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he Polystyrene (PS) and Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) business

seems to be gradually recovering from the globally challenging phase

of the last several years. According to IHS – a leading provider of

diverse global market and economic information – PS manufacturers

had witnessed multiple global factors impacting their trade over the last ten years.

Eroding margins, rising crude prices and tightening global feedstock supplies were

the prime factors behind years of subpar performance of the PS business. Besides,

significant price rises of these resins prior to the global slowdown had only added

to the woes by drastically pulling down the sales volumes.

Further, many PS converters had reportedly switched their fabrications to lower

cost and lower density resins during this period. In some cases, there had been a

migration to lower cost countries, thereby giving PS converters more footprint in

some injection moulding applications. In addition, there had been shrinkage

in the domestic markets of mature countries and regions such as

North America, Europe and North East Asia (excluding China).

As far as the total production and consumption of PS in 2010

was concerned, Asia clearly emerged as the overall leader, with

53 per cent of the total world production and 47 per cent of

the total world consumption. In comparison to this, North

America and Western Europe were distinctly behind at about

17–19 per cent for both total world production and

consumption. Moving ahead, the Asian consumption of all

types of PS is forecast to increase at an average annual rate

of a little over three per cent during 2010–2015.

With packaging, construction, appliances and consumer

electronics driving the growing applications of PS and EPS,

developing countries such as China, India, Iran, Saudi

Arabia and Brazil are set to steer the global demand for

PS and EPS in the near future. During the forecast period

2010–2020, the global demand for PS and EPS is projected

to grow at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)

of 4.7 per cent, and this will thereby increase the overall

demand to 23.5 million tonne by 2020. To elaborate, during this

period, the demand for EPS is expected to rise at a CAGR of

7.3 per cent, while the demand for PS is expected to rise at a

CAGR of 2.8 per cent.

Believe, these projections may provide some useful insights

towards gaining further clarity in the next stage of evolution in

the PS and EPS market segment, and accordingly help in setting a

strategic roadmap to realise future goals.

TBetter days ahead for PS and EPS

Editorial Advisory BoardA E Ladhabhoy

Plastics Technologist

Dr Sushil K VermaFormer Director General, CIPET

Dr Swapan K DharaRegional Technical Head,

Basell Polyolefins India Pvt Ltd

Mohan K JainMD, Indoplast & Past President, AIPMA

P P KharasChairman, Ecoplast

Raman M PatelChairman, Industrial Products Mfg Co

Vijay MerchantPresident, Polycraft

Manas R [email protected]

EDITORIAL


CONTENTS

May 2013 | Modern Plastics & PolymersMay 2012 | Modern Plastics & Polymers

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

Automation Trends 80 Plastic automotive component manufacturing: Intelligence in action

Energy Management 82 Efficient extruders: Enhancing energy efficiency

Policies & Regulations 84 Sustainable development in plastics: A green step forward

Strategy 86 Market meltdown: Winning strategies to beat the slowdown

Tips & Tricks 88 Mould maintenance: Ensuring safety, productivity and efficiency

Event Preview 94 Engineering Expo Hyderabad 2013: Starting on a PEARLY white slate

Event Focus: Chinaplas 2013 98 Event Preview: Next-gen offerings for the plastics industry

100 In the News

104 Product Showcase

Event Report 110 Vinyl India 2013: Setting the course for accelerated growth

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

News, Views & Analysis ...... 24

Technology & Innovation .... 30

Technology Transfer ............. 36

Projects ................................. 89

43

Tenders ................................. 90

Event List............................. 92

Products.............................. 111

List of Products.................. 122

List of Advertisers .............. 125

Efficient rotomoulding

techniques ................................. 44

Rotomoulding .......................... 46

Cost-effective

plastics processing .................... 50

Interface:

Prashant Trivedi .............. 54

Ravi Mehra...................... 56

Roundtable ............................... 58

Special Focus

63Plastics in building and construction ......... 64

A versatile building material ..............................66

Interface:

Piyush Pahuja ..................................... 68

Srinivas Sonti ...................................... 70

Production efficiency .................................. 72

PVDF piping systems ........................................76

In Conversation With 40 Atul B Jain

Joint Managing Director, Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd

Facility Visit 60 Wittmann Battenfeld India Pvt Ltd:

Indigenising auxiliary and automation solutions

Insight & OutlookPlastics in Building &

Construction

Rotomoulding

Details on pg no. 92, 123

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Theme: Eight game changers for the plastics industry

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24 Modern Plastics & Polymers | May 2013

Baerlocher doubles India capacity Baerlocher GmbH has doubled capacity

at its Dewas-based plant, where it

is producing solid and liquid PVC

stabilisers. “We have observed higher

market demand for stabilisers in India

and the demand will further hike in

near future,” said Rainer Grasmück,

Global Head – PVC Additives,

Baerlocher GmbH.

He also sees growth in the

construction market in India. He added,

“The Indian market is full of potential,

and window profiles will experience

big growth in the years to come due to

modern housing projects going on all

over the country. Wood and aluminium

are quickly being replaced with PVC

in window profiles in India. Solid

stabilisers are used in construction

products like pipes, fittings and cables,

and liquid stabilisers are used in films,

wall coverings and flooring.”

Tectonic changes taking place in the US plastics industry

The growth of the US plastics industry

currently stands at about 12 per cent

per annum. This augmentation has been

achieved by utilising existing capacity

and thereby increasing profit margin.

This observation was inferred upon when

Arvind Mehta, Former President, AIPMA,

and Raju Desai, Chairman, Plastivision

2013, met Bill Carteaux, President, Society

of Plastic Industry (SPI), USA.

The main reason behind this is the

discovery of shale gas. In the US, 80 per cent

of polymer manufacturing is gas-based, a

cheaper source of raw material, whereas 20

per cent is crude-based. In the rest of the

world, including India, it is reverse, where

80 per cent is derived from crude, which

brings along high cost and daily volatility

of price and the remaining percentage is

manufactured from gas. This gives the US

an edge over the others. Elaborating on

this topic, Mehta said, “Today, the US is

the net exporter of polymers and that too

at little lesser price than the Asian market.

Shifting dependence from crude oil to

shale gas has already begun. Within three

to five years, the US will be able to use gas

to its full potential.”

Sweta M Nair

Beginning of one-year terms for new officers of SPE

ANTEC® 2013 marks the beginning

of one-year terms for new officers of the

Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), recently

announced by Willem De Vos, CEO, SPE.

In its announcement, SPE installs Jon

Ratzlaff as its new President, succeeding

James S Griffing. Further, at ANTEC®

2014, Ratzlaff will be succeeded by the new

President-elect, Vijay B Boolani.

Ratzlaff, a technical services manager

for Chevron Phillips Chemical Co LP,

has been an SPE member since 1995. He

has held the positions of President-elect

in 2012–13 and Senior Vice President

in 2011–12.

Boolani, SPE President-elect is President,

Boolani Engineering Corporation, Mumbai.

He served as SPE Vice President/Secretary

in 2009–10 and as Vice President in 2007–

09. An SPE member since 1981, Boolani

was Chair of the successful ANTEC®

Mumbai held in December 2012.

Sumitomo Bakelite establishes footprint in India Sumitomo Bakelite Co Ltd Group has

unveiled a new identity for its High

Performance Plastics Business Unit

to customers around the world. From

April 8, 2013, the companies forming

the business unit will present themselves

to the market as one entity – SBHPP.

The creation of SBHPP highlights the

worldwide integrated sales & marketing

network and global manufacturing

capabilities offered by the manufacturer

of phenolic resins, moulding compounds

and circuitry materials. Customers of

SBHPP will benefit from the worldwide

available resources and expertise of the

global leader in engineering thermoset

resins and moulding compounds.

SBHPP is represented by 20

companies spanning Asia, China, Japan,

Europe and North America. This

includes the setting-up of a company

base in New Delhi, India, to further

strengthen its support for customers in

emerging markets. SBE India Pvt Ltd

will include warehousing, marketing and

a sales organisation to serve customers’

needs in the region for plastics and

associated materials. Noboru Yamawaki,

Business Unit Leader, SBHPP,

commented, “Our new identity clearly

identifies us as one business unit, part

of a large and established worldwide

group our customers can rely on, and

committed to exceeding our customers’

expectations in material performance,

customer service, technical expertise

and product quality.”

Jon Ratzlaff Vijay B Boolani

Gene Sanders, Senior Vice-President, SPI; Raju Desai; Bill Carteaux; Michael Taylor,

Senior Director, SPI and Arvind Mehta



ICERP 2013 showcases demanding applications of composites

An ideal platform for making business contacts

with composites raw material manufacturers,

composites product manufacturers, machinery

manufacturers and suppliers took place as FRP

Institute’s International Conference and Exhibition

on Reinforced Plastics (ICERP) 2013 was held

at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, on

April 4–6, 2013.

ICERP 2013 is the second largest event on

composites in Asia and the largest in South Asia. A

special display cum showcase of composites products

was organised at the event to provide an overview

of different applications and the capabilities of the

composites industry. An important part of the event

was the ICERP-JEC Innovation Award Function,

which was jointly organised by FRP Institute and

JEC, France, where latest innovations of the industry

were acknowledged and rewarded. Urja Products Pvt

Ltd, SVS Hydraulics Pvt Ltd, Moldex Composites

Pvt Ltd and Rawji Industrial Corporation among

others received these prestigious awards.

BS Rajpurohit, MD, Chemical Process Equipment,

who was the guest of honour for the event spoke on

the inauguration of ICERP 2013. While addressing the

industry, he said, “The composites industry has to bring

in innovative research in material, processes and product

design to become competitive globally.” Acknowledging

these concerns was Pradip Thakkar, Chairman, ICERP.

He appealed to the participants to work towards a

common goal of being innovative so as to become

globally competitive. “This provides enormous growth

opportunities for the existing players as also for the new

entrants thereby providing employment in this labour-

intensive industry,” added Thakkar.

Sweta M Nair

Research and Markets has released

its new report – ‘Medical Devices

Market in India 2013’.

According to the report, “The

medical devices market is expected

to grow at a steady rate in the days

to come. Increasing awareness

towards healthcare, more budgetary

allocation and increase in complex

lifestyle disorders is likely to boost

the demand of medical devices.”

The drivers include improving

health infrastructure that has

caused the increased demand of

medical devices from more number

of hospitals/nursing homes,

clinics and standalone pathology

laboratories. Also, the government

is spending more on healthcare

needs which is supposed to increase

demand of medical devices. As

disposable income is increasing

and more people are becoming

aware of diseases, spending towards

healthcare segment is increasing.

Changing demographics (ie as more

people reach close to sixty years of

age, they are likely to develop heart

complications) could also increase

the demand for medical devices.

According to the report, “In order

to maintain the leading edge

manufacturers are focussing on cost

reduction and innovation. It is in

this attempt that they are majorly

using plastics in medical devices.”

To this, Dr Harindu Vyas,

Consultant, Polymer & Plastics

Technologist, noted, “The usage of

plastics in the medical sector has

steadily increased in the last decade.

This is because of its excellent

properties and user-friendly nature.”

Avani Jain

Over 180 professionals representing

90 plus companies across India were

part of the Open House organised

by Rajoo and Bausano. At this event,

there were live demonstrations of

a range of machines that redefine

manufacturing of high-performance

pipes. The company stated, “As

expected, the star performer of the

show was the Twin Screw CPVC

Pipe Plant running at 130 kg/

hr (pipe outer diameter of 28.6

mm; pipe thickness of 2.12 mm).

Most visitors have not been an

eyewitness to such a spectacle – a

working CPVC Pipe Plant that too

which started from scratch in just

under 5 min with less than 4 kg

scrap. Further, Rajoo successfully

showcased its indigenous raw

material compound for the CPVC

machine. With this, Rajoo became

the first Indian company to

successfully demonstrate a CPVC

pipe machine at an Open House.”

Further, the Twin Screw PVC

Pipe Plant enthralled the audience

when it was being operated at a

capacity of 1,000 kg/hr, never

before seen in India. The pipe OD

was 400 mm and wall thickness

was 16.2 mm. With this Open

House, Rajoo also marked its

strong penetration into the market

of drip irrigation pipe plants. The

demonstrated line was running

at 170 kg/hr with a line speed of

80 mpm, 200 dripper insertions/

min, with the wall thickness

being 0.7 mm. The success of this

pioneering initiative emphasises the

company’s belief in innovation – be

it in product, in technology or, as in

this case, in approach.

Avani Jain

Cost reduction & innovation drive the growth of plastics in medical devices

Pipe manufacturers converge at India’s first ever multi-product Open House of Rajoo

(L-R) Sushil Shah, Governing Council, FRP Institute; Professor M A Shenoy, ICERP Conference Chairman;

Anindya Ghosh, MD, Owens – Corning (India) Pvt Ltd; Subhash VIthaldas, Chairman, FRP Institute; BS

Rajpurohit, MD, Chemical Process Equipment; Pradip Thakkar, Chairman, ICERP and Dr Selvam, Executive

Secretary, FRP Institute, at the event’s inaugural session



BASF committed to growth in Gujarat BASF has completed major construction work at its future chemical production site in Dahej, Gujarat. The site will employ about 250 people upon completion, primarily in operations and production. It will also generate indirect job opportunities in the region for contractors and service providers. The ` 1,000 crore project marks BASF’s single largest investment in India. It will strengthen the company’s support to key industries such as appliances, footwear, automotive, construction, architectural coatings and personal care, as well as paper. Speaking about the project development, Prasad Chandran, Chairman, BASF Companies in India & Head, South Asia, said, “We are committed to ensuring that this project contributes to the growth and development of the local industry, while maintaining BASF’s excellent global standards. The new site will strengthen our position in important northern and western markets and also complement the existing manufacturing setup in Mangalore, Ankleshwar and Thane.”

Earthworks and foundation work have now been completed at the site. Infrastructure project and plant structures including the administration building, underground pipelines, warehouses, water tanks and plant buildings are taking shape. Utilities like steam, water and electricity will be installed systematically. This also includes wastewater, thermal oxidiser and other amenities.

Honouring a pioneer of the Indian plastics industryAmidst the presence of stalwarts of

the industry, S V Kabra, Chairman

& Managing Director, Kabra

Extrusiontechnik Ltd was presented

with a ‘Life Time Achievement Award’

at Vinyl India 2013, which was held

on April 11–12, 2013, at Hotel Grand

Hyatt, Mumbai.

Having entered the plastics industry

in 1962, Kabra realised the crucial

importance of technological advancement

in this business. In the present scenario,

the 50-year-old Kolsite Group deals

in masterbatches, plastic extrusion

machinery, secondary packaging etc.

On the receipt of this award, Kabra

recollected his memories on his career

in the plastics industry from the 60s and

70s. Sharing his business philosophy, he

said, “We measure success by how well

our customer is doing with our help

and assistance.” He also expressed his

gratitude to his long-time joint venture

partners. In addition, he spoke about

how adaption and customisation are key

factors in the Indian industry.

He concluded his acceptance speech

by thanking his well wishers and

expressed his dream of seeing India

become an international hub for plastics

goods as well as high-tech plastics

processing machinery.

After successful trials at a South

American food packaging film producer,

KREYENBORG GmbH has equipped

eight of the film producer’s recycling

lines with backflush screen changers.

This backflush procedure is initiated after

achieving a certain pressure limit. In this

process, a filter screen is automatically

moved out of the production position

and backflushed by the redirected melt

stream. As a result, the contamination

is removed from the screen cavity and

ejected via the drain channels. This is

referred to as the material lost due to the

backflushing operation. Following this,

the filtration screen is moved back in

the production position.

During the processing of various

different materials, the amount of material

lost hourly due to the backflushing

operation using the KREYENBORG

backflush filter was reduced by half when

compared to the screen wheel filter.

Furthermore, it was possible to increase

the fineness of the filter mesh.

At the Competence Days of the

Wittmann Group that will be held in

Kottingbrunn, Austria, on April 24–25,

2013, a MacroPower E Hybrid will be

shown for the first time. This machine

consists of a modern, servo-hydraulic

2-platen clamping unit that has been

combined with an all-electric, high-

performance injection unit. This has made

it possible to build an extremely compact

large machine with a minimal footprint,

which simultaneously offers maximum

precision and energy efficiency together

with high injection speeds.

The clamping and nozzle movements

are powered by a servo-hydraulic drive. A

dynamic servo motor is used instead of a

three-phase motor with constant speed.

The hydraulic pump is an electrically

adjustable axial piston pump with variable

displacement volume, laid out to respond

to the demand of the clamping unit. In

this system, the delivery is controlled by

the motor speed and the pivoting angle

of the hydraulic pump.

KREYENBORG introduces economic recycling

Wittmann Battenfeld to unveil new machine at Competence Days 2013

Kamal P Nanavaty, President – Strategy Development, Reliance Industries Ltd

presenting the award to S V Kabra

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION


Productivity measuring system for processing machinesPiovan has designed and manufactured

a special device called Ryng. This

device is a direct measuring system

that can acquire an instant and

precise measurement of the quantity

of material transferred from the

container to the hopper. It allows

prompt action to be taken with the

machine’s operating parameters and

more importantly to gain information

on the machine’s productivity.

Ryng uses proprietary software

with specific algorithm settings

that manage and process the

gathered data and subsequently

indicate the actual quantity of the transferred material. The

system measures the gain in weight in the loading phase and

interpolates this data with the value for the loss of weight of

the container when transferring material to the hopper. In this

way, it provides information directly from the field and allows

comparisons to be made between the expected production

and the actual production of the machine. In addition, the

software is programmed to exclude or reduce to a minimum

any measurement fluctuations that may be caused by the

inevitable vibrations felt throughout the feeder system due to

the machine’s normal operation.

Holfeld launches new sustainable packaging Ireland-based Holfeld Plastics

has launched a new range

of sustainable packaging for

poultry and fish products across

Europe. The plus range comes

in a recycled Polyethylene

Terephthalate (PET) material

with a PE sealing film. The

new range has a low carbon

footprint with increased

packing line efficiencies due

to faster sealing times. As these are made from recycled PET,

they offer maximum shelf life due to increased barrier properties

compared with polypropylene – an important feature in the world’s

fight against food waste. The trays are suitable for storage in

deep freezers and are available with coloured drip pads or with

Holsorb, an integral drip retention feature in the base of some trays

eliminating the need for soak pads.

Auxiliary equipment designed for extra-large pipeSica S.p.A. has introduced a new range of haul-offs and cutting

machines for extra-large, extra-thick high-density polyethylene

pipes, used to transport pressurised fluids. The saws in the new

TRK/C Plus series can cut thicker pipes without producing chips

or scraps.

The multi-caterpillar haul-offs in the P1600/12 Plus and

P2000/14 Plus series offer high maximum pulling power (of 28

and 40 tonne, respectively) and cut energy consumption through

the use of high-performance, low-maintenance mechanical

transmissions. The TRK/C 1600 Plus can cut pipes with wall

thicknesses up to 5.6”. The TRK/C 2000 Plus can cut pipes with

wall thicknesses up to 6.4”.

All the rubber pads are made from special materials that

combine anti-wear properties with high contact friction for a

good grip. For safe operation with big, heavy pipes, the standard

equipment also includes strong, electrically operated pipe

supports on both the infeed and outfeed from the haul-offs.

BASF shows Polyurethane (PU) potential BASF has designed a concept

refrigerator that demonstrates

potential applications for

the group’s PU materials.

The fridge, called Coolpure

1.0, combines creativity

and technical ingenuity in

exploiting the incredible

versatility of PU. PU is

traditionally used as an

insulation material in fridges,

but its design possibilities

are much wider. Rather than

produce refrigerators, BASF aims to demonstrate all that is

possible with PU as a material using cutting-edge designs.

Transcending the bounds of pure insulation, PU is capable of

inspiring refrigerator manufacturers to develop new approaches.

BASF’s Permaskin PU compounds are used for the fridge’s

surfaces, providing high-quality finishes. Elastollan TPU

materials feature in various components – soft-touch door

handles, profiled seals, high-transparency shelves and a flexible

optical waveguide for low-energy lighting. Vacuum-insulated

panels have a PU core with BASF’s Balindur fixation layer.

New microscope technology for checking Polyethylene (PE) pipesThe US-based National Institute of Standards and Technology

(NIST) has developed an enhanced form of ‘chemical microscopy’

to reveal the interaction between molecules in blended polymers.

The technique could prove useful for estimating the life cycle of

PE water pipes and joints. NIST’s development, which it calls

Broadband Coherent Anti-Stokes Raman Scattering (BCARS), uses

two lasers to analyse the frequencies associated with the different

vibrational modes of each molecule. By controlling polarisation of

light, it provides details on the local crystal orientation of molecules

in the polymer. For example, the images show the formation of

microscopic spherical regions of partial crystallisation with low-

density PE more concentrated towards the centre.

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION


Procap unveils ‘one size fits all’ cap for soft drinks market

Procap has launched its

new 28-1881 Prospark,

designed for the full range

of PET bottle drinks from

water to high-carbonated

soft drinks. The light ‘one

size fits all’ closure, ideal

for the 28-1881 neck

finish, features a high CO2

retention that makes it

suitable for a wide range of

drinks with CO2 volumes

of up to 8.5 g/l. Thus,

fillers can save time and

costs by being able to order

a single cap for a range of

different products, while

the standard dimensions

of the cap mean they do

not have to retool the

filling line.

The 28-1881 Prospark

combines ease of use,

confidence and safety for

both manufacturer and

consumer. Its improved grip

makes it easy for consumers,

from small children to the

elderly, to open the bottle.

In addition, the closure has

a wide seal angle controlled

by an outer mark to assure

the quality of the seal.

Any tampering would be

obvious immediately.

The new cap is fully

compliant with British

Soft Drinks Association

standards, providing

assurance about the

reliability and efficiency of

the closure for both fillers

and consumers.

Novel hydrogel penetrates biofilms to deliver antimicrobialsResearchers at IBM and Institute of Bioengineering

and Nanotechnology in Singapore have developed a

novel hydrogel capable of penetrating biofilms and

delivering antimicrobials. The material is mostly made

of water (90 per cent) and should find use in all kinds

of creams, wound healing products and coatings.

Through the precise tailoring of polymers,

researchers have designed macromolecules that

combine water solubility, positive charge and

biodegradability characteristics. When mixed with

water and heated to body temperature, the polymers

self-assemble, swelling into a synthetic gel that is

easy to manipulate. This highly desirable capability

stems from self-associative interactions that create

a molecular zipper effect. Analogous to how zipper

teeth link together, the short segments on the new

polymers also interlock, thickening the water-based

solution into re-mouldable and compliant hydrogels.

Because they exhibit many of the characteristics of

water-soluble polymers without being freely dissolved,

such materials can remain in place under physiological

conditions while still demonstrating anti-microbial

activity. When applied to contaminated surfaces,

the hydrogel’s positive charge attracts all negatively

charged microbial membranes, similar to powerful

gravitation into a black hole. However, unlike most

antibiotics and hydrogels, which target the internal

machinery of bacteria to prevent replication, this

hydrogel kills bacteria by membrane disruption,

precluding the emergence of any resistance.

Automatik launches stand pelletiser Automatik Plastics Machinery GmbH

launches Primo 200E strand pelletiser.

The Primo 200E is especially suited

for compounding thermoplastics,

masterbatch production and to

produce colour concentrates. Cutting

tool sets are for hard abrasive and soft

flexible plastics. Pellet dimensions can

be adjusted quickly using an optional

automatic pellet-length adjuster and

a second drive motor for the fed

mechanism, with an integrated speed

control. When running abrasive

materials at high temperatures, the

cantilevered pelletiser can be equipped

with an optional, separately driven

metal feed roll instead of the standard

elastomer roll.

Primo 200E’s design makes it

a good choice for making micro-

quantities of colour masterbatches and

concentrates, because it is easy to clean,

has short retooling times and features a

low-deposit cutting chamber. Another

feature is a feed geometry without

major deflections, so the strands are

not subjected to pre-tensioning before

cutting. This cuts down on longs or

dust when running highly fragile

polymers such as polystyrene or highly

filled masterbatches.

High productivity with Nexus Evo solventless laminator

Comexi Group’s new Nexus Evo solventless

laminator with 3-roll system provides

high lamination quality. Its simplicity and

ergonomic design make it an ideal machine

for short and long runs over a wide variety

of materials, such as plastic film, aluminium

or paper. Further, the complete motorisation

of all application rolls and the innovative

sleeve system minimise the time required to

change to different work procedures. Since its

conception, Nexus Evo has been a worldwide

success, clearly attaining the three objectives

it was designed for – simplicity, reliability and

productivity.

Few of the salient features of Nexus Evo

are individual motors for individual rollers

in the applicator for controlling each roller

and gap adjustment, three heaters help in

good wet ability and help run the machine

at optimum speed even for PET/METPET,

sleeve-type metering roller helps operator

for easy and quick change over, dancer helps

in proper tension control, two touch screens

(multi-media interface) for easy operation and

shaftless unwind/rewind.

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TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER


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We strive to bring together suppliers of such technologies with suitable users for negotiations and industrial collaboration.

Technology Offered

Biodegradable polymersA company offers biopolymer

nanoparticle technology based on cost-

effective biodegradable & biocompatible

polyolefins, copolymer of ethylene

& vinyl acetate and thermoplastic

starch blend nanocomposites. These

nanocomposites have improved

mechanical properties with zero

moisture content.

Areas of applicationPackaging materials, disposable non-

wovens, hygiene products, consumer

goods, agricultural & horticultural tools

and medical instruments

Forms of transferTechnology licensing

Conversion of batch-poly plant to C P plantA company from China is interested in

providing consultancy services for the

modification of batch-poly plant to C P

plant such as polyester plant, polyester

chip or direct spinning.

Areas of applicationChemical fibres and plastics

Forms of transferTurnkey

New and rebuilt screw and barrels for all-plastic extrudersAn India-based company is

manufacturing screw and barrels for

all-plastic extruders and is efficiently

rebuilding worn out screws. It is

making an energy-efficient washing

and drying plant for all-plastic waste.

It employs the most cost-effective and

efficient washing and drying units for

plastic scrap.

Areas of applicationPlastics manufacturers and plastic waste

recycling unit

Forms of transferEquipment supply and turnkey

Pilot plants for small-scale productionA Chinese company is interested in

offering small capacity technology for a

wide variety of plants such as polyester

plant, polyester chip or direct spinning.

Areas of applicationChemical fibres and plastics

Forms of transferTurnkey

Plastic lightguide fibresA Chinese R&D institute offers to supply

the technology of plastic lightguide

fibres and handicraft articles made from

it. Plastic lightguide fibres are cylindrical

fibres with core-clad structure made

of two highly transparent polymers,

the advantages of which are excellent

light transmission, good toughness,

lightweight and easy to process and use.

Areas of applicationPhotoelectric switches, photosensitive

elements, linear accommodation

networks, short-distance optical

communications and medical & dental

devices

Forms of transferTechnology licensing and equipment

supply

Polyester chip plantA company from China offers polyester

production plant, polycondensation

plant, polymerisation line, hot-melt

adhesive plant (500–5,000 TPA),

polyester chip plant (2,000–1,50,000

TPA) and film-grade polyester plant

(2,000–1,50,000 TPA).

Areas of applicationPolymerisation and fibre lines

Forms of transferTechnology licensing and turnkey

Rotational moulding of plasticsAn India-based company, a leading

manufacturer of rotational moulding

machines, offers plant and machinery for

manufacture of water storage tanks and

other hollow plastic parts. Rotational

moulding is low-cost technology to

manufacture large-sized plastic items.

