over the years, it is the automotive sector
that is increasingly using blow moulded
parts due to a steadily growing trend of
Adapting to Adapting to changing market changing market
dynamicsdynamics
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INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: B low moulding
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Durability of plastic products and design versatility are key requirements of the packaging industry today and blow moulding offers these features and much more. Anwesh Koley emphasises that innovating with time is the crucial element that customers look for in a product.
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replacing metal parts with plastics. Thus,
the complicated parts both inside and
outside an automobile can be designed
and processed easily. Also, wastage can be
minimised as material yield is almost 100
per cent in this process.
The automotive segment has witnessed
new trends in terms of plastic products
and their applications. From air circulation
ducts to fuel distribution lines; from seat
fabrics to wiper water bottles; and from
door trims to external fenders and spoilers,
these are the latest body parts that are
witnessing the usage of blow moulded
products. “Since most of the automobile
companies are expanding rapidly, some
of the new automobile industries from
Japan and Europe have recently started
their operations in India. According to an
internet survey, automobile companies are
expected to grow about 20-25 per cent
every year,” adds Bharti. The demand
for white goods is also surging since the
past few years, with increasing per capita
income and availability of a number of
financing schemes in the market.
Reasons for acceptabilityEarlier, metal products were most
frequently used for containing liquid,
semi-liquid and even a few solid products.
However, the consistent rise in metal prices
has witnessed a steady decline in the use
of metal products, and this has resulted
in plastics becoming the most preferred
material for packaging. Gradually, heavy
dependence on blow moulded products
has seen companies opting for technology
that provides faster throughput and finer
finish. The packaging industry is of the
opinion that packaging materials made of
tin should be replaced with blow moulded
plastics. This is because tin, aluminium
and other similar metals used in packaging
are not only more expensive, but also in
short supply.
Development of packaging technology
has not only contributed to improving
the aesthetic appeal of products, but also
their shelf life. Blow moulded products
cause lesser wastage as compared to
other techniques and considering the
growth prospects in the plastics industry
and growing consumer awareness of
packaging, it is expected that there would
be substantial development in this area.
Some of the commonly available plastic
packaging machinery include machines
for strip packaging, carton filling, fully
automatic bag making machinery and
automatic microprocessor-controlled
packaging machines.
Blow moulded packaging
machinery manufacturers increasingly
focus on developing rapid output,
low-cost packaging equipment. In future,
equipment will become smaller, more
flexible, multi-functional and highly
efficient and will also save time & cost.
Blow moulded containers have made
inroads into the packaging locations. Major
applications of these containers include
edible oils, dairy products, paints, chemicals,
etc; further, the extended version of
stretch blow moulded bottles and
containers finds applications in packing
squash, syrup, cola, malted food, grain,
pickle, etc. Modifications in the processes
and availability of resin varieties for
such containers have further extended
their applications.
Driving up Use of blow moulding in plastics with
automation helps in increasing the
productivity of the end product. The
technological selection depends on the
requirement of the product being packed.
Blow moulding reduces the tooling cost
as well as it is easier to enhance the
productivity and aesthetics. As demand
for blow moulded packaging increases,
this will also increase the demand
for blowing machines having higher
production speeds.
Improvements in moulding techniques
and barrier materials have allowed
blow moulded bottles to be tailored
to unique marketing and product-
protection requirements. To add to the
success story, increasing numbers of
companies are choosing to perform the
blow moulding process within their
bottling plants as a way of reducing costs
and ensuring quality.
Email: [email protected]
Dinesh BhartiManager (Sales Engineering), Toshiba Machine (India) Pvt Ltd
Among plastics conversion technologies, blow moulding enjoys a predominant position as the output materials or forms have a cross-section of applications. The process is also used for producing toys, automobile parts, accessories and engineering components.
Blow moulding
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INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: 3D blow moulding
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Continuous advancements in the field of plastics have facilitated rapid growth in demand for blow moulded products. With increasing requirement for new designs and smart functionality, the industry is thriving with the sustainability factor. Anwesh Koley explains that three-dimensional blow moulding can help in delivering higher output and achieving better productivity.
The advantages of
blow moulding for
large parts made
of commodity or
non-engineering plastics have
been appreciated since long
by the automotive industry
as well as other industries
like packaging. Vijay Vora,
Director, Roshma Pet Plast
Pvt Ltd, says, “Advanced blow
moulding has now become a
high-tech procedure. New
technologies include parison
manipulation, suction blow
moulding and innovative
extrusion techniques.” Parison
manipulation and suction
blow moulding have been
developed to produce scrapless
parts, which has led to the
procedure commonly known as
Three-Dimensional (3D) blow
moulding. The new process
eliminates the negative effects
of the pinch weld and improves
mechanical performance in
critical stressed areas.
Need for advancementsConventional extrusion blow
moulding of heavily convoluted, 3D
tubular shapes such as fuel tank filler
pipes, automotive air ducts and tubes
used in household appliances inevitably
results in welding seams at the pinch
areas, which cause potentially large
amounts of flash at the mould parting
line. In extreme cases, flash can weigh
multiple times the weight of the
moulding itself. Moreover, very long
pinch areas require high clamping
forces. In order to address such
shortcomings in the process,
3D blow moulding solutions
were introduced.
In 3D blow moulding, a
parison sized according to the
article diameter is manipulated
by special devices directly into
the cavity of the blow mould,
avoiding pinch areas and
welding seams on either side
of the article and minimising
overall material usage.
The remaining welding seams
are reduced to a minimum at
both article ends. Depending
on the shape and complexity
of the article, companies
specialising in this process
offer different technologies
for small- & large-volume
production of convoluted, 3D
tubular shapes.
Different 3D conceptsIn suction blow moulding, a
parison is extruded from the
die tool of an accumulator
head into a closed blow mould
and drawn through the mould
via vacuum while supported
on a cushion of air. This support air
also prevents premature contact of the
parison with the cavity surfaces. After
the parison emerges from the bottom
of the blow mould, it is closed by
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upper and lower shutters. The part is
then inflated and cooled as done in
conventional blow moulding. Suction
blow moulding generally requires simple
and inexpensive blow moulds.
Other forms of 3D blow moulding
techniques utilise simple and inexpensive
blow moulds, though, with a horizontal
parting line. The clamping unit opens
and closes vertically. The lower mould
half is in motion while a robot inserts
the parison into the cavity. After
insertion, the lower mould half shuttles
in position below the upper mould
half, the clamping unit closes and the
inflation and cooling processes are
triggered. Based on continuous research
and demand, companies have managed
to generate 30 per cent smaller footprint
on the latest-generation horizontal 3D
blow moulding machines.
Advantages of 3D technologyThe 3D technology has various
advantages over conventional blow
moulding, which many rigid blow
moulding manufacturers find useful.
The process ensures higher part quality
due to the elimination of welding
seams, resulting in a more uniform
wall thickness distribution without
affecting the mechanical properties so
that material accumulation or notches
at welding seams can be avoided. Also,
the materials used are such that they do
not bond sufficiently at pinch areas. If
welding seams present a problem, short
glass fibre-reinforced materials can also
be processed.
The regrind content is reduced,
thereby lowering degradation of
thermally sensitive materials and
breakdown of fibres in reinforced
materials. “The process also reduces
the flash weight, which results in lower
capital investment because of the use
of smaller extruders, lower clamping
forces, simple de-flashing systems,
smaller granulators, smaller blenders and
conveyors as well as smaller chillers,”
says Vora. Lower operating costs due to
the reduced amount of material being
processed, thus reduces the power usage
of drive motors and heating systems.
Areas of improvementOne of the drawbacks in blow moulding
of heavily convoluted tubular shapes is
the difference in wall thickness of inner
and outer radii resulting from different
stretch ratios. A similar flaw can occur
as a result of premature contact of the
parison in horizontal blow moulds.
To compensate this, companies across
the world have developed a Radial
Wall Thickness Distribution System
(RWDS) that permits uniform wall
thickness at inner and outer radii of
convoluted sections at any point along
the circumference of the parison – even
in case of small parison diameters.
Even for 3D blow moulding, Indian
manufacturers have not adopted this
technology on a large scale, as the
machines and technology required is
not prevalent in the country. The Indian
blow moulding industry depends heavily
on the US, Europe, Korea and China
for machinery. Also, to use the 3D
blow moulding machines on a regular
basis in the country, there is a need to
educate & train the workforce about
the functioning of the new technology,
which will help manufacturers avoid
unnecessary technical lagging.
The use of hollow parts is increasing
by the day and blow moulding is still
the preferred choice. However, if
manufacturers can invest in technologies
like 3D blow moulding, the output can
be increased, quality can be improved
and the products will benchmark global
standards.
Email: [email protected]
Vijay VoraDirector, Roshma Pet Plast Pvt Ltd
Advanced blow moulding has now become a high-tech procedure. New technologies include parison manipulation, suction blow moulding and innovative extrusion techniques.
3D blow moulding
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INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Inter face - Naveen Gupta
How is blow moulding industry shaping up in India?The blow moulding industry is growing
in the country due to wide applications,
particularly in the pharma and cosmetics
industry, which are heavily dependent on
blow moulded products. From manual
to automatic, if volumes are good, then
one can go for Injection Blow Moulding
(IBM) machines. Though the current
market price of IBM machines is quite
high, the final product boasts of superior
quality. This technology is generally
preferred when the volumes are low and
the manufacturer operates on a smaller
capacity up to 100 MS only. However,
if the component size is bigger, then an
extrusion blow moulding machine would
be required. This technique is adopted
in case of high volume requirements, yet
precision in terms of final finish remains
an issue with this method.
Cost advantages associated with blow moulding.Blow moulding has visible cost advantages
as this process deals with a hollow product.
The parison has limited wall thickness,
which is determined by the type of product
to be manufactured. The thickness depends
on the applications and the industry that
will be using the product and, accordingly,
the cost can be determined. Thus,
volumes can be increased according to the
applications and costs can also be kept
low as per requirements. Also, the blow
moulding process is cheaper as compared to
injection moulding or extrusion moulding,
as the price of machines is lower. Another
advantage is that if the shape of the
product has to be changed, it can be done
with minimal investment, whereas in case
of injection moulding, heavy expenses have
to be incurred for a similar change.
What are the latest technology advancements and innovations in blow moulding?We have developed the Fast In Fast out
(FIFA) technology, which is again a form
of accumulator type blow moulding. An
extruder is a primary component in blow
moulding and, with the new process, the
time taken by the raw material as it enters
the parison is lesser and the entire process
of blowing the material in the desired shape
is carried out faster. However, if there is
considerable difference in the thickness
along the shape of the product, we use a
technology called parison programmer. In
a blow moulded bottle, the bottom is the
thickest, the middle portion is thinner and
the neck region is thick. To maintain this
design element, we use parison programmer.
The goal of the blow moulding process is
to obtain a blown product whose parison is
neither too thin (as otherwise, the container
would break at the thinnest point as soon as
it is under strain) nor too thick. A too thick
section is a waste of material and money.
Also, a well-defined thickness profile must
be obtained at the end of the process.
Numerous difficulties prevent the mould
designer from reaching this objective in the
first trial.
Challenges before the sector.The industry does not have the right
tooling components to work with. There
is a dearth of quality mould-makers and
designers in the industry. For instance,
the automotive industry requires intricate
detailing, which cannot be provided by
blow moulding due to lack of precision
and availability of technology. In China,
components are developed in 30-45 days,
whereas the same process takes almost
5-6 months in India. Thus, we lack the
essential factor of time of our delivery,
and this can only be addressed through
the use of better tools and moulds.
Overall, the blow moulding industry
in India has the advantage of being
cost-effective and can be customised
according to the application. If the right
tooling technology is implemented, blow
moulded products from India will have
global competence.
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…believes Naveen Gupta, Senior Branch Manager, Polymechplast Machines Ltd. With advancements in technology and requirements of time & quality, blow moulding has become the preferred choice for the plastics industry. In an interaction with Anwesh Koley, he explains why the technique is here to stay and the areas that need improvement.
“The industry needs to focus on equipment efficiency and
right tooling techniques”
INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Roundtable
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Abhay Aggarwal Director, Durga Plastic Industries
Flexible packaging types are being widely adopted across different product categories like beverage, home care, beauty & personal care, pet care and other consumer goods categories. This is because products in flexible packaging are lighter & easier to carry, convenient to use and often cost-effective options as compared to other packaging types like metal, glass and rigid plastics. With use of packaged products moving from India’s large cities into small towns and villages, the use of blow moulded and other small flexible packaging types has grown rapidly, as these are affordable to India’s rural masses. Properties like durability, strength, light weight, low cost, water & chemical resistance, welding properties, less energy & heavy chemicals requirements in manufacturing ensure that plastics are extensively used in the packaging industry. And, if properly recycled, plastics can dominate the world of packaging and enter the domain of metal containers, which have till date seen few competition.
The packaging industry is fast moving from metals to the use of plastics due to various visible advantages of plastics. Blow moulding is a widely used method for manufacturing plastic containers, and this gradual shift will eventually benefit the blow moulding industry. Anwesh Koley asks industry experts whether plastics has the attributes to be able to take over metal packaging completely in future.
What are theWhat are the meritsmerits of of blow mouldedblow moulded
plasticsplastics in in packaging?packaging?
R S Pawar Manager, Vivek Polymer (India)
Plastic packaging is used for catering to fast moving consumer products in the industry today. With advancements in science & technology, plastic food packaging has been constantly enhanced and is the key ingredient for success of product packaging. The convenience of using plastic product is more than metal packaging, as it is safer and is not harmful while being tampered.
In metal packaging, the products are often influenced by climatic conditions and might cause damage or malfunction. But with plastics, the packaging process is designed such that no exterior elements like air or dust could enter and affect the quality of products. If these checks are not maintained, the products would have a shorter shelf life and start rotting within hours of production. Most big companies depend on plastics as their core packing materials. Plastic packaging are commonly used for packing plastic bottles. High-density polyethylene is another type used to pack cosmetics, shampoo, detergent and garbage & retail bags.
Padmanabhan Ranganathan Director, Acme Impex
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is generally used for packaging and contains additives like UV stabilisers and flame retardants to make it robust for the packaging industry. Blow moulded packaging is easily recyclable than metal products. Another distinctive characteristic of plastics is that it can be moulded into different shapes and, due to its flexibility, manufacturers can switch from one shape or size to another. Metal is heavier than plastics; hence, blow moulded plastic packaging is light weight and reduces the overall mass of the product.
Plastics are cost-effective to produce and require less energy to transport, reducing product cost. Probably, the biggest reason for adoption of plastics for packaging is the safety factor. Blow moulded PET containers are not hazardous if damaged as compared to metals which might develop sharp edges if tampered with. Also, plastics are more environment-friendly than metals as greenhouse emissions from them are lower.
Metal packaging has its own merits, but in terms of cost-effectiveness and flexibility in usage, plastics has emerged as a better option for manufacturers. Rounding it off is the safety factor, which no end consumer can afford to ignore.
Editorial take:
Tej Ram Singhal
The blow moulding industry
in India is growing at
about 5 per cent for stretch
blow moulding machines.
Currently, two types of blow moulding
machines are available: Single-stage and
two-stage blow moulding machines.
Single-stage typeIn the single-stage machine, the process
involves manufacturing bottles from
granules. The granules are selected, fed
into the preform and the final stage is
the finished bottle. These machines are
manufactured by only few companies
in the world – ASB Nesai and Akoi
– both from Japan. Another company
– Sipa from Italy – has also started
manufacturing these machines.
Single-stage stretch blow moulding
machines are also known as classic one-
stage machines, as the concept has long
been extended to developing various
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
structures. The classic single-stage
machine design is extremely versatile
as the same basic machine design can
be used to make bottles and jars in a
variety of shapes and sizes. This was the
standard single-stage machine in the
early years, with eight cavities for 1.5-
litre bottles.
Two-stage typeThe second type of blow moulding
machine is the two-stage blow moulding
machine. In this machine, the first step
is the perform, which becomes the raw
material and the subsequent stage is
the final bottle or jar. This technology
was introduced to India in 1997. These
machines are of two types – automatic
and semi-automatic – and are used to
manufacture jars with capacities ranging
from 30 ml to 25 litre.
Earlier, performs were made by
continuously extruding a PET tube. A
perform manufacturing machine takes a
continuously extruded PET tube, heats
and closes one end and then heats the
other end; it then forms a thread finish
by blow moulding. This process had a
faster output rate, at 12,000 preforms per
hour, than the earlier injection moulding
routes of 8- and 16-cavity moulds. Being
extruded, the performs can also be
multilayered with barrier materials.
