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BASF’s Irgacycle Stabilizes Recycled Plastics Used to Protect Pineapples From Sunburn in Malaysia

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BASF’s Irgacycle Stabilizes Recycled Plastics Used to Protect Pineapples From Sunburn in Malaysia

BASF’s Irgacycle Stabilizes Recycled Plastics Used to Protect Pineapples From Sunburn in Malaysia

ASF and 3T Industries Sdn Bhd, a leading recycling company in Malaysia dealing with post-industrial and post-consumer recyclates, are helping pineapple plantations in Malaysia to increase their yields and save resources. For the first time, 3T Industries has applied BASF’s IrgaCycleTM UV033 DD to enhance 100% recycled high density polyethylene (HDPE) sheets used as protectors for pineapples.

While pineapples require a warm and humid climate, they are susceptible to damage from solar radiation and high temperatures (> 32°C) which can significantly reduce marketable yield and cut deep into a grower’s profit. Symptoms include sunburn or bleaching which are visible as yellow-white skin that turns pale grey or brown upon damage to the tissue underneath. This damaged tissue is susceptible to disease and infestation. The HDPE protector shields the fruit from direct sunlight while still allowing photosynthesis to occur.

BASF’s IrgaCycleTM helps pineapple plantations in Malaysia by stabilizing recycled plastics used in protecting pineapples from sunburn.

 

“Plastic additives specifically for the agricultural sector are highly customized to fulfil critical customer needs for enhanced crop protection solutions,” says Hermann Althoff, Senior Vice President, Performance Chemicals Asia Pacific. “We offer full customer support in all questions of quality improvement of recyclates to make them viable materials in new applications.”

Previously, 3T Industries used a combination of antioxidants and light stabilizers to achieve the performance requirements stipulated by the grower – the HDPE protectors needed to last through the intended service lifetime of four seasons. IrgaCycle offers a one-pack solution that is immediately available for the recycler without the need for further premixing. It is also more efficient at lower concentrations compared to traditional antioxidant systems and reduces the overall quantity of additives required.

This results in easy and accurate dosing, improved product quality, as well as upgraded recyclate for use in long-term applications. “We use our expertise in recycling technology and post-consumer resins to provide better solutions to consumers and communities,” says PH Tan, Managing Director of 3T Industries.

“With IrgaCycle, we were able to use recycled feedstock to design a new product that features a high amount of recyclate content and makes more sustainable agricultural plastics possible.” BASF not only provided 3T Industries with the suitable additive solution, but also the technical recommendations to stabilize the recycled polymers during processing and outdoor weathering. This is important as an effective and sustainable application of recycled materials depends on, amongst others, the optimization of process conditions and modifying agents. Launched in 2021, IrgaCycle consists of a series of plastic additive formulations, which enable recycled plastics to be reused for the production of high-value plastics in combination with virgin materials.

The additive solution addresses specific quality issues associated with recycled resins, such as limited processability, poor long-term thermal stability and insufficient protection from outdoor weathering. The IrgaCycle range is offered as part of the valeras portfolio. In addition to enabling plastics circularity with IrgaCycle, valeras solutions bring significant sustainability value to plastic applications by improving durability, saving energy, as well as reducing waste and emissions.

 

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Welcome to the Family: Colombiaplast Joins the K Global Gate Portfolio

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Welcome to the Family: Colombiaplast Joins the K Global Gate Portfolio

Welcome to the Family: Colombiaplast Joins the K Global Gate Portfolio

 

When it comes to plastics, colombiaplast is the most important international trade fair in the Andean region, Central America and the Caribbean. For the first time, will take place in September as part of K’s Global Gate portfolio, and will be supported by Messe Düsseldorf’s extensive network.

“At the end of 2020, Acoplasticos, Messe Düsseldorf and Corferias signed an agreement for the joint organisation of colombiaplast 2022 to strengthen its position as the leading trade fair for the plastics, rubber, petrochemicals and packaging industry in Latin America,” explains Erhard Wienkamp, operational managing director of Messe Düsseldorf. Thus, with support from Düsseldorf, everything will revolve around plastics and packaging in the halls of Corferias in Bogota from 26 to 30 September 2022.

COLOMBIAPLAST is the place to be for the plastics industry in Latin America.

