INDCO Gear Drive Bracket Mount Drum Mixers Are Ideal For Viscous Materials  

NEW ALBANY, Ind. — February 13, 2024 — INDCO presents their BM-series gear drive bracket mount mixers for medium to heavy viscosity materials in 30-to-55-gallon drums. An adjustable mounting bracket fits steel drums from 18” to 31” in diameter, and tightens to the drum with a hand knob, so no tools are required. Available with air, electric, or variable speed electric drive, totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC), or totally enclosed non-ventilated (TENV) motors from 1/2 to 4 HP.

Electric variable speed models feature a controller mounted on and prewired directly to the motor. Single phase TEFC models are equipped with cord, plug, and switch. Sturdy 5/8-inch by 30-inch stainless steel shaft size is fitted with one or two axial impellers with size and number matched to the HP of the unit.  All wetted parts are stainless steel for chemical resistance. INDCO BM series mixers are ideal for a variety of medium to heavy viscosity materials.

BM-series mixers are manufactured in INDCO’s New Albany factory and typically ship within two business days. Contact factory for details.

Located in New Albany, Ind., INDCO is a manufacturer of industrial mixers.  Since 1975 it has designed and manufactured a completed lineup of mixers for batch sizes up to 50,000 gallons. They use premium brand components in their robust designs to deliver high quality mixers that earn their customer’s trust. In addition to premier equipment, INDCO prides itself on providing fast, friendly customer service and immediate technical support. Full information is available on their comprehensive website, www.INDCO.com

Posted: February 13, 2024

Source: INDCO

Atlas S³T: Bridging The Gap In Weathering Testing Precision

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois — February 13, 2024 — Introducing the Atlas S³T system – the latest advancement from the leader in accelerated artificial and natural weathering testing. Designed for the flagship Weather-Ometer® Ci4400 and Ci5000 instruments, the Atlas S³T system makes it possible for the first time to continuously measure the specific surface temperature of individual samples during live testing.

Surface temperature is a critical factor for the rate of photochemical reactions in weathering. But until now, the measurement of surface temperatures has not been feasible for multiple samples in laboratory weathering instruments. The result has been that surface temperature is often neglected during testing or only roughly estimated based on black and white standard or panel reference temperatures.

At the core of the S³T system is an integrated, contactless IR pyrometer, which accurately and precisely measures and assigns the surface temperature of each specimen and can operate continuously during the complete exposure.

The S³T system allows for:

  • Better reproduction of natural conditions, such as heat uptake and color distribution
  • Better control of test parameters to avoid overheating of specimens
  • Continuous tracing of the specific sample temperature, allowing for the immediate detection of property changes, such as darkening, without disruption of the test
  • Investigation of specific sample characteristics, such as activation energies of photochemical degradation reactions, for cool pigments, IR-reflective coatings and heat and light stabilizers.

The Atlas S³T system is available now for the Ci4400 and Ci5000 Weather-Ometers. For more information, visit atlas-mts.com.

Posted: February 13, 2024

Source: Atlas Material Testing Technology GmbH

BASF, Inditex Announce loopamid® Nylon 6 Development

Germany-based BASF and Spain-based fashion brand Inditex have announced the launch
of loopamid®, a recycled nylon 6 (polyamid 6 or PA6) comprised of 100-percent textile waste. BASF has devised a circular solution for nylon apparel that permits blends of post-industrial and post-consumer waste — such as nylon and elastane — to be recycled in a textile-to-textile process over multiple cycles. According to BASF, the properties of the resulting nylon are identical to those of virgin nylon.

Inditex brand Zara has introduced a 100-percent loopamid jacket featuring loopamid in all components — including the fabric, buttons, filling, hooks and loops, and zipper. To make this happen, Zara partnered with other companies — including RadiciGroup, Velcro,YKK, Gütermann and Freudenberg, among other companies — to integrate loopamid into the garment components.

