Extrusion International 4-2022

43 Extrusion International 4/2022 Together withMotan, for instance, an application has been developed that shows the energy consumption of each pro- cess step. This application enables processors to specifically re - cord and improve their energy consumption. The digital ACP- plus solution has been optimized and is now better adapted to the processing of reclaimedmaterial. It reduces production scrap thanks to the automatic re-adjustment to changing am- bient conditions such as temperature or air humidity during the injection molding process. During machine start-up as well, the nominal process values are achieved much faster, which results in substantially lower start-up scrap. The dataX- plorer provides in-depth process data by capturing up to 500 machine signals in real time for the carbon footprintmeasure- ment. Any deviations from the pre-defined tolerance ranges can thus be detected instantly. KraussMaffei www.kraussmaffei.com K 2022: Hall 15, Stand C15/C24-D24 Both, a smartphone app and a web application for PC or tablet are available for the use of the socialProduction option P alsgaard will take the opportunity of K 2022 in Düssel- dorf, Germany, to position itself as a preferred supplier to polymer producers, masterbatchmanufacturers and com- pounders seeking to lower their carbon footprint and go re- newable. At the world’s largest plastics trade fair Palsgaard will present its complete portfolio of sustainable polymer additives and offer first-hand insight in new developments. “As the plastics industry is transforming from a linear to a circular economy, there is a fast-growing demand for re- newable alternatives to conventional fossil-based formula- tions,” says Ulrik Aunskjær, Global Business Director, Bio Specialty Additives at Palsgaard. “Beyond the more basic raw materials feedstock, this also applies to functional additives, where common synthetic chemistry is under in- creasing regulatory pressure while consumers demand more natural, safe and healthy ingredients also in the poly- mers in which their products are packaged. At Palsgaard, we are addressing these issues with a full range of plant- based, food-grade polymer additives, backed by advanced customer and application support.” In packaging plastics, Palsgaard’s Einar® additives serve as highly effective anti-fog and anti-static surfactants, dis- persing aids, ageing modifiers, EPS coatings and mould release agents. At K 2022, the company will introduce new plant-based innovations in its growing portfolio, de- veloped and optimised at Palsgaard’s Polymer Applica- tion Centre in Denmark to help customers stay ahead of increasingly stringent regulations, such as on food-contact, without compromising performance or quality. All of these products provide an excellent drop-in replacement for fossil-based additives in existing polymer formulations and have a perfect fit in new responsible packaging solutions. Furthermore, Palsgaard will also update K 2022 visitors on significant investments made into the future of its poly - mer additives business. The expansion of the company’s carbon-neutral production capacity is proceeding as sched- uled. After the successful commissioning of a new emulsi- fier pellet line with a capacity of 10,000 tonnes in 2020, the Juelsminde site will receive a state-of-the art spray tower, which is expected to go on-stream in the fourth quarter of 2023 and add 30,000 tonnes to Palsgaard’s existing spray capacity. This will be complemented by multiple new reac- tion, distillation and esterification plants, altogether dou - bling the company’s overall production capacity by 2024. In addition, new sales offices in Brazil, the United States and China will strengthen the support of customers in these regions, as Palsgaard is delivering on its strategy to develop long-term close partnerships and grow its global service capacities. Palsgaard A/S www.palsgaard.com/polymers K 2022: Hall 7, Level 1, Stand D20 Full Range of Plant-Based Polymer Additives Einar ® polymer additives are plant-based and food-grade and can be used for a variety of applications in PE and PP, such as anti-static additives, anti-fogging additives, anti-fouling additives, colour dispersing aids and mould release additives (Photo: Palsgaard A/S)