This system was overtaken by injection
moulded performs since the number of
cavities increased to 32 and beyond. The
IM finish offered features like vent slots,
which made the technique preferable
to manufacturers. The IM technology
is currently available f rom many
companies, providing customers with
greater technical and commercial choice.
The two-stage technology machine with
six blow moulds operated at about 4,000
bottles per hour. Subsequent mould
and cooling development increased the
output to 6,000 bottles per hour.
Addressing challenges, pursuing growth
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The stretch blow moulding industry in India has rapidly grown in volumes and areas of application. Manufacturers are pleased with the quality of raw materials available and overall dynamics of their operations, with the government also supporting the plastics industry in its endeavour to emerge as the numero uno in machinery manufacturing.
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Stretch blow moulding machiner y
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Stretch blow moulding is primarily used for manufacturing
food grade PET jars and bottles. In addition to food
packaging, it is used for containing mineral water, lubricants,
medicines, cosmetic products and liquor. Today, PET is the
only lightweight unbreakable food grade material available.
It is essentially a substitute for glass packaging. Extrusion
is used for materials like Polypropylene (PP), High-Density
Polyethylene (HDPE) and Low-Density Polyethylene (LDP),
which are opaque.
In 1997, when two-stage blow moulding technology
first came to India, the output was about 600 bottles per
hour. Initially, two-cavity machines were used, but now four-
cavity machines are used. The cost of machines has remained
constant in the past 14 years. However, raw material prices
keep fluctuating due to variations in crude oil price. Over
the years, the basic blow moulding technology has remained
the same. The overall energy consumption is reduced
through increase in production. This is the key challenge, as
manufacturers today are strained for time and capacity. The
more economies of scale one can achieve, the faster will be
the rate of production and higher energy savings.
Areas of concernIn terms of competition, China is the major concern for the
blow moulding machinery industry in India. The price of
Chinese equipment is dramatically lower than that of Indian
machinery. Their quality is average, and the machines work
well only for 1 or 2 years. Customers are aware of this but still
opt for Chinese machines due to the low upfront price they
have to pay. The Chinese blow moulding sector, like other
industrial sectors in China, receives large-scale government
incentives. They are exempted from paying electricity charges
and companies do not face labour strikes. They also receive
cash incentives on their exports. However, there are no such
government incentives in India.
The food packaging sector should only use virgin plastic
material. Recycled PET can be used in other applications
but not for making food grade PET. But, companies across
the country are using recycled plastics for packaging food
materials, and this must be discouraged.
Future trendsPlastics consumption in India is quite low. While countries like
the US have plastics consumption of about 2.5 kg per person
per year, the figure in India is only about 600 gm per person
per year. With increasing awareness of the benefits of plastics,
this figure is likely to rise in future where plastics will replace
metal and glass as the primary material for packaging.
Tej Ram Singhal
is Director of
Suraj Plastic Industries.
Email: [email protected]
INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: 5S methodology
76 Modern Plastics & Polymers | December 2011
M Hariharan
Any sustainable improvement has to have stability of operations as the bedrock. An organisation needs a
system to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow. To achieve this, a popular concept used today is 5S methodology. 5S is a term for a workplace organisation methodology that uses five Japanese words – Seiri (sort), Seiton (store), Seiso (scrub), Seiketsu (standardise) and Shitsuke (systematise). 5S helps maintain an organised and efficient workplace, eliminate losses due to failures & breaks and improve the overall quality & safety of work.
5S methodology at the workplaceThe 5S methodology is the basis of any
sustainable quality initiative, be it Kaizen, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) or initiation of lean principles.
1S or Seiri means sorting, ie, move out items not belonging to that work area. The workers in that area must ensuring this. This gels with the theme of workers’ involvement in the quality process.
2S or Seiton means storing, ie, a place for everything and everything in its place (organising). Areas are designated to store the sorted items as per frequency of use, ease of access, security and visibility. This enables the creativity of workers.
3S or Seiso means scrub, ie, cleaning up the work area. Uncluttered and organised shopfloor facilitates clear thought process and brings out minor niggles in the machine & workplace.
4S or Seiketsu means standardise, ie, standardising best practices. Organising methods, frequency of cleaning and visual display of operation practices ensure that the first three S’s are uniformly practised throughout the plant. This enables development of multiple skills and cross training of people across work centres.
5S or Shitsuke means systematise, ie, make the above-mentioned S’s a habit or way of life. For example, systematising calls for self-audit, peer audit and continuous sharing of best practices.
Impact of 5S on the seven triggers of bottom lineHere is an illustrative list of bottom line impact. The real benefit of 5S lies in its creating the base for quality improvements.
5S impact on cost1) Reduction of cost
Availability of spares at the right place at the right time leads to minimising spares and consumables consumption. Otherwise the workers keep requesting for replacement. Quantification is possible by tracing the past record of purchase and comparing with the current stock levels (2S).
Minimising wear & tear and replacement of machinery spares due to cleanliness of equipment. The probability of machine failure is minimised due to the generally cleaner equipment. Quantification can be done by comparing the
In the previous edition, a methodology was suggested to quantify improvement initiatives, tracing them to seven triggers of bottom line, viz, product mix, sales volume, selling price, change in costs, release of fixed-cost resource, working capital and release of fixed asset. Here is a description of the 5S methodology as an example to illustrate the same.
Quantifyingquality
solutions
Figure 1: The 5S methodology
5S
5. Shitsukemeans systematise
Make the four S’s a way of life
(Self-discipline)
4. Seiketsumeans standardise
Standardise best practices
(Maintaining cleanliness)
3. Seisomeans scrub
Make the work area clean
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2. Seitonmeans storing
A place for everything and everything in its place
(Organising)
1. Seirimeans sorting
Move out items not belonging to that work area
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replacement post implementation with the past replacement history due to wear and tear (3S).
Reduction in accidents leading to minimised accident-related expenses. Minor accidents due to oil spill on the shop floor, cluttered workplace can be minimised. Comparing the history of accidents and related expenses, pre- & post-implementation is possible (3S).
However, for all these instances, there should be a culture to measure the costs within the organisation. 2) Release of fixed-cost capacity
Minimising search waste and human resources for more productive operations leads to release of human resources. Quantification is difficult. But, a trend of work content of the workers, if mapped, can help justify this (2S).
Reduction of training time in case of multiple skills development of employees due to standardisation of workplace organisation. If the company has a culture of training the workers in other areas then this quantification can be attempted. But, in the absence of training, the result can be seen in the release of time. Quantification is difficult (4S).
Uncluttered workplace releases floor space and postpones additional rental space. This can be quantified, if and when the expansion happens. Otherwise, if another location can be de-hired due to this, then it is quantifiable (2S).
Morale of the workforce improves, leading to higher productivity, and thus release of capacity. This is extremely difficult to quantify.
Benefits leading to release of capacity is the most difficult to quantify, unless costing experts are involved in the effort.
5S impact on investment 1) Reduction of working capital investment
Maintenance of spares is minimised due to visible workplace. This is quantifiable with reasonable accuracy (2S).
Excess stock is identified and removed leading to minimisation4 of stock. This is quantifiable, but will affect profit negatively in the short run, as unwanted stock sold at less than the book value can hurt the bottom line (2S).
Generally, impact on the working capital is quantifiable with less effort. 2) Postponement of investment
Improved cleanliness increases asset life. This is extremely difficult to quantify, unless a remnant life analysis is done before and after sustained efforts over a period (3S).
Well maintained maintenance tools increases their longevity. This too is extremely difficult. But, a trend analysis of the records pre- and post-implementation can be done (3S).
Uncluttered workplace releases floor space and postpones additional own space (2S).
Generally, quantification of the fixed asset investment is difficult to justify.
5S impact on sales1) Sales price
Uncluttered workplace leads to an improved image for the company, and thus to better negotiation. It is improbable to quantify (5S).
Minimising search waste, leading to minimising cycle time and hence to better on-time delivery capability. It is difficult to quantify,
but can be attempted by tracking the actual cycle time and pre- & post-implementation (5S).
Improved quality of the equipment, leading to minimising defects, and thereby to better quality output. This is possible to measure, if the actual lot tolerance proportion defects are tracked pre- and post-implementation (3S).
Quantification of sales price impact is extremely difficult, as there are many owners for sales price increase. 2) Sales volume
Released capacity used for additional volume. Difficulties here are similar to those in quantification of release of fixed asset investment. Even if it is quantified, the sales volume also has many owners (5S).
3) Sales mix Lesser search waste leads to
minimising change over time, and thus to accepting small lot orders. This is difficult to quantify. But, it should be taken in sync with the setup time reduction enabled by minimal search waste. This also has many owners (2S).
Banking on the trust factorQuantification of financial benefits will be difficult as long as the quality experts remain averse to quantification and the accountants disagree with any improvement that might lead to negative or no impact in the short term. The two functions must shed their mutual distrust to gain headway in this regard.
M Hariharan practises consultancy in the field of cost management, lean thinking, constraint management, management control system
and business excellence as Founder Director at Savoir Faire Management Services. Savoir Faire helps organisations to improve their profitability by aligning their people and processes to customer value and articulate the bottomline impact using the cost excellence (CE©) model. Email: [email protected]
5S methodology
Five-stage methodology of Savoir faire ©
Stage 1: Identifying the activities pre- and post-implementation of the initiative
Stage 2: Identifying the resources required pre- and post-implementation of the initiative
Stage 3: Comparing the resources required pre- and post-implementation of the initiative
Stage 4: Tracing impact of changes to the seven triggers of bottom line
Stage 5: Quantification of benefits/costs of initiatives
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The plastics processing industry
faces constantly increasing
demands on performance, in
terms of both the quality of
parts and productivity of machines. Besides
simple operation and energy-efficient
production, complete documentation
of the production process is considered
as a feature of modern blow moulding
machines. The machine controller is thus
considered as a key factor in the fulfillment
of these requirements. Together with the
.Net-based Blow moulding Human-
Machine Interface (HMI) software, the
‘TwinCAT Blow molding Framework’
offers a complete software solution for
blow moulding machines.
Integrated control platform replaces special subassembliesConventional blow moulding machine
controllers are based on special hardware,
which is difficult to modify with
new tools. Turnkey software for blow
moulding applications plus a Panel PC
with a 15-inch thick display and a high-
performance Intel® Celeron® processor
place all advantages of open PC-based
automation technology at the user’s
disposal: Instead of special modules, eg, for
controlling wall thickness or temperature,
the Industrial PC constantly controls
all machine functions. Thanks to the
modular structure of the Blow Molding
Framework software, different measuring
systems such as analogue encoders or
Simple Sensor Interface (SSI) can be
connected more easily to a machine.
For instance, the electrical signals
from sensors, valves and motors are picked
up and output by using Beckhoff ’s Bus
Terminal I/O system. In large machines,
appropriate placement of distributed
I/O modules saves costs and increases
functional reliability. Going further, safety-
oriented bus terminals permit simple and
fast implementation of safety functions.
Compact Flash storage is used instead of
a hard disk, which guarantees the user low
failure rates.
Short sampling time Optimum wall thickness control is crucial
for the quality of the final product. Since
this controlled system possesses a high
natural frequency, short sampling times
are decisive for quality. This requirement
is met perfectly by employing a high-
performance Industrial PC and EtherCAT
as a fast fieldbus system. For example, if
sampling times of less than 1 ms can be
achieved, the profile accuracy is increased
to the maximum and plastic products with
consistently high quality can be produced.
Clear and convenient user interfaceThe productivity of a machine depends,
among other things, on how fast
the operator can intervene in the
manufacturing process and that the
information needed for the same is
available at a glance. The user interface
of a blow moulding machine often
supplies an abundance of unstructured
information, making it difficult for the
machine operator to distinguish between
important and unimportant data.
Thus, particular importance was placed
on a clear structure when designing the
user interface from Beckhoff. Ergonomic
approaches were also utilised, ie, the
colour design is ‘easy on the eyes’ and
the amount of visible data is intelligently
condensed.
Wall thickness control The user interface for the wall thickness
control is clearly divided into four equal
large fields. The header field contains
status information such as language
version, operator name and alarm
messages. Access rights are specified and
operator inputs registered with the aid of
Intelligent applications for seamless processWith pressure increasing on the plastics industry to enhance quality and productivity, PC-based machine control comes no less than a boon for the industry. PC-based machine control is widely used in blow moulding machines for controlling the production process. It provides software solutions to machine manufacturers for maximising profile accuracy and producing high-quality plastic products.
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user management in order to completely
document the production process. The
configurable status bar contains the
most important process information
such as cycle time, extruder data or piece
counters. The third field contains the
soft keys, while the fourth field contains
variable contents, such as wall thickness
or temperature control.
The wall thickness editor contains all
important functions for fast, clear creation
of the wall thickness curves. Up to 25
profiles can be illustrated and edited.
Partial wall thickness control at the hose
circumference is also supported.
Automatic adaptation of mass flow rateThe hose length and actual curve value are
shown in real time during production, and
deviations from the set value are displayed
and monitored. Perfect production of
plastic items in the blow moulding process
requires an extruder mass flow rate that is
automatically adapted to the cycle time and
constant hose length with no undesirable
weight fluctuations. In order to correct
the extruder speed, the TwinCAT Blow
Molding Framework offers the option
for constantly correcting the hose length
by using a photocell during continuous
operation. For intermittent operation,
a battery level controller is available.
The optional master-slave coupling
of several extruders facilitates the
optimisation process.
Precise, fast temperature controlA major prerequisite for high product
quality is precise and fast temperature
control. The TwinCAT Blow Molding
Framework integrates a software
temperature controller with clear operating
pages, which has been proven in many
applications in the plastics industry.
All important control zone parameters
can be seen at a glance on the user
interface; critical temperature deviations
are indicated by a colour change. The
input of an entire group of temperature
zones is especially simple, eg, in case
of a cylinder. As a result, the operation,
as compared to single temperature
controllers, is accelerated and simplified
considerably.
Motion control for hydraulic, hybrid and servo-electric axesThe TwinCAT Blow Molding Framework
is suitable for blow moulding machines
with hydraulic, servo-electric or hybrid
drive technology. Energy-efficient drive
concepts are supported, such as driving the
main pump with a servo drive. Short cycle
times are achieved by optimum control
of the transport movement and clamping
unit, among other things. Blow Molding
Framework uses the proven motion modules
from the TwinCAT hydraulic library to
obtain an optimum balance between fast
movement and accurate positioning.
Support for production cellsModern production facilities have special
insertion units for placing pre-fabricated
components into the mould, eg, handles
for drums or printed foils. Servo-electric
handling systems increasingly perform article
transport. Insertion units and handling
systems are integrated either by fieldbus
interface or directly using the blow moulding
framework. For quality certification, an
automated article check is performed and
the results optionally displayed on the screen
and stored in the production log. A free
network interface is available as standard for
transmission of these data.
Fulfilling quality and efficiency requirements optimallyHigh performance of Beckhoff ’s
PC-based controller platform makes
short reaction times possible, guaranteeing
efficient production of high-quality plastic
products. A large touchscreen display is
available for ergonomic operator guidance
and fast user intervention. Integration of the
controller into company networks facilitates
complete documentation of the production
process, logging of operator interventions
and the assignment of user rights. Beyond
that, the high requirements of modern
quality assurance systems are met, eg,
analysis of machine errors is supported by a
sophisticated messaging system. Courtesy: BECKHOFF PC Control
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A typical blow moulding
manufactur ing uni t
involves the use of various
components, which heavily
require electricity to function proficiently.
A major challenge for manufacturers is
to reduce the time taken across various
blowing steps within the process. Since
the process involves alternate heating and
cooling of preforms, it is important to
ensure that the time taken for each is
gradually reduced over the production
process in order to save energy.
The processIn the Stretch Blow Moulding (SBM)
process, the plastics is first moulded into
a preform by using the injection moulding
process. These preforms are produced with
the necks of bottles, including threads
on one end. The preforms are packaged
and later fed into a reheat stretch blow
moulding machine after cooling. In the
SBM process, the preforms are heated
using infrared heaters above their glass
transition temperature, then blown using
high-pressure air into bottles using metal
blow moulds.
