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9January 2013 | Modern Plastics & Polymers

t is that time of the year when everyone (well, almost) starts thinking

about new beginnings, notwithstanding what most analysts predict after

their fair share of crystal ball gazing. The fact that you are reading this

obviously nullifies all the doomsday prophesies that sounded the death

knell for the world with the end of the Mayan calendar. Although we are over it now,

the troubles – especially the macro-economic ones – for a globally inter-connected

world seem to be far from over! With the European Union still sputtering to accelerate

and the near- to mid-term economic forecasts for the Organisation for Economic

Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries lacking the desired lustre, the

emerging economies are most likely to continue their glorious growth march, albeit a

bit slower, in the foreseeable future.

The key points to be noted here are an increasingly inter-dependent world and the

growing competition among several geographies to earn their share under the

Sun. Against this background accompanied by country-specific competitive

advantages as well as significant shifts in the application of technology

and the need for more tailor-made products & services, the plastics and

polymers domain is certainly not going to be the same in this year.

Without focussing too much on the drag factors rather than the

growth drivers, it is imperative to chart an optimum course for

the plastics and polymers ecosystem of India and the economy

at large. Of course, the right set of policies will further help

leverage the emerging opportunities and thus, enable India Inc

to stay ahead in the race. In fact, according to the Report

‘India’s New Opportunity – 2020’ prepared by a high level

strategic group, the nation needs to accelerate its economic

growth beyond the rates of 5-6 per cent per annum in order

to be counted as a major economic powerhouse by the end

of this century’s first quarter.

While the importance of India’s demographic dividend cannot

be overemphasised, it is high time to specifically focus on nurturing

and offering the right skill sets required for an ever evolving industry.

To achieve this as well as an inclusive growth across several strata of

India, the time has come for a transformational change. This calls for

a shift from a mere compliance mindset to a commitment-driven focus

on accomplishing the goals and transform ideas into actions with agility.

Besides, superior efforts in improving the efficiency of organisations,

building scale organically and inorganically and harnessing global expertise

to improve operating margins will further aid in this direction.

On this note, here’s wishing all our stakeholders an eventful and

enriching 2013!

ITime for a transformational change!

Editorial Advisory BoardA E Ladhabhoy

Plastics Technologist

Dr Sushil K VermaFormer Director General, CIPET

Dr Swapan K DharaRegional Technical Head,

Basell Polyolefins India Pvt Ltd

Mohan K JainMD, Indoplast & Past President, AIPMA

P P KharasChairman, Ecoplast

Raman M PatelChairman, Industrial Products Mfg Co

Vijay MerchantPresident, Polycraft

Manas R [email protected]

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26 Newsmakers of 2012

Automation Trends 86 Control systems: Changing the process dynamics in plastics industry

Energy Management 88 Motor efficiency in injection moulding: Shaping a ‘power’ful future

Policies & Regulations 96 Polymer compounding norms: Minimising environmental impact at the formulation stage

Strategy 100 Extrusion process: Opening new avenues for technological advancements

Tips & Tricks 102 Plastic Electronics: Guidelines for applications

Event Preview

106 Plexpoindia 2013: Exploring infinite possibilities with plastics

108 India Rubber Expo 2013: Harnessing the global potential for rubber

110 Engineering Expo Indore 2013: Tapping India’s central vantage point

116 Engineering Expo Aurangabad 2013: Leveraging market trends, expanding opportunities

Event Report

118 ANTEC® Mumbai 2012: A maiden victory in India

120 International Conference of Thermoplastic Elastomer 2012: Gaining tensile strength in India

122 Engineering Expo Chennai 2012: Showcasing Southern manufacturing strengths

REGUL AR SECTIONSEditorial ................................. 9

News, Views & Analysis ...... 32

Technology & Innovation .... 40

Projects ............................... 103

Tenders ............................... 104

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Event List........................... 105

Products.............................. 126

List of Products.................. 135

List of Advertisers .............. 138

Extrusion industry .................. 46

Extrusion machinery .............. 48

Interface: Arun Pundir ........... 56

Roundtable ............................. 58

Special Focus

63Applications of synthetic rubber ............ 64

Synthetic rubber in tyres ........................ 66

Interface: Dr Joerg Strassburger ............. 68

Thermoset injection moulding ............... 76

Nylon ...................................................... 78

Lean thinking ......................................... 82

In Conversation With 42 Amit Kalra

Director, Hindustan Plastic and Machine Corporation

Facility Visit 60 Shini Plastics Technologies India Pvt Ltd: Equipping

manufacturers with cost-effective ancillary solutions

Insight & OutlookRubber

Extrusion

Details on pg no. 105, 111, 113

Special Focus: Advancements in Raw Materials Insight & Outlook: Recycling

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Accolade

Acquisition

Rajoo wins national award for innovation (May) Rajoo LABEX – Multifoil – Nano 3-Layer Co-extruded Blown Film has been selected as a Runner Up in the category, ‘Innovation of Polymer Processing Machinery and Equipment’. These National Awards for Technology Innovation are institutionalised by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Government of India.

Bayer acquires Arkema’s US polycarbonate sheet business

(May) Bayer MaterialScience LLC plans to expand its North American Polycarbonate (PC) sheet business by acquiring the name ‘Tuffak’ and PC sheet production assets in the US from Arkema Inc. For the next few months, Arkema will continue making the Tuffak PC sheet under a toll arrangement with Bayer. The Arkema assets will be relocated to one of the US plants.

Toshiba buys L&T Plastics Machinery (November) Japan’s Toshiba Machine is buying L&T Plastics Machinery, in a move to expand its presence into the market of growing importance to Japanese firms. The investment is a part of the company’s expansion plans. It is opening an injection moulding machine factory in Thailand and has a facility in China, in addition to Japan.

ECO Plastics and Coca-Cola open recycling joint venture ( June) Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) and ECO Plastics have entered into a partnership to open the £ 15-million Hemswell, Lincolnshire-based Continuum Recycling plant. The plant will be the world’s largest and most sophisticated one. It will be capable of processing 150,000 tonne of mixed plastics annulally, including 40,000 tonne of bottle-grade Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (rPET).

Reinhardt India eyes expansion (February) Leading moulding machine manufacturer Reinhardt is expanding operations by setting up a 17,200 sq ft new plant at Vadodara. The rotomoulding machine and equipment maker is a joint venture between Ernst Reinhardt GmbH of Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany; Rijsholt BV of Deventer, Netherlands; and Indian partners Dhanu Patel and Harleen Chawla.

BKG CrystallCut process awarded for innovative technology ( June) The Plastic Technology China in cooperation with the Vogel Media Advertising Co Ltd, nominated BKG for the award of the most innovative, energy-saving plastics processing equipment of the last decade (2002-12). The award was conferred to BKG in Shanghai for its CrystallCut technology developed by BKG, Bruckmann & Kreyenborg Granuliertechnik (BKG).

Reliance to buy BP’s Malaysian petrochem plant (November) BP has agreed to sell all its interests in Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) production in Malaysia to Reliance Global Holdings Pte Ltd (Reliance). The agreement concerns BP’s 100 per cent equity in BP Chemicals (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (BPCM), located at Kuantan on the east-coast of Malaysia. Reliance has agreed to purchase BP’s interest in BPCM for $ 230 million in cash.

Hillenbrand to acquire Coperion (December) Hillenbrand, Inc has agreed to acquire the Coperion Group, Stuttgart, Germany. The transaction is anticipated to close by December 31, 2012. Hillenbrand, a US-based, strategic global diversified industrial company, publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange, will acquire Coperion from Deutsche Beteiligungs AG, a leading German private equity company.

Coca-Cola partners with JBF to acceralate PlantBottle packaging

(November) The Coca-Cola Co has partnered with Mumbai-based JBF Industries Ltd to further expand production of the plant-based material used in the company’s PlantBottle packaging. To support this partnership, JBF will build the world’s largest facility to produce bio-glycol. It is estimated that the facility will produce 500,000 metric tonne of material a year.

Capacity expansion for Hinds Machineries

( June) In order to meet the growing demands, Hinds Machineries has inaugurated its new mega plant in the National Capital Region (NCR). The plant situated in Manesar is spread over an area of about 12,000 sq ft. With five machines every month in the first phase of the setup, the production capacity of this plant will be doubled to 10 machines per month within a short span.

Collaboration

Expansion

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Investment

New Facility

BASF to invest $ 194 million in production in India

(May) BASF India Ltd will invest $ 194 million to set up a new production site at the Dahej Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Region (PCPIR), Gujarat. The new site will be an integrated hub for polyurethane manufacturing and in-house production facilities for Care chemicals and polymer dispersions for coatings and paper.

AIPMA launches five plastics parks across India

(December) All India Plastics Manufacturers’ Association (AIPMA) has launched plastics parks Dahej & Sanand, Gujarat; Narasapura, Karnataka; Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh and Tamot in Madhya Pradesh. The 5 parks are expected to generate revenue over ` 30,000 crore per year and generate employment for 500,000 people.

LANXESS begins high-tech plastics production at Jhagadia

(March) LANXESS continues to expand its production site at Jhagadia, Gujarat. The group has invested nearly ` 490 crore and created about 300 new jobs at the site. The company’s Semi-Crystalline Products (SCP) business unit has started production of its Durethan (polyamide) and Pocan (polybutylene terephthalate) at the new plant.

LANXESS to unveil world’s largest Nd-PBR plant in Singapore

(April) LANXESS will break ground for its new Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-PBR) plant in Singapore. The company will invest about € 200 million in a 140,000 metric tonne per annum facility in Jurong Island Chemical Park. The facility will serve the growing market for ‘Green Tires’, especially in Asia.

Solvay’s new centre in India for R&D and technology

( July) Solvay has inaugurated its new Research, Development and Technology Centre at Savli, Gujarat. The Centre will focus on the development of high-performance polymers, organic chemistry, nano-composites and green chemistry. It will employ over 200 researchers when fully operational.

Mamata Machinery to start operations at its new facility

( July) Mamata Machinery Pvt Ltd is in the process of shifting its operations from the present facility in Vatva to the new facility in Changodar in Ahmedabad. Spanning an area of 36,000 sq m. The major reason behind this shifting of operations to the new facility was that the old facility was small and unable to handle large productions.

Centre for biopolymer science unveiled in South India

(October) India’s first Centre for Biopolymer Science and Technology (CBPST) was inaugurated recently. A unit of the Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology (CIPET), Chennai, this Centre will conduct Master of Science degree course and doctoral programmes in Biopolymer Science and Technology.

Lumax to set up plastic component plant in South India

(December) Lumax Industries Ltd is setting up a dedicated plastic component plant in Bidadi near Bengaluru. With an investment of about $ 20 million, the plant would manufacture 30 different parts for multiple motorcycle models right from fender to cowl. Initially, the unit would cater the motorcycle segment.

Trelleborg inaugurates new facility in Bengaluru

(December) Trelleborg has launched a new facility in Bengaluru, in a joint initiative between Business Unit Trelleborg Industrial Anti-vibration System and Business Unit Trelleborg Moulded Components. With an investment worth about € 4 million, this is the company’s fourth facility in India and second in Bengaluru.

Indian Plastics Federation to set up knowledge centre in West Bengal

(December) In order to address unavailability of skilled workforce, the Indian Plastics Federation (IPF) is coming up with a skill development and knowledge centre in Sankrail in Howrah. This centre will impart skills to around 3,000 people every year. The project will cost ` 25 crore and is expected to be completed by 2013-end.

Metso strengthens its capabilities in India

( June) Metso has opened a 22,000 sq ft India Supply Centre (ISC) in Vadodara, Gujarat. The new ISC strengthens the company’s service capabilities in India for companies such as Reliance Industries Ltd, Indian Oil Corporation, Technip, Praxair India Pvt Ltd and PRAJ Industries Ltd.

NU-VU Conair India on an expansion drive

(October) To satiate growing demand for auxiliary equipment, NU-VU Conair Pvt Ltd has launched many new products such as screw chiller, volumetric doser yielding output of 400 kg/hr, and others. The company has also recruited personnel in its sales and marketing department in Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, Chandigarh and Vapi.

Expansion

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New Material

Novel technology

Borealis introduces new tailored PE for irrigation

(October) Borealis and Borouge, the Austrian company’s joint venture with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, have launched Borstar Aquility, a new family of PE products for drip irrigation applications. Designed to eliminate the need to blend multiple grades, the Borstar Aquility range consists of HE3408, a pigmented one-pack product and ME3407, an un-pigmented single polymer which can be mixed with colour master batch.

Mamta launches new three-layer blown film line

(February) Mamta Extrusion Systems Pvt Ltd (MES) has recently announced a live demonstration of three-layer blown film line, which is a unique combination of technology and manufacturing skills. Inspired by customer demand and expectation, MES launched Vegaflex. The proven cooling technology from Brampton Engineering Canada through its Eliminator Air Ring was the motivating factor to shape up Vegaflex performance.

Coca cola eyes development of plant-based plastics

( January) Coca-Cola Co has invested in three bio-based companies in an effort to accelerate the development of a PlantBottle made entirely from plants. The three companies include Virent Inc, which makes bio-based feedstock; Gevo Inc, which has developed a 100 per cent renewable isobutanol ; and Avantium Research and Technology, whose YXY chemical catalytic technology has developed a new bio-based plastics.

Business units of Reifenhäuser Extrusion become independent

(September) The business units of Reifenhäuser Extrusion GmbH & Co KG have been divided into independent companies in order to meet distinct market requirements. The activities of the former business unit Extrusion Center were spun off into the Reifenhäuser Extrusion Technology GmbH & Co KG. The new company of the Reifenhäuser Group, headed by Dr Tim C Pohl, specialises in manufacture of extruders and Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) lines.

LANXESS presents innovative materials for automotive industry

(December) LANXESS has launched new offerings for the automotive industry. The first material is the engine oil pan made of Durethan AKV 35 H2.0, a polyamide 66 from LANXESS which weighs roughly one kilogram less than a steel component solution and the second one is a new high-tech Durethan polyamide 6 for manufacturing lighter, less expensive tanks for cars that run on natural gas.

Steer Engineering introduces SPL series

(May) The Bengaluru-based Steer Engineering Pvt Ltd had recently launched– the Super Production Lines (SPL) 40 series. SPL 40 is a co-rotating twin-screw extruder with a feeder, strand die head, water trough, air knife, pelletiser and classifier. The new design targets small and mid-level companies, and has particular application in colour masterbatches, pre-coloured compounds for automotive and appliance industries as well as modified polypropylene & high-impact polystyrene.

Tamil Nadu uses plastic waste for profit

(May) As part of its plastic waste management programmes, the Tamil Nadu Government announced allocation of Rs 100 crore for relaying roads using plastic waste. B V Ramanaa, State Environment Minister, who submitted a policy note for 2012-13, stated that the Government had been initiating schemes through urban and rural local bodies to lay plastic roads from 2003-04.

CIPAD inducts Arvind Mehta in the committee (November) Arvind M Mehta, an industry stalwart, has been inducted in the Executive Committee of the Council of International Plastics Associations Directors (CIPAD). For the first time, an Indian has been elected in the committee. Mehta was elected as the Executive Director out of four seats. The committee will be headed by the US and rest each from Europe (Germany, UK), Africa (South Africa) and Asia (India).

Sustainability

Miscellaneous

NEWS, VIEWS & ANALYSIS


KREYENBORG Group to exhibit efficient systems at Interplastica 2013 Muenster-based KREYENBORG GmbH,

known for its filtering and conveying of

plastics melt as well as innovative valve

technology will exhibit its efficient systems at

Interplastica 2013. Furthermore, components

for underwater pelletizing systems will be

presented by BKG Bruckmann & Kreyenborg

Granuliertechnik GmbH.

Talking about the company’s products,

its V-type screen changer with power

backflush technology provides for an

especially profitable filtration. Integrated

into very sensitive extrusion applications it

permits the production of most high quality

products out of very polluted input material.

Its inimitable backflush system thereby

ensures a very high screen lifetime and

minimal backflush losses. Another solution

is the KREYENBORG Infrared Drum IRD

for PET recycling. By means of infrared

radiation an extremely efficient drying and

crystallisation of PET is guaranteed in a

continuous process.

At Interplastica 2013, KREYENBORG

Group will present its solutions such as a

pelletizer type Compact 120, an underwater

pelletizing system, a melt pump type 70/70-

07/MB and a unit that consists of a screen

changer type K-SWE-101, a melt pump type

36/36/01 and a diverter valve type 300/25.

Soft plasticiser-free TPU is aimed at footwear Lubrizol is offering soft plasticiser-free

Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPUs) for use

in athletic footwear. These Estane grades are

an alternative to plasticised TPUs, providing

an option for manufacturers sensitive

to today’s more stringent requirements.

These plasticiser-free grades have the same

performance of the company’s engineered

polymers, including excellent flexibility,

softness, abrasion resistance and mouldability.

They are available in both a polyester

series (Estane T460AH, Estane T460A,

Estane T465A and Estane T470A) and a

polyether series (Estane T365A and Estane

T370A). They range between 60A to 77A

Shore hardness and offer high transparency

and outstanding UV stability compared with

plasticiser-containing TPUs. These products

are also ideal as replacements for rubber

and PVC in various molding applications.

“The footwear industry is facing significant

challenges in a fast-moving competitive

environment. Our soft plasticiser-free

portfolio is just one of the ways, Lubrizol

is positioning itself as a global solutions

provider for the athletic footwear industry,”

said Justin Park, Global Marketing Manager-

Footwear, Lubrizol.

Global agricultural films market estimated to be worth $7.1 bln by 2017

As per MarketsandMarkets, agricultural films is a billion dollar market which is expected to reach $ 7.1 bln by 2017 at a CAGR of 6.7 per cent from 2012 to 2017. It states that currently, mulch films and greenhouse films are the major application segments which are expected to boost the global market. The study notes that the films are gaining importance with the advent of high technologies in agriculture and emphasis on higher productivity per hectare. The major purpose of using agricultural films is high sustainable production on limited arable land. The use of agricultural films for controlled agriculture has helped in increasing the yields on the limited arable land with limited irrigation water.

Adding to this and talking about the growth of agricultural films in India particularly, Bhavin Patel, Director, Unnati Speciality Films (USF), notes, “India’s agriculture sector contributes almost 20 per cent to the Indian Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employs about 50 per cent of the country’s manpower. One of the most significant ways of improving agricultural productivity is to reduce crop losses, and agricultural plastic films can certainly help in this aspect.”

Avani Jain

PIF to set up Plastindia International University In order to generate skilled manpower for the

plastics industry in India, Plastindia Foundation

(PIF) has collaborated with University of

Massachusetts Lowell (U-MASS), USA and

University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA to set

up Plastindia International University (PIU)

in Vapi, Gujarat. The press briefing of this

announcement saw the presence of delegates

and faculty members from University of

Massachusetts Lowell (U-MASS).

Commenting about the investment of

this project, Bipin Shah, President, PIF said,

“Thirty-five acres of land has been set aside

for this university. So far, ` 9 crore has already

been invested and by the end of five years

around ` 130 crore will be invested.” This

will be the first institution in India which will

teach polymer technology from concept to

commercialisation.

Since the focus would be on providing

a knowledge-based institution rather than a

resource-based one, Shah revealed that the

PIU will help students imbibe the qualities of

entrepreneurship.

Sweta M Nair

(L to R) Professor Ramasawami Nagarajan and Professor Mark Reimer from U-MASS

along with Bipin Shah

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Borouge launches new PP compound to replace polyamide for air intake manifolds in Asia Borouge has recently successfully replaced

the use of polyamide (PA6-GF30) for

air intake manifolds with GB306SAFC.

This unique short glass fibre reinforced

Polypropylene (PP) is produced at its

compounding plant in Shanghai. This

new variety supports air intake manifolds

for Volkswagen in China in the MPI

1.4L and MPI 1.6L engines of the Golf,

Lavida, Jetta and Polo car models, in

addition to Skoda Fabia.

Resulting from the joint collaboration

between Borouge and Roechling, the parts

are manufactured by the latter in China.

Borouge’s GB306SAFC is advantageous

as it can withstand temperatures of

120°C up to the maximum of 140°C.

Elaborating further, Thomas Rothmayer,

Borouge Head of Competency Centre

for Mobility, Shanghai said, “The Indian

car market is dominated by small vehicles

with gasoline engines whose air-intake

manifolds are key applications for our

GB306SAFC PP. Nylon PA6-GF which

is a standard material for many intake

manifolds faces a big challenge in India

because it’s mechanical performance will

decrease dramatically in a high humidity

environment. In addition, GB306SAFC

offers great benefits weight saving of 15

per cent, reduced cost in parts production

as well as Borouge’s commitment in

providing strong technical support to our

customers. We believe that GB306SAFC

offers considerable advantages to our

automotive manufacturers.”

As the melting temperature of PP is

generally lower than that of polyamide,

the manufacturing of the manifold

components is less energy intensive.

“The excellent technical support from

Borouge, the in-depth information

provided on the material as well as the

easy processing of GB306SAFC are key

criteria as we work towards realising the

technical advantages at a reduced system

cost,” said Marco Barbolini, Product

Manager for the air intake system,

Roechling Automotive.

Sweta M Nair

UNICOR presents new corrugator UNICOR recently invited customers

and representatives from all over the

world to its factory floor in Hassfurt,

Germany, for the presentation of its new

corrugator, the UC 210, which produces

corrugated pipes fast and efficiently.

Shortly after the start of the production

line, the material waste produced and

the associated high production costs

which were practically zero impressed

the customers.

The UC 210 covers a range of pipe

sizes in the medium pipe segment. The

new UNICOR machine produces single

and double-walled corrugated pipe for

all applications from technical pipes to

drainpipes. The high performance and

output data are evidence that UNICOR

has once again focused on premium

quality for this all-round machine.

Technical finesses such as the

zooming middle channel or the quick

change system for the mould blocks and

die sets are standard features of the line.

Despite covering the medium range

of pipes and implementing various

innovative technical features, the UC

210 costs no more than a machine for

the limited range of pipes up to 160

mm outer diameter.

Frascold invests ` 10 crore to set up facility in Gujarat

Frascold, an Italy-based MNC, is all

set to commence its India operations

through its Indian arm Farscold

India Pvt Ltd (FIPL). The newly-

incorporated company has set up a

state-of-the-art facility at Matoda in

Gujarat to manufacture condensing unit,

which will have an installed capacity

of 7500 pieces per annum. While the

total investment made for the facility

is about ` 10 crore, the firm holds 51

per cent equity in the joint venture and

rest of the stake is owned by the Indian

promoters.

The new facility, spread over an area

of 17,000 sq ft, will have a condensing

unit assembly plant, for both air-cooled

and water-cooled equipments, which

will produce models that are same to the

models manufactured in Frascold Spa’s

plant in Italy. It will use condensing

units parts imported from Italy. FIPL

also has custom-bonded warehouse in

Ahmedabad ICD and CWC, which

are capable of storing 2,000 number of

compressors. The facility will also have

a service center with testing facility and

it will deliver service compressors with

test certificate giving warranty for a

certain period of time. Giuseppe Galli,

Managing Director, Frascold India said,

“Establishment of a manufacturing

facility in India is mainly driven by the

high demand for Frascold products in

the Indian Market. Now, with the new

facility in Gujarat, we will be able to

reduce the delivery time and extend

after-sales support in a better way.”Avani Jain



BASF plans new emulsion polymers plant in TexasBASF plans to build a new production plant

for emulsion polymers at its integrated

‘Verbund’ site in Freeport, Texas. The new

plant will allow BASF to better serve the

coatings, construction, adhesives, and paper

industries by expanding the network of

manufacturing locations and improve the

backward integration of raw materials used

in production. The new plant, which is

expected to begin production in mid-2014,

will create approximately 25 new jobs at

the Freeport site.