Almost 43,000 visitors come to colombiaplast in the Colombian capital to find out about the plastics and petrochemicals industry – the latter accounts for 15 percent of the GPD in Colombia and is thus an important branch of the country’s economy. In the Corferias halls, interested visitors can obtain information and make new contacts from exhibitors from 172 nations on 4,900 square metres. An extra area will also be provided for networking so that companies can connect with each other and thus increase the competitiveness of the industry in the region.

In addition to networking, technology and techniques are of course of central interest to the industry. Here, colomabiaplast offers a detailed overview of all segments. The main segments are:

  • Raw materials
  • Moulds
  • Machinery and equipment
  • Technical parts
  • Recycling and Circular Economy Solutions
  • Instrumentation and process control
  • Research and development
  • Services

In Bogota, however, the focus will not only be on the status quo of the industry, but also on the future: colombiaplast 2022 will be complemented by an academic programme presenting trends in innovation, productivity and efficiency as well as the most important technical and technological challenges for the industry – always with a view to the sustainability of the industry.

Erhard Wienkamp explains, “colombiaplast is not only a unique opportunity to learn about the plastics industry specifically in the Latin American market, but also the ideal “warm-up” for the industry’s leading trade fair, K 2022 in Düsseldorf, which takes place three weeks later.”

 

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“They Are Recyclables, Not Waste” – Recycling of Rigid Polyurethane Foams

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“They Are Recyclables, Not Waste” – Recycling of Rigid Polyurethane Foams

“They Are Recyclables, Not Waste” – Recycling of Rigid Polyurethane Foams

Circular Economy is teamwork. Everyone can contribute, and every single step counts. Covestro is making its contribution – together with other partners such as Circularise – with the Circular Foam research project. This is about recycling rigid polyurethane foams that are used in the insulation of buildings or refrigeration appliances.

Dorota Pawlucka, Global Alliance Management Covestro AG & Project Coordinator CIRCULAR FOAM.

In an interview with K-MAG, Dorota Pawlucka talks about the need for such a project, why rigid polyurethane foams are so difficult to recycle, and why she believes a completely closed-loop recycling system is possible.

Ms Pawlucka, what is behind the Circular Foam project?

Dorota Pawlucka: The overall aim of the project is to strengthen sustainable business, especially the Circular Economy. We are concerned with developing old materials as an alternative resource. Our focus is on rigid polyurethane foams, which are used for example in refrigerators and freezers or as insulating materials in house construction.

With the help of chemical processes, we want to recover carbon from the foams and use it as a raw material for new materials. In addition to chemical technology, we are also looking at waste streams. This gives us access to the recyclable materials. I want to emphasise, they are recyclables, not waste. They are alternative resources.

To what extent did you see the need for such a project?

Pawlucka: The need is based on three major challenges that our planet is currently facing: climate change, finite resources or fossil raw materials and increasing amounts of waste.

Plastics play a major role in this context. For example, we can save energy with insulation materials, and we can produce and transmit renewable energies thanks to them. These are just two examples of many that show that we cannot imagine life without plastics.

And how do plastics now help us to become less dependent on fossil raw materials and solve the waste problem?

Pawlucka: The problem is that the resources on which plastics are based are finite and only about 14 percent of all plastics are recycled. Yet plastics themselves are an alternative resource at the end of their product life. So if we manage to recycle and use them, we can become less dependent on fossil raw materials and also reduce the amount of waste.

You have already mentioned that currently very little is recycled. This is especially true for rigid polyurethane foams. Why is that the case?

Pawlucka: The difficulty is that rigid foams based on polyurethanes cannot simply be melted down like many other plastics. Since they are not composites, it is relatively easy to separate them from different products, but chemical processes are needed to break down the rigid foams molecularly.

These chemical processes are currently under development, but the research effort here is still enormous.

Covestro

 

How do you meet these chemical challenges?

Pawlucka: At Covestro we rely on a triad: chemolysis, smart pyrolysis and enzymatic recycling are the three different technologies of our choice to be able to integrate waste streams into the cycle. In the circular foam project, we focus on chemolysis and smart pyrolysis. The advantage of such chemical processes is that we can produce equivalent materials. So we have no loss of quality.

Is a completely closed cycle of recyclable materials even possible?

Pawlucka: We have to believe in it, and we firmly do. We are moving more and more in the direction of the Circular Economy, but it takes time. After all, we as a society have been operating in a linear fashion for almost 180 years. This contrasts with our goal of being climate-neutral in the EU in 2050.

