K 2022: MOCOM recycling material is processed into tweezers at ARBURG exhibition booth

Hamburg, September 29, 2022. At this year’s K, MOCOM and injection molding machine manufacturer ARBURG will be presenting together how tweezers are produced from a TEDUR® R 9519 NC recycled compound using an injection moulding machine of the type ALLROUNDER 270 S compact and a two-cavity mold. The resulting sprue is shredded by a mill on the machine and returned to the injection molding process. Using this example, MOCOM and ARBURG directly demonstrate at the exhibition at stand A13 in Hall 13 how circular economy works.

With compounds from MOCOM specially formulated for recycling, post-industrial waste is turned into a new product capable of being subjected to mechanical stresses and high temperatures. TEDUR® R 9519 NC is a natural-colored polyphenylene sulfide that contains 45 weight percent glass fiber and is made from more than 95 percent recycled material based on the compound. The use of TEDUR® R 9519 NC saves approximately 3.8 kilograms CO₂ eq. per kilogram compared to virgin material.

"With live production directly on site, we want to show that mechanically recycled polymers can be used in resilient components and circular economy is no longer just a thought experiment. CO₂ savings can be realized in the process, thus contributing to environmental protection and resource conservation," explains Daniel Hamburger, Business Development Manager E&E / General Industries. "At our MOCOM booth A62 in Hall 6, we are also focusing on sustainable materials."

About MOCOM

MOCOM is one of the world's leading compounders of thermoplastic polymers and offers the plastics processing industry a comprehensive range of high-performance plastics and technical compound solutions. In addition to the specialties (Alcom®, Tedur® PPS) and customized products (Altech®, Altech® NXT PP, Alfater XL® TPV), our portfolio contains a variety of high-quality Near-To-Prime® recycling products (Altech® ECO, Alfater XL® ECO). As a former division of ALBIS PLASTIC GmbH and part of the Otto Krahn Group, MOCOM builds on 50 years of experience. More than 700 employees develop and manufacture high-performance, competitive material solutions in close cooperation with customers combining a deep technical understanding and process know how with many years of experience and enthusiasm for their products. At three German locations as well as in Duncan, South Carolina (USA) and Changshu (China), MOCOM produces a consistently high level of quality worldwide and according to global specifications. All sites are certified to IATF 16949.

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