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Total inroduces New Grade KraussMaffei delivers 100th

of HDPE for thermoforming injection molding machine

applications to Grohe

A erman injection molder Grohe AG has added
new grade of HDPE is well suited for shallow
draw thermoformed packaging applications in the Gits 100th injection molding machine from
foodservice and food packaging industries that require high KraussMaffei Group. According to KraussMaffei,
rigidity and toughness. Total Petrochemicals and Refining the hydraulic two-platen machine CX 80-380 is
USA, Inc. has generated excitement in the sheet extrusion part of a new, economical production line at the
thermoforming (SET) market with the introduction of Porta Westfalica location for the manufacture of
high density polyethylene grade 9825E. Total’s 9825E the latest generation of Grohe drain valves. Grohe
high density polyethylene delivers the stiffness needed is a maker of sanitary and bathroom fixtures.
in SET applications. With a clamping force of 800 kilonewtons, the new
machine has been installed to support Grohe’s
The increase in stiffness gives one the opportunity to
lightweight, yet still maintain the performance compared “modern” manufacturing line, which features
to other HDPE grades used in SET applications, or to online production, short distances, no warehouse
make a product of equivalent weight, but with improved stocks and a high degree of automation. "This is a
pe rforma n ce .
other positive
attributes that
9825E offers are
impact strength,
chemical
resistance and
low water vapor
transmission rate.
Total developed
9825E to be used
in a broad range
of thermoformed foodservice and food packaging
applications. “Not only does 9825E provide improved
rigidity and processability compared to other grades strong symbol both for our good cooperation with
of HDPE used in thermoformed containers, it offers KraussMaffei and for the sustained growth and
increased gloss for improved aesthetics,” says Ted
continual further development of our location," said
Harris, Marketing Manager for Total’s Polymers Thomas Fuhr, member of the board of management
Americas. “Additionally, it satisfies a growing demand at Grohe AG.KraussMaffei delivered its first
for materials that are widely accepted in recycling injection molding machine to Grohe in 1981.
programs.” Applications well suited for the use of
9825E include drinking cups, bowls, portion cups and Today, there are 37 KraussMaffei injection molding
machines at the Porta Westfalica location.
yogurt containers.

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