The blow moulding equipment space
has witnessed numerous innovations over
the years, as manufacturers had to adapt
to changes according to growing customer
needs. This has resulted in increased
innovation in the plastics moulding
industry. Srikanth Padmanabhan,
Managing Director, Motan-Colortronic
Plastics Machinery (India) Pvt Ltd, says,
“There is huge scope in the field of blow
moulding machines, as a major segment
of the plastics industry wants to switch
over from the basic manual moulding
machines to modernised Programmable
Logic Controller (PLC) controlled ones
with advanced hydraulics and energy-
saving machines.”
Technology to enable efficiency With more advanced features that
manufacturers incorporate in their
machines are options for connectivity with
Wi-Fi and SCADA solutions through
which all machines can be connected with
a single computer or the mobile, through
which they can access their machine
production and status from anywhere in
the world.
Today, the emphasis is more on
energy-efficient, maintenance-free and
high-response machines. The current lot of
machinery comes fitted with servo motor-
driven pump instead of normal induction
motor, which saves energy of 20-60 per
cent, and this depends on the cycle time
and other conditions. “Also, due to the
availability of advanced hydraulics and
energy-efficient solution, the hydraulic
clamping machine is adopted more than
the toggle-type clamping machine, due to
its low maintenance and long life,” adds
Padmanabhan. The equipment designed
today are digitally controlled, more precise,
fast, compact and easily compatible with
machine controls. Manufacturers are
modernising their plants and equipping
them with latest CNC machines and
design-related software for producing
quality product and competing in the
international market.
Energy efficiency and space management are key concerns troubling the plastics industry today. Though manufacturers are getting government support at the policy level, the infrastructure needs to be stepped up for improving output quality. Anwesh Koley analyses the efforts required for conserving energy and achieving efficiency in the plastics manufacturing space.
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Cost control and environment safetyLowering costs through better quality, reducing inputs, less
wastage and less labour has been the focus in the blending and
conveying systems. “User-friendly networked controls reduce the
time taken to understand the operations. The current trend is
towards graphic, menu-driven touchscreen controls. Different
parts of the system can communicate with each other through
CANbus or Ethernet protocols,” says Padmanabhan.
While manufacturers have to ensure that the above
requirements are met during the process, another area of concern
for blow moulding equipment is environment-friendliness. This
is managed by companies through the use of consumables, which
are recyclable or environment-friendly.
Achieving the desired resultsManufacturers are developing equipment that have higher productivity
and consume lesser space within the plant. Another important
measure is to reduce all forms of waste resulting from operational
rejections, waste heat and spillage. “A specific problem in India
is that although labour is relatively cheap, most are unemployable
and without intensive training. Also, the attrition rate of trained
personnel is high. This has led to increased automation and user-
friendly and data-recordable systems,” says Padmanabhan.
Automatic blow moulding machines that are not labour-
intensive might reduce time in the plant with efficient use of
robotics, but not all manufacturers can afford it. Thus, small- and
medium-scale blow moulding manufacturers need to find a means
to increase production efficiency with the available resources. The
blow moulding industry is working on reducing time to meet the
demand from both domestic & global customers and with the
latest technology, quality will not be compromised either.
Email: [email protected]
Srikanth PadmanabhanManaging Director, Motan-Colortronic Plastics Machinery (India) Pvt Ltd
There is huge scope in the fi eld of blow moulding machines, as a major segment of the plastics industry wants to switch over from the basic manual moulding machines to modernised Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) controlled ones with advanced hydraulics and energy-saving machines.
POLICIES & REGULATIONS: Recycl ing PET
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In order to understand the requirements for recycling plastics, it is important to look into the chemical structure of plastics,
whereby, it can be successfully reused without causing any environmental damage. The government regularly comes out with measures to ensure efficient recyclability of plastic bottles, and the industry also has started contributing towards this measure.
India recycles approximately 3.6 million tonne of plastics every year. There are about 3,500 organised and 5,000 unorganised recycling units employing 6 lakh people directly and 10 lakh indirectly. The major types of plastics recycled are Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polystyrene (PS), nylon, Polycarbonate (PC), High-Impact Polystyrene (HIPS), Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA) and other engineering plastics.
Nature of plastics in PETAll plastics are synthetic polymers, which are high molecular weight chemical compounds made up of linked molecules called monomers. The process of combining of monomers to form a polymer chain is called polymerisation. PET is a common plastic material used as an ingredient in beverage bottles. Like most plastics, PET bottles are
non-biodegradable and will just sit in landfills if not recycled on time. PET is made of petroleum, so a more efficient recycling of used PET bottles would help reduce dependence on oil.
Recycling is an efficient concept, but often the recycling process ends up wasting more energy in reprocessing the recyclables rather than gaining it. Besides, the industry is yet to find a cost-effective means of recycling food containers into new food containers. Although there is a demand for recycled bottle-grade PET, the high cost of cleaning post-consumer beverage bottles, strict Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements and outmoded technology have favoured the use of virgin PET over recycled PET in manufacturing of beverage bottles. This has resulted in most beverage bottles collected for recycling being reprocessed into non-food products such as fibre and strapping.
Industry-government effortsNearly all types of plastics can be recycled; however, the extent to which they are recycled depends on technical, economic and logistic factors. Innovations in plastics separation, sorting, washing and de-contamination technologies equipment have made it possible to efficiently collect, separate and recycle mixed rigid packaging plastics. Amit Kalra, Director, Hindustan Plastic and Machine Corporation (HPMC),
says, “The National Plastics Waste Management Task Force of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, has recommended a strategy and action programme of plastics waste management in India. Also, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), New Delhi, has issued guidelines on recycling of plastic waste. All responsible manufacturers of plastic recycled products adhere to the safety rules and regulations laid out by the government.”
The government has formulated several rules and regulations so as to cause minimum environmental damage. These rules fall under Environment Protection Act 1986. According to the Act, all recycling of plastics shall be undertaken strictly in accordance with the BIS specification: IS 14534: 1998, entitled ‘The Guidelines for Recycling of Plastics’. Manufacturers of plastic products also have to incorporate markings and codings. These markings indicate type of plastics and also whether it is virgin or recycled. Apart from regulations, The Plastics Industry Association, through its member units has to undertake self-regulatory measures to protect the environment.
Modern technology for recycling plasticsMost bottles are made of PET. PET containers are identified by a resin identification code imprinted on the side or bottom of the container. After
The increasing use of plastics in industrial & consumer applications, growing consumer awareness on solid waste recycling and low cost of recycled goods has led to an increased demand for recycled plastic resin & products. But recycling of plastics must not harm the environment. Anwesh Koley underlines that guidelines must be implemented to achieve the desired results.
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collection, the bottles are forwarded to recycling locations where they are run through grinders that reduce them to flake form. The flakes then proceed through a separation and cleaning process that removes all foreign particles such as paper, metal and other plastic materials. Among the recently developed technologies, the automatic PET washing system that requires less capital and energy cost is useful for the Indian market.
“The latest PET washing/grinding/drying systems incorporate heated pre-wash stage to remove labels from whole bottles before grinding, a wet grinder/crusher to reduce bottles to flake, followed by a succession of small wet-washing units – hot and cold – that use intensive friction,” adds Kalra. Each washer is followed by a friction dryer to strip off dirty water. It also uses density separators and metal detectors both before and after washing. Density separation is followed by two friction dryers, one for the polyolefin that ‘floats’ and second for PET ‘sinks’. PET is air-classified for removing fines, labels and nylon barrier material from bottles. The last stage is the drying stage, where flakes are thoroughly dried by friction dryers. After being cleaned according to market specifications, the recovered PET is converted into a variety of useful products such as carpet fibre, strapping, moulding compounds and non-food containers.
An eye on the futureThe need for an effective means to recycle PET bottles has urged both the industry and policy makers to look into the problem, with particular focus on energy efficiency and reusability of PET. With more companies becoming involved in research to develop better means of recycling PET, the condition is expected to improve both globally and in India. Till then, a better understanding of the chemical structure of PET would make it easier to recycle it.
Email: [email protected]
Amit KalraDirector, Hindustan Plastic and Machine Corporation
The National Plastics Waste Management Task Force of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, has recommended a strategy and action programme of plastics waste management in India.
STRATEGY: Best manufactur ing pract ices
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Waste is defined as any aspect of operations that fails to add value. It is a significant hidden
cost for many plastics manufacturing companies and includes the costs associated with energy & maintenance, solid wastes, inefficient utilisation of water, hydraulic oil and emissions into the atmosphere.
Increasingly, companies and organisations are taking an interest in waste reduction, which thereby results in optimising cost. Rohan Shrikant Shahane, Regional Director-South East Asia, Machine Point Consultants SL, notes, “With rising energy costs, soaring raw material prices and the impacts of
climate change, the need to monitor energy consumption and reduce waste is more important than ever. As with most industries, controlling costs is critical to sustainability and profitability. In order to remain competitive a business must adopt effective energy management process and waste reduction methods.”
Waste reduction strategiesRight from polymer processors to plastics processing machinery manufacturers, it seems that the industry is aware of their due diligence and is adopting various steps for reducing waste. M M Biswal, Business Head-Polymers, Loxim Industries Ltd, details, “In order to reduce waste, one has to have an
appropriate system in place, as it helps in improving the overall efficiency of the company. In our company, the water consumed during manufacturing of engineering thermoplastic compounds is recycled and used for watering our plants in the garden. We also have a rain water harvesting plant as it is a low lying area and a lot of water accumulation happens.” He continues, Thus, we not only reduce waste but consume it as well. For example, we offer to our customers an eco range, which is made of recycled products. We believe that automisation and training of people is important because if the people are trained well, they would contribute more towards operating efficiencies.”
The plastics processing industry often faces heavy criticism for causing environmental damage and industrial pollution. Processors are now taking this issue seriously and making efforts to ensure that production techniques do not result in heavy waste and high energy utilisation. Avani Jain puts forth some of the best manufacturing practices to help reduce waste and optimise cost.
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Reducing waste does not merely mean managing the solid and liquid waste, but also means preventing excessive energy use. “Energy efficiency is possible only through a good set of machinery that demands adequate investment. Cutting cost on infrastructure, in turn, would increase the cost of efficiency, so we always believe that investing in right machinery is important. The right machinery will result in cost and operating efficiency as well as waste reduction in the long run. At the same time, the product quality will be good,” Biswal opines. Apart from the plastics processing machinery manufacturers, the ancillary equipment manufacturers have realised the need for waste reduction.
The plastics processing machinery manufacturers have also started adopting novel methods for waste reduction. Earlier, in the injection moulding segment, hydraulic machines ruled the market, but now the all-electric machines with better energy efficiency are being employed. Shahane notes, “The use of all-electric injection moulding machines helps in substantial reduction in maintenance cost, as these eliminate the need for hydraulic oil. Further, a shorter product cycle makes these more productive than the hydraulic machines. These machines reduce losses by using high-speed servo motors to drive the processes.”
Supporting actsThe rotomoulding industry is also continuously adopting various strategies for reducing waste and energy. Bharat Mistry, Partner, Ash Win Engineers, says, “We make machines that help in reducing plastic wastes. For example, plastic wastes like the entire plastic tanks are cut into small pieces by a scrap cutter; these pieces are then fed into a solid granulator where their size is further reduced to 10 mm. These are then put into a recycling extruder in which fine plastic granules are obtained; these granules are used to make an entirely new product. Thus, we are not only making the machine, but also reusing the plastic waste.”
Mistry adds, “Further, as a responsible company we have taken a
number of steps. First, while making moulds of different sizes, we are particular about the quantity and size of raw material used, which, in this case, is stainless steel. We ensure that we procure only that quantity of material that will be needed for the job because if the requirement is low, then the remaining steel roll will go waste. Second, we produce extremely energy-efficient oven chambers, ie, furnace that runs on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) as against diesel or petrol. This results in energy efficiency and reduction in the production cost.” He continues, “Third, we use standardised frequency drives of European origin for the rotation of the mould. It ensures jerk-free operation, which otherwise may lead to variation in thickness, thus causing wastage. For example, if 100 tanks are made and there is weight variation, then it is not acceptable and they go waste.”
At present, the company has employed some techniques, but in future it will also adopt novel measures for waste reduction. Mistry claims, “We are developing machines that ensure high production. These machines will have the capacity to produce 30-35 products in one and a half hour. They will have advanced oven chambers, with temperature sensors inside the mould. The machines will reduce the cost of production, improve speed and ensure quality production. In future, we also aim to use Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)-based microprocessor control, which will ensure repetitive production with exact thickness and, thereby reduce wastage.”
Understanding responsibilitiesWith the elimination of waste, the quality improves while production time and cost are reduced. Keeping in mind the ongoing efforts by various companies, the future of the plastics industry is to become more environment-friendly; further, with the latest machinery and methods making inroads to the country, energy efficiency and waste reduction will be yet another achievement by this industry.
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Best manufactur ing pract ices
Rohan Shrikant ShahaneRegional Director-South East Asia, Machine Point Consultants SL
The use of all-electric injection moulding machines helps in substantial reduction in maintenance cost.
M M BiswalBusiness Head-Polymers, Loxim Industries Ltd
The right machinery will result in cost and operating effi ciency as well as waste reduction in the long run.
Bharat MistryPartner, Ash Win Engineers
While making moulds of different sizes, we are particular about the quantity and size of raw material used.
TIPS & TRICKS: Purchase of used machiner y
94 Modern Plastics & Polymers | December 2011
The market for used industrial equipment is a big one with many sellers out there. Any purchase decision regarding used machinery must be made after considering various factors as even in the secondary market for machinery, the costs are high and significant investment is required. Here are some pointers that would help potential buyers of used machinery make a good deal.
A buyer’s guide
Anwesh Koley
Due to wide global acceptance and use of plastics, the market for used plastics processing machinery is a global
industry today, with market leaders having manufacturing & engineering locations worldwide. The machinery manufacturers that will dominate this price-sensitive market in the future will be those currently focussing on further automating
their machinery offerings. Hence, buyers of such machinery must understand the process flow at the manufacturing base and remaining useful life of the equipment, and how it will add value to their business.
Email: [email protected]
Here are some factors to consider when purchasing used machinery:
Visual inspection – Internet has made communication easy and buyers can conduct much of business communication online, but there is no alternative to physically inspecting the machinery one is going to purchase. Used machinery is usually not warranted; one must know the extent of refurbishment and state of the machinery. It is advisable to insist on a test run and observe signs of machine ill health, eg, unusual vibrations or noise, and also find out about the state of maintenance & look for worn out parts.
Negotiation – The physical observation of the machinery empowers the buyer to negotiate with the seller or the broker. One should not hesitate to name a price that he/she feels is fair for the machine. They should try and get favourable terms of delivery, eg, getting the machine delivered free to their site, transportation charges borne by the seller, etc.
Partnering the right people – Given the global nature of this business, it is not possible for a buyer to be aware of the best deals in terms of cost and quality. This is where brokers come in; a good broking company can present the buyer with multiple options and help him select the best used machinery for his/her needs.
Trade fairs – Businesses, whether big or small, benefit immensely by regularly visiting used machinery trade fairs. Learning acquired and contacts made at such trade fairs can often prove invaluable when the buyer gets down to making purchase-related decisions.
With inputs from: Rohan Shahane, Regional Director – South East Asia, MachinePoint Group. Email: [email protected]
Get ever ything on paper – This is a very important step in buying used machinery. Getting everything on record, f rom the first formal quotation, the details of machines, accompanying accessories, delivery terms, mode of payment, extent of buyer liability, seller liability, etc. This step ensures authenticity to the deal.
Budget – The budget will dictate many things including the brand and model type that can be purchased. The buyer should have a clear breakup of costs associated with the purchase decision. These include cost of additional space required, if necessary; cost of transporting machines to the factory; dissembling & reassembling the machines; cost of machines and various duties applicable, etc.
PROJECTS
96 Modern Plastics & Polymers | December 2011
New projects and expansion activities are the barometers of industrial growth. These also present business opportunities to service providers like consultants, contractors, plant & equipment suppliers and others down the value chain. This feature will keep you updated with vital information regarding new projects and capacity expansions being planned by companies in the plastics, polymers and allied industries.
Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) Lubrizol CorporationProject typeNew facilityProject newsLubrizol Corporation has proposed to set up a ` 1,175-crore Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) industrial unit in a joint venture at Dahej Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC), Bharuch, Gujarat. The construction of the unit will start in January 2013 and the production by October 2014. CPVC products have great demand in South-East Asia, Middle East and Africa. Considering the investor-friendly and transparent policies and best infrastructural facilities in Gujarat, the company has chosen the state for setting up this unit.Project locationDahej, GujaratProject cost` 1,175 crore ($ 245 million)Implementation stageProposed
Contact details:
Aant Pant
Lubrizol India Pvt Ltd
9/3, Thane Belapur Road
Turbhe
Navi Mumbai-400705
Tel: 022-27672568-74
Fax: 022-27632407
Email: [email protected]
Composites Processing CarburesProject typeNew facilityProject newsSpain-based Carbures plans to invest $ 6.5 million to build a composites manufacturing plant in Greenville, USA. The company selected the location in part due to its proximity to potential customers like Lockheed, Boeing, Proterra and BMW. Processes
will include hand layup, resin transfer moulding and automated tape layup. Construction of the facility will begin shortly, and Carbures plans to have the facility online in the second quarter of 2012. It will employ 50 people.Project locationGreenville, USAProject cost$ 6.5 million (€ 4.9 million)Implementation stagePlanning
Contact details:
Carbures USA
5, Hercules Way
Donaldson Center Airport
Greenville
South Carolina-29605
Tel: (+1) 864 593 3934
Email: [email protected]
Plastic additives BASFProject typeNew facilityProject newsBASF has broken ground on a previously announced multi-million dollar plastic additives facility at the Bahrain International Investment Park, with production of Customer Specific Antioxidant Blends (CSB) to start in 2012. The company said that the investment was spurred by a supply agreement with Astra Polymer, the Damman, Saudi Arabia based supplier of masterbatch, additives, and compounds, as well as the opportunities presented by the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which represent one of the fastest growing sectors of polyolefin production worldwide. The new operation will become one of the world’s largest CSB plants with an annual capacity of about 16,000 metric tonne.Project locationBahrainProject costNot known
Implementation stagePlanning
Contact details:
Reinhold Lutz
BASF Bahrain
P.O. Box 18696
Al Seef, Bahrain
Tel: +973 - 17585251
Fax: +973 - 17583400
Polysilicon Punj LloydProject typeNew contractProject newsPunj Lloyd has bagged an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract to set up Qatar’s first plant for manufacture of polysilicon, the raw material used to build solar cells. The contract has been awarded by Qatar Solar Technologies (QSTec) and is scheduled to be commissioned by mid-2013. The EPC contract awarded to the Indian conglomerate involves the establishment of 4,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) of polysilicon manufacturing capacity. The total envisaged capacity of the plant is 8,000 TPA of high-purity solar grade polysilicon at an investment of $ 1 billion. The work under the contract involves residual basic engineering & design, detailed engineering, procurement, supply, manufacturing, construction and commissioning, among others.Project locationRas Laffan Industrial City, QatarProject cost$ 1 billion approxImplementation stagePlanning
Contact details:
Punj Lloyd House
17-18 Nehru Place
New Delhi - 110019
Tel: +91 11 2646 6105
Fax: +91 11 2642 7812
Email: [email protected]
EVENT LIST
98 Modern Plastics & Polymers | December 2011
Industrial Automation-India The event will bring latest trends and
technology in automation, energy
and power transmission closer to the
Indian traders; December 6-9, 2011;
at Bangalore International Exhibition
Centre, Bengaluru
For details contact:
Hannover Milano Fairs India Pvt ltd
603/604, Samarpan Complex, Chakala
Andheri (E), Mumabi - 400 099
Tel: 022 4005 0681-82
Fax: 022 4005 0683
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hmf-india.com
India Packaging Show 2011TThis show brings together seven
established niche shows dedicated to
distinct segments. It attracts worldwide
machinery manufacturers and service
providers for food, pharma and packaging
industry; December 7-10, 2011; at NSIC
Exhibition Centre, Okhla Industrial
Estate, New Delhi
For details contact:
Prateek Kaushik
Print-Packaging.com
Advant Navis, Unit No A1101B
Noida-201301, Uttar Pradesh
Tel: 0120-3075400 – 04
Fax: 91-22-27812578,
Mob: 09899981610
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.indiapackagingshow.com
Plastindia 2012This is the premier exhibition of the
Indian plastics industry. It will be a
strategic meeting point for all large and
small players from the global arena;
February 1-6, 2012; at Pragati Maidan,
New Delhi
For details contact:
Plastindia Foundation
401, Landmark B, Suren Road
Off Andheri Kurla Road,
Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400093
Tel: 022 26832911, Fax: 022 26845861
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.plastindia.org
Intelpack 2012This event will display various technology
and converting applications for the future
of plastics packaging. Visitors will find
innovations & solutions to make their
business more efficient and profitable;
February 23-25, 2012; at Bombay
Exhibition Centre, Mumbai
For details contact:
113, Building No 2, Link Road
Malad (W), Mumbai - 400 064
Tel: 022 28803977/28803978
Fax: 022 28819008
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.intelexpo.com
Indian Medical Devices Conference 2011This event will focus on the growing range
of applications and oppotunities in the
Indian medical manufacturing industry;
March 23-24, 2012; at Ahmedabad
Management Association (AMA)
Complex, Ahmedabad
For details contact:
D L Pandya
Classic Computer Services
B-4, Mandir Apt, Opp P & T Colony
Satellite Road, Ahmedabad - 380 015
Tel: 079 26740611, Fax: 079 26754867
Mob: 09825457563
E-mail: [email protected] / dlpandya gmail.com
Website: www.imdiconferences.com
Plast Expo 2012This is a unique opportunity for exhibitors
to develop a direct relationship with their
clients. It will be an interactive platform
to display raw materials, chemicals &
auxiliaries, equipment & services, moulds,
dies, etc; October 7-10, 2012; at Rajkot
Race Course Ground, Rajkot, Gujarat
For details contact:
Brijesh Purohit
Saurashtra Plastic
Manufacturers Association
“Laxman”, 3rd Floor,
Paramount Hall Bhutkhana Chowk,
Rajkot - 360 002, Gujarat
Mob: + 91 9426249072
Tel: +91-281-2228802
Fax: +91-281-2223798
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.plasticmanufacturer.org
National
India’s premier industrial trade fair on products and technologies related to Machine Tools, Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Process Machinery & Equipment, Automation Instrumentation, Packaging & Auxiliaries, IT Products, Electrical & Electronics, Material Handling and Safety Equipment.
For details contact:Infomedia 18 Ltd,
Infomedia 18 Ltd, Ruby House, 1st Floor, J K Sawant Marg, Dadar (W), Mumbai 400 028. Tel: 022 3003 4651 • Fax: 022 3003 4499 • Email: [email protected] • Web: www.engg-expo.com
IndoreMadhya Pradesh
Jan 6-9, 2012Poddar Plaza, Nr Gandhi Hall
ChennaiTamil Nadu
Dec 8-11, 2011Chennai Trade Centre,
Nandambakkam
AurangabadMaharashtra
Feb 17-20, 2012Garware Stadium, Chik-
kalthana
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IPCC 2012The International Paint, Coatings and
Chemicals Exhibition holds a special
significance since the Middle East is
the world’s fastest growing chemicals
and petrochemicals market. The region’s
booming construction sector is renewing
the demand for raw materials and
propelling business for the processing
industries; December 28-31, 2011;
at Tehran Permanent Fairground,
Tehran, Iran
For details contact:
Banian Omid Company
Apt.7, 4th floor, No 2212, Near Park Saie Gas
Station, Vali-e-Asr Avenue, Tehran, Iran
Tel: +98 (21) 88720005-7
Fax: +98 (21) 88710252
Email: nfo@ ipcc.ir/[email protected]
Website: www.ipcc.ir
Polyester and PET Chain 2012The 16th annual polyester world congress
brings together industry leaders from around
the world to focus on the new technology,
product and application directions needed
to sustain growth and maintain profitability
as markets recover worldwide; February 14-
16, 2012; at Swissôtel, Zurich, Switzerland
For details contact:
Nicole Morris
MBS Polymer Events
A unit of Chemical Business Media
110 William Street, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10038
Tel: 1-212-621-4978, Fax: 1-212-621-4970
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mbspolymer.com
Plastica 2012This is a biennial exhibition that aims
at presenting new developments, trends
and technologies in plastics and rubber
processing. Raw materials, petrochemicals,
polymers, resins, mixtures, specialty
chemicals, additives, masterbatches, semi-
finished and finished polymers, processing
machines, moulds, ancillary equipment, etc
will be exhibited; February 17-20, 2012; at
Athens Metropolitan Expo, Athens, Greece
For details contact:
3EK Organization of Exhibitions
L. Pentelis 28 152, 35 Vrilissia, Hellas, Greece
Tel: +30 (210) 8056205/207/208
Fax: +30 (210) 8056209
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.plastica-expo.gr
JEC Europe 2012JEC is a composite industry organisation
dedicated to developing products and
services for its customers and for the
composite industry. This conference will
address the booming composites market’s
requirements of raw materials and
automation solutions. It will be a meeting
ground for the scientific community, R&D
professionals across Europe; March 27-29,
2012; at Porte de Versailles, Paris, France
For details contact:
Guillaume Vouioux
Journals and Exhibitions
25 boulevard de l’Amiral Bruix
Paris-75116, France
Tel: +33 1 58 36 15 07, Fax: +33 1 58 36 15 19
Website: www.jeccomposites.com
Chinaplas 2012This edition of Chinaplas will continue the
legacy of bringing solutions to the global
plastics industry while highlighting the
opportunities within Asia. The exhibition
will showcase the most innovative and
advanced plastics and rubber machinery
and raw materials; April 18-21, 2012; at
Shanghai New International Expo Centre,
PR China
For details contact:
Lillian Tse
Adsale Exhibition Services Limited
6th Floor, 321 Java Road
North Point, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2516 3374, Fax: (852) 2516 5024
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.chinaplasonline.com
Plastivision Arabia 2012While serving as an international platform
for the Indian plastics industry, this
exhibition will facilitate business prospects
for all major global players in the region.
This event will promote opportunities and
provide exposure to manufacturers of raw
material & machinery, auxiliary equipment,
pigments & additives, dies & moulds, etc;
May 14-17, 2012; at Expo Centre Sharjah,
United Arab Emirates
For details contact:
AIPMA House
A-52, Street No. 1, MIDC Marol,
Andheri (E)
Mumbai - 400 093
Tel: +91 22 28217324 / 25, 28352511
Fax +91 22 28216390
Email [email protected]
Website: www.plastivisionarabia.org
Argenplás 2012While focussing on the latest in plastics
technology and value-added innovations,
this event will serve myriad business
interests through a highly qualified
segmented audience of OEMs and
distributors. It will be a good opportunity
to ideate and network with the best minds
in the region’s polymer industry; June
18-22, 2012; at Centro Costa Salguero,
Buenos Aires, Argentina
For details contact:
Emma Fiorentino
Argentine Chamber of the Plastics Industry
J Salguero 1939
Buenos Aires
1425, Argentina
Tel: 54-11-4821-9603
Fax: 54-11-4826-5480
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.argenplas.com.ar
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Bhargav T S
Japan has identified Tamil Nadu as
one of the most potential states for
investments recently, and towards
this, the Japanese Ministry of
Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
has signed a bilateral economic co-
operation agreement with Tamil Nadu.
The agreement is a feather in the cap
for the state as it has been identified
as a potential investment destination by
none other than an industrially advanced
country like Japan. It is estimated that
about 240 of the 725 Japanese companies
are already in Tamil Nadu and many
more investors are looking at the state as
an attractive investment destination.
According to a senior State
Government official, the joint Steering
Committee of METI and the State
Government have identified several
infrastructure projects in the state. He
added that the government has plans for
establishing a Japanese industrial cluster
near Chennai.
Fostering development Acting as a key enabler in propelling the
growth of the manufacturing and service
sectors in the state is Engineering Expo
Chennai organised by Infomedia 18. The
fourth edition of the Expo to be held in
Chennai will be a conducive platform in
amalgamating the capabilities of the state
with the specific needs of the industries.
“The paradigm of Engineering
Expo participation has grown
beyond expectations and become
the hub for all engineering
activities l ike manufacturing,
designing, construction and Engineering,
Procurement and Construction (EPC)
projects,” states Abhishek Goyal,
Marketing Executive - Transformer
Division, Electrotherm India.
Countries like Korea, Japan and
Thailand have evinced interest in
investing in the state, particularly
regions close to the major ports. Tamil
Nadu has a unique distinction of having
three major ports – Chennai, Tuticorin
and Ennore. It also boasts of having
the first corporatised port – Ennore – in
the country.
“Opportunities are abundant in the
areas of power, including renewable energy;
roads and minor ports development; water
augmentation; wastewater treatment;
logistics and industrial parks,” asserts
M Velmurugan, Executive Vice Chairman,
Guidance Bureau, Industries Department,
Government of Tamil Nadu.
The State Government is facilitating
investments through exclusive industrial
estates for industries from these
countries. With Chennai emerging as
the hub of international investments,
the government is concentrating on
improving the urban infrastructure.
According to the industrial development
authorities, the government will
launch two special programmes –
Chennai City Development Mission that
will include the suburban areas with an
allocation of ̀ 500 crore; and an Integrated
Urban Development Mission for other
cities and towns at an investment of
` 750 crore.
A separate project for the industrial
development of the southern districts is
also in the pipeline involving creation
of a self-sustainable industrial growth
corridor on the Madurai-Tuticorin highway.
A detailed project has been prepared with
locations identified for creating clusters
of investment regions for manufacturing,
agricultural business, knowledge
hubs and tourism. These projects
will be implemented through public-
private partnership, the government
sources reveal.
Growth catalyst The State Government, apart from large
industries, is also looking at accelerating
Enthralling engineering enterprisesTamil Nadu continues to be a favoured destination for investments not only for the service sector, but also the manufacturing industry due to several factors like availability of abundant talent pool and the infrastructure facilities including sea, air, rail and road network. Catalysing growth to the next level is the fourth edition of Engineering Expo Chennai, scheduled from December 8-11, 2011. This edition will further augment the industrial activities that are synonymous to the competitive spirit of Engineering Expo and the state as well.
EVENT PREVIEW: Engineer ing Expo Chennai 2011
CHENNAIDec 8-11, 2011Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam
175+ Exhibitors
12,000+ Expected visitors
` 45 crore Worth business
expected
44,000 sq ft Area
5,000+ Products on display
Engineering Expo Chennai stats
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the growth of Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises (MSMEs) with additional
incentives. The first step will be a three
per cent interest rebate on loans provided
by the Tamil Nadu Industrial Investment
Corporation. Tamil Nadu Small Industries
Development Corporation has identified
over 2,256 acre in 25 locations to promote
industrial clusters for MSMEs. The
government is also revamping land pricing
policies to simplify the processes.
According to Goyal, since 2009, Tamil
Nadu has become the major hub for most
of the manufacturing industries. “The
Engineering Expo has become an ideal place
for companies in various manufacturing
sectors to showcase their product strength.
It extends its purpose to both buyers and
sellers of engineering products. On one
side where the sellers can cater to a large
potential client group, even the buyers are
made aware of the latest technological
changes, which, in turn, help them choose
the best product. Second, considering
the level of competition in cities like
Chennai where most of the companies
have entered a price war, platforms like
Engineering Expo are the best way to
invest in marketing and reach out to a
larger clientele,” he adds.
Sandeep Khosla, Chief Executive
Officer – Publishing, Infomedia 18,
states, “The last three editions of
Engineering Expo have contributed
immensely to the engineering and service
industries from this part of the country.
Besides, it has significantly benefited the
small and medium enterprises in spreading
their wings, as the event provided an ideal
platform to connect the buyer and the seller.
As we look forward with further value-
additions for even better experience and
reach to the target audience, we welcome
all large, medium & small industries
in manufacturing & servicing
sectors to be a part of the fourth
edition of Engineering Expo in this
exciting journey. We are sure that the Expo
will catalyse the business prospects of the
manufacturing community significantly.”
The Chennai advantage With its strong base in MSME,
Engineering Expo Chennai offers a
unique advantage by not only providing
new opportunities for enhancing the
business, but also for augmenting the
existing process with cost-effective
technologies. Though it is a common
phenomenon, MSMEs are the worst
affected due to the rising cost of finance
and volatile raw material prices.
There are options for these
enterprises to become competitive. In
order to stay afloat, it is necessary to look
for innovative technologies to reduce the
cost of manufacturing while satisfying the
customers’ specific requirements. In this
scenario, Engineering Expo Chennai
gains significance as its helps
connect buyers and sellers of
affordable technologies.
