Modern Plastics & Polymers - September 2012

Als

o av

aila

ble

in S

ri La

nka,

Mal

aysi

a, S

inga

pore

, Tha

iland

, Tai

wan

, Chi

na &

Hon

g K

ong

9September 2012 | Modern Plastics & Polymers

quick recap of the previous Editorial should put things in perspective

here. In the last edition, this page highlighted the remarkable rise

of the Asia-Pacific moulded plastics market, which is set to have

the largest share of the world market and is forecast to grow at a

significant pace through 2017. Primarily driven by strong domestic demand of the

burgeoning economies of India and China, this is a crucial milestone to conquer.

Continuing this surging trend, India is set to expand its share of global polymer

pie. As per a recent report by GlobalData, the country, currently the third largest

consumer of polymers (after China and the US), accounted for 5.7 per cent of

the global polymer market in 2011. It also states that the best is yet to come and

quite rightly so. Given the tremendous prospects across various end-use sectors,

such as packaging, food processing, automotive, infrastructure, healthcare, logistics

and plasticulture, this observation seems fairly feasible.

While the per capita consumption of polymers in India has

risen from mere 1 kg in 1980 to 7.4 kg in 2010, we are still way

below the global average and vis-à-vis enormous untapped potential.

As per this report, the polymer products output in 2011

was 7.38 Million Metric Tonne Per Annum (MTPA), and this

will grow at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of

9.4 per cent to reach 11.57 MTPA by 2016. Further, most

capacity additions in recent years have focussed on commodity

polymers such as PE, PP, PVC, PET and SBR, which

constitute more than 90 per cent of output. This study

has also confirmed that polymer demand in India has

surpassed the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

growth. During 2000-11, while India’s GDP rose at a

CAGR of 7.6 per cent, polymer consumption across all

segments surged at a CAGR of 9.1 per cent.

That said, a take on the exports front only adds

to the need for a 360o perspective of the readers. And,

there is good news! According to the report, the export value

of processed plastics has doubled in the past five years, from

$ 1.1 billion in 2006 to an estimated $ 2.3 billion in 2011.

As more investments pour into plastics processing, the need of

the hour is to not only have a visionary strategy towards India

becoming a self-sustaining polymer superpower, but also initiating

time-bound action thereof.

AA progressive paradigm

Editorial Advisory BoardA E Ladhabhoy

Plastics Technologist

Dr Sushil K Verma Former 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 Bastia [email protected]

EDITORIAL


CONTENTS

39September 2012 | Modern Plastics & Polymers 39February 2012 | Modern Plastics & Polymers

Note: ` stands for Indian rupee, $ stands for US dollar and £ stands for UK pound, unless mentioned otherwise

Automation Trends 78 3D blow moulding: Seamless quality control through automated solutions

Energy Management 80 High-speed precision equipment: Conserving energy, enhancing productivity

Policies & Regulations 84 Anti-dumping duty: Revitalising industry prospects

Strategy 90 Industry–academia collaboration: Cultivating skilled human capital

Tips & Tricks 94 Plastics tooling solutions: Steps to prolonged mould life

Event Preview 100 Engineering Expo Ahmedabad 2012

103 TAIPEI PLAS 2012: Revving up the Asian growth engine

108 � In the News

111 � Product Showcase

REGUL AR SECTIONSEditorial ................................. 9

News, Views & Analysis ...... 26

Technology & Innovation .... 32

Tenders ................................. 96

39

Event List............................. 98

Book Review ...................... 119

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

List of Advertisers .............. 130 Cover photo courtesy: Krones GmbH

Blow moulding innovations ... 40

Rapid prototyping .................. 42

Engineered blow moulding .... 46

Interface: Nikunj Shah ........... 48

Roundtable ............................. 50

Special Focus57

Plastics in home applications ..................... 58

Non-hazardous home appliances ........... 60

Interface: Dr Premal Vashi .................... 64

Coining of plastic parts .......................... 66

PVDF fluoropolymer process aids ......... 71

Six leadership activities .......................... 74

Capillary rheology .................................. 76

In Conversation With 36 Amit Puri

Director, Alok Masterbatches Ltd

Facility Visit 54 Pragati Polyplast India Pvt Ltd:

Progressive approach to excellence

Insight & OutlookPlastics in Home

Applications

Blow Moulding

Details on pg no. 98, 105

Special Focus: Ancillary Equipment Insight & Outlook: Plastics in Agriculture

Highlights of Next Edition

78 90


FOUNDER & EDITOR, NETWORK 18Raghav Bahl

PRESIDENT & EDITORIAL DIRECTOR, TV 18Senthil Chengalvarayan

SENIOR EDITORManas R Bastia

EDITORIAL TEAMAnnabel Dsouza, Swati Sharma, Lionel Alva,

Anwesh Koley (Delhi), Avani Jain (Ahmedabad)ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR

Varuna Naik

DESIGNSharad Bharekar

CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHERMexy Xavier

PHOTOGRAPHYNeha Mithbawkar, Joshua Navalkar

BUSINESS CONTROLLERSLovey Fernandes, Akshata Rane, Surekha Karmarkar, Deepak Bhatia,

Ashish Kukreti, Shwetha ME, Jayashree N, Sugandha Kulkarni, Shefali Mahant

PRINTINGEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

Ananth R Iyer

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER - PPCShekhar Khot

PRODUCTION TEAMDnyaneshwar Goythale, Ravikumar Potdar, Ravi Salian, Sanjay Shelar

OVERSEAS CONTACTRingier Trade Media Ltd CHINA

1001 Tower 3, Donghai Plaza, 1486 Nanjing Road, West, Shanghai 200040, China Tel: +86-21 6289 – 5533 Ext. 368, Fax: +86-21 6247 – 4855

(Craig Shibinsky) Email: [email protected] Trade Media Ltd HONG KONG

9/F, Cheong Sun Tower, 118 Wing Lok Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Tel: +852 2369 – 8788 Ext. 21, Fax: +852 2869 – 5919

(Octavia Au-Yeung) Email: [email protected] Trade Media Ltd TAIWAN

Room 3, Fl. 12, No. 303, Chung Ming S. Rd., Taichung, TaiwanTel: +886-4 2329 – 7318 Ext. 16, Fax: +886-4 2310 – 7167

(Sydney La) Email: [email protected] Trade Media Ltd GERMANY, AUSTRIA, SWITZERLAND

Tel: +41-44 734 0472, Fax: +41 44 734 0680Email: [email protected]

USA Tel: (513) 527-8800 Fax: (513) 527-8801

Email: [email protected]

USA Alfredo Domador, 6505 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 430 Miami, FL. 33126, USA

Tel: (305) 448-6875, Fax: (305) 448-9942

GROUP CEO, NETWORK 18B Sai Kumar

CEO-NETWORK 18 PUBLISHINGSandeep Khosla

EVP-HUMAN RESOURCESSanjeev Kumar Singh

ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTSudhanva Jategaonkar

ADVERTISING SALESShashin Bhagat (Ahmedabad)[email protected] B (Bengaluru)[email protected] Hara Subramaniam (Chennai)[email protected] N (Coimbatore)[email protected] Chakravarthy (Hyderabad)[email protected] Gokhale (Indore)[email protected] Bidawat (Jaipur)[email protected] Dhingra (Ludhiana)[email protected] Kumar Agrawal (New Delhi)[email protected] Dass (Pune)[email protected] Pathak (Vadodara)[email protected]

MARKETING TEAMGanesh Mahale, Prachi Mutha

NEWSSTAND AND SUBSCRIPTIONSDISTRIBUTION HEADSunil Nair

DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGERManoj Palsay

SENIOR MANAGER - SUBSCRIPTIONSSheetal Kotawdekar

CO-ORDINATORSRahul Mankar, Anant Shirke, Sarita Quadros,Chaitali Parkar, Kamlesh Mathkar, Vaibhav Ghavale

SERVICESSUBSCRIPTION SERVICES For subscription queries, write [email protected] or call +91 22 30034631-34 or toll free 1800 200 1021PERMISSIONS For subscription to copy or reuse material from Modern Plastics & PolymersWrite to [email protected]� Monthly Issue Price: ` 100 �� ` 899

Views and opinions expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of Network18 Media & Investments Ltd (Network18)*, its publisher and/or editors. We at Network18 do our best to verify the information published but do not take any responsibility for the absolute accuracy of the information. Network18 does not accept the responsibility for any investment or other decision taken by readers on the basis of information provided herein. Network18 does not take responsibility for returning unsolicited material sent without due postal stamps for return postage. No part of this magazine can be reproduced without the prior written permission of the publisher. Network18 reserves the right to use the information published herein in any manner whatsoever.

Printed by Mohan Gajria and published by Lakshmi Narasimhan on behalf of Network18.Senior Editor: Manas R BastiaPrinted at Infomedia 18 Ltd, Plot no.3, Sector 7, off Sion-Panvel Road, Nerul, Navi Mumbai 400 706, and published at Network18, ‘A’ Wing, Ruby House, J K Sawant Marg, Dadar (W), Mumbai - 400 028. Modern Plastics & Polymers is registered with the Registrar of Newspapers of India under No. MAHENG / 2008 / 25265. Network18 does not take any responsibility for loss or damage incurred or suffered by any subscriber of this magazine as a result of his/her accepting any invitation/offer published in this edition. *Ownership of this magazine stands transferred from Infomedia18 Ltd (Infomedia18) to Network18 Media & Investments Ltd (Network18) in pursuance of the scheme of arrangement between Network18 and Infomedia18 and their respective shareholders and creditors, as approved by the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi and the necessary approval of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is being obtained.

MPP

Tab

1 S

ep 2

012

Ad

Nam

e: A

lok

Pg

No.

15

MPP Tab

1 SEP 2012 Ad

Nam

e: Kalra Pg

No. 16

NEWS, VIEWS & ANALYSIS

26 Modern Plastics & Polymers | September 2012

Design optimisation technology from SolidWorks Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corporation has introduced injection moulding simulation technology, which can be directly used by the designers of plastic parts and injection moulds. With this software, an injection moulder can evaluate the manufacturability of the machine parts and moulds at the same time it is designed for form, fit & function. SolidWorks Plastics simulates the flow of melted plastic during the injection moulding process to predict manufacturing-related defects on the parts. Once defects are identified, they can be easily minimised or eliminated by making changes to the part design, mould design, plastic material or processing parameters to save energy, natural resources, time and money.

SolidWorks Plastics works directly on

a 3D model, so there are no translation

issues. Changes can be made to the

design model and the impact can be

seen immediately. The state-of-the-art

meshing system is powerful and fast,

covering a range of geometries, from

thin-walled parts to thick and solid parts.

An intuitive user interface leads the

designer step by step. Guided analysis

setup, intelligent defaults and automated

processes ensure that simulations are set

up correctly, even if simulation tools are

rarely used. The SolidWorks Plastics

material database contains approximately

5,000 grades of commercial plastics and

is fully customisable for proprietary

or custom materials.

Rhodia launches new ‘Technyl’ range for turbo technology Rhodia Engineering Plastics has launched

new heat performance range specifically

engineered for both injection and blow

moulded parts for turbocharged engines.

‘Technyl B2’ (Technyl A 548B2 V15) is a

new-generation grade for 2D and 3D blow

moulding designed for complex tubular

parts capable of resisting temperatures

up to 210°C. This complements Rhodia’s

Technyl® offering for turbo systems, which

includes the Technyl Heat Performance

(HP) range of products for injection

moulded applications displaying continuous

temperature resistance of 200°C.

“Besides its high temperature resistance,

the new generation of Technyl grades

for turbo applications offers excellent

processability and cost-effectiveness,”

informed Manuel Rossi, Innovation Market

Leader, Rhodia Engineering Plastics. Ideal

for turbo intercoolers and air duct systems,

the Technyl® HP range broadens the field

for polyamide in automotive under-the-

hood applications.

PolyOne collaborates with University of Dayton for materials researchPolyOne Corporation will participate in

a three-year collaboration project with

university and industry experts to develop

advanced materials and production parts

using Three-Dimensional (3D) printing

technology, also known as additive

manufacturing. The project is made

possible through an Ohio Third Frontier

grant of nearly $ 3 million to the

University of Dayton Research Institute,

which will collaborate with PolyOne

and other companies to develop and

produce polymer formulations for use in

specialty applications for the aerospace

& automotive industry. Other project

participants include GE Aviation, Rapid

Prototype & Manufacturing Inc (RP+M)

and Stratasys.

“We are honoured to be a part of this

collaborative project and will provide our

formulation expertise to develop these

specialty applications. We look forward

to working with other project participants

in Ohio to bring these new innovations

to market,” said Dr Christopher

Murphy, Vice president-Research &

Development, and Chief Innovation

Officer, PolyOne Corporation. The Ohio

Third Frontier is a technology-based

economic development initiative that

provides funding for open innovation,

entrepreneurial support, value chain

development and expansion of a skilled

talent pool that can support technology-

based economic growth.

Bimodal HDPE for demanding blown film applications

SABIC has launched a family of

bimodal High-Density Polyethylene

(HDPE) for production of high-

quality thin blown film. The standard

grade is HDPE FI0644, and a higher

density grade with greater flow is

HDPE FI1157. Both grades have

high molecular weight and a broad

molecular weight distribution. These

characteristics translate into a good

processability, which helps minimise

disruptions during film production

combined with good mechanical

properties in the blown film. The

low gel levels lead to consistent

film production and a smooth film

surface. Film makers can achieve

acceptable gauge tolerances with

adequate stiffness and strength

at low thicknesses. Both grades

can be processed at temperatures

10 per cent lower than common

HDPE grades.

Krzysztof Rozensal, PE Technical

Marketing Engineer, SABIC, said,

“The balanced properties of the grades

are key to attaining a consistent,

reliable and efficient film production

process. Particularly, FI1157 can

be processed at high speed, while

maintaining robust bubble stability,

maximising film output and

minimising energy consumption.”

Typical applications for FI1157

are production of lamination films,

release films, inliners, labels and

artificial paper. SABIC FI0644 is

designed for applications requiring

extra strength, such as heavy-duty

bags, inliners, meat bags, grocery

sacks and carrier bags.



Assam bans use of plastic bags Assam Government has banned the use of

non-biodegradable materials in Guwahati

as part of its initiative to stop further

deterioration of the environment. The

Government has ordered manufacturers,

distributors and vendors to sell or use recycled

plastic carry bags for storing, carrying,

disposing or packing of commodities. The

order stated that “The name and address

of the manufacturer, registration number of

state pollution control board and registration

number of industries’ department of the

state, thickness of bag and weight of 100

bags must be printed or stamped on each

bag & package.” This restriction has been

issued considering the increasing problem

of water logging in the city and will remain

in force in areas within the Guwahati

Metropolitan Area.

On this step taken by the Guwahati

Municipal Corporation, Lakshmi

Ramakrishnan, Chief Executive Officer,

Essen Speciality Films Pvt Ltd, said, “This

has impacted the plastics packaging industry

and will impede further growth. Instead of

banning plastics, the society must implement

efficient systems for waste management and

plastics disposal, as banning is the not the

solution to all problems.”

Styrolution inaugurates Luran® S plant in Ulsan, South KoreaStyrolution, the global leader

in styrenics, has inaugurated its

Luran® S plant in Ulsan, South

Korea. Luran® S is the brand

name for Styrolution’s styrene

acrylonitrile copolymers that

have been impact-modified with

acrylic ester rubber, Acrylonitrile

Styrene Acrylate (ASA). The

new plant has a capacity of

43,000 million tonne per

year, complementing current

ASA capacity in Europe and

North America. This enables

Styrolution to offer customers in

the Asia-Pacific region greater

supply security and shorter

lead times.

“Styrolution excels at

helping customers develop

customised applications that

offer a competitive edge. The

new Luran® S production line

in Ulsan will help Styrolution

capture more opportunities in

emerging markets, such as the

automotive and building &

construction industries in Asia

where quality & innovation

are the key to commercial

success,” said Hyung Tae

Chang, President-Asia-Pacific,

Styrolution. He added, “The new

line will enable Styrolution to

expand our product portfolio in

more Asian countries and further

strengthen our market position

as a global leader in styrenics.”

‘ONE’ automation platform from Omron

Omron Industrial Automation has launched a

new class of controller: Machine Automation

Controller (MAC) supported by Sysmac

Studio machine automation software.

Omron’s NJ-Series MAC was created to

integrate multiple, specialised controllers

– motion, logic, sequence, vision, operator

safety and Radio-Frequency Identification

(RFID) tracking – with exacting system

synchronisation to deliver high performance

throughput on a single controller. Different

from conventional controllers and platforms,

the NJ-Series MAC takes a fresh approach to

resolve the integration of control technologies

without degrading performance.

The NJ-Series provides one controller

for motion, logic and vision; Sysmac Studio

software with a true integrated Development

Environment (IDE) supporting programming,

configuration, simulation and monitoring;

all accessed by one connection to networks

optimised for factory automation information

and real-time scheduler to manage motion,

network & user application updates at the

same time to ensure perfect synchronisation.

Updating all three in the same scan is

unique to Omron’s NJ-Series MAC. It sets

the performance benchmark to qualify for the

MAC category, ie, processing 32 axes and

updating in one millisecond.

Gunjan Paints to launchtwo new products

Gunjan Paints Ltd – an Ahmedabad-

based company – is all set to introduce

two new products, one in industrial

and one in decorative paints segment.

G D Barot, Chairman & Managing

Director, Gunjan Paints Ltd, noted, “In

the industrial paints segment, we will

launch floor coating with longer life

and inorganic zinc silicate coating by

the year end. In the decorative paints

segment, we are launching a luxurious

paint named ‘Beauty Queen’. This

product will have an excellent surface

finish, smoothness and shine.”

He added, “We are developing the

two products due to the increasing

demand for paints and coating in India.

The demand for industrial paints in

the automotive segment has risen by

10-12 per cent in the last two years. This

trend is seen in Gujarat, as several foreign

companies in the automotive segment

are entering the state due to attractive

schemes offered by the Government,

and this has greatly enhanced the

demand for industrial paints.” The

company has a flourishing business

in decorative and industrial paints,

construction chemicals, maintenance

products & textile auxiliaries.

G D Barot



ISO 90001 certification for Arburg Arburg GmbH has received ISO certification, with TÜV Süd as the new certifier and ISO 50001 as the new certification. Allowing itself to be audited by a new certifier after a long time is a demanding task for any company. A change was important to Arburg in order to obtain a fresh impetus and suggestions regarding the areas of quality assurance (ISO 9001) and environment (ISO 14001). The additional certification according to ISO 50001 transformed the entire exercise into a challenge, given that Arburg ranks among the first companies to have been triple certified in this regard.

The core of ISO 50001 is continuous enhancement of an organisation’s energy-related performance. The standard outlines the requirements that an organisation needs to fulfil for the purposes of introducing, implementing, maintaining and improving an energy management system. This

systematic approach is intended to enable an organisation to improve its energy-related performance, increase its energy efficiency and optimise its energy utilisation. In future, a key component of the energy management system will constitute systematically planned, detailed and continuous energy measurements for establishing precisely the amount of energy is utilised and its consumption in the energy-intensive production process. The evaluation and analysis of the annual consumption will facilitate the identification of hidden savings potential.

A Schulman to acquire ECM Plastics A Schulman Inc – a Fairlawn-based

compounder and distributor – is all set

to acquire ECM Plastics Inc, a privately

owned plastics compounder located in

Worcester, Massachusetts, for $ 36.5

million. The ECM deal is the sixth

acquisition in less than three years for

Schulman, which ranks as one of North

America’s 30 largest compounders and

concentrate makers.

ECM Plastics generates about $ 40

million in annual sales. According to

A Schulman, after expected synergies,

operating margins are projected to

exceed 10 per cent, with operating

profit per pound to surpass 15 per cent.

“With ECM’s expertise in custom colour

matching, higher-value compounding

and specialty additive formulations, we

believe they are an excellent strategic

fit as we continue to focus on niche

products,” said Joseph Gingo, Chairman,

President and Chief Executive Officer, A

Schulman Inc.

A Schulman Inc has also announced

the sale of its vinyl chloride compounding

plant in Bellevue, Ohio, to a subsidiary

of Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.

Honeywell for system upgradation at Staatsolie Refinery Honeywell has been selected by Staatsolie

Maatschappij Suriname N V, the state-

owned hydrocarbon and sustainable

energy company, to upgrade the safety and

control system at its Suriname refinery

to its Integrated Control and Safety

System (ICSS) solution. The upgrade is

being designed and implemented within

the context of the Suriname Refinery

Expansion Project, which will double

the capacity and expand significantly

the range of products & fuels, with a

focus on satisfaction of the domestic

transportation market.

Developed on the strengths

of Honeywell’s Experion® Process

Knowledge System (PKS) architecture,

ICSS is an all-encompassing safety

solution providing robust and secure

control for critical applications. Built to

offer simplified operations, integrated

process control and safety controllers,

ICSS will equip Staatsolie with best-in-

class compliance, reliability & safety for

its refinery production units. The upgrade

includes expansion of Honeywell’s Alarm

Management System, Operational Insight

Software and OPC Desktop Historian

solutions currently installed at site. Orhan

Genis, Vice President-Sales, EMEA,

Honeywell Process Solutions, said,

“Honeywell ICSS will provide Staatsolie

with the means to achieve these goals

through a single, easy-to-use system

incorporating innovative technology, all at

a lower total cost of ownership.”

Business units of Reifenhäuser Extrusion become independent

The business units of Reifenhäuser

Extrusion GmbH & Co KG have been

divided into independent companies

to enable them to better meet the

distinct market requirements. The

activities of the former business

unit Extrusion Center were spun

off into the Reifenhäuser Extrusion

Technology GmbH & Co KG. The

new company of the Reifenhäuser

Group specialises in manufacture

of extruders and Wood Plastic

Composite (WPC) lines and will be

headed by Dr Tim C Pohl.

The product segments of the

business unit Cast Film will remain

within Reifenhäuser Extrusion

GmbH & Co KG, which has been

renamed Reifenhäuser Cast Sheet

Coating GmbH & Co KG. The

company is currently concentrating

on development and manufacture

of cast film lines, polishing stack

systems, coating lines, dies, winders

and Reifenhäuser Quality Service.

Both companies are located at

Troisdorf, the headquarters of

the Reifenhäuser Group, which

comprises seven subsidiaries

in Germany specialising in

plastics extrusion technology and

extrusion components.

Dr Tim C Pohl

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION


Clariant solves liquid colour problems for polymers New Liquid Vehicle Technology

(LVT) developed by Clariant

Masterbatches have eliminated

many of the problems that have

prevented wider use of liquid

colour and additive concentrates

in extrusion blow moulding of

polyolefins (high- and low-density

polyethylene and polypropylene).

The new masterbatches incorporate

suspension aids and binders to allow

for higher pigment loadings and

lower usage rates.

Past problems relating to screw

slippage have been virtually solved,

giving improved mixing, more

complete dispersion and less streaking.

Improved resin compatibility

also has resulted in stronger weld

lines in the finished container

as evidenced in standard burst

and compression loading tests.

Benefits cited for Clariant ’s new

formulation include lowering of

processing temperatures by 17°C,

necessitating less cooling and faster

colour changes, reducing scrap and

increasing productivity.

Continuous screen changers to increase plant productivity

KREYENBORG GmbH has increased

plant productivity in blown film extrusion

through the use of continuous screen

changers of type K-SWE. For an absolutely

smooth and reliable filter change during

operation, the screen changers are provided

with a separate control. The retrofit should

eliminate production line shutdowns during

filter change and improve the filtration

result, aiming at an increase in plant

availability & productivity. The technology

used in blown film plants almost exclusively

includes simple, discontinuous screen

changer systems that necessitate shutting

down of the line for filter change. These are

known as slide plate filtration systems.

The screen changer is a modern filtration

system that enables exchange of the mesh

without interrupting the production.

Thus, the system can continue running

while soiled filter elements are replaced or

filtration fineness for different production

batches is changed. The operator benefits

from the new filtration technique, as the

number of necessary start-up processes is

reduced to a minimum and production

of rejects or start-up losses due to filter

changes are reduced significantly. The result

is an increased production capacity with

improved filtration performance, which is

reflected in the quality of the film produced.

Malvern’s technologies to control nylon characteristics The utilisation and combination

of several analytical technologies

employed within Malvern’s Viscotek

family of instruments are assisting

nylon manufacturers to precisely

control physical properties,

processability and performance

characteristics of nylon. The

techniques of Gel Permeation

Chromatography (GPC), Flow

Injection Polymer Analysis (FIPA)

and Dilute Solution Viscosity

(DSV ) combine to efficiently

meet this important analytical

need, f rom development through

to manufacturing and Quality

Control (QC).

GPC analysis provides extensive

molecular information to support the

development of new specifications for

defined applications and optimisation

of manufacturing processes. It is a

cornerstone technique for polymer

scientists, enhanced through the use

of multiple detectors that maximise

information from each experiment.