“The new plant strengthens our

position as a leading supplier of emulsions

in North America and demonstrates our

commitment to customers in the coatings,

construction, adhesives and paper industries.

The plant will manufacture acrylic

emulsion polymers used for architectural

coatings, construction chemicals, adhesives,

and the paper chemicals industry,” said

Derek Fairclough, Senior Vice President-

Dispersions & Pigments, BASF, North

America.” In addition to this investment,

BASF is building new manufacturing

facilities for emulsion polymers in India

and the company also opened new plants

in South Africa in September 2012 and in

China in November 2012.

Husky launches next generation injection moulding system Husky Injection Molding Systems has

launched its next generation HyPETTM

system. Having launched HyPET in

2003, the new version has incorporated

technology advancements so as to offer

customers lower part costs through

superior quality, enhanced productivity

and reduced energy consumption.

The next generation HyPET system

has a new user interface with simplified

operator control, improved flexibility for

mold changes, as well as faster cycle time

options. Along with an electric screw

drive, these improvements result in up

to 5 per cent lower energy consumption.

“In addition to new systems,

Husky offers a full suite of services

retrofits and upgrades to customers to

maintain optimal operating efficiency

in their existing operations. The next

generation HyPET system offers an

additional alternative to customers and

represents the best choice to customers

looking to purchase new equipment,”

Robin Lovell, Business Manager for

PET systems, Husky.

Commenting about this version’s

suitability to Indian customers, Lovell

added, “Husky’s focus is to offer

customers solutions to reduce their

total cost of ownership over the life

of their equipment, which is especially

suitable for markets like India that

are value sensitive. In fact, the fastest

growing preform manufacturers in

India all use Husky equipment.”Sweta M Nair

WITTMANN delivers its two thousandth W818 robot

In an event that celebrated the reaching

of a significant milestone, WITTMANN

Kunststoffgeräte GmbH celebrated the

official handover of its two thousandth W818

robot to PP-PLASTIC, one of its German

customers. The company’s representatives

were invited by WITTMANN for the official

delivery ceremony. This remarkable quantity

was reached after a series production time of

only two years.

The W818 model from WITTMANN

provides flexible automation for all current

and future requirements on smaller molding

machines. The vertical arms of this model

are stiff but lightweight ribreinforced

aluminum profiles, driven via belt by a servo

motor, thus reducing the moving mass.

The customer of the two thousandth

W818 robot, PP-PLASTIC GmbH & Co

KG is a family business which is based

in Neukirchen/Pleisse in Saxony. A DIN-

certified company meeting the requirements

of the ISO 9001:2008 standard, this

molder of plastic parts uses the injection

molding technology as well as rotational

molding equipment. After receiving the

W818 model, one of PP-PLASTIC’s

processing machines will be assisted by

this type.

DSM breaks ground on new research centre

Materials group DSM has broken

ground on a new materials sciences

research centre in Sittard-Geleen, the

Netherlands, which is due to open in

2014. The facility is part of DSM’s

decision to make a huge investment

in R&D. The firm is investing about

€100m in three new centres; in Sittard-

Geleen and Delft, which is also in the

Netherlands.

Speaking at a ceremony to

break ground on the centre, Roelof

Westerbeek, President, DSM said that

the company was making “A significant

contribution to further building the

knowledge pool in important areas of

research and development” He further

added, “We have recently expanded

our expertise in other regions, such

as the United States and Asia, where

a Materials Science Center and

automotive development lab was

opened in 2011, in Shanghai, China.

At the same time, we continue to

invest in core competences in Sittard-

Geleen, which we will exploit globally

for our customers and our business.”

Official delivery ceremony of the two thousandth

WITTMANN W818 robot

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION


Injection moulding monitor with new features Swiss instrumentation specialist

Kistler has enhanced its CoMo

Injection (CMI) cavity pressure

monitoring system to include mould

recognition and automatic loading

of mould data with a view to making

connection and set-up

easier & faster during

mould changes. New

connectors incorporating

mould identity chips

are designed to simplify

the loading of mould

and product datasets.

Any connect ion

errors are flagged either on the

CMI touchscreen display or a

networked PC.

Connection errors are detected

quickly for correction before they

can cause problems. Synchronised

processing of pressure parameters

when monitoring multi-cavity

moulds is now significantly

easier. CMI output channels for

controlling reject gates or removal

robots can now be tested via a

simple command. This function,

geared to network-based data

management, is designed to ensure

the reliable separation

of rejects. In

combination with the

CoMo management

information system

and integral curve

viewer module, the

CMI system monitors

sensor function,

mould connection and process

control including data storage,

analysis and documentation. As a

complete system for zero-defect

production, CoMo Injection allows

users to progress towards 100 per

cent quality in injection moulding.

PolyOne’s reFlex boasts 99 per cent biocontentPolyOne Corp has developed a new grade of

reFlex brand bioplasticiser, which boasts of 99 per

cent bio-content. The new grade is derived from

rapidly renewable feedstock and provides a one-

to-one replacement for general-purpose plasticisers

used in flexible PVC formulations. The phthalate-

free 300 grade enables customers to expand their

offerings with differentiated alternatives that

heed consumer calls for eco-conscious solutions.

Potential applications for the new reFlex grade

include tubing and connectors in healthcare,

plugs and insulators in electrical components, and

toys and shoes in the consumer goods arena. In

building and construction, the new material can be

used in weather stripping, gaskets, office furniture

and flooring.

The new grade is made using soyabean-based

technology developed by Battelle Memorial

Institute, a non-profit research and development

firm in Ohio. The reFlex materials are commercially

active in non-food packaging film and a range of

general-purpose plastisol applications.

Airback Plus promotes sustainability in stretch blow moulding process

With the help of KHS

Corpoplast’s Airback Plus, up

to 40 per cent – as compared

to 10 per cent earlier – of the

compressed air used in stretch

blow moulding process can

now be directly recycled in

the blowing wheel. This is

a significant step towards

better sustainability and cost

reduction in the manufacture

of PET bottles.

Airback Plus is used in

conjunction with the Airback I process. With Airback I, the

quantity of compressed air present in a newly produced bottle, and

which is required for blow moulding the next bottle is fed into a

ring line located at the centre of the blowing wheel. From there,

it passes directly to the preform, enabling savings in compressed

air of around 10 per cent. The pre-blowing phase (PI phase) is

followed by blow moulding of bottles at high pressure (PII phase).

In the Airback Plus process, more compressed air that can be

used is extracted from the manufactured bottle. This is supplied

to the pre-blown container at a higher pressure (interim pressure

stage), achieving an additional saving in compressed air of up to

30 per cent.

Ensinger offers highly conductive compounds for hi-tech devices Ensinger has come up with highly

conductive compounds based

on both Polyphenylene Sulfide

(PPS) and polypropylene for the

bipolar plates used for media

supply in fuel cells. Producing

these components on injection

moulding machines offer cost

benefits as a result of shorter cycle times, but the plates can

also be processed by hot pressing. The new compounds are

suitable both for high and low temperature proton exchange

membrane fuel cells (HT-PEM and NT-PEM). Other potential

applications include separator plates in reduction-oxidation

(redox) flow batteries. Their excellent thermal conductivity also

suits these compounds for manufacturing corrosion-resistant

heat exchangers for industrial applications and heat sinks for

use in power electronics.

Ensinger has also developed Tecacomp LDS materials for

the efficient manufacture of Moulded Interconnect Devices

(MIDs) in which the conductor tracks are applied using

Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) and subsequent metallisation.

Polyaryletherketones such as PEEK are currently used as

the matrix polymers, and other high-temperature polymers

are under development. Merging electrical and mechanical

functions in a single component has opened up interesting new

scope for the manufacture of mechatronic modules.

IN CONVERSATION WITH: Amit Kalra

How is the extrusion industry shaping up in India?Extrusion has a wide range of

applications in the plastics industry, be it

in the area of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

pipes, PVC profiles, PVC compounds,

or blown film and blow moulding. We

primarily focus on PVC pipes, HDPE

pipes and PVC profiles, which form

a huge industry currently. The latest

applications of extrusion can be seen in

the form of PVC windows and Wood

Plastic Composites (WPC) that have

excellent market potential. In the future,

this will be big business. Earlier, people


“With growing

DEMAND, EXTRUSION has VAST POTENTIAL in India”

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were importing PVC windows from

China, but now these are manufactured

in India.

The Indian economy is heavily

dependent on irrigation, so the market

for PVC and HDPE pipes is expected

to grow. Even the market for drip

irrigation systems is on the rise as the

government is providing heavy subsidies

in various states to promote it. During

the early 80s, when we were in our initial

stages of manufacturing, we manufactured

one machine in three months. Now we

manufacture 15 machines every month

and there is more potential in the

market. We are setting up new factory in

Bahadurgarh, which will help us reach a

capacity of 30-40 machines in the next

one to two years, which is the target we

are looking at achieving.

What kinds of advancements in technology have you witnessed over the years?In India, there is lack of adequate R&D,

as most companies are importing or

collaborating with global companies

to reap the benefits of international

technology. We are the only company

in India, which offer 4-pipe extrusion

technology to the industry. It is better to

adopt international technology, since no

one is willing to pay for R&D initiatives

in India. This is because it is still not

considered as a viable investment.

What makes PVC the preferred choice?PVC pipes have a widespread use in a

number of industries, ranging from

residential plumbing to complex water

treatment systems. Because of the

material properties of PVC pipes, these

are highly valuable as a thermo-resistant

structure, fire retardant fabric, and as a

high-quality water conduit in construction

applications. PVC pipes are superior to

most other modern materials due to

environment-friendliness, chemical &

heat resistance, inherent toughness, and

for being electrically non-conductive/

non-corrosive. PVC is useful for making

pipes that function as secure connections

between other pipes (reducing leakage),

maintaining quality in water, and reducing

the injury potential in construction

applications. The increasing number of

applications for extruded pipes across

sectors has prompted manufacturers to

improve the quality of PVC pipes, which is

warranted by a fast expanding market and

growing awareness among manufacturers

and end-users.

What challenges do you face while doing business?The biggest problem in India is labour

management and government formalities.

At every step, the legalities involved

make work difficult. There are instances

when more than half of the productive

time goes in tackling various legal

requirements. The availability of labour is

another major concern as unskilled labour

has become wary of coming to cities such

as Delhi, as various government schemes

have provided them the option to work

in smaller cities. There are many new

industrial areas coming up in different

states such as Uttaranchal, where the cost

of living is much lower than in cities like

Delhi. Hence, people end up saving more

in such areas.

What is your opinion about a good business model?It is imperative to have an efficient sales

and service system. A good service network

will ensure that old customers return to us

and thus have a long-term relationship.

They will not mind paying a little more

for the product, if they are assured of a

good service for their purchase as and

when required.

Can you tell us about your growth plans?We are in talks with a company from

China to set up another plant for

co-rotating twin screw extruders, which

caters to masterbatches and engineering

plastics for making alloys such as ABS,

nylon glass filling, polypropylene and

talc filling. Many companies are using

kneaders for masterbatches but it is a

technology meant for rubber; hence we

see a huge scope for co-rotating twin

screw extruders in India. We are also

planning to enter the injection moulding

segment, but as of now we are focussing

on extruders. Of the two plants that we

have planned in Bahadurgarh, the larger

plant will have around 40-50 lines in a

month, and the smaller plant will be for

PET masterbatches and recycling.

What are your key considerations while doing business?It is important to consider the brand

name of the company before getting into

any sort of business association. That will

ensure quality and good service. Price

comes later as the current buoyant market

is not wary of investing, if it is assured

of good quality and long-term business

prospects. Earlier, price was the only

consideration, but with passage of time,

the market has evolved.

How do you deal with a tough situation?Situations such as delays in delivery

require you to stay calm and deal with

those wisely. It is important not to panic

and talk it out with the customer rather

than escaping from the problem. As long

as you are true to your customers and

yourself, operational problems will be bare

minimum.

What has been the motivational factor in your life?My father has been the biggest motivation

in my life. Being a self-made man, he has

been the reason for the success of the

company from a small 500-sq ft unit to

the multiple plants that we have today.

What is your message to emerging entrepreneurs?The most crucial consideration before

starting any business is to study the

market and go in for the right product

with the right considerations. A business

model may be viable in some places but

might not be profitable else where; hence

it is important to act diligently before

entering any business.



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45February 2012 | Modern Plastics & Polymers

Extrusion industry:

Striving towards zero-error processing ................................................................................................... 46

Extrusion machinery:

Tapping new technologies for enhanced productivity ............................................................................ 48

Interface: Arun Pundir, Director, Aerodry Plastics Automation Pvt Ltd .............................................. 56

Roundtable:

How crucial is the quality of downstream equipment and operator’s role in the extrusion process? ... 48



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The demand for plastics

processing machinery in

India as well as the global

market is witnessing a rise,

which in turn is expected to propel the

demand for extruded products. Moreover,

the sales of extrusion machines in the

country accounts for about 35-40 per

cent. The key drivers contributing

to the growth of this sector include

new innovations and technologies coupled

with a boom in the plastics packaging

sector, which offer immense potential to

the plastic extrusion machinery market.

Mrunal Ramanuj, Director, Ocean

Extrusions, says, “The current demand

for plastics extrusion machinery is

good, especially in the plastic packaging

segment. This is driving growth in the

extrusion machinery segment. Further,

due to the quality products offered and

reasonable prices, the demand for Indian

machines is growing both within and

outside the country.”

Extrusion is a process where solid

plastic (also called resin), usually in the

form of beads or pellets, is continuously

fed to a heated chamber and carried

along by a feedscrew within. The

feedscrew is driven via drive/motor, and

tight speed & torque control is critical

to product quality. As it is conveyed, it

is compressed, melted and forced out of

the chamber at a steady rate through a

die. The immediate cooling of the melt

results in resolidification of that plastic

into a continually drawn piece, the

cross-section of which matches the die

pattern. This die has been engineered

and machined to ensure that the melt

flows in a precise desired shape.

Examples of extruder products are

blown film, pipe, coated paper, plastic

filaments for brush bristles, carpet fibres,

vinyl siding, etc. There is almost always

downstream processing equipment that

is fed by the extruder. Depending on the

end-product, the extrusion may be blown

into film, wound, spun, folded, and rolled,

plus a number of other possibilities.

Advantage automationTapping on the trends, various new

developments are surfacing in the

extrusion machinery segment. Sunil

Jain, President, Rajoo Engineers Ltd,

states, “The recent trends in the segment

include increasing automation levels to

reduce energy consumption, enhancing

economies of scale using same machines

to use a wide range of polymers, and

reducing film/sheet thickness for source

reduction.”

He further adds, “Every company

in the extrusion machinery segment is

working towards developing machines

that reduce wastage of basic raw

materials, and adopting new technologies

for recycling and reclamation. Further,

the companies are also striving to employ

automation solutions for increasing

productivity and better results.”

With plastics extrusion industry rapidly evolving in India, manufacturers are gearing up to cater to the needs of customers efficiently. To this end, they are turning to state-of-the-art automation solutions. Avani Jain provides insights on how automation is enabling companies in the segment to achieve higher precision in extrusion process.

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Technological advancementsOver the years, the output levels per

machine have gone up. Half a decade

back, the film extrusion segment would

produce 150-200 kg/hr, while today the

production amounts to not less than

500 kg/hr. This is achieved by having

high-capacity extruders. These extruders

require substantially higher investments,

but there are some manufacturers whose

operations justify such heavy investments.

For high output levels, a certain level of

automation is required; and this is being

used extensively in extrusion technology.

Today, people look for extrusion

machinery that can handle a wide range

of polymers. The extruders should be

designed such that a variety of polymers,

with their varied characteristics can be

handled. The use of such machines can

reduce costs and energy consumption.

Moreover, manufacturers have moved

on from mono-layered machines to five-

layered machines.

Ramanuj says, “Technology has

undergone enormous changes in recent

times. Products remain the same, but

manufacturing processes have changed

to a large extent. In terms of power

consumption, today’s machines consume

50 per cent less power, require reduced

maintenance cost, and acquire less space,

which is the major concern today.”

Some of the major automation trends

for increasing operational efficiency and

precision in all the sectors of plastics

processing machinery segment including

extrusion are usage of Supervisory

Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)

system, Programmable Logic Controller

(PLC), and the latest is PC-based

control systems.

Role of automation equipmentUse of automation solutions helps in

increasing the productivity of the end-

product. This fact remains the same for

extrusion machinery segment as well.

These days, machines with PC- based

controls are equipped with user-friendly

HMI, which is easily accessible for

process parameters. It provides excellent

troubleshooting guidelines, along with the

help and alarm menu pages. It has features

such as functionally-oriented screen

layouts; process parameter monitoring in

real-time and feeding value on absolute

basis; simple & pictorial diagrams to enable

operator understanding; auto temperature

and temperature profile selection for

homogenous melt from the first shot;

extruder over-run for uninterrupted auto

cycle; auto heating start, shut down and

standby to save time and energy during

operation. Moreover, some other features

include intrusion insert moulding, gas-

assisted interface, core pulling, etc for

multitasking utilisation; auto purging for

smooth shutdown; mould cooling, mould

gate option, sprue break, nozzle shut off

valve, cold slug remove, etc for various

applications, and smart input/output for

uninterrupted production.

Thus, these days, customers want

highly automatic and synchronised

systems for improving their product

quality, ensuring energy efficiency, and

reducing overall costs. Although priced

high, automatic machines are demanded

by every customer in the present times as

they produce excellent results.

Looking aheadThe Indian plastics processing machinery

industry is incessantly setting up new

highs year-on-year, thanks to the increased

ability of Indian machinery suppliers to

accommodate better technologies available

in the world in their machines. Over the

years, the extrusion machinery segment

has seen some major innovations in terms

of automation solutions in the recent past,

which can have a long-term impact on the

functioning of the machines. With quality

improvement being the main driving force,

the new-age extrusion machinery offers

a comprehensive choice of technologies

and application techniques. Thus, the

plastics processing industry including

the extrusion machinery industry is

in the midst of a transformation as far

as machine construction and system

engineering are concerned, thereby

leading to the development of versatile

and innovative control technology.


Sunil JainPresident, Rajoo Engineers Ltd

Every company in the extrusion machinery segment is working towards developing machines that reduce wastage of basic raw materials, and employing automation solutions for increasing productivity and better results.

Mrunal Ramanuj Director, Ocean Extrusions

Technology has undergone enormous changes in recent times. Products remain the same, but manufacturing processes have changed to a large extent. Today’s machines require less maintenance and power costs.

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These days, customers

frequently look for specialised

component/s that can

interface with an application

or product. This entails cut-to-length

sizes, co-extrusion and other special

requirements, all of which need to be

handled differently. Thus, it is important

to have state-of-the-art downstream

equipment, which can enhance production

and reduce waste. This has provided a

boost to the extrusion machinery segment

in the country.

C N Doshi, Chairman, Rajoo

Engineers Ltd, states, “The extrusion

machinery segment is witnessing growth

of about 15 per cent annually. Moreover,

with the growth of retail market in

the country and latest packaging

developments in packaging areas such as

food, pharmaceuticals, etc, the demand for

extrusion machinery will only increase in

the future. Further, the rise in number of

infrastructure projects will also provide a

boost to the extrusion machinery market.”

He adds, “The extrusion machinery

segment has witnessed major technological

changes over the years, and the Indian

machines are competent and compliant

to European and American standards.

Several changes have been made to

the screw and die design for ensuring

overall efficiency. Further, the machine

performance has also improved resulting

in more output.”

Improving efficiency through right extruderImproving efficiency is a priority for

extrusion companies and is one of the

major development objectives for machine

manufacturers. For that, the first step is

to get the extruder right. If the extruder

runs at the optimum conditions, the need

for downstream cooling and calibration

will be minimised. In order to achieve

this, deciding on the appropriate screw

design right at the design stage will prove

beneficial. Thus, the companies need to

increasingly adopt strategies to ensure

a good screw design technology which

leads to minimum wastage of energy.

High-technology extruder screw/barrel

units and extrusion dies are key factors

in this regard.

Maximum melt throughput with good

melt quality plus the ability to process

a broad range of raw materials with the

same screw are the major advantages when

using barrier/mixing screws in single-

screw extruders. The combination of

grooved barrel conveying, barrier melting

mechanism and multiple-zone mixing can

substantially enhance the performance

of single-screw extruders. Furthermore,

improvements in throughput rate and

melt temperature control are evident for

a broad range of resins.

Optimising extruder speed maximises

heat from mechanical work and minimises

the amount of electrical energy needed

by the extruder. This is because, energy

use increases with melt temperature. It is

important, therefore, to run at the lowest

possible melt temperature. Low melt

The extrusion machinery market is growing at a fast pace in India. In order to boost production and reduce waste, the right combination of materials, temperature and controls is necessary in extrusion process. New technologies and innovations have further helped in this regard. Avani Jain highlights the efforts taken by machinery manufacturers towards reducing waste and enhancing production during extrusion process.

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temperatures will also reduce the need

for cooling. Thus, accurate temperature

control is needed for good extrusion, as

excess temperature is waste of energy.

It is also important to minimise barrel

cooling to save energy and avoid resin

degradation.

Appropriate extruder screw for reducing wasteExtruder screw constitutes the heart of the

extruder. The screw is important because

conveying, heating, melting, and mixing

of plastics are mostly determined by it. In

addition, the stability of the process and

the quality of the extruded product are

dependent on the design of the screw to

a large extent.

In order to boost production and

reduce wastage, the extrusion screws have

undergone tremendous changes over the

past decade. The latest technology in

screw and barrels is introduction of a

bimetal. Bimetallic construction provides a

protective wear surface fused to the high-

strength backing material. The design

delivers efficient energy transfer between

the bore and the backing material. This

feature allows for rapid detection of process

condition changes, quick response to heat

and cool commands, precise control and

uniformity of barrel zone temperatures.

The engineered ID lining improves

component compatibility between the

screw and barrel wear surfaces; minimises

wear gap; and prolongs productive life.

The barrier type screw designs are

the most widely used in the extrusion

industry that help in achieving efficiency.

The advantages derived from properly

designed barrier screws are improved

melt quality and lower melt temperature.

Barrier screws, due to their mechanism of

melting, produce high internal pressures

through the barrier section helping to

increase the melting of the material. A

general purpose screw does not produce

as high internal pressures at the end of

the transition section as done by barrier

screws. Primarily, barrier screws are

designed to increase the throughput in

single-screw extruders and improve the

melt quality. Twin screws also help in

process optimisation. They are known

for their ability to offer optimisation,

efficiency and flexibility in the processing

tasks such as mixing, compounding or

reacting polymeric materials.

Thus, machine designs have

undergone drastic changes over the years

in order to ensure maximum efficiency.

