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Technical
Auto Polymers & Elastomers
Vol : 7 No.3 Oct - Dec 2014
Molecor - Properties & Applications
of the new generation of
PVC-O Pipes
CIPAD 2014 : Global Assembly
at Berlin
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Polymer for Auto Field
- C. Gopinathan
- Arvind M. Mehta
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SPE
ANTECH-MUMBAI
2014
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Safety Injection Moulding Machines
and Operations
- B. Thej Kumar
...40
Kraiburgh TPE at VDI Trade Show
- Special Portfolio for Automotive
Requirements
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NIQR & QCI 14th National
Convention on 'QualityThe Global Winning Edge"
...42
Wickert Compression Presses
- F. Stephan Auch /
Thomas Klimpl
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PackPlus 2014
FICCI Conference
...43
ElitePlus
Conference on Inj moulding and
Blow moulding
Guideluines for Effective Management of
Performance Improvement Projects and
Assessment
- Dr.A. Sanjeeva Rao
Citation Presented to
Emission Regulations : An overview and 3M's
offerings to Automotive Industry in
Reducing Vehicle Emissions
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- B. Arun
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- Seminars, Expos, Past & Future Events
Industry News ..........................................45
Product Updates ......................................46
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Fuel quality plays a very important role in meeting
the stringent emission regulation. The fuel
specifications of gasoline and diesel have been
aligned with European fuel specifications for
meeting Euro II, Euro III and Euro IV emission
norms. The use of alternative fuels has been
promoted in India both for energy security and
emission reduction. Delhi and Mumbai have more
than 100,000 commercial vehicles running on
CNG fuel. Delhi has the largest number of CNG
commercial vehicles running anywhere in the
World. India is planning to introduce ethanol
gasoline blends in a phased manner and has
drawn up a road map for the same.
Reinforced plastics comprise resins that are
reinforced with fibres to improve structural and
physical properties. In terms of application,
reinforced plastics market has been segmented
into automotive, building & construction, wind
energy, aerospace & aviation, marine, electrical &
electronics and others. Based on product type,
reinforced plastics can be classified as carbon
fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP), glass fibre
reinforced plastics (GFRP), aramid fibre
reinforced plastics and others.
Auto manufacturers including the Indian and
multinational players like Tata, Maruti, M & M,
Hyundai, Honda, Toyota, Benz, Fiat, Ford, Nissan,
BMW, Skoda, Volkswagen, and others are
working hard in the Indian market making a variety of models with safety standards and fuel efficient
engines with a view to wooing customers and consolidating the market. Polymer content in most of this
new generation of vehicles has increased enormously making them lighter and energy-efficient. New
generation paints have also made these vehicles attractive for the buyers. Other features are
aerodynamic design to suit long distance journey, comfortable and smooth ride and the like. The auto
industry is here to grow and make India one of the few auto hubs of the world in the next few years.
As to the growth of auto production the trend shows that after 2011-12, it has been stagnant with only a
marginal increase. However the trend in the last few months has been positive showing some
improvement though it would take some time to reach the growth achieved earlier. One also has to note
that commercial vehicles, the mainstay of the auto industry, registered a negative growth during 2012-13
and during the current year as well there is no marked improvement.
Courtesy- Automobile manufacturers association
As noted earlier, the Indian Auto Industry is harmonizing both Safety & Emission regulations with
International Standards for sustained growth of the Industry for combating the environment and become a
global export hub..India has a well established and regulatory framework for this purpose and SIAM plays
an important role.
Sales teams of some of the vehicle manufacturers met me in the course of last one month My experience
in engineering plastics and application development in auto applications helped me to study the latest
models and make a report as to their practicality. I am convinced that polymers are here to stay
irrespective of the auto manufacturer. The weight reduction for better mileage and better engine design for
maximum efficiency and for meeting emission standards seems to be upper-most in mind of auto
engineers. Another area is improved interiors and weight reduction, and latest technology from
international brands. The quality of paints (polymer based) of passenger cars has improved a lot. Auto
electric systems with polymer housings make it more protective. It also gives better
aesthetics/appearance for the exteriors, apart from good resale value.
The auto industry in India has come a long way since the times of two-three manufacturers with very
limited brands from Hindustan motors (Ambassador- highway cars) and Premier Automobiles (Premium
Padmini- City Car ) that defined a seller's market some two and a half decades back in India suiting to the
local road conditions at that time. This scenario has now changed, from the point of view of both better
roads, better vehicles, as also economy uplift in India reflecting on the purchasing power and consumer
behaviour of the customers. Of course best is yet to come. The need for mass transportation in the
country will give it an additional boost.
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Environmental imperatives and safety
requirements are two critical issues facing the
automotive industry worldwide. Indian Automobile
Industry in the last decade has made significant
strides on the environmental front by adopting
stringent emission standards, and is progressively
aligning with international safety standards.
Regulations are reviewed periodically. The current
traffic conditions, driving habits, traffic density and
road user behaviour necessitate that maximum
safety be built into the vehicles. Progressive
tightening of safety standards taking into account
unique India requirements has been addressed by
the Road Map with a view to reducing the impact of
accidents and thereby improving safety of the
vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users.
- Properties and Applications
of the New Generation of PVC-O Pipes
Characteristics and Advantages of PVC-O Pipes
Reliability is one of the most important characteristics to note regarding PVC-O
pipes since supplying water of adequate quality and in sufficient quantities is one of
the major challenges for the modern society. These pipes help to solve this problem
because they increase the mechanical performance to prevent water main breaks
and to ensure chemical resistance to bring safe potable water.
Besides this, PVC-O does not suffer any alteration, it does not corrode and there are
no migrations in the pipe as is possible with products made of other materials in
which corrosion is one of the main problems causing its gradual destruction by
chemical reaction with the environment thus altering the water quality for
the end user.
Molecor Technology and Pipes
This can never happen with PVC-O pipes because they do not need coatings, plastic
encasements, cathodic protection or liners to maintain the water quality and flow
characteristics.
Another problem that pipes can suffer
from is water main breaks, implying
depleted water supply, traffic
disruptions, high repairing costs, and
work time losses. Here the economical
concern is not only the cost of repairing
and replacing the failed pipelines, but
also includes the cost of losing treated
water from leaking systems.
The causes of these breaks can be
different: corrosion, leakage, water
h a m m e r, ov e r p r e s s u r e , l ow
temperature, installation defects, etc.
Bearing these problems in mind,
Molecor has developed a PVC-O solution
that is highly resistant to corrosion and
has an improved behavior against water
hammer due to its low celerity.
Moreover, these pipes are easier to
install, have excellent behavior against
crushing loads, have more than 50 years
of service life, excellent resistance to
high internal pressures of up to PN 25
bars, and an integrated socket system
that assures water tightness.
The installation of other kinds of pipes
can become a really hard task as they
require heavy machines for transport
thus leading to low installation rates.
The installation of PVC-O pipes is easy
due to their light weight characteristic
which in turn facilitates ease in their
transportation, handling, and
connection. Further, this lightness in
weight results in reduced use of
machinery and labor. PVC-O pipes are
not only light but also flexible which
enables them to be route adaptive. Very
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Nowadays, PVC-O pipes provide the best mechanical advantage for reliable water
nets as they meet a series of characteristics that clearly make them different from
pipes made of other materials. The high quality of the product, in addition to the
important raw material savings that can reach up to 50% and the access to more
profitable markets for high pressure applications, forecasts a great future for this
material.
PVC-O pipes installation
soon, this feature will improve further with a single plastic solution for water
pipelines in 100% PVC-O material as Molecor PVC-O fittings will be available by next
year - for the first time - facilitating the pipe union.
It is also important to mention that PVC-O pipes become a more efficient solution
because their smoother surface minimizes load losses and offers a higher hydraulic
capacity for the same diameter than other pipes made of different materials, thus less
pumping energy is required when using PVC-O pipes. Beside this, the flexibility of
PVC-O pipes enables them to recover without permanent deformation from
overpressure picks.
While analyzing the costs involved in the installation of a net of pipes, there are
several factors to bear in mind such as project planning, material costs, labor,
equipment, operation, and scheduling maintenance or repair.
In view of these, PVC-O pipes offer competitive prices in relation to other materials
and very significant reductions on installation costs.
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T he savings in energy during the
manufacturing process of Molecor
coupled with the raw material used
allows the company to offer PVC-O pipes
at much lower prices compared to pipes
manufactured from other materials,
thus directly leading Molecor PVC-O
pipes to an optimal cost-effective
relation.
Another important factor to mention is
the environmental footprint of a
pipeline system, i.e., the non-renewable
natural resources consumed during its
lifecycle and the waste generated.
While considering sustainable water
management, PVC-O pipes offer the
most environmental friendly solutions. More than 50% of PVC resin is made out of chlorine, a derivative of common salt, which is
abundantly available on earth; thus PVC piping is one of the world's most sustainable products.
Besides this, the energy consumed is basically for pumping, and in the case of PVC-O pipes lower energy is required implying
lower CO2 emissions into the atmosphere, consequently reducing the overall greenhouse effect.
Here it is necessary to highlight that PVC-O pipe manufacturing is extremely efficient with virtually 100% of the compounds
being used, also they are completely recyclable which means its environmental footprint is far smaller than competing piping
materials. Its manufacture and process using the latest available techniques such as the Molecor Air Based System and automated
manufacturing processes have been proved to be safe and reliable, and consumes less exhaustible resources and energy than
other alternate materials.
PVC-O Pipe Applications
Molecor PVC-O pipes can be used for different kinds of applications including both water extraction and water distribution
networks to city centers, urban networks, and industrial areas. These pipes are employed in both water mains and secondary
feeders, in the range DN 90 800 mm, for medium and high-pressure pipelines (PN 12.5 to 25 bars).
The PVC-O pipe water conveyance applications include water supply, irrigation, pressurized waste water collection and recycled
water, and also some other applications for specific purposes, such as urban supply, or industrial & fire protection.
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SAFETY -Injection Molding Machines
& Operations
-by B. Thej Kumar
The phenomenal growth of plastics has
been envisaged globally in recent times ,
more so in the developing countries. The
advantages of plastics have made more
efficient and competent products in all
areas from agriculture, automobile,
pharmaceutical to aerospace.
Injection Moulding generates a greater
interest due to the significant
contribution to the role of plastics in the
growing economies. It becomes very
important for organis ations and
individuals to focus on safety besides
Quality and productivity.
Hence focus on safety in Injection
Moulding needs to be envisaged on the
following lines.
• Identify the types of injuries that can
occur while operating injection
molding machines
• Describe the possible causes of these
injuries
• Identify ways to safely operate
injection molding machines
• Recognize the importance of a total
safety and health approach
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Various injuries as mentioned below are
witnessed across different molding
industry globally
• Fatalities
• Amputations
• Fractures
• Cuts and bruises
• Sprains and strains
• Burns
• Electric shock
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A thorough investigation of the analysis made on the above injuries reveal many
simple and known reasons, surprisingly not seriously taken by the concerned people.
• Reaching around, under, over or through guards into hazardous areas
• Removing or bypassing guards
• Reaching into equipment to remove stuck or
jammed material
• Not using LOTO procedures
• Not using PPEs
• Machine/equipment malfunctions
• Lack of recognition of job hazards
• Lack of familiarity with the equipment
• Inadequate training, comprehension or both
• Operating machines with missing or non-operable guards and improper or
inadequate machine maintenance
• Not following SOP (Standard Operating Procedure)
Hazards in Molding machine
(1) Mold area
(2) Clamping mechanism area
(3) Area of movement
of core and ejector
drive mechanisms
outside areas 1& 2
(4) Nozzle area
(5) Plasticizing and or
injection unit area
(6) Feed opening area
(7) Area of the heater
bands of the
plasticizing and/or
injection cylinders
(8) P a r t s d i s c h a r g e
area
(9) Hoses
(10) Area inside the guards and outside
Mold Area Hazards can be visualized as below.
• Crushing and/or shearing and/or impact hazards caused by:
• Forward movement of the plasticizing and/or injection unit including nozzle
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Movements of parts of-the power
operated nozzle shutoff and their
drives.
Over pressurization in the nozzle
Movement of the platen
Movements of the injection barrel(s)
into the mold area
Movements of cores and ejectors and
their drive mechanisms
Tie bar motion
The mold area hazards can lead to small
injuries as well to fatal accidents. These
accidents could be caused due to poor
mold design / construction and also due
to negligence of the operating members.