The Viscotek DSV system is a highly

automated option for fast, safe

and efficient intrinsic viscosity

measurement, a primary parameter for

determining processing performance.

FIPA is a tool for rapid molecular

weight, molecular size and intrinsic

viscosity measurements, well-

suited to QC and screening within

process development. Unlike GPC,

it does not provide distributions of

molecular properties, but the upside

is productivity, as it can help measure

6-10 samples per hour.

New high-clarity polypropylene grades for thin-walled packagingNational Petrochemical Industrial

Company has upgraded its range of

polypropylene random copolymers.

The two new grades Teldene R25MLT

and Teldene R40MLT, both containing

Milliken Chemicals Millad NX 8000

clarifying agent, are mainly aimed

at markets for thin-walled injection

moulded food and non-food containers,

especially in Europe, Turkey, the Middle

East and Asia.

The two new grades have melt flow

rates of 25 g/10 min and 40 g/10 min,

respectively. Although their mechanical

properties are similar, Teldene R40MLT

has a higher flow and is thus better

suited for complex products and high-

speed machines. The grades also allow

converters to save energy and costs, since

both Teldene R25MLT and R40MLT can

be processed at lower temperatures and

cycle times than similar products.

MPP

SEP

_201

2 A

d N

ame:

Ble

nd

Tab

-2, P

g N

o. 3

3

MPP SEP_2012 A

d N

ame: Sp

ecifiq Tab

-2, Pg N

o. 34SPEC

IFIQ

IN CONVERSATION WITH: Amit Pur i


…opines Amit Puri, Director, Alok Masterbatches Ltd. Confident about the Indian masterbatch industry putting up a consistent performance, he highlights the key requirements of the sector and the measures that need to be implemented for its continued success. Edited excerpts of an exclusive interaction with Anwesh Koley…

“Better will ensure lesser dependence on

imports in future”

Photo: Amit Kumar

IN CONVERSATION WITH: Amit Pur i

R&Dmasterbatch

Amit Pur i


What are your views about the polymer industry in India today?Overall, the polymer industry in

India is performing well with high growth.

However, in the last six months, we

have seen a slight slowdown in the

industry as a whole. Hence, many

expansion plans have been stalled for a

while, but growth is still there with a

lot of potential for capacity expansion.

People today demand technically

superior products as many multinational

companies have set up facilities in India,

and this has allowed the industry to

have access to global quality. Plastics

processors are demanding raw materials

used in the West, so we have to source our

materials from companies that meet such

specifications.

How is India poised as a hub for the masterbatch industry?Masterbatches are an important

component of the polymer industry

and customisation is high in this

sector. Many manufacturers offer

customised products as per their

customers’ requirements. By successfully

implementing these standards, processors

can tackle international competition as

geographical proximity is an important

factor for procuring raw materials. The

supply and availability of material is

there in the market, so growth can be

witnessed. Further growth will occur

because Indian polymer manufacturers

are building capacities near their plants,

especially in the North. This region will

witness considerable development for the

polymer industry.

What is the export scenario for Alok Masterbatches?We export to over 22 countries including

regions like Europe, South America,

South East Asia and the Middle East.

There are large and small players who

export masterbatches, with trading houses

also participating in it. We export almost

25 per cent of our total product basket.

This is because of high domestic demand

and large number of plastic processors

entering the market.

Which other verticals have shown growth?Many areas of the plastics industry have

witnessed change in the last two years.

One industry that has seen a downfall has

been the shopping bag industry, which

many governments have banned or are in

the process of banning. Consequently, a

new market has emerged with a product

known as non-woven polypropylene

fabric which is used to make shopping

bags that look and feel like cloth. Since

it is much thicker, it can be reused owing

to its durability & easily recyclability.

Many developments are happening in the

compounding field, with new compounds

and properties entering the market.

What are the challenges facing Indian masterbatch industry?The perception about plastics is a

key challenge for the industry. The

Government’s attitude towards plastic

bags has resulted in a lot of negative

sentiments among manufacturers.

Also, there are no clear guidelines for

biodegradable plastics and how they can

be implemented on a larger scale. Thus,

if a manufacturer is focussed on the film

industry, he would be affected with the

ban on plastics imposed by many states.

Sourcing raw materials has always been

a challenge in our industry. The most

widely used raw material is polyethylene

and polypropylene, the majority of which

we source locally with little imports. Even

for imports, there is a long waiting period

as our ports are not in a good shape.

With regard to competition from China,

we offer customised products to our

customers. The cost and reliability factor

associated with products from China is

suspected by almost all processors who

prefer domestic suppliers because of a

wide range of advantages that we offer.

What Research and Development (R&D) initiatives have you undertaken?We invest a lot in R&D and also introduce

new products catering to new segments of

the market. In the last one year, we have

introduced three new series of products,

which are targeted at fresh clients or clients

who do not have such a product offering

in India. For the agriculture sector, we

have an entire range of products under

the brand name AgriTEK. These products

are not currently available in India. Other

producers were offering piecemeal, where

customers had to buy one product from

one manufacturer and go to another

manufacturer for their other requirements.

People were buying polymer separately

and pigments or masterbatches separately,

which they had to compound in their

factory and then use them. We offer a

pre-compounded, pre-pulverised product

so that our customers can concentrate

only on moulding their products and

leave the compounding to us.

What is the current growth trajectory for the industry?The entry of new players in the last five

years has seen competition cropping up

in the industry. Consolidation is bound to

happen. There are producers focussing on

single-purpose masterbatches for a definite

purpose and focussed customers. This is

good, but considering the unpredictability

of the market, such an approach might

not remain profitable in the long run.

However, consolidation will happen faster

only if we get the required Government

support in terms of infrastructure and

ease of implementation.

Where do you see the masterbatch industry in future?The rate of innovations witnessed by the

masterbatch industry is commendable,

but needs support from the Government

to implement international policies &

prices. Also, the increase in applications

of polymers has resulted in more R&D

by manufacturers, thereby increasing

global competence. However, the

Indian masterbatch industry has shown

enthusiasm towards adopting latest

technologies and exposure to international

standards and quality, and this has ensured

that plastics find more and more areas of

application, which was earlier the forte of

metal and wood.



SPECIAL FOCUS

Blow Moulding

39February 2012 | Modern Plastics & Polymers

Blow moulding innovations:

Rising up to consumer expectations ........................................................................................................ 40

Rapid prototyping:

Reducing cycle time, enhancing productivity ......................................................................................... 42

Engineered blow moulding:

Controlling input, ensuring quality

Vijay Vora, Director, Roshma Pet Plast Pvt Ltd ......................................................................... 46

Interface:

Nikunj Shah, MD, Jagmohan Pla-Mach Pvt Ltd ............................................................................... 48

Roundtable:

Can Indian blow moulding industry leverage on applications beyond packaging? ............................... 50



The blow moulding industry

is growing in the country

due to wide applications,

particularly in the pharma

and cosmetics industry, which depend

heavily on blow moulded products.

From manual to automatic, if the

volumes are good, then one can go for

Injection Blow Moulding machines

(IBMs). Although the current market

price of IBMs is quite high, the final

product is of superior quality. This

technology is generally preferred when

volumes are low and the manufacturer

operates on a smaller capacity. However,

for larger components an extrusion blow

moulding machine would be required.

Significant cost advantages Blow moulding has visible cost

advantages as it is a process that deals

with a hollow product. The parison

has limited wall thickness, which is

determined by the type of product to

be manufactured. Tej Ram Singhal,

Director, Suraj Plastic Industries,

says, “The thickness depends on the

applications according to which costs

will be determined. Thus, volumes can

be increased based on the applications

and, costs can be kept low as per

requirements. Also, blow moulding

is cheaper than injection or extrusion

moulding, as the price of machines is

lower.” Another advantage is product

flexibility that can be done with

minimal investment; whereas in case

of injection moulding, heavy expenses

have to be incurred for the same.

Attractive packages, better durability of the product packed and ability to provide the desired quantity of product are some of the features that blow moulded products enjoy. Anwesh Koley traces the advantages of this plastics processing technology garnered over the years through constant technology advancements.

RISING UP

TO CONSUMER EXPECTATIONS

Courtesy: LyondellBasell Inc

SPECIAL FOCUS: B low moulding innovat ions

Blow moulding innovat ions


Latest technology innovations The latest development is Fast in Fast

Out (FIFO) technology, which is a form

of accumulator-type blow moulding.

An extruder is one of the primary

components in blow moulding and with

this new process, the time taken by the

raw material as it enters the parison is

faster and the entire process of blowing

the material as per the desired shape is

carried out faster. However, if there is

considerable difference in the thickness

along the shape of the product, a

technology called parison programmer

is used. “In case of a blow moulded

bottle, the bottom is the thickest, the

middle portion is thinner and the neck

region is thick. To maintain this design

element, we use parison programmer.

The goal of the blow moulding process

is to obtain a product whose parison is

not too thin, otherwise, the container

will break under strain,” advises Singhal.

Thick sections are a waste of material

and money. Hence, a well-defined

thickness profile must be obtained at

the end of the process.

Product innovations as well as

new developments in blow moulding

machinery will bring in more new

players into this business, thus

contributing to the growth of Indian

industry. Neeraj Garg, Partner, Suruchi

Industries, says, “Among the new

products, which an entrepreneur should

look at, are multilayer polyethylene

blow moulded bottles for milk

packaging. Also, multilayer bottles for

food packaging (cold filled) based on

Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) or

High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

will make blow moulding industry more

versatile.” Multilayer PE bottles made

of unbreakable plastics help in handling

the packaged contents at various stages.

Product versatility A spectrum of applications ranging

from low-capacity blow moulded bottles

such as pharmaceutical bottles to high-

capacity products for chemicals, has

helped entrepreneurs to fetch higher

value additions for low-capacity bottles

and higher volumes of business for

high-capacity drums. These blow

moulded containers, HDPE carboys

and HDPE jerry cans ensure safe

delivery of pharmaceuticals & chemicals,

thereby offering high impact resistance

and less breakage. “Safe delivery is

needed for packaging of chemicals and

pharmaceuticals, as they may be hazardous

and need to be packed in chemically

resistant packaging that ensures safety

during transportation and handling. Thus,

blow moulded HDPE products become a

need for packaging,” adds Singhal.

Flexibility of blow moulding

process as well as the machinery helps

entrepreneurs produce more number

of products with more number of

moulds on the same machinery leading

to a higher product mix, and thus a

higher net profitability. New product

development helps entrepreneurs bring

in more business.

The consistent rise in metal prices

has witnessed a steady decline in the

use of metal packaging, and this has

resulted in plastics being the most

preferred material for packaging. “The

packaging industry is of the opinion

that packaging materials made of tin

should be replaced with blow moulded

plastics. This is because tin, aluminium

and other similar metals are not only

more expensive, but also in short

supply,” believes Garg.

Challenges facedThe industry does not have the right

tooling components to work with

besides the dearth of quality mould

makers and designers. For instance, the

automotive industry requires intricate

detailing, which cannot be provided

by blow moulding due to lack of

precision and availability of technology.

Overall, the blow moulding industry

in India has the advantage of being

cost-effective and can be customised

according to application. If the right

tooling technology is implemented,

blow moulded products from India will

have global competence.


Tej Ram SinghalDirector, Suraj Plastic Industries

The thickness depends on the applications according to which costs will be determined. Thus, volumes can be increased based on the applications and, costs can be kept low as per requirements. Also, blow moulding is cheaper than injection or extrusion moulding, as the price of machines is lower.

Neeraj GargPartner, Suruchi Industries

The industry is of the opinion that packaging materials made of tin should be replaced with blow moulded plastics. This is because tin, aluminium and other similar metals are not only more expensive, but also in short supply.


SPECIAL FOCUS: Rapid prototyping

The economics of manufacturing

becoming tighter and rising

production costs due to

demanding applications have

prompted manufacturers to move towards

technology that delivers better accuracy,

greater cost efficiency and maximum

flexibility. Recent times have seen several

advancements in Rapid Prototyping (RP)

technology as it forays into the blow

moulding industry in India.

Globally, the technology has been

widely used to manufacture prototypes

and short-run production moulds

for blow moulded parts. Some of

these processes are Fused-Deposition

Modeling (FDM), Three-Dimensional

(3D) printing and Stereolithography

(SL) to lower product-development

time and cost. The success of these

technologies can be attributed to newer

RP materials that are more durable,

have a higher strength, better heat

resistance and finer finish due to a more

sophisticated production process.

The advent of these technologies in

India has been slow and utilisation is at

a nascent stage. This can be attributed

to valid concerns about accuracy, strength

and mould finish.

Gaining market footholdThe advancements in RP/Rapid Tooling

(RT) materials have allowed processors

and Original Equipment Manufacturers

(OEMs) in India to re-think their stance

on RT, specifically for blow moulding and

thermoforming applications. Apparently,

RT has made gains in these processes

because they are viewed as being less

taxing on RT materials in terms of impact,

pressure and heat. The 3D modeling

techniques have been of special interest

in creating rapid prototypes.

For blow moulding, there has been an

interest in developing moulds for prototype

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) bottles

for water and Carbonated Soft Drinks

(CSD), which are major segments of this

industry. FDM is predominantly used

for RP. With the exception of venting

and shut-offs, the FDM tool’s design is

similar to a machined version. Since the

FDM cavity has lower porosity, the air

trapped between the moulded plastics and

tool surface is vented through the body

of the tool. To minimise flash, a sloped,

raised rib is added around the contour of

the cavity.

With FDM tooling, the lead time for

prototype parts can be reduced drastically.

Also, the cost is one-third to half of

The last decade witnessed the rise of rapid tooling as a viable alternative to the otherwise complex traditional machining methods for blow moulding. Lionel Alva analyses the impact of a select group of technologies in tooling and prototyping on the blow moulding manufacturing process and lead time.

Reducing cycle time, enhancing productivity

Courtesy: Krones GmbH

Courtesy: Krones GmbH


that of a prototype aluminium tool. It

is recommended that Polycarbonate (PC)

material be used for blow moulding tools,

as it can withstand short-run production

of numerous High-Density Polyethylene

(HDPE), PET, Polyvinyl Chloride

(PVC), Polystyrene (PS) or PC.

“Multiple iterations of possible blow

moulding prototype solutions can be

created and tested in a fraction of the time

required to develop physical prototypes.

Also, using stress analysis, photo-realistic

rendering, motion studies and other

cutting-edge 3D modeling tools, the

prototypes can be optimised for durability,

appearance & performance. The use of

innovative technology is helping engineers

to quickly arrive at the most durable,

attractive and cost-effective prototyping

solution,” says Sambit Pradhan, Manager-

Business Development-Asia Pacific,

Geometric Ltd. The prototypes are fully

functional and almost as good as the

finished applications would be, and this is

a remarkable achievement within a short

span of time. The finished prototype

could also give clients a chance to hold,

for example, a blow moulded bottle, one

that they can touch and squeeze to get a

better sense of how the finished product

will be like.

Analysing RP methodsOne of the most economical methods to

produce RT for thermoforming is 3D

printing. 3D printers find broad usage by

manufacturers who want a one-day mould

turnaround and short-run production

up to 500 parts. 3D printing allows the

manufacturer to have complete control

over machinations of building a fully

functioning prototype within a relatively

short time.

High-performance SL resins are

boosting the penetration of RT into

thermoforming and blow moulding.

The epoxy/acrylate is heavily filled

with silica nanoparticles and boasts of a

Heat Distortion Temperature (HDT) of

260°C/500°F. It also provides superior

sidewall quality, with better detailed

resolution than other RP materials and

processes.

“In applications with demanding

requirements, Polyphenylsulfone (PPSF)

and PC are processes offering a higher

Glass Transition (Tg) than ABS. This

depends on the tool and part material.

For instance, FDM tool life can be in

the range of 100-1,000 parts. With the

exception of venting through the porosity

of the tool (as in blow moulding) and

addition of a perimeter rib, the tool is

designed like any typical machined mould.

Cooling channels may be constructed in

the FDM tool, but a simpler and faster

way will be to use a standard mounting

plate with cooling lines,” asserts Nilkant

Raut, Director, Raut Engineering Pvt Ltd.

Rising on global stageRP is a non-linear approach that allows

for more flexibility in the instruction of

design and can catch problems in the

initial development stages. It reduces

development time and costs. This yields

a viable method of production, further

reducing lead times, initial tooling costs

and increasing the ability to better

scrutinise various designs in the Research

and Development (R&D) stage itself. It

eliminates the need for endless revisions

with prototypes, paving the way for

innovation. To acquire prominence

on the global stage, India must adopt

technologies to further augment its core

competitiveness. This will help create

better and varied functional designs

allowing the manufacturer a great degree

of flexibility that conventional methods

do not offer.

The aim of the RP process is to develop

an efficient, reliable and flexible fabrication

technique for the blow moulding process.

This process would then completely

revolutionise the aspect of manufacturing.

Using conventional methods, such as

machining, engineers are limited in the

ability to design by the drastic length

of time required to prototype an idea.

Prototyping takes a week or more just to

build an idea. With the RP system, even

an inexperienced operator can learn about

the machines and build the prototype in

less than three days.


Sambit PradhanManager-Business Development ��

By using stress analysis, photo-realistic rendering, motion studies and other cutting-edge 3D modeling tools, the prototypes can be optimised for durability, appearance and performance.

Nilkant Raut��

In applications with demanding requirements, Polyphenylsulfone (PPSF) and PC are processes offering a higher Glass Transition (Tg) than ABS. This depends on the tool and part material. For instance, FDM tool life can be in the range of 100-1,000 parts.

��


SPECIAL FOCUS: Engineered blow moulding

Vijay Vora

Intelligent machinery with closed

production cycles ensure that

there are no material leftovers. A

positive knock-on effect of this is

environment safety. Thus, efficiency meets

responsibility.

Engineered blow mouldingEngineered blow moulding is a versatile

process for fabricating parts. Effective

designs for blow moulding of parts leverage

on the inherent advantages of the process,

eg, a hollow aspect of design, strength-to-

weight structural integrity and suitability

for large shapes. The designer must also

work within the process limitations and

decide on the extent to which the material

can be stretched and complexity/detail

can be reproduced. Also, the part length

limitation by material melt strength and

the design must make economic sense

compared to other processes & materials.

Design–processing relationshipEngineered blow moulding forms parts

by blowing a hollow parison outward to

conform to the mould shape. Inherent to

this process is stretching of the thermoplastic

resin material, thinning the walls. Forcing

the material to stretch too much may

make it impossible to control wall section

thickness or rupture/fracture the parison.

The extent of stretching in

blow moulding of the parison is

determined by the degree of asymmetry

in the basic shape and by amount of

complexity and localised detail in the part.

The designer can evaluate the suitability

of a part for blow moulding by examining

blow ratio conditions in the part. Blow

ratio describes a relationship between

depth and width, and relates to the

amount of material stretching that occurs.

Each case must be considered separately,

and the basic shape be examined for

tackling blow ratio problems. The extent

of sideways parison travel should be less

than parison length. One way to address

this is to ensure proper orientation of

the part in the tool. A review of complex

sections and part details can help here.

Decreasing the width or increasing

the depth will require the material to

stretch more to force through opening.

Filling this detail will yield gains,

particularly at the corners. Also, it

is important to minimise depth and

maximise width.

Multiple blow ratiosA part with complex design may have

numerous blow ratio conditions. In some

cases, two separate conditions may prevail

in a single area of detail. These conditions

should be studied early on to determine

whether various details can be reproduced

in moulding.

Designing basic shapesCommon blow moulded shapes present

standard situations.

Part oriented so that the longest

side is parallel to direction of

parison drop

Parison is pinched and pre-blown

before the mould is closed

Mould closing action flattens ‘round’

parison into shape

Corners tend to thin the most

L-shapes

Part oriented at an angle to minimise

stretching

The overall efficiency of any blow moulding machine is not determined by its output alone, but also by the input it requires. The amount of raw material and time required for maintenance are important concerns. In this regard, engineered blow moulding offers solutions to various industrial applications without compromising on quality and output time.

Courtesy: Contitech AG

ensuring qualityControlling input


Engineered blow moulding

Closing mould pushes the parison flat

into shape

Thinning at angles and corners

Some L-shapes cannot be moulded, as

they require too much stretching

U-shapes

Limited mouldability

‘Legs’ must be short to avoid material

distribution problem

Centre section oriented in the

direction of parison

Locate centroid and balance amount

of material in each half of the tool

S-shapes

Limited mouldability

Orient to minimise parison travel

Material thinning at edges and corners

Hollow shapes are inherently stronger

because of their structure. This existing

structure can be enhanced without

changing the material in three basic ways:

Increase nominal wall thickness of part

Balance section modulus through

ribbing a single wall

Develop compression tacking patterns

Sidewalls are forced together by the

closing action of the mould to form a

single wall. This creates local areas

with locally thick walls. It also develops

localised beam sections that are more

resistant to bending, tension and torsion.

The direct-acting hydraulic cylinder

applies the clamping force centrally on

the clamping platens, and the movement

of the two clamping platens is precisely

synchronised. Large available spaces

around the mould area for specialised

mould functions and below the clamping

platens for installation of optional parison

manipulation equipment, as needed for

production of industrial parts & large

complex containers, are an integral part

of the machine design.

As per the application, accumulator

heads or continuous extrusion heads

are used, the latter for co-extrusion of

up to six layers. In continuous extrusion

mode, the parison is either inserted in the

mould with a parison feeder or a shuttling

clamping unit receives the parison from

the die head. Due to their modular design,

most machines can be customised to the

user’s needs by matching clamping platen

dimensions, closing speeds, clamping

forces or clamp stroke with specific

requirements.

Maximising process efficiency In order to avoid blow ratio problems,

one should take full advantage of

inherent process strengths, develop

a basic shape that can be moulded

and assess the mouldability of details.

Building the structure into parts,

keeping the design simple and checking

economies of scale against other

approaches will ensure efficiency of the

moulding system.

Vijay Vora is Director of Roshma

Pet Plast Pvt Ltd. Email: vijay@

roshmapetplast.com


SPECIAL FOCUS: Inter face - Nikunj Shah

What are the current trends in the blow moulding industry in India? The exponential growth of the

packaging industry has placed it among

the fastest growing industries in India.

Transformation has entered plastics due

to its robustness, reliability and long life

of applications as well as competitive

pricing. The industry is extremely

demanding and several new avenues

for plastics applications are being

explored, especially in blow moulding for

thermoplastics.

As a process, blow moulding has

become faster and more refined. With

rising competition, blow moulding offers

several advantages as it is a relatively

inexpensive and energy-efficient

manufacturing process. With sequential

coextrusion, products that previously had

to be assembled from several individual

components (pipe sections, bellows,

clips, clamps, etc) can be made as one

component in a single step.

What innovations are the most significant in the Indian context? We believe in innovating reliably.

The solutions that we offer focus on

standardisation and our emphasis is

more on further simplifying machinery

usage, thereby achieving utmost customer

satisfaction. Customers today are more

demanding and require application-specific

solutions while having room for flexibility.

In the current context, it is difficult for

most manufacturers to use expensive,

cutting-edge technology. Our machines

are tailor-made for the Indian market and

offer a fine balance between technological

sophistication and accessibility. And that

is our USP.

What is the significance of 3D blow moulding in India? In India, Three-Dimensional (3D) blow

moulding has not yet found extensive usage.

But, it has certain inherent advantages such

as better control of materials to a point

of precision. Also, wastage and labour

costs are reduced. Processing parameters

determine whether 3D blow moulding

should be used in a specific process.

Are technological trends in India for extrusion blow moulding comparable with those in Europe? The economics of manufacturing for

the Indian market are demanding.

Several machines available abroad are

state-of-the-art while being expensive. The

machines we offer are based on market

demands and customer specifications.

Foreign machine manufacturers are the

best in the world, but their machines

are costly, thus resulting in a delayed

breakeven point for squaring on the capex

investment by the customer. We compare

our machines to customers’ needs and offer

the best possible solution that fits their

requirements and is not expensive. Thus,

we offer the best possible technology at the

best possible price.

What are the challenges faced by Indian blow moulding industry?The Indian blow moulding industry

has rapidly grown in volumes

and areas of application, and is

quite competitive. Customers keenly

assess the changing dynamics of

the market, while scrutinising the

competition. Hence, customers consider

alternative sources if they offer better

raw material and labour costs since

the running production cost impinge

on their final margins. As a result, they

invest in blow moulding projects, which

is not their parent business. Nevertheless,

manufacturers are satisfied with the quality

of raw materials available and the overall

dynamics of the manufacturing process.


…observes Nikunj Shah, Managing Director, Jagmohan Pla-Mach Pvt Ltd, in an exclusive interaction with Lionel Alva. He elucidates various aspects of the Indian blow moulding industry and how the technological paradigms for the Indian market are decidedly different from that of the rest of the world.