It can be used to manufacture water

storage tanks of capacity 500–30,000

litre.

Areas of applicationWater storage tanks, material handling

trolleys, pallets, containers, chemical

storage tanks etc

Forms of transferSupply of equipment

Waste plastics conversion A company offers plant technology for

converting non-recyclable waste plastics

into industrial fuel, which is more

sustainable as compared to conventional

industrial fuels such as furnace

oil or light diesel oil. The company

supplies technology to serious clients,

who would like to get their waste plastics

tested at a demo plant. The plant can

be customised for specific requirements.

Municipal bodies, industries involved

in generation of non-recyclable

plastic scrap, plastic scrap dealers who

have access to non-recyclable cheap

plastic scrap and entrepreneurs are

encouraged.

Areas of applicationPlastics scrap recycling for industrial

fuel generation

Forms of transferConsultancy, joint venture, technology

licensing, turnkey

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Disposal and recycling of plastic wasteA Polish company seeks the technology

for dry processing of all kinds of plastic

wastes or a magnetic processing method

in the electrostatic field. The technology

should allow sorting of all kinds of plastic

materials, hay-silage foils, PET, HDPE,

PVC etc by excluding dangerous waste.

Areas of applicationPlastics industry, waste recycling, waste

management

Forms of transferOthers

Laboratory-scale non-woven and monofilament plantAn Indian company is looking for

a laboratory-scale, non-woven and

monofilament plant in a single station.

Areas of applicationPlastics


PET polyester polyolsAn Indian trading-based company is

planning a small-scale project for PET

polyester polyols manufacturing. The

company will procure recycled PET flakes

locally, and it already has available land of

28,000 sq ft for manufacturing.

Areas of applicationPolyols


Plastic recycling technologiesA Sri Lankan company is seeking

latest plastic recycling technologies

for automatic sorting, washing, metal

detection, granulation process system,

washing plants, crushers, extruders etc.

Areas of applicationPlastics recycling


Polyacetal resinsA Gulf-based organisation wants to

promote projects in the chemicals and

petrochemicals sectors in the countries

of Gulf Cooperation Council. It is

looking for technology suppliers for the

manufacture of polyacetal resins.

Areas of applicationChemicals/petrochemicals industry

Forms of transferFeasibility study, know-how, equipment,

turnkey plant, joint venture

Recycled PET polyester polyols plantA Poland-based company specialising

in recycled PET polyester polyols

manufacturing is looking for an alternative

proposal of design and engineering of a

bigger (approximately

25 kilo tonne per annum) production

plant. It plans to start with delivering

proper, quality recycled PET flakes in big

bags. Therefore, the company requires a

complete package offer for this service.

Areas of applicationPlastics and polymers industry


Recycled plastic-making technology A Vietnam-based company requires

technology for recycling plastics.

Diameter of recycled plastic granules is

120–200 mm. Production capacity is 150–

300 kg/hr. The technology is to be used

for manufacturing plastic products in an

eco-friendly manner, with a lowered cost

by allowing optimum use of waste.

Areas of applicationRaw materials for making plastic products


Utilisation of natural rubber in asphaltA Pakistan-based company requires

know-how on utilisation of natural rubber

in modified asphalt covering. It requires

standards and specifications guiding

the use of natural rubber in modified

asphalt, appropriate proportion of natural

rubber in mixture, handling of the

operation, additives needed and details

on improvement in asphalt properties by

using natural rubber.

Areas of applicationRubber industry


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IN CONVERSATION WITH: Atul B Jain


…suggests Atul B Jain, Joint Managing Director, Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd, when talking to Sweta M Nair about the advantages of using plastics in agriculture, water & sewage management and in the building industry. In an exclusive conversation, he points out the far reaching advantages of plastics and the significant change in lifestyle that can be brought about by them.

Considered one of India’s pioneers in introducing the drip irrigation system, could you take us through the emergence of Jain Irrigation Systems’ plastics business?Our foray into plastics began with

the dealership of several plastics

manufacturers. When we found that we

could not meet the demand for pipes

from customers, we set up our first facility

way back in 1980. The Jalgaon facility

that you see today was started in 1986–

87 and has grown to become one of the

largest facilities of its kind in our part of

the world. From modest beginnings, we

have built our plastics business very fast.

It is my father, Bhavarlal Jain who

was a pioneer in ‘micro’ irrigation, often

referred to as drip irrigation. While he

was not the first one to get into drip

irrigation in India, the earlier companies

in drip irrigation could not make a big

impact and, for various reasons, the

technology conjured a not-so-good

repute. So, when we entered, there

was considerable backlash. However,

we persisted to dispel myths such as

‘more water leads to better crops’ with

education, lot of extension work and the

correct technology.

Our commitment and hard work

firmly established us as a leader in drip

irrigation. Today, we enjoy nearly 60

per cent of the market share in India.

Indeed, India has grown to become the

world’s largest market for drip irrigation

in a short span of about 24 years. This

proves that plastics play a key role in

drip irrigation and that sparked our

entry into plastics. In fact, we call our

mission in plastics and agriculture

together as ‘plasticulture’. At present, we

operate out of multiple locations. With

our Jalgaon facility being the largest,

we also have plants near Hyderabad,

Coimbatore and Alwar. We have several

plastics manufacturing facilities abroad

as well.

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During these years, what has become the focus of your business? ‘Innovation’ is very much the mind-set

at Jain Irrigation Systems. In order to be

globally competitive, we had to focus on

fundamental innovation. Over the years,

we have worked closely with global leaders

to develop manufacturing lines where

critical equipment was imported and

various other components and equipment

were developed indigenously using their

drawings and designs. This helped to keep

our capital cost low and yet ensure that

our plants run at high speed and deliver

the finest quality. Further, there have been

innumerable instances of innovation at

the shop floor to optimise production

and reduce costs, while maintaining the

highest quality standards. Our innovation

and engineering development capabilities

give us a strong competitive edge in the

plastics business. During these years, our

focus on exports meant that our products

conform to the highest international

standards. In the earlier days, exports

were extremely critical and fetched us

foreign exchange, which helped us import

capital equipment.

Considering manufacturing pipes form a major chunk of your business, what are the challenges that are faced in water management?Plastic pipes can virtually change the water

management scenario in India. Today,

there is a pressing need to transform the

urban infrastructure so that people living

in cities can get 24x7 clean drinking

water. Most municipal corporations in the

country struggle as almost 50 per cent of

the water supplied by them is written off

as Non Revenue Water (NRW) which is

caused due to irregular supply (which leads

to storing of water followed by disposal of

unused water), theft, leakages, loss due to

corrosion of metal pipes etc. This creates

huge financial issues for the municipalities as

well as the water scarcities that city dwellers

have to bear. Moreover, when water supply

is irregular, people tend to store extra water,

and when fresh supply arrives, they dispose

of their store of now-stale water. This puts

extra pressure on the city’s sewage systems.

Can you shed light on any project where plastics have revolutionised water management?In a pilot project in Karnataka, the use

of Polyethylene (PE) pipes made a huge

difference. The project was to provide 24x7

drinking water to the municipalities of

Belgaum, Gulbarga, Hubli and Dharwad

by replacing the existing corroded metal

piping with PE. It was funded by the

World Bank, and the design was provided

by a European company. Jain Irrigation

Systems handled the installation and

commissioning. About 25,000 houses

were covered, with almost one-third of

them in slum areas. Until that time, water

consumption had been at 55 million litre

a day, with availability limited to about

2–3 hours a day. When the system was

in place, water was available round the

clock, and consumption came down to 27

million litre a day since no storage was

required and disposal of unused water

was drastically cut. What is more, the

municipality’s water revenues rose nearly

6-fold, and operational and maintenance

costs shrank by 30–40 per cent. With

its efficacy well proven, the PE-based

piping plan is now to be implemented

in 30 more cities in Karnataka.

The states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh

and Maharashtra are also looking at a

similar approach.

It is a system that will absolutely be

viable for almost all cities. The rewards

will be really worth it, financially, and in

improving living standards and hygiene.

There will also be moral betterment as

people will not be driven to steal water.

How has the foray into PVC sheets been so far?PVC sheets have huge potential in the

domestic market. They are durable,

waterproof, termite proof and, as

replacement for plywood, they play a major

role in saving our forests and environment.

There are innumerable options of colour

and finish, so these sheets are ideal for

furniture applications. Further, PVC

sheets provide an exciting opportunity

as they have huge export potential. We

struggled in the initial stages since we were

committed to export our products under

our own brand. Today, it is a matter of

pride for us that our Ex-Cel brand of PVC

sheets are well established in Europe and

many other discerning markets where we

successfully compete with the best global

brands. One of its major application areas

is siding where our US plant supplies large

quantities of this product for this use.

We are doing a lot of development

work with fabricators to adapt to local

needs and culture. It is a slow process and

requires a change of psyche, but we are

receiving encouraging response and the

acceptance is really growing, especially in

coastal areas.

Exploring the potential of this wonder material, what is the future of Jain Irrigation Systems?Plastics have the potential to change

our lifestyle. The lifecycle cost of plastic

products is considerably lower than other

competitive products and their versatility

enables them to find applications in water,

sewage, fluid transportation, desalination

lines, onshore and offshore lines and many

other applications. For instance, the Delhi

Jal Board recently used PE for sewage

lines for the first time.

At Jain Irrigation Systems, we have

made considerable progress since the time

we entered this segment. The Jalgaon

facility is among the largest and most

versatile facilities; we have the capability

of making pipes upto 1,600 mm in

diameter, which is only possible in about

10-15 companies around the world. The

use of plastic pipes in varied applications

is here to stay, and we look forward to

be in the forefront in these areas. We

shall continue to develop the market by

dispelling age-old myths about plastics.

We have made huge investments in our

facilities and are constantly looking at

developing new applications of sheets

for cladding and pipes for dewatering of

mines where the slurry being transported

is highly abrasive. We also propose to

increase our market reach with increased

efforts in the Northern and Eastern parts

of the country.



SPECIAL FOCUS

Rotomoulding


Efficient rotomoulding techniques:

Achieving seamless productivity ............................................................................................................. 44

Rotomoulding:

Gauging the energy quotient ................................................................................................................... 46

Cost-effective plastics processing:

Evolving with changing market dynamics .............................................................................................. 50

Interface:

Prashant Trivedi, General Manager – OE & Technical Services, Sintex Industries Ltd ................ 54

Ravi Mehra, Founding Chairman, StAR, and MD, Norstar International, USA .........................56

Roundtable:

How versatile is rotomoulding compared to other moulding techniques? ............................................. 58



SPECIAL FOCUS: Ef f ic ient rotomoulding techniques

Rotomoulding is a unique plastics moulding process used primarily to create seamless, stress-free, hollow one-piece items. It is a globally recognised process for making plastic products that can withstand high temperatures and showcases versatility in terms of design. Anwesh Koley takes a closer look at the rotomoulding process and elaborates on why it is gaining popularity worldwide.

Courtesy: B-LINE Srl

Rotomoulding is a technology

in plastics processing that has

received wide acceptance the

world over. With advantages

certain to attract both manufacturers and

users, rotomoulding has useful applications

in conventional and imaginative product

lines. It provides the option to create

one-piece, seamless and stress-free plastic

products with superior surface finish.

Products can be gigantic or small, in every

conceivable shape and of utilitarian and

even exotic nature. Rotomoulding offers

a definite production and cost advantage

over other processes.

Also called rotational moulding,

it is a high-temperature, low-

pressure manufacturing method that

combines heat and bi-axial rotation.

Typical moulded parts can include

containers, canoes, tanks, children’s toys,

medical & industrial equipment and

automobile parts.

Proponents of the rotational moulding

process indicate its low production cost and

unlimited design possibilities. Offering

designers the opportunity to manufacture

stress-free parts with uniform wall

thickness and complex shapes, rotational

moulding is a competitive alternative

to blow moulding, thermoforming

and plastics injection moulding. Balbir

Bhasin, Director, Simplast India Pvt

Ltd, says, “The rotomoulding industry

in India is a relatively new industry. In

the non-water tank area, there have been

companies that have entered the road

safety, toy and automotive parts segment,

but the industry is still dominated by tank

manufacturing.”

Customers are spread across the

country, and there is an increasing

need for rotomoulding in engineering

applications felt in various industries.

The quality demanded for water tanks

is quite high, so it becomes difficult to

shift to a different application. It produces

little waste because the required weight

of plastics to produce the part is placed

inside the mould. Yet some critics point

to its longer cycle times, where only one

or two cycles per hour occur, and prefer

faster manufacturing processes.

The rotomoulding industry at a glanceThis technique has seen rapid growth in the

last five years. Rajendra Shukla, Director,

M Plast (India) Ltd, says, “Initially, it

was dominated by manufacturing of

water tanks, but gradually rotomoulding

companies have entered the automotive,

road safety and agricultural applications.

Therefore, the growth in the non-water

tank business is greater than the water

tank business. However, recently, we have

been witnessing competition from blow

moulding as many rotomoulders are

shifting to the process for making water

tanks. This has resulted in manufacturers

having to look at alternative product

ranges where rotomoulding is the only

possible manufacturing technique.”

Large-size companies are fast moving

towards blow moulding to manufacture

water tanks, but medium-size companies

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Ef f ic ient rotomoulding techniques

are looking for alternatives. Many of them

are developing techniques to manufacture

water tanks that cannot be made by blow

moulding. “We are working on the direct

line of rotomoulding so that our customers

do not feel the threat of blow moulding.

We have given guidance to our customers

to design special water tanks that cannot be

made by blow moulding. More than 60 per

cent of water tanks are made through the

Rock N Roll method,” adds Shukla. The

raw material grade available for making

water tanks through blow moulding is

of higher quality than the conventional

raw materials used in rotomoulding. The

same strength with lower thickness can be

achieved through blow moulding; hence,

it is a cause of concern for rotomoulders.

Cooling the mould according to the desired temperatureMoulds used in the rotational moulding

process are typically manufactured from

either stainless steel or aluminium.

Although thicker than equivalent stainless

steel moulds, the thermal conductivity of

aluminium is many times greater than that

of steel, and thus the rotational moulding

cycle time is not significantly affected.

“In India, the quality expectations from

rotomoulded products have only recently

gone up. Still, if we compare Indian

rotomoulded products to similar products

available in countries such as UK and

Italy, we are far behind in terms of

design, material grade and rigidity. Hence,

we have low-quality aluminium moulds

available in India,” laments Bhasin.

Aluminium moulds are the most

commonly used in the rotational moulding

industry. With cast aluminium moulds,

manufacturers can produce complex

shapes with intricate detailing in a wide

range of sizes, from small products such

as ear bulb syringes to large industrial

items such as wastewater holding tanks.

According to manufacturers, a cast

aluminium mould is preferred for its heat

transfer, malleability, strength, design

flexibility and how it faithfully reproduces

the product appearance.

Currently, the industry uses burners

that emit minimal smoke and are energy

efficient as well. Many machines run on oil,

and manufacturers use compressed natural

gas to run machines that are 100 per cent

eco-friendly. Because every manufacturer

is concerned about increasing productivity,

temperature control helps in assessing the

exact mould time, which increases the

output through precise monitoring of the

material. Initially, machines would operate

at about 250°C, but this figure has gone

up to 300–320°C after temperature

monitoring has become easier. This helps

ensure 20–25 per cent higher production.

Challenges plaguing the sectorRotomoulders are waking up to the

importance of offering better designs and

lightweight products that fulfil the needs

of functionality and aesthetics. However,

a vibrant capital market, with upcoming

infrastructural opportunities and an ever-

expanding customer base is expected to

benefit the rotomoulding industry, which

is fast exploring new product segments.

Rotomoulding has already entered the

automotive sector where manufacturers

are providing fuel tanks, air ducts and

mudguards to automotive companies.

“We are developing spoilers for

companies through rotomoulding as

there is substantial demand. In India,

there is a huge scope for rotomoulding

in the automobile sector, particularly for

heavy vehicles. In terms of innovative

techniques, we are behind European

companies, but the technology is fast

entering the country and manufacturers

have started adapting to the same,”

says Bhasin.

Complex and high-quality moulds

are still not available in India. There

are sheet metal fabricated moulds for

products such as water tanks as well as

cast aluminium moulds and computer

numerical controlled machine aluminium

moulds. No company in India produces

good quality cast aluminium moulds.

Although manufacturers have entered

this field, quality is still suspect. With

the number of applications increasing

with every passing day, it is expected that

quality levels will go up.


Balbir BhasinDirector, Simplast India Pvt Ltd

The rotomoulding industry in India is a relatively new industry. In the non-water tank area, there have been companies that have entered the road safety, toy and automotive parts segment, but the industry is still dominated by tank manufacturing.

Rajendra Shukla Director, M Plast (India) Ltd

We are working on the direct line of rotomoulding so that our customers do not feel the threat of blow moulding. We have given guidance to our customers to design special water tanks that cannot be made by blow moulding.


SPECIAL FOCUS: Rotomoulding

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A rise in the price of energy

and materials is a crucial issue

with the plastics industry at

present. In order to remain

competitive, a business must have an

effective energy management process for

staying ahead of the competition. All

plastics processing industry segments

are consciously taking steps for reducing

their energy consumption, and the

gradually evolving rotomoulding industry

is not far behind.

Anand Panchal, Marketing Director,

N A Corporation (NAROTO), says,

“Initially, the Indian rotomoulding

industry was limited to manufacturing

water and chemical storage tanks. However,

with the advent of new technologies and

increasing competition, new applications

such as material handling products, waste

management and fuel storage were found,

and the rotomoulding industry grew.”

With the growth in the rotomoulding

industry segment, concerns are also

growing about achieving energy efficiency

and reducing costs. This has led to the

development of new machines and

technologies. Panchal notes, “New

machines designed by manufacturers focus

on fuel efficiency, higher productivity,

lower manpower requirements and lower

product cost.”

Defining the conceptRotomoulding is a simple process for

manufacturing stress-free, hollow plastic

products. It involves the slow tumbling,

heating and melting of a thermoplastic

powder in a biaxially rotating mould to

produce seamless, hollow plastic parts. The

process is typically used to mould hollow

parts, especially those with complex and

varied shapes not easily obtained by other

processes, and is highly energy intensive.

Strategies adoptedHigh rates of power and fuel have forced

the industry to become conscious of energy

efficiency. Bharat Mistry, Partner, Ash

Win Engineers, says, “As a responsible

company, we have taken a number of

steps for reducing energy consumption.

We produce extremely energy-efficient

oven chambers, ie furnaces that run

on liquefied petroleum gas as against

diesel or petrol. This has resulted in

energy efficiency and reduction in

the production cost.”

Thus, processors adopt various

strategies for reducing energy

consumption during the rotomoulding

process. First, as the quality and properties

of a rotationally moulded part are highly

affected by the processing temperature, it

is important that mould temperature be

considered while optimising the process.

Second, oil heating and cooling

of the mould also offer reduced cycle

times and a much higher thermal

efficiency. An important area for design

and development concerns heating

of oil, which flows around the mould.

This design has the potential to allow

close control of heating rates and oil

temperature to different areas of the

mould, thereby significantly reducing

both the amount of thermal energy used

and the process cycle time.

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With rising energy costs and the impacts of climate change, the need to monitor and reduce energy consumption has become more important than ever. This holds true for all industries, including the rotomoulding industry, which is gaining momentum in the country. Avani Jain notes the steps adopted by manufacturers for reducing energy consumption.


Rotomoulding

Bharat MistryPartner, Ash Win Engineers

As a responsible company, we have taken a number of steps for reducing energy consumption. We produce extremely energy-effi cient oven chambers, ie furnaces that run on liquefi ed petroleum gas as against diesel or petrol. This has resulted in energy effi ciency and reduction in the production cost.

Anand PanchalMarketing Director, N A Corporation (NAROTO)

To reduce the energy cost, rotomoulders are adopting energy-effi cient rotomoulding machines, which ensure reduced heating time, better cooling media, use of better quality raw materials and so on.

Third, the usage of good burners,

ovens and machinery, along with overall

handling of the production process is

also paving the way towards achieving

energy efficiency and waste reduction.

Panchal says, “Rotomoulding involves

rotation of a mould filled with polymer

in an external oven. This process is

highly energy intensive. Thus, the good

design of the heating chamber can save

up to 50 per cent of the energy costs.”

Machinery designInitially, the trend was to employ old

or second hand machines, but now

processors have realised the inefficiency

costs incurred as a result of this trend.

Mistry notes, “We are coming up with

machines that ensure high production.

These machines will have the capacity

to produce 30–35 products in one and

a half hour. They will have advanced

oven chambers with temperature sensors

inside the mould. The machines will

reduce the cost of production, improve

speed and ensure quality production and

energy efficiency.”

Thus, these days, machinery

suppliers are advocating the use of better

technology with increased production

lines over controlled consumption.

Panchal avers, “To reduce the energy

cost, rotomoulders are adopting energy-

efficient rotomoulding machines, which

ensure reduced heating time, better

cooling media, use of better quality raw

materials and so on.”

He further adds, “The heating chamber

(oven) is the heart of the rotomoulding

process, so every effort must be made

to reduce the cooking time of products.

We ensure this by implementing

efficiently designed burners and blowers,

using better quality insulating media/

increased size for reducing the resin

sintering time and fuel cost per resin

weight. This results in energy efficiency.

Further, a programmable logic controller

system is used to reduce manpower, for

monitoring and controlling the process

and maintaining error-free working of

the machines consistently. Implementing

this, the company has reduced the cooking

time from about 5 min/mm of plastics to

3.5 min/mm and would reduce it to 2.5

min/mm in the future. Our machines are

designed especially to minimise cooking

time, thus resulting in reduced energy

(fuel/power) consumption.”

Future trendsEnergy loss in any industrial process

or plant is inevitable, but the economic

and environmental impacts are not to be

taken lightly. Overall, energy losses in

any process, including rotomoulding, can

result from designs that do not incorporate

energy-efficient specifications such

as heat recovery, operations that run

on inefficient methods and a poor

maintenance programme.

As rotomoulders strive to achieve

economies of scale while eluding escalating

operating costs, efficient technology and

green innovations will go a long way in

deciding the industry’s future. Panchal

avers, “The future trend will focus on

minimising the cost of production in

terms of energy consumed by improving

the oven thermal insulation to reduce

heat loss, improve air circulation to reduce

resin sintering time, reduce mould cooling

time to increase the production, use of

clamping devices for quicker de-moulding

rather than using conventional

nuts and bolts.”

Growth prospectsThe Indian rotomoulding industry

is currently at an exciting phase, with

growth and expansion in every direction.

Panchal concludes, “The rotomoulding

industries grew more than 10 per cent

per annum since the last few years.

Chemical Market Associates Inc, a

Houston-based consulting firm, claims

that India’s rotomoulding sector is

projected to grow from 260 million

pound of plastics consumption last year

to 474 million pound in 2016. Indian

rotomoulders added 88 million pound of

capacity in the last two years. Also, the

industry has a large scope for growth in

automotive, agriculture, travel and other

industries.”



SPECIAL FOCUS: Cost -ef fect ive plast ics processing

Rotomoulding is an exceptionally cost-effective processing technique compared to other moulding processes such as injection or blow moulding. Even the tools employed are comparatively cheaper as the process employs welded aluminium or stainless steel sheets unlike other processes. Anwesh Koley delves into the various requirements of the rotomoulding industry in terms of raw materials and designing.

Rotomoulding has

often been described

as one of the most

versatile techniques

to produce a variety of products.

This unique process uses average

polyethylene to perform a variety

of tasks. It is important to look at

the optimum process conditions

for different polyethylene grades

and the sensitivity of impact

properties to the oven time and

temperature. Yuvraj Singh Ahuja,

Director, Frontier Polymers Pvt

Ltd, says, “People are going in

for more modern machines today

and the spending power has gone

up. However, in India, rotation

moulding would still be regarded

as a water tank manufacturing

industry. Every manufacturer is

trying to diversify into

other verticals and

other areas such as

material handling

and road safety.

Some players

have found their

niche markets in

automobiles as well.”

Process conditions

become critical for

maintaining impact

p ro p e r t i e s w h i l e

running multiple types

of moulds on one spider

or varying from standard

process conditions with

like moulds. Not all grades of

polyethylene with the same

melt index and density perform

the same. Without the proper

antioxidant packages, impact

strength can vary considerably

with process conditions because

of small process windows. This

can become evident when running

multiple moulds simultaneously

where mould conductivity,

part weight, thickness and arm

positions vary, or where oven time

and temperature vary between

cycles.

Rotomoulding yields smooth

and seamless moulded parts with

precisely uniform wall thickness

and fantastic shock-absorbing

capabilities. A complex outline

with excellent surface definition

is possible. The moulds are also

relatively strong and flexible as

no stress is subjected during the

production process. Moreover,

reinforced ribs can be designed

into any part if extra strength

is desired. Rotomoulding also

offers the option of multi-wall

moulding, which can be either

left hollow or filled with foam

to provide immense strength.

Another big advantage of the

process of rotational moulding lies

in the flexibility to make highly

complicated design, right from

stiffening ribs or indentations to

different textures.

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Raw materials critical to rotomouldingPolyethylene is currently the most

commonly used polymer in rotational

moulding and makes up over 90 per cent

of a 660 million pound a year market.

Many designers make polyethylene

their primary resin of choice based on

availability, ease of process and excellent

properties. This helps in reducing the

upfront cost and in gaining a competitive

edge in the market.

However, not all designers see the

actual production of the parts and are

not aware of multiple variables that are

involved with processing polyethylene.

“In order to lower costs, an easy way

out can be to reduce the quantity of

materials used, which would essentially

mean a product with a thinner layer.

However, over the years, the quality of

polymer has enabled us to reduce the

overall weight of our products without

compromising on the key features of

a rotomoulded product. Today, there

are various grades of low-density

polyethylene that are more product-

centric,” adds Ahuja.

Evolving markets for rotomoulded productsFor manufacturers, it depends on the

area of rotomoulded products where

the company wants to venture. Many

companies are opting to produce white

water tanks instead of the conventional

black ones for various reasons. “We

faced few hurdles when we decided

to manufacture white water tanks that

were aesthetically pleasing and within

the budget of our customers. In a

country like India where temperatures

can go up to as high as 46°C, the water

inside a white tank is relatively cooler,”

adds Ahuja.

In this process, the mould with the raw

material inside is rotated at the desired

temperature and there is no pressure

applied during this process, unlike other

plastics processing techniques such as

blow moulding and injection moulding.

Polyethylene is the primary raw material

used. Different densities and material

flow mechanisms are used to achieve

the desired results. “Rotation moulding

is still a localised industry as the cost

of logistics involved in freighting these

hollow products becomes quite expensive.

We are relatively more economical than

the West in terms of manufacturing

costs. The Middle East is a key market

along with Australia and New Zealand

for Indian rotomoulded products,”

says Ahuja.

Right designing techniquesDesigners and processors alike should

fully understand the process window

of polyethylene chosen for a part. By

evaluating resins and the size of the

process window, moulders can ensure

that the nominal impact properties are

maintained. The moulder can determine

the size and sensitivity of the process

window by running different oven times at

different oven temperatures and recording

the impact strength. By monitoring the

inside air temperature during the cycle,

moulders can pinpoint the optimum

process conditions for different moulds

and combine only the moulds that have

common process windows.

