Exhibitor products

PLA: Polylactic acid (PLA) is a biodegradable and recyclable polyester made from renewable raw materials. It can range from completely amorphous (non-crystalline) to 40% crystalline. PBS and PBAT PBS is a biodegradable bioplastic produced industrially (synthetically). PBS can be produced in two ways: from fossil fuels and from glucose. Macromolecules such as starch, cellulose, and glucose are biodegradable. While PBS was historically derived from fossil fuels, today's bioplastic can be produced from up to 100% biobased materials, depending on the raw material source. The exceptional properties of PBAT resin are based on its ability to combine the beneficial properties of synthetic and biobased polymers. This makes it an ideal choice for companies looking to reduce their environmental footprint while maintaining high performance standards. In-house Bio-Compounds ClickPlastics AG has new bio-compounds that can replace ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) in various applications. Bio-compounds offer significant sustainability advantages over ABS. Made from the raw materials polyester (PBAT) and polylactic acid (PLA), Click Plastics' in-house products have mechanical properties comparable to ABS and impress with a bio-content of 75 ± 0.5% and are completely biodegradable. Although the materials are somewhat less heat-resistant due to their high bio-content, bio-compounds can be processed using standard extrusion and injection molding processes. This environmentally friendly material has the potential to revolutionize areas such as toys, household and medical devices, and 3D printing. Bio-compounds offer a promising and sustainable solution that could become the leading material in various industries.

Beologic is our answer to the question of how we bring sustainability and environmental protection into balance with quality-tested materials and a unique product portfolio. The Belgian producer is our reliable partner in the implementation of bio-based, sustainable and flexible solutions. Since its foundation in 2000, Beologic has focused on the production of wood-plastic polymers of the highest quality and has developed into a manufacturer of compounds based on various polymers and natural fibres with a capacity of 20,000 tons per year. Replacing the previous materials with natural fibers or recycled polymers from Beologic significantly reduces the CO2 footprint. This has resulted in many developments for injection molding and extrusion applications. The following product lines are manufactured by a highly motivated team: BeoBase (traditional wood-plastic compounds WPC based on standard polymers) , BeoGrade (bio-based compounds, with/without filler, compostable) , BeoSmart (density-optimized polyolefin compounds) BeoCycle (filled/unfilled compounds based on regranulate). Please contact us for a suitable product selection. We will be happy to help you.

Biodegradable plastics play a key role in sustainable product development – especially where mechanical recycling is technically difficult or economically unfeasible. With its BIOCOLEN® product range, GRAFE, based in Blankenhain, offers a tailor-made solution for precisely these areas of application: individually colored, biodegradable plastics that are not only compostable but also meet high aesthetic and functional requirements. Unlike traditional polymer types, which are increasingly required by law to be recycled, the masterbatches and compounds in the BIOCOLEN® range are inherently designed to be degradable, offering a forward-looking option for products with a limited service life. Examples range from packaging and disposable products to hygiene articles. BIOCOLEN® combines ecological responsibility with technical feasibility and design freedom.

The innovative technology of EB.S. Blasting cabins enable you to achieve precise and precise producible processing of surfaces up to Ra 0.10 μm. The ergonomic shape, the electric height adjustment, the compact overall size and the large work area enable comfortable and precise processing of the workpieces.

Precision Blending

Block cylinders by AHP Merkle are based on our proven and compact cylinder designs. Our broad product range of block cylinders offers the ideal solution for almost every requirement: Whether you are looking for a special mounting type or a block cylinder with through piston rodand end position cushioning. Moreover, we supply block cylinders with inductive request in the end position or also integrated over the entire stroke in an adjustable manner. Partly even ex stock!