“Customers today demand for more application-specific solutions”

SPECIAL FOCUS: Roundtable


Dhimant Shah Managing Director, Gujarat Export

Ventures

While conventionally, blow moulding is primarily used for bottling solutions, this approach has changed in recent times. The Indian blow moulding industry has witnessed exponential growth in volumes and of application areas. The unfavourable economic conditions have also helped the industry considering the relatively low economies of operation. The market for blow moulded packaging is stabilising after rapid growth. Developmental prospects are changing and both polymer suppliers & converters have an opportunity to spur a new phase. Manufacturers are enhancing flexibility that will allow them to explore possible applications beyond packaging. These include non-packaging uses – ranging from toys to medical devices. New material options include biopolymers, eg, Polylactic Acid (PLA), as well as traditional resins are increasingly being used in high-performance applications.

Latest innovations in plastics blow moulding have prompted manufacturers to leverage opportunities beyond packaging. Lionel Alva assesses the changing dynamics of the blow moulding business in the Indian plastics industry and its competitiveness on the global platform.

Shyam R Mange Head-Business Strategy,

Jagmohan Pla-Mach Pvt Ltd

Today, especially on foreign

shores, major breakthroughs have

happened in key applications such

as automobile, road barriers and toys.

Developments are happening in the

realm of thermoplastic polymers using

blow moulding technologies. Indian

manufacturers are manufacturing

polyethylene terephthalate bottles

for high-end applications, which will

be considered as a one-stop solution

to all their clients’ needs. Thus, the

changing market conditions have

impelled manufacturers to look at

solutions beyond packaging. This

is an outcome of the natural course

of business towards consolidating

market position and building a viable

long-term strategy. Technologies such

as three-dimensional blow moulding,

rapid tooling and prototyping has

played a large role in enhancing the

future prospects. India must take

on a much bigger role in the blow

moulding industry to accommodate

the changing business dynamics.

Santosh Sawant Business Head, Blenzor (India)

Erosion of traditional formats, namely, steel and fibreboard drums, development of permeation barrier & antistatic properties to enable plastics to compete better against steel and the intense competition are driving cost reduction programmes focussing on light weighting. The industry must adapt to the changing demands of the industry, with the leading suppliers of blow moulded drums & intermediate bulk containers evolving to support global procurement. The impact of tightening environmental legislation will promote global standardisation, and open opportunities for value added packaging concepts. As the market develops beyond price competition and users evaluate the total cost of container ownership, participants will re-define their businesses. This has prompted manufacturers using the blow moulding process to explore the tremendous opportunity for applications beyond plastics. Also, Indian manufacturers are favourably placed to capitalise on these evolving business prospects.

Blow moulding manufacturers seem to be satisfied with the rapid growth in the packaging industry. However, with the dynamics of the blow moulding industry changing rapidly, manufacturers must work towards positioning themselves as one-stop platforms to meet customer

needs in an increasingly competitive market scenario.

Editorial take:

Can Indian blow moulding industry leverage on applications beyond

packaging?


MPP

SEP

_20

12_T

AB

3_E

VER

EST

PG_5

1

MPP SEP _2012_TA

B 3_LA

ND

MA

RK PG

_52Landm

ark


Plastics has played a vital role in

the growth and vitality of the

Indian manufacturing industry.

From packaging to agriculture

and automobiles to electronics, plastics

has revolutionised leading applications

owing to its functionality, economics,

aesthetics and reliability. Enabling

this rapid surge in plastics application

is the blow moulding process, which

has expedited its availability for

high-quality, low-cost, large-volume

plastics containers.

Among the leading manufacturers

of blow moulded plastics in

South India, Pragati Polyplast

India Pvt Ltd offers a range

of industrial packaging

solutions such as drums/

containers and multilayer

sheets. Satish Sanghi,

Managing Director, Pragati

Polyplast India Pvt Ltd,

says, “The

blow

moulding industry in India is growing

due to increasing demand from the bulk

drug and pharma sector. Apart from

these, there are a lot of blow moulded

plastic products such as road dividers,

cold storage boxes, petrol tanks, pallets

and ice-boxes. Having been in this

industry since 17 years, we try to employ

our expertise and economies-of-scale to

provide value-added products to our

customers and the industry at large.”

Manufacturing mantraIncorporated in 1993, Pragati Polyplast

was among the first companies to

cater to packaging requirements of

the growing bulk drug and chemical

industries of Andhra Pradesh. With

container volumes ranging from

100 ml to 220 litre, the Pragati Group

is one of the few manufacturers in India

to offer such a wide range of products

with varied capacities and applications.

Based out of Hyderabad, the company

began with a single blow moulding

machine with a capacity of 30 tonne.

Today, Pragati operates at a capacity

of 600 tonne per month. Sanghi states,

“We spotted a crucial trend in the blow

moulding industry, ie, the growing

demand for second hand barrels

weighing 9-10 kg. These were used

for water storage and repeated use

of containers resulted in contents

being exposed to dirt and chemicals.

Blow moulding has come a long way in India in terms of volumes and product portfolio. Among the pioneers of this industry in South India, Pragati Polyplast India Pvt Ltd has emerged as a key player in the phama & bulk drug packaging segment. Annabel Dsouza assesses the ideas and innovations that have enabled this company to make its mark in the blow moulding industry.

Progressive approach to excellence


FACILIT Y VISIT: Pragat i Polyplast India Pvt Ltd

Large warehousing capacity Ensuring quality throughout manufacturing

Building economies-of-scale


We developed 200 litre barrels at 60 per

cent weight of the original second-hand

barrel. Hence, we achieved material

savings and reduced costs for our

consumers. We could provide brand new

containers at the cost of second-hand

barrels. Another innovation here was the

introduction of a white layer of virgin

polymer inside the barrel to prevent

exposure of contents to impurities. This

aesthetic look and competitive pricing

gave a significant advantage to our

products in the market.”

Extensive product portfolioPragati manufactures a variety of small,

intermediate and large plastic drums

to meet the surging demand in South

India. All products are extrusion blow

moulded from High-Molecular-Weight

High-Density Polyethylene (HMW-

HDPE) in a single operation, using

the latest equipment and technology.

The use of HMW-HDPE makes the

drums strong and rigid, allowing for

easy handling and low shipping costs.

Plastic drums are manufactured to meet

the stringent demands of chemical

compatibility with hazardous and non-

hazardous products as well as reliability

& safety requirements. Sanghi elaborates,

“Our plastic drums save warehouse

space because they are stackable and can

be stored outside without rusting. In

addition, total packaging costs decrease

because our products are reusable.”

Apart from blow moulding, Pragati

offers a wide range of disposable food

packaging solutions thermoformed from

food grade virgin polymer. The range of

products includes cups, bowls, glasses,

containers for packaging ice creams,

curd, milk, water, take away foods, etc.

Pragati offers hygiene, convenience,

utility and economy along with an

aesthetic look & feel. All products can

be manufactured in multiple colours by

rim rolling (rimming) and multicolour

dry offset printing. Sanghi adds, “We

launched the thermoforming business

in 2008. Today, we are among the first

manufacturers of disposable, double-

coloured, thermoformed Polypropylene

(PP) containers. We have two lines

running at our thermoforming unit.”

The company also offers extruded

sheets with thickness in the range of

0.3-1.6 mm and a maximum width

of 680 mm. Sheets can be made in

High-Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) and

PP materials with up to three layers in

various single & double colours. These

sheets can be used for thermoforming,

vacuum forming and making stationery

products such as files, folders, cards &

album covers.

Innovation indexMounting freight costs are among the

primary concerns of the blow moulding

industry, and this is limiting the

industry’s export avenues. Sanghi adds,

“In order to provide greater value for

our customers, we developed a standard

drum size window, whereby we can fit

a 100 litre drum into a 200 litre drum;

an 80 litre container inside a 100 litre

drum; and a 50 litre container inside an

80 litre one. Hence, the user industry

gets five containers for the freight cost

of one. We have worked around the

age-old challenge of hollow, bulky blow

moulded containers.”

Another challenge plaguing most

industries in Andhra Pradesh is lack

of adequate power supply. In such a

scenario, Pragati ensures its economy-

of-scale by small innovations on the

cost competence front to attract new

clientele and deliver quality for existing

customers. The company is in the process

of establishing a quality and Research

and Development (R&D) laboratory to

benchmark its innovations with global

standards.

Quality consciousnessPragati’s manufacturing unit is equipped

with the necessary testing facilities

and its entire product range conform

to IS:6312 and United Nations (UN)

standards. The Pragati manufacturing

facility is ISO 9001: 2000 certified by

American Quality Assessors India Pvt

Ltd. The company’s commitment to

innovative, custom designed and quality

containers is achieved by the following:

Developing products and services that

adhere to industry’s specifications of

accuracy and quality

Continuous improvement of the

effectiveness of quality management

system

Establishing and reviewing the quality

objectives and achievements

Compliance with statutory and

regulatory requirements of the

industry

Sanghi concludes, “We strongly believe

in delivering the right product at the

right price. We have been providing

solutions to the pharma & bulk drug

industry since a decade and our constant

focus has been to understand the value

perception of our customers. Currently,

we are among the top 20 blow

moulders in the country, and we hope

to strengthen our position by delivering

innovative and cost-effective solutions

in the years to come.”

Photo: Suresh Vengapally


Satish SanghiManaging Director

We strongly believe in delivering the right product at the right price. We have been providing solutions to the pharma & bulk drug industry since a decade and our constant focus has been to understand the value perception of our customers.

Pragat i Polyplast India Pvt Ltd


Plastics in home applications:Low-cost solutions for the homemaker ......................................................................................... 58

Non-hazardous home appliances:Investing in household safety ........................................................................................................ 60

Interface:Dr Premal Vashi, Director-Engineering Plastics, Som Shiva (Impex) Ltd .................................64

Coining of plastic parts:Designing the finer aspectsY R Anand, Partner, Unimark ........................................................................................................ 66

PVDF fluoropolymer process aids:For best-in-class performanceViral Vora, Executive Marketing, Arkema India, and François Beaume, Senior Development Engineer-Kynar PVDF, Arkema SA .................................... 71

Six leadership activities:Critical to climb the growth ladderM Hariharan, Director, Savoir Faire Management Consultancy Pvt Ltd .........................................74

Capillary rheology:Tool for determining complex material characteristicsDr Anand Tadas, Product Application Specialist, Malvern Aimil Instruments Pvt Ltd .................... 76

Plastics in Home Applications

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: P last ics in home appl icat ions


Today, most of the things around

us, at home or work, which

form a part of our daily life,

are made of plastics. Plastics

has become a virtually indispensible

material. Uday Shah, Director, Vishva

Exim Pvt Ltd, notes, “Earlier, as far as

the usage of plastics in home applications

were concerned, these were used only to

make buckets, mugs, tanks, etc. But today,

these are used in a variety of applications

including furniture, home appliances like

can openers, food processors, microwave

ovens, mixers, coffee makers, etc. Even

refrigerators use special plastic foams for

insulation purposes, while the interior is

made from plastics that are durable and

easy to clean.”

In fact, our day starts with the use

of plastics in one form or the other. For

most people, a typical day starts with

showering with their favorite shampoo,

using an antiperspirant, checking daily

emails while sipping a cup of coffee or

favourite energy drink and packing lunch

in the most attractive plastic containers.

In short, plastics has become an essential

part of our life and the most important

material used for making various

household products.

Role of engineering plasticsThe usage of engineering plastics is

increasing in home applications as these

are lighter in weight and attractive in

appearance. Also, engineering plastics

are a low-cost solution as compared to

the traditional materials. Amit Mahant,

Director, PK Plastic International Pvt Ltd,

says, “Household articles are frequently

subjected to high mechanical and thermal

stress. Plastics that come in contact

with food must also comply with the

international regulations. Thus, the usage

of engineering plastics is imperative.”

The key benefits of engineering plastics

are cost-effectiveness, as these have lower

manufacturing cost, corrosion/chemical

resistance, lightweight (lower density),

excellent surface finish (no secondary

operations required), colourability (by

addition of pigments/dyes), are decorative,

paintable, flexible and soft.

Engineering plastics have various

properties that make them useful in home

applications, such as lower density, thus

reducing the weight of home appliances

for lightweight production. Engineering

plastics also offer good impact resistance,

satisfactory hand feeling and excellent

resistance to wear, vibration, sound

absorption and good insulation to heat &

electricity. These have a good processability,

Low-cost solutions for the

HOMEMAKEREngineering plastics has entered our homes like no other material, owing to features such as lightweight, low cost and resistance to heat and corrosion. Engineering plastics is currently the most preferred material for manufacturing products for home applications. Avani Jain gauges the significance of engineering plastics in home applications and the benefits they offer.

Plast ics in home appl icat ions


ease-of-forming, simplifying the

processing of components with complex

shapes and forming complicated products

at one time for efficient batch production

in a cost-effective manner. If calculated

by unit volume, the production cost of

plastic part is only one-tenth of that of

non-ferrous metal. Engineering plastics

enable flexible designing of products

such as home appliances and furniture.

These offer strong resistance to chemical

substances such as acid, alkali and salt;

thus, partial damage to plastic materials

may not cause corrosion as in metal

materials. Other properties of engineering

plastics, which make them useful in home

applications, include mechanical strength,

rigidity, flame retardancy, specific strength

& stiffness and durability.

Thermoplastics (TPs) account for

about 90 per cent of plastic materials

used in home appliances and the

remaining are thermosets. Most TPs are

commodity plastics, eg, Polypropylene

(PP), Polystyrene (PS), Polyvinyl

Chloride (PVC) and Polyethylene (PE).

The engineering plastics used in home

applications are Acrylonitrile Butadiene

Styrene (ABS), Polycarbonate (PC),

Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and

Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT).

Engineering plastics versus conventional materialsIn keeping with the demand for metallic

finishes in home appliances, polymer

compounding innovations have led to

replacing metal with plastics. Engineering

plastics today are fast replacing

conventional materials such as wood and

metals. The main advantage of plastics

over conventional materials such as wood

and metals is that it is light, cheap and

is suitable for outdoors application in

furniture without damaging the piece.

For example, plastic chairs are functional,

durable, hold good for 7-8 years and are

cheaper than wood. The chairs also come

in bright, wooden finished colours today,

thus enhancing the aesthetic value.

Shah notes, “In terms of cost as well,

plastic resin is cheaper than the traditional

material like steel or iron. Further, since

it is light in weight, it can be easily

transported anywhere and also helps in

saving the transportation cost.”

Moreover, engineering plastics do not

rust or corrode like metal or decompose like

wood when in contact with water. Thus,

engineering plastics continue to replace

metal in many areas of the consumer

goods industry as these offer advantages

such as weight reduction, low thermal

conductivity, functional integration and

greater design freedom. It also adds value

for the manufacturer and end users as it is

more cost competitive. And with a shelf-

life of more than 10 years, the weighing

scale tilts more towards plastics than

towards conventional materials.

Mahant notes, “The most popular

reasons for switching to engineering

plastics in household applications include

longer part life, elimination of lubrication,

reduced wear on mating parts, less power

needed to run the equipment, corrosion

resistance and inertness.” Thus, plastics

wins hands down when compared to

conventional materials because they are

high energy savers, soft, easy-to-maintain,

fire-proof, moisture-resistant and cheap.

In fact, it is these qualities that have made

engineering plastics a popular material for

manufacturing household products.

Future scope Due to their multifaceted applications,

plastics has become an indispensible

fixature of modern life. As the aspirations

of people soar, more goods in the home

applications segment will be manufactured

from engineering plastics. Thus, the rising

purchasing power is clearly driving the

demand for innovative, lightweight and

low-cost solutions.

With their high performance

properties, engineering plastics have not

only gained popularity in heavy-duty

sectors including automotive, electrical

& electronics, but are also in demand in

daily life supplies. At present, in home

applications in India, engineering plastics

still have a low penetration as compared

to other countries, thereby creating

tremendous opportunities for growth.


Uday ShahDirector, Vishva Exim Pvt Ltd

Amit MahantDirector, PK Plastic International Pvt Ltd

In terms of cost as well, plastic resin is cheaper than the traditional material like steel or iron. Further, since it is light in weight, it can be easily transported anywhere and also helps in saving the transportation cost.

Household articles are frequently subjected to high mechanical and thermal stress. Plastics that come in contact with food must also comply with the international regulations. Thus, the usage of engineering plastics is imperative.

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Non-hazardous home appl iances

60 Modern Plastics & Polymers | September 201260 Modern Plastics & Polymers |

In today’s plastic age, plastics has

become indispensable in almost

every aspect of life. This holds true

especially for the home appliance

segment, where essential equipment,

such as ovens, toasters, mixers, grinders,

vacuum cleaners and washing machines,

are increasingly being made from

engineering plastics instead of sheetmetal

and cast iron. This is because engineering

plastics possess thermal, insulating

properties that are ideal for use in house

wiring and home appliances.

Dr Harindu Vyas, President (Technical

& Development), Signet Industries

Ltd, notes, “Almost all parts of home

appliances, such as the food processing

machine, dishwasher, refrigerator, washing

machine, television set and microwave,

make use of engineering plastics. For

example, in food processing machines,

the metal parts have poor chemical

resistance. Hence, replacing it with

engineering plastics increases the life of

food processors & prevents the food from

contamination of oxides, metal salts, etc.

Further, due to light weight and excellent

insulating properties, engineering plastics

like Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) is widely

used for home electrical devices such as

fuses and Miniature Circuit Breakers

(MCBs), replacing heavy ceramics used

for the same. Engineering plastics also

possesses excellent self-extinguishing

properties.”

Today, another trend observed is that

the quality of appliances as against price

sensitivity is gaining importance in India,

with increasing consumer awareness for

health and environment. This scenario

has led to development of new products

and innovations in the plastics houseware

industry. One such innovation is the

development of Halogen-Free Flame

Retardant (HFFR) plastics and its

increased usage in home appliances.

Safety of the homemakerThe home appliance industry has

indeed come a long way, with today’s

homemaker demanding appliances that

are appealing in design, have superior

mechanical strength combined with light

weight and adequate safety features.

M M Biswal, Business Head- Polymers,

Loxim Industries Ltd, says, “Keeping in

mind the consumer’s increased level of

awareness and rising demand for safer

products, today, all white goods use

engineering plastics, especially HFFR

plastics. No health hazards are associated

with the use of HFFR plastics, as it

does not produce toxic fumes. Thus,

HFFR plastics has replaced conventional

materials like metal, glass, etc. As a

result, the demand for HFFR plastics is

increasing by 20-22 per cent every year.”

INVESTING IN HOUSEHOLD SAFETY

Technological marvels, with safety and convenience factors, have facilitated increased utilisation of engineering plastics in home appliances. However, these appliances may still pose dangers to the homemaker. Avani Jain elucidates the use of halogen-free and fire-retardant plastics for making non-hazardous home appliances, thereby preserving homemaker’s safety.

Courtesy: Phillips

Non-hazardous home appl iances

Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSOH),

Low Smoke and Fume (LSF) and HFFR

are all terms associated with compounds

that are used extensively in various

home appliances. These compounds

are generally based on polyethylene or

co-polymers of polyethylene with the

addition of mineral fillers to impart

flame retardant properties.

Dr Vyas avers, “Flame-retardant

is an additional property that can

be incorporated into the plastics by

adding flame-retarding agents. These

agents reduce the flammability or delay

combustion. Flame-retarding agents

consist of halogens, such as bromine,

which function by forming a protective

thick layer of carbon char. This char does

not allow the fire to spread and prevents

plastic surface from burning further.

Halogen flame-retarding agents cause

environmental pollution and human

respiratory disorders. In contrast, HFFR

plastics contains nitrogen, inorganic and

phosphorous as its components and does

not cause much harm.”

He adds, “HFFR plastics can help

in developing non-hazardous home

appliances as it produces low smoke,

which permits the individual to evacuate

the area quickly, and causes less soot

damage to electronic components in

the area around fire. Also, as it does not

release halogen gas in the atmosphere,

it causes no damage to the human

respiratory system, if inhaled.”

Innovations making headwayToday, quality-conscious companies

and customers are moving towards

eco-friendly products. Biswal notes,

“Previously, brominated flame retardant

(BFR) plastics was developed by the

industry, but the focus today is on

developing HFFR plastics. BFRs are

organobromide compounds that have

an inhibitory effect on the ignition of

combustible organic materials. Among

the commercialised chemical flame-

retardants, the brominated varieties

were most widely used. However, the

regulation and environmental impact is

prompting the industry to move away

from BFRs. The current developments

for application of flame retardants in

engineering plastics are focussed on

HFFR products.”

Most HFFRs have an environment-

friendly profile, which means they pose

no harm to the environment and do

not bio-accumulate. In addition, these

have a low toxicity profile and will

eventually mineralise in nature. Biswal

says, “The main reason for using HFFR

plastics in home appliances is that they

neither catch fire easily nor emit toxic

fumes. HFFR plastics comply with

Restriction of Hazardous Substances

(ROHS) directives.”

Future prospects The home appliance industry in India

is expected to grow by 11-12 per cent

to reach ` 397 billion by 2013-2014.

Expanding households, rising income

levels and lower prices of home appliances

in real terms are expected to make

them affordable to a larger number of

households. Further, since consumers are

demanding high-quality products, the

emphasis has shifted to quality rather than

price, and this is a positive sign for the

plastics industry. It is for the same reason

that the demand for HFFR engineering

plastics in home appliances, as compared

to metal is increasing by the day.

This is not the only reason for increase

in demand for engineering plastics in

home appliances but there are a number

of factors. This demand will only increase

in future as new developments surface

the in the industry. Today, researchers

are continuously working to upgrade

engineering plastics with properties like

environmental sustainability. Especially

in the home application segment, a new

kind of anti-bacterial plastic is being

developed. This has the property of

self-sterilisation by resisting the growth

of bacteria on its surface and providing

safety to human health. Thus, with the

development of HFFR plastics and other

innovations, engineering plastics will

completely take over traditional materials

in the home appliances segment.


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

M M BiswalBusiness Head- Polymers, Loxim Industries Ltd

Due to light weight and excellent insulating properties, engineering plastics like Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) is widely used for home electrical devices such as fuses and Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs), replacing heavy ceramics used for the same.

The main reason for using HFFR plastics in home appliances is that they �� nor emit toxic fumes. HFFR plastics comply with Restriction of Hazardous Substances (ROHS) directive.



INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Inter face - Dr Premal Vashi

How is the demand for engineering plastics in home applications?India is fuelling the growth of Asian

countries, and all home appliance

manufacturers are focussing on Indian

market to fulfil their needs. Home

appliances require good mechanical

properties and aesthetics such as a

glossy outer surface. This is because

home appliances are mainly for the

consumer market and need to be more

attractive. Thus, the recent trend is to use

engineering plastics in home appliances for

better look and performance. Engineering

plastics such as polycarbonate,

Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS),

Styrene-Acrylonitrile (SAN) and acrylics

are most common polymers that have

replaced metal & other thermoset

products in the home appliances segment.

For example, earlier, mixer jar was made

only from steel, but today, steel has

been replaced by polycarbonate material.

Even household electrical switches

were earlier made from thermoset

material, but a recent development is

the usage of engineering plastics for

modular switches concept. Also, earlier,

Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) used

in households was made from thermoset

material, but it has now been replaced by

Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) and

Polyamide 6 material.

What properties of engineering plastics make them useful in home applications? Engineering plastics are versatile

materials as they possess good

mechanical, electrical and thermal

properties. Thus, their usage in home

appliances leads to product performance

that is much better than conventional

products. These also help in increasing

product life, leading to higher

productivity with lower production

cost. As a result, the use of engineering

plastics is increasing day by day due

to their advantages such as better

productivity, design flexibility, light

weight as compared to conventional

materials, good product performance

and enhanced life span.

What are the recent research & development (R&D) initiatives of your company? At present, the company is focussing

on the home appliances segment

to replace metal parts with plastic

compounds. We have introduced

high-gloss material to replace ABS

with commodity polymers to save

cost, yet yielding similar performance.

For example, iron skirt handle is

now replaced by high-gloss material

polypropylene.

What are the challenges and opportunities faced by the industry? Engineering plastics processors are facing

tough times due to lack of Government

support and industry-friendly policies.

India is a growing market, but we do

not have any manufacturing plant for

engineering polymers, eg, polycarbonate,

PBT, Polyamide 66, polyacetal, etc.

We are mainly dependant on import

substitute. Also, we do not have proper

R&D infrastructure and manufacturing

capacities to meet the growing

demand. Thus, the Government and

industry must come forth to build

R&D infrastructure and indulge in

superior product development.

What would be the future of engineering plastics in home application products? Although the consumption of engineering

plastics in home application products is

far less than countries such as the US,

yet the demand is increasing gradually.

In the US, the average consumption of

engineering plastics is 20 kg per capita;

however, in India, it is only about

4 kg per capita. Thus, there is a huge

scope for growth. This shows that the

overall consumption of engineering

plastics will surge in future.


…suggests Dr Premal Vashi, Director-Engineering Plastics, Som Shiva (Impex) Ltd. In a conversation with Avani Jain, he underlines the growing demand for engineering plastics in home applications and the challenges faced by the industry.