This practice will help predict impact

properties for parts that experience

oven times and temperature outside

their normal set points and allows the

moulder to take extra steps to ensure

that proper impact properties still

exist. Importantly, if the designers and

moulders choose a rotational moulding

resin with a wide process window, they

dramatically increase the probability

of good impact strength on their well-

designed part. This allows reduction in

costs by providing flexibility in moulds

that they can run together.

Impact strength during rotomouldingImpact behaviour is very critical in

rotational moulding where several

differing moulds are placed on an arm

or spider and all are processed at the

same oven time. With the variations

in mould conductivity, part weight

and mould position, each mould can

experience a different internal maximum

air temperature within the same cycle.

This can lead to some products having

poor impact and others with acceptable

impact, even though the parts were

processed with the same material and

oven conditions. This polyethylene

impact strength behaviour could also be

found when running similar moulds on

one machine.

Not all cycles on a rotational

moulding m a c h i n e a r e

consistent because of stuck parts,

operator error, variances in external

conditions such as cooling water and

ambient temperature, extended pauses

in the cycle and variances in machine

conditions. All these conditions can

affect the maximum air temperature

in the moulds. Thus, moulders who

produce similar parts on each cycle

may still experience dramatic variances

in impact properties if they are on the

edge of the process window.


Yuvraj Singh AhujaDirector, Frontier Polymers Pvt Ltd

People are going in for more modern machines today and the spending power has gone up. However, in India, rotation moulding would still be regarded as a water tank manufacturing industry. Every manufacturer is trying to diversify into other verticals and other areas such as material handling and road safety.


SPECIAL FOCUS: Inter face – Prashant Tr ivedi

How is the plastics rotomoulding segment fairing in India?Generally, the rotomoulding process

is well known only for water tank

manufacturing, but not many know that

this process and technology can be used

for manufacturing a variety of products.

The unique selling point of this

process is the production of seamless

hollow stress-free products that have

many applications in various fields

especially in building & construction

and industrial & custom applications

in automotive & engineering. Despite

the present economic recession, some

of these sectors have shown growth and

have helped the sector to grow as well.

The technology is not costly and hence

many entrepreneurs have entered the

unorganised sector. At present, there

are more than 300 rotomoulders across

India but only few of them fall in the

organised sector.

What are the recent trends and growth opportunities in the segment?Several innovations are occurring to

replace conventional materials. The

properties of lightweight and better

strength are a look out. The building

& construction, infrastructure and

automotive sectors have been the

growth drivers for the industry. Some

of the rotational moulded products

that could further drive growth of the

segment include waste bins & containers,

wastewater treatment & septic tanks,

manholes & inspection chambers, activity

toys, automotive products and so forth.

What are the technological advancements witnessed by this industry?Previously, rotomoulding was considered

for manufacturing simple products, and

critical dimensions were not achievable.

However, now with the advancement

of technology, controls and automation,

this process can achieve close tolerances

and functional requirements as per

customer needs.

What are the leading innovations making headway in the segment?Some of the leading innovations include

double/multi-layer moulding with two

dissimilar materials such as polyethylene

and nylon and incorporation of

metal/non-metal inserts during the

manufacturing process. Further, for

better control of processing and curing

of material, in-line temperature control

of moulds is through remote sensing.

Better design of efficient ovens with

indirect heating for faster cycle time is

also included. Even tool designers have

innovated better solutions for undercuts,

inserts and pinch-offs in the moulds.

The tool cost has also been reduced

with technology involvements. Further,

efficient machine technology and direct

in-mould heating technology have now

become common. These innovations

have lead the rotomoulding sector to

cater and service critical moulding. In

addition, new developments in raw

materials with improved flow properties,

mechanical strength and longevity for

end user applications have benefitted

rotomoulders and end-users.

What are the challenges and opportunities faced by the industry?The biggest competition envisaged for

the industry is from the blow moulding

process. However, as compared to other

processes, rotomoulding offers various

benefits. No technology at present can

manufacture large hollow products

where the known capacity manufactured

is to an extent of 50,000 litre for one-

piece moulding. Thus, with automation

and tool technology, critical parts can be

well made and manufactured using the

rotomoulding process.

What will be the future trends in the segment?The future for rotomoulding is very

bright, and the segment is growing at

the rate of 12–14 per cent annually.

Further, since customisation has become

a requirement for every customer, there

are constant changes being made in

the process such as periodical design

changes, model changes and shorter

design cycles. This indicates that the

product life cycle is short, but the critical

and functional requirements have to

be as per the need. Thus, meaningful

innovation and active thinking will take

this industry to greater heights.


…opines Prashant Trivedi, General Manager – OE & Technical Services, Sintex Industries Ltd. In an exclusive conversation with Avani Jain, he talks about the growth of the rotomoulding segment in the country. He further elaborates on the recent trends and leading innovations making headway in the segment.

“Meaningful innovation and active thinking will take this industry to greater heights”


SPECIAL FOCUS: Inter face – Ravi Mehra

What differentiates rotomoulding from other plastics processing techniques?The virtue of versatility distinguishes

rotomoulding as a plastics processing

technique. Rotomoulding is an extremely

versatile and economic process that

relies on gravity and heat to produce

parts with exceptional strength. The

finished result is a stress-free, lightweight

and seamless design that is durable. A

variety of plastic resins are available to

use, depending on product specifications,

strength requirements and resistance

to other substances. Materials that

may be selected include polyethylene,

nylon, polycarbonate, polypropylene,

polyvinyl chloride and custom

formulated compounds.

However, notwithstanding these

advantages, the Indian rotomoulding

industry has left a lot of areas unexplored.

Till recent times, rotomoulding has been

looked at as a technology associated with

primarily making water tanks. Processors

had been wary of venturing into other

areas of application that undermined the

process, which has been welcomed across

the globe to manufacture a wide range

of products. Even for water tanks, most

of the market in India is for tanks below

2,000 litre. This highlights the lack of

exploitation of this resourceful process by

Indian companies.

How has the rotomoulding industry evolved over the years?The process of rotomoulding employs

the concept of 3M’s and a P: moulds,

machinery, materials and product

design. Using these, rotomoulding

opens a wide range of applications and

Indian rotomoulders must think beyond

the conventional. However, Indian

rotomoulders have not been able to

achieve higher production with lower

costs because they are not aware of their

uniqueness. The key driving factor here is

the price. Cost is important, but not at the

expense of quality. Over the past one year,

many rotomoulders have shifted to blow

moulding to produce similar rotomoulded

products. The industry only has itself to

blame for this. A look at the design and

quality of many rotomoulded products

clearly highlights areas that leave a lot to

be desired.

What are the challenges faced by the rotomoulding industry?The compulsion to offer built-to-a-price

products has resulted in the industry

opting for low levels of manufacturing. The

rotomoulding industry has itself to blame

for this vulnerability as it has chosen to

produce simple, easy to copy, low quality,

low value tanks. The compulsion to

invest in cheap moulds and machines and

lo-tech/no-tech manufacturing practices

has resulted in the industry opting for

low-tech, uncompetitive products. This

automatically invited other processing

techniques such as blow moulding to

enter product areas that were earlier the

forte of rotomoulding. The lack of effort

and consistency in practice and faith in

their technology led to this predicament.

Rotomoulders have not looked into the

market for applications. If blow moulding

has replaced rotomoulding in many key

product ranges, it is because rotomoulders

are not keen to offer anything new to the

market. It is a threat that industry players

must stand up to. To effectively compete

and not lose further ground, rotomoulders

must use the capabilities and technological

strengths of rotomoulding to its full.

How do you see the future of this industry in India?It is important to design unique, attractive

tanks, use better quality moulds, right

material grades & powders, machines

with process control capabilities and

invest in training people, thus enabling

processors to produce high-quality, high-

value tanks and products that cannot be

effectively threatened by other processes.

Rotomoulding allows extreme flexibility

in design, limited only by the imagination.

Utilising these sound ingredients and

technology principles, it is possible to

reduce material weights and cycle times

and produce cost-competitive better

design and better quality parts.

Indian rotomoulders have to contend

with a series of challenges in recent

times such as high inflation, recessionary

pressures and increase in fuel prices. The

weakening of the Indian rupee also means

that the import of raw materials becomes

costly and mostly small and medium scale

entrepreneurs have been affected. With

such external factors not being within the

control of domestic manufacturers, one

needs to look towards improving viability

by adopting ways for the business to adapt

to such changes.

Large tanks, 3,000 litre and above,

in attractive highly ultra-violet stabilised

colours are prevalent. Also, tanks of 300

to 2,500 litre are offered not only in

attractive colours but also in attractive

shapes and designs.


…believes Ravi Mehra, Founding Chairman, StAR, and MD, Norstar International, USA. In an interaction with Anwesh Koley, he enumerates the advantages offered by rotomoulding and the challenges that must be overcome to truly extract all the benefits of this process.

“Indian rotomoulders must think beyond the conventional”

SPECIAL FOCUS: Roundtable


Vasant PanchalProprietor, Piyush Rotomac

While other moulding techniques have been adopted consistently by moulders, rotomoulding remains one of the simpler processes to achieve different grades of finish and quality. A great advantage is the reduced cost of tooling. The cost of having a mould built for rotomoulding is significantly less compared to most other plastics processes. Moulds can be machined, cast or fabricated from materials such as stainless steel or aluminium. Cast and machined moulds are best when exacting tolerances or cosmetic finishes are important for the finished product. Cast moulds offer a wide range of finishes from wood grain to a mirror finish. Fabricated moulds are more economical than cast or machined moulds but offer less options for finish. Also, the design flexibility to meet product specifications is higher and one can create a seamless product with precision. This advantage of rotomoulding can help in producing large containers with the same quality and is the reason for it being the preferred choice for the water tank industry.

Rotomoulding offers numerous advantages in terms of design, cost and functionality. This has ensured a steady market for rotomoulded products across the globe. However, with changing customer requirements and industry dynamics, it is important to gauge whether the process can hold its own compared to other plastics processing techniques. Anwesh Koley interacts with industry experts to find out what makes rotomoulding unique.

Rajendra ShuklaDirector, M-Plast (India) Ltd

Reduced tooling cost is the major advantage that distinguishes rotomoulding from other processes. Because there is no interior core to manufacture, tooling for rotomoulding parts is also less expensive. When compared to most durable metals, plastics are substantially more cost effective. With injection/blow moulding, it is difficult to achieve consistency in wall thickness. With rotomoulding, the constant rotation allows the resin to coat every surface evenly.

Rotomoulding helps in creating durable plastic products with consistent wall thickness coupled with one-part construction and corrosion resistance. Moulders can usually design the piece, tool it and begin production in less than three months. In injection moulding, this minimum lead time goes up to six months. Thus, rotomoulding brings the finished product to the market sooner. Minor alterations can be made to moulds to accommodate changing production needs and end-product specifications.

Chandrapal SinghCEO, R K Machine Tools

Rotomoulding ensures a product that has durability, strength and temperature-handling ability. Rotomoulded products offer excellent load-bearing properties and are corrosion resistant. Many other techniques are more tuned towards creating small parts that require minute attention to detail, and they are often not the right choice for larger applications. Also, as rotomoulding ensures uniform wall thickness throughout the product, it is an attractive proposition for processors.

Another key advantage is the ability to have finished products with eye-catching colour options and impressive designs. This makes it an instant hit in the toy-making industry. The option of having lightweight plastic parts and finished products gives rotomoulding an edge over other techniques. A crucial requirement for heavy-duty applications is ultraviolet and heat resistance, which is offered by this process. Thus, the water tank industry has a high demand for this technology.

While other processing techniques are fast being adopted by plastics processors, rotomoulding offers definite benefits in terms of cost and design. However, a key concern is the level of awareness among processors regarding this technology that is yet to be explored to the fullest.

Editorial take:

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To run smoothly and efficiently,

plastics processing machinery

requires auxiliary equipment

and automation solutions.

These solutions assist during the

production process and help manufacturers

get the productivity advantage. In the

face of global competition, manufacturers

for the end-market of packaging,

pharmaceuticals, transportation, building

and construction can reap the benefits

of efficient, cost-effective and reliable

auxiliary and automation solutions.

Tapping this immediate demand is

Wittmann Battenfeld India Pvt Ltd.

The Austria-headquartered group

came into being in 2008 when Wittmann

took over Battenfeld Kunststoffmaschinen

Ges.m.b.H. at Kottingbrunn, Lower

Austria. The syndication provides

plastics processors the advantage of

having a seamless combination of

processing machines and automation and

auxiliary equipment. The Group’s first

manufacturing and assembling facility in

India, located in Chennai, is spread over

an area of 9,000 sq ft with 52 employees.

With an initial investment of $ 500,000,

this facility was started in 2012, although

a trading office existed in its place

since 2006.

Laying it outThis leading global manufacturer offers a

complete range of innovative automation

technology along with auxiliary

equipment. With a product line-up

that includes sprue pickers, 3 axis-servo

robots, end-of-arm tooling, conveying

systems, dehumidifier dryers and mould

temperature controllers among others, the

company also offers customised robotics

that suit the needs of plastics processors.

In terms of the layout, the facility is spread

out on a single level. The company houses

the administrative and marketing wing

of the business, along with its very own

software department that co-ordinates

with the headquarters when it comes to

writing software programs. The business

Creating innovative and robust plastic products requires consistent functioning of mainstream machinery with efficient and reliable auxiliary and automation solutions. Substantiating this requirement is the facility of Wittmann Battenfeld India Pvt Ltd, located in Chennai. The Group, headquartered in Austria, is a worldwide operating company that services major plastics markets in the world. Sweta M Nair visits the facility to pen down the company’s dexterous future plans.

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Putting ideas into action: Staff at Wittmann Battenfeld’s Chennai facility

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shift of the software creation wing was

done with the objective to attract IT

talent, which is easily found in the Indian

sub-continent. Consequently, this move

has allowed the headquarters to focus on

other business-generation avenues. The

Chennai facility has demarcations for two

storage units, where one is used to trade

machines that are imported from Austria

and the second is used to store machines

that are manufactured in this facility. With

assembly and testing lines, the shop floor

has a simple lay out and the presence of a

handful of employees.

In the last five years, the company has

witnessed a 35 per cent growth. Talking

about the company’s upward climb

in India, Nanda Kumar T, President,

Wittmann Battenfeld India Pvt Ltd, says,

“When we started in 2006, trading was

the main line of business. Gradually, we

commenced the assembling operation in

this plant and components from Austria

were assembled here. It is only from the

last seven months that production has

begun here. In terms of our client base,

we are servicing India, South Africa

and some parts of Southeast Asia from

this facility.”

Global presenceIn line with company policy, the Group

believes in investing in promising

geographies. With 100 per cent in-house

manufacturing already taking place in the

company’s facilities located in Hungary

and China, this is another area that will be

explored in the Chennai unit. Currently, a

new facility in Hungary is underway, the

Battenfeld facility in Austria is expanding

and a new facility in Germany will be

ready by September. Thus, with three

facilities in Austria, two each in Germany

and France and one each in Hungary,

the US, Canada, China and India, the

company has 12 facilities at present.

With a client base that hails from the

automotive background, the Group lays

special emphasis on quality control. The

auxiliary and automation businesses of the

Group focus on energy savings, process

stability, process control, reducing cycle

time, improving productivity, reducing

manpower etc. “In 1996–97, we were

one of the first groups in the world to

introduce machines that are energy

efficient, and the company strongly

supports this philosophy. At a time when

not many believed in reducing energy

consumption, we were already in the

market with energy-efficient machines,”

affirms Kumar T.

Promising startOn a global scale, Wittmann Battenfeld

has indigenised some of its machines

so as to better suit Indian conditions.

Moreover, through constant research and

development, the company is engaged in a

perennial pursuit of making its machines

more energy efficient. In the last five years,

automation has picked up in India, but

Kumar T adds, “Most Indian processors

pay more attention to capital investment

instead of running cost. What they do

not understand is that higher capital

investment could lead to reduced running

cost, but then again many aspects need to

be considered. Automation has picked up

in India. Last year, we sold 210 robots; in

the last two months, we have sold roughly

about 70 robots. Currently, maximum

automation has been adopted by the

automotive segment, followed by the

white goods and packaging segment. We

are closely working with an automotive

original equipment manufacturer where

complete automation will take over the

operations. This is going to be a one-of-

a-kind facility in India. ”

A consistent demand for the auxiliary

segment maintains the smooth flow of

manufacturing at the company’s Chennai

unit. Automation as mentioned is picking

up pace. “In India, safety norms are not as

strongly regarded as they are in the US or

Europe. Things like a safety fencing around

the machine are not very visible in Indian

facilities. Space and investments are the

major causes of concern here. Thus, for the

robots that we build here, we have internal

safety features. Indigenising our equipment

by learning the Indian conditions is going

to be an on-going process. With our entire

line of peripheral equipment, we can cover

all the needs of Indian plastics processors.

Supported by our worldwide presence

through subsidiaries, our commitment to

provide world-class service remains firm,”

concludes Kumar T.


Nanda Kumar TPresident

We were one of the fi rst groups in the world to introduce machines that are energy effi cient, and the company strongly supports this philosophy. At a time when not many believed in reducing energy consumption, we were already in the market with energy-effi cient machines.

A dehumidfier drier assembled at the plant

Plastics in Building & Construction

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK


Plastics in building and construction:Going from strength to strength ................................................................................................64

A versatile building material:Plastics come home ....................................................................................................................... 66

Interface:

Piyush Pahuja, Director, Anupam Plastics Industries ........................................................68

Srinivas Sonti, General Manager – Sales, Ferromatik Milacron India Pvt Ltd ................ 70

Production efficiency:Process improvement in injection moulded partsY R Anand, Partner, Unimark ......................................................................................................72

PVDF piping systems:A multitude of optionsMandar Amrute and Viral Vora, Arkema India ............................................................................. 76


INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: P last ics in bui ld ing and construct ion

The building and

construction sector

is in a constant race to

discover durable products,

which can stay in place for at least 40 years

before they require replacement. From the

functionality and aesthetics perspective,

plastics fit this cause beautifully. Unlike

the rest of the world, the building and

construction industry in India is starting

to increase its consumption of plastics.

Plastics have become a material of choice

for achieving economic and environmental

balance between technological challenges

and functional design.

A range of different properties that

belong to the plastics family is being

harnessed in the construction segment.

Thus far, acrylic, composites, Expanded

Polystyrene (EPS), Polycarbonate (PC),

Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP)

and Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) are

being used. However, the properties

of these plastics can be enhanced by

the addition of additives such as

blowing agents, colourants, fillers and

reinforcing agents, flame retardants and

plasticisers. Additives enable plastics

to be customised to meet the specific

requirements for a wide range of

building applications.

Application areasAlthough plastics are not always visible

in buildings, the construction industry

uses them for a wide and growing

range of applications, especially in

public infrastructure. One of the major

applications of usage is roofing systems

of public buildings. Considered a symbol

of stability, durability and protection,

these systems are made of plastics to

ensure long life and save energy, as well

as their ability to help control moisture

in buildings. Spray Polyurethane

Foam (SPF) is one such example that

provides significant energy savings. It

eliminates thermal bridging by providing

a continuous layer of insulation over

existing thermal bridges in the roof deck.

Also, SPF roofing systems have a light

coloured, reflective coating, which reduces

the amount of heat transported inside the

building through thermal bridges.

EPS products are the choice of

material of wall, roof and floor insulation.

In the West, it is used to retain the

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heat in buildings and maintains the low

temperature of refrigerated spaces. Along

with being extremely lightweight, it

conjures low cost in transportation and

is easy to handle and install. Due to its

high strength and structural stability,

EPS has a unique structure enabling

exceptional compressive strength and

block rigidity that makes it ideal as

structure base infill; for example, in

road, rail or bridge infrastructure. EPS is

suitable for public infrastructure because

its stability does not deteriorate with age,

and it can be cut into many customised

shapes, is resistant to water ingress and is

100 per cent recyclable.

What is gaining recognition across

commercial and industrial applications

throughout the world is the plastic

flooring products that are manufactured

in flexible PVC and PE. Plastic flooring

is also a real boon to architects and

interior designers. Along with its long

life, minimal wear and tear, traffic and

indentation resistance, these flooring

products provide huge design possibilities

enabling rapid responses to changes in

consumer fashion. A potential product

for hospital flooring, its hygienic surface

is impermeable and easily washable. The

other silent advantages are its properties

of sound reduction and recyclability.

Fundamental benefitsDurable, non-corrosive, knock and scratch

resistant with excellent weatherability are

some of the advantages that plastics bring

to the table. Along with offering design

freedom and a limitless array of shapes,

plastic products used in construction can

be coloured, opaque or transparent and

rigid or flexible. Plastic products are easy

to transport because of their lightweight;

manoeuvring and handling are also

relatively easy. More than anything, the

snapfit of plastics cannot be matched by

other conventional construction materials.

Talking about the role of plastics, especially

vinyls, in the construction segment is

Brigitte Dero, General Manager, The

European Council of Vinyl Manufacturers

(ECVM). She says, “In Europe, the

major application areas of vinyls in the

construction of public infrastructure

are probably sewage piping, followed

by sheathing of low-voltage electrical

cables. Vinyl waterproofing sheets are

used to line tunnels, reservoirs and open

air water channels.” Comparatively, these

application areas are only being explored

currently in India.

Next-gen improvisationsMany different plastic products in the

building and construction segment have

been assessed according to their reaction

and resistance to fire. Majority of smoke

detectors, alarms and automated fire

fighting systems are made of plastics.The

success of PVC, the leading polymer in

the sector, is largely due to its intrinsic

fire safety characteristics. Furthermore,

the development of the Fire Safety

Engineering approach, which assesses the

fire behaviour of a product in different

scenarios in a defined environment, is

expected to be introduced in regulations

allowing the further use of plastics while

maintaining or even improving fire safety.

Referring to the varied use of plastics,

Sandeep Engineer, Managing Director,

Astral Poly Technik Ltd, says, “In India,

the major application areas of vinyls are

in building such as interior doors and

heating, ventilation and air conditioning

(HVAC) systems; in transportation

such as interior panels, truck trailers

and dashboards and in furniture such as

partitions, racks, cabinets, picture frames

and computer accessories.”

The combined aforementioned

qualities are attributable to the high

strength-to-weight ratio of plastics to

produce materials for bridge construction,

including tough reinforcement rods,

non-skid surfacing and quickly installed

replacement decking. In public buildings,

plastics abound in plumbing fixtures,

siding, flooring, insulation, panels, doors,

windows, glazing, bathroom units, gratings,

railings and a growing list of both structural

and interior or decorative uses. Changing

demographics and the high cost of public

infrastructure have created new avenues for

the application of plastics.


Brigitte DeroGeneral Manager, The European Council of Vinyl Manufacturers (ECVM)

Sandeep EngineerManaging Director, Astral Poly Technik Ltd

In Europe, the major application areas of vinyls in the construction of public infrastructure are probably sewage piping, followed by sheathing of low-voltage electrical cables. Vinyl waterproofing sheets are used to line tunnels, reservoirs and open air water channels.

Major application areas of vinyls are in building such as interior doors and HVAC systems; in transportation such as interior panels, truck trailers and dashboards and in furniture such as partitions, racks, cabinets, picture frames and computer accessories.

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Finding the right materials

for constructing houses for

comfortable habitation is

a tedious task. Residential

buildings need to be protected from

external wear and tear at all times. The

right material can make walls, soffits and

roofs less vulnerable to the damages of

ultraviolet rays, rain and strong wind. It

may also make them less susceptible to

the appearance of mould and mildew.

Indoor relevanceCladding in construction pertains to

adding another wall of the same material

used in building the original wall. It is

similar to reinforcing a wall by adding

a second wall. There are many forms of

cladding available today. Some are made

from metals such as aluminium, others

are constructed using Unplasticised

Polyvinyl Chloride (uPVC). There is

also the popular Polyvinyl Chloride

(PVC) cladding that is a popular

building material.

Cellular PVC products are extensively

used as roofing and rainwater goods.

These products are extremely lightweight

and easy to assemble, and they can be

sawn and nailed using standard carpentry

tools. Available in a range of colours

and textures, they are ideal for exposed

conditions and inaccessible locations.

Coupled with low lifetime costs, the good

load-bearing PVC products can be easily

recycled.

Increasingly serving as a design tool

for homeowners, plastic wall covering has

grown in popularity so that it can be used

on nearly every type of surface. By being

durable and easy to clean, vinyl products

offer the added benefit of longevity.

Vinyl’s longevity is the prime reason as

to why they compose of a very small

fraction of the materials that are disposed

in landfills each year. Products made of

vinyl are suited for indoor use because

this plastic has a relatively low potential

for odours or emissions.

Exterior aestheticsPlastic piping systems are widely used in

building, construction, civil and utilities

industries. The sectors covered consists

of soil, waste, grey water and rainwater.

For modern luxury apartments, internal

plumbing for hot and cold water is

achieved by plastic piping systems.

Other than this, pressure pipes for gas

distribution are also being considered.

By deploying the most appropriate

plastic materials for piping systems, one

is able to ensure that products meet the

requirements for each application. The

advantages of plastic piping systems are

long life, corrosion resistance, ease of

jointing, strength through flexibility, long

lengths and lightness for ease of handling

among others. In the midst of this, the

benefits of PVC include competitive

pricing, self-insulation to minimise

thermal loss, integral flame retardancy,

less subject to jobsite theft and inertness

to acidic soils.

Manufactured from rigid PVC, plastic

windows were developed in Germany in

the 50s and became established in the UK

in the 70s. With a lifespan of 35 years,

plastic windows have good weatherability.

They are low maintenance and are available

in an array of designs and in an extensive

choice of colours.

Plastics outshine traditional materials

for windows and frames, providing

competitive energy efficiency, aesthetics,

design flexibility and cost criteria. Vinyl

windows are resistant to rust, rot, blistering,

corrosion, flaking and infestation by

termites or other insects.For instance,

polycarbonate is the same material that is

used in eyeglasses and is known for its

durability and clarity. It is now used in

windows. Shatter-resistant and lightweight,

this plastic has low thermal conductivity,

thus reducing heating and cooling costs

though still providing protection against

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PLASTICS COME HOMEHousing is all about creating a nourishing and flourishing environment. With population explosion, builders are increasingly adopting more energy-efficient materials such as plastics in housing. Sweta M Nair explores these areas and the advantages that plastics provide over conventional construction materials.

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bad weather. Plastics used in this application, such as solid vinyl

or vinyl-clad frames, serve to help reduce condensation, thus

preventing the occurrence of mould. Moreover, studies show

that vinyl window frames require three times less energy to

manufacture than aluminium window frames. The design of vinyl

window frames further enhances energy efficiency by creating

chambers in the frame, which provide additional resistance to

heat transfer, and insulating air pockets. The energy efficiency of

vinyl windows and glass doors can mean less electricity is used

to heat and cool a home. The low maintenance requirements

of vinyl windows and glass doors also eliminate the need for

paints, stains, strippers and thinners, which can negatively impact

air quality.

International undertonesThe demand for specialty plastic additives in the US is expected

to rise 4.5 per cent annually to 4.0 billion pound in 2017. This

increase will be the result of an improved macroeconomic climate,

which will augment the overall demand for plastics in several

different markets. A strong rebound in construction activity

following the severe decline in 2007–2012 will create significant

opportunities in the construction market. Reports anticipate

that this will generate over two thirds of new demand for

plastic additives.

In India, plastics have been through decades of trends

when applied in housing construction. Plastic furniture has

also received considerable interest recently. Summing up the

scope of plastics in the building and construction segment,

Srinivas Sonti, General Manager – Sales, Ferromatik Milacron

India Pvt Ltd, says, “There might be a day when plastics

will replace concrete. Currently, its application in bathroom

fittings, electrical switch boards and insulation is growing.

