Extrusion International 5-2024-USA

54 Extrusion International 5/2024 FAKUMA 2024 twin-screw extruder. According to the manufacturer, the process length of the extruder can be flexibly ad - justed from 32 L/D to 42 L/D and 52 L/D, so that a wide range of plastics – from standard to high-performance plastics – can be processed. The system also features ad- ditional units such as the FSB side feed, FSB V side feed with vacuum support and FSV vacuum side degassing. With this new offering, the machine manufacturer pro - vides its customers with extended options for process optimisation and the development of new materials. Customers can also test the latest product innovations from FEDDEM in the technical centre. According to the machine manufacturer, another highlight at the trade fair stand will be the demonstra - tion of remote assistance using augmented reality and the extended electronic provision of information. “We will be demonstrating live the adaptation of the OCULAVIS Share system (see picture 4) on our prod - ucts,” explains Lars Mansfeld, Team Leader Technical Service. “In addition to real-time support for service work via the remote maintenance system (Remote Guidance), the system is also suitable for “step-by-step” guidance (Self Guidance) via the coupling of imaging processes with stored information - without being in di - rect contact with one of our experts”. FEDDEM GmbH & Co. KG www.feddem.com Fakuma: Booth A6-6217 Picture 4: The OCULAVIS share system for remote assistance will be on show at Fakuma 'Recycling & Defossilization' F KuR Kunststoff, a leading com - pounder of bioplastics and recy- clates, will showcase its latest devel- opments in sustainable plastics at the Fakuma. "Plastic solutions that reduce the CO2 footprint, sensitive handling of diminishing resources, and sustain - able packaging made from recycla - ble, circular materials will also be the focal themes of our customers at this year's Fachpack," asserts Niklas Voß, Deputy Sales Manager at FKuR. "Carbon neutrality" and "reduc- ing plastic waste" are the major is - sues of our time. Especially in light of regulatory changes, such as the PPWR, and consumer demand for greater sustainability, above all packaging materials and compo - nents will need to be reimagined. FKuR offers a globally unique range of various plastics from a single source," emphasizes Niklas Voß. At its booth, FKuR presents a wide range of sustainable plastics for re - cyclable packaging. The solutions range from biobased bioplastics to recycled plastics and hybrid com- pounds (bio + recycled). Under the brand name Maco- len ® , FKuR showcases high-quality PP recyclate compounds sourced from post-consumer and pre-con- sumer materials. These modified recyclates match virgin plastics in odor and technical properties. Customers can choose from vari- ous injection molding and profile extrusion grades. In addition to non-reinforced types, FKuR also of- fers two variants with talcum rein- forcement (20% + 40%). Macolen ® compounds are suitable for diverse non-food applications. Terralene ® rPP is a product fam- ily of hybrid compounds based on polypropylene (PP), combining the ecological benefits of recyclates and biobased materials with excel- lent recyclability. Depending on the product grade, recyclate content ranges from 30% to 60%, sourced from post-consumer waste streams, with a biobased content of up to 33%. The drop-in product range of Terralene ® rPP, known for its good flowability and natural granule col - or, is currently limited to non-food applications. Especially in food packaging, there are still hurdles and regula - tory uncertainties regarding the use of recyclates. For manufactur- ers looking to make their products more sustainable today, FKuR's bio- based, highly recyclable drop-in bio - plastics from the Terralene ® family are the ideal choice. Terralene ® bio- compounds are based on polyethyl- ene (PE) from renewable resources. All Terralene ® granules are 100% recyclable and can be processed through injection molding, blow molding, and film extrusion. FKuR Group www.fkur.com Fakuma: Booth B4-4405 (© FKuR Kunststoff GmbH 2024)