“Government and industry must come forth to build R&D infrastructure”


INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Coining of p last ic par ts

Y R Anand

Many plastic parts such as

thin-walled packaging

items, optical parts,

finely textured surfaces

or parts with large surface areas need

special alteration of an injection moulding

process called ‘Coining’. This modification

in technical terms is known as Injection

Compression Moulding (ICM). The

process is derived from the way metal coins

are produced the world over. This occurs

by squeezing a flat metal sheet between

the die (with the indentation of the coin)

at a high clamping force, thus altering the

shape of the metal.

Understanding ICM An advanced form of injection moulding,

ICM has benefits for both the process

and quality of the part. As compared to

conventional injection moulding process, a

significant feature of ICM is that the mould

cavity space can be automatically adjusted

according to different requirements. For

example, it can be injected into the cavity

before the material is well oriented, part of

the mould has closed and the cavity space

is expanded to twice the wall thickness of

the parts completed.

However, all advantages of ICM are

counter-balanced by the fact that additional

features are needed on the machine that

and mould design becomes restricted with

respect to part geometry.

Mould must be designed to prevent

the melt from escaping at the parting

line

Protrusions or undercuts against the

direction of injection/compression are

a problem

The machine must be built in with an

additional software/hardware feature to

actuate both injection and movement

of clamping unit

Principle of ICMAs the injection process begins, the

mould is usually not completely closed.

Only after the cavity has been supplied

with melt will the mould halves be closed

completely. Consequently, less pressure is

required to fill the cavity, thus reducing the

pressure gradient during the filling phase.

As the mould closes, uniform pressure is

exerted over the entire cavity surface of the

shrinking part, so that the pressure level in

the cavity remains uniform.

Mould technology

This refers to movement of axes of the

injection moulding machine. Main axes

involve mould opening and closing,

injection & dosing, while secondary

axes have ejection, nozzle movement &

core pulls.

Main axis coining: The cavity

volume is influenced by clamping unit

movement. For instance, the cavity can

be sealed by a vertical flush face. It

is also possible to create a seal via an

axially movable cavity ring or coining

frame. This approach is suited for flat

parts with uniform wall thickness.

Undercuts or punctures perpendicular

to the direction of coining present a

problem. Even partial surfaces can be

coined using the main axis. In such

cases, mould concepts with cavity rings

are utilised. When partial surfaces are

coined via the main axis, the processing

window is limited.

Secondary axis coining: Here, the

mould is completely closed and cavity

volume is altered via moveable zones

(eg, punches) within the cavity. Core

Designing the finer aspectsCoining, also known as Injection Compression Moulding (ICM), is an advanced form of injection moulding used for making high-quality plastic parts. Here is an overview of this technique used for making high-precision parts such as ophthalmic devices.

Advantages of plastic optical parts

�Enormous freedom in terms of design of optical functional surfaces

�Integration of multiple functional components

�Low material costs�Low specific weight�Economical production in a single

processing step, while maintaining high quality

�Large quantities can be implemented with ease

Courtesy: Arburg GmbH + Co


functions will control the punch

hydraulically. The moulding machine’s

ejector mechanism can also be utilised

in the coining process. This process

is suitable for partial surfaces, as any

mould opening forces that do not act

in un-coined areas are absorbed by the

machine’s holding force.

Coining via the clamping unit offers

considerably higher force reserves as

compared with punch coining in the

mould. Moreover, the clamping unit’s

measurement system provides better

process monitoring than when core

functions are utilised. This is because the

quality achievable, in terms of process

reproducibility, depends on reproducibility

of axis movements.

Machine technology Clamping unit design: Every clamping

unit design has its advantages for use

in the coining process. Fully hydraulic

clamping units enable coining paths

corresponding to the clamping unit’s

maximum traversing distance. These

can apply maximum coining force at

any point of travel, given an active

counter force, which is usually equal

to maximum clamping force. These

clamping units are equipped with

longitudinal measuring systems that

exhibit a measurement resolution of

0.1 mm, ensuring a coining position

precision in the order of one-tenth

of a millimetre. Hence, the system

is used mainly for longer coining

paths of 1-10 mm. The achievable

positioning accuracy is sufficient for

such applications.

Due to the toggle kinematics of toggle-

type electric clamping units, clamping force

and traverse speed always depend on the

opening stroke. Full clamping force is not

achieved until the toggle is locked. Thus,

high coining forces can be achieved only if

the coining path is short.

Some electrically driven machines

must be equipped with powerful drive

motors in order to provide adequate

coining forces. Typical coining paths

achievable by electrically driven clamping

units lie in a range of 1 mm. Reaction

speed and coining speed are high, as

time required for hydraulic pressure

buildup is nil here. Reproducibility is

higher than that with fully hydraulic

designs, due to the use of longitudinally

regulated drive systems.

Philosophy of the best designIn optical component production, the drive

systems do not exclude, but supplement

each other, as required by the application.

Formerly, most optical parts were made

from glass, but today a vast majority of

such parts are being produced by plastic

materials and mostly by the injection

moulding process.

The major requirements for

production of high-quality plastic optical

parts are cleanliness and reproducibility.

A majority of these parts have narrow

tolerances in dimensions, which means

that the in-process parameters such as

temperature, machine movements and

machine parameters require maximum

process control. Many thick-walled

optical components such as camera lenses

and human lenses with large differences

in wall thickness are common. These will

invariably necessitate the use of injection

compression moulding and, if possible,

variotherm mould temperature control.

For instance, moulding machines

from Arburg of Lossburg, Germany,

enable the user to program the required

coining sequence freely and individually.

The main and secondary axes can then be

utilised in a single sequence. But, coining

becomes universal when combined with

force and speed regulated programming.

This makes currently known and

implemented special cases available to

the user in a compact, logical and easily

configured sequence control.

Generally, injection moulding machines

with high positioning accuracy and good

reproducibility should only be used for

injection coining. The coining technology

must be selected on the basis of mould

concept and configuration. Depending on

the application, both hydraulic and electric

machines can be used. An example of such

a coining application in the ophthalmic

devices industry is production of low-

stress, true-to-form thick-walled blanks for

eyeglass lenses that are coined sequentially

via the main axis. A mould equipped with

a coining frame is used, which is closed

except for a defined gap. The screw supplies

the melt at low pressure, thereby traveling

to its forward stop. When the mould closes

(coining), the melt spreads out into the

cavity. The mould is equipped with rapid-

change shaping inserts. Lens thickness can

be set by varying the coining gap. This

requires no simultaneous movements of

the clamping unit and screw by the drive

technology.

Finally, companies need to decide

during the product design stage about

whether ICM will be significant

qualitatively and/or economically.

Equipping the machine with options to

run ICM later on is easier than changing

the philosophy of mould design.

Y R Anand holds a bachelor’s

degree in Mechanical

Engineering from University

of Mysore and a master’s

degree in Production

Engineering from IIT Kharagpur. Since

1980, he has been a partner in UNIMARK,

which provides sales and service of

machines for plastics processing, tool

making, micro-electronics and wire mesh

welding. Email: [email protected]

Merits of ICM Part quality Process

No sink marks on the thicker wall sections at the end of flow path of the part

Provides better venting, thereby allowing easier filling of the mould

For clear/transparent parts, the optical properties are greatly improved

Reduced material stress and shear

Shrinkage is compensated by compressing the melt

Lesser clamping force required and uniformly acting holding pressure

Reduction in holding pressure time, hence cycle time

For thin-walled parts, flow distance/wall thickness ratio is reduced

Coining of p last ic par ts

MPP

Sep

_201

2 A

d N

ame:

bau

mu

ller

Tab

-4, P

g N

o. 6

9

MPP Sep_2012 Ad Name: baumuller Tab-4, Pg No. 69

MPP Sep

_2012 Ad

Nam

e: Roto

mo

tive Tab-4, Pg

No. 70

MPP Sep_2012 Ad Name: Rotomotive Tab-4, Pg No. 70

rotomotive


INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: PVDF f luoropolymer process aids

Viral Vora and François Beaume

Fl u o r o p o l y m e r a n d

Fluoroelastomer Polymer

Process Aids (PPAs) have

for many years aided in

extrusion. Polyvinylidene Fluoride

(PVDF) copolymer-based PPAs excel

in the elimination of melt fracture as

well as pressure drop experienced during

extrusion. Numerous experiments were

done to study this behaviour of PVDF

copolymer-based PPAs during extrusion.

Experimental methodsMasterbatch preparation: PPA-

containing masterbatches were formulated

using 2 per cent of PPA in a Linear

Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

support resin with a Melt Index (MI) of

0.9 gm/10 min. The masterbatches were

dry blended and extruded in a twin-screw

co-rotating extruder. Each masterbatch

was then dry-blended with a reference

resin to get 200 parts per million (ppm)

of PPA in the final resin called the

formulated compound. The reference

resin is a 70/30 blend of LLDPE with

an MI of 0.9 gm/10 min and LDPE with

an MI of 0.39 gm/10 min, containing

no PPA.

Extrusion: This evaluation device

developed in CERDATO consists of a

single-screw laboratory scale extruder with

a specific flat die design. The extruder has

diameter 30 mm, length/diameter ratio

is 25 and smooth/grooved barrel. It has

different screw profiles, Polyethylene (PE)

or Polyamide (PA) design and a rotation

speed of 1-200 rpm. The flat die has

width of 50 mm and a gap of 0.5 mm.

Evaluation procedure: Extrusion

of reference resin (no PPA) in stable

conditions produces 100 per cent defect

for 60 minute with no change in extrusion

parameters or surface aspect. This ensures

that defects may not be reduced or

eliminated by self-heating.

At time t0, reference resin is replaced

by the formulated compound. Screw

speed and other extrusion parameters

remain constant. Pressure is monitored

during experiment until stabilisation,

usually at a lower level. The surface of

extrudate is observed visually to determine

complete elimination of defect and the

corresponding time. This time to 0 per

cent defect includes residence time in the

extruder.

When the trial is stopped, the extruder

is purged for cleaning for 30 minute with

a blend of LLDPE and a highly filled

silica masterbatch. Temperature is set low

for better purging efficiency. In the final

step, one must return to 100 per cent

defect and same pressure level as in step

Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) copolymer-based process aids are among the best in terms of key performance comparisons between the most popular selling grades in the market. Here are the results of a study comparing the performance of pure and synergist-containing fluoropolymer products.

For best-in-class performance

Pressure drop of synergist-containing products

Pressure drop of pure PPA products

Time (s)

Time (s)

Pre

ssu

re (

bar

s)P

ress

ure

(b

ars)


one and then second round of test is run

with another PPA.

ResultsMeasurements were taken until the

film showed no defects in the surface,

and results prepared in graphs. Pressure

drop progression was noted of several

formulations at a final PPA concentration

of 200 ppm on the flat die extruder. Four

widely used competitive products and

two PVDF copolymer-based compounds

5300 & 8600 were tested. The PVDF

copolymer-based products exhibited

the largest pressure drop in the range

of 24-26 bar. The competitive products

showed pressure drop of 15-23 bar, with

only Competitive 1 being within 2 bar

of the pressure drop showed by PVDF

copolymer-based products. The increased

pressure drop of PVDF copolymer-based

compounds 5300 and 8600 should allow

for higher increases in output using the

same base PE resins & equipment.

PVDF copolymer-based compounds

3121-50 and 2821 are fluoropolymers

and are 100 per cent active. These do

not contain partitioning agents like

their fluoroelastomer counterparts,

which contain 8-12 per cent of inactive

ingredients. With pure fluoro products, all

three products showed pressure drop of

18-20 bar, but the PVDF copolymer-based

2821 showed optimum result. Thus, the

performance of PVDF copolymer-based

PPA in pressure drop is as good as or

better than popular products in the market.

Mapping was done of PPA products

with both pressure drop and time to

eliminate melt fracture for synergist-

containing products. Not only PVDF

copolymer-based products 5300 and 8600

have high pressure drop, but these also

eliminated melt fracture within seven

minute in this test on the flat die extruder.

In both performance criteria, PVDF

copolymer-based PPAs were among the

best popular synergist product offerings.

In the mapping done for pure PPA

products, pressure drop for the products

was similar, but the time to clear melt

fracture was significantly different on the

flat die extruder. PVDF copolymer-based

3121-50 cleared melt fracture in 7 minute,

while other two products were clear at 11

and 12 minute. Both PVDF copolymer-

based 3121-50 and the Competitive 5

are new-generation products targeted

for high performance in systems with

aggressive mixing. PVDF copolymer-

based 2821 performs well in most systems

but is optimised for more moderate mixing

conditions.

Compaction of synergist productsIn products containing synergists, the

synergist should be combined with

the fluoropolymer or fluoroelastomer.

Traditionally, this was done in a simple

manner – as a dry blend of powders. A new

process compacts the two components,

not only offering a second product form

for ease of handling, but also improving

performance over dry blended products.

Compaction is a more intimate mixing

of the two components to provide a

complete synergistic effect.

A graph was drawn for different ratios

of the synergist mixed with fluoropolymer.

Some were combined by dry powder

blends, while others were compacted. As

the synergist content increases, there is a

clear benefit for product that is compacted

in eliminating melt fracture more quickly.

The compaction process allows products

such as PVDF copolymer-based 5300

and 8600 to perform better than other

similar dry-blended products.

Matter par excellence Both synergist-containing and pure

fluoropolymer products are available that

show favourable performance as compared

to other popular fluoroelastomers.

Thus, product optimisation and the

new compaction process for synergist-

containing products aid manufacturing of

best-in-class performance PPAs.

Viral Vora has done BTech in

Plastics and Polymers from

MIT, Aurangabad, Maharashtra,

India, and Masters in Polymers

from Aalen University, Germany.

He is working with Arkema India as Executive

Marketing, looking after sales, marketing

and business development of PVDF in

India for applications in various sectors.


François Beaume graduated in

Chemistry from ENSCP, Paris,

and has a PhD in Polymer

Science from ESPCI, Paris.

He is Senior Development

Engineer for Kynar PVDF at Arkema France.


The PVDF co-polymer mentioned here is

Kynarflex® from Arkema.

PVDF f luoropolymer process aids

PPA performance mapping with synergist-containing products PPA performance mapping with pure fluoro products

Time to 0% defect (min) Time to 0% defect (min)

Pre

ssu

re d

rop

(b

ar)

Pre

ssu

re d

rop

(b

ar)

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: S ix leadership act iv i t ies


M Hariharan

For a leader to create and run an organisation, he must spend his time on things that are relevant for today and

tomorrow. A leader has to focus on how time is spent on various aspects in his business life.

The six activities that a leader needs to spend time on are:

Daily fire fighting Daily routine Self-development Others’ development Daily improvement Dream for the future

If the leader spends maximum time on ‘Daily fire fighting’, there will be little time left to focus on the remaining five activities. ‘Daily fire fighting’ cannot be avoided, but need to be minimised by focussing on the other five. Let us focus on each of these six activities.

Daily fire fighting‘Daily fire fighting’ is defined as ‘any activity we perform, which crops up due to unplanned events happening, that the team depends on us to help them solve’. The more this activity, the less is the time available for other activities. The causes of this activity may be the following:

Uncertain external factors (has to live with)

Lack of planned routines and system that create most situations that are uncertain (reflection of not planning daily routine & delegation)

Lack of self-discipline of the leader, creating uncertainty (lack of self-development)

Lack of skill and preparedness in the team (lack of others’ development)

This leads to most leaders’ time being spent on wasteful activities. Although most individuals enjoy the thrills and crisis of ‘Daily fire fighting’.

Daily routine activities‘Daily routine activity’ is defined as ‘any activity we perform, that is part of our day-to-day function emerging out of the system we have put in place’. This activity can minimise ‘Daily fire fighting’ to some extent. These activities over a period should be delegated to the team through ‘Others’ development’, so that the leader can find time for other three activities.

These activities enable business as usual and are critical to ensure stability

in the organisation. But, these lack the fun of ‘Daily fire fighting’.

Self-developmentPersonality development and personal development are not what can be classified as ‘Self-development’. These activities are important for an individual to develop himself; however, in the context of this topic, the definition of ‘Self-development’ can be expertise in the core skill, while also developing skills to understand other functions and ability to guide other functions’. This is a critical first condition for a good leader. For instance, Toyota calls this as ‘T’ Leader. The stem of ‘T’ is competence on specific function, while the horizontal line in ‘T’ is understanding and ability to guide other functions. Thus, a leader must find time for self-development.

Critical growth ladder

to climb the

This article does not talk about time management, nor is it about work-life balance. It simply gives an outline of why and how leaders should plan their time and apportion it according to the varied needs of the business. This is a crucial focus area for the long-term growth of the business.

Six ways of spending time for top management

Daily fire fighting

Daily routine

Self-development

Developing others

Daily improvement

Dream for future

Six leadership act iv i t ies


Others’ developmentLeaders cannot be trained; they have to be identified and nurtured. A good leader has to identify and nurture the future leaders. This is critical for minimising the time spent on ‘Daily fire fighting’ and for ensuring continuity at the top. This part of leadership is sacrificed at the altar of ‘Daily fire fighting’. More often, work is delegated on the basis of ‘who can accomplish it without any goofing up’. A good leader has to delegate with an intention to coach. This attitude towards delegation is important for developing others.

Daily improvementA good leader should always look for room for improvement. Improvement includes minimising the efforts in daily routine, improvement to minimise ‘Daily fire fighting’ and a strong focus on changing the current status with delta improvements.

In a way, looking for daily improvement should be more like a daily routine. This stems from the strong belief that there is always scope for improvement. ‘Daily improvement’ focus must be an integral part of ‘Self-development’ and ‘Others’ development’.

Dream for futureThis is the most important role for a leader. A good leader focusses on all issues mentioned earlier, but a great leader focusses on this aspect as the most critical. A leader should have time to dream about the future. Development of others can enable the leader to release his energy to look beyond the horizon of the current status. He must unlearn his past success to dream for the future.

Moving up the ladderThe more a leader moves towards the last requirement of ‘Dream for future’, the better it is for the organisation. For a leader to spend time on this, he must sacrifice his thrill of doing the ‘Daily fire fighting’. Moving up the ladder of leadership choices, he can lead the organisation to the next horizon.

M Hariharan practises consultancy in the field of cost management, lean thinking, constraint management, management control system and business excellence as Founder Director at Savoir Faire Management Services. Savoir Faire helps organisations to improve

their profitability by aligning their people and processes to customer value and articulate the bottomline impact using the cost excellence (CE©) model. Email: [email protected]

Development of others can enable the leader to release

his energy to look beyond the horizon of the current status.

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Capi l lar y rheology


Dr Anand Tadas

One of the most common methods of shaping plastic resins is injection moulding. In this process, the plastic

material is fed into a heated barrel, mixed and forced into a mould cavity where it cools and hardens to the configuration of the cavity.

The source of problems in injection moulding of resins depends on diverse factors, such as the resin used, mould design, processing variables, polymer-related deficiencies or problems and the processing equipment used. The viscosity of the melt, plasticising rate and melt temperature are some of the processing variables causing common problems in the processing of complex materials.

Economics dictate some use of regrind by the processor with a common approach of ‘more is better’. Regrind and

virgin resin should be thoroughly blended to avoid melt flow inconsistencies and dimensional variations. It is useful to have information in advance with regard to the behaviour of a material during processing. In this context, capillary rheology, with its ability to simulate such processing proves to be a useful tool.

Case study: Injection moulding of metal-loaded polymers PVT properties investigation When samples are injection moulded, it is important to know the PVT properties of the melt, as some types of melt may be more compressible than others. A compressible melt is likely to require slightly more volume to fill the mould but can then bleed from the injection point after moulding, resulting in the unsightly die ‘drool’.

Variations in melt compressibility can also cause parts that should have flat surface to be made as convex or concave surface. This, in turn, can cause problems during fitting of the parts. The Rosand Capillary Rheometer is able to measure the Pressure–Volume–Temperature (PVT) characteristics of compounds and predict their suitability for use, or help predict the optimum injection moulder settings. The density of the hot polymer melt can be used as an indication to processability

while formulating new injection moulding compounds. The rheometer can also measure the high shear rate viscosity characteristics and simulate the injection moulding process. It can directly measure extensional properties, which shows how a polymer behaves during processes such as blow moulding and fibre spinning.

This test found that Sample A is less compressible than Sample B; hence, it needs less volume upon injection and is less likely to result in die drool after moulding. The compressibility of a melt is likely to be related to its filler content, the polymer chain structure, polymer’s molecular weight, molecular weight distribution and the test temperature. Further, Sample B will need a higher initial injection volume but a small withdrawal (slight negative pressure) to reduce the die drool. This reduction in pressure on the die contents while the article solidifies for a few seconds may also help reduce swell (causing convex surfaces). If the total weight of polymer in the barrel is measured (weight added initially – weight extruded during precompression and initial descent), the density of the melt can be calculated.

A comparison of the initial density value (at maximum volume) and the end density value (minimum volume /maximum pressure) can show comparative data for compressibility.

Density of melt = Weight of polymer /volume

Moulding test simulation In this test, the compounds are sheared at rates similar to those in injection moulding. If the sample is extremely shear thinning, the shear rate data can be corrected using Rabinowitsch, which uses the power law index (n) to adjust for non-Newtonian flow through the die.

Tool for determining complex material characteristicsWhile carrying out high-pressure and high-speed techniques such as injection moulding of plastic resins, it is vital to know how the plastic melt behaves during processing. In this regard, a capillary rheometer is an important tool, as it tests the processing conditions and response of melt to applied force, measures viscosity characteristics and simulates the injection moulding process.

Rosand Capillary Rheometer model RH-7 Rosand PVT testing kit

Capi l lar y rheology


The high shear rate data indicates how easily the melt will fill small mould apertures and how accurate the detail definition will be. It also shows how quickly the overall process may be carried out (within the limitations of the injection moulder). If the melt viscosity is too low, bleeding between the two touching mould faces may also be a problem.

Further, Sample A was found to have a lower viscosity at all measured shears, indicating that it will be easily moulded and fill the mould quickly.

Extensional viscosity determination In this test, the polymer melt is subjected to a table of shear rates giving equilibrium viscometry data at each step.

P0 is often plotted as a useful comparison of extensional properties, but it is worth remembering that the P0 data also encompasses other properties such as vortex flow, acceleration and elastic response of the sample.

Where:�� n = Shear thinning index

!�� "��#

%��'*��+�� *��"�;<#

In this test, Sample A was found to have significantly high extensional viscosity. As extensional viscosity is the resistance of a material to extend, ie, squeeze itself through narrowing of the mould, this can also indicate the ability of the material to successfully reach extreme parts of the mould.

Although there is a relationship between shear and extensional viscosity, for most practical purposes, extensional viscosity should be considered as an

independent parameter to shear viscosity. For example, two polymers can have nearly identical shear profiles yet different extensional viscosities, which correlate with observed processing differences.

Optimising processes The Rosand Capillary Rheometer can be used to identify high-quality polymer compounds. PVT testing can demonstrate the method for optimising injection moulding settings, while high shear rheometry can simulate the actual injection process. The extensional viscosity data gives an insight into how the polymer behaves during its processing.

��>�� Application Specialist with J��Q��X�Z��*��*��*��Chemistry, Dr Tadas has three

patents on dispersions of inert metals. He is actively associated with the Indian Chemical Society, Indian Ceramic Society ��Q�� ' �� [��*��"Q'�#X�

AUTOMATION TRENDS: 3D blow moulding


Today’s plastics industry

has a high level of

material development and

technological integration. In

particular, the blow moulding segment

is driven to take advantage of material

development and computer technology

with microprocessors, the latter enabling

process programming of machines &

robots. The machine and mould builders

are responding by developing robust

sophisticated equipment. The recent

years have seen numerous technologies

considered as being change inducing or

epoch making. Among these, Three-

Dimensional (3D) blow moulding is

significant, since it has advanced in terms

of increased possibilities for process

application.

Understanding 3D blow mouldingOver the last few decades, computer

simulation models have significantly

contributed to a better understanding of

blow moulding processes and are now

widely used for process optimisation.

Computer simulation models help

mitigate undesired variations in wall

thickness and reduce weight while

maintaining strength. These offer a

good alternative for trial-and-error

methods with expensive blow moulding

equipment or complicated measurements

during a moulding process, which occur

faster in a closed construction. Also,

simulations can be used for comparison

with measurements. The blow moulding

process begins with melting the plastic

material and forming it into a preform.

A preform is a tube-like plastic piece

with a hole at one end through which

compressed air can pass. The preform is

clamped into a mould and air is pumped

into it. The air pressure then pushes the

plastic material out to match the mould.

Once the plastic has cooled and hardened,

the mould opens and the part is ejected.

Various computational models have been

developed for modeling the forming of

blow moulded containers.

Quality control ensures smooth

operation of a robust and computationally

efficient model for industrial uses, which

can accurately capture the stretch blow

moulding process of polymer containers.