There are countless recyclable materials for which cycles must be closed. Mechanical recycling is already in use for some and works. Chemical processes are still under development. But the cycle also includes the use of all alternative raw materials, for example biomass.

All in all, Circular Economy covers an incredibly large spectrum that needs to be tapped. At circular foam, we are working with our 22 partners on a solution for rigid foams and developing a holistic approach. In parallel to the technology development, we are also doing regional work, preparing the implementation of the recycling processes on the ground. Every single contribution is important to move closer to the goal of a sustainable economy and with circular foam we are making our small contribution.

 

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Augmented Reality in the Plastics Industry: Individualized Instructions for the Entire Product Life Cycle

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Augmented Reality in the Plastics Industry: Individualized Instructions for the Entire Product Life Cycle

Augmented Reality in the Plastics Industry: Individualized Instructions for the Entire Product Life Cycle

Individualization is the trend. In the plastics industry, too, more and more individualized machines are coming onto the market. Of course, these machines also require individualized manuals with instructions tailored specifically to them. However, this is not yet a reality today. The AdaptAR project wants to change that – with the help of Augmented Reality and an app.

You’re operating a machine, suddenly a problem arises, and you naturally look directly in the manual – but you just can’t find the right answer to your question. Does that sound familiar? This could be because the manual is not tailored to your specific product type, or because your manual is only available in paper form, making it much more difficult to look up specific information.

 

Fraunhofer IPT

AdaptAR solves contradiction between need and reality

Today, user manuals are still often published in paper form. For the most part, they are created manually – at the beginning of the product lifecycle. Subsequent changes to the product can no longer be taken into account. As a result, the information is not geared to the actual needs of users.

This is precisely where the AdaptAR project comes in. Karl Lossie from the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT – coordinator of the joint project – explains the thinking behind it.

 

 

 

Concept for the provision of adaptive and context-specific instructions throughout the entire product life cycle : Fraunhofer IPT

 

Maintenance, documentation & Co. – AdaptAR in practice

To achieve these goals, the Fraunhofer IPT is supported by a total of 12 project partners – including DEGUMA-SCHÜTZ GmbH. This company manufactures rolling mills for rubber processing.

User companies such as DEGUMA-SCHÜTZ can use the planned software in various use cases throughout the entire product life cycle.

Fraunhofer IPT

 

In addition to maintenance, the software can also support the assembly of the company’s own products, commissioning and operation at customers’ sites, and finally even the reconditioning of plants. Companies thus not only save costs for skilled personnel and travel, but also time.

 

Overcoming barriers thanks to AR

In addition, fewer downtimes and accidents occur due to improper operation of the equipment – on the one hand due to the availability of instructions that are precisely tailored to the product type, and on the other hand due to user-friendliness and specificity.

Fraunhofer IPT

 

For example, certain steps in the app may have an AR representation, while other steps may not – depending on the user’s preference or experience. As soon as a process is completed, any changed data is also stored in the Digital Twin. Based on the history, it is always possible to see exactly what people who previously worked on the system did or changed.

AdaptAR also aims to overcome any language barriers thanks to its translation function. This should eliminate another source of errors when operating plants.

 

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Silgan Dispensing launches automatic dosing closure, MeaSURE

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Silgan Dispensing launches automatic dosing closure, MeaSURE

Silgan Dispensing launches automatic dosing closure, MeaSURE

Silgan Dispensing, a global leader in the design, development and distribution of highly engineered pumps and sprayers in the beauty, home, healthcare, and garden markets, today announces the launch of its new dosing solution, MeaSURE.

MeaSURE is an innovative closure with a built-in chamber that delivers convenient, controlled dosing with the use of one hand. When inverted, the closure dispenses the exact amount needed for the intended application and reloads within seconds. With MeaSURE, consumers get a solution that removes the mess and the hassle of measuring cups in an easy-to-use, compact dispenser.

Designed with e-commerce and sustainability in mind, MeaSURE meets Amazon’s ISTA-6A compliance, showing no signs of damage or leaking during the rigorous testing process. The closure is also ideal for concentrated formulas, which use less packaging and save on both raw materials and shipping. The closure is ideal for laundry, lawn & garden, automotive, cleaning and personal care applications.