Thermal Hazards --The other major area
of hazard is T HERMAL hazard which
calls for a serious attention.
These hazards can not only cause local
injuries, but sometimes could lead to
fatal injuries as well as result in huge loss
of properties (machine, auxiliary
equipments etc).
Insight into the thermal areas of the
injection molding leads to the below
reasons for majority of the accidents
leading to burn related injuries.
• Heating elements of the molds ( hot
runner) if improper or used
improperly
• Plasticized material released
from/through the nozzle or from the
Hot runners when in contact with
naked eye or on the face in the
absence of the PPEs.
• Direct contact of barrel heaters of the
Injection machine
• Material contact while purging the
barrel
• Hot Oil used for mold circulation
when not connected
• Vapors from different type of plastics
ex; PVC, POM
Electrical Hazards- These are high risk
areas resulting on huge impact on life
and properties
• Electric shock or burns due to contact
with live conductive parts.
• Electrical or electromagnetic
disturbance generated by the motor
control unit.
• Crush or impact hazards caused by
the movement of the power operated
gates
Hoses - T hese items often do not
generate interest in the organization in
terms of safety and maintenance until
abnormalities happen.
• Whipping action caused by hose
assembly failure
• Possible release of fluid / air under
pressure that can cause injury.
• Thermal hazards associated with hot
fluid.
• Physical injury while connecting to
mold or other connections
• Fluid spillage due to outburst of the
hose and also leakage due to poor
quality of hoses leading to unsafe
environment and also possible
injuries to members.
• Improper selection of hoses
depending on the type of fluid (oil/
hot water / normal water)
Having understood the various type of
hazards in the Injection molding
industry, it time to look at probable ways
of minimizing or avoiding the the risks
and preventing loss of human life and
also assets.
opening or closing the operator’s gate
Prevents clamp from closing when the
operator’s gate is open .
Mechanical Safety Device – T hese
prevent clamp from closing when the
operator’s gate is open and should have
at least one mechanical device on all
molding machines.
Electric Interlock
Safety Guards and Devices
Types of guards and devices
• Movable guards with interlocks
• Fixed barrier guards
• Presence-sensing devices
• Mechanical safety bars
Hydraulic Interlock
Op erator Doors --Equipp ed with
redundant interlocks (Electrical,
Hydraulic Mechanical Safety) bar allows
the machine to operate only when the
gate is closed.
Electrical Interlock- Allows the electrical
system to operate and close the clamp .It
gets actuated when the operator’s gate is
opened or closed. It prevents clamp from
closing when the operator’s gate is open
Hydraulic Interlock- Actuated by
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Other -Type of Guarding
a) Rear guard
d) Feed opening guard
g) Injection barrel cover
b)Top guard
c) Parts discharge guard
e) Electrical system guards f) Purge guard
The following minimum checks should
be made to ensure that safety is
maintained
Rear Guard & Top Guard
Rear Guard
Top Guard
Rear guard prevents clamp from closing when interlocked rear guard is opened.
They should have at least two interlocks to work effectively as they prevent access to
mold areas.
Purge guard & Injection barrel cover
Purge Guard
Barrel Cover
The purge guard covers the nozzle and purging area. In combination with PPE,
minimizes exposure to molten plastic during purging .
The windows on the purge guard allows observation through purge guard, which is
normally made of Polycarbonate. Most machines provide the purge guards with an
interlock .
Barrel cover -Protects from exposure to high voltage and high temperatures
General Safety – Emergency Buttons
These are the most common safety features of an injection
machine. The members should be aware of the emergency button
• Where it is located
• What it controls
• When to use it
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Signages – T hese are present at
specified locations on the machine
which give very important safety
instructions to be followed.
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Safety Check Points- A significant
number of accidents have happened
because the safety devices supplied
with machines have deteriorated in use
or have been removed and not replaced.
a) Operational checks (suggested
frequency: daily/after mold change)
• Are all fixed and interlocked
guards in place and secure?
• Can the platens close when the
operator’s guard is open?
• Are all control unit enclosures
closed, locked and the key s
removed?
• If fitted, is the mechanical restraint
correctly positioned, particularly
after mold change?
b) M a i n t e n a n c e i n s p e c t i o n s
(suggested frequency : monthly)
• Are all fixed guards held in place
with fastenings that need a tool to
undo them?
• Are all interlocking devices
correctly aligned and securely
attached to the guards?
• Can the dangerous movements be
started with the guards open?
• Do the interlocked guards activate
the associated hydraulic, pneumatic
or electrical mechanisms? (Visual
check only)
• Where there are dual-channel
interlocking systems (e.g. hydraulic
and electric), is each channel able to
stop the dangerous movement it
safeguards?
• On power-operated guards, does
the sensitive edge operate
correctly?
• If fitted, are anti-whip fastenings to
pressurized flexible hoses secured
in place?
• If fitted, is the lockable switch for
movement of cores and ejectors
operating correctly?
• Do the emergency stops prevent all
continued movement of the
machine?
• Is it possible to operate any dangerous movement after activation of the
emergency stop(s).
Safe Work Environment and Safe Work Practises
The injection shop floor safety is not only about the machines, equipment’s and other
associated items as discussed above. One of the key factor is safe work environment
and safe work practises. The above necessitates the commitment from the
Management to the members to understand the importance of safety and
incorporate it in their day to day operations.
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Keep all workplaces in good condition, clean, and as far as practical, dry.
Apply warning signs appropriate to each of the various hazards.
Wear eye protection
Provide steps to a platform for access to the hopper.
Provide personal protective equipment to prevent burns when coming in contact
with hot surfaces.
Provide extension tools so operators do not need to reach into hazard zones
Establish and follow a program of periodic and regular inspections of molding
machines to ensure that safeguards are in safe operating condition and proper
adjustment.
Train and instruct employees in the safe method of operation and the safety
devices provided before starting work.
Provide clearance between machines so that movement of one operator will not
interfere with the work of another.
Provide ample room for cleaning of machines and handling of material, work
pieces, and scrap.
Confirm proper core connection
Confirm T IE ST RAP
on core cavity before mold open
Please refer to pictures shown below for further safe practises apart from the ones as
discussed above.
Aware of sharp
edges on mold while mold cleaning
Conclusion
Ensure wearing of
helmets at Robot
landing area
Enter machine with
safety lock key
The amount of time an organization
spends to address the safety,
productivity, quality and also legal
issues on occurrence of any unsafe
activity needs high priority. With many
small and also large scale plastics
molding industries being established
globally and more specifically in India,
focus on Safety in Injection molding
needs a forward thrust by all responsible
stake holders of the plastics industry.
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Enter machine
with
safety lock key
Various aspects discussed above on
injection molding safety, if understood
and implemented in the work
environment, will go a long way in
enhancing the safety performance of
the organization.
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Guidelines for Effective Management of
Performance Improvement Projects and Assessment
-by Dr.A.Sanjeeva Rao
Performance improvement programmes are essential and must be carried out in any organization to survive in the competitive
business world. Management staff needs to devote 60-70% of their time to improvement programmes, taking care that the time is
spent effectively, meaningfully, and with value addition. Organizations do not have the luxury of time to devote to solving
problems related to cost, productivity, quality etc. A set of guidelines is furnished below that have been tried successfully and
found to help performance improvement teams (PIT) in solving problems effectively in less time. These guidelines are helpful not
only to the teams in achieving the targeted results but also to the jury members in evaluating the team's performance correctly.
S.No
Description
Max Marks
allocated
1
Selection of Problem
Reasons are clear to all the members
Differentiation is made whether it is a maintenance or improvement related
project
Characteristic values are clearly stated
Targets and schedules are clearly stated as basis is clear to all the members
Observations, Data Collection, Analysis of causes & Root causes
Gemba Observations are evidenced
Data Collection and linkage to point 1.3 is clear
Stratification is well done to establish links with chosen measures
Correct statistical tools are used for data collection and analysis
Sequence of cause analytical steps are in right order
Evidence of higher order tools (Control charts, Correlation, Test of hypothesis,
DOE, Probability concepts usage)
Countermeasures /Solutions
Countermeasures have clear linkages with the root causes identified above
Evidence of systematic and well planned way of implementation of
countermeasures / solutions
Rotation of PDCA evidenced. Temporary and Permanent actions are
differentiated
Difficulties in control after implementation are well thought of
Coordination with superiors and colleagues outside the team is excellent
Results
Results are verified on the same characteristics selected in the beginning
Results are presented using right kind of statistical tools
Differentiation is made between main results and subsidiary results
Cost of implementation is evidenced and cost benefit analysis carried out
POKA YOKE is considered to maintain the results permanently
The results of items emphasized in stratification as well as overall results are
clear
Standardization
Relevant changes to checklists and work instructions are made where necessary
and new ones developed and implemented. Training is provided.
Need for not backsliding is understood and possibilities of backsliding are
considered and FMEA is evidenced
Countermeasures and standardization are extended to other similar areas
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1.3
1.4
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2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
5
5.1
5.2
5.3
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1. Positive Points :
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25
3
5
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5
4
5
20
7
5
3
3
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20
3
5
2
5
3
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5
5
5
roducts, activities, services….)
Future work / Further improvement
6.1 Project work is reviewed. Reasons for shortfall in planned results, if any, are
analyzed and next plans made in rotating PDCA
6.2 Consolidation of teams learnings and achievements are evidenced
6.3 Innovative ideas in entire project work are evidenced
Presentation skills
7.1 All the team members are active and meaningfully participate in the
presentation
7.2 Clarity, audibility, and confidence are evidenced in communication
7.3 Graphs, charts, and other presentation materials are easy to understand and
effectively used
7.4 Time management is good
7.5 All the members are able to answer the questions confidently and correctly
Total
Main Points :
10
2
5
3
25
5
5
7
3
5
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2. Areas for Improvement :
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Polymer for Auto Field
-by C.Gopinathan
India is emerging as one of the World's
fastest growing passenger car markets
and second largest two wheeler
manufacturer. The industry produced a
total of 2,087,333 vehicles including
passenger vehicles, three wheelers and
two wheelers in October 2013 as against
1,827,737 in October 2012, registering
a growth of 14.20 percent over the same
month last year. The growth is on
account of growth in two wheelers. The
overall domestic sales during Apr-Oct
2013 grew marginally by 3percent over
the same period last year, again because
of two wheelers.
T he major tyre manufacturers are
concentrating on production of
commercial vehicles which contributes
around 60% of total tonnage of their
output. The major polymer used in
commercial tires is Natural / Poly
butadiene /SBR, whereas in tires for two
wheelers and passenger segments
general purpose synthetic rubber like
SBR & Poly butadiene are used.
Historically the auto industry in India
was a protected market with two major
brands of vehicles - Hindustan Motors
a n d Pr e m i e r e F i a t . D u e t o t h e
establishment of Maruthi Suzuki, the
licensing norms and Government
policies were relaxed resulting in the
entr y of several multinational
companies into the Indian market.
Consequently, the standard and quality
of components required for the vehicles
was upgraded as the need for high end
products for under-the-hood applications requiring precision and quality grew. With
a wide range of applications in different industries like auto, construction, medical
treatment etc, specialty elastomer has drawn more and more attention from global
manufacturers in recent years. As a kind of synthetic rubber, specialty rubber can be
adapted to face harsh conditions thanks to its special properties and flexible
applications. Among the application industries, auto industry is the main
downstream industry of specialty rubber. In recent years, the consumption of
specialty elastomer in the world has seen an uptrend. The global elastomer market is
estimated to have been just over 29 million tons in 2013 and is now set to increase by
over 5% in the near future, according to a new market report from Smithers Rapra.
China has become the biggest automobile manufacturer in the world with its
consumption volume of specialty elastomer accounting for nearly 10% of the total
consumption volume. China's specialty elastomers mainly include Fluoroelastomer
(FKM), Silicone elastomer (VMQ), Hydrogenated Nitrile rubber (HNBR) Nd-based
Butadiene rubber(NdBR), Acrylated rubber (ACM), and Epichlorohydrin (ECO) with
VMQ, NdBR, and FKM being consumed the most. In recent years, the development of
silicone elastomers has maintained an upward trend. Fluoro elastomer has also
shown great potential as it has achieved a faster level of growth in consumption.
