PETpla.net Insider 10 / 2013

TRADE SHOW PREVIEW 57 PET planet insider Vol. 14 No. 10/13 www.petpla.net Lubricate and release Chem-Trend will present its full range of processing aids for the thermoplastic segment. Of particular inter- est to the PET market will be the company’s new Lusin Lub O 32 F, which has been developed particularly for the manufacture of PET preforms and PET film. Lusin Lub O 32 F is a hybrid product that acts as both a lubricant and a release agent. Chem-Trend claims that the dual-purpose compound prevents surface scratches on PET preforms in conveyer systems and prevents large PET bottles sticking to each other during production. Its minimal residue forma- tion characteristic means that it helps to ensure a higher quality when manufacturing blown film. Chem-Trend says that its lubricating performance and release prop- erties help to reduce scrap rates, increase tool-life, and cut machine downtimes. Lusin Lub O 32 F contains no solvents, silicone, or halogens; overspray can be removed by using water. The new product is NSF H1 registered and EU (2002/72/EG) certified, which means that it can be used in the manufacture of products which are subject to food hygiene requirements. www.chemtrend.com Chem-Trend Hall 7.2 Booth E09 CHOOSE THE NUMBER ONE. K 2013 / 16-23 October 2013 Düsseldorf / Germany / Hall 09, Booth C05 T O T H E N E W D I M E N S I O N Flexible dosing Colormatrix will exhibit Amosorb, its active oxygen scavenger with enhanced clarity characteristics. in Hall 8A. Active oxygen barrier delivers high-level product protec- tion for oxygen sensitive beverages and foods packaged in PET. The company will be also showcasing its next genera- tion FlexCart liquid dosing system. The company says that the latest version incorporates a range of global packaging and pump variations, with the intention of eliminating the need for additional dosing equipment. The company claims that FlexCart enables clean and spill-free operation, offers improved metering accuracy and minimises waste. The system achieves its flexibility through the use of easily-inter- changeable dosing pumps, transfer pumps and packaging types that are suitable for a variety of applications. New packaging cassettes and pump connectors enable quick, spill-free product changeovers without the need for special tools. www.colormatrix.com Colormatrix Hall 8A Booth J13