“MeaSURE delivers on several key needs for our customers, including the need for omni-channel solutions, consumer driven innovation and sustainability,” said Lee Luo, Senior Manager of Category Development for Silgan Dispensing. “The continued rise in online shopping, the need for an improved dispensing experience, and the increase in usage of concentrates among consumers have all led to the creation of MeaSURE. The smart design of this closure addresses all of those factors at once.”

 

 

The Importance Of Acrylic In Cosmetic Packaging

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The Importance Of Acrylic In Cosmetic Packaging

Chen Hsong Holdings Ltd.

The Importance Of Acrylic In Cosmetic Packaging

Acrylic (PMMA) also known as the trade name plexiglass is a transparent thermoplastic often used in sheet form as a lightweight or shatter-resistant alternative to glass. It was first produced in 1928 and was brought to market five years later by Rohm and Haas Company. It is generally considered one of the clearest plastics on the market.

Injection Molding Process:

Material Preparation:
Usually acrylic (PMMA)’s water absorption rate is between 0.3-0.4% but for injection molding it must be at a humidity below 0.1%, usually 0.04%. The presence of water makes the melt prone to defects such as bubbles, gas streaks, and reduced transparency, so drying treatment is required. The drying temperature is generally around 80-90 °C, and the drying time is recommended to be more than 3 hours.

Mold & Gate Design
The mold temperature can be around 60°C-80°C.

Sprue diameter should match with the inner taper, the best angle is 5° to 7°.

For a wall thickness of 4mm or more, the angle should be 7°, and the diameter of the sprue should be 8 to 10mm.

Overall length of the gate should not exceed 50mm.Diameter of the runner should be 6-8mm for products with wall thickness less than 4mm.

Depth of the diagonal, fan-shaped and tab-shaped gates should be 0.7 to 0.9t (t= wall thickness), and the diameter of the pin gate should be 0.8 to 2mm, choose the smaller diameters for lower viscosity.

Melt Temperature
The temperature should vary between 210°C and 270°C, depending on the actual situation. First, withdraw the back seat of the injection molding machine so that the nozzle leaves the sprue bushing, and then manually plasticize and inject. (air injection).

Injection Speed
Rapid injection can be used, but to avoid high internal stress, it is recommended to use multi-stage injection, such as slow-fast-slow, etc. When injecting thick acrylic products, it is recommended to use slow speed to ensure product stability.

Acrylic – The “Plastic Queen” in the Cosmetic Packaging World
In recent years, the e-commerce industry has developed rapidly and consumer demand for women cosmetics from celebrity brands have tripled. In the packaging industry, cosmetic packaging has become one of the hottest packaging categories. Consumers at home and abroad are paying more and more attention to the quality and texture of not only the product but also its packaging. Packaging manufacturers now play an important role as more attention is brought to the visual impact that appearance brings to end customers.

Acrylic cosmetic packaging has good optical performance and soft light transmission. Even after dyeing, it can maintain good light transmission and good color rendering effect; it has high surface gloss and surface hardness. The chemical properties of acrylic allow it to be completely transparent while remaining hard and highly resistant to scratches and impact.

Recommended Injection Molding series:

Spark Series ( All Electric)
Chen Hsong’s SPARK series of all electric injection molding machines takes into account the high speed and high response needed for ultra-thin products as well a low-speed stability and long-term high-pressure control of ultra-thick products.

The performance limitations and technical barriers of traditional machines are no match compared to ChenHsong’s high-end, Japanese designed, all-electric SPARK series.

When it comes to acrylic materials, whether it is thin-walled or thick-walled products, SPARK series have proven to be the best machines for the job.

MK6 Series (Toggle Type)
The MK6 series toggle type injection molding machines are a joint cooperation with Japanese top technical teams, featuring rapid mold opening and closing, faster injection and ejector speeds, and stronger and more reliable feed motors with higher injection pressure.

Especially highlighted is the advanced hydraulic oil circuit, equipped with the latest and most advanced hydraulic fluid mechanics simulation software. Chenhsong has optimized the entire oil circuit to a near-perfect state, making the hydraulic control stable, reliable and fast, delivering fast and stable operation of the machine, improving the production efficiency of thin-walled and thick-walled products.

