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A thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) from Huntsman has been used by PAPUREX W. Büchner GmbH, a world leading hose producer, to develop AgrarPur® - a revolutionary new pneumatic tubing system for the agricultural sector. Based on IROGRAN® - a proprietary TPU grade from Huntsman Polyurethanes - AgrarPur® hoses are designed to carry compressed air to power specialist harvesting and...
GRAMMER AG continued to see positive development in the first quarter of 2010. As a result of the economic recovery and new production starts, revenue increased by 18 percent as compared to the first quarter of last year, to EUR 203.0 (2009: 171.7). Whereas in Q1 2009 Group EBIT was negative at EUR -8.6 million, the stable revenue base and positive effects from the restructuring program helped...
Researchers from Bayer MaterialScience and Bayer Technology Services are working together with RWE Power AG and academic partner RWTH Aachen University on the sustainable use of carbon dioxide (CO2). At the heart of what has been called the "Dream Production" project, sits the construction and commissioning of a pilot plant at Chempark Leverkusen. This is to be the location for the...
For the very first time, the reaction resin specialist is offering a foam gasket system with high-pressure processing capability which will go by the name of RAKU-PUR® 35-3500 HD. The new polyurethane system, which is characterized by extremely minimal water absorption, is capable of being processed using reactive high-pressure systems. The new foam gasket generation from RAMPF Giessharze...
KraussMaffei's Reaction Process Machinery division and Dieffenbacher (DSE) agreed on April 15th, 2010 to cooperate on sales of systems for high-pressure resin injection (high pressure RTM). The new alliance between the two companies addresses a rapidly expanding market, because of the growing use of CFP parts in the automotive industry.One contact partner for turnkey solutions worldwideThe two...
In April 2010, the Arkema's Thiochemicals business unit, in partnership with Rhodia and Brenntag, organized a briefing seminar at Arkema's headquarters for its customers looking for a paint-stripping solution.Produced at Lacq, DMSO, or Dimethyl Sulfoxide, is a cost-effective solvent that is safe to man and the environment, and is not labeled as hazardous according to European directive...
X-Rite, Incorporated is unveiling a new family of multi-angle spectrophotometers and advanced quality control and formulation software that give manufacturers powerful new tools to introduce processes, improve first-time quality and reduce the time and effort of troubleshooting problems on the factory floor.The MA94 and MA96 spectrophotometers are the next generation and improved versions of...
In the past few months, BBG developed two new mold carrier systems, the hydraulic BFT-U 26x20 and the electrically driven BFT-P V4 16x11. Both systems were delivered in February and put into operation by the respective customers.BFT-U: Large components are its specialtyThe BFT-U has been specifically designed for the encapsulation of large moldings. It is equipped with two 2,600 x 2,000 mm...
RAMPF Tooling has expanded its tooling board product range for the foundry industry. The new eco board, predominantly produced from recycled material, is available under the name RAKU-TOOL® WB-1450. Not only is RAMPF Tooling offering a sustainable material but also a very tough material with an abrasion resistance of 80 to 90 mm³/100R (Taber) which is especially suited for applications...
Sandwich panels comprising two metal facings and a polyisocyanurate (PIR) rigid foam core have long been used for the efficient thermal insulation of large warehouses, cold stores, and other industrial and administration buildings. Developers at Bayer MaterialScience have now come up with a new, more environmentally compatible PIR foam system with significantly enhanced fire behavior that has...
