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he role of trees as a prolific and renewable source of raw materials for

a host of conversion processes (pulp and paper, building materials) has

been well known since many years. In the next stage, now, it is good

to see some action taking place in transforming trees and tree-based

raw materials to an array of value-added products. These include liquid biofuels and

renewable chemicals such as renewable plastics and intermediates. An example of this

shift from petroleum based plastics involves an ongoing partnership between Ford

and pulp & paper company Weyerhaeuser on a bioplastics initiative. As part of this,

the latter supplies waste from its sawmills to the automotive manufacturer to meet

its demand for plastics that will in turn make its cars lighter and more fuel-efficient.

In this backdrop, a recent report by Nexant sheds more light on the technological

and economic potential of various routes to produce plastics from trees. This report

explores among other aspects several products and pathways. Importantly,

these are compared with traditional fossil-fuel-based routes.

Any plastics alternative, not withstanding its green quotient,

needs to have the same physical properties, meet the product’s

performance parameters and quality standards as well as, match

conventional plastics in price. From the Ford-Weyerhaeuser project, it

has been found that although the base material for cellulose-based

plastics is more expensive than the petroleum derived one, less

amount of it is required to create the same amount of parts.

Also, the cycle times for plastic parts derived out of wood,

from start to finish, are 30-40 per cent faster. Added to

this is the advantage for cellulose, which neither retains

heat, nor requires as much heat as petroleum during the

manufacturing process. Hence, the fuel conserved is both

an environmental and cost benefit!

However, there remain several challenges before this

‘new-age’ plastics gets ubiquitous application. Some of these

include confidence in market about its ability to scale up fast

enough for commercial use, use of cellulose as a viable reinforcing

agent, and its economics of production, among others.

Easier said than done, this current quest to turn plants into

a renewable, nonpolluting replacement for crude oil, holds huge

promise towards a cleaner and greener future of earth. In order to

be successful in this goal, it will be critical to master the art and

science of converting plant biomass into a building block for plastics

and fuels economically and efficiently.

TPlanting tomorrow’s plastics!

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

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Automation Trends 76 Software in polymer compounding: For better integrated automation

Energy Management 80 Ancillary equipment: Making polymer processing energy efficient

Policies & Regulations 84 Flame-retardant polymers: Widening the scope for safety in plastics

Strategy 90 Plastic waste reduction: Re‘cycling’ towards the ‘green route’

Tips & Tricks 94 Efficient polymer processing: Steps to ensure efficient polymer processing

Event Preview 102 Engineering Expo Chennai 2012: Offering a competitive advantage

Event Report

104 Delcam Asian Technical Summit 2012: A showcase of tomorrow’s technologies today

108 Engineering Expo Ahmedabad 2012: Epitomising entrepreneurial excellence

REGUL AR SECTIONSEditorial ................................. 9News, Views & Analysis ...... 28Projects ................................. 96Tenders ................................. 98Event List........................... 100

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Book Review ...................... 110

Products.............................. 112

List of Products.................. 126

List of Advertisers .............. 130 Cover photo courtesy: Americhem.Inc

Polymer processing ................44

Processing practices ................ 46

Interface: Tushar Parikh ........ 50

Roundtable ............................. 53

Special Focus

57Plasticisers and lubricants ...................... 58

Renewable PVC compounds ................ 60

Interface: Aditya Tandon ...................... 64

Polyamide-10,10/10,12 ......................... 66

Injection moulding machinery ............... 68

Multilayer vials ....................................... 72

In Conversation With 40 Hemant Minocha

Director, Rajiv Plastic Industries

Facility Visit 54 Trelleborg Sealing Solutions: Forging futuristic

designs for quality sealing solutions

Insight & OutlookPolymer Compounding

Polymer Processing

Details on pg no. 100, 105

Special Focus: Plastics in Packaging Insight & Outlook: Plastics in Automotive/Transportation

Highlights of Next Edition

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CIPAD inducts Arvind Mehta in the committee One of the Indian plastics industry’s stalwarts,

Arvind M Mehta has been inducted in the

Executive Committee of the Council of

International Plastics Associations Directors

(CIPAD). For the first time, an Indian has

been elected in the committee, during a

CIPAD meeting held in Italy. Mehta was

elected as the Executive Director out of

four seats. The committee will be headed

by the US and rest each from The Europe

(Germany ,UK), Africa (South Africa) and

Asia (India).

Currently, CIPAD represents 64 plastics

Association Directors acting in 49 countries

f rom five continents. The Association

strives to establish and maintain a

permanent communication network among

Plastics Associations Directors throughout

the world.

Mehta is the Chairman of National

Advisory Board of Plastivision India 2013.

He has also led various leading plastics

associations and has represented India on

eminent international platforms.

Frascold opens new plant in Gujarat Frascold India Pvt Ltd (FIPL) opened

its new plant in Ahmedabad. The

carpet area covering 17,000 sq ft will

house stocks of compressors, spares,

and condensing units parts, imported

from Frascold SPA, Italy. The company

will manufacture products such as

condensing unit assembly, that will be

the same in quality as produced by the

parent company. The installed capacity

for these models would be 7,500

pieces per annum. The new plant will

also have a service centre with testing

facility, so that FIPL can deliver service

compressors with test certificate and

warranty.

The plant aims to provide quality

product to the customers within a short

span of time. R Selvaraj, Director, FIPL

said “There is huge scope for growth in

this segment. Keeping in mind this rising

demand, this new plant is set up.” The

company produces compressors for the

refrigeration and air conditioning industry.

Avani Jain

Coca-Cola partners with JBF to acceralate PlantBottle packaging The Coca-Cola Co has partnered with

Mumbai-based JBF Industries Ltd

to further expand production of the

plant-based material used in the company’s

PlantBottle packaging. To support

this partnership, JBF Industries Ltd

will build the world’s largest facility to

produce bio-glycol – the key ingredient

used to make PlantBottle packaging, in

Sao Paulo, Brazil. The facility intends to

produce the ingredient using locally sourced

sugarcane and sugarcane processing waste.

Construction on the new facility

is expected to begin at the end of

this year and will last for 24 months.

It is estimated that the facility will

produce 500,000 metric tonne of material a

year. By using plant-based materials instead

of non-renewable materials, the facility

will remove the equivalent of 690,000 metric

tonne of carbon dioxide or the equivalent

of consuming more than 1.5 million barrels

of oil each year. Ronald J Lewis, Vice

President and Chief Procurement Officer,

Coca-Cola, said, “Today, Coca-Cola

has sold more than ten billion PlantBottle

packages around the world that are less

dependent on petroleum and have a lower

carbon impact. We are pleased that our

partnership with JBF Industries Ltd will

help us further expand global production.”

Toshiba buys L&T Plastics Machinery Japan’s Toshiba Machine is buying one of India’s largest injection moulding machine producers, L&T Plastics Machinery, in a move to expand its presence into the market of growing importance to Japanese fi rms. The investment is a part of the company’s expansion plans. It is opening an injection moulding machine factor y in Thailand and has a facility in China, in addition to Japan.

Larsen & Toubro claims that it is selling the plastics machinery business as part of its strategic road-map to exit non-core businesses and rationalise its portfolio. S Raghavan, Senior Vice President, Larsen & Toubro and Head- Machinery & Industrial Products Unit, said, “We are a fairly large technology, engineering, c o n s t r u c t i o n a n d manufacturing company, whereas, plastics is a much smaller business in our wide portfolio. Moreover, even the smaller players (in the injection moulding machine market) are manufacturing electric injection moulding machinery, whereas we are focusing on hydraulic based injection moulding machinery.”

Arvind Mehta



GSPMA & IPI Ahmedabad hosts seminar on plastics processing Gujarat State Plastic Manufacturers’

Association (GSPMA) and Indian Plastics

Institute (IPI) Ahmedabad Chapter

recently organised a technical seminar

‘Plastics Processing – Moving to the next

level’. The occasion was chaired by N

K Balgi, Director, Ferromatik Milacron

India Pvt Ltd. The distinguished guests

included Bhargav Joshi, Deputy General

Manager (Sales & Application), Bosch

Rexroth (India) Ltd; Sanjiv Parikh ,

Senior Manager (Sales & Marketing),

Prasad Group and Bhavesh Patel, Head,

KEBA. This was followed by the question

and answer session. The event saw the

presence of students and well-known

people from the industry.

The speakers made presentation

on various subjects such as powering

the plastics machinery, economy

through automation by way of auxiliary

equipment and making life easy

through modern controls. Rajiv Trivedi,

Chairman, IPI Ahmedabad Chapter

and Vice President (Marketing), Prasad

Group said, “This seminar talked about

how automation, modern controls and

effective utilisation of energy can lead to

good productivity and excellent quality

products. This was very different from

all other seminars.”

Borealis introduces new tailored PE for irrigation

Borealis and Borouge, the Austrian

company’s Joint Venture ( JV) with the

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company,

have launched Borstar Aquility, a new

family of PE products for drip irrigation

applications. Designed to eliminate

the need to blend multiple grades,

the Borstar Aquility range consists of

HE3408, a pigmented one-pack product

and ME3407, an un-pigmented single

polymer which can be mixed with colour

master batch.

The claimed benefits of cutting out the

blending step include minimising quality

variation, reducing material handling and

simplifying inventory management. The

high melt strength allows processors to

achieve high line speeds and thin walls

which makes it easily weldable, making

it suitable for use with in-line dripper

insertion technologies. Hugo Hammar,

Application Marketing Manager, Borealis

said, “Pipe producers benefit from the

production ease and efficiency as well

as the added value of offering irrigation

solutions that can ultimately make a

positive contribution to the global food

and water crisis.”



Autodesk appoints new MD for operations in India and SAARC Autodesk has appointed Pradeep Nair

as Managing Director, who will be

responsible for the overall strategy and

growth of Autodesk’s business across

India and SAARC region. He will look

after all of the company’s industries &

product segments and build strategic

partnerships across the region, which will

be a key focus area for the new MD.

Prior to this, Nair at IBM Software

Group (SWG) was heading the

company’s software business for India

and South-Asia as the Director of

SWG. He also led IBM’s Developer

Relations and Academic Initiatives that

drove mass-market adoption of IBM

technology among India’s significant

developer and student communities.

Patrick Williams, Autodesk Senior

Vice President, Asia-Pacific and

Emerging Markets, commenting on

the appointment, said, “On behalf of

Autodesk, I welcome Pradeep Nair to the

company. India is one of our key markets

and we look forward to continued growth

and success under his leadership.”

LyondellBasell launches new family of polypropylene catalysts LyondellBasell has launched a new

family of fifth-generation non-

phthalate catalysts for Polypropylene

(PP) production. These catalysts will

be sold under the existing Avant trade

name and complement the company’s

well-established third, fourth, and

fifth-generation Ziegler-Natta PP

catalysts.

“This new family of catalysts will

further extend our offering in that field,

targeting the full range of PP products

and applications. This development aligns with a continued market interest in using existing fifth-generation diether and succinate catalysts for a range of product applications. For example, there is a market trend to extend the use of diether catalysts, already the established benchmark for the production of polymers used in spun-bond fibre, high-melt flow impact copolymers and random copolymer, to also produce BOPP and raffia grades,” said Jim Seward, Director, LyondellBasell Catalyst & Licensing

Business.

Reliance to buy BP’s Malaysian petrochem plant BP has agreed to sell all its interests

in Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA)

production in Malaysia to Reliance

Global Holdings Pte Ltd (Reliance).

The agreement concerns BP’s 100

per cent equity in BP Chemicals

(Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (BPCM),

located at Kuantan on the east-

coast of Malaysia. Reliance has

agreed to purchase BP’s interest in

BPCM for $ 230 million in cash and

anticipates completing the transaction

in 2012.

Nick Elmslie, Chief Executive, BP

Petrochemicals, said, “BP has a major,

global PTA business, with around one-

fifth of global PTA production capacity

and a track record of leading technology.

We will continue to concentrate

our PTA strategy on deploying new

technologies into high growth markets

like China, where we are in the middle

of a considerable expansion programme

and in OECD markets where our

technology gives us an advantage and

high utilisation rates. We are also building

new revenue streams by licensing our

PTA and paraxylene technologies.”

SABIC endorses Indian petrochemical industry’s growth potential

SABIC expressed its confidence in

India’s petrochemical industry growth

opportunities, and its commitment

to continue strengthening its market

presence, at India Chem 2012.

Abdullah Saeed Bazid, Executive

Vice President, Corporate Strategy &

Planning and Janardhanan Ramanujalu,

Vice President and Regional Head,

South-Asia & Australia, represented

SABIC at the event. “India’s

petrochemical and chemical industries

have significant strategic growth

aspirations and potentials. The industry

has the potential to grow up to $ 300

billion by 2020,” announced Bazid, as

he outlined strategic enablers for the

industry’s growth.

He further elaborated on the strategic

importance of India to SABIC. In his

speech, he said, “As a global market

leader in petrochemicals, SABIC has

enjoyed strong double-digit growth in

India driven by its GDP, population,

urbanisation, and key industry sectors in

automotive, construction and electrical

& electronics. As we further our

growth in India to serving customers

for long-term success, we remain firmly

committed to contribute positively to

both the economy - the petrochemical

and chemical industry.”Bazid asserted,

“In addition to appropriate supporting

policies & infrastructure, a combination

of new local petrochemical production

and imports will be required to meet the

future demand growth of the market .”

Avani Jain

Pradeep Nair

Abdullah Saeed Bazid speaking at India Chem 2012

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ANTEC® Mumbai to hold discussions on nano-scale carbonaceous materials The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE)

organising the first ANTEC® conference

in Mumbai will hold discussions on

nano-scale carbonaceous materials in its

New Technology Forum, from December

6-7, 2012, at the Renaissance Mumbai

Convention Centre Hotel, Mumbai.

The organising committee of the New

Technology Forum consists of Sadhan

C Jana, University of Akron; Prithu

Mukhopadhyay, IPEX Technologies

and Arup Ranjan Bhattacharya, Indian

Institute of Technology. Six papers will be

presented during the Forum focussing on

various aspects of the topic. Following the

announcement, Sadhan C Jana added, “The

topic of this Forum has been much talked

about already in the US and The Europe

via a number of international conferences.

However, our Forum is uniquely positioned

in that it combines materials science

knowledge of graphenes and carbon

nanotubes with those of polymer materials

science and engineering. In view of this,

we expect some degree of international

interest specifically from polymer product

developers and processors.”

Sweta M Nair

Eastman Introduces new Polyethylene Terephthalate Polymer Eastman chemical company has announced

the addition of AspiraTM One polymer

to its portfolio of resins. Carrying resin

identification code 1 (RIC 1), AspiraTM One

is tailored specifically for Extrusion Blow

Moulding (EBM) processes and packaging

applications such as clear handle-ware and

large-size bottles.

As a new Polyethylene Terephthalate

(PET) polymer, it provides an optimal

balance of recyclability, product

performance, production efficiency and

aesthetics versus alternative polyester

resins available to the EBM market.

AspiraTM One polymer boasts

of four key attributes desired by

leading bottle converters and brand

owners like sustainability, design

flexibility, bottle strength and process

efficiency on existing EBM platforms.

The polymer is sustainable, as it is

compatible in the PET recycle stream.

Hence, AspiraTM One received resin

recognition f rom the Association

of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers

(APR) in July 2012 for meeting the

PET Bottle Critical Guidance

Document protocol.

The addition of AspiraTM One to

Eastman’s portfolio fits in well with

the company’s other offerings, as the

company has a long history of providing

innovative packaging solutions for the

food, beverage, cosmetics, medical and

consumer markets.

The 6th International TPE Conference to be held in Pune PLEXIUM, in association with

Chatsworth Group, Singapore, has

announced dates for its 6th International

Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE)

conference in South and South-

East Asia, which will take place

during December 4-5, 2012, at Hotel

Westin, Pune.

The conference identifies the

growing potential of TPEs, which is one

of the fastest growing polymer families.

Additionally, the venue city is also one

of the fastest growing Indian cities

attracting a lot of foreign investment in

automotive, auto components, appliance

and FMCG sectors.

The two-day international

conference will have around 16

presentations from renowned global

speakers, who would share their

insights about the key global trends in

TPE arena and how India is positioned

to benefit from the same. As part of

the inaugural session at the conference,

Dr Krishna Venkataswamy, Senior

Global Technology Director, GLS

Thermoplastic Elastomers, Polyone

Corporation (USA), will deliver the

keynote address on ‘Thermoplastic

Elastomers - Innovative Specialty

Materials’. On December 4, 2012, an

evening session allowing delegates to

network with the speaker fraternity,

exhibitors, and sponsors will also

be conducted at the international

conference.

Apart from the knowledge-packed

conference, table space would be

provided for exhibitors interested to

showcase their products and technology.

SPE elects Vijay Boolani as Global President for 2014-15

The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE)

has elected Vijay Boolani, Programme

Chair, SPE India as the President Elect

of SPE Global for the term 2014-15. In

the past, Boolani has served SPE Global

in the capacity of Honourary Secretary,

Honourary Treasurer as well as Vice

President. This is the first time in SPE’s

70 years of legacy that an Indian has been

elected for the Presidential position.

Vijay Boolani

Colorant Chromatics expands production capability in Shanghai Colorant Chromatics, a subsidiary of

PolyOne Corporation has announced

plans to expand production and service

capabilities at its Shanghai facility.

In response to its growing demand,

the global specialist in colouring and

formulating high-temperature polymers

is making the improvements so as to

help customers improve operational and

supply chain efficiencies and increase

profitability.

As stated in the company’s press

release, advances such as state-of-the-

art equipment for production of specialty

colour concentrates and formulations will

reduce lead times for customers as well

as create a comprehensive, centralised

sales and development facility to meet

growing demand in China and the wider

Asia-Pacific region.



Weyerhaeuser Company uses new additives for thermoplasticsWeyerhaeuser Company, a global

leader in cellulose fibre technology and

sustainable forestry, recently announced

the launch of a proprietary, patent-

pending form of thermoplastic composite

that uses sustainably sourced cellulose

fibre as a reinforcement additive, called

THRIVETM. The product will initially be

used in household goods and automotive

parts. In addition, THRIVETM can be

used in a variety of composite plastic

applications, including office furniture,

kitchenware, small and large consumer

appliances, and other industrial goods.

THRIVETM composites offer several

advantages over materials reinforced

with short glass fibres or natural fibres

such as sisal, hemp and kenaf. The

product is available in masterbatch form

for custom compounders and ready-

to-mould thermoplastic pellets for

moulders.

“ THRIVE T Mcompos i te s a re

economical, widely available and of low

mass, yet demonstrate excellent tensile

strength and flexural properties,” said

Don Atkinson, Vice President, Marketing

and New Products, Weyerhaeuser’s

Cellulose Fibres business. “These

composites can improve moulding cycle

times up to 40 per cent. Products made

with THRIVETM require less energy

to produce and can reduce wear and

tear on processing equipment when

compared with those containing abrasive

short glass fibres. These substantial

benefits create significant advantages

for companies looking to reduce their

carbon footprints, while enhancing

performance and productivity.”

Bioplastics Award 2012 announces five finalists bioplastics MAGAZINE, has

unveiled names of five finalists for the

7th Bioplastics Award. Prior to

shortlisting, the submissions were

reviewed by a panel of independent

judges. The most promising entries were

finalised based on innovation, success

and achievements by manufacturers,

processors, brand owners or users of

bioplastic materials.

The shortlist (in random order)

include Clps (pronounced as klips, which

is a flexible and modular presentation

applicable at point of sale, sales campaigns,

presentations, shop designs & fairs) by

Full Circle Design, bioplastic steering

wheel and airbag showcase project by

TAKATA AG, GDH-B1 (the market’s

first compostable elastomeric bioplastic)

by Green Dot Holdings, bio-based

tailgate of a racing car by Institute for

Bioplastics and Biocomposites (IfBB) and

‘bioline’ (100 per cent biodegradable toys

that can be recycled by applying a special

two-component injection moulding

technology) by Livemold Trading.

In accordance with the award’s

scheme, the proposed company/

product/service has to be developed or

has been in the market during 2011-

12, to be considered eligible. The

winner will be announced during the

7th European Bioplastics Conference on

November 6, 2012, in Berlin, Germany.

Styrolution launches cutting edge innovations in masterbatches for automotive applications

The front grill on the Skoda Yeti is

made f rom Styrolution’s Luran® S

SPF30 Styrolution, the world’s leading

styrenics supplier has announced that

automotive manufacturers and suppliers,

such as Volkswagen (VW), Skoda and

Magna, have selected Styrolution’s

Luran® S SPF30 for various pre-coloured

applications for automotive exteriors. The

product utilises a new Ultraviolet (UV)

stabilisation technology and provides

major improvements in colour fastness &

surface quality for components such as

the front grills on the new Golf 7, mirror

triangles on the VW Up, and the front

grills on the Skoda Yeti.

Luran S SPF30 belongs to the Luran

S product line and a part of Styrolution’s

Specialties portfolio. Luran S grades are

based upon Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate

(ASA) copolymers and offer a broad range

of exceptional properties, including high

thermal stability, good chemical resistance

& excellent resistance to weathering, aging

and yellowing. Luran S is therefore, used

in applications with exposure to extreme

conditions.

BASF showcases thermoplastic composites

BASF has established a multi-

material lightweight composites

team that is studying the potential

of epoxy resin, polyamide and

PUR plastic matrix systems in

continuous-fibre reinforcement

employed in resin injection

techniques such as Resin Transfer

Moulding (RTM) which are meant

for mass production.

The cont inuous- f ib re-

reinforced thermoplastic composite

from BASF is used in the seat pan

of the new Opel Astra sports coupe,

OPC, which was launched at the

Geneva Motor Show in March

2012. The plastics used here is

polyamide specialties from BASF’s

Ultramid® range. The automobile

has the distinction of being the

first mass produced vehicle to

incorporate an automobile seat

pan manufactured from plastics

belonging to BASF’s Ultramid

polyamide range.



Ferromatik Milacron India organises Open House Ferromatik Milacron India (FMI) recently

held an Open House at its Vatva based

manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad. The

event saw over 600 visitors including plastics

processors, suppliers, processors’ associations,

educational institutes, polymer producers and

distributors from India and abroad. Visitors

took this opportunity to witness the live

demonstration of FMI’s India built high-

performance injection moulding machines,

which were the main focus of the event.

On the first day of the Open House, FMI

launched Maxima Servo 3200 T, which is

India’s largest injection moulding machine.

It is a two-platen injection moulding

machine with robust and compact design.

The machine offers lower operating cost,

reduced foot print and greater flexibility

in terms of clamp stroke and daylight. The

end-application segments of this machine

include automotive, consumable durables,

large house ware products, pallets, furniture,

industrial products, trash bins, etc. FMI

also launched Nova Servo which is a

new generation energy efficient injection

moulding machine. This machine is a new

generation high speed toggle injection

moulding machine that is available in a

range of 50 T to 200 T. The end-application

segments of this high performance machine

include electrical, writing instruments,

automotive and caps & closures. Elektron

450 T, the largest India built all-electric

injection moulding machine was also

launched. This machine is considered to be

a Green machine because of the benefits

offered. The machine is highly energy

efficient, fast & precise, clean & quiet

and environment-friendly. Its application

segments are medical, packaging, electricals,

electronics & communications, etc.