The model takes as input information the

preform shape, a uniform temperature

distribution of the preform and a

prescribed inlet air pressure. It computes

the container shape, final wall thickness

and the stress & thermal deformations that

the polymer undergoes during the process.

The model is applied to the stretch blow

moulding of a two-dimensional axial-

symmetrical Polyethylene Terephthalate

(PET) bottle with a complex geometry.

Factors influencing quality controlIn PET bottles, four areas determine

bottle development for quality control

– design, weight, process and laboratory

tests. Design includes development and

construction with state-of-the-art CAD

programs, 3D prototyping methods,

problem analysis and solutions based on

The Three-Dimensional (3D) blow moulding technology has provided several advantages that are not inherent to the blow moulding process. Lionel Alva scrutinises various facets of the 3D technology and how it has affected the outlook towards blow moulding, while providing insights into online quality control solutions.

78 Modern Plastics & Polymers |

Illustration: Chaitanya Dinesh Surpur

Seamless quality control through automated solutions

Illustration: Chaitanya Dinesh Surpur

3D blow moulding


finite element analysis & sample bottles. Weight is based on

preform design dependent on stretching ratio and lightweighting,

based on technical & economical feasibility. Factors influencing

the process are high speed, low blowing pressure, low heat energy

and alternative materials like polylactide or polypropylene. These

factors must be considered while designing online quality control

solutions.

Quality control methodology“Considering the pressure on companies to be more competitive,

it makes sense to opt for online quality control solutions for

3D-PET blow moulding instead of manual checking. Although

online leak detection is now commonplace, many other tests

can be performed. Most systems used by blow moulders work

by pressurising the mould and monitoring the change in that

pressure during the test time,” observes Dhiman Dodhia,

Executive Director, Dodhia Techno Engineering Pvt Ltd.

Other methods for maintaining machine availability at the

highest level:

Preform testing: Only perfect preforms with impeccable

integrity guarantee precise heating and stretch blow moulding

processes. The systems are usually video-supported.

Bottle testing: Testing systems detecting non-axial, irregular

bottles are installed upstream of the air conveying line or at

the rotating wheel. Damaged bottles are eliminated.

Achieving process optimisation The dynamics of 3D blow moulding are complex and must

be well understood before designing a quality control system.

The QC personnel should be more involved in the selection

of leak testing equipment, as these are used for validating the

quality of the moulding produced. This will allow implementation

of a highly optimised production process.


Dhiman DodhiaExecutive Director, Dodhia Techno Engineering Pvt Ltd

Although online leak detection is now commonplace, many other tests can be performed. Most systems used by blow moulders work by pressurising the mould and monitoring the change in that pressure during the test time.

ENERGY MANAGEMENT: High-speed precis ion equipment


Blow moulding is a process of

thermoplastic processing to

create hollow plastic products

using compressed air and

reflects the shape of the blow mould

cavity. During machine design, energy

consumption is not a major factor;

however, there are some possibilities to

reduce the energy consumption in general

hydraulic machines.

Worldwide, blow moulding machines

are being called upon to manufacture an

increasingly complex array of industrial

products. Ravi Kumar, Director, Shiv Pooja

Plastics, says, “To offset rising production

costs stemming from these demanding

applications, manufacturers turn towards

machines that can deliver higher accuracy,

greater cost efficiency and maximum

flexibility. In fact, it is necessary to deliver

improved performance and reliability in

blow moulding machine design.” For

decades, companies have developed blow

moulding technology to remain at the

forefront of high-performance motion

control technologies for hydraulic blow

moulding machines, which reduce time

and also result in increased energy savings

through the moulding process.

Challenges for compressed airRotary Reheat Stretch Blow Moulding

(RSBM) machines from leading

manufacturers across the globe provide

challenges to the efficiency of compressed

air systems. These challenges include

significant pressure drops in the RSBM

machine with large instantaneous air

demand swings. Large horsepower sizes

for individual compressors increase

consumption of compressed air, and the use

of high historical pressure equipment also

adds to the problem. Besides, a single facility

may have multiple pressure requirements,

which makes steady monitoring a tough

task. Despite these challenges, it is possible

to achieve 15 per cent energy savings on

the supply side with another 15 per cent

achievable by focussing on the pressure

drops in the blow moulding machinery.

Pressure-drop situationsStabilising air pressure is a primary

objective. Pressure fluctuations occur in

most stretch machines and are significantly

lower than expected. Correcting this

can lead to increased productivity and

reduced air consumption. Rajesh Panchal,

Director, Om Chamunda Enterprises,

says, “Blow moulders must understand

the air pressure requirements of their

machines. For example, the blow process

consumes about 60 per cent of the air.

The remaining pneumatic applications,

using 40 per cent of the air for control

components and packaging or decorating,

will typically require lower pressures.

Manufacturers must install a dedicated

piping system to blow air circuits.”

The blow moulding process involves various complex stages of operations, coupled with high-speed precision moulding techniques. Moulders are increasingly opting for energy-efficient mechanisms that complement high productivity standards. Anwesh Koley analyses the challenges in achieving production efficiency in blow moulding process and the measures required to rectify them.

Conserving energy, enhancing productivity

Courtesy: Shiv Pooja Plastics


High-speed precis ion equipment

The next step is to modify the

pneumatic circuits on the blow moulding

machinery, which is typically sized, by

the manufacturer, based on average air

demand rather than peak air demand. The

pneumatic circuit on moulding machines

consists of solenoids, regulators and

tubing, which when undersized, creates

pressure drops during the blow cycle. The

pressure drop is really a lag in the flow of

compressed air, which slows inflation and

subsequent cooling of the container. If sized

appropriately to match peak air demand

by examining Critical Velocity (CV) of

components, moulders can minimise the

pressure drop, increase productivity and

reduce plant air pressure.

In process industries, companies are

taking most of the measures available to

optimise their processes in order to gain

on productivity and reduce waste. “As

compressors are the largest motors among

the auxiliaries, consuming large amounts of

electric power, anything we can do to save

its energy is our focus,” adds Kumar.

By adding air recovery system on

blow moulding machine, the used high-

pressure air can be recycled after blowing

the containers, thereby reducing the

energy consumption. When using the

low-pressure air compressor with same

specifications, this system would extend

the rest time of the air compressor, reduce

its energy consumption and extend the

service life of the machine. Also, after

adopting the air recovery system, the blow

moulding machine can be equipped with

a smaller low-pressure air compressor; this

also decreases energy consumption, hence

reducing the production costs.

Reducing energy consumptionHigh-speed electric feeder solutions help

machines consume up to 30 per cent

less energy than competitive hydraulic

machines. These produce higher quality,

more repeatable parts today. End users

are continually searching for an edge

in product quality, from plastic bottles

that utilise 30 per cent less material to

complex package designs. If a processor

has high-speed precision motion

control, it would ensure uniform wall

thickness and guarantees that all parts

meet quality specifications.

The compact design of high-speed

electric solutions help save valuable

floor space, which means customers can

increase the number of machines at work

at any given time. “In order to ensure safe

operations, built-in safety features including

fail-safe and slow set-up mode help reduce

unplanned downtime and foster operator

safety,” adds Kumar.

Today, blow moulding machines are

used to make everything from vessels to

toys to car gasoline tanks. To offset rising

production costs from evermore demanding

applications, customers need blow

moulding machines of even higher accuracy,

efficiency and flexibility. “In order to solve

the challenge of accurate positioning under

high-speed motion, it is important to ensure

more accurate parison thickness control

for highest product quality and lower

production costs,” adds Panchal.

A complete system of high-response

servo valves, the machine controller and an

advanced Man-Machine Interface (MMI)

will help overcome technical challenges.

Highly accurate multi-axial control system

yields faster and more stable close & loop

mould movement speed. The hardware/

software design of the machine controller

should provide control of cover wall

thickness, weight temperature, motion and

other measured values. To address upgrading

requirements, the controller must integrate

intelligent temperature control, closed-loop

motion control, a dedicated wall thickness

control and a servo valve current drive.

By focussing on specific requirements,

high-speed blow moulding solution

providers are able to provide high

performance solutions that ensure energy

savings at various stages during the

moulding process. “Today, it is important

to ensure commitments beyond initial

collaboration to facilitate reliable and

flexible products worldwide. For smooth

functioning of a technology as well as

timely delivery of the final product, service

technicians worldwide are ensuring

timely and precise repair of components,”

concludes Panchal.


Ravi KumarDirector, Shiv Pooja Plastics

To offset rising production costs stemming from these demanding applications, manufacturers turn towards machines that can deliver higher accuracy, greater cost efficiency and maximum flexibility.

Rajesh PanchalDirector, Om Chamunda Enterprises

Today, it is important to ensure commitments beyond initial collaboration to facilitate reliable and flexible products worldwide. For smooth functioning of a technology as well as timely delivery of the final product, service technicians worldwide are ensuring timely and precise repair of components.


POLICIES & REGULATIONS: Ant i -dumping duty

Among the most controversial issues to have plagued the plastics industry in emerging markets is the rampant import

of materials and equipment from low-cost manufacturing countries. A strong player in the Asian market, India is firmly committed to the principle of free and fair trade among nations, which is the foundation for the multilateral trade order established by the World Trade Organization (WTO). While a giant step has been taken by India towards establishment of free-trade regime with the phasing out of Quantitative Restrictions on imports since 1991, there is also a need to ensure fair trade between developed and developing countries. Depending on the need, anti-dumping, anti-subsidy countervailing and safeguard measures have been invoked in the past.

Navin Trambadia, Proprietor, Global Technoplasts, avers, “All these measures are in the nature of trade remedies, which the domestic industry could take advantage of, subject to the fulfillment of essential conditions and criteria as mandated under law. In recent years, the Government has already established the requisite legal and institutional mechanism for administering these measures. However, various concepts and legal & operational aspects involved in these schemes need to be understood in the proper sense and in the right perspective.”

Implications on trade dynamicsDumping is said to have taken place when an exporter sells a product to India at a price less than that prevailing in its domestic market. However, the phenomenon of dumping per se is not

condemnable as it is recognised that producers sell their goods at different prices to different markets. Kamlesh Shah, Managing Partner, Devang Plastics, elaborates, “It is not unusual for prices to vary from time to time owing to supply and demand conditions. It is also recognised that price discrimination in the form of dumping is a common international commercial practice. It is also not uncommon that the export prices are lower than the domestic prices. Therefore, from the perspective of anti-dumping practices, there is nothing inherently illegal or immoral about the practice of dumping. However, where dumping causes or threatens to cause material injury to the Indian domestic industry, authorities initiate the necessary action for investigations and subsequent imposition of anti-dumping duties.”

In recent years, the anti-dumping duty has caused a stir in the Indian industry owing to its effects on plastics consumption, manufacturing practices, quality standards and pricing pressures. Annabel Dsouza assesses both sides of this controversial debate and its implications on India’s surging plastics industry.

Revitalising industry prospects


Ant i -dumping duty

The Ministry of Commerce & Industry had imposed definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of certain plastics processing machines, particular ly injection moulding machines from China. The levy was to come into force for five years from May 12, 2009, the date on which the provisional anti-dumping duty was imposed. The specified percentage is in the range of 60-174 per cent, depending on the producer. Based on a petition filed by a Chennai-based machinery manufacturer, the designated authority in the Commerce Ministry had, in 2008, initiated anti-dumping investigations on imports of plastics processing machines from China.

The Revenue Department had specified that the anti-dumping duty would be a percentage of the Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) value of imports. However, blow moulding machines, vertical injection moulding machines, all-electric injection moulding machines, multicolour/multimould machinery were excluded from the levy.

Boosting domestic industryThe anti-dumping duty is slated to have a positive impact on technology innovations and quality standards of the Indian plastics industry. Trambadia adds, “With an increasing number of quality-conscious consumers, manufacturers in India are driven towards developing indigenous machinery solutions or sourcing technology solutions from European players. Although this imposes significant cost pressures on the domestic industry, it has a long-term benefit in terms of volume consumption with reliable material & equipment solutions.”

The Indian industry must prove that dumped imports are causing or are threatening to cause material injury to the domestic industry. Material retardation to of an industry is also regarded as injury. The material injury or threat cannot be based on mere allegations. Sufficient evidence must be provided to support the contention of material injury. Injury analysis can broadly be divided in two major areas:

Volume effect: Authorities examine the volume of the dumped imports, including the extent to which there has been or is likely to be a significant increase in the volume of dumped imports, either in absolute terms or in relation to production or consumption in India, and its effect on the domestic industry.

Price effect: The effect of the dumped imports on prices in the Indian market for like articles, including price undercutting, or the extent to which the dumped imports are causing price depression or preventing price increases for goods, which otherwise would have occurred.

While plastics processing machinery manufacturers in India have since then seen favourable times, plastics processors are concerned that their margins will be hit by 20-25 per cent due to the anti-dumping duty on imports of certain plastics processing or injection moulding machines from China. Indian machines cost at least 25 per cent more than Chinese machines. While the price of machinery varies with size, quality and degree of automation, on an average, Chinese machines cost anywhere between ` 5 lakh and ` 10 crore. Machinery and moulds account for nearly 70 per cent of the cost of setting up a plastics processing business. Indian customs levied on Chinese imports of tariff margin amount will be based on final determination of the dumping case to make adjustments.

The way forwardThe anti-dumping duty still remains a controversial issue, but with the world’s two largest developing economies engaging in imposing barriers in key matters such as imports, it might be a cause of concern in the years to come as both countries boast of a booming plastics industry. The All India Plastics Manufacturers Association statistics has shown that by 2012, India is expected to become the third largest plastics market in the world after the US and China. Hence, an economic deadlock between two such prosperous markets might not be in the best interests of the global market. Email: [email protected]

Navin TrambadiaProprietor, Global Technoplasts

The Government has already established the requisite legal and institutional mechanism for administering these measures. However, various concepts and legal & operational aspects involved in these schemes need to be understood in the proper sense and in the right perspective.

Kamlesh ShahManaging Partner, Devang Plastics

Where dumping causes or threatens to cause material injury to the Indian domestic industry, authorities initiate the necessary action for investigations and subsequent imposition of anti-dumping duties.

MPP

Sep

_201

2 A

d N

ame:

Pra

yag

Tab

-5, P

g N

o. 8

7

MPP Sep_2012 Ad Name: Prayag Tab-5, Pg No. 87

MPP SEP_2012 A

d N

ame: TO

SHIB

A Tab

-5, Pg N

o. 88

MPP SEP_2012 Ad Name: TOSHIBA Tab-5, Pg No. 88

TOSH

IBA


STRATEGY: Industr y–academia col laborat ion

Industry–academia collaboration offers several benefits to both parties involved. With regard to the plastics & polymers processing, the industry

can reap a lot of benefits through such ollaboration. These include reduced costs, increase in knowledge, greater marketing power and availability of skilled human capital, which is the need of the hour for the industry.

Tushar Parikh, Vice Chairman, Indian Plastics Institute (IPI)–Ahmedabad Chapter, notes, “Skilled manpower is the demand of every industry and plastics industry is no exception here. Today, companies are expanding and employing new technologies, thereby demanding skilled manpower. However, skilled manpower is a scarce resource. Investing in human capital is an important step. An effective way to achieve this is through industry–academia collaboration.”

He adds, “In the plastics industry, all production processes require skilled engineers and operators for high-grade machines. Also, the companies need efficient workforce for marketing. Through industry–academia collaboration, companies can actually train students to meet such requirements.”

The Indian plastics and polymers industry can leverage the potential of institutes, namely, Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET) and Indian Plastics Institute (IPI), as a source of intellectual human capital. Dr Subhas Chandra Shit, Deputy Director, CIPET, Ahmedabad, advises, “Industry–academia collaboration is important for the growth of the plastics industry, and the industry must nurture young talent so that both parties can benefit in the long run. An institute, we are initiating collaboration with

companies, so the industry should also come forward.”

Role of the institutes The plastics institutes should send their researchers on deputation basis to industry to work in their laboratories to gain experience on new equipment & processes. Institutes should welcome technical staff f rom the industry to interact with their students, thereby fostering closer relationships and encourage industry-focussed collaborations, which can then be funded by industry with support from their own staff.

Various plastics institutes have adopted steps to strengthen the industry–academia collaboration. Parikh avers, “The IPI acts as a link between the industry and the institute. We are involved in various activities; for

Through the industry–academia collaboration approach, companies in the Indian plastics industry can deal with the challenge of shortage of skilled human capital and enhance their productivity & performance, thus accelerating economic growth. Avani Jain notes the benefits of investing in skilled human capital through industry–academia collaboration.

Cultivating skilled human capital


Industr y–academia col laborat ion

instance, we invite companies for campus placements and conduct workshops for students. Even technical experts are invited to deliver guest lectures on specialised subjects. We organise one technical seminar every year. Recently, IPI had organised a technical seminar on ‘Advancements in Flexible Packaging.’ In this seminar, industry experts made presentations on subjects related to the theme. Further, we send students to 3- to 4-day workshops at any company’s facility to empower them with practical experience in addition to theoretical knowledge. Thus, such a step facilitates their learning process.”

Today, institutes also provide on-the-job training to students. Dr Shit notes, “Our laboratory is well equipped with all instruments, so that students can learn how to operate machines along with the production process.” Thus, the institutes have a fundamental role to play in training manpower.

Role of the industryMany companies have embraced industry–academia collaboration to invest in skilled human capital. Recently, Solvay inaugurated its new Research, Development and Technology Centre at Savli, India. The Centre focusses mainly on the development of high-performance polymers, organic chemistry, nanocomposites and green chemistry. When fully operational, this centre will tap the country’s huge talent potential and carry out open innovation in collaboration with premier institutes in India. Thus, through such industry–academia collaboration, students will acquire the quality and skills required for this specific industry. This is just one type of collaboration and there are various ways through which industry–academia collaboration can be successful for the industry as well as students.

The private sector needs to be open to collaborations with the plastics institute, as the industry gets immediate benefits in terms of more profits and trained manpower, while students get the benefit of seeing their ideas work and gain confidence. Through this, the institutes can also be assured of regular fund supply and required practical exposure.

Challenges posed Currently, two basic types of collaboration can be seen between industry and institutes. First, collaboration between companies and institutes for product or process research is imperative. Second, collaboration where companies bring in new technology and institute helps them to adapt to the local conditions. The first type is more frequently observed. However, both types of collaborations are not common in India. Parikh avers, “As against the universities in US, where R&D centres are established within the university and students get projects from the industry itself, the scenario in India differs. In India, institute campuses do not have R&D centres. This means no industry projects, and thereby no funds from the industry. Thus, steps should be taken in this regard.”

Fur ther, indust r y–academia collaborations can be feasible, provided that clear areas of cooperation are worked out before starting projects. The key challenge is Government support and availability of funds for such initiatives. Although institutes are doing their best to train students, professional courses need support from the Government as well as the industry.

In a nutshellIndustry–academia collaboration has been effective in many developed countries. Major global corporations have made it clear and some have even declared in their strategy that they are ready to invest in skilled human capital through academic collaboration.

Thus, industry–academia synergy has a high probability of attaining success in India, as it is a major plastics and polymers hub. Moreover, the industry generally faces substantial shortage of research talent with the requisite skill set and experience in advanced analytical research, but this collaboration will help the industry in this aspect also. Thus, industry–academia collaboration can serve as a strategy for ensuring success and growth of India’s plastics & polymers industry through investment in skilled human capital.


Tushar ParikhVice Chairman, Indian Plastics Institute (IPI)–Ahmedabad Chapter

In the plastics industry, all production processes require skilled engineers and operators for high-grade machines. Also, the companies need efficient workforce for marketing.

Dr Subhas Chandra ShitDeputy Director, CIPET, Ahmedabad

Industry–academia collaboration is important for the growth of the plastics industry, and the industry must nurture young talent so that both parties can benefit in the long run. As an institute, we are initiating collaboration with companies, so the industry should also come forward.

TIPS & TRICKS: P last ics tool ing solut ions


Moulds for plastics processing can be expensive, so it is important that companies using these moulds protect their investment by regular preventive maintenance. Anwesh Koley looks into various measures that can help processors ensure a healthy mould life, resulting in seamless processing.

prolonged mould life

Mould maintenance for plastics processing has assumed importance as it has a direct impact on

the functioning of machines. However, companies are often tempted to

overlook this and wait until their mould breaks down or has a serious problem before calling maintenance and repair technicians. The truth remains that trying to cut corners by skipping preventive maintenance usually ends up being less

economical. Not only can preventive mould maintenance keep companies from paying for costly repairs to their moulds, it can also greatly extend the working life of the plastics processing machines. Email:[email protected]

Following are the guidelines for mould cleaning and maintenance:

Keep a log of all necessary mould maintenance and repairs. Knowing how often a given type of mould breaks down without maintenance can help factories determine the frequency of inspections. Manufacturers of the injection moulds will also be able to provide information on the frequency of mould maintenance. Manufacturers must be acquainted with the environment in which the mould will be functioning.

Mould changes can be performed quickly if they are ready for use when they leave the store and can go into production without the need for major assembly or cleaning work. Every injection mould must be a self-contained unit. Parts or groups of parts that are loaded or borrowed often disappear or are needed elsewhere just when the mould is scheduled for use.

To know how often a mould must be maintained, one must consider the environment in which it is used – how much moisture, pressure and extreme temperature it is exposed to. Moulds used with more abrasive materials will also need maintenance more often. Also, how often a mould needs maintenance depends on the kind of product it is used for.

It is especially important to pay attention to hot runners and water lines, as they often cause mould performance problems. Mould maintenance should also include lubrication, cleaning and tightening of all parts. Rust prevention sprays must be applied to a cool, dry mould if they are to work efficiently.This reduces f riction within the mould.

Cleaning work should be kept to a minimum, as it delays production. Specific requirements such as store cleanliness and ambient conditions must be imposed to preserve injection moulds. Damp rooms promote corrosion. The mould store should be kept at a constant temperature dehumidified constantly. This does not require much equipment and soon pays for itself.

Create a maintenance schedule and stick to it. Manufacturers s h o u l d p e r f o r m cleaning, inspection and maintenance of moulds after they have undergone a set number of cycles. Setting the schedule can be tricky. This is because different moulds age at different rates and conditions wearing them out differ from one manufacturer to another.

STEPS TO

TENDERS

Latest Popular Tenders brought to you by www.tendersinfo.com


Packaging bags Org : Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (Bcic)TRN : 12098651Desc : Supply of woven polypropylene (WPP) bagsBOD : 10 Sep 2012Loc : BangladeshBT : International competitive bidding

Polyvinyl expansion baseOrg : Eastern Railway TRN : 12082938 Desc : Supply of polyvinyl expansion baseBOD : 11 Sep 2012 Loc : India BT : Domestic competitive bidding

Silicon gel indicatorOrg : Northern Railway TRN : 11996037 Desc : Supply of blue type silicon gel indicator BOD : 12 Sep 2012Loc : India BT : Domestic competitive bidding

Advanced prototyping Org : Department of Army TRN : 5065283 Desc : Supply of advanced prototyping machinesBOD : 13 Sep 2012Loc : United States of America BT : International competitive bidding

Polyurethane foamOrg : Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH TRN : 11844991 Desc : Delivery and installation of machinery for the production of free-HFCF PU foamBOD : 28 Sep 2012Loc : Germany BT : International competitive bidding

Polycarbonate compound Org : Eastern Cable Ltd TRN : 12095517 Desc : Supply of conducting PC compound & antimony trioxide

BOD : 19 Sep 2012

Loc : Bangladesh

BT : International competitive bidding

Silicone rubber compoundOrg : Chittaranjan Locomotive Works

TRN : 12069556

Desc : Supply of silicone rubber compound

BOD : 19 Sep 2012

Loc : India

BT : Domestic competitive bidding

3D rapid prototyping machines Org : Conseil Régional de Bourgogne

TRN : 11947344

Desc : Acquisition of 3D rapid prototyping machines

BOD : 21 Sep 2012

Loc : France


Plastic injection moulding machineOrg : SUI Southern Gas Company Ltd

TRN : 12154970

Desc : Supply of plastic injection moulding machine

BOD : 21 Sep 2012

Loc : Pakistan


Rapid prototyping systemOrg : Hochschule Offenburg -

University Of Applied Sciences

TRN : 12091515

Desc : Delivery of a rapid prototyping system

BOD : 23 Sep 2012

Loc : Germany


Plastic moulding machineOrg : Bangladesh Ordnance Factories (BOF)

TRN : 12121110

Desc : Supply of crimping machine &

plastic injection moulding machine

BOD : 25 Sep 2012

Loc : Bangladesh


Org: Organisation’s name, TRN: Tendersinfo Ref No, Desc: Description, BOD: Bid Opening Date, Loc: Location, BT: Bidding Type.