The growth potential is huge as the market is only beginning

to open up to wider applications of plastics.”


Srinivas SontiGeneral Manager – Sales, Ferromatik Milacron India Pvt Ltd

There might be a day when plastics will replace concrete. Currently, its application in bathroom fi ttings, electrical switch boards and insulation is growing. The growth potential is huge as the market is only beginning to open up to wider.


INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Inter face – Piyush Pahuja

Elaborate on the use of plastics in the construction industry.The use of plastic composites is fast

increasing in the construction industry

due to various reasons. From the

construction of new homes to retrofitting

and renovation of commercial buildings,

and from hospitals to schools, architects

and designers rely on plastics to help

maximise energy efficiency, sturdiness

and performance.

Plastics have become the preferred

choice for the industry because they are

easily available and a variety of grades

can be obtained for a wide range of

applications. In addition to potentially

lightening a structure’s environmental

footprint, properly installed plastic

building products can help reduce

energy and maintenance costs and

improve aesthetics.

What are the primary materials used for construction and from where do you source these?Our range includes Polystyrene (PS)

sheets, acrylic sheets and polycarbonate

sheets. We source our materials from

China, Taiwan and Indonesia. PS

comes from China and Taiwan, and the

material for acrylic sheets is sourced

from Indonesia. The main purpose of

PS sheets is for windows and other

partitions where the requirement is

for straight applications. PS is a solid

unbreakable material that can be used

as a substitute for glass, which is more

brittle than PS.

Acrylic cast sheets are primarily

used for making novelty items like

boxes. These sheets are made of a soft

material, which can be bent and is

heat resistant. Polycarbonate sheets are

unbreakable and are used to essentially

make overhead shades. These sheets are

hollow with ridges inside the two layers

and have ultraviolet protection to block

sunrays and heat.

PS is often used as a replacement for

glass in many construction applications

as it is more rigid than glass. Office

buildings, schools and other institutes

are fast replacing glass with PS sheets.

Factory sites require sheds over vast

areas that do not allow heat to enter

the unit; hence, polycarbonate sheets are

predominantly used here.

Why have plastics become indispensible for the construction industry?A house without a durable roof cannot

be imagined. A roof is a symbol of safety,

stability, durability and protection from

external factors. The current industry

trend is to use Spray Polyurethane

Foam (SPF) roofing. These roofs

are durable and they help control

moisture in buildings. In addition, SPF

roofing systems are resistant to leaks

caused by hail, wind-driven debris and

high wind blow-off. SPF eliminates

thermal bridging by providing a

continuous layer of insulation over

existing thermal bridges in the roof

deck. Thus, SPF roofing systems can

provide significant energy savings.

In addition, SPF roofing systems are

coated with light coloured, reflective

coating that reduces the amount of heat

transported inside the building through

thermal bridges.

How have plastics applications for wall coverings come up over the years?Used on nearly every type of surface,

plastic wall covering has grown in

popularity, increasingly serving as a

design tool of choice for homeowners.

Vinyl products are durable and easy to

clean, thus offering the added benefit

of longevity. The longevity of vinyl is

the reason this material constitutes a

small fraction of the materials disposed

in landfills each year. Furthermore, the

energy required to manufacture vinyl

wall coverings is only half as much

as that required to produce the same

amount of an alternative wall covering.

The property of polycarbonates

to prevent heat and its rigidity

ensure that it is the first choice of

designers and builders.


…says Piyush Pahuja, Director, Anupam Plastics Industries. As an emerging company providing plastics solutions for the construction industry, he believes that along with energy efficiency, plastics provide durability to a structure, thereby increasing its longevity. In an interaction with Anwesh Koley, he explains the reasons for the growing use of plastics in the building industry.

“Properly installed plastic building products can help reduce energy and maintenance costs and improve aesthetics”


INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Inter face – Sr in ivas Sont i

What is the current scenario concerning the use of plastics in construction?Earlier, metal was the preferred material

when it came to plumbing and other

water dispensing systems. Now it is being

replaced with plastics. Polyvinyl Chloride

(PVC) is one such material that is used

in household fittings and in agriculture.

Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride

(CPVC), a thermoplastic produced by

chlorination of PVC resin, is being used

in manufacturing pipes and fittings for

hot and cold water applications. This

material can withstand temperatures up

to 70–80°C. In some countries for hot

water applications, Polypropylene (PP-R)

fittings are being deployed. However, in

India, CPVC is being used more than

PP-R. Another material is Acrylonitrile

Butadiene Styrene (ABS) that is used

for residential and commercial sanitary

applications, but it is slightly expensive.

In India, the use of PVC and CPVC

fittings is common, whereas ABS fittings

are not yet prevalent. CPVC applications

are in a high-growth mode. Majority

of modern apartments have CPVC

plumbing systems. Even some hospitals

and corporate buildings use CPVC

fittings. This is an area where maximum

consumption is and will take place.

What do you think has changed the attitude of people in preferring plastics over metals?Lightweight, user-friendly and good

aesthetics are some of the advantages

that are offered by plastics. Unlike metals,

plastics do not rust. CPVC pipes when

laid underground can last for about 100

years, whereas its metal counterparts

can last for only 20 years. Moreover,

other than not being corrosive, CPVC

is termite-proof. Also with plastics,

high volume production is easier with

modern manufacturing technologies and

automation. A wide range of fittings, such

as T connectors and elbows, can be made

efficiently in multi-cavities. So production

is easier and faster.

What are the challenges when replacing conventional construction materials with plastics?Availability of raw materials is one of the

main challenges when referring to plastics.

While PVC is abundant and manufactured

locally, CPVC is not easily available and

is currently imported. CPVC is also more

expensive. Apart from price and availability

of raw material, setting up a fittings unit is

a capital intensive endeavour. The reason

behind this is the high range of moulds

that a manufacturer is expected to have.

I believe to set up a PVC/CPVC fittings

plant you need to have something like

80 to 100 moulds to cover the entire

range of models and diameters. This will

also mean the requirement of a range of

injection moulding machines, auxiliaries

and infrastructure.

On the machinery front, what changes have taken place recently?The machinery segment has undergone

significant changes in the last ten years. For

PVC applications, we have brought out a

different series of machines. Previously, it

was a standard machine where the only

aspect that changed was the screw and

barrel. However, now we have developed

PVC Line Series with tailor-made features.

Whether it is the main drive technology

or the screw and barrel or power efficiency,

everything has changed. Because CPVC is

extremely corrosive, we have factored that in

as well. Our machines now have generous

platen sizes to accommodate bigger moulds,

high torque hydro-motors and triple-coated

wear-resistant screws and barrels.

Since improving features in machinery is an ongoing process, what are your latest enhancements?We have recently introduced the servo

power pack – an energy-saving drive

technology. It saves 30–40 per cent energy

compared to a conventional machine.

As PVC and CPVC applications have a

longer cycle time, the servo power pack

has made them more energy efficient. On

the controls side, we have now introduced

our latest controllers to make the process

more efficient. For instance, CPVC is heat

sensitive, so processing temperature has to

be maintained at a precise degree. With the

new controllers, processing temperatures

can be controlled within 1°, thereby

reducing material degradation and wastage.

Additionally, apart from the ceramic

heaters, we offer insulated heater bands that

are capable of saving more energy. Insulated

heater bands reduce heat dissipation and

consequently the working time of the heater

is also reduced. All these improvements

have resulted in enhanced productivity,

better quality moulding and lower power

consumption in terms of kWh/kg.


...affirms Srinivas Sonti, General Manager – Sales, Ferromatik Milacron India Pvt Ltd. Conversing with Sweta M Nair about the role of plastics in the building segment, he sheds light on the functionality, aesthetics and lifespan of plastics in comparison to the building segment’s preferred material which is metal.

“CPVC pipes when laid underground can last for about 100 years”

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Product ion ef f ic iency


Y R Anand

Efficiency is producing parts

of the highest quality at the

lowest possible cost without

impacting the environment.

The sequence of developing and

producing an injection moulded part can

be divided into the following steps:

Product design

Mould technology

Machine and peripherals selection

Configuration

After configuration, the production

process can be classified into three steps:

1. Process integration of all of the above

2. Process control for individual

equipment

3. Production planning of the entire

factory and materials and orders

In the planning stage, it is possible to

optimise most elements of production,

except process control for individual

equipment and production planning of

the entire factory. The last two would be

part of the actual production phase and

not part of the planning stage.

Opportunities for savings The four key elements that result in more

efficient production systems:

1. Material savings: These can be

planned and achieved during the

product design phase and, to some

extent, can be driven by the machine

and peripherals selection phase.

2. Energy savings: These can be

achieved during the product design,

machine and peripherals selection

and configuration steps. A typical

saving in the design stage can be

in the choice of raw material. It is

worthwhile to understand specific

enthalpy of materials. This is the

theoretical specific heat required to

melt 1 kg of the raw material. For

example, polystyrene and acrylonitrile

butadiene styrene have a specific

enthalpy of 0.125 kWh/kg, while

high-density polyethylene and

polyamide have a specific enthalpy

of 0.22 kWh/kg. Of course, it is not

always possible to substitute low

enthalpy materials in all cases. There

are other design factors too. However,

when there is a choice, it would be

wise to keep this in mind.

3. Cycle time reduction: While

designing products, it is important

to define the tolerances appropriate

for plastics or a combination of

materials. It should be often possible

to integrate multiple functions in the

component by clever design. It is also

worthwhile to decrease the production

steps to reduce inventory, machines

and moulds involved. Major material

savings can be achieved by reduced

wall thickness. With current machine

technology, it is possible to produce

parts by injection moulding that were

not possible to achieve in the past.

4. Optimised production: Multi-

component moulding, in-mould

labelling and in-mould assembly are

examples of integrated production

systems that have resulted in

substantial savings through reduced

inventory and product improvement,

thereby increasing production process

efficiency. Although investments in

special moulds and peripheral products

for such processes are high, they have

paid back in several applications

globally. Micro-cellular foaming also

allows material reduction, resulting in

better yields.

Improved design for efficiency There are plenty of opportunities to

improve output in mould design. For

instance, a stable process must be designed

with fewer moving mould elements. Thus,

cores and unscrewing devices must be

designed to have the fastest cycle times.

Ensuring good ejection systems and

de-moulding will also result in better

cycles. Because several materials are

sticky, conventional ejector systems may

not always work. For example, parts

made from liquid silicon rubber require

mechanical strippers or special air ejection.

If cold runner moulds are designed, it

becomes essential to separate parts from

sprues. Usage of self-cutting gates is often

possible. Separation can be performed in

the mould or by using peripherals down

stream. It is best to use hot runners

(full or partial) for substantial reduction

in cycle time, energy and throughput.

An ideal situation is always sprueless

moulding.

Insulating heated moulds will also

result in substantial reduction in energy

costs. Because several engineering resins,

thermosetting resins and silicon rubbers

use heated moulds, this can reduce energy

requirements.

Process improvement in injection moulded partsProcess improvement in injection moulded partsAt present, the aim of production should not only be to make parts at the least cost but also with the least impact on the environment. This article reviews ways to produce parts most efficiently in an injection moulding factory.

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Product ion ef f ic iency

Cooling is the most important factor of

the mould design. With efficient cooling,

the process will be more efficient. During

the past 4–5 years, many technologies

have been developed in mould cooling.

Significant among them is the conformal

cooling technology (including direct

laser sintering) that enable fast cycles.

Ritemp Technologies, Australia, has

revolutionised the cooling process with

a simple yet effective Ritemp® patented

cooling technology.

Energy gainsWith new generation injection moulding

machines, major gains are possible in

energy and cycle times. For example,

these can be by the usage of multi-

pump/hydraulic accumulator technology

or the extensive usage of servo motors.

Modern servo motors will also ensure

energy recovery during braking, adding

to further gains in energy. Keeping drives

cool using water and insulated cylinder

modules reduce waste heat adding further

to energy gains.

Possibilities with peripheralsThe relevant peripherals include

material dryers, material blenders,

mould temperature controllers, robots,

quick clamping devices, granulators and

mould area dehumidifiers (for fast cycle

applications). It is recommended to use

speed-controlled, electric drives instead of

pneumatic systems. If possible, it is a good

idea to keep hoses short and insulated.

Vacuum dryers for materials can result in

significant reduction in energy costs and

drying times.

Actuating and monitoring peripherals

centrally would offer significant advantages

to conserve energy and utilise peripherals

better. For this, most modern machines offer

different interfaces, allowing all of these to

be controlled by the injection moulding

machine processor or control system.

Mould change is a bottleneck in

time management, particularly when

flexible production is required such as in

automotive parts production. There is a

plethora of solutions to manage mould

changes from quick mould change systems

to manifold systems for managing the

changes in coupling of services such as

water, air, electric connectors and hydraulic

oils used in temperature controllers and

core pulls.

Upstream and downstream tasks should

be integrated by good planning, eg provide

inserts (when required) automatically. It

is also necessary to ensure reliable, fast

part removal, and in-line quality should be

checked. Optimising logistics and material

flow plays a significant role in increasing

plant efficiency.

Stability and qualityIn the process control through machines

and peripherals, ensure comprehensive

process stability. It is necessary to

minimise rejected parts by continuously

monitoring the quality.

The injection moulding process is

notorious for slow start up because of

its nature. A fast and controlled start

of production and reduced cycle times

will add to improved efficiency. Timely

maintenance as per manufacturer

recommendations will be beneficial for

efficient production and can prevent

down times. Even good moulds need

to undergo regular preventive checks to

avoid damages in the long run.

Several manufacturing execution

systems now monitor entire plants for

on-line coordination of all elements

of an injection moulding shop. These

can be used to report down times,

quality problems, manpower utilisation,

execution of work orders and monitor

set up times. They can also function as

an interface between enterprise resource

planning systems, which manage

the business and machine controls.

Complete energy management systems

also monitor and manage energy across

the entire plant. Such systems will

ensure better planning and lower down

times. They predict the requirement

more proactively and in real time.

Conclusion A holistic view is required to achieve

an efficient production programme for

the benefit of all the players in the

manufacturing space.

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.


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INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: PVDF piping systems


Mandar Amrute and Viral Vora

PVDF has applications in chemical

plants, off shore flexible piping

for oil platforms, underground

fuel containment, high-purity

semiconductor facilities, biotech systems,

plenum-rated waste pipe in high school

and college laboratories, metal preparation

plants, food & beverage handling, potable

water lines, mining reclamation systems,

petrochemical alkylation units and

wastewater treatment plants. Depending on

the actual chemical service and the grade of

PVDF chosen, a PVDF piping system can

have useful operation up to 150°C (302°F).

PVDF system availability and joining methodsStudies on PVDF have led to special

polymer development and system design

by manufacturers and have opened up

a plethora of ways to use this material

in engineering design. Original systems

such as socket-fused schedule 80 pipe

and plastic-lined steel still have significant

application to this day. New technical

developments have either offered more

cost-effective solutions to these tried and

true technologies or higher performance to

meet special needs.

Thinner standard dimensional ratio

pipes that can be socket fused, butt

fused or mechanically joined are readily

available. Bead & Crevice Free (BCF®)

and Smooth Inner Bore (SIB®) systems

that show no weld bumps are desired for

certain semiconductor and pharmaceutical

applications. Other special joining

techniques, such as electro fusion and radio

frequency induction fusion, are offered by

some suppliers, and these methods allow

reliable welding with minimal chance of

human error during the controlled process.

Kynar® PVDF and Kynar Flex® PVDF

copolymer-based piping systems that are

supported with Fibre-reinforced Plastic

(FRP) wrapping are commonly available

from several manufacturers due to etching

technology that allows a bond between

the PVDF and the FRP support layer. In

addition, large diameter pipes (unlimited

size) can be fabricated by welding large

sheets together that are backed with an

impregnated fabric and then ‘layed-up’ with

FRP as a support layer. This is called dual

laminate technology.

The introduction of Kynar SuperFlex®

material has lead to tubing that has

remarkable chemical resistance with high

flexibility (compared to most PVDF

tubing) and a working temperature up to

100°C (212°F). This same material can

also be bonded to other polymers in a thin

layer that allows the user to reduce cost

by making the chemical contact surface

from a PVDF product and the structural

support from a less expensive and lower

chemically resistant polymer. Potential

bonding combinations are, but not limited

to, polyurethanes, flexible & rigid polyvinyl

chloride, polyethylene, nylons and polyesters.

Creative companies in the fuel handling

industry have designed composite flexible

pipes using PVDF as sandwich layers on top

of polyethylene to handle all kinds of fuels,

including traditional unleaded gasoline,

gasoline mixed with octane modifiers,

biodiesel and gasohol. These systems meet

the strict UL 971 standards for permeation,

chemical resistance and impact. While

PVDF is the most important part of the

structure, it is not the only material in the

entire flexible piping system.

An emerging application for PVDF

piping that incorporates a special flame and

smoke resistant technology into the polymer

is used for plenum-rated corrosive waste

pipe. Some grades of PVDF (eg Kynar

Flex® 2850-02, Kynar® 740-02 and Kynar®

1000HD) meet the strict ASTM E84

(UL 723) 25/50 rating criteria for flame

and smoke value. This allows the material

to be used in any form in the return air

plenum area of a building. PVDF piping

is cost effective, lightweight and corrosion

resistant to nearly all non-pressurised drain-

type chemical combinations, which makes

it compare well to options such as stainless

steel and glass systems.

Properties and performance of PVDFThe key properties of PVDF that lead to all

of these applications are the combination of

chemical resistance, permeation resistance

The polymer material Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) has been around commercially since 1964. What started out with specific targeted applications in the nuclear, pulp & paper and bromine industries has now globally blossomed into millions of feet of piping and tubing.

A MULTITUDE OF OPTIONS

Sanitary tubing system with mechanical joining method made with Kynar® 700 series

fluoropolymerDeionised water system made from

high-purity Kynar® PVDF


PVDF piping systems

and thermal resistance. Other features of

FDA/USP/NSF listing or compliance,

physical strength, high purity in natural

form, high heat deflection temperature,

abrasion resistance, sunlight resistance and

ease of welding or forming are nice add-

ons in performance that sets this polymer

apart from other polymer choices for piping

systems. In certain applications, these

add-ons cannot be discounted and can

be important considerations for a special

design situation.

For tubing systems, there are many

types of special fittings available from

threaded connectors, quick disconnect,

various weldable fittings and push fit

fittings to small barbed fit fittings used in

biotech systems. The size of the market

for the PVDF polymer family has given

birth to a large amount of suppliers that fill

various niche needs and special regulatory

and standard requirements for the many

major industries already mentioned.

Chemical resistance of PVDFThe most common chemical applications

for PVDF piping and tubing systems are

as follows:

Halogens (bromine, chlorine and

iodine)

Strong acids (chromic, HBr, HCl, HF,

methane sulphonic, nitric, phosphoric

and sulphuric)

Chlorinated compounds (chlorobenzene,

methyl chloride, sodium hypochlorite,

sodium chlorate and chlorine dioxide)

Water (mixed waste, salt water/brine,

deionised water and water for injection)

Fuels (gasoline, diesel, biodiesel and

gasohol)

Ozone sterilisation as well as low

pressure steam cleaning (<30 psig steam

up to 135°C)

Because PVDF is related to the above

chemicals, it is one of the few polymers

that compares well with the entire family of

stainless steels and expensive exotic metals

in overall corrosion resistance. If you can use

a polymer such as PVDF instead of metal,

you eliminate concerns of rust corrosion

over time and complete system component

availability concerns. For transitions,

mechanical PVDF systems are available that

can connect directly to metallic pipes and

fittings in laboratory environments where

PVDF portions could be subjected to more

highly corrosive liquid contact. Because

PVDF has been around for long, there is

an entire fluid handling system component

base readily available as standard inventory

in the form of pumps, valves, tanks, nozzles,

flow meters, fittings, membranes, dump

tower packing, bolts and rods & sheets

to make small volume machined parts.

Users will find that compared to any other

fluoropolymer, PVDF support components

are more abundant and easier to obtain with

quick delivery.

Special considerationsUnder stress and pressure, PVDF

homopolymers have been known to have

some issues in continuous pH above 12 and

with very low pH in highly concentrated

acids. Kynar Flex® copolymers extend the

pH range of PVDF with varying degrees of

long-term exposure capability up to 99 per

cent sulphuric acid on the low end of pH,

and with 10 per cent caustic soda on the

high end of pH. A polymer manufacturer

should be consulted before choosing a

particular design system and resin grade.

SummaryWhile PVDF piping is considered a

specialty high-performing product for

first-time users, the applications for this

material have become very large and the

choices that designers have to put a system

together have also increased. Frequent users

of PVDF have learned about the many

system options available, but innovation

continues at an exponential rate as more

people strive to design systems for low

maintenance and long life. There are several

high quality system suppliers and technical

distributors who can help make a decision

for the most cost-effective and safe-

performing system in PVDF. In addition,

PVDF material suppliers who have up

to 40+ years of experience in piping and

tubing design selection can recommend

and refer preferred suppliers who specialise

in developing new joining technology and

who also provide product training for end

users making a final installation.

Mandar Amrute is Market

Development Manager with

Arkema India Branch office.

Email: mandar.amrute@

arkema.com

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.


Arkema is a French chemical company mainly operating in industrial chemicals and specialty polymers such as Polyamide–11/12 and PVDF. Polyamide alloy is marketed by Arkema under the brand name of Orgalloy®.

Plenum-rated corrosive waste drain system made from Kynar® 740-02 with 5/35 listing for flame and smoke in ASTM E84 testing

Kynar SuperFlex® tubing has a flexural modulus of about 30,000 psi

In plastic-lined steel systems, the plastic is injection moulded into the metal casing

AUTOMATION TRENDS: P last ic automotive component manufactur ing


Virtual simulation, digital

manufacturing and sustainable

manufacturing are some of

the best-in-class practices

impacting global manufacturing. These

have given companies the ability to

dynamically modify operations and

reengineer the business process in a

short span. Indian plastic automotive

components companies, however, are

relatively less prompt in implementing

these practices in manufacturing in

comparison to their global peers.

In the highly competitive market of

plastic automotive components, Original

Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) will

need automation to help them make the

difference between survival and thriving

and between incremental contribution and

rapid industrial revolution. Automation

market participants with their global

expertise and vast resources have the

potential to transform current Indian

manufacturing practices and bring these at

par with global standards.

Untapped potentialLow productivity is a key concern that

is plaguing this segment. According

to a report on automation by Frost &

Sullivan, India ranks considerably below

the best performing countries in terms

of output value per hour of work. As per

the productivity measure of industrialised

countries, which is led by the US, Norway

and France at $ 40 per hour, India ranks

among the lowest at $ 5 per hour.

This gap shows the exigent need of the

hour for India’s manufacturing sector in

order to enhance its global competitiveness

as well as – on a positive note – being

indicative of the significant potential for

improvement of productivity levels in

India. When talking about the current level

of automation, P V Sivaram, Managing

Director, B&R Industrial Automation Pvt

Ltd, says, “Demands for plastic automotive

components by the automotive industry

are very high, specifically those which are

manufactured on high tonnage applications.

Such machines consume a lot of energy.

Repeatability and short weight control

are additional demanded parameters. The

plastics industry is the most automated as

far as the market is concerned. In order

to achieve efficient manufacturing of

plastic components, servo-electric pump

drive and closed loop temperature control

can be implemented for reducing cost

and improving quality. Moreover, there

are machines from multiple vendors on

the shop floor. Vertical integration is

essential for minimising wastage and help

in achieving uniform production. Open

technologies on networking and safety such

as POWERLINK and openSAFETY

should be adopted. POWERLINK is

the No. 1 real-time industrial Ethernet-

based fieldbus, whereas openSAFETY is

the standard for safety communication

for connecting individual machines in the

production line.”

Proactive investmentsGiven the rapid progress in the automotive

sector and the fact that India is becoming

Manufacturing now incorporates automation as a change enabler, and companies have embraced automation to improve efficiency and quality. Sweta M Nair speaks with automation solution providers regarding their offerings.

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Complete solutions for the plastics industryCourtesy: B&R Austria

Plast ic automotive component manufactur ing


an innovation hub for small cars, the

adoption of automation technologies

has increased. The automotive sector,

which has been one of the early adopters

of robotics in plants, will see increased

usage for various applications. Along

with robotics, sensors will also witness

increased usage for parts tracking and

for a more integrated production line.

The need to reduce the risk of recall

and warranty issues necessitates that

automotive companies invest in real-time

performance management solutions and

integrate product life cycle management

and enterprise resource planning systems

with plant level control. Manufacturing

execution systems will play a key role in

achieving this objective.

Apart from striving to maximise

efficiency and minimise risk, capabilities of

manufacturing have evolved due to a large

part to control and IT automation systems

to the extent where businesses are able to

visualise and control various aspects of the

supply chain and manufacturing process.

“Catering to some of the biggest names

in the automotive field such as BMW,

Mercedes, Volkswagen, VÖGELE and

TATA Motors are few of the names that

rely on B&R’s cutting-edge technology,”

says Sivaram. He adds, “OEMs are

benefitted with B&R’s complete solutions

for machine and process automation,

Industrial PC, Programmable Logic

Controller (PLC), HMI, motion control,

integrated safety technology and industrial

fieldbus communication standards such

as POWERLINK and openSAFETY as

well as the powerful Automation Studio

software development environment.

Presently, OEMs are constricted to use

standard Computer Numerical Control

(CNC) solutions available in the market.

B&R is able to provide a flexible CNC

solution named Generic Motion Control.

It integrates PLC application with CNC,

robotics and motion control into a single

software platform resulting in higher

precision in the processes and increased

productivity. B&R’s industrial PCs

commonly known as Automation PCs are

used widely in test bench applications in

automotive industries.”

Automation solutions allow businesses

to adapt to the imperatives of modern-day

businesses and reduce time to market, where

demand volume is unpredictable, product

variations are significant and customer

requirements are constantly evolving. “One

of our solutions for the automotive industry

is the Tripod EXPT and Compact Vision

system SBOC-Q for flexible feeding. Here,

blow-moulded bushes are taken from a

moving conveyor by a Tripod and placed

in accordance with a defined pattern for

further processing. The parts moving along

the conveyor are randomly distributed.

A camera detects the position/orientation of

the parts, the Tripod tracks the parts to pick

them up and it then places the part in the

predefined position/orientation. Different

sizes are repositioned; the corresponding

pattern for each size is stored in the program.

With a cycle rate of 70 parts per minute,

there is no overshooting behaviour. It has

a stable and vibration-free movement,”

says Shashank M Dangi, Manager

Marketing, Festo.

In the offingThe challenges in adopting automation

solutions include high-cost, lack of clarity

on return of investment and absence

of regulatory requirement. Not only

the automotive segment, any industry

that implements automation solutions

can enhance its manufacturing. “The

plastics industry is no different. Increased

accuracy, less power consumption, shorter

throughput times, minimal rejection rates,

increased flexibilities and safety are some of

the contributions that automation solutions

impart. The integrated automation helps

in achieving these goals. We provide

innovative automation solutions for

injection moulding with a high repeatability

of position accuracy, six sigma and statistical

process control support. Our servo-electric

pump drives reduce the energy required up

to 70 per cent and provide at least the same

amount of power, which can be supplied

by a hydraulic pump. The servo-electric

pump drive reduces noise up to 15 dB

(50 per cent) and no cooling is required,”

states Sivaram.