For Appealing Design And Smart Functions: Plexiglas Molding Compounds Enhance The Design Of Household Appliances

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For Appealing Design And Smart Functions: Plexiglas Molding Compounds Enhance The Design Of Household Appliances

Röhm GmbH BU Molding Compounds

For Appealing Design And Smart Functions: Plexiglas Molding Compounds Enhance The Design Of Household Appliances

Brand PMMA from Röhm is a proven material used for surface refinement, displays and luminaire design
Special molding compounds in neutral-gray dyes create a black-panel effect that can be used for seamless designs for hidden displays
PLEXIGLAS supports high-quality and sustainable product design
Household appliances are far more than useful aids that simply complete their tasks in the background. The expectations for functions and aesthetics are constantly increasing, while the trend toward open kitchens is ensuring a growing demand for representative equipment with cutting-edge devices that also look good. Coffee machines, refrigerators and ovens, vacuum robots and dishwashers are all becoming “smart” thanks to digital functions, while complex designs that use high-quality materials mean these devices are also more appealing to look at. PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds can contribute here in many different ways.

PLEXIGLAS molding compounds enhance all types of household appliances. Manufacturers can enhance their devices with high-gloss surfaces, or illuminated areas and edges, include illuminated control elements or displays with a black-panel effect that are seamlessly and invisibly integrated into the device housing.

PLEXIGLAS molding compounds provide inspiration for effective light design
Thanks to advanced LED technology, light is gaining importance as a functional element and a design factor for emotional designs. The appliances use light signals to communicate with their users, as can be seen on a coffee machine, with a flashing symbol informing the user that it is currently making a large latte macchiato, or the washing machine that shows its progress in a similar manner.

PLEXIGLAS molding compounds are a proven material for illumination applications as they possess unique transparency and light-guiding properties. It can be used to make illuminated buttons and keys, or backlight symbols, logos or decorative areas in color. Combining mechanical and optical functions in one component reduces costs and provides added value to the design.

Röhm’s brand PMMA comes in different versions which are suitable for edge lighting and back lighting with LEDs. Light-scattering variants are also available. These products create a pleasant, homogeneous light without any undesired differences in brightness, known as light hot spots. No additional scattering films or microstructures need to be applied to components made from this special molding compound to ensure even light extraction over the entire surface.

PLEXIGLAS makes it possible to create displays with a black-panel effect
Digitally connected, smart household apppliances that can be controlled by an app require displays and sensor covers. Larger, color displays are also in demand, for example on white goods. Crystal clear PLEXIGLAS molding compounds are ideal for this, as they provide maximum transparency for vibrant display covers that show the information clearly and without any distortion.

Röhm has also developed PLEXIGLAS molding compounds in neutral-gray colors specifically for displays with black-panel effect, as is common on smartphones. These enable displays – even those with a touch screen – to be hidden behind high-gloss black covers. Only when the device is on does the component turn into a colorfast display. This product meets the ongoing trend towards dark covers and seamless design in household appliances, particularly since white appliances are no longer just white.

PLEXIGLAS molding compounds enhance surfaces
Manufacturers of household appliances can use PLEXIGLAS molding compounds to enhance the surfaces of their products. There are various different PLEXIGLAS® variants with different surface qualities, depending on the desired appearance and feel, for example, high-gloss or velvety matte. As the molding compounds are also ideal for co-extrusion, a crystal clear top layer of PLEXIGLAS® can be placed on top of other materials to create a fascinating 3D effect with a sense of depth. Because the brand PMMA is initially completely colorless, it can be dyed in any color to manufacture colored housings.

PLEXIGLAS supports sustainable product design
PLEXIGLAS housings are not only appealing from an aesthetic standpoint, but are also robust. Furthermore, the material is also easy to maintain, resists many cleaning agents and does not discolor upon contact with food. After all, household appliances should work for a long time, and look good equally as long. “PLEXIGLAS is sustainable by design,” emphasizes Siamak Djafarian, Head of the Molding Compounds business unit at Röhm GmbH, going on to explain: “Our PLEXIGLAS contributes to sustainable product design as it is a very durable plastic that retains its high-quality appearance without yellowing or becoming brittle. It therefore meets the highest demands placed on the brand quality of household appliances.” When reliable technology, beautiful design and high-quality materials, such as PLEXIGLAS® are combined, a household appliance has what it takes to become a classic design piece.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dedication To Improve Quality And Performance

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Dedication To Improve Quality And Performance

Dedication To Improve Quality And Performance

Facing more and more rigid and performing operative needs, the supply of quality moulds represents a fixed point to which it is indispensable to put side by side careful attention to the service and time respect of deliveries.

