The SPE Library contains thousands of papers, presentations, journal briefs and recorded webinars from the best minds in the Plastics Industry. Spanning almost two decades, this collection of published research and development work in polymer science and plastics technology is a wealth of knowledge and information for anyone involved in plastics.
Schulamid 612 compounds have low moisture absorption, good chemical resistance, and no oligomers extractions comparing nylon 12. They are suitable for fuel system applications and are good alternatives to nylon 12 compounds. This presentation describes Schulamid 612 compounds portfolio and application examples.
This presentation reviews some of the basic approaches to improving wear and friction performance in thermoplastic compounds and introduces some newer ideas in non-halogenated wear compounds.
This presentation compares the differences in color and gloss retention between QUV, Xenon, Florida and Arizona testing for 4 different Acrylate-Styrene-Acrylonitrile (ASA) polymers in white, almond and black colors. The results show the similarities and differences between the accelerated weathering test methods versus Florida and Arizona four-year test results leading into a discussion of performance lifetime predictability for the ASA materials studied.
SABIC XENOY ENH2900 resin provides a unique value proposition to meet application requirement of excellent chemical resistance and non-Br/Cl flame retardant.
Cyclic olefin copolymers (COC) provide film manufacturers and converters with an opportunity to create thin, stiff, and high barrier protective packaging products. Protective packaging is an excellent illustrative application to showcase COC as effective and efficient polyethylene modifier. Key COC performance benefits include low nitrogen and water permeability, higher stiffness, lower tear resistance and broad heat sealing window.
TA Instruments is the world leader in rheology and thermal instruments. One of our thermal/rheology instruments is the dynamic mechanical analyzer (DMA). For several years, the Q800 DMA has been the leader among DMA instruments, but, in late 2017, TA Instruments introduced the new Discovery DMA850 as the next generation DMA. The capabilities of this instrument, along with a comparison of its performance against the Q800 DMA, will be presented.
Impact PP Copolymers for Home Appliance Applications discusses some of SABIC's offerings for both high flow impact copolymers PP and high glass and scratch resistant impact copolymers pp.
Failure proof you process improvement ERP initiatives:Latest ERP Industry Stats. Major Failures by Root Cause. Part of the Puzzle consistently missing.Best Expert Advice based on 25 Years of Repetitive Occurrences to Consider:Common Flawed Evaluation Process Keys to Success – Operational Workflow Process OptimizationThe ERP Fail Safe Checklist
Increasingly, overmolding is being used to enhance the functionality of a product. This presentation outlines several case studies highlighting Teknor Apex’s unique Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) solutions for overmolding applications, where properties beyond good adhesion and haptics, are required.
Wittmann Battenfeld continues to refine Micro Molding with the introduction of a true Two Component Micro Molding machine.Machine features to be presented will be basic two shot intro, tooling applications, material selections and after molding solutions that will show the latest Scara robot that accompanies this machine.Part examples and case studies can be presented.This machine is based on the proven design of the MicroPower machine with refinements to incorporate two shot molding.Visual demonstrations of this progression will be included in our presentation.
XPS converters are at the limit of being able to further lightweight foodservice packaging and food packaging containers without sacrificing performance.Total has developed a new grade of high heat crystal polystyrene that allows converters to lightweight their packaging applications without sacrificing performance or processing.
A new generation of non-Erdmenger mixing geometries has been developed for the multi-screw Ring Extruder which is based on twelve co-rotating and intermeshing screws to produce elongational flow for improved dispersive mixing. This paper will introduce these new element designs and their implementation on twin-screw compounding extruders.
Advanced extrusion control. Helping deliver and efficient and secure process while maintaining high standards of production quality and ease cybersecurity worries.
This paper will examine:-Key inter-TPE competitions and how they are changing-The impacts of commoditization and globalization of the TPE marketplace-Supply chain shifts affecting TPEs-Important new TPE/fabrication couples, their impact on the marketplaceand strategies for competing in new TPE sectors including sensing, smart applications, vehicle electrification
This paper describes the fabrication and application of auxetic foam sensor using silver nanowire as the sensing element.
Kim McLoughlin Senior Research Engineer, Global Materials Science Braskem
A Resin Supplier’s Perspective on Partnerships for the Circular Economy
About the Speaker
Kim drives technology programs at Braskem to develop advanced polyolefins with improved recyclability and sustainability. As Principal Investigator on a REMADE-funded collaboration, Kim leads a diverse industry-academic team that is developing a process to recycle elastomers as secondary feedstock. Kim has a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Cornell. She is an inventor on more than 25 patents and applications for novel polyolefin technologies. Kim is on the Board of Directors of SPE’s Thermoplastic Materials & Foams Division, where she has served as Education Chair and Councilor.
A Resin Supplier’s Perspective on Partnerships for the Circular Economy
About the Speaker
Gamini has a BS and PhD from Purdue University in Materials Engineering and Sustainability. He joined Penn State as a Post Doctorate Scholar in 2020 prior to his professorship appointment. He works closely with PA plastics manufacturers to implement sustainability programs in their plants.
A Resin Supplier’s Perspective on Partnerships for the Circular Economy
About the Speaker
Tom Giovannetti holds a Degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Tulsa and for the last 26 years has worked for Chevron Phillips Chemical Company. Tom started his plastics career by designing various injection molded products for the chemical industry including explosion proof plugs and receptacles, panel boards and detonation arrestors for 24 inch pipelines. Tom also holds a patent for design of a polyphenylene sulfide sleeve in a nylon coolant cross-over of an air intake manifold and is a Certified Plastic Technologist through the Society of Plastic Engineers. Tom serves on the Oklahoma Section Board as Councilor, is also the past president of the local Oklahoma SPE Section, and as well serves on the SPE Injection Molding Division board.
Joseph Lawrence, Ph.D. Senior Director and Research Professor University of Toledo
A Resin Supplier’s Perspective on Partnerships for the Circular Economy
About the Speaker
Dr. Joseph Lawrence is a Research Professor and Senior Director of the Polymer Institute and the Center for Materials and Sensor Characterization at the University of Toledo. He is a Chemical Engineer by training and after working in the process industry, he has been engaged in polymers and composites research for 18+ years. In the Polymer Institute he leads research on renewably sourced polymers, plastics recycling, and additive manufacturing. He is also the lead investigator of the Polyesters and Barrier Materials Research Consortium funded by industry. Dr. Lawrence has advised 20 graduate students, mentored 8 staff scientists and several undergraduate students. He is a peer reviewer in several journals, has authored 30+ peer-reviewed publications and serves on the board of the Injection Molding Division of SPE.
Matt Hammernik Northeast Account Manager Hasco America
A Resin Supplier’s Perspective on Partnerships for the Circular Economy
About the Speaker
Matt Hammernik serves as Hasco America’s Northeast Area Account Manager covering the states Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. He started with Hasco America at the beginning of March 2022. Matt started in the Injection Mold Industry roughly 10 years ago as an estimator quoting injection mold base steel, components and machining. He advanced into outside sales and has been serving molders, mold builders and mold makers for about 7 years.
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