According to a Global report published by Global Industry Analysts, Nitrile
Butadiene Rubber (NBR) or Nitrile rubber finds omnipresent uses in a wide variety of
applications ranging from automotive, aerospace to industrial and consumer goods.
Demand for NBR is closely tied to GDP growth as strong growth in GDP, reflective of
gains in the manufacturing and industrial sectors, pushes up demand for synthetic
rubber as a whole and vice versa. This is primarily because synthetic rubber
constitutes a primary source of raw material for numerous rubber-based products.
While developed countries slow down as a result of increased competitive pressure
and soft domestic demand, developing countries led by BRIC countries will
turbocharge growth in the upcoming years. Although the NBR industry displayed
dormancy in recent years owing to poor economic conditions, it possesses
tremendous growth potential with NBR continuing to be a part of the complex family
of workhorse elastomers. Consumption of nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) in
automobile parts is poised to grow in the upcoming years. Demand is expected to
increase especially in the developing countries as a result of auto manufacturers
steadily shedding full line production processes and stepping up outsourcing to low
cost countries in attempts to free up investment capital. For instance, global OEMS
and Tier1 auto parts suppliers are increasingly adopting outsourcing of auto parts
and accessories to effectively tackle escalating production costs and plummeting
sales volume. The growing outsourcing trend by OEMs and Tier1 suppliers over the
past couple of years has been accelerating auto parts exports from the developing
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countries. Auto parts manufacturers
from low-cost countries are expected to
address over 40 percent of the global
auto parts market by 2015. The long
term prospects are comparatively
healthy for the industry with the
development of transport means as well
as high construction and auto industry in
developing countries such as China
propelling the demand for seals,
gaskets, and NBR products. The Asian
region, driven by growth in China, India,
Malaysia and other rapidly developing
markets, is expected to turbocharge
ahead at the strongest CAGR of 4.7 per
cent through 2017.China is one of the
world's largest markets for NBR, and
active development of highways and
transportation sectors in the region is a
major factor fuelling growth in the
overall market. With liberalization and
economic growth, the Rubber industry
has grown in Consumer goods, Mining,
Railways, Defense, Airport,
Automobiles, and other allied
industries. Over 30,000 different
rubber products are made in India.
The Auto industry remains the largest
consumer of Rubber. The emergence of
India as the fifth largest Rubber
consumer in the world is reflected in its
demand for different Rubber products
and also raw materials. With recent
imposition of stringent Euro norms for
all heavy and light automobiles in India,
the need for specialty polymers is
constantly increasing.
Chloroprene
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Chloroprene rubber is comprised of the
four molecular structures detailed
below, with the composition ratio
varying according to polymerization
conditions. The trans-1,4-bond makes
up 90% of the composition, and if this
structure is predominant the molecules
align and it is easy to attain a crystal
structure.
Conversely, the 1-2 bond is chemically
unstable and becomes the active site for
cross-linking as well as degradation.
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Fig.2 Polychloroprene Molecular Structure
Comparison with properties of other rubbers
Chloroprene rubber has mechanical properties on par with Natural rubber and a
heat resistance of 120 deg C. Moreover, other properties, besides resistance to ozone,
combine to exhibit a balanced performance.
Industrial part application of Chloroprene Rubber
In the field of Automobiles : CVJ boots, R&P boots, Ball Joint boots, Dust cover boots,
Wire boots, Air suspension, fuel hose, Brake hose, Power steering hose, Air duct
hose, Grommet, Weather strip, Wiper blade, Gasket packing, and Vibration
damping rubber.
Power steering return Hose
Chloroprene rubber is used in the cover of the power steering return hose and NBR is
used in the inner. However, for high pressure side of the power steering hose, CSM is
used.
Brake hose
The main component of brake fluid is ethylene glycol, so rubbers such as NBR, which
are oil resistant, cannot be used. From the solubility parameter, SBR is used as the
inner. As heat resistance and ozone resistance are required, chloroprene rubber is
used as the cover material.
Constant Velocity Joint boots
CVJ boots are car parts where chloroprene rubber is used widely. There are various
Rack &Pinion boots
Rack & Pinion boots do not require the
same extent of durability as CVJ boots,
but they do require grease resistance,
ozone resistance and flex fatigue
resistance.
Fluoro carbon rubber
Evolved over 40 years, today's high
performance fluoro elastomers meet the
toughest automotive industry
requirements in most fuel system sealing
and hose applications. Traditional antiknock agents such as Tetra methyl
and Tetra ethyl lead are being replaced
by oxygenated (alcohol or ether)
additives. These upgrades maintain fuel
Octane ratings while reducing
hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide
pollutants. The result of these changes is
the emergence of a wide range of
potential fuel compositions.
Factors affecting applications
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Hotter engine component
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Variation in fuel mixtures
Longer warranties
Extended service periods
Sealing of and against plastic parts
Designed assembly and service
conditions
Vibration/Noise isolation
Crash worthiness
Fluoro elastomers in general are
preferred for fuel system sealing and
hose components.
Advantages
1) Low permeation to fuels and gases
2) - 4 0 t o + 2 2 5 d e g C s e r v i c e
temperature range
3) Resistance to all fuels/fuel mixture
4) Resistance to oils
5) High strength to resist damage
6) Long-term sealing performance
Application & Service
requirements
Applications like tank hose &tubing,
Filter neck hose, Fuel Line hose, Quick
connect seals, Emission control devices,
Air intake manifold gaskets Diaphragm,
Fuel injection seals, Fuel pump seals
require properties of Fuel resistance,
compression set resistance , Low swell
Permeation resistance and stress
relaxation resistance and accordingly
one has to choose the best from the
current wide range of materials
depending on the service condition of
applications.
Conclusion
T he specialty rubber usage in
automotive field is on the increasing
trend and is expected to continue,
because they have certain advantages
like long life, higher temperature
range, ability to face harsh conditions,
and flexible applications.
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types of CVJ boots in Japan, the main type
being the Birfield joint type requiring
properties such as resistance to flex
fatigue, ozone, grease, heat, wear, etc.
KRAIBURG TPE at VDI trade show
Special portfolio for
Automotive requirements
Applications in automotive construction require materials of maximum quality with excellent mechanical properties. These
requirements are more than fulfilled by KRAIBURG T PE through close cooperation with all major automobile manufacturers, as
well as many years of experience and development. KRAIBURG T PE recently presented its specialized product portfolio at the
international VDI congress “Plastics in Automotive Construction” in Mannheim. This congress enabled the presentation of
materials and processes that will make it possible also in the future to develop technology and boost performance in automotive
construction. Thermoplastic Elastomer is an innovative material that is of interest for diverse applications in the automotive
market. The low density of these materials makes them ideal for reducing weight in any type of vehicle. Moreover, processing of
the material by means of the cost-effective multi-injection molding process allows optimal adhesion to different hard
components. OEMs in the automotive industry insist on products made with materials that have the best properties and a long
life. KRAIBURG T PE, in close coordination with developers, designers and processing companies, develops the ideal compounds
to fulfil customer requirements for numerous applications in the interior, exterior and motor compartment.
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Window trim on the exterior presents a special challenge. For these applications KRAIBURG T PE developed an ideal “high-flow”
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facilitate the processing of high-flow compounds in multi-injection molding, allowing a homogeneous surface appearance. In
addition, the type of processing also minimizes glass breakage during the manufacture of the tight-fitting windows. The product
groups HIPEX® and T HERMOLAST® V are ideal for motor compartment applications. Continuous high temperatures of 150 °C
are no problem for HIPEX®. Other convincing aspects for plastic- and rubberprocessing companies are the oil resistance of the materials and the capability of
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manufactures thermoplastic elastomers based on processing by means of injection molding. With T HERMOLAST® V compounds
HSBC (hydrogenated styrene block copolymers) KRAIBURG T PE has created a material that likewise withstands high
and markets them all around the world. In addition
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COPEC® and For-Tec E it is entering new
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resistance for consumer electronics products.
KRAIBURG TPE has production sites in Germany,
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Thailand, Vietnam, Brazil and Mexico.
In further countries KRAIBURG TPE is
represented by distributors.
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Tel.: +49 8638.9810-278 Fax: +49 8638.9810-11278
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The materials of KRAIBURG T PE fulfil the required standards for interior
applications, such as low fogging and resistance to scratches. Thermoplastic
Elastomers are used especially frequently for mats and control knobs: robust T PEs
provide for a pleasant touch here. Designers have virtually unlimited possibilities
with respect to the shapes and colors of materials from KRAIBURG T PE. In
automotive construction, as in numerous other market segments, a functioning
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Head - Marketing, Wickert Machinenbau GmbH, Ph : 49(0_ 63419343-23
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Wickert Compression presses
WKP 10000/15000/21000 S compression presses
-by F. Stephan Auch / Thomas Klimpl
The WKP 10000 S press with its 10,000
kN press force will be used by the
customer to produce caps for medication
packages and plungers for injections
with diameters between 6 and 16 mm.
Production takes place in a white room
meeting the requirements of ISO Class
7. T he American pharmaceuticals
company processes an elastomer
developed in-house whose properties
are adapted to the medications with
which the work pieces come into contact.
Air pockets which occur in the starting
material during kneading are
eliminated in a vacuum chamber. The
elastomer vulcanises at a temperature
of 180°C to 210°C.
demands best," says Thomas Klimpl, Sales Engineer and Head of Marketing at
Wickert Maschinenbau GmbH, explaining the reason for the decision in favour of the
clamping plates. Together with Andreas Reich, Head of Work holding Technology at
the Hilchenbach works of the clamping technology specialists, ROEMHELD, he has
advanced the implementation of
the new press standard in practice.
The current order is the first joint
project in which magnetic
clamping plates are used together
with the control system adapted to
the new regulations. Andreas
Reich explains: "We have designed
the new control system so that it
fully satisfies the demands of the
Photo 1:
interface with safety category IV
As some work pieces have to be given a Teflon core, the
or performance level "d" and "e" of
lower magnetic clamping plate (in photo) with the
corresponding mould half can be pulled out to the front
the press standard EN 289."
(photo: Wickert Maschinenbau GmbH).
All the demands fully satisfied
" In our experience, the magnetic
clamping technology satisfies the
The two know one another from
the many year of cooperation between the two companies. Klimpl, who originally
began at Wickert as a design engineer, estimates that around 200 M-T ECS magnetic
clamping plates from ROEMHELD
are in use on Wickert presses: "We
have a large number of customers
from the aerospace industry
where small quantitie s are
frequently produced. With the
frequent tool changing, the
magnetic clamping technology is
unbeatably fast." The operating
temperatures of generally above
150°C also speak in favour of the
Photo 2:
technology. Hydraulic clamping The lower magnetic clamping plate is pushed in (photo:
Wickert Maschinenbau GmbH).
elements are seldom used at
Wickert for the same reason.
Tool changing in twenty minutes instead of two and a half hours
Instead the company uses ROEMHELD M-T ECS 230 magnetic clamping plates on
the press that are suitable for a maximum operating temperature of 230°C. Tools and
dies of any size and shape can now be clamped quickly, safely and precisely, virtually
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As the dies used are only 2" (5 cm) thick
in some cases and are required to have a
plane parallelism with a tolerance of
only 0.1 mm over the whole press platen
area of 1,000 x 1,000 mm, they have to
be clamped absolutely level. Equally as
important is the homogeneous
distribution of the temperature; it must
not deviate by more than ± 1°C over the
whole area during forming. A further
demand on the clamping devices is made
by the geometry of the tools used: Some
work pieces are given a Teflon core; the
moulds used here have up to 3,500
cavities so that high clamping forces are
required for secure holding. The lower
mould half can also be pulled out to the
front for loading.
uniformly transmitted, and thus
guarantees high precision and process
reliability.
without weight limits. The plate
thickness lies between 47 mm –
without heating unit – and 85 mm
with integrated heater, an option
that Wickert prefers for all
presses. The size and geometry of
the plates can be freely adapted to
meet the requirements of the
application.
The separate control of the magnetic
plates permanently monitors the
relevant parameters, such as position of
the mould, temperature and magnetic
force. It can be easily integrated into the
press control system.
Photo 3:
To Wickert's pharmaceuticals The mould can be easily pushed in on the roller strips in
customers, short tooling times on
the grooves of the magnetic plate (photo:
Wickert Maschinenbau GmbH).
the press are extremely
important. The moulds for the
production of the different products are changed at least once per shift. In addition,
the mould has to be removed for cleaning every four to six weeks. The producer has
therefore developed a concept for rapid tool changing himself with preheating
furnace, feeder, loading and removal.