On the basis of this assumption, ALFA STAMPI from Adrara San Martino (BG), a well-known company operating in the field of design and manufacture of moulds for technical rubber articles with over 35 years of history behind it, is aware that quality can and must be constantly produced in a well-structured environment with trained people. For this reason, since the beginning of the year, it was deemed necessary to further reinforce the awareness and expertise of all human resources through a course consisting of a series of monthly meetings with a consultant aimed not only at improving the quality management systems in each department but also at achieving a wide-ranging growth process.

Among the latest developments, we present the mould evaluation sheet, a document capable of standardizing the perception of the offer between customer and supplier in order to optimize the quality/price rate of each request. Being always in line with the customer is not easy, very often the technical aspects do not coincide, and the price cannot be the only element to be taken into consideration during the assignment of a project. With this form, the offer is clear, complete and conceived in every detail.

In the light of the current complex situation, it is difficult to talk about product innovation; today more than ever it is the flexibility that makes the difference. Here are some data that emerge by analyzing the degree of difficulty of the moulds produced in the two-year period 2019-2020: 23% standard moulds, 32% medium and medium-high difficulty, 45% high and high complexity. This diversification has allowed us to be present and competitive on several fronts.

 

Winner crowned for RECO Sustainable Young Designer Competition, hosted by Indorama Ventures

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Winner crowned for RECO Sustainable Young Designer Competition, hosted by Indorama Ventures

Winner crowned for RECO Sustainable Young Designer Competition, hosted by Indorama Ventures

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), a global sustainable chemical producer, named the winners of ‘RECO Young Designer Competition’, Thailand’s largest upcycling fashion design event, parading haute couture garments containing at least 60% recycled materials.

Eleven finalists showcased 33 handmade sustainable outfits at the 9th edition of the fashion show at IVL’s headquarters in Bangkok, using recycled PET and polyester items to craft creative fashions. Under the concept of ‘REVIVE: Start from the Street,’ RECO supports young Thai designers while raising awareness of recycling. The designs use a range of recycled materials including recycled PET yarns, discarded fabric from factories, and even repurposed safety belts.

RECO awarded finalists and winners with 500,000 baht in prizes to support their careers. First prize of 125,000 baht was awarded to 23-year-old emerging furniture designer Mr. Prem Buachum for his ‘The Origin of Rebirth’ collection, using fabric recycled from post-consumer PET bottles. The first runner-up, Mr. Sathitkhun Boonmee, was awarded 75,000 baht for his ‘Remembering Your Favorite Teddy Bear’ collection, using old dolls made of polyester fibers. Second runners-up, Mr. Worameth Monthanom and Mr. Tanakorn Sritong, received 50,000 baht for their ‘Regeneration of Nature (into Spring)’ collection, using unused fabrics and discarded PET film. Mr. Napat Tansuwan, a finalist with his’ Don’t Judge’ collection, will go on to create designer merchandise for sponsor Buriram United Football Club using local weaving techniques from communities in Buriram province.

Mrs. Aradhana Lohia Sharma, Vice President at Indorama Ventures and RECO Young Designer Competition Chairperson, said, “Since 2011, RECO’s ambition has been to uplift recycling and inspire people to realize the value of recyclable materials to produce great new products for daily life. We have witnessed many thoughtful initiatives on upcycling through the collections created by our talented young Thai designers. The designs this year showcase stunning wearability and innovation while using a large percentage of recycle materials. Public interest in recycling has been growing immensely, and we are grateful to strengthen the relationship with partners like Buriram United Football Club.”

Mrs. Lohia Sharma added, “Indorama Ventures hopes this competition will be a driving force in nurturing sustainable fashion concepts and increasing the acceptance of recycled materials, especially post-consumer PET. We are proud to be a stepping-stone for our youth’s design journey and our community’s sustainable future.”

Ms. Chidchanok Chidchob, Director of Merchandise Department, Buriram United Company Limited, said, “We are delighted to collaborate with IVL on the RECO project, which is inspirational and drives sustainability-conscious living. We have seen the next generation of designers taking advantage of this initiative to create innovative ideas, support sustainability, raise awareness and make recycling possible. Buriram United is honored to increase awareness of the importance of recycling and protecting our planet.”

