Extrusion International 6-2021

35 Extrusion International 6/2021 NewUniversal Control Unit in additional devices. Optional gauges from the ActiveLine range (with analog output) can also be connected. The 3.5” touch screen with an intuitive user interface ensures easy and convenient control of the vacuum system. For example, a button for switching the devices on and off can be added. The total pressure and the pump parameters (RPM, power input etc.) can be displayed at the same time. The basic version of the OmniControl is available with or without an internal power supply. Devices without a power supply are available as a rack mountable or mobile device for manual operation. This means that the control unit can be used either locally or at various locations. Rack mountable devices are also available with an optional table holder. With the Gauge/IO option, there is no need for a separate vacuum gauge controller. Various inputs and outputs are provided for connecting external components. With the Data option, the measured values can also be saved as a CSV fi le on a USB stick or a MicroSD card. Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH www.pfeiffer-vacuum.com Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) www.plasticsrecycling.org TOPAS Advanced Polymers GmbH topas.com Certi fi cations as Reusable Materials in the Recycling Stream „ As a constituent of fl exible multi-layer fi lms for stand-up pouches, TOPAS ® cyclic ole fi n copolymers (COC) from TOPAS Advanced Polymers are compatible with polyethylene fi lm recycling streams. This has now been con fi rmed by the Asso- ciation of Plastic Recyclers (APR) in the form of a Critical Guid- ance Recognition. The tests were carried out on stand-up pouch fi lm containing the grades TOPAS ® 9506F-500, 8007F- 600, 7010F-600 und 6013F-04 with a content of 15.5 %. They comply with or exceed the Critical Guidance Protocol of the APR for PE fi lm and fl exible packaging, path 1 (FPE-CG-01). In 2020, the APR had already tested high-gloss HDPE contain- ers with an outer layer of 20 % TOPAS ® 8007F-600 and issued a con fi rmation of compliance. Apart from that, TOPAS ® COC was certi fi ed as a reusable polyole fi n within the framework of the EU initiative for a circular economy for the recycling paths 1, 3 and 7. TOPASAdvanced Polymers and the parent company Polyplas- tics are working together with leading global fi lm manufac- turers and brands on the development of recyclable packag- ing applications. Dr. Dirk Heukelbach, Market Development EMEA at Topas Advanced Polymers: “These certi fi cations in Europe and the US are an important step for brand owners, producers and converters who are on the lookout for recy- clable packaging solutions. COC thus proves to be a highly effective material option that can be used as a strategic com- ponent to comply with today’s comprehensive sustainability requirements.” „ The new OmniControl unit allows the comprehensive con- trol of a complete vacuum system using just one device. It combines the control of the total pressure with the control of the pumps. The unit communicates with products that sup- port the Pfeiffer Vacuum RS-485 protocol (e.g. HiPace, HiS- croll, HiLobe, MVP and DigiLine). This makes it possible to ex- change and process data between various Pfeiffer Vacuum products without any dif fi culty and without having to invest Multi-layer fi lms for stand-up pouches containing 15.5 % TOPAS ® cyclic ole fi n copolymer (COC) are suitable for recycling in PE waste streams, con fi rms the APR (© PantherMedia/3DMAVR) Pfeiffer Vacuum control unit OmniControl