Latest Popular Tenders brought to you by www.tendersinfo.com

Information courtesy: Tendersinfo.com

1, Arch Gold, Next to MTNL Exchange, Poisar, S V Road, Kandivali (W), Mumbai - 400 067, Maharashtra, India

>��\�]^^�^_```<{}�~��\�]^^�^_]<{_<��~��\��X��[ X� ��

EVENT LIST


Specialty Films and Flexible Packaging Global Conference 2012This one-day conference is dedicated

to the surging flexible packaging sector

in India and the opportunities &

challenges faced by the industry. With

representative speakers from the Indian

as well as global industry, this event will

offer key insights into the developments

in flexible packaging materials and

processing machinery; September 11,

2012; at Hotel Grand Hyatt, Mumbai

For details contact:

Nidhi Verma

Elite Plus Business Services Pvt Ltd

61, Radheya, 14th Road, Plot 359

Khar (W) Mumbai - 400052

Tel: 022-2600 0555/56

Fax: 022-26000556


Website: www.eliteplus.co.in

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

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. >��\�]^^�{]]{�}`�<�~��\�]^^�{]]{�}}��~��\�� <_��*��X� ��~�Z��\��X��;�� X� �

�*��Tamil Nadu

� ��^^;^��^]<^

��*��Punjab

��^<;^}�^]<^

PuneJ�*��

� ��^;��^]<^

�*��Gujarat

��;_�^]<^

IndoreJ��*��*��<<;<}�^]<{

Rudrapur��*��

��^{;^`�^]<{

Hyderabad��*��*

J��{<;��{�^]<{

AurangabadJ�*��

��<;}�^]<{

Taipei Plas 2012This biennial trade show is well positioned

to attract the global plastics industry with

exciting opportunities in the Far East and

South East Asia. Taiwan is ranked the

world’s fifth largest producer and fourth

largest exporter in plastics & rubber

processing machinery. With quality design

and competitive price, Taipeiplas 2012 is the

global sourcing hub for plastics & rubber

processing machinery; September 21-25,

2012; at Nangang Exhibition Hall Taipei

World Trade Center, Taiwan


Taiwan External Trade Development Council

(TAITRA)

333 Keelung Road

Section 1, 5-7 Floor

Taipei 11003, Taiwan

Tel: +886 (2) 2725-5200

Fax: +886 (2) 2757-6245


Website: www.taipeiplas.com.tw

FAKUMA 2012This international trade fair for

plastics processing is celebrating its

30th anniversary. It will show plastics

advantages in conservation of resources,

lightweight design engineering and

energy efficiency. It will provide the

industry with opportunities for futuristic

manufacturing solutions; October 16-20,

2012; at Friedrichshafen Exhibition

Centre, Germany


P E Schall GmbH & Co KG

Messeunternehmen, Gustav-Werner-Straße 6

D-72636 Frickenhausen

Tel: +49-70259 2060

Fax: +49-70259 2066


Website: www.fakuma-messe.de

International

>*��[ �� *��*�� *��[��*��*��;

�� X�Q�� not repre��*�� [�

EVENT PREVIEW: Engineer ing Expo Ahmedabad 2012


Prasenjit Chakraborty and Avani Jain

Gujarat has witnessed winds

of change in the recent

past. Today, the state offers

a model for economic

progress for the developing nations. Its

significant contribution to the Indian

economy has made the country visible in

a competitive market, despite slump in

the world economy.

The industry in Gujarat has evoked

new models of development. Commenting

on the merits of doing business in Gujarat,

Bijal Shah, Director, Sharad Industrial

Products Pvt Ltd (authorised distributor

of SKF), states, “The industry has really

changed in Gujarat and the focus has

changed from the typical ‘product sell’ to

‘saleable products’ manufacturing. Even

global competition has not deterred the

growth of manufacturing sector; rather it

has only risen.”

Sharing similar sentiments,

Snehal Mehta, Director, Marketing,

Energy Mission Machineries (India) Pvt

Ltd, observes, “In the last few years, the

manufacturing industry in Gujarat has

developed immensely. Today, the brands

from Gujarat are regarded as trusted

names across India and abroad. The

overall atmosphere of Gujarat has inspired

entrepreneurs to start new ventures.”

Flourishing market scenarioGujarat’s core competence can be

attributed to factors like political stability,

industrial peace in labour relations,

policy-driven reforms, uninterrupted

power supply, adequate infrastructure,

transparency in governance and clear land

acquisition rules. Besides, the industry-

friendly government policies, availability

of skilled manpower and large network

of sea ports are added advantages for the

state. All these have enabled it to emerge

as an investment-friendly state and also

change the landscape of manufacturing.

In the words of Nilesh Shukla, Senior

Vice President, Vadodara Chambers of

Commerce & Industry (VCCI), “The

manufacturing sector has witnessed

unprecedented growth in the last decade.

The industry has been able to make

the best use of initiatives of various

chambers of commerce & industry that

have contributed in spreading awareness

regarding the incentives that the

government offers.”

Ahmedabad has emerged as a

preferred destination for many companies.

The reasons are many. Mehta says,

“The supportive government policies,

availability of adequate infrastructure

and overall development of support

industries are some of the reasons for

the continuing prosperity of Ahmedabad.

Besides, Ahmedabad is conveniently

located on the industrial corridor, which

Brimming with bright prospectsGujarat has been making rapid strides on the industrial front due to proactive policies of the State Government. It achieved sound economic growth in last few years with the quantum of investment increasing manifold. Today, the state has gained recognition for its manufacturing prowess. Against this backdrop, there are ample opportunities to leverage trade benefits and develop a rewarding business platform. Providing precisely this is Engineering Expo Ahmedabad, organised by Network 18 Publishing. Slated to be held in October 2012, it will enlighten the manufacturing community about a plethora of products and act as a nodal point to generate fruitful business leads.

AHMEDABADOctober 5-8, 2012Gujarat University Exhibition Hall

180+ exhibitors

11,789+ visitors

15,000+ products displayed

`74 crore business generated

4,312 sq m exhibition area

87,000 kg machinery moved

20 cities participated

Glimpses of previous edition

225+ participants

15,000+ business visitors expected

Business transactions

worth `80 crore expected

15,000+ products on display

Spread over an area of more than

4,312 sq mShowcasing more than 30 diverse industry categories

Supported by major industry associations like National Small Industries Corporation, Rajkot

Engineering Association, Vadodara Chambers of Commerce &

Industry, etc

Highlights of this edition

Engineer ing Expo Ahmedabad 2012


has attracted many big players to invest in

or around the city.”

According to S J Gijare, General

Manager-Handling Equipment Division,

CTR Manufacturing Industries Ltd,

“Gujarat has always been a base for SME

sector, with most people preferring own

businesses. However, in the past 6-7

years, several large Indian companies

and overseas corporations have set up

their manufacturing facility in different

regions of Gujarat. Ahmedabad as a major

industrial region obviously becomes a

preferred destination for any player, and

more so, to showcase one’s strengths in

products & services in a popular exhibition.”

With the growth of manufacturing

sector in Gujarat, there is huge potential

to gain trade benefits and develop a

rewarding business platform. Providing

precisely this is Engineering Expo

Ahmedabad, which is to be held from

October 5-8, 2012. It will provide a fillip

to the manufacturing community by

displaying products that will help enhance

production efficiency and will also act

as an ideal platform to generate fruitful

business leads.

Enterprising Engineering Expo For over a decade, Engineering Expo

Ahmedabad has been serving as a

platform to foster business and trade.

“We have been participating since the

start of the show. It has given us the

proper platform to build our brand name

by displaying and demonstrating our

products and offering good exposure to

buyers,” says Mehta. Sharing a similar

view, Gijare adds, “Since 2007, we have

been participating in several editions of

Engineering Expo – Pune, Ahmedabad,

Aurangabad, Chennai, Rudrapur

and Indore. The reason is that their

organising ability is good and the people

associated with it are professional.”

Fostering business ties The Expo has emerged as a perfect

platform for companies to showcase

their products and services, interact with

potential buyers, generate new business

leads and forge new partnerships.

Over the years, the exhibition has

grown from strength to strength in terms

of adding new companies and expanding

product varieties. “I have been regularly

attending this exhibition for the past

three years. Engineering Expo has always

helped me meet prospective clients for my

business. With time, it has grown bigger.

Every year, it adds new companies to its

portfolio – an indicator of growth. This

also inspires visitors, like us, to be a part

of it every year,” says Abhinav Srivastava,

Technical & Marketing Consultant,

Asteam Consultants. The Expo will help

exhibitors to reach their target audience.

Says Kalpesh Shah, Manager, Sales, AC

Tech Control Systems Pvt Ltd, “The

main benefit of the event is that we get

an opportunity to meet our customers

face to face. We manufacture automation

equipment and have a good market

presence in Gujarat. We have participated

before and generated good business. We

expect the same this year as well.”

Commenting on the Expo,

Sandeep Khosla, CEO, Network 18

Publishing, says, “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.”

A platform for innovationNew product launches is another

highlight of this Expo. Says Gijare, “We

plan to introduce Articulated Boom Lift

Aerial Platform; Electric Puller of 1.5 T

capacity; Counterbalance Electric Stacker

and Electric Reach Stacker.”

Sharad Industrial Products Pvt Ltd

plans to display products that are in

demand globally. “We plan to showcase

certain range of products, which are in

focus globally at SKF,” says B Shah.

Pankaj Pandya, Manager - Purchase,

Metso Minerals (India) Pvt Ltd,

who visited the Expo last year, opines,

“Engineering Expo provides a common

networking platform for leaders in the

industry to showcase their products. This

has helped potential customers to take

better business decisions. I usually visit

exhibitions such as this with the objective

of finding new potential suppliers.”

Engineering Expo Ahmedabad is an

excellent example of starting humble and

achieving an enviable feat over the years.

Year-on-year it has gained the confidence

and trust of the Indian manufacturing

industry. The 2011 edition witnessed

overwhelming response from the industry

with over 180+ exhibitors. It generated

business worth about ` 74 crore. No wonder,

the 2012 edition is expected to spin magic

with 225+ exhibitors and 15,000 visitors.


and [email protected]

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

� Q�� 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 �� [��*��

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 PREVIEW: TAIPEI PLAS 2012

TAIPEI PLAS 2012TAIPEI PLAS 2012:

Revving up the Asian growth engine ...................................................................................104

In the News ........................................................................................................................108

Product Showcase ........................................................................................................... 111

EVENT PREVIEW: TAIPEI PLAS 2012


Annabel Dsouza

Taking forward the legacy of

Asia’s burgeoning plastics

industry, the biennial Taipei

International Plastics &

Rubber Industry Show has become one

of the leading events in the region. In

its 13th edition, Taipei Plas 2012 will

be held from September 21-25, 2012,

in the Nangang Exhibition Hall at

Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC).

Co-organised by Taiwan External Trade

Development Council (TAITRA)

and Taiwan Association of Machinery

Industry (TAMI) since 1987, the show

will witness more than 450 exhibitors

occupy over 2,500 booths.

Taiwan has been ranked as the world’s

fifth biggest producer and fourth biggest

exporter of plastic & rubber processing

machinery. With quality design and highly

competitive prices as their advantages,

Taiwan-based machinery manufacturers

have taken giant strides in developing

products for the global market. India

has emerged as a significant market for

Taiwan. Although Taiwan entered the

Indian market later than the Japanese

and Koreans, it has achieved an incredibly

high rate of growth. Since the Economic

Cooperation Framework Agreement

(ECFA) came into effect on January 1,

2011, Taiwan’s primary and secondary

industries have benefited from tariff

reduction and exemption, thus boosting

the cost-competitiveness of Taiwan-made

machinery in Mainland China.

Strong plastics demand in AsiaTaiwan’s plastics and rubber machine

industry has been developing for four

decades. At present, this sector has about

250 manufacturers. The island’s Research

and Development (R&D) has been fast as

the sector follows the footsteps of those

in Europe, North America and Japan in

terms of quality & efficiency. Taiwan’s

rubber and plastics machinery exports

have risen by 14 per cent to more than

$ 1 billion in 2011. It is a major supplier

of injection moulding machines with

about 70 per cent of production exported

to Mainland China, Southeast Asia,

India, South Asia, the Middle East and

African countries. With the demand for

environment-friendly production systems

on the rise, Taiwanese manufacturers

have embarked on developing energy-

saving and eco-friendly models to suit

the preferences of international buyers.

Chao Yuen-Chan, Chief Executive

Officer & President, TAITRA, avers,

“Taiwan’s machinery industry has

witnessed vast improvement in terms of

global competitiveness. The cross-strait

ECFA will help Taiwan’s machinery

and products penetrate the mainland

market, but certain factors that may

affect the industry include appreciation

of NT Dollar, the European Union Korea

Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the

US–Republic of Korea FTA.”

Surging machinery sectorTaipei Plas 2012 will showcase some of

the latest trends and developments in

Taiwan’s surging machinery sector. These

Being the world’s fifth biggest producer and fourth biggest exporter of plastics and rubber processing machinery, Taiwan is all set to host the 13th edition of the biennial Taipei Plas. Here is a brief description of the country’s key strengths as well as the advantages it offers for the Indian plastics industry.

Revving up the Asian growth engine

Invites You ToIndia’s Largest

SME Gathering

CUT

HER

E

Auto & Auto Components | Chemicals & Allied Products | Testing & Measuring Instruments Electrical & Electronics | Hydraulics & Pneumatics | IT Products & Services | Automation Instrumentation | Material Handling Equipment | Packaging Machinery | Wires & Cables Machine Tools & Accessories | Pipes & Fitting | Plastics & Polymers | Safety & Security

Process Machinery & Equipment | Light & Medium Engineering

225+ participants | 15,000+ business visitors expected | 15,000+ products on display Business transactions worth ` 80 crore expected | Spread over 4312 sq mtr

Showcasing more than 30 diverse industry categories.

5 - 8 October 2012Gujarat University Exhibition Hall

10 am - 7 pm

Exhibitor Profile

CUT

HER

E

TAIPEI PLAS 2012


include ventures into new moulding styles,

including the first injection-compression

systems from the country as well as

advancements in multi-part moulding

with new stack/tandem/family moulding

systems, new machines with higher speeds,

tighter precision or new capabilities to

help moulders enter new markets. New

presses that apply electric servo drives to

the hydraulic pumps for energy savings

will also be shown – vertical machines

included. Taiwan’s overall machinery

industry is expected to recover with

production value growing from 6 per cent

to 9 per cent this year. This projection

results from a study commissioned by

the Economics Ministry’s Department of

Industrial Technology under the Industrial

Technology Intelligence Services (ITIS)

programme.

Industrial machinery is one of the

largest sectors in Taiwan’s machinery

industry in terms of production value. The

sector includes woodworking machinery,

plastics processing machinery, textile

machinery, food processing machinery,

printing machinery, chemical machinery,

packaging machinery, among others. Other

major machinery sectors include pumps,

compressors and fans; conveyors and

automation equipment; and mechanical

transmission devices.

Focus on energy-efficiencyTaiwan’s plastic injection moulding

machine sector has been manufacturing

energy-saving, short-cycle moulding,

high-speed precision moulding, automated

and customised systems to meet the

varying needs of customers. They initiated

industrial upgrade and moved towards

producing plastic injection moulding

machines that are faster, more precise and

efficient, safer and with advanced network

applicability to meet future production

needs. Leading plastic injection moulding

machine manufacturers, such as Chuan

Lih Fa, Fu Chun Shin, Victor-Taichung,

Chen Hsong, Multiplas and Huarong,

have all launched innovative products,

including fast cycle Polyethylene

Terephthalate (PET) preform production

systems, mould labeling production

systems, high-speed system injection

moulding machines, two-platen injection

moulding machines, vertical electric

injection moulding machines and high-

speed servo-hydraulic injection moulding

machines. Plastic injection products can

be applied in a comprehensive range of

areas, including consumer electronics,

medical equipment, automobile industry,

information industries, optical components

and other products.

The machinery industry is benefiting

from the establishments of machinery

parks. This followed the success of

industrial clustering in the Taichung

Industrial Zone and other science parks

in Hsinchu, central and southern Taiwan.

This resulted in creation of Taichung

Precision Machinery Park, Taichung

Fongjhou Industrial Technology Park,

Chiayi Dapumei Machinery Technology

Park and Changhwa Erlin Precision

Machinery Park.

The machinery industry’s future

directions have been outlined in various

programmes where the industry is

being eyed as the next trillion-dollar

industry after the semiconductor and

photovoltaic industries. Among the sub-

sectors being lined-up for promotion

are mould, spare parts and components.

The policies formulated in accordance

with these targets include the Trillion-

dollar Machine Industry Plan, Plan for

Multiplication of Machine and Spare

Parts Production Values as well as Plan

for Localization of Screen Equipment.

These three major plans have integrated

technologies, manpower and resources

from the industrial, government, academic

and research sectors – all geared to turn

Taiwan into one of the top three major

machine parts suppliers in the world.

Looking EastTaipei Plas 2012 promises to offer

immense opportunities for the Indian

plastics processing industry. India and

Taiwan are estimated to double bilateral

trade to $ 10 billion by 2015 through

food processing, information and

communication technology & electrical

engineering tie-ups. This opens up many

opportunities for strengthening the ties

between the two countries as Taiwan’s

relative machinery strength can be

synergised with exponentially growing

demand in India. Yuen-Chan concludes

“Taiwan’s mechanical products with

high quality and cost-competitiveness

have attracted many overseas buyers.

For example, the previous edition of

Taipei Plas had drawn 18 per cent of

foreign buyers from emerging markets,

eg, Mainland China, the Philippines,

Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and India,

where rising demand for Taiwan-made

plastics machinery in emerging markets

was seen.”


Glimpses from Taipei Plas 2010

IN THE NEWS


Taipei Plas 2012: Best platform for total solution The 13th edition of biennial Taipei

International Plastics & Rubber

Industry Show – Taipei Plas 2012 –

will take place at Nangang Exhibition

Hall, Taipei, Taiwan, during September

21-25, 2012. More than 450 exhibitors,

exceeding 2,500 booths, are expected

to join this premier trade fair.

Taipei Plas is an exciting event

that has always attracted buyers from

Mainland China and Southeast Asia.

Amid the Eurozone debt crisis across

the world, more buyers are expected to

attend the 2012 event, including those

from Russia, Turkey, Brazil and India.

Renowned as one of the top

three plastics and rubber processing

machinery exhibitions in Asia, Taipei

Plas is an important trading platform

for Asian enterprises. With its

comprehensive supply chain, Taipei

Plas is a fabulous show for those who

want to buy the ‘Made in Taiwan’

machinery and seek total solution

products.

Taipei Plas 2010 had witnessed

up to 18 per cent of foreign buyers

from emerging markets like China,

Philippine, Malaysia, Indonesia,

Thailand and India, thus spotting the

potential demands of Taiwan plastics

& rubber products.

Chyi Yang to display advanced, high-speed rewinder

Chyi Yang Industrial Co Ltd is all set to

introduce a brand new, advanced high-speed

rewinder in the 2012 Taipei International

Plastic and Rubber Industry Show - Taipei Plas

2012. The machine is capable of unwinding

Polyethylene (PE) blown film or Polyvinyl

Chloride (PVC) film with the maximum speed

of sixteen 20-metre rolls in one minute.

The company has more than 47 years of

experience in manufacturing of plastic film

extruders. Other major products include PE

blown film machines, flexographic printing

machines, various bag making machines,

plastic recycling and palletising machines.

Powerful technical innovation strength is

essential to deal with the rapidly changing

market and also remain competitive in

business. Manufacturers must provide the

best solution with the shortest delivery

time and intensive service; this is the most

competitive way to increase products’ added

value, to expand marketshare in Europe and

the US as well as convince customers who

use Chinese-made low-cost machines to

reconsider Taiwan-made machines.

Lung Meng machines for top quality and accuracy At the 2012 Taipei International Plastic

and Rubber Industry Show, a three-

layer co-extrusion system for shrinkable

film production will be displayed at

Lung Meng Machinery’s booth.

With an aim to achieve energy

efficiency in production process, Lung

Meng will be introducing the ‘All in

Line’ system, which integrates blown

film extruders, printers and bag-making

machines in a single production line.

Besides, an open house exhibition

in Tainan will showcase whole plant

stretch film equipment, including

a monolayer blown film machine,

pre-stretch film machine, rewinder

and their new ‘Interleaved re-winder

TAD250IV’. This six-servo-motored

machine will be integrated into the

poly draw bag on a roll system.

In order to deal with market

globalisation, intensive management

and cooperation with regional

distributors is essential. Lung Meng

works with every distributor, collecting

latest market information and

offering the most effective services

to its customers.

Arburg at Taipei Plas 2012At Taipei Plas 2012, Arburg will present

two high-end applications running on

hydraulic Allrounder S machines. The

company will display the S series, with

its modular technical equipment, which

is adaptable to every requirement, that

covers a wide production spectrum.

Production of light-guide panels on

an Allrounder 630 S with clamping force

of 2,500 kN and size 1,300 injection

unit, is suited to the Asian region with

its numerous manufacturers of PC and

media technology. A two-cavity mould

is used to produce the light-guide panels

for energy-saving in Thin Film Transistor

(TFT) screens with Light-Emitting

Diode (LED) background illumination.

These panels have a thickness of 0.5 mm

and a demanding flow/path wall thickness

ratio of 350:1. Cycle time is 15 second,

where the compression moulding process

with an injection time of 50 millisecond

occurs dynamically and simultaneously

with injection. Allrounder 630 S is

equipped with hydraulic accumulator

technology, position-regulated screw and

electro-mechanical dosage drive.

Due to its foodstuff compatibility,

suitability for use in the healthcare

sector, durability and robustness, Liquid

Silicone Rubber (LSR) is used for high-

volume production of babies’ dummies.

The dummies are produced in an eight-

cavity mould on an Allrounder 370 S with

a clamping force of 700 kN, size 290

injection unit and LSR equipment. The

moulded part weight is 5 gm and cycle

time is 30 second.

IN THE NEWS


Developing international market with eco-friendly machines At the 2012 Taipei International Plastic

and Rubber Industry Show, Suma

Plastic Machinery Co Ltd will display

injection blow moulding machine IB4

series, injection stretch blow moulding

machine ISB series and the technology

concerning the production of 5-ml

to 1-litre Polyethylene Terephthalate

(PET) bottles. The new technology

brings Suma machines to a higher

level, and bridges the gap between

Suma and customers.

Environment protection is an

important issue for the plastics and

rubber machinery industry. To fulfil

this obligation for all manufacturers,

the next generation of machines from

Suma will be based on energy saving

and automation as the development

guideline.

Suma manufactures injection blow

moulding machines. It provides top

quality customised service with highly

efficient, stable and noiseless machines

for materials such as Polypropylene

(PP), Polyethylene (PE), Polystyrene

(PS) and PET/Polyethylene

Terephthalate Glycol (PET/PETG).

From 3-ml to 500-ml plastic

containers, the products are widely

applied in cosmetics, pharmaceutical,

beverage and appliance industries.

Customised automation from Victor-Taichung Machinery

This year at Taipei Plas, Victor-Taichung

Machinery Works Co Ltd will unveil

five new machines, including second-

generation, all-electric machines and new

hydraulic machines equipped with cutting-

edge controllers. Since energy saving and

precision are paramount requirements

for most customers interested in injection

moulding machines, the goal and vision

of Victor-Taichung will assist customers

in development of machines capable of

advanced applications, and provide them

with customised, efficient and automated

integrated systems.

Confronting intense global competition,

Taiwan’s plastics and rubber industries

acknowledge high-tech rivals from Europe

and the US, not to mention a rapidly

increasing number of competitors from

mainland China who enjoy massive price

advantages in terms of manufacturing costs.

However, manufacturers from Taiwan have

the advantage of flexibility in manufacturing

owing to locally based small- to medium-

sized enterprises. Therefore, the creation

of ‘tailor-made’ and ‘integrated automation’

products is the strength of Victor-Taichung’s

arsenal as a market leader.

Kai Mei’s high-efficiency machines help survive energy shortagesAt Taipei Plas 2012, Kai Mei will

introduce a new model of PC injection

stretch blow moulding machine that

greatly reduces energy consumption

and significantly lowers electricity

costs & raw materials consumption.

Due to rapidly changing

technology and industry, the demand

for plastic & rubber products is on

the rise. However, limited fossil fuel

resources force manufacturers to create

more fuel-efficient machines that

also produce lower carbon dioxide

emissions. To support this global trend,

Kai Mei has developed a new machine

series featuring higher performance

accuracy with considerably less impact

on the environment.

In a globalised market, customers

from different regions have varying

needs in regards to a machine’s

performance and features. Yet demand

for shorter delivery times and prompt

technical service are fundamental

constants in the industry. Seeing this,

Kai Mei Plastic Machinery Co Ltd

has made it their working philosophy

to provide quick and effective solutions

for every customer’s demand. In

addition to different requirements of

international customers, their feedback

enables the development of new

machine models and technologies that

reflect these needs.

Plastics processing machine makers tackle rivalry differently The emergence of Chinese competitors

is the major threat to Taiwanese

manufacturers. With limited resources

and personnel drainage, many Taiwanese

companies have been fighting uphill

battles globally. Undaunted by the

growing rivalry, some survivors are

following different strategies to

strengthen competitiveness to better

compete globally and secure sustainable

development.

