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Enhanced Performance and Lower Cost Make Modified PEEK a Viable Alternative to Standard PEEK

New AvaSpire® AV-600 Series Plays Key Role Where Standard PEEK is Over Specified
Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLC, has introduced the AvaSpire® AV-600 series, a new line of modified polyetheretherketone (PEEK) grades that offer enhanced performance in several key areas versus standard PEEK. These proprietary PEEK-based formulations allow OEMs to attain the high level of performance they need
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Britek SA's Transducer Housings Are Made from 2-Inch-Diameter Rod of Solvay's KetaSpire® PEEK Resin

Large-Diameter, Carbon Fiber-Reinforced PEEK Rod Resists Cracking Due to Material's High Elongation and Toughness
New ultrasound transducer housings from Britek SA, Inc. made of large-diameter, 30% carbon fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone (PEEK) rod for high
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Sensor Housings Made of KetaSpire® PEEK
Offer Excellent Heat and Chemical Resistance

New high-performance industrial sensors manufactured by Advanced Sensor Technologies Inc., Orange, Calif., feature a housing made of unreinforced KetaSpire® KT-880 NT polyetheretherketone (PEEK) from Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLC. The thermoplastic housing meets the harsh operating conditions found in process control     Full Article

Red Vac Plastics CC announce expansion


Red Vac Plastics CC, manufacturer and supplier of LDPE and LLDPE plastic packaging products to a variety of industries, is pleased to announce the commissioning of an additional extruder in our factory in Honeydew. According to Koos van Tonder , Technical Member of Red vac Plastics: ”... due to an increased demand by our customers and, in order for us to continue rendering a superior service , delivering quality products and ensuring the shortest possible lead times, the expansion was essential.” Full Article

BASF's expanded polyethylene for durable sports mats


A soft landing For durable, hard-wearing and safe sports mats, BASF offers Neopolen® E, an expanded polyethylene (EPE). The lightweight foam can be used as core material for gym mats because it keeps its resilience and has an optimal energy absorption behavior even after heavy use. Lightweight gym mats are primarily used for floor exercises in school sports. Full Article

Next-Generation Torlon® PAI Materials Deliver Significantly Improved Wear Resistance


Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLC, has launched a pair of new wear-resistant Torlon® polyamide-imide (PAI) grades that deliver significantly better wear performance than other available Torlon wear-resistant materials. Torlon 4630 and 4645 represent the company’s next generation of ...
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Deputy Minister Ntuli urges investors to help SA reach job creation goal

“We urge investors … to have that relationship with us as the DTI, and not only the DTI, because we have realised the DTI alone will not be able to deliver the goods, but as the economic cluster, meaning the economic development department, agriculture, rural development, land affairs - coming together, working together, planning together. ... ” Ntuli said at a Southern African German Chamber of Commerce and Industry function. Full Article

Hong Kong-based Hayco Places Large Order with Ferromatik Milacron


High-performance in China Malterdingen, July 13, 2009 – Injection molding machine manufacturer Ferromatik Milacron received an order for 14 machines this month from Hayco, a customer based in Hong Kong. The first half of the order, comprising seven machines will be delivered this year to the company’s factory in Shenzhen, China... Read Full Article

DemaPlasTech install FRIGEL Efficient cooling system at new Faurecia Plant


DemaPlasTech machinery were awarded the tender for the supply and installation of the complete plant cooling system at the new Faurecia plant in Uitenhage.

The brief was to offer a high performance low cost solution and FRIGEL was the clear winner.
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New Range of PVC / Polypropylene Ointment Jars

Flex Tools offering Precision Tool and Die Making, Injection Moulding, blow Moulding are manufacturing a new range of PVC and Polyprop Ointment Jars in the following sizes : 50g, 100g, 150g, 200g. These plastic jars are available in clear, white and opaque with screw caps in various colors.
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Solvay Advanced Polymers' Udel® Polysulfone

Is Chosen For Tigre's New Hot Water Fittings
SAO PAULO, Brazil, May 4, 2009 – Tigre SA, the largest plumbing manufacturer in Brazil, has developed the first complete line of plastic pipe fittings for pressurized, flexible hot water systems in Brazil. The fittings are made of Udel® polysulfone (PSU) from Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLC, a tough, hydrolytically stable material suitable.. read full article

CHC Polymerworld

Appointed local supplier of Simona and Zell-Metal engineering plastics

Says Matthew Stacey, Director of CHC Resources: “CHC Polymerworld has earned its solid reputation as a reliable supplier of engineering plastics over recent years; our previous involvement with several blue chip organisations, backed by our exceptional customer service standards in the supply of quality, reputable products... read full story

HellermannTyton invests in Demag Electric Hybrid Technology

The latest addition to their machine fleet is a DEMAG ELEXIS S 420 Hybrid Plastic Injection Moulding Machine.

Very few plastic injection moulding machines can offer our speed and accuracy at our reduced energy requirements, and in these highly competitive markets it is all about achieving maximum throughput at the minimum running View full article

New appointment at MBSA

MBSA is proud to announce the appointment of Ané de Heus as the new Technical Manager at MBSA. With over 13 years experience and in-depth knowledge of the plastics industry, Ané will be a valuable addition to the company and its customers.
Qualified with a B.Sc degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry and a B.Sc Hons in Polymer Science as well as various diplomas and courses, Ané is well suited to further MBSA’s advances in technical processes and products.
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Fast, Faster, VITESSE

Introducing the New VITESSE Series from Ferromatik Milacron
Speed, Stability, Precision The VITESSE takes its name from the French word for “speed,” the most remarkable feature of the new machine series.
The electric screw drive of the VITESSE allows for parallel functions, resulting in extremely short cycle times. The stability required for the excellent machine dynamics is provided by a reinforced machine base with linear guides.

"SIMPLY PRECISE."

PMS Plastics announce - BOY Germany have launched a smaller compact machine for precision Moulding
The above slogan best describes the new BOY XS injection moulding machine with a clamping force of 100 kN. BOY, the specialist for injection moulding machines with clamping forces below 1,000 kN, completes the lower range of its product line with the BOY XS. Click to View PDF

Name Change

Superior Blade name change
As from the 1st May 2009, our name will be changing to SUPERIOR BLADE AND GRINDING SERVICES AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS as we are now stocking a huge variety of Industrial Products, Tooling & Consumables. Visit our website for more information! www.superiorblade.co.za or email us today for a quote!info@superiorblade.co.za

Ferromatik South Africa Introduces a new product

Freedom Tie bar-less Injection Moulding Machine - High affordability. Attractively priced for today's economy. Best in Class mould care. Through Milacron Patented balancing system, which ensures absolute platen accuracy, up to 100 times more accurate than competitors systems.

De Sa Industries increase production capacity


De Sa Industries (Pty)Ltd - toolmakers and injection moulders of a wide variety of plastic products have increased their production capacity by adding two 600 Ton injection moulding machines and one 750 Ton injection moulding machine, allowing for moulding of larger plastic products.
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