Every manufacturer involved in extrusion

machinery manufacturing is looking

at strategies to produce maximum at a

lesser cost. Further, with each passing

day, the companies are developing

new technologies, which can minimise

mechanical losses as well. Tushar

Parikh, Director, Neoplast Engineering

Pvt Ltd, and Vice Chairman, Indian

Plastics Institute-Ahmedabad Chapter,

says, “Present labour cost and shortage

of manpower have compelled machine

manufacturers to develop high output

machine. Thus, automation has become

an obvious need. Moreover, maximum

possible process control system is also

developed. These factors have reduced

the energy and overall costs. Keeping

this in mind, we have also developed

high output machines. This is our

initiative towards increasing productivity

and reducing waste.”

Gauging the futureWith the concerns about increasing

productivity and reducing wastage during

extrusion rising worldwide, extrusion

machinery manufacturers need to adopt

various new technologies in future. They

will have to increasingly adopt strategies

to ensure highly energy-efficient

extruders, appropriate screw designs etc

to enhance production.

Doshi concludes, “The extrusion

machinery segment has seen changes

in terms of increased automation and

energy-efficiency measures. The overall

energy and raw material consumption

of present day machines is reduced

drastically when compared to machines

that were used few years back. Also,

the overall machine performance has

improved and will continue to do so in

future as well. ”


Tushar ParikhDirector, Neoplast Engineering Pvt Ltd and Vice Chairman, Indian Plastics Institute-Ahmedabad Chapter

Present labour cost and shortage of manpower have compelled machinery manufacturers to develop high output machine. Thus, automation has become an obvious need. Moreover, maximum possible process control system is also developed.

C N DoshiChairman, Rajoo Engineers Ltd

The overall energy and raw material consumption of machines is reduced drastically when compared to machines used in the past. The machine performance has improved and will continue to do so in future as well.

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SPECIAL FOCUS: Inter face - Arun Pundir

Tell us about the current scenario of the equipment industry for plastics extrusion in India.With the plastics industry witnessing a

significant growth momentum, companies

are now focussing on improving their

productivity and product quality, besides

reducing manufacturing costs. As a way

to optimise production, companies are

now increasingly looking at the option of

integrating automation through auxiliary

equipment. Due to rise in quality standards,

thanks to the entry of multinationals in

various segments of the plastics processing

industry, more processors are realising

the importance of auxiliary equipment in

manufacturing. As man-made errors are

now being taken care of, to a large extent,

the industry stands to gain a lot with the

use of process automation through use

of quality equipment. This not only will

prevent wastage of expensive raw materials

but also ensure higher productivity with

less manpower. With fewer rejections and

higher productivity, process automation in

the extrusion process through the use of

auxiliary equipment provides assured profits,

and more importantly, enhances one’s brand

image as well as trust of consumers.

What are the latest technologies that you use in this sector?Latest technologies that are finding

extensive use in the sector are automatic

raw material conveying, automatic dosing

and mixing, raw material drawing, mould

sweat protection, temperature control

through thermoregulation and process

water chiller, post-processing automation,

ie, robotic arms, conveyors and stacking

systems. Automation has tremendous

scope right from the point of polymer

raw material input up to the delivery of

finished goods. The plastics processing

sector broadly comprises extrusion,

injection moulding, blow moulding

and recycling. As a part of the overall

operations, automation and advanced

technology help in reducing errors and

improving the quality of products. The

major benefit of automation is prevention

of man-made errors, as these can lead

to huge losses in terms of materials,

unnecessary expenses, rejection of finished

goods, and furnishing of brand image.

How do you ensure energy efficiency in manufacturing?The plastics industry has been at the

forefront in exploring ways to reduce

energy consumption, excess use of labour &

raw materials, and thereby, cut down costs.

Extrusion as a process has now evolved

into a highly specialised sector. To cater

to this demand, the ancillary or auxiliary

equipment manufacturers have been

focussing on the aspects of automation,

energy and material usage monitoring

among other technological advancements

in the area of such equipment that have

been pivotal in supporting the growth

of the plastics industry. Moreover, the

purpose of automation has been shifted

from just increasing productivity and

reducing costs to broader issues such

as increasing safety, quality, flexibility

in manufacturing processes and less

downtime (material change, colour change

and mould change) etc. Further, the use

of advanced technology such as wireless

network and good communication systems

are applied to solve complicated problems

in consultation with the experts even in the

remotest area to save downtime.

What are the challenges faced by this sector?Plastics processing, being a conversion

process from raw material to end-product,

a wrong input can lead to inappropriate

output, with a limited scope of expensive

correction in terms of forced recycling. In

the extrusion sector, the most important

areas for automation include raw material

feed, which is controlled with throughput

of the end-product manufactured. For

example, in a multi-layer plant, various

recipes handled in respective extruders

require consistency in blend control of

the raw material feed in order to get the

barrier properties required for packaging.

With the help of automated conveying,

blending, gravimetric loss-in-weight

extrusion process control system, one can

ensure production quality with consistency.

Creating awareness among the key industry

segments is also a big challenge as many of

the consumers still believe in the myth that

process automation is the luxury of large

organisations. The cost comparisons are

made with labour cost saving whereas the

fact is that process automation is the way

forward towards quality and productivity

enhancement, with better management

control over key processing inputs.


…avers Arun Pundir, Director, Aerodry Plastics Automation Pvt Ltd. In conversation with Anwesh Koley, he highlights the numerous advantages of automation solutions that have revolutionised the plastics processing industry and ensured high-quality output along with reduced downtime.

“Operational flexibility in extrusion will ensure increased productivity and less wastage”

SPECIAL FOCUS: Roundtable


Varun KapoorDirector, Sarvasv Machinery &

Equipments Pvt Ltd

Operational efficiency in the area of plastics processing revolves around the productivity of the system as a whole, and aspects such as machine availability, speed, precision and reproducibility. For extrusion, the latest additive feeders operate on the gravimetric dosing principle where material flow is continuously monitored and controlled on a loss-in-weight basis. This is said to increase dosing accuracy and consistency, thanks to the disk-based metering technology that releases a precise volume of additives.

Further precision is derived from shears at the dosing disk that cut granules to ensure that the dosing chambers are consistently filled. A smart calibration feature on the feeder means no component weighing procedures need to be undertaken during material changes. Instead, the additives are dosed in a synchronised manner according to the plasticating time of the moulding machine or the screw speed of the extruder.

The plastics extrusion industry is witnessing fast-paced rise in customer demand. The technology is evolving, and advanced equipment, often imported, is being used by plastics processors to achieve high output and save costs. Anwesh Koley gauges the opinion of industry players regarding the importance of using the right equipment in the extrusion process.

Ravish ShahManager, Akshat Enterprises

Plastics processing equipment has an important role to play towards ensuring a smooth extrusion process. Along with reduced energy consumption, an increase in productivity is the result of enhanced machine efficiency. When developing new products, the goals are to avoid downtime and reduce reject rates. A novel cooling and filter concept for the hydraulic oil of extrusion blow moulding machines is geared towards those objectives. With this system, there is another hydraulic circuit that is operated by a small, energy-efficient rotary vane pump in the low-pressure circuit, which is designed to exclusively supply the oil filter and oil cooler. This additional hydraulic circuit operates independently from the other main pressure circuits, which facilitates the use of a micro-oil filter.

When it comes to volume production, the issue of efficiency plays a central role. However, efficiency is not dependent on the energy consumption aspect of machines alone.

Madan LahaManaging Director, Mechtech Designers &

Engineers Pvt Ltd

The extrusion industry in India has been shaping up well. There is demand for extrusion sheathing lines for the cable industry with better rural connectivity and electrification programmes. Improving efficiency is a priority for extrusion companies and is one of the major development objectives for machine manufacturers. High technology extruder screw/barrel units and extrusion dies are key factors in this respect. Manufacturers of auxiliary equipment are responding to plastics processors’ demands for upstream and downstream machinery that can help them reduce costs and stay competitive in the global marketplace. Loaders and blenders provide more accuracy and efficiency for reducing waste and improving quality of parts. High-performance dryers use less energy, resulting in cost savings. Increased efficiencies are being seen across the whole range of auxiliaries, contributing to profitability in plastics processing. Energy savers for granulators are the latest development the industry has seen.

Precision and accuracy are the most important characteristics, which ancillary equipment must have in order to ascertain accurate processing. Hence, it is important to choose the right equipment for plastics processing to ensure high-quality output and energy efficiency.

Editorial take:

How How crucialcrucial is the quality of is the quality of downstream equipmentdownstream equipment

and operator’s role in the and operator’s role in the extrusion process?extrusion process?



FACILIT Y VISIT: Shini P last ics Technologies India Pvt Ltd

As the plastics industry diversifies products at the turn of every quarter, the need for auxiliary equipment is scaling new heights in the country. Constant innovation in the ancillary department is enabling plastics processors to avail of cost-effective solutions. Offering customers effective auxiliary equipment in the Indian sub-continent is Shini Plastics Technologies India Pvt Ltd. Sweta M Nair delves deeper to understand the company’s manufacturing philosophy and dexterous future plans.

Equipping manufacturers with cost-effective ancillary solutions

Holding a place of importance

in the production of

engineer ing goods ,

Maharashtra presents a

diversified range of industrial machinery.

With the concentration of the industrial

belt stretching from Mumbai to Pune,

the plastics machinery segment is

growing by leaps and bounds. In terms

of machinery, exporters are forecasting

a 22 per cent figure for FY14, which

certainly presents a promising picture

for the auxiliary equipment. As demand

for these machines surges, the need for

various types of auxiliary equipment will

be felt across all verticals of the plastics

industry in India. Tapping this immediate

need, Shini Plastics Technologies India

Pvt Ltd has commenced on a journey of

manufacturing cost-effective and efficient

ancillary machines.

Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan,

the Shini Group globally has four

manufacturing facilities and one R&D

facility. In 2009, the company set up its

pilot plant near Mumbai, India. Prior to

that, the company’s exclusive distributors,

Omkar Sales Pvt Ltd, ensured that the

emergence of the Shini brand in the

auxiliary segment had the support of a

native manufacturing base as well.

Pilot project“This is Shini’s first production base

outside Taiwan,” notes J N Bhat, Managing

Director, Shini Plastics Technologies

India Pvt Ltd. “Having started in early

2000 as the exclusive distributor of Shini,

we were confident about the impending

success of the brand if it were to have a

manufacturing plant in the country. The

corporate team understood that the brand

could grow further, provided demands

were backed by better sales and services.

Soon enough, we set up our first factory

in Vasai, Maharashtra, as the western

region of the country, with its plastics

industry concentration, seemed most ideal

to us. Shini India is capable of producing

a series of dehumidifying, drying, feeding,

conveying, heating, cooling, mixing as

well as dosing equipment,” he adds.

Located in Thane district in an

industrial area, the pilot factory occupies

2,535 sq m. In terms of the layout of

the factory, Jack Tsai, Factory Manager,

Shini Plastics Technologies India Pvt Ltd,

says, “The ground and first floor consist

of the shop floor, where further divisions

are made based on assembly and testing.

The third floor houses the warehouse,

where each finished and tested machine

is packaged in a wooden box before being

Shini P last ics Technologies India Pvt Ltd

shipped to its global recipient. With regard

to machinery set-up, for sheet metal we

have presses, cutting facility and welding.

In this facility, we also have a painting and

powder coating room.”

With an initial investment of

$ 1million, the plant’s current estimation

touches about $ 4 million. The number

of employees too has increased from 30

in 2009 to more than 80 in the current

year. He further adds, “In 2009, globally

we had only six major series; today that

number has escalated to eight. Shini’s

product portfolio increases every year, and

in the future, we will add another series

as well. This facility being pilot in nature,

40 per cent of the production happens

in-house. Moreover, with a manufacturing

base in India, we are able to cater to

neighbouring countries such as Nepal and

Bangladesh too.”

Catering to niche demandShini offers the entire gamut of ancillary

equipment under one roof - from drying

to conveying and automation to hot

runner systems. “At the Indian plant, we

mainly manufacture series of products

that are highly in demand. To suit

requirements of our Indian customers, we

are indigenising products by taking into

consideration quality of available power,

working pattern of Indian workmen, and

specific demands. Moreover, India is not a

volume player as yet, so processors are still

dealing with limited volume,” avers Bhat.

He further says, “We at Shini offer

flexibility in terms of auxiliary equipment

as customers do not prefer buying different

equipment for different applications. With

the first plant in place, we are simultaneously

expanding our sales and support team

as well by gaining momentum in our

regional offices that are situated in Delhi,

Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune

and Indore.”

With an ISO 9000:2008 and a CE

Certificate of European Union, the company

employs environment-conscious methods to

make sure its undertakings are sustainable.

At a global scale, Shini has replaced Freon

R-22 with other environment-friendly

gases in its chillers. Moreover, through

constant R&D, the company is engaged in

a perennial pursuit of making its machines

more energy efficient.

New beginningsIn order to be in a better position to cater

to rise in demand for auxiliary equipment in

the next five to ten years, Shini has decided

to set up a new plant in Maharashtra

Industrial Development Corporation

(MIDC), Pune. “This is a four acre plot,

where the project will be completed in three

phases. Operation from this pilot plant will

be shifted to the new upcoming plant where

our in-house manufacturing will further

increase. The machinery set-up in Chakan

will consist of CNC punching, shearing,

hydraulic pressing, laser cutting, CNC

turning, milling and automated powder

coating systems for precise machining.

Moreover, all the heaters that go into our

machines will be manufactured in the new

factory. All in all, we will have a mix of

around 70 to 80 big and small machines,”

reveals Bhat.

The new plant at the end of phase

one will touch an investment figure of

` 35 crore, which will rise to ` 75 crore at

the conclusion of phase three. According

to officials, the number of employees too

will increase to about 400. In accordance

with such activities, Bhat also expressed

the possibility of setting up an Application

Centre in India. “Since we aim at offering

cost-effective and simple solutions, this

type of centre will evaluate and study

specific customer requirements and perhaps

integrate their solutions in different

products,” opines Bhat.

With automation revolutionising the

plastics industry, Shini is bullish on the

increase in the use of robotics. Though

the current plant does not produce robots,

the new plant will be capable of creating

the latest, which will be at par with the

global portfolio. Speaking about the

future of Shini in India, Bhat adds, “With

developments happening at the company

level, I believe our aspirations of becoming

the world leader in the auxiliary equipment

segment might be achieved sooner than we

anticipate.”


J N BhatManaging Director

This is a four acre plot, where the project will be completed in three phases. Operation from this pilot plant will be shifted to the new upcoming plant where our in-house manufacturing will further increase.


Manufactured auto-loaders

Manufacturing process of volumetric dosers

Assembly line of different auxiliaries for testing

Applications of synthetic rubber:Extending its elastic prowess across segments .............................................................................. 64

Synthetic rubber in tyres:On a roll! ..........................................................................................................................................66

Interface: Dr Joerg Strassburger, Managing Director, LANXESS India ..................................68

Thermoset injection moulding:Knowing the nuances

Y R Anand, Partner, Unimark ........................................................................................................ 76

Nylon:Reinforcing potential to gain a strong footholdMandar Amrute, Market Development Manager;

Gaurav Kulkarni, Technical Executive, Arkema India ..................................................................... 78

Lean thinking:Alignment of people with process and purpose with prosperityM Hariharan, Director, Savoir Faire Management Consultancy Pvt Ltd ........................................ 82

Rubber

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK



An artificial elastomer which

has changed the course of

modern life; synthetic rubber,

a polymer is a material

that has mechanical properties which

can undergo a certain degree of elastic

deformation. In comparison to other

materials, this material can withstand

stress without being affected by it and

return to its original size/shape. The birth

of synthetic rubber, many believe, was

triggered by the World War II. During

that time, due to the limited availability

of natural rubber, the production of its

synthetic alternative greatly expanded to

satiate the growing demand of vintage

automotive.

Substantial propertiesTalking about the significance of synthetic

rubber in contrast to natural rubber, James

L McGraw, Managing Director and

CEO, International Institute of Synthetic

Rubber Producers (IISRP) elaborates by

saying the former has been widely used

since the early 1940’s. “It has properties

that are superior to natural rubber like

oil and chemical resistance, resistance to

ultra-violet (UV), and when combined

with other ingredients, it outperforms

natural rubber in high performance

tyres. Synthetic rubber is used in medical

applications, as seals and gaskets, coatings,

roofing & engineered products. It is

embedded into the fabric of our everyday

life,” he avers.

With initial applications of synthetic

rubber in the automotive sector, it extends

itself to other industry segments as well.

Pertaining to each application, different

types of synthetic rubbers have distinctive

chemical properties. Dr Joerg Strassburger,

Managing Director, LANXESS India,

believes that for industrial applications,

natural rubbers and synthetic rubbers will

co-exist. He adds, “Synthetic rubber has

been proven to have excellent properties

and superior performance for special

purpose applications like withstanding

heat, temperature, mechanical abrasion,

consistency of performance, etc. Hence,

it is gaining more acceptances among

industries that are increasingly faced with

such challenging situations.”

To broaden the scope of understanding,

below are some of the major families of

synthetic rubber:

Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR):

With moderate abrasion resistance, this

type of rubber finds the perfect application

in tread in car tyres, conveyor belts, seals,

shoe soles and heels.

Polybutadiene Rubber (PBR): Its

outstanding abrasion and crack resistance

gives it excellent strength and so it finds

perfect application in car tyres, conveyor

belts, and crash protection pads.

Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR):

With moderate ozone and weathering

resistance, this type has high resistance to

oils, grease and is used in hydrocarbons,

seals, hoses for hydraulics & pneumatics,

rubber gloves, elastic threads, blankets for

print cylinders & rolls.

Styrenic Block Copolymer (SBC):

Personal hygiene products, packaging,

adhesives, footwear, etc. are some of the

areas where this type is used. It has a soft

and flexible temperament with excellent

track and adhesive properties, along

with improved weatherability and Ultra-

Violet (UV) resistance.

Ethylene Propylenediene Rubber

(EPDM): Conveyor belts, roll covers,

floor titles, body seals in automotive

engineering, etc are some of the main

areas of this kind.

Chloroprene Rubber (CR): Its

mechanical properties consist of good

ozone, weathering, chemical and aging

resistance which makes it ideal for diving

suits, drive belts, cable sheathings, hoses,

seals, window and construction profiles.

Butyl Rubber (IIR): Stands for

Isobutylene Isoprene Rubber. Mainly

used for inner piles for tubeless tyres,

tunnel insulation and hot water hoses;

this type has a good resistance to acids

and high buffering capacity.

Polyisoprene (IR): Footwear, motor

mountings, baby bottle nipples, extruded

hoses, etc use this kind as it has a light

Extending its elastic prowess across segmentsFrom primarily being used in the automotive industry, to extending its application in the construction, seals, wire & cable and medical field, synthetic rubber has come a long way. A brief look at understanding various applications of synthetic rubber, perhaps will enable manufacturers to determine its unexplored potential. Sweta M Nair starts out on a voyage to grasp its significance and applicability in various industry segments.

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Appl icat ions of synthet ic rubber

Appl icat ions of synthet ic rubber


tensile strength and is largely comparable

with natural rubber.

Polysiloxane Silicone Rubber (SI):

This kind’s high temperature, chemical

and UV resistance makes it suitable for

seals, wire & cable, medical, automotive,

adhesives, etc.

International and domestic perspectiveIn the global perspective, in the last one

decade, the application of synthetic rubber

increased in various segments. “One of

the most significant advances in synthetic

rubber applications has been in the

production of high performance tyres. The

ability of these tyres to provide increased

fuel economy while also enhancing safety

has been one of the most important

technological advances we have seen in the

automotive sector. Other types of synthetic

rubber have wide applications like SBS as a

asphalt modifier to improve road-surfacing.

Other block copolymers are being used in

consumer products like ‘soft touch’ goods,”

elaborates McGraw.

In India the demand for synthetic

rubber has significantly increased.

According to McGraw, the current

synthetic rubber market is about 420,000

tonne and is expected to grow about 8 per

cent every year over the next 4 to 5 years.

In the light of this, many companies are

expanding to satiate impending demand.

For instance, Indian Synthetic Rubber Ltd

is building a plant in Panipat, that will have

the capacity to produce 120,000 metric

tonne of emulsion SBR annually when it

goes on line this year. Additionally, SIBUR,

Russia and Eastern Europe’s largest

petrochemical company, and Reliance

Industries Ltd (RIL), India’s largest private

company, have formed a joint venture

named Reliance Sibur Elastomers Private

Ltd to produce 100,000 tonne of IIR per

year in Jamnagar. The JV will cater to the

demand for synthetic rubber from the

Indian automotive industry of over 75,000

tonne per year, which is currently satisfied

by imports.

Improved temperament When referring to the latest chemical

properties with regard to synthetic rubbers,

the use of neodymium (Nd) as a catalyst in

the production of BR has been one of the

most significant advances in recent years.

“BR made with this catalyst system is

being used to produce low rolling resistance

tyres that have improved durability, wear

resistant, energy savings and increased

safety performance”, explains McGraw.

Owing to its improved chemical

properties, application of synthetic rubber

has also augmented significantly across

verticals. Attributing this rising demand

to the tyre and non-tyre industries, Dr

Strassburger says, “An interesting aspect

of cars is that they are getting smaller

and more compact. This is placing a high

demand on the under hood performance

of a car where the fuel tubes, engine

gaskets, timing belts, etc should be able

to withstand high temperatures. Therban®

is capable of meeting this demand.

Similarly, EPDM rubber, Keltan® offers

high weather and ozone resistance and is

suitable for use in weather strip profiles,

wiper blades, coolant hoses, etc. At a

company level, we are also investing in

renewable sources of raw materials to

further strengthen our commitment

towards sustainable high-performance

rubbers. Technical rubber made from

organic ethylene (eg bio-based LANXESS

rubber product Keltan®Eco) is mostly used

for door seals in the automotive industry,

but also is a key component in plastic

modification and in the additivation of

mineral materials. The rubber Keltan®Eco

contains 70 per cent ethylene from

sugar cane. It meets the same quality

standards as petroleum-based alternatives.

Application possibilities include sealing

parts in cars, cables etc. Its properties

include very low density, good resistance

to heat and good electrical insulation.”

Thus, with constant innovations,

many new industry segments are turning

to synthetic rubber to substitute existing

materials. However, its sole application

will depend on key aspects such as

geography, forecasting volumes and

revenues and analysing trends in each of

the submarkets.


Dr Joerg StrassburgerManaging Director, LANXESS India

James L McGrawManaging Director and CEO, IISRP

Synthetic rubber has been proven to have excellent properties and superior performance for special purpose applications like withstanding heat, temperature, mechanical abrasion, consistency of performance etc.

One of the most signifi cant advances in synthetic rubber applications has been in the production of high performance tyres. The ability of these tyres to provide increased fuel economy while also enhancing safety has been one of the most important technological advances we have seen in the automotive sector.

66 Modern Plastics & Polymers | January 201366 Modern Plastics & Polymers |

A passenger-car t y re ’s

composition influences

stability, fuel consumption

and life-span. To suit endemic

Indian conditions, manufacturers have

extensively resorted to advanced technology

so as to create some of the most appropriate

tyres. To a certain extent, this has become

possible due to globalisation which

facilitates the exchange of expertise and

knowledge. The subsequent consequence

of this has given a much needed impetus

to the use of Synthetic Rubber (SR) in

passenger-car tyres.