“BASF has reached an important milestone towards circularity in the fashion industry and pioneered an approach to close the loop for nylon textiles,” said Dr. Ramkumar Dhruva, president of BASF’s Monomers division.“ …We are in the process of scaling up our technology to serve our customers with commercial quantities. The capsule jacket together with Inditex is the proof that circularity is possible, and we are eager to further drive the sustainable transformation of the textile industry.”

“This collaboration is a great example of how, by collaborating all together, we can use the new technology to transform textile waste into a new resource,” said Javier Losada, Inditex’s chief sustainability officer. “This project is also a first step to move towards a circular solution, as the industry still needs to boost new collecting and recycling capacities in order to close the loop and scale recycling for post-consumer waste.”

January/February 2024

Toray Commissions TORAYCA™T1100 Production Expansion In Alabama

Tacoma, Washington-based Toray Composite Materials America Inc. recently celebrated the
$15 million expansion of its TORAYCA™ T1100 carbon fiber production line at its Decatur, Ala., facility. The upgrade doubles production capacity for the fiber, which will support the increase in demand for defense applications.

“Toray provides high performance carbon fibers which are critical to our defense industrial base and national security,” said Congressman Dale Strong of the Fifth Congressional District of Alabama, who delivered opening remarks during a recent ceremony. “I want to thank them for their investment in Alabama and wish them continued success.”

“Our team in Decatur worked tirelessly to advance the commissioning of our upgraded carbon fiber production line to support the strong demand from the defense industry,”said Dennis Frett, president, Toray Composite Materials America.“As the [Department of Defense] prioritizes developing a resilient supply chain as part of the NDIS, Toray’s focus is to ensure that we are doing our part to produce and increase material availability for various defense programs.”

January/February 2024

Champion Thread Celebrating 45th Anniversary

Gastonia, N.C.-based Champion Thread Co. (CTC) is celebrating 45 years of service to the textile industry. The company, founded in 1979 by current CEO Bob Poovey, began as a small thread distributor and has grown into a developer, manufacturer and marketer of industrial sewing threads as well as engineered yarns, and trims and findings.

“Since our founding, we have remained family-owned and operated, and take pride in offering the highest quality goods, competitive prices, and unmatched industry expertise,” said CTC President Matt Poovey. “Champion Thread’s longevity in the market can be attributed to our ability to adapt and innovate, while always staying true to our core values. Our understanding of the industry has allowed us to consistently deliver superior products that meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers.”

January/February 2024

Navis TubeTex, Fibroline Ink Partnership Deal

Navis TubeTex, Lexington, N.C., recently announced a partnership with France-based Fibroline, a developer of patented dry impregnation technologies. Navis TubeTex will establish Fibroline USA, an innovation center devoted to promoting Fibroline’s technologies to the U.S. market; and also will be responsible for manufacturing and delivering the technology to U.S. customers.

“We are thrilled to announce this strategic partnership with Fibroline,” said Will Motchar, president and CEO at Navis TubeTex. “Fibroline’s expertise in dry impregnation technology aligns seamlessly with our commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions
to our customers. This collaboration further demonstrates our strategic mission to provide sustain-able solutions for coating, dyeing, and impregnation.”

January/February 2024

 

Durst Group Launches Art Project “Inside-Out” With Renowned South Tyrolean Artist Klaus Pobitzer 

Christoph Gamper (left) and Klaus Pobitzer

BRIXEN, Italy — February 13, 2024 — Durst Group, a manufacturer of digital printing and production technologies, has engaged the renowned South Tyrolean artist Klaus Pobitzer as “Artist in Residence 2024”. The artist will be inspired by the Durst Group headquarters in Brixen to create artistic works inside and outside the venue. One of the first fruits of the collaboration is the installation “Inside-Out”. This focuses on Durst Group employees, whom the artist shows in large-format individual and group portraits, as well as technical details of the printing systems produced. Following the exhibition, the hundreds of square meters of installations on the façade of the Durst headquarters will be processed into recycled bags and auctioned off as unique pieces for a good cause.

“The Durst HQ is an iconic and futuristic building and testifies to the importance of the company in digital printing technology,” says Klaus Pobitzer, explaining the art project. “But hardly anyone in the region actually knows what is behind the “world’s leading technology manufacturer”. “Inside-Out” reveals the secret and brings the company’s greatest assets, its employees and technology, to the outside world.”