Shirish Divgi, Managing Director, FMI,

said, “The new product shall expand our

market footprint and help our customers

become more competitive with energy

efficiency as its focus. The large tonnage

Maxima Servo 3200 T machine is a landmark

achievement in FMI journey so far. This

machine was developed within the time span

of six to eight months. FMI is the leading

manufacturer of plastics injection moulding

machines in India serving the entire gamut of

plastic applications at 40 countries across the

world including the US.”

Divgi noted, “There is huge opportunity

in the automtive sector. Even the demand is

increasing in medical and packaging segment.

Thus, all the industry segments are growing

at a fast pace and we believe that the entire

range of products which are displayed at this

Open House can help us achieve minimum

20 per cent growth by next year.”

Avani Jain

Centre for biopolymer science unveiled in Kerala India’s first Centre for Biopolymer Science and Technology (CBPST) was inaugurated at Kochi, Kerala, jointly by M K Alagiri, Union Minister for Fertilisers and Chemicals, and Oommen Chandy, Chief Minister, Kerala. This Centre is a unit of the Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology (CIPET), Chennai, and will be conducting Master of Science in Biopolymer Science and doctoral programmes in the field of Biopolymer Science and Technology in collaboration with Cochin University of Science and Technology. The capital outlay of ` 30 crore for setting up the centre would be shared equally between the Central and State Governments. About 20 students would be admitted to MSc course and 12 to doctoral programme at the centre, which will function at the temporarily hired and renovated premises of the Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore (FACT).

Alagiri said, “With the support of the Kerala Government, a full-fledged CBPST campus will be established in 2-3 years. The Centre would favourably consider the State’s requirements in this sector.”

Malvern uses rheological methods to investigate polymer biodegradability A recent webinar f rom Malvern

Instruments has documented how

rheological methods have been

used to investigate biodegradability

of biopolymers, such as Polylactic

Acid (PLA). The results show how

rheological measurements made in the

laboratory provide information about

the kinetics and thermodynamics of

polymer breakdown, helping accelerate

the development of products that meet

defined biodegradability criteria.

Due to its close resemblance to

traditional petroleum-based commodity

polymers in terms of cost and

performance the use of PLA is gradually

growing. As this biopolymer is produced

from crops, it offers the advantage

of lower environmental impact and

biodegradability. However, the lifecycle

analysis of PLA, in applications such as

food packaging, relies on understanding

the mechanisms of product degradation,

post use, and most importantly, the

factors that will accelerate it, or indeed

slow it down. The webinar entitled ‘Using

rheology to assess the biodegradability

and compostability of Polylactic Acid’

can be downloaded free-of-cost from

Malvern’s official website.


IN CONVERSATION WITH: Hemant Minocha

…observes Hemant Minocha, Director, Rajiv Plastic Industries, as he highlights the intricacies of succeeding in this sector and elucidates the state of affairs in India. He expresses that this is an exciting time for the industry as several new developments are on the anvil. Excerpts from an exclusive interaction with Lionel Alva…

“With the plastics applications growing, the opportunities are infinite”

Hemant Minocha


What are the major advancements with additives & masterbatches in the Indian context?The Indian masterbatches and additives

sector has shown itself to be highly

dynamic. Several developments are

happening, especially in the Indian context.

The latest advances are mainly focussed

on enhancing the shelf-life of products,

besides biodegradability and Ultraviolet

(UV) stabilisation. In the latter case, the

focus has been be on testing and getting

the right properties for the customer which

is a somewhat arduous task.

Besides, some developments are seen

among nucleating and clarifying agents.

These are to improve the clarity and

impart a higher degree of crystallinity to

polymers, which can be close to that of

polystyrene or polycarbonate. Some work

has also been done on nanomaterials in

India even though there is an extensive

focus on nanomaterials abroad. Currently,

we are working on nano-graphite and

nano-silver. Nano-silver is used primarily

for antimicrobial applications and nano-

graphite is used for conductivity and

insulation applications.

Can you share some recent developments made in thermoplastics?While still in its infancy, nanocomposite

could turn out to be one of the biggest

things to hit the plastics domain in decades.

Nano-graphite could particularly help with

thermoplastics. The focus is on developing

applications such as electrical component

manufacturers or switch manufacturers

that offer complete and absolute resistance

from fire. Basically, most of these are

linked to construction applications, which

will prevent a house from catching fire.

Some specialty polymers offer peak

or long-term thermal resistance exceeding

250°C; excellent mechanical strength

and toughness; dimensional stability;

low outgassing; resistance to hydraulic,

automotive and industrial fluids &

solvents; low coefficient of thermal

expansion; creep resistance and into the

bargain electrical property stability; flame

retardancy; as well as radiation resistance.

How has your company’s journey been so far in India?Rajiv Plastics was started by my father

in 1978. He started off with making

three-coloured machines. We had another

company where filtering machines were

used for colouring plastic materials. My

family has been involved in the plastics

business since 1952. In 1981, we started

making colour masterbatches. I joined

the business in 2001. We were the first

in 1981 to make masterbatches for

polystyrene, etc, while other companies

were working on polyethylene.

We are also the first in India to make

masterbatches for engineering plastics. We

bought our first twin-screw extruder in

1994-95. Later, in 2001-02, we acquired

our first mega compounding machine

from Germany. We started production

at our Silvassa factory in 1998, Mumbai

factory in 1978 and Pune factory in 2007.

We began supplying to the automotive

industry in 2002 and have not looked

back since then. The business both in

India and abroad has grown by leaps and

bounds. We carry significance not only

in India, but also on international shores.

What are the significant challenges for the plastics raw materials industry in India?I believe that someone with the intent of

setting up an industry must be having the

basic infrastructure, such as power, water

supply and land. Gujarat is an exception

case, since it has done well in this regard,

whereas other states have certain intrinsic

problems. In the masterbatches industry,

it is difficult for a trained individual, and

even if new personnel are trained, retaining

them is a problem. Acquiring skilled labour

for the masterbatches industry is by far the

biggest problem after these infrastructural

issues. Labour is also expensive.

The masterbatch industry here is

fragmented. New companies come

up every now and then; further, since

acquiring machinery is not difficult, but

only a handful of new companies are

organised and/or skilled at what they do.

Moreover, some large manufacturers are

still entering the market.

What are the major R&D initiatives that you have undertaken?We are doing a lot of Research

and Development (R&D) on UV

stabilisation and conductivity.

Considering that the focus now is on

the shelf-life of a product when it is

exposed to different elements. We have

three different types of equipment tests.

However, it is important to understand

the criteria of an Original Equipment

Manufacturer (OEM) customer or

maybe an automotive customer since

their requirements vary greatly. For

example, an automotive manufacturer

might want us to check how much the

colour of a plastic material changes over

time. Hence, our in-house equipment

tests will show how a product will look

after a period of time, depending on how

much it is exposed to sunlight, humidity

and various other environmental

conditions. These conditions are taken

as parameters that influence the life

cycle of a product.

We put a lot of effort into this and

most of our R&D goes into trying new

pigments and new additives in order

to enhance the life of a new product.

Ours is the first company to come up

with the granite and marble effect or

the wood finish effect on commodity

items such as plastic chairs.

How do you envisage the growth of the Indian masterbatches industry? The masterbatch industry is expanding

and growing fast in India. Indian

manufacturers have improved to a great

extent, so much so that a number of

leading players worldwide are sourcing

their materials from India. Some of our

clients are manufacturers from Europe

as well. Therefore, we are competing

with the world leaders. We currently

sell to 30-40 countries across the world.

Technology wise we are not behind,

quality wise we are at par and flexibility

wise we are good. Today, we have world-

class manufacturers in India, and with

the plastics applications growing, the

opportunities are infinite.



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Polymer Processing

43February 2012 | Modern Plastics & Polymers

Polymer processing:

Strategies for lower imports, higher production ..................................................................................... 44

Processing practices:

R&D initiatives for metal-free processing .............................................................................................. 46

Interface:

Tushar Parikh, Director, Neoplast Engineering Pvt Ltd &

Vice Chairman, Indian Plastics Institute-Ahmedabad Chapter .................................................................. 50

Roundtable:

Is the quality of polymers imported for processing in India upto global standards? ............................. 53



SPECIAL FOCUS: Polymer processing

The Indian plastics industry

has made noteworthy

achievements since its

inception, with the

production of polystyrene about five

decades ago. The industry is growing at

the rate of 12-15 per cent per annum ,

in the last few years. This means that

the demand for raw material is growing

at same rate. Today, petrochemicals

are a vital input for all critical sectors

of the economy, including agriculture,

infrastructure, automobile, construction,

consumer goods, telecommunication,

packaging and healthcare. By the end

of this year, India is projected to be

the third largest consumer market for

plastics, with a consumption of about

12.75 Million Metric Tonne (MMT)

per annum.

Reasons for high polymer importsPolymers have registered rapid

growth, in the last few years. Polymer

consumption in India has historically

grown at twice the Gross Domestic

Product (GDP). The huge demand has

attracted investment, which has led to

a massive increase in capacity in the

country. This has, in turn, resulted in

progressively reducing our dependence

on imports. However, still a large

amount of raw materials is imported.

Rajiv Vastupal, Chairman and

Managing Director, Atlantis Products

Pvt Ltd, expresses, “Of the total raw

material consumed in the country, about

30 per cent is imported. One of the

main reasons for this is low availability

of raw material at the time when the

processors need it. Another reason is

that there are a lot of price fluctuations

in the domestic market, so the processor

feels safe to import at a fixed price.

Also, the technologies employed for

the production of quality polymers does

not match the advanced technologies

employed in other parts of the world. ”

Since 2006-07, there is a surge in

imports, wherein Polyvinyl Chloride

(PVC), Polypropylene (PP) and

Polyethylene (PE) dominate the scene.

Accelerated reduction in import tariff on

polymers has been the major factor in

increasing the imports, and this has posed

as a severe challenge for domestic players.

Another reason is that the economic

reforms initiated in 1991 brought in

major changes in the structure of the

domestic petrochemicals industry.

De-licensing and deregulation allowed

the market forces to determine growth

and investment. Liberalisation of trade

policies and lowering of tariffs enabled

the domestic industry to compete with the

The Indian polymer industry is heavily dependent on imports, with the major reason being lack of indigenous technologies for producing quality products. This poses a serious challenge to domestic raw material manufacturers. Avani Jain highlights the strategies companies can adopt to generate higher domestic production and thus reduce imports.

Courtesy: Universal Colorant Company

STRATEGIESLOWER IMPORTS,

HIGHER PRODUCTION

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Polymer processing

global petrochemicals industry, which was

ahead in terms of quality of raw materials

produced and the technologies employed

to manufacture various products. Further,

plastic raw materials are imported freely

under Open General Licence (OGL).

Obviously, companies are freely importing

materials from other countries.

Further, the final plastic product

depends heavily on the quality of raw

materials available with manufacturers.

The Indian quality is not up to global

standards; hence, the plastic processing

companies have to import from foreign

countries such as Europe and Germany. It

seems that the dependence on imported

polymers has not changed in the past

years, with manufacturers having difficulty

in finding options in the domestic market.

In such a scenario, European polymer

suppliers stand to benefit as they operate

on a much larger scale than their Indian

counterparts.

Technology advancements for reducing importsVarious steps can be taken for reducing

the imports and generating higher

domestic production. Vastupal notes,

“New petrochemical complexes need to

be set up for which more benefits should

be provided. New industrial belts must be

allotted by the government, giving land

at lower rates and passing more benefits

in the initial stage, ie, in terms of partial/

full wavier by the government for a fixed

duration. Further, new technologies

should be adopted, which can also help

increase production.”

The latest technologies in plastics

help in better detection of the material

according to specific requirements. The

latest technology used in the raw material

production machinery ensures that more

customisation can be achieved. This can

also help increase domestic production, as

processers will be able to obtain quality

raw materials from domestic suppliers.

Moreover, for polymer machinery

manufacturers, advancements in plastics

technology can provide scope to adopt

internationally accepted standards and

higher customer satisfaction. New resins,

additives and fillers are entering the

market, which can enhance the material

properties without causing much change

in price. Also, as compared to the

conventional single-crew machine, twin-

screw extruders and gravimetric feeders

can take a lead with higher output, better

quality of raw materials.

M M Biswal, Business Head-

Polymers, Loxim Industries Ltd, notes,

“The right technologies will result in cost

and operating efficiencies. At the same

time, product quality will also be good,

and lead to high domestic production.

This would directly affect polymer

imports.”

Along with advancements in

technologies for manufacturing quality

raw materials, it is important to ascertain

the requirements of the polymer supply

chain across the country. This can further

define the growth of the plastics industry

in the country and reduce dependence

on polymer imports. Biswal avers, “The

need of the hour is an effective polymer

supply chain management so that the raw

materials reach the customers in good

shape. Also, polymers are spoiled easily

due to moisture and water. Therefore, extra

care must be taken during manufacturing

as well as the transportation.”

Growth opportunities The future is bright for the polymer

industry as the usage of plastics will

be increasing at a high rate. Thus,

the latest technology in polymer

processing needs to be supported well

with adequate infrastructure, in order

to increase domestic production and

reduce dependence on polymer imports.

Manufacturers are willing to innovate and

bring quality up to international standards,

but without adequate power and land

availability, it would be difficult to take

the expansion plans forward. Therefore,

every step should be taken by companies

as well as the government for increasing

the domestic raw material production in

order to reduce imports. This would be

directly beneficial for the industry and the

economy at large.


Rajiv VastupalChairman & Managing Director,Atlantis Products Pvt Ltd

New industrial belts must be allotted by the government, giving land at lower rates and passing more benefi ts in the initial stage, ie, in terms of partial/full wavier by the government for a fi xed duration.

M M BiswalBusiness Head- Polymers, Loxim Industries Ltd

The need of the hour is an effective polymer supply chain management so that the raw materials reach the customers in good shape. Therefore, extra care must be taken during manufacturing as well as the transportation.


The consumption of Indian

polymer products is on the

rise. Polymer consumption

is expected to double in

the next three years, as products by

Indian manufacturers are well priced

as compared to those by European

manufacturers. Amit Puri, Director,

Alok Masterbatches Ltd, notes,

“The supply and availability of raw

materials is high in the market, so the

industry is expected to grow. However,

the next few years will be challenging

for polymer producers and the entire

polymer market itself as due to the

growing environmental concerns,

processors will demand not only quality

but environment-f riendly products

as well. This will call for new R&D

initiatives.”

Impact of heavy metalsThe presence of metals in various

polymers is an important problem

considering the extended use of these

in various applications. If we talk about

plastic packaging, then concentration

of heavy metals should be limited in

order to reduce their potential health

and environmental impact resulting

from their possible migration from the

packaging material into the product

which is packed and also to ensure that

such substances are not released into the

environment, for example, in emissions

or ash when packaging is incinerated, or

in leachate when packaging is landfilled.

Thus, at present, the demand is growing

for safe and hygienic packaging for

food, beverages and medicines. Globally,

companies are approaching these

opportunities with their unique and

high-performance offerings through

engineering polymers.

Initiating strong R&D practicesWhile earlier, manufacturers were

sceptical of using the latest technology,

this trend has given way to extensive

Research & Development (R&D)

in the field of polymers, leading to

advent of the latest machinery in the

country. The industry is gearing up

towards reducing the pollution caused

by the plastics industry. These days,

as the industry is also questioned

about the usage of heavy metals

during polymer production, a lot of

R&D initiatives are taken to reduce

the usage of these metals in the

processing method.

Taking Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) as

a case study, the heat stability of PVC

is poor. When the temperature reaches

140°C, PVC starts decomposing. Its

melting temperature is 160°C. The

linear expansion coefficient of PVC

is small and has flame retardancy, and

the oxidation index is 45 or more.

“Therefore, addition of a heat stabiliser

during the process is necessary to

ensure the product’s properties,” notes

Dr Harindu Vyas, President (Technical

& Development), Signet Industries

Ltd. The heat stabilisers are used as

Despite rapid growth in the Indian polymer processing industry, it is currently facing strict regulatory norms due to presence of heavy metal content in polymers and their harmful impact on the environment. Avani Jain highlights the use of heavy metals in polymer processing and R&D required to tackle this problem.

R&DR&D INITIATIVESINITIATIVES FORFOR METALMETAL-FREE-FREEPROCEPROCESSINGSSING


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Processing pract ices

additives to minimise the loss of HCl,

a degradation process that starts above

70°C. Once dehydrochlorination starts,

it is autocatalytic.

Dr Vyas avers, “Diverse agents have

been used including, conventionally,

derivatives of heavy metals (lead,

cadmium, etc). Other alternatives

for heat stabilisers for use in PVC

applications include calcium-zinc,

bar ium-zinc , magnes ium-zinc ,

magnesium aluminium hydroxide

carbonate hydrate and magnesium zinc

aluminium hydroxide carbonate. In

order to reduce or stop the use of these

heavy metals in polymer processing,

strong R&D initiatives are necessary.”

Regulating metal-free processingMonitoring of the heavy metals restricted

within the plastics industry, such as

cadmium, lead, mercury, chromium

and arsenic is an important aspect of

environmental protection. The body

responsible for most of the stringent

new regulations is the European Union.

EU Directive, 91/338/EC, sets the

maximum allowable concentration of

cadmium in plastics used for consumer

goods at 100 mg/kg. The broad

Restriction of Hazardous Substances

(RoHS) Directive eliminates the use

of cadmium in electronic products. The

End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Directive

bans the use of lead, cadmium, mercury,

and hexavalent chromium in products

without specific exemptions. In the US,

California’s Proposition 65 bans the

use of cadmium. The aim of all these

regulations is to reduce the use of heavy

metals at source, and then recycle as

much as possible to avoid the problems

associated with disposal.

In order to comply with these new

regulations, plastics manufacturers

require precise and repeatable

measurements of additives – at all stages

of the production process. Given the

rigorous demands of new regulation,

X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF)

has emerged as the optimal solution

for elemental analysis of heavy metals

in plastics.

A vibrant futurePolymers play an important role in

the plastics industry due to their good

mechanical properties. As technology

leads to innovative ideas and products,

it is the optimisation of processes

for polymer production that is likely

to attain success. With increasing

R&D undertaken in European

countries like Germany and Asian

countries like India, Korea and

China, engineering polymers have

promising growth prospects. Moreover,

high-performance polymer products,

which can replace metal and offer

weight and cost reductions to customers,

while also meeting the functional

requirements of the application,

have excellent growth prospects.

If adequate steps are taken or

alternatives found to eliminate the

heavy metals usage in the polymer

manufacturing process, the industry

can climb to new heights in the years

to come and be free from the various

regulations imposed. Thus, the need of

the hour is R&D initiatives to ensure

consistent and metal-free processing

of polymers.

On this, Puri notes, “The pace

of innovations in the polymer

industry is commendable and the

Indian polymer industry is showing

enthusiasm towards adoption of latest

technologies; moreover, exposure to

international standards and quality has

ensured that plastics find application

in more areas, which were earlier

dominated by metal and wood. Thus,

manufacturers in the segment offer

highly customised products according

to the specific requirements of their

customers. ”

Last but not the least, polymer

science has evolved immensely over

the years. It is still evolving in order

to produce new materials for advanced

applications. Further, when it comes

to developing new materials, today,

more emphasis is placed on ensuring

consistent and metal-f ree polymer

processing techniques.


Amit PuriDirector, Alok Masterbatches Ltd

The next few years will be challenging for polymer producers and the entire polymer market itself as due to the growing environmental concerns, processors will demand not only quality but environment-friendly products as well.

Dr Harindu VyasPresident (Technical & Development), Signet Industries Ltd

Diverse agents have been used including, conventionally, derivatives of heavy metals (lead, cadmium, etc). In order to reduce or stop the use of these heavy metals in polymer processing, strong R&D initiatives are necessary.


How is the Indian plastics industry faring at present? Since the beginning of this financial

year, the Indian plastics & polymers

industry is facing a difficult time

due to various reasons. Especially,

in the latter half of this year, the

industry has been witnessing extreme

price fluctuations, mainly price rise.

The primary reason for this is the

devaluation of the Indian rupee

against US Dollar. This has highly

impacted the polymer demand, which

has reduced considerably.

What are the leading innovations making headway in polymer processing machinery? Due to high labour costs and shortage

of manpower, the polymer processing

machinery manufacturers are pushed

to develop machines facilitating

higher output. This is the scenario

of the domestic and global polymer

processing machinery manufacturers.

Another trend is that when we talk

about the higher output machines,

then automation becomes an obvious

need. Hence, polymer processing

machinery manufacturers have reacted

to this demand and have developed

machines with complete automation

facilities. These two factors have also

led to an increase in energy efficiency,

thereby reducing the energy cost. Due

to the aforesaid points, even the cost

of the polymer processing machinery

has reduced over the years.

What are some of the R&D initiatives of your company? Present competitive markets have

compelled machinery manufacturers

to focus on producing quality

products. Hence, we have developed

high-output machines with fully

automatic feeding system right

from the raw material unloading

into storage silos up to feeding the

polymer to multiple lines of main

mother machines.

What are the challenges faced by the Indian plastics industry? The major challenge faced by the Indian polymer processing machinery manufacturers is the high cost of domestic machines as against their Chinese counterparts. Often, the machines from China are cheaper, so the customer is lured towards those machines. Although the customer is sceptical of the quality of Chinese machines, they tend to buy those. In these circumstances, Indian processors

need to work hard to make their machines cost competitive against the Chinese ones.

What are the reasons for heavy reliance on polymer imports in the country?The domestic polymer supply is

not consistent throughout the year.

Normally, an Indian processor plans

well in advance for raw material

procurement for the next 2-3 months.

But since the availability at the right

time is always an issue, the Indian

processor is more confident about

the delivery from the overseas raw

supplier. Due to this, the first priority

is always given to overseas raw

material supplier rather than domestic

manufacturers.

What is your future outlook for the Indian plastics & polymer industry? Although the industry is facing a

temporary slowdown, the future

of Indian plastics industry appears

brighter in future. This is because

the demand is constantly and steadily

growing since last several years.

However, rising raw material prices is

a serious concern for the industry, but

I am positive that this issue will soon

be resolved.


…opines Tushar Parikh, Director, Neoplast Engineering Pvt Ltd & Vice Chairman, Indian Plastics Institute-Ahmedabad Chapter. In a conversation with Avani Jain, he outlines some of the leading innovations in the polymer processing machinery segment, recent trends and the challenges faced by the industry.

“Rising raw material prices is a serious concern for the industry”

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Atul H KanugaVice President, Indian Plastics Institute,

and Director, Sudeep Industries

The quality of raw materials, ie, polymers produced in the country are more or less matching global standards, and many companies are producing good quality raw materials. We also have the technologies to produce good quality materials. There are only few instances, where the quality is not up to the global standards, but we are more or less on par with the global players. Despite this, the country has to import polymers. This is because the domestic demand is high and only few companies manufacture raw materials within the country. Also, the few companies who manufacture raw materials have increased the price of the polymers drastically, thus leaving no option for the processors and forcing them to import raw materials. Moreover, the demand for polymers is high in India and the domestic companies are unable to fulfill this demand, hence the preference for imports.

The Indian polymer industry is often questioned for the quality of products manufactured and supplied. Keeping this in mind, Avani Jain speaks to some industry experts to find out whether the quality of raw materials produced within the country matches the global standards.