Precise 3D-LaserEngravings can be perfectly formed in parts from blow molds and used in the A-view area. The use of blow molds in the production of plastics is the first choice when it comes to high economic quantities. 3D-LlaserEngraving is used to ensure that the highest level of surface quality is also possible in this process. Sharp-edged and detailed engravings can be carried out digitally and make it possible to compensate optically for production-related molding losses in series production. The engravings can also be lasered deeper in areas that are difficult to demold, in order to create a uniform image in the product. But even there are further purely technical advantages: vent holes in steel and aluminum molds could be specifically integrated into the design of the engraving. Technical properties such as flow behavior can be easily influenced by the use of fine, very round engravings. Develop your quality requirements for blow molds with KRÜTH – suitable for your special applications.

The polishing book for practical use. Who is this book for? First and foremost for practitioners who want to check their knowledge and are curious to see if there are any good ideas that can be used to optimise their daily work. But we are also thinking of foremen, plant managers and entrepreneurs who would like to shed some light on the dark secrets of polishing. We have received a lot of positive feedback from students and lecturers in recent years, as there has been virtually no detailed literature on the subject of polishing up to now. What topics are covered? We worked on it for a whole year and put over 40 years of experience into it. The result is a very informative, clear and easy-to-understand workbook. Over 460 photos and illustrations show you in clear steps how to achieve the required polish quickly and easily. These are the topics: 1. basics: types of polish, surface values, measuring methods. 2. workplace: the right equipment. 3. tools: from fibre files to diamond paste. 4 The practice: Presentation of generally applicable processing steps. 5. the mould: Step by step, you will see and learn how the surfaces (e.g. slots, webs, radii) of a mould are machined of a mould are processed. 6 Alternative methods: The right tools for success. 7. maintenance: A few steps to a repaired mould. 8 Aluminium: This material can also be machined to a brilliant finish.

High up and all around in a compact format. Optimize your storage with our box stacking system Our box stacking system - type: BoSS-C is the ideal solution for efficient storage and maximum use of space. Designed to meet the needs of manufacturing facilities, this system offers a variety of benefits: 1. Space saving: The BoSS-C system enables efficient stacking of boxes, making optimal use of valuable buffer space. Thanks to the stable construction, boxes can be stacked safely, even in elevated versions. 2. Flexibility and Adaptability: With our Boss-C allround box stacking system you can stack different box sizes and types, including Karon boxes, effortlessly. In this variant, the customer's containers are placed in container carriers, which are used for the stacking process. 3. Fast and safe handling: Thanks to the well-thought-out design and high-quality materials, the BoSS-C system is easy to use. The boxes can be stacked and unstacked quickly and safely, which increases volume efficiency.

At the booth of our partner company OPM Mechatronic GmbH, a BOY 25 E will be exhibited, on which cheque cards are produced. The BOY 25 E is based on a well proven design. Since 1968, more than 25,000 machines of this series have been delivered. Significant innovation is the increase to 250 kN clamping force and the possibility of a differential injection, which provides increased injection speeds. With further optimizations such as the use of high speed pistons and an hydraulic pump with 10 % more conveying volume, a clear increase of the machine speeds, improved dynamics and a shorter dry cycle time could be achieved. The BOY 25 E is characterized by highest precision and reliability. With a footprint of 2.1 m², the extremely compact injection moulding machine is simple, clear and ergonomically designed. The cantilevered clamping unit features easy access and room for numerous options including automated systems. Six different sized injection units combined with seven different screw diameters offer a wide range of individual equipment options. Thus, higher injection speeds are possible by differential injection with the 250-11, 250-16, and the 250-39 units. A multitude of thermoplastics, elastomers, silicones and thermosets as well as metals and ceramics (PIM-Technology) can be processed trouble-free on the BOY 25 E.

In addition to the proven and energy-saving servo-hydraulic machines of the established E series, our portfolio now also includes the BOY Electric series in the 350-1000 kN clamping force range. The BOY Electric therefore offers all the advantages of an allelectric injection moulding machine in terms of high dynamics and parallel movements. For example, the drives for injection, dosing and ejector on a BOY Electric are realised electromechanically.