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In view of the building materials industry’s demand for high-performance materials and green and intelligent manufacturing, CHINAPLAS 2019 –– to be held at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Pazhou, Guangzhou, from May 21-24, 2019 –– will stay abreast of the latest industry trends with a focus on “Smart Manufacturing, Innovative Materials, Green & Circular Solutions”.
Extending Service Life with Light-stabilizing Technology
Individuals increasingly have high expectations when it comes to upgrading and personalizing their living environments and experiences. Technological innovation will be the primary driving force behind the development of high-quality building materials, and industry suppliers plan to reveal some of these developments at CHINAPLAS 2019.
Thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) materials used to make waterproof roll materials for roofing applications tend to degrade faster if they do not incorporate additives to protect against ultraviolet (UV) light.
The use of suitable light-stabilizing technology and the addition of an appropriate amount of UV stabilizer can extend the service life of the material considerably, and effectively avoid fine surface cracks, thereby improving stability and surface protection.
Materbatches and Light Stabilizers for Long-term Performance
Hengshui Kaiya Chemical Co., Ltd. at CHINAPLAS will showcase Careguard LS 880,
a hindered amine light stabilizer for waterproof roll applications. The product is said to offer better compatibility and precipitation resistance than other
light stabilizers and can serve as a heat stabilizer.
The
additive masterbatch, to be showcased by Colloids Plastic (Suzhou) Co. Ltd.,
can maintain and stabilize long-term performance and integrity of pipelines for drinking water and gas supply by avoiding risk factors such as cracking due to ambient pressure, extension of cracks and overpressurization.
Green Material: a Key to Sustainable & Healthy Life
The earth is our only home. This makes environmentally friendly “green building” all that much more important. For starters, it is vital to minimize the environmental pollution and harmful gas emissions caused by the manufacture and use of building materials. The re-utilization of construction waste is also very important. Recyclable, renewable, non-toxic, and non-polluting green building materials have become the mainstream in the market.
At CHINAPLAS 2019, Hefei Magic Porous Materials Co., Ltd. will reveal a
deodorizing masterbatch with devolatilization properties, which can reduce the unpleasant odor of the material and volatile organic compound (VOC) content from the source. Compared to the alternatives that function by absorption, this masterbatch does not re-emit the odors at high temperature. It eliminates the need for drying the material, or shortens the drying time, and removes odors efficiently.
Sundly Environmental Protection New Material Co., Ltd. has developed
a magnesium/aluminum/zinc non-toxic, complex stabilizer for highly transparent PVC products that can be used in place of organic tin stabilizers, for manufacturing environmentally friendly, rigid
PVC calendered products with higher weatherability and lower production costs. The stabilizer can be used in the manufacture of calendered
PVC products such as building materials and medical devices.
Guangdong Kingfa Sci. & Tech. Co., Ltd. has developed various materials using recycled content. The innovative materials do not contain harmful substances and are said to be safer and more environmentally friendly. These products are used in internationally iconic projects such as the buildings along Darling Harbor in Sydney, Australia, and in some of the venues of the 2008 Olympics, the Asian Games in Guangzhou, and the Rio Olympics.
The recycled plastic pellets of Xiamen Luhai Pro-environment Inc. are used in sheet materials and trays made from blow molding, extrusion molding, and injection molding. The company says the purity of the extracted material is as high as above 99.5%. No masterbatch is needed to be added and the original color of the plastic material can be retained. Langfang Huabo Environment-protecting Material Co., Ltd., meanwhile, will showcase a desiccant masterbatch that is claimed to solve problems caused by moisture in recycled plastics, such as bubbles, flow lines and spots on the product surface, and absorbs water up to 20% of its own weight. The masterbatch can be used in pipeline, board and sheet materials and so on.
Shanghai Banzan Macromolecule Material Co., Ltd. will introduce a highly weather-resistant resin binder for film-coated metal sheets. Compared to traditional liquid glues, the product is environmentally friendly and non-polluting and has high adhesive strength and durability. It can also solve the problems of traditional liquid glues, such as having a strong smell, contributing to pollution, potentially physically harming workers, and posing safety hazards in manufacturing. The melt adhesive is made into a film during the casting or blown film process and is then applied to a metal sheet and an outer thin film, such as
PVC, ASA, and PVDF for binding. The final product has the rigidity of the metal sheet and the aesthetics and durability of the plastic film. It can be used in rooftops, furniture panels and the housings of home appliances.
Implementing Intelligent Manufacturing in the Building Materials Industry
With accelerating commercial deployment of next-generation 5G wireless networks, more technologies are being developed to help support and promote the industrial upgrade of intelligent manufacturing. In view of this transformation, CHINAPLAS 2019 will present cost-reducing and efficiency-boosting digital solutions, allowing the building materials industry to secure its place in the new round of competition.
Shini Plastics Technologies, Inc.’s sFactory 4.0 can realize a fully automatic, unmanned assembly line. This solution integrates an injection molding machine, a water-type mold temperature controller, a European dryer, volumetric dosing unit, hot-runner system, articulated robot, automatic packing machine, and AGV. Dual-port D-Sub connectors are equipped to provide seamless data transfer between the devices, facilitating “smart” manufacturing on the hardware level. With intelligent monitoring of the central material handling system, central water cooling system, central gas supply system and power system, users can collect more detailed data than with traditional injection molding processes.
Visitors to CHINAPLAS 2019 also can attend the concurrent event "Industry 4.0 Factory of the Future" to gain first-hand knowledge of the solutions likely to be implemented in the future, such as the intelligent factory that will require the participation of fewer workers.
Cross-Industry Interaction to Ignite New Insights
While introducing various new materials, devices, and technologies to the building materials industry, the show additionally will include a technology conference on wood-plastic composite materials. The “Wood-Plastic Composite Engineering Technology Forum” will be hosted at Huacheng Meeting Room Pearl in Promenade Zone A, at the China Import & Export Fair Complex. The Forum will explore the latest developments related to wood-plastic composite materials, equipment, and factory design, with the aim of helping manufacturers to improve their quality, environmental performance, efficiency, and economic scale.
Additional compelling sessions will also take place during CHINAPLAS 2019, including: “Plastics Recycling & Circular Economy Conference And Showcase”; “Tech Talk”; “Automobile and Rail Transit
Lightweight Materials and Application Technology Seminar”; “Innovative Packaging Materials under New Market Trend”; the “2019 Optical Films for Photoelectric Display and Related Raw Materials Technology and Application Forum”; “The 2nd Biomedical 3D Printing Development Forum” and “The 3rd Smart Supply Chain Summit 2019”.
CHINAPLAS 2019 is expected to attract over 180,000 professional visitors from 150 countries and regions. Many well-known enterprises in the industry have already pre-registered for the show. including enterprises such as Oriental Yuhong, Rifeng, Jianlin Industry, Intex, Moen, Vasen, Lesso, Potentech, Yonggao, Hubei Dayang, Guangdong Xiongsu, NewInsight, Wuhan Kingbull, Zhongcai, and many, many more.
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