Dr Premal VashiDirector-Engineering Plastics,

Som Shiva (Impex) Ltd

The availability of high-grade

polymers is the primary requirement

of the industry and the final products

depend heavily on the quality of raw

materials used. However, in India,

there is lack of quality raw materials.

The polymers or raw materials

produced in the country are not

matching the global standards due to

a number of reasons such as proper

processing technologies, machinery

required, and many more. With

regard to specialty polymers, the

quality of products manufactured by

the domestic companies is not good.

Thus, the companies often import

raw materials from the global players.

For example, the demand for nylon in

India is 50,000 kilotonne per annum,

but the domestic production is not

sufficient to meet this high demand,

besides the quality is also not good.

Further, there are only few companies

that supply quality raw materials to

processors.

Parag Parikh Proprietor, Universal Colorant Company

The quality of polymers produced in the country is not at all matching the global standard, and there are numerous deviations as compared to raw materials produced by the companies outside India. For example, the Melt Flow Index (MFI) of polymers produced by the companies within India shows much larger variations than the raw materials produced by global companies. Further, there is lack of technologies for producing good quality products. In such a case, the polymer processing companies mainly imports the raw materials f rom global companies, which offer quality products at reasonable prices. Also, since demand is high in the country and Indian manufacturers are unable to meet this, the companies tend to import raw materials. Thus, due to lack of proper technologies and machinery, the supply of raw materials is inconsistent and not on par with the global standards.

Often the quality of raw materials/polymers produced within the country does not match very high global standards. Thus, companies should use the right manufacturing technologies to produce better-quality raw materials for reducing dependence on polymer imports.

Editorial take:

Is the Is the qualityquality of of polymerspolymers imported for imported for processingprocessing

in in IndiaIndia upto upto global global standards?standards?



FACILIT Y VISIT: Tre l leborg Seal ing Solut ions

With an aim to tap the vast potential of the growing plastics industry in India, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has inaugurated its new facility at Bengaluru. This indicates a clear foray of the Swedish giant into India and the growing importance of the Asia-Pacific region. Lionel Alva assesses various facets of the engineering plastics industry and identifies the trends driving it forward.


Forging futuristic designs for quality sealing solutions

Much of the lucre of the

plastics industry is owing to

innovations in engineering

plastics that has paved the

way for use in new areas of applications.

Today, it is considered to be the material

of choice for several key applications in

aerospace, automotives, constructions and

infrastructure. With new manufacturing

technologies replacing older ones and

cost-effectiveness becoming the mantra of

modern-day competitiveness, plastics has

been quick to replace various metals such

as aluminium. Plastics is about 50 per cent

lighter in weight than aluminium. With

India poised to become an automotive hub

and automotives being one of the biggest

consumers of engineering plastics, there

exists enormous untapped potential. An

average car possesses about 500 different

parts made from plastics. It is also used for

light fittings, upholstery and interior body

design of a modern car. Some estimates

indicate that a small gear can be made

out of a suitable plastic material for about

one per cent of the cost of a machined

metal and one and a half to two-thirds of

a cast metal one.

Material solutionsOn the basis of its physical characteristics,

different types of plastics are

available – thermosets, elastomers and

thermoplastics. Elastomers have a high

degree of elasticity and once shaped, these

cannot be reshaped by heating. These are

also called engineering plastics and find

application in automobile tyres. These

are more expensive in per unit weight

and possess high heat resistance, greater

mechanical strength, rigidity and flame

retardancy. Thermoplastics become soft

upon heating and harden upon cooling.

On the other hand, thermosets become

permanently hard and rigid upon heating.

For example, thermoplastics such as

Polyethylene (PE), Polyvinyl Chloride

(PVC) and Polystyrene (PS) find use in

packaging applications and are also called

commodity plastics. Thermosets are used

to make light switches.

Sealing solutions are especially

critical for the success of plastics in

engineering applications and form a

niche market. With the inauguration of

a newly constructed facility in Bengaluru,

India, Trelleborg is looking forward

to consolidate its position in the Asia-

Pacific region and develop, manufacture

and supply high-performance sealing

solutions for aircraft, off-highway

equipment, trucks, passenger cars as well

as for industrial applications. The facility

is part of the Trelleborg Sealing Solutions’

long-term business strategy.

Understanding the potential Investment is a part of Trelleborg’s

continued long-term strategy to invest in

Trel leborg Seal ing Solut ions

markets with favourable growth potential.

Using proven leading-edge development

and manufacturing processes, the site

will focus on a broad range of advanced

sealing solutions. The facility will serve

the requirements of Trelleborg’s existing

customers by providing local support and

supply to their Indian plants, and just as

importantly, to local manufacturers.

“We believe that India has highly

favourable long-term growth opportunities

and our strong global platform will be

further reinforced by this facility. This

unit continues our commitment to the

growing manufacturing sector within

India. Demand for high-performance

sealing solutions is favourable in off-

highway equipment, automotive and other

industrial segments as well,” avers Peter

Nilsson, President and Chief Executive

Officer, Trelleborg.

The strategic location of the new

plant in Bengaluru will help in tapping

the demand for seals for a good number

of construction equipment Original

Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)

having manufacturing set up in the

vicinity. Trelleborg is planning to develop

customised sealing solutions jointly with

the OEMs through convergence of their

and its own Research and Development

(R&D) knowledge. Development of

new high-end technologically advanced

products will be facilitated through this

state-of-the-art facility.

One-stop shop for all needsTrelleborg has three facilities in India,

in Bengaluru and Noida. These develop,

manufacture and supply hydraulic &

pneumatic sealing systems for fluid power,

automotive and aerospace, among others.

In addition, there are eight regional

sales and support offices to effectively

promote the local market, as well as a

centre of excellence for engineering

& design in Ahmedabad. Trelleborg

employs about 1,000 personnel in India.

Further, sales in 2011 reached SEK 490

M. Continuing expansion in India, a new

Trelleborg Engineered Systems facility

was inaugurated in Bengaluru. This

new facility is complete with storage,

manufacturing and testing laboratory and

marketing office.

Using proven leading-edge

development and manufacturing processes,

the site, which covers a total of 12,000

sq m (120,000 sq ft), will focus on a

broad range of advanced sealing solutions

in Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE),

polyurethane and special materials.

State-of-the-art infrastructureWith the present strength of more than

250 dedicated employees in India, the

company is striving towards achieving

its goals for the future. The state-of-

the-art manufacturing facility located on

the Bannerghatta Main road, South of

Bengaluru, houses the latest machines and

equipment such as SPMs, furnaces and

presses required for machining of high-

performance seals for export as well for

local consumption. Trelleborg’s leading

position is based on advanced polymer

technology and in-depth know-how of

the applications. Trelleborg develops

high-performance solutions that seal,

damp and protect products in demanding

industrial environments.

It aims to be considered as the

manufacturer of choice for providing

quality solutions. Since seals and sealing

systems find application in almost all

major segments in the Indian industry,

Trelleborg’s customers include all

major quality conscious equipment

manufacturers in India.

Future focusTrelleborg is planning to market its

static and dynamic sealing solutions

to material handling and earthmoving

equipment, as these require higher

uptime during the operating phase, in

order to make the operations viable for

the users. Its advanced PTFE seals will

extend the maintenance schedule of the

equipment that will deliver value. The

company will also be supplying anti-

vibration systems.


Peter NilssonPresident and Chief Executive Offi cer

India has highly favourable long-term growth opportunities and our strong global platform will be further reinforced by this facility. Demand for high-performance sealing solutions is favourable in off-highway equipment, automotive and other industrial segments as well.


A worker examines the automatic storage and inventory system


Plasticisers and lubricants:Reducing costs, enhancing quality ............................................................................................... 58

Renewable PVC compounds:Eco-friendly solutions for better processing ................................................................................ 60

Interface:Aditya Tandon, Director, Classic Polymers & Resins........................................................................64

Polyamide-10,10/10,12:Ensuring high performanceMandar Amrute, Market Development Manager, Arkema India Dr Guillaume Desurmont, Asia General Manager, Speciality Polymides, Arkema .............................66

Injection moulding machinery:Standards for performance-based selectionHardik Patel, Senior Engineer Design & Development, Ferromatik Milacron India Pvt Ltd ......... 68

Multilayer vials:Enhancing drug functionality Dr Wolfgang Dirk, Product Manager, Gerresheimer Plastic Packaging ............................................ 72

Polymer Compounding

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK

olololololyy


Polymers are used in pure form

since these often require chemical

modification to achieve optimum

properties and promote non-

inherent performance. Some of these include

improved resistance to oxidation, high

temperatures, flammability, impact loads,

surfactants, ultraviolet radiation as well

as modification of a wide range of other

properties. The process of adding essential

ingredients to polymers to achieve these results

is termed as compounding. Compounding is

crucial since it has a significant impact on the

physical, mechanical, chemical and the final

appearance of the end product that relies

greatly on the degree of precision involved in

the compounding process.

With the advent of multinational

companies in India, a discernible change

was noted in the approach towards polymer

compounding. This led to the inception

of masterbatch additives, lubricants

and other aids to enhance the polymer

compounding process.

Hitherto, the polymer compounding

process has been regarded as the most

demanding aspects of plastic processing and

requires constant technological augmentation.

Plasticisers and lubricants enable improved

compound processing characteristics, while

also providing flexibility in the end-use

product. The selection of plasticisers and

lubricants in compounding applications

is done vis-à-vis a cost-to-performance

evaluation and on the basis of compatibility

as well as end-user characteristics.

Need for better compoundingGenerally, it is seen that a slight change in

the formulation of different additives such

as plasticisers, fillers, stabilisers, lubricants

and colourants make the Polyvinyl Chloride

(PVC) compound versatile, and its properties

are greatly enhanced according to the

formulation. The most prominent application

of plasticisers and lubricants is with PVC.

PVC inherently has processability and

thermal stability poorer than those of other

commodity plastics, eg, polyethylene and

polystyrene. However, PVC has a unique

ability to be compounded with a wide

REDUCINGQUALITYCOSTS, ENHANCING

Polymer compounding has seen several advances in recent years, with polymers finding increasing use in new cutting-edge applications. Polymer compounding has established itself as being a highly complex endeavour demanding a great degree of precision. Lionel Alva assesses the role of plasticisers and lubricants in the ever-evolving polymer compounding process.

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: P last ic isers and lubr icants

Courtesy: Jiangyin Kargo Parts Supply Co Ltd

Plast ic isers and lubr icants


variety of additives, making it possible to

produce materials in a range from flexible

elastomers to rigid compounds, materials

that are virtually unbreakable with a

notched Izod impact greater than 0.5 J/mm

at -40°C, materials that are weatherable

with good property retention for over

30 years, compounds having stiff melts

and little elastic recovery for outstanding

dimensional control in profile extrusion,

or low-viscosity melts for thin-walled

injection moulding. PVC is considered a

thermoplastic and due to its low thermal

stability, its nature of applications has

been limited. However, with plasticisers

and lubricants there has been a marked

difference in thermal stability and

mechanical properties that led to opening

of new vistas for the use of PVC.

“With international players entering

the market, capricious exchange rate scales

and fluctuating oil prices have proved

detrimental to cost structures. This has led

to an increased emphasis on innovation

in the polymer compounding process

within existing technology parameters,

while ensuring quality levels. Thus,

organisations in India have undertaken

research and development endeavours to

achieve an optimum mix. Here, the role

of plasticisers and lubricants is integral

to creating customised products, while

ensuring precision and minimising

manufacturing costs to the extent

possible,” avers Anand Desai, Manager,

Makers Polyfilms Pvt Ltd.

Circumventing the challengesSince price volatility is a key area of a

concern, it is pivotal to formulate the

compounding mix to the greatest degree

of precision. During the compounding

process, it is essential that all ingredients

added to a polymer remain in the compound

such that they assure functionality.

Thermal degradation and excessive shear

action may selectively degrade different

additives. It is imperative that processes

are developed and validated by functional

testing of the final compound. Mixing

processes must be carefully controlled to

ensure consistent quality. Variations in

compound quality can have an adverse

and varying impact on components

prepared from the compound.

Moreover, manufacturers must

ensure that absolute attention is given

to the broad-based objectives of the

compounding process. Lubricants added

to the polymer to reduce the shear rate

during processing, especially when an

inorganic material is being added. If the

shear level gets too high, thermal damage

and polymer chain scission can result. The

lubricant must be selected properly to avoid

its decomposition or adverse effect on the

polymer compound. Common lubricants

include fatty alcohols (C14-C18), fatty

acid esters (C14-C18), dicarboxylic acid

esters (C14-C18), fatty acid amides (C16-

C18) and esters (C26-C32). Lubricants

also prevent hot PVC from sticking

to metal surfaces during processing.

These are a must with suspension resin

compounds but have a much lesser role

in plastisol. Stearic acid, waxes including

high-molecular-weight waxes and many

complex esters are commonly used. The

dosages are low – 0.1-0.3 PHR.

Process optimisationLubricants and their correct selection

play a vital role in processing. Too little

and the melt becomes sticky, hangs

up inside processing surface and starts

degrading. Too much of lubrication

results in the melt slipping on the

extruder screw, thus reducing production

rate. Overlubrication inhibits gelation

and prevents full physical properties

from developing. Metallic soaps such as

lead stearate and calcium stearate have

stabilising as well as lubricating action.

Plasticisers are added to thermoplastic

compounds to improve flexibility, increase

the acceptance level for inorganic

additives and aid in processing, such as

melt flow reduction. Khagen V Mehta,

Founder Member & Partner, Deesha

Impex, says, “Plasticisers and lubricants

go a long way in achieving the desired

results during the compounding process.

In recent times, developments in mixing

technology have also enabled further

performance improvements.”


Anand DesaiManager, Makers Polyfi lms Pvt Ltd

Khagen V MehtaFounding Member and Partner, Deesha Impex

With international players entering the market, capricious exchange rate scales and fl uctuating oil prices have proved detrimental to cost structures. This has led to an increased emphasis on innovation in the polymer compounding process within technology parameters.

Plasticisers and lubricants go a long way in achieving the desired results during the compounding process. In recent times, developments in mixing technology have also enabled further performance improvements.

60 Modern Plastics & Polymers | November 201260 Modern Plastics & Polymers |

In recent times, the polymer processing industry

has taken great strides towards opening up new

vistas in terms of varied and unconventional

applications. In particular, Polyvinyl Chloride

(PVC) has played a remarkable role in creating

avenues in novel applications showcasing the versatility

of plastics as a material. Leading in terms of

innovations is ‘engineering plastics’ – a term that

delineates the mélange of myriad plastics

that are used in numerous engineering

applications. Engineering plastics

includes critical applications that

require a high tensile strength,

fluidity, light weight and

thermal resistance.

Thus, plastics is

considered as a

sort of panacea for applications ranging from those

in aerospace to construction and even agriculture.

Evidently, new research endeavours are towards

making polymers more environment-f riendly

and biodegradable. This has also brought to the

fore environmental concerns resulting in several

methods that will pave the way towards making the

polymer compounding process more eco-friendly.

Consumption figures this year are expected to rise

to almost 13 Million Metric Tonne (MMT) and

pose a big challenge to the manufacturing industry

within the country.

Assessing PVC potential PVC has an excellent cost-to-benefit ratio

when compared to other polymer resins.

It is considered as the most widely used

thermoplastic in existence PVC is used in

manufacturing of end-use products for a wide range of

applications in the consumer, construction, food and

medical industries. Products made with PVC

exhibit good impact strength, stiffness and

strength-to-weight ratio. PVC products offer good

dimensional stability at ambient temperatures,

resistance to chemicals and oils, durability and

non-flammability character.

PVC is a polymer consisting of 43 per cent

hydrocarbons and 57 per cent chlorine. This

characteristic gives a natural advantage when it

comes to fossil fuels supply, mainly ethylene. With

the increasing prices of oil, alternative routes to

produce ethylene have become more attractive.

One of these is the so-called bioethylene route or

‘green route’, ie, generation of ethylene from ethanol

obtained from sugarcane.

“PVC is widely used in the construction industry

among many other engineering applications

in diverse sectors. Currently, PVC production is

ECO-FRIENDLY ECO-FRIENDLY SOLUTIONSSOLUTIONS

BETTER BETTER PROCESSINGPROCESSINGFO

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A varied assortment of unconventional applications is driving the polymer processing industry today. Advancements in polymer compounding technology have resulted in developments in processing techniques that are also environment-friendly. Lionel Alva explores the implications of using renewable Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) compound and its impact on the environment & cost structures.

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Renewable PVC compounds

Courtesy: Lanxi Tangzhengge Plastics

Renewable PVC compounds

considered an expensive endeavour,

and only few organisations in the

country enjoy economies of scale for

PVC production. Renewable PVC

compounds will reduce the dependence

on oil while lending a sense of stability

to the industry, but this needs concerted

efforts from both the industry and the

government,” asserts Ashim Chugh,

Director, LGF SYSMAC India Pvt

Ltd. Moreover, the longevity of PVC in

several applications is well chronicled.

Apart from its lifecycle advantages, it

offers enhanced durability as well as

tensile strength.

Changing market dynamicsThe market dynamics that is leaning

towards renewable PVC compounds

follows the recent trend where vegetable-

derived materials are becoming

increasingly competitive versus the

conventional petroleum-based products.

The cost of soybean oil has recently

seen significant increases, but even in

this scenario, vegetable-derived materials

are presenting a cost advantage over

petroleum-derived materials. The long-

term competitiveness of vegetable-derived

plasticisers will depend greatly on the

price differential between petroleum

and oilseeds. These two markets are

not directly related as they depend on

significantly different drivers.

According to many analysts, there

is a clear indication that the petroleum

price will continue to rise through 2010,

stabilise until 2013 and then rise again in

the following years. In a recent evaluation

on oilseed markets, the expected trend is

upwards, but no conclusion was drawn

on the maximum forecasted price or the

expected long-term effects. It seems that

for the oilseed prices, as the renewable fuels

increase in diversity, their participation in

the overall demand will be influenced

more by the energy demand, moving to

a dynamic pattern similar to petroleum in

the long term.

Functional feasibility Soybean oil and epoxidised linseed oil

are two major raw materials through

which a renewable PVC compound can

be produced, both rigid and flexible.

The behaviour of renewable PVC

resins is same as that of conventional

resins, since the building blocks –

ethylene and chlorine – have the same

specifications in both cases. In the

past and recent years, researchers have

found that epoxidised esters obtained

from the transesterification of various

alcohols with vegetable oils were fully

compatible with PVC resins, as much

as well known phthalates such as DOP

or DINP, with the added advantages

of improved UV resistance and higher

thermal stability. Good compatibility

has also been observed for the

acetylation of castor oil. These materials

have been extensively tested in recent

years and used commercially for many

applications. The freedom of choosing

the alcohols and vegetable oils offers a

wide range of possibilities.

“PVC is considered as the most

versatile of engineering plastics.

Over the years, it has forayed into

several new areas of application with

buildings and construction being the

most prevalent. It offers flexibility and

requires little maintenance and the use

of renewable PVC compounds only

serves to further add to its advantage

while allowing manufacturers to

maintain robust cost structures,” avers

Rakesh Dubal, Chief Executive Officer,

Aditya Plastics.

Towards greener pastures It is possible to have a completely

renewable PVC compound and it

is economically competitive when

compared to petroleum alternatives.

Further, Research and Development

(R&D) efforts are underway to pave

the path for a more feasible method

of production, but the initial results

and the rapidly evolving agricultural

& industrial technologies indicate that

renewable PVC compounds are not only

viable, but they also arise as a natural

evolution in the direction of a more

sustainable PVC supply chain.


Ashim ChughDirector, LGF SYSMAC India Pvt Ltd

Rakesh DubalChief Executive Offi cer, Aditya Plastics

Renewable PVC compounds will reduce the dependence on oil while lending a sense of stability to the industry, but this needs concerted efforts from both the industry and the government.

PVC is considered as the most versatile of engineering plastics. It offers fl exibility and requires little maintenance, and the use of renewable PVC compounds only serves to further add to its advantage while allowing manufacturers to maintain robust cost structures.



INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Inter face - Adi tya Tandon

What are the latest developments in additives and masterbatches?When it comes to the additives and

masterbatches industry, there have been

several developments since it is a highly

dynamic and challenging industry. Recent

times have seen several innovations

in additives and masterbatches that

have paved the way for its foray into

unconventional application areas. It must

be noted that several manufacturers offer

tailor-made products to their customers.

There have been developments with

regard to better UV resistance, anti-

microbial properties, Biaxially Oriented

Polypropylene (BOPP) specialty

additives, flame-retardant properties,

scents, antifog properties, chemical

foaming properties, etc. These have

allowed for increased tensile strength

in lightweight engineering plastics and

better impact resistance. Moreover,

these have led to the use of plastics in

critical applications in which earlier only

conventional materials like metals were

used. This has allowed for a change in

perception of the plastics industry and

plastics as a material being a more

versatile substance. Our AARKAYMID’®

range of engineering plastics is being used

by modern engineers for replacement of

metal components to their advantage

in the process of yielding significant

mechanical operational synergies and for

virtually maintenance-free operations of

equipment.

What are the critical applications driving the demand for engineering plastics?Engineering plastics such as

Polyetherimide (PEI), Polyphthalamide

(PPA) and Polyphenylene Sulphide (PPS)

are designed specifically for use in high

operating temperature environments.

Resins such as Polyetheretherketone

(PEEK) and various Liquid Crystal

Polymers (LCPs) are also capable of

withstanding extremely high temperatures.

High-performance plastics also meet

stringent outgassing and flammability

requirements. While the automotive

industry has been at the forefront of

developments for engineering plastics, it

has made its way into applications such

as aerospace, construction, electronic,

machinery and agriculture. However,

new applications for plastics are being

discovered every day and plastics is

becoming all the more ubiquitous. Today,

even critical components such as fuel tanks

are being replaced by plastics because it

offers improved characteristics and a vastly

elongated lifespan as compared to metals.

How cost-effective is engineering plastics compared to metal in manufacturing?Plastics is a versatile material in terms

of applications. Recent developments

have allowed for smoothening of the

entire manufacturing process due

to several manufacturing processing

becoming redundant when it comes to

plastics, thereby resulting in tremendous

cost savings for manufacturers. Today,

automotives lean heavily on plastics

wherein everything from the interiors to

other critical engine components utilise

plastics. It is a less labour-intensive,

highly malleable material that has high

tensile strength even at lower density

allowing for lighter, more fuel-efficient

cars that offer both durability and an

enhanced end-user experience.

How do fillers, reinforcing agents and chemical additives enhance the functionality of engineering plastics?Polymer resins can act as a matrix

for a wide range of particle and fibre

additives. Polymers can be reinforced

with glass, minerals and both conductive

and nonconductive graphite fibres to

meet a diverse range of mechanical,

physical, chemical, thermal and electrical

requirements. While certain fibre

additives provide additional strength,

others address electromagnetic and radio

frequency shielding. Additives can also

be used to increase flame retardency, to

improve lubricity or, in case of pigments,

simply to change the colour of the final

product. But other properties, such as

its specific gravity, hardness, refractive

index, dielectric strength, conductivity,

chemical resistance, UV and flame

resistance are also critical in deciding

which recipe of resins, fibres and additives

will be selected for a particular project

and in determining the mix during the

polymer compounding stage.


…observes, Aditya Tandon, Director, Classic Polymers & Resins. He highlights the key requirements of the masterbatches and additives sector, while providing insights into the dynamic Indian raw materials industry and how it can compete with global players, in an interaction with Lionel Alva.