Overpowering preferenceSR has become an indispensible material

for the automotive industry, especially

in the making of passenger-car tyres.

However, one cannot completely

rule out the essential composition of

natural rubber, which is required to

manufacture a tyre. In this segment, the

popular industry sentiment hovers above

increasing the percentage of SR since it

brings to the table a host of advantages.

Achieving enhanced vehicle stability and

reduction in fuel consumption are some

of properties that can be attributed to this

material. As this sector is raw-material

intensive, tyre manufacturers are opting

to use more SR so as to produce a cost-

efficient end product.

With SR accounting for about 25

per cent of a modern tyre’s weight, it

assumes a key role in improving aesthetics

and experience in passenger-cars. Rajiv

Budhraja, Director General, Automotive

Tyre Manufacturers’ Association

(ATMA), notes, “Owing to the material’s

better wear resistance, anti cracking and

ageing properties, it is better suited for

the manufacture of passenger-car tyres.”

In terms of improving driving comfort,

the material contributes considerably in

reducing sound and limiting vibrations.

Efficient compositionsFor passenger-car tyres, some of the

main synthetic polymers used are Styrene

Butadiene Rubber (SBR), Butadiene

Rubber (BR) and Polybutadiene Rubber

(PBR). Budhraja further explains, “Synthetic

rubber due to its comparatively lower

rolling resistance (RR) properties helps in

fuel savings in tyres. Two major synthetic

rubbers, ie SBR and PBR are used in

manufacture of passenger-car tyres. Butyl

Rubber (IIR) is used in the manufacture

of tubes and its variants - Halo or Chloro

Butyl are used in the inner liner (in place

of tube) and in the manufacture of tubeless

passenger-car tyres.”

According to published market

reports, SBR accounts for nearly 50

per cent of the world SR consumption.

Considered to be the backbone of the SR

industry, about 75 per cent of SBR is used

up by the tyre sector itself with maximum

utilisation in passenger-car tyres. The

quality that makes this variety a favourite

is its oil resistance; this especially helps

when tyres come in contact with road

surfaces with huge traces of oil. Highly

resistant to degradation caused by almost

any oil, SBR however has poor resistance

to mineral oil. Another aspect that works

in favour of SBR, is its high resistance to

water, which is crucial for performance

during Indian monsoons. While referring

to the general aspect of SR, Budhraja

confirms by saying, “Synthetic rubber has

better properties for wet grip and also

Courtesy: LANXESS

Due to the unpredictable market conditions associated with natural rubber, tyre manufacturers are starting to use more of synthetic rubber. This preference is backed by plausible reasons such as that of cost, availability and product features. Sweta M Nair gathers some noticeable movements that indicate towards synthetic rubber’s growing influence in the tyre segment.

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Synthet ic rubber in tyres

AROLL!

ON

Synthet ic rubber in tyres


offers improved handling during wintery months.” In terms of

handling wear and tear, SBR has high resistance to abrasion

which again makes it a perfect candidate for passenger-car tyres.

In comparison with other varieties that have the tendency of

oxygen binding with other molecules, this one stands out due

to its efficient resistance to oxidation. Furthermore, SBR can

retain its shape and other properties in a range of temperatures.

New generation If technology and cost priorities maintain the existent pace

then it is only a matter of time till its manufacturers find

ways of increasing the percentage of SR. At present, the large

chunk of demand is coming from emerging economies which

is compelling players to increase production of this commodity.

Simultaneously, if the prices of NR keep rising, the gap between

demand and supply will widen, then inevitably production &

consumption of SR will get a boost.

Another aspect which could give this commodity another

shot at fame is the cutting-edge features that being added to

the end-product. Talking about the new generation car tyres,

Budhraja adds, “In the passenger segment, run flat tyres [which

can cover a certain distance at a specified speed in the event of

a flat tyre (puncture)] is gaining greater acceptance in higher

end cars for the assurance that it provides to a driver. Likewise,

another major development which is happening is towards non

pneumatic tyres (having no air) which offer complete safety

and assurance of not having to suffer because of sudden loss of

air and the associated risk of mishandling. However, the latter

development is still in advanced stages of research and product

development Hopefully, it will gain commercial acceptance in

the near future”.


Rajiv BudhrajaDirector General, ATMA

Two major synthetic rubbers, ie SBR and PBR are used in manufacture of passenger-car tyres. Butyl Rubber (IIR) is used in the manufacture of tubes and its variants - Halo or Chloro Butyl are used in the inner liner (in place of tube) and in the manufacture of tubeless passenger-car tyres.


INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Inter face - Dr Joerg Strassburger

What are the opportunities and challenges faced by the synthetic rubber industry?With the rise in mobility and urbanisation,

several related end user industries are

poised to grow. Many of the global

OEMs in the tyre and automobile sectors

are setting up manufacturing facilities in

India. This brings a lot of opportunities

for the rubber industry in India and also

the demands on quality and performance

will increase. Rubber manufacturers will

have to scale up their manufacturing

operations in order to meet this demand.

Which are the products that are largely used by the tyre industry?Some examples of our rubber polymers

that meet such demanding performance

criteria are:

Polybutadiene rubber (LANXESS

Buna® CB and Buna® VSL) – It

offers reduced heat buildup, high

abrasion resistance and improved

fatigue properties. Nd-PBR offers

outstanding abrasion resistance,

excellent strength and high crack

resistance. The tread, sidewall and the

carcass of a tyre are made up of these

polymers. The extremely elastic high-

performance rubber Buna® reduces

rolling resistance of tyres and thereby

helps to reduce fuel consumption and

CO2 emissions while improving safety

and durability.

Styrene Butadiene Rubber (Solution-

SBR) - It offers excellent mechanical

properties and moderate abrasion

resistance. This polymer goes into

the making of the tread. Both

Nd-PBR and S-SBR have a major

role in making ‘Green Tires’. Through

optimised microstructure and filler

interaction, they offer improved fuel

economy.

Butyl rubber (IIR) – This rubber has

good resistance to acids, hot water,

moisture, etc and is highly impermeable

to air. Inner tubes for tyres and the

bladders used for manufacturing tyres

are usually made up of IIR. This helps

prevent under-inflation. Inner liners of

a tubeless tyre and high performance

inner tubes of tyres are specifically

made of Halo-Butyl Rubbers (HIIR),

for which LANXESS is a key provider

in the market.

From a company perspective, what are the global trends taking place in the synthetic rubber market?At LANXESS, we believe that more

future-oriented concepts would be needed

to cope up with the rise in mobility.

Higher demand for personal mobility

in the emerging markets, increased

awareness about environmental-friendly

products and the willingness to pay a

price for premium products, stringent

regulatory framework for reduction in

CO2 emissions, saving energy, etc are

all contributing to the high demand for

high performance rubber products. For

example, the tyre labelling regulation

in EU from November 1, 2012 will

lead tyre manufacturers to manufacture

higher grades of tyres. This will in turn

increase the demand for premium quality,

high performance rubber like Nd-PBR

(Buna®). Around 70 per cent of the

high-performance rubber produced by

LANXESS is used for the manufacture of

low rolling resistance tyres. ‘Green Tires’

reduce fuel consumption by 5 to 7 per

cent and end consumers will benefit in

the long run from better fuel economy,

translating into savings at the gas station

from the end-consumer.


“Demands on quality and performance will increase”

…predicts Dr Joerg Strassburger, Managing Director, LANXESS India. In an interaction with Sweta M Nair, he discusses innovations in the synthetic rubber industry.

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Y R Anand

Thermosetting polymers,

such as epoxies, phenolics,

polyurethanes, melamines,

urea formaldehyde, polyesters,

are commonly used materials that find

applications in several electrical industry

parts, automotive parts, kitchenware, semi-

conductor component housing, etc.

Thermoset materials are generally

stronger than thermoplastic materials due

to their three-dimensional network of

bonds (cross-linking), and are also better

suited to high-temperature applications.

But, they are more brittle and cannot be

recycled. Thermoplastic polymers (the

dominant polymer) changes shape by

heat and can be used repeatedly. But,

thermosetting resins cure irreversibly. This

means, once hardened, a thermoset resin

cannot be reheated and melted back to a

liquid form. It will only result is destruction

of the material.

The normal curing process involves

application of heat as in the case of some

moulding techniques, or chemical (as in

the case of several grades of epoxies) or

even irradiation process such as electron

beam process. The common methods

of mass producing thermoset parts are

compression moulding; transfer moulding;

casting; and injection moulding. The first

three processes are time-consuming and

dimensional accuracy cannot be controlled

to very close tolerances.

Injection moulding of thermoset

parts can offer several advantages such

as faster cycle times; better dimensional

control; no flash, resulting in less dust;

no secondary operation such as deflashing

and cleaning. The important factor to

keep in mind is that injection moulding

of thermoset materials is the exact

opposite of thermoplastics processing.

Moulding thermoplastic materials is an

exothermic process. The heat has to be

taken away from the mould to get the

final form. This is the reason that the

mould is always kept colder than the

molten material to form the final part.

Thermosetting resin moulding, on the

other hand, is an endothermic process.

Heat has to be applied into the mould to

get the final form. To explain it in simple

terms, moulding thermoplastics involves

a physical process while moulding

thermosets involves a chemical reaction.

Thermoset processingThe basic nature of thermosets allows

only a specific time window (or processing

range) for moulding thermosets. The

viscosity sinks at the beginning, and with

rising temperatures, starts to increase

again as the curing (or bonding) process

progresses. Thus, to inject the material,

the viscosity is lowered by keeping the

cylinder temperature warm. Care must

be taken to ensure that the cylinder

temperature is not too warm to ensure

adequate filling of the mould. The mould

itself is kept at high temperatures to

complete the cross-linking process.

Thermoset plastics needs a high-wear

resistant plasticising cylinder module to

the abrasive effect of filling the materials.

The screws are specially designed to keep

the residence time in the cylinder to a

minimum for avoiding degradation in the

cylinder. These are also normally supplied

with a special non-return valve to ensure

good processing.

Thermoset cylinders for injection

moulding are normally heated with liquid

type temperature control units. These types

of control units are also used for controlling

mould temperatures. The number of heating

KKnowingnuances

Thermoset materials, also known as heat-treatable moulding compounds, are used in the areas of electrical industry, sanitary applications and household utensils. These are most frequently processed by compression or transfer moulding techniques. Injection moulding offers significant advantages. This article examines the process of thermoset injection moulding.

Courtesy: Arburg GmBH

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Thermoset in ject ion moulding

THE

Thermoset in ject ion moulding


zones is reduced compared to thermoplastic

materials. It is generally one to two only. So,

it is likely that two liquid-type temperature

control units are required in the process for

the cylinder. Most machine manufacturers

use the electrical heating zones (usually

used for melting the resin in the cylinder

and which are now redundant) to heat the

mould to full polymerising temperature.

Thermoset resins generally release

gases with the application of heat and

during polymerisation process. An

arrangement is essential to take these gases

out during the process. This can be done

by a process control called venting, which

will allow the trapped gases to be vented

out and safe processing to continue. Now,

vacuum is being applied increasingly at

the correct point in the sequence to take

away the gases. Vacuum has the additional

benefit of improving the surface finish of

the part.

Mould technologyThe mould is electrically heated to the

correct operating temperature. To avoid burr

formation, the mould must be manufactured

accurately, as the viscosity of the material

drops sharply as soon as it comes in contact

with the wall of the mould. Burns and

porosity are prevented through the use of an

optimised mould venting system.

The use of (partial) cold runner systems

makes sense, as material recycling is not

possible with thermosetting resins. This is

a relatively new technology and still under

development in most companies. But this is

well-worth implementing.

Robotic systemBecause the thermoset parts will be hot after

the curing cycle and tend to be brittle, it is

often handled by robots. The complexity of

the robot removal system depends on the

part and the number of cavities. It can often

be used in conjunction with a sprue cutting

system as thermosetting parts will always

have thick sprues, unless using cold runners.

Moist polyester materialsThere has been a class of polyester materials

called Doughy Moulding Compound

(DMC) or Bulk Moulding Compound

(BMC), which find a wide range of

applications in thermosetting resins. These

are moist polyester materials with long fibre

fillers. This is essentially a thermosetting

resin and it requires some additional features

in the machine.

The characteristics of moist polyester

materials include mechanical stability,

resistance to abrasion, dimensional stability,

good electrical properties, thermal resistance,

chemical resistance, and colour homogeneity.

So, this class of materials finds a number of

applications in the electrical and automotive

industries. The screw is to be designed

with a special geometry for moist polyester

materials and should be equipped with a

flightless non-return valve to reduce the

destruction of fibres. The feed opening

is optimised for gentle material feed and

prepared for the attachment of the optional

injester stuffing device. A temperature-

controlled cold runner immersion nozzle

should be made available.

As in the case of other thermosetting

materials, one or two standard temperature

control devices will be used for heating

the cylinder. They normally use water as

medium and feature an enhanced cooling

performance. DMC materials require special

units to stuff or injest them into the cylinder

unit. This is due to the typical supply of the

raw material.

There are generally two types of stuffing

units. One is a hydraulically-driven piston

type unit, which has been the traditional

solution. In this, typically the stuffing

pressure during dosage and injection is

manually adjustable. Even dry materials and

materials with high filler content can be fed

without difficulty. The action of the piston

ensures the best possible pre-compression of

the material. Only low amounts of residual

air and gas remain in the material, which

result in void-free moulded parts with a

glossy surface. The other is a screw conveying

system to carry the DMC material into the

cylinder. This offers a more continuous

feeding of the material to the cylinder. But

it is more suitable for DMC supplied in a

different form. Both have some advantages

and disadvantages. It is always a good idea

to consult the raw material suppliers about

which type of unit suits their material.

Check points for mouldingIn thermoset moulding, it is important

to pay attention to the cleaning of the

mould surface. All thermoset materials

tend to leave residue and this can cause

quality issues with subsequent shots. So

by using compressed air blasts or even

external brush cleaning devices, cleaning

of the mould surface must be ensured.

Today, there are many automated brush

cleaning devices, which are also available.

It is also possible to build in a stripper

function in the mould for demoulding

of parts. Here, the central platen of the

mould is advanced, and then the stripper

plate enters the mould and pushes the

parts out of the central platen. The parts

then fall into the ejection chute of the

all-rounder from where they are

transported away.

The use of thermosetting resins and

DMC materials is gradually increasing but

within a narrow range. While production

of such parts using injection moulding

is a niche business, it offers significant

advantages over compression and transfer

moulding. Hence, it is gaining new

grounds in the plastics industry, albeit in

a small way.

Y R Anand holds a bachelor’s

degree in Mechanical

Engineering from University

of Mysore and a master’s

degree in Production

Engineering from IIT Kharagpur. Since 1980,

he has been a partner in UNIMARK, which

provides sales and service of machines

for plastics processing, tool making,

micro-electronics and wire mesh welding.


General processing range of thermosets

Processing range

Visc

osity

Temperature/time

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Ny lon


Mandar Amrute and Gaurav Kulkarni

Nylon falls under a family

of polymers consisting of

polymeric amides that form

synthetic fibre with protein-

like chemical structure. It is more

popular as a fibre used in manufacture of

carpets and stockings. A significant part

of the global nylon production is utilised

in the area of engineering polymers.

Use of nylon is universal in applications

that mostly undergo wear and tear such

as brackets, door handles, power-tool

housings, and structural components in

baby carriages or under car bonnets for

fuel management systems, exterior and

interior parts such as door trims, handles,

lamp housing, etc.

However, the growth of nylon

industry is restricted by certain

limitations such as the tendency of the

material to absorb moisture that results

in poor dimensional stability. In addition,

nylon faces competition from long-glass

fibre-reinforced polypropylene and other

inexpensive plastics that replace nylon

in some potential applications. Though

nylon has problems associated with

moisture absorption, it is possible to

overcome this issue with usage of long

chain polyamides such as 6/12, 6/10,

12 or 11.

According to Global Industry

Analysts, Asia-Pacific dominates

the world nylon market. Factors

contributing to the growth include

increasing consumption of nylon in

textiles, automotive, electrical, consumer

goods, and industrial sectors in regions

such as China, Taiwan and other Asian

markets. Further, engineering nylons

offer more potential for use in aircraft,

engineering goods and automobiles.

Europe is the second-largest producer of

man-made fibre in the world, preceded

only by China. Nylon fibres constitute a

major share of man-made fibres market

in Europe.

Nylon insightsAny synthetic plastic material is composed

of polyamides of high molecular weight,

and usually, but not always, manufactured

as a fibre. If we go through history, it

is observed that nylons were developed

by DuPont in the 1930s. Nylon can be

made to form fibres, filaments, bristles,

or sheets to be manufactured into yarn,

textiles, and cordage. It can also be

formed into moulded products. Nylon

has high resistance to wear, heat and

chemicals. Most applications are in the

form of filaments, for instance in textile,

fishing nets, brushes, etc.

In one approach, molecules with

an acid (-COOH) group on each end

are reacted with molecules containing

amine (-NH2) groups on each end. The

resulting nylon is named on the basis of

the number of carbon atoms separating

the two acid groups and the two amines.

These are formed into monomers

of intermediate molecular weight,

which are then reacted to form long

polymer chains.

Nylon 6 is formed by the self-

condensation of 6-aminohexanoic

acid. Nylon 6/6 is made by

polycondensation of hexanedioic acid

(adipic acid) and 1,6-diaminohexane

(hexamethylenediamine) having an

average formula weight between 12000

and 15000. Nylon 6/10 is prepared by

polymerising decanedioic acid and

1,6-diaminohexane. Nylon 6/12 is

a copolymer of a 6C diamine and a

12C diacid.

Nylons are generally synthetic

thermoplastic materials known for their

strength, elasticity, resistance to abrasion

and chemicals, and for ease of processing

through most of the melt processes such

as extrusion and moulding. It is believed

that around 1940, nylon was used for

commercial usage of monofilament

Worldwide, the nylon market is expected to touch 6.6 million tonne by 2015. Growth in the market has been primarily driven by an increasing demand from Asia, and high usage in textiles, automotive and other segments. Nylon usage is growing due to the excellent properties offered by it coupled with cost and weight reduction. Here we look at major polyamides for monofilaments, yarns and textiles along with their applications.

Reinforcing potentialTO GAIN A STRONG FOOTHOLD

Courtesy: Arkema


Nylon

and multifilaments for the applications

such as bristles for toothbrushes and

industrial applications. Today, nylon

is manufactured in the form of sheets,

coatings, and moulded plastics, and used

in a variety of products, including fabrics,

surgical sutures, thread, insulating wire

coverings, mosquito netting & screening,

gears & bearings, rope, and tyre cords.

Comparison of different nylonsThough all these polyamides qualify for

most of the applications, Nylon 6/10 and

6/12 are excellent in terms of long-term

heat resistance property (continuous

use temperature: approximately Nylon

6/10 also offers advantage of bio-based

material as it is made from plant origins).

Characteristics of nylon resins Nylon 6, nylon 6/6 (PA6, PA66)

offer excellent mechanical properties;

toughness in equilibrium moisture

content; chemical and oil resistance;

and friction & abrasion properties. Most

grades have self-extinguishing property.

Nylon 6/10, nylon 6/12 (PA610,

PA612) offer excellent flexibility and

impact strength at low temperature; long-

term heat resistance property (continuous

use temperature: approximately 80

to 150 °C). These are low in gasoline

permeability and excellent in gas

barrier property. Moreover, these are

less hygroscopic as compared to nylon

6 or 6/6, and have excellent folding

endurance.

Applications of nylon in

monofilament and multifilament market

include:

Bristles for toothbrush, hair brush,

paint brush and other industrial parts

& devices

Fishing nets and lines

Household nets for protection; safety

and mosquito nets

Hosiery, filter cloths and fabrics for

industrial and domestic usages

Ropes, chords and tyre cords

Towards a strong futureKey trends such as the growing demand

for low-weight automobiles for ensuring

better fuel economy and minimising

greenhouse gases potentially pave the

way for increased use of nylon in the

automotive industry in future. Further,

the use of nylon is gaining importance

in applications beyond the traditional

electronic equipment and automotive

markets. It is evident that one can

consider Nylon 6, 6/6 for monofilaments

and multi-filaments for industrial yarns

and bristles. With the addition of 6/10

and 6/12, one can even overcome the

general problem of moisture absorption

and low dimensional stability. Hence,

usage of these nylons is expected to

increase rapidly in near future.

Mandar Amrute is Market

Development Manager with

Arkema India Branch office.

Email: mandar.amrute@

arkema.com

Gaurav Kulkarni is working

as Technical Executive with

Arkema India, and can be

reached at gaurav.kulkarni@

arkema.com

Arkema is one of the leading producers of long chain high performance polyamides like Rilsan® PA11 and Rilsamid® PA12 and has more than 60 years of expertise in this field. PA 6/10 and PA 6/12 are produced at Hipro Polymers, an Arkema Group company with experience of more than 10 years and PA 6/10 is sold under brand name of Hiprolon70NN® and PA 6/12 is sold under brand name of Hiprolon90NN®.

Courtesy: Arkema

Comparison of different nylons

Property Nylon 6 Nylon 6/6 Nylon 6/10 Nylon 6/12

Density gm/ cm^3 1.13-1.15 1.13-1.15 1.09 1.06-1.10

Crystallinity 30-50% 30-50% 30-50% 30-50%

Molecular weight 10000-30000 10000-30000 10000-30000 10000-30000

Tensile strength psi 6000-24000 14000 8500-8600 6500-8500

Tensile modulus psi 300K 230-550K 250K 220-290K

Tensile elongation % 30-100 15-80 70 150

Impact strengthft-lb/inch

0.6-2.2 0.55-1.0 1.2 1.0-1.9

Hardness R80-102 R120 R111 M78

OpticalTranslucent to opaque

Translucent to opaque



Melting temperature 210-220 255-265 220 195-219

Moisture absorption (23°C, 24 hr) D-570

1.3-1.9 (24 h) 8.5-1.0 (max)

1.0-2.8 (24 h) 8.5 (max)

1.4(24 h) 3.3 (max)

0.4-1.0 (24 h) 2.5-3.0 (max)

Oxidation resistance Good Good Good Good

UV resistance Poor Poor Poor Poor

Solvent resistanceDissolved by phenol & formic acid

Dissolved by phenol & formic acid



Alkaline resistance Resistant Resistant Resistant Resistant

Acid resistance Poor Poor Poor Poor

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Lean thinking


M Hariharan

Post-oil crisis, in early 70s, when the automobile industry in general was bleeding, one company stood firm, posting

consistent profits even during the crisis. Toyota attracted the attention of competitors, academicians, consultants and investing community. The early attempts to understand the Toyota Way led the Western observers to conclude that Toyota followed a system called Just-In-Time (JIT), where they produce goods based on the pull system, ie they produce based on what the customer pulls. This attempt led to a plethora of writings and observations on JIT system as Toyota Way of Manufacturing. Quite a few Japanese words started getting into the management lexicon;

for instance, Andon, Kaizen, muda,

mura, muri, Jishu-Hozen, kanji, poka

yoke, yamazumi and kanban. It became a norm for companies embarking upon operational excellence to generously use these terms.

