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SKZ expands cross-linked materials research
to initial research projects, we have
started directly with the development
of services. The equipment required
for this is already available to us in the
pilot plants. Twin screw and planetary
roller extruders as well as a kneader
with extensive metering technology
provide a very good basis for process-
ing thermally sensitive materials. We
are already looking forward to the
first inquiries," explains Dr. Andreas
ross-linked materials, such as erty profiles is increasingly coming Köppel, head of the "Cross-linked
Cthermosets or elastomers, are into focus for many applications in Materials" research group. Current
currently coming into focus. SKZ has electromobility, medical technology, services for industrial clients include:
founded a research group to support fuel cell technology or the generation • Conducting material research
development in this area, which the of renewable energies. The German
company claims supports industry Plastics Center SKZ is responding to • Formulation development
with extensive services. increasing customer inquiries in this • Process design for compounding

The development of cross-linked area with its own research group. of cross-linking plastics
plastics with precisely adapted prop- The offer now also includes services
for industrial customers. "In addition

36 PLASTICS NEWS August 2023
36 PLASTICS NEWS
August 2023