Some of the suppliers have

managed to satisfy customers with

improved profitability by offering high-

quality blown film extrusion lines and

machines. With growing rivalry against

emerging competitors, these companies

emphasise that Taiwanese manufacturers

must pay more attention to customer

satisfaction and that the best strategy is

to help customers win marketshare and

expand margins with better machines.

This business philosophy will drive

companies to consistently focus on

quality improvement.

Predicting that Taiwan’s blown

film machine sector will continue

to shrink in the years to come, these

companies stress that the only way to

stay afloat is to remain committed to

good quality.

PRODUCT SHOWCASE


Robots for injection moulding machineThis is a series of

economical and stable

robots with FESTO

rodless cylinder to

drive the traverse

axis that integrates

to offer high rigidity

and precision with

linear slider. The ATALAS series is applicable on all types of

horizontal injection moulding machines with 50-250 tonnage. It is

characterised by smooth operation, wear resistance and long-lasting

performance. The company also offers REDSTONE series of

AC servo motor-driven robots used for high-speed take-out and

production efficiency.

Alfa Auto Machinery Co Ltd

New Taipei City - Taiwan

Tel: +886-2-22053863

Fax: +886-2-22053853


Website: www.alfarobot.com

OEM/ODM of injection moulding productsThis technology is used for moulding

design on injection moulding machines.

Processes such as heat-transfer,

in-mould label and lenticular 3D are

used for decorating finished products

to generating value-added solutions,

thereby attracting customers and

boosting image of the company through

constant innovation and improved

quality & designs. The range of product

that can be injection moulded using this

technology includes mould makers, A/C, HVAC parts/ components,

auto parts/components, OA furniture, 3C parts/ components, plastic

houseware, etc.

Aplus Molds & Plastics Co Ltd / Green Maxi Co Ltd

Tainan - Taiwan

Tel: +886-2-2723 5390 / 2723 9595

Fax: +886-2-2723 5384


Website: www.chenlueng.com

Waste recovery machineThis is a force-feeding

waste recovery machine

for plastics recycling and

pelletising. It is suitable

for PP, PE, PS, films,

etc. It has side entrance

content up to 1,500 litre,

enabling it to store more raw materials. The side entrance storage

barrel has a large capacity of waste plastic material with high water

content. An additional feeder machine allows input of different raw

materials. The machine has a long L/D ratio screw for outstanding

mixing, stable extrusion and higher productivity.

Ardor Machinery Works Co Ltd

Tainan - Taiwan

Tel: +886-6-2459388 / 886-6-2459390

Fax: +886-6-2459383


Website: www.ardor.com.tw

Multi-cavity hot runner controllerThis multi-cavity hot runner controller

features a 12~60 point temperature

combination control and multi-machine

networking. Maintenance operations

can be simplified with its modularised

device design and requirement-based

configuration. The TC5200 multi-

cavity hot runner controller greatly

reduces purchasing costs due to its

unique temperature control, with two

points within one level. The GUI-based

user interface, along with its adjustable

perspective angle, is easy for fast adoption

in multi-point control. The RS485

communication function enables one to

set up multiple controls at once to simplify the required operations.

Arico Technology Co Ltd


Tel: +886-2-2910-1266

Fax: +886-2-2915-9434


Website: www.arico.com.tw

Booth No:

K0828

Booth No:

N1211

Booth No:

K0616aBooth No:

J1328

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

PRODUCT SHOWCASE


High-performance thermoplastic elastomersE V E R L O N ®

compounds are

high-performance

t h e r m o p l a s t i c

elastomers designed

specifically for

the production

of moulded and

extruded products

on conventional

t h e r m o p l a s t i c

processing equipment and do not require

vulcanisation. It can be seen in the numerous processing

techniques in which it is used: injection moulding, blow moulding,

compression moulding and extrusion. In all these processes,

EVERLON® scrap can be recycled without the loss of its physical

properties.

Ever Polymer Co Ltd

Taoyuan - Taiwan

Tel: +886-3-3125717

Fax: +886-3-3125718


Website: www.everlon.com.tw

PE stretch film blown machineThis machine

is used for

producing PE

stretch film and

PE cling film.

It supplies the

PIB injection

system to inject

liquid adhesive

into the screw

to mix resin in

order to produce

stretch film. The

stickiness can be adjusted, thus saving resin cost. The machine is

equipped with 'edge film re-feed system'; the edge of film can be fed

to extruder. It can produce 10 rolls of film with width of 300 mm or

six rolls of film with width of 500 mm at one time.

Chyi Yang Industrial Co Ltd

Taoyuan County - Taiwan

Tel: +886-3-3288686

Fax: +886-3-3283737


Website: www.cymw.com.tw

Color printing, coating and drying machineThis machine has

printing speed of

P C D - 8 0 - 0 8 H -

RE (UV ) at

80~100 pcs/min.

Customers can

change tooling

c o n v e n i e n t l y

during production

of different

diameter tube

sizes. There are some features of PCD-80-08H-RE(UV), including

double transferring rollers design, stopples roller adjustment design, plate

wheel outer fine-tune mechanism, quick-release ink rollers, printing

wheel clean system (200 mm dischargeable), sleeve printing and plate

wheel pre-register mechanism. The machine can accommodate various

inks such as general lacquer & UV lacquer with substrates like copper,

zinc, resin, etc.

Bonmart Enterprise Corp


Tel: +886-2-2299 4281

Fax: +886-2-2299 4284


Website: www.bonmart.com.tw

Temperature controllerThis PM series

A l u m i n i u m - R a i l

Type Temperature

Controller is Ultra-

small, space-saving

and scalable. It

offers PID & Self-

tuning function

with microprocessor

operation core. The

machine has various

input signals for option (thermocouples, platinum resistance,

analog signals, etc). The main control output can be selected from

relay, pulse voltage, linear analog signals so as to drive all types

of contactors, SSR, SCR, motor valves, etc. The machine has

been designed with a re-transmitting function can convert PV or

controlling output into analog signal output for recorder or other

application.

CONCH Electronic Co Ltd

Tainan - Taiwan

Tel: +06-3842111

Fax: +06-3840855

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.conch.com.tw

Booth No:

N910

Booth No:

L110-L112Booth No:

M0436

Booth No:

M0810a

PRODUCT SHOWCASE


Two-platen injection machine

This is a high-pressure clamping control unit that ensures precise

and balanced clamping force. The clamping force includes 650~3500

tonne with specific features such as larger capacity and mould

clamping stroke. The machine occupies smaller space than traditional

machine. The toggle structure has been eliminated and the clamping

unit needs less lubrication and maintenance cost. The mould opening

speed is fast and shortens the moulding cycle time. Also, the mould

is protected with low pressure, which enhances the mould life. This

machine reduces energy consumption by almost 30 per cent.

Fu Chin Shin Machinery Manufacture Co Ltd

Tainan - Taiwan

Tel: +886-6-5950688

Fax: +886-6-5951129


Website: www.fcs.com.tw

Booth No:

J0618

Mould cart system

This is a quick die/mould change system that engages in automatic

production and manpower conservation. It conserves machine idle

time, reducing to change the mould, maximise productivity. A highly

customised mould change system, it is supported by the company’s

professional planning team, tailored for customers’ specifications, thereby

reducing the import automation systems and difficulty of swap costs.

Forwell Precision Machinery Co Ltd

Changhua County - Taiwan

Tel: +886-4-8345196

Fax: +886-4-8345197


Website: www.forwell.com

Booth No:

L0608

Automatic extrusion blow moulding machineThis machine

produces multi-

layer bottles

and containers

of good quality

(meets CE

standard) and

excellent after-

sales service.

The company

also specialises

in making

m u l t i - l a y e r

co-extrusion blow moulding machine (2-6 layer bottle), accumulator-

head blow moulding machine, one-stage injection blow moulding

machine as well as PET stretch blow moulding machine, moulds,

die heads & auxiliary equipment. The machinery is used for making

plastic bottles, cans, tanks, auto parts, etc.

Full Shine Plastic Machinery Co Ltd

Taichung City - Taiwan

Tel: +886-4-22765071

Fax: +886-4-22765070


Website: www.full-shine.com

Booth No:

J0118a

Auto cutting and sewing machineThis machine has a

capacity of 25-30

bags/min, with length

adjustment and auto

bag gathering systems.

The unit can also be

equipped with auto

mouth open and

bottom folding system

for making bag production faster convenient. The HY7/SP-150L

is also available in a high-capacity conversion line with

30-40 pcs/min by servo motor system and HMI. The HY7/SP-150L

can be used for PP/HDPE woven bag, PP woven geotextile,

PP woven inner liner inside lamination bag PP woven

outside lamination bag, jumbo bag, HDPE tarpaulin, wood plastic

composites, etc.

Hao Yu Precision Machinery Industry Co Ltd


Tel: +886-4-26303998

Fax: +886-4-26301410


Website: www.hao-yu.com.tw

Booth No:

J502

PRODUCT SHOWCASE


Blown film extrusion

This is a complete blown film machine for single-layer film

and multilayer film that includes JC-HM series mini-type

blown film extruder, JC-HH series high-speed blown film extruder,

and JC-HS series super high-capacity blown film extruder suitable

for processing HDPE and LDPE monolayer films. The series

also includes JC-LH series high-capacity blown film extruder

conceived for monolayer DPE/LLDPE film production, and

JC-CX series multilayer blown film co-extrusion line that

consolidates latest technology for production of quality

multilayer film.

Jenn Chong Plastics Machinery Works Co Ltd

Chia Yi Hsien - Taiwan

Tel: +886-5-2376175

Fax: +886-5-2376176


Website: www.jennchong.com.tw

Industrial robotsThis company

manufactures

i n d u s t r i a l

robots and the

p r o d u c t i o n

m o d e l s

include rotary,

h o r i z o n t a l -

travel, balance

type, vertical-

travel, and special order models for plastics processing. Most

important parts are imported from Japan, specially made standard

parts for easy replacement. Touch panel controller has smart teaching

system, operation history, and automatic stocking function. Apart

from robots, the company also manufactures in-mould labeling and

automatic systems for special applications. These robots are stable,

durable and offer high speed function.

Hi-more Robot Co Ltd

Taoyuan Hsien - Taiwan

Tel: +886-3-3811613

Fax: +886-3-3838559


Website: www.hi-more.com

Three-side seal equipment moduleThis is a three-

side seal equipment

module as an

option for FK-FSC

e c o n o m i c a l -

type centre-

sealing pouch

making machine.

Manufacturers can

make both centre-

sealing and three-

side seal pouches on their FK-FSC pouch making machine. The new

module consists of three rows of side-seal unit, multiple razor blade

mounting units and a trim removal unit. It occupies a small space

despite the many functions provided. The three-side seal module

can also be installed on FKSC-V series of servo-driven centre-

sealing pouch making machine, hence adding more flexibility to the

production line.

HCI Converting Equipment Co Ltd

Taichung - Taiwan

Tel: +886-4-23590632

Fax: +886-4-23590710


Website: www.hci.cc

Booth No:

K1316

Booth No:

L1118

Booth No:

J1209Booth No:

M620

Blown film die headsThis is a multiple-layer blown

film die head offered in various

colors. It is an adjustable die head

that achieves 3per cent material

and energy conservation. Key

features of this product include;

flexible design capability like one

bigger size die head with several

small die core/cap. That would

facilitate client choice and cost

savings; diameter of die head is

from 30mm to 1500mm more, width

maximum 5000mm more. LLDPE,

LDPE & HDPE can be used in one

mould. The company also offers one

year warranty.

Horng Tair Industrial Co Ltd

Tainan City, Taiwan

Tel: +886-6-2537062

Fax: +886-6-2535432

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.hung-thai.com.tw

PRODUCT SHOWCASE


Vertical injection moulding machine with slide tableThis is a versatile moulding

solution for innovative

design and manufacture

of production systems as

well as comprehensive

technical support services

to the customers. The

company is commited to

the telectronics, electrical,

automotive, medical &

optical, and other technical

moulding industries. This

V4-S-85T features

slide table is a compact

design that requires less

floor space. The machine makes the take-out process easier insert

moulding. It is designed with additional solid structure and low

inertia. The high-speed injection unit utilises a close-loop system.

Multiplas Enginery Co Ltd

Taoyuan - Taiwan

Tel: +886-3-318-0090

Fax: +886-3-397-5498


Website: www.multiplas.com.tw

Three-layer co-extrusion blown film lineThis has a production

output of 450 kg/

hr with continuous-

type loss-in-weight

gravimetric dosing

unit. It consists of

auto thickness profile

control (auto air

ring) air ring height

adjustable, high-

efficiency cooling

and high output rate.

Its IBC computer

control system ensures

360-degree thickness

profile measurement with oscillating rail with width measurement,

horizontal oscillating take-up unit and back-to-back automatic

surface-type winding unit.

Kung Hsing Plastic Machinery Co Ltd

Chia Yi Hsien -Taiwan

Tel: +886-5-2374466

Fax: +886-5-2376971


Website: www.kunghsing.com.tw

Mould and hot runner systemThe system has short cycle

time (shortest time up to

3.2 sec with advanced blowing

technology) and guarantees

high productivity & good

stability. It is most suitable

for lightweight and extra-thin

(up to 0.3 mm) disposable

products. It offers waste

reduction, production cost

lowering, high stability of

finished products and low

defect rate. It also consists of

strong mould structure, floating

structure, thin finished products,

average thickness, stable quality & long mould life.

Mo Chyi Enterprise Co Ltd


Tel: +886-4-7354681

Fax: +886-4-7354584


Website: www.food-Mould.com

Booth No:

J818

Booth No:

M808

Booth No:

L0201Booth No:

L431 & L432

Colour masterbatch and pigmentThis is suitable for injection

moulding, extrusion sheet/ pipe,

blowing film/bottle and other

productions. The company

offers 1,200 types of universal

grade colour masterbatches

for standard colours as well as

customised pigments to meet

clients’ special requests under

different material bases, eg, ABS,

PC, NYLON, PET, PP, TPR,

TPE, PE, PS, etc. Products are

certified by ISO-9001/2000 and

are combined with a set of standard plastics colour formulations for

base polymers such as ABS, GPS, PP and HIPS.

New Particle Chemical Colors Corp


Tel: +886-2-82094051

Fax: +886-2-82094053


Webiste: www.npc-color.com

PRODUCT SHOWCASE


Energy-saving injection moulding machineThis is an energy-

efficient plastic

injection moulding

machine, which

can save up to 70

per cent energy

consumption by using servo motor as energy saving solutions.

This series have achieved high precision, low platen deflection

and wear resistance. The personified operational interface

makes the machine operation easy and ensures good production

quality. It is easy to operate with automatic detection functions,

displaying the machine’s extraordinary injection moulding

performance. The machine can be used extensively in

industries such as electronics, auto, optical eyewear and household

appliances.

Shuenn Jaan Machinery Co Ltd

Tainan City - Taiwan

Tel: +886-6-2339590

Fax: +886-6-2331745


Website: www.soongiant.com.tw

Quick mould change systemThis is used

in injection

moulding and die

casting machines.

It adopts four

i n d e p e n d e n t

circuits of cross-

clamping system

to fix the mould.

Each hydraulic

circuit has a

function of

maintaining pressure for a long time. The required pressure is not

affected by power failure or reduction in air pressure. In order to

shorten the mould changing time and ensure operation safety, quick

mould change system is the ideal solution.

Sandsun Precision Machinery Co Ltd

Chang-hwa - Taiwan

Tel: +886-4-8536688

Fax: +886-4-8536699


Website: www.sandsun.com.tw

Automatic trimming, side sealing and cutting machineThis employs

AC servo

motor for

high-precision

bag cutting

control and

a u t o m a t i c

p o s i t i o n i n g

when machine

stops. The

machine also uses high-precision photocell sensor for high accuracy

of pivoting points tracing. If the printing points come out of position,

the machine will stop automatically. The imported high-speed

conveyor belt ensures long service life with convenient change for bag

shapes. The machine is fitted with various unwinders and rewinders

to meet requirements. The machine speed is 200~250 pcs/min and

ruggedly constructed for maximum stability during high-speed

operations.

S-Dai Industrial Co Ltd

Taichung - Taiwan

Tel: +886-422833456

Fax: +886-422833459


Website: www.s-dai.com.tw

Injection moulding machine

This is a new module CX series one-piece frame design to minimise

structural deformation on base. It is developed for high-speed toggle

mechanism and improves magnification for reducing dry cycle

effectively, thereby increasing total production. The 15-20 per cent

size enlargement on tie bar space allows users more mould production

by smaller clamping force. The movement of injection unit is by linear

guides with double carriage cylinders for ensuring no moment issue

during injection performance.

Shine Well Machinery Co Ltd

Tainan - Taiwan

Tel: +886-6-3560081

Fax: +886-6-3560082


Website: www.shinwell.com.tw

Booth No:

M1008Booth No:

N0704

Booth No:

K0328Booth No:

J0128

PRODUCT SHOWCASE


Co-rotating twin-screw extruder gearboxThis is a high-torque

co-rotating twin-screw

extruder gearbox. The

gearboxes of this series

have been developed

featuring high torque

and high-speed output.

The series of gearboxes

are embedded with

excellence high dissipation and oil lubrication system to ensure stable

output under heavy-loading force. The axial thrust is supported by an

axial roller-type swivel thrust-bearing of the 294 series, coupled with

thrust bearings assembled in tandem.

Sun Lung Gear Work Co Ltd

Tainan - Taiwan

Tel: + 886-6-2639969

Fax: + 886-6-2639626


Website: www.slgear.com.tw

Injection/extrusion screw and barrelThis is a bimetallic barrel

(tungsten carbide) with

bimetallic screw and

High Velocity Oxy-Fuel

(HVOF) coating spraying

fully coating with tungsten

carbide powder. It also has

PTA alloy welding and

nitriding screw/barrel. These

come with all kinds of screw tip set and end cap set.

Hydraulic BOM tyre curing pressThis is designed for producing

motorcycle tyre, industrial tyre,

light truck tyre and agriculture

tyre. It is different from traditional

design, because it is manufactured

using the Finite Elements

Analysis to enhance mechanism

strength to obtain the advantages

– improving tyre quality and

precision with high productivity,

less maintenance cost and lower energy consumption. It has a

mechanism to return oil with filter and cooler to maintain a stable

hydraulic system.

Tung Yu Hydraulic Machinery Co Ltd

Nantou County - Taiwan

Tel: +886-49-2253588

Fax: +886-49-2252998


Website: www.tungyu.com

Booth No:

L810

Booth No:

K0926

Booth No:

M1020

Booth No:

L0928

Plastic recycling plantThis company

offers recycling

peripherals such

as granulators,

mixers, ribbon

blenders and knife grinders. The machine has been in the market

for more than two decades and offers pelletising extruders. Through

clients' continuous recognition and confidence, this product has

achieved accelerated growth and demand in the global market.

Song Ming Machinery Industry Co Ltd

Taichung - Taiwan

Tel: +886 4 26302112

Fax: +886 4 26398162


Website: www.songming.com.tw

Booth No:

J0930

Rotorless rheometer mooney viscometerThis has two types of mould-

cavity chamber – with seal and

without seal. This new type of

RH offering good repeatability

and reproducibility based on anti-

noise circuit and the exclusive DSP

analysis programme improves

significantly the machine design

& quality. Manufacturers can

calibrate torque and loss angle automatically. It does not exceed 2 min

and 40 second on heating up from room temperature to equilibrium.

It has auto-calibration of viscosity. During testing, the die chamber

temperature will be redeemed to tolerance within one minute form

die closure.

U-CAN Dynatex Inc


Tel: +886-4-2559-1351

Fax: +886-4-2559-1362


Website: www.ucandyna.com

Tan Star Material Co Ltd

Tao Yuan Hsien - Taiwan

Tel: +886-3-328-9035

Fax: +886-3-328-9042


Website: www.tan-star.com.tw

PRODUCT SHOWCASE


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

��

High-torque gearboxesThis Twin Super Torque

(TST) series is a high-

torque co-rotating twin-

screw extruder gearbox.

The centre distance

between screws of 21.5

mm up to a centre distance

between output shafts is

116 mm. The increasing demand for higher performances coming

from the manufacturers of co-rotating twin-screw extruders have

prompted development of TST gearbox range. The new system of

torque distribution increase considerably the output speed (up to

1,800 rpm) as well as the density of the transmissible torque (up to 35

Nm/cm3). The gearboxes of this series feature excellent compactness.

Zambello Riduttori Group


Tel: +886-2-2279-9031

Fax: +886-2-2279-9032


Website: www.zambelloasia.com

Booth No:

J0804a

Booth No:

K118

Booth No:

I1210

Raschel knitting machineThis machine is offered

in various models based

on application. WMF

(knotless fishing net

machine) is available

for aquaculture nets,

fish farming nets,

protection nets, soccer

nets, camouflage nets,

hammock nets, etc.

WMD (double-needle bar Raschel machine) is available for special

wide nets and double-layer nets used to pack onion, potato, orange,

etc. WMH (high-speed Raschel knitting machine) is used for

agricultural applications such as shade net, hail net, green house net,

anti-birds & insects net, wind protection netting, building safety net,

scaffold net, mosquito net and industrial cloth.

Wei Meng Industrial Co Ltd


Tel: +886-3-4901066

Fax: +886-3-4901999


Website: www.weimeng.com.tw

Booth No:

N0906

Waste recycling system

This plastic waste recycling system has conspicuous effects due to

the rise of environmental consciousness and the rise of plastic raw

materials. It is designed as a combination of shredder/extruder/

pelletiser suitable for PP, PE, PS, ABS, PC, PET, PMMA, EPS, EPP

and EPE. It is equipped with twin-hydraulic cylinder-type screen

changer, allows changing screen without machine shut-down, high

production capacity (maximum output 1,000 kg/hr), low noise and

compact space.

Ye I Machinery Factory Co Ltd


Tel: +886-6-2536066, Fax: +886-6-2543717


Website: www.yei.com.tw

Mould temperature controllerThis is a water-type mould

temperature controller (high

degree) that does not pollute

environment with oil gas that is

the best choice for electronics,

medical and cosmetic packing

industries. When oil-type model

cannot be used, manufacturers

can change to water compression

by direct supply method. This

will not transform to steam

even at temperatures upto 180°.

The machine can heat up faster

and has long machine life, high

stability, precision control and a

unique design to prevent water

leakage & pollution when mould is changed, while providing

energy savings.

Yann Bang Electrical Machinery Co Ltd


Tel: +886-4-22710000

Fax: +886-4-22711988


Website: www.yannbang.com

BOOK REVIEW


Polylactic Acid (PLA) cannot be considered as a new polymer, as the first molecule was synthesised as early as 1845. The increased availability of PLA stimulated growth in scientific and industrial research & development activities. Thus, the number of publications on PLA increased over the past decade. This book attempts to consolidate all the relevant knowledge about PLA in a single source.

The book is organised in to five parts. Part I deals with chemistry and production of lactic acid, lactide and PLA. Part II includes polymer-related properties of PLA, with emphasis on chemical structure and optical, crystallisation, thermal, rheology, mechanical & permeation properties.

Part III covers processing and conversion of PLA by conventional techniques. Blends with starch and other fillers & reinforcements are also covered in depth. Part IV describes degradation and environmental issues related to PLA. Degradation by hydrolytic, enzymatic, thermal and biodegradation techniques is explained in detail. Part V covers applications ranging from medical, packaging and textiles to environmental applications.

The volume skilfully brings together the work of many contributors in an elegant flow of information and knowledge. The volume is recommended on the shelf of every library. It will serve as a single-source encyclopaedia for students, research scholars, scientists and those interested in learning more about PLA.

Poly(Lactic Acid): Synthesis, Properties, Processing and ApplicationsEditors : Rafael Auras, Loong-Tak Lim, Susan E M Selke and Hideto TsjujiPrice: ` 8,624

Mechanical properties of polymer materials are relevant for all applications including household, medical, agriculture, automotive, microelectronics and aerospace. Improvement in properties and fitting specific properties to define applications has been the endeavour of polymer research. Thus, in the last two decades, the interest in polymer systems has shifted from micron scale to nanometer scale; hence, the worldwide trend today is to produce nanostructured materials, and consequently, miniaturisation of components needs better understanding of nano- and micro-mechanics of polymers. This book is organised into 12 main chapters. Chapters 1 & 2 explain the basic concepts related to materials and the tools used in characterisation of nano- and micro-mechanical analysis of polymers. Chapters 3 to 5 describe the general mechanisms of deformation and fracture. Chapters 6 to 12 cover the classes of polymer materials, including amorphous, semi-crystalline, blends and alloys, composites, rubber-toughened polymers, composites, nanostructured polymers and special forms of polymers used in niche applications.

