Extrusion International 5-2018

49 Extrusion International 5/2018 FKuR will be presenting its broad port- folio of bio-based thermoplastics for injection molding, thermoforming and extrusion, including the advanced in- jectionmoldinggradeBio-Flex®S 7514 as well as bio-based TPE and PP grades for a variety of applications. Improved flowability and heat resistance Bio-Flex ® S 7514 is a biodegradable compound based on polylactic acid (PLA), which has been optimized by FKuR for particularly comfortable and efficient processing. Thanks to its good flowability (MFR = 27 g/10 min), it is also suitable for use in multi-cavity molds and the production of parts with longer flow paths. The high heat resistance (Vicat A = 110° C), which is achieved without hot tool, allows for Terralene ® PP is a PP compound with a bio-based carbon content of approxi- mately 35% (ASTM D 6866). In injec- tion molding and in profile extrusion, it is a true drop-in solution because its performance and processability are comparable to those of conventional PP grades. 360 degree service As a full-range supplier with a broad product portfolio, FKuR also advises on the selection of the most suitable bioplastics for specific requirements and offers extensive technical sup- port, from the project implementation phase through to advice onmarketing, with special consideration of the bio- plastic aspect. FKuR Heat-resistant PLA compounds and versatile bioplastics for extrusion, injection molding and thermoforming FKuR Kunststoff GmbH www.fkur.com , www.fkur-polymers.com Hall B4, Booth 4404, Hall A5, Booth 5211 shorter cycle times. Typical examples of use are catering applications such as cutlery. Bio-Flex ® S 7514 has a bio- based content of 75% and is available in both natural and white. Other col- ors can be achieved by using a multi- plicity of masterbatches. Bio-based TPE and PP grades The variety of bioplastics from FKuR also includes bio-based thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) as well as compounds based on polypropylene (PP). Terraprene ® , the bio-based TPE com- pounds for extrusion and injection molding, have a bio-based content of 40% to 90%. They offer the same me- chanical properties as their fossil fuel based counterparts and can be pro- cessed on existing production equip- ment and tools. It is also possible to produce complex components us- ing 2K injection molding. Typical applications of the Bio-Flex® S 7514 PLA compound, which has been optimized for flowability and heat resistance, include catering items such as cutlery. Image © FKuR