Lean in IndiaIn the Indian context, Total Quality Management (TQM) took roots in 80s and 90s, thanks to the efforts of the Confederation of Indian Industries, and an army of Japanese lean gurus, who helped quite a few companies in India to adopt the lean way. The Government of India has taken some initiatives (for example, cluster initiative of the Lean Manufacturing Competitiveness Scheme under the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises), which aim at aiding Indian companies to go lean.

Alignmentprocess

prosperitypurposeof people with

with

and

The philosophy of lean management has served as a guiding light for many companies, enabling them to churn profits amid competition. The genesis of lean is the Toyota Way of management. Since its inception till now, lean thinking has come a long way and helped companies the world over to take the growth path.

Pepople (key drivers of results)

Process (methods,

supply chain)

Purpose(customer

value)

Prosper(TBL)

(Adapted from the Lean model of James Womack)

Visionary leadership

Literature on leanIn early nineties, James Womack and

Daniel Jones wrote a book titled The

machine that changed the world, which

can be termed as a reasonably well-

made attempt to demystify the Toyota

philosophy of manufacturing. In fact,

they observed the Toyota method as

lean. Th is was followed by a series of

articles in Harvard Business Review

by them and two other books Lean

Thinking and Lean Solutions released

in early 2000. After late 90s and till

now Liker has written a series of

books on ‘Th e Toyota Way’, which

has contributed immensely to the

literature on lean.


Lean thinking

Lean thinking is aligning the people and process to the purpose (customer value) so that the provider prospers. Going lean is not getting into cost reduction but to focus on getting more and more with less and less. According to James Womack, lean organisation searches for a perfect process that is valuable (value creation for the customer), capable (minimise process variability), available (reliable processes), adequate (to meet the demand), flexible, flowed (moving towards one-piece flow), pulled (provide when the customer wants) and levelled (anything any time).

Lean is not restricted to manufacturing or for that matter large manufacturing organisations alone. It is applicable to service industry as well. It is applicable for SMEs also. Wherever there is a customer, there is customer value. Whenever customer value has to be fulfilled, lean is applicable. Any process – design, customer response, logistics, query processing – must be aimed at getting aligned to the customer requirement.

Taking the lean pathThe building blocks for undertaking a lean journey are as follows:

Customer value: Lean focusses on creating value for the customer. This is the starting point of the lean journey. It is therefore critical for an organisation to:

Identify consumers (not only the immediate customers appearing in their books but all the stakeholders who are impacted by their offerings)

Articulate the value proposition, and Identify the gaps in value creation

and fulfillmentClear stream vision: It is a methodology to create the Long Term Charter and provides the base for policy deployment. Initiatives undertaken with a long-term vision is a sure recipe for success. Top management of every company has to define the charter for the next 5-10 years.

The first principle of the Toyota Way constitutes the long-term philosophy, wherein it is essential to base management decisions on a long-

term philosophy, even at the expense of short-term financial goals.

Three-stage approach to leanAny organisation has to focus on the following three specific stages for going lean:

Steady state: Base for any sustainable movement is stability. Sustainable lean journey is enabled by a steady state as the base.

Delta change: Improving with consistent small initiatives triggered and implemented by people at operating level individually and as groups will spread the movement and sustain the interest across all levels.

Quantum leap: Inventive ideas emerge if we look beyond the current state and the organisational boundaries. Quantum leap is achieved by ideas initiated, mentored and implemented by focus groups with a strong senior management commitment.

Sustainability of leanGreat ideas get shot down when they do not stand the test of cost benefit analysis. It is important to look beyond the apparent benefits of cost and working capital to understand the long-term impact of lean initiatives. Most of the lean initiatives enable release of capacity, and thereby top-line growth.

People behave in the way their performance is measured. Performance measurement systems designed at individual departmental levels tend to promote sub-optimal actions. Performance metrics should be redefined to get in sync with the lean thinking. Methodologies are to be designed to smoothen daily work management. Policy deployment mechanism to align clear stream vision to short-term objectives as well as to align short-term objectives to the departmental objectives and action plans is imperative for sustainability of lean journey. Sustainable lean journey calls for a conscious attempt to align people and process to purpose, which will help in reaping big gains.

M Hariharan practises consultancy in the field of cost management, lean thinking, constraint management, management control system

and business excellence as Founder Director at Savoir Faire Management Services. Savoir Faire helps organisations to improve their profitability by aligning their people and processes to customer value and articulate the bottomline impact using the cost excellence (CE©) model. Email: [email protected]

Quantum leap

Delta change

Steady state

(Involving all through initiatives within their influence)

(Attain stability by being consistent)

Three-stage approach to lean

AUTOMATION TRENDS: Control systems


Driven by continuous

innovation and the demand

to meet the ever-evolving

performance benchmarks,

plastics industry has always been in the

forefront of adoption of automation

technologies. Primary processing

machinery, post-production machinery

and auxiliary machines form a diverse

range of machines and technologies, which

lead to diverse demands for control and

automation technologies. Varied control

disciplines such as sequence control,

process control, synchronised speed control,

motion control, visualisation – individually

or in combination based on machine types

– are the key control requirements across

the plastic machinery segment.

Globalisation and changing lifestyles

are impacting every industry. Huge

consumer demand driving the retail boom

is changing the way products are sold,

thus impacting the packaging, aesthetics,

lifecycle and above all competitiveness.

Being the key industry in the supply

chain, it is also impacting the needs

of the plastics industry including the

manufacturers and machine builders

equally. Umakant Sharma, Marketing

Manager, Matsui Technologies India,

says, “Manufacturers in this highly

competitive world are continuously

demanding machines to drive higher

productivity & flexibility, better quality

and lower lifecycle costs. Machine

builders are responding by adopting new

technologies and automation systems to

meet these demands. All these are further

driving demand for the automation

products and its adoption in plastics

industry.”

Automation at its bestEvolution of automation technologies

enables convergence of multi-discipline

control function on a common control

platform. Modern ‘integrated architecture’

is an efficient and optimum response

to these control system requirements,

offering multi-discipline, scalable and

information-enabled control platform for

machine builders.

Machine builders are moving towards

advanced process control capabilities

in the controller for variables such as

pressure and temperature that impacts

product quality. This is driving the control

manufacturers to add more capabilities to

their offerings. Human Machine Interface

(HMI), classically used for parameter

setting and alarm annunciation, is being

looked beyond its routine tasks to manage

product recipes, machine performance

and enhanced diagnostics for making

machines more informative and user-

friendly.

Machine builders are adopting high

performance AC drive systems enabling

tight synchronisation in challenging

regenerative atmosphere among various

motors across the machines, which

enhance the product quality. The high

response drive system control also enables

to scale up the linear speeds of the

machines realising higher productivity

without compromising on the product

quality, thereby offering maximum asset

utilisation and returns to end-users.

As machine speeds are ramping up,

there is need to have appropriate sensing,

monitoring and control of elements that

Automation in the plastics industry continues to rise in stature as manufacturers across the world are recognising its benefits in every day operations. It enhances production efficiency and also reduces waste. Anwesh Koley takes a closer look at the advantages offered by automation in the plastics industry.

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the process dynamics inCHANGING

Control systems


offer inherent safety for the machine

and the operator. Any accident on the

machine means loss of productive time,

damage to machine and cost towards

claims arising out of accidents. Thus,

safe control system is fast becoming an

accepted norm in the industry and having

safety as part of the integrated architecture

adds value to the machine.

What stakeholders wantEnd-customers demand higher

throughput out of the line. This could

be achieved, if machines were built with

the capability to communicate upstream

and downstream in the set-up. Industry

is looking to have standards that facilitate

the meeting of these needs. Similarly,

adoption of information solution to

facilitate enterprise-level visibility of

machine performance and productivity

is viewed as a growing requirement by

many users to have visibility on their asset

utilisation.

Machine makers are seeking

standardisation of their supply chain,

driving them to look out for automation

vendors whose products are compliant to

various global standards as OEMs have

end-customers spread in various global

geographies; thus they could serve every

market available. Moreover, it is essential

that machine makers build machines

that comply with the regulations in the

geographies they operate. This means

automation vendors need to partner and

extend their support to manufacturers in

terms of parts and services globally.

A machine that generates less waste,

less carbon footprint and consumes

optimal power for its operation is the

demand of the day, driven by government

regulations and increased consumer

awareness. Machine makers and users

face the challenge of having appropriate

equipment to meet the regulations.

However, the right application of

automation technologies will go a long

way in helping manufacturers and end-

users attain success in their respective

endeavours.


Umakant SharmaMarketing Manager, Matsui Technologies India

Manufacturers in this highly competitive world are continuously demanding machines to drive higher productivity & fl exibility, better quality and lower lifecycle costs. Machine builders are responding by adopting new technologies and automation systems to meet these demands.

ENERGY MANAGEMENT: Motor ef f ic iency in in ject ion moulding


Approximately two-third of

the energy costs in plastics

process ing inc luding

injection moulding is the

result of energy consumed by motors. The

motors in the main processing equipment

such as compounders, moulders and

extruders are obvious, but the majority

of motors are hidden in other equipment

that include compressors, pumps and

fans. So, in order to ensure energy

efficiency, proper selection of motor and

drives is a crucial factor.

The motor management policyWhen running costs increase over the

initial purchase price, it means that

companies need to change the way

they look at motors, which consume

the maximum energy. Thus, in order to

reduce costs, companies must develop and

implement a motor management policy

for the purchase and operation of motors.

This policy should include guidelines on

purchase, repair and replacement based

on lifetime costing of the motor. It is

seen that repairing a failed motor may

appear to be a cost-effective solution in

short run, but in reality repair can reduce

energy efficiency by up to 1 per cent

and may not be the most economical

alternative in the long-term. Thus, an

efficient motor management policy is the

need of the hour.

Motor sizing assumes importance as

correctly sized motor helps in reducing

energy consumption. Motors run most

efficiently close to their design output.

These are most efficient when their load

equals, or is slightly greater than, the rated

capacity. If machines larger than required

are purchased or used, then the motor

will not reach the design load and run

at optimum efficiency. Oversized motors

are inefficient, and equipment needs to be

carefully matched with demand.

Jaymin Pithwa, Director, Konark

Plastomech Pvt Ltd, notes, “The size of

motor depends on various factors. You

decide on the size of the motor well

in advance, ie, during the design stage.

Any error in selecting the correct size

of the motor may result in huge wastage

of energy.”

Unlike the old motors that consumed

lot of energy, High Efficiency Motor

(HEM), Variable Speed Drive (VSD),

digital displacement pumps and servo

motors help in increasing cycle times

and reducing energy usage.

High efficiency motors It consumes approximately half of the

energy used by the conventional motors.

In addition to energy savings, the better

designs and improved construction

of high efficiency motors can lead to

various other benefits. Initially, these

motors were highly priced but now the

‘power’ful futureSHAPING a

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A rise in energy price is a crucial issue for the plastics industry as it can impact plastics processing sector including the injection moulding segment. This has drawn the attention of processors towards efficiency of motors and drives used in machines, which consume the maximum energy. Avani Jain analyses how energy-efficient motors and drives can help save energy during injection moulding process.


Motor ef f ic iency in in ject ion moulding

cost has reduced and could easily be

forgone for the fact that they help in

saving on the energy cost. HEM can

achieve efficiency levels of up to 3 per

cent more than conventional motors

and have peak efficiency at 75 per cent

of load, thus reducing both energy

costs and oversizing problems. It is not

different from the normal motor, but the

manufacturers have developed it in such

a way that it consumes much less energy

than the conventional motor.

Variable speed drive The speed of an AC motor is fixed by the

number of poles and the supply frequency.

As a result, the hydraulic pumps in many

processing machines are driven at a

constant speed, even though the demand

varies considerably during the cycle. The

flow demand changes from the hydraulic

pump are controlled by a relief valve

and recirculation of the hydraulic fluid.

Another way of meeting the varying

demands is to fit a VSD to the motor.

Pithwa observes, “The VSD can serve

as a good option for energy efficiency,

as it allows the speed of an AC motor

to be varied and the pump output can

be matched to the variable demand.

Since VSD enables the manufacturer

to increase or decrease the speed as

per requirement, energy consumption

is bound to reduce remarkably during

injection moulding process.”

Further, reduced demand on the

hydraulic system means that the hydraulic

oil runs at a lower temperature and

requires less cooling, which can serve as

an additional cost saving measure. VSD

incurs less maintenance cost and can

also be applied to fans, water pumps and

air compressors where the load varies

considerably.

Digital displacement pumpsThis category of pumps helps in

attaining energy efficiency. It is a hybrid

device, which combines reciprocating

hydraulics with micro-processor control,

creating a highly integrated machine

capable of producing variable flow and

power. The advantages of this pump/

motor over conventional techniques lie

with both the response speed and the

inherent energy efficiency.

Servo motorsThese days, companies are increasingly

using servo motors for energy efficiency.

The servo motor only drives the shaft

required for the moulding process, creating

a direct exchange of energy and ensuring

reduced energy consumption. Praveen

Sharma, Proprietor, Hind Machineries,

states, “Servo motors help in reducing

energy consumption by about 60 per cent.

The existing normal electric/fuel-driven

motors transmit power to various points

of movements through gears, chains, belts

and pulleys, which are heavier and bigger.

However, in case of servo motors, all

movements in the machine are powered

by appropriate size of motors controlled

by drives and sensors, which are smaller,

lighter and convenient.”

These are better than the VSD. This

is because when it comes to VSD, the

motor is continuously working and in

case of servo motor, it stops when there

is an idle cycle, ie the whole motor

will stop automatically, so there is no

energy consumption during that time.

Moreover, the response time for reducing

or increasing the desired levels is higher

in the VSD as compared to the servo

motor where you can get the desired

levels in a matter of five seconds. Thus,

servo motors give more accurate results

than VSDs. Further, these motors also

help in reducing the cycle times, thereby

increasing the speed. Thus, the servo

drive facilitates high energy efficiency,

accuracy, precision and good control.

Towards energy efficiencyWith energy management concerns

rising worldwide, in future the

companies will have to adopt various

measures for bringing down their

energy consumption. The development

of energy-efficient motors and drives

for plastics processing can address this

issue to a large extent, but there is still

a long way to go in this field.


Jaymin PithwaDirector, Konark Plastomech Pvt Ltd

The VSD can serve as a good option for energy effi ciency, as it allows the speed of an AC motor to be varied and the pump output can be matched to the variable demand.

Praveen SharmaProprietor, Hind Machineries

Servo motors help in reducing energy consumption by about 60 per cent. In this case, all movements in the machine are powered by appropriate size of motors controlled by drives and sensors, which are smaller, lighter and convenient.

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POLICIES & REGULATIONS: Polymer compounding norms


Plastic materials with new performance profiles are being requested in an ever increasing frequency. As additives and

modifiers may result in plastic with a particular color, texture and strength, a manufacturer may incorporate one or more additives into the base material in the process of plastic compounding. Depending on the product being produced, while the process of production is different in each facility, plastic compounding typically involves several basic steps. The ultimate goal is to get a homogeneous final product. “Compounding process is employed to convert base polymer or resin to desired plastics material that meets the end product performance requirements having balanced properties and tailor made for specific applications. Products from such compounds have lower costs, ease of production and attractive shelf appearance. For example, from 15 to 20

grades of base polymers, thousands of compounds can be made tailor-made for a long range of end uses,” says Arvind M Mehta, CMD Welset Plast Extrusions Pvt Ltd.

The current scenarioPolypropylene compounds’ current significance in the automotive sectors stands at 55 per cent, which is the largest. This application can be attributed to the increasing and ongoing substitution of compounds. Compounded plastics enhance physical and thermal properties, opticals and functional properties. Dr Subhas Chandra Shit, Professor & Head-HLC, Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET), exploring compounded plastics says that the benefits of compounding are to obtain modified properties of the polymers according to the need of applications by incorporating additives preferably in a cost effective manner.

In more ways than one the known process of adding additional materials into a molten plastic base to produce a material with desired qualities is getting an environmental twist.

By giving sufficient attention enhancing properties such as strength and stiffness of fibre, Ultra-Violet (UV) stabilisers for resistance to sunlight, flame retardants, etc, compounders are adhering to increasing economic and environmental pressures regarding the sustainability of the plastics created. With environmental credentials gaining momentum, some compounders in the country are voluntarily paying attention to international compliancy.

Compounders are recruiting experienced R&D technical personnel to formulate endless new product developments that will cater to dynamic market conditions. Making quality high performance engineering plastic compounds is also an arena where a

Minimising Minimising environmental environmental impact at the impact at the formulation formulation stagestage

Creating solutions that are environmentally benign has become the need of the hour in this techno-economic cosmos. Though norms do not play a very big role in the country, yet some believe in planning for the future where environment-friendly regulations will become a way of life. Sweta M Nair unearths this green factor when it comes to the field of polymer compounding.


Polymer compounding norms

lot of activity is taking place. Dr Shit adds, “Considering the compounding of plastics is done by co-rotating and intermeshing twin screw extruder with specially designed screw elements, the art of compounding has become a really good tool for developing new nano structured and bio-reinforced light weight materials. This can be applied in engineering as well as bio-polymers.”

Applicable norms With the application of polymer compounds increasing in various industries, the need of these compounds being efficiently sustainable comes to the forefront. International government regulations have been established to encourage the manufacture of sustainable products that will perhaps have a reduced impact on the earth’s eco-system. One of the most widely accepted norms is the Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances, more commonly known as ‘RoHS’. Usually referred to as the lead-free directive, RoHS also restricts the use of mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB) and Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether (PBDE). From an international perspective, restricting the use of flame retardants such as PBB and PBDE could mean that compounders could extend their boundaries of business. Another European Union directive is the Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) which is aimed at limiting the use of possibly harmful substances in goods and making sure that manufactures have in place recycling initiatives to minimize environmental impact.

The next regulation which deals with ‘Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances’ (REACH) identifies and restricts the use of harmful chemicals. In a way, this regulation fosters innovation and competitiveness in the chemicals industry so as to find cleaner alternatives. About voluntary compliances to these norms, Mehta elaborates, “Quality assurance procedures are strictly followed right from selection of raw materials to manufacturing with adequate

documentation and traceability. Our compounds are REACH and RoHS compliant. Moreover, FDA and ISO standards are followed as well. For instance, our PVC compounds for wire and cables are lead and Phthalate free which comply with RoHS standards. In case of special applications that come in contact with food, we offer Phthalate free compounds that adhere to European requirements and can be used in high and low temperatures. Attention is also given to the surroundings in case of certain products, for instance, PVC medical compounds are manufactured in a state-of-the-art clean environment.”

What lies aheadIn institutes such as CIPET, educating people and industries about the environmental norms to be adopted for compounding particularly which avoids the use of heavy metal and halogen compounds in additives is given special emphasis. “While formulating new compounds we accentuate the need to meet user expectations in terms of life cycle analysis and carbon foot print reduction. In our R&D activities we focus on developing bio-fibre based composites that help in reduction of fossil carbon in composites,” adds Dr Shit.

To conclude with competing with price without comprising on technology is compelling enterprises to put on their thinking hats. To state a fact: economic development needn’t impede human health. In fact, an all-encompassing expansion which does not affect the environment is what businesses should focus on. Since the end-consumer has become more environmentally aware, domestic customers also have initiated demands that fall in the same line. The international stage is demanding with regard to compliancy issues and businesses aspiring to cater to this demand perhaps need to give the inclusion of regulations a good thought. Becoming an environmentally responsible compounder could be a matter of choice now but in due course of time it will be a necessity that will decide one’s survival in the industry.


Dr Subhas Chandra ShitProfessor & Head-HLC, CIPET

While formulating new compounds we accentuate the need to meet user expectations in terms of life cycle analysis and carbon foot print reduction. In our R&D activities we focus on developing bio-fi bre based composites that help in reduction of fossil carbon in composites.

Compounding process is employed to convert base polymer or resin to desired plastics material that meets the end product performance requirements having balanced properties and tailor made for specifi c applications.

Arvind M MehtaChairman & Managing Director, Welset Plast Extrusions Pvt Ltd


STRATEGY: Extrusion process

The plastics extrusion industry in India is evolving rapidly, especially when it comes to sectors such as blown film

extrusion, PVC profiles and reprocessing. PVC pipes, in particular, have garnered a lot of attention as their applications have increased through the use of better raw materials and higher capacity extrusion processes. Some of the technological advancements in the area of extrusion that are being explored by plastics industry for improving quality and bringing down production costs are mentioned below.

Twin-screw extruders have evolved in design, performance and productivity over a span of several decades. These extruders have made it possible to produce high-quality, specialty plastic compounds used in the most common products as well as highly engineered products. These products ultimately provide humans with a better quality of life and enable them to reach a higher level of technology. One such innovation is the co-rotating twin screw extruder. These extruders, which are mainly used in plastic and polymer applications, have penetrated several niche markets. Some of the applications are in the areas of direct compounding,

masterbatches production, plastic alloys, PVC soft cable grade compounding, in-line compounding, natural and wood fibre composites and recycling.

Using side feeder of the co-rotating twin screw extruder, calcium carbonate can be filled up to 80 per cent and glass fibres can be filled up to 60 per cent without compromising on the quality of the end-product. Mangesh Manjrekar, Director, Raj Engineering Works, says, “This feature brings down the cost of raw material significantly, and hence makes the co- rotating twin screw extruder a winner. In the plastics recycling industry, co-rotating extruders are becoming a preferred solution compared to traditional technologies (such as single-screw extruders) in facing most of the issues and challenges, which plastics processors are required to address today.” These specially designed extruders use, among other features, a particular degassing and filtering system able to treat demanding scrap materials that are treated to obtain quality materials ready for new applications.

Four pipe extrusion lineThis extrusion line is highly successful

worldwide due to high output & low power consumption. Here, four PVC pipes can be simultaneously extruded using one die, and also smaller diameter PVC pipes can be manufactured. It has 70 per cent higher capacity than the common extrusion plant. It can produce about 5-7 tonne daily with power consumption as low as 90 KwH per tonne. In this extruder, all four pipes are produced independently; hence there is less wastage. Also it saves on labour and space, and makes it a preferred choice for conduit pipe manufacturers.

Double wall corrugated HDPE pipesHDPE double wall corrugated pipes have a smooth surface inner wall (coloured yellow) surrounded by a profiled outer wall (coloured black). The corrugated outer wall provides optimum strength under compressive loading form covering layers and traffic (high ring stiffness). The bright yellow colour of the inner pipe improves visibility in UV inspection, providing optimum conditions for acceptance testing.

Corrugated pipes, besides being lightweight, are sturdy. During storage and transportation, it prevents any

Courtesy: HPMC

With the government providing huge subsidies to extruded products, manufacturers have extensively started exploring techniques to improve productivity. They are gearing up to adopt new manufacturing methods and innovative solutions for ensuring faster and more efficient extrusion process. Anwesh Koley highlights the various advancements in extrusion technology to enhance product quality.

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Extrusion process


type of losses. As a result of being lightweight, the pipes can be nested during transportation and storage. “Corrugated pipes are light; heavy equipment is not needed during the installation. Due to easy joining methods, the speed of completion of the project is faster,” adds Manjrekar. This type of pipe material is most often used in the city centre building sites and short season construction sites.

As compared to other pipe materials, the corrugated pipes are low in hydraulic purity, therefore by using diameter optimisation, a reduced diameter can be chosen. This can aid in the reduction of the cost of the project. Also, the pure form of the pipe’s surface obstructs the hard particles sticking to the inner surface and this will prevent the cross-section (bottleneck) of the pipe to get narrow.