One-stop destinationMore than 175 exhibitors, f rom
diverse engineering and service
industries are expected to participate
in Engineering Expo Chennai.
To be held in Chennai Trade Centre,
which is about six kilometre from Chennai
airport, the event will have participants
from several industrial segments including
machine tools and accessories, hydraulics
and pneumatics, instrumentation, light
& medium industries, automation,
electrical & electronics, material handling
equipment and process plant machinery
and equipment.
Major industrial associations including
Tools & Gauge Manufacturers Association
of India, Tamil Nadu Small and Tiny
Industries Association, Electroplaters &
Metal Finishers Association of Tamil Nadu,
and Tamil Nadu Chamber of
Commerce and Industry will
participate in Engineering Expo
Chennai. Visitors are expected
from varied industrial segments including
automotive, Fast Moving Consumer
Goods (FMCG), pharmaceuticals, process
equipment, light & medium engineering
and a large student community.
The third edition of Engineering
Expo held in March this year generated
a business worth about ` 34 crore. The
exhibition saw machinery movement of over
87,000 kg and generated about
5,500 business leads. Just like the past
editions of Engineering Expo, the
forthcoming event will also provide an
ideal breeding ground for collaborations
between companies with significant
growth in terms of exhibitors, visitors and
innovative technologies displayed.
Email: [email protected]
Th e government will launch two
special programmes: Chennai City
Development Mission will include
the suburban areas with an allocation
of ` 500 crore; and an Integrated
Urban Development Mission for other
cities and towns at an investment
of ` 750 crore.
M VelmuruganExecutive Vice Chairman, Guidance Bureau, Industries Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Opportunities are abundant in the areas of power, including renewable energy; roads and minor ports development; water augmentation; wastewater treatment; logistics and industrial parks.
Abhishek GoyalMarketing Executive - Transformer Division, Electrotherm India
The paradigm of Engineering Expo participation has grown beyond expectations and become the hub for all engineering activities like manufacturing, designing, construction and Engineering, Procurement and Construction ( EPC) projects.
Engineer ing Expo Chennai 2011
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Prerna Sharma & Nishi Rath
Welcome to the heart of
India where possibilities
are endless and
opportunities unlimited!
Madhya Pradesh, by virtue of its central
location, has become a strategic hotspot
for setting up logistical activities and a
burgeoning trade hub. Notwithstanding
is the fact that its major cities such as
Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior and Jabalpur are
also gaining major traction owing to the
state’s inherent advantages. Abuzz with
all the success ingredients such as strategic
positioning, logistics hub, proximity to
major ports, low cost of land & labour,
availability of talented manpower and the
entrepreneurial spirit of people are driving
businesses in these cities.
Since years, Indore has been known
as the trading hub of central India. But
owing to these promising advantages and
proximity to emerging manufacturing
hubs such as Pithampur and Dewas are
offering the city manufacturing advantage
with a trading edge. Is it not the perfect
mix to progress and prosper? Taking
these thoughts forward and keeping up
with the growth momentum is the fourth
edition of Engineering Expo Indore that
promises to offer exhibitors and visitors a
dual opportunity.
Slated to be held between January 6
and 9, 2012, the Expo aims at offering
companies a networking platform for
enhancing their business prospects.
Elaborating on this, Sandeep Khosla,
Chief Executive Officer – Publishing,
Infomedia 18, informs, “With the intent
to offer our exhibitors the dual proposition
of exploring manufacturing opportunities
along with an inherent trading edge, we
decided, in 2009, to select Indore as the
location to organise Engineering Expo.
I am delighted to share with you that
the past three editions have proved to be
successful in terms of generating enviable
business leads. I am sure that the upcoming
edition will offer our exhibitors much
more opportune prospects. For visitors, it
is going to be a great networking platform
to forge deals and get updated on latest
products & services. All in all, it is a win-
win scenario for all.”
Opportunities unlimitedThe geographic location of the state
makes it a prominent business destination
for companies vying to get a logistical
advantage over their competitors. It
can give companies an upper hand
in establishing inter-state trade. The
major advantage it offers investors is
the low establishment cost of business
as compared to its neighbouring states.
Justifying the same, Ashok Jaiswal,
President, Association of Industries,
Madhya Pradesh, informs, “Apart from
low transportation cost to every corner
of the country, the state offers basic
requirements such as land, water and
skilled manpower for at lower cost. The
state also allows industrial units and their
ancillaries to have captive power plants to
produce power as per the requirement.
However, Rajesh Prasad, Factory
Head – Pithampur, Jyothy Laboratories,
opines, “Indore is fast emerging as
a transportation hub due to its easy
accessibility. However, ancillary industrial
development is still at a nascent stage in
the state. This offers new entrants trying
to establish their base in the state an
added advantage. Areas like Delhi and
NCR are getting saturated, and Madhya
Pradesh is proving to be a preferred
destination for setting up ancillary
Offering companies manufacturing advantage with a trading edgeSensing the pulse of the customers and offering them the best of opportunities has been the notion and intent of Engineering Expo ever since its inception. With the aim to equip companies with the best networking as well as product demonstration platform, the fourth edition of Engineering Expo Indore will kick-start from January 6, 2012. Perched for profits, this year’s edition promises to offer companies a manufacturing advantage with a trading edge. A preview…
EVENT PREVIEW: Engineer ing Expo Indore 2012
INDOREJan 6-9, 2012Poddar Plaza, Near Gandhi Hall
200+ Exhibitors
12,000+ Expected visitors
15,000+ Products on display
1,00,000 sq ft Area
Participation from 38 different cities in India
5,000+ Products on display
Engineering Expo Indore stats
110 Modern Plastics & Polymers | December 2011
units due to the advantages such as low
production and transportation cost, which
it will offer investors.” Testifying this,
Sameer Golwelkar, Managing Partner,
Orion Wire Ropes, says, “The presence
of major industrial units has given way to
the establishment of ancillary industries.
Moreover, the cost of production in
smaller cities, such as Indore, is less as
compared to other big cities. Second,
the state’s proximity to Gujarat is an
added advantage. Many ancillaries have
developed in Madhya Pradesh to cater to
the larger industries in Gujarat.”
Multinational companies setting up
their manufacturing units in Madhya
Pradesh have also led to the growth of
ancillary industries in the state. Ravindra
Pujari, Managing Director, Unique
Saws & Machineries, says, “Madhya
Pradesh houses five Original Equipment
Manufacturers (OEMs) and more than
100 auto component manufacturing
facilities the market size of which is about
$ 306 million. In addition, many major
industry players have plans to set up plants
in the state. Pithampur offers tremendous
potential and promises to be one of the
leading auto-based clusters in India.”
Upbeat exhibitorsLike always, exhibitors are upbeat about
exhibiting their innovative products and
demonstrating their manufacturing
might to visitors of the Expo. Going
by their sentiments, most of the
exhibitors are happy with the choice of
location such as Rudrapur, Indore and
Aurangabad for organising the Expo, as
it offers them access to such emerging
manufacturing hubs.
According to one of the exhibitors,
B Harish, GM, Micromatic Machine
Tools, “Indore is a developing industrial
hub and it is the perfect time and place
to organise the event. Indore is a very
significant market for us. Looking at the
potential of the region, we had set up
our franchisee here six months ago. As
the major cities are getting crowded by
the day, people are moving towards tier
II & tier III cities. Thus, regions like
Rudrapur and Indore have become great
options for many leading manufacturers.”
he adds, “We feel that by participating in
the Expo, we will get a lot more visibility.
Moreover, we are also looking at higher
sales through the exhibition.”
Seconding his views, Rajesh
Ratnaparkhi, Director, Ratnaparkhi
Electronics India, avers, “Many exhibitors
from Indore and neighbouring areas will
be present at the event, which will offer
scope for interaction with manufacturers.
Indore and nearby areas like Pithampur
are fast developing and with Indore being
a great exhibition centre, we will have
great opportunities to get introduced and
present ourselves to our potential clients
in the best possible way. During the
event, we will be launching two of our
products: CNC wire cut EDM machine
and portable EDM machine.”
Prabodh Ahuja, Partner, Hi-Tech
Engineers, Indore, informs, “I plan to get
answers to most of my technical queries at the
Expo. Additionally, Indore is a developing
business hub and our participation in the
Expo will give us recognition in Indore
and its nearby areas. Some of our best
material handling products will be on
display there and interested people can get
an idea about the product as there will be
live demonstration.”
According to Yogesh Mantri,
Managing Director, Automation and
General Electric Co, “The event will
be a kind of mini ELECRAMA. It is
good to have such an event in one of the
developing areas. It will offer a platform
for everybody – the industry, traders and
OEMs. We hope to interact with more
customers and showcase our products
during the event. We will be displaying the
Universal Enclosures of Schneider make.”
In contrast, Manish Matta, Manager,
Electronic Appliances, avers, “People are
always on the move and do not have the
time to see all the products & solutions
available. Events such as this come as a
one-stop solution for all. Also, Indore is
not what it used to be five years ago.
It is fast developing, and, at this point,
organising such an event will be beneficial
for everybody.” He adds, “We are into
trading, manufacturing and are solution
providers and will be displaying 10-15
solutions that we launched last year.”
Growth ahoy!While many opportunities exist, there
is still much more scope for companies
who want to make Indore and the
surrounding regions their preferred
investment landscape. According to
Gautam Kothari, President, Pithampur
Audhyogik Sangathan, “To make the
state a prominent export hub, a special
corridor has been recently sanctioned by
the government, which will be linked with
the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor.
Also, many other railway projects are in
the pipeline. Kothari adds, “Regions in
& around Indore have the potential to
attract many pharmaceuticals companies,
be it formulations or biotech, but due to
the absence of regulatory bodies in Indore,
many pharma companies have shifted
their base from the region. However,
with the decentralisation of the Food &
Drug Administration Authority to Indore
from Bhopal, many pharma companies
are flourishing around the region. Along
with this, the recently launched single
window system & single application
systems in the industrial policy will act as
trade enablers.”
With such promising prospects
ready to be leveraged & capitalised on,
exhibitors and visitors at Engineering
Expo Indore Edition can be sure of
getting the biggest bang for their buck.
Be there on January 6, 2012, to capture
the immense opportunities waiting to
be tapped…
Email: [email protected] or
First green SEZ in MPIndia’s fi rst greenfi eld SEZ was set
up in Indore. About 7,500 people
have been engaged in these units,
nine units involving ` 650 crore are
under construction in the SEZ.
Th e SEZ has, so far, done export
business worth ` 1,300 crore.
Engineer ing Expo Indore 2012
EVENT REPORT: Engineer ing Expo Ahmedabad 2011
112 Modern Plastics & Polymers | December 2011
Avani Jain
The success story of Gujarat
stands out as one of the
most dynamic growth stories
in India. Recognised for its
vibrancy and entrepreneurial spirit, the
state has carved a niche among the
most industrially developed regions in
the country with respect to investment,
production value and value-additions
in industrial sector. It houses a number
of multinational corporations, private
sector enterprises and medium &
small-scale units. In such a scenario,
trade fairs assume great significance as
they provide a platform to companies
to interact with customers directly, and
thus foster business and trade.
Doing exactly this for a decade, in the
state where it originated, Engineering
Expo organised by Infomedia 18 has
emerged as one of the major trade
platforms for the industry by catering
to the needs of the manufacturing
fraternity. Held during October 14-17,
2011, Engineering Expo Ahmedabad
was well-organised and offered a
plethora of business opportunities to
both exhibitors and visitors.
Substantiating this fact, Nilesh
J Dalal, Proprietor, J D Corporation,
said, “The event was conducted in a
most efficient manner. It was extremely
well-planned and everything seemed
to be just in the right order. Unlike
other events, I received more quality
customers here. In present times, events
such as this have become important, as
otherwise, it would be impossible to
reach all customers at one go since they
are scattered all over the state.”
Grand openingThe inauguration function was graced
by the presence of Chief Guest Ravi
Kapoor, Chairman – Gujarat Chapter,
Indian Chemical Council, & Managing
Director, Heubach Colour Pvt Ltd;
Shaileshbhai D Kava, President, Machine
Tools Manufacturers’ Association,
Rajkot, & Managing Director, Shailesh
Machine Tools Pvt Ltd; Hemendra C
Shah, Vice President (Commercial)
and Chief Financial Officer, Elecon
Engineering Co Ltd, along with
Sudhanva Jategaonkar, Associate Vice
President, Infomedia 18.
Industry veterans not only felt that
the event facilitated the growth of the
industry, but also believed that the
present day events have improved over
the years. Kapoor said, “I have been
visiting various exhibitions since the last
15 years, so can feel the sea change being
witnessed today. Earlier, the number of
visitors were not substantial and even
the organisers lacked the vision. But
now, the exhibitions have become lively
and attract many visitors as evidenced at
Engineering Expo.”
This mega trade show was seen as an
encouraging step by the distinguished
guests, from the industry’s point of
view. Shah opined, “Engineering Expo
Ahmedabad served as an ideal meeting
point for exhibitors and customers.
While it offered the opportunity
to exhibitors for showcasing their
products and generating business leads,
it also enabled customers to explore
competitors’ products at one place; and
these further facilitated on-the-spot
decisions on their part.”
During the event, exhibition directory
featuring the list of all the exhibitors
of Engineering Expo Ahmedabad was
also unveiled.
Vibrant GujaratThe state’s economy and overall
development have gathered momentum
over the past few years, and specifically
the engineering industry has witnessed
an increase in investments in recent
years. “The engineering industry in the
Redefining success, epitomising growthGujarat, renowned for its vibrant and buoyant economy, has been at the forefront of industrial growth, thanks to the entrepreneurial culture of its people and strong infrastructure focus of its policy makers. In this backdrop, Engineering Expo Ahmedabad 2011 proved to be a catalyst in accelerating this growth further by bringing the industry veterans from the manufacturing sector together under one roof and offering ample business opportunities. Meeting the expectations of exhibitors and visitors alike, the Expo completed a decade of excellence in the state and promised to define new horizons in its next edition. A report…
114 Modern Plastics & Polymers | December 2011
state has been registering a growth of
more than 22-25 per cent every year.
In the wake of automation and new
technologies, the industry is growing
remarkably well. In such a scenario, events
like Engineering Expo act as a catalyst to
boost the industry,” said Shah.
Among the emerging sectors in
Gujarat, automobile industry holds a
prominent place. In this regard, Kava
said, “The growth of auto industry in
the state is a positive development for
the machine tools industry. This has led
to setting up of many new companies
in Rajkot, solely dedicated to the
requirements of this sector. Rajkot is
one of largest manufacturing hubs for
machine tools, and houses around 600
players in this segment, with majority
being the small- and medium-scale
enterprises.” He added, “Trade shows
like Engineering Expo help customers
in getting the actual feel of the products.
Further, the exhibitors can compare
their products with those of their
competitors and take steps for further
improvement.”
Valuable experience for exhibitorsEngineering Expo Ahmedabad showcased
the best in terms of engineering
innovations & technologies and served
as a platform for the business fraternity
to grow and gain a competitive edge.
Being an all-inclusive engineering show,
the event provided an opportunity to
exhibitors from various sectors to spread
awareness about their products and
services. “The event provided a platform
to spread awareness about my company,
which besides being a Fenner distributor
also deals with many other products. I have
received good response from customers.
Undoubtedly, Engineering Expo is better
than any other exhibition on several
counts, be it the organisation part of it
or the products on display,” noted Harsh
Jain, Director, P K Transmission Products
Pvt Ltd.
The exhibitors received an
overwhelming response and generated
many leads having the potential to
generate revenues. To this, Hardik
Panchal, Director, Jekson Machinery Pvt
Ltd, said, “Engineering Expo has seen
many genuine visitors this time. We have
received many enquiries and some of them
have already been converted into orders.”
Another exhibitor Bhavin Siddhapura,
Partner, Macht Exim LLP, added, “The
event has turned out to be better than
what I expected. It helped customers
to know about different companies and
their products. Importantly, it conveyed
the message to customers that now they
can get everything in Ahmedabad and
do not have to travel to other places for
the same.”
The Expo not only met the
expectations of the regular exhibitors
but also that of the new entrants.
“I am participating in any exhibition
for the first time. I have received
good response for the gate automation
product and sold 10 of them,” opined
Major Amitava Mittra, Chief Operating
Officer, BGI Engitech Pvt Ltd. To this,
Karan D Trivedi, Executive Director,
TIMS Internationals, added, “One word
that would describe this exhibition is
‘excellent’. The organisers have done a
good job.”