P V SivaramManaging Director, B&R Industrial Automation Pvt Ltd

The plastics industry is no different. Increased accuracy, less power consumption, shorter throughput times, minimal rejection rates, increased fl exibilities and safety are some of the contributions that automation solutions impart.

Shashank M DangiManager Marketing, Festo

One of our solutions for the automotive industry is the Tripod EXPT and Compact Vision system SBOC-Q for fl exible feeding. Here, blow-moulded bushes are taken from a moving conveyor by a Tripod and placed in accordance with a defi ned pattern for further processing.

ENERGY MANAGEMENT: Ef f ic ient extruders


The plastics extrusion industry

in India is evolving rapidly.

The demand for plastics

processing machines in India

and the global market is expected to

reach 12,000 units. Moreover, the sales

of extrusion machines accounts for

about 35–40 per cent. The key drivers

contributing to the growth of this sector

include innovations and technologies,

coupled with a boom in the plastic

packaging sector, which offer immense

potential to the plastics extrusion

machinery market.

Tapping on these trends, various

new developments are surfacing in the

extrusion machinery segment. Sunil

Jain, President, Rajoo Engineers Ltd,

notes, “The recent trends in the segment

include increasing automation levels to

reduce energy consumption, enhancing

economies of scale using the same

machines to use a wide range of polymers

and reducing film/sheet thickness for

source reduction. Further, companies are

working towards developing machines

that help in reducing the wastage of

basic raw materials and designing

efficient extruders for energy efficiency.”

Need for energy efficiency The extrusion process is highly

dependent on electricity, and most of

the energy used is directly related to

machine operation. For example, for

profile extrusion, the energy used to

drive the extruder is 50 per cent of the

total, and the remaining energy is used

for items such as ancillaries and utilities.

Thus, various steps are needed to reduce

energy consumption of the extruder in

plastics extrusion processes.

Jaymin Pithwa, Director, Konark

Plastomech Pvt Ltd, notes, “In order

to ensure maximum energy efficiency,

machine designs have undergone drastic

changes over the years. Every company

involved in plastics extrusion is trying

to adopt strategies to produce maximum

at a lesser energy cost. Efficient

extruders can help achieve this objective

of reducing the energy consumption to

a very large extent. Further, with each

passing day, companies are developing

new technologies to minimise

mechanical losses.”

Using efficient motors in the extruderThe initial cost of energy-efficient

extruders is generally higher, but it can

be beneficial in the long run. Options

such as high-efficiency AC motors and

Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) and

servo motors can be used in the extruder

section for higher energy efficiencies.

Pithwa notes, “VSDs can serve as

a good option for energy efficiency as

they allow the speed of an AC motor

to be varied, and the pump output can

be matched to the variable demand.

Because VSDs enable the manufacturer

to increase or decrease the speed

as per requirement, energy consumption

is bound to reduce remarkably.

Additionally, the usage of servo

motors can reduce energy consumption

of the extruder to a large extent. The

servo drive facilitates high energy

efficiency, accuracy, precision and

good control.”

EnhancingENERGY EFFICIENCYThe industry is continuously involved in reducing the energy consumed by the extruder during the plastics extrusion process, as this step can enhance profits significantly with minimum effort and costs. Avani Jain presents here some steps taken by companies to reduce energy consumption by the extruder.

Ef f ic ient extruders


Further, motors run most efficiently

close to their design output. Moreover, a

large motor at part load is less efficient

than a small motor running at full load.

Thus, gauging the size of the motor

well in advance is also important.

Pithwa notes, “Motors are the

main part of the extruders. The size

of a motor depends on various factors.

You decide on the size of the motor

well in advance, ie during the design

stage. Any error in selecting the correct

size of the motor may result in heavy

wastage of energy.”

Screw design and diameterAfter addressing the issue of efficient

motors in the extruder, it is also essential

to check the screw diameter and design

to ensure that they are appropriate for

the polymer and product. For example,

using large extruders for small profiles

is a waste.

Pithwa notes, “You have to decide

on the extrusion screw design and

diameter at the design stage itself. A

well-designed extruder screw can cover

up for the high prices relatively quickly,

based only on reduced energy cost.”

Thus, a well-designed extruder

screw can pay for itself relatively

quickly, just based on reduced energy

cost. In addition, a well-designed screw

offers various benefits, such as lower

melt temperature, less degradation of

plastics, better physical properties in

the extruded product, better product

appearance and consistency.

Regulation of speed and temperatureOptimising the extruder speed

maximises heat from mechanical

work and minimises the amount of

electrical energy needed by the extruder.

Provided the downstream equipment

does not limit the output, the energy

consumption can decrease by nearly

50 per cent by doubling the rotational

speed of the extruder.

Energy use in the extrusion

process is directly related to melt

discharge temperature. Energy use

increases with melt temperature. It is

important therefore to run at the lowest

possible melt temperature. Low melt

temperatures will also reduce the need

for cooling. Thus, accurate temperature

control is needed for good extrusion, as

excess temperature is a waste of energy.

It is important to minimise barrel

cooling to save energy and avoid resin

degradation. Barrel cooling occurs when

the extruder screw generates more

heat than necessary. In most cases, it

indicates that the screw is not properly

designed. Thus, screw design is critical.

Pithwa notes, “The most energy-

efficient extrusion operations are those

where most of the heat is supplied by

the extruder screw, with only a small

amount of heating by the barrel and

die heaters and without any need for

cooling of the extruder.”

Energy-efficient futureWith energy management concerns

rising worldwide, companies will have

to adopt other measures in the future for

decreasing their energy consumption in

the plastics extrusion process. They will

have to increasingly adopt strategies to

ensure highly energy-efficient extruders,

which consume the minimum amount

of energy. The first step for ensuring

that is to get the right extruder. If the

extruder runs at optimum conditions,

the need for downstream cooling and

calibration will be minimised. Further,

the energy-efficient features must be

specified at the design stage. Thus,

the development of energy-efficient

extruders has addressed the issue of

rising energy concerns to a large extent,

but there is still a long way to go.

The above-mentioned steps are

applicable for reducing the energy

consumption of only the extruder. In a

complete extrusion process, several other

components consume a large amount of

energy. These include the dryer, resin

conveying system, water cooling system,

circulation system etc. Various steps are

required to reduce the energy consumption

of these components as well.


Sunil JainPresident, Rajoo Engineers Ltd

Companies are working towards developing machines that help in reducing the wastage of basic raw materials and designing effi cient extruders for energy effi ciency.

Jaymin PithwaDirector, Konark Plastomech Pvt Ltd

You have to decide on the extrusion screw design and diameter at the design stage itself. A well-designed extruder screw can cover up for the high prices relatively quickly, based only on reduced energy cost.


Irrespective of the size of an organisation and the nature of business and geography, there is a need for everyone to take up the

challenge of developing ways to meet future demands while maintaining the necessary balance in the environment. Issues such as scarcity of clean water and unexpected climatic changes across the globe are connected to the well-being of every individual on this planet, and hence, these problems can only be dealt with a collective effort, driven by mass consciousness.

It is important to understand why sustainable development in the plastics industry is essential. However, the questions that the industry faces are how can companies achieve the balance on an ongoing basis, who or what will be required for an organisation to carry on their efforts for sustainable development and which is the optimal methodology that offers minimum risk yet opens a path of constant innovation that is necessary to take this forward.

Steps towards sustainabilityEvery product that is manufactured must be analysed for its carbon footprint, or the emission of potentially hazardous gases, both during its production and application. Industries that consume chemicals to make their products must also evaluate the environmental impact of the final product. One must also look at the extent of consumption of the product in society. The more widespread the consumption of plastics, the higher is the risk; hence, the evaluation should be more stringent. At the same time, the cost of the product and the assessment of risks should be borne in mind.

If the overall cost is higher than the sales it meets, then the process will not be sustainable. Dr Joerg Strassburger, MD & Country Representative, LANXESS India, says, “Business houses will have to evolve a methodology in which this process is sustainable in the first place. Organisations that do not have scale

are unable to focus on areas such as risk assessment and environmental impact of products.” Nevertheless, it is important to invest in technology, people and processes in order to facilitate continuous research and development. Without this investment, it is difficult for organisations to identify areas of improvement in terms of quality and environmental impact of the product. In the context of the plastics industry, safety is an important parameter as well. Safety standards maintained during the life cycle of the product, during product handling, packaging and transport are also vital.

Following guidelinesFor continuous sustainable development, there has to be uniform standards in environmental management across the globe. Every organisation should be equipped with tools to measure and assess the environmental performance and risks at its areas of operation. This should be audited regularly by the

POLICIES & REGULATIONS: Sustainable development in p last ics

In the current age of rapid urbanisation and industrialisation wherein people are consuming available natural resources at an alarming rate, sustainable development is certainly the need of the hour for society. However, businesses and governments need to play a more active role towards reaching this goal. Anwesh Koley analyses the need for conducting business in a profitable and sustainable manner.

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Sustainable development in p last ics


organisations and then reviewed by a body of global relevance.

These guidelines should be based on international industry practices and standards for environmental management and sustainable resource consumption. The guidelines must ensure that these standards are maintained across the supply chain of the business process. “Suppliers, vendors, employees and other stakeholders who impact the business should all be informed and trained to abide by the same standards,” adds Strassburger. These standards should meet all legal requirements in the area of operation and should ensure compliance with statutory and environmental regulatory requirements. Overall, organisations need to strive to reduce consumption of renewable resources, develop productive ways of reusing resources and recycling the used/waste resources. Health, safety, quality and environment should form the key pillars of sustainable development.

This would gradually raise the bar for standards on protection of environment, utilisation of renewable resources and, most importantly, it would foster innovation among the community to come up with safer and better ways of pursuing their operations.

In order to achieve sustainable development, it is essential for companies to invest in technology and innovation. Adoption of new technologies and innovation in processes and practices would provide us the necessary tools to achieve higher standards of safety, quality and environmental protection. For the plastics industry, it is even more critical to innovate in order to make products that are high on quality, which have been developed by sustainable means and meet the future needs of customers.

Environment-friendly production techniquesResearch and development is focussed on creating products that are higher in performance and safer for the environment and people, on creating more resource-efficient production techniques and processes, on new

manufacturing technology, on assessing the impact on the environment and on developing new ways of minimising that impact. Research and development is a specialised function that calls for allocated resources in terms of financial investment, infrastructure (eg laboratories) and qualified people (eg technicians, scientists and environment engineers). Ideally, this should be a centralised function at the core of the organisation where every business unit and every employee can participate in a consistent manner. New ideas for resource optimisation can come from anywhere within the organisation.

Constant assessment, measurement, analysis of impact and controlling the outcome entail sustainable development. Not just the organisation, but the entire supply chain dealing with the organisation must be geared up to meet the enhanced standards of sustainable development, starting from employees to suppliers and vendors, customers and end users.

The industry believes that it is possible to do good business in the plastics industry while protecting the interests of the community and the environment. All risks related to the health and safety of all stakeholders and the environment can be minimised to a great extent by adopting certain measures that can go a long way in achieving the desired results.

Safety concernsManufacturers must comply with applicable legal and other requirements that relate to plant & process safety, occupational health & safety hazards and environmental protection. There is a need to continuously analyse and improve practices and processes to reduce their risk and adverse impacts on the health of the people and the environment

Employees must be encouraged to actively participate in hazard identification, risk assessments, incident investigation and change management that may affect plant & process safety, occupational health & safety hazards and environmental protection. Appropriate information and training must be

provided on the plant and processes, work-related safety and the need and means of environmental protection to everyone working at the site.

Business houses must provide an ergonomically safe work environment to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses to everyone working in the plant. Regular investigations and analysis should be conducted in order to access the cause of work-related injuries and illnesses as well as environmental related incidents or damages; preventive action measures must be taken to eliminate the root cause of occurrence.

Finally, it is necessary to regularly audit the quality of final products, raw materials, emissions and waste and take suitable action in case their composition does not comply with the set standards. After all these criteria have been met, a manufacturer can claim to be sustainable towards the environment. While many of these guidelines might not be stringently followed today by Indian manufacturers, with the gradual penetration of global competition, it will not be long before the plastics industry achieves the desired results in sustainability.


Business houses will have to evolve a methodology in which this process is sustainable in the fi rst place. Organisations that do not have scale are unable to focus on areas such as risk assessment and environmental impact of products.

Dr Joerg Strassburger MD & Country Representative, LANXESS India

STRATEGY: Market meltdown


When companies do well, they assume that they are efficient. However, it is in the testing times such

as a market slowdown that companies realise their true capabilities. In such a time, the knee jerk reaction is to cut costs. The question however is ‘at what cost?’ Thus, managing the slowdown has more to do with choosing the right key performance indicators for business. Hence, it is about time that companies in the plastics processing segment set things right. They should adopt efficient cost management strategies during slowdown to remain unaffected. Here are some tips to survive and succeed during the global meltdown.

Eliminate avoidable costsReducing head count is one of the most dangerous ways to eliminate avoidable cost. This is because one thinks that by reducing the number of people, the rest of the team will share the workload. Moreover, the management assumes that with the impending danger of losing jobs, the rest of the force will ensure that they eliminate wasteful operations. However,

this is just wishful thinking. Instead of this approach, companies should address other issues such as

‘Are products or deliverables over-supported?’In good times, one tends to over design one’s products/services for customers. Thus, eliminating features and services that are not really adding value is a more efficient way to release resources and reduce cost.

‘Are there inefficiencies in the organisational structure?’Multiple layers of organisation that create more communication barriers than easing information flow lead to more people than warranted. A re-look at the organisational structure can go a long way in identifying whether one should release or re-deploy excess resources.

Achieving excellenceExcellence is made up of two dimensions – perfection and efficiency. One who achieves perfection without any control on the expense will end up with waste. If one only focusses on keeping costs down without any focus on perfection, then one will only be able to produce inferior

work. Excellence comes from balancing efficiency with perfection. It comes down to doing the best with what one is given. Thus, companies should think about it to achieve excellence even in the times of slowdown.

The art of KaizenKai means change, while Zen means good. Hence, change for the better from the customer value perspective is Kaizen. When carried out correctly, it humanises the workplace, eliminates additional hard work and teaches people how to perform experiments on their work using scientific methods. This methodology involves making changes, monitoring results and then adjusting according to it. This can definitely help companies improve business during slowdown.

Multi-skilling and multi-taskingOrganisations favour multi-tasking because it increases the output with fewer employees. However, it has the potential to increase the cycle time of work performed, as employees have to toggle across tasks, thus stretching the total cycle time.

When companies fear market slowdown, there is an outcry for cutting costs. However, most of them do not realise the danger of cost cutting. Avani Jain decries this practice and instead offers tips that could enable companies to succeed against the odds and emerge stronger and more efficient than before.

WINNING STRATEGIES WINNING STRATEGIES TO BEAT THE TO BEAT THE SLOWDOWNSLOWDOWN

Market meltdown


Multi-tasking can be carried out if the work of each task is logically broken down into manageable smaller tasks, and if one reduced the skill requirements for the job and/or made employees multi-skilled. This can lead to optimising productivity and decreasing costs. Thus, instead of resorting to layoffs, multi-skilling would help employees retain their jobs in tough times as they would have the know-how to move to other streams wherein manpower in required. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the plastics processing segment make use of this principle more than often. Uday Shah, Director, Vishva Exim Pvt Ltd, notes, “Most SMEs employ a limited number of people due to limited monetary resources, and the entrepreneurs themselves work hard with their employees. They train their employees in a way such that they are multi-skilled to perform different tasks. Thus, in this way, SMEs cut down on the overheads and various other costs. They put their hard work and skills to manufacture the best quality products. Thus, in times of crisis, companies should learn a lesson of multi-skilling and multi-tasking from SMEs.”

Adapting single-piece flowSingle-piece flow is the heart of lean manufacturing. In single-piece flow, the product is transferred to the next process when one person completes work; here, the transfer batch is one. Single-piece flow helps in reducing inventory, eases movement (as the plant is uncluttered), improves quality, enhances flexibility or product change, enhances safety and makes the organisation more responsive to delivery commitments. In times of slowdown, single-piece flow can help companies in realising the hidden capacity of the plant, thereby serving the increasing demand without adding new capacity.

Following the 5 S methodologyCompanies should also follow the 5 S methodology to gain profits. The 5 S methodology – sort, systematise, shine, standardise and sustain – is the bedrock of any quality initiative and is critical for any improvement an organisation attempts. An uncluttered workplace can help the organisation have an uncluttered thinking process for improvement.

Availability of resourcesOne should try to ensure high availability of resources by reducing non-value adding times such as start-up times, set-up times, changeover times, unplanned breakdown times and planned downtimes, eg tea breaks, lunch breaks, meeting breaks etc. Higher availability of resources means higher output through efficient time management. This will also lead to better cost management.

Minimise/eliminate process lossesThe cost associated with process loss is called ‘process loss cost’. These losses are wastages that add to one’s cost and reduce output levels. High process losses consume more resources and inputs for desired production level (output level). Thus, in difficult times, companies should try to minimise these losses by use of better technology, best work practices and eliminating/reducing speed losses.

Practise mistake proofingMistakes are inevitable since no mechanism has yet been invented to avoid them. This leads to rework, which is naturally an additional expense. Thus, mistake proofing by design is a key element to improving quality and reducing cost levels. This practice can act like a visual aid to promote safer, more efficient and less wasteful processes.

In a nutshellDuring an economic crisis, when the demand is less while competition is getting more intense, companies should not only look at cost cutting by cutting corners but also implement cost management techniques by applying these tips to daily work practices. Tushar Parikh, Director, Neoplast Engineering Pvt Ltd, concludes, “Although the plastics industry is facing a temporary slowdown, the future of the Indian plastics industry seems to be much brighter as companies are bringing in various changes to deal with this issue. Further, present competitive markets have compelled the industry to focus on producing quality products, thus making way for higher demand and a bright future.”


Uday ShahDirector, Vishva Exim Pvt Ltd

Tushar ParikhDirector, Neoplast Engineering Pvt Ltd

Most SMEs employ a limited number of people due to limited monetary resources, and the entrepreneurs themselves work hard with their employees. They train their employees in a way such that they are multi-skilled to perform different tasks.

Although the plastics industry is facing a temporary slowdown, the future of the Indian plastics industry seems to be much brighter as companies are bringing in various changes to deal with this issue.

TIPS & TRICKS: Mould maintenance


Regular mould maintenance can help a mould to last longer, to run with fewer interruptions and will save time and money in the long run. Moulders should also follow a mould maintenance programme. Anwesh Koley lists a few pointers required to ensure proper functioning of plastics processing machinery through regular maintenance of moulds.

The quality of plastics moulding processing equipment is directly related to the quality of plastic products. Moreover,

moulds deserve special attention because

of the high importance of the mould during plastics processing and the high cost involved for the company. Hence, it is important to improve the quality of moulding in order to increase the

life of machines and to ensure seamless output quality. ( With inputs from Rohan Shrikant Shahane, Regional Director – South East Asia, Machine Point Consultants SL)

Aluminium or soft tools will suffer wear and tear in a shorter period than tools made of conventional tool steel. Plastic materials that have fillers are especially abrasive and will tend to wash away the mould steel after several thousand cycles. Also, plastics with a high melt temperature cause more wear than those with a low melt temperature. Higher melt temperatures expose the mould to more heat and enhance material wear.

Preventative maintenance should be performed each time the mould goes into operation and every time it comes out of the press. Inspect to note small problems and have them scheduled for repairs. A lead operator or an experienced person in the tool room should perform this maintenance after about 20,000 cycles, after 10 production days or at the end of a production run, whichever comes first.

Use soft or treated water in cooling systems. Blowing out or draining the tool when it is pulled from the machine will increase its life. Excessive clamp pressures, high injection pressures and over-packing or flas hing the mould should be avoided. The press should not be operated in a way such that the mould is rapidly jerked open and closed, and the appropriate components should be lubricated.

Great care should be taken during mould operation, eg not to crash the mould closed on partially ejected parts. Seal the work area and mould storage area from the outside environment. Moulds with intricate mechanisms or parts requiring unusually high tolerances will require more maintenance than a simple open and shut mould, producing a low tolerance part.

A l l c o m p o n e n t s determined and authorised to be replaced should be removed and new components constructed and installed in accordance with the original designs if previously certified spare components are not available. Worn leader pins, bushings and all bearing moving surfaces such as wear plates, wedge blocks etc should be checked for wear and replaced or repaired as required.

In-house tool abuse should be reduced by having a clean operation using well-maintained machines. The use of hard tools such as screwdrivers, hammers, punches and knives on any moulding surface, parting or shut-off surface should be avoided. Soft tooling, such as rubber mallets, punches and pliers made of plastic, copper or brass, can be used to avoid damaging the mould.

PRODUCTIVITY and EFFICIENCYEnsuring safety,


Follow these steps to maintain moulds:

PROJECTS


Coextruded plastic sheets Xpro India Ltd

Project type

New facility

Project news

Xpro India Ltd is planning to set up a

coextruded plastic sheets manufacturing unit.

Project location

Pune, Maharashtra

Project cost

NA

Implementation stage

Planning

Contact details:

Xpro India Ltd

504, Palmspring Centre

Near D-Mart, Link Road

Malad (West), Mumbai – 400 064

Tel: 022-28801907

Plastic bottlesSaraswati Plastotech India Pvt Ltd

Project type

New facility

Project news

Saraswati Plastotech India Pvt Ltd

is planning to set up a new plastics

project at Jammu in Jammu & Kashmir.

The project involves manufacturing of

plastic bottles.

Project location

Jammu & Kashmir

Project cost

NA


Planning

Contact details:

Saraswati Plastotech India Pvt Ltd

Lane No. 4, Phase 1

Sidco Industrial Complex

Bari Brahmana

Jammu – 181133

Jammu & Kashmir

Tel: 01923-220081

Plastic caps and closuresAglo Packagings Pvt Ltd

Project type

New facility

Project news

Aglo Packagings Pvt Ltd is planning

to set up a new plastics project at

Kamrup in Assam. The project involves

manufacturing of plastic caps and

closures. The company has received the

industrial license from Secretariat of

Industrial Assistance (SIA), Department

of Industrial Policy and Promotion,

Government of India, for setting up the

project.

Project location

Kamrup, Assam

Project cost

NA


Planning

Contact details:

Aglo Packagings Pvt Ltd

13A, Dacres Lane

Room No. 508, 5th Floor

Kolkata – 700 069

Tel: 033-22430309

Fax: 033-30287939

Mob: 9836793789/9836862789


Plastic parts for automotive industryRoop Polymers Ltd

Project type

New facility

Project news

Roop Polymers Ltd is planning to set up

a plastic parts (for automotive industry)

manufacturing unit.

Project location

Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu

Project cost

NA


Planning

Contact details:

Roop Polymers Ltd

Plot No. 30, Sector 3

IMT Manesar

Gurgaon – 122 002

Haryana

Tel: 0124-4610801-899

Fax: 0124-436 9692


Plastics/polyethylene tubings, bags, rolls, film, scrap, extrusions, printed and unprinted filmsPropack Industries

Project type

New facility

Project news

Propack Industries is planning to set

up a new plastics project at Daman in

Daman & Diu. The project involves

manufacturing of plastics/polyethylene

tubings, bags, rolls, film, scrap,

extrusions, printed and unprinted films.

Project location

Daman & Diu

Project cost

NA


Planning

Contact details:

Propack Industries

2nd Floor, Building No. 4

Sona Udyog, Parsi Panchayat Road

Andheri

Mumbai – 400 069

Tel: 022-28361750

New projects and expansion activities are the barometers of industrial growth. These also present business opportunities to service providers like consultants, contractors, plant & equipment suppliers and others down the value chain. This feature will keep you updated with vital information regarding new projects and capacity expansions being planned by companies in the plastics, polymers and allied industries.

Information courtesy: Tendersinfo.com

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

Tel: 022 28666134 • Fax: 022 28013817 • Email: [email protected]

TENDERS


Latest Popular Tenders brought to you by www.tendersinfo.comLatest Popular Tenders brought to you by www.tendersinfo.comDouble blood plastic bagsOrg : Post Graduate Institute of

Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)

TRN : 15601165

Desc : Supply of double blood plastic bags

BOD : 10 May 2013

Loc : Chandigarh (UT)

BT : Domestic (NCB)

Laminated sheetsOrg : Northeast Frontier Railway

TRN : 15399956

Desc : Supply of decorative thermosetting

resin bonded laminated sheet

BOD : 10 May 2013

Loc : Assam

BT : Domestic (NCB)

Blood bagsOrg : Postgraduate Institute of

Medical Education and

Research (PGIMER)

TRN : 15544745

Desc : Supply of blood bags

BOD : 13 May 2013


BT : Domestic (NCB)

Polypropylene bagsOrg : India Government Mint

TRN : 15669394

Desc : Supply of polypropylene bags

BOD : 13 May 2013

Loc : Noida, Uttar Pradesh

BT : Domestic (NCB)

Triple blood plastic bagsOrg : Post Graduate Institute of

Medical Education and

Research (PGIMER)

TRN : 15601166

Desc : Supply of triple blood plastic bags

BOD : 13 May 2013


BT : Domestic (NCB)

Closure filament packaged bagsOrg : Grain Silos and Flour Mills Org (GSFMO)

TRN : 15603990

Desc : Supply of closure filament packaged bags

BOD : 14 May 2013

Loc : Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

BT : Global (ICB)

Polypropylene bagsOrg : General Company for Textile Industries, Hilla

TRN : 15653646

Desc : Procurement of polypropylene bags for

Hilla Textile Factory

BOD : 14 May 2013

Loc : Hilla, Iraq

BT : Global (ICB)

Pouches/sachetsOrg : Le Centre Hospitalier Universitaire

de Montpellier

TRN : 15509965

Desc : Supply and delivery of pouches/sachets

BOD : 14 May 2013

Loc : Montpellier, France

BT : Global (ICB)

Portable bunded tanksOrg : Jednostka Wojskowa

TRN : 15601873

Desc : Delivery of portable bunded

tanks made of plastic for storage and

distribution of diesel fuel

BOD : 15 May 2013

Loc : Warsaw, Poland

BT : Global (ICB)

Thermoforming machine, moulds, inserts and stacking machineOrg : Subhi Abu Khalifa & Sons Co

TRN : 15533468

Desc : Supply, delivery, installation, commissioning,

testing and training for thermoforming machine,

moulds for polypropylene disposable products,

inserts and stacking machine

BOD : 15 May 2013

TENDERS


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

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

Information courtesy: Tendersinfo.com

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

Tel: 022 28666134 • Fax: 022 28013817 • Email: [email protected]

Loc : Amman, Jordan

BT : Global (ICB)

Polyvinyl chloride plastificator machine (polyvinyl chloride granulating/pelletising plant)Org : Bangladesh Steel & Engineering

Corporation (BSEC)

TRN : 15262151

Desc : Supply of polyvinyl chloride

plastificator machine (polyvinyl chloride

granulating/pelletising plant)

BOD : 20 May 2013

Loc : Chittagong, Bangladesh

BT : Global (ICB)

Polyvinyl chloride water tanks Org : Military Engineer Services

TRN : 15510274

Desc : Repair/replacement of damaged

polyvinyl chloride water tanks

(capacity 250–2,000 ltr)

BOD : 20 May 2013

Loc : Kalimpong, West Bengal

BT : Domestic (NCB)

Garbage bagsOrg : Kumamoto City

TRN : 15706460

Desc : Production of household garbage

bags designated by Kumamoto City

BOD : 21 May 2013

Loc : Kumamoto City, Japan

BT : Global (ICB)

Plastic bagsOrg : Chambéry Métropole

TRN : 15711675

Desc : Supply of plastic bags for curbside

collection of household waste

in residential area

BOD : 21 May 2013

Loc : Blachères, Canada

BT : Global (ICB)

Blood bagsOrg : National and Kapodistrian University of

Athens - Areteio Hospital

TRN : 15347274

Desc : Supply of blood bags to meet the needs

of the hospital for one year two months

(unilateral automatic extension)

BOD : 22 May 2013

Loc : Athens, Greece

BT : Global (ICB)

Plastic bagsOrg : Gulf Air Co

TRN : 15670094

Desc : Supply of plastic bags

BOD : 22 May 2013

Loc : Manama, Bahrain

BT : Global (ICB)

Plastic film and plastic wrapOrg : PostelPrint S.p.A.