Corrugated pipes are so flexible that these can adjust themselves to the movement of the ground and they will not get distorted. The pipes without sockets can be produced in any sizes according to the customer needs.

The next stepWith the ongoing advancements in technology, demand for skilled labour has increased. Innovations are sought on a high scale for making the final products with superior quality. There is shortage of skilled labour especially in unorganised sectors such as thermoplastic recycling. “Here, there is a definite need for incorporating technology so as to simplify the operation of machines. This will only happen if there is a true sense of collaboration between the manufacturers of such machines not only with the buyers but also with the layman who is ultimately going to operate them,” feels Manjrekar.

So, incorporating technology for simplifying extrusion operation is the need of the hour. Extrusion has wide range of applications, and in order to cash in on the advantages of this technology, one needs to look at simplified operations and higher use of automation. This will help in productivity enhancement and cost savings in the times to come.


Mangesh ManjrekarDirector, Raj Engineering Works

In the plastics recycling industry, co-rotating extruders are becoming a preferred solution compared to traditional technologies (such as single-screw extruders) in facing most of the issues and challenges, which plastics processors are required to address today.

TIPS & TRICKS: P last ic E lectronics


Safety in electronic applications depends heavily upon the quality of material used for insulation and following the right handling guidelines in case of an emergency. Anwesh Koley highlights the various pointers which must be kept in mind to ensure the right plastics for electronic applications.

APPLICATIONS

Plastics, on account of their property as outstanding insulators, find application in the field of electronics.

Plastics, when suitably modified, can also conduct electricity, and are therefore more versatile and offer

many possibilities beyond insulation. These unparalleled properties together with design and processing methods frequently provide economical solutions that justify the dominance of plastics in the electrical & electronic (E/E) sectors. Extensive

research is being done to use advanced plastics and plastics-related materials to develop new approaches to electronic devices. Email: [email protected]

(With inputs from Varun Kapoor, Director,

Sarvasv Machinery & Equipments Pvt Ltd)

Plastic Electronics, based on Inherently Conductive Polymers (ICPs) and flexible substrates, will ensure enhanced performance of electronics. New materials such as carbon nano-tubes and organic molecules, with conducting and semiconducting properties, will enable a new generation of plastic electronic displays for cellular phones and other portable devices.

Plastic Electronics allows circuits to be produced at relatively low cost by printing electronic materials onto any surface, whether rigid or flexible. It is very different from the assembly of conventional silicon-based electronics. It will lead to the creation of a whole new range of products such as conformable and rollable electronic displays, ultra-efficient lighting and low-cost, long-life solar cells.

A high dielectric constant

Liquid Crystal Polymer

(LCP) and Polyphenylene

Sulfide (PPS) resin

compound series has

enabled plastics processors

to replace ceramics in high-

performance electronic

components. Need for

higher circuit density and

high-speed data processing

has resulted in the search for

new polymeric materials.

Advances in nanotechnology and ICPs are making possible the development of new Photovoltaic (PV) cells that promise to make solar energy inexpensive and readily available. This substitution of rigid printed circuit boards with flexible circuit carriers is an important aspect in the development of lightweight miniaturised electronic solutions.

Plastic Electronics offers low-cost printing processes on any surface including flexible surfaces, and over large areas. This will lead to the creation of a new generations of products characterised by variable product design. It will also ensure a reduction in materials wastage and lower temperature processing resulting in a lower impact environmental footprint.

Engineering thermoplastics continue to play a critical role in the production of electronic components and microelectronic devices. New polymer grades, additives and fillers have been developed to meet thin wall and high temperature requirements for moulded parts. Development in material and processing is contributing to lower costs & performance enhancement of consumer and industrial electronics manufacturing technologies.

GUIDELINES FOR

Following are some pointers for the use of Plastic Electronics:

PROJECTS


Manufacturing of printed plastic film/sheet M-Tech Innovations LtdProject typeNew facilityProject tewsM-Tech Innovations Ltd is planning to set up a new plastics project at Pune in Maharashtra. The project involves manufacturing of printed plastic film/sheet. Project locationPune, MaharashtraProject costNAImplementation stagePlanning

Contact details:

M-Tech Innovations Ltd

Plot No.P-1/2,

Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park,

Phase-I,

Hinjewadi,

Pune,

Maharashtra – 411057

Tel: +91-20-22933139

Email: [email protected],

[email protected]

Manufacturing of PVC pipes and fittingsAstral Poly Technik LtdProject typeNew facilityProject newsAstral Poly Technik Ltd is planning to set up a new plastics project at Ahmedabad in Gujarat. The project involves manufacturing of PVC pipes and fittings.Project locationAhmedabad, GujaratProject costNAImplementation stagePlanning

Contact details:

Astral Poly Technik Ltd

Astral House 207/1,

B/h Rajpath Club Off SG Highway,

Ahmedabad,

Gujarat-380059

Tel: +91-79-66212000

Fax: +91-79-66212121


Manufacturing of plastic productsEspeam Industries Pvt LtdProject typeNew facilityProject newsEspeam Industries Pvt Ltd is planning to set up a new plastics project at Burdwan in West Bengal. The project involves manufacturing of plastic products not elsewhere classified.Project locationBurdwan, West BengalProject costNAImplementation stagePlanning

Contact details:

Espeam Industries Pvt Ltd

4, Clive Row, 203,

Mukti Chambers,

Kolkata,

West Bengal – 700001

Tel: 033-22207272, 033-22210131

Fax: 033-22210131

Manufacturing Of HDPE Jar/ PET BottlesN K Proteins LtdProject typeNew facilityProject newsN K Proteins Ltd is planning to set up a new plastics project at Mehsana in Gujarat. The project involves manufacturing of High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) jar/ Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) bottles.

Project locationMehsana, GujaratProject costNAImplementation stagePlanning

Contact details:

N K Proteins Ltd

2nd & 7th Floor.,

Popular House,

Ashram Rd.

Ahmedabad,

Gujarat - 380009

Tel: 079-66309999

Fax: 079-66309913


Manufacturing of plastic injection moulded pipe fittingsGlynwed Pipe Systems India Pvt LtdProject typeNew facilityProject newsGlynwed Pipe Systems India Pvt Ltd is planning to set up a new plastics project at South Goa in Goa. The project involves manufacturing of plastic injection moulded pipe fittings.Project locationSouth Goa, GoaProject costNAImplementation stagePlanning

Contact details:

Glynwed Pipe Systems India Pvt Ltd

A-208, Kailash Complex,

Park Site,

Vikhroli - Hiranandani Link Road,

Vikhroli (W),

Mumbai - 400 079

Tel: +91-22-6725 8888

Fax: +91-22-67253800


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New projects and expansion activities are the barometers of industrial growth. These also present business opportunities to service providers like consultants, contractors, plant & equipment suppliers and others down the value chain. This feature will keep you updated with vital information regarding new projects and capacity expansions being planned by companies in the plastics, polymers and allied industries.

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EVENT LIST


Plexpo India 2013In its 6th edition, Plexpo India offers

a platform where the Indian plastics

industry can showcase its machinery

and equipment expertise. This event

will bring together manufacturers,

dealers, traders, suppliers of raw

materials, machinery & equipment,

ancillary equipment, testing equipment,

chemicals & additives; January 8-13,

2013; at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar,

Gujarat

For details contact:

Archana Kansara

Gujarat State Plastics

Manufacturers Association

7th Floor, Span Trade Centre

Near Paldi Char Rasta

Ellisbridge

Ahmedabad-380 006

Tel: 079-26579204 / 26578227

Mob: 9925017136,Fax: 079-26579204


Website: www.plexpoindia.com

Innovasia 2013 An excellent platform to build business

Innovasia 2013 falls under the umbrella

of Vibrant Gujarat. The event aspires to

highlight current technologies to combat

current and future hurdles in fields

of agriculture, production industries,

infrastructure, energy, healthcare, IT, media

and applied sciences; January 8-13, 2013;

at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar,

Gujarat


Sunil Shah

Global Innovation Center

All Gujarat Innovation Society

402, Sheel Building

4, Mayur Colony,

Mithakhali, Navrangpura,

Ahmedabad – 380009

Mob: 9978904476


National

India’s premier industrial trade fair on products and technologies related to Machine Tools, Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Process Machinery & Equipment,

Automation Instrumentation, Packaging & Auxiliaries, IT Products, Electrical & Electronics, Material Handling and Safety Equipment.

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HyderabadAndhra Pradesh

May 31-Jun 3, 2013

AurangabadMaharastra

Feb 1-4, 2013

Arabplast 2013This exhibition and conference is among

the leading trade shows for the global

petrochemicals & plastics processing

industry. The petrochemical industry

in the GCC region has become a major

investment opportunity for the Gulf

countries as they become the world’s largest

source of Polyethylene and Polypropylene,

January 7-10, 2013; at Dubai International

Convention & Exhibition Centre, UAE


Jeen Joshua

Al Fajer Information & Services

PO Box 11183, Dubai, UAE

Tel: +9714-340 6888

Fax: +9714-340 3608


Website: www.arabplast.info

Thermoplastic Concentrates 2013This will be the 16th edition of AMI’s

Thermoplastic Concentrates conference.

This has been the major forum where

senior executives in the industry meet to

discuss future innovations and business

developments. The program for 2013 will

build on this track record with a number

of presentations providing original and

perceptive views on future direction in

the market, January 29-31, 2013; at Fort

Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Golf

Resort, Florida, The United States.


Stephanie Berche

Conference Coordinator

Applied Market Information Ltd

AMI House, 45-47 Stokes Croft

Bristol, BS1 3QP

United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0) 117 924 9442

Fax: +44 (0) 117 989 2128


International

The information published in this section is as per the details furnished by the respec-

tive organiser. In any case, it does not represent the views of


EVENT PREVIEW: P lexpoindia 2013


Avani Jain

The Indian plastics industry

has been witnessing a growth

rate of 12 per cent over the

years. Packaging, electronics,

telecommunication, infrastructure,

transportation, healthcare and consumer

durables are fast-growing sectors of the

Indian economy that offer huge scope

for plastics consumption. Thus, plastics

processing industry is opening up new

avenues for global businesses. There

is tremendous potential for innovative

technological upgradation. In such a

scenario, Plexpoindia 2013 offers an

interactive platform, where machinery

and equipment related to plastics industry

will be showcased.

The week-long event will be held in

Gandhinagar in Gujarat from January

8-13, 2013. It is organised by Gujarat

State Plastics Manufacturers Association

(GSPMA) and is supported by the

Government of Gujarat as a part of

Vibrant Gujarat initiative. Manufacturers,

dealers, traders, suppliers of raw materials,

machinery, ancillary equipment, testing

equipment, chemicals & additives

will participate in Plexpoindia 2013.

There will be technical seminar on

new developments in polymer industry

alongside the exhibition for exploring the

growth prospects in the polymer sector.

Pinakin Shah, President, GSPMA,

notes, “The purpose behind organising

such an event is to spread awareness about

the latest developments in the industry to

the members of association and provide a

platform to manufacturers for showcasing

their products. Moreover, the event aims

to provide an opportunity to buyers to

have a look at the various products under

one roof; to bring buyers & sellers on a

common platform; and also help the new

entrants in their projects.”

Vivid exhibitor profileThe major exhibitor group at the event

will include raw materials (polymers

& resins, intermediates, blends &

alloys) suppliers; specialty chemicals,

masterbatches, additives, colourants,

fillers and reinforcements manufacturers;

plastics processing machinery and

equipment manufacturers; moulds &

dies, ancillary equipment/instrumentation

suppliers and recycling technologies

suppliers. From the plastic packaging

segment, rotogravure and flexography

printing machine suppliers; lamination

and allied equipment manufacturers etc

will participate in the event. In addition,

trade promotion bodies & associations;

R&D, education & training institutions

in the field of plastics will also participate

in the event.

Ketan Shah, Chairman, Plexpoindia

2013, notes, “The entire exhibition

is divided into three major zones, ie

machinery manufacturers; raw materials

and finished products; and converting

machinery segment. More than 350

participants from these three major

categories will be present at the event.”

Plexpoindia is organised once every

three years. The earlier five editions of the

exhibition marked a phenomenal success

and met their objectives to reach the

target audience in emerging international

markets. Trade visitors mainly from India,

Adequate availability of raw materials, umpteen technology advancements for machinery upgradation, and the never-say-die attitude of the Indian entrepreneurs make the country a preferred global source for plastics. Against this backdrop of optimism and exuberance, the sixth edition of Plexpoindia, slated to be held in January 2013 in Gujarat, is all set to provide bright opportunities for the Indian plastics fraternity by offering an interactive platform to showcase latest products and technologies to the prospective customers.

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Narendra Modi, Chief Minister, Gujarat addressing the audience at the inaugural session of Plexpoindia 2010 An important meeting place for buyers and sellers

Plexpoindia 2013


China, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Canada, the

UK, Far East and other neighbouring

countries leveraged upon the opportunities

offered by the event.

Advantage GujaratThe petrochemical industry has been one

of the fastest growing sectors in the Indian

economy. It provides the foundation for

wide variety of manufacturing segments

ranging from pharmaceuticals to

automobile components. Coupled with

major locational advantage and existing

infrastructure, Gujarat not only has the

potential to become a major investment

hub for the petrochemical sector but also

serves as a development centre for other

downstream industries. Thus, it is an

ideal destination to organise an event like

Plexpoindia. The exhibition is also in line

with the Gujarat Government’s objective

to develop the state as the largest plastics

hub of Asia.

Pinakin Shah notes, “In this backdrop,

we are expecting more than 50,000 visitors

from India and abroad. There would be

delegates (exhibitors as well as visitors)

from countries such as China, Taiwan,

Singapore, Malaysia, etc as well.”

Giving a boostThe next two decades are expected to

offer unprecedented opportunities for the

plastics industry in India. According to a

report by Credit Rating and Information

Services of India Ltd (CRISIL), the world

trade in plastics is expected to touch 140

Million Metric Tonne (MMT) in 2012

and thereby provide a lucrative opportunity

for India. Further, the Government of

India is introducing economic reforms to

evaluate and boost the plastics industry

by way of joint ventures; and foreign

investments and entrepreneurs are trying

to provide high-quality plastic products.

Thus, for an industry governed mostly by

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs),

this spells immense opportunities.

In such a scenario, Plexpoindia

2013 will highlight the widening

application spectrum of plastics and

penetration of plastics in all key sectors

of Indian manufacturing. Ketan Shah

concludes, “Since the awareness about

new developments is increasing, and

upgradation of technologies is taking

place, Plexpoindia 2013 will provide an

ideal platform for the buyers and sellers

to come together under one roof and

accelerate their business.”


Quick facts on Plexpoindia 2013 When: January 8-13, 2013

Where: Helipad Ground, Near

Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar,

Gujarat

Organisers: Gujarat State

Plastics Manufacturers

Association

Exhibition space: 10,000 sq m

Exhibitors: 350

Visitors expected: 50,000

Exhibiting countries: 7

EVENT PREVIEW: India Rubber Expo 2013


Anwesh Koley

In Asia, the growth rates in the

rubber market are expected to be

higher than in other parts of the

world. In this backdrop, the India

Rubber Expo 2013 (IRE 2013) will

provide a common forum for international

companies to discuss emerging market

trends, technologies, alliances and

various related subjects with their Indian

counterparts. Experts and specialists from

Japan, China, Malaysia, Korea, Germany,

Sri Lanka, the UK, Thailand and the US

will be participating in the event. The

success of the Expo is exponential to the

rise of the Indian rubber industry and its

contribution to the global markets.

IRE 2013 will include the entire

gamut of the rubber industry from around

the world, and no doubt will echo the

success of its previous editions. At expos

such as these, all critical vendors in the

industry take part, and hence there will

be ample opportunities to meet major

buyers, both local and international. This

makes the event one of the best sourcing

points for the global rubber industry.

IRE plays a major role in influencing

India’s industrial progress. The global

exposure and foreign investments provide

a better platform for higher standards

of competition, and thereby impact

performance as well. Goal-oriented

approach, proper plan agenda, execution of

objects and excellent talent pool comprising

veterans and young technologists help in

bringing forth a revolution in the industry

through accelerated progress and the

accomplishment of objectives.

A global platformIndia Rubber Expo is among Asia’s

biggest biennial events related to the

rubber industry. It will offer a platform

to Indian companies for networking,

exchanging ideas, information sharing, etc

with foreign companies. The event will

draw together near about 15,000 visitors

and 300 companies from India and

across the world under a single roof. The

7th India Rubber Expo will comprise a

sophisticated conference programme and

workshops, wherein renowned scientists,

international and national technologists,

industrialists, managers, engineers and

experts in the area of rubber will make

topical presentations. The exhibitors

will showcase novel products such as

latex products, conveyors, v-belts, testing

equipment, rubber hoses and many more.

The India Rubber Expo 2013 is

deemed as a must-attend event for all

those associated with rubber and allied

materials to gain knowledge about latest

advances; challenges faced currently and

emerging opportunities in the rubber

industry.

The Indian Rubber Expo is

supported by the Indian Rubber Board

and Automotive Tyre Manufacturers

Association. It is a certified show by the

US Department of Commerce. The fast-

paced growth in the Indian automobile

and mining sectors and representation

from these industries at the expo will

open new horizons for business. The

expo, therefore will provide humungous

opportunities for every participant, be it

from India or abroad to increase their

sales and contacts multi-fold. Chemical

and Allied Export Promotion Council

of India (CAPEXIL) extends its support

to the event by organising a buyer-

seller meet, which will include well over

30 international buyers from Europe,

the US and a few other countries for a

one-on-one interaction, thus enhancing

the export opportunities for adding

additional products to the exports list.

Indian Rubber Manufacturers Research

Association (IRMRA) and Rubber

Research Institute (RRI), two government

supported technical institutions, are taking

part in the conference and workshops. The

speakers are expected to discuss on relevant

issues and aspects in the rubber industry

and updating the delegates on the latest

regulations that would eventually help

protect the environment. The speakers will

also discuss about alternative materials that

would ensure environment conservation.

With this edition, IRE 2013 is expected

to scale new heights; so be a part of it.


India is a leading producer and the third-largest consumer of natural rubber in the world. Moreover, with rising foreign exchange reserves, rapid expansion in the capital markets, and increased FDI inflow, India stakes its claim among the fastest growing major economies in the world. All these factors coupled with high concentration of automobile production in the country will add to the business prospects for participants at India Rubber Expo 2013, scheduled to be held from January 22-24, 2013, in Mumbai.

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Glimpses from the previous edition of India Rubber Expo

EVENT PREVIEW: Engineer ing Expo Indore 2013


Sweta M Nair

One of Madhya Pradesh’s

largest cities known for

its palatial splendour, in

the recent decade has

come of its industrial age. The city of

Indore, amid its royal structures, today

voices its determination in shaping its

future towards industrial excellence.

According to a recent study published by

Cushman & Wakefield, Indore is one of

the top ten emerging cities of India -

ideal for long-term business investments

across industries. The city’s geographic

positioning, population demographics,

development in infrastructure, current

economic growth and governmental

support, contribute towards its resolute

positive outlook.

Industrial tranquilityIndore has undergone rapid transition and

vast development in almost every sector

of business. As per published reports, in

recent times, the per capita income of

Madhya Pradesh has doubled. According

to Manoj Pugalia, Proprietor, Oswal

Rubber Industries, “Owing to the city’s

systematic and organised planning, many

companies find it fairly convenient to set

up base here. Additionally, industries here

are not vexed by the otherwise rampant

problems of labour and power.” Ranging

from the automobile to pharmaceuticals

and from software to retail, the

burgeoning city, on an average, receives

a bulk of its trade from small, medium

and large-scale manufacturing & service

industries. Indore’s major surrounding

industrial belts are present at Pithampur,

Sanwer, and Dewas.

The city’s automobile hub is situated

in Pithampur, which is a well-developed

industrial area. Companies such as

Eicher Motors Ltd, Cummins India

Ltd, Mahle Engine Components (I) Pvt

Ltd, Mahindra Two Wheelers Ltd and

Bridgestone Tyre Ltd, among others, have

set up plants in this area. Additionally,

Cipla Ltd, Indorama Synthetics (I) Ltd,

Piramal Healthcare and Glenmark, among

others, are also present in Pithampur.

Home to industries such as textiles,

chemical processing, food processing and

distilleries, the industrial belt includes

an industrial Special Economic Zone

(SEZ) as well. Other upcoming sprawling

industrial belts include Govindpura,

Manideep and Pologround. Elaborating

further, Kishore Bundela, Director,

Protec Aqua Solution Pvt Ltd, states,

“Formerly, the region was famous for its

auto cluster. But now, pharmaceuticals

and IT companies are also commencing

operations in Indore. One major advantage

of being situated here is that all major

Indian cities are equidistant from Indore.”

Attracting investor interestOwing to its sheer industrial potential,

Indore, in October, played host to

the Global Investors Summit 2012.

In the state’s bid to augment overall

development, a series of meets were

facilitated so as to attract investor interest.

With the underlined support of better

infrastructure and strong government

backing, many international investors are

gradually entering the city.

In relation to this event, Omprakash

Gupta, President, Madhya Pradesh

Electric Merchants and Contractors

Association (MPEMCA), says, “Indore is

the business capital of Madhya Pradesh.

It can be noted that nearly 80 per cent of

electrical business of Madhya Pradesh is

concentrated in Indore. After the summit,

the central state of India is looking for

major investments.”

“By providing a platform for

investments from major players in India

Tapping India’s central vantage pointStaying true to its core competence as one of India’s leading auto clusters, Indore spruces up its industrial portfolio as a spree of investments from the IT and pharmaceuticals industries come trickling in. Mirroring the growth of this centrally positioned city will be the fifth edition of Engineering Expo Indore, organised by Network 18 Publishing. Setting the tone for acquiring business prospects, the Expo will bring together exhibitors who will showcase their latest products and services. Scheduled to be held during January 11–14, 2013, Engineering Expo Indore aspires to play the role of a catalyst in the city’s fledgling growth.

INDOREJanuary 11-14, 2013Labhganga Convention Center

250+ expected exhibitors

12,000+ business visitors expected

Business transactions

worth ` 55 crore expected

7,000+ products on display

Spread over an area of more than

5,500 sq mShowcasing more than 28 diverse industry categories

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Process Machinery & Equipment | Light & Medium Engineering

250+ participants | 20,000+ business visitors expected | 7, 250+ products on display Business transactions worth ` 80 crore expected | Spread over 15000 sq mtr

Showcasing more than 30 diverse industry categories.

1 - 4 February 2013Ayodhya Nagari Ground

10 am - 7 pm

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225+ participants | 12,000+ business visitors expected | 7,000+ products on display Business transactions worth ` 55 crore expected | Spread over 5500 sq mtr

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Panel discussion aims at providing a roadmap to infuse growth in the region

Institutional Buyer Involvement Plan to attract delegations from large corporate and major institutions

Improvised visitor profi ling - profi le, scan, fi lter and bring in visitors as per exhibitors’ requirements

Providing business networking support to exhibitors by leveraging Network 18 Publishing’s industry connect

Credit rating facilities for the benefi t of exhibitors

Providing complete travel solutions for exhibitors

Offering logistics services to ensure smooth cargo handling, custom clearing, transport compliance, etc.

