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Product Portfolio 2013 Product Portfolio Mike Boswell Plastribution Limited Managing Director PO Box 7743 5 Ashby Park CEVA House Ashby-de-la-Zouch Leicestershire LE65 1XY Tel: +44 (0) 1530 560560 Fax: +44 (0) 1530 560303 Email: sales@plastribution.co.uk www.plastribution.co.uk Contents Welcome to the new Plastribution Product Portfolio 03 Products by supplier 04 Products by material 06 Products by brand 08 Solving the drop-test dilemma 10 That’s cool 11 Enabling a multitude of benefits for film converters 12 New Ducor polypropylene meets demand for transparency 13 Vistamaxx propylene-based elastomers have it covered 14 New enhanced finish electroplating grade of ABS from Chi Mei 16 Exceeding the demands of film packaging 18 High gloss, high impact polystyrene from Total Petrochemicals 20 Expansion at Granic 21 Conductive plastics 22 Plastribution to offer Mitsubishi’s Xantar portfolio to the automotive industry 24 Lumicene® Random Copolymers a potential for productivity and environmental gains 26 Inside knowledge : Sukima Polymer Compounds 28 Next generation PEEK polymer from Evonik 29 A new line-up for PLEXIGLASS moulding compounds 30 More efficient LEDs 32 More efficient processing and better quality thermoformed packaging 34 Step-out performance for highly demanding applications 36 Nylon replaces metal in cars 38 New enhanced finish electroplating grade of ABS from Chi Mei 40 New Granic grade for blow moulding and film applications 41 We say no to surcharges! 42 Plastribution technical capabilities 44 ® ® 2 Product Portfolio Welcome to the 2013 Plastribution Product Portfolio For this new edition of our 2013 product portfolio we are including a range of feature articles from previous editions of our Know-how magazine, which showcase applications for some of the more recent additions to our extensive product range. These represent just a small sample It remains our objective to become of the range of materials that we can your preferred supplier of plastic supply and the myriad of applications raw materials. To achieve this aim in which they can be deployed, we will continue to develop a team so if you would like to learn more with the necessary expertise, which about how we can support you is empowered to innovate solutions with your particular requirements, to meet your requirements and we please contact any member of our will maintain robust processes to team who will be pleased to provide make sure that we remain a reliable assistance. partner to your business. Please do In addition to this printed version not hesitate in challenging our team of our product range, you can also to meet your future thermoplastic raw www.plastribution.co.uk Issue 03 October 2012 the magazine More efficient LEDs 0845 34 54 560 In this issue Don’t be left in the dark, turn to page 24 and find out more. The Olympic torch – Momentum 13 Joining the App revolution 14 Recycle with industry know-how 16 Nylon replaces metal in cars 32 PLA0047_Issue 3 know-how.indd 1 13/12/2012 15:01 ‘No Surcharges’ infographic which access a wealth of information on the material requirements. products and services we supply via In the year ahead we not only aim to in the price you pay. meet your expectations in terms of: Whilst I am sure that 2013 will 1. Availability again present many technical and iPad and Android devices. There will 2. Price commercial challenges, I hope that also be updates to our portfolio and 3. OTIF (On Time In Full) your business flourishes and prospers further examples of applications 4. Performance (Processing and both our website (www.plastribution. co.uk) or by means of our recently launched App that runs on iPhone, included in our bi-annual publication Know-how magazine. We will also continue to publish Price Know-how, Application) 5. Relationship which provides a monthly insight But also to provide you with the into polymer pricing, and also add additional services that enable you to to the Industry Know-how a series achieve business success. In terms of of articles that provide background technical support we have included information on the plastics industry. in this brochure an infographic You can subscribe to any of these outlining the range of activities we publications via our website, App or can supply to support the design, by simply asking your Plastribution selection and processing of materials. representative. We have also included a copy of our clearly illustrates the services included in the coming 12 months, and I hope that the team here at Plastribution can play some part in your success. Mike Boswell 3 Product Portfolio Products by Supplier Supplier API Material Megol TPE Apigo TPE Tivilon TPE Raplan TPE Apilon 52 TPE Apinat TPE Aquapurge Barrel Blitz Universal Purging Agent Aurora Manufacturing Aurapene PP Recycled Cardia Compostable Biodegradable Cardia Biohybrid Biohybrid Ipethene LDPE Capilene PPCP Capilene PPHP Capilene PPRCP Polylac ABS Kibilac ASA Kibiton BDS Wonderloy PC/ABS Wonderlite Polycarbonate Kibisan SAN Colourtone Masterbatch Masterbatch – Blowing Agents Colourtone Masterbatch Masterbatch – Nylon Colourtone Masterbatch Masterbatch – PBT Colourtone Masterbatch Masterbatch – Polycarbonate Colourtone Masterbatch Masterbatch – POM Colourtone Masterbatch Masterbatch – PVC Colourtone Masterbatch Masterbatch – Universal Colourtone Masterbatch Masterbatch – UV Stabilisers Cardia Bioplastics Carmel Olefins Chi Mei Corporation DELTECH CORPORATION ColourTone Colourtone Masterbatch Masterbatch Anti-static Deltech Styrilic SMMA Ducor Petrochemicals Ducor PPCP Ducor PPHP Enzymoplast Enzo Biodegradable Cyrolite Cyro Clear Polymer Cyro XT Plexiglas PMMA Escor EAA Escorene EVA Exxelor Functional Polymers ExxonMobil HD HDPE Evonik Industries ExxonMobil 4 Brand Name Product Portfolio Supplier ExxonMobil Gestora Catalana de Residuos Idemitsu Petrochemicals Ineos Brand Name Material ExxonMobil LD Exact Brand Name Material LDPE Heramid S PA6 Industrial (Italy) LLD Plastomer Radilon B PA6 Prime (Germany) ExxonMobil LLD LLDPE Radilon S PA6 Prime (Italy) Exceed mPE Radiflam S PA6 Prime FR (Italy) Enable mPE Radilon D PA6.10 Vistamaxx PP Plastomer Heramid I/A PA6.6 (Industrial) Germany ExxonMobil PP PPCP Radiflam A PA6.6 FR (Italy) ExxonMobil PP PPHP Heramid A PA6.6 Industrial (Italy) Radilon A PA6.6 Prime (Germany) Granic Calcium Carbonate Compounds Radilon A PA6.6 Prime (Italy) Tarflon Polycarbonate Raditer PBT Xarec SPS Radiflam B PBT LLDPE Raditer E PETG Heraflex TPEE/TPE/TPV Rotec ASA Romiloy PA/ABS Romiloy PC/ABS Romiloy PC/ASA Thermofil PP Compounds Sumitomo LLDPE Sumitomo PPCP Susteel PPS Total EVA EVA Total GPPS GPPS Total HD HDPE Total HIPS HIPS Total HIPS Alloys HIPS Alloys Total HIPS FR HIPS FR Total LD LDPE Total LLD LLDPE Total MD MDPE Lumicene mPPRCP Innovex Supplier Radici Group Plastics Kafrit/Constab Masterbatch Masterbatch – Blowing Agents Kafrit/Constab Masterbatch Masterbatch – Flame Retardant Kafrit/Constab Masterbatch Masterbatch – Process Aids Kafrit/Constab Kafrit/Constab Masterbatch Masterbatch – Slip Agent Kafrit/Constab Masterbatch Masterbatch – UV Stabilisers Kafrit/Constab Masterbatch Masterbatch Anti-block Kafrit/Constab Masterbatch Masterbatch Colour Universal Kafrit/Constab Masterbatch Masterbatch Slip/Anti-block Mitsubishi Chemical Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics Polyram Premix Radici Group Plastics Romira Engineering Polymers Modic Functional Polymers Sumika Polymer Compounds Sumitomo Chemical Europe Tosoh Iupilon Polycarbonate Iupital POM (Acetal Copolymer) BondyRam Functional Polymers Plustek PA12 Plustek PA6 Plustek PA6.6 Polytron Long Glass Fibre Compounds Ramster PBT Ramofin PP Compounds Pre-Elec Conductive Pre-Elec ESD Static Dissipative Compounds Total PP PPCP Pretherm Thermally Conductive Compounds Total PP PPHP Preseal TPE TPE – Highly Conductive Total PP PPRCP Radilon S PA6 Heramid I/B PA6 Industrial (Germany) Total Petrochemicals 5 Product Portfolio Products by Material 6 Material Supplier Brand Name ABS Chi Mei Corporation Polylac ASA Chi Mei Corporation Kibilac ASA Romira Rotec BDS Chi Mei Kibiton Biodegradable Enzymoplast Enzo Biodegradable Cardia Bioplastics Cardia Compostable Biohybrid Cardia Bioplastics Cardia Biohybrid Calcium Carbonate Compounds Gestora Catalana de Residuos Granic Conductive Premix Pre-Elec Cyro Evonik Industries Cyrolite Cyro XT Evonik Industries Clear Polymer EAA ExxonMobil Escor EVA ExxonMobil Escorene EVA Total Petrochemicals Total EVA Functional Polymers ExxonMobil Exxelor Functional Polymers Mitsubishi Chemical Modic Functional Polymers Polyram BondyRam GPPS Total Petrochemicals Total GPPS HDPE ExxonMobil ExxonMobil HD HDPE Total Petrochemicals Total HD HIPS Total Petrochemicals Total HIPS HIPS Alloys Total Petrochemicals Total HIPS Alloys HIPS FR Total Petrochemicals Total HIPS FR LDPE Carmel Olefins Ipethene LDPE ExxonMobil ExxonMobil LD LDPE Total Petrochemicals Total LD LLD Plastomer ExxonMobil Exact LLDPE ExxonMobil ExxonMobil LLD LLDPE Ineos Innovex LLDPE Sumitomo Chemical Europe Sumitomo LLDPE Total Petrochemicals Total LLD Long Glass Fibre Compounds Polyram Polytron Masterbatch – Blowing Agents ColourTone Colourtone Masterbatch Masterbatch – Blowing Agents Kafrit/Constab Kafrit/Constab Masterbatch Masterbatch – Flame Retardant Kafrit/Constab Kafrit/Constab Masterbatch Masterbatch – Nylon ColourTone Colourtone Masterbatch Masterbatch – PBT ColourTone Colourtone Masterbatch Masterbatch – Polycarbonate ColourTone Colourtone Masterbatch Product Portfolio Material Supplier Brand Name Material Supplier Brand Name Masterbatch – POM ColourTone Colourtone Masterbatch PMMA Evonik Industries Plexiglas Masterbatch – Process Aids Kafrit/Constab Kafrit/Constab Masterbatch Polycarbonate Chi Mei Corporation Wonderlite Masterbatch – PVC ColourTone Colourtone Masterbatch Polycarbonate Idemitsu Petrochemicals Tarflon Masterbatch – Slip Agent Kafrit/Constab Kafrit/Constab Masterbatch Polycarbonate ColourTone Colourtone Masterbatch Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics Iupilon Masterbatch – Universal Masterbatch – UV Stabilisers ColourTone Colourtone Masterbatch POM (Acetal Copolymer) Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics Iupital Masterbatch – UV Stabilisers PP Compounds Polyram Ramofin Kafrit/Constab Kafrit/Constab Masterbatch PP Compounds Thermofil Masterbatch Anti-block Kafrit/Constab Kafrit/Constab Masterbatch Sumika Polymer Compounds Masterbatch Anti-static ColourTone Colourtone Masterbatch PP Plastomer ExxonMobil Vistamaxx Masterbatch Colour Universal PP Recycled Aurora Manufacturing Aurapene Kafrit/Constab Kafrit/Constab Masterbatch PPCP Carmel Olefins Capilene Masterbatch Slip/Anti-block Kafrit/Constab Kafrit/Constab Masterbatch PPCP Ducor Petrochemicals Ducor MDPE Total Petrochemicals Total MD PPCP ExxonMobil