Highlighting the long-term fruitful
association with the organisers, Vishal
Dhandhukiya, General Manager -
Operations, Bhavya Machine Tools, said,
“Promotional activities are the need of
every company and for the same reason
we are connected with Engineering
Expo since many years.”
Displaying a sense of contentmentThe event attracted several visitors
from leading industrial centres such as
Vadodara, Rajkot, Gandhinagar, among
others, who were on the look-out for
the latest in engineering solutions for
improving their business prospects.
Their satisfaction with the show could
be gauged from the fact that most of
them are eagerly looking forward to the
next year’s edition. Abhinav Srivastava,
Technical & Marketing Consultant,
Asteam Consultants, said, “I have been
coming to the exhibition since last
three years, as it helps me find potential
clients. I am looking forward to come in
the future as well.”
Engineering Expo provided a common
networking platform for leaders in the
industry to showcase their products and
this helped the potential customers take
better business decisions. “I usually visit
such exhibitions with the objective of
finding out new potential suppliers, which
otherwise are not known to us,” commented
Pankaj Pandya, Manager - Purchase, Metso
Minerals (India) Pvt Ltd. Another visitor,
A K Mehta, Assistant General Manager,
General Mechanical Works Pvt Ltd, said,
“We manufacture engineering product,
and at present, are looking for welding
equipment for our factory. Engineering Expo
has helped me gather information about
various products in this segment available in
the market.”
It is not only the organisers who
believe that the event has evolved over
time, but even regular visitors share this
sentiment. Srivastava averred, “With
time, Engineering Expo has grown bigger
and better. This can be gauged from the
fact that every year, new companies are
added to the already long list, which
truly indicates the signs of growth.”
Maintaining the growth trajectory and
taking the next step ahead, the upcoming
edition of the Engineering Expo will be
organised in Pune from November 18-
21, 2011. Don’t miss it.
Email: [email protected]
180 Exhibitors
11,789 Visitors
15,000+ Products displayed
` 74 crore Business generated
4,312 sq m Exhibition area
87,000 kg Machinery moved
12 Cities participated
Engineering Expo Ahmedabad at a glance
Engineer ing Expo Ahmedabad 2011
BOOK REVIEW
116 Modern Plastics & Polymers | December 2011
A majority of plastic films are made using the blown film extrusion technology. The book Blown Film Extrusion: An introduction elegantly introduces the subject, starting with plastic materials that are commonly used in manufacturing of blown films, with an overview of process extrusion, related hardware, instrumentation and controls. It explains the strong interdependence of process variables and the expertise needed to train and educate people who operate the process. In today’s world, sophisticated hardware and materials are available to manufacture low profit margin products such as bags for packaging groceries and garbage.
The book is accompanied with a CD-ROM ‘Blown Film Extrusion’ simulator, which enhances the learning process. This software has been developed specifically to teach blown film extrusion equipment operation and processing principles. The book has illustrations and photographs in colour, which further aids the learning process. It contains separate chapters on testing and troubleshooting, which would complete the learning process in an effective way. This book should be helpful in training people associated with the blown film processing.
Blown Film Extrusion: An introductionAuthor : Kirk CantorPrice : ` 6,400
The book Extrusion Control: Machine-Process-Product is an excellent reading material for those who wish to absorb the automation taking place in the field of plastics extrusion technology. Plastics extrusion is a 40-year-old technology. The industry today has reached a good degree of maturity. Modern plastic materials need to be processed in an appropriate way to ensure enhanced productivity. This book gives a good overview on every aspect of extrusion technology, starting with basic concepts of extrusion. It also highlights control of machine along with control of temperature, Revolutions Per Minute (RPM), measurement & control of quantity of plastics passing through die and, finally, control of final products such as film, sheet, tubing extrusion as well as wire coating.
The book basically focusses on how modern methods have evolved from simple basics in the area of measurement and control. However, these are for individual extrusion lines in operation, while the modern manufacturing set-up has multiple lines at a given location. The book further highlights the use of information generated by various controls for full monitoring of all lines and delivering the same to the workstations of all people concerned.
Extrusion Control: Machine-Process-ProductAuthor : Holton E Harris Price : ` 6,400
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PRODUCTS
118 Modern Plastics & Polymers | December 2011
This section provides information about the national and international products available in the market
Thermoplastic elastomer handlesGuan Yu Industrial Co
offers thermoplastic
elastomer handles that
have several features,
such as: comfortable,
safe, durable and
aesthetical. These are
used in various kinds
of handle parts on
the basis of a second
injection to provide static skid resistance and soft touch. The materials
are entirely passed through the environmental test of ROHS. Body
type, colour, degree of transparency and physical properties can be
adjusted according to customers` requirements. Main characteristics
include: based on SEBS; good weather resistance & twist resistance;
excellent texture; matte & light surface are both available; and non-
toxic, can be entirely recycled. Applications are in: coat of toothbrush
handles, handles of cases, bags & tools, etc.
Guan Yu Industrial Co, Ltd
Guangdong - China
Tel: +86-769-21980668, Fax: +86-769-22681168
Email: [email protected]
Single screw extrudersMalik Engineers
m a n u f a c t u r e s
and offers MESS
(BF) series single
screw extruders
for producing low
density polyethylene
plastic materials. These products include low density foam packaging
sheets, foam tubes, rods, profiles and also netting. The products
are widely used in packaging of fragile and delicate items, cold
insulation, etc. The extrusion process utilises a single screw extruder
fitted with precision screw & barrel unit of special configuration and
design for producing EPE foam products. The design makes possible
melting, gas injection, cooling and pumping of the compound
from suitable die from which the foamed product discharges. In
the extruder, raw-materials pre-mixed with suitable ingredients are
melted and continuous injection of blowing agent, such as Isobutane
or combination of other gases, like CO2 and Isopentane through
precision metering and dosing pumps is done to obtain a lower
density foam product. The machines are provided with accurate
electronic controllers and circuits for precise control of the process
parameters. These can be adapted to produce protection sheet, pipe,
rod, profile and netting by use of suitable attachments supplied with
the machine.
Malik Engineers
Dist Thane - Maharashtra
Tel: 0250-2390839
Fax: 022-28830751
Email: [email protected]
Carousel dryersNu-Vu Conair offers carousel plus
dehumidifying dryers. Conair's carousel
dryers just got better. Dubbed the
Carousel Plus, everything about this
new dryer is improved to help users
stay profitable in a dramatically more
competitive world market. The product
improvements are an extension of the
legacy of the original, workhorse carousel
desiccant dryers. By purchasing this new
dryer, users will find that they have
more control over drying dewpoint and
temperature than ever before, in a package that is simpler, smaller,
lighter, more energy-efficient, easier to use and maintain than any
other dryer on the market today (claims the company). Some of the
features include: reduced energy costs; maximum uptime & maximum
reliability; and precise, adjustable dew point control.
Nu-Vu Conair Pvt Ltd
Ahmedabad - Gujarat
Tel: 079-3298 5993
Mob: 09376783206
Email: [email protected]
Plastic additivesMonachem Additives offers plastic additives to cater to the plastic
processing industries. These plastic additives have features like: colour
& appeal: expensive feeling, optical brightening, colouration, clarity
& transparency, heavy feeling; functionality & performance: polymer
modification, surface modification, bonding, coupling, nucleation,
metal de-activation, antistatic, anti-corrosion, anti-scratch; durability
& protection: light stability, weather resistance, anti-ageing, flame
retardancy; and processing efficiency: improve dispensability, enhance
processing, etc. The products are available in various forms, like
powder, granules and liquid.
Monachem Additives Pvt Ltd
Vadodara - Gujarat
Tel: 0265-3028900
Fax: 0265-3028990
Email: [email protected]
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Vacuum thermoforming linesOshonic Enterprise
offers high-speed PSP
vacuum thermoforming
and trimming machines
for foam and unfoamed
products manufactured by
Shinchang Engineering.
These machines allow users
to run different materials, like PS, HIPS, PP, PVC, APET, OPS, PE,
PLA with the thickness ranging from 2 mm to 3 mm for foam sheet
and 0.2 mm to 2 mm for unfoamed sheet. The machines are equipped
with fully-automatic controllable touch system. Speed controllable
AC servo motor is used for transporting materials. Features include:
big size of the top and bottom table enables bulk production, noiseless
operation, applicable for both vacuum thermoforming and pressure
vacuum thermoforming, etc. The vacuum thermoforming lines
are used for external packing materials for food, fruit, cosmetics;
packaging for high-grade goods, industrial machinery parts; container
for pharmaceutical & medical products and various types of lunch
boxes, trays and containers.
Oshonic Enterprise
Ahmedabad - Gujarat
Tel: 094271 43762
Email: [email protected]
PRODUCTS
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Melt flow indexers & testersGotech Testing Machines
offers melt flow indexers
and testers (model GT-
7100-MIB) that are used
to measure the rate of
extrusion of molten resins
through a die of specified
length and diameter. This
is done under prescribed
conditions of temperature,
load and piston position
in the cylinder for
measuring the flow rates
of polymer. The design of
this tester complies with
both method A and B of
ASTM, ISO, JIS and CNS criteria. By calculating the set moving
distance of piston and material’s density, it is available to test
MFR, MVR and FRR. Its testing flow rate falls between 0.15 and
300 g/10 min.
Gotech Testing Machines Inc
Taichung Industry Park - Taiwan
Tel: +886-4-2359 006 (Extn: 204), Fax: +886-4-2359 0062
Email: [email protected]
PRODUCTS
124 Modern Plastics & Polymers | December 2011
GranulatorsYann Bang Electrical
Machinery Co offers low speed
granulators. The functions of
these granulators are reverse
function, low noise, uniform
crushed granule, less dust,
compact size, easy to clean and
convenient & safe operation.
These granulators can be used
with any kind of small plastic
wastes. Plastic materials have
the features of expanding when
hot and shrinking when cold,
so if conducted at unstable
temperature or operated wrongly, the mould would face problems,
such as water wrinkles, shrinking, twist and transform and bad gloss
and many others resulting in defectives and old waste material. In
order to reduce waste, the crushers can crush defectives and recycle
them, thus saving cost and protecting environment.
Yann Bang Electrical Machinery Co Ltd
Taichung - Taiwan
Tel: +886-4-2271 6999
Fax: +886-4-2271 1988
Email: [email protected]
Drying & conveying systemsACS Auxiliaries India offers Nomad
series portable drying and conveying
systems manufactured by AEC Inc,
USA. These systems are mounted on a
single, easy-to-position, portable cart.
The Nomad PD integrates WD series
dryer, while the Nomad II utilises the
AD desiccant dryer. The Nomad II is
available in four basic configurations
with a process air-flow from 25-100
m³/hr, and is compatible with 25-255 ltrs drying hoppers. The
Nomad PD offers dryer process air-flow from 150-380 m³/hr,
and is compatible with 170-650 ltrs drying hoppers. AP1 control
is standard on the Nomad II, with a touchscreen interface that
provides information about the desiccant bed regeneration, process
temperature, dewpoint and material loading system. The Nomad
PD offers an off-the-shelf PLC with independent operation of
drying and conveying control circuits, and a 1/16 DIN temperature
controller provides an LED readout of process air, actual and set point
temperatures. Both controllers offer alarm indication for high process
air, high temperature regeneration air, and high dewpoint.
ACS Auxiliaries India Pvt Ltd
Pune - Maharashtra
Tel: 020-4014 7575, Mob: 09371154045
Email: [email protected]
PRODUCTS
125December 2011 | Modern Plastics & Polymers
Multilayer plantsKabra Extrusiontechnik
offers KET multilayer
plants for manufacturing
shrink film. These plants are
designed to give uniform
or flat films at low power consumptions and are suited for high end
applications. The plants are available for film widths up to 2500 (mm)
and come in standard or with an internal bubble cooling system. Shrink
films are made either of LDPE or a blend of LDPE/LLDPE and
PVC. These polyethylene shrink films are manufactured in a mono
or multilayer blown film process. The films can also be supplied in
perforated form or as semi-tubing, gusseted hoods, flat film, etc. Shrink
films are available either transparent or coloured. The films can be used
either manually or mechanically by all standard shrink systems. Reduced
thickness shrink films are thinner shrink films for use with high-
performance shrink systems. These new type of films is characterised
by their glossy appearance and high tear strength. The fine shrink films
provide optimum protection as they are very strong and have good sealing
properties. These can be used with almost all types of packaging system,
from angle-welding machines right up to fully- automated machines.
Kabra Extrusiontechnik Ltd
Mumbai - Maharashtra
Tel: 022-2673 4822-25, Fax: 022-2673 5041
Email: [email protected]
PRODUCTS
126 Modern Plastics & Polymers | December 2011
Blown film linesKabra Extrusiontechnik
offers blown film lines.
The three layer blown
film line has 2 x 55 mm
grooved feed extruders
and a 65 mm extruder
for the outer layer. The
outer extruder is connected with European PIB liquid injection
pump. The plant is equipped with a 300 mm Kabraflex die head and
cooling ring. The film is wound on latest designed back to back dual
station load cell controlled duplex winder which ensures uniform film
tension during entire operation. The monolayer film plant with liquid
PIB technology are being used for producing stretch cling film. The
advanced PIB technology gives stickiness to the cling film helping it
to effectively cling to the product to be wrapped.
Kabra Extrusiontechnik Ltd
Mumbai - Maharashtra
Tel: 022-2673 4822
Fax: 022-2673 5041
Email: [email protected]
Injection moulding machinesNeejtech India offers
worldclass all-electric
horizontal injection moulding
machines f rom Niigata
Machine Techno Co Ltd,
Japan. These machines are
available in the range of 50
tons to 1000 tons and in vertical IMM ranging from 30 tons to 150
tons. Shot size (PS) ranges from 20 grams to 4550 grams. These
machines are generally known as green machines, because they save
more than 60 per cent power consumption than similar size hydraulic/
toggle machines. The injection moulding machines are absolutely free
from oil and therefore do not create pollution. These machines ensure
enhanced accuracy and reliability, and also provide great cost savings
and contribute to the environmental preservation. The machines are
ideally suitable for medical, automotive, pharmaceutical, healthcare
and packaging moulding segments of the industry. They run silent
and without vibrations. The machines are very precise due to no
deviation through oil viscosity, compressibility, through drifting
hydraulic valve action time. By switching over from hydraulic to
electric injection moulding machines, one can save greater cost
on power consumption, cooling water consumption, hydraulic oil
elimination, even housekeeping and maintenance cost.
Neejtech India
Ahmedabad - Gujarat
Tel: 079-2656 1312
Mob: 09825040231
Email: [email protected]
Engineering thermoplasticsPlastic Abhiyanta offers
most versatile engineering
thermoplastics (Anulon-
114) processed into
machinable rods. The
mechanical components
machined out of the
Anulon-114 rods are gear
wheels, gear racks, sprockets, bearing bushes, feed screws, slipper
pads, sliding bars, pulleys, castors and numerous others. Anulon-114
has successfully replaced steel, cast iron, gunmetal and stainless steel.
Due to low co-efficient of friction against ferrous and non-ferrous
metals, Anulon-114 bushes, gears, sprockets and bearings give
trouble-free service with minimum maintenance and even without
external lubrication. Anulon-114 is resistant to all types of grease, oil
and organic solvent. The noise and shock is absorbed by Anulon-114
components making them ideal for modern concept of environmental
demand for noise pollution. The components are characterised
by their high strength, heat resistance toughness and high impact
strength. This makes it the most suitable material in load bearing
capacity. Anulon-114 is also supplied in machined and finished
components as per specifications and drawings. Anulon-114 M grade
extruded PA6 with controlled percentage of molybdenum di-sulphide
increase the slip bearing properties, stiffness and wear resistance.
Plastic Abhiyanta
Kolkata - West Bengal
Tel: 033-2236 5371, Fax: 033-2225 0977
Email: [email protected]
Safety laser scannersOmron Automation
offers user-friendly and
versatile OS32C safety
laser scanners that are
able to solve many safety
applications. The low
profile of these scanners
allows installation in small
spaces making them ideal
for collision avoidance of automated guided vehicles (AGVs). For
complex AGV applications, up to 70 combinations, each with one
safety zone and two warning zones can be set. Key feature of these
scanners is that replacing a damaged sensor is faster and easier. No
re-programming is required as the configuration which is stored in
the I/O block can be detached from the sensor block.