New attractions in this edition

203+ exhibitors

9,829+ visitors

5,000+ products displayed

` 45 crore business generated

4,800 sq m exhibition area

1,10, 000 kg machinery moved

45+ delegations from different companies attended the Expo

Glimpses of previous edition

and abroad, I believe that Engineering

Expo will be the next step for this

revolution. MPEMCA would like

all major companies in electrical and

electronics to showcase their products

and technology in the Expo. With

Network 18 Publishing’s experienced

organisational skills, we are looking

forward to the integration of new

styles and services in this show. Nearly

60 members along with their parent

companies will participate in the Expo,”

Gupta adds.

In the MPEMCA pavilion, products

related to industrial & domestic

electricals, electronics, industrial

automation, specialised automation

products, auto industries products, panel

accessories, submersible and mono block

pumps, wires & cables, HT line material

& switchgears will be put on display.

In store for 2013Coined as the ‘State of Opportunities’,

Madhya Pradesh’s investor-friendly

ambience and presence of big industries

catering to different needs are shaping

a positive future. Commenting on the

same, Rajesh Godse, Proprietor, Reliable

Terrestrials, avers, “Availability of land

& labour and a stable government are

some of the factors that are contributing

towards Indore’s success as an ideal

investment destination. Moreover,

NTPC-run Vindhyachal project in

Madhya Pradesh is expected to increase

its capacity by 2013, which will further

foster industrial development.”

The Expo’s rich legacy in helping

businesses connect has, so far, conveyed

the exhibition to many Indian cities.

Sharing his views on the continued

success of Engineering Expo, Sandeep

Khosla, CEO, Network 18 Publishing,

says, “After 10 successful years of service

to the industry, Engineering Expo

today has established itself as India’s

largest multi-location trade show on

manufacturing. The Expo is a preferred

destination for small and medium

enterprises as well as manufacturing

& engineering organisations to further

their growth and that of the industry at

large. For the 2012–13 season, we have

eight editions spread across an equal

number of locations of a rising India.

Keeping our esteemed exhibitors and

valued customers in mind, we have made

elaborate provisions to offer a never

before experience. These, we reckon, will

add substantial traction to the industrial

growth of the nation.”

The exhibitors’ category at the Expo

will consist of companies representing

machine tools & accessories, hydraulics

and pneumatics, light & medium

industries, electrical and electronics,

material handling equipment, etc.

Expounding further, Yogesh Mantri,

Proprietor, Automation & General

Electric Co, states, “This is the

second time that our company will be

participating in Engineering Expo.

Exhibiting here allows us to gauge

market demands and customer needs.

Moreover, it is a good internal exercise

for the industry as well. The platform, in

a way, facilitates business for customers,

as exhibitors belonging to different

segments showcase products under

one roof. For the Indore edition, our

exhibits would mainly consist of LED

lighting systems, special cables for solar

generation, CNC machine retro-fittings,

adjusting cable range, switchgear,

Schneider universal enclosure, etc.”

For many exhibitors, Engineering

Expo is an energising outlet for gaining

new customers as it is an ideal platform

that helps them grasp market trends and

innovations. Sharing similar sentiments,

Bundela states, “The Expo’s byproducts

revolve around creating awareness,

brand building and generating a good

response.” Having participated in the

previous editions of Engineering

Expo, Godse exclaims, “We have been

associated with Engineering Expo

since its first edition in Indore. Since

Network 18 Publishing announces the

dates well in advance, we have ample

time to decide our exhibiting range.

Moreover, for business, the January

2013 timeframe will be good as it does

not clash with any festivals.”

The upcoming Engineering

Expo Indore 2013 promises to leverage

its geo-strategic positioning to the fullest

by inviting an array of stakeholders

to witness industrial excellence of

all sorts.


EVENT PREVIEW: Engineer ing Expo Aurangabad 2013


Nishi Rath

Exploring new markets and

providing the right platform

for emerging opportunities

has been the backbone

of Engineering Expo ever since

its inception. Having captured the

manufacturing essence of regions like

Ahmedabad, Pune and Chennai while

providing them a manufacturing thrust,

the second edition of Engineering Expo

Aurangabad is all set to help one and

all leverage on the opportunities and

brighter prospects of this fast developing

manufacturing hub.

It all started when, Bajaj Auto Ltd

entered Aurangabad in the 80s and

was followed by Videocon. This move

threw open a land of opportunities for

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

and the region’s growth prospects took

an upward swing with major players

like Skoda Auto, Varroc Engineering

Pvt Ltd, Endurance Technologies Pvt

Ltd, Man Diesel India, Can-Pack

India and Siemens venturing into the

region. Since then, SMEs have been

contributing their fair share to the

manufacturing sector here and thereby

to the region’s growth. According to

experts, Aurangabad is now one of

the classic examples of efforts towards

balanced industrialisation.

Growth of SMEs One of the favourite investment

destinations, Aurangabad is known to

be one of the fastest growing cities in

Maharashtra. This has led to an array

of business opportunities for SMEs

in the region. Aurangabad has over

3,405 medium and small scale units

generating about 36,871 jobs with

an investment of `404.86 crore. It is

estimated that by the year 2020, these

units will grow to 9,000, generating

about 95,000 jobs with an investment

of `1,050 crore.

In this era of cost competitiveness,

when everyone is looking at controlling

the overheads and reducing cost;

existence of SMEs is a must. After all,

SMEs help make the business models

of Original Equipment Manufacturers

(OEMs) more flexible. And with

Aurangabad emerging as an attractive

destination for auto giants, SMEs

definitely have a great future here!

SEZs and IT: The growth catalystThe growth of Aurangabad can be

traced to the time when Maharashtra

Industrial Development Corporation

(MIDC) started acquiring land to set

up industrial estates. Today, Aurangabad

boasts of Shendra, Chikalthana and

Waluj MIDC industrial areas that

are significant zones on the outskirts

of Aurangabad. These areas, over the

years, have witnessed a steady flow

of investment and are home to both

national and multinational players.

The sectors that have attracted

major investment in the region

are automotive, engineering and

pharmaceutical. In the last few years,

the engineering and automotive sectors

have significantly picked up, giving a

boost to the entire industrial fraternity

here. Aurangabad is the third city in

Maharashtra after Pune and Nashik

to offer an automotive cluster. Skoda

Auto manufactures its models Superb,

Laura and Yeti and also Passat and

Jetta for Volkswagen and the A4, A6

and Q5 for Audi from its Aurangabad

facility. Recently, Bajaj too launched its

first four-wheeler manufactured in its

facility in Aurangabad.

Elaborating further, Chandrashekhar

Patil, Partner, Veera Compressor, explains,

“The presence of some major auto giants

has helped SMEs bloom in Aurangabad.

Although the market has been down for

some time, we are looking forward to a

better times ahead. SMEs definitely have a

bright future in this region and are poised

for growth.”

Leveraging market trends, expanding opportunitiesFrom being a mere tourist attraction centre to a manufacturing hub, Aurangabad’s journey has been glorious. The city has been growing at a healthy pace over the past few years and is expected to witness a rise in the years to come. Capturing this majestic proposition is the second edition of Engineering Expo Aurangabad. Slated to be held between February 1-4, 2013, this trade show promises to be the right connect between organisations and the growth forecasts…

AURANGABADFebruary 1- 4, 2013Ayodhya Nagari Ground

250+ expected exhibitors

20,000+ visitors expected

Business transactions

worth ` 80 crore expected

7,250+ products on display

Spread over an area of more than

1,50,000 sq ftShowcasing more than 30 diverse industry categories


Engineer ing Expo Aurangabad 2013


While the auto industry has made it

big in Aurangabad, pharma giants like

Wockhardt, Lupin and Glenmark have

also made their presence felt. Going

ahead, the IT industry has started

taking baby steps in Aurangabad and

the coming up of Software Technology

Parks of India (STPI) has given it a

further push.

With Aurangabad sprinting towards

additional growth opportunities and

with the region successfully bagging

major investments, it is only a matter of

time when it will attract the attention

of IT giants. Besides, with IT hubs

like Bengaluru, Pune and Hyderabad

already reaching saturation, software

professionals are looking for new

avenues—a factor that could draw their

attention towards Aurangabad.

Aurangabad has a lot of opportunities

and is relatively cost-effective as

compared to other developing cities.

As a result, not only professionals, but

also medium-sized companies and first-

generation entrepreneurs who want

to try their hands in this industry are

considering investing in Aurangabad.

Engineering Expo: harbinger of growth By marking its presence in promising

regions, Engineering Expo has always

believed in showcasing a region’s potential

to the right audience. Highlighting

the scope that Engineering Expo has

provided for SMEs and MSMEs,

Jeevan Deshpande, Proprietor, Samarth

Machinery, exclaims, “Engineering

Expo has provided us a good platform.

It has become a motivation for traders

here. The variety of machines displayed

at the event depicts the might of

this place.”

Deshpande adds, “We were part

of the first edition and were happy to

find the right audience to connect with.

Thanks to the Expo, we were able to

convert these inquiries into to good

business. This year, too, we expect to

make some good business.”

Today, Aurangabad has become

an emblem of an altogether different

Maharashtra—the booming, increasingly

urbanised, economic powerhouse. With

huge industrial presence of significant

corporate players, the city is buzzing

with activity.

Commenting on the value

proposition of the Expo, Sandeep

Khosla, CEO, Network 18 Publishing,

says, “After 10 successful years of

service to the industry, Engineering

Expo today has established itself

as India’s largest multi-location

trade show on manufacturing. The

Expo is a preferred destination for

small and medium enterprises as

well as manufacturing & engineering

organisations to further their growth

and that of the industry at large. or

the 2012–13 season, we have eight

editions spread across an equal number

of locations of a rising India. Keeping

our esteemed exhibitors and valued

customers in mind, we have made

elaborate provisions to offer a never

before experience. These, we reckon, will

add substantial traction to the industrial

growth of the nation.”

First time exhibitors are also hopeful

to attract target customers. Sharing the

excitement of a first-time participant,

Kusum Soni, Proprietor, Akshay

Heaters, states, “We are participating in

Engineering Expo for the first time and

expect to interact with representatives

from various engineering-based

companies from different regions/states.

We are hopeful that the event will be

a great success with audiences from

various engineering fields participating

in the event.”

Promising future Aurangabad boasts of a very strong

brigade of young and enthusiastic first-

generation entrepreneurs, who not only

bring new ideas into implementation

but also steer the region’s growth.

With the enthusiasm and optimism

about Engineering Expo Aurangabad

riding high among this new brigade of

entrepreneurs, the mega manufacturing

show is set to provide a much deserved

platform for developing business

opportunities while leveraging the

market trends.


Panel discussion aims at providing a roadmap to infuse growth in the region

Institutional Buyer Involvement Plan to attract delegations from large corporate and major institutions

Improvised visitor profi ling —profi le, scan, fi lter and bring in visitors as per exhibitors’ requirements

Providing business networking support to exhibitors by leveraging Network 18 Publishing’s industry connect

Credit rating facilities for the benefi t of exhibitors

Providing complete travel solutions for exhibitors

Offering logistics services to ensure smooth cargo handling, custom clearing, transport compliance, etc.

New attractions in this edition

250 exhibitors

18,013+ business visitors from across India

17,000 business leads generated.

Business transacted worth

`70 crore6,250+ products displayed

from different industries

1,00,000 sq ft area occupied

More than 1,10,000 kg machinery moved in for display

83% exhibitors got the expected visitors at the show

180+ delegations

Glimpses of previous edition

EVENT REPORT: ANTEC® Mumbai 2012


Sweta M Nair

The recently conducted

ANTEC® Mumbai 2012,

organised by the Society of

Plastic Engineers (SPE),

concluded on a promising note. This

is the first time in 70 years of the

Society’s existence that the event

has been organised outside North

America. The two-day conference on

plastics and polymers infused much

knowledge and enthusiasm in the plastic

engineers’ circle. Held on December 6-7,

2012 at the Renaissance Convention

Centre Hotel, Powai, Mumbai, this was

the first time that the Society’s prestigious

ANTEC® conference was held in India.

Dubbed easily as one of the

largest conferences for the plastics and

polymers industry, the two-day event

consisted of 178 papers being presented

across 7 parallel tracks.The event was

attended by over 450 delegates. Some

of the patrons that supported the

event included Reliance Industries

Ltd, SABIC, MAAC Thermoforming

Machinery, Plastics Machinery Group,

Paradise Plastics, Senoplast, Mutual

Lightweighting, GEISS, Owens-

Corning, Machinecraft, ANTON

PAAR, Fine Organics, ILLIG, Gharda

Chemicals, Thermo Scientific, TA

Instruments,Ticona, Steer Engineering,

Datacolor, Rosler, OMV Machinery,

Compulast, Vitasheet Group, Jubilant

Industries, GAIL (India) Ltd,

Baerlocher, etc.

Associations such Plastindia

Foundation (PIF), All India Plastics

Manufacturers Association (AIPMA),

Indian Plastics Institute (IPI),

Organization of Plastics Processors of

India (OPPI), Plexconcil, Indian Plastics

Federation (IPF), Gujarat State Plastic

Manufacturers’ Association (GSPMA),

Polymer Processing Academy (PPA),

and SPI supported the conference.

The substanceANTEC® Mumbai 2012 was a broad-

based, high-quality technical conference

with presentations on new developments

in the fields of plastics technology. In

the conference, the sections were broadly

classified as the ‘New Technology

Forum’, ‘Advances in Materials Forum’,

‘Advances in Processing Forum’,

‘Advances in Materials Performance

Forum’, ‘Advances in Machinery Forum’,

and ‘Advances in Rheology, Modelling &

Simulation’. The process of presentation

was similar in all the themes, except

for the ones being presented in the

New Technology Forum. In this forum

six eminent speakers from across the

globe were invited to present the

future of plastics and plastic processing

in the areas of carbonaceous nano-

materials, which included graphenes

and carbon nano-tubes. The session

concluded with a highly interactive panel

discussion. Vijay Boolani, Programme

Chair SPE India and President Elect,

SPE Global too affirmed by saying,

“The interactive New Technology

Forum attracted maximum interest and

attendance”.

The recently concluded ANTEC® Mumbai 2012 opened a new chapter in the Indian plastics industry by bringing plastics specific state-of-the-art information to the Indian sub-continent for the first time. The conference vows to come back in 2014 to India with yet another enriching and enlightening edition. Until then, let’s take a look at what transpired at ANTEC® Mumbai 2012.

A maiden victory in India

(L to R) Vijay Boolani, Dr Ernesto Occhiello, Dr Ajit Sapre, Manohar Parrikar, Jim Griffin and Ken Braney during the special plenary session

ANTEC® Mumbai 2012


Jim Griffin commencing ANTEC® Mumbai 2012 by cutting the ribbon Delegates attending one of the presentations at ANTEC® Mumbai 2012

Also for the first time, workshops were

part of ANTEC®. Injection Moulding

and Thermoforming & Medical Device,

were the two workshops that were

held on day one and two respectively.

Talking about this new addition, Boolani

said, “All workshops received excellent

response. In terms of participation,

Injection Moulding was well received in

comparison to Thermoforming.”

Special mentionsAt the end of day one, the conference

also hosted a special plenary session

where Manohar Parrikar, Chief Minister,

Goa, was the Guest of Honour. Being a

Materials Science Engineer from IIT

Mumbai, he addressed the issue of

efficiently discarding of plastics. While

inviting the plastics industries to invest

in the state of Goa, he also expressed

the need to have good Public Relations

so as to rectify the misunderstood

aspects of plastics. Next in this session

was Dr Ernesto Occhiello, Executive

Vice President, Technology and

Innovation, SABIC, who delivered

a special plenary address on plastics

for sustainability. He stressed on the

importance of sustainability and how it

directly enhances the staying power of

a company and its commitment to the

environment & customers. Innovation

was another point he raised, which in

his point of view impacts the polymer

value chain significantly.

Another eminent personality who

contributed his views in this session

was Dr Ajit Sapre, Group President,

Research & Technology, Reliance

Industries Ltd. He spoke on business,

technology, trends and challenges for

the Indian industry. In his point of

view, the key segments for the plastics

industry consist of polypropylene non-

woven, agriculture, Raffia, flexible

packaging, automotive, and textile fibres

for functional textiles in healthcare. He

outlined the connotation of addivities,

compounding and processing in shaping

modern life. Further, he revealed, “The

Indian plastics industry is currently

growing 13 per cent per annum. The

size of the Indian plastics industry is 10

million tonne per annum and the per

capita consumption is about 8 kg per

annum.” He also spoke about emerging

trends in new feedstock, where flexibility

is the key for continued plastics growth;

application of bio-technology; and the

implementation of a ‘waste to wealth’

practice. Other eminent personalities

who attended this session was Jim

Griffing, SPE Global President 2012-

2013, Ken Braney, Sponsorship Chair,

and Boolani.

Accolades galoreWith 31 stalls which showcased a range

of products in the exhibition, ANTEC®

Mumbai 2012 offered the Indian sub-

continent a chance to learn and network

with like-minded professionals. Talking

about the ANTEC®’s first conference

in India, Boolani said, “The response

in terms of presentations, attendees

and patrons aligning with the event

was beyond expectation. I am still

receiving messages from all quarters

describing the event as ‘smooth’ and

‘meticulously planned’. It definitely has

been a historical event given this was

the first one outside North America

in 70 years. ANTEC® Mumbai 2012

has been receiving compliments as

to being nowhere less than those

held in the past in the United States

of America.”

ANTEC® will be hosted in India

again in December 2014 and given

the response that has been received

from patrons, delegates and speakers;

the organisers expect a much larger

conference. In the next edition, perhaps

a separate exposition will be organised.

Keeping the two in close proximity

this might attract delegates who would

wish to attend the conference or visit

the booths for meeting with patrons.

Possibly, in comparison with this edition

more forums could be added. A ‘Business

of Plastics Forum’ where sponsored talks

on the commercial aspects of patrons

could be commissioned, is also another

area the SPE is looking into. Although

there are no official confirmations on

the next venue city, the organisers are

considering cities like Chennai, Delhi

and Mumbai where ANTEC® 2014

could be conducted.


EVENT REPORT: Internat ional Conference of Thermoplast ic E lastomer 2012


Sweta M Nair

Having the elastic behaviour of

rubber and the processability

o f thermoplas t i c s ,

Thermoplastic Elastomers

(TPEs) has been one of the most active areas

in materials and application development.

The demand for TPEs is rising from

emerging economies in comparison to

the developed ones. At present, TPEs

account for 40-50 per cent of application

in the automotive sector alone. However,

its application has significantly increased

across verticals such as transportation,

adhesives, health, hygiene, consumer grips,

water proofing, infant toys, flooring, sports

recreation, etc. The use of TPEs has also

been expanded into sports goods segment,

making Asia the centre of the footwear

industry. Organised by PLEXIUM, India

in association with Chatsworth Hall,

Singapore, the International Conference of

Thermoplastic Elastomer, 2012 proved to

be the right occasion for the industry to

present their latest materials, technologies

and applications.

Inaugural sessionThe conference was chaired by

Mirisch Damani, a founder member

of PLEXIUM and Chairman &

Managing Director, Zylog Plastalloys.

In the inaugural session, Chief Guest,

Vipul Shah, CEO and Chairman, Dow

Chemical India, spoke on ‘Global market

trends of Elastomer and its impact on

Indian Economy’. He said, “The total

global consumption of elastomers in

2011 was 1.1 metric tonne. The growth

in automotive and footwear industry will

drive the use of Polyolefin Elastomers

(POE) and Ethylene Propylene

Diene Monomer rubber (EPDM).”

Accompanying Shah at the inaugural

session was Krishna Venkataswamy,

Senior Director of Global Research

and Development, GLS, a Polyone

Corporation, USA., who was the Guest

of Honour. Venkataswamy narrated

how TPE was developed, patented,

commercialised in late 50s. Highlighting

innovations in overmoulding, he spoke

about sustainability and recyclability

being the mantra of every CEO. Further,

he delved into the global mega trends,

new chemistries and technologies & the

ongoing consolidation of global TPE

manufacturers that would continue to

influence its demand.

After the inaugural session, the

conference commenced with its

distinguished line up of speakers and their

respective presentations. Next in line was

Jaydeep Patel, Applications Development

Manager, Dow Elastomers, India.

Reflecting his thoughts on Thermoplastic

Olefin (TPO), he spoke about the

need to improve CO2 emissions, fuel

efficiency, vehicle light-weighting as part

of the solution and material innovations.

Other sessions on day one and day two

concentrated on topics such as ‘Plasticisers

for TPE Formulations’, ‘Performance TPEs

for Novel applications in Automotives’,

‘High Performance TPEs for Automotive’,

‘Advanced Additive Technologies for

Automotive Applications’, ‘Novel TPE

Modifiers for Engineering Plastics’ and

many others.

Concluding noteThe International Conference of

Thermoplastic Elastomer, 2012 concluded

on day one with an evening networking

session. The relaxed ambiance of this

session attracted informal dialogue and

discussion. Maintaining its focus of the

technical-side of the business, the two-day

conference attracted over 110 participants

who gathered under one trail of thought.

In a span of two days, the conference

covered 15 presentations. Many of the

speakers had travelled from United States

of America, Germany, Sweden, Singapore,

China and Japan; sharing vast knowledge

and experience they had gathered over the

years in their areas of expertise. As the

industry basks in the glory of the event, it

eagerly awaits an official announcement

regarding the next conference, which

PLEXIUM states will broaden its scope

to cover topics of TPOs, TPEs, and

polypropylene compounds.


Identified as one of the fastest growing segments in India, the global growth of Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) is forecast to touch a CAGR of 5 per cent from 2012-2015. Presenting the potential scope of this variety was the 6th International Conference of Thermoplastic Elastomer which was held at Hotel Westin, Pune, on December 4-5, 2012. Read on to find out the highlights of this event.

Gaining tensile strength in India

(From L to R) Sanjay Khedgikar, Partner PLEXIUM; Dr. Krishna Venkataswamy; Kirit Chandan, Head of Business, Technovinyl Polymers India Ltd; Vipul Shah; Mirisch Damani and Atul Rambhia, Partner PLEXIUM

EVENT REPORT: Engineer ing Expo Chennai 2012


Suprita Anupam

In the recent years, along with

IT investments of repute,

Chennai has bagged huge deals

in the auto, OEM and ancillary

industries. The city has, over the years,

transformed itself into a bustling

investment destination with major

auto companies such as Daimler, Ford,

Ashok Leyland, Mahindra, NISSAN,

Renault, BMW and TAFE Tractors

offering a boost to the ancillary units

in the industrial clusters of Ambattur,

Sriperumbudur and Padi. According to

P Shanmugasundaram, Chief GM –

Projects, TIDCO (OD) & MD, TICEL

Bio Park Ltd, “Unlike China, Chennai’s

development is not an integrated one

but has its own reasons for housing

34,500 companies and 35,000 expats.

The Tamil Nadu Government also

facilitates the process of clearances

to set up companies.” Leveraging on

the Chennai advantage is Engineering

Expo Chennai, which brings in its

expertise of uniting the buyers and sellers

of the engineering and manufacturing

sectors, thereby providing a holistic

business ecosystem.