The magnetic clamping technology fits perfectly into this concept, as it allows the
mould to be removed and installed again in just twenty minutes. "Compared with the
two and a half hours that manual changing took without these aids, that is a great
improvement. In the 130 minutes that you save on tooling with the quick-clamping
technology, the press can be up and producing again," says Klimpl.
100 percent tested and accepted: The controller
Some customers who are faced with the magnetic clamping technology for the first
time have reservations about safety in the beginning. But the marketing manager
can quickly allay any fears: "The interface to the magnetic plate controller is one
hundred percent tested and accepted. It ensures that the press stops immediately in
the event of a fault so that the mould is not damaged.
In the case of systems clamped mechanically with bolts, on the other hand, it
continues to operate and in the worst case the bolts shear off any the mould is
damaged."
The magnets require electricity only for a few seconds to clamp and release the tool
so that the system is safe even in the event of a power failure.
Once clamped, the permanent
electromagnet holds even mould
halves weighing several tonnes
exactly in position, without
distortion and parallel.
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In view of the large number of
cavities in the moulds on the
current press, Wickert decided in
favour of a clamping force of 31 t.
Photo 4:
T he uniform magnetic field
Upper magnetic clamping plate for the second mould half
guarantees a stable and level
(photo: Wickert Maschinenbau GmbH).
position of the mould, thus
minimising quality deviations and scrap. It also ensures that the press forces are
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Wickert will install the press in the
customer's works in such a way that the
operator works with protective clothing
inside the white room and the moulds
weighing around 600 kg per half are
changed by another employee outside
the white room on the rear side of the
machine.
He switches off the power by pressing a
button on the controller of the magnetic
clamping plate and can then remove the
old mould from the press chamber
while still hot using a hook and
integrated roller strips.
It can then be removed from the hook
and placed into a rack for cooling. He
then collects the new mould from the
preheating station and pushes it into
the machine on the roller strips.
A lateral and middle centering device
simplifies the positioning. Pressing the
button again finally clamps the mould
against the magnetic clamping plate.
Elastomer pre sse s with
vacuum chamber
The current press comes from the WKP
S Series that was specially developed
for the production of individual
elastomer mouldings and therefore has
a special vacuum chamber that ensures
particularly high process reliability.
The company from Landau in the
Rhineland Palatinate also offers special
press ranges for the processing of other
plastics, composites and materials such
as powders, grinding wheels, and brake
and clutch linings. Special machines
and presses for laboratories complete
the range. Wickert covers a spectrum
that ranges from simple presses with
manual operation through hydraulic
machines right up to fully automated
systems. Four-fifths of the between 80
and 120 presses sold per year are for
export, most of which to customers in
Central and Northern Europe, the USA
and Canada.
In 2013 Wickert generated a turnover of
around EUR 26 million with 135
employees. In order to maintain the
leading technological position, roughly
one-quarter of the workforce are
employed in the Development
department.
All the machines are produced by
Wickert individually to the customer's
specifications using a modular system at
the company's headquarters in the
Rhineland Palatinate.
Photo 5:
Wickert WKP 10000 S compression press
(photo: Wickert Maschinenbau GmbH).
Photo 6:
Wickert WKP 15000 S and WKP 21000 S compression presses
(photo: Wickert Maschinenbau GmbH).
It is therefore easily possible to optimise an elastomer press for the desired process,
whether for compression moulding (CM), transfer moulding (T M) or injection
transfer moulding (IT M).
Indian Representative for Wickert:
Ramkumar S. Rangswamy,
Entech Polymer Consultants (P) Ltd
M2A, 3rd Avenue, Anugraha Colony, Ashok Nagar, Chennai - 600083
Ph : 91-099402 59487
Email : ramkumar.rangaswamy@gmail.com
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Emission Regulations - An Overview and
3M's Offerings to Automotive Industry in
Reducing Vehicle Emissions
-by B.Arun
Emission Control - Why are they needed?
The environment is a major area of concern, today, the world over. The problem has
attracted attention in India too, as is evident from the concern voiced by the public,
and the recent Supreme Court judgments. The air quality has indisputably
deteriorated with toxic substances from many sources like industry, automobiles and
refrigeration/air - conditioning equipment, to name a few. All combine to lead the
human race towards environmental disasters like acid rain, photochemical smog,
ozone layer depletion, and other ecological imbalances. The power that propels
automobiles comes from combustion in the combustion chamber. That is where fuel
(hydrocarbons) meets air. Ideally, oxygen in the air converts all the hydrogen in the
fuel into water and all the fuel into carbon dioxide. But, in reality, combustion also
produces unburned hydrocarbons, oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, and water.
First Steps to Control Emission
The first ever step to control emissions was taken in California in 1964, by specifying
minimum emission control systems on cars on 1966 model cars. In 1970, the US
Congress adopted the first major Clean Air Act and established the US
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In the same year, emission control norms
were being set up in Europe and Japan. In the subsequent two decades norms became
more comprehensive, the implementation procedure got fine-tuned, and the
structural framework was created. The current decade has seen these norms being
tightened, and also the adoption of a long-term agenda. Europe introduced the Euro
series of norms.
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It may be All Fools Day but April 1 this year is a serious date for this chunk of planet
earth on which we live. This is the day when tighter standards for exhaust emissions
kick in for all new vehicles sold in India. Eleven cities will move from Euro II to the Euro
III standard (Bharat Stage III in the Indian context), while the rest of India will jump
from Euro I to Euro II (Bharat Stage II). Hence, Euro I vehicles won't be produced
anymore from April 1, 2005, and manufacturers have begun the process of phasing
them out. Since Bharat Stage II or BS II vehicles are already being produced for the
big cities, introducing them in the rest of the country is a pretty straightforward job.
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The real problem is that Stage II engines
need better fuel, which is unlikely to be
available throughout the country in
time to meet April 1 deadline. Moving up
from Stage II to Stage III is a pretty
straightforward job for most petrol
engines. In fact, the bigger challenge
was the shift from BS I to BS II which
involved a drastic shift from
carburettion to fuel injection.
To upgrade BS II petrol engines to BS III,
the engine management system has to
be tweaked and most manufacturers
are shifting to a faster processor for
control of parameters like ignition, fuel
mixture and timing, for improved
combustion which, in turn, leads to
cleaner emissions. However, since
Stage III norms measure emissions from
a cold start, the key to meeting the
tighter standards is to get the catalytic
converter to 'light off' as quickly as
possible. T his means placing the
catalyst as close as possible to the
exhaust manifold where it is more
effective when the engine is cold. This
is, however, not always easy. Since it is
placed closer to the exhaust manifold,
the catalytic converter has to be more
durable as well. Accordingly the more
efficient cataly st and increased
complexity of the engine management
system results in a cost increase of
around 15-20 percent. Sometimes an
additional catalyst is placed to mop up
Diesel engines pose more of a challenge
when moving from BS II to BS III. They
need a fair amount of 'pre-treatment'
work like exhaust gas recirculation
(EGR) to cool the exhaust gases and
hence lower NOx levels as well as more
sophisticated fuel pumps to precisely
control the combustion for better
emissions.
There is a misconception that only
common-rail diesel technology can meet
Stage III norms. While common-rail
systems offer precise control of the
diesel injected into the engine in terms
of timing, spray characteristics,
pressure, quantity and the right amount
of swirl, the control of these critical
parameters can also be achieved by
conventional diesel engines.
diesel cetane needs to go up from 45 to 48 at first and then to 53.
Take Benzene down: Benzene of 3-5% in petrol is as bad as particulates in diesel. It
has to be brought down to less than 1%.
Distillation properties: Petrol quality should improve from 85 to 90% distillation at
180. Diesel needs to be improved from 90% at 365 to 95% at 370.
Additives: These make fuels cleaner and remove the impurities. The first submission
from Indian industry to the SC was that tougher norms could not be met without
improved fuels. But when they saw that such a rigid stand would only result in a ban
on diesel vehicles, they decided to rely on engine technologies to meet Euro norms.
Adhoc solutions like increasing the thickness of the coating in catalytic converters
were thought of. But improving engines alone without improving fuels would not
solve the problem. In fact, it will be far more expensive, life of the converters will
reduce, and sulphur in the exhausts will continue to be higher.
What next?
What needs to be done is to formulate and implement a comprehensive plan of action,
involving manufacturers, oil industry and road builders at the national level, and
traffic managers, RTOs and maintenance inspectors at the local levels. There is also a
need to motivate city managers and various city groups to monitor and improve local
air quality.
Euro II: As per SC orders to be enforced from April 2000
What is Clean Fuel?
No Sulphur, No Lead : We tend to accept
0.15gm/ltr lead in petrol as low lead
petrol and 0.05g/ltr as unleaded fuel.
We need to go to 0.013g/ltr as a
transitional step immediately and to
0.0013g/ltr in 4 years.
At that level, lead would be almost
untraceable in petrol and consequently
in the human body. Particle emissions
are directly related to Sulphur.
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Gasoline Quality Improvement
Phasing out of Lead from Gasoline to meet requirement of catalyst fitted vehicles
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Total phasing out in six years (1994-2000)
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Lead Free Gasoline across the country w.e.f. 1.2.2000
Reduction in sulfur to help improve efficiency / life of catalytic converter
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0.2% max. to 0.1 % max w.e.f. 1.4.2000
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0.05 % Sulfur Gasoline Introduced in Metros w.e.f. 1.4.2000 to comply with
Supreme Court Directives on Vehicular Emissions
In India, Sulphur in diesel has to come
down from 0.25% to 0.05% by weight elsewhere it is going to 0.02%. Sulphur
in petrol may be brought down from 0.2
to 0.1 by next year, but we need to catch
up with the world by taking it to 0.01 as a
transitional step and to 0.005 by 2004.
Introduction of benzene limit to reduce carcinogenic contents
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1% for notified areas
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3% for metros
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5% for entire country
Higher Octane, Higher Cetane: Higher
compression engine gives lower
pollution and requires the octane to go
up from the present 89 to 91. Similarly,
Increase in Octane Number Higher C.R. and improved efficiency
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87 to 88 w.e.f. 1.4.2000
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Premium Grade Gasoline with 93 Octane being supplied in major cities as
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more of the dirty exhaust. While this is
an effective solution, it creates more
back pressure in the exhaust which, in
theory, leads to a loss of power.
However, clever tuning can eliminate
such ill effects.
Main Features of Gasoline Specification Changes for BS II, BS III & BS IV:
Evaporative Emission Regulations:
PZEV / LEV II Regulations:
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They are the norms for regulating vehicular emissions in Europe. The norms are
expressed in terms of the weight of the pollutants such as carbon monoxide (CO),
hydro-carbons (HC), oxides of nitrogen (Nox), and particulate matters (PM) emitted
per kilometre of vehicular run. These ceilings have been fixed for various categories
of vehicles, for instance, there are particular emission levels for petrol driven and
diesel driven vehicles. The Euro I norms should have been applicable from the year
2000, and Euro II from 2005.
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For both Chennai and Kolkata, the
corresponding dates are 1.7.2001
and 31.10.2001 respectively other
than NCT of Delhi.
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These norms have further been
extended to Agra, Ahmedabad,
Bangalore, Hyderabad /
Secundrabad, Kanpur, Pune, and
Surat from 1.4.2003, and Lucknow
and Sholapur from 1.6.2004 for all
category of vehicles.
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The transport vehicles plying on
inter-State permits or National
Permits or All India Tourist Permits
or plying from these cities to the
other regions of the respective
States have been exempted.
Fiction/Fact about Euro Norms
Fiction
Fact
Being Euro compliant enhances the performance Euro I norms are solely an emission standard and
of cars.
not a performance standard. By conforming to
them, the performance of all cars remains
unchanged.
My existing car also needs to be Euro compliant
in NCR of Delhi
If your car is not Euro compliant, you will face
problems in transfer of resale.
Euro Emission Norms are only applicable on new
vehicles being registered on or after 1 st June,
1999 and not on vehicles earlier. Hence, for
existing car owners there is no additional cost
involved.
Bharat Stage-II emission norms
have been extended to the entire
country vide Gazette Notification
No.G.S.R. 927 (E) dated 5.12.2003
and these has become effective
from 1.4.2005.