TRN : 15711150

Desc : Supply and delivery of plastic film and plastic wrap

BOD : 22 May 2013

Loc : Roma, Italy

BT : Global (ICB)

High-density polyethylene bagsOrg : Directorate of Agriculture

TRN : 15710398

Desc : Purchase of poly bag, pond lining sheet,

grow bags, high-density polyethylene bags

(50 kg capacity)

BOD : 24 May 2013

Loc : Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands (UT)

BT : Domestic (NCB)

EVENT LIST


Compack ChennaiCompack 2013 displays one of the most

impressive and efficient collections of

packaging equipment and materials

which are of advanced technology.

This event will demonstrate the most

important packaging and processing

solutions. The visitors coming to

Compack 2013 will comprise high

profile executives from the packaging

and transportation sectors; June 7–9,

2013; at Chennai Trade & Convention

Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

For details contact:

Narendar Bafna

Smart Expos

New No. 116, Manickam Lane

Mount Road, Guindy

Chennai - 600 032

Tamil Nadu

Tel: 044-22501986/1987

Mob: 09952966752


Website: www.compackexpo.com

IPLEX ChennaiThe Tamil Nadu Plastics Manufacturers

Association, the organiser of

IPLEX, has come forward to exhibit

various moulds and dies, equipment

and machinery exclusively required by

the plastics manufacturing sector of

India. The exhibitors are well versed

with the respective range of products

so that attendees can select the best

for their firms; June 27–30, 2013; at

Chennai Trade & Convention Centre,

Chennai, Tamil Nadu


Senthil Kumar N

The Tamil Nadu Plastics

Manufacturers Association

C-1, First Floor, Rams Square

Village Road, Nungambakkam

Chennai

Tamil Nadu

Tel: 044-28250107

Pharmapack ExpoPharmapack Expo is the most

cost-effective marketing opportunity

and is the best opportunity to meet

senior buyers and decision makers

from all facets of the user industry.

The exhibits will include packaging

materials & products, glass & plastic

jars and bottles, aluminium & plastic

tubes, corrugated & cardboard boxes,

dosing machines for liquids & powders,

filling machines, blister packing

machines, strip packing machines, labels

& labelling equipment, form-fill-seal

machines etc; September 12–14, 2013;

at Bombay Exhibition Center (BEC),

Mumbai


Intel Trade Fairs & Expositions Pvt Ltd

113, New Sonal Link Industrial Estate

Building No. 2, Link Road

Malad (W)

Mumbai - 400 064

Tel: 022-26003977


Website: www.pharmapackexpo.in

PlastShow PlastShow is dedicated to offering a

comprehensive range of plastic products

and processing equipment. The event

strives to offer complete information

about the recent inventions of the plastic

manufacturing sector. The exhibitors

find this expo to be the perfect business

meeting place where the exhibiting

companies get an opportunity to

establish themselves and promote their

brands; September 27–30, 2013; at Vapi

Industrial Association Ground, Vapi,

Gujarat


Brijesh Purohit

Sunline Infotech, 118, Lotus Arcade

Opposite Automotive, Gondal Road

Rajkot, Gujarat

Tel: 0281-2460135

Plastivision India Designed to help exhibitors and

visitors to discover potential markets,

Plastivision India will be the 9th in

the series of national exhibitions and

seminars organised by the All India

Plastics Manufacturers Association

(AIPMA). With participation from

more than 45 countries and visitors

from over 61 countries, the event

will include exhibitors ranging from

categories such as raw materials &

chemicals, plastic packaging machinery

& equipment, machinery & equipment

for processing, recycling, pre & post

processing machines, plastic extrusions,

thermoforming/films/thermoplastics

etc; December 12–16, 2013; at Bombay

Exhibition Center (BEC), Mumbai


AIPMA

A-52, Street No. 1, M I D C, Marol

Andheri (East), Mumbai

Tel: 022-28217324/28217325/

28352511/283

Fax: 022-28216390


Website: www.plastivision.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, Ruby House, 1st Floor, J K Sawant Marg,

Dadar (W), Mumbai 400 028. Tel: 022 3003 4651 • Fax: 022 3003 4499

Email: [email protected] Web: www.engg-expo.com

HyderabadAndhra Pradesh

May 31-Jun 3, 2013

EVENT LIST


Plast-Ex Being organised by Canon

Communications Llc, Plast-Ex is one of

the largest shows for attracting a large

number of people from the plastics,

printing and packaging sectors worldwide.

Plast-Ex is an eminent show that will

be hosted in Canada and will offer an

exhibiting space for displaying machinery

related to plastics, rubber, packaging and

printing; May 14–16, 2013; at Toronto

Congress Centre, Toronto, Canada


UBM Canon

2901 28th Street, Ste. 100

Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA

Tel: 310/445-4200


Website: www.canontradeshows.com/expo/

plastex13

Feiplastic International Plastics Trade FairFeiplastic International Plastics Trade

Fair is not just an ordinary trade event but

is one of the largest and most informative

international gatherings of its kind in

Latin America. Recent innovative plastic

products will be showcased and reputed

brands in this domain will gather to

exhibit products and services through this

international platform, which strives to

attract top professionals from Brazil and

abroad; May 20–24, 2013; at Anhembi

Parque, Sao Paulo, Brazil


Reed Exhibitions Alcantara Machado

R. Bela Cintra

1200 - 7th Floor Cerqueira Cesar

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Tel: +(55)-(11)-30605000

Website: www.feiplastic.com.br

International Plastic & Packaging Technology FairThe International Plastic & Packaging

Technology Fair meets all requirements of

domestic as well international visitors who

belong to the field of plastics, packaging,

food, detergents, cosmetics, die, chemistry,

automotives, white household, metal

goods etc. Profile for exhibit includes

injection moulding machines, extrusion

moulding machines, blow moulding

machines, thermoform & vacuum shaping

machines, plastic bag making machines,

slitting machines, welding machines,

cutting machines, printing machines etc;

May 23–26, 2013; at Istanbul Fair Center

(CNR Expo), Istanbul, Turkey


Yasemin Erkimen

YAĞMUR FUARCILIK YAYINCILIK

TANITIM HİZMETLERİ LTD. ŞTİ.

Mecidiye Cad. Cure Ishani No: 16 Kat: 2

34387 Mecidiyekoy – Istanbul, Turkey

Tel: +90 212 272 45 60 (pbx)

Fax: +90 212 272 45 59

Email: [email protected]/info@

yagmurfuarcilik.com

Website: www.ipaffuarlari.com/www.

yagmurfuarcilik.com

Plastics Design & Moulding Exhibition & ConferencePlastics Design & Moulding Exhibition

& Conference will be organised by the

Plastics News Global Group owned by

Detroit-based Crain Communications

Inc. The event will assemble designers

and moulders representing end-use

markets such as automotives, medical,

packaging, electrical & electronics, sports,

domestic & leisure goods. The focus

will be on the market opportunities and

future challenges of the plastic design &

moulding industry; June 18–19, 2013,

Telford International Centre, Telford, UK


Matthew Barber

Crain Communications Ltd

1155 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, Michigan, USA

Tel: +44-20-82539628

Fax: +44-20-82539651


Website: www.pdmevent.com

InterPlas ThailandInterPlas Thailand will bridge and

culminate business and industrial excellence

for all active players in plastic and rubber

industries. It will benefit the Thai industrial

potency with machinery, technology and

know-how through exhibition, activities

and a series of conferences and seminars;

June 20–23, 2013; Bangkok International

Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC),

Bangkok, Thailand


Orachorn Wongpan-ngam

Reed Tradex

100/68-69, 32nd Floor

Sathorn Nakorn Tower

North Sathorn Road, Silom

Bangkok, Thailand

Tel: +(66)-(2)-6867299

Fax: +(66)-(2)-6867288


Website: www.interplasthailand.com

K 2013K 2013 is one of the world’s leading trade fairs

for the rubber and plastics industries. This

event has a record of bringing international

exhibitors and trade visitors with great

decision-making powers under one roof.

This event covers the entire segment of the

rubber and plastics industries from basic

products and innovations to efficient high-

tech solutions; October 16-23, 2013; at

Dusseldorf Exhibition Centre, Dusseldorf,

Germany


Messe Dusseldorf GmbH

Stockumer Kirchstrasse, 61 Messeplatz

Dusseldorf, Germany

Tel: +(49)-(211)-4560900/4560175

Fax: +(49)-(211)-4560668/4560740


Website: www.k-tradefair.com

International

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

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


EVENT PREVIEW: Engineer ing Expo Hyderabad 2013


Sweta M Nair

Located in the southern region

of the country, Andhra

Pradesh shares its borders

with the states of Tamil Nadu,

Odisha and Karnataka. According to

Census 2011, the state has a population

of about 84 million and has a population

growth rate of about 11 per cent. Housing

the vibrant city of Hyderabad – a well-

established hub for sectors such as IT

and telecom – the state has considerably

grown in the last decade in terms of its

technological offerings. Due to its good

infrastructure like roads and proximity

to ports, new investments are trickling in

the manufacturing, heavy industries and

engineering goods segments.

Natural sheenThe land of the Chowmahalla Palace,

Charminar, Golkonda fort and the

revered biryani beckons business

alliances as it plays host to Engineering

Expo for the first time. Tying up with

this Expo is the Hyderabad Micro,

Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)

Development Institute that falls under

the ambit of the Government of

India. Talking economically about the

venue city, GR Akadas, Director,

MSME Development Institute,

Hyderabad, says, “This city has the

highest number of Central Public

Sector Undertaking (PSU) companies

and R&D set ups. The PSUs and

defence undertakings require a lot

of engineering components to be

outsourced from MSMEs. Now, under

the Public Procurement Policy, it will be

mandatory for these PSUs to procure a

minimum of 20 per cent of their annual

requirements from MSMEs.”

The marked growth in the

automobile and auto parts, poultry

farming, textiles & apparel and bulk

drugs & pharmaceutical industries has

given Andhra Pradesh an industry-

friendly image. The state is home to

over 300 electronics hardware units

that manufacture electronic boards and

devices. Some of the key electronics

markets are located in Visakhapatnam,

Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Samalkot,

Kakinada and Anakapalle. It was also

the first Indian state to announce and

implement the Electronics Hardware

Policy. Attributing the state’s growth

to its encouraging industrial policies,

Rashmi Ranjan Mohapatra, National

Sales Manager, KEMPPI INDIA,

explains, “To turn the state into an

electronics manufacturing hub, the state

plans to convert the existing Fab City

and Aeronautical SEZ into centres of

excellence. The government has also

planned to set up a 400-acre electronics

hardware cluster in Maheshwaram, near

Fab City. With Central Government

assistance, the first brownfield clusters

will come up near Anantapur, where

computer hardware products will be

manufactured. Creating a common

fund under public private participation,

providing 10 per cent subsidy on capital

equipment for technology upgradation,

besides a 25 per cent subsidy on lease or

rentals of up to ` 0.5 million a year for

three years are other measures taken up

by the State Government.”

Cultured businessAmid these developments, the state

has a couple of issues that bring down

its attractiveness. The recent hike in

power tariff by the Andhra Pradesh

Government from ` 3.97 to ` 4.9 per

unit might not have much impact on

the larger players but the smaller players

might have to face the music. Moreover,

the issue related to the demand of

creation of another state has brought

businesses to a standstill. “Demanding

a resolution to the Telangana issue by

Starting on a PEARLY white slateAn epicenter known for its rich lineage in art, literature, architecture and cuisine, Andhra Pradesh is getting its shine on. Attracting business interest from across the country and the globe, the capital city of Andhra Pradesh, aesthetically called the ‘City of Pearls’ will be the venue for Engineering Expo organised by Network 18 Publishing for the very first time. Scheduled to be held in Hyderabad during May 31–June 3, 2013, at HITEX Exhibition Centre, the Expo is expected to be an exciting episode for many first-timers. A preview…

HYDERABADMay 31–June 3, 2013HITEX Exhibition Centre

150+ expected exhibitors

15,000+ visitors expected

Business transactions

worth ` 50 crore expected

4,500+ products on display

Spread over an area of more than

50,000 sq ftShowcasing more than 35 diverse industry categories

Highlights of this edition

Engineer ing Expo Hyderabad 2013


carving out a separate state comes to

forefront every now and then. This

does interrupt business (but only on a

temporary basis); not all areas in the

state are affected by it,” points out

V Siva Prasad, MD, Landsky Engineers

Pvt Ltd.

In a positive flip, with 26

universities, 740 engineering colleges

turning out 2,00,000 engineers per

year, Andhra Pradesh has a large pool

of skilled workforce. The presence

of companies such as P&G, Apache,

Hyundai Motors, Kobelco, AMD, HCL

Infosystems, Celetronix, WEP and

Celestica has given the state a natural

boost. The state is the base for many

infrastructure companies such GMR,

GVK, SOMA, and IVRCL. Besides

this, major gas suppliers and the local

pearl production units are some of the

inhabitants of Andhra Pradesh.

Economic treasureEngineering Expo, which is all set

to grace the city of Hyderabad for

the first time, brings along a lot of

expectation. Spread on an area of over

50,000 sq ft, the Expo, with more than

150 exhibitors, is anticipated to attract

about 15,000 visitors. When asked

about his company’s participation in the

Expo, Prasad informs, “In the past, we

have participated in other expos. This

is the first time we are participating

in an exhibition organised by Network

18 Publishing. At the fair, we would

be displaying material handling

equipment, air compressors, encoders,

etc.” By providing industry players a

platform, Engineering Expo is a small,

yet significant, drop in the industrial

revolution taking place in Andhra

Pradesh. Offering his perspective on the

same, Ganesh Parthsarthy, CEO, Tussor

Machine Tools (I) Pvt Ltd, opines,

“The market here is manufacturing

friendly, but it still has a long way

to go. For Tussor, the business is

good in Hyderabad. At the Expo, we

will be exhibiting CNC machines,

turning centres and precision lathe,

among others.”

Having travelled across different

Indian cities, Engineering Expo has

selected Hyderabad as the host city

after much ground research. Sharing his

views on the Expo’s continued success,

Sandeep Khosla, CEO, Network 18

Publishing, says, “After 11 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

SMEs as well as manufacturing &

engineering organisations to further

their growth and that of the industry

at large. For the 2013–14 season, we

have 10 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 precious gemHyderabad is the economic and

financial capital of Andhra Pradesh;

it is the state’s largest contributor to

the GDP, state tax and excise revenues.

Over the last decade, Hyderabad has

posted dramatic growth figures; it is

expected that it will continue to grow

in the ensuing years. Since the 90s, its

economic pattern has changed from

being primarily service-oriented to one

with a broader and more diversified

spectrum, including transport, commerce

and communication. This trend is

only set to accelerate as the proposed

Chennai–Bengaluru Industrial Corridor

attracts more projects to the region

(since it will pass through Chittoor,

Nellore and Anantapur districts). Also,

new investments in manufacturing,

heavy industries and engineering goods

are being set up. Moreover, in some

cases, the power supply is much better

here than in the rest of Andhra Pradesh.

With the Indian financial year

closing in March, the timeline of the

event is suitable as industry players

can plan and present customers their

new offerings. Content with the event

dates, Mohapatra adds, “At the Expo,

we will be displaying some products

that suit the exact needs of the pharma,

aerospace and power industries. We are

planning to launch a new product for

power/infrastructure that can create an

impact on their production cost and the

industry as a whole.”

Sharing this upbeat outlook is

Akadas, who adds, “Hyderabad is an ideal

place for conducting trade fairs. During

the last financial year, we organised

four national level vendor development

programmes with exhibitions; the

response was very good. As most PSUs

are keen to develop MSME vendors

to meet their 20 per cent target, the

MSME sector is sure to get a boost

in marketing prospects. Since the

quality and standards are the essential

criteria for any upcoming supplies, the

demand for modern machinery and

processes will encourage machinery

manufacturers as well.”


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EVENT PREVIEW: Chinaplas 2013


Sweta M Nair

Plastics and rubber are widely

used in automotives, electrical &

electronic appliances, building

& construction, packaging,

medical, lighting etc. As an important

platform of market exchange for the

global plastics and rubber industries as

well as the user industries, Chinaplas

pays special attention to new technology

development and is committed to

promoting sustainability in the industry.

The coming edition of Chinaplas, with

the theme of ‘The Future is in Plastics and

Rubber’ will unveil the future applications

of plastics and rubber.

Chinaplas 2013 will be organised

by Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd and

co-organised by the China Foreign

Trade Centre (Group), China National

Light Industry Council - China Plastics

Processing Industry Association, China

Plastics Machinery Industry Association,

Guangdong Plastics Industry Association,

Messe Düesseldorf China Ltd, the Plastic

Trade Association of Shanghai and

Beijing Yazhan Exhibition Services Ltd.

The event will be supported by various

plastics and rubber associations in China

and abroad. First introduced in 1983,

Chinaplas is China’s only plastics and

rubber trade show approved by UFI –

The Global Association of the Exhibition

Industry. Chinaplas has been exclusively

sponsored by Europe’s Association

for Plastics and Rubber Machinery

Manufacturers (EUROMAP) in China

for the 24th time.

With the ever-increasing scale of

Chinaplas, the new edition expects to have

more than 500 new exhibitors. Moreover,

many exhibitors have aggressively

expanded their booth areas. The four-day

exhibition is expected to have a record-

breaking scale of 220,000 sqm with

over 2,800 exhibitors from 36 countries

and regions. All will gather under the

same roof to showcase their diversified

chemicals and raw materials and over

3,200 sets of machines in 11 theme zones.

Ada Leung, Assistant General Manager,

Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd, says,

“The overwhelming response implied

exhibitors’ strong confidence towards the

future development of plastics and rubber

industries as well as their downstream

industries. Our team will get prepared to

welcome over 115,000 visitors from all

around the world.”

Business planThe setup of new theme zones is always

a good indicator of market needs. In view

of the extensive application of plastic film

and its technology nowadays, a new theme

zone, viz the ‘Film Technology Zone’,

will be established in Chinaplas 2013 to

cater to the increasing needs of plastic

Staging its 27th edition, Chinaplas 2013 will take place on 20–23 May, 2013, at China Import & Export Fair Complex, Pazhou, Guangzhou, PR China. Being its largest ever edition, Chinaplas’ exhibition area, number of exhibitors, pavilions and machines on display are slated to reach a record high. While expanding the scale, the event makes a great effort in being the best international all-round sourcing platform.

Next-gen offerings for the Next-gen offerings for the plastics industryplastics industry

Chinaplas 2013


film buyers from the medical, electronics,

IT, solar power, packaging and building

industries. This zone will be located in hall

8.1 of the Fair Complex with several well-

known film technology suppliers, such

as Sun Centre, Webcontrol, Han King,

Queen’s, Jandi’s, Conair, Andritz, Atlas,

Rajoo, ESOPP, Bobst, HCH, Guangda

and General, jointly showcasing a wide

range of exhibits that include extrusion

lines for blown film, flat film and sheets,

stretching lines for film and filament,

slitter rewinders, winding equipment,

measuring & testing equipment for film,

auxiliary equipment for film extrusion

lines, printing machines for film,

lamination and coating machines and

other film processing technologies. Buyers

of this theme zone can also discover more

related exhibits at the ‘Plastic Packaging

& Blow Moulding Machinery Zone’.

Besides the inclusion of the new

theme, the other 10 are Auxiliary &

Testing Equipment Zone, Chemicals

& Raw Materials Zone, Extrusion

Machinery Zone, Die & Mould Zone,

Injection Moulding Machinery Zone,

Semi-finished Products Zone, Plastic

Packaging & Blow Moulding Machinery

Zone, Rubber Machinery & Equipment

Zone, Bioplastics Zone and the Chinese

Export Machinery & Materials Hall.

In addition to setting up a new

theme zone, the event is going to have an

enlarged ‘Die & Mould Zone’, which will

be increased by 18 per cent over the last

edition. Located in hall 3.2 and 4.2, the

zone will display moulds and processing

equipment such as blow moulds, CAD-

CAM, extrusion dies, hot runner systems,

injection & compression moulds, mould &

die cleaning equipment, mould clamping

systems & energy couplings, standard

parts for moulds, steel for moulds,

texturing and mould fixing devices. Over

200 Chinese and international famous

mould players, such as LKM, Push, Sino

Mould, Jing Cheng Mould, Mold Masters,

Yudo, Hotsys, Mould-Tip, Incoe, Keda,

Sure Hot Runner, Carl Zeiss, Huida and

Hexagon Metrology, together with two

pavilions organised by Hong Kong Mould

& Die Council (HKMDC) and Taiwan

Mold & Die Industry Association, will

demonstrate their strong participation

with their flagship technology.

Business attractionsTo facilitate professional buyers to

source their interested exhibits in a

more efficient way, two specialised zones

will be established under Chemicals

& Raw Materials Zone. They are the

‘Colour Pigment & Masterbatch Zone’

and ‘Additive Zone’ that will be located

in halls 9.3 and 10.3. More than 170

related suppliers will be present in these

zones, such as Liwang, Meilian, Orion,

Hongda, Sunris, Dunwa, AGC, GCH,

Qujing Zhongyi, Boiln, Canal and

East Hongqiao. The organiser believes

that this newly centralised arrangement

will provide a more user-friendly and

effective sourcing platform for buyers to

source colour pigments, masterbatches

and additives.

A series of special events focussing

on the building and construction industry

will be organised. In collaboration with

building materials suppliers, different

exhibition zones and activities to highlight

the role of polymers in the building and

construction industry will be presented.

The event of ‘Archi-Light’ will consist of

three parts. Part one, exclusively sponsored

by SABIC, will be for the construction

of the ‘Archi-Light Concept House’ using

new types of plastic materials with high

light transmittance. The second part of

‘Archi-Light’ will be the ‘Plastic Building

Materials Gallery’. The building materials

supplied by Italcementi Group and China

LESSO are energy efficient, environment-

friendly and beneficial to low carbon

emission. The third part will be the ‘Future

Building Design Competition’ where the

students of Shanghai Tongji University

and Guangdong Industry Technical

College will design future buildings using

original ideas.

Besides the four key industries of

automotives, electrical & electronic

appliances, packaging and building, the

consumption of plastics in other application

sectors (eg medical, lighting, photovoltaic,

textile, food, toy, clock & watch, glasses

and shoes) are also on the rise. The wide

applications of plastic and rubber materials

not only reduce energy consumption in the

process of manufacturing but also make

recycling possible in order to assist the

sustainable development of the economy.

To cope with the development trends of

different industries and meet the sourcing

needs of local and overseas buyers,

Chinaplas 2013 will introduce diversified

solutions, new plastic materials and

innovative technology with lower energy

consumption and value-added features.


Action at the previous edition of Chinaplas A buzzing registration area

IN THE NEWS


EGYPLAST to show its strength at Chinaplas 2013Egyptian Company for Plastic Industry

– EGYPLAST-ELSEWEDY will

participate in Chinaplas 2013.

EGYPLAST is a member of

ELsewedy Cables Group of Companies.

Although the company mainly supplies

sister companies of the group with their

requirements of PVC compound, it

has developed to

become the main

player in the

compounding field

in the Middle

Eas t . W hi le

being a part of

ELSewedy group,

EGYPLAST is

an independent

company with separate management

and operation systems, ensuring the

flexibility to deal with various customers.

EGYPLAST produces various products

including PVC soft & rigid compounds,

MB for PVC, XLPE, PP, PE & PS, PE

jacket for cables, HFFR compound for

cables, XLPE insulation for LV cables etc,

and exports these products to 25 countries

all over the world.

Halogen-free flame retardants

Qingdao Operate New-Material Co

Ltd, committed to the development

of halogen-free flame retardants,

will be present at Chinaplas 2013.

The company’s products are used in

areas including engineering plastics,

rubber, wires & cables, coatings,

adhesives and building materials.

At present, the company produces

halogen-free flame retardants for use

in polyamides, polyolefin, PBT, TPU,

TPE, epoxy resin, PS and ABS.

Cemas Elettra to participate in Chinaplas 2013The Italian company Cemas

Elettra has 30 years of experience

in thermoplastic machines and

fixtures, the majority of which are

exported worldwide. They develop

and produce standard vibration

welding machines (100 and 240 Hz),

and a special machine that has infra

red pre-heating technology with

associated tooling. Cemas Elettra

is also a specialist in design and

manufacture of standard and custom

designed ultrasonic and hot plate

welding systems.

The company manages projects

for dashboards, rear lamps for cars

& motorbikes, bumpers of any

dimension and drums for washers.

Croda Polymer Additives to highlight new unique products for polycarbonate processing & anti-fogging system for PPKeeping up with customer demands and

meeting market needs, Croda Polymer

Additives will be showcasing its two

new unique products at Chinaplas 2013.

The first is a newly launched anti-fog

concentrate that is claimed to provide a

unique solution to fogging in clear PP food

packaging. Proven in tests to be effective

in both hot and cold fogging applications,

Atmer™ 7373 works by preventing droplet

formation on plastic surfaces, keeping food

looking fresher for longer.

Adam Maltby, Croda’s Polymer

Additives Applications Manager, said,

“Atmer 7373 is effective in most grades of

PP, and results have been particularly good

in PP homopolymer. We have not seen any

other product on the market that delivers

such effective performance in both hot and

cold fogging environments.” This highly

loaded concentrate is useful for converters,

who can easily handle its pellet form. It is

also useful for masterbatch producers who

either cannot or do not wish to handle

soft and pasty raw materials. The product’s

unique formulation is said to overcome

many of the processing difficulties

encountered when using traditional

additives at the levels needed to impart

effective anti-fogging. Typical processing

problems can include screw slip or over-

lubrication in the extruder barrel and

excess fuming.

“Atmer 7373 is a 40 per cent concentrate

supplied in pellet form for easy dosing, and

it opens up new opportunities for film and

sheet producers. It additionally helps to

control the rate of migration and allows

an even dispersion of the additive on the

polymer surface,” concluded Maltby.

The second product that will be

showcased is a solution to improve the

processing of polycarbonate, specifically

in sheet applications. IncroMaxTM 300

combines processing efficiencies with

high performance.

As a new innovative product to the

industry, IncroMax 300 has been proven to

reduce surface friction and improve mould

release force to enhance extrusion and

moulding of polycarbonate. As an additive

for non-food applications, IncroMax 300

finds use in glazing and glass replacement

for automotive and construction applications

where processing intricate parts and high

optical clarity are required.

Croda Polymer Additives is a leading

supplier of additives to a wide range of

polymers used in today’s plastics and

packaging market. Their products are

manufactured from natural and renewable

raw materials with diverse applications in

polyolefins, PVC, styrenics, polyamides and

biopolymers. Some key effects on show

include:

PET Slip: Speciality slip agent

IncroMaxTM 100 is available as an easy-to-

use concentrate, Atmer™ 7510.