“Today, automotives depend heavily on plastics”

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Polyamide-10,10/10,12


Mandar Amrute & Dr Guillaume Desurmont

Polyamides (PA)-11 and PA-12

are increasingly becoming

popular with automotive

manufacturers for the under

bonnet applications, in particular for

the fuel delivery system. The popularity

is due to the combination of superior

mechanical properties chemical and

corrosion resistance, in which engineering

polyamides such as PA6 or traditional

materials like metal and rubber are

lacking.

In the current global scenario

PA-11 and PA-12 are witnessing high

demand due to increasing number of

new applications with more dynamic

and robust requirements. There are few

manufacturers who manufacture these

polymers worldwide and companies

like Arkema have developed PA-10,10

and PA-10,12 as alternatives to high

performance polyamides PA-11 and

PA-12. One can study and apply the

PA-10,10 or PA-10,12 for most of

the PA-11 and PA-12 applications

without sacrificing performance and

with same or even in some cases, lower

cost. The materials also offer the bio-

based advantage as these are made from

renewable energy resources, like castor oil.

Difference between various high performance polyamidesAll these long Polyamides are classified

as high-performance polyamide because

engineering polyamide such as PA6

or PA66 or PA6x have much lower

properties and performance. Though

PA-11 & PA-12, as already, described

offer very similar and high-performance

properties PA-10,10 & PA-10,12 can

also offer properties at par with both

these materials.

According to Table 1, PA-10,10 and

PA-10,12 offer similar melting points to

PA-11 and PA-12. In terms of processing,

these polyamides offer quite similar

processing characteristics like PA-11 and

PA-12. This leads to added advantage to

user in terms of, freedom of design, more

robustness and lower processing costs. For

a better understanding of these materials

to the readers, correlation between the

chain length of these polymers and

their properties has been explained in

Figure 1.

As seen in above figure, PA-10,10

and PA-10,12 offer excellent mechanical,

chemical and hydrocarbon resistance,

similar to proven high-performance

polyamides, like PA-11 or PA-12.

Generally, engineering polyamides

all have significantly larger moisture

absorption behaviour which is not

observed in case of PA-11 or PA-12.

While opting for PA-10,10 or PA-10,12,

one can see that he need not compromise

on moisture resistance as water

absorption properties of these materials

are very similar to PA-11 or PA-12.

The high moisture absorption rate

seen in standard engineering polyamides

High-performance polyamides such as polyamide 11 & 12 are increasingly used for high performance applications like under bonnet fuel application systems, off-shore marine applications, low-temperature sports applications as well as for photovoltaic applications. This article describes Polyamide (PA)–10,10 and 10,12 their comparison with PA-11 and PA-12 and their characteristics & applications.

Courtesy: Arkema Inc

EnsuringHIGHperformance

PA11PA1012

Figure 1: Technical positioning of polyamides

Hydrocarbon resistance barrier properties (Fuel, CO2)

Ch

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len

gth

Flexibility polar fluid resistance chemical resistance water absorption resistance hydrolysis resistance

PA66

PA610

PA12

PA1010

PA612

Figure 2: % Renewable carbon in polyamides

100

80

60

40

20

0

PA6 PA66 PA610 PA612 PA1010 PA1012 PA12 PA11

0 0 0 0

100100

45

62

Renewable %

Polyamide-10,10/10,12


Table 2: Processing conditions for PA-10,10 and PA-10,12

Extrusion/ moulding

Drying time 4 Hrs Min

Drying temperature 80 - 90°C

Processing moisture content <0.1%

Melt temperature 190-250°C

are known to cause some problems in

processing. (If the materials are not

sufficiently dried before processing)

and also in the finished product

(post-treatment is often necessary

such as immersing product in water

before usage). This may lead to

bubbles, dimensional changes in

moulded and extruded parts that are

made out of these materials. Hence,

one has to be extremely careful while

dealing with standard polyamides due

to their poor resistance to moisture

absorption. PA-10,10 and PA-10,12

also offer good resistance to chemicals

and hydrocarbons and biofuels. The

bio-based contents in various polyamides

in terms of percentage renewable carbon

is as shown in below Figure 2.

Key characteristics of Polyamide–10, 10 & 10, 12In the above paragraph, we have discussed

about the similarities between PA-10,10,

PA-10,12 and proven high performance

Polyamides like 11 & 12. The key

properties which PA-10,10 & PA-10,12

can offer are as below:

Excellent chemical resistance &

especially hydrocarbon resistance. Good

material for gasoline and bio diesel

Good mechanical properties and

impact strength

Good abrasion & scratch resistance

Very good flexibility ideally suitable

for tube forming

High service temperature can be used

for continuous usage up to 110 deg c*

Good resistance to water absorption

resulting in good dimensional stability.

Bio-based polyamide made from

vegetable oil.

*Value is indicative only one must

consult manufacturer for details with his

application requirements.

Processing and Product range of PA- 10,10 & PA- 10,12Currently, PA-10,10 and PA-10,12 are

available in more than 12 grades with

suitable for extrusion in form of tube or

rod, or for the cable sheathing. Injections

moulding neat resins and glass filled resins

are available. These materials can be easily

processed on the same injection or extrusion

machines on which standard polyamide can

be processed without any modifications.

One can refer to general processing

guidelines as shown below in Table 2.

Application of PA-10,10 & 10,12PA-10,10 and PA-10,12 can be ideally

considered as the alternative to proven

materials, like PA-11 or PA-12 for various

below applications

Fuel lines, brake booster and air brake

lines for cars and trucks

Pneumatic and industrial tubes and hoses

Injection moulded parts in textile

industry like picklers, spacers, etc

Hydraulic and pneumatic connectors

Cable sheathing and insulation cables

Sports goods and industrial moulded

components

Photovoltaic applications like back sheets

ConclusionAlmost for last three decades, PA-11

and PA-12 are proven high-performance

polyamides for demanding automotive

and industrial applications which cannot

be delivered by standard engineering

polyamides, like PA-6 or PA-6,6 and

will continue to progress in these

areas in upcoming years, due to more

demanding and dynamic requirements.

One can consider PA-10,10 and PA-10,12

good alternative materials to these polymers,

while designing new parts & specifying

materials for the various applications due

to the comparable properties with PA-11

and PA-12. PA-10,10 and PA-10,12 are

very similar to PA-11 and PA-12 offering

excellent mechanical properties, water

absorption resistance and hydrocarbon

resistance. These materials also offer bio-

based advantage to the customers.

Mandar Amrute is Market

Development Manager with

Arkema India Branch office.

Email: mandar.amrute@

arkema.com

Dr Guillaume Desurmont

is Asia General Manager

Speciality Polyamides with

Arkema. Email:guillaume.

[email protected]

Arkema is one of the leading producers of long chain high-performance polyamides like Rilsan® PA-11 and Rilsamid® PA-12 and has more than 60 years expertise in this field. Arkema is a fully integrated long chain polyamide manufacturer offering PA-6X, PA-11,PA-12, PA-10,12 and PA-10,10 with four monomer plants and five polymerisation plants around the world. PA-10,10 is sold under brand name of Hiprolon211® and PA-10,12 is sold under brand name of Hiprolon11®.

Table 1: General properties comparison of polyamidesProperties ASTM Std Unit PA10,10 PA 10,12 PA 11 PA 12

Density D792 Kg/M3 1040 1030 1030 1010

melting point DSC C 202 190 187 178

Water absorbtion D570 % 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.3

tensile strength D638 Mpa 55-60 60 55-60 55

tensile elongation D638 % 300-400 300-400 300-400 300-400

Flexural modulus D790 Mpa 1200 1100-1200 1100-1200 1200

Notched Izod impact D256 J/m 50-60 50-60 50-60 50-60

Unnoched izod D256 J/m NB NB NB NB

Rockwell Hardness D785 R 108 108 108 106

Volume resistivity D257 Ω cm 10 14 10 14 10 14 10 14

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: In ject ion moulding machiner y


Figure 1: Euromap 60 energy consumption Figure 2: Euromap 6 drycycle time Figure 3: Euromap 4 i njection efficiency

Hardik Patel

Industrial motor-driven systems

consume more than 60 per cent

of global manufacturing electricity

annually, offering one of the biggest

opportunities for energy savings. The

International Energy Agencies estimate

that up to 7 per cent of global electricity

demand could be saved by more energy-

efficient motors and motor systems.

Machine performance standards Europe’s Association for Plastics and

Rubber Machinery Manufacturers

(EUROMAP) has developed standards

for energy efficiency & performance level

of injection moulding machines to provide

transparency to both manufacturers and

buyers for selecting a suitable machine.

Among all standards defined,

Euromap 4, 6 and 60 are the most

demanding ones for performance-based

selection. One can compare, based on

the three standards, different types of

injection moulding machines that run on

the concepts of hydraulic, hybrid and all-

electric technologies.

Euromap 4 provides actual injection

efficiency of a machine. It defines the

machine’s injection capabilities for the

purpose of comparison.

Euromap 6 defines the drycycle

time of the machine under specified

conditions. A buyer can judge the

machine’s production capacity based

on this standard.

Euromap 60 recommendation

helps injection moulding machine

manufacturers to determine the

energy consumption of their machines

under defined conditions.

Euromap comparisonFigure 1 compares energy consumption

based on Euromap 60 among different

injection moulding machines by using

motor/pump technology. The energy

consumption of an all-electric machine

was noted to be 65 per cent less than

that of conventional hydraulic machine

with fixed delivery pump driven by

induction motor, 34 per cent less than

that of hydraulic toggle machine with

electronic variable delivery pump driven

by induction motor, 13 per cent less

than that of a hydraulic ram-type servo

machine, whereas it is only 7 per cent

less compared to a servo machine with

toggle mechanism along with injection

on linear motion guideway. This has

created a tough competitive environment

for all-electric machines where machine

cost and energy consumption are the

prime concerns for a buyer.

Figure 2 compares Euromap 6

drycycle times. When fast cycling

is priority, all-electric machines are

available for the buyers. These machines

have 10 per cent faster Euromap 6 cycle

time than hydro-mechanical toggle

machine and 35 per cent faster than

hydraulic ram-type machines. Figure 3

shows losses-capabilities of the system

based on Euromap 4 comparison done

among different machines. All-electric

machines provide the highest level

of injection efficiency than the other

machines. The coefficient of injection

efficiency for all-electric machines is

higher by 10-20 per cent than hydraulic

and hybrid servo machines. Thus, when

least losses or highest capabilities are

An injection moulding machine buyer considers factors such as cost, productivity, after-sales-support and brand. But, today, another factor that has attracted much attention is energy consumption of machines. As the industry’s total energy usage grows due to increasing production volume, ambitious measures must be implemented to make significant reductions in energy consumption.

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required in the system, all-electrics are the

first choice.

Functional consistencyThe previous topics described that

all-electric machines have an edge

over hydraulic and hybrid machines

in the areas of energy consumption,

production rate and system capabilities/

losses. Besides, these provide the best

consistency in major functions as

compared to its rivals. Figures 4(a) and

(b) show consistency of cycle time in

all-electric and hydraulic machines,

respectively. All-electric machines show

0.0 per cent inconsistency in cycle time

and hydraulic machines show 0.8 per

cent. The same superior consistency is

maintained in all-electric machines for

all other functions such as timings of

mould closing-opening, injection and

ejection.

Positional accuracyNot only functional consistency but

positional accuracy is also the highest in

all-electric machines. Figures 5(a) and

(b) show the injection shot size accuracy

in all-electric and hydraulic machines,

respectively. All-electric machine has

0.0 per cent inaccuracy in the injection

shot size, while hydraulic machine has

3.5 per cent inaccuracy. This difference

is observed in the mould opening and

ejector positions as well. Both functional

consistency and position accuracy have

a direct effect on the product. If the

two factors are poor, product mass

consistency will be poorer. Hence, these

analyses prove that all-electrics have the

best consistency in product mass.

Power factor and component lifeInduction motors are crittical for

making power factor poor and

generating high amount of reactive

power (kVAR), which increases

current demand and shortens the life

of electrical & electronic components.

These also demand higher amount of

Apparent power (kVA). All-electric

and hydraulic machines driven by servo

motors & drives, which can correct the

power factor, reduce kVAR generation,

lowering the current & kVA demand.

A servo machine generates 90-95 per

cent less reactive power and has 30-35

per cent higher power factor than a

machine run by an induction motor.

So, a buyer can survive the penalties

of poor power factor and exceeding

demand loads and significantly reduce

the capital cost of load demand with

servo-driven machines.

In a nutshellHydraulic servo and all-electric

injection moulding machines are

superior to conventional hydraulic

injection moulding machines. Pollution

reduction is the additional benefit of

servo motors and all-electrics to the

environment. A buyer would be more

concerned about the cost of the two

machines. Although hydraulic servo

machines are closer to conventional

hydraulic machines in terms of cost,

the all-electrics can reduce their cost to

compete with its alternatives. The Radar

Chart in Chart 6 explains a summarised

analysis, which clears the standing of

each type of machine. This chart can

be one of the important references for

a buyer to choose the right injection

moulding machine.

Hardik Patel is Senior Engineer

for Design & Development at

Ferromatik Milacron India Pvt

Ltd. Email: Hardik_M_Patel@

milacron.com

Figure 4 (a): Cycle time consistency in all-electrics

Figure 5 (a): Positional accuracy in all-electrics

Figure 4 (b): Cycle time consistency in hydraulic

Figure 6 - Radar chart (Servo-1: Servo-driven toggle machine with injection on linear motion guideway;Servo-2: Servo-driven hydraulic ram machine with injection on guide rods)

Figure 5 (b): Positional accuracy in hydraulic

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Mult i layer v ia ls


Dr Wolfgang Dirk

Many newly developed

biopharmaceutical drugs

have the potential to

become successful in the

healthcare market. But, the increasing

volume of investment required to develop

one candidate to an efficient treatment for

patients carries manifold risks, reducing

the number of new drug applications

in the past decade. Expectations have

increased from efficient treatments in

terms of low side effects and is pressurising

the biopharmaceutical industry.

A challenging matter The major challenges in production

of proteins and peptides include

reproducibility, easy scale-up, process

robustness, etc. Besides safety and

efficiency, the drug must be applied

correctly for the patient to experience its

therapeutic effect. Delivering a protein

as a parenteral therapeutic is complex

and involves investigations on stability,

pharmacokinetics and bioavailability,

which are potential sources of failure.

Although peptide and protein drugs

have a limited shelf-life in solution, most

biopharmaceutical drugs are launched

as injectables, as these cannot survive

the oral administration route. Thus,

parenteral packaging components for

biopharmaceuticals play a major role in

developing the drug delivery concept, as

these significantly influence the stability

of respective drug product formulations.

Polymers such as Polyethylene (PE) and

Polypropylene (PP) as an alternative

material to glass for packaging components

are well established in various areas of

application, such as solid and ophthalmic

preparations & infusions. But, these are

not ideal for injectables due to their lack

of transparency after sterilisation and

limited gas barrier properties.

Polymer usageTwo types of plastic polymers in the

class of polyolefin compounds are used

for primary packaging components and

permit long-term storage of a liquid

drug product. Cyclic Olefin Copolymer

(COC), a copolymer of a six-member

cyclic carbon hydride with PE, and

Cyclic Olefin Polymer (COP), a polymer

based on a five-member cyclic carbon

hydride polymerised by metathesis

reaction. Superior properties over PE or

PP are high transparency, low level of

organic extractables and no extractable

metal ions.

These compounds have not yet

conquered the primary packaging sector for

parenterals due to their limited experience

in the regulated pharmaindustry and long

drug development times. Cost pressure

exists since high-quality polymers such as

COC and COP are expensive. Another

difference is in the processing method of

plastic vials on standard glass vial filling

lines, as these cannot be introduced using

the conventional depyrogenisation oven.

Stability and adsorptionVarious degradation mechanisms

affect the stability and availability of

biopharmaceutical drugs, such as peptides

or proteins, during storage in the final

container. Investigations have ascertained

the level of adsorption of protein-like

molecules on the surface of different

materials used for primary packaging.

Adsorption is proportional to surface

area and depends on the type of protein

and formulation, while absorption is a

dynamic process of protein adsorption

The complexity and sensitivity of biopharmaceutical formulations has made high-end polymers for parenteral containers an interesting solution for primary packaging of injectables. Multilayer plastic parenteral vials with improved barrier properties and increased impact resistance provide manufacturers with an efficient tool for delivering biopharmaceutical formulations.

Enhancing drug functionality

Multilayer COP vial Multilayer vial with COP and PA


occurring within 24 hour until equilibrium

is reached. Thus, low-concentration,

protein-based drug formulations sustain

degradation up to 50 per cent of the

original concentration.

Silicone oil droplets can cause

aggregation of proteins. Selecting the

right container material influences the

stability of protein solutions. A recent

study showed a reduced adsorption

level of bovine serum albumin on the

inner surface of COP multilayer vial

as compared to glass vials. Thus, COP

vials must be included in drug container

compatibility screening tests for novel

protein-based biopharmaceuticals parallel

to glass vials. This can improve drug

potency by reducing adsorption on the

container surface and avoiding overfill of

expensive biopharmaceuticals.

Metal ion release at high pH Glass is composed of a set of inorganic

oxides that forms a three-dimensional

structure during the manufacturing

process. Parenteral drug solutions with

pH above seven attack the glass surface.

Consequently, the glass releases metal

ions with potential adverse effect on the

stability of sensitive biopharmaceuticals.

In severe cases, the attack on the glass

surface can even cause flaking, which

increases rate of recalls. A pH shift or

released metal ions would be sufficient

to cause an adverse effect on the drug,

in that it would denature a protein in

a biopharmaceutical formulation. COP-

based vials are an ideal solution to

problems experienced in connection with

parenteral drug solutions with high pH.

COP vials have weak gas barrier,

which can impact the shelf-life of

oxygen-sensitive biopharmaceuticals.

This has forced the industry to add

additional barrier bags as separate

packaging components or freeze-dry

in glass vials, which creates additional

process costs and related investments

for f reeze-drying equipment. The

main characteristics of the high-end

multilayer COP vials are enhanced

by high gas–barrier properties without

the loss of advantages such as low

adsorption tendency, no metal ion

release, high transparency and high

drainability. The drug contact surface

area is COP, which is an inert and clean

material. This provides increased oxygen

barrier and improved integrity when the

container experiences external impact or

incidental drop due to high puncture

resistance of Polyamide (PA), which

strengthens the structure. Measurement

of oxygen barrier of multilayer plastic

vials demonstrate a barrier level that is

superior to any available plastic material

used in parenteral pharma packaging.

Offering multiple features The enhanced barrier properties of the

multilayer plastic vial based on COP

offer a new alternative to glass vials for

sensitive biopharmaceuticals without the

limitations of existing monolayer plastic

vials made from PE, PP, COC or COP.

The increased impact resistance of the

multilayer design addresses concerns

such as secure sterility of the filled

injection solution during transport or

storage or protection of hospital staff

and patients against contamination by

toxic drug solutions through accidental

breakage. In terms of impact resistance

of glass and plastic vials, the COP-based

multilayer plastic vials show 5-10 times

higher impact resistance as compared to

glass vials. The puncture-resistant PA

layer of the multilayer structure prevents

liquid leakage and predestines multilayer

vials for use in packing cytotoxic drug

solutions.

Combined considerations, such

as stability throughout the shelf-life,

safety during filling, transportation and

handling, will change the niche role

of multilayer plastic vials as parenteral

containers with superior properties

address specific functional requirements

of sensitive biopharmaceuticals and

make drugs more efficient & safe in the

long run.

References1. Biological Drug Delivery 2007-2012,

Visiongain Ltd, London, United

Kingdom

2. Prefilled Syringes – 2009 Drugs,

Devices and Disease Therapeutics,

Greystone Associates, Amherst,

NH, USA

3. Wu et al, Adsorption of proteins

onto glass surfaces and its effects on

the intensity of circular dichroism

spectra, Analytical Biochemistry

177:178-182, 1989

4. Jones LS, Kaufmann A and Middaugh

CR, Silicone oil induced aggregation

of proteins, Journal of Pharmaceutical

Sciences 94(4):918-927, 2005

5. Burke CJ, Steadman BL, Volkin DB,

Tsai PK, Bruner MW and Middaugh

CR, The adsorption of proteins to

pharmaceutical container surfaces,

International Journal of Pharmaceutics

86:89-93, 1992

6. Qadry SS, Roshdy TH, Char H, Del

Terzo S, Tarantino R and Moschera

J, Evaluation of COP vials for

packaging protein-based parenteral

formulations, International Journal of

Pharmaceutics 252:207-212, 2003

7. Bloomfield JE, Merck Sharp &

Dohme Corp, a subsidiary of Merck

& Co, Inc, at the 2011 PDA/FDA

Glass Quality Conference, Arlington,

VA, May 23-24, 2011

Dr Wolfgang Dirk has a PhD in Chemistry

from RWTH University of Aachen, Germany.

He has worked on hydroboron-based cage-

structured molecules for cancer treatment.

As Product Manager at Gerresheimer

Plastic Packaging, he works on market

launch of new multilayer COP vials and

business development in parenterals.


Measures to reduce protein adsorption

Including high concentration of inert protein to drug formulation to saturate the glass surface Adding carbohydrates, surfactants

or amino acids to reduce interaction between container surface and protein Silicone oil treatment of glass vial

surface to reduce adsorption

Mult i layer v ia ls


AUTOMATION TRENDS: Sof tware in polymer compounding

Plastics is used in myriad

applications, from kitchen

countertops to automotive

bumpers. Prior to the

moulding process, every pound of

resin must pass through a finishing

state where materials are blended

in an extruder to achieve desired

chemical and mechanical properties.

Product variability, which can result

from variations in the incoming

resin or from operator error, is a top

concern for the customer. Variations

in resin properties increase the initial

setup time for injection moulding

and may necessitate readjustments

during a run, thus resulting in

more scrapped parts. The outcome is

lost productivity, higher production

costs, more waste and customer

dissatisfaction.

The automation software makes

way for alerting operators when out-

of-spec material is being produced and

brings production back into compliance

automatically when process corrections

are feasible. By improving the quality

of material produced to customer

specifications, the system increases first-

pass product yield, thereby reducing

rework requirements as well as energy

use per pound of the product.

Thus, the choice of software

mechanism used must be customised

for the specifics of the polymer

compounding keeping in mind the

various considerations that may be

unique to the manufacturing setup.

Advantages of software solutionsProducers of plastic compounds in today’s

business environment are required to

maintain low inventory levels. Therefore,

it is difficult to maintain stock levels of a

large number of different compounds. This

pressure has forced the introduction of

multipurpose facilities, which necessitate

rapid changeover from one compound

to another, easy cleaning to avoid cross-

contamination and effective handling to

ensure health and safety issues such as

containment, all of which are maintained

to the highest level possible. Therefore,

automation is a necessary aspect of the

demands of polymer compounding in

recent times.

The software system helps in

improving the mixing, melting and

devolatilisation of resins, fillers, pigments

and other additives by monitoring and

controlling viscosity, a key quality

parameter for polymers. Ideally, a

system also provides continuous on-line

estimation of product viscosity and

detects anomalous operation (and its root

cause) through a model-based analysis

of the on-line estimates. An adaptive

feedback control system compensates

Deciding on the right software is crucial to the success of an automated polymer compounding system. Lionel Alva assesses how software breaks the vagaries and intricacies of an automated system, thus helping reduce the requisite skill for operation and allowing a greater degree of precision within the least possible time.

