Extrusion International USA 4-2022

16 Extrusion International 4/2022 INDUSTRY NEWS NewDistribution Partner  AKRO-PLASTIC announced that it has selected IMCD Group, a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and in- gredients, as its new distribution partner in Europe. The distribution agreement covers all European countries (ex - cept for Germany, Turkey, and the Nordic region.) 1 . Distri- bution agreement took effect on July 1st, 2022. New agreement applies to all AKRO-PLASTIC com- pounds known under the trade names AKROMID ® , AK- ROLOY ® , PRECITE ® , AKROTEK ® and AKROLEN ® . Besides strengthening AKRO-PLASTIC and IMCD efforts to offer best in class products and inspiring solutions, this agreement opens new and advanced possibilities to the engineering plastics customers of both companies across Europe. IMCD has a strong presence and long history in the plastics industry, and its broad polymers’ portfolio will complement AKRO-PLASTIC’s offering. 1 The distribution agreement covers most of the Europe, with the exception of Germany, Turkey, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania AKRO-PLASTIC GmbH https://akro-plastic.com/ IMCD-Gruppe www.imcdgroup.com  Roots pumps from Pfeiffer Vacuum’s OktaLine are ideal for use in processes in potentially explosive envi- ronments or for evacuating explosive gases. Designed in accordance with the ATEX Directive (2014/34/EU1 and/ or 1999/92/EC) with pressure surge resistance of PN 16, they meet the very highest explosion protection require- ments. Zone entrainment of explosive gases is ruled out as a result. Potential applications range from the chemi- cal, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries to in- dustrial applications such as vacuum furnaces or heat treatment. As a result of the expansion of the series, pumping speeds range from 280 to 8,100 m3/h. Depending on the application, there is a choice between equipment cat- egory 2G or 3G. All pumps are suitable for temperature class T3. Installation is possible without flame arresters. This means that, effectively, the full pumping speed of the pump is available. The pumps are suitable for universal use due to their variable differential pressure and flexible rotational speed. All pumps can be used at ambient temperatures ranging from -20 °C to + 40 °C. In view of their magnetic coupling, OktaLine pumps are hermetically sealed and achieve extremely low leak rates of 10-6 Pa m3/s. The magnetic coupling eliminates the need for shaft seals, which are inherently weak points if it comes to pressure surges and are high-maintenance. OktaLine ATEX pumps are pressure surge resistant up to 1600 kPa. Due to their magnetic coupling, there is no risk of zone entrainment. The integrated temperature sensor protects against thermal overload and monitors the gas temperature in the outlet area. Compared to pumps with shaft seals, the OktaLine's magnetic coupling achieves up to 20% lower operating costs and considerably reduced maintenance costs. Okta- Line Roots pumps can also be operated without a bypass, since ATEX protection is guaranteed even with passive ro- tation (windmilling). The use of ATEX IEC motors means that replacement on site is quick and easy. Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH www.pfeiffer-vacuum.com Series of Explosion-Proof Roots Pumps Expanded Pfeiffer Vacuumexpands theOktaLineATEX series of explosion-proof Roots pumps