Launched in Ahmedabad in 2002,

Engineering Expo has come a long

way today by becoming one of India’s

largest multi-location SME meeting

points. Elaborating on the legacy of

Engineering Expo, Sandeep Khosla,

CEO, Network 18 Publishing, said,

“After 10 successful years of service to

the industry, Engineering Expo today has

established itself as India’s largest multi-

location trade show on manufacturing.

The Expo is a preferred destination

for small and medium enterprises as

well as manufacturing & engineering

organisations to further their growth

and that of the industry at large. For

the 2012–13 season, we have eight

editions spread across an equal number

of locations of a rising India (including

Ahmedabad, Pune, Chennai, Ludhiana,

Indore, Aurangabad, Rudrapur and

Hyderabad). Keeping our esteemed

exhibitors and valued customers in mind,

we have made elaborate provisions to

offer a never before experience. These,

we reckon, will add substantial traction

to the industrial growth of the nation.”

The inauguration… The 5th edition of Engineering Expo

Chennai 2012, one of the largest trade

fairs in the city, was inaugurated in

the gracious presence of Ramesh P S,

President, Ambattur Industrial Estate

Manufacturers’ Association (AIEMA),

& MD, Airflow Engineering; Ameer

Munaff, CEO, Fein Power Tools;

Shanmugasundaram; Sandeep Khosla;

and Manas R Bastia, Senior Editor,

Network 18 Publishing. “Engineering

Expo provides a single window shopping

Chennai’s favourable business climate has helped the city bag several envious deals over the years. With an aim to help manufacturers across the country encash on the Chennai advantage, Network 18 Publishing held the 5th edition of Engineering Expo Chennai 2012, at Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, Chennai, from November 22-25, 2012. Offering both exhibitors and visitors a platform to interact and witness engineering marvels, the Expo proved to be a one-stop shop for one and all. A report…

CHENNAINovember 22-25, 2012Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam

Showcasing Southern manufacturing strengths

(L to R): Nitin Kunjir, Deputy Manager – Sales, Network 18 Publishing; Manas R Bastia; Ramesh P S; P Shanmugasundaram; Sandeep Khosla; Ameer Munaff; and Hari Hara Subramaniam, Manager – Sales,

Network 18 Publishing at Engineering Expo Chennai 2012

EVENT REPORT: Engineer ing Expo Chennai 2012


solution for SMEs as they usually sell

their products to a variety of clients such

as automobile, machine tools, material

handling and so on. Additionally, a

visitor can meet all his demands in

one day,” highlighted Ramesh while

commenting at the occasion.

Elaborating further, Munaff averred,

“Engineering Expo is one of the best

platforms for us to reach the end

customer. This is also an opportunity

for us to let our customers have a feel of

our product operations and train them

about the right working procedures.

This is one of the major reasons why we

are launching our new handheld core

drilling machine - the first-of-its-kind

in terms of technology, quality and cost

in the whole world.”

Cutting-edge technologiesOver the years, Engineering Expo

Chennai has been providing

opportunities for SMEs, which are

critical for the growth of emerging

markets such as India, to display their

products as well as witness some of

the latest technologies that could

help develop their business. The 2012

edition offered similar growth avenues.

The Expo served as a platform for

Indian & overseas companies to exhibit

their products & services, interact with

potential buyers & sellers, generate

new incremental business and forge

new partnerships. Showcasing cutting-

edge technologies, this year’s edition

also unveiled the latest in products,

machinery and equipment from

manufacturing & related industries. This

edition of Engineering Expo Chennai,

which spanned over a period of four

days, generated revenue in excess of

` 62.47 crore.

Exhibitors speak The Expo showcased over 30 diverse

segments of industries and gave visitors

an opportunity to witness the latest

technologies and products. Some of the

leading companies who participated in this

edition included National Instruments,

Durga Bearings, Dirak India, Fein Power

Tools India Pvt Ltd, Gandhi Automation

Pvt Ltd, Hitachi Koki India Ltd, Larsen

& Toubro Ltd, Macht Exim Llp, Malwa

Machine Tools, MGM-Varvel Power

Transmission Pvt Ltd, Shuter Enterprises

India Pvt Ltd, Testo India Pvt Ltd and

Tussor Machine Tools India Pvt Ltd

among others.

Among the exhibitors, Sonal

Sulania, Director, Durga Bearings Pvt

Ltd, stated, “We decided to participate

in this event due to the direct

involvement of Network 18. Earlier,

we used to participate in events, which

were focussing on a specific sector.

The focus of Engineering Expo is

diversified and you can avail the benefit

of a single platform to reach all the

sectors. The Expo provided a brilliant

platform for all sectors to interact. To

gain more prominence, perhaps, more

well-established companies could

also showcase their products along with

other SMEs.”

Vishak Mani, Director, Clasys,

another visitor, stated, “This is the

fourth time that we are participating

in Engineering Expo and second time

that we are participating in Chennai;

the previous three editions were quite

successful for us. Exhibitions like these

help us get new customers as well as

enhance the know-how of the market.”

Visitors’ verdict A variety of visitor groups were seen at

the Expo, which included engineering

students, universities’ R&D professors,

SME proprietors and tier I companies

representatives. Dr P Meganathan,

Consultant, Sinto India Ltd, who visited

the event the very first day, exclaimed,

“We are in the process of setting up a new

manufacturing plant here and I was looking

for prospective suppliers at the Expo. It was

my first visit to such a diversified exhibition,

and I have interacted with a couple of

fabrication, rubber and tool making

companies. So far, I have had a positive

response in this regard.”

Another visitor, Karthik Chandra

Shetty, Director, Lumens Group of

Company, said, “I have been regularly

visiting Engineering Expo since the last

2–3 years in Pune and Ahmedabad, and

it is good to see that it has prospered

over the years. Engineering Expo covers

almost all the segments of engineering

goods. I always get to learn new things

at the Expo.”

Expanding business horizon Since the Expo is expected to generate

business leads worth more than

` 1,000 crore all over India, it offered an

apt platform for exhibitors to directly

interact with end-customers. Besides, it

served as a launchpad for SMEs and

facilitated interaction between end-

customers and suppliers. The 2011

edition of Chennai Engineering Expo

recorded business transactions worth

` 41.98 crore, with more than 12,692

business leads being generated; this year

the transaction exceeded to ` 62.47 crore

as per the feedback received from

exhibitors. Over 8,000 products from

various industries were on display in an

area spanning 4,500 sq m.

The next edition of Engineering

Expo will be held in Ludhiana from

December 21–24, 2012. Be there to

catch the action!


200 exhibitors from across India

Spread over more than

4,500 sq m

12,072 business visitors from across India

Business transacted worth

` 62.47 crore8,893 business leads

generated

8,000+ pproducts displayed from different industries

More than 80,000 kg machinery moved in for display


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ADPE ................................................................................... 73

Agglomerator ...................................................................... 127

Air audits blower ..................................................................... 8

Air bubble sheet plant ........................................................... 81

Air conditioner parts ......................................................... FGF

Air cooled die face pelletiser ................................................. 31

Air cooled root blower .......................................................... 71

Alarm annunciator ................................................................ 39

All electric machine .............................................................. 21

Aluminum extrusion ........................................................... 134

Analog timer ........................................................................... 6

Ancillary equipment .............................................................. 59

Auto dosing and mixing system.......................................... 133

Auto vacuum loader ............................................................ 133

Automatic material handling system .................................... 31

Automation system ............................................................... 75

Bag conversion ..........................................................72

Barrel ................................................................................... 140

Barrel screw ........................................................................... 99

Batch weigh blender ............................................................. 22

Biodegradable masterbatches ................................................ 35

Black masterbatches .................................................. 15, 33, 35

Blender ......................................................................... 19, FIC

Blending unit .................................................................... FGF

Blower series ......................................................................... 75

Blown film extrusion system ............................................... BC

Blown film plant ................................................................. 127

Box series wormgear unit ...................................................... 94

Box strapping plant ............................................................. 127

Braided/suction hose plant .................................................. 127

Brass .................................................................................... 129

Brass insert .......................................................................... 129

Brass moulding .................................................................... 129

Cam follower ........................................................... 127

Cast film line......................................................................... 81

Central material conveying system ..................................... 133

Chain pulley block .............................................................. 134

Chemical and industrial pump ............................................. 67

Chiller ................................................................................. 129

Circular weaving machine ..................................................... 14

Clamp .................................................................................. 128

Clean room application ......................................................... 17

Cleaning oven ..................................................................... 140

Cluster facia ...................................................................... FGF

CNC machine ....................................................................... 53

CNC machining centre ......................................................... 53

CNC vertical machining center ............................................ 95

Co-kneader ............................................................................ 59

Colour masterbatches ................................................ 33, 35, 59

Compact chiller ................................................................... 137

Compact film plant ............................................................. 127

Complete range of rational moulding

machine and rational mould ................................................. 20

Compound and reprocessing plant ..................................... 127

Compounding extrusion........................................................ 20

Compressed air dryer .......................................................... 125

Compressed air system .......................................................... 29

Compressor ....................................................................... 8, 29

Conductive compound .......................................................... 35

Conical twin screw extruder ................................................. 31

Connector .......................................................................... FGF

Continuous screen changer ................................................. 140

Control panel ...................................................................... 133

Control software.................................................................... 39

Conventional phase failure relay ............................................. 6

Convertor ...................................................................... 39, 133

Co-rotating twin screw machine........................................... 16

Counter ................................................................................... 6

CPVC pipe ...................................................................... 10, 23

Crab ..................................................................................... 134

Crane ................................................................................... 134

Crusher ................................................................................ 133

Crystalliser........................................................................... 125

Cutting and stitching machine ............................................. 14

Data acquisition.........................................................39

Datalogging software .......................................................... 133

Dehumidifying air dryer ............... 54, 85, 133, 137, FGF, FIC

Delphi ATDC brake motor .................................................. 94

Delphi three-phase motor ..................................................... 94

Digital panel meter ............................................................... 12

Digital temperature controller ............................................... 44

Door trim .......................................................................... FGF

Dosing and mixing ................................................................ 75

Double column vertical ......................................................... 53

Double column vertical machining centre ............................ 53

Double shaft gear box ......................................................... 128

Drive...................................................................................... 44

Dry break coupling ................................................................. 8

Drying and dehumidifying.................................................... 75

Drymax air-hot air dryer ................................................... FIC

Drymax dryer ..................................................................... FIC

Drymax PET-dehumidified dryer ..................................... FIC

Dual channel with modbus ................................................... 44

Dynamic controller ............................................................... 44

Ejector........................................................................ 8

Elastomer extrusion pump .................................................... 67

Elastomer injection moulding machines for rubber ............. 87

Electric injection moulding machine gearbox ......................... 7

Element shrink disc ............................................................ 127

EOT/HOT cranes .............................................................. 134

Extruder machine ............................................................ 27, 83

Extrusion ............................................................................. BC

Extrusion coating lamination plant ....................................... 81

Extrusion coating lines (lamination plant) ........................... 14

Extrusion system ................................................................. BC

Feeding and conveying ........................................75, 125

Feeding, conveying and handling system .............................. 69

Ferrous casting, non-ferrous casting.................................... 134

Fixtures ................................................................................ 128

Flame proof hoist ................................................................ 134

Flame retardant masterbatches ............................................. 33

Flexible hose making plant ................................................. 127

Fluid ...................................................................................BIC

Forged component .............................................................. 134

Four axis shaft gear box ...................................................... 101

Freewheel oneway clutch .................................................... 127

Fueling system ......................................................................... 8

Fully automatic PET blow moulding machine .................. 133

Fully automatic strapping plant ............................................ 81

Gear ............................................................... 128, BIC

Gear box ............................................................. 128, 134, BIC

Gear box for injection machines ......................................... 101

Gear box for plastic extruder .............................................. 101

Gear motor ................................................................... 97, BIC

Gear pump .......................................................................... 140

Geared and flexible coupling .............................................BIC

Goliath crane ....................................................................... 134

Goods lift ............................................................................ 134

Granulating and recycling ..................................................... 75

Granulator ...........................................................125, 137, FIC

Granule................................................................................ 127

Gravimetric blender ............................................................ 137

Green purified gear box ...................................................... 101

Grip plier............................................................................. 128

HDPE/PP raffia tape plant ...................................... 127

Head lamp and tail lamp .................................................. FGF

Heart valve frame .................................................................. 37

Heat transfer rolls ............................................................... 140

Heater cooler mixer....................................................... 31, 127

Heating and cooling .............................................................. 75

Helical speed reducer .......................................................... 128

High cavitation ..................................................................... 17

High performance screw ..................................................... 140

High precision hydraulic clamping

injection moulding machine ................................................ 126

High speed mixer .................................................... 27, 83, 127

HM/HDPE/LDPE/LLDPE ............................................... 81

Hold back ............................................................................ 127

Hopper dryer ............................................................... 130, 133

Hopper loader ..................................................................... 137

Horizontal handel clamp .................................................... 128

Hot air dryer ....................................................... 85, 137, FGF

Hot runner system ................................................................ 75

Hydraulic injection moulding machine ................................. 21

Hydraulic motor .................................................................... 41

Hydraulic pump .................................................................... 41

Hydraulic servo drive ............................................................ 41

Hydraullic press ..................................................................... 31

IDPE ........................................................................73

IML techniqe ........................................................................ 17

Industrial vaccum system ...................................................... 71

Injection molding machine ..........5, 25, 74. 92, 121, 130, FGF

Injection moulding ............................................................. 126

In-line drip irrigation plant................................................... 57

Inline drip tubing ............................................................ 10, 23

Isolator .................................................................................. 39

Jambo bag dumping station ........................................31

Jib crane .............................................................................. 134

Jig ....................................................................................... 128

Keyless transmisson element .................................... 127

Knob and switch ............................................................... FGF

Lab extruder ..............................................................31

Lab mixer .............................................................................. 31

Largeflow water heater.......................................................... 75

Loader ................................................................................ FIC

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Long fiber rigid thermoplastic polyurethane ...................... 126

Low cost PID temperature controller................................. 127

Machined component ..............................................134

Machining centre .................................................................. 53

Manual and hydraulic screen changer ................................. 140

Masterbatch feeder .............................................................. 133

Masterbatch mixer ................................................................ 31

Masterbatches............................................................ 33, 51, 93

Material dryer ....................................................................... 19

Material storage .................................................................. 137

Medical molds ....................................................................... 17

Melt pressure transducer ....................................................... 39

Milky polymer ..................................................................... 130

Mono and multilayer sheet line ............................................ 14

Monofilament line................................................................. 14

Monolayer blown film ..................................................... 10, 23

Monolayer blown film line .................................................. BC

Monorail trolley .................................................................. 134

Motor .................................................................................... 94

Motorised chain pulley block .............................................. 134

Motors and drives ................................................................. 79

Mould changing system ...................................................... 107

Moulding ............................................................................... 17

Mould temperature controller ............................................. 137

Mould ........................................................................ 20, 27, 83

MTC .................................................................................. FIC

Multi component mould ....................................................... 17

Multi layer cast film line ....................................................... 14

Multilayer blown film ..................................................... 10, 23

Multilayer blown film line .............................................14, BC

Multilayer blown film plant .................................................. 81

Multilayer co-extrusion blow film plant ............................. 127

Multilayer co-extrusion sheet line ......................................... 18

Multiplayer polyethylene film ............................................. 126

Natural polymer .......................................................130

Oil cooler ................................................................129

Optic sheet extrusion line ..................................................... 18

Optical brightner ................................................................... 35

Panel cooler .............................................................129

Panel metre.............................................................................. 6

Paperless recorder .................................................................. 12

Parallel and right angle axis gearbox ....................................... 7

Pelletiser .............................................................................. 140

PET ....................................................................................... 73

PET box strapping plant ...................................................... 81

PET line injection moulding machine ................................. 21

PET masterbatches ............................................................... 33

PET perform dedicated machine.......................................... 49

PET sheet extrusion.............................................................. 18

PET/PE washing line ........................................................... 14

Phase failure relay ................................................................... 6

PID controller ............................................................... 39, 133

Pipe extrusion line for PVC/PPR/Pe ................................. 121

Planetary gear boxes ............................................................ 128

Plastasia 2013 ........................................................................ 62

Plastic auxiliary equipment ................................................... 22

Plastic board production system ......................................... 109

Plastic brightner .................................................................. 130

Plastic conveyor belt .............................................................. 27

Plastic processing machinery ancillaries and spare ............... 99

Plastic processing machine .................................................... 14

Plastic sheet plant ............................................................... 127

Plastic tinopol ..................................................................... 130

Plastic whitener ................................................................... 130

Plastics washing line ............................................................. 59

PLC ....................................................................................... 44

Poly pump ............................................................................. 52

Polyester staple fibre .............................................................. 59

Polymer production pump .................................................... 67

Polyolefin pipe ................................................................. 10, 23

Polypropylene sheet ............................................................. 134

PP ......................................................................................... 73

PP glass filled compound ...................................................... 33

PP mineral filled compound ................................................. 33

PP -R pipes ..................................................................... 10, 23

PP TQ plant ......................................................................... 81

PP/ HDPE semi automatic strapping plant......................... 81

PP/HDPE rafffia tape line ................................................... 81

PPRP Powder ..................................................................... 130

Precision fabrication work ................................................... 128

Precision gear ...................................................................... 101

Precision moulding ............................................................ FGF

Precision temperature controls ............................................ 133

Press .................................................................................... 109

Priming valve........................................................................... 8

Printing and cutting / rewinding machine ........................... 14

Printing press ...................................................................... 109

Process controller .......................................................... 12, 133

Product assembly ................................................................. 134

Profile controller .................................................................... 44

Pull action ........................................................................... 128

Pulveriser ................................................................... 20, 27, 83

Pump ................................................................................. 8, 67

PVC extrution line machine ................................................. 34

PVC foam core pipe ....................................................... 10, 23

PVC garden pipe ................................................................. 127

PVC mixer cooler............................................................ 10, 23

PVC palletisin lines ......................................................... 10, 23

PVC pipe......................................................................... 10, 23

PVC profile line .............................................................. 10, 23

Quick die change system ..........................................107

Quick mould change system ............................................... 107

Recycling lines ...........................................................14

Reducer ................................................................................. 94

Relay ........................................................................................ 6

Resin dehumidifier .............................................................. 125

Robot .................................................................................. FIC

Rock and roll machine .................................................... 27, 83

Rotary automatic hot colour marking machines ................... 89

Round table carrousels .......................................................... 27

RTD .................................................................................... 133

Safety access equipment .............................................. 8

Screws .................................................................................... 99

Secon and dull polymers ..................................................... 130

Servo energy saving machine ................................................ 49

Shaft mounted speed reducers ............................................ 128

Sheet calendering line ......................................................... 109

Shut off nozel...................................................................... 140

Shuttle remoulding machine ................................................. 20

Single bag feeding system ..................................................... 31

Single mill pulveriser ....................................................... 27, 83

Single screw extruder gearboxes .............................................. 7

Single screw extruders ........................................................... 31

Single shaft extruder gear box............................................. 128

Software for central monitoring.......................................... 125

Solid silicone and liquid silicone with 15 to 1000t clamping

force and 30 ccm to 26.000 ccm injection volume ............... 87

Solid state relay ................................................................... 133

Spiral cum helical gear box ................................................BIC

Sprocket............................................................................... 128

Stack mold ............................................................................ 17

Storage tank equipment .......................................................... 8

Straight line action .............................................................. 128

Strand pelletiser..................................................................... 31

SV power cooled motor ........................................................ 94

System solution ..................................................................... 75

Tank truck equipment ................................................. 8

Tape extrusion ....................................................................... 72

Tape stretching line with inverter driven cheese winders ..... 14

Technical mould .................................................................... 17

Temperature controller .................................. 6, 12, 39, 44, 133

Temperature indicator ............................................................. 6

Temperature sensors ............................................................ 133

Tensioner nut ...................................................................... 127

Thermocouple ..................................................................... 133

Thermoformers ................................................................... BC

Thermoforming ................................................................... BC

Thermoforming and PS foam............................................. BC

Thermoplast production pump ............................................. 67

Thermoplastic material ....................................................... 128

Thermoplastic rubber .......................................................... 126

Thick and wide plastic sheet extrusion line .......................... 18

Three arm bi-axial roto moulding machine .................... 27, 83

Three axis shaft gear box .................................................... 101

Thyristorised power controllers........................................... 133

Toggle action clamp ............................................................ 128

Toggle injection machine ...................................................... 21

Toggle press ......................................................................... 128

TPE ....................................................................................... 87

TPE/TPU compounds .......................................................... 33

Track rollers......................................................................... 127

Transfer trolley .................................................................... 134

Transmissions and PTOs ........................................................ 8

Transmitter ............................................................................ 39

Trilobe root blower ............................................................... 71

Turned component .............................................................. 134

Twin - screw co-rotating extruder .................................. 24, 37

Twin - screw element ...................................................... 24, 37

Twin - screw extruder ..................................................... 24, 37

Twin mill pulveriser ........................................................ 27, 83

Twin roll mill ........................................................................ 31

Twin screw extruder gearboxes ............................................... 7

Twin screw extrusion plant ................................................. 127

Twin-screw extruder .............................................................. 59

Two layer blown film ...................................................... 10, 23

Two platen injection moulding machine .............................. 21

Ultra sonic flow meter ................................................12

Underwater pelletiser ............................................................ 31

Universal controller ............................................................... 44

Universal indicator ................................................................ 39

Universal input temperature scanner .................................. 133

Universal masterbatches ........................................................ 33

UV and PU masterbatches .................................................... 33

UV stabilisers ........................................................................ 35

Vacuum forming machine ......................................... BC

Vacuum loader ................................................................... FGF

Vacuum pumps and system ..................................................... 8

Variable displacement pump energy-saving machine ........... 49

Vario speed variators ............................................................. 94

Vertical handle clamp .......................................................... 128

Vertical machining centre ..................................................... 53

VFD’s and soft starters for modern industries ..................... 79

Vibratory screening system ................................................... 20

Vibro screens ................................................................... 27, 83

Vinyl technology ................................................................... 91

Virgin polymers ................................................................... 130

Volumetric dosing unit ........................................................ 125

Warehouses ............................................................. 109

Water chiller ........................................................................ 125

Water jetting ........................................................................... 8

WFR .................................................................................. FIC

White masterbatches ....................................................... 33, 35

Winding ................................................................................ 72

Wire and cable plant ........................................................... 127

Wire EDM ........................................................................... 95

Wire rope hoist ................................................................... 134

Wireless convertor ................................................................. 39

Worm gear .........................................................................BIC

Worm reducer ..................................................................... 128

Worm reducer gear box ....................................................... 128

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Aeromec Marketing Co Pvt Ltd .................... 89

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Alok Masterbatches Ltd ............................... 15

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Blend Colours Pvt Ltd .................................. 33

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Boge Compressed Air System ....................... 29

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Dyna Automation Pvt Ltd ............................ 41

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Everest Blower Systems ................................ 71

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Maplan Gmbh .............................................. 87

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Matsui Technologies India Ltd. .................... 85

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Micon Automation Systems P. Ltd ................ 39

T: +91-79-32900400


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Mifa Systems ................................................ 44

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W: www.mifasystems.com

Mold - Masters Technologies Pvt Ltd ..........123

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N.A. Corporation ......................................... 83

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Neejtech India (Braunform) .......................... 17

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