Christoph Gamper, CEO and co-owner of the Durst Group, said: “We are delighted that we have been able to win over a great artist like Klaus Pobitzer for this collaboration. His large-scale installations in public spaces, human-computer interaction, design and architecture projects – all of these are also Durst Group-specific themes. What’s more, Klaus and I are connected by Vinschgau as our home, our international experiences and “coming home” virtually and in reality to South Tyrol.”

Klaus Pobitzer studied under Gunther Damisch and Michelangelo Pistoletto at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna from 1995 to 2000. He became known to a wide audience through projects in the field of urban public space, including in Palermo, Wrocław (Poland), Sorrento (near Naples), Innsbruck, Milan, Balaklava (Crimea/Ukraine) and Busan (Korea), as well as through his exhibitions in Ghent, New York, Sapporo, Mexico City and Vienna. His art is based on digital drawings of mostly full-length portraits or group photos, which are scaled up to a height of 30 meters for the installations.

The Durst Group plans to continue its collaboration with the artist at its site in Lienz. The Durst Austria branch is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

Posted: February 13, 2024

Source: Durst Group

Cobra International Presents 2024 Olympics Windsurfing iQFOiL Board AT JEC World 2024

CHONBURI, Thailand — February 13, 2024 — Cobra International — a manufacturer of advanced composite products for the water sports, automotive, marine, and industrial sectors — will showcase the accuracy and consistency requirements for Olympic sporting equipment as it presents the iQFOiL windsurf board at JEC World 2024.

Cobra iQFOiL 95

The iQFOiL 95 is the official 2024 Olympic Windsurfing Class and is the supplied equipment to be used by both male and female sailors. The 220 x 95 cm board has a PVC, carbon and glass fibre sandwich construction that is vacuum moulded over an EPS foam core. Cobra is the only manufacturer allowed to produce these boards and must adhere to the tightest tolerances for dimensions, weight and production accuracy. In addition to supplying the equipment for the 48 men and women who have qualified for the Olympic event in Marseille, France, which begins on 28 July 2024, Cobra has had to match this level of exceptional product quality for the hundreds of boards required by sailors aiming for qualification at the 2024 games and those in the future.

Cobra will also showcase its depth of expertise in watersports composites by presenting the ultimate prepreg eFoil board — a Marc Newson collaboration with Flite — as well as a lightweight carbon fibre slalom canoe, a full carbon production surfboard and a natural hemp fibre reinforced board.

Cobra Advanced Composites (CAC), the automotive business of composite products manufacturer Cobra International, will present a variety of different visual carbon fibre parts in autoclave, SMC and compression moulded technology. Furthermore, CAC will showcase components made with sustainable natural fibres featuring various optical finishes. CAC has supplied automotive customers with lightweight composite components since 2006, and now offers a range of different materials, construction methods and surface finish options that allow premium car and motorcycle OEMs to select the optimum choice for their project.

“JEC World 2024 offers a unique global perspective on the latest innovations in the composite world. We are particularly proud to showcase a piece of composite Olympic history this year, highlighting the exceptional quality and absolute consistency that the Cobra team have demonstrated with the new foiling iQFOiL 95 board we will present in Paris. Across the watersports, automotive, UAV and industrial design sectors – Cobra provides this same level of focus on every part it manufactures.” — Danu Chotikapanich, CEO, Cobra International.

Posted: February 13, 2024

Source: Cobra International

Cobra International Presents 2024 Olympics Windsurfing iQFOiL Board AT JEC World 2024

CHONBURI, Thailand — February 13, 2024 — Cobra International, a manufacturer of advanced composite products for the water sports, automotive, marine, and industrial sectors, will showcase the accuracy and consistency requirements for Olympic sporting equipment as it presents the iQFOiL windsurf board at JEC World 2024.