The book reviews research of academia and industry on key parameters that affect polymer mechanical properties, with a comprehensive overview on knowledge in the field of morphology, nano/micro-mechanical and failure mechanisms. It gives a description and illustration of relevant correlations on basic experimental results and microscopic investigations. Mathematical models and theoretical analysis are used to explain the mechanisms. The book is a valuable guide for researchers, chemists and engineers, material scientists in academia & the industry to understand the principles of mechanical properties and for improving these.

Nano- and Micromechanics of Polymers: Structure modification & improvement of properties

Avaliable at: SCI-TECH Books & Periodicals, 414, Janki Centre, Veera Desai Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai 400 053 >��\�]^^;^`�{��^`]�``��]�]��~�>��[��\�]^^;^`�{��}^}�^`�{��^`]�~��\��*� ��X� �

Reviewer: Dr R Rangaprasad, Independent Polymer Professional

Authors: Goerg H Michler and Francisco J Balta-CallejaPrice: ` 14,393

PRODUCTS


Vacuum dehumidifying dryer This is an epochal product for the

environment that saves time and energy

as compared to other traditional kinds. Its

vacuum drying system efficiently shortens

the drying time, saves energy and decreases

waste and increases production by drying

the accurate fixed volume of resin and

lowering down the boiling point for a lower

pressure environment. The lower pressure

environment helps in faster drying of resin.

With continuous drying in small volumes,

each batch can ensure efficient drying and

avoid the moisture of resin return.

Yann Bang Electrical Machinery Co Ltd

China

Tel: +86-4-2271-6999

Fax: +886-4-2271-1988


Website: www.yannbang.com



Centre sealing machineThis machine has a

robust structure fit for

centre sealing of 70-450

GSM fabric up to 12

feet. It seals HDPE/PP

laminated fabric, LD

sheet of above 500 gauge

and PVC coated, SRF

nylon sheet, flex banner (poster), polyester fabric-coated material, etc.

The machine has one side open and the fabric enters from the top and

seals fabric, which falls at the bottom where it can be folded easily.

The central cantilever has heavy steel structure to mount electrical

controls air blower and pressure system assemblies. This machine

has two unwinders, opposite each other, with brake attachment shaft.

Shri Gurukrupa Engg Works

Vadodara - Gujarat

Tel: 0265-3042371

Fax: 0265-2653007

Mob: 09376218406

Email: [email protected],

Web: www.shrigurukrupaengg.in

Injection moulding machines

ENAIVIV is the first company in Taiwan providing servo motor as

energy saving solution. The company provides a complete solution for

a whole machine. Not only a servo motor, but application of energy-

saving solution on hydraulic system, cooling system and heater

system also helps increase the total energy saving rate as compared to

machines equipped with only servo motor. This feature can be applied

to all types of ENAIVIV machines, from 30-tonne to 3,500-tonne

machines, and from thermoplastic to thermosetting machines.

ENAIVIV Machinery Industrial Co Ltd


Tel: 886-6-2544328

Fax: 886-6-2544327


Website: www.enaiviv.com.tw

Die changing system This is an automatic and

labour-saving quick die-

changing system and

printed circuit board

punching & 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


Tel: +886-4-8345196

Fax: +886-4-8345197


Website: www.forwell.com

PRODUCTS


Injection moulding machine

This model allows for thin-wall moulding of multi-cavities

by high-cycle moulding equipped with accumulator injection

circuit and controlled by high-performance servo valve.

The JON WAI SL model provides high-rigidity mould

clamping unit warranting a stiff f rame and minimum

platen deflection, high-speed mould opening & closing.

The cycle time is reduced to a minimum with the help of high

mixing and plasticising screw, thus allowing for plasticising in a

shorter time.

Jon Wai Machinery Works Co Ltd

Taipei - Taiwan

Tel: +886-2-25954867

Fax: +886-2-25932358


Web: www.jonwai.com

Co-extrusion system This 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

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

��

Blow moulding machinesThese are fully automatic blow moulding machines for PET containers.

The machines are accepted in different industries to manufacture

PET containers, ie, mineral and distilled water, carbonated drinks,

food and candy, sauce and juices, edible oil, detergent, pharmacy,

cosmetic, liquor, etc. Various models are available that have different

capacity, ie, 300 bottles to 600 bottles per hour.

Santec Hydrofluid Engineers

New Delhi

Tel: 011-27311039, Mob: 09811664677


Website: www.santecindia.com

ExtruderThis extruder 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

Injection moulding and vulcanising machineA diversified range of hydraulic,

compression, rubber injection moulding

and vulcanising machinery is offered.

The machines are designed for processes

involved with temperature and pressure,

rubber and silicon-based applications,

as well as for metal processing. The

production capacity ranges from 5 to

10,000 tons. Also offered is custom-designed machinery, which is

used for manufacturing automotive parts, 3C, aerospace, military and

medical equipment, transportation, tyre-retread, solid tyre, rubber

block, conveyor belt, dock fence, etc.

Tung Yu Hydraulic Machinery Co Ltd

Nantou County - Taiwan

Tel: +886-49-2253588


Website: www.tungyu.com

LIST OF PRODUCTS


AC drive technology ..................................................63

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

Additive masterbatches ............................................... 33,45

Adhesives .......................................................................... 27

Air audits blowers .............................................................. 6

Air bubble sheet plant ...................................................... 97

Air rings ............................................................................. 5

Air-conditioner parts.................................................... FGF

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

Analogue timers ............................................................. 127

Ancillary equipment ......................................................... 52

Antec Mumbai 2012 Conference .................................. 125

Auto-cutting and sewing machine ................................. 111

Automatic extrusion blow moulding machine ............... 111

Automatic trimming, side sealing and cutting machine 115

Automation system .................................................... 65, 89

Barrels ..................................................................... 132

Biaxial plants .................................................................. 129

Biodegradable additive ..................................................... 25

Biodegradable masterbatches ........................................... 45

Black masterbatches .................................................... 33,45

Blenders ............................................................................ 19

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

Blow moulding machines ......................................... 22, 121

Blower series .................................................................... 89

Blown film die heads ..................................................... 113

Blown film extrusion ...................................................... 113

Blown film extrusion systems ........................................ BC

Blown film systems ............................................................ 5

Box series wormgear units ............................................... 70

Bubble ................................................................................ 5

Casi coating ...............................................................27

Cast film line.................................................................... 97

Centre sealing machine .................................................. 120

Chemical and industrial pump ...................................... 119

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

Clean room applications .................................................. 17

Cleaning ovens ............................................................... 132

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

Co-extrusion system ....................................................... 119

Co-kneader ....................................................................... 52

Colour masterbatches ........................................ 15,45,33,52

Colour printing, coating and drying machine ............... 111

Colour masterbatch and pigment .................................. 114

Colouring extrusion plant .............................................. 129

Compact chiller .............................................................. 131

Compounding extrusion................................................. 129

Compounding extrusion plant ....................................... 129

Compounding mixers ..................................................... 129

Compressed air dryer ....................................................... 73

Compressors ....................................................................... 6

Conductive compounds .................................................... 45

Conical twin-screw extruder ....................................... 16,20

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

Continuous screen changers ........................................... 132

Control panels ................................................................ 121

Controllers .......................................................................... 5

Conventional phase failure relays ................................... 127

Convertors ...................................................................... 121

Conveyors ......................................................................... 65

Coolant pipe ..................................................................... 93

Co-rotating twin-screw extruder gearbox ...................... 116

Counters ......................................................................... 127

CPVC pipes ................................................................ 10,23

Crystalliser........................................................................ 73

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

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

Datalogging software ...............................................121

Dehumidified air dryer ......................................... 131,FGF

Dehumidifying dryer ........................................................ 85

Delphi ATDC brake motor ............................................. 70

Delphi three-phase motor ................................................ 70

Die changing system ...................................................... 120

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

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

Dosing and blending ........................................................ 65

Dosing and mixing ........................................................... 89

Double-shaft gearbox ....................................................... 38

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

Dry-break couplings ........................................................... 6

Drying .............................................................................. 65

Dryer and dehumidfyer .................................................... 89

Ejectors ...................................................................... 6

Elastomer extrusion pump ............................................. 119

Elastomer refinery/petrochemicals ................................... 27

Electric injection moulding machine gearboxes................. 7

Energy-saving injection moulding machine .................. 115

Expanded polyethylene capseals ....................................... 61

Expanded polyethylene seal liners.................................... 61

Extruders .................................................................... 5, 121

Extruder machine ........................................................ 43,83

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

Extrusion coating lamination plant .................................. 97

Extrusion coating lines (Lamination Ant) ....................... 14

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

Extrusion plant ............................................................... 129

Extrusion systems ........................................................... BC

Feeders and conveyors ........................................... 73,89

Film dies ............................................................................. 5

Flame-retardant masterbatches ........................................ 33

Fluid ................................................................................. 56

Fueling systems .................................................................. 6

Fully automatic strapping plant ....................................... 97

Gaskets .....................................................................61

Gear .................................................................................. 56

Gearbox ....................................................................... 38,56

Gear motor ....................................................................... 56

Gear pump ..................................................................... 132

Geared and flexible couplings .......................................... 56

Gears ................................................................................ 38

Granulating and recycling systems .................................. 89

Granulator ................................................................. 73,131

Gravimetric blender ....................................................... 131

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

Heart valve frame............................................................. 67

Heat transfer rolls .......................................................... 132

Heating and cooling systems ...................................... 65,89

Helical speed reducer ....................................................... 38

High cavitations ............................................................... 17

High-performance screws .............................................. 132

High-precision hydraulic clamping

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

High-speed mixer ....................................................... 43,83

High-performance thermoplastic elastomers ................. 111

High-torque gearboxes ................................................... 117

HM/HDPE/LDPE/LlDPE ............................................ 97

Hopper loader ................................................................ 131

Hot air dryer .................................................... 85,131,FGF

Hot runner system ........................................................... 89

Hydraulic BOM tyre curing press ................................. 116

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

I-Fix gauge gontrols .................................................... 5

IML techniqe ................................................................... 17

Industrial robots ............................................................. 113

Injection moulding machinery ......................................... 99

Injection moulding machine ....................................... 75,88

Injection moulding and blow moulding .......................... 69

Injection moulding and vulcanising machine ................ 121

Injection moulding machine ......29,102, 115,120, 119,FGF

Injection/extrusion screw and barrel .............................. 116

Inks ................................................................................... 27

In-line drip irrigation plant.............................................. 95

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

Insert moulding machines ................................................ 22

Internal bubbles cooling systems ....................................... 5

Knob and switches .................................................FGF

Largeflow water heaters ..............................................89

Liners ............................................................................... 61

Liquid crystaline polymer ............................................BIC

Loading arms ..................................................................... 6

Manual and hydraulic screen changers ...................... 132

Manufacturing plastic auxiliary equipment ...................... 30

Masterbatches/plastic compounds .................................... 27

Masterbatches................................................................... 33

Material dryers ................................................................. 19

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



Why Subscribe?Be the first to get the latest news, views & reviews relevant to your Industry.Door delivery of copies.Never miss an issue.Easy payment options.

SUBSCRIBE

SUBSCRIBE

SUBSCRIBE

SUBSCRIBE(36 issues)Years

YouPay `. 1999/-Get onCoverPrice `. 3600/-44% dis count

Year (12 issues)YouPay `. 799/-Get onCoverPrice `. 1200/-33% dis count

http://eshop.infomedia18.in

SUBSCRIBE

` 2199/- ` 899/-` 1200/-` 3600/-

Subscription Department, Network18 Media & Investments Ltd, Ruby House, 1st Floor, J K Sawant Marg, Dadar (W), Mumbai 400 028.

` 2199/- ` 899/-

LIST OF PRODUCTS


Material storage ............................................................. 131

Medical moulds ................................................................ 17

Mfrs Of HDPE tarpaulin heat sealing machines ........... 24

Mfrs of injection moulding machines.............................. 22

Micro fine pulverising systems ....................................... 129

Milky polymers .............................................................. 121

Mould changing systems .................................................. 47

Mould temperature controllers ........................................ 85

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

Mono & multilayer sheet line .......................................... 14

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

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

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

Motor ............................................................................... 70

Mould and hot runner system ....................................... 114

Mould cart system.......................................................... 111

Mould temperature controller ................................. 117,131

Moulds ........................................................................ 43,83

Multi component moulds ................................................ 17

Multilayer cast film line ................................................... 14

Multi-cavity hot runner controller ................................. 110

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

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

Multilayer blown film plants ............................................ 97

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

Natural polymers ..................................................... 121

OEM/ODM of injection moulding products ............ 110

OPTIC sheet extrusion line ............................................ 18

Optical brightners ............................................................ 45

Oscillating haul-off ............................................................ 5

P U tube ....................................................................93

PVC flexible braided hose ............................................... 93

Panel meters ................................................................... 127

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

Parallel and right angle axes gearboxes .............................. 7

Parallel shaft helical gearbox ............................................ 38

PE stretch film blown machine ..................................... 111

Pelletisers ........................................................................ 132

PET box strapping plant ................................................. 97

PET master matches ........................................................ 33

PET perform didicated machine ..................................... 49

PET sheet erosion ............................................................ 18

PET/PE washing Line .................................................... 14

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

Pharmaceuticals/cosmetics ............................................... 27

Phase failure relays ......................................................... 127

Pid controller.................................................................. 121

Planetary gearboxes .......................................................... 38

Plastic brightner ............................................................. 121

Plastic conveyor belt ......................................................... 43

Plastic masterbatches ....................................................... 87

Plastic moulding ............................................................... 27

Plastic processing machines ............................................. 14

Plastic recycling plant .................................................... 116

Plastic tinopol ................................................................ 121

Plastic whitener .............................................................. 121

Plastics washing line ........................................................ 52

Polybutylene terepthalate .............................................BIC

Polyester staple fibre ......................................................... 52

Polymer production pumps ............................................ 119

Polyolefin pipes ........................................................... 10,23

Polyphenylene sulphide ................................................BIC

Power saving systems ....................................................... 69

PP glass-filled compounds ............................................... 33

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

PP TQ plant .................................................................... 97

PP/HDPE semi-automatic strapping plant .................... 97

PP/HDPE Rafffia tape lines ........................................... 97

PP mineral-filled compounds .......................................... 33

Polyacetal copolymer .....................................................BIC

PPRP powder ................................................................. 121

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

Precision temperature controls ....................................... 121

Pressure guage .................................................................. 93

Priming valves .................................................................... 6

Printing and cutting/rewinding machines ....................... 14

Process controllers ..................................................... 12,121

Pulveriser ..................................................................... 43,83

Pump ...................................................................... 6,51,119

Push fittings ..................................................................... 93

PVC .................................................................................. 27

PVC foam core pipes .................................................. 10,23

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

PVC palletising lines ................................................... 10,23

PVC pipes ................................................................... 10,23

PVC profile lines ......................................................... 10,23

Quick die change system ............................................47

Quick mould change system ..................................... 47,115

Raschel knitting machine ......................................... 117

Recycling lines............................................................ 14, 65

Reducer ............................................................................ 70

Relays ............................................................................. 127

Resin dehumidifier ........................................................... 73

Robotics ............................................................................ 79

Robots for injection moulding machine ........................ 110

Rock n roll machine .................................................... 43,83

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

Rotary automatic hot colour marking machines .............. 53

Rotational moulding machines ...................................... 129

Rotational moulds .......................................................... 129

Rotomoulding machine .................................................. 129

Rotorless rheometer mooney viscometer ....................... 116

Round table carrousels ..................................................... 43

RTD ............................................................................... 121

Safety access equipment .............................................. 6

Screws ................................................................................. 5

Sealants............................................................................. 27

Secon and dull polymers ................................................ 121

Serro pumps ..................................................................... 69

Servo energy saving machine ........................................... 49

Shaft-mounted speed reducers ......................................... 38

Shuttle rotomoulding machines ..................................... 129

Shuttle series plant ......................................................... 129

Single-mill pulveriser .................................................. 43,83

Single-screw extruder gearboxes ........................................ 7

Single-screw extruder plant ........................................ 16, 20

Single-shaft extruder gearbox .......................................... 38

Software for central monitoring....................................... 73

Solid state relays ............................................................. 121

Solenoid valve .................................................................. 93

Solid granulators ............................................................ 129

Speciality films and flexible packaging global conference

2012 .................................................................................. 35

Spiral cum helical gearbox ............................................... 56

Sprockets .......................................................................... 38

Stabilisers ........................................................................... 5

Stack moulds .................................................................... 17

Storage tank equipment ..................................................... 6

Stretch blow moulding ..................................................... 22

Sv power-cooled motor .................................................... 70

System solution ................................................................ 89

Tank truck equipment ................................................. 6

Tape stretching line with inverter-driven cheese winders 14

Technical moulds ............................................................. 17

Temperature controller ................................ 111,119,25,127

Temperature sensors ....................................................... 121

Thermocouple ................................................................ 121

Thermoformers .............................................................. BC

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

Thermoforming and PS foam........................................ BC

Thermoplast production pump ...................................... 119

Thermoset ........................................................................ 27

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

Three-arm biaxial rotomoulding machine .................. 43,83

Three-layer co-extrusion blown film line ...................... 114

Three-side seal equipment module ................................ 113

Thyristorised power controllers...................................... 121

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

TPE/TPU compounds ..................................................... 33

TPU masterbatches .......................................................... 15

Transmissions and PTO .................................................... 6

Twin-screw co-rotating extruder ................................. 34,67

Twin-screw elements ................................................... 34,67

Twin-screw extruder .................................................... 34,67

Twin-mill pulveriser ................................................... 43, 83

Twin-screw extruder gearboxes .......................................... 7

Twin-screw extrusion line .......................................... 16, 20

Twin-screw extruder ......................................................... 52

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

Two-layer blown film ................................................. 10, 23

Two-platen injection machine........................................ 112

Ultrasonic flow meter .................................................12

Universal input temperature scanner ............................. 121

Universal masterbatches ................................................... 33

UV and PU masterbatches ............................................... 33

UV stabilisers ................................................................... 45

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

Vacuum dehumidifying dryer ......................................... 120

Vacuum dryer ................................................................... 85

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

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

Vacuum pumps and systems .............................................. 6

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

Variable displacement pump energy-saving machine ...... 49

Vario speed variators ........................................................ 70

Vertical injection moulding machine with slide table.... 114

Vfds and soft starters for modern industries ................... 63

Vibratory screening systems ........................................... 129

Vibro screens .............................................................. 43, 83

Virgin polymers .............................................................. 121

Volometric dosing unit ..................................................... 73

Waste recovery machine ........................................... 110

Waste recycling system................................................... 117

Water jetting ...................................................................... 6

Water chiller ..................................................................... 73

White masterbatches .................................................. 33, 45

Windors ............................................................................. 5

Worm gear ....................................................................... 56

Worm reducer gearbox ..................................................... 38

Worm reducers ................................................................. 38

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

LIST OF ADVERTISERS


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

Our consistent advertisers

ACS Auxiliaries India Pvt Ltd ...................... 30

T: +91-02135 - 329112

E: [email protected]

W: www.aecinternet.com

Adinath Controls Pvt Ltd ............................121

T: +91-2764-286573


W: www.adinathcontrols.com

Aerodry Plastics Automation Pvt Ltd ............ 65

T: +91-120 4766777


W: www.aerodry.com

Aeromec Marketing Co Pvt Ltd .................... 53

T: +91-250-2454915


W: www.aeromec.in

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

T: +91-011-41612244


W: www.alokmasterbatches.com

Ash Win Engineers .....................................129

T: +91-79-22811879


W: www.ashwinengineersindia.com

Baumuller India Pvt Ltd ............................... 69

T: +91-020 - 40160303


W: www.baumuller.in

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

T: +91-40-2436 1499 / 2436 0887


W: www.blendcolours.com

Boge Compressed Air System ....................... 25

T: +91-44-43009610


W: www.boge.in

Dongguan Alfa Automation

Machinery Limited ....................................... 79

T: 86-769-8318-0326


W: www.alfarobot.com

Elecon Engineering Company Limited ......... 56

T: +91-2692-236469


W: www.elecon.com

Electronica Plastic Machiners Ltd ................ 99

T: +91-22-32531959


Eliteplus Business Services Pvt Ltd .............. 35

T: +91-22-26000556/ 55


W: www.eliteplus.co.in

Everest Blowers ............................................ 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. .......... 47

T: 886-4-834-5196

E: [email protected]; [email protected];

[email protected]

W: www.forwell.com

Gardner Denver Engineered

Product India Pvt Ltd ..................................... 6

T: +91-79-40089312


W: www.gardnerdenver.com

Gelco Electronics Pvt Ltd ............................127

T: +91-79-22200902


W: www.gelco-world.com

Hindustan Plastic and Machine ............... 16, 20

T: +91-011-25473361


W: www.hindustanplastics.com

Ingeco Gears Pvt. Ltd. .................................. 38

T: +91-2717-651551


W: www.ingecogears.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 .......................... 97

T: +91-79-22891670


W: www.konarkplastomech.com

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

T: +91-44-26812000

E: E: [email protected]

W: E: [email protected]

Lan Marketing Pvt Ltd ................................119

T: +91-022-27893645


W: www.maag.com

Landmark Extrusion & Engineering ............. 52

T: +91-9873252699


W: www.landmarkextrusion.com

Larsen & Toubro Ltd ................................... 81

T: +91-22-6752 5656


W: www.larsentoubro.com

LHP ............................................................ 63

T: +91-217-2357001


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

T: +91-79-66309800


W: www.mamata.com

Matsui Technologies India Ltd. .................... 85

T: +91-0120-4243862


Mona Chem Additives Pvt Ltd ..................... 27

T: +91-261-2894847


W: www.monachem.com

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

LIST OF ADVERTISERS


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

Our consistent advertisers

N.A. Corporation ......................................... 83

T: +91-79-25840374


W: www.naroto.com

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

T: +91-79-26561312


W: www.neejtech.com

Neejtech India (Niigata) ............................... 29

T: +91-9909974224


W: www.niigataindia.com

Nu-Vu Conair Pvt. Ltd ................................131

T: +91-9376783206


W: www.conairgroup.com

Piovan India Pvt Ltd .................................... 73

T: +91-22-27782367


W: www.piovan.com

Plast Fine Polymers .....................................121

T: +91-79-65242332


W: www.plastfine.com

Plastiblends India Ltd .................................. 45

T: +91-022-67205200


W: www.plastiblendsindia.com

Poly Mechplast Machines Ltd ....................... 22

T: +91-265-2631211


W: www..polymachplast.com

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

T: +91-22-67587668


W: www.polyplastics.com

Prasad GWK Cooltech Pvt Ltd..................... 43

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

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. ............... 70

T: +91-2692-230430


W: www.rotomotive.com

Sacmi Engineering India Pvt Ltd .................102

T: +91-7600003968


W: www.negribossi.com

Samson Extrusion Ind Pvt Ltd ...................... 93

T: +91-22-23436320


W: www.samson-grp.com

Seal Jet Seals ................................................ 77

T: +91-020-27121581/27128159


W: www.sealjetseals.com

Shini Plastics Technologies I Pvt Ltd ............ 89

T: +91-250-3021166


W: www.shini.com

Shri Gurukrupa Engineering Works ............. 24

T: +91-265-3042371


W: www.gurukrupaengg.com

Shuenn Jaan Machinery Co., Ltd. ................. 75

T: 886-6-233-9590


W: www.soongiant.com.tw

Society of Plastics Engineers - Antec ...........125

T: +91-022- 24302790


W: http://mumbai.antec.ws

Specific Engineering .................................... 34

T: +91-265-2646871


W: www.specificgroup.com

Sri Sai Plasto Tech ....................................... 49

T: +91-44-42994365


W: www.srisaiplastotech.com

Steer Engineering......................................... 67

T: +91-80-23723309


W: www.steerworld.com

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

T: +91-9998040433


W: www.supermacmachinery.com

Suresh Engineering Works ........................... 95

T: +91-731-2527872


W: www.sureshengg.com

Toshiba Machine (India) Pvt. Ltd. ................ 88

T: +91-011-43291111


W: www.toshiba-machine.co.jp

Unimark (Maguire) ....................................... 19

T: +91-22-25506712


W: www.unimark.in

Vora Packaging Pvt Ltd ................................ 61

T: +91-22-24012330


W: www.vorapack.com

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

T: +91-44-42077009


W: [email protected]

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

T: +91-79-40327380


W: www.xaloy.com

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

T: 39-0331-307-616


W: www.zambello.it

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

Reg No: MH/MR/WEST/234/2012-2014 RNI No: MAHENG / 2008 / 25265 Licence to Post at Mumbai Patrika Channel Sorting Office, Mumbai GPO., Mumbai 400 001.

Date Of Posting 1st & 2nd Of Every Month / English & Monthly.Date Of Publication: 28th Of Every Month.

134

Mod

ern

Pla

stics & P

olym

ers

Sep

tem

ber 2

012

Modern Plastics & Polymers - September 2012

Documents

Transcript of Modern Plastics & Polymers - September 2012