Omron Automation Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru - Karnataka
Tel: 080-4072 6400
Fax: 080-4146 6403, Mob: 09980943045
Email: [email protected]
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Polypropylene random pipes & fittingsDiplast Plastics offers polypropylene
random (PP-R) pipes and fittings. The
raw material of Diplast PP-R pipes
and fittings is polypropylene random
copolymer (PP-R). This material due to
high quality is the most reliable system
to be employed in plumbing and water
supply systems. PP-R products are physically superior, hygienically safe
and non-carcinogenic. Polypropylene (PP) is a general polyolefin plastic. It
has excellent heat resistance and has higher pressure resistance. PP-R has
more impact strength than other materials. It also has more long-term heat
resistance and creep performance. At the same temperature and internal
pressure PP-R have longer useful life. PP-R pipes and fittings is the best
water supply material because it can operate 50 years at 70 per cent and
long-term internal pressure. Some of the properties are: non-corrosive,
leakproof & frostproof, non-decaying & non-deforming, non-contracting
diameter, around 50 years service life, high chemical resistance, taste &
odour neutral, etc. Diplast PP-R pipes and fittings networks for cold and
hot installations, ie, in residential buildings, hospitals, hotels, office &
school buildings, solar plants floor heating, etc.
Diplast Plastics Ltd
Mohali - Punjab
Tel: 0172-2272942, Fax: 0172-2225224
Email: [email protected]
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DryersW i t t m a n n
Automation India
offers compact
D-series Drymax
dryers with a dry air
conveying package to
provide closed loop
drying and conveying
in a single unit.
These dryers consist
of a standard dry air
generator and drying
hopper in addition to a maintenance-free 3-phase conveying blower.
They are protected by a central, easy-to-reach filter and supplies in
vacuum mode. The loader is mounted on the drying hopper with new
material. In pressure mode, the just-in-time loader is mounted on
the injection-moulding machine and is supplied with dried material
using dry air conveying. After each drying cycle the conveying line
can be purged to avoid re-moisturisation of any remaining material
in the line. The two material loaders can be controlled via buttons
on the front panel of the dryer. The JIT loaders are equipped with
a glass cylinder for easy visual control of the material flow and,
allow the proximity sensor to be positioned for exact control of the
material buffer.
Wittmann Automation India Pvt Ltd
Chennai - Tamil Nadu
Tel: 044-4207 7009
Fax: 044-2371 9602
Email: [email protected]
Laser displacement sensorsBanner Engineering
offers triangulation laser
displacement sensors for
non-contact height or
thickness measurement
of a wide variety of
materials such as sheet
metal, wood, ceramic,
paper, plastic, rubber,
foam and baking dough,
etc. These sensors provide precise measurement of distance, web
thickness and alignment. Applications include hot parts, machined
parts, semiconductors and PCBs, shiny or reflective parts, and
soft or sticky parts. There are three models in the series, with
measurement ranges of 25-35, 60-100 and 100-200 mm. Thickness
is measured by two sensors mounted at either side the target that
automatically synchronise with one another. Up to 32 sensors can
be easily combined in a mixed measurement network of multi-track
displacement or thickness sensors. The dedicated software application
included with each sensor allows easy setup, configuration and
software accommodates data logging and monitoring for statistical
process control. Output communication is via simultaneous 4-20 mA
(16 bit D/A) and RS-485 serial connection.
Banner Engineering India Pvt Ltd
Pune - Maharashtra
Tel: 020-6640 5624
Fax: 020-6640 5623, Mob: 09322339208
Email: [email protected]
VacuumJet unitsMadhu Machines & Systems offers VacuumJet compact units that
create vacuum leading to negative pressure in the cavity. Only 6
bars of air pressure are needed from the injection molding machine.
Vacuum can be made through the clearance of the ejector pins and/or
an air valve. Air valve is preferred, because it can draw bigger volume
of air from the cavity rather than only using ejector pin clearances. It
allows a back-pressure in the cavity of up to 920 mbar, and enables
vacuum of up to 60 normal LPM, triggered by a pneumatic valve.
Installation of VacuumJet units in the injection mould ensures and
results in improved productivity through: optimal injection moulding
parameters, perfect venting, perfect fluidity during injection, higher
production rate, lower injection temperature, and lower energy
consumption. These factors help improve plastic part quality, via:
uniformity of colour of plastic parts, lesser sink marks, invisible weld
lines, superior visual appearance, greater dimensional stability, and
higher mechanical resistance.
Madhu Machines & Systems Pvt Ltd
Vadodara - Gujarat
Tel: 0265-2353886, Fax: 0265-2334278
Email: [email protected]
ResinsGenesis Nutech offers Styrosun resins that are weatherable, high-
impact, styrenic polymers specifically designed for use in outdoor
application. Key advantages of these resins are the retention of physical
properties after outdoor weathering and very low dielectric loss factor
(telecommunication devices). Features include: good mechanical
property retention, low water absorption, practical toughness and
rigidity, lowest dielectric loss factor for satellite antennas, good
seawater resistance and cold impact resistance, high colour stability,
good colour dispersion and printable, coatable & paintable. The
Styrosun resins are used in satellite housings and receiving dishes,
telecommunication devices and antenna applications, wide array of
construction applications, caravan windows and ventilation screens,
signage panels (foamed and non-foamed), wood plastics, gardening
applications and maritime and military applications.
Genesis Nutech Pvt Ltd
Mumbai - Maharashtra
Tel: 022-6798 7595
Fax: 022-2555 5070
Email: [email protected]
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129December 2011 | Modern Plastics & Polymers
Cable glandsNovoflex Marketing offers hy-
grip PG cable glands that are
high-performance engineering
cable glands suitable for
unarmoured and plastic insulated
cables. These cable glands are
corrosion-resistant, vibration-
proof, and impact-resistant with
compact streamline construction
& high stability. They can be
used both indoors and outdoors.
The cable glands are resistant
to salt water, gasoline, alcohol, oil, grease, benzene, common solvent,
weak acids and alkalies. They have high tensile strength with self-
extinguishing and self-lubricating properties. The hy-grip PG cable
glands are watertight and provide good strain relief and have a multi-
purpose application. They are used for protection and fixing of cables
in control panels & appliances, machines & devices, measuring &
control engineering, plant installation, etc.
Novoflex Marketing Pvt Ltd
Kolkata - West Bengal
Tel: 033-2226 0513
Fax: 033-2229 7814, Mob: 09903163634
Email: [email protected]
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Rheometers Malvern Aimil
I n s t r u m e n t s
offers Rosand
range of capillary
r h e o m e t e r s ,
bundled with
W indows-based
simulation software Flowmaster developed by Compuplast. These
bench-top and floor-standing rheometers measure the flow properties
of polymers with market-leading precision, providing a sound
basis for the construction of truly representative process models.
The simulation software makes it easy to use the data to simulate
extrusion, and other polymer processing operations, cutting the
requirement for expensive, time-consuming pilot scale trials. These
rheometers provide the material data that the simulation software
requires to develop a simulation that accurately reflects process
behaviour. Simulation software allow accurate representation of the
complete die or screw extrusion process, including cooling, a suite of
module options simplifying plant specific model development.
Malvern Aimil Instruments Pvt Ltd
Navi Mumbai - Maharashtra
Tel: 022-3918 3596
Fax: 022-3918 3562, Mob: 09867368075
Email: [email protected],com
Hydraulic systems accessoriesElesa and Ganter India
offers ATEX line of
accessories for hydraulic
system, such as plugs,
breather caps, oil sights
and oil level indicators.
The main feature of these
accessories is conformity to
Atex European Directives
94/9/EC (as per suitable
marking on product) that
makes them suitable for environments with risk of explosion (for
equipments in Group II, category 2GD). The black technopolymer
plugs come with NBR synthetic rubber flat packing ring. The
breather caps are available with technopolymer splash guards with
NBR synthetic rubber flat packing ring. The HGFT ATEX oil level
indicators with black technopolymer threaded body comes with
transparent technopolymer window while the GN 743.6 oil level
indicator have aluminum threaded body and ESG glass window.
Elesa & Ganter India Pvt Ltd
Noida - Uttar Pradesh
Tel: 0120-4726666
Fax: 0120-4726600
Email: [email protected]
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Co-rotating twin-screw extrudersSteer Engineering
offers Alpha series co-
rotating twin-screw
extruders. The entire
extruder processing
zone (EPZ) is based
on the modular
design concept with
engineered gearbox for long life at ultra high torque capacity of 17
Nm/cm³. All the barrels can be disassembled by means of the special
quick clamp system. The screw shafts have been designed with split
construction comprising of a safety shaft adapter and the Continua
splined shaft. Continua spline avoids stress concentration in both
screw shafts and screw elements, thereby increasing torque carrying
capacity. These extruders are suited for shear intensive application
with high bulk density ingredients & specific energy of 0.2 kWh/
kg or higher. These are available in 30, 40 & 50 mm sizes. Key
applications include mineral filled polymers, colour & carbon-black
masterbatch, polymer blends, melting and homogenising.
Steer Engineering Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru - Karnataka
Tel: 080-2372 3309
Fax: 080-2372 3307
Email: [email protected]
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GearboxesZambello Riduttori Group
offers TST series gearboxes
for co-rotating twin screw
extruders. The design and
manufacturing are achieved
by complying with AGMA
standards and is suitable for
screws with rotating speed of
600-1,200 RPM. The TST 58.5/70 COR-HT has a screw diameter
of 70 mm; its center distance of two output shafts is 58.5 mm;
and when the rotating speed of screw reaches 600 rpm/min, the
transmitted motor rate goes to 402 kW with torque moving up to
3200Nm/shaft X 2 shafts. Similarly, the TST 76/92 COR-HT has a
screw diameter of 92 mm. The center distance of two output shafts
is 76 mm. When rotating speed of the screw reaches 900 RPM, the
transmitted motor rate reaches 1300 kW with a torque going up to
6900Nm x 2. All gears used in the gearboxes are manufactured from
finest quality steel imported from Europe.
Zambello Riduttori Group
Milano - Italy
Tel: +39-0331-307616
Fax: +39-0331-309577
Email: [email protected]
Colour marking machinesAeromec Marketing Co offers
rotary automatic hot colour (hot
embossing) sequential colour
marking machines that are designed
to mark in colour in all types of
polyethylene pipes, rigid PVC
pipes and sections during extrusion
process. These machines require
power only for heating. Model
AMC-210 can mark from 10 mm
to 315 mm outside diameter of
pipes. The marking is done at every
one meter on the pipes/sections
by using pantorgraphed brass/SS stereos fixed on the heater body.
Stereos are heated by using electronic percentage differential circuit
which adjusts the temperature. The machines are designed to colour-
mark by adjust using a coloured polyester tape placed between the
stereos and the pipes/sections to be marked. Option of periodical
marking can be given with special electronic equipment and an
apparatus with pneumatic working. Periodical marking can be set
up to three digits. Other models available are: automatic sequential
counter with 3-or 4-digits and up to 7-digits coder (hand-operated)
colour marking machines.
Aeromec Marketing Co Pvt Ltd
Thane - Maharashtra
Tel: 0250 2454915, Fax: 0250-2455579
Email: [email protected]
Nozzle heatersWatlow's ThermaSleeve
nozzle heaters, offered
by Lance Engineers &
Consultants, create a precise
temperature profile and
offer energy savings for hot
runner systems. These are
low profile, high-performance electric heaters with rapid thermal
response that allows the heat to be created precisely where it is
needed. The patented manufacturing technology features a computer-
controlled laser cutting technique that precisely generates the power
distribution pattern. These nozzle heaters are designed to have
intimate contact with the surface of the nozzle, which optimises heat
transfer. This intimate contact combined with lower heater mass
contributes to rapid thermal response to and from the nozzle tip.
The nozzle heaters are easily installed and removed from the nozzle
with a custom installation and removal tool. Some of the benefits
are: rapid thermal response, precise temperature profile, low physical
profile, precision fit, repeatability, energy savings of 20-25 per cent,
etc. Applications are in hot runner moulds, syringe heating, analytical
instrumentation, etc.
Lance Engineers & Consultants
Hyderabad - Andhra Pradesh
Tel: 040-5561 2700, Fax: 040-2341 2217
Email: [email protected]
Plastic whitenersPlast Fine Polymers offers plastic
whiteners that are used for adding
whiteness, clarity and gloss to
polymers at reduced costs. These
whiteners not only reduce the use of
titanium dioxide and masterbatch
in milky products, but also make
it super milky. The whiteners can give good results in all polymers
even at a high-temperature with 100 per cent mixing to the principal
(claims the company). These whiteners can be mixed with 100 per
cent second granules in product with dull granules and fillers. The
brightness, clarity and shine of these whiteners are as good as virgin
or semi-virgin products. These can also be mixed with natural virgin,
second & dull polymers, granules re-processors, plastic sutli, liner
& pan piece, tarpaulin, carry bags, plastic box strapping, rotomould
article, polymer sheet, PVC rigid pipe, house hold article, injection
moulders, etc.
Plast Fine Polymers
Ahmedabad - Gujarat
Tel: 079-6524 2332, Mob: 09825587152
Email: plastf [email protected]
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Infrared heaters & lampsAlok International
offers a complete
range of inf rared
heaters and infrared
lamps manufactured
by Victory Lighting
(UK) Ltd. A complete
range of shortwave
infrared lamps, ceramic
infrared heaters and
medium wave quartz
infrared heaters are offered. All these products are available
ex-stock. Also offered are infrared modules, infrared ovens
and control systems for IR. Applications of infrared lamps and
heaters include: PET preform heating, drying water-based inks
on printing presses, paint baking, powder coating curing, curing
inks on textiles, drying glue on paper, drying moisture in paper
mills, paper coating drying, shrink wrapping, food warming,
evaporation of water in humidifiers, for soldering and in the
semiconductor industry.
Alok International
New Delhi
Tel: 011-2592 0408
Fax: 011-4144 3563
Email: [email protected]
Recycling systemsErema offers the
TVEplus recycling
systems that
facilitate recycling
of the increasingly
more heavily
inked and additive
laden plastics
packaging, for the
transformation of
this waste into valuable, near virgin quality pellets. A unique
advantage of the large cutter/compactor is the ability to
dynamically blend scrap materials while they are in the
chamber. Scrap, inconsistent in its material make up and
amounts is blended to produce a steady, predictable melt.
The preheated, densified materials are then fed directly to
the extruder screw. Compression and melting occur gradually,
at a precisely controlled temperature, adding minimal heat
history to the reclaim. The melt filters are placed ahead of a
degassing system. These are capable of handling large amounts
of contaminants at higher production rates and quality.
Erema GmbH
Ansfelden/Linz - Austria
Tel: +43-732-31900167
Fax: +43-732-319071
Email: [email protected]
Extrusion coating lamination plantsOcean Extrusions
offers extrusion
coating lamination
p lant s tha t
manufacture various
substrates required
for PP/HDPE
woven fabric, non-
woven fabric, paper
poly coating requirements, etc. These machines consist of unwinder
turret or mechanical type, corona treater, anchor coating, extruder
75 mm with 28:1 screw ratio, coat hanger type die, laminator unit
with 120 mpm line speed, sandwich unwinder, winder turret or
surface type, AC control panel cabinet and heating panel cabinet.
The extrusion coating lamination plants are used to laminate wove
sack PP/HDPE fabric coating for fertilizer bag, plastic raw material
bags, cement bags, chemical product bags, food packings (like rice
bag & flour bag), jumbo bags, sugar bags, agriculture bags and general
purpose bags.
Ocean Extrusions
Ahmedabad - Gujarat
Tel: 079-2290 2200, 3299 4554
Email: [email protected]
Hydraulic oil systemsYuh-Dak Machinery Co offers
hydraulic oil systems. The servo control
hydraulic injection moulding machine
saves energy up to 72 per cent during
production process, with high injection
rate that is suitable and economic for
thin parts forming, and multi cavities
moulding. Bi-metallic barrel is used
for high reaction melting technology.
It has hardness, anti-attrition and
anti-corrode qualities.