ExxonMobil PP mPE ExxonMobil Exceed PPCP Sumitomo mPE ExxonMobil Enable Sumitomo Chemical Europe mPPRCP Total Petrochemicals Lumicene PPCP Total Petrochemicals Total PP PPHP Carmel Olefins Capilene PA/ABS Romira Engineering Polymers Romiloy PPHP Ducor Petrochemicals Ducor PA12 Polyram Plustek PPHP ExxonMobil ExxonMobil PP PA6 Radici Group Plastics Radilon S PPHP Total Petrochemicals Total PP PA6 Industrial (Germany) Radici Group Plastics Heramid I/B PPRCP Carmel Olefins Capilene PA6 Industrial (Italy) Radici Group Plastics Heramid S PPRCP Total Petrochemicals Total PP PA6 Polyram Plustek PPS Tosoh Susteel PA6 Prime (Germany) Radici Group Plastics Radilon B Purging Agent Aquapurge Barrel Blitz Universal PA6 Prime (Italy) Radici Group Plastics Radilon S SAN Chi Mei Corporation Kibisan PA6 Prime FR (Italy) Radici Group Plastics Radiflam S SMMA Deltech Styrilic PA6.10 Radici Group Plastics Radilon D SPS Idemitsu Petrochemicals Xarec PA6.6 Polyram Plustek Static Dissipative Compounds Premix Pre-Elec ESD Thermally Conductive Compounds Premix Pretherm TPE API Megol TPE API Apigo TPE API Tivilon TPE API Raplan TPE API Apilon 52 TPE API Apinat TPE – Highly Conductive Premix Preseal TPE TPEE/TPE/TPV Radici Group Plastics Heraflex PA6.6 (Industrial) Germany Radici Group Plastics Heramid I/A PA6.6 FR (Italy) Radici Group Plastics Radiflam A PA6.6 Industrial (Italy) Radici Group Plastics Heramid A PA6.6 Prime (Germany) Radici Group Plastics Radilon A PA6.6 Prime (Italy) Radici Group Plastics Radilon A PBT Polyram Ramster PBT Radici Group Plastics Raditer PBT Radici Group Plastics Radiflam B PC/ABS Chi Mei Corporation Wonderloy PC/ABS Romira Engineering Polymers Romiloy PC/ASA Romira Engineering Polymers Romiloy PETG Radici Group Plastics Raditer E 7 Product Portfolio Products by Brand Brand Name Supplier Material The Plastribution team is always available to provide advice on all aspects of grade selection including design, processing and properties. So please do not hesitate in contacting us to discuss your specific requirements. Apigo API TPE Apilon 52 API TPE Apinat API TPE Aurapene Aurora Manufacturing PP Recycled Barrel Blitz Universal Aquapurge Purging Agent BondyRam Polyram Functional Polymers Capilene Carmel Olefins PPCP Capilene Carmel Olefins PPHP Capilene Carmel Olefins PPRCP Cardia Biohybrid Cardia Bioplastics Biohybrid Please remember that, despite our best efforts to do so, it is almost impossible to cover every request for information on the website or through this portfolio, particularly as new developments are happening all the time. Cardia Compostable Cardia Bioplastics Biodegradable Clear Polymer Evonik Industries Cyro XT Colourtone Masterbatch ColourTone Masterbatch – Blowing Agents Colourtone Masterbatch ColourTone Masterbatch – Nylon Colourtone Masterbatch ColourTone Masterbatch – PBT Colourtone Masterbatch ColourTone Masterbatch – Polycarbonate Colourtone Masterbatch ColourTone Masterbatch – POM Colourtone Masterbatch ColourTone Masterbatch – PVC Colourtone Masterbatch ColourTone Masterbatch – Universal Colourtone Masterbatch ColourTone Masterbatch – UV Stabilisers Colourtone Masterbatch ColourTone Masterbatch Anti-static Cyrolite Evonik Industries Cyro Ducor Ducor Petrochemicals PPCP Ducor Ducor Petrochemicals PPHP Enable ExxonMobil mPE Enzo Enzymoplast Biodegradable Escor ExxonMobil EAA Escorene ExxonMobil EVA Exact ExxonMobil LLD Plastomer Exceed ExxonMobil mPE Exxelor ExxonMobil Functional Polymers ExxonMobil HD ExxonMobil HDPE ExxonMobil LD ExxonMobil LDPE ExxonMobil LLD ExxonMobil LLDPE ExxonMobil PP ExxonMobil PPCP ExxonMobil PP ExxonMobil PPHP Granic Gestora Catalana de Residuos Calcium Carbonate Compounds Heraflex Radici Group Plastics TPEE/TPE/TPV Heramid A Radici Group Plastics PA6.6 Industrial (Italy) If you should be unable to find what you require, just get in touch on the phone, email or through the website and, if we really can’t help, we will do our utmost to point you in the right direction. Plastribution Limited PO Box 7743, CEVA House, 5 Ashby Park, Ashby-de-la-Zouch Leicestershire LE65 1XY Tel: +44 (0) 1530 560560 Fax: +44 (0) 1530 560303 Email: sales@plastribution.co.uk www.plastribution.co.uk 8 Product Portfolio Brand Name Supplier Material Brand Name Supplier Material Radici Group Plastics PA6 Prime (Germany) Heramid I/A Radici Group Plastics PA6.6 (Industrial) Germany Radilon B Heramid I/B Radici Group Plastics PA6 Industrial (Germany) Radilon D Radici Group Plastics PA6.10 Heramid S Radici Group Plastics PA6 Industrial (Italy) Radilon S Radici Group Plastics PA6 Innovex Ineos LLDPE Radilon S Radici Group Plastics PA6 Prime (Italy) Ipethene Carmel Olefins LDPE Raditer Radici Group Plastics PBT Raditer E Radici Group Plastics PETG Ramofin Polyram PP Compounds Ramster Polyram PBT Raplan API TPE Romiloy Romira Engineering Polymers PA/ABS Romiloy Romira Engineering Polymers PC/ABS Romiloy Romira Engineering Polymers PC/ASA Rotec Romira Engineering Polymers ASA Styrilic Deltech SMMA Sumitomo Sumitomo Chemical Europe LLDPE Sumitomo Sumitomo Chemical Europe PPCP Susteel Tosoh PPS Tarflon Idemitsu Petrochemicals Polycarbonate Thermofil Sumika Polymer Compounds PP Compounds Iupilon Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics Polycarbonate Iupital Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics POM (Acetal Copolymer) Kafrit/Constab Masterbatch Kafrit/Constab Masterbatch – Blowing Agents Kafrit/Constab Masterbatch Kafrit/Constab Masterbatch – Flame Retardant Kafrit/Constab Masterbatch Kafrit/Constab Masterbatch – Process Aids Kafrit/Constab Masterbatch Kafrit/Constab Masterbatch – Slip Agent Kafrit/Constab Masterbatch Kafrit/Constab Masterbatch – UV Stabilisers Kafrit/Constab Masterbatch Kafrit/Constab Masterbatch Anti-block Kafrit/Constab Masterbatch Kafrit/Constab Masterbatch Colour Universal Kafrit/Constab Masterbatch Kafrit/Constab Masterbatch Slip/Anti-block Kibilac Chi Mei Corporation ASA Kibisan Chi Mei Corporation SAN Kibiton Chi Mei Corporation BDS Lumicene Total Petrochemicals mPPRCP Megol API TPE Modic Mitsubishi Chemical Functional Polymers Tivilon API TPE Plexiglas Evonik Industries PMMA Total EVA Total Petrochemicals EVA Total Petrochemicals GPPS Plustek Polyram PA12 Total GPPS Plustek Polyram PA6 Total HD Total Petrochemicals HDPE PA6.6 Total HIPS Total Petrochemicals HIPS Total HIPS Alloys Total Petrochemicals HIPS Alloys Total HIPS FR Total Petrochemicals HIPS FR Total LD Total Petrochemicals LDPE Plustek Polyram Polylac Chi Mei Corporation ABS Polytron Polyram Long Glass Fibre Compounds Pre-Elec Premix Conductive Total LLD Total Petrochemicals LLDPE Pre-Elec ESD Premix Static Dissipative Compounds Total MD Total Petrochemicals MDPE Preseal TPE Premix TPE – Highly Conductive Total PP Total Petrochemicals PPCP Pretherm Premix Thermally Conductive Compounds Total PP Total Petrochemicals PPHP Total PP Total Petrochemicals PPRCP Radiflam A Radici Group Plastics PA6.6 FR (Italy) Vistamaxx ExxonMobil PP Plastomer Chi Mei Corporation Polycarbonate PC/ABS Radiflam B Radici Group Plastics PBT Wonderlite Radiflam S Radici Group Plastics PA6 Prime FR (Italy) Wonderloy Chi Mei Corporation Radilon A Radici Group Plastics PA6.6 Prime (Germany) Xarec Idemitsu Petrochemicals SPS Radilon A Radici Group Plastics PA6.6 Prime (Italy) 9 Product Portfolio Issue 01 – September 2011 Vistamaxx™ propylenebased elastomer helps get unique toys to pass key drop-test and onto store shelves in time for Christmas. Solving the drop-test dilemma The “Pack Away Garage” is a multi- Toys and Electronics (Dongguan) propylene-based elastomer within the featured children’s toy designed Limited of Guangdong, China, had impact copolymer before settling on and developed by one of Europe’s three options: adjust the production a 15% Vistamaxx loading, with which leading suppliers, Halsall Toys Europe process, which was considered a it comfortably passed the drop-test. Ltd. (HTI). The garage is over three priority, improve the ICP and, as “Thankfully we didn’t need to modify levels with a helipad, gas station, a last resort, modify the moulds. the design of the tool as it would car wash, ramps and car lift, as well After numerous adjustments to have been very costly, and there as die-cast cars. Moulded from an the production process proved would have been delays of about impact copolymer polypropylene unsuccessful, they approached local four months in commercialising the (ICP), the entire toy, which folds up polymer distributor, Kin Sang Chemical toy,” remarks Jonathan Stoneley, into a compact tyre-shaped carrying Ltd. of Shenzhen, China, and Halsall’s buying controller. “This case, weighs 3kgs and measures polymer manufacturer, ExxonMobil innovative solution meant we approximately 42cm x 38cm x 19cm. Chemical for an assessment did not miss the Christmas sales of the material being used. period.” Launched in the summer As with all toys for the mass market, of 2009, the Pack Away Garage the garage was required to meet the They proposed altering the formula sold 80,000 units in Europe during standards and safety requirements of the impact copolymer by adding the run up to Christmas that year, of key markets, such as ASTM F963 ExxonMobil Chemical’s Vistamaxx making it Halsall’s third-best seller. (United States) and EN71 (European propylene-based elastomer. Union). Under ASTM F963, the folded Vistamaxx can affect flexibility within Further information on Vistamaxx™ case was dropped five times from a part, increasing impact strength propylene-based elastomer six different directions at a height of down to -20°C while improving can be found at: just over 90 cm, with the ICP failing adhesion. In particular, dry blending www.exxonmobilchemical.com on the surface of the tyre case 10 to 30% Vistamaxx with PP at and in the internal support ribs. It the injection moulding machine became clear that the material provides improved impact strength, lacked the flexibility and strength minimising breakage and eliminating to resist the high external impact. the need for mould modification The commercial launch of “Pack or an increase in part thickness. Away Garage” in time for the run up to Christmas was now in danger. Ever Force tested different HTI and the moulder Ever Force concentrations of Vistamaxx 30 10 Product Portfolio Issue 01 – September 2011 That’s cool! Recycled polystyrene from refrigerators available from Plastribution A recycled grade of polystyrene (rPS Total has sought to address this 65W) from Total Petrochemicals is problem by developing the post- now available to the UK processing consumer, recycled grade of industry through Plastribution. The polystyrene sourced from refrigerators. general purpose material, suitable for both injection moulding and “We believe plastics can be recycled extrusion, is produced from post- several times and still provide value as consumer refrigerator doors and liners. a source of energy at the end of their lifecycle. To maximise this potential, rPS 65W offers comparable properties Total is developing new solutions for to virgin polystyrene with a melt index recycling plastics, including offering of 6g/10 minutes, a flexural modulus of new grades containing recycled 1750MPa, an Izod impact strength of 6 polymers. We also support the kJ/m2 at 23°C and a VICAT softening efforts of professional associations temperature of 86°C. The pellet- such as Plastics Europe to improve shaped material is manufactured to the end-of-life management of match a consistent off-white colour plastics,” says a spokesperson and has a density of approximately for Total Petrochemicals. 