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For better For better integrated integrated automationautomation


Sof tware in polymer compounding

for process upsets, where feasible, by

manipulating the composition of the feed.

This closed-loop control process relies on

a physics-based dynamic model whose

generic structure can be applied to a wide

range of product grades and operating

conditions. The software must be capable

of adapting itself to several process

control instrumentation available off-the-

shelf from multiple suppliers, using PCs,

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

with PC-class process cards or plant-level

Distributed Control System (DCS). It

must be flexible and customisable.

“We use an iterative approach akin to the

agile methodology. This approach requires

constant interaction with end-customers on

a frequent basis to avoid late surprises. The

process begins with an initial meeting with

client to develop an overall understanding

of the framework and scope of the project.

The next step is to meet with the client’s

engineers to gain a full understanding of

the technical requirements, necessary tools

and required resources to accomplish the

project. An assessment meeting is then

scheduled to present our understanding of

the client’s requirements and invite feedback

from the client to insure our assessment is

accurate & complete. Often, the next step

is to present a Proof-Of-Concept (POC)

and the client is again asked for a feedback.

This communicative, multiple-step process

ensures an accurate, complete assessment

of the customer’s requirements both prior

to the start of a project, and at critical

benchmarks during a project,” avers Sambit

Pradhan, Business Development Manager,

and Product Sales Asia Pacific, Geometric.

Challenges faced Small companies that do not have

substantial financial and technical

resources tend to automate all their

operations. Many moulders have difficulty

reaching this level of automation due to a

lack of understanding, poor vision and

planning, as well as a lack of management

commitment. Systems can be retrofitted

onto existing equipment with little

planning. Phase III and IV systems

require a rationalisation of the entire

manufacturing operation, equipment

and operational procedures. Machine

purchases and internal systems that are

made for the short term themselves

become barriers to future optimisation.

These can be incompatible with future

requirements or tie-up capital, and

potential savings are not realised. It is not

only automation but the integration of a

complete Enterprise Resource Planning

(ERP) system that is a big challenge.

Hence, a consonance of software and

equipment is requisite for the success of

a manufacturing set-up.

“Retention of skilled labour is a big

problem for the polymer compounding

industry. Thus, the software used must have

a degree of proficiency wherein the end-

user does not have to exercise much effort in

understanding it. This would minimise the

expenditure required on training personnel

and allow for a hands-on, no-hassles

approach towards manufacturing.

Moreover, since machines are replaced

periodically, the software should also be

flexible enough to accommodate changes

in the manufacturing setup,” observes

Gopal Krishna Varier, General Manager-

Operations, Vasantha Tool Crafts Pvt Ltd.

Technology has evolved in the past

few years to allow automated moulding

in these conditions. In some cases, it is

still expensive or support-intensive to run.

Some facilities that used fixed automation

for one project have found automation

equipment and its depreciation costs to be

burdensome and prohibitive in adapting

to other jobs. These facilities often fail

or require large retooling costs that could

have been avoided with more flexible

automation.

Need for a concerted effort Software manufacturers are a concerted

effort to ensure that the software used

evolves with further integration of

complex automated machinery into

the setup. It must allow easy access to

several processes crucial to the polymer

compounding process. Moreover, with

the aid of CAD/CAM technology,

quality check at each stage of production

becomes an easily manageable affair.


Sambit PradhanBusiness Development Manager and Product Sales Asia Pacifi c, Geometric

We use an iterative approach akin to the agile methodology. This communicative, multiple-step process ensures an accurate, complete assessment of the customer’s requirements both prior to the start of a project, and at critical benchmarks during a project.

Gopal Krishna VarierGeneral Manager-Operations, Vasantha Tool Crafts Pvt Ltd

The software used must have a degree of profi ciency wherein the end-user does not have to exercise much effort in understanding it. This would minimise the expenditure required on training personnel and allow for a hands-on, no-hassles approach towards manufacturing.


ENERGY MANAGEMENT: Anci l lar y equipment

The polymer processing industry is demanding highly advanced equipment, which can lead to increased energy efficiency. Here, the role of ancillary equipment becomes significant. Avani Jain studies the benefits offered by ancillary equipment and how they can help reduce the energy consumed during polymer processing.

Courtesy: Conair Group, Inc

The polymer processing

industry is becoming more

advanced with each passing

day. Impeccable quality of

products, flawless processes and reduced

energy consumption are the desires of

every plastics processor, and in order to

achieve these, he must pay attention to

the minutest of details, which can be

ensured through the use of appropriate

ancillary equipment.

The growth of the polymer-

processing segment has directly impacted

the growth of ancillary equipment.

Today, most companies are focussing

on raw material and energy saving and

waste reduction. This has also led to the

growth of this sector. Even the demand

for robotics has provided a boost to the

ancillary equipment segment. These days,

it is required of all polymer processing

machines to generate higher output with

less consumption of energy and resources

and in order to so, the use of ancillary

equipment is a must.

Today, the ancillary

equipment industry

has adapted to

the changing

environs in

various areas.

The most

i m p o r t a n t

of these

is energy

efficiency and

conser vat ion.

This involves

minimising energy

input and, in the

processes, decreasing energy losses and

recovery of waste heat. This is particularly

found in drying, granulation, temperature

control and chiller systems, which are

energy-intensive.

Boosting productivityVarious processes are involved in

converting raw material to finished

products, such as storage, handling,

drying, conveying, colouring, cooling,

heating, handling, conveying, counting,

grinding and recycling. For performing

these functions, ancillary equipment such

as chilling plants, mould temperature

controllers and drying systems assume

much importance, as these help in

enhancing productivity and improving

quality. Further, the advent of automation

has led to the popularity of ancillary

equipment, which, in turn, has helped in

decreasing the dependence on manpower.

Development of Supervisory Control

And Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems

is one of the ways to achieve this, as an

individual can now control the entire

process. Robotics has also helped increase

productivity. Also, most companies have

developed the SCADA system and are

working towards decreasing the energy

consumption of machines.

Over the years, the ancillary equipment

industry has evolved from the usage of

basic rudimentary equipment to more

sophisticated ones that increase efficiency

and profitability. It has become the source

of solutions not just for its customer base,

but also for equipment providers. Advances

in polymer processing often come from

the expertise that has evolved in ancillary

energy efficientMakingpolymer processing


Anci l lar y equipment

equipment companies. This is because

ancillary equipment manufacturers are

able to observe all processes and problems

of the entire industry and not just one

segment or processor. This helps them

develop a continuous range of technologies

to bring about improvements in the entire

industry. Ancillary equipment also help

manufacturers cut down costs and save

electricity.

Saving energyToday, ancillary equipment are the backbone

of the polymer processing industry and

the plastics manufacturing process could

become arduous without these energy-

efficient tools. The evolution of polymer

processing industry has pulled along the

development of ancillaries to new heights.

The functions of ancillary equipment

could range from the simplest piloting

applications to the most demanding fluid

and gas control requirements. Mainly,

the polymer processing industry need

equipment that provide faster cycle times

and high-speed applications, yet at the

same time, the equipment should not

consume much power.

Praveen Sharma, Proprietor, Hind

Machineries, notes, “These days, ancillary

equipment have become an integral part

of machines. The changes seen in current

ancillary equipment are a combination of

new control systems, advanced sensors

and superior materials, which help in

reduction of energy, while providing

quality equipment at a lower cost. If the

right type of ancillary equipment is used,

it will not only avoid wastage of the raw

material, but also save energy consumed

during the processing.”

Most ancillary equipment

manufacturers are engaged in

manufacturing and supplying a wide

range of equipment that are not only

of high quality, but also reduce energy

consumption. In line with this, several

companies have designed dryers that

reduce energy consumption as well as yield

high throughputs. K M Shah, Managing

Director, NU-VU Conair Pvt Ltd, notes,

“Keeping in mind the rising energy costs,

we provide our customers with techno-

creative products that consume less energy

and are maintenance-free. The machines

manufactured are user-friendly, ie, reduce

manpower effort, decrease rejection ratio

and give higher output. These features of

our machines help us sustain our business

in the long run.” He adds, “We have

developed various products that help in

reducing the energy cost of the processors.

Our dehumidifiers consume 35 per cent

less energy and yield optimum production

result as compared to other desiccant

dryers used in similar applications.

Another product that consumes less

energy and reduces wastage of material

is loss-in-weight system. We have also

developed new machines such as Energy

Smart Dehumidification system and BFS

Volumetric Feeder.”

Today, as the emphasis is more on

energy-efficient, maintenance-free and

high-response machines, the equipment

also come fitted with servomotor-driven

pump instead of normal induction motor,

which saves energy by 20-60 per cent;

this depends on cycle time and other

conditions.

Future trendsIn general, the growth witnessed by the

plastics and polymer processing industry

has a direct implication on performance

of the ancillary equipment sector, which

forms the backbone of polymer processing

machinery. The numerous machines used

in the polymer processing industry need

a host of equipment that are dependent

on the application and requirement of

the final product. With the global trend

towards faster processing equipment and

better accuracy in terms of productivity

has led manufacturers across the country

to adopt technologies that help achieve

higher levels of innovation and end-user

satisfaction.

The ancillary equipment sector has

witnessed numerous innovations over

the years, as manufacturers adapted to

changes according to growing customer

needs. Major changes are made in the

ancillary equipment sector with regard to

improving energy efficiency.


Praveen SharmaProprietor, Hind Machineries

These days, ancillary equipment have become an integral part of machines. If the right type of ancillary equipment is used, it will not only avoid wastage of the raw material, but also save energy consumed during the processing.

K M ShahManaging Director, NU-VU Conair Pvt Ltd

Keeping in mind the rising energy costs, we provide our customers with techno-creative products that consume less energy and are maintenance-free. The machines manufactured are user-friendly, ie, reduce manpower effort, decrease rejection ratio and give higher output.


POLICIES & REGULATIONS: F lame-retardant polymers

Plastic materials are used in large volumes in major applications such as buildings, vehicles and electronic appliances. The use of

flame-retardant plastics can reduce damage to property and life by a large margin. Flame retardants can act in many ways: by raising the ignition temperature, reducing the rate of burning, reducing flame spread and reducing smoke generation. Hence, flame retardants have been developed to improve the properties of plastics under different conditions of processing and use.

Need for fire-retardant polymersGlobally, fire retardants are needed to satisfy a multi-billion dollar market. Fire retardancy of polymeric materials is an important component of fire safety. Fire retardant polymers either reduce the likelihood of ignition or reduce the rate of flame spread, and hence, escalation of fire. The need to comply with safety legislations forces industry to use fire retardants in materials in order to save lives. With growing consumer demands and new legislations, the development of new systems is an on-going process,

which also involves understanding their mechanisms of action for polymers.

Flame retardants are an important part of fire protection as these not only reduce the risk of a fire starting, but also the risk of fire spreading. The increasing demands in the electrical and electronic sector for miniaturisation and faster injection moulding cycles exerts additional demand on flame-retardant technology. Ravi Kumar, Director, Shiv Pooja Plastics, says, “The faster injection speeds require higher processing temperature stability and increased flow performance, while miniaturisation leads to increasing property performance for a given resin system as less material is used in each part.” Flame Retardants (FRs) in commodity polymers are growing exceptionally well since the inherent flame-retardant polymers are relatively more expensive. Environmental, health and technical concerns and regulations such as the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) will change the market of

FRs along with other additives used in polymers.

Types of FR polymersIn all, over 175 different types of FRs exist, commonly divided into four major groups – inorganic FRs, organophosphorus FRs, nitrogen-containing FRs and halogenated organic FRs. Inorganic FRs comprise metal hydroxides (eg, aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide), ammonium polyphosphate, boron salts, inorganic antimony, tin, zinc and molybdenum compounds, as well as elemental red phosphorous. Inorganic FRs are added as fillers into the polymers and are considered immobile, in contrast to organic additive FRs. Organophosphorus FRs are primarily phosphate esters that may also contain bromine or chlorine. Neeraj Garg, Partner, Suruchi Industries, explains, “Organophosphorus FRs are widely used both in polymers and textile cellulose fibres. Nitrogen-containing FRs inhibit the formation of flammable gases and are primarily used in polymers containing nitrogen, such as polyurethane and polyamide. The most important

The rise in varied applications of plastics can be attributed to the polymers that assume diverse roles as required. The aspect of safety has gained importance today and to meet safety norms, many polymers must demonstrate flame-retardant properties. Anwesh Koley delves into the benefits of such polymers and their characteristics, which broaden the ambit of plastics usage.

Courtesy: PhaseRx Ltd

Widening the scope for safety in plasticsWidening the scope for safety in plastics


Flame-retardant polymers

nitrogen-based FRs are melamine and melamine derivatives.”

The major FR systems currently in use are polymeric-based brominated solutions, which have a range of performance characteristics offering a choice of solutions depending on specific critical performance requirements. Brominated additives will continue to lead the FR additive market in total value. Phosphorus-based FRs will grow at the fastest pace, driven by increasing trends towards non-halogenated products. Rapid gains are also expected in inorganic flame retardants such as aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide, which are finding more use in polyolefins.

Halogen-free and phosphorous-free route is most difficult, and also the most environment-friendly, with a limited choice of FR additives. The new technologies being developed include FRs combining nano-clays with another major class of flame retardants based on metal hydroxides. The nano-clays synergistically enhance the performance of metal hydroxide retardants, processing of plastics as well as their material properties. Nano-clays are more appealing for use because these can be added in relatively small amounts.

Some nano-materials, especially carbon nano-fibres, appear to have promise for use in polyurethane foam. “FRs can interfere, inhibit or even suppress the combustion process during a particular stage of the fire – heating, decomposition, ignition or flame spread. There are two types of action – chemical and physical. Generally, chemical actions are more efficient than physical ones,” says Kumar.

A case for polyurethanePolyurethane is a good example of a conventional organic polymer system having useful structural and mechanical properties, but is limited by its low thermo-oxidative stability. Although many varieties of this polymer are widely used in aerospace applications and home construction, they are highly combustible. Polyurethane can be made fire resistant if it is blended with a polymer that would modify the decomposition mechanism of the polyurethane, release noncombustible gases and/or undergo reactions during heating to create a thermally insulating char

to quench further combustion. However, the choice of suitable polymeric FRs is restricted to species that allow retention of the advantageous mechanical properties of the polyurethane.

Demand for FR polymersDemand for FRs is expected to rise by 3.8 per cent per year to £ 1 billion globally by 2013, reflecting more stringent fire codes and flammability requirements, especially in building materials and consumer products. “An improved economic outlook in key applications, such as wire and cable insulation and jacketing, and motor vehicles, will fuel this demand. Nonetheless, overall gains will be limited by cost sensitivity in price-competitive markets such as motor vehicles and textiles, as well as environmental and health concerns over several FR chemicals,” adds Garg. In value terms, the demand for FRs will advance nearly 4 per cent per annum to $ 1.1 billion by 2013. This represents a deceleration from the 2003-08 period, which was characterised by rapid price increases for FRs as a result of high raw material and energy costs.

Phosphorus-based FRs will grow the fastest, driven by increasing trends towards non-halogenated products. However, brominated compounds will continue to lead the market in total value, as the regulatory climate around the world is unlikely to undergo dramatic changes in the near future. Rapid gains are also expected for smaller-volume FRs, eg, magnesium hydroxide, which is finding increased applications in polypropylene and engineering resins. Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) will remain the largest-volume FR through 2013, comprising 46 per cent of demand and growing slightly faster than the overall market.


Neeraj GargPartner, Suruchi Industries

Organophosphorus FRs are widely used both in polymers and textile cellulose fi bres. Nitrogen-containing FRs inhibit the formation of fl ammable gases and are primarily used in polymers containing nitrogen, such as polyurethane and polyamide.

Ravi KumarDirector, Shiv Pooja Plastics

The faster injection speeds require higher processing temperature stability and increased fl ow performance, while miniaturisation leads to increasing property performance for a given resin system, as less material is used in each part.

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STRATEGY: P last ic waste reduct ion


Plastic packaging accounts for more than 50 per cent of the total packaging in India. From toiletries to food products,

plastics is ubiquitous in presence. However, its demand might decrease considering that the various state governments in the country are putting a ban on plastic packages so as to reduce the amount of plastic waste. Recently, Assam Government banned the use of non-biodegradable materials, including plastics, in Guwahati as part of its initiative to stop the environment from further deterioration. The prohibition or restrictions has been issued keeping in mind the increasing problem of water logging in the city and will remain in force in areas within the Guwahati Metropolitan Area. According to industry experts, this move has highly impacted the growth of the plastic packaging industry.

Moreover, the global outcry towards reducing plastic waste has also made the plastic packaging companies think in the direction of sustainable packaging. Therefore, the first step towards this is adopting efficient recycling methods in order to reduce plastic waste.

Understanding recycling According to the EU Directive on Waste (2008/98/EC) (8), “Recycling means any recovery operation by which waste materials are reprocessed into products, materials or substances whether for the original or other purposes.”

Pramthesh Pandya, Head-Unit & Business Development, Parikh Packaging Pvt Ltd, advises, “Recycling should be adopted where it results in lower environmental impacts than alternative recovery options and where other requirements, such as safety, are

met. Recycling plays a key role in the environmental performance of many materials. For example, recycling Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) saves about 50 per cent of the energy.” He adds, “Some types of recovered material are also a valuable source of energy (incineration with energy recovery); therefore, recycling needs to be considered within a balanced approach to packaging recovery.”

Advantages offeredRecycling helps in reducing waste in landfill and the consequent methane emissions. Recycling of packaging waste, both post-consumer and waste at the time of manufacturing process, is beneficial. An efficient and real-time recycling and returnable process should be implemented to capture and bring back waste to recyclers/packing

With increasing focus on sustainable development, the plastics industry is making efforts to recycle plastic products as recycled plastic products have various applications and offer a cost-effective solution to many industries. Avani Jain analyses various recycling strategies adopted by companies in this segment to ensure sustainability in plastic packaging.

RRE‘CYCLING’

‘GREEN ‘GREEN ROUTE’ROUTE’

towards the

Courtesy: Moore Recycling Associates Inc


Plast ic waste reduct ion

companies for recycling. Recycling uses less energy and produces less pollution than making the products from scratch. For example, making bags from recycled polythene uses one-third the sulphur dioxide and half the nitrous oxide than making the bags from scratch.

Smart strategies Many companies have taken up the task of recycling plastic products and are also reusing them. Bharat Mistry, Partner, Ash Win Engineers, notes, “We make machines that recycle plastic wastes, ie, 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 entirely new products. Thus, we are not only making the machines, but also reusing the plastic waste.”

Likewise, various machines are available in the market, which can enable easy recycling of plastics. Size reduction machinery and re-pelletising machinery can help reduce carbon footprint because these machines are mainly used in industrial recycling. Further, the recycling process usually consists of the leftovers of the process to input them back in the process, making this method of recycling the most efficient one in terms of carbon reduction.

Challenges in the way The market for sustainable development and awareness about recycling technologies is increasing in India. However, the technology and machines needed for recycling are still not fully developed in India. The companies operating in the Indian market have to import machines and technology from outside, which makes sustainable packaging a costly affair. Thus, the recycling technology solutions providers have to spread their wings to help their customers in the best possible manner.

The major challenge lies in the correct separation of the waste to be recycled. For this reason, industrial recycling where waste separation has proved to be easier is economical and environmentally more

interesting than post-consumer recycling, where the correct separation, cleaning and sorting of all materials is a challenge. Thus, development of technologies for separation process employed during recycling poses as one of the major challenges.

Future trendsMuch has been said about plastic recycling; however, integration of conventional waste management methods with commercial viability requires skills and technologies. One has to choose the right method with all precautions and correct machinery for building profitability through efficient recycling of plastic products.

The trend is setting in but the industry is still at a nascent stage. Further, unlike in foreign countries, companies in India still consider recycling as a secondary task and do not employ proper technologies for recycling of plastic products. Thus, to build profitability through recycling of plastic products, companies need to invest in the latest technologies and trends. Change is taking place on this front.

Thus, keeping in mind the ongoing efforts by various companies, the future aim of the plastics industry is to become more environment-friendly. Further, with the latest machinery and methods making inroads to the country, the recycling industry will reach new heights and recycled plastics will witness maximum application in various industries.

A greener tomorrow Packaging sustainability will be the way to the success of a business model and place industrial development on the ‘green route’. Cutting back on the amount of waste and damage done to the earth on a daily basis can seem a daunting task, but applying these practices to one’s manufacturing processes can seem insurmountable. Thus, it is important for the industry to learn to adapt to the packaging 3-Rs – reuse, reduce & recycle – which can help achieve sustainable packaging through reducing carbon footprint to a large extent.


Pramthesh PandyaHead- Unit & Business Development, Parikh Packaging Pvt Ltd

Recycling should be adopted where it results in lower environmental impacts than alternative recovery options and where other requirements, such as safety, are met. Recycling plays a key role in the environmental performance of many materials.

Bharat MistryPartner, Ash Win Engineers

We make machines that recycle plastic wastes. These are then put into a recycling extruder in which fi ne plastic granules are obtained; these granules are used to make entirely new products. Thus, we are not only making the machines, but also reusing the plastic waste.

TIPS & TRICKS: Ef f ic ient polymer processing


Growing public concern about environmental pollution has led to development and design of biodegradable composite polymers. Knowledge and implementation of relevant regulatory guidelines have become increasingly vital from safety and environmental viewpoint of polymer processing. Anwesh Koley some essential pointers to ensure sustainable and energy-efficient polymer processing.

efficient polymer processing

There is a worldwide realisation of the damage that a rapidly rising activity in the polymer processing

space can do to the ecology and environmental balance of the ecological structure. There is a general agreement

that future technology development will need concepts such as biological sustainability, minimum use of energy and renewable raw materials that will probably be set internationally. Current Research and Development (R&D) needs emphasise on the development

of high-value and safer production methods. Advanced composite materials are being seen to have benefits compared with conventional materials in many of these areas. (With inputs from Narayani Polymers)


Following are some aspects to consider for efficient polymer processing:

The in-service properties of the composite depend upon the combination and relative ratio of the matrix & filler. By proper selection of reinforcement and matrix material, manufacturers can produce properties that can exactly fit the requirements for a particular purpose. The material behaviour, which combines an increased hardness and toughness, is based on the large proportion of inner boundary present in these materials.

The principles of sustainability should be brought into action in the daily operations and requires a considerable effort and resources. It is a comprehensive approach that balances financial, environmental and social considerations. Innovative green products should be promoted that meet the specific requirements of markets and consumers.

Research must address environmental and human safety. It is necessary to replace or reduce during processing and application of organic solvents & toxic agents, look for safer additives and processing aids, reduce waste and allow for recycling. Green chemistry concepts may be utilised for eco-friendly materials and minimising toxic implications of organic chemicals, which pose potential risks to human health.

Polymer composites have replaced many conventional materials in different sectors by virtue of the desired properties like light weight, durability, heat resistance, reduced wear & tear, flexibility, chemical resistance and longer shelf-life that can be achieved by making minor alterations in their compositions. The current demand for materials is the key driving-force for development of composites.

Nanotechnology provides considerable opportunities for development of sustainable innovative materials for agriculture, water treatment, food production, processing, preservation and packaging applications. Nanomaterials exhibit novel functionalities due to much larger surface-to-mass ratio in contrast to other conventional materials. These help in long-term energy savings for processors.