High stability for sensitive application:

IncroslipTM offers excellent torque release for

sensitive applications such as bottled water.

Anti-static: Atmer™ anti-static agents

impart a number of processing and moulded

article benefits.

Anti-fogging: Keeping brands looking

good, Atmer™ anti-fogs effectively reduce

film misting, ensuring packaged contents

maintain their shelf appeal for longer.

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IN THE NEWS


Latest processes for producing calcium carbonateThe global leader in the production of calcium carbonate,

S.A. Reverté will be present at Chinaplas 2013. The company

focusses on developing state-of-the art production processes for

micronisation, ultramicronisation and treatment in dry and wet

calcium carbonate processing. Reverté has also developed its

own technology for obtaining treated products and special water

repellent products (for the rigid and flexible plastics industries),

making them behave like a fluid to give the final products

increased strength and gloss. Reverté has developed a wide range

of products to be used in different plastics applications such

as polyolefin masterbatches and compounds, rigid & flexible

polyvinyl chloride, polyamides and thermoset polyesters.

Reverté has also been certified under the ISO 14001

Environmental Management Standard, has obtained the

Environmental Activities Licence in compliance with European

IPPC Directives and has implemented and certified OHSAS

18001 Health and Safety Management System.

Zhongshan Guzhen Huaxin

Plastic Machinery Co Ltd will

exhibit its direct underwater

plastic pelletising extrusion

line. The straight cutting and

plastic extruders is mainly

composed of double-level

venting extruders, underwater

cutting die, flexible cutter

seat, automatic vertical

de-watering device, vibrating

screen, air-feeding system

and material collector. The

traditional recycled plastic

extruder cuts after extruding

and curing with the granulator

underwater when the plastic is

in the melted state, which has

obvious advantages against the

solid cutting technology.

Because the plastic is

cooled and solidified after

cutting in the melted state, no

dust is formed during cutting

and the cuttings have good

quality with regular shape,

which is better

for packaging and

transportation. The

output and cutting

speed can be

adjusted according

to the volume of

extrusion to change

the size of the

cutting, manual

adjustment of the number of

knife holders (4 pieces at most)

can be used to change the size

and shape of the cuttings.

The straight cutting and

underwater cutting processes

allow the molten plastic to

be cut and cooled directly,

so the water can be removed

efficiently after the high-

speed dewatering process,

proving a better drying effect.

The subsequent process is

equipped with a vibrating

screen to cool down the

granules. Impure granules

are removed automatically so

automation and easy operation

can be achieved during the

manufacturing process.

Direct underwater plastic pelletising extrusion line

Plastic packaging machinery

At Chinaplas 2013, Ruian Fangtai Machinery Co Ltd

will offer solutions related to plastic packaging. This

manufacturer of plastic packaging machinery develops

products such as the stretch film making machine, bubble

film making machine, convex/concave printing machine,

film blowing machine, computer control bag-making

machine, automatic rewinding machine, polypropylene

slitting machine, slitting & rewinding machine and

recycling machine. The company makes machines focussing

on high technology and customer requirements.

One of the company’s products is the FTPE-1000-

2000 bubble film making machine. The bubble film made

by this machine has been widely used for packaging

household wares, post & parcels, bicycles, polyurethane

furniture etc.

Services and solutions for suppliersTo meet and network with customers in China’s

plastics industry, Arrotin Plastic Materials Inc will

be present at Chinaplas 2013. The company already

serves various businesses in China and looks forward to

sharing information about their services. Arrotin Plastic

Materials is a large buyer and supplier of post-industrial

materials for specific needs in a variety of industries. The

company possesses more than 40 years of experience in

supplying overseas.

Bobby Martin, President, Arrotin Plastic Materials,

explained the challenges he sees in the plastics recycling

sector, “The major issues in buying and supplying plastic

materials are based on two issues. These include consistent

quantity of materials and pricing structure. Arrotin Plastic

Materials Inc understands that consistency of materials in

large quantities is the only way manufacturers in China

can guarantee their product distribution. What Arrotin

specialises in is being able to supply these materials year

after year based on the relationships, contracts and service

that we provide loyal suppliers within the United States.”

Bobby Martin and other Arrotin Plastic Materials Inc

staff will be at the Chinaplas 2013 trade show to discuss

the plastic industry and the services and solutions they can

offer suppliers.

PRODUCT SHOWCASE


Servo-driven beam robotRedstone series servo-

driven beam robot is

applicable to all types

of horizontal injection

machines ranging

from 50 tonne to 500

tonne. It has a full

AC servo motor driven on each axis, taken out at super high speed. By

using linear slide rail, adjusting the gap is not needed, and it is stable,

wear-proof and has a long life. Besides high speed take-out product,

insert moulding, picking up the inserts of two combined IMM, IML

and collocation of peripheral automation are provided. The range

of services includes home appliances, computer peripherals, office

products, food packaging, toys, PET, precision gear etc.

Dongguan Alfa Automation

Dongguan - Taiwan

Tel: +86-769-83180326

Fax: +86-769-83180329


Website: www.alfarobot.com

Multi-cavity hot runner controllerThe TC5200 multi-cavity hot runner

controller features a 12–60 point temperature

combination controller and multi-machine

networking. Maintenance operations can be

simplified with its modularised device design

and requirement-based configuration. The

purchasing costs are greatly reduced by 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-points control.

The RS485 communication function enables

you to set up multiple controls at once to

simplify the required operations. The built-in

and practical current sensor and indicator functions benefit various

applications, especially automotive, bottle billet injection and medical

supplies, by realising the concept of one-stop control.

Arico Technology Co Ltd

Taipei City – Taiwan

Tel: +886-2-2910-1266

Fax: +886-2-2915-9434


Website: www.arico.com.tw

Label printing machinePrinting speed of PCD-

80-08H-RE (UV ) is

80–100 pcs/min. The

features include double

t ransferr ing rol ler

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 that make production

more smooth.

Bonmart Enterprise Corp

Taipei City - Taiwan

Tel: +886-2-2299 4281

Fax: +886-2-2299 4284


Website: www.bonmart.com.twHall No / Booth number:

3.1 / B01

Hall No / Booth number

10.1 / M31

Hall No / Booth number:

3.1 / S61

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Gravimetric feeder Colormax systems provide various

gravimetric feeders, which are designed

to provide high-accuracy, high-value

gravimetric feeding for a wide variety

of materials, such as cohesive or sticky

powders, fibres, flakes and free flow

powders. Feed rates range from 15 to

4,000 l/hr based on various configuration

and material characteristics. The

feeder is mounted on the C2 scale

with internationally proved weighing technology. The controller is

from K-Tron Electronics in the US, which provides outstanding

performance on high-frequency sampling and high-accuracy

weight control.

Wuxi Process Equipment Manufacturing Co Ltd

Jiangsu - China

Tel: 0510-83830028

Fax: 0510-83832686


Website: www.colormaxsystems.cn

Hall No / Booth number:

10.1/H45

PRODUCT SHOWCASE


Plastic injection machine

Environmental protection and energy saving are recent global trends.

To meet these goals, CLF provides more precision, cleanness and

energy saving on all electric plastic injection machines. A display

of the all-electric injection machines, CLF-230AE-STM, for

stack mould has a German Siemens control system and Japan ball

screw transmission parts, 2+2 food container covers and side entry

robot. It performs cycle time in 5 sec to produce 2,880 pcs/hr.

In the future, CLF will move toward large-scale, super-precision,

remarkable high-speed, high-energy saving and super-output

capacity.

Chuan Lih Fa Machinery Works Co Ltd

Tainan City - Taiwan

Tel: +886-6-2532111

Fax: +886-6-2533311


Website: www.clf.com.tw


10.1 / H21

Thermoplastic elastomerEverlon compounds are

high-performance thermoplastic

elastomers designed specifically

for the production of moulded and

extruded products on conventional

thermoplastic 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 of these processes, Everlon scrap can be recycled without loss of its

physical properties.

Ever Polymer Co Ltd

Taoyuan - Taiwan

Tel: +886-3-3125717

Fax: +886-3-3125718


Website: www.everlon.com.tw

Resin forming line

CYKF designs and manufactures automatic resin forming line,

integrating procedures such as setting parameters, feeding,

manufacturing, resin forming, dehydration and dust collection in

one production line. These complicated procedures can be dealt with

more smoothly by this machine. The company applies this equipment

not only in resin forming but also in the production of compound

materials integrating plastics, wood flour, synthetic rubber and

PVC resin.

Cheng Yieu Development Machinery Co Ltd

Tainan – Taiwan

Tel : +886-6-726 6668

Fax : +886-6-726 6658


Website: www.cykf.com.tw

Film blown machinePE stretch film blown

machine is for producing

PE stretch film & PE cling

film. Liquid PIB injection

system is used to inject the

liquid adhesive into the

screw to get sticky film.

This technology allows

adjusting the stickiness

and saving resin cost. The

winder is equipped with no-tension control that allows the film to be at

the same tension and it will not tighten the paper cores. The co-speed

controller controls the speed of take-up unit and winder to be the same,

so the film will not be stretched and can keep the stretch after winding.

This machine can produce 10 rolls of film width 300 mm or 6 rolls of

film width 500 mm at one time, and the output can be 100-150 kg/hr

for 1-layer 75mm extruder. For industrial purpose, multi-layers stretch

film blown machine is also available. Three rewinder machines are also

available, one is for fixed film width 300 mm, one is for fixed film width

500 mm and one is for film width 300-530 mm. These three machines

can automatically feed the paper core, rewind, cut film and change paper

cores. The maximum speed of the new “Rewinder machine” can go to

18-20 pcs/min at 20 m length.

Chyi Yang Industrial Co Ltd

Taoyuan - Taiwan

Tel: +886-3-3288686

Fax: +886-3-3283737


Website: www.cymw.com.tw


10.1 / S61


13.2 / Q41


10 / T61

PRODUCT SHOWCASE


Mould labelling machineUnder the concept of

environmental protection

and to satisfy the increasing

requirements of the one-

step producing container

packaging market, new

A-pack In Mold Labeling

(IML) System has vacuum

and static labelling, reduces the cycle time and greatly saves total

production cost. A-PACK IML Turnkey Solution could be applied

to all kinds of beverage and food packages such as tea, coffee, juice,

water, yogurt and dairy products. It consists of four components

including FCS AF series, hi-speed hybrid close loop injection

moulding machine, hot-runner mould, robot, product stacking

system and label inserting system. In addition, FCS can also provide

customised label for this turnkey solution. In fact, customers only

need to decide what kind of container they want, and then FCS

will provide optimal solutions, even including the installation

and training for technicians to make sure the whole system is

working well.

Fu Chun Shin Machinery Manufacture Co Ltd


Tel: +886-6-5950688

Fax: +886-6-5951129


Website: www.fcs.com.tw

Blow moulding machineModel FK/HBA-

45/55GT04QS stands

for two layer co-extrusion

quad head single station

blow moulding machine,

suitable for 200–400 ml

shampoo bottles with

estimated production

capacity 1000 pcs/hr. It

is designed as a compact

size and fully automatic

machine and is equipped with FKI new design product take out device

along with leak inspection system that decreases operation defaults.

The feature of two layer co-extrusion is for cost saving. Multiple heads

increase the production capacity but with low energy consumption and

competitive price.

Fong Kee International Machinery Co Ltd


Tel: +886-6-2532157

Fax: +886-6-2533079


Website: www.fki.com

Mould change systemQ uick mould

change system uses

hydraulic drive to

achieve a simple,

convenient and quick

mould change steps.

Compared to the

traditional way of

fixing mould by hand,

it not only reduces

half machine idle

time, the labour force and cost of production but also increases

machine utilisation and productivity. Quick mould change system

includes power unit, die clamps, hydraulic parts and electrical control

box. They can be customised according to the customer’s machine

requirements. In case of sudden stop power supply, the quick mould

change system can supply pressure for more than 48 hours to avoid

the mould from falling. When clamping abnormally, it can connect

with the machine to stop the operation immediately to protect

personnel safety.

Forwell Precision Machinery Co Ltd

Zhejing - China

Tel: +86-574-86599196

Fax: +86-574-86599197


Website: www.forwell.com

Automatic blow moulding machineHigh speed automatic blow moulding

machine (FS-75PDDL) is suitable

for producing 6-layer bottles by

co-extrusion. Double stations with

parallel motion under the control

of the linear guide-way are for

stable and speedy motion, adopting

YUKEN servo drive system, as the

energy-saving feature. All functions

with control-on-board design are easy for the operator to modify and

change the data on the touch screen. At present, co-extrusion blow

moulding technology achieves 6-layer co-extrusion with better barrier

features and equivalent layer combination to obviously extend the

product shelf life. This application has satisfied worldwide customers

for food, medicine, chemical and auto industry, which requires better

barrier features and/or reuses recycled material efficiently.

Full Shine Plastic Machinery Co Ltd

Taichung City -Taiwan

Tel: +886-4-22765071

Fax: +886-4-22765070


Website: www.full-shine.com/index.html


3.1 / D01


3.1 / D31


10.1 / S67


10.1 / C21

PRODUCT SHOWCASE


Three axis servo-driven standard type robotThe ST3-S series robot is

designed for rapid and

precise removal of products

from injection moulding

machine. It is suitable for

2-plate mould or hot runner

mould system and is capable

of arranging, stacking, quality

checking and in mould placement. This series robot is fit for

injection moulding machines with clamp force blow 260 tonne. High

definition touch screen and user-friendly human-computer interface

with different languages make it convenient to operate and maintain.

With strong adaptability and flexibility, the system can be extended

base on the VARAN BUS technology. The design of the interface

complies with the standard of EUROMAP12, EUROMAP67 and

SPI. With stacking and matrix locate functions, the teach modules

can support conditional judgement, loop control, signal waiting and

other logic instructions.

Shini Group


Tel: +(886) 2 2680 9119

Fax: +(886) 2 2680 9229


Website: www.shini.com

Thermoplastic elastomerPhoenix compound is

high performance styrene-

based thermoplastic

elastomer that contains

features of vulcanised

rubber at normal

temperature and plastics

when heated. It means

that once they are formed, they can be heated and reformed repeatedly

by conventional plastics processes, such as injection moulding, blow

moulding and extrusion. This property allows for easy process and

facilitates recycling. The compound has been used in a wide range of

markets and applications. The features and benefits of Phoenix allow

the customer to design products without limit. They can be hard

or soft. They can bond to a variety of engineering thermoplastics.

They can be sleek, silky, opaque, transparent and colourful. Phoenix

can be made even more flexible according to different customers’

requirements.

Phon Tech Industrial Co

Yunlin - Taiwan

Tel: 886-5-5574567

Fax: 886-5-5574553


Website: www.phon-tech.com.tw

Moulding solutionThe moulding solution includes

technical injection moulding

applications such as insert moulding,

multi-component (or multi-colour)

moulding, thermoset injection moulding

(for BMC and rubber), liquid injection

moulding (for LSR), powder injection

moulding (for metal and ceramic),

in-mould-decoration moulding (IML/IMR/IMF) and micro injection

moulding etc. Machine production status and real-time production

data are instantly transmitted to the central monitor and control

station through various remote connections. This smart production data

management system is able to read and acquire the machine operation

status and real-time production data instantly via the central monitor

and control station. Image of machine production status is visually

transmitted via a video camera to the central monitor station in which

operator can observe machine production status on a real-time basis. The

defective/rejected products are shown in the central monitor in a timely

manner allowing managers to update production status of the products.

Multiplas Enginery Co Ltd

Taoyuan - Taiwan

Tel: +886-3-3180090

Fax: +886-3-3975498


Website: www.multiplas.com.tw

Plastic industrial productsExtruders with diameters from 45 mm

to 150 mm are available. Die heads

available are 3 layer spiral mandrel

dies with diameters from 150 mm

to 1350 mm and 3,5,7 layer spiral

mandrel dies or stackable dies with

diameters from 200 mm to 650 mm.

The cooling system range available is

high-efficiency internal and external

cooling systems, standard cooling ring with dual lips, Internal Bubble

Cooling (IBC) system and height-adjustable cooling ring system. Take

up units are oscillating take off (horizontal type) with air turning bars

from 800 mm to 2400 mm and stationary take off with widths from

800 mm to 6000 mm. Range of winders are stationary contact winder

in single or dual winder configurations in widths from 800 mm to 3500

mm and stationary contact/centre/gap winder in single or dual winder

configurations in with widths from 800 mm to 2600 mm.

Kung Hsing Plastic Machinery Co Ltd

TChia-Yi Hsien -Taiwan

Tel: +886-5-2374466

Fax: +886-5-2376971


Website: www.kunghsing.com.tw


10.1 / T41


3.1A41 & 8.1A61


9.3 / S07


3.1 / C31

PRODUCT SHOWCASE


Multi-function dehumidifying dryerThree- in-one des ign

can dehumidify, dry and

automatically convey resins. The

dryer is compact, economic and

highly efficient. Honeycomb

dehumidifier supplies an

overdew point below -40 of

dried air stably. No powder or

desiccant after deterioration

can enter the drying chamber

by the drying air, maintaining

good dehumidification effect.

Stainless insulated hopper dryer

is dust-free and clean-free (other

material is also available). One can stand heating repeatedly in high

temperature without the interference of the external environment

and high security. To see the material level through a sight glass can

make working more efficient. It has a patented design, can save space,

low noise, move flexibly and reduce energy. The unit has its own

accurate PID temperature controller and protective devices. Air filter

and pipe cleaning device are easy to take out without any tool to save

your time.

Yann Bang Electrical Machinery Co Ltd

Taichung - Taiwan

Tel: 886-4-22710000

Fax: 886-4-22711988


Website: www.yannbang.com

Gear boxCorresponding to the

increasing demand

of the twin-screw

extruder, sun lung has

developed a series of

high-performance gear

box for the twin-screw

extruder. The gearboxes

of this series have been

developed by featuring high torque and high speed output rate. The

series of gearboxes is embedded with excellent high dissipation and

oil lubrication system to perform stable output under heavy-loading

force. The axial thrust is supported by an axial roller-type swivel

thrust-bearing of the 294.e series, coupled with thrust bearings

assembled in a tandem way. The gearbox features high torque and

high output speed rate design coupled with thrust bearings assembled

in a tandem way, best transmission efficiency, high torque and

sufficient safety coefficient. The precision of the gear grinding is up

to DIN 1–3 grade, operation noise is kept below 80 dB.CE and the

gear box is TUV certified

Sun Lung Gear Works Co Ltd

Tainan - Taiwan

Tel: +886-6-2639969

Fax: +886-6-2639626


Website: www.slgear.com.tw

SBC products

TSRC SBC product includes TAIPOL SIS, SBS, SEBS and VECTOR

SIS, SBS. SIS product has been widely applied in high-end applications

such as hot melt adhesives (HMA) and elastic film. TSRC SIS can

provide low viscosity, good compatibility and good stability of tack and

easy melt processing properties in HMA application. For elastic film

application, SIS has high elasticity for the elastic requirement of non-

wovens (eg diapers) manufacturing. TSRC is dedicated in providing

higher performance-to-price ratio product to upgrade customer

product value and competitive strength. Nevertheless, in order to meet

Asian customers’ demands, the TSRC (Nantong) plant also initiates its

SIS production with annual capacity of 25 KTA in 2013.

TSRC Corporation


Tel: +886(2) 3701 6000

Fax: +886(2) 3701 6868


Website: www.tsrc.com.tw

Screws and barrelsThe company

specialises in design

and manufacture

of a full series of

screws and barrels,

applied for various

extruding machines

and plastic injection

moulding machines.

In addition, it

designs and manufactures screws with special alloys

and special flight geometry to meet specific customer applications

but also provides solutions to help customers solve extruding and

injection moulding problems.

Nan Yun Industrial Co Ltd


Tel: 886-6-2017773

Fax: 886-6-2017003


Website: www.nyi.com.tw


10.1 / R31


8.1 / L51


10.1 / P05Hall No / Booth number

10.2 /J65

PRODUCT SHOWCASE


Conical twin screw gearboxConical twin screw gearbox

is applied to PVC profile

application, and in the Chinese

market, the conical extruder

is in big demand. It is a well

grinded and high-quality

conical gearbox, which is made

in Zambello, Italy. It can even upgrade the machine duration and

working life time.

Zambello Group

Magnago (Milano) - Italy

Tel: +86-21-3120-3142

Fax: +86-21-3120-3050


Multi-layer co-extrusion blown film machineMulti-Layer co-extrusion

blown film machine is

constructed on the basis

of a green eco-friendly

design principle, which

cleverly integrates the

latest proven technologies

in plastics, mechanical,

electrical and automation.

The JC-CX series multi-

layer co-extrusion blown

film extrusion line

is available in three layer or five layer configuration producing

variety of quality film for various industries. From general purpose

packaging film or lamination film of complex technical film or

food packaging with high grade barrier properties, the

JC-CX series multi-layer blown film line is a convincing solution

to every customer’s need. The line is built with the concept

of modular system promised to meet each specific demand.

Quality, reliability, efficiency and high productivity are the essential

characteristics of the JC-CX series multi-layer co-extrusion blown

film line.

Jenn Chong Plastics Machinery Works Co Ltd

Chia-Yi Hsien - Taiwan

Tel: +886-5-2376175

Fax: +886-5-2376176


Website: www.jennchong.com.tw


4.1 / B51


10.1 / T55

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


EVENT REPORT: V iny l India 2013


Sweta M Nair

A market that has global

connotations, the PVC

segment is indeed a glocal

member of the polymer

industry and is undergoing some major

changes. From a domestic perspective,

India is expected to report a 15 per cent

growth year-on-year in 2012–13. With

a regional production of about 1.25

million tonne, it has imports equivalent

to domestic production of about 1 million

tonne. In the light of such potential, the

Vinyl India 2013 – International PVC &

Chlor-Alkali Conference that was held

on April 11–12, 2013, at Grand Hyatt,

Mumbai, set its focus on many aspects

that are crucial to this segment.

Promising proceedingsOrganised jointly by Elite Plus Business

Services (EPBS) and Chemicals

& Petrochemicals Manufacturers’

Association (CPMA), this two-day

conference attracted over 630 delegates

from 26 countries representing 280

companies. The event was jointly

supported by the All India Plastics

Manufacturers’ Association (AIPMA)

and Plastindia Foundation. This was the

third international event after the two

successful events held in 2011 and 2012.

On Day One of the conference,

Warren Wilder, President, Polymers &

Crackers Business, Reliance Industries

Ltd, inaugurated the two-day event. He

said that the vinyl industry registered a

growth of 14 per cent over the previous

year and now stands at an annual

consumption of approximately 2.5 metric

tonne. This will reach 5 metric tonne in

the next 5–7 years. On the whole, the

event witnessed a packed house with

eight business sessions including three

parallel sessions on both days which

discussed topics such as ‘Role of PVC in

the construction industry’, ‘Flexible PVC

market – Is the end use sector getting

rigid’ and ‘Health, safety & environment’

among others.

Expert perspectivesIndustry experts took part in panel

discussions that addressed various topics

such as ‘Molecule to Macromolecule’,

‘Additives & Compounding’, ‘Processing’,

‘Piping Systems’, ‘Profiles’ and ‘Films &

Sheets’. China, the largest manufacturer

and user of PVC, was also represented

by speakers from Shanghai Chlor-Alkali

Chemical Co Ltd and CCAON (provides

authoritative output, import/export data

and professional insight of China chlor-

alkali industry and market) who presented

an interesting paper on the Chinese

PVC industry.

On the conclusion of Day One,

‘Life Time Achievement Awards’ were

presented to S V Kabra, Chairman,

Kolsite Group, and Kanhaiyalal Jain,

Director, KLJ Group of Industries,

for their outstanding contribution to

the vinyl industry. In delivering the

acceptance speech, Kabra and Jain shared

with the delegates their long journey of

four decades in doing their bit for the

dynamic industry.

Future outlookDuring the conference, many speakers

indicated that the growth in PVC will

continue due to the Government’s

focus on infrastructure development.

Many claimed that the uncompetitive

feedstock and high energy costs in India

may limit expansion. The rise in per

capita consumption and replacement of

materials, such as glass, metal and wood,

will catapult growth of the PVC segment.

The other takeaway of the conference

is that the economic revival will lead to

increase in automobiles, construction

activities, consumer durables, medical

hygiene & personal care and industrial

applications. Vinyl India 2013 concluded

by setting the course for an accelerated

growth as India marches ahead in

developing its infrastructure sector where

PVC has a bright future.


Setting the course for accelerated growthThe demand of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is growing at a fast rate in India. Fuelled by the spurt in infrastructure, the demand for PVC is directly related to economic growth. Charting the future of demand and competition, the Vinyl India 2013 – International PVC & Chlor-Alkali Conference put forth promising aspects of this dynamic segment.

Kamal P Nanavaty, President – Strategy Development, Reliance Industries Ltd addressing the inaugural session

PRODUCTS




Plastic mould This mould is used to supply

32-96 cavities full hot runner

injection cap mold. Molding

parts material models are

from Sweden ASSAB S136,

Japanese DAIDO DC 53.

All molds processing is

under constant temperature.

Molds with good stability,

minimal deviation

JT Mold Technology Co Ltd

Jiangsu - China

Tel: 0086-512-69993888

Fax: 0086-512-69998880


Website: www.jtmold.net

Extruder and cutting machine

Extrusion linear speed of EDC-16-05 (Multi-layer extruder and cutting

machine) is 20 m per minute for ø35 mm tube, which can produce tube

diameter range from ø16 to 60 mm and it’s easy to change tooling in

different size tube producing.

Bonmart Enterprise Corp


Tel: +886-2-2299 4281, Fax: +886-2-2299 4284


Website: www.bonmart.com.tw



PRODUCTS


Honeycomb plate extrusion line PP honeycomb plate extrusion line

NWD-PP-PWFW1500 is made up of two

pieces of thin panel and bonded tightly

of honeycomb plate. The plate made of

three layers is also called the honeycomb

sandwich structure. Plastic honeycomb

board can make billboards, condole top,

decorative, light boxes etc. Plastic honeycomb

plate can save resources in developed countries,

protect the ecological environment, is a low

cost of a new type of green decorative material,

it is light, strong, stable, heat preservation, heat

insulation and many other advantages.

Zhangjiagang New Wanda

Machinery Co Ltd

Zhangjiagang City Jiangsu - China

Tel: 013806225715

Fax: 0512-82175185


Website: www.new-wanda.com

Fomtec rotary table

Fomtec rotary table vertical injection moulding

machine armed with speed and self-developed

brake system has been used by local and

overseas users. The machine is speedy,

precise positioning and has perfect repeat

accuracy. Moreover, an auxiliary injection unit

can upgrade this conventional machine to a

2 colour machine to enrich the products

to add-on value, encourage affection and

attraction in order to satisfy trendy change. The

conventional rotary table machine is complete

with servo drive auxiliary injection unit.

Controlled by industrial standard and human-

computer interface touch screen controller,

it can be managed and controlled by remote

assistance supported by Windows OS. The

machine demonstrates two colour liquid silicon

rubber product and shows how one LSR

feeding unit can feed two colour at the same

time. The close-loop control can provide an

automatic correction to ensure A B compound

balancing.