1.05 g/m3. Typical applications for the recycled grade of polystyrene The addition of a recycled grade include office equipment, household of Polystyrene, backed by the items and other injection-moulded brand of a major petrochemical items. The material is not suitable for producer is another important food contact and toy applications. addition to Plastribution’s portfolio For over 25 years, high impact of products with green credentials. polystyrene (HIPS) has been the ‘Through offering a broad range material of choice for refrigerator of materials we aim to provide liners and doors due to its lightweight processors with the correct solution insulating and protective properties. to meet the increasing need of OEMs and retailers to provide Unfortunately, once the products to meet consumers refrigerator has reached its end- increasing expectations for more of-life, the polystyrene becomes environmentally friendly products’. a waste material that companies must pay to dispose of. For more information, please visit www.totalpetrochemicals.com 11 31 Product Portfolio Issue 01 – September 2011 Enabling a multitude of benefits for film converters Available in the UK through Plastribution, it allows converters to further enhance their business through more stable operations, improved film line output, film down-gauging, and simpler resin sourcing. conditions. The ability of Enable Resin sourcing simplicity mPE to extrude at lower melting Enable mPE is a single, unique resin temperatures delivers extrusion designed to replace LLDPE/LDPE energy savings, promotes greater blends – simplifying sourcing and bubble stability, and leads to stable, operations. Lowering inventory costs worry-free operations. by reducing the number of resins that Extended output need to be sourced, it eliminates blending complexity and costly errors. Enable mPE facilitates faster While Enable mPE technology is ideal processing which increases film line for film converters with LLDPE and capacity. When replacing LLDPE-rich LDPE mono-layer blown film lines, it blends it’s possible to increase output also brings value to multilayer blown by up to 20% with no additional film lines, especially large lay-flat capital cost, resulting in increased films requiring high melt strength, revenue and the postponement and cast film lines. Its broad range of future equipment investments. of benefits makes Enable mPE Enable™ metallocene polyethylene In some cases, polymer processing suitable for an array of flexible film (mPE) from ExxonMobil Chemical aids can be eliminated, resulting in applications including collation shrink, offers an unprecedented additional savings. pallet shrink, cast stretch hand wrap, combination of film processing and lamination film, heavy duty bags UK through Plastribution, it allows Versatility with higher alpha olefin (HAO) performance converters to further enhance Enable mPE technology meets the metallocene polyethylene their business through more stable performance needs of several film (mPE) can be found at: operations, improved film line output, applications. While often surpassing www.exxonmobilchemical.com film down-gauging, and simpler the mechanical performance resin sourcing. requirements of LLDPE-rich structures, HAO performance benefits in a single, unique resin. Available in the Operational stability Further information on Enable™ Enable mPE can significantly improve the toughness of LDPE-rich structures Enable mPE has a broad operating making down-gauging by more window – on both LLDPE and LDPE than 20 percent a possibility. Enable equipment – that can withstand mPE can open up potential new fluctuations in manufacturing applications on LDPE equipment. 12 and agricultural greenhouse films. 33 Product Portfolio PANTONE 376 EC Process c59m0y100k0 PANTONE 301 EC Process c100m54y4k19 Issue 02 – March 2012 New Ducor polypropylene grade meets demand for transparency Ducor Petrochemicals has introduced a new grade of polypropylene homopolymer for extrusion and thermoforming applications that require high transparency and improved stiffness. The new grade, Ducor DX11101, is Typical applications for the new principally envisaged as a material grade will include thermoformed for thermoformed food packaging packaging such as high clarity applications and is defined by its trays, cups and containers.” very good optical and mechanical properties as well as its excellent Ducor Petrochemicals produces a processability. It is also in compliance versatile range of polypropylene with most regulations regarding food homopolymers, block and random contact applications (EU, FDA, etc.). copolymers, manufactured in various standardised and customised grades. Ducor Petrochemicals is a joint Its products are environmentally venture between Belgium’s Domo friendly, non toxic, recyclable Group and Israel’s Carmel Olefins and used in the production of and has its production located in the packaging, textiles, films, housewares, area of Rotterdam, the Netherlands. automotive, electrical appliances Already well known for their textile as well as many other applications. and injection moulding grades, the joint venture partners are seeking The Ducor Petrochemicals’ to diversify the markets available to production plant in Rozenburg their Ducor products by developing has an annual output of 180kt new grades such as Ducor DX11101. per year of polypropylene using a Novolen gas phase technology. “Ducor DX11101 has been developed on the basis of market feedback Further information on Ducor that indicates there is demand for Petrochemicals and its Ducor a clear grade of polypropylene polypropylene grades can be found for food packaging that will allow at www.ducorchem.com. consumers to see its contents and therefore heighten its appeal,” confirms Wouter De Clercq, sales manager at Ducor Petrochemicals. “Our new grade meets this need and is notable for its high transparency, stiffness and processability. 13 17 Product Portfolio Issue 02 – March 2012 Vistamaxx™ propylene-based elastomers have it covered ‘Expertise is something that all our suppliers and customers know they – Neil Dowling can rely on’ Bob Martin (UK) Ltd of Yatton, near Requirements of the sheath were tines – hindering ease of use. Hence Bristol, is the manufacturer of head for it to produce the right balance the company set about looking for lice and nit combs on behalf of of rigidity and flexibility to enable an alternative material that would Meda Pharma in the Netherlands, ease of use (repeated removal address the performance issues of marketed under its Prioderm brand. from and recovering of the tines), the shroud as well as presenting a yet durable and robust enough for more cost-effective alternative. The latest comb’s unique double- continued use without splitting. ended design incorporates tines on A call to Plastribution provided the solution. either side – made of stainless steel Cost of manufacture was also a and polypropylene (PP) respectively major consideration. In its original – with a main body also made of PP. form, the cover was moulded from Neil Dowling, technical sales a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). representative at Plastribution, was Bob Martin’s first point of In order to protect the comb user from the metal tines when they are However, Bob Martin had concerns contact and was quick to identify not in use, a cover or sheath was with initial mouldings that they the issues as ones that could be designed to fit snugly over the end of would not provide the required tear solved with Vistamaxx™ propylene- the comb. resistance and were proving to be based elastomers from ExxonMobil too “sticky” when removed from the Chemical. When used for polymer 14 20 Product Portfolio Issue 02 – March 2012 Neil Dowling Technical Sales Representative Vistamaxx™ is a trademark of Exxon Mobil Corporation. modification, Vistamaxx™ propylene- by 0.9 grams (due to the lower density invaluable advice that helped us based elastomers can be blended of PP/Vistamaxx compound) and solve the technical challenge and at with a variety of polymers including a more cost-effective alternative the same time reduced our costs.” polypropylene to achieve the ideal (the price of the new blend is balance of flexibility, transparency approximately 20 percent lower Further information on Bob and impact performance. than that of the specified TPE). Martin (UK) Ltd can be found In the case of the head lice and The Vistamaxx -based solution nit comb shroud, Bob Martin and proposed and implemented with Further information on Plastribution trailled different Plastribution’s support was to the Vistamaxx™ propylene-based concentrations of Vistamaxx highest satisfaction of Bob Martin, elastomers can be found at: propylene-based elastomers with as a spokesperson for the company www.exxonmobilchemical.com polypropylene before settling on confirms: “Our experience of working a 40% loading. The selected blend with Plastribution was very positive. provided the best balance of flexibility At the time we were having difficulties and tear resistance for the application getting our equipment to produce and, versus the original TPE design, the shrouds with the right degree resulted in a reduction in part weight of ‘give’ and Plastribution provided at: www.bobmartin.co.uk ™ ™ 15 21 Product Portfolio Issue 02 – March 2012 Making a material difference Chris Green Business Development Manager “The introduction of these new products illustrates a fundamental acceptance of the need for change in attitudes towards the consumption of polymers derived – Chris Green from oil. ” Invicta Group, in association with its material suppliers Cardia Bioplastics and Plastribution, is leading the way with the introduction of an exciting range of innovative products incorporating new generation Biohybrid™ materials from Cardia. 