Safe use of diisocyanates/PU training – updated information
A new restriction on diisocyanates was adopted on 4 August 2020, by the European authorities under REACH, targeting respiratory and dermal sensitisation potentially caused by diisocyanates. The new restriction requires training prior to use for diisocyanates. The...Arkema achieved two major steps in its plans to develop the supply of Forane 1233ZD
In line with its previously announced plans to develop the supply of fluorinated specialty solution 1233zd, Arkema announced the successful start-up of the production facility of its partner Aofan in China. Additionally, Arkema has launched the construction phase of...
Fecken-Kirfel: Reorganization of the management
Since August 1, 2022, Volker Schiffer is leading Fecken-Kirfel as single managing director. The shareholders are relying on a strong team in sales and technology under his trusted leadership. The sales department, led by Francis Pinckers (vice-president sales), is...
New generation of OSV Mini AB — compact table top metering and mixing machines
One of the most popular models of OSV dosing machines is the compact OSV Mini AB. Since 2008, more than 100 units were built. After the Russian attack on Ukraine on February 24, 2022, OSV had to rebuild all business processes. OSV found new contractors and suppliers,...
Orthopaedic insoles made of Elastollan – more comfortable, sustainable and individual
Elastollan, BASF’s thermoplastic polyurethane, is used as a filament by the duro3D paver in the production of individual shoe insoles using 3D printing processes. In sole applications, the material is characterized above all by its excellent vibration damping...
Decorative stitch sealing as used for instrument panels
Author: Dr. Sonja Krömer, Head of Research & Development, FRIMO GmbH Instrument panels in vehicles are not only designed to be eye-catching, but also have to meet extremely high requirements in terms of function, safety and convenience. Polyurethane has been a...
Adhesive power for strong plastic joints – from industry
to the “lion’s den”
In the show “Die Höhle der Löwen” (“The Lion’s Den”), companies with extraordinary ideas get the chance for business success. In April 2020, it was Hannes Mirow from Rostock who succeeded in convincing the jury with his company Panthergrip and a very special product:...
weisstechnik develops microwave drying system for PU foams
Sealing tapes for window and door connections, expansion joints, and partition walls have to withstand a lot and provide a good seal. This is why swelling or compression tapes are often used in the construction industry. The pre-compressed PU foams are impregnated...