First prize winner Mr. Buachum wants to establish his own designer brand and textile studio to bring sustainable design into people’s lives and pass on his knowledge to others. He said, “The Big Bang Theory is the inspiration for my collection, and the challenge to use more than 60% recycled materials drove my creativity. I upcycled scrap brand labels into beautiful cloth, using techniques that added beauty and maximized usability. The weaving process can generate income for local communities and produce a ready-to-wear collection for the broader market. I am honored to be part of RECO and for the positive change it stands for and hope it can change the face of sustainable fashion in Thailand.”

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K Trade Fair: Brabender Focuses On Circular Economy And Sustainability

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K Trade Fair: Brabender Focuses On Circular Economy And Sustainability

K Trade Fair: Brabender Focuses On Circular Economy And Sustainability

There is a lot to see for visitors at the Brabender stand at this year’s K trade fair in Düsseldorf: From October 19 to 26, Brabender GmbH & Co. KG will be presenting its solutions for quality testing as well as for the development of sustainable plastic and rubber products on a laboratory and technical scale. This includes modular torque rheometers with measuring kneader and extruder attachments, as well as compact extruders of various dimensions and devices for special measuring applications in the plastics industry.
In addition to the devices on display, there will also be live demonstrations on site: “Among other things, we extrude recycled plastic pellets from shredded polypropylene at our booth”, explains Jessica Wiertz, Manager Applications at Brabender.

“Circular Economy” and environment in focus

Sustainability and resource conservation have been the focus of the Duisburg-based company for many decades. Current projects with partners from research and industry in which Brabender devices are used include the extrusion of sustainable films from algae or the determination of carbon black from recycled car tires with the help of the Absorptometer C. In addition, the use of the laboratory devices saves resources and costs compared to ongoing production with machines, since only a fraction of the amount of raw material is required for the measurement, as would be the case with comparable tests on large-volume machines.

Modular and compact solutions for rheology and extrusion

Also on the booth is the MetaStation 4E, with which Brabender launched the new generation of modular torque rheometers at K 2019. Like its predecessor, the Plastograph, which is widely used in the industry, the MetaStation 4E serves as a drive for measuring kneaders of various sizes. In addition, the drive has been extended to operate the larger Brabender internal mixers and does not require a docking station. Furthermore, single-screw extruders, the conical twin-screw extruder and the new B-TSE-A 12/36 mini compounder can also be operated with the MetaStation 4E.
Meanwhile, Brabender also offers the MetaStation 8 stand-alone drive, also on display at K 2022. Together with its bigger brother, the MetaStation 16, the two are the successor generation to Brabender’s well-known Plasti-Corder Lab station. At the heart of the MetaStation devices is Brabender’s MetaBridge software. The user interface, which is immediately available without installation, the tracking of measurement results from any location and end device, various data evaluation functions, pre-implemented standards and individually adaptable measurement methods are just some of the software’s advantages. It can be operated via the convenient touchscreen, making the operation of external computer peripherals obsolete.

In addition to the modular MetaStations, Brabender will also show compact extruders, including the TwinLab-C 20/40, with integrated drive at the K booth. As for the modular extruders, different die and screw geometries as well as metering and downstream equipment, including for pellet pelletizing or strand winding, are available for the compact units.

Optimize vehicle tire formulations

A product innovation at the trade fair is the new 350 SX internal mixer, which Brabender will present for the first time at a trade fair. In combination with a Brabender torque rheometer, the 350 SX analyzes the melting behavior of materials and compounds and is used in the tire industry, for recipe development and research and development. Among other things, it helps to optimize the formulation of tires by mixing the rubber and analyzing the pure rubber. In addition, the effect and behavior of ingredients such as carbon black or silica in car tires can be measured.

Residual moisture measurement – also for recyclates

When processing high-quality plastics, an important parameter is the water content of the product. With the moisture analyzer for plastics, the Aquatrac V, the water content in plastics, including PET recyclates, can be determined according to DIN EN ISO 15512:2019. Brabender will also exhibit the device for residual moisture analysis at the show and perform live measurements.
Brabender will be exhibiting its entire range of products and services at the K show and is looking forward to welcome visitors in hall 10 at booth A14. In addition to product and application advice, interested visitors can also make appointments in the Brabender application laboratory, where they can test their own raw materials and formulations on Brabender devices and lines.

 

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