16 18 The Leicester-based design and displays, in-store promotions, manufacturing business unveiled a charity and personal care products new range of barware and point- moulded from Cardia Biohybrid™ of-sale products utilising Cardia resins combined with traditional Biohybrid sustainable packaging polymers such as polypropylene. ™ technology during a special customer presentation held The articles made with Cardia during October 2011. Biohybrid™ resins can contain up to 50 percent sustainable material, Representatives of several of Invicta’s meaning that the carbon foot print of blue-chip customers, including Diageo the part is significantly lower than that Plc, The Coca-Cola Company and The with conventional petroleum-based British Red Cross came to the event, polymers. which was held at Clandon House in Guildford, Surrey. They are capable of being processed on standard plastics On display were 100 new and processing equipment, accept existing point-of-sale display, the same high-quality digital barware, drinks promotion, cosmetic printing techniques for branding Product Portfolio Issue 02 – March 2012 Cardia Biohybrid™ is a trademark of Cardia Bioplastics Limited. and decoration as conventional Reflecting on the Invicta launch, Chris Plastribution is Cardia Bioplastics’ materials, and are proven recyclable said: “The introduction of these new resin distributor in the UK, while Invicta in normal plastic waste streams. products illustrates a fundamental is one of the UK’s leading design acceptance of the need for change and manufacturing businesses for “The new products, which are the in attitudes towards the consumption point-of-sale products with a strong first of their kind in the industry, of polymers derived from oil. track record of providing innovative constitute a major commitment to products. In addition to offering high Invicta’s major brand owners to help The feedback from Invicta’s performing point-of-sale products them reduce their carbon footprint customers on the day was extremely and excellent service, they are and achieve their sustainability positive, and as a result Plastribution clearly committed to sustainable targets,” commented The Countess and Invicta are now working on development of their products. of Onslow, CEO of the Invicta several new opportunities for low Group and host of the event. carbon footprint products.” Our partnership with Invicta will enable their customers to purchase Chris Green, Plastribution’s business Cardia Bioplastics managing director, innovative products with reduced development manager, also Dr Frank Glatz, said: “We are delighted dependence on finite oil resources attended the event and informed to be collaborating with Invicta and lower carbon footprint.” the assembled audience about and Plastribution. green material developments within the company. 17 19 Product Portfolio Issue 02 – March 2012 Exceeding the demands of film packaging Exceed™ mPE resin products are Available to the UK through Plastribution, Exceed™ metallocene polyethylene (mPE) resins – the flagship mPE technology from ExxonMobil Chemical – offer the opportunity for unrivalled film performance that can be used to create value not only for film converters but also for their customers. used to formulate a wide range of Outstanding film impact resistance film structures offering unrivalled performance for highly demanding Exceed mPE reduces end-of-line end-use applications such as application failure and the need multipack collation shrink films, to provide after-sales support, compression packaging films and whilst simultaneously enhancing food and non-food packaging films. packaging integrity and improving tamper resistance and evidence. The unique performance properties of Dazzling optical properties (gloss, coextruded films based on Exceed™ haze and transparency). mPE deliver opportunities to increase value across the supply chain. These properties include: The use of Exceed mPE improves print quality, thereby enhancing product appeal, increasing consumer brand recognition and ● Superior film toughness and strength. ● Exceed mPE provides opportunities facilitating bar code reading. Exceptional film sealing performance for significant downgauging of film thickness, leading to Exceed mPE increases end- reduced costs for the converter of-line packaging speed at (in terms of raw material, inventory, no additional cost, potentially delivery and disposal) and more postponing the need to invest in sustainable solutions for brand new packaging line equipment. owners and retailers through reduced packaging weight. For the end-user, outstanding seal performance means enhanced ● Moreover, greater film toughness packaging integrity and the and strength means fewer end- improved performance of sealed of-line packaging shut-downs packages such as pouches and caused by film breakage. laminated bags for longer shelf-life. It also results in a reduction in form, fill and seal packaging line shut-downs. 26 18 Product Portfolio Issue 02 – March 2012 Exceed™ is a trademark of Exxon Mobil Corporation Increasing business value for converters and end-users A more sustainable flexible film solution The significant benefits of Exceed As mentioned, the superior mPE based films, as listed above, mechanical properties of Exceed deliver new opportunities for mPE based co-extruded films help increasing value for both film converters deliver more sustainable converters and their customers flexible film solutions. An improvement versus conventional LLDPE resins. in film performance helps reduce waste and can mean fewer package These include the potential to failures, less content spillage and reduce working capital requirements longer packaging shelf-life. An improvement in film performance helps reduce waste and can mean fewer package failures, less content spillage and longer packaging shelf-life. as a result of material savings and reduced inventory levels; the At the same time, it presents the introduction of a more productive opportunity for downgauging, packaging operation through which helps reduce weight and more robust sealing properties; reduces film consumption. easier handling during distribution because of better mechanical Further information on properties and increased consumer Exceed™ metallocene polyethylene attention and “pick-up” due to (mPE) resins can be found at: enhanced display characteristics. www.exxonmobilchemical.com 1927 Product Portfolio Issue 02 – March 2012 High gloss, high impact polystyrene from Total Petrochemicals High impact polystyrene (HIPS) is Currently, Total Petrochemicals Polystyrene 6351 has been used for visible TV, air-conditioning unit, fan, washing machine and dish washer components. ● Total Petrochemicals’ Polystyrene cost competitive when compared 6351 contains much less to ABS from the point of view of both rubber, bringing cost-reduction its formulation and its processing. solutions for current ABS users. Normally, HIPS does not need pre-drying before injection moulding, and its processing temperature is approximately 20°C lower than that of ABS. For consumer electronics applications, a manufacturer may well consider the following tests: However, in the case of standard HIPS, its main shortcoming to date has ● Cosmetic check – parts made of been its low gloss appearance, which Total Petrochemicals’ Polystyrene In today’s consumer society, has limited its use in many high-end 6351 exhibit a shiny surface; electronic appliances such as TVs, consumer electronics applications. ● Drop test – parts made of Total dishwashers and washing machines not only bring convenience to our Back in 2008, Total Petrochemicals Petrochemicals’ Polystyrene 6351 daily life but have also become started development work in Asia pass drop testing, even in the case part of our interior decoration. and Europe on a high gloss grade of large air-conditioner units; of HIPS, the fruition of which was the In response to this market trend, commercial introduction of Total ● Screw test – parts made of Total consumer electronics and appliance Petrochemicals Polystyrene 6351. Petrochemicals’ Polystyrene 6351 pass screw tests with manufacturers are not only investing in improving the functionality and Beyond the established benefits of ease thanks to the material’s reliability of their devices, but are also standard HIPS, such as its balanced high tensile strength. giving a lot of attention to their design mechanical strength, good and aesthetic consumer appeal. processability and good dimensional Currently, Total Petrochemicals stability, Total Petrochemicals’ Polystyrene 6351 has been used In order to achieve a shiny, Polystyrene 6351 achieves a high for visible TV, air-conditioning unit, cosmetic effect for a plastic cover, gloss finish on moulded parts. fan, washing machine and dish acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) would normally be the When compared to ABS: with good mechanical strength. However, due to increasing cost ● The gloss finish of Total toys or e-learning devices. Petrochemicals Polystyrene 6351 is very close to ABS, and is Today 6351 is only available accepted for most applications; in China, but a European version is due in early 2012. pressure resulting from feedstock prices, many manufacturers is also promoting its use in other applications such as refrigerators, primary option due to its ability to combine a high gloss appearance washer components. The company ● The Izod impact strength of Total have been forced to find a more Petrochemicals’ Polystyrene cost-effective alternative to ABS 6351 is lower than that of ABS, for some of their products. but its good tensile strength and For more information, please visit www.totalpetrochemicals.com better elongation help balance its mechanical performance; 20 23 Product Portfolio Issue 02 – March 2012 Expansion at Granic Gestora Catalana de Residuos, producers of the Granic® range of calcium carbonate and talc filled plastic masterbatches, has made two recent announcements that reflect the success of its products since their introduction. Firstly, at its plant in Tarragona, success of its products are the high Spain, the company has quality and purity of the local calcium commissioned a second line to carbonate used within them, making provide an additional 55,000 tonnes them the reference filler masterbatch of production capacity for its in Europe, and providing the Granic® PE, PP and PS compounds, lowest carbon footprint alternative replicating that of its initial line. with values audited by TÜV. This will take the total annual The company has also recently production capacity of the announced the introduction of a new plant – which is just 20 kilometres grade, Granic® 1025 PP compound, (approximately 13 miles) from to complement its existing offering for factories belonging to some of the the rafia and pipe sectors in particular. leading players in the petrochemical As with all Granic® products, Granic® industry and 8 kilometres (around 5 1025 is an ecological masterbatch miles) from Spain’s largest calcium with a very high content (84 carbonate mine – to 145,000 