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Basically Bharat Stage-II
norms involve supply of Petrol
and Diesel with 0.05% sulphur
content.
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In rest of the country, petrol
has a Sulphur content of 0.1%
with effect from 1.4.2000 as
against 0.05% in these cities
and NCR of Delhi.
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Similarly, Sulphur content in
diesel has been reduced in the
country, from a level of 1.0%
maximum in 1996 to 0.25% on
1.4.2000.
Euro Emission Norms have no bearing on
transfer of ownership of vehicles or resale. In
case you’re to sell your car, you can do so
without any problems since cars are registered
only once i.e. at the time of first purchase.
Vehicular Emission Norms in India
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In 1991 the first State emission norms came into force for Petrol vehicles and in
1992 for Diesel vehicles.
From April 1995, fitting of catalytic converters in new Petrol driven passenger
cars was mandated in the four Metros and also introduction of unleaded petrol.
From April 2000, unleaded petrol is available in the country.
In developed countries lead was phased out from petrol over a period of more
than 10 years, while in India this was achieved in just 6 years.
The comparative statement of emission norms as under, indicates that the time
gap between the introduction of norms in Europe and our country is narrowing:
Euro I
Euro I
Euro II
Euro III
European
Norms
1983
1992
1996-97
2000-2001
Indian
Norms
1996
1.4.2000
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* Bharat StageII norms, which are akin to Euro-II norms have been introduced in
National Capital Region(NCR) for passenger vehicles upto GVW 3.5T from 1.4.2000
and for heavier vehicles from 24.10.2001 in National Capital Territory(NCT) of
Delhi.
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In Mumbai, these have been extended from 1.1.2001 and 31.10.2001
respectively.
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In respect of NCT of Delhi and the
above mentioned cities, the
sulphur content in Diesel is
similarly 0.05%.
** Bharat Stage-III emission norms
have been introduced with effect
from 1-4-2005 in respect of Four
Wheeled vehicles manufactured on
and from 1st April, 2005 in the
National Capital Region and the
cities of Mumbai, Kolkata,
Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad
including Secunderabad,
Ahmedabad, Pune, Surat, Kanpur
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and Agra except for four wheeled
transport vehicles plying on InterState Permits or National Permits
or All India Tourist Permits within
the jurisdiction of these cities.
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In addition to petrol and diesel,
CNG and LPG are permitted to be
used as auto fuels. Alternative fuels
like di-methyl ether, bio-diesel,
hydrogen, electric and fuel cell
vehicles etc., are at various stages of
experimentation.
The emission norms for tractors
were first notified in the year 1999.
The next generation norms have
been laid down. While Bharat
(Trem) Stage II norms have come
into force from 01.06.2003, the
Bharat (Trem) Stage III norms have
come into force from 01.10.2005.
Airbag housing 30% lighter with
LANXESS' Hybrid Technology
While airbag is one of the most important safety
devices in a car, it is often not the most
considered while buying a car. A recent Global
study by the New Car Assessment Program
(NCAP) revealed that 1/5th of all cars sold in
India aren't safe for passengers in the rear, and
the mere installation of airbags can get cars a
much better safety rating.
Inspite of the airbag deployment being covered
under insurance, buyers are reluctant to fork
out that extra money for the sake of safety.
Over the years, vehicular traffic has
significantly increased and so have fatal
accidents. Though regulatory environment in
India is complex and fluid, safety regulation by
the European Commission - Electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) is likely to be made
mandatory from October 2015, and once
introduced, car manufacturers will be required
to comply with the standards which will make
installation of airbags and anti-braking systems
mandatory.
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In an airbag module, a very important role is
played by the airbag housing which
accommodates the gas generator and the
folded airbag. Until now, these were made
mainly of steel, aluminum, or by injection
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Next generation emission norms for
two-wheelers and three-wheelers
manufactured on and after
1.4.2005 have been notified.
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PCs: 0.35 g/test (30%
Reduction from 0.5 g/test)
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LDT1: 0.50 g/test (23%
Reduction from 0.65 g/test)
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LDT2 and MDVs: 0.75 g/test
(17-25% Reduction from 0.9 -1.0
g/test)
LEV III Proposed Evaporative
Emission Standards
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Propose a new certification fuel to
be more representative with
commercial California Phase III
gasoline (5.7% ethanol). Most likely
similar to CE-10!!
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Miscellaneous
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Align ORVR standards with
federal requirements
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Update fuel fill pipe
specifications to most current SAE
standards
Applicability
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PC
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LDT1 (under 6,000 lbs. GVW)
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LDT2 (6,001 8,500 lbs. GVW)
MDV (8,501 14,000 lbs. GVW)
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Implementation
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2013 2016 (Phase In)
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Lower near-zero evaporative
standards to the whole vehicle and
zero evaporative standards for 3day & 2-day diurnal plus hot soak
molding of thermoplastics. The LANXESS'
polyamide composite sheet hybrid technology
offers a value-added alternative over metals
with regard to reducing the weight of structural
parts which are subjected to high mechanical
loads. Also, in comparison with polyamide 6,
use of polyamide composite sheet cuts the
weight of the housing by over 30%.
High strength and stiffness : When the
airbag is triggered in an accident, the base and walls of the housing must withstand the explosion
and pressure during inflation of the airbag. Although the side walls are so thin, they can withstand
the sudden pressure because of high strength and stiffness of the hybrid polyamide composite
sheet.
Wall thicknesses significantly reduced : In this concept housing for the passenger airbag, the
long side walls are made of molded Tepex dynalite 102 RG 600 from Bond-Laminates, now a
LANXESS subsidiary. This polyamide composite sheet of polyamide 6, reinforced with 47%
continuous glass fibers by volume, is back-injected and reinforced in certain areas with Durethan
DP BKV 240 H2.0, an impact-modified polyamide 6 copolymer from LANXESS. The design using
polyamide composite sheet hybrid technology enables the wall thickness of the side walls to be
reduced from 3 to 4 mm to 0.5 to 1 mm, resulting in considerable cost saving as reported by the
company.
HiAnt precise simulation of all process steps : For the airbag housing, LANXESS is able to
calculate the different local fiber alignments in shaped polyamide composite sheets in order to
account for their anisotropic behavior at the part design stage. This expertise is part of the HiAnt
brand, in which the High Performance business unit has pooled the know-how it has developed in
materials, design, simulation and process technology to deliver tailored customer service.
Green mobility a core strategic topic at LANXESS
Contact : Email : infoindia@lanxess.com
Web : www.lanxess.in
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CIPAD 2014 Global Assembly
22nd June to 24th June 2014, Berlin Germany.
-by Arvind M. Mehta
The downturn of our economy, the Indian economy, was a cause for concern. Our
GDP is less than 4%, and corruption level is high. Countries like Germany and Italy
were not able to sell much of their plastic machines in India. From their angle, India
was not amongst the top ten importers of their machines in 2013-14 whereas export
to China from Germany was up by 30%. USA was also a leading importer on their
list. Europe USA see everything from business to business angle only. Before the
start of my presentation I had to dispel their fears about Indian economy citing the
change of government in India and the new Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi,
who has 14 years of administrative experience and is responsible for progress of
Gujarat.
USA
Current scenario of plastic industry in USA and Europe is very positive. US
manufacturing has become very competitive. US Plastic Industry is the 3rd largest
in US. New investment of $ 9.6 Billion has come on new capital equipment and the
demand for plastics is high. The total Plastic export in 2013 was $ 60.1 Billion.
Shale Gas production increased by 440% between 2007 and 2012 and by 2020 they
are expecting to create 2.1 Million jobs. Refineries are making good profits. No
Naphtha crude based conversion to polymers is done now in USA. As per
Observation, costing of polymers in USA is as follows: Crude Based Polymers
around Rs.2 and Gas based polymers around Rs. 1, i.e. Polymer produced in USA is
cheaper than Crude based elsewhere. Polymer producers are selling at
international prices thus making handsome profits.
UK
UK GDP is expected to grow 3% this year. Manufacturing grew by 1.4% and
Business investment by 2.7% with fall in unemployment. Bank Interest rate is 0.5%
since last five years. They would like to concentrate more on recycling and energy
recovery. UK government wants 5P charge for thin plastic carrier bags. UK is sitting
on huge layers of Shale Gas and it will be a very important game changer for UK.
Their future is bright. They are more
confident now.
GERMANY
In world production, plastics and rubber
machines in 2013 Euromap had 40%
sales, China 30%, Germany 22.2, Italy
8.1%, US 6.6% and Japan 4.4%.
Germany is disturbed because last year
they did not sell machinery of much
value to India though there was growth
of 30% to China and USA. India did not
figure in their list of top ten markets last
year. The German Plastic Industry
comprises of 2640 companies and
315000 employees. Packaging grew by
3.5%, Construction by 2.1% and Medical
by 2.7%. Most of the companies expect
increase in turnover with increase in
margin and exports. They have a very
high recycling rate and no issues with
environment as are into 100%
recycling.
JAPAN
The Japanese economy is recovering
moderately with an upward swing in
Business investment and Corporate
profits. Export and industrial production
is almost flat. Production of plastic raw
material is 10.6 Million Tons - PE 24.9%,
PP 21.6%, PVC 14.1%, PS 7%, PET 5%,
ABS/SAN 4.3% and rest others.
Plastic packaging consumption is
37.4%, Building material 24.8%,
Automotives 8.1%, Agriculture 6.4%,
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It was an excellent opportunity for networking on International Forum where
Global Association leaders meet and present their country papers, exchange ideas,
information, and news for two days; and get updated specially from Converters and
Machinery producers. This time the forum was attended by 11 countries i.e. USA,
UK, Germany, Italy, Canada, Finland, Switzerland, Mexico, India, Spain and South
Africa plus it was addressed by leading global speakers.
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House ware 5.2%, and rest others. They export plastic waste to the tune of 18 Lac
tons/annum to countries like China, Taiwan, Malaysia, South Korea etc. Waste
recycling in Japan - 80% is utilized as follows: Mechanical recycling (22%),
Liquefaction Gasification, Blast Furnace (4%), Densified refuse derived fuel (12%),
Incineration with power generation (32%), and incineration with heat utilization
facility (10%); and Unutilized (20%): Incineration without power generation or heat
utilization facility (10%) and Landfilling (10%).
ITALY
Italian machinery export was a little lower - Europe 46.4%, North America 9.8%,
South America 9%, Africa 5.8% and Asia 16.6%. Amongst the Top Ten markets
Germany was #1 with 14.3%; and France 5.7%, USA 5.6%, Poland 4.9%, China
4.7%, and Russia 4.7%. In Italy there 11000 companies employing nearly 1,60,000
people. They expect this year to be better.
CANADA
Canada has seen a slow but steady growth. Business and consumer confidence is
improving with higher investments and expectation of profits. There are 3170
companies employing around 95,000 people. They are still tackling problems like
plastic shopping bags bans and taxes, Vinyl tin stabilizers, phthalates, flexographic
emissions, etc. They would like to divert plastics from landfill, reduce marine debris,
and increase recycling and energy recovery. They are working on it.
FINLAND
As a country is small but has a good base of plastics with 580 converters and 12000
employees. There are Resin producers of PE, PP, EPS etc. Because of negative
publicity the plastic industry is not popular among youngsters. Finland is the right
country to make plastic product piloting before going full scale.
SWIT ZERLAND
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The economy is on a revival with 1.9% GDP growth. Inflation rate is 0.2% and
unemployment rate 3.2%. Swiss Plastic Machinery export is up by 3%, Injection
Moulding Machine 2.2%, Thermoforming Machines 19.1%, Blow Moulding
Machines 14.2%, Extruders 6.9%, and Moulds for rubber or plastics 14.5%. They
export plastic machinery to top 15 countries. India stands 12th whereas Germany is
#1, US #2, and China #5. They are more focused on precision machinery which is
one of the best in the world.
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MEXICO
Mexico is an important representative
of the plastic industry of South America.
Mexican economy fell with instability
and low growth. From 1981 to 2013 the
country grew at the rate of 2.1% per
annum. It has FTA with 43 countries.
The Plastic industry in Mexico had a
positive performance in 2012. After
several years the production grew at
4.8% and consumption at 5.9%.
Plastics exports increased at 28%.
Their current polymer consumption is
6.41 Million Tons. They had a good
growth in Automobile and packaging
industry. The polymer consumption is
led by PP 22%, PET 14%, PE 9%, PS
10%, PVC 9% and rest others.