The iQFOiL 95 is the official 2024 Olympic Windsurfing Class and is the supplied equipment to be used by both male and female sailors. The 220 x 95 cm board has a PVC, carbon and glass fibre sandwich construction that is vacuum moulded over an EPS foam core. Cobra is the only manufacturer allowed to produce these boards and must adhere to the tightest tolerances for dimensions, weight and production accuracy. In addition to supplying the equipment for the 48 men and women who have qualified for the Olympic event in Marseille, France, which begins on 28 July 2024, Cobra has had to match this level of exceptional product quality for the hundreds of boards required by sailors aiming for qualification at the 2024 games and those in the future.

Cobra will also showcase its depth of expertise in watersports composites by presenting the ultimate prepreg eFoil board – a Marc Newson collaboration with Flite – as well as a lightweight carbon fibre slalom canoe, a full carbon production surfboard and a natural hemp fibre reinforced board.

Cobra Advanced Composites (CAC), the automotive business of composite products manufacturer Cobra International, will present a variety of different visual carbon fibre parts in autoclave, SMC and compression moulded technology. Furthermore, CAC will showcase components made with sustainable natural fibres featuring various optical finishes. CAC has supplied automotive customers with lightweight composite components since 2006, and now offers a range of different materials, construction methods and surface finish options that allow premium car and motorcycle OEMs to select the optimum choice for their project.

“JEC World 2024 offers a unique global perspective on the latest innovations in the composite world. We are particularly proud to showcase a piece of composite Olympic history this year, highlighting the exceptional quality and absolute consistency that the Cobra team have demonstrated with the new foiling iQFOiL 95 board we will present in Paris. Across the watersports, automotive, UAV and industrial design sectors – Cobra provides this same level of focus on every part it manufactures.” — Danu Chotikapanich, CEO, Cobra International.

Posted: February 13, 2024

Source: Cobra International

Strong USA Presence At JEC World 2024 Showcases Thriving American Composites Market

PARIS — February 13, 2024 — The United States is set to make a resounding impact at the upcoming JEC World 2024, the leading international composites show, with a strong presence of visitors and exhibitors. The American composites market is thriving, and this enthusiasm will be on full display at the event.

United States Key Figures

  • 108 exhibitors
  • 1 pavilion
  • 20 companies involved in the JEC Innovation Awards
  • 2 JEC Startup Booster finalits

The USA’s participation in JEC World 2024 underscores its commitment to advancing composites technology, fostering innovation, and strengthening its position as a global leader in the field.

Visitors can expect to witness the latest advancements, engage with industry experts, and explore the vast potential of composites in various sectors whether at the American Pavilion – the biggest of all, supported by the US commercial Service – or at the booths of some 108 American exhibitors, such as A&P TECHNOLOGY, AGY HOLDING, OWENS CORNING, THERMWOOD or ZOLTEK. (Full list below)

A hub for composites innovation

Several US companies are involved in the prestigious JEC Innovation Awards or the JEC Startup Booster, further demonstrating the nation’s dedication to fostering innovation and supporting emerging talents in the composites sector.

  • Spirit AeroSystems and its partners: A&P Technology, Concordia Fibers, Electroimpact, Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, NIAR and Victrex for the ASPERA Welded Thermoplastic Composite Demonstrator
  • Clemson University and one of its partner the Center for Composite Materials – University of Delaware for the Ultra-Light CF Thermoplastic Composite Door
  • Weav3D and its American partners Altair Engineering, Braskem America, Clemson University for Cost-Effective Automotive Body Structures
  • RENCO USA and its partners Arquitectonica, Catalyst Communications, Coastal Construction and DeSimone Consulting Engineers for the RENCO MCFR (Mineral Composite Fiber Reinforced)
  • MRAS, ST Engineering company who partnered on Plataine’s project AI Solutions Improve Sustainability & Reduce Waste
  • Helicoid Industries for the Helicoid / Tacks Ice Hockey Stick Blade

Discover more about these projects at the JEC Composites Innovation Awards area H5 K147.

Sargassum Eco Lumber and ZILA BioWorks are in line for the JEC Composites Startup Booster competition, in the Category “Products & Materials”: the pitch session will take place on March 5, winners will be announced on March 6!

Posted: February 13, 2024

Source: JEC Group

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