tonnes, percent) of selected and treated consisting of 110,000 tonnes of ultrafine calcium carbonate at a compounding capacity and 35,000 very high level of good dispersion. tonnes of recycling capacity. The new line is expected to reach full output by March 2012. It is 100 percent recyclable and just 16 percent dependent on crude oil. The addition rate of Granic® is typically between 5 and 40 percent, depending on the final application, “During 2011 we sold 49,000 tonnes of providing benefits such as an increase Granic , meaning that our initial line in productivity, a reduction in energy is already operating at 95 percent consumption and an improvement capacity,” explains Victor Oliva, in mechanical properties. ® commercial director at Gestora Catalana de Residuos. “This much- Plastribution has been the sole required second line will provide us distributor in the United Kingdom with more scope for production as of the Granic® range of highly filled well as the opportunity to develop calcium carbonate compounds new products, for instance for since the start of 2011. the blow moulding market or the Granic® is a registered trademark of Gestora Catalana de Residuo automotive industry.” According to Further information on Granic® can the company, reasons for the sales be found at www.granic.es. 21 31 Product Portfolio Issue 02 – March 2012 Conductive plastics Premix controls electrical charges and secures safe refuelling? Why? The answer is simple. Premix offers are not alone – Premix has taken just one product. It is a solution. the challenge and will solve it. Such For Premix, customer problems challenges will turn into further are challenges which must be success stories among those solved. Each successful solution already filed. gives Premix a chance to launch a new customer success story. What are success stories made of? Caring, Creating, Commitment Premix – a provider of solutions It is not possible to become a solution provider by declaration. For decades already, Premix has been There are no shortcuts to one of the leading companies in success. Premix has been the field of electrically conductive investing in know-how since plastics. The road from material the company was founded. producer to solution provider has been a long and rewarding one. But know-how alone is not sufficient. Caring, Creating and Specialisation has paid off. Some Commitment are essential factors. of Premix’s end customers are global industry leaders. Premix’s Caring means a desire to do more solutions help facilitate your – adopt customer challenges, everyday life. You can fuel your explore, spend time and have a car safely at a petrol station, have genuine desire to find the best a health examination at a clinic possible sustainable solution. or speak on your mobile phone. Each new solution requires creativity, i.e. ability and will to do something Premix’s ability to solve problems differently, something that others has turned into dozens of success have not yet come to think of. stories. Some of these stories can also be read on Premix’s new website. But the most important thing is They are well worth reading. Commitment. Commitment is 32 22 an ability to convince customers Maybe the next story to be told there throughout the job done that they will be yours? Product Portfolio Issue 02 – March 2012 Is it time to kick off your own success story? Premix and Plastribution are eager Market leader in conductive plastics Compounding business unit to create a success story for you and your company as well. Business units Headquarters in Rajamäki, Finland ● Electrically conductive plastics ● Static dissipative plastics The ingredients for a successful mix PREMIX EUROPE GmbH, sales are already there. It takes Caring, office in Schafflund, Germany Plastics in electronics business unit Creating and Commitment to ● High frequency materials succeed on both sides. The rest is ● EMI shielding materials work, competence and experience. ● Thermally conductive materials The fastest way for you to start ● High performance PPE compounds creating your success story is by visiting Premix’s website, or you can just throw your challenge to Plastribution. We will take it from there. Unique plastic solutions for telecommunications and electronics industries New generations, new challenges Premix is a family-owned company where success has always been based on its owners’ desire to do more and to do things better. Now a new generation has taken over the responsibility for the company. The same success principles will remain, but based on visions and means of the new generation. A new success program has been updated and installed. Premix version 2.0 has been completed. Premix has adopted a new way of challenge. More direct, deeper and more efficient. www.premixgroup.com 33 23 Product Portfolio Issue 02 – March 2012 Plastribution to offer Mitsubishi’s Xantar portfolio to the automotive industry Plastribution’s distributor role for Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics has been extended to include its XANTAR® (PC), XANTAR® C (PC/ ABS) and XANTAR® E (PC/PET) products, with the intention of exploring new opportunities specifically for the UK automotive industry. This new agreement reinforces the Key properties of XANTAR® C very successful 22 year relationship products are its low melt viscosity between the two companies. and high impact resistance under Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics’ unfavourable conditions (such as low XANTAR® polycarbonate is a versatile temperatures or when exposed to thermoplastic resin that is suitable chemicals), its high level of purity, high for a wide range of applications. stability and bright natural colour. The XANTAR® product line consists of It is available in standard, flame- general purpose and special grades retardant and tailor-made grades. including flame retardant grades, XANTAR® E is a blend of XANTAR® glass-fibre reinforced grades and polycarbonate and polyethylene engineering structural foam grades. terephthalate (PET) or polybutylene The XANTAR general purpose terephthalate (PBT). ® grades are characterised by their high transparency and impact These products are mainly developed strength, excellent temperature for the automotive industry, both resistance, good dimensional interior and exterior applications stability and biological inertness. and consist of standard and special grades. It exhibits high ageing Specialised products within the resistance and has benefits in Xantar portfolio include Xantar demanding impact situations e.g. LDS (Laser Direct Structuring), a the combination of low temperature range of custom-made PC and performance and weld lines. ® ® PC/ABS based grades that enable selective electroless plating by It also displays low volatility during means of laser direct structuring processing (low odour) and end- (LDS) to integrate electric circuits into use (reduced windshield fogging). moulded parts, and XANTAR® XRM Due to its excellent compatibility (Xtra Robust Modified), a family of with other polyester components impact modified flame retardant PC it can easily be recycled with XANTAR C is a blend of Xantar optimal retention of properties. ® ® polycarbonate and a specially developed high purity ABS. 24 36 Product Portfolio Issue 02 – March 2012 Xantar® is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics Corporation. Common automotive applications XANTAR® PC, PC/ABS and PC/PET They therefore match demands blends are predominantly used in for fogging, emission of volatiles automotive interior applications. and odour in the car interior. Specially developed grades offer Specifically, XANTAR® E can be solutions for demanding applications used to meet the severest impact such as, for instance, air conditioning requirements, whilst XANTAR® C is and venting nozzles, steering column available in several compositions to claddings, dashboard components match the application’s demand and interior lighting. XANTAR® based for heat resistance and impact. materials pass today’s very stringent environmental requirements with Further information on Mitsubishi respect to absence of heavy metals Engineering Plastics’ XANTAR® portfolio and undesired volatile components. please visit www.xantar.com 25 37 Product Portfolio Issue 02 – March 2012 Lumicene® Random Copolymers a potential for productivity and environmental gains First presented during the K-Fair 2010, the range of Lumicene® random copolymer products from Total Petrochemicals present new opportunities for cost reduction and additional downgauging of injection moulded products. A unique range of polypropylene Total Petrochemicals’ polypropylene Lumicene® products are available as five grades with a melt flow Reasons for using Lumicene® random polypropylene grades include: index from 10 to 110 g/10 min, depending on the market’s needs. ● Production cost reduction. Moulding productivity: with Whilst they are probably best known standard random (ZN catalyst) for their aesthetics, polypropylene dimensional variation occurs from Lumicene has much more to one injection shot to another offer versus random (Ziegler Natta due to variation in shrinkage . ® catalyst) polypropylene: superior food compatibility, higher rigidity With Lumicene® the moulding by 150 MPa, but at the same precision is much higher and time better impact resistance, the reproducibility between moulding productivity. shots is much improved, New opportunities for a range of applications giving a lower reject rate of out-of-specification parts. Also, the higher rigidity allows a Producers of rigid food packaging, faster demoulding. Faster cycle caps and closures, medical devices, time: reduced cooling and pharmaceutical packaging, house injection time thanks to high fluidity wares and kitchen wares are and high rigidity of Lumicene® now able to take full advantage MR110MC2 (MFR 110 g/10min). of the new Lumicene random ® metallocene product range. ● Downgauging (cost and environmental benefit). The Polymer substitution of polycarbonate Lumicene® PP product range and PVC is another target, with exhibits 150 Mpa more rigidity, a strong penetration achieved allowing downgauging. in demanding applications such as baby bottle production. 