There are 4530 plastic manufacturing
companies and 2.20 Lac employees.
ANIPAC, their Association is working
on a training program that will include
eco design of plastics, savings reducing
use of materials and savings using
renewable energy. They have signed
agreement up for Marine Litter Zero
Pellets (Operation Clean Sweep).
SOUTH AFRICA
In South Africa the overall GDP growth
was 3.8%, manufacturing 11.6%, and
per capita consumption of plastics 27kg.
With 1800 converters they convert 1.4
Million tons of prime material per
annum. The Plastic industry in South
Africa employs 60000 people. 55% of
polymer goes into packaging. Last year
plastic industry grew by 2.2%. South
Africa recycles 3 Lac tons per annum,
and with 210 recycling companies
employing 45000 people they recover
around 34% of the plastic material. It is
one of the highest mechanical recycling
countries.
SPAIN
Though the economy is in bad shape,
there is hope for a good year ahead.
DESTINATION GANDHINAGAR,
PLASTICS INDUSTRY TO BENEFIT
At Gandhinagar, PLASTINDIA 2015 is most certainly going to get bigger and better…
be a part of this mega event as it's time to expand your horizon!
The PLASTINDIA 2015 is all set to create new
milestones, and scale newer heights as has been
the tradition of every PLASTINDIA exhibition. The
strong growth that the plastics industry has
witnessed in the recent past and continues to do
so today will only help in making this
PLASTINDIA, a resounding success.
PLASTINDIA exhibitions have always been the
cornerstone of the exponential growth that this
sunrise industry has witnessed. The sheer
numbers are overwhelming. Between 2013 and
2020, in India, plastics consumption is set to
increase from 12 MMTA to 20 MMTA; exports
from USD 6 billion to 8 billion as well as direct and
indirect employment from 1.2 million to 2 million.
So surely, 150,000 visitors would congregate at
Plastindia 2015 to visit the world's finest 2000
exhibitors spread over a sprawling 125,000 sq.
mts. at Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Gandhinagar as a destination will further catalyse
this growth story. Gandhinagar is home to one of
the most elaborate exhibiting infrastructure and
the internationally acclaimed Mahatma Mandir
Convention Centre. The exhibitors of Plastindia
2015 will witness this expansive infrastructure
and the convenience it brings to them and to their
visiting customers. This ultra-modern venue has
air-conditioned halls that are roomy and come
with a convenient layout, created for ease of
crowd movement. Ample parking space will be
another plus.
Locational convenience will surely act as a strong
motivator for an unprecedented visitor footfall,
especially when Gujarat and its near
surroundings itself constitute a significant 60% of
the Indian plastics industry. This fact will
singularly ensure both, quality and quantity of visitors resulting in sheer exhibitor delight.
Gandhinagar, located just 16 kms from Ahmedabad, is one of the most modern and well planned cities in
India with wide avenues and ample greenery and is designed by a well known French architect. It comes
with convenient road, rail and air connections for ease of access. With one of the best port facilities in the
country, it will ensure smooth movement of cargo as well. Pleasant weather and a tourist destination will
only enhance the pleasure of visitors to Gujarat, a truly vibrant state.
PLASTINDIA 2015 concurrent events include:
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PROPLAST: This 4th edition event is
the final word in processed plastics, the
heart of India's plastics industry.
PROPLAST is a showcase of India's
burgeoning plastics processing
capability. It demonstrates the high
standards that are consistently
delivered by Indian processors across
the globe.
Conference: The 9th International
Conference will host some of the most
renowned experts on plastics. World
leaders in plastics are looking forward to
sharing their experience, knowledge,
expertise and share views with
international audience through this
conference.
Plasticon Awards: The 7th Plasticon
Awards will be held, where the best and
brightest from the Indian plastics
industry will be felicitated for their
accomplishments and excellence
across 23 categories.
At Gandhinagar, PLASTINDIA 2015 is most
certainly going to get bigger and better…be
a part of this mega event as it's time to
expand your horizon.
About
PLASTINDIA FOUNDATION
PLASTINDIA FOUNDATION is the
apex body of major associations,
organisations and institutions
connected with plastics, with
common objectives to promote the
development of plastics industry and
to assist the growth of plastics,
related materials and their products.
The Foundation is dedicated to the
national progress through plastics.
FOR EDITORIAL INFORMATION,
CONTACT:
Ms. Shital Patel
Plastindia Foundation
401, Landmark B, Suren Road,
Off Andheri Kurla Road, Andheri (East),
Mumbai - 400093. INDIA
Tel: +91-22-26832911 14, Fax: +91-22- 26845861,
Email:pr.shital@plastindia.org
Web: www.plastindia.org;
www.plastindiafoundation.org
EVENTS
Future Conferences / Expo
Nov. 12 & 13, 2014
Westind, Mumbai
4tpeplexium@gmail.com
10-11 December 2014
Renaissance
Mumbai Convention Centre,
Mumbai - INDIA
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PAST EVENTS
IPI Ahmedabad Conference
IPI Ahmedabad Seminar
was
on “ Flexible
Packaging and Recycling
Trends and Oppurtunity held
on 6th Sep. 2014 (9.30 am to
18.00 pm) at Hotel Hyatt
Ahmedabad. Rajiv Trivedi
welcomed all the dignitaries and participants, and explained the theme and
importance of the Seminar Title. Vipul Shah, Chief Guest & Keynote speaker of the
day, shared his experience in Packaging and ways by which newer materials could
provide added benefits to the Flexible Packaging Industry. Thereafter, NK Balgi
spoke on emerging technology and expressed concern on the short usage life of
Packaging materials. Subhash Kadakia in his speech mentioned about his long
term association with IPI, and the importance of Plastics in Packaging as well as
importance of Recycling. Vote of thanks was delivered by Abhay Upadhye to
acknowledge the support of every individual. The Technical session consisted of 4
sessions with 11 speakers.
• Session-I was on Raw materials and Chaired by V B Lall with the speakers
Shashibhushan Mishra from DOW and Sukanta Sen from Reliance.
•Session-II on Processing machinery was Chaired by Shirish V Divgi. The speakers
were Vijay Shankar from Mamata Extrusion, Nilesh Bhate from Reifenhauser India
and Vikas Deo from Windsor Machines.
•Session-III was on Recycling, Additives and Measurements and was Chaired by
T S Rajan with the following speakers: Vijay Merchant from Polycraft, Purima Parkhi
from Agilent Technologies and Himanshu Shekhar from Plastiblends.
• Session-IV on Recycling Technologies was Chaired by Prashant Trivedi. The
speakers were K Hariharan from DuPont and Haren Sanghvi from GMS Plastic
Machinery. A brief address was given by Prashant Pandya of Ahmedabad Municipal
Corporation. The entire core team put in a united effort to make it a grand success.
IPI Technical Meet- Chennai
TIPI, Chennai Chapter conducted a
Technical seminar on the 18th July at
Hablis Hotel. The same was
addressed by Mr Arnaud Hayes of
Renault Nissan who spoke on Cost
reduction plan for Auto Plastic Parts
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and easy Implementation and it was
very interesting. Mr Natrajan was the
other speaker, MD of EGS India who spoke on Cost reduction through designed
plastics a process driven approach. The seminar was attended by about 100
Members of IPI and auto plastics technical staff from around Chennai auto hub. The
even ended with a dinner hosted by IPI.
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12-13 Nov'14 : TPO/TPE Conf-Growth Opps of Advanced Polyolefins in Indian
Subcontinent, Westind, Mumbai ; Plexium jointly with Polymer
Update; 4tpeplexium@gmail.com
10-11 Dec'14 : ANTEC Mumbai 2014; admin@speindia.org
18-22 Dec'14 : 14th Indian Auto Trade Fair; Pune; puneautoexpo@gmail.com
10-13 Jan'15 : Arab Plast 2015. 12th Arab International Plastics & Rubber Ind
trade Show;
15-17 Jan'15 : 8th India Rubber Expo and Tyre Show; Pragati Maidan,
New Delhi; www.indiarubberexpo.in
29-31 Jan'15 : I C E R P 2 0 1 5 ; H i t e x E x h C e n t e r, H y d e r a b a d ;
www.icerpshow.com
: India Plast; Exh Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat;
29Jan to
03 Feb'15
www.indiaplast.net
05-10'Feb'15 : PlastIndia 2015; 9th International Plastics Exh & Conf; Pragati
Maidan, New Delhi www.plastindiafoundation.org ;
www.plastindia.org
24-26 Mar'15 : Tyre Expo Asia'15; Singapore Expo Centre; sales@eciinternational.com
NIQR and QCI 14th National Convention on
“Quality-The Global Winning Edge"
National Institute of Quality and Reliability
together with Quality Council of India organised
the 14th National Convention that was
inaugurated by Muthuraman, Chairman, Tata
Steel. Delivering his key note address he said the
quality movement, irrespective of the method,
appears to be focussed on fixing a problem but it
should otherwise be looked at as an excellent
opportunity to bring people together, empower
them, make them think, and energise them. It is a
process of leadership development. The key
attribute for any leader is to firmly believe the old
adage - that customer is king. Quoting a study
conducted by the Royal Dutch firm that analysed
organisations existing for over a century, he said
these firms continued the journey successfully
due to a few factors that included oneness in
society, adaptability to change, and financial
prudence. Quality, he feels, should be ingrained in
the organisation, without which companies
cannot empower people, which is quintessential
for growth. Recalling quality guru Prof Khano's
advice for sustenance of organisations, he said
companies can be successful by adopting two
methods-to invest heavily in machines, men and
other infrastructure, and to constantly improve
and empower people in the organisation by
challenging their own limits. The latter is far more
powerful, profitable, and sustainable than the
former.
Though there are options for improvement by
processes focussing on manufacturing, HR,
market developments etc, standardising across
departments with narrowing limits of variability
lead to higher levels of growth. Innovation
together with several initiatives including Total
Preventive Maintenance and 6 sigma coupled
with continuous improvements taken by Tata steel
from 1990 enabled it to become the lowest cost
producer of Steel in the world about a decade
later. Muthuraman released the souvenir of NIQR.
The two day event addressed the immediate need
for getting all professionals together on one
platform to devise strategies for the future.
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Mahadevan, Director of India Pistons, chairing the
session on Innovation said economic
developments come only by competitiveness
which is directly proportional to innovation. B
Vishvanath of Delphi-TVS Diesel Systems said
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the challenge of any innovation lies in
commercially converting an invention. He affirmed
that innovation will drive growth, create jobs, and
build wealth besides revitalising the organisation.
Quoting Bernard Shaw, Annamalai Natarajan, the
consultant from Creativity and Innnovation said a
reasonable man adapts himself to the world while
the unreasonable expects the world to adapt to
him, thus all progress depends on the
unreasonable man. Recollecting the
research done by Boeing on anti-gravity
material, he said more than ideas, dreaming
is necessary as it would help bring out
radical inventions. The session on Skill
Development and Quality Education was
addressed by Dilip Chenoy, CEO of NSDC.
Success in the past does not ensure
success in the future unless quality is
propagated continuously, and talking on the
transformation of skill development
ecosystem he said it is necessary to have
standards, quality, and outcome as bench marks.
Referring to the features of world class
universities, Prof JAK Tareen, VC of BS Abdur
Rahman Univ said the hype of ratings was based
on several aspects including infrastructure, mix of
student community and a holistic
approach to education. Rapid change in
dynamics of higher education with
changing kinetics of global economic
order and employment patterns demand
newer skills and exposure. Institutions
need to have a complete ecosystem
comprising the major streams of higher
education as it is not possible to produce
a complete engineer unless he is
exposed to science and other
professions. Indian universities face
several challenges including lack of autonomy
and negative political interference, lack of synergy
between academia and government, and poor
infrastructure. Srihari Udupa, ED, NTTF said there
was a huge gap between various stakeholders
and the challenge is to bridge it. Germany has 30
million apprentices while India has only 3 lakh.
This is vital since the potential of the people
determines the potential of the organisation.
Thinking and executing processes should be
inculcated from the grass root level rather than be
driven by the higher-ups, he felt.