It must address sustainability in order to be competitive. Polymeric materials should be specially suited for this. They must replace more cost- and energy-consuming materials, to prepare lightweight constructions for energy savings in the transport area and allow for substantial progress in the field of nanotechnology & nano-electronics to bring future technologies into reality.

STEPS TO ENSURE

PROJECTS


Manufacturing of plastic filmsVacmet India LtdProject typeNew facilityProject newsSet up a new Plastics manufacturing facility that is part of Vacmet India Limited’s consolidating strategy towards increasing its presence in the Indian sector while, opening up to opportunities that exist within the domestic and international sector. Vacmet has received several awards for Export performances from Plastic Export Promotion Council, Ministry of Commerce. It has also received awards from State Government.Project locationMathura, Uttar Pradesh,Project costNot knownImplementation stageOngoing

Contact details:Vacmet India LtdAnant Plaza, IInd Floor 4/117-2A, Civil Lines, Church Road, Agra - 282 002,Uttar Pradesh (INDIA)Tel : 0562 2525466, 0562 4050400Fax : 0562 2151188, 0562 2527064Email: [email protected]

Manufacturing of plastic packaging material Mahakaleshwar Smile Parks Enterprises Pvt LtdProject typeNew facilityProject newsSet up a new Plastics project that shall aid in establishing their presence in India. The company is setting up production units having capacity to produce processed Food and Fruit products amounting Rs 7,500 crore per year, in Uttar Pradesh. The facility that is coming up is expected to be ancillary

to their primary business in the food and food products industry.Project locationIndia Project costNot knownImplementation stagePlanning

Contact details: Mahakaleshwar Smile Parks Enterprises Pvt Ltd 31, Manas Vihar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – 226016Tel : 0522-3060505 Mob : 09044044070 Email: [email protected]

Manufacturing of PVC compoundsAnchor Electricals Pvt LtdProject typeNew facilityProject newsSet up of a new Polymers Project. The project shall endeavour towards using thermoplastics to create heat and fire resistant plastics for home appliances. The company that is completely engaged into the manufacturing of electrical and home appliances is opening up a new facility in light of rising opportunities within the Indian market as well as growing demand. Anchor Electricals Pvt Ltd is planning to set up a new polymers Project at Valsad in Gujarat . The project involves Manufacturing of Pvc Tapes. As of April 10, 2011, the company received Industrial License from Secretariat of Industrial Assistance (SIA), Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Government of India for setting up the project.Project locationValsad, GujaratProject costNot knownImplementation stagePlanning

Contact details:Anchor Electricals Pvt Ltd Wing Plot No 24, Steel House, Mahal Industrial EstateMahakali Caves RoadNear Paper Box, Andheri East, Mumbai - 400093Tel : 022 - 30418888 Fax : 022 - 30418887, 30418886, 30418885, 30418884Email: [email protected]

Manufacturing of PET bottles / plastic preformsAlpha Pharma Daman Pvt Ltd Project typeNew facilityProject newsThe company is setting up production units. This shall cater exclusively to the pharma industry with a myriad assortment of bottles. The plant shall have state of the art PET bottles in various forms and sizes. This is expected to be in light of the growing retail demand in India and the opening up of the FDI sector.

Moreover, the pharma industry is increasingly leaning towards PET bottles in light of the growing competition from the Indian pharmaceutical sector. The company received Industrial License from Secretariat of Industrial Assistance (SIA), Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Government of India for setting up the project.Project locationDaman, Diu & DamanProject costNot known Implementation stagePlanning

Contact details:Alpha Pharma Daman Pvt LtdPlot No. 374, Alpha Industrial Park, Atiawad, Dabhel, Daman - 396210 Tel : 0260 2242 948, 2242693, 2242694Fax : 0260 2242 978

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.

Information courtesy: Tendersinfo.com

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TENDERS


Latest Popular Tenders brought to you by www.tendersinfo.comPlastic tapeOrg : North Central Railway

TRN : 12627611

Desc : Supply of polyimide backed uniform mica tape

BOD : 21 Nov 2012

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Plastic acrylic sheets Org : Calcutta State Transport Corporation (CSTC)

TRN : 12472596

Desc : Supply of acrylic sheets

BOD : 20 Nov 2012

Loc : India


Polythene bag Org : Eastern Railway

TRN : 12605614

Desc : Supply of polythene bag

BOD : 23 Nov 2012

Loc : India


Garbage plastic bags Org : CCPOH

TRN : 12604367

Desc : Supply of garbage bags

BOD : 20 Nov 2012

Loc : India

BT : International competitive bidding

Waste collection bags Org : Geo For Spa

TRN : 12552011

Desc : Supply of bags for the collection of waste

BOD : 20 Nov 2012

Loc : Italy


Waste bagsOrg : Ministerstwo Zagospo Darowania

Terenu I Ochrony Srodowiska

TRN : 12513556

Desc : Supply, installation and commissioning of

equipment waste segregation center

BOD : 20 Nov 2012

Loc : Algeria


Plastic bags Org : King Abdul Aziz Military City

For Operation And

Maintenance At Tabuk

TRN : 12531068

Desc : Supply of various plastic waste bags

BOD : 20 Nov 2012

Loc : Saudi Arabia


PU foam EquipmentOrg : Deutsche Gesllschaft Fur Internationale

Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) G MBH

TRN : 12489421

Desc : Delivery and installation of equipment for

HFCF-free production of PU foam

BOD : 20 Nov 2012

Loc : Germany

BT : International Competitive Bidding

Polyurethane material Org : West Central Railway

TRN : 12562571

Desc : Supply of constant

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BOD : 21 Nov 2012

Loc : India


Polymers Org : Haganis

TRN : 12546449

Desc : Provision of anionic and cationic polymers

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EVENT LIST


Automotive Plastics India 2012In response to the challenges posed

by the automotive industry, Indian

plastic industry through its parent

body - Chemicals & Petrochemicals

Manufacturers’ Association (CPMA)

and ElitePlus Business Services Pvt Ltd

(EPBS) are jointly holding the second

dedicated conference for the automotive

plastics sector on November 1, 2012; at

Hotel Trident, Nariman Point, Mumbai

For details contact:

Nidhi Verma

Elite Plus Business Services Pvt. Ltd.,

61, Radheya, 14th Road, Plot 359,

Khar ( west ) Mumbai 400052 India

Off ice Phones : 022-26000556/

022-2226000555,Fax: +91-22- 26000556


Website: www.eliteplus.co.in

International PackTech India 2012This is an offshoot of the leading global

trade show Interpack, highly regarded in

the Indian packaging industry, this event

will be a good platform to showcase

and leverage the latest developments

in the converting, processing, printing

and beverage sectors. This event reflects

the entire market for food and beverage

processing in India; November 6-8, 2012;

at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai


Messe Düsseldorf India Pvt Ltd

1, Commercial Complex, 2nd Floor

Pocket H & J, Sarita Vihar

New Delhi - 110076

Tel: 011-26971745, 1056, 1066

Fax: 011-26971746


Website: www.packtech-india.com

SPE- ANTEC (Annual Technical Conference)The Society of Plastics Engineers

(SPE) is the premier source of peer-

reviewed technical information for

plastics professionals. This will be

the first ANTEC annual conference

in India. It is a recognised medium

for communication among scientists,

engineers and technical personnel;

December 6-7, 2012; at Renaissance

Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel,

Mumbai


Vijay Boolani

Boolani Engineering Corp

303, Prabhadevi Industrial Estate, 402,

Veer Savarkar Marg, Mumbai - 400025

Tel: 022-24302826/2790,

Fax: 022-24229875


Website: www.4spe.org

Plexpo India 2013In its 6th edition, Plexpo India offers

a platform where the Indian plastics

industry can showcase its machinery

and equipment expertise. This event

will bring together manufacturers,

dealers, traders, suppliers of raw

materials, machinery & equipment,

ancillary equipment, testing equipment,

chemicals & additives to consolidate

the growth of the plastics industry in

India; January 8-13, 2013; at Mahatma

Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat


Archana Kansara

Gujarat State Plastics Manufacturers

Association

7th Floor, Span Trade Centre

Near Paldi Char Rasta, Ellisbridge

Ahmedabad-380 006

Tel: 079-26579204 / 26578227

Mob: 9925017136,Fax: 079-26579204


Website: www.plexpoindia.com

Plastasia 2013An excellent platform to build business

alliances and expand prospects,

PLASTASIA 2013 is a timely showcase

for professionals involved in the dynamic

plastics sector. The region’s highly

anticipated launch pad will take place

on February 8-11, 2013; at Bengaluru

International Exhibition Centre


Mohamed Shakeeb

M/s Triune Exhibitors Pvt Ltd

25, 3rd Floor, 8th Main Road,

Vasanthnagar, Bengaluru - 560 052. India

Tel: 080-43307474, 080-22352770-71,

Fax: +91-80-22352772

M: 098867 89641 / 098451 99545


Website: www.plastasia2013.com

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:Network18 Media & Investments Ltd

Network18 Media & Investments 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

ChennaiTamil Nadu

Nov 22-25, 2012

LudhianaPunjab

Dec 21-24, 2012

PuneMaharastra

Nov 2-5, 2012

IndoreMadhya PradeshJan 11-14, 2013

RudrapurUttarakhand

Feb 23-26, 2013

HyderabadAndhra Pradesh

May 31-Jun 3, 2013

AurangabadMaharastra

Feb 1-4, 2013

EVENT LIST


Composites Engineering Show 2012Building on the success of its previous

editions, this show will bring together

designers, engineers, technicians, materials

specialists, procurement & management

teams from the global composites industry.

It will highlight the latest developments in

engineering composites and their applications

in automotives, oil & gas, construction and

consumer goods manufacturing; November

7-8, 2012; at NEC, Birmingham, United

Kingdom


Ian Stone

Leading Edge Events & Media Ltd

4 The Mews, 53 High Street, Hampton Hill,

TW12 1ND, United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0) 208 783 3574

Mob: +44 (0) 790 857 6050


Webiste: www.compositesexhibition.com

Thermoplastic Elastomers 2012In its 15th edition, this international

conference is an opportunity to network

with leaders in the surging global

thermoplastics industry. From medical

applications to automotives and consumer

durables, this event will highlight the

current & future trends in thermoplastics

applications; November 13-14, 2012; at

Berlin Exhibition Centre, Germany


Smithers Rapra

Shawbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

SY4 4NR, United Kingdom

Tel: +44-01939 250383

Fax: +44-01939 251118


Website: www.smithersrapra.com

Dongguan International Plastics Packaging & Rubber ExhibitionChina Dongguan International Plastics,

Packaging & Rubber Exhibition, will

display novel technology catering to plastics,

packaging and rubber segments. It will

highlight the trends in the Asian plastics &

packaging industry. November 14-17, 2012;

at GD Modern International Exhibition

Center, Dongguan, Guangdong, PR China


Guangdong Xunzhan Convention &

Exhibition Ltd

Room M2, 4th floor, HaiyangDizhi Mansion

477 Huanshi Road (E)

Guangzhou - 510075, P R China

Tel: +86-8761 2356, 8761 5755

Fax: +86-8730 5903


Website: www.paper-com.com.cn

PET Outlook Asia for 2013, ChinaThis is the industry’s most comprehensive

platform for PET. Several innovations are

explored in terms of newer applications.

PET Outlook Asia for 2013 is an absolutely

essential networking and informative

conference that will prepare the industry

on what to expect in Asia for the year

ahead. It will be a one stop platform for

the PET industry. November 19-21, 2012;

at the Mövenpick Hotel Saigon, Ho Chi

Minh City


Centre for Management Technology

80 Marine Parade Road #13-02

Parkway Parade Singapore 449269

Tel: (65) 6346 9124 / 6346 9132

Fax: (65) 6345 5928

Email:[email protected]

Website: http://www.biopolymersummit.com

Plast Eurasia 2012This trade show is important in the

expansion of plastics industry to new markets

and influences machinery & technology

investments. It will witness some leading

innovations in precision plastics moulding

and recycling; November 29 – December

2, 2012; at Tüyap Fair Convention and

Congress Center, Istanbul, Turkey


Tamer Güzelaydin

E – 5 Karayolu Üzeri, Gürpınar Kavşağı

34500 Büyükçekmece, Istanbul, Turkey

Tel: +90-212 8671100, Fax: +90-212 8869399


Website: www.plasteurasia.com

International Autumn Trade FairThis event in Dubai has emerged as a

leading buyer-seller meeting ground for the

consumer goods segment. It will be a good

opportunity to display products in the plastics

sector, eg, household items, kitchenware,

toys, writing instrument, electrical fittings,

sanitary ware, etc. December 11-13, 2012;

Dubai International Convention and

Exhibition Centre (DICEC), Dubai, UAE


Plexconcil

Crystal Tower, Ground floor

Gundivali Road No. 3, Off Sir M V Road

Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400069

Tel: 022-26833951, 26833952

Fax: 022-26833953, 26834057


Website: www.dubaiautumnfair.com

Arabplast 2013This exhibition and conference is among

the leading trade shows for the global

petrochemicals & plastics processing

industry. The petrochemical industry

in the GCC region has become a major

investment opportunity for the Gulf

countries as they become the world’s largest

source of Polyethylene and Polypropylene;

January 7-10, 2013; at Dubai International

Convention & Exhibition Centre, UAE


Jeen Joshua

Al Fajer Information & Services

PO Box 11183, Dubai, UAE

Tel: +9714-340 6888, Fax: +9714-340 3608


Website: www.arabplast.info

International

The information published in this section is as per the details furnished by the

respective organiser. In any case, it does not represent the views of


EVENT PREVIEW: Engineer ing Expo Chennai 2012


Shibani Shah and Chandreyee Bhaumik

Chennai, originally known as

Madras, has always been a

major industrial hub. Located

on the Coromandal Coast

of the Bay of Bengal, the city is well

connected to different parts of the country.

With a number of industries located in

Chennai the industrial growth of the city

is at par with other parts of the globe.

According to Deepak Sharma, Partner,

Ball & Roller Bearing Co, “Chennai, in

the past few years, has grown to become

the largest automobile manufacturing

hub and is still growing; in a single word

Chennai has become a one-stop solution

for industries.”

An evolving industrial destinationVision 2026 is to make Chennai

a prime metropolis that will be more

liveable, economically vibrant and

environmentally sustainable as well as

with better assets for future generations.

According to various industry reports,

the manufacturing industry of Chennai

comprises large segments ranging from

petrochemicals and chemical industry,

electrical and automobile and several

other related ancillary industries.

Some of the largest industrial areas

such as Ambattur and Manali are

located in Chennai Metropolitan Area

(CMA) and house multi-product

industries. Other industrial estates

at Guindy, Thirumazhisai and

Thirumudivakkam house medium and

small-scale industries.

Chennai has a large base of leather

industry and accounts for about 50 per

cent of the total exports of the country.

Most of the footwear industries are located

within CMA. In addition, a cluster of

chemical industries is located at Manali

in CMA. Further, an export-processing

zone spreading over an area of 261 acre

is located at Tambaram for apparel and

other exports.

Elaborating further, S Raghavan,

Proprietor, Best Systems & Services,

expounds, “Chennai is a potential

industrial city. As major international

companies are setting up shop here, the

supportive and ancillary industry growth

is imminent. Chennai is developing

proper infrastructure and promoting new

industrial areas, which attracts a lot of

investors. Chennaites’ work culture is also

conducive to the new industries - both

foreign as well as domestic.”

Highlighting why Chennai has

become an attractive destination, K Ravi,

General Manager, MGM Varvel Power

Transmissions, elaborates, “Chennai is

an attractive destination because of its

Offering a competitive advantageWith the passage of time, Chennai has emerged as a hub for the automotive and allied industries. Amid this as well as the growth of other industries, Network18 Publishing is all set to hold the fifth edition of Engineering Expo Chennai. This edition will provide a suitable platform to exhibitors for showcasing their products and services to prospective visitors in a competitive atmosphere. Set to be held during November 22-25, 2012, this edition endeavours to get bigger and better.

CHENNAINovember 22-25, 2012Chennai Trade Centre

175+ exhibitors

11,359+ visitors

5,000+ products displayed

` 41.98 crore business

generated

42,000 sq m exhibition area

85,000 kg machinery moved

Delegations from more than 84 different companies such as Apollo Tyres; Brakes India; Bharath Weld Equipments & System; Bureau Vertas India; Valeo Systems; Petro Constructions; Lucas TVS; Wabco TVs; RK Engg Works; Indian Navy; Hyundai; Larsen & Turbo; Michellin Tyres; Foxconn India and many more

Glimpses of previous edition

200+ expected exhibitors

15,000+ business visitors expected

Business transactions

worth ` 48 crore expected

8,000+ products on display

Spread over an area of more than

4,200 sq mShowcasing more than 30 diverse industry categories

Highlights of this edition

Engineer ing Expo Chennai 2012


infrastructure, the port and the established

manufacturing base, and because of its

desire to grow more.”

Large automobile engineering, glass and

ceramic industries, are located at Maraimalai

Nagar, Irungattukottai, Sriperumbudur,

Thiruvallur and Gummidipoondi around

Chennai. It is interesting to note that Tamil

Nadu accounts for about 21 per cent of

passenger cars, 33 per cent of commercial

vehicles and 35 per cent of automobile

components produced in India. Indeed,

Chennai, the ‘Detroit of India’ is truly

emerging as a major export hub for cars in

South East Asia.

Commenting on the scope Chennai

provides, PK Sivaswami, Mentor, India

Operations, Zhejiang Fit Bearing Co

Ltd, avers, “Chennai is a major hub for

manufacturing auto components, electric

motors, two wheelers, etc. This scale of

exposure to the industry by participating

in such events will help us to develop a

market for our brand of bearings, which

are at par in terms of quality with leading

manufacturers offering competitive pricing.”

Glorious past editionThe 4th edition of Engineering Expo

Chennai in 2011 offered a unique platform

for the exhibitors to showcase their

products and business enhancement. There

were more than 5,000 products displayed

and about 12,692 visitors and generated

a business transaction worth `41.98 crore.

Apart from showcasing the best

in terms of engineering innovations

and technologies, the 4th edition of

Engineering Expo Chennai 2011, served

as a conducive platform in amalgamating

the capabilities of the state with specific

needs of the industries.

With a strong base in MSME, this

exhibition offered a unique advantage

by not only providing new opportunities

for enhancing the business, but also for

augmenting the existing process with

cost-effective technologies. Being an all-

inclusive engineering show, the event

provided an opportunity to exhibitors from

various sectors to spread awareness about

their products and services. Describing

the reason for his participation, Raghavan

adds, “We were inspired by the visitors’

profile and response to the expo.”

With the expo expected to get

bigger and better this year, the organisers

are looking forward to larger number

of exhibitors and visitors. Elaborating

further, Ravi adds, “Our experience last year

was good and we are looking forward to get

more prospects this year.”

From the organiser’s desk Engineering Expo turns 11 this year.

Elaborating on the success graph, Sandeep

Khosla, Chief Executive Officer, Network

18 Publishing, comments, “After 10

successful years of service to the industry,

Engineering Expo today has established

itself as India’s largest multi-location trade

show on manufacturing. The Expo is a

preferred destination for small and medium

enterprises as well as manufacturing &

engineering organisations to further their

growth and that of the industry at large.”

“For the 2012–13 season, we have

eight editions spread across an equal

number of locations of a rising India.

Keeping our esteemed exhibitors and

valued customers in mind, we have made

elaborate provisions to offer a never

before experience. These, we reckon, will

add substantial traction to the industrial

growth of the nation,” Khosla adds.

High expectations from exhibitorsWith the Engineering Expo Chennai

2012 on the anvil, it is time for

the exhibitors to build up on their

expectations. Discussing his expectations

from the expo, Sharma states, “We are

expecting a huge footfall from quality

buyers. We look forward to spreading

awareness about the availability of world-

class quality products and generating new

possibilities of developments in products

& services.” While exposure to potential

clients and quality visitors is the major

expectation of the exhibitors, Raghavan

adds, “We want to exhibit our potential in

providing innovative solutions to typical

requirements of process industries.”

Continuing in this regard, Manoj

Kumar, Director, Apex Auctions India

Pvt Ltd, informs, “We are sellers of

equipment, machine and tools pertaining

to the manufacturing industry and are

participating in the Engineering Expo

Chennai for the first time. We are

expecting the right to gain exposure to

the small and medium enterprises, small

scale industries who will be attending the

expo.” Seconding the above thoughts, K

Balaji, Chief Executive Officer, Aquaflow

Enterprises, elaborates, “We are hoping

to generate enquiries. Last year, we had

participated in the expo and this is the

second time for us. This expo is beneficial

for us since Chennai is the manufacturing

hub, and therefore, we are aiming to

generate a lot of business from here.”

Sharing his expectations, Ravi adds,

“We are anticipating visitors from sectors

such as auto, pharma, chemical, automation,

material handling, construction and

packaging to visit us. We are focussing on

our range of products such as gearboxes,

gear motors, motors & brake motors, and

are aiming to establish our brand.”


Panel discussion aims at providing a roadmap to infuse growth in the region

Institutional Buyer Involvement Plan to attract delegations from large corporate and major institutions

Improvised visitor profi ling —profi le, scan, fi lter and bring in visitors as per exhibitors’ requirements

Providing business networking support to exhibitors by leveraging Network 18 Publishing’s industry connect

Credit rating facilities for the benefi t of exhibitors

Providing complete travel solutions for exhibitors

Offering logistics services to ensure smooth cargo handling, custom clearing, transport compliance, etc

New attractions in this edition

EVENT REPORT: Delcam Asian Technical Summit 2012


Manas R Bastia

One of the main reasons

behind the ubiquity of

plastics in our lives today is

due to the ease in which it

can be moulded to the required shape.

The parts that used to be bulky and

prismatic in the earlier years are now sleek

and ergonomic. This significant success

has been achieved, thanks to the advent

of Computer Aided Designing and

Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software

and Computer Numeric Control (CNC)

machines, which are able to carve out a

mould of any shape and size!

An indispensable part of manufacturing From tiny heart valves to giant yachts,

CAD/CAM software has optimised the

process of design through to manufacturing

of these plastic components. Realistic

3D visualisation of the models, even

before they are manufactured, helps

companies save millions in prototyping

costs. Even old plastic components for

which no technical data exists, can be

reverse engineered using CAD software.

This helps in enhancing the qualities of

the part, while retaining its basic form,

if needed. In short, what used to take

weeks or, even months to make, can now

be made in a matter of hours on the

computer with a CAD/CAM system, and

also validated before manufacturing.

A forum where brain meets brawn This year’s Delcam ATS, sponsored by

Hewlett-Packard, was the twelfth in the

annual series. Over 120 delegates attended

this international congregation with

many from Indonesia and representatives

from 12 other countries. Debbie Clark,

Director, UK Trade & Investment

(UKTI) in Indonesia officially opened

Delcam ATS 2012. On this occasion,

Clive Martell, Chief Executive Officer,

Delcam Plc reflected on Delcam’s 40th

anniversary and noted that 26 per cent of

the company’s profit is invested in product

development, which is substantially higher

than any competing organisation.

New developments from the company

showcased at the Summit included

extra direct modelling options in the

PowerSHAPE CAD system, the new

Vortex machining strategy for high-speed

area clearance and a new integrated system

for electrode design, manufacturing and

inspection.

