Edition 326
22 June 2023
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Hi Jessica, welcome to the latest plastics news from PlastikMedia.
This week's edition features...
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Boddingtons Plastics was seeking to collect fast and accurate production data so they could understand what processes were not performing to the levels they wanted to achieve. Since implementing an Intouch system back in 2019, they have made incredible improvements to their site’s OEE and utilisation.
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At Interplas in Birmingham, Arburg will exhibit an efficient production cell that produces Luer connectors made of PP and TPE for the pharmaceutical industry.
The centrepiece is a two-component Allrounder More 1600 injection moulding machine handled by a Yaskawa six-axis robot.
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Following a successful audit by Citation, Colourmaster NIP Ltd are proud to announce they are now accredited to ISO14001. This goes alongside ISO9001:2015 which they have held for several years.
The company is also celebrating 50 years in business this year. 
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DMN-WESTINGHOUSE has been designing and manufacturing rotary valves, diverter valves and other related components for the bulk solids handling industry since 1950.
At Interplas 2023, they will be bringing their decades of experience in process reliability to Hall 4 / Stand A40V, on the PlastikCity Pavilion.
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trotec laser cutting equipment in a room
Trotec Laser has strengthened its UK operations by opening a brand-new laser showroom in Edinburgh, Scotland.
The laser cutting systems manufacturer has announced the official opening of the 153 m 2 demo room in Newbridge following the decision to relocate from Stirling earlier this year.
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aerial view of the ENGEL factories in Austria
By committing to the internationally recognised SBTi standard, ENGEL is setting science-based targets for reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. The injection moulding machine manufacturer is accelerating its activities for climate protection by doing so, while making its commitment even more transparent at the same time.
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ENL Group has invested in a new paint plant at its Portsmouth factory. The new equipment includes two advanced spray booths, a self-contained mix room and a new Romer Stove Oven. All this state-of-the-art equipment will ensure that ENL customers can access an end-to-end service where all of their requirements are met. 
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Bausano extrusion machine
Bausano – a leading international player in the design and production of customised extrusion lines for plastics processing – will be present at Plast (stand 41/42 and hall 13) with an exclusive exhibition that perfectly interprets its three distinctive values: tradition, innovation and respect for the environment, for a journey that celebrates sustainable extrusion in all its forms.
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EFEN GMbH decided to take on the challenge of replacing the ceramic in its NH fuse holders and switches, with LATI’s self-extinguishing thermoplastic compound LATAMID 66 H2 G/50-V0HF1. This project presented many unknowns, but all were brilliantly addressed and overcome thanks to the performance of the LATI compound.
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screw from a plastic injection moulding machine
Physical foaming of thermoplastics (MuCell) saves money, energy and resources—and is a multifaceted technology of the future. After intensive development work, KraussMaffei is presenting the new HPS-Physical Foaming universal screw for MuCell applications with 30% higher plasticising performance.
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Clamp force is one of the most overlooked portions of the Injection Moulding process.
 
Available clamp force is the clamp tonnage the machine is capable of. The machine needs to have enough clamp force to hold the mould closed to withstand the plastic pressure that is being developed inside the mould cavities and the cold runner.
 
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When it comes to cooking, having a well-stocked spice rack is essential. However, many people don’t realise that spice racks and jars can be a breeding ground for bacteria.
 
In this article, we’ll explore how antimicrobial technology can help solve the issues surrounding longevity and cleanliness.
 
 
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