21, June 2014
Chairing the session on the
Role of Leadership, R Sivanesan,
Special Dir, Central Quality, Ashok Leyland said
quality initiatives can impart significant positive
change in the organisation. Dr. V Shantha,
Chairman, Cancer Institute spoke on the need for
commitment from everyone in an organisation and
said the secret of success lies in completing
today's work before end of the day. TT
Srinivasaraghavan, MD of Sundaram Finance Ltd
opened up his address by saying that great leaders
are great listeners. Empathy is essential as it is the
key to help understand views of people in the value
chain and enable corrective action. Manoj Jaswal,
Sr VP and Head of Management Dev Centre of
Murugappa Group believed that the role of a leader
is to stretch boundaries, and the three methods i.e.
reflective learning, conceptual learning, and action
learning aids business leadership.
Hemant Urdhwareshe, Director of Inst of Quality
and Reliability observed that the warranty costs for
Japanese companies was half of their
American counterparts. The foundations of
high reliability among other things are
motivated and skilled people who have
passion to improve, clear strategies for
technology, design & manufacturing, a robust
validation mechanism, and the willingness to
go beyond specifications. Reliability is a result
of planned activities including marketing and
product strategy, with a structured problem
solving process that is useful for current as well
as new products. The design for reliability,
according to S Sudarsanam, Asst GM-Product
Dev, Ashok Leyland, should encompass life data
analysis, customer usage pattern, reliability
prediction and demonstration. As part of the
convention, NIQR honoured the champions of
quality with awards. The awards and their
recipients were: 'GKD Award for Outstanding
Organization' Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, 'Bajaj Auto
Award for Outstanding Quality Man' R GaneshChairman of Rane Group, 'Lucas-TVS Award for
Outstanding Service Organization' Self Employed
Women's Association of Gujarat, 'TVN Kidao
Award for Outstanding Educational Institution'
SASI Institute of Technology & Engineering of AP,
and 'Susira Award for Outstanding Small Scale
Industry' Anusham Industries.
PackPlus 2014
PackPlus, the four-day exhibition featuring 275+
exhibitors, 50+ product launches, 100+ running
machines and several other attractions, concluded
successfully recording a footfall of 6880 visitors. The
show, moving back to Pragati Maidan this year,
recreated history by generating huge business and
networking opportunities for the industry. The show
featuring all leading and customary exhibitors from the
packaging fraternity had some new companies joining
the list this year. “We exhibited at PackPlus for the first
time and have received a very good response,” said
Rajesh Naik of Autopack Machines (P) Ltd. The
company plans to come in a big way with display of its
machines at PackPlus 2015. Another newcomer was
Ace Technologies which displayed conveyors, metal
detectors and powder fillers at the exhibition. “We
received around 80 serious enquiries, which we hope to
convert in business soon,” said Vinayak Mohan of Ace
Technologies. The Show generated on-spot deals for
several exhibitors on the second and the third day of the
exhibition. Valco Melton, a customary exhibitor at
PackPlus, received order for its hot melt glueing &
dispensing system from Godrej Interiors. Bocpack
Machinery Company received an order for its automatic
folder gluer machine from a Delhi client. Visitors arrived
from all parts of the
country to see the
live display of
machines and
explore latest
innovations and
developments in
the industry.
“PackPlus is a very
well organized
Show. We deal in
polyware boxes and packaging. We have found apt
solutions from Pelican, Expert and Robatech for our
company,” said Viren Jain of Swastik PrintoFlex. Rajesh
Sharma, Dir, Foil & Home Products (P) Ltd. travelled
from Mumbai to visit the Show and said it was a world-
“Potential of Plastic Industry in Northern India
- Plasticulture and Food Processing”
The Conference was a good success and very useful to
the stakeholders. It was inaugurated by Dr. J S Sandhu,
Agricultural Commissioner, GOI in the presence of a
large gathering of captains of the industry as also other
stakeholders. There was good participation from the
farmer's community as well as potential industry
entrepreneurs in the sector. About 150 delegates
participated in the conference and the large presence of
farmers was an indication of the new generation of
young educated farmers wanting to adopt latest
technologies in agriculture. A Knowledge and Strategy
Paper prepared by FICCI with the help of Tata Strategic
Management Group (TSMG) on the sector was
released. It covers the status of plastics industry, its
applications in Agriculture and Food Processing sectors.
It also deals with the issue of plastics waste
management as also its recycling.
The Conference was jointly organised by FICCI, Dept of
Chem & Petrochem, Ministry of Chem & Fertilizers, GOI,
and National Committee on Plasticulture Applications in
Agriculture &Horticulture, Ministry of Agriculture, GOI
with the support of various industry associations.
With a turnover of above Rs.100,000 crores and
employing above 3.5 million persons, it is a vibrant
segment of industry with CAGR of above 10% thus
contributing substantially to the national economy.
There is a huge unrealized potential for further growth of
plastic industry as indicated by the present very low per
capita consumption in the country. With the expansion
of IOC's Petrochemical complex at Panipat and
commissioning of HMEL refinery at Bhatinda which
includes a Polyproplene unit, opportunities for the
plastics sector have increased in North India. The
upcoming petrochemical complex at Barmer in
Rajasthan will further lead to more opportunities in the
region.
Dr. JSSandhu, Agriculture Commissioner, Ministry of
Agriculture, informed that during the past decade,
groundwater beneath the northern Indian states of
Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan (the food bowl of the
country) has been going down and has accelerated to 65
cm/year now. Nearly 120 million inhabitants of those
regions face the risk of severe water shortage.
Plasticulture is the answer to this challenge. He also
pointed to the huge waste of farm produce that could be
saved with appropriate plastics packaging.
The conference covered plastics waste management
and the growth potential of industries based on plastics
waste. The facts or myth regarding polluting
characteristic of plastics was addressed in a scientific
manner. Plastics are chemically inert substances and if
they are collected and disposed off or recycled as per the
class exhibition. The
International Packaging &
Supply Chain Conclave, running
concurrently with the first two days of the exhibition
attracted more than 100 delegates from all parts of the
country. The high profile
networking &
knowledge event
delved deep into issues
pertaining to the
packaging and supply
chain industry. With
PackPlus North
c o n c l u d i n g
s u c c e s s f u l l y, t h e
exhibition team now
gears up for PackPlus
South to be held from 17-20 September 2014 at HITEX
International Exhibition Centre,
Hyderabad. www.packplus.in /
www.packplussouth.in;
neha@print-packaging.com
24th June, 2014
Chandigarh
Farmer's Perspective
• In general, use of plastic is
limited to activities like Protective
Cultivation, Green House, Poly House etc. In some
areas plastic lay flat pipes are used for irrigation.
Activities like mulching, water storage, canal water,
underground pipeline etc are gaining momentum.
• There are different schemes which promote
adoption of latest techniques in agriculture for
example ATMA, NHM, RKVUP etc. But due of
inefficient governance and time-bound result
oriented approach, funds are going waste. Farmers
hardly know about these promotional schemes and
funding. Projects are made on paper or with
handful of farmers in each block as a formality.
Normally, there is no significant impact on ground
level. Farmers are not benefiting from these
schemes.
• More and More educational programs, seminars,
work-shops, Farmer Field Events with due
involvement of farmer bodies should be organized
guidelines/rules then the issue of plastic waste can be
suitably addressed.
Appropriate action on the following suggestions
received during the Conference will be taken.
•
•
•
Plastic parks with common infrastructure may be
set up in each state to facilitate sustainable
development of the industry in the region. The
CIPET Centre at Amritsar needs to be strengthened
by enhancing tool room facilities and technical
support for new entrepreneurs. CIPET extension
counters at Mohali in Punjab and Baddi in Himachal
Pradesh could also be considered.
Entrepreneur development programs need to be
encouraged for bringing focus to the opportunities
for prospective entrepreneurs. There should be
more focussed state level programs.
Plastic packaging fruits and vegetables needs
encouragement as also Plasticulture that has huge
unrealised potential.
to promote use of plastic in agriculture. Meetings at
the village level with village Panchayats,
Farmers and senior Govt representatives should
be held to enable interaction. This will really work
because everyone can get familiar with
practical aspects of problems and challenges.
Contact : charu.smita@ficci.com.
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Amid the FIFA roar, the Show banked scores of cheers
from the Indian Packaging, Processing & Supply Chain
Industry!
14th June 2014
Pragati Maidan,
New Delhi
2nd Injection Moulding, Blow Moulding & PET
International Conference - 2014 (ElitePlus)
The 2nd International Conference on Injection and Blow
Moulding sector was organized by ElitePlus Business
Services and CPMA. The specific focus was on
Polyethylene, Polypropylene and PET - all 3 major
polymers - on one platform with participation from all
verticals including raw material providers, convertors,
and end users. The conference focused on important
innovations in materials, processing, applications, QC,
and sustainability to enable entrepreneurs and
intelligent Injection & Blow moulders to stay ahead in
their field and prosper. The Conference brought together
industry leaders and specialists from all facets of this
exciting sector to share knowledge and provide
networking opportunities among the professionals in
this fast-growing IM and BM sector. The event was a
great success and attracted over 500 attendees from
260 Indian and overseas companies from 10 countries.
Over 40 speakers addressed the delegates and
participated in the panel discussions.
Day 1 focused on Injection Moulding and day 2 was
devoted to Blow Moulding and PET. Industry leaders
and professionals presented the latest developments in
various injection and blow moulding processes,
hardware and applications. Associated issues and
opportunities of energy management, and green
moulding were discussed in great detail. The Keynote
Speakers and their topics on Day 1 were: Shailesh
Haribhakti of Haribhakti & Co - “India- On the Right
Track- Opportunities & Challenges by 2020”;
D Shivakumar of PepsiCo - “Globalization of Indian
Packaging Industries”; Tom Goeke of Milacron - “Growth
& Opportunities Building a Bright Future”; Raamdeo
Agrawal of Motilal Oswal - “Exciting Opportunities in
Indian Capital Markets”.
Technical sessions during the day covered Injection
Moulding Material and products, Innovations in
Moulding Processes, IM for Caps and Closures, and
Industrial Injection Moulding and Handling. There were
two exciting and thought inspiring Panel discussions on
Growth for Injection Moulding and Blow moulding
Polyolefins where panellist were from the raw material
producing companies. Another panel discussion was on
Improving Profitability- Inspiring stories where panellists
were owners/ CEOs of leading IM processors.
Discussion on Growth for Injection Moulding & Blow
Moulding in Polyolefins was headed by Kamal
Nanavaty, President, Strategy Development, RIL &
discussion on Improving Profitability was headed by
Suresh Bhojwani, Bright brothers Ltd.
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Day two was devoted to Blow Moulding and PET with the
following Keynote Speakers and their topics: Rakesh
Gaur of RIL-“New Opportunities in Bottle Grade PET”;
Vimal Kedia of Manjushree Technopack “Innovations in
PET”; Soumya Chakraborti of Reliance Retail
“Moulding to Meet Consumer Expectations &
Challenges”; Dr Naoshi Kawamoto of ADEKA Corp
“High Performance Nucleating Agents for
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The Lalit, Mumbai
Polypropylene”; Andreas Lichten of Kautex Masehinenbau GmbH “Global Trends in Blow
Moulding-Engineering, Automotive & Households”; and Nicolas Lehner & Vagish Dixit of ALPLA
“Recent & Future Development in Blow Moulding & System Packs & their Impact on Various Sectors”.
Technical session included sessions on World of new opportunities, Innovations in PET machinery, Innovations and
value addition in Blow Moulding and Machinery. The panel discussion on Sustainability and Recycling had panellists
from a cross section of stake holders of Plastic industry represented by Raw material Producers, FMCG companies
which use plastics for packaging, Bodies associated with promoting effective use of plastics and protecting the
environment, Plastic Industry's Associations, and Academic institutions. Discussion on Sustainability & Recycling was
headed by Sapan Ray from ICPE. Lifetime Achievement Awards have become an integral part of CPMA & ElitePlus
Conferences. This year's recipients were Vaman V Parekh and Sharad V Parekh from Nilkamal Ltd, and Francis Yu
from Yudo, Korea for their contribution to Injection moulding household products and Injection Moulding processes
respectively. Email: registration@eliteplus.co.in nidhi.verma@eliteplus.co.in
Citation Presented to Mr. Francis Yu
Yudo is a US$ 735 million company with its Head Quarters in the Republic of Korea. It is a trading company established
by Francis Yu in 1980 from a 3sq m office at Dongkyo-dong, Seoul at a time when the term 'Hot Runner System' was not
even familiar in the industry. Today it is a leading maker in the Hot Runner market globally, with manufacturing plants
located in Korea, China, Portugal, USA, India, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Brazil. YUDO offers “Consilience
Technology” which provides total solution to the injection moulding industry, including Electronics, Automotive,
Engineering-Plastics, Packaging and PET preforms. IMC (Integrated Monitoring & Control) is a good example of
“Consilience Technology” which can control and monitor both software and hardware in the whole injection molding
factory. The man behind all this success is Francis Yu. Born in 1947 in Korea, he graduated from Gwangju Catholic
University in 1973. He is the Group Chairman of Yudo Company Ltd., since 1987. He also holds the positions of VC,
Hwaseong Chamber of Commerce and Industry since 2009 and Chairman of various associations, and Director of
Sogang Univ and Mokpo Catholic University since Dec 2013. Francis Yu has also received numerous awards and
recognitions including New Intellectual Award by Small and Medium Business Administration, Silver Tower Industrial
Medal and Gold Tower Industrial Medal in 2011 by The President of Korea.
