Elastocon TPE Technologies Inc. has expanded its line of special STK series of overmolding thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds and concentrates for overmolding onto PC, ABS, PC/ABS and acrylic. The company’s new STK 50 and STK70 grades have…
A new semi-automated ultrasonic welding station from Herrmann Ultrasonics is designed for easy welding of catheters for the medical market by a single operator.The loading and unloading are accomplished at the operator station. The operator…
A new system of air rings from Future Design Inc. allows for choices: a processor can start with a standard air ring and up- fit the same air ring at any time to a manual profiling air ring. Any time after that, the same air ring can be…
A newly designed slide gate (SG2) from Lorenz Conveying Products features 3/8th-inch thick top and bottom flanges for improved sealing capability by achieving increased pressure on the seals with greater torque on the plates. This also allows…
Mold Hotrunner Solutions Inc. introduces the new Rheo-Pro iVG, said to be the first internal valve gate on the market.The compact design of Rheo-Pro iVG nozzles makes it possible to build “short stacks” or stack molds with a tip-to-tip length…
Company has expanded its line of mold components with the addition ofBlack and Gold interlocks in metric sizes, designed to provide accurate alignment and guidance of the mold halves during mold set-up and throughout mold operation.The…
Mahr Federal has introduced a new generation of its line of MarCal digital calipers.
NDC Infrared Engineering Ltd. has three new offerings for measuring sheet film: the revised FG710S NIR sensor, the TFG710S-ER (Extended Range) film gauge, and the OptiMike Shadow LED sensor.The revised FG710S NIR sensor now has extended…
The new Spectronic 200 spectrophotometer from Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is designed to deliver fast, cost-effective, full-wavelength scan data and multi- standard quantitative analysis for superior performance in low-and mid-level…
The RG62 K from Vecoplan LLC is designed for processing large extruder purgings, reject parts, trim scraps, baled or loose film for reclamation and recycling.The unit has a hopper in-feed opening of 63 inches by 80 inches, and allows up to…
New from SAS Automation LLC, a smaller version of the company’s internal diameter gripper (IDG) 16-26-33 is designed for parts that are small, fragile, or that have an irregular shape.The IDG grips and releases on command, and is well suited…
The new MacroPower two-platen machine range from Wittmann Battenfeld marks the company’s return to large machine manufacturing.An 800-ton unit was launched in April, a 1,000-ton machine will be available in October, and a 1,600-ton unit will…
The PalletPal mobile leveler from Southworth Products Corp. allows workers to lift, transport and position up to 3,000 lb. loads.Whether used for loading or off-loading pallets, picking orders, or for positioning materials at workbenches or…
A new rapid part cooling system from Dynamic Conveyor is designed as a fast alternative to air cooling by either natural or moving ambient air with fans.In conjunction with a DynaCon modular conveyor system, a portable spot air-cooling unit…
For years, Clariant’s annual ColorForward forecast has served as a roadmap for manufacturers of plastic products and packaging, outlining the twists and turns of color trends for the year ahead. The company’s research team assesses worldwide…
His own approval ratings might be in a slide, but the colors associated with U.S. President Barack Obama’s wife and daughters remain popular almost two years after his inauguration.If you don’t know anything else about contemporary American…
Last year, with the Great Recession in full groove, color suppliers predicted that most product hues would be soft, soothing and understated.Twelve months, and umpteen dubious economic forecasts, later? The recession may or may not be over,…
Wildeck Inc.’ s new V-Lift unit is a hydraulically operated, cantilever material lift designed for crowded manufacturing facilities that are shifting towards leaner operation.
Pelletron Corp. has unveiled two new series of dedusters, both designed to reduce the scrap rate and increase profitability by removing dust, streamers, and other contaminants before injection molding…
Flexicon Corp. has introduced two new raw materials handling components.