Fomtec Plastic Machinery

Overseas Sales Division

Guangzhou - China

Tel: 86-20-36850111

Fax: 86-20-36850100


Website: www.fomtec-group.com

PRODUCTS


Pipe Extrusion Line

This production line adopts high-efficiency single-screw extruder,

equipped with extrusion mold, vacuum shaping tank, spray cooling tank,

haul-off, planetary cutter and controlled by PLC micro-computer system.

Jiangsu Xinrong Science & Technology Development Co Ltd

Zhangjiagang City, China

Tel: +86-(0)512-58531000, Fax: +86-(0)512-58570272

Email Address: [email protected]

Website: www.xinrongextruder.com

Plastic plantersThese coloured plastic planters

are made using optimum quality

hard plastic. Durable in nature

and sturdy by frame, the plastic

planters are offered in various

colours and design patterns. The

plastic planters are ideal for indoor as well as outdoor applications.

These are used to hold plants and enhance the decor of surroundings.

The products comply to all national and international standards set by

the industry.

Samruddhi Industries Ltd

Sangli - Maharashtra

Tel: 0233-264573, Mob: 09423677084


Website: www.samruddhi.com

Plastic palletA wide range of plastic

pallets is offered for

every application in

material handling.

These pallets are made

of prime grade advanced polyethylene materials. The pallets are

known for longer life, superior performance and ensuring the best in

industry quality standards in both automated and traditional material

handling and distribution systems. The heavy-duty steel reinforced

plastic pallets are ideal alternatives for steel and wooden pallets.

Swift Techno Plast Pvt Ltd

Navi Mumbai - Maharashtra

Tel: 022-22978351, Mob: 09769220221


Website: www.plasticpallet.co.in

PRODUCTS


Extrusion machineThe LIN-90II-TS is a performance-

based machine designed to

accommodate large containers with

outstanding cycle time. It produces

from 200 ml to 4 L of PE/PP and

PVC/PTEG, and the productivity

reaches 4,500 and 860 pc/hr, respectively. To ensure quality, mechanical

and electrical components from leading brands are used in this machine.

Akei Plastic-Machine Mfy Ltd

Kowloon - Hong Kong

Tel: +852-27411312


Website: www.akei.com.hk

Centrifugal air blowers and fansThe high-efficiency centrifugal air blowers

and fans handle air/hot flow gases, corrosive

gases, dust, powder materials etc. These are

available for impeller mounted and motor

shaft/direct coupled/V-belt drive. The

impeller has backward/back inclined/forward

curves type design with construction welded/

riveted selected based on required application. The blowers and fans are

designed in single stage/multi-stage/DWDI type depending upon the

required specification. These have capacity ranging from 100 m³/hr to

3,00,000 m³/hr and pressure up to 2,500 mm WG.

Vacunair Engineering Co Pvt Ltd

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079-22910771, Mob: 09824036375


Website: www.vacunair.com

Silicone transparent tubing and braided hoseP o l y e s t e r - r e i n f o r c e d

s i l icone transparent

braided hose is made for

food, pharmaceutical,

chemical, medical and heavy

engineering industries,

thermal power stations and

PSUs. This braided hose is

made of 100 per cent pure

silicone rubber by using fully automatic state-of-the art machines

and technologies. It already caters to all the major pharmaceutical

companies in India and is also exported to overseas customers. Medical

grade braided hose is manufactured under stringent quality control and

is made of medical grade silicone rubber, temperature-resistant from

-80°C to 250°C (-110°F to 480°F), non-reactive to body tissue and fluid,

unaffected by most water-soluble materials, sterilisable by steam, dry

heat, ethylene oxide and gamma radiation and has an indefinite shelf

life. The silicone transparent tubing sizes are available from 0.5 mm

ID to 200 mm ID, and braided hoses have sizes available from

ID range ½” to 2 ½”.

Ami Polymer Pvt Ltd

Mumbai - Maharashtra

Tel: 022-28555107/631/914, Mob: 09223290931

Fax: 022-28555378


Website: www.amipolymer.com

Flame-retardant plastic compoundsFlame-retardant plastics are

essential to devices we use every

day, providing a valuable tool in fire

prevention. For fire to occur, the

three basic elements of fuel, heat

and oxygen must exist. The science

of flame retardance uses chemical

reactions to moderate one or more

of these attributes. Flame retardant compounds help mitigate fire

danger, increase plastic's ignition resistance, reduce the speed of flame

spread, reduce heat release and smoke & fume generation.

RTP Company

Chennai – Tamil Nadu

Tel: 044 - 42147313


Website: www.rtpcompany.com

Specialty chemicalsThe Millad NX 8000 offers

important sustainability

benefits enabling PP to be

processed at significantly

lower temperatures versus

standard clarified PP.

The superior clarifying

performance enables

broader use of PP, a

low-density and easily recycled plastic, to replace less-sustainable

materials in packaging, household and food storage applications.

Hyperform HPN nucleating agent for polyolefins is a family of

high-speed nucleating agents, which allow for faster crystallisation

rates, improved processing and higher throughputs. Hyperform HPR

synthetic reinforcing agents for polypropylene improve mechanical

properties, while reducing part weight as compared to traditionally

filled automotive compounds.

Milliken Asia Pte Ltd

Singapore

Tel: +65-65931319


Website: www.millikenchemical.com

PRODUCTS


Thermoplastic material Hipolyene is a

high performance

polypropylene base

thermoplastic material,

suitably tailored to meet

specific requirements of

automotive OE / Tier

I. These state of the

art, technology driven,

compounds consists of high flow, high modulus, high impact

formulations, providing excellent scratch and mar resistance, low

fogging, moulded in colour, odourless, yet paintable compositions,

with low thermal expansion. These compounds are developed to

comply with automotive specifications, for interior, exterior, under

the hood and body parts, covering wide varieties of applications such

as instrument panel, door and pillar trims, consoles, bumpers, body

panels, body side moulding, wheel arch liners, rub strip, AC and

heater housing, ducts, radiator fan, engine covers and so on.

Zylog Plastalloys Pvt Ltd

Pune – Maharashtra

Tel: 020 – 26650219

Fax: 020 – 26650220


Website: www.zylogplastalloys.com

Hopper dryer The SHD series ‘Standard’

hopper dryer offers an

effective and low-cost

method for plastic material

drying. Hot air is used to

dry wet materials during

packaging, transportation,

and recycling cycles. The

hopper dryer can be directly

mounted on the moulding

machine for quick drying and

space saving. It adopts hot

air diffuser to gain an even

hot air flow from bottom to

the top of the hopper with capacity ranging from 12 to 1000 kg

to improve drying efficiency. It adopts heat-insulated blower

to prolong its lifespan. Optional 24-hour timer is available for

each model.

Shini Plastics Technologies India Pvt Ltd

Thane – Maharashtra

Tel: 0250 – 3021166, 88

Fax: 0250 - 3021100


Website: www.shini.com

PRODUCTS


Energy saver for three-phase AC induction motor This energy saver is a field-proven

thyristorised microcontroller-based

unit. The soft start–soft stop for

three-phase motors energy saver can

instantly detect any change in load

variation and automatically adjust the

output voltage by matching output

to load. The losses (iron/magnetising

and copper loss) inherent in all AC

induction motors are considerably

reduced, thereby improving the

motor efficiency and reducing electricity bills. A bypass contactor is

built-in for soft starter. The soft start facility is incorporated in all

three phases of the energy saver. It provides a gradual and controlled

increase (soft start) and decrease (soft stop) in the voltage applied to

the motor terminals, thus eliminating the high peak current created

during the starting cycle of induction motors. The power ranges from

5 hp to 150 hp at 440 V. It has a compact and efficient thyristorised

microcontroller design, choice of startup functions, breakaway pulse,

voltage ramp, voltage or current limiting, power optimiser and an

additional microcontroller motor protection device. If average load

is less than 50 per cent, then good level of energy is saved. It finds

applications in air conditioning systems at malls, office complexes and

in elevators, industrial presses, injection moulding machines, conveyors,

quarries/mines, crushers etc to reduce starting load on generator on

ships and more.

Satronix (India) Pvt Ltd

Mumbai – Maharashtra

Tel: 022-26325242, 022-27122758

Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Website: www.satronixindia.com

Plastic brighteners/shiners and whitenerPlastic brightener, shiner and

whitener is used for natural

transparent, colours and milky

white end products. It is also

used for adding clarity and gloss

finish to natural transparent

polymers. The products give

shining and bright finish colours

to end products. It removes

yellowness and dullness from

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

used in virgin, second, dull natural or milky white sutli, ropes, twine,

reprocess granules, HDPE-LDPE-PVC pipes and profiles etc.

Plast Fine Polymers

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079-65242332, Mob: 09825587152

Email: plastf [email protected]

Pulveriser The pulveriser is suitable for

processing of P.V.C pipes, LLDPE,

LDPE, HDPE, EVA, PS silicone

rubber and PET. It is also used

in rotational molding and master

batch manufacturing industries.

The pulveriser eliminates the use of

conventional type drum mixer, high

speed mixer for colour pigments, additives for subsequent processing

in extruders or compounding machines. Instead of blending the

colour pigments/additives with granules which results in uneven

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

pulveriser machine to produce the resin powder. The polymer resin

powder is then blended with the required colour pigments/additives

in the conventional mixer and processed in the compounding

machine/extruder. The pulveriser helps achieve optimum production

and ensures superior quality standards in the finished products.

N. A. Corporation

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079-25840374, 25841821

Fax: 079-25840809


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

3-Axis CNC double column machining centre NX series double column CNC

vertical machining centre is an

ideal heavy duty machine for both

roughing and finishing of bigger

components greatly increasing

work envelope, permitting large

workpieces to be machined and

a wider range of tool lengths to

be used in the same set-up. With a load capacity range of 10,000 kg,

this series has been designed to accommodate large mould and mould

base machining. With the architecture of Y-axis on cross beam, moving

table on X-axis and Z-axis on ram-type head, greater extensions from

head-stock and better reach to table area is achieved without much

interference of axis elements. Wider gaps are maintained between

columns to accommodate large size components. NX 2215 has X/Y/Z

(2200/1500/800 mm) and 24-tool ATC. Thus, with mentioned

machining features, symmetrically designed heavily ribbed cast iron

structure with wider columns providing high level machining geometric

stability, wider door opening various options in head and spindle, the

NX series becomes an ideal choice for modern machine shops.

Jyoti CNC Automation Ltd

Rajkot - Gujarat

Tel: 02827-287081, 287082


Website: www.jyoti.co.in

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Fully automatic PET blow moulding machine Fully automatic PET stretch

blow moulding machine

is useful in manufacturing

PET bottles and jars, which

are being used for mineral

water, edible oil, pesticides,

pharmaceuticals, carbonated

soft drinks, liquor, cosmetics

and confectioneries. It has a

unique bottle auto clipper for online filling system and is also useful

as bottle ejector. The production capacity is 3200 to 3600 bottles /

hour up to 30 mm neck size. It is equipped with a fully electrical

automatic preform loader and 160 character LCD display

programmed with two high speed Intel 8051 microcontroller for

easy operation.

Shree Samarth PET Industries

Mumbai – Maharashtra

Tel: 022 - 32415603

Fax: 022 - 28676131


Website: www.samarthpet.com

Metering feedersConair BFS and BFH metering

feeders provide injection

moulders and extruders

with a versatile, economical

way to volumetrically meter

colorants or other additives

into the flow of virgin material

directly at the throat of the

processing machine. By

metering additives directly at

the throat, greater savings in

material inventory and colourant is achieved over traditional pre-

coloured or centrally blended material schemes. Features include

model for low/high throughput, injection or extrusion control,

easy no-tools cleanout, digital setpoint accuracy, optional low level

alarm etc.

Nu-Vu Conair Pvt Ltd

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079-32985993


Website: www.conairgroup.com

LIST OF PRODUCTS


3-axis CNC double column machining centre ...........118

Ac / dc panel for pipe plants .......................................77

Ac drive ................................................................................. 35

Acoustic enclosure ............................................................ 11,57

Additive master batches ..................................................... 8,33

Air audits blower ................................................................... 34

Air bubble film extrusion line ............................................... 31

Air bubble sheet plant ........................................................... 49

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

All electric machine .............................................................. 23

Automatic blow molding machine ...................................... 106

Automation ......................................................................... 111

Automation system ............................................................... 75

Barrel ......................................................................128

Barrels for plastic & rubber injection moudling ................... 29

Batch weigh blender ............................................................. 18

Biodegradable masterbatch ..................................................... 8

Black master batch ............................................................. 8,33

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

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

Blow moulding machine ..................................................... 106

Blower series ......................................................................... 75

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

Capper ......................................................................16

Cast film line......................................................................... 49

Centrifugal air blowers and fan .......................................... 116

Chemical & industrial pump .............................................. 115

Cim mould ............................................................................ 39

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

Clamp .................................................................................. 117

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

Cleaning oven ..................................................................... 128

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

Cnc vertical machining center .............................................. 73

Color master batch ........................................................ 8,15,33

Compact chiller ................................................................... 127

Complete range of rational molding machines &

rational mould ....................................................................... 20

Compounding extrusion........................................................ 20

Compressed air dryer ............................................................ 59

Compressed air system .......................................................BIC

Compressor ................................................................... 34,BIC

Conductive compound ............................................................ 8

Conical twin screw extruder ................................................... 6

Conical twin screw gearbox ................................................ 109

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

Continuous screen changers ................................................ 128

Cpvc pipe ......................................................................... 10,21

Crystalliser............................................................................. 59

Cutting & stitching machine ................................................ 14

Cylinder engraving - lenticular & optical roll mold ........... 121

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

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

Dehumidifying air dryer ..................................................... 127

Dehumidifying dryer ............................................................. 55

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

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

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

Dosing & mixing .................................................................. 75

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

Dry van pump .................................................................. 11,57

Dry-break coupling ............................................................... 34

Drying & dehumidfying ....................................................... 75

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

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

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

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

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

Ejector.......................................................................34

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

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

Energy saver for three-phase ac induction motor............... 118

Exhibiiton - plastivision 2013 ............................................. 112

Extruder and cutting machine ............................................ 111

Extruder machine ............................................................. 27,69

Extrusion .........................................................................BC,39

Extrusion coating lamination plant ....................................... 49

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

Extrusion machine .............................................................. 116

Extrusion machinery ............................................................. 29

Extrusion pump..................................................................... 52

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

Extrusion-single screw extruder .......................................... 111

Extrusion-twin screw extruders form machines ................. 111

Feeding & conveying ............................................ 59,75

Filler ...................................................................................... 16

Film blown machine ........................................................... 105

Film extrusion line ................................................................ 31

Fixture ................................................................................. 117

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

Flame-retardant plastic compound ..................................... 116

Foam sheet ............................................................................ 31

Fomtec rotarty tabel vimm .................................................. 113

Fueling system ....................................................................... 34

Fully automatic pet blow moulding machine ..................... 121

Fully automatic strapping plant ............................................ 49

Gear box .................................................................. 108

Gear pump ..................................................................... 52,128

Granulating & recycling ....................................................... 75

Granulator .............................................................. FIC,59,127

Gravimetric blender ............................................................ 127

Gravimetric feeder .............................................................. 104

Grip plier............................................................................. 117

Gun drilling process .............................................................. 29

Hdpe pipe plant .........................................................77

Head lamp & tail lamp ..................................................... FGF

Heart valve frame .................................................................. 71

Heat transfer roll ................................................................. 128

Heating & cooling ................................................................ 75

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

High performance screws .................................................... 128

High speed mixer ............................................................. 27,69

HM / HDPE / LDPE / LLDPE....................................... 49

Honeycomb plate extrusion line ......................................... 113

Hopper dryer ....................................................................... 117

Hopper loader ..................................................................... 127

Horizontal handel clamp .................................................... 117

Hot air dryer ..........................................................FGF,55,127

Hot runner system ................................................................ 75

Hydraulic block ..................................................................... 29

Hydraulic injection moulding machine ................................. 23

Hydraulic piston ram ............................................................ 29

Iml techniqe ..............................................................17

Injection molding cachinerie ............................................... 114

Injection moulding machine .......................FGF,5,39,25,62,79

Inline drip tubing ............................................................. 10,21

Jig ........................................................................... 117

Knob & switch ......................................................FGF

Label printing machine ............................................ 104

Labeler machine .................................................................... 16

Largeflow water heater.......................................................... 75

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

Loading arm .......................................................................... 34

LSR machines ....................................................................... 39

Manual & hydraulic screen changers ........................ 128

Masterbatch ........................................................................... 33

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

Material storage .................................................................. 127

Medical mold ........................................................................ 17

Metering feeder ................................................................... 121

Milky polymer ..................................................................... 117

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LIST OF PRODUCTS


Mold changing system ........................................................ 113

Mold labeling machine ....................................................... 106

Mold repair ......................................................................... 121

Mold temperature controller ................................................. 55

Molding ................................................................................. 17

Molding solution ................................................................. 107

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

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

Monolayer blown film ...................................................... 10,21

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

Mould .......................................................................... 20,27,69

Mould change system ......................................................... 106

Mould temperature controller ............................................. 127

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

Multi component mold ......................................................... 17

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

Multi-cavity hot runner controller ...................................... 104

Multi-function dehumidifying dryer ................................... 108

Multilayer blown film ...................................................... 10,21

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

Multilayer blown film plant .................................................. 49

Multi-layer co-extrusion blown film machine .................... 109

Natural polymer .......................................................117

Non phthalate plasticiser ..................................................... 109

Optical brightner ........................................................ 8

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

Parallel & right angle axes gearbox......................................... 7

Pelletiser .............................................................................. 128

Pet box strapping plant ......................................................... 49

Pet master match................................................................... 33

Pet perform didicated machine ............................................. 47

PET/PE washing line ........................................................... 14

Petline injection moulding machine ..................................... 23

Pipe extrusion line............................................................... 115

Pipe extrusion line for PVC / PPR / PE ............................. 79

Plastic auxiliary equipment ................................................... 18

Plastic brighteners/shiners and whitener ............................ 118

Plastic brightner .................................................................. 117

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

Plastic industrial product .................................................... 107

Plastic injection machine .................................................... 105

Plastic masterbatch................................................................ 51

Plastic mould ....................................................................... 111

Plastic pallet ........................................................................ 115

Plastic planters .................................................................... 115

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

Plastic tinopol ..................................................................... 117

Plastic whitener ................................................................... 117

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

PLC & HMI ........................................................................ 35

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

Polyolefin pipe .................................................................. 10,21

Power generator shaft............................................................ 29

PP / HDPE rafffia tape line................................................. 49

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

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

PP -R pipes ...................................................................... 10,21

PP TQ plant ......................................................................... 49

PP/ hdpe-semi automatic strapping plant ............................ 49

PPRB powder ..................................................................... 117

Precision fabrication work ................................................... 117

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

Priming valve......................................................................... 34

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

Printing equipment auxiliary equipment ............................ 111

Printing machine ................................................................... 39

Printing presses thermoforming .......................................... 111

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

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

Profile sheet ........................................................................... 31

Pull action ........................................................................... 117

Pulvariser ..................................................................... 20,27,69

Pulveriser ............................................................................. 118

Pump .................................................................... 11,57,34,115

Pvc foam core pipe ........................................................... 10,21

PVC mixer cooler............................................................. 10,21

PVC palletisin line ........................................................... 10,21

PVC pipe.......................................................................... 10,21

PVC profile line ............................................................... 10,21

Quick die change system .......................................... 113

Quick mold change system ................................................. 113

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

Resin dehumidifier ................................................................ 59

Resin forming line .............................................................. 105

Rigid sheet ............................................................................ 31

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

Rock n roll machine ......................................................... 27,69

Roots blower .................................................................... 11,57

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

Safety access equipment .............................................34

Sbc product ......................................................................... 108

Screws and barrel ................................................................ 108

Secon & dull polymer ......................................................... 117

Servo energy saving machine ................................................ 47

Servo system .......................................................................... 35

Servo-driven beam robot..................................................... 104

Shut off nozel...................................................................... 128

Shuttle remoulding machine ................................................. 20

Silicone transparent tubing and braided hose ..................... 116

Single mill pulveriser ........................................................ 27,69

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

Single screw extruder plant ..................................................... 6

Single screw pipe plant for rpvc ........................................... 77

Software for central monitoring............................................ 59

Specialty chemical ............................................................... 116

Stack molds ........................................................................... 17

Storage tank equipment ........................................................ 34

Straight line action .............................................................. 117

Switch gear ............................................................................ 35

System solution ..................................................................... 75

Tank truck equipment ................................................34

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

Technical mold ...................................................................... 17

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

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

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

Thermoforming & ps foam ................................................ BC

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

Thermoplastic elastomer ..................................................... 105

Thermoplastic elastomer ..................................................... 107

Thermoplastic material ....................................................... 117

Three arm bi-axial roto moulding machine ..................... 27,69

Three axis servo driven standard type robot ....................... 107

Tie bar ................................................................................... 29

Toggle action clamp ............................................................ 117

Toggle injection machine ...................................................... 23

Toggle press ......................................................................... 117

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

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

Trade show organiser ............................................................ 67

Transmissions & ptos ............................................................ 34

Twin - screw co-rotating extruder ................................... 22,71

Twin - screw element ....................................................... 22,71

Twin - screw extruder ...................................................... 22,71

Twin mill pulveriser ......................................................... 27,69

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

Twin screw extrusion line ....................................................... 6

Twin screw pipe plant for rpvc pipe ..................................... 77

Two platen injection moulding machine .............................. 23

Twolayer blown film......................................................... 10,21

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

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

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

UV & PU master batch ........................................................ 33

UV stabilisers .......................................................................... 8

Vacuum booster pump ........................................... 11,57

Vacuum dryer ........................................................................ 55

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

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

Vacuum pumps & system ..................................................... 34

Vacuum system ................................................................. 11,57

Variable displacement pump energy-saving machine ........... 47

Vertical handle clamp .......................................................... 117

Vibratory screening system ................................................... 20

Vibro screen ..................................................................... 27,69

Virgin polymer .................................................................... 117

Volometric dosing unit .......................................................... 59

Water jetting ..............................................................34

Water chiller .......................................................................... 59

Weight pack machinery ........................................................ 16

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

White master batch ........................................................... 8,33

Wire edm .............................................................................. 73

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LIST OF ADVERTISERS


ACS Auxiliaries India Pvt Ltd ...................... 18

T: +91-02135 - 329112

E: [email protected]

W: www.aecinternet.com

All India Plastics Mfrs Association ..............112

T: +91-22-28217324


W: www.plastivision.org

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

T: +91-011-41612244


W: www.alokmasterbatches.com

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

T: +91-40-2436 1499


W: www.blendcolours.com

Boge Compressed Air System .................... BIC

T: +91-044-43009610


W: www.boge.in

C & G Extrusion Machines .......................... 77

T: +91-9272235867


W: www.cgext.com

Chamunda Equipments ...............................117

T: +91-79-27522437


W: www.chamundaequip.com

Chi Chang Machinery (India) ....................... 31

T: +91 9820141845


CJ Shah .......................................................115

T: +91-022-43436969


Electronica Plastic Machines Ltd .................114

T: +91-22-32531959


Engineering Expo Hyderabad ......................123

T: +91-09819552270


W: www.engg-expo.com

Everest Blower Systems ........................... 11, 57

T: +91-11-45457777


W: www.everestblowers.com

Ferromatik Milacron India Pvt Ltd ............... 23

T: +91-79-25890081


W: www.milacronindia.com

Forwell Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. .........113

T: 886-4-834-5196


W: www.forwell.com

Gardner Denver Engineered Pro. (I) ............. 34

T: +91-79-40089312


W: www.gardnerdenver.com

Hindustan Plastic and Machine Corporation .. 6

T: +91-011-25473361


W: www.hindustanplastics.com

Indo-Tech Engineers .................................... 29

T: +91-79-22870368


W: www.indotechengineers.com

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

T: +91-2646-222163


W: www.jpextrusiontech.com

Jacobsen Lenticular Tool & Cylinder Engraving

Technology Co., ( Jaco Tech) ........................121

T: 1-630-467-0900


W: www.jacotech.com

Kabra Extrusion Technik Ltd ................... 10, 21

T: +91-22-2673 4822


W: www.kolsite.com

Karan Engineering Co. ................................. 39

T: +91-022-40214997


W: www.karanengineers.com

Konark Plastomech Pvt Ltd .......................... 49

T: +91-79-22891670


W: www.konarkplastomech.com

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

T: +91-044-26812000


W: www.larsentoubro.com

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

T: +91-022-27893645


W: www.maag.com

Larsen & Toubro .......................................... 35

T: +91-022-67525733


W: www.lntebg.com

Matsui Technologies India Ltd. .................... 55

T: +91-0120-4243862


W: matsuiindia.in

Messe Dusseldorf Gmbh .............................. 67

T: 49-211-4560-0


W: www.messe-duesseldorf.de

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

T: +91-79-26870825


W: www.mifasystems.com

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Mold - Masters Technologies Pvt Ltd ........... 37

T: +91-422-4502171


W: www.moldmasters.com

N.A. Corporation ......................................... 69

T: +91-79-25840374


W: www.naroto.com

Neejtech India (Braunform) .......................... 17

T: +91-79-26561312


W: www.neejtech.com

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

T: +91-9909974224


W: www.niigataindia.com

Ningbo Well-Lih Robots Technology Co., Ltd . 111

T: 86-574-5822-1610


W: www.max-robot.com

Nordson X-Aloy Asia (Thailand) Ltd. ..........128

T: +91-79-40327380


W: www.xaloy.com

Nu-Vu Conair Pvt. Ltd ................................127

T: +91-9376783206


W: www.conairgroup.com

Piovan India Pvt Ltd .................................... 59

T: +91-22-27782367


W: www.piovan.com

Plast Fine Polymers .....................................117

T: +91-79-65242332


W: www.plastfine.com

Plastiblends India Ltd .................................... 8

T: +91-022-67205200


W: www.plastiblendsindia.com

Prasad GWK Cooltech Pvt Ltd..................... 27

T: +91-79-25830112


W: www.prasadgroup.com

Prayag Polytech Pvt Ltd ............................... 51

T: +91-011-47262000


W: www.prayagmb.com

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

T: +91-79-27492566


W: www.procon.co.in

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

T: +91-2827-252701


W: www.rajoo.com

S&T Engineers ............................................ 73

T: +91-422-2590810


W: www.stengineers.com

Sacmi Engineering India Pvt Ltd .................. 62

T: +91-7600003968


W: www.negribossi.com

Shini Plastics Technologies I Pvt Ltd ............ 75

T: +91-250-3021166


W: www.shini.com

Shree Momai Autocast Containers ................ 20

T: +91-2668-266440


W: www.shreemomai.com

Specific Engineering .................................... 22

T: +91-265-2646871


W: www.specificgroup.com

Sri Sai Plasto ................................................ 47

T: +91-044-42994365


W: www.srisaiplastotech.com

SS Packaging Industries ............................... 16

T: +91-11-45072942


W: www.sspackaginggroup.com

Steer Engineering Pvt Ltd ............................ 71

T: +91-80-23723309


W: www.steerworld.com

Unimark (Maguire) ....................................... 19

T: +91-22-25506712


W: www.unimark.in

Windsor Machines Limited .......................... 79

T: +91-79-25841591


W: www.windsormachines.com

Witte Pumps & Technologies ....................... 52

T: +91-11-41613643


W: www.witte-pumps.de

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

T: +91-044-42077009


W: www.wittmann-group.com

Woojin Plaimm Co Ltd .................................. 5

T: +91-9810043265


W: www.plaimm.com

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

T: 39-0331-307-616


W: www.zambello.it

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