Yuh-Dak Machinery Co Ltd
Taipei Hsien - Taiwan
Tel: +886-2-26946450
Fax: +886-2-26946454
Email: [email protected]
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1 AC motors .................................... 512 Additive master batches..........COC, 103 Adhesives .........................................1354 Air bubble sheet plants ........................85 Air chillers .........................................236 Air-conditioner parts .....................FGF7 Ammonia liquid chillers ....................698 Analytical balances ..........................1219 Auto dosing & mixing systems .........8110 Auto vacuum loaders .........................8111 Automatic dynamic visco-elastometers ............................12112 Automotive innovative solutions .......5313 Axial flow fans .................................12114 Bi-axial plants ..............................14515 Bio-degradable masterbatches ......COC16 Black masterbatches ................COC, 1017 Blenders .................................... FIC, 4118 Blending units ...............................FGF19 Blow moulding machines ................14320 Blown film extrusion systems .......... BC21 Blown film lines...............................12622 Blown film plants ............................11323 Boilers ..............................................10924 Bottle testing equipment ...................6325 Bottom sealing & cutting machines 11326 Brake motors .....................................5127 Brine chillers ....................................12528 Bulk milk coolers ...............................6929 Butterfly valves ..................................6930 Cable glands ................................12931 Calcium carbonate .............................8532 Calorifers .........................................10933 Carat balances ..................................12134 Carousel dryers ................................11835 Casi coatings ....................................13536 Cast film lines ......................................837 Center seal pouch making machines 11338 Central material conveying systems ..8139 Centrifugal air blowers ....................12140 Chillers ............................................12241 Circular weaving looms .....................6042 Circular weaving machines ................1443 Clean room applications ....................1744 Cluster facia ...................................FGF45 CNC machines ..................................8346 CNC vertical machining centers .....11747 Co-extruded sheets ............................9948 Co-extrusion blown film plants ...........849 Co-extrusion dies .................................850 Colour marking machines ...............13251 Colour masterbatches .......COC, 10, 3352 Colouring extrusion plants ..............14553 Compact chillers ........................23, 14154 Compounded PP ...............................9555 Compounding extrusion plants .......14556 Compounding extrusions .................14557 Compounding mixers ......................14558 Compressed air dryers .......................7159 Compressed air systems .....................3460 Compressor air chillers ......................1861 Compressors ......................................3462 Conductive compounds ................COC63 Conical twin screw extruders.............5564 Connectors .....................................FGF65 Control panels .................................12966 Converters ........................................12967 Cooling pads ....................................10968 Cooling towers.................................10969 Co-rotating twin-screw extruders....131
70 Counters & power supplies .................771 CPVC pipes ......................... 12, 19, 12972 Crushers .............................................8173 Crystallisers ........................................7174 Cutting & stitching machines ...........1475 Cyclic olefin copolymers .................BIC76 Dairy machinery ........................... 6977 Data logging software ......................12978 Dehumidified air dryers........... FGF, 2379 Dehumidified dryers .......................FIC80 Dehumidifying air dryers ................14181 Dehumidifying dryers ..................39, 8182 Design concepts .................................9183 Die & Mould India international exhibition ......................4684 Differential pressure transmitters ......2085 Digital panel meters ..........................1686 Digital temperature controllers ..........7387 Dolomite ............................................8588 Door trims .....................................FGF89 Double-column vertical machining centres .................8390 Double shaft gearboxes ....................12391 Drip irrigation .................................10992 Drives .................................................7393 Dryers ..................................... FIC, 12894 Drying & conveying systems ...........12495 Dual channels ....................................7396 Duel fuel burners .............................12197 Dust & waterproof digital scale ......12198 Dyestuffs ............................................8499 Dynamic controllers ..........................73100 Elastomer refinery/petrochemicals 135101 Electric injection moulding machine gearboxes...............9102 Electrical automotive solutions ..........53103 Encoders ..............................................7104 Energy saving machines ....................49105 Engineering thermoplastics .............126106 Exhibition organisers .........................79107 Exhibitions ...................................24, 46108 Extruder machines .......................21, 37109 Extrusion coating lamination plants .........................8, 134110 Extrusion coating lines ......................14111 Extrusion dies ..................................146112 Extrusion plants ...............................145113 Extrusion systems ............................ BC114 Extrusion ......................................... BC115 Feeding & conveying systems ........ 71116 Finished packages ..............................91117 Flameproof motors ............................51118 Flame-retardant masterbatches..........10119 Flange mounting motors ...................51120 Fluid bed dryers ...............................121121 Fluorescent.........................................84122 Gearboxes .............................123, 132123 Geared motors ...................................65124 Gears ................................................123125 Genioplast pellets ........................87, 89126 Granulators ......... FIC, 23, 71, 124, 141127 Gravimetric blenders .......................141128 Grinders .............................................23129 Ground calcium carbonates ...............85130 HDPE & LLDPE ........................ 95131 HDPE pipe plants...............................8132 HDPE .............................................131133 Head lamps & tail lamps ..............FGF134 Heart valve frames .......................42, 43135 Helical gearboxes ...............................65
136 Helical speed reducers .....................123137 High cavitations.................................17138 High-pressure reciprocating air-compressors ..........125139 High-speed mixers .......................21, 37140 Hopper dryers ..............................23, 81141 Hopper loaders ..........................23, 141142 Hot water generators .......................121143 Hot-air dryers ..........FGF, FIC, 39, 141144 Hydraulic oil systems .......................134145 Hydraulic systems accessories ..........130146 Hydrostatic pressure testing machines ..............................107147 I/O junction boxes ........................ 20148 IML techniques .................................17149 Indirect air heaters ...........................121150 Industrial automation ......................111151 Industrial chilling equipment ..........131152 Industrial control & sensing devices ...7153 Industrial cooling systems ...............125154 Industrial ovens ................................121155 Infrared heaters & lamps ................134156 Injection & blow moulding machines 18157 Injection moulding machines ................FGF, 18, 25, 35, 67, 75, 77, 82, 105, 109, 115, 126, 127, 130, 143, BGF158 Injection moulds ..........................67, 82159 Inks ..................................................135160 Inline drip irrigation plants .............124161 Inline drip tubings ............... 12, 19, 129162 Insert moulding machines ...............143163 Inverter/variable frequency drives ........7164 Jumbo blown film plants ................ 60165 Junction boxes ....................................20166 Kaolin........................................... 85167 Knobs & switches ..........................FGF168 Lab micrometers ..........................107169 Lamination plants ..............................60170 Laser displacement sensors ..............128171 LDPE ........................................95, 131172 Level controllers ..................................7173 Liquid crystalline lymers ................BIC174 Loaders ...........................................FIC175 Mass comparators ........................121176 Masterbatch feeders ...........................81177 Masterbatches & plastic compounds 135178 Masterbatches ........................ 10, 53, 99179 Material dryers...................................41180 Material handling equipment ..........130181 Material storages..............................141182 Material testing instruments .....63, 121183 Measuring & monitoring relays ..........7184 Medical foods ....................................53185 Medical moulds .................................17186 Melt flow index testers ....................107187 Melt flow indexers & testers ...........122188 Metal working machines .................130189 Micro fine pulverising systems ........145190 Milky polymers ................................127191 Mineral filters ....................................85192 Modbus I/O junction boxes ..............20193 Moisture analysers ...........................121194 Mold sweat protectors .......................18195 Mold temperature controllers ............39196 Molding machines .............................17197 Mono & multilayer sheet lines ..........14198 Mono layer blown film plants .............8199 Monofilament lines ............................14200 Monofilament plants .........................60
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140 Modern Plastics & Polymers | December 2011
201 Monolayer blown film lines ............. BC202 Monolayer blown films ........ 12, 19, 129203 Motion controls ...................................7204 Motors ...............................................51205 Mould temperature controllers ..23, 141206 Moulds .........................................21, 37207 MTC ..............................................FIC208 Muffle furnaces ................................107209 Multi-component injection moulding machines .......67, 82210 Multi-component moulds ..................17211 Multi-layer blown film lines ...... 14, BC212 Multi-layer blown film plants..............8213 Multi-layer blown films ....... 12, 19, 129214 Multi-layer cast film lines..................14215 Multi-layer co-extrusion sheet lines ................22,97216 Multi-layer plants ............................125217 Multi-station ................................67, 82218 Natural polymers..........................127219 Neat resins .........................................84220 Non-destructive tests .......................121221 Nozzle heaters .................................132222 NPE-2012 .........................................26223 Nylons ..............................................131224 Oil coolers ...................................122225 Oil/coolant coolers...........................125226 Online b2b marketplace .............31,139227 Opacity testers .................................107228 Optic sheet extrusion lines ..........22, 97229 Optical brighteners .......................COC230 Packaging development engines .... 91231 Panel air-conditioners ......................125232 Panel coolers ....................................122233 Paper chemicals .................................84234 Paper lamination plants .....................60235 Paperless recorders .............................16236 Parallel & right angle axes gearboxes 10237 Parallel shaft helical gearboxes ........123238 PBEGL geared motors ......................51239 PBT plastic I/O junction boxes ........20240 PET bottle testing equipment ...........63241 PET bottling compressors ...............125242 PET master matches .........................10243 PET perform dedicated machines .....49244 PET recycling plants ...........................8245 PET sheet extrusions ...................22, 97246 PET/PE washing lines ......................14247 PET-dehumidified dryers ...............FIC248 Pharmaceuticals/cosmetics ...............135249 Photoelectric sensors ...........................7250 Physical properties testing instruments ..........................121251 PID controllers ................................129252 Pipe extrusion lines for PVC/PPR/PE ............................115253 Pipelines ...........................................109254 Pipe making machines .................67, 82255 Pipette accuracy testers ....................121256 Planetary gear boxes ........................123257 Plastic additives ...............................118258 Plastic brighteners ...........................127259 Plastic conveyor belts .........................37260 Plastic injection moulding machines .27261 Plastic moulding machines ..............135262 Plastic processing machines ...............14263 Plastic textile & machinery ...............57264 Plastic tinopol ..................................127265 Plastic whiteners ......................127, 132266 Plastivision Arabia-2012 ...................24267 Plate heat exchangers ........................69268 PLCs ..................................................73269 Plug valves .........................................69270 Pneumatic valves ................................69271 Polyacetal copolymer ......................BIC272 Polybutylene terepthalate ................BIC273 Polymer conveyer belts ......................23274 Polyolefin pipes .................... 12, 19, 129275 Polyphenylene sulfide .....................BIC276 Polypropylene random pipes & fittings ................................127277 Polypropylene .....................................95
278 Polystyrene hips .................................95279 Pom polyacetal ...................................95280 PP glassfilled compounds ..................10281 PP mineral filled compounds ............10282 PP-R pipes .......................... 12, 19, 129283 PP/HDPE/PET box strapping plants 8284 PP/HDPE/PET monofilament plants 8285 PP/PP/TQ film plants ........................8286 PPCP .........................................85, 131287 PPRP powder ..................................127288 Precision balances ............................121289 Precision moulding machines ........FGF290 Precision temperature controls ........129291 Printing/cutting/rewinding machines 14292 Process controllers ......................16,129293 Process tanks ......................................69294 Profile controllers ...............................73295 Programmable logic controllers .....7, 73296 Programmable terminals ......................7297 Proximity sensors .................................7298 Pulverisers ....................................21, 37299 PVC compounds................................99300 PVC foam core pipes ............12,19,129301 PVC kisan pipe plants .......................60302 PVC mixer coolers .................12,19,129303 PVC palletising lines ...................12, 19304 PVC pipes .................... 12, 19, 109, 129305 PVC profile lines ................. 12, 19, 129306 PVC suspension grades .....................95307 PVC .................................................135308 Quick connectors .......................... 93309 Quick mould change systems ............93310 Raffia tape lines .............................. 8311 Rail tankers ........................................69312 Reciprocating air-compressors .........125313 Recycling lines ...................................14314 Recycling systems ............................134315 Refrigerant pumps .............................69316 Refrigeration ......................................69317 Reprocessing plants ...........................60318 Resin dehumidifiers ...........................71319 Resins ...............................................128320 RFID ...................................................7321 RH & temperature transmitters ........20322 Rheometers ......................................130323 Robot systems ..............................23, 25324 Robots .............................................FIC325 Rock-n-roll machines ..................21, 37326 Rotary automatic hot colour marking machines ..........133327 Rotational moulding machines ........145328 Rotational moulds............................145329 Rotomoulding machines ..................145330 Round table carrousels .......................37331 RTDs ...............................................129332 Safety laser scanners .....................126333 Safety light curtains .......................7, 20334 Screw compressors .............................69335 Sealants ............................................135336 Secon & dull polymers ....................127337 Self-adhesive tapes ...........................122338 Servo energy saving machines ...........49339 Shaft mounted speed reducers .........123340 Shuttle rotomoulding machines ......145341 Shuttle series plants .........................145342 Side sealing & cutting machines .....113343 Single mill pulverisers ..................21, 37344 Single screw extruder gearboxes ..........9345 Single screw extruder plants ..............55346 Single screw extruders .....................118347 Single shaft extruder gearboxes .......123348 Slipring crane-duty motors ................51349 Software for central monitoring ........71350 Solid granulators ..............................145351 Solid-state relays ..............................129352 Special refrigeration equipment ......125353 Sprinkler systems .............................109354 Sprockets ..........................................123355 Stack moulds .....................................17356 Steam boilers ...................................121357 Stretch blow moulding machines ....143358 Switching relays ...................................7
359 Synthetic string plants .........................8360 Talc .............................................. 85361 Tanks & silos .....................................69362 Tape stretching lines ..........................14363 Tarpaulin lamination plants ...............60364 Technical moulds ...............................17365 Telecom cables ...................................99366 Temperature controllers ... 7, 16, 73, 129367 Temperature sensors ........................129368 Tensile testers ..................................107369 Testing instruments ...........................63370 Thermic fluid heaters ......................121371 Thermocouples ................................129372 Thermoformers ................................ BC373 Thermoforming & PS foams .......... BC374 Thermoforming ............................... BC375 Thermoplastic alloys ..........................84376 Thermoplastic compounds ................84377 Thermoplastic elastomer handles ....118378 Thermosets ......................................135379 Thick & wide plastic sheet extrusion lines .........22, 97380 Three arm bi-axial roto-moulding machines .21, 37381 Three side seal pouch making machines .............................113382 Thyristorised power controllers .......129383 Timers..................................................7384 TPE/TPU compounds ......................10385 TPU masterbatches ...........................33386 Tray dryers .......................................121387 Twin mill pulverisers ...................21, 37388 Twin-screw co-rotating extruders 42, 43389 Twin-screw elements ...................42, 43390 Twin-screw extruder gearboxes............9391 Twin-screw extruders ...................42, 43392 Twin-screw extrusion lines ................55393 Two-colour cane plants .....................60394 Two-layer blown film .......... 12, 19, 129395 Two-roll mills ..................................107396 Two-stage reciprocating air-compressors ................................125397 Ultrasonic flow meters................... 16398 Universal controllers ..........................73399 Universal input temperature scanners .......................129400 Universal masterbatches .....................10401 Universal testing equipment ......29, 121402 UV & PU master batches .................10403 UV stabilisers ................................COC404 Vacuum dryers............................... 39405 Vacuum forming machines .............. BC406 Vacuum loaders ..............................FGF407 Vacuum thermoforming lines ..........121408 VacuumJet units ...............................128409 Variable displacement pumps ............49410 Ventilators ........................................122411 Vertical injection moulding machines ......................67, 82412 Vertical machining centres.................83413 Vibratory screening systems ............145414 Vibro screens ...............................21, 37415 Virgin polymers ...............................127416 Vision sensors ......................................7417 Volumetric dosing unit ......................71418 Water chillers ......................... 71, 125419 Water-cooled reciprocating air-compressors ..........125420 Welding guns ...................................109421 WFR ...............................................FIC422 White masterbatches ..............COC, 10423 Winders .............................................60424 Wire & cables ....................................53425 Wire EDMs ....................................117426 Wired connection ..............................20427 Wireless receivers ...............................20428 Wireless .............................................20429 Worm reducer gearboxes .................123430 Worm reducers ................................123431 Woven sack tape plants .....................60
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A & D Instruments India Pvt Ltd 121T: +91-124-471-5555E: [email protected] W: www.aandd.jp
AB Diachem Systems Pvt Ltd 109T: +91-11-25155456E: [email protected]: www.scalewatcher.in
Adinath Controls Pvt Ltd 129T: +91-2764-286573E: [email protected]: www.adinathcontrols.com
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Alok Masterbatches Ltd 33T: +91-11-41612244E: [email protected]: www.alokmasterbatches.com
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Ocean Extrusions 8
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Omron Automation Pvt. Ltd. 7
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Plast India Foundation 79
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Plastic Technologies 91
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Toshiba Machine (India) Pvt Ltd 77
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