If a reinforced substrate material is used a high hardness abrasion resistant steel may be required. Vapor honing, sand or bead blasting and chemical etching may also be used to produce surfaces with varying degrees of gloss and appearance. Cold slug wells should be used each time the runner makes a turn or divides.

High flow GLS TPEs (such as Versalloy) have been used successfully to fill flow ratios up to 400. Spiral flow tests performed using 0.0625" thick x 0.375" wide channel at 400°F. The shrinkage values reported by Avient are determined using a 0.125" thick plaque.

The material also provides an attractive matte finish that maintains appearance after prolonged use. GOBIE H2O is a socially responsible, product-based brand focused on developing innovative alternatives to the inconsiderate consumption and disposal of single-use water bottles. Caption: The GOBIE® H2O drinking bottle uses GLS Versaflex™ TPE material and specialty colorants from PolyOne for its patented FlexFlo™ squeeze grip, nonslip base, and finger loop.

Corks can be produced using existing injection molding technology, and are price-competitive with their natural counterparts.     According to Francesco Francheschetti, President of Marfran Srl (formerly Francesco Franceschetti Elastomeri), initial testing of the protoype focused on a family of TPE compounds already used in the wine cork market. FOR MEDIA USE ONLY: To download a high-resolution image, please click here: FOR MEDIA USE ONLY

The use of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) is becoming increasingly important in the quest for sustainable packaging. For example, anthranilamide (ATA)-based acetaldehyde (AA) scavengers, commonly used in PET, can deposit on the molds during injection molding. Being ATA-free, it also avoids the formation of primary aromatic amines (PAAs), making it safe for use in closed-loop recycling systems.

This TPE provided a lower durometer than AES for enhanced vibration damping combined with durability for demanding use conditions. Currently, the company is producing 800,000 housings annually using the specialty TPE material. Adding to the overall value of the solution, the TPE yields significantly less scrap than the previously used AES material.

The use of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) is becoming increasingly important in the quest for sustainable packaging. For example, anthranilamide (ATA)-based acetaldehyde (AA) scavengers, commonly used in PET, can deposit on the molds during injection molding. Being ATA-free, it also avoids the formation of primary aromatic amines (PAAs), making it safe for use in closed-loop recycling systems.

The use of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) is becoming increasingly important in the quest for sustainable packaging. For example, anthranilamide (ATA)-based acetaldehyde (AA) scavengers, commonly used in PET, can deposit on the molds during injection molding. Being ATA-free, it also avoids the formation of primary aromatic amines (PAAs), making it safe for use in closed-loop recycling systems.

Reduced Energy Use Increasing the Use and Viability of rPET Packaging converter results using SmartHeat RHC

Beyond those goals, Kalas wanted to use the opportunity to make a major leap forward in its sustainability efforts by reducing its overall lead exposure at two key facilities.  Teams from both companies worked together on the needed conversion, eventually developing new Geon™ vinyl compounds using stabilizers without lead that delivered equivalent processing and performance parameters. In addition to developing the right materials, the teams worked closely to transition all aspects of manufacturing using the new materials.