38 26 Product Portfolio Issue 02 – March 2012 Lumicene® is a registered trademark of Total Petrochemicals. At the same time, the impact resistance shows a ductile behaviour at room temperatures. In short: higher rigidity combined with better impact resistance. Case study: moulded food packaging tray produced with Lumicene® MR110MC2 ● Superior food compatibility The benefits attainable through Ultra low extractables and the adoption of Lumicene® best-in-class organoleptic properties give the Lumicene random polypropylene are best range the status of universal illustrated by the costs relating to grades for food packaging. the production of a 22 gram, ® All in all, this can lead to a potential cost reduction of more than 100 €/tonne for converters and a decrease of the carbon footprint of the produced article. thin-walled food packaging tray. ● Improved part aesthetics (gloss and/or transparency) Whereas standard production using a Ziegler-Natta polypropylene (MFI 40g/10 min) has a 5 second cycle time at 235°C, the adoption of Lumicene® MR110MC2 (MFI 110 g/10min) reduces cycle time to 4.45 seconds at 215°C, meaning higher productivity and energy savings. With the 150 MPa rigidity of the Lumicene® PP product, there is a downgauging potential of between 4 and 8%. All in all, this can lead to a potential cost reduction of more than 100 €/ tonne for converters and a decrease of the carbon footprint of the produced article. Superior food compatibility and excellent aesthetics provide additional value. Further information: www.totalpetrochemicals.com 39 27 Product Portfolio Issue 02 – March 2012 Inside knowledge Sumika Polymer Compounds Plastribution has been the appointed distributor of Sumika’s Thermofil® range of reinforced polypropylene (PP) compounds in the UK since 2010. Europe, particularly with regard to the stiffness to high impact grades, expansion of its already successful with Thermofil® HP F610X forming Thermofil® range of reinforced one of the most recent additions. polypropylene (PP) compounds. A 30 percent high performance The glass- and mineral-modified PP glass-coupled PP with outstanding compounds are designed to meet the tensile strength, impact strength evolving requirements of the global and stiffness, Thermofil® HP F610X is automotive, household appliance intended as a replacement for long and general engineering industries. glass fibre reinforced polypropylene, glass-reinforced PA and glass- During October 2011, eight They can be used as a replacement reinforced PBT in automotive representatives of Plastribution’s for traditional and more expensive and industrial applications. distribution sales team headed down engineering thermoplastics such as to Havant in Hampshire to visit Sumika polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and Polymer Compounds (UK) Ltd and polyamide (PA), delivering benefits find out more about the company, such as weight and cost savings, During their visit, the Plastribution its products and their applications. ease of processing and design. representatives also found out more Sumika Polymer Compounds (SPC) was founded in November 2007 Unique product know-how Sustainable solutions about the range of glass-coupled recycled PP compounds offered by SPC to the automotive industry. In after a consortium of Sumitomo Chemical Group (50%), Itochu The Thermofil range is based on the many cases these materials, with a Corporation (25%) and Toyo Ink company’s expertise in the advanced recycled PP content of up to 100%, (25%) acquired both of the former coupling of polypropylene and glass can replace virgin PP compounds, Asahi Thermofil compounding fibre. Implementing a unique screw metal, and PA in applications such as companies in the UK and France. design and process knowledge, the engine noise shields, fan shrouds or glass fibres are optimally distributed battery cases without compromising The two sites were renamed to throughout the compound for superior performance or cost. Sumika Polymer Compounds (UK) performance in terms of strength and Ltd and Sumika Polymer Compounds stiffness, temperature resistance and Further information: (France) S.A. respectively and impact strength versus conventional www.sumika.co.uk provide the location for SPC’s glass fibre reinforced polypropylenes. Thermofil® is a registered trademark ® of Sumika Polymer Compounds manufacturing and technical excellence centres in each country. The glass fibres can be combined with mineral fillers for further Ownership by the new shareholders, enhanced mechanical properties. including a significant PP major in The Thermofil® family of glass- the form of Sumitomo, has allowed coupled polypropylene is available SPC to strengthen its position in in an extensive range, from high 40 28 Product Portfolio Issue 02 – March 2012 Next generation PEEK polymer from Evonik Evonik Industries has recently unveiled an improved polyether etherketone (PEEK) that can potentially double the lifespan of dynamically-stressed moulded components. New VESTAKEEP Ultimate offers a 25 percent higher impact strength compared to other state-of-the-art PEEK polymers. ® Such a technical enhancement as Dirk Heinrich, director of business can help facilitate a whole host of management for VESTAKEEP®, high-performance solutions that can explains: “VESTAKEEP® Ultimate make the new product the material shows that there is a long way to of choice for PEEK polymer in a vast go before the crest of the plastics range of applications. pyramid is reached. In terms of the automobile and Our developments haven’t finished aircraft industries, the enhanced yet: We are continuing to work hard properties of VESTAKEEP® Ultimate on improving our products to support provide greater resilience to higher our customers to meet performance stress-exposed components such as requirements.” sensors or ball bearings. VESTAKEEP® Ultimate also constitutes Its use as a sealant material for the oil the latest addition to the full range and gas industry can mean greater of VESTAKEEP® PEEK moulding resistance to high temperatures at compounds exclusively supplied depths of up to several hundred to the UK market by Plastribution. meters. Meanwhile, when used for VESTAKEEP® PEEK polymers are semiconductor manufacturing, new particularly suitable for applications VESTAKEEP Ultimate can result in that are required to meet extremely greater process reliability due to its high mechanical, thermal, and high temperature resistance and chemical requirements, enabling particularly low ion content. the production of long-lasting ® components that can be used under Processing benefits of the new the toughest conditions. material include greater ease of manufacture of large diameter pipes For more information, please visit: as a result of its high melt elasticity. www.vestakeep.com The introduction of the new PEEK by Evonik is the latest in a series of Vestakeep® is a registered trademark of the Evonik Degussa GmbH. innovations in high performance plastics that looks set to continue, 29 41 Product Portfolio Issue 03 – October 2012 A new line-up for PLEXIGLAS® moulding compounds The family of PLEXIGLAS® moulding compounds from Evonik Industries AG is now available in a new line-up. PLEXIGLAS® moulding compounds providing the best scratch resistance are thermoplastics based on of all thermoplastics, and – in the polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). case of certain moulding compounds They are characterised by a number – approval for food contact. of chemical, physical and technical properties that are indispensable for manufacturing high-quality parts. These include: absolute clarity, enabling pure colours with an outstanding degree of precision, convincing longevity, offering unsurpassed resistance to weathering and aging, resectability, both in terms of chemical recycling and material recovery, surface toughness, 30 4 Product Portfolio Issue 03 – October 2012 PLEXIGLAS® LED* PLEXIGLAS® Solar The new dimension of light: speciality These ultra-pure moulding compounds, PMMA sheets and moulding sheets and Fresnel lenses have specific compounds for efficient lighting light transmission properties and high applications combined with LEDs. resistance to UV light and weathering, Depending on the grade, the Speciality products for edge lighting which makes them suitable for PLEXIGLAS® standard moulding and backlighting offer maximum high-efficiency solar modules. compounds differ in their physical light transmission without disturbing properties such as flow and heat hot spots, as well as attractive deflection temperature under and playful colour effects. Product overview PLEXIGLAS standard moulding compounds ® load. They can be processed Further information: www.plexiglas.net The Performance Polymers Business by means of all conventional PLEXIGLAS Optical thermoplastic processing methods. PMMA moulding compounds and manufacturer of PMMA products sold sheets with optical functionalities, under the PLEXIGLAS® trademarks high light guidance and distribution on the European, Asian, African and A higher heat deflection provide a uniformly bright and Australian continents and under the temperature is the distinguishing perfectly sharp picture, especially trademark ACRYLITE® in the Americas. feature of these speciality PMMA in display applications and when moulding compounds. used for rear projection. PLEXIGLAS® Heatstop (formerly CoolTouch) PLEXIGLAS® Resist These impact-modified These heat-reflecting PMMA moulding moulding compounds, multi-skin, compounds, solid and multi-skin corrugated and solid sheets and sheets offer greater energy efficiency tubes combine toughness with by cutting air conditioning costs. excellent weather resistance. PLEXIGLAS Heatresist ® A multi-skin sheet variant filled with aerogel offers high heat insulation. PLEXIGLAS Hi-Gloss ® ® Unit of Evonik Industries is a worldwide * See separate article in this issue of know-how magazine. PLEXIGLAS® Satinice This material’s velvet surfaces are robust, pleasant to the touch and A noble appearance and discretely light-diffusing. Sheets special deep-view effect are the and tubes are available with a characteristics of these high-gloss matte satin surface on one or both solid sheets, which are available sides, or with diffuser beads evenly in various colours and with up- distributed throughout the material, in to-the-minute décors. Speciality various colours. Available as diffuser moulding compounds provide moulding compounds for components injection-moulded components with a light-diffusing effect. with a high-gloss Class A surface and remarkable depth of colour. 