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PRODUCT NEWS

FKuR presents broad portfolio of bio-based thermoplastics

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Fthermoplastics for injection molding, thermoforming support, from the project implementation phase through
and extrusion, including the advanced injection molding to advice on marketing, with special consideration of the
grade Bio-Flex® S 7514 as well as bio-based TPE and bioplastic aspect.
PP grades for a variety of applications at the recently
held Fakuma 2018. Bio-Flex® S 7514 is a biodegradable Meusburger Georg GmbH & Co
compound based on polylactic acid (PLA), which has
introduces Stamps with latching
function

eusburger Georg GmbH & Co has introduced Stamps
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reliability. Marking stamps are used for clear marking
of injection-moulded parts. To prevent unintended
movement of the arrow insert, Meusburger now offers
stamps with a latching function. These ensure even
higher process reliability during the injection moulding
process, and prevent parts being marked incorrectly.
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The high heat resistance (Vicat A = 110 ° C), which is body. Made of stainless steel 1.4112 with a hardness
achieved without hot tool, allows for shorter cycle times. of 52 HRC, the stamp can be used at temperatures
Typical examples of use are catering applications such as up to 340°C. Thanks to the low installation height,
cutlery. Bio-Flex® S 7514 has a bio-based content of 75% it is also optimally suited for installation in very thin
and is available in both natural and white. Other colors
can be achieved by using a multiplicity of masterbatches.
The variety of bioplastics from FKuR also includes
bio-based thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) as well as
compounds based on polypropylene (PP). Terraprene®,
the bio-based TPE compounds for extrusion and injection
molding, have a bio-based content of 40% to 90%. They
offer the same mechanical properties as their fossil fuel
based counterparts and can be processed on existing
production equipment and tools. It is also possible to
produce complex components using 2K injection molding.
Terralene® PP is a PP compound with a bio-based carbon
content of approximately 35% (ASTM D 6866). In injection
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comparable to those of conventional PP grades. As a full- (E 2422 R) as well as a blank main body for individual
range supplier with a broad product portfolio, FKuR also FRQÀJXUDWLRQ ( 5 7KH GLDPHWHUV UDQJH IURP
advises on the selection of the most suitable bioplastics to 12 mm.

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