Citation Presented to Shri Vamanbhai V Parekh
In the year 1981, Vaman and Sharad established Nilkamal Plastics, a Rs200 crore company today, with 11 world class
factories in India and Sri Lanka. Nilkamal is the world's largest Moulded Furniture manufacturer producing over a
million pieces of Chairs, Tables, Stools, Cabinets & various other Moulded Furniture products. It is also a leader in the
Material Handling business dealing in Crates, Containers, Pallets & various other Material Handling products. In 1952
Vrajlal Parekh started manufacturing injection moulded buttons with his sons and the family business was popularly
known as National Plastics. Under the advice and guidance of their father Vrajlal, the product portfolios and factories
were split in 1981. Vaman with his Operations expertise and Sharad with his Marketing expertise decided to stay
together & started “Nilkamal Plastics”. Nilkamal Ltd. was listed in the year 1991 with a humble beginning of Rs. 5 Cr in
its first year of operations. It has a subsidiary company in Sri Lanka and holds a pole position in that market, a JV with
BITO-Lagertechnik Bittmann of Germany for manufacture of Racking & Shelving system, and another JV with
CAMBRO U.S.A. for manufacture of products for hospitality industry. Vaman bhai loves socialising and during his
Chairmanship of the Plexcouncil from 1987 to 1989, exports doubled from 64 to 128 Cr. He has been a vocal committee
member of OPPI for several years and member of National Advisory Board of PlastIndia 2003, 2006, 2009, 2012 and
2015. On the social front, Vaman bhai is a member of various committees and VC of many Educational Trusts. He helps
develop entrepreneurship among youngsters of his community in the Kapol Social Group & Kapol Charitable
Foundation. At 78, Vaman bhai enthusiastically attends the office regularly and keeps himself fully abreast about
significant events in the plastics industry across India & abroad. He is a humble, friendly and jovial person. He is always
brimming with ideas for expanding the business & also very keen to learn what's new in the business & in the world.
Citation Presented to Shri Sharad V Parekh
The credit of making Nilkamal a brand of choice by industries seeking solutions for material handling, transporting or
storage also goes to Sharad V Parekh. His natural flair for sales and concentration on exports has resulted in National
Plastics bagging all the Top Exporter awards with its household plastic products being sold all across Africa and Middle
East. It was Sharadbhai's selling prowess that tilted the market's inclination from wooden, metal and corrugated boxes,
which were far cheaper than plastic crates. Over a period of 3 decades, Nilkamal came up with innovative storage and
material handling solutions for every type of product manufactured, assembled, transported or stored by each industry.
Today, the word 'crate' is synonymous with 'Nilkamal' in the material handling industry. Sharadbhai can aptly be called
godfather of plastic crates' industry. A very efficient strategist, Sharadbhai is an expert in laying down fool-proof
systems. His cheerful and calm nature help put both employees and peers at ease. He is an avid traveller and is
passionate about music and sports, specially football and tennis. Sharadbhai is an active member of many Societies
and Trusts. He has been the Managing Committee Member of Organization of Plastic Processors of India since many
years. He is the Managing Committee Member of Federation of the fourteen Societies in Juhu Scheme and Chairman
of the Society where he resides. He is a source of inspiration to many young entrepreneurs and traders hailing from his
village, Mota Khutauda, Gujarat, who approach him for guidance and advice.
Bayer MaterialScience is planning to
increase its production capacities in
Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India to meet
the continued growth in demand for
thermoplastic polyurethane (T PU). With
the addition of a second T PU production
line, the annual capacity of Cuddalore
site will increase to 6,000 metric tons
from its current capacity of 2,500 metric
tons. The installation is expected to be
completed by the 2nd quarter of 2015.
Marius Wirtz, Head of T PU Business
said, “As the only local T PU producer,
BMS has been committed to the
development of the Indian T PU market
for over 18 years. The planned increase
of our local capacity is an important
milestone to continuously support our
customer's growth with custom-made
T PUs of high quality within short lead
times.” Ajay Durrani, MD and Sr
Country Rep Indian SubContinent,
added, “Bayer MaterialScience
continue s to see strong grow th
opportunities in India across all business
units. There is considerable demand in
the Indian market for T PUs which is
driven by an increasing appetite for
high-quality end products.” Bayer
pioneered the development of T PU
applications in India in a wide range of
industry segments and applications such
as automotive, textile, shoe, castor
wheel, cable sheathing, pneumatic
tubing, solution coatings, and
adhesives. Mandira.viegas@bayer.com
Milacron to invest $30 million to
expand India production capacity
To expand its range of 'Made in India'
products globally
Milacron LLC, the global leader in high
precision plastic processing
technologies and control systems,
announced its plans to further invest
$30 million in its India operations. The
firm plans to invest $20 million in
Ferromatik Milacron India's
Ahmedabad facility to double its
manufacturing capacity of Injection
Moulding Machines & Blow Moulding
Machines as well as commence the
production of Extrusion Line. It will
invest another $10 million in Mold
Masters (a subsidiary of Milacron LLC),
manufacturers of Hot Runners &
Controls, for expansion at its
Coimbatore facility to meet the growing
customer needs. Announcing the
investment, Milacron President and
CEO Mr. Tom Goeke who was in India
recently stated, “We certainly share the
new government's 'Make in India'
philosophy. In fact, we have a 'Made in
India, for India' strategy. It makes
immense business sense for us, helping
us directly target a growing set of
customers with locally made products in
India and sold globally. Going by the
current growth rate, by 2020 India will
be 2nd only to China in the global
polymer processing market. We are very
positive about our growth in India and
plan to continue to make substantial
investments in India and rest of markets
in the coming years.” said Mr. Goeke.
“The expansion at FMI will increase the
production capacity from 1500 to 2100
Injection Molding and Blow Molding
Machines a year. We are also planning to
double the workforce from the current
1,200 employees in various Indian
locations to 2,400 in line with the
expansion.” Mr. Tom Goeke added. The
growth of the infrastructure and
construction market in India is a major
reason for the expansion and
introduction of Extrusion Line and the
company wants to expand its market
share. “With the addition of this new
range of Extrusion products, we are a
step ahead and on the edge of
technology to better serve our
customers in India, SAARC, Middle East
and Africa. Ou r Extrusion L ine
established
products will offer
wider range to our customers.” said
Shirish Divgi, Managing Director,
Ferromatik Milacron India. Milacron's
state of the art manufacturing plants are
based in Ahmedabad and Coimbatore.
The FMI facility at Ahmedabad is spread
over an area of about 55,000 sq. mt.The
plant's layout and manufacturing
methods are in line with its Cincinnati
based parent company Milacron LLC,
with modern in-house manufacturing
facility to ensure highest quality
standards for business improvement.
OBITUARY
Parthasarathy, a well known technocrat
of the plastics industry passed away on
May 30, 2014 at the
age of 89, at his
residence in
Chennai. He was
the Chairman of
Polyene Group,
r e p u t e d
manufacturers of various innovative
plastic products from 1958, and winners
of various National and International
Awards for Innovations in Plastics Plasticon Award for three years 2005,
2009, and 2012; LRAMP Award 2007
Grassroots Innovator, Finalist India
Development Marketplace World Bank
New Delhi 2007, and Finalist Global
Development Marketplace Washington
DC 2006. As an Expert in Water
Management & Irrigation for UNIDO, he
had been on short assignments to
developing countries for varying periods
on nearly ten occasions and his
work has benefited countries like Egypt,
Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Rwanda,
Mauritius, Mexico etc. He was invited by
the French Ministry of Industry to
present a paper at the Europlastique
Congress in Paris in 1985. In his demise,
the plastics industry has lost a great
technocrat of this century.
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Bayer MaterialScience
Plans to increase T PU production
Neoplast- CPVC extrusion
Neoplast always believes in coping up
with market trends in plastic processing
industry and has sufficient synergy
resources to develop equipments
according to customer's needs. As we are
aware, the growth of CPVC market in
India has been growing about 10 %
annually. Neoplast has been studying
the CPVC market in depth since the time
it was introduced in the Indian Market.
Research and development has resulted
in the most successful and trouble free
Super Conical Twin Screw Extruder
which works most efficiently for this
crucial and difficult application. The
Super Conical Twin Screw Extruder is
available in different models for a
variety of Product dimensions as well as
production ratings. Neoplast's Super
Conical Twin Screw Extruders ensure
higher output along with gentle and
efficient plastification in every stage of
its operation which results in optimized
screw geometry. It has an Energy
Efficient design and hence a faster
payback value. Neoplast's technical
wing observes the performance very
closely so that the processor can get
maximum advantage from this latest
technology in CPVC processing. It has a
special task force specially assigned to
dedicatedly look after every aspect of
end performance of the conical twin
screw extruder. Also, it has highly skilled
engineers for service and maintenance
of these advanced generation of
extruders which leads to more customer
satisfaction.
APPL-GOR Plastics India Limited
Wood Filled Extruded Composites
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The company makes Self Adhesive
Wood-filled Extruded Sheets
Woodstock™ . It is a joint venture with
Renolit Gor s.p.a. The products are
recyclable & reusable.
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Product and Applications of these are :
Door pads, Trunk trims, Parcel shelf,
Headliners, Boot cover, Seat Etc.
Prasad Group - 2nd Open House
May 27 - 29, 2014
Prasad Group recently conducted its 2nd
open house event for powder handling
automation system from May 27th to
29th. Renowned processors from PVC
industry across the nation visited this
open house. It was a live demo with raw
material conveying and weighing. The
demo was conducted with the purpose to
create awareness among processors on
reducing dusting and spillage, getting
rid of unmanaged raw material
inventory, having better recipe
management, minimizing human error,
etc. The 3 day demo attracted many
visitors from different parts of nation.
The visitors were very much impressed
with the quality of machines, set up and
arrangement done on shop floor, and
hospitality extended to visitors by the
company. The demo left a remarkable
impression on visitors. E-mail:
chintanmehta@pras adgroup.com
Website: www.prasadgroup.com
Levamelt - Easily removable, selfadhesive print media. Self-made photo
stickers peel off without a trace
The DIY stickers' optimal adhesion and
easy removal is achieved using Levamelt
synthetic rubber from sp ecialty
chemicals group LANXESS. Nopar and
LANXESS joined forces to engineer a
smart finishing process that ensures the
best possible print results using inkjet or
even laser printers. “Decorating your
own four walls with stickers has always
been a rather hit-and-miss affair,” says
Stefan Schmitt, MD of Nopar
International GmbH. “The problem is
the stubborn sticky residue that is often
left behind when your remove them. We
set about investigating an alternative
and hit upon Levamelt from LANXESS.
This smart material finally allowed us to
develop a superbly sticky coating that
really does leave no trace on surfaces
such as glass, wood or even paint and
because the adhesive is plasticizer-free,
there is no risk of the substrate being
altered by these additives gradually
'leaking' out”. “This is because we can
manufacture our Levamelt EVM rubber
with different polarities by varying the
proportion of the vinyl acetate
component,” explains Michael
Herrmann, an expert in synthetic
rubbers from the High Performance
Elastomers business unit at LANXESS.
“So we were able to offer Nopar, a
version that is perfectly suited to a
variety of everyday substrates.” A fair
degree of high-tech also goes into the
manufacturing process for the new
photo-print media from Bremen.
Together, Schmitt and L ANXESS
developed a production method for
applying the Levamelt.
udo.erbstoesser@lanxess.com