31 5 Product Portfolio Issue 03 – October 2012 More efficient LEDs Now available from Plastribution, new PLEXIGLAS® LED (previously EndLighten T) from Evonik Industries AG is a moulding compound for edge-lit surfaces that is specially designed for transparent edge-lit applications using LEDs. It combines high transparency with very good light diffusion, enabling direct lighting with LEDs without hot spots. LEDs (light-emitting diodes) are The new PLEXIGLAS® LED moulding indispensable for modern lighting compound is available in four grades design. Two new PLEXIGLAS moulding that allow illumination of the entire compound grades now enable component surface up to an area of lighting manufacturers and designers 96 centimetres, with homogenous to use energy-saving LEDs to even light output. ® better advantage. Very good light diffusion for edge-lit elements The material is suitable for all thermoplastic processing methods. extruded parts that enable light to be Uniform direct lighting for slim luminaires. simultaneously fed in via the edges PLEXIGLAS® LED moulding compounds and evenly emitted across their entire have been developed in two new surface are no longer a contradiction speciality colours for extremely flat in terms. lighting installations with direct Highly transparent moulded and LED lighting. The extremely efficient formulation of the new PLEXIGLAS® moulding The light-diffusing moulding compounds from the PLEXIGLAS® LED compounds transmit over 60% of light product family makes it possible to and therefore prevent fluctuations in combine these two properties. luminance, even at extremely low wall thicknesses. Previously, products offering good light diffusion were also less That offers entirely new creative transparent. Not so with the new scope to designers, who can now product that has been specially place LEDS very close to light covers, developed for LED edge-lighting without visible hot spots. systems and appears crystal-clear 24 32 when unlit. Further information: www.plexiglas.net The combination of transparency The Performance Polymers Business and the play of different colours Unit of Evonik Industries is a worldwide allows designers to create specific manufacturer of PMMA products sold moods, whether for ambient lighting under the PLEXIGLAS® trademarks of furniture and in vehicles, or for on the European, Asian, African and displays, control systems, circuit Australian continents and under the elements or industrial lighting. trademark ACRYLITE® in the Americas. Product Portfolio Issue 03 – October 2012 25 33 Product Portfolio Issue 03 – October 2012 More efficient processing and better quality thermoformed packaging Manufacturers of beverage cups and containers face a number of challenges, especially when they use homopolymer polypropylene (hPP) in thermoforming. Some of these issues include lack of detail, incomplete forming or cracking during manufacture. This is due to the poor flexibility and low-temperature impact resistance of PP. Because of low impact resistance, products can be damaged during handling and transportation. Another problem is poor clarity, which can result from using a polyethylenebased impact modifier. 26 34 Product Portfolio Issue 03 – October 2012 Material challenges Better products An evaluation of the materials typically New possibilities with Vistamaxx™ used for the production of food and Vistamaxx propylene-based improve overall product quality beverage containers – including elastomers can offer two solutions with for attractive packaging with polyethylene terephthalate (PET), regard to flexibility: For applications more customer appeal. It helps to polystyrene (PS), homopolymer requiring a balance of impact maintain clarity, colour dispersion polypropylene (hPP) or random resistance, clarity and stiffness, a dry and reduces or eliminates stress copolymer PP (RCP) – reveals the blend formulation of 5-10 percent whitening to maintain the colour and following conclusions: PET provides Vistamaxx™ 3020 propylene-based quality of the part. This is important good clarity but exhibits poor heat elastomer with PP can be used. This for cups and other containers, such resistance. As a result, PET containers has been proven to reduce cup as sheets, trays, hinges and profiles. cannot be used for hot beverages breakage during production and Enhanced impact strength enables or used in a microwave, as they transportation. As an alternative may warp. PET is also difficult for solution, a low dosage of Vistamaxx masterbatch dispersion and cannot 6102 propylene-based elastomer can be used long-term, re-filled or re-used. be added to PP. This improves impact Breakage during storage and resistance and maintains clarity, while handling is minimised, and cups are avoiding die cutting issues, at low cost. less prone to collapse when stacked, PS can either be transparent or coloured and offers good Vistamaxx™ can cost-effectively ™ downgauging opportunities for ™ lower material usage and costs. making transportation easier. Even processability, but it has poor heat More efficient processing resistance and inadequate impact Vistamaxx can easily be blended propylene-based elastomers help and tear resistance, especially at with hPP and RCP. Compatibility to improve the impact strength low temperatures. While hPP offers with polypropylene, combined with of PP due to a glass transition good heat resistance and broad food improved flexibility and elasticity, temperature of -28°C (-18.4°F). contact compliance, it lacks flexibility. results in a simpler moulding process This can result in unsatisfactory detail which is important for complex Low seal initiation temperatures and and incomplete forming or cracking shapes, such as deep-draw cups. excellent heat-sealing characteristics during manufacture, leading to Compounders can target the flexibility can lead to energy savings and higher rejection rates than with other that is best-suited for the application, reduced costs. For applications materials. It also exhibits low impact giving them a broader choice than that require a greater degree of slip resistance during transportation and the original hPP or RCP grades. resistance, such as sheets, grips, and ™ at low temperatures, Vistamaxx™ cups, it can be used to increase the can be brittle at low temperatures. The lower melt temperature and coefficients of friction. This results RCP can be a more expensive higher flow of Vistamaxx propylene- in better traction, so that products option than hPP but while it based elastomers allow the processing are less likely to slip during use. provides good clarity and flexibility, temperature to be reduced and its impact resistance remains the processing rate to increase. This Complying with US and EU food inadequate at low temperatures. can reduce energy consumption contact regulations, Vistamaxx™ and improve processing efficiency. is creating new possibilities for ™ thermoformed cups and other To improve flexibility, a “three-in-one” food packaging applications. polymer formulation may be pursued. Its flexibility helps to increase the draw Comprising 15 percent low density ratio resulting in fewer flow marks, polyethylene (LDPE), 15 percent high better product quality and lower Further information on Vistamaxx™ density polyethylene (HDPE) and 70 scrap rate. The scrap rate can also propylene-based elastomers can percent PP, such a combination can be reduced because the elastomer be found at: improve flexibility during processing, shrinks less than PP, making the www.exxonmobilchemical.com but reduce clarity. Incorporating production process easier to control a fourth ingredient, a nucleating and die cutting more accurate, for Vistamaxx™ is a trademark of or clarifying agent, can improve improved cup and lid matching. Exxon Mobil Corporation. clarity but it also can introduce a problem of odour during processing. 27 35 Product Portfolio Issue 03 – October 2012 Step-out performance for highly demanding applications Film converters looking to produce flexible films with improved mechanical strength, enhanced sealing performance and opportunities for film-line output improvements are using Exceed™ and Enable™ metallocene polyethylene (mPE) resin blends, available to the UK through Plastribution. Exceed™ and Enable™ metallocene Meanwhile, Enable™ mPE redefines polyethylene (mPE) resin blends performance because it offers an deliver significant improvements unprecedented combination of in performance compared film processing and higher alpha with LDPE resin-based blends, olefin (HAO) performance benefits creating opportunities for in a single, unique resin. Its benefits downgauging of flexible films. include operational stability, extended film line output, versatility with HAO Associated benefits include a performance and sourcing reduction. significant improvement in impact strength and tear resistance, When used in combination, higher hot-tack peak and Exceed™ and Enable™ mPE resin broader hot-tack window, greater blends create opportunities for processability, improved tensile significant downgauging through strength and enhanced package overall improvement in mechanical integrity and less leakers. properties. For instance, Exceed™ and Enable™ mPE resin blends This makes Exceed and Enable provide the following benefits metallocene polyethylene (mPE) compared with Exceed™ mPE2018 resin blends ideal for film applications resin-rich blends with LDPE resins: ™ ™ such as consumer packaging, heavy duty bags and sacks, compression Significant improvement in tear packaging and refuse bags. resistance and impact strength On its own, Exceed™ mPE resin Excellent sealing capability offers the opportunity for unrivalled film performance for highly Outstanding extrusion performance demanding end-use applications. Ideal for skin layers in Outstanding film properties include a superior balance of film toughness and strength, outstanding film impact resistance, dazzling film optical properties and exceptional film sealing performance. 36 30 coextruded films Product Portfolio Issue 03 – October 2012 Outstanding film properties include a superior balance of film toughness and strength, outstanding film impact resistance, dazzling film optical properties and exceptional film sealing performance. Alternatively, Exceed™ and Enable™ Finally, Exceed™ and Enable™ mPE Film converters in the UK looking mPE resin blends provide the following resin blends provide the following for step-out performance for their benefits compared with Exceed™ mPE benefits compared with Exceed mPE highly demanding film applications resin-lean blends with LDPE resins: resin-rich blends with LDPE resins: should contact Plastribution about the Exceed™ and Enable™ mPE resin Substantial downgauging Additional downgauging blends from ExxonMobil Chemical. Significantly improved toughness Equivalent extrusion performance Further information on Exceed™ and Enable™ metallocene polyethylene Improved impact strength Excellent bubble stability and tear resistance (mPE) resin blends can be found at: www.exxonmobilchemical.com Improved impact resistance Excellent sealing capability Enable™ and Exceed™ are trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation. Drawdown ability 37 31 Product Portfolio Issue 03 – October 2012 Nylon replaces metal in cars New Radilon A RV500RW 339 NER is a nylon 66 with 50% glass fibre from Radici Plastics in Italy, available in the UK through Plastribution, that moulds easily while offering new opportunities for metal replacement in automotive applications. With the use of plastics in cars improved dynamic properties make expected to continue to rise this material particularly suitable considerably, the new material for applications such as engine extends metal-replacement mounts and gearbox housings. opportunities and allows moulders to produce components that The material exhibits significant are not only lighter—and thus improvements in fatigue limits more environmentally friendly— compared with competing grades, but more complex, with multiple and a noticeable advantage in integrated functions. creep resistance, which is critical for Enhanced performance applications such as valve covers and oil cups, because these components When testing Radilon A RV500RW 339 are subjected to a constant load for NER against a competing 50% glass- their entire useful life, and maximum filled nylon 66, property improvements oil tightness is always required. can be observed across the board. Measured at 23°C, tensile strength of Easy to mould the new grade reached 260 MPa, a Production tests conducted by Radici 12% increase over the other material reveal that the material processes tested. Strain at break was also about almost exactly like the standard glass- 12% better at higher temperatures filled nylon 66. During its development, (150°C). Tensile strength at weld lines particular attention was paid to the was reported to be 20% higher than material’s mechanical properties the competing 50% glass compound. when the material was exposed to high processing temperatures Results of notched and un-notched for prolonged hold times. Charpy impact test results showed that Radilon A RV500RW 339 NER is up to Through the introduction of Radilon A 30% tougher than the other material RV500RW 339 NER, Radici is bringing tested. Other important characteristics to market a material that can be of automotive structural materials are moulded at temperatures above high-speed stress-strain properties. 300°C in order to maximise weld-line strength without polymer degradation. Radici’s tests show that the stiffness 38 32 and energy absorption of the The chart opposite indicates Radilon A compound are greater that the tensile strength of the than for competing compounds at material, with and without weld all load application speeds. These lines, does not change for melt Product Portfolio Issue 03 – October 2012 temperatures of up 310°C and Radilon© A RV500 RW blk 339 barrel hold times of up to 6 min. One of the first commercial applications to benefit from the new material is a gear-shift cable reaction bracket, previously made in aluminium, that has been developed by the Italian moulder Sila Holding in collaboration with Radici. The switch from aluminium to Radilon A RV500RW 339 NER resulted in the component Has been designed to guarantee the property’s stability even when processed in severe conditions and in presence of a weld line. weighing 30% less and becoming Barrel Residence Time: 6mins 20% cheaper to produce. High Performance Radilon 100 Tensile Strength at Break Values at Different Melt Temperatures with welding line (23oC, DAM, ISO 527) 80 60 40 A RV500RW 339 NER 20 Benchmark 330 320 310 300 290 280 0 270 Tensile Strength (MPa) 120 Melt Temperature (oC) 39 33 Product Portfolio Issue 02 – March 2012 New enhanced finish electroplating grade of ABS from Chi Mei Taiwanese plastics producer Chi Mei has introduced a new grade of ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) resin that is tailored to achieving high quality results with electroplating. Polylac® is a registered trademark of Chi Mei Corporation. The inherent properties of ABS “Moreover, thanks to the modified make it highly suitable for the process employed by Chi Mei to metalising process and enable produce PA-726M, the material the continuous production of high contains fewer impurities that can volumes of electroplated plastic hinder electroplating performance components. Consequently, and result in a reduced yield rate.” moulded ABS plastic components are substantially cheaper to Evaluation tests carried out by Chi manufacture than metal parts and Mei on chrome-plated components also present the major benefit of moulded from the new material weight reduction – a particularly included thermal cycle testing, important factor for vehicle parts. to determine its durability under different temperature conditions, The new material – Polylac® PA-726M – is intended for use in automotive parts and components, particularly front grilles, and is already approved for use by some automotive OEMs. If plated to a high quality, there and CASS (Copper Accelerated should also be no apparent Acetic Acid Salt Spray) testing, to visual difference between the determine corrosion resistance. metal and plastic parts. The excellent results of the new material in these tests, as well as the To help ensure high quality results, impressive visual results achieved on Chi Mei has introduced Polylac® trial parts, contributed to its approval PA-726M – a new electroplating by an automotive OEM in Taiwan. grade of ABS that surpasses its previous offering in terms of reduced “With the introduction of Polylac® impurities, visual appearance of the PA-726M, which is now also available final part and corrosion resistance. to our customers in the UK, we can offer a new alternative for “One enhancement of the new the electroplating of ABS that is material is its higher melt flow rate, able to fulfil the rigorous demands which leads to a reduced occurrence of automotive applications,” of streaking in the plated part,” concludes Martin White. explains Martin White, who looks after Styrenics and Specialities For further information visit at Plastribution. www.plastribution.co.uk/product-search or call Martin White on 01530 560560 22 40 Product Portfolio New Granic® grade for blow moulding and film applications Gestora Catalana de Residuos, producers of the Granic® range of calcium carbonate and talc filled plastic masterbatches, has introduced a new grade recommended for blow moulding applications using high density polyethylene (HDPE). In contrast to the previously Issue 03 – October 2012 HDPE copolymer that provides Victor Oliva, Commercial Director at the finished article with a higher Gestora Catalana de Residuos. “We e-modulus than was previously see a huge potential in this material, achievable with a LLDPE carrier. with a major producer of “probiotic” yogurt-type drinks already trialing its At the same time, the use of the use in Europe and Latin-America.” ultrafine calcium carbonate granules in the polymer matrix permits the The Granic® range is characterised down-gauging of wall thickness by the high purity preparation and in blow moulded articles such as treatment of the calcium carbonate bottles and containers without used in the masterbatch. The additive sacrificing mechanical, flexural can be added to almost all types of and drop impact properties. polymers, including polyethylene, polypropylene or polystyrene Further benefits of the new grade derivatives, at dosages of up to 60 include the use of a particularly percent depending on application. recommend grade, new Granic white form of calcium carbonate 762 uses a very low melt flow special that facilitates a reduction in Benefits of Granic® in moulded copolymer HDPE base carrier resin with the amount of titanium dioxide parts include significant efficiencies a calcium carbonate content of 80%, required to produce blow-moulded in terms of output and energy as Chris Green, Business Development white bottles and white films. costs. In film applications the use of ® Granic® can lead to improvements Manager at Plastribution, explains: “The use of the previous linear low Moreover, as calcium carbonate is in mechanical performance density polyethylene (LLDPE) based not a pigment, Granic®762 is also and production efficiency. grades at higher addition rates was suitable for use in the production of found to reduce modulus and tensile coloured bottles. Finally, as HDPE Plastribution has been the sole properties in some cases and to cause is not transparent, a loading of distributor in the United Kingdom of the some issues in processing, particularly Granic® 762 of up to 10 percent Granic® range of highly filled calcium with very large blow mouldings. is possible (depending on wall carbonate compounds since 2011. thickness) in natural HDPE bottles The new grade addresses these and films without any discernible Further information on Granic® issues by utilising a low melt flow change in visual appearance. can be found at www.granic.es. HDPE carrier that will have no adverse effect at higher loadings “Our full commercial introduction over 15 percent or more.” of Granic®762 was in April this year, and already several big customers The base carrier resin used in Granic are placing regular orders that can 762 is a high molecular weight be measured in truck loads,” reports ® 41 37 Product Portfolio Issue 02 – March 2012 We say no to surcharges! Here at Plastribution we choose to continue with an all-inclusive pricing policy. That remains our position today. Following the fuel crisis back in 2007, In line with our policy of being polymer distributors faced cost easy to do business with, here pressures from their logistics providers is a summary of what our “no when the cost of diesel increased surcharges” policy means. 500kgs dramatically. In order to recover these costs, many suppliers chose to apply order surcharges to cover them. INCLUDED EXCLUDED kh 500kgs A specific team dedicated to servicing your requirements VAT Order processing costs Timed and same day deliveries Delivery costs for quantities > 500kgs Fuel surcharges Currency surcharges Packaging Compliance with packaging waste legislation Training Technical backup and advice 42 42 kh Price know-how 500kgs Delivery costs for quantities < 500kgs Product Portfolio Issue 02 – March 2012 500kgs d Our no surcharge policy de kh ed lu Exc lud 500kgs In c 43 43 Product Portfolio Issue 03 – October 2012 Plastribution technical capabilities Regulatory & Compliance REACH WEEE Food Water contact Medical FR MSDS Efficiency Sustainable products Recycling Down gauging Cycle optimisation Machine / ancillary optimisation 12 44 Material Choices Competitor analysis – existing components Material identification Material comparison Material alternative Sustainable choices Investment Advice Material Machine Tooling Ancillaries Product Portfolio Issue 03 – October 2012 Idea to Component Concept Practical considerations Part design Tool design Rapid prototyping Route to manufacture Process optimisation Product testing Troubleshooting Material Process Design Quality Training & Development Materials Processing On-site training available Outsourcing Tool trials Material qualification Process optimisation Third party manufacturing 13 45 Plastribution Limited PO Box 7743 5 Ashby Park CEVA House Ashby-de-la-Zouch Leicestershire LE65 1XY Tel: 0845 34 54 560 Email: sales@plastribution.co.uk www.plastribution.co.uk