Direct modelling Unlike other programs that have

incorporated direct modelling as part of a

product design system, the latest version

Delcam, a global pioneer in CAD/CAM software and services, recently held its Asian Technical Summit (ATS) in Indonesia for the first time. Among a wide array of state-of-the-art technologies presented at this event, several were of particular interest to mould makers in the plastics industry. A report from Jakarta where the past, present and future of tool design, manufacturing and inspection came alive…

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of PowerSHAPE boasts of direct modelling

with a focus on design for manufacturing,

in particular on preparing product designs

for the development of moulds and other

types of tooling.

Direct modelling is also helpful

in identifying fillets within imported

geometry, even when the modelling history

has been lost. These can then be replaced

with new fillets having more suitable radii

in order to change any impractical fillet

sizes by designers. ‘Replace Face’ and ‘Solid

Core’ commands are especially useful in

the design of electrodes for EDM.

Vortex area clearanceDelcam’s flagship product PowerMILL

(CAM) has developed Vortex, for which

Delcam has a patent pending. Vortex is

a new high speed machining strategy

that offers maximum benefit from solid

carbide tooling, in particular those designs

that can give deeper cuts by using the full

flute length as the cutting surface. This is

particularly important for plastic moulds

and electrodes, where using conventional

area-clearance strategies means that

optimum cutting conditions only occur

during a straight-line cut. Any internal

corners within the model significantly

increase the engagement angle of the

cutter and thus, there is a compromise on

the rate of material removal.

Vortex strategy produces toolpaths

with a controlled engagement angle for

the complete operation. This maintains

the optimum cutting conditions for the

entire toolpath that would normally be

possible only for the straight-line moves.

As a result, the cutting time will be

shorter, while cutting will be undertaken

at a more consistent volume-removal rate

and feed rate, so protecting the machine.

Electrode solution Delcam’s Electrode Solution also helps

plastic mould manufacturers to effectively

design and machine electrodes for Electric

Discharge Machining (EDM). The solution

has a single file format .trode throughout

the process, which makes it simpler and

easier to transfer information from one

process to the other (for example, design

through to machining). Once the electrode

is machined, it can further be checked on a

Co-ordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)

for QA purposes. The .trode format ensures

that this procedure is done seamlessly.

Seamless manufacturing One of the most important fillers, Delcam

Exchange has enabled many plastic mould

manufacturers to bridge the gap in data

exchange, by reading in native file formats

of different CAD software and seamlessly

using this data for manufacturing.

Martell said, “About 33 per cent of

our customers globally are toolmakers,

with most of them being in the plastics

domain. Packaging, toys, white goods

and automotive are the areas to which

our customers cater to largely. Our USP

for success in this area is due to the fact

that we have complementing software

modules, which add substantial value to

the entire process, right from design to

manufacturing to inspection.”

Concurring with Martell’s views,

Vineet Seth, Managing Director, Delcam

India and Middle East, said, “A large

number of Delcam India customers

are suppliers to the automotive plastics

industry. To stay on top of the competition

in the mould making industry, it is critical

that the time to market is compressed as

much as possible. This is only possible,

if we are able to shrink each sub process

to its optimal level. The Delcam range

of PowerSolutions addresses this at the

core. With quicker wizard based steps in

mould design, to reducing non-productive

air moves in toolpath generation, we are

able to achieve practical results.”

To witness Delcam’s software in action,

there was a facility visit of one of its key

customers in Indonesia, Astra Otoparts,

which produces and distributes spare parts

for two-wheelers & four-wheelers. This

automotive component company uses

PowerSHAPE and PowerMILL among

other software in the design section of its

mould shop facilities.

Way forward Delcam is now working with robots to

machine large composite components.

Adding to this Seth said, “Our customers

in this business are amazed by the

simplicity with which they are able to

machine and measure using the same

robot, without the need to move the part

from its location. Delcam is also working

on using robots to assist in part repair.”

Martell closed the Summit by summing

up Delcam’s recent key achievements,

including celebration of its 40,000th

customer. He concluded by saying, “We

have also invested substantially in additive

manufacturing research. This will pave the

way for both plastics as well as moulds

to be built from the ground up in the

near future. Apart from reducing wastage

of material, this will also ensure that we

live in a greener world – by reducing the

overall carbon footprint.”


Direct modelling in PowerSHAPE makes it easier to make design modifications

Delcam’s new Vortex strategy allows high-efficiency area removal

Machining toolpaths can be generated automatically in PowerMILL using information in the .trode file

EVENT REPORT: Engineer ing Expo Ahmedabad 2012


Avani Jain

G ujarat, 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, the 11th edition

of Engineering Expo Ahmedabad, held

from October 5-8, 2012, proved to be a

catalyst in accelerating this growth, further,

by bringing the industry veterans from the

manufacturing sector, especially SMEs,

together under one roof and offering

ample business opportunities. Organised

by Network 18 Publishing, the Expo

has emerged as one of the major trade

platforms for the industry.

Grand openingThe inauguration function was graced

by the presence of Chief Guest B B

Swain, Vice Chairman & Managing

Director, Gujarat Industrial Development

Corporation; Richard Moore, Group

Manufacturing Manager, UK Carbon

& Graphite Company; Sunil Shah,

Chairman, Gujarat Innovation Society;

Sudhanva Jategaonkar, Associate Vice

President, Network 18 Publishing; and

Archana Tiwari-Nayudu, Executive Editor,

SEARCH, Network 18 Publishing.

Engineering Expo Ahmedabad

was well-organised. It was not only

appreciated by industry veterans from

the country but also professionals from

abroad were overwhelmed to see such an

event being organised on a huge scale.

Moore averred, “I am surprised at the

range of products displayed at this Expo.

Some of these products are really good &

competitive, which need to be promoted

in the European market as well. My

message to the exhibitors would be that

this is a professional show and you need

to take this level of professionalism into

your manufacturing plants as well. An

event like Engineering Expo is a first step

for taking the industry to the next level.

The exhibitors should not only focus on

India but the world market as well.”

During the inaugural session, an

exhibitor directory featuring the list of

all the exhibitors of Engineering Expo

Ahmedabad 2012 was also unveiled.

Gujarat as a manufacturing hubThe manufacturing industry in

Gujarat has highly evolved, over the

years. Commenting on the growth of

manufacturing sector in the state and

the importance of Engineering Expo,

Swain said, “Manufacturing is one of

the core sectors in Gujarat. The State

Government has launched ambitious

projects for the sector as the objective is

to enhance the growth of the industry.

In such a scenario, an event like this can

add to the growth of the manufacturing

segment as it focusses a lot on the small

Gujarat, a manufacturing hub housing a large number of Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs), multinational companies, etc, has witnessed tremendous industrial growth in the last few years. The recently held Engineering Expo Ahmedabad 2012 succeeded in adding further impetus to this growth by offering the manufacturing fraternity, especially the SMEs in the segment, a perfect platform to boost business and profits. Meeting the expectations of exhibitors and visitors alike, the Expo has reached yet another milestone and promised to define new horizons in its next edition. A report…

AHMEDABADOctober 5-8, 2012Gujarat University Exhibition Hall

225+ exhibitors pan India

15,190+ business visitors

Business transacted worth

` 60.70 crore expected

13,136+ business leads generated

15,000+ products displayed

More than 1,00,000 kg machinery moved in for display

Highlights of this edition

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The Chief Guest BB Swain (centre) inaugurating the Engineering Expo Ahmedabad 2012 in the presence of Sunil Shah (second

from left) and Richard Moore (third from left)

Engineer ing Expo Ahmedabad 2012


and medium enterprises. The event is a

good platform for promoting business,

branding and trading. It has really grown

bigger since last few years and is a

one-of-its-kind Expo.”

Bringing SMEs into limelightThe distinguished guests saw this mega

trade show as an encouraging initiative

from the industry’s point of view. Being

the largest SME gathering in the state,

the Expo has really helped SMEs

immensely. Shah noted, “SMEs in the

manufacturing segment have limited

resources. So, if they want to travel to

different places for gathering knowledge

about different products, it would not

be feasible for them. Thus, in such a

scenario, an event where a cross-section

of machinery is displayed under one roof

can truly benefit the SMEs. They can not

only gather knowledge about different

products but also have physical access to

the various products and technologies.

Thus, such events can really aid the

growth of industry.”

Valuable experience for exhibitorsBeing an all-inclusive engineering show,

the event provided an opportunity to

exhibitors from various sectors to spread

awareness about their products and

services. Bhavin Siddhapura, Chairman,

Macht Exim LLP, noted, “We first

participated in 2010 and since then we

are regular exhibitors in different editions

of Engineering Expo, irrespective of the

city in which it is held. It has helped us in

brand building and spreading awareness

about our products, leading to a good

number of business enquiries.”

The exhibitors received an

overwhelming response and generated

many leads with potential to generate

revenues. S J Gijare, General Manager-

Handling Equipment Division, CTR

Manufacturing Industries Ltd, said,

“Though such exhibitions do not generate

immediate revenues, these surely help a

company in the long run as there is ‘word

of mouth’ publicity. Moreover, events like

these help us to tap customers who are not

from the city where we have our office.”

Highlighting the long-term fruitful

association with the organisers, Bijal Shah,

Director, Sharad Industrial Products Pvt

Ltd, said, “We have been participating

in the Engineering Expo since last three

years. Over the years, the event has

become highly professional. The Panel

Discussion organised as a prelude to the

Expo further increased the credibility of

this event.”

There was a general consensus that

Engineering Expo has highly evolved

over the years and becoming better with

each edition. Major Amitava Mittra,

Chief Operating Officer, BGI Engitech

Pvt Ltd, said, “The event seems to be

a great success. The organisers have put

in great efforts to provide us everything

we wanted and on time. I heartily

congratulate the organisers for putting up

such a great show.”

Displaying a sense of contentmentThe event attracted several visitors from

leading industrial centres in and around

Gujarat. Their satisfaction with the show

can be gauged from the fact that most

of them are eagerly looking forward to

the next year’s edition. Ashish Shah,

Senior Marketing Manager (Materials),

InspirOn Engineering Pvt Ltd, opined, “I

have attended previous year’s Engineering

Expo as well and every year, the event has

helped us in locating at least four to five

suppliers. We would like to attend this

event in the future too as such exhibitions

really enhance our knowledge about the

industry.”

Engineering Expo provided a

common networking platform for leaders

in the industry to showcase their products

and this helped the potential customers

in taking better business decisions.

“Engineering Expo helps us gather

information about the various products

available in the market. We are able to

interact with several companies at one

time under the same roof. This event

has really helped in the growth of my

business,” noted Vijay Patel, Marketing

Manager, Prism Group of Company.

Another visitor, Dr B S Munjal,

Head, Structural & Thermal Analysis

Division, Scientist/Engineer - SG

- Space Application Centre, Indian

Space Research Organisation, said,

“This Expo has helped us in widening

our technical horizons and gathering

maximum information about the products

we require.”

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BOOK REVIEW


Additives have earned the title of being ‘miracle workers for the plastics industry’. Modern additives are mostly tailor-made systems that guarantee the plastics industry the development of materials to meet the present & future challenges.

Since the publication of the first edition 25 years ago, the Plastics Additives Handbook has been widely regarded as the Bible of all publications on plastics additives. In the new millennium, the completely revised fifth edition has proved to be an essential reference. The technical contents of the fifth edition have been retained. The only major changes are in the chapter on Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) additives, an area in which legislation in the European Union and the US is driving rapid and drastic changes. These changes are reflected in the completely revised chapters, besides historical, toxicological as well as new scientific aspects are incorporated. The chapter on plasticisers has been included in the chapter on PVC additives.

In all chapters, tables containing information on products and suppliers have been updated to reflect status with respect to acquisitions, mergers and divestments in the world of plastics additives’ producers that have happened since 2000. The URL of additive manufacturers has also been provided. A comprehensive list of trade names and suppliers is included at the end.

Plastics Additives HandbookAuthors : Hans Zweifel, Ralph Maier and Michael Schiller Price: ` 21,797

This book is dedicated to thermoset resins, an important class of polymer materials. Unlike thermoplastics, thermoset resins are characterised by a curing reaction, which converts the low molecular weight liquid resins into a solid three-dimensional network. The main advantage of thermosets over thermoplastics is that a wide range of properties can be achieved by simply adjusting the crosslink density of the thermoset network, without changing the chemical structure.

The book satisfies the need for a self-sufficient book dedicated to thermoset resins. Hence, the author had compiled his fundamental understanding and long research experience in this specialised field in this book. The book is divided into seven chapters. It starts with a general introduction to thermosets, which includes network concepts, additives, techniques/ instrumentation and their applications to characterise a thermoset resin. The chemistry properties and applications of individual thermoset resins are discussed in chapters 2 & 3. Chapters 4 and 5 deal with modification of thermoset resins for improvement in fracture toughness. The thermoset-based composites and nanocomposites are discussed in chapters 6 & 7, respectively.

With such a broad technical content covering the fundamentals and recent advances, the book will serve as a useful textbook-cum-handbook for students, engineers and scientists from academics, research laboratories as well as the industry.

Handbook of Thermoset Resins

Available at: SCI-TECH Books & Periodicals, 414, Janki Centre, Veera Desai Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai 400 053 Tel: 022-2673 5260/6697 0507 • Telefax: 022-2673 5424/2673 5260 • Email: [email protected]

Reviewer: Dr R Rangaprasad, Independent Polymer Professional

Author: Debdatta RatnaPrice: ` 11,538

PRODUCTS


Looking For A Specific Product?Searching and sourcing products were never so easy.

Just type MPP (space) Product Name and send it to 51818eg. MPP Moulding and send it to 51818

DU

Side sealing machine The side sealing machine has

a robust structure fit for side

sealing 70 to 450 gsm fabrics up

to 100 ft maximum. The sealing

machine seals off HDPE/PP

laminated fabrics, LD sheets

of above 500 gauge and PVC

coated, SRF nylon sheet, flex

banner (poster), polyester fabric coated material. The structure length

is 2 mtr long and includes pressure system, electrical control panel,

air blower, rope reinforcement attachment edge welding width of

25 mm to 45 mm, automatic rope insertion and edge sealing. The

machine also features a control panel with an in-house electronic and

electrical assembly for the machine and a timer circuit to control the

speed. Moreover, the machine has a three phase power load supply,

drive system, heating system etc.

Shri Gurukrupa Engg Works

Vadodara - Gujarat

Tel: 0265-3042371, Mob: 09376218406

Fax: 0265-2653007


Website: www.shrigurukrupaengg.com

Pulveriser The pulveriser is suitable for processing

of P.V.C pipes, LLDPE, LDPE, HDPE,

EVA, PS silicone rubber and PET. It

is also used in rotational molding and

master batch manufacturing industries.

The pulveriser eliminates the use of

conventional type drum mixer, high speed

mixer for colour pigments, additives for subsequent processing in

extruders or compounding machines. Instead of blending the colour

pigments/additives with granules which results in uneven blending

in the final product, the granules are pulverised in the pulveriser

machine to produce the resin powder. The polymer resin powder

is then blended with the required colour pigments/additives in the

conventional mixer and processed in the compounding machine/

extruder. The pulveriser helps achieve optimum production and

ensures superior quality standards in the finished products.

N. A. Corporation

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079-25840374, 25841821

Fax: 079-25840809

Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Website: www.naroto.com, www.pulverizer.in

Portable chiller Portable chiller has a high

ambient option available that

provides consistent cooling up to

120°F ambient-5 to 15 hp single

refrigeration circuits. The 50°F

leaving water capacity ranges from

1.2 to 28.8 tons. Range of leaving

water temperature is 20°- 65°F.

Compressor ranges from 1.5 - 15

hp. Nominal flow to process is 6-138 gpm. Various options include

dual pumps, PLC control, condenser fan VFD and a shell and tube

condenser.

Nu-Vu Conair Pvt Ltd

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079- 3298 5993, 25841181,

Fax: 079-2584 1259, 2583 6164


Website: www.conairgroup.com

Co-extrusion blown film extruderCo-extrusion blown film extrusion line

is available in two layer or three layer

configuration producing variety of quality

film for various industries. The extrusion line

is available from monolayer film to multilayer

film. The multilayer blown film line can be

used for general purpose packaging film, lamination film, complex

technical film and food packaging with high grade barrier properties.

It is build with the concept of modular system and provides solutions

uniquely to each individual’s process need from gravimetric dosing

system, efficient energy saving extruder, filter changer, multilayer dies

to innovative solution of auto profile cooling ring.

Jenn Chong Plastics Machinery Works Co Ltd

Chia-Yi Hsien - Taiwan

Tel: +886-5-2376175, Fax: +886-5-2376176


Website: www.jennchong.com.tw

PRODUCTS


Thickness Measurement Gauge

Thickness measurement gauge is designed for use

with all non-magnetic/ non-ferritic materials

such as plastic, wood, glass, ceramic, glass fibre,

carbon fibre, non-ferrous metal etc. Application

areas include wall thickness measurement of

all types of containers such as bottles, cans and

injection mouldings, complex shapes etc. It works

on the magneto-static principle and the gauge

reaches a measuring rate of up to 20 readings

per second. Two sensors are available covering

ranges from 0 – 4 mm and 0 – 10 mm. Measuring

accuracy up to ± (0, 5μm + 1% of reading) can be

obtained. Low range sensitivity is 0.1 μm. It is

operated simply by sliding the probe across the

area to be measured.

Bombay Tools Supplying Agency

Mumbai - Maharashtra

Tel: 022- 23426495, 23421326

Fax: 022 -23401933


Website: www.bombaytools.com

Single stage drying system Single stage

drying system

allows users

to optimise

d r y i n g

c o n d i t i o n s ,

save energy and

produce high

quality finished

products more

e f f i c i e n t l y .

The single

stage system was developed for processors of

PET and other polymers that require high drying

temperatures, applications in which throughput

varies and where electrical costs are high. The

dryers can handle resin throughputs between 400

lbs/hr and 5000 lbs/hr (182 kg/hr and 2273 kg/hr).

In the system, several new technologies are used to

slash energy waste and provide a higher degree of control over the drying process. Too

much air flow will result in wasted energy whereas too little air flow will result in poor

drying performance. It can be locked in with the touch of a finger once proper conditions

are established.

Nu–Vu Conair Pvt Ltd

Ahmadabad - Gujarat

Mob: 09377483203, 09377483205


Website: www.conairgroup.com

PRODUCTS


Die changing system This is an automatic and

labour-saving quick die-

changing system and

a printed circuit board

punching and stripping

system. Production cost can

be reduced by automatic

production, improved

machine activation and

high-quality finished ejection products. The automatic mould

changing trolley system contains one-button fully automatic move-

in and move-out types as well as semi-automatic move-in and

move-out types.

Forwell Precision Machinery Co Ltd

Changhua County - Taiwan

Tel: +886-4-8345196

Fax: +886-4-8345197


Website: www.forwell.com

ExtruderExtruder is offered for producing nylon monofilament. Nylon

monofilament is used as bristles in production of brushes, brooms and

also fishing nets etc. The equipment comprises a single-screw extruder

fitted with nitrided screw and barrel set, AC motor drive, inverter panel

for smooth control of screw speed, heaters, die-head with spinneret for

producing filaments, chilling tank, take-up stations with variable speed

drives, orientation oven, stabilising oven, spool winder and control panels.

Malik Engineers

Dist Thane - Maharashtra

Tel: 0250-2390839


Website: www.malikengg.com

Thermic fluid heaterThe thermic fluid heater and hot water generator

have capacities ranging from 30,000 kCal/hr

to 20,00,000 kCal/hr. Maximum operating

temperature is 300°C for thermic fluid and

130°C for hot water. Concentric coil is made

from MS seamless tube of Asthma 106 GR-B.

The unit is equipped with high efficiency oil/gas

burner with air pre-heater arrangement giving

high thermal efficiency of 87 ± 2 per cent on

NCV. The unit is outside the purview of IBR.

Aero Therm Systems Pvt Ltd

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079-25890158, Mob: 09825008720


Website: www.aerothermsystem.com

PRODUCTS


Plastic brighteners/shiners and whitenerPlastic brightener,

shiner and whitener

is used for natural

transparent, colours

and milky white

end products. It

is also used for

adding c larity

and gloss finish to

natural transparent

polymers. The

products give

shining and bright

finish colours to end products. It removes yellowness and dullness

from the end products and make them super milky white. The

products are used in virgin, second, dull natural or milky white sutli,

ropes, twine, reprocess granules, HDPE-LDPE-PVC pipes and

profiles etc.

Plast Fine Polymers

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079-65242332

Mob: 09825587152

Email: plastf [email protected]

PRODUCTS


Co-extrusion system It is a complete air-

cooled blown-film

co-extrusion system

up to 11-layers for the

most demanding food,

medical and industrial

packaging applications.

The barrier film line

is configured with the

legendary streamlined

co-extrusion die

(SCD) either in

its conventional

configuration with air-gap temperature isolation

between modules or in its more recent compact FlexSTACK

configuration. Superior thickness uniformity is achieved with the

I-Flex auto gauge control system, while unsurpassed roll quality with

any type of film is attained with the FlexWIN gap turret winders

with linear lay-on roll.

Brampton Engineering Inc

Ontario - Canada

Tel: +1-905-7933000


Website: www.be-ca.com

Crystallised hopper dryer Crystallised hopper dryer

has unique mixer inside

the stainless insulated

hopper which stirs the resin

simultaneously while drying.

To crystallise, it increases the

IV value and speeds up the

crystallisation process. The

mixer dries evenly and in a

short time. It is the best choice

for PET users and applies to

blow and injection moulding

machinery factories. With

the expansion of PET bottles

application, there is a high-

performance requirement on

preform injection moulding

equipment.

Yann Bang Electrical Machinery Co Ltd

Guandong - China

Tel: +86-4-2271-6999

Fax: +86-4-2271-1988


Website: www.yannbang.com

PRODUCTS


Air-cooled compressorA i r - c o o l e d

compressors is offered

to industries that

demand oil-free air

at their application

point.Non-lubricated

compressor offers

advantages of low

energy consumption

and low running

c o s t s . T h e

air-cooled design eliminates the need for water cooling

systems, thereby saving industrial water costs. Two-stage

air-cooled aftercooler has a 0.25-kW single-phase motor

driving a cooling fan. This eliminates the need for cooling

towers, water circulation pumps and the associated piping,

thus reducing the initial investment. This also reduces the

installed power.

Elgi Equipments Ltd

Coimbatore - Tamil Nadu

Tel: 0422-2589326

Mob: 09790039326


Website: www.elgi.com

Plastic injection moulding machine

This injection moulding machine provides complete plastic processing

solution. The machine is used to mould plastic into the desired

shape. It is designed as per the current technical developments and

is quality tested. The plastic injection moulding machine comes with

an auto-centralised lubrication system and a motorised mould height

adjustment.

Sarada Machinery Company

Hyderabad – Andhra Pradesh

Tel: 040-23076557, Mob: 09849546022


Website: www.saradamachinery.com

PRODUCTS


Servo pump Servo pump can be

easily connected to

injection and blow

moulding machines

and hydraulic

presses. The pump

significantly reduces

energy consumption

of hydraul ic

machine. It also features shorter cycle times,

higher accuracy and lower noise levels. Servicing

facilities are available in all major cities.

Baumuller India Pvt Ltd

Pune - Maharashtra

Tel: 020-40160303

Mob: 09850834273


Website: www.baumuller.in

Extrusion coating lamination plant

The extrusion coating lamination plant offers

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 line speed of 120 mpm,

sandwich unwinder, winder turret or surface

type, AC control panel cabinet and heating

panel cabinet.

Ocean Extrusions

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079-22902200, Mob: 09724325401


Website: www.oceanextrusions.com

Engineering plastic materialEngineering plastic material saves the lubricants

as well as cuts down on maintenance and

downtime. The product is non-corrosive and wear

resistant. Besides being light-weight, it facilitates

easy handling, transport and storage, especially

during monsoon when metal parts call for great

attention. The product is available in different sizes

and shapes to suit allengineering requirements.

Classic Polymers & Resins

Mumbai - Maharashtra

Tel: 022-24465251


Website: www.classicpolymers.com

PRODUCTS


The information published in this section is as per the details furnished by the respective manufacturer/

distributor. In any case, it does not represent the views of


Vacuum dryer

The Orient vacuum dryer consists of a conical cylinder provided with a

jacket for hot water, steam or oil heating. The indirect heating process

is carried out under vacuum while recovery of solvent is possible by

conducting the vapour-generated drying operation. The dryer rotates,

whereas rapid and thorough intermixing of the entire batch brings

every particle in contact, repeatedly with the heated surface for more

rapid heat conduction. The heat efficiency of the drying system is two

times greater than the ordinary dryer.

Toshniwal Systems & Instruments pvt ltd

Chennai - Tamil Nadu

Tel: 044-26445626


Website: www.toshniwal.net

Plastic milk cansA wide range of

plastic milk cans

in various sizes

and designs are

offered. These

cans are apt

for the Indian

dairy farms and

are a perfect

substitute for

aluminium cans.

Cost-effectiveness, light weight and durability are some of the core traits

of the plastic milk cans.

Samruddhi Industries Ltd

Sangli - Maharashtra

Tel: 0233-264573

Mob: 09423677084


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LIST OF PRODUCTS


Acoustic enclosure .....................................................51

Additive master batch ..................................................... 33, 39

Air audit blower .................................................................... 26

Air bubble sheet plant ........................................................... 75

Air-conditioner part ..........................................................FGF

Air-cooled compressor ........................................................ 117

All electric machine .............................................................. 21

Analog timer ...........................................................................6

Ancillary equipment .............................................................. 63

Auto dosing and mixing system.......................................... 121

Auto motive gripper .............................................................. 29

Auto vacuum loader ............................................................ 121

Automation system ............................................................... 83

Barrel ......................................................................132

Batch weigh blender ............................................................. 24

BI - axial plant .................................................................... 127

Biodegradable masterbatch ................................................... 39

Black master batch .......................................................... 33, 39

Blender ......................................................................... 19, FIC

Blending unit ....................................................................FGF

Blower series ......................................................................... 83

Blown film extrusion system ............................................... BC

Box series wormgear unit ...................................................... 88

Cast film line .............................................................75

Center seal...............................................................................5

Central material conveying system ..................................... 121

Chemical and industrial pump ........................................... 115

Chemical pump ................................................................... 116

Circular weaving machine ..................................................... 14

Clean room application ......................................................... 17

Cleaning oven ..................................................................... 132

Cluster facia ......................................................................FGF

CNC vertical machining center ............................................ 85

Co-extruded sheet and telecom cable ................................... 69

Co-extrusion blown film extruder....................................... 112

Co-extrusion system ............................................................ 116

Co-kneader ............................................................................ 63

Colour masterbatch ................................................ 15,33,39,63

Colouring extrusion plant ................................................... 127

Compact chiller ................................................................... 129

Compounding extrusion...................................................... 127

Compounding extrusion plant ............................................ 127

Compounding mixer ........................................................... 127

Compounding system with focus ........................................ 113

Compressed air dryer ............................................................ 79

Compressed air system .......................................................... 31

Compressor ...................................................................... 26,31

Conductive compound .......................................................... 39

Conical twin screw extruder ................................................. 16

Connector ..........................................................................FGF

Continuous screen changer ................................................. 132

Conventional phase failure relay .............................................6

Corrugated plastic pipe extrusion machinery ....................... 30

Corrugator ............................................................................. 30

Counter ...................................................................................6

CPVC pipe ...................................................................... 10, 23

Crusher ................................................................................ 121

Crystallised hopper dryer .................................................... 116

Crystalliser............................................................................. 79

Cutting and stitching machine ............................................. 14

Cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) .........................................BIC

Dehumidified air dryer ...........................................FGF

Dehumidified dryer ............................................................ FIC

Dehumidifying air dryer ......................................... 81,121,129

Delphi ATDC brake motor .................................................. 88

Delphi three-phase motor ..................................................... 88

Die changing system ........................................................... 114

Differential scanning calorimetry .......................................... 47

Digital panel meter ............................................................... 12

Digital temperature controller ............................................... 42

Dilatometry ........................................................................... 47

Door trim ..........................................................................FGF

Dosing and mixing ................................................................ 83

Drives .................................................................................... 42

Dry van pump ....................................................................... 51

Dry-break coupling ............................................................... 26

Drying and dehumidfying..................................................... 83

Drymax air-hot air dryer ................................................... FIC

Drymax dryer ..................................................................... FIC

Drymax pet-dehumidified dryer ........................................ FIC

Dual channel with modbus ................................................... 42

Dynamic controller ............................................................... 42

Ejector.......................................................................26

Elastomer extrusion pump .................................................. 115

Electric injection moulding machine gearbox .........................7

Engineering plastic material ............................................... 119

Exporter of thermoplastic component ................................ 117

Extruder machine ...................................................... 27,73,114

Extrusion ............................................................................. BC

Extrusion coating lamination plant ....................................... 75

Extrusion coating lamination plant ..................................... 119

Extrusion coating lines (lamination ant)............................... 14

Extrusion dies..........................................................................8

Extrusion plant .................................................................... 127

Extrusion pump..................................................................... 70

Extrusion system ................................................................. BC

Feeding and conveying ......................................... 79,83

Finger gripper ........................................................................ 29

Flame retardant master batch ............................................... 33

Fluid ...................................................................................... 99

Fueling system ....................................................................... 26

Fully automatic strapping plant ............................................ 75

Gear ..........................................................................99

Gear box ................................................................................ 99

Gear motor ............................................................................ 99

Gear pump ..................................................................... 70,132

Geared and flexible coupling ................................................ 99

Granulating and recycling ..................................................... 83

Granulator .............................................................. 79,129,FIC

Gravimetric blender ............................................................ 129

Gripper .................................................................................. 29

Head lamp and tail lamp ........................................FGF

Heart valve frame.................................................................. 37

Heat transfer roll ................................................................. 132

Heating and cooling .............................................................. 83

High cavitation ..................................................................... 17

High performance screw ..................................................... 132

High precision hydraulic clamping

injection moulding machine .................................................. 91

High speed mixer ............................................................. 27,73

HM/HDPE/ lDPE/llDPE .................................................. 75

Hopper dryer ....................................................................... 121

Hopper loader ..................................................................... 129

Hot air dryer ......................................................... 81,129,FGF

Hot runner system ................................................................ 83

Hydraulic injection moulding machine ................................. 21

Hydraulic motor .................................................................... 22

Hydraulic pump .................................................................... 22

Hydraulic servo drive ............................................................ 22

IML technique ..........................................................17

Injection moulding cachinery ................................................ 93

Injection moulded component ............................................ 117

Injection moulding machine .............................. 25,34,56,FGF

In-line drip irrigation plant................................................... 49

Inline drip tubing ............................................................. 10,23

Knob and switch ....................................................FGF

Largeflow water heater ...............................................83

LHP motor ........................................................................... 97

Liquid crystaline lymer (LCP)...........................................BIC

Loader ................................................................................ FIC

Loading arm .......................................................................... 26

Manual and hydraulic screen changer ....................... 132

Masterbatch ...................................................................... 33,69

Master-batch feeder ............................................................ 121

Product Pg No Product Pg No Product Pg No

FGF - Front Gate Fold, FIC - Front Inside Cover, BIC - Back Inside Cover, BGF - Back Gate Fold, BC - Back Cover

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Material dryer ....................................................................... 19

Material storage .................................................................. 129

Medical mould ...................................................................... 17

Melt pump for extruder ...................................................... 116

Melt pump for reaction kettle ............................................. 116

Mfrs of hdpe tarpaulin heat sealing machine ....................... 20

Micro fine pulverising system ............................................. 127

Milky polymer ..................................................................... 115

Mono and multilayer sheet line ............................................ 14

Monofilament line................................................................. 14

Monolayer blown film ..................................................... 10, 23

Monolayer blown film line .................................................. BC

Motor .................................................................................... 88

Mould ............................................................................... 27,73

Mould changing system ...................................................... 119

Mould temperature controller ........................................ 81,129

Moulding ............................................................................... 17

MTC .................................................................................. FIC

Multi component mould ....................................................... 17

Multi layer cast film line ....................................................... 14

Multilayer blown film ...................................................... 10,23

Multilayer blown film line ............................................. 14,BC

Multilayer blown film plant .................................................. 75

Multilayer co-extrusion sheet line ......................................... 18

Natural polymer .......................................................115

Optic sheet extrusion line ..........................................18

Optical brightner ................................................................... 39

Panel meter................................................................. 6

Paperless recorder .................................................................. 12

Parallel and right angle axe gearboxe ......................................7

Pelletiser .............................................................................. 132

Pet box strapping plant ......................................................... 75

Pet master matche ................................................................. 33

Pet perform dedicated machine ............................................ 61

Pet sheet extrusion ................................................................ 18

Pet/PE washing line .............................................................. 14

Petline injection moulding machine ..................................... 21

Phase failure relay ...................................................................6

Plastic auxiliary equipment ................................................... 24

Plastic brightener/shiner and whitener ............................... 115

Plastic conveyor belt .............................................................. 27

Plastic injection moulding machine .................................... 117

Plastic masterbatch................................................................ 87

Plastic milk can ................................................................... 121

Plastic processing machine .................................................... 14

Plastic textile and machinery ................................................ 52

Plastic tinopol ..................................................................... 115

Plastic whitener ................................................................... 115

Plastics washing line ............................................................. 63

PLC ....................................................................................... 42

Plybutylene terepthalate (PBT) .........................................BIC

Polyester staple fibre .............................................................. 63

Polymer production pump .................................................. 115

Polyolefin pipe .................................................................. 10,23

Polyolefin pipe ....................................................................... 23

Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) ..............................................BIC

Portable chiller .................................................................... 112

Pouch maker ............................................................................5

PP glass filled compound ...................................................... 33

PP mineral filled compound ................................................. 33

PP -R pipes ...................................................................... 10,23

PP TQ plant ......................................................................... 75

PP/ HDPE-semi automatic strapping plant ........................ 75

PP/HDPE rafffia tape line ................................................... 75

Pplyacetal copolymer (POM) ............................................BIC

PPRP powder ...................................................................... 115

Precision moulding ............................................................FGF

Priming valve......................................................................... 26

Printing and cutting / rewinding machine ........................... 14

Process controller .................................................................. 12

Profile controller .................................................................... 42

Pulveriser ................................................................... 27,73,112

Pump ......................................................................... 26,51,115

Pumps for rubber extrusion ................................................ 116

PVC and cable compound .................................................. 113

PVC compound .................................................................... 69

PVC foam core pipe ........................................................ 10,23

PVC mixer cooler............................................................. 10,23

PVC palletisin line ........................................................... 10,23

PVC pipe.......................................................................... 10,23

PVC profile line ............................................................... 10,23

Quick die change system ..........................................119

Quick mould change system ............................................... 119

Recycling line ............................................................14

Reducer ................................................................................. 88

Relay ........................................................................................6

Resin dehumidifier ................................................................ 79

Robot .................................................................................. FIC

Robotics ............................................................................... 114

Rock n roll machine ......................................................... 27,73

Roots blower ......................................................................... 51

Rotary automatic hot colour marking machine .................... 77

Rotational mould ................................................................ 127

Rotational moulding machine ............................................. 127

Rotomoulding machine ....................................................... 127

Round table carrousel ............................................................ 27

Safety access equipment .............................................26

Search SME guide .............................................................. 118

Secon and dull polymer ..................................................... 115

Sensible motor....................................................................... 97

Servo driven pouch maker ......................................................5

Servo energy saving machine ................................................ 61

Servo pump ......................................................................... 119

Shut off nozel...................................................................... 132

Shuttle rotomoulding machine ........................................... 127

Shuttle series plant .............................................................. 127

Side sealing machine ........................................................... 112

Side weld bag maker ...............................................................5

Simultaneous thermal analysis .............................................. 47

Single mill pulveriser ........................................................ 27,73

Single screw extruder gearbox .................................................7

Single screw extruder plant ................................................... 16

Single stage drying system .................................................. 113

Software for central monitoring............................................ 79

Solid granulator ................................................................... 127

Spiral cum helical gear box ................................................... 99

Sprue picker .......................................................................... 29

Stack mould .......................................................................... 17

Standard induction motor ..................................................... 97

Storage tank equipment ........................................................ 26

SV power cooled motor ........................................................ 88

System solution ..................................................................... 83

Tank truck equipment ................................................26

Tape stretching line with inverter driven cheese winder ...... 14

Technical mould .................................................................... 17

Temperature controller .................................................. 6,12,42

Temperature sensitive application ....................................... 113

Thermic fluid heater ........................................................... 114

Thermoformer ..................................................................... BC

Thermoforming ................................................................... BC

Thermoforming and ps foam .............................................. BC

Thermoplast production pump ........................................... 115

Thick and wide plastic sheet extrusion line .......................... 18

Thickness measurement gauge ............................................ 113

Three arm bi-axial roto moulding machine ..................... 27,73

Toggle injection machine ...................................................... 21

TPE/TPU compound ........................................................... 33

TPU masterbatch .................................................................. 15

Transmission and PTOS....................................................... 26

Twin - screw co-rotating extruder ................................... 37,95

Twin - screw element ....................................................... 37,95

Twin - screw extruder ...................................................... 37,95

Twin mill pulveriser ......................................................... 27,73

Twin screw extruder gearbox ..................................................7

Twin screw extrusion line ..................................................... 16

Twin-screw extruder .............................................................. 63

Two platen injection moulding machine .............................. 21

Twolayer blown film......................................................... 10,23

Ultra sonic flow meter ................................................12

Universal bag maker ................................................................5

Universal controller ............................................................... 42

Universal master batch .......................................................... 33

UV and PU master batch ..................................................... 33

UV stabiliser .......................................................................... 39

Vaccum cup ...............................................................29

Vacuum booster pump .......................................................... 51

Vacuum dryer ................................................................. 81,122

Vacuum forming machine ................................................... BC

Vacuum loader ...................................................................FGF

Vacuum pump and system .................................................... 26

Vacuum system ...................................................................... 51

Variable displacement pump energy-saving machine ........... 61

Vario speed variator ............................................................... 88

Vertical sachet packing machine .............................................5

Vibratory screening system ................................................. 127

Vibro screen ..................................................................... 27,73

Virgin polymer .................................................................... 115

Volometric dosing unit .......................................................... 79

Water chiller ..............................................................79

Water jetting ......................................................................... 26

WFR .................................................................................. FIC

White master batch ......................................................... 33,39

Wire EDM ........................................................................... 85

Worm gear ............................................................................ 99

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FGF - Front Gate Fold, FIC - Front Inside Cover, BIC - Back Inside Cover, BGF - Back Gate Fold, BC - Back Cover

LIST OF ADVERTISERS


Acs Auxiliaries India Pvt Ltd ........................ 24

T: +91-02135 - 329112

E: [email protected]

W: www.aecinternet.com

Aeromec Marketing Co Pvt Ltd .................... 77

T: +91-250-2454915


W: www.aeromec.in

Alok Masterbatches Ltd ............................... 15

T: +91-011-41612244


W: www.alokmasterbatches.com

Ash Win Engineers .....................................127

T: +91-79-22811879


W: www.ashwinengineersindia.com

Blend Colours Pvt Ltd .................................. 33

T: +91-40-2436 1499


W: www.blendcolours.com

Boge Compressed Air Systems ...................... 31

T: +91-044-43009610


W: www.boge.in

Buss Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. ...........................113

T: 65-6837-3768


W: www.busscorp.com

Dongguan Alfa Automation Machinery Limited .... 114

T: 86-769-8318-0326


W: www.alfarobot.com

Dyna Automation Pvt Ltd ............................ 22

T: +91-79-26404605


W: www.dynahydraulics.com

Elecon Engineering Company Limited ......... 99

T: +91-2692-236469


W: www.elecon.com

Electronica Plastic Machiners Ltd ................ 93

T: +91-22-32531959


Engineering Expo .................................. 122, 85

T: +91-09819552270


W: www.engg-expo.com

Everest Transmission .................................... 51

T: +91-11-45457777


W: www.everestblowers.com

Ferromatik Milacron India Pvt Ltd ............... 21

T: +91-79-25890081


W: www.milacronindia.com

Forwell Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. .........119

T: 886-4-834-5196


W: www.forwell.com

Gardner Denver Engineered Pro. (I) ............. 26

T: +91-79-40089312


W: www.gardnerdenver.com

Gelco Electronics Pvt Ltd ............................... 6

T: +91-79-22200902


W: www.gelco-world.com

Hindustan Plastic And Machine Corporation 16

T: +91-011-25473361


W: www.hindustanplastics.com

J P Extrusiontech Limited ............................ 14

T: +91-2646-222163


W: www.jpextrusiontech.com

Jingcheng Times (Beijing) Plastics Machinery

Co., Ltd ......................................................... 8

T: 86-10-5900-0966


W: www.jc-times.com

Kabra Extrusion Technik Ltd ................... 10, 23

T: +91-22-2673 4822


W: www.kolsite.com

Konark Plastomech Pvt Ltd .......................... 75

T: +91-79-22891670


W: www.konarkplastomech.com

L & T Plastics Machinery Ltd .................. FGF

T: +91-044-26812000


W: www.larsentoubro.com

Lan Marketing Pvt Ltd ................................115

T: +91-022-27893645


W: www.maag.com

Landmark Extrusion & Engineering ............. 63

T: +91-9873252699


W: www.landmarkextrusion.com

Larsen & Toubro Ltd ................................... 65

T: +91-22-6752 5656


W: www.larsentoubro.com

Laxmi Hydraulics Pvt Ltd. ............................ 97

T: +91-217-2352001


W: www.lhp.co.in

Lohia Starlinger Ltd. .................................... 52

T: +91-11-30641770


W: www.lohiagroup.com

Mamata Extrusion Systems Pvt Ltd ................ 5

T: +91-79-66309800


W: www.mamata.com

Matsui Technologies India Ltd. .................... 81

T: +91-0120-4243862


Melt Pump India .........................................116

T: +91-9793981818


W: www.meltpump.com

Mifa Systems ................................................ 42

T: +91-79-26870825


W: www.mifasystems.com

N.A. Corporation ......................................... 73

T: +91-79-25840374


W: www.naroto.com

Nand Composites Pvt Ltd ...........................117

T: +91-9822016337


W: www.nandcomposites.in

Neejtech India (Braun) ................................. 17

T: +91-79-26561312


W: www.neejtech.com

Neejtech India (Gimatic) .............................. 29

T: +91-79-26561312


W: www.neejtech.com

Advertiser’s Name & Contact Details Pg No Advertiser’s Name & Contact Details Pg No Advertiser’s Name & Contact Details Pg No

Our consistent advertisers COC - Cover on Cover, FGF - Front Gate Fold, FIC - Front Inside Cover, BIC - Back Inside Cover, BC - Back Cover

LIST OF ADVERTISERS


Neejtech India (Niigata) ............................... 25

T: +91-9909974224


W: www.niigataindia.com

Network18 ......................................111

W: www.network18online.com

Netzsch Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. ............ 47

T: +91-044-42965111


W: www.netzsch.com

Nu-Vu Conair Pvt. Ltd ................................129

T: +91-9376783206


W: www.conairgroup.com

Piovan India Pvt Ltd .................................... 79

T: +91-22-27782367


W: www.piovan.com

Plast Fine Polymers .....................................115

T: +91-79-65242332


W: www.plastfine.com

Plastiblends India Ltd .................................. 39

T: +91-022-67205200


W: www.plastiblendsindia.com

Plexium International TPE 2012 .................120

T: +91-9820049213


W: www.plexiumindia.com

Polyplastics Marketing (India) Pvt Ltd....... BIC

T: +91-22-67587668


W: www.polyplastics.com

Prasad Gwk Cooltech Pvt Ltd ....................... 27

T: +91-79-25830112


W: www.prasadgroup.com

Prayag Polytech Pvt Ltd ............................... 87

T: +91-011-47262000


W: www.prayagmb.com

Procon Technologies Pvt Ltd ........................ 12

T: +91-79-27492566


W: www.procon.co.in

Productivity Buzz ........................................125

T: +91-8066246600


W: www.imtma.in

R R Plast Extrusions Pvt Ltd ........................ 18

T: +91-22-42461500


W: www.rrplast.com

Rajoo Engineers Ltd....................................BC

T: +91-2827-252701


W: www.rajoo.com

Rotomotive Powerdrives India Ltd. ............... 88

T: +91-2692-230430


W: www.rotomotive.com

Sacmi Engineering India Pvt Ltd .................. 56

T: +91-7600003968


W: www.negribossi.com

SCJ Plastics Ltd ........................................... 69

T: +91-011-25439950


W: www.scjindia.com

Shini Plastics Technologies I Pvt Ltd ............ 83

T: +91-250-3021166


W: www.shini.com

Shri Gurukrupa Engineering Works ............. 20

T: +91-265-3042371


W: www.gurukrupaengg.com

SME Guide .................................................118

T: +91-022- 3003 4650


Specific Engineering .................................... 95

T: +91-265-2646871


W: www.specificgroup.com

Sri Sai Plasto Tech ....................................... 61

T: +91-044-42994365


W: www.srisaiplastotech.com

Steer Engineering Pvt Ltd ............................ 37

T: +91-80-23723309


W: www.steerworld.com

Supermac Machinery .................................... 91

T: +91-9998040433


W: www.supermacmachinery.com

Suresh Engineering Works ........................... 49

T: +91-731-2527872


W: www.sureshengg.com

Toshiba Machine (India) Pvt. Ltd. ................ 34

T: +91-011-43291111


W: www.toshiba-machine.co.jp

Unicor Gmbh ............................................... 30

T: 49-9521-956-196


W: www.unicor.com

Unimark Maguire ......................................... 19

T: +91-22-25506712


W: www.unimark.in

Witte Pumps & Technologies ....................... 70

T: +91-11-41613643


W: www.witte-pumps.de

Wittmann Battenfeld India Pvt Ltd ............FIC

T: +91-044-42077009


W: www.wittmann-group.com

Xaloy Asia (Thailand) Ltd. ..........................132

T: +91-79-40327380


W: www.xaloy.com

Yann Bang Electrical Machinery Co.,Ltd. ....121

T: 886-4-2271-6999

E: [email protected];

W: www.yannbang.com

Zambello Riduttori Group ............................. 7

T: 39-0331-307-616


W: www.zambello.it

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Our consistent advertisers COC - Cover on Cover, FGF - Front Gate Fold, FIC - Front Inside Cover